Page 34 - 1901 Pinakidia
P. 34
\\'~ pa~~ from th~ ridiculou,., to th~ sublime in going to ::\o. 6.
In arranging these as adjoining pictures. the characteristics of each
stand out strong and promin~nt. This wat~r color has been cata-
logued "The Pattilloan ~Ionk. ··and it is with disgust that he gazes
upon the antics of "Sambo." This monk, it is said, was at one time
a social star ; hut, alack
th~ day! h~ was chosen Busi-
ness ~la11agcr of a11 ancient
Gr~~k manuscript, Pr:-:,\Kltll.\.
He was dri\·en to drink by
this, a11d, years after, follow-
ing his reformation, he en
tered the monastery. In the
Brotherhood he won fame a11d
popularity, as is evid~nced by
the various regalia that adorns
his manly breast. He was
k11own as the adjutant of his
brother monks, and was tord
High Mayor of the l'nited
Brotherhood. He is a thorough
student of Philology, ami, although he finds it necessary to "take in" an
idea, still his motto, "Slow and Sure," Ins ne\·er brought him out lack-
ing We believe th<lt his scholar,.,hip in this branch will makt him
renowned as a translator of valuable Sanscrit documents.
31