2. "We have succeeded in dividing the members of many churches on this
question, and have witnessed, with pleasure, the many kinds of quarrels
that have resulted therefrom.
3. "We have succeeded in turning the tide of many periodicals, so that
the defense of the Theatre, as a moral stimulant, is more general than
ever."
As the leader closed his brief report, the chairman offered his
compliments, and the host cheered with vigor.
The committee retired. The chairman again lifted his hand and two
clangs were heard. This was the signal for the appearance of the
"Park-Theatre" committee.
"Good tidings, or ill?" tersely asked the chairman.
"Good tidings of the first degree," cheerily replied the leader of the
committee as he proceeded to read his document:
1. "We labored, with all zeal, to carry out the schemes concocted
previously.
2. "We have succeeded in locating a series of free Theatres at every
summer park where we could possibly induce the management to admit
them.
3. "These Theatres, even though they be of a third or fourth class,
are doing a great service for us by implanting a taste for other grades.
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