doctrine or religious thought. The hymns were lined by reading
one line only at a time. The arrangements for administering the
ordinances were circles of seats, those allotted to the sisters
being in a double row and facing the brothers, who were seated
in a single row. Within the circle was another seat for the
ordained and officiating elders. There was a table with bread
and wine, and under it were buckets of water, basins, and
towels. The bread and wine were first passed around by the
officers of the church, after which came the feet-washing. The
elder who began the ceremony drew off his coat and vest, and
girded a towel around his waist. He then began on the right,
washing and wiping the feet of the brother at the head of the
line, who in turn arose and remaining barefooted, performed the
office to the one next him, and so on until the feet of all had
been washed. The elder who was the first to perform the rite was
the last to receive it. The sisters performed the rite in the
same manner as did the brothers. At the conclusion the elders,
while singing, passed around and shook the hands of all the
brothers and sisters."

King Humbert, of Italy, and his wife, are making themselves quite
popular by their unassuming manners and sympathy with the people.

King Humbert objects to taking his pleasures at shows and exhibitions
as a solitary; he likes his people to be present and share them with
him. At the opening of the exhibition at Venice the king gave
expression to his disappointment at the loneliness and emptiness of
the halls. An official told him that the public had been kept out from
loyal consideration for the comfort of himself and the queen. "I am
sorry for this," said his majesty, "though you have done it in good
part; it is my belief that the king belongs to the people as well as
the people to the king." Before leaving the exhibition he recurred to
the subject, again expressing his deep regret. "I hope that none of
you believe," said he, "that I am the sort of man who is shy of being
seen among the people. I have no grounds whatever for such a feeling."

King Humbert, according to an _American Register_ correspondent, is
known for his temperance in all things except that of smoking. It has
often been noticed what an exceedingly small eater the King had shown
himself on all occasions, and as to drink, his guests may have it in
plenty,