Mt. Clemens, became editor, supplanting the editorial committee of five. After four years it is interesting to read his salutatory: "There is an advantage in the limitations of space: condensation is necessary. In eight pages very much may be said, if said in the fewest words in thirty-two pages there is a temptation to spread matters very thin, sometimes. The government canal on Lake St. Clair is not as wide as the St. Clair Flats, but it is more suitable for the purpose intended. It is cruel to cut down a good article; it is sometimes more cruel to publish it in full." Later "Arthur Langguth, Manager," becomes associated with the editor. Then, Sept. 26, 1895, “The New Home of the Michigan Presbyterian was introduced to the State.

We believe in evolution, from "The Detroit" to "The Michigan Presbyterian;" from five editors to one; from 11 West Atwater St. to 22 Witherell St., Detroit. So did the synod, 1895, which " Resolved, That the synod of Michigan takes great pleasure in the fact that we have published within our bounds a paper under thorough Presbyterian management and control, representing our synod's interests, and that we commend the Michigan Presbyterian to the cordial support of all our churches." Everything good is a growth. The paper has grown with the editor, and the editor with the paper, and the constituents have grown with both. Michigan Presbyterians and Michigan Presbyterianism are better and stronger than four years ago. Printers' ink has cost but a dollar a year-it has paid beyond computation.

"Michigan for Christ " is the motto of the paper, and through it has become more than ever the motto of Michigan Presbyterians. Through its columns the richer churches have looked into the fields of the poorer and seen the struggles endured for Christ's sake; and

the poorer have looked into the richer to see energy and self-sacrifice for the same Master. Synodical meetings are not confined to the commissioners in attendance, but enter thousands of homes to instruct and inspire. It is the ever watchful eye through which one looks upon the synod in its entirety. Having a field of its own, it is the only occupant of that field and has been true to its interests. Matters of national and worldwide interest are also treated in a Christian spirit and a breadth of view and a conciseness of expression that are helpful and taking. It is well its editor is also a busy pastor, who is looking for that which is sermonic to the preacher, helpful to the church, stimulating to the Christian. An elder in this synod, deep in business affairs, thinking to save expense by cutting down his list of periodicals, put the Michigan Presbyterian on the reserved list with the remark, "It's the only paper coming into this house that is read from beginning to end, and always with satisfaction." This is the common verdict of its readers. L. B. B.