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Show are more convincing than persuasive. They love to argue rather than to induce or charm by the gentler graces. I have never seen, however, sweeter dispositions or more modest demeanor than shines out in many of the girls. A short time ago I sent postal cards to several representative pupils, calling attention to the fact that Major Vivian Gilbert would speak on Friday evening in the Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church on "TheEomance of the Last Crusade," and would tell of General Allenby's capture of Jerusalem. I supposed this would interest them exceedingly. Three came, walking a long distance as it was Sabbath eve, but two declined, giving religious reasons. One lad ended his long letter with these words: "Thank you again and again, but the lecture falls on a Friday nighty and 1 am a true Jew !" I have Jfi^dr a profound respect for anyHJey*'-^^ or girl who lives up to his or her.*- a p t convictions. On Jewish holidays, especially the Day of Atonement, -*«^i only a very few pupils attend this school. My own personal feelings toward "these pupils may be gathered frorii my "Farewell," as 17 3 |