The World of Waters - A Peaceful Progress o'er the Unpathed Sea by Mrs. David Osborne;Mrs. David Osbourne
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God, has terminated so happily,--the departure of Mr. Stanley, and
the removal to our present abode; all these circumstances conspired to render ineffectual any attempt at regularity, and precluded the possibility of an occasional quiet chat on this really important subject. The past, present, and future, in the history of man, are so connected with the positions of the great seas of the globe, and the navigation of them, that I _do_ regard the study of geography as one of the _most important_ branches of a Christian education; and, now that all impediments are removed, I think we may venture to propose the re-establishment of our little society; and as we are deprived of the valuable services of Mr. Stanley, we must endeavor to supply his place by procuring the aid of another _learned_ friend, who will not consider it derogatory to assist in our edifying amusement. And, in order to render these meetings more extensively beneficial and interesting, I further propose that we increase our number by admitting two new members, to be selected by you, my dear children, from amongst your juvenile acquaintances; but we must not admit any except on the original terms, which were, 'that each member add his or her mite of information to the general fund.' What says mamma about it? Suppose we put it to the vote?" "Oh! dear papa," exclaimed Emma, "I am quite sure _that_ will be unnecessary. Grandy has often talked of the meetings held last year, and regretted that there seemed no disposition to renew them; therefore, we are sure of _her_ vote. Mamma was so useful with _her_ descriptions, that _she_ is not likely to object. Then you know, dear papa, how very much _I_ enjoyed these conversations; and, as far as any one else is concerned, I am convinced that _my_ candidate will be glad to prepare a portion of the subject as her admission fee, and will be as much interested in the welfare of the society as |
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