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May 22, 1912] THE
EVELYN'S SUCCESS.
BY SYLVIA FURST.
"NVhen Evelyn Harte was eight years old she
received such a lovely present for her birthday?
a parlor grand piano, that shone like silver.
And then the weekly lessons and daily practicing
commenced, and all went well and smooth for a
year or more when one day a very much disappointed
little girl sought that ever ready place
of comfort and rest?mother's arms. There were
traces of tears on the little cheeks as she began
to unfold her tale of woe.
Iler teacher had given her for the next lesson
a piece to learn from memory, and more than
half the week had gone hy, and still the piece
was far from being mastered. She just thought
she could not possibly do it!
Wise little mother said they both would look
out for a way of help, and Evelyn knew that
mother would find a way.
The next day was the first of April, and before
father left for his office he told Evelyn and
I ! =^""1 Letters
Dear Presbyterian: I am a little boy nine
years old. I go to school. My teacher is Miss
Alma Langston. I like her very much. I go to
the Presbyterian Sunday school. My teacher is
Mrs. W. J. Shell. We all love her. Our superintendent
is Mr. Currie McLeod. I have three
brothers and four sisters. Mama takes your
paper and I hope I wall see my name in it.
Your friend,
Sion Augustus Alford, Jr.
Chipley, FLa.
Dear Presbyterian: I am a little boy ten
years old, and I go to school every day I can. I
am in the fth grade at school; my school teacher's
name is Miss Altha Jackson and I like her
fine. My school will be out the last of May..
This is my second ltttcr to you, and as it is my
second letter to you I want you to print it. I
nave two brothers and we have three little colts.
1 live on a farm near Banty, Okla. I go to the
Presbyterian Sunday school every Sunday I
can my Sunday -school teacher's name is Miss
Altha Jackson. I have nearly learned the
Child's Catechism through. We have preaching
every fourth Sunday; last Sunday I went there.
I will ask a question ; Who was thrown into the
lions' den? Also answer a question. I will
answer Blanche McCluer's question. Jonah was
swallowed by a whale. I hope my letter will not
get into the waste-basket.
Your little friend,
Bantly, Okla. Leroy Gardner.
Bear Presbyterian: Mother takes your good
imper ana i line to reaa tne letters. I go to Appomattox
Iliih School, but have been in bed three
weeks with pneumonia. My pony's .name is
Mandess," she's nice and gentle, too. Who
was the first missionary ? This is my first letter.
1 hope you will print it.
Your friend,
Appomattox, Va. Harvey Caldwell.
l)par PrOoKvtorion T om n litlln Knir
4WMj oviiuii . uiil O Ul/tlC UWjr C1CVU11
years old. I go to Sxinday school every Sunday
and I have gotten a gold pin for goiny a year
without missing. Rev. W. H. Benton is our
pastor. Mrs. I D. Norwood is my Sunday
school teacher, and Prof. J. S. Reaves is my
school teacher. I belong to the Kind Deed Society
of Norwood and I have a pin with K. D. S.
?n it. I think my letter is getting too long, and
80 I will close. Still Your Little friend,
Norwood, La. Newton L. Sebastian.
PRESBYTERIAN OF THE b <
Fred he would give a dollar to the one who
would succeed in fooling him when he came
home in the evening.
That day it seemed hard for Evelyn to come
out ahead on the April jokes. When she saw the
sheep on the front lawn she ran in much excitement
to tell Fred, who said, "Yes, I know," in
a way to suggest that he knew she was trying to
fool him. After many efforts to assure him they
were there, and much pleading for him to take
them from the rose bushes, he admitted that
father had 'phoned him to turn the sheep in
there.
Then when Fred's chum came with a paper
bag, and handed it to her, saying, "Here is some
candy," she grandlv refused it. but Frprl took
it and found some delicious chocolate-drops beneath
the dried leaves with which the bag was
filled.
But through it all Evelyn was cool and selfpossessed.
She and mother had plans of their
own!
5 From The C]
Dear Presbyterian : I am a little girl nine years
old. I live at Riverside, Rockbridge county,
Va. I attend the Riverside Sabbath school. Mrs.
Claude Mackey is my teacher. 1 think so much
of her. Let me tell you about our Easter Hunt.
Each child was given a little red sack for the
purpose of collecting for our school work. We
took in $38.00. GHadvs TaIIpv wnn first
collecting $7.31. Little Jessica Bliss Wise, the
youngest member of the school, won second prize,
collecting $6.00. My aunt subscribes to your
paper. With best wishes to the editors and little
girls and boys that write to the Presbyterian.
Your little friend,
Riverside, Va. 'Helen Wilson Shields.
Dear Presbyterian: I am a little girl ten
years old. I go to school and Sunday scfhool. My
school teacher is Miss Merle Nelson, and my
Sunday school teacher is my aunt, Miss Boone
Moorman. I have a pet lamb named "Nigger,"
and a horse named "Patsy." I live in a small
town. I am taking music. My music teacher is
Mis* Lillian Moorman. My birthday is the 22nd
day of .November. I would like for some of the
Presbyterian readers to send me some post
cards. I hope my liter will not reach the waste
oasKei, an 1 want to surprise my father. Liove
to The Presbyterian.
Green Bank, W. Va. Virginia Dan Moorman.
Dear Presfoyterian: I have written to you beforme
from Georgia, but since then we have
moved to Florida. I will answer some questions:
Who was cast in the lions' den? Daniel. How
old was Jesus when he was crucified? He was
33 yearn old. What book in the Bible does not
contain the word "God?" Esther. TIow many
people went into the Ark with Noah? Who denied
Jesus? Peter. Who was the wisest man,
and the strongest? Solomon was the wisest and
Samson the strongest. What cleaasetli us from
sin ? The Blood of Jesus. What is the shortest
book in the Bible? 2 John. Obediah, Philemon,
Third John, Jude all have one chapter, but
Second John has the fewest verses. I will close
by asking a few questions: now many times
are mulberry trees mentioned in the Bible?
Who washed his steps with butter? What were
the names of Job's three daughters? How many
times is the Woi^f mouse contained in the Bible?
I will close hoping to see my letter in print, I
am. Your friend,
Otter Creek, Fla. Helen Middelthan.
DOTH (563) 7
When father came he heard Evelyn practicing
in the twilight. Now, Evelyn's father was a
physician, and tried to make her very careful of
her eyes, especially since the spell of measles
which had left them rather weak.
He met mother in the hall, and asked, as he
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imaaivu wj i/v buc paiiui^ ll^ 18 tilt? CI111U Q.Oing
the very thing I have told her not to do?
straining her eyes there in the dark!"
But, when he quickly opened the door there
was Evelyn playing away without any notes before
her?playing from memory!
Oh, wasn't father badly fooled! A very happy
little girl ran to his arms, and soon fondled
between her fingers a bright new silver dollar.
And so very much delighted she was to know
that her task of memorizing had been accomplished
!
"Now, little daughter," said mother, "see
what can be accomplished, what obstacles can
be overcome, when there is a definite aim within
us, and a real determination before us."
A
hildren i i j
Dear Presbyterian: I am a boy nine years old.
I have a sister ve years old. I go to public
school. I am in the 3d grade. Miss Crallie is my
teacher and Mr. Byrom my professor. My sister's
name is Elizabeth. I go to Sunday school
and so does she. Mrs. McLaughlin is my teacher
and Miss Work hers. I have written to you
once before. Ploase print my letter for I want to
surprise my grandfather.
Your unknown friend,
Roanoke, Va. George Van Lear.
Dear Presbyterian : I a m a little girl ten years
old. I go to Sunday school every Sunday that
I can. Miss Eva Willison is my teacher and 1
like her fine. I go to school every day. Mr.
Press is my school teacher and I like him
fine. Our school closes the 14th and I wish all
vnn VUlTin onrroonrvn ^ 1A x"L
J T*MV v^v/1 i VU|/V?JJU V>UU1U 'UC Willi US*
Eva Goodson.
Dear Presbyterian: I am a little girl ten
years old. I enjoy the little letters so much that
I think I will write one, too. Mama sends me
the paper. I live on the farm in the country. I
have three little kittens. I go to Sunday school.
My Sunday school teacher's name is Mrs. M. S.
Buchanans. "Well I hope to see my letter printed.
Your unknown friend,
Spencer, Ya. Mafctie Lee Redd.
Dear Presbyterian: I am a little girl eight
years old. I go to school. I am in the third
reader. My teacher is Miss Mary Woodson. I
like her fine. I have seven brothers. As I have
?ern the letters in your paper, I will write one. I
go to Sunday school when I can. I am hoping to
see my letter in the paper soon. I have a horse
named "Stella." My brother Kemper rides her
for me. Your little friend,
Free Union, Va. Mary Bibb.
Dear Presbyterian: I atn a little girl eleven
years old. I go to the Presbyterian Sunday
school every Sunday that I can. Our pastor's
name is Rev. Boling Hobson. We like him very
much. My grandma takes your good paper and
I enjoy reading the letters from the children. I
have four sisters and two brothers. I will close
by asking a question: How many verses are
there in the Bible? I hope to see my letter in
print as this is my first one.
Your little unknown friend,
Natural Bridge, Va. Gladys V. Barger.