the beneficial effect has proved a marvel, which has far exceeded
the expectations of our musical enthusiasts. Many fine voices have been
discovered, developed and trained. The benign influence of this musical
wave, has shown a constant tendency to extend its sway in all
directions. This blending of voices, has added a hitherto unknown zest
to the work; and a stronger tie to every association connected with it.
Best of all, as directly affecting the question under discussion! It has
proved a most potent factor in driving away the spirit of ill-humor,
inharmony, and discontent; also in breaking the charm of old
associations, home ties, and retrospective, social memories, so
conducive to attacks of homesickness. The exhilarating, helpful rythm,
of these inspiring songs, has given an added force to the working power
of the farm. It has largely reduced the fatigue, and increased the
amount of work that can be performed in a given time. Further, we find
the general mental, physical and spiritual health of our people,
correspondingly improved.

"A curious fact, is disclosed by these vocal experiments. It is this,
that the vibration of musical tones, in the blending voices of a mixed
multitude, produces a moral, mental and spiritual harmony, such as
cannot be achieved in any other way. In point of fact, we get a
composite expression of the highest soul element of the mass--a new
phase of the exceeding fruitfulness of co-operative effort! It may be
stated in conclusion, that there comes to the minds of our people, an
added power, flowing from the general hypnotic effect, of harmonious
co-operation. This power brings with it a right conception of human
life, in which a certain amount of necessary, productive labor, becomes
the keynote, which completes a perfect anthem, and more symmetrically
rounds out the full measure, melody and grandeur, of an individual
existence. What think you of these results?"

"They are very wonderful indeed! They reflect much credit on the
excellent work inspired by the dancing and musical clubs; also on the
genius and culture of the vocalists, and the marvelous efficiency of a
well-directed co-operative effort. This triumph in a new field, which so
increases the possibilities of soul expression, suggests the use of
music as a prime factor in all future systems for ethical culture.

"Now Fillmore, please tell me. How has the example of Solaris farm,
affected the industrial, social, and political situ