A member once went out to raise funds for a new church. In one home which he visited, a member of the church refused to give because he felt the church was costing too much. In reply the canvasser told the following story:

“About twenty five years ago a son was born to me. From the moment he came into the world he was an expense. First it was hospital care, toys, food. Then it was music lessons, books and shoes. Later it was allowance for movies, dances and dates. Finally, he went to college and my expenses mounted. Sometimes I thought the boy was costing me more than was necessary. At about the time he was ready to graduate from college, my son was infected with a grievous disease and died.”

The speaker paused to clear his throat, then he continued quietly, “You know Bill, that boy has not cost me a cent since. Not one cent.”

John Lentell

25th December, 1968

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Saturday’s Piece

“A kind old gentleman seeing a small boy who was carrying a lot of newspapers under his arm said: “Don’t all those papers make you tired, my boy?”.

“Naw, I don’t read ’em”, replied the lad.

John Lentell

24th december, 1968

August 6, 2010 Gour

Friday’s Piece

“The newspaper is of necessity something of a monopoly, and its first duty is to shun the temptations of a monopoly. Its primary office is the gathering of news. At the peril of its soul it must see that the supply is not tainted. Neither in what it gives, nor in what it does not give, nor in the mode of presentation, must the uncluded face of truth suffer wrong. Comment is free but facts are sacred.”

(C. P. Scott, 1846 – 1932)

John Lentell

22nd December, 1968