Of enthusiasts in the true sense none could be discerned.

It needed but a glance over this assembly to understand how very theoretical were the convictions that had brought its members together.
Mr.Westlake's address was interesting, very interesting; he had prepared it with much care, and its literary qualities were admired when subsequently it saw the light in one of the leading periodicals.

Now and then he touched eloquence; the sincerity animating him was unmistakable, and the ideal he glorified was worthy of a noble mind.

Not in anger did he speak of the schism from which the movement was suffering; even his sorrow was dominated by a gospel of hope.

Optimism of the most fervid kind glowed through his discourse; he grew almost lyrical in his anticipation of the good time coming.