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THE PINEHURST OUTLOOK. G Advantages of Wit. "I have talked of the danger of wit: I do not mean by that to enter into com monplace declamation against faculties because they are dangerous; wit. is dan gerous, eloquence is dangerous, a talent for observation is dangerous, every thing is dangerous that has efficacy and vigor for its characteristics; nothing is safe but mediocrity. The business is, in con ducting the understanding well, to risk something; to aim at uniting things that are commonly incompatible. The mein ing of an extraordinary man is. that he is eight men, not one man; that he has as much wit as if he had no sense, and as much sense as if he had no wit ; that his conduct is as judicious as if he were the dullest of human beings, and his imagination as brilliant as if he were irretrievably ruined. Hut when wit is combined with sense and information; when it is softened by benevolence, and restrained by strong principle: when it is in the hands of a man who can use it and despise it, who can be witty and something much better than witty, who loves honor, justice, decency, good nature, morality, and religion ten thou- PUNCENCIES. "Johnnie, how would you divide 13 apples equally among 14 boys?" "Make 'em into apple sauce, r'L1fe. "Marie, after we are married, what course shall you pursue to retain my love?" "Oh, Harry. I shall spend an awful lot of money on fine clothes and look just as pretty as I can." Chicago Record. The curator of a country museum, after displaying various articles of his toric interest, took up a bottle and said: "This object is, as you may see, exceed ingly interesting. The flask is tilled with water, and is lightly corked. The water has remained there for five years. If the cork is not removed, it may stay there for Ave hundred years. Think how old it will be then!" Exchange. The four-year-old daughter of a popu lar New Hampshire clergyman was ailing one night, and was put to bed eaily. She said, "Mamma, I want to see my papa." Her mother replied, "No, dear: your papa must not be disturbed." l'rettv soon she said again, "1 want to I af a ""V ' -i i. .. 1 M p mm t W y"' - i-rrn ur n ",m"-m sand times better than wit; wit is then a beautiful and delightful part of our nature. "There is no more interesting spectacle than to see the effects of wit upon the diffeient characters of men; than to observe it expanding caution, relaxing dignity, unfreezing coldness, teaching age, and care, and pain to smile, exorting reluctant gleams of pleasure from melan choly, and charming even the pangs of grief. It is pleasant to observe how it penetrates through the coldness and awkwardness of society, gradually bring ing men nearer together, and like the combined force of wine and oil, giving every man a glad heart and a shining countenance. Genuine and innocent wit like this is surely the flavor of the mind! Man could direct his ways by plain reason, and support his life by tasteless food; but God has given us wit, and flavor, and brightness, and laughter, and perfumes, to enliven the days of man's pilgrimage, and to 'charm his pained steps over the burning marie." "Sydney Smith. Easy Enough. Johnson "Jackson, how would you get into society?" Jack son "Oh, if I felt like it, and had the clothes, and was invited, I'd wo." see my papa." The mother replied as before, "Xo: your papa must not be dis turbed. ' It was not long before she uttered this clincher, "Mamma, I am a sick woman; and I want to see my minis ter !" Exchange. An old Scotch fisherman was visited during his last illness -by a clergyman, who wore a close-fitting cleric il waist coat, which buttoned behind. The clergy man asked the old man if his mind was perfectly at ease. "Oo, ay, I'm a' richt; but there's just ae thing that troubles me, and I dinna like to speak o't." "I am anxious to comfort you," replied the clergyman. "Tell me what perplexes you." "Weel, sir, itN just like this," said the old man, eagerly. "I canna for the life o" me inak' oot boo ye manage tae get intae that westkit." Exchange. Nothing iw. He emerged from the ruins of the wrecked train casually, dusted his cloth ing, and yawned. "You appear to take the thing coolly," remarked a doctor. tkOh, yes," he replied. "You see, I operate my automobile in a rocky coun try." Philadelphia Xorth American. Tiif. Outlook three months for 25c. .The Pine Grove House. i i ill mfm 1 .., PINEHURST, N. C. "Y7ITjL be open with home com VV forts such as New Engend ers like, for a limited number of people who are obliged by health or inclination to leave their homes for a salubrious climate such as PiXKHUKST, N. C, can claim. For such, I. A. FLINT, of the Stone House Farm, N. Read ing, Mass., (known as a pleasant place to board during the heated term) will be at the Pine Grove House, to welcome. TERMS, $8.00 TO $12.00 PER WEEK. DEPARTMENT STORE, PINEHURST, N. C. DEPT. Drugs ami l'ropitetary Medicines. Dry Goods and Notions. Gents' Furnishings, Hats and Caps. Boots, Shoes and Rubber Goods. Fancy and Heavy Groceries. Fresh Meats in Cold Storage. Hardware, Stoves and Tinware. DEPT. H Crockery and Glassware. J Furniture. K Electric Supplies. L Plumbing Supplies. M Grain, Hay and Feed Stutts. N Taints, Oils and Varnishes. O Silverware, Souvenirs and Toys. GROCERIES. We carry full lines of Fancy and Heavy Groceries such brands and assortments as are handled by New Hugh: ml grocers. Dry Goods and Shoes. The Dry Goods and Shoe Departments are complete. Stock bought in Northern markets. Quality our standard for selection. Meat and Fish Market. Poultry, Game, Fish, Oysters and Meats of all kinds constantly in stock. Western Meats handled in cold storage. Hats, Caps and Gents' Furnishings. The latest styles of Hats, (japs and Gents' Furnishings carried in stock. Stationery. A full line of Stationery, both printed and plain, will be found in this department. "The Concord' and "The Lenox tt PINEHURST, N. C These houses will be open November 1, 18!)9, for the accommodation of those who seek a healthful Winter Home. The same personal attention will be giveu to the wishes and tastes of guests as was accorded to those of "The Concord" last season. Good Tabic, Comfortable Beds, Electric Lights, Pure Spring Water, Unrivalled Climate. Electric Cars pass the Door. Terms: $8.00 to $12.00 Per Week. 4jTSpe;ial Rates to those who take rooms for the entire season. Address J. MILTON ROBINSON, Pinehurst, N. C Summer address, North Reading, Mass. Pinehurst . Steam Laundry First class work in all departments. Bundles may be left at the General Store. Bicycles Are rented at the Howling. Alley, A Wheel Chair Available for rental will be found at the Howling Alley. A
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