Shouted Amen To The Preacher

m a certain JSethodist chnrch in thiï city a minister's sermón was almost spoiled yesterday morning In an uaespected manner. One of the memberg of the church has a bright young son, who is opposed to long sermons and Isn't afraid to say so. He wondered why the elders sometimes said "amen" in church, and asked his pa to enlighten Wm. The father explained that ta "amen" anything was to approve it- . to be in favor of it. After reading hi text yesterday morning this particular Methodist preacher said: "I am not going to preach to you very long this morning." "Amen!" shouted the childis'h but loud treble from a pew well up in front. Every head was turned in the direction of the boy, and a titter ran through the congregation. The boy's father smothered him, but the damage had been done: Even the minister smiled, but he was badly rattled by that "amen," and did not preach with his usual fervor and earnestness. A good sermón had been spoiled by the precocious youngster. -