Prof. Dennis S. Thompson, Kansas City, Mo Gen. Antonio Maceo Mrs. M. A. McCurdy, Rome, Ga Edward Seabrook, Savannah, Ga John Q. Adams, Chicago, Ill John G. Jones, Chicago, Ill Rev. R. H. Boyd, D.D., San Antonio, Tex Dr. William Key, Shelbyville, Tenn Jim Key, Shelbyville, Tenn Rev. John Henry Dickerson, Ocala, Fla [Pg 10] [Pg 10] DR. ALEX CRUMMELL, WASHINGTON, D. C. DR. ALEX CRUMMELL, WASHINGTON, D. C. [Pg 11] [Pg 11] SPARKLING GEMS. THE NEED OF NEW IDEAS AND NEW AIMS FOR A NEW ERA. BY ALEX CRUMMELL, WASHINGTON, D. C. This subject divides itself into two heads: (1) The "Need" suggested; and (2) The "Aims for a New Era," which shall meet the need.