Frequently there is a wide gap be
tween conditions on the field and
their fanciful narratives. Now the
Asheville school is a favored recipi
ent of mission bounty, and holds the
center of the stage in mission school
operations. As a result, the man
ager and his assistants are expected
to keep a verbal kaleidoscope busy
in figuring out new combinations of
well-worn phrases to hold the sym
pathy of generous people and stimu
late them to larger giving.
Aristocratic Patronage.
This aristocratic institution is pa
troniz d by many wealthy Presby
terian families of the South, who are
not informed of its essential nature
and the character of advertising that
brings in its revenues. Usually
things are managed much better
there than on the occasion I am de
scribing, but Jove himself sometimes
nods and suffers temporary loss of
his grip on secrets of state.
Teacher Caught With the Goods.
