r they would not be apathetic or
unconcerned; no class when uneducated is more entirely cut off from all
human intercourse than the deaf and dumb." The Canon, in reply,
expressed his thanks for the cordial reception given him, and concluded
with a short prayer, which was interpreted by Dr. Gallaudet, President
of the Deaf and Dumb College.

DEAF AND DUMB SOLDIERS.

During the Franco-German War, an army corps of 400 deaf and dumb
Frances-Tireurs were led to battle against the Germans.--_Paris
Journal._

ROBERT S. LYONS.

Robert S. Lyons went about Ireland last summer visiting the deaf and
dumb, and talking to them about Jesus. He was then home for vacation
from America, where he had gone to study, in order to fit himself to be
a missionary to the deaf and dumb. We all hoped that he would have
entered on his duties as such this summer, and that many of his deaf
country men and women would have been helped by him on the way to
heaven. But God has ordered it otherwise. He died at his father's
residence, near Newtownstewart, after a long and painful illness, on the
evening of Friday, the 5th of June last.

Mr. Francis Maginn, who is also deaf and dumb, went with Robert Lyons to
America last autumn, and left his studies in the College that he might
take care of him on the journey home, has written some reminiscences of
his friend, of which the following is a part:--

"It was my privilege to be his companion on his return to
Washington, and to share the same rooms. He spent much time in
Bible reading and prayer. He was attacked in February last with
a serious illness, which he bore with wonderful patience. At
one time his death was expected. We sat up one night watching
for his last breath, but life was lengthened.

He seemed to improve for a while, and was able to go out for a
drive in the President's carriage. Every comfort was his,
supplied by the kind ladies of Dr. Gallaudet's family. Flowers,
books, pictures; every delicacy possible constantly sent to
tempt the appetite; but his strength scarcely increased.
Prayers were daily offered on his behalf. Even a little girl
prayed daily for him, and said, 'I know God will hear my
prayers, and he will recover.' But such was not the will of
God. He was sent home, and given up to my care. The voyage was
fine four days, when a gale arose which lasted five days, and
tried his st