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6 The (Children's Hour, i Contributions for this department (but for no other) should be addressed X to Mrs. Lilla W. Sickler, 3046 Kingsley St., Los Angeles, Calif. ♦ he . da y | jßht> Come* a pause in the day’* occupations ♦ When the night la beginning to lower, That is known as the Children’* Hour.” ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ooo ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦« eeeeeweeaaaaaa Jt' 1 H .». ~~*— *~ For Woman’s Work Trt SHEEP, and a pig, and a cat, one fine day, All After lengthy debate, decided that they Would have a grand picnic out in the wood, “Provided, of course, that the weather is good!” “A most lovely day,’’ was the verdict of all, As —laden with basket and large parasol— They met in a meadow near by to decide Whether ’twere better to walk or to ride. “I shall walk,’’ purred pussy; “indeed, I’m impressed That for all of us it will be safest and best.’’ But the pig, who was fat and quite short of breath, Grunted loud disapproval: “For me ’twould be death!” Then the sheep, looking solemn and very wise, With just the least twinkle of fun in his eyes, Begged that he be permitted without more a-do To “order a bicycle built just for two.” And piggy assented: “No doubt ’twould be jolly.” But, if truth must be told, he looked melancholy. But soon they were started, with puss in the lead; Her gait from a walk soon increased to great speed— The bicycle coming so close on her track That the piggy he groaned and wished for a hack! Ere long they arrived at a great spreading oak, When the sheep—much inclined to think it a joke— In a whispered aside informed her friend cat, That the pig had misplaced both his temper and hat! Then puss, whose sharp eyes had discovered the fact, With a truly delightful and delicate tact, Remarked to the pig—now over his passion— “l see you consider our hats out of fashion.” The baskets were then stowed away side by side; Piggy said they’d be stolen — (Pussy laughed till she cried!) But his fears he forgot and attempted to sing, While the sheep was constructing a wonderful swing. Behind her big parasol, with delicate paw, Puss tapped the sheep slyly,and he chuckled, “haw, haw!” There were races and games, ’til the pig, with a sigh, Averred he was famished, “most ready to die!” Puss brought forth the baskets, all in a trice; In hers was some catnip, and two fattened mice: The sheep was soon munching a wisp of red clover; “None finer,” quoth he, “in Essex or Dover.” But the pig was lamenting he’d ever been born. “Some thief,” he declared, “has stolen my corn!” Now puss and the sheep both very well knew He’d forgotten his corn; but it never would do To tell piggy so; and, really distressed At his pitiful plight, they searched with a zest And found seme fine acorns —enough for a meal— Which silenced at once piggy’s heart-rending squeal. 1117 j , i j, 1 ™e mm Woman’s Work. For Woman’s Work. betters From an Indian Girl. MONG my pupils in a little Indian 2111 village in California was a sweet faced girl whose gentle manner and happy smile attracted me at once. She was at first too shy to attempt to speak English very freely, but she was so eager to learn and so willing to work hard to overcome difficulties that it was a pleas ure to teach her. As her timidity wore off we became very good friends, and after I left the village she wrote me sev eral letters. I feel that it is no breach of confidence now to give you some extracts from these letters; it may help you to realize that Constancia, and many other Indian girls, love and laugh and hope as you do, and are in truth your sisters though their lives are so different from your own. The first letter was written from her home: “Dear Teacher, Your letter was re ceived long time ago, in which I was really glad to hear from you, and the pictures, too. I am sorrow you didn’t send the baby’s picture, and her mother wasn’t glad, and you must send it to me please. Friday we had a nice St. John the Baptist feast That was a great feast for us all, and the next day the horses raced. We don’t forget about our nice picnic, and I never forget telling about it. And we laugh at our pictures— Kodaks. Little Marie look like dead or asleep and she was ashamed of it. It’s time for me to say good night, and re ceive best love from your truly friend, “Constancia.” “Dear Teacher, It’s not quite a long time that I haven’t write you, but I must write you with the great fun and pleas ure, so be able to answer it, please. We all try to study our lessons, and I have the language book that was left in the desk here. I have it at home. I always study. I hope you will have a grand time these fourth of this month (July) and you’ll be enjoying good health there. I suppose you have grand times often at your home, but if you had been here you would say that our feasts are to be proud of. Oh, we had a good time that day. I know you like to hear the music. Oh, but I was glad that day. Yesterday we kept sing all day.” Several of the children were sent to one of the Government boarding schools that fall, and Constancia was one of the number. The next letter was written from this school. “ Indian School, Oct. 18, >B9B. “Dear Teacher, To-night I take the greatest plasure in writing you these few lines to let you know I am not home. I went from home long ago I love to stay here more than at home. I don’t feel like going home. lam all well. Oh dear, it makes me feel happy when I remember about our last picnic. I sent the book to Mrs. S , and I met her when I was coming this way. I was perfectly happy that day. I never think of home, I am all well. I have no time to write you a long letter. Oh, how I wish I could see you; it makes methink of home when I remember all about you. We have lots of work here. I work in the kitchen very much, and in the morning we all drill, no matter if it’s cold. So I’ll close my letter by saying goodby. Your loving, kind friend, Constancia.” The next letter was written from her home. “Your most kindly letter is at hand; in reply I will tell you that I was verv glad to get your letter, also to hear from The dinner all over, then down to the brink Os a brook flowing near, for a cool crystal drink. Now, aside from the trifling annoyances noted— (“Never rose without thorns,” as puss gravely quoted) No mishap, ’tis true, had befallen thus far These jolly picnickers’ good pleasure to mar. Piggy stooped down to drink, when, alas, and alack! In a moment there’s naught to be seen but his back! But bravely he clings to the big parasol, When puss and the sheepr-whom naught can appall— Grasp it firmly and soon bring him safe to the land, Where piggy lies gasping, too weakened to stand. Again pussy taps with her velvety paw The sheep, who responds with a muffled,“haw, haw!’* Now piggy, though frightened and wet as a sponge, Is really and truly none the worse for his plunge, And when it is time that they homeward should go, He insisted, “I never felt better, you know!” With basket and parasol puss takes the lead, The sheep and the pig proudly riding their steed: Then, arriving at home, all stoutly declare “No picnic was ever a finer affair!” Julia A. Williams. I TEACH PORTRAIT and landscape painting on drawing pa-er. silk, satin or any < the, faniii over prints, No talent required; a child can Itarn to paint i y my copy righted system. You can \ make money while learning, or decorate your home at small c .st and in short time establish an independent income if you so de sire, send so. Lee booklet. H A GMPP Hermsn Anin. Dept. st, Tyrone, Penn * LADIES B ® nd cents, expense mailing." 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