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THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION. ATLANTA. GA TUESDAY MAY 25 1886.
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WOMAN’S KINGDOM
JtfSffS&hEFsS 1 mst
Tb« (Object of "Mfrtreu rad Held” is fro-
anently diicnnod in onr northern journal!,
tut it la a topic we wldom touch upon south,
»nd yet we hare onr troubles as well as our
northern sisters. Mrs. E. G. Gurley, In Good
Housekeeping, says: "Why should tho gov
ernment of servants bo deemed of too little
fcnportanee to merit the attention of those who
must submit, either to most indifferent ser
vice, or to the dictation of a class disposed to
he tyrannical and unreasonable f It certainly
fe a subject of great Importance, as it nearly
concerns the quiet rad peace of every house
hold. We often bear it said a good mistress
makes a good servant, and wo find it often too
true. The cares and annoyances of every day
life often weigh upon ns at a burden almost
too heavy to bo borne, and mako ns fretful
and unreasonable, rad we see fanlts and short
comings in our servants that we fail to dis
cover in eurseives. We require of them ihr
more than we would do wero we pnt in their
places. I once heard a lady say, who had
given her maid permission to go on a visit to
friends for a week, and who proposed to do
the house work herself during that time, that
the found, after sweeping the carpets one
morning, that a grdat deal of labor could be
saved by making the children more careful in
making litter on the floor. She had always
allowed them to cut papers and whittlo sticks,
and had often heard the girl complain, but
thought it was a servant's way, but she soon
learned bow hard snch things were to clean
up, and the said: "I And myself putting things
sway and not throwing them down at I had
before. It hu done me good. I will never do
so again.” And to she had to come in personal
contact with the servant’s work to be taught
the lesson of being considerate, and yet the
was a good mistress and always kind; but, we
forget they are human at well as ourselves. I
remember once teeing a servant sweeping a
pavement at three o’clock one hot July day.
The sun was pouring down with intense heat,
almost unbearable, and yet this sweeping went
on every day at that hour. It was while tho
family were at dinner and the servant had
leisure, rad it was a household that had a
"time for everything.” I would look at her
at the performed the task and think how
astonished the mistress would have been had
it been suggested to her that the walk a half
block in that intense heat; and, the was a
good woman and kind to her servants—-it was
utter thoughtlessness. We do not bring our
selves in sympathy with our servants; we
think we pay them for their services, and they
cannot do too much. We of the south know
nothing from experience about white help,
hut we do know that colored servants are
faithlbl, if treated with consideration. Often
they are suspected of dishonesty and wrongfttlly
accused, and it so disheartens them that they
make no effort to care for the things entrusted
to them. It is well for every mistress to be
watchful and carefttl, but I have often found
the best plan is to show a servant yon have
confldenco in their intregrity, and say, “Now,
yon are entirely responsible for so and so—I
look to none bnt you." It hu never failed
me; they feel proud of tho trust reposed in
them, rad feel their hener at stake. There
need be no trouble between mistress rad maid,
if there wu more consideration and thought-
fulness shown for the weakness rad lack of
opportunities in the servant. Be patient, and
try net to be overbearing. Pnt yourselves in
their places, and yon will toon And how mneh
they have to bear. I grant the taak is diffi
cult, and a housekeeper's worries are "legion,”
bnt it It always but to bear and share the
difficulties, and they will eventually grow
lighter.
Graduating Dresses.
There Is noting to pretty for "(trl graduates" as
white, and allhouh in nearly every class them will
be two or three who, through some fancy of their
own, wear colors, the msjorlty will always woar
white, and tho two or three colored costumes In
the group only serve to enhance the beauty and
purity of the colorless dresses.
Simplicity is a characteristic of graduating dress
es at present, aud that makes It easy to got thorn
op at home, either with or without the help of a
dressmaker. Brains have to be well paid for when
placed at the service of customers; consequently,
If the mother of a family can furnish brain powor
enough to direct her scissors skillfully, sho can
ent and lit her daughter’s graduating dress heraelt
and hire a plain sewer to do the drudgery. In
that way the can save enough to pay for tho ma
terial, 11 the latter is or simple character.
In a large collegiate school a vote was taken last
year as to price, fabric sad style or tho dresses for
the coming graduation. Out of consideration for
half a dozen wealthy girls some of the poor girls
voted for an appropriation of HO Cor a dress. Surah
silk for material and lace rad crepe de chene sash
es for trimmings. Individually they could not
afford the outlay and would make snch dresses
comparatively useless afttrward, but tne weak
vanity of trying to stand eqnaltotho mUlioualr-
lees turned their heads.
The rich girls, after certain suggestions from the
itceers, proposed white Victoria lawn dresses
lade with gathered waists, with tucked yokes and
rnflb and full skirts with eight one inch wldo
■neks above a hem live Inches deep and sashes of
mil with a wide hem on each end.
The wealthy scholars carried the day, not by
weight of numbers, nut by the force of good seme,
nd I fancy that a great many mothers who had
lenled themselves superfluities through the years
■ the college course that their daughters might
ap the ftults of their sacrifices hsd heavy weights
ifted from their hearts when they heard the de-
ilslon,
such a mother showed mo the dress she and 'a
elpfhl friend made for tho occasion; and for the
mod of thoso who are vexing themselves over the
shite dresses that will beneeded for their daught-
r’s graduation next June I will tell the price paid
or the muslin. Tho Victoria lawn was forty-lire
— ird, and, being very wide, only eight
required. Below the tucks at the hand
as a ruffle orthe malarial, also tucked, and edged
lib narrow lace at live cents a yard. A similar
ace-edged ruffle was on the edge of tho tucked
oke and around the neck. The sash was simply
—> yards of mull, at twenty live cents a yard, of
width that a short time ago were tued for
white muslin with Us gay ribbons. She hu Just
made a beautiful apron of two ladles' handker
chiefs of sheer cambric, and this wu the way:
One wu left entire and formed the body of the
*jpfOu; the other wu cut in two and pleated across
the bottom of the first, forming a deep frill. Val
enciennes insertion, lets than an inch wide, Joined
the pleating together and to the whole haudker-
cM' f ' ««1 diking «f the same kind, about two
‘"dhe* dMP. muted the frill. Then a satin aud
SfH n ribbon about an Inch and a quarter
^dewasrun through the hem at the top, forming
• belt and making a Jaunty knot at the sido. ft
?•** that that the handkerchiefs must
have broad bema The apron hue charming el-
&rae“ New tS”"" ““ llko iL ~ l M ’
cant upon bats. It wu, I should wink, abont a
ard wide, or perhaps a trine under. Tho sal-
edge wu left as finish enough for the sldea Ho
ng tied sat the back, after encircling the waist, In
. vast, soft bow, the sash furnished all the drapery
iceded over the full skirt
By request of the faculty not one colored dross
test have been The thought suggested by the
die canvus, bunting, cuhmere and nuns'
White canvass, bunting, cuhmere and nans’
riling sre all offered in tho shop* when material
litable for graduating dresses is asked for, and all
f them, tnt more particularly the last Imm
oned, make prctiv, tanefu- ami tacomln
or the purpose the Mmpltst styles are a
r.d rail trimmings, with the addition of
e Quantity of lace. The Orient*!, Eg;
les are advocated
of a moder-
— Kgyptfan or
delicate looking Platt Valenciennes are most
nufoV dinner, ball or watering place toilet.
Aa to the important point of high or low necks, a
tt antreratlc French dremaaker In New York
id recently, when the question was aaked her:
tetdes, first communicants and young graduates
cat wear dresras aa much like saints as can be,
id it is not the saints, bnt society ladies, who
tar the low necks.—M. C. Hungerford, Stanford,
®«l
A Pretty Apron.
Many people nowadays consider aprons either
•id fashioned” or "babytab,” bat there are many
caaiona when these despised garments are not
)y urafol, but extrcmly ornamental. A certain
wng lady of my acqualntanco-a very pretty girl,
>—declares that that the lores to wear them,
d whenever she sits down to paint, or arranges
me roses in a rase, or does a bit of sewing, she
ns an apron. She is quite right in her notion;
r dresses are not only kept freah, bnt their dark
nes and browns are made prettier by the daloty
Old Maids.
The following paragraph Charlotte Bronte may
be of interest to some of onr sisterhood, as showing
now one woman, though not herself one of them,
regarded the class commonly dubbed “old maids,"
In the years long ago, when it was so much the
fashion to sneer at and deride them:
"1 speculate much on the existence of unmarried
aud nevcr-lobe-married women, and 1 have al
ready got to the point of considering that there
is no more respectable character on this earth than
an unmarried woman who makes her way through
life quietly, perseveringty. without support of hus
band or brother, and having attained the age of
forty-five or upwards, retains in her possession a
well regulated mind, a disposition to enjoy simple
pleasures and fortitude te support inevitable pains,
sympathy with the sufferingof others and willing-
net* to relieve want as far as her means extend. ’
-Old Maid,Newfleld, N, J.
Cooking Recipes.
This recipe for chiken pie is from the note book
of an excellent cook: Cut up two small chickens
•nd pnt them in a saucepan with one-quarter of
a pound of salt pork cut Jin thin slices, adding
salt and pepper. Cover with water and simmer un
til done; then set aside until cold. Mako a paste
of one quart of floor, with which is mixed two
teaspoons Ail of baking powder, two huge table-
spoonsAil or clarified beef drippings or butter, half
a teatpoonftil of salt and half a teaspoonful of
granulated sugar. Mix together and moisten with
sweet milk until a soft dough la formed. Roll out
half the dough and line a well buttered tin pan
with it. Fill with the chicken and broth, adding
atablcspoonful of butter. Set an inverted cup in
the center, roll out the other half of the paste and
rover the pie with it. Make a large incision In
the middle of the paste and press the sides of tho
upper and lower crust well together. If all the
broth be not used at first, and through the open
ing during the baking. The pie should be baked
in a moderate oven.
Fried Breed—Bread fried in this wey is relished
for breakfast or lunch: Beat three eggs aud sea
son them with salt snd pepper; cut some bread in
thin slices and dip them in the beaten egg and fry
a delicate brown In hot lerd.
Dressed Turnipa— 1 These, so often despised as a
vegetable, are very good with bechamel sauce.
After scraping and washing well, cut them with a
vegetable knife or spoon, or, in default of these,
with a sharp kitchen knife, in cnbca of slices. Put
tbem In a saucepan with oold water and a little
salt, and boil gently until a little tender. While
the turnips are boiling make tho sauce with two
ounces or butter and a tablespoonful of flour, well
mixed together. Add a pint of milk and set on
the fire, stirring constantly. When the sauoe be
comes thick setlt on the back of the range where
it will keep warm, Beat an egg with a teaspoon of
cold water, and mix it with the sauce, adding
salt and pepper to taste. When the turnips are
done drain them, pour the sauce ever them, And
seive hot. A cream sauce may be madeln tho
■sme way. using ucam instead of milk, and less
butter, although, of course, tho butter adds to the
richness of the sauce.
Tea Cakes—Half a pound of butter, half a pound
of sifted sugar, three entire eggs and three yolks,
one tablespoanful ot orange flower water and half
a pound of sifted flour. Rub the butter to a cream
with the sngar;add the eggs and the orange flower
wate, rafterward the flour. Bake little cakes of
the paste on a well buttered pan.
it gently over the fire until properly thickened:
garnish with yolks of hard boilodeggs, chopped
small.
French Pancakes—The ingredients of theso cakes
are eight eggs, one pint of milk, half a pint of flour,
one teaspoon Ail of salt,one tablespoon Ail of melted
batter, two tablespoonsAil of sugar, and tho grated
yellow rind of a lemon. Putin a bowl the flour,
sugar, salt, and grated rind. Separate the yelks of
the eggs from the whites and beat the latter to a
froth. Now add tho yelks, and beat a minute lon
ger. Add tho milk to the eggs. Next pour about
Piiiwlly udd tho melted butt...
fry It r pan, and pour into it a thin layer of tho bat
ter. Cook until a rich brown on ono side; thon
spread over the cake a teaspoonful of melted cur*
rant Jolly. Boll up tho cake and turn It out on a
hot dish. Cook six cakes In thla manner, and tend
the m to the table. Continue cooking and serving
until all the batter Is uacd. Tho tiro must be vory
bright toget perfect pancakes. Any kind of Jelly
may bo u»ed;orallgntsprinklingorsufarank nut
meg may bo substituted for jelly. Theso pancakes
may be served as an entree or for dessert.
Cream Walnut Cake—This Is made In three parts
—first the cake proper, then the icing, and finally
the filling. To make the cako: Use one cap Ail of
sugar, half a cup Ail of butter, hslf a cupful of milk*'
two cupfuls of sifted flour, two eggs, two teaspoon-
Ails of baking powdor. Beat the butter to a cream
and gradually beat Into It the sugar; then add tho
eggs, well beaten; next tho milk, and afterwards
the flour, mixed with the baking powder. Spread
the mixture smoothly in four deep Jelly cake
plates, and bake in a moderate oven for eighteen
minutes. On taking the cakes from the oven plaoo
them on plates; and when they have bacomo par
tially cool lee two of them. To make ths icing:
Put the white of a small egg Into a bowl and grad
ually beat into It two-thirds of a cupful of powdered
sugar and two tablcspoonftils of sherry. The ic
ing will be veir thin, out this is what is desired.
To make tho filling: 8oak two tablespoonftila of
{ ctetlne in four tablespoon Ails of cold water for
wo hows. Put a generous quart of whipped aud
diaiucd cream Into a small tin or grantteware ba
sin, and place this basin in a pan of Ice water.
Sprinkle over the cream four tablespoonfuls of
powoered sugar and two of sherry. Pour two ta-
bletpoonfuls of boiling water over the soaked gela
tine. and Mir until the latter Is diraolved. Strain
the liquid into the tho cream, stirring from tho
bottom all the while. When the mlxturcpias be
come to thick that a spoonful of it will not sink
Into the rest when dropped it will be ready for
spreading on the cake. Spread half of the cream
on the two cakes that have not been iced. Bprinkle
over these same cakes one third of a cupful of One
chopped English walnuts, and spread the remain
der or the cream over all. Put the iced cakes on
top. and rat awav In a cold place. The cake* may
Health Notes*
■ Lemon Juice is a remedy for rheumatism and
for the ro-callcd biliousness ot spring. In tho lat
ter care take tho Juice of a lemon before breakfast;
the pulp may also bo eaten, avoiding every par
ticle of skin.. Lemon Juice, with sugar mixed
very thick aud taken at Intervals, relieves coughs.
The Providence Journal tells how a life ga*
saved as follows; "A singular affair occurred in
one of the pleasantest homes in the suburbs of
our city on-Friday, the relation of which may not
only be of some interest, bnt also of some use to the
reader. A few days ago the family physician vis
ited the same residence, and in the course of con-
venation mentioned that while attending a sick
child the child bad suddenly began to au(locate,
owing to a quantity of mucus getting into its wind
pipe, and he had inroad the child upside down in
order to relieve it. This storv passed almost un
noticed except by the slater of the lady of the
bouie. Ou Friday the family, consisting of the
husband, wire and wife's sister, were at the table
eating. Suddenly the wife begun to show signs of
sufferatirn. Her husband resorted to the familiar
remedy ot patting her smartly on the back, but It
vas unavailing. She could not speak. Her face
became of a purple hue. and she was evidently at
the point of death. At this moment her sister, re
membering the doctor's story, seized her by the
ankles. Thehc<band caught the Idea Instantly,
and the lady was soon in an inverted position,
where upon she immediately coughed up the food
which bad nearly caused her death. The husband
bleescs himself for the story which the doctor so
casually told, without auy thought that it mlgnt
help to save a life."
A correspondent of the Detroit Free Press says of
bow-legs: "They are not due to early walking, but
to a deficiency of earthy salts in the bones, the re
mit principally of Improper feeding oaring infancy
•nd to bad air, li|ht and general surroundings. As
a student I worked a great deal among* the poor
In the east end of London, where this deformity is
very prevalent, amt I found it was quite aoommon
thing for mothers to give yoong babies arrowroot,
cheera, bacon, etc. 1 have often been surprised to
find bow very little msny mothers know about the
feeding of infants; bnt of cocrsejeverv "House
hold" mother knows that milk is the only food re-
R trad for at least the first seven months of baby-
rd, end that arrowroot and such like starchy
foeds ate little leu than poison to an Infant under
that age.”
Questions and Answers,
Satie Williams, White bnlphnr Springs, Ga.—
Mrs. M, A. Patterson will find a good way to cure
erysipelas, is to stew parsley In cream until thick
enough for an ointment, and apply three or four
Ulcbol Key, Hamilton, Ga.—Every Georgian
should take The Constitution, especially those
who have moved out of the state; It Is like hav
ing an old friend stay over night with you. telling
you all the newa I am a Georgian by birth, and I
love the state and her people and everything con
nected with her. Note—The receipt Jits already
been given.
Friend, Orchard Hill, Ga,—Sends Mrs. M. A. Pat
terson a sure and very speedy cure for erysipelas,
and alio free use of tho juloe to drink, either
sweetened or not. If the disease shows a tendency
to spread fast make a mark all around tho place
with cauitlc and use the lemon Juice freely.
Lemon juice is a good remedy for every kiud of
skin dieetfc, it is severe at first, but cures. A
more troublesome way in applying for erysipelas is
to have a hot mash poultice, with thin muslin over
it, and squeeze the juice on It and apply as hot as
can be borne. For a barn, grease the place
well with fresh, unsalted batter or lard and
sprinkle common soda, thickly, over, it will stop
tne pain almost instantly and heal the burn.
"Subscriber," Shatter, N. C.—I, like many, find
gi eat pleasure In reading The Constitution and
torn first to W. K. I have found many little ar
ticles there encouraging me to write and ask some
kind sister to interest herself in securing me a sit
uation. To prove my willingness, 1 will not even
mention the work prefered, but take what 1 find
In the way. My address can bo had by applying
to the editress.
Mrs. N. H. Coleman, Shoals, Warren Co.. Gas
ilin Ruby Leigh can probably get a small school
at this place. Would like to know what she
teaches, whether music or not, etc.
If M. T. Sandcrsville, Ga., will send her address
to the editress she will receive some samples of
lace that have been sent to her.
HralR. A. Stamford, Sari, N. C.—Sends two
recipes, but as they have already been given we
omit them. She says: "I like so much to read
tho Woman's Kingdom; I do really think tho good
editor ought to give the women and children one
whole page of tnls excelent paper,"
Gussle D. A., Shreveport, La.—Wishes a choice
Maggie Embry, Lincoln, Ala.—I derive so muoh
pleasure from reading Tub Constitution. Do
not think the family would be complete without
it. I have all of the best receipts given In the
"Kingdom;" expect to copy them In myoook
book, light here 1 would say to any of the sisters,
If you want a good cook book, try "Housekeeping
In Old Virginia," It Is not confined alone to the
kitchen, but gives valuable Information In other
respects. Kola B. Adamson, 1 wish you would
gtve us all some Information in regard to the
" Chattanooga Literary society." I think country
girls ought to rake advantage of every means to
improve their minds, for we are deprlvod of tho
privilege of mingling In society to a groat extent.
C. H. W., Tillman, Hampton Co., 8. C.—Having
seen in last week's Constitution that full tucked
skirts will bo worn this summer, I write to ask
what stylo of waists will be worn with them.
With best wishes for Woman’s Kingdom, I am.
Note.-Somc prefer the round waist, and others
the basque; both will bo worn.
R. E. M., Bellcvlew, Ga^-My brother takes The
Constitution; I enjoy reading tho Woman's King
dom ; have gained some very valuable Information
from it. 1 knit the rose loaf lace, think It lstjust
lovely. Will tome one please give me a recipe for
making peach Jelly, 1 have tried several times to
make it, but failed.
Josle H., Salisbury, N. C.—Wc have been taking
The Constitution some time, and 1 am more than
delighted with it! I would like to sell crocheted
lace, 1 make spider web, pineapple and many
other patterns; I will make the spider-web lace any
width, ao, if desired, the yoke and sleeves could
be made of lace alone. I will also mako rick-rack.
If any one wishea to see sample* before buying I
. will tend them; please enclose stamp for postage.
My address can be obtained from editress Woman’s
Kingdom.
Mrs. 0. H. C.—Wo have been a subscriber to The
Constitution for a long while, have always ap
preciated it above all other papers, especially do I
enjoy Woman’s Kingdom, being more, aud more
anxious to peruse Its columns each week, and have
often thought of tsilng a place among her sisters.
Since getting last paper containing the programmo
of the unveiling of tho Hill monument, the great
and glorious honors paid to ex-president Jefferson
Davis, can’t withhold any longer telling you how
much 1 cherish tho paper. I am a mothor and
housekeeper, the wifo and daughter or ono or Jeff.
Davis’ men, have two little hoys and regret thoy
arc not both named for Jeff. Davis.
Mrs. P. A. B., Btonawall, N. C.—1 read a letter in
Woman's Kingdom sometime ago from Ella G.!).,
Alabama, requesting some one townte on tho sub
ject or stepmothers, and 1 liavo had a desire ever
since to say a few word In reply, but bolng so very
busy with my spring sewing and poultry that 1
have never had an opportunity until now, and I
will say to her as words of encouragoment that 1
have always believed that good, obedient children
mako kind stepmothers. 1 have had two step
mothers and never had a cross word with either.
One of them is living yet and 1 feel that she Is one
of my best friends, and I now occupy tho same
position myself. I am tho stepmother of four
grown children (two married) and four under my
control, and J can aay truthfully 1 never saw bet
ter children. If we will consult our conscience
when little, petty trials come on and try to dis
charge our duty, "do with others, as we would
have tbem do unto ns," and ours, and pray US God
for help In every time ot need, the world cannot
wrong us. 1 agree with Anita, that if both step
mother and children bow at the shrlno of papa's
love, there would be fewer regret* of being step
mothers. I havo long felt a desire to express my
delight In resiling Tri k Constitution and the many
useful things 1 have obtained from Woman's
Kingdom, aud also the comfort 1 have gained from
Dr. Tslmsgc’s sermons, which 1 never rail to read,
iconfeiathatwhat 1 have read from him In the pa-
per has been agreat com fort tomy noul.andlballeve
to my wbole family. We all enjoy Bill Arp and
Betsy Hamilton, and last, but not least, we enjoy
Aunt Susie's sweet letters to tbo children. Go on
"Old Lady"—I trust lam not stepping beyond my
sphere in thus making my first bow to the ladles
•nd lovers of Woman’s Kingdom. I want to say to
Lizzie eraxton, Friendship, Ga., I have tulips and
lemon lilies, 1 will exchange with her for hya
cinths if she will write to Mrs. M. Box. 21, Allen
dale, 8. C., and state the color of hyacinths, etc. 1
would like to get some single, white, red, double,
light purple, or yellow. Tube roses should be
taken up when they die down, dried slightly In
shade, and packed away In dry sand. In early
spring take off small shoots and plant two inches
•part in rich spot. These will grow large and
blcom another reason. The large bulbs for bloom
ing at once shou’d. also, now be planted and wa
tered afternoons curing dry spells. Please tell
how*to root camellia japonicas, layer or cutting*.
I would say to mothers, teach yont children from
babyhood to tell yon freely all their Joys and aor- I
rows, and all of their • ins, and never be too busy
to talk to and advise tbem right; but do not allow
3 ourself to be too bant upon their follies, and
never punish a confessed sin; show tho wrougand
take your child alone and pray with It, asking
rod to forgive and help to resist temptation.
Kever allow your boy to play on tho street, and
always have him at home by dark, or else know
kindness to each dear one God has given.
I. C. T„ Bethlehem, Ga^-Wlll the editor of Wo
man's Kingdom admit me Into her clrclo. 1 have
been a constant reader of yonr papei?for five yean;
we Uke It better now than ever. I notice some of
the listen wish to know what will cure chicken
cholera, Tobacco Is a sure cure. Would like for
other hot-house plants.
Cutheert, Ga, Mrs. Elsworth:—I look
with pleasure for The CoreriTunox, and some
bow I turn to Woman’s Kingdom first.
You’ll find her smiling night and day,
Although at times she is not gay,
And should you wonder why you meet
This constant smile, regard her teeth.
She only langhi those gems to show,
Which BOZGLOKT masts white aa hoqa
FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS.
Vim for the Children—The Constitution's
Training School for Boye and Girle.
Beat to Mind.
"Don’t touch it. Ned,"
Bis mother said.
But Ned longed fora taste;
"Ono drop," he thought,
"If 1 am caught.
I'll put it down in haste."
The chance he found;
He looked around, •
And there was no one near;
He raised the bottle
To his Ups,
And drank it qnlok in fear.
The bottle foil.
And with a yen
Ned danced and kicked and cried;
He’d had enough
Of bitter stuff,
And naughtiness besides.
And from that day,
To disobey,
Ned never was inclined;
lie learned the truth
That, come what may,
’Tis always best to mind.
Dear Children: In my last letter I told
yon I was going away for a few days, and
when I returned would tell yon something
about my trip. Last Tuesday a merry party
boarded the cars in Atlanta for Macon, where
the State Sunday school convention was to
meet. That means, where some Sunday school
workers from all the churches go to discuss
Sunday schools, and to tell how the work is
going on in their towns, or in the county
where they live, and they talk over all the
ways of improving Sunday schools, and pray
for the children and ask God to help them to
do all the good possible to those under their
care. I think if you could havo seen those
good men and women how, earnest they were
in talking abont their Sunday school classes,
and how anxious they were to do good to tho
children, you would have been obliged to lovo
them; and yet, children, there is One who is
doing more for you every mlnuto of your
lives, watching over you day and night, card
ing for you always. You do not soo Him, bnt
all you do, or think, or say Is seen by Him,
and when He was on this earth He took little
children into His arms and said, "Suffer little
children to come unto me, and forbid them
not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Children, do you love Him? One afternoon
during the convention, we had a large class
of children, about fifty, and they wanted me
to talk to them* J gave them a little talk on
the lesson, "8owlng Seed," and they all listened
very attentively and answered all the ques
tions I asked. I told them I wanted them to
remember God's word was the good seed their
teachers were trying to sow in their little
hearts, and they watched them all the time to
see if any of the seed were coming np, and
how much pleasure it gave a teacher whon
she saw by some sweet act In one of her chil
dren that the seed was good, and was going to
bring forth fruit. I did not tell them that I
was trying to sow good seed in three or fonr
hundred little nieces' and nephews' hearts ev
ery week, because I was afraid there would be
some one there who would say," why that
must be 'Aunt Basle;'" but I did tell them of
my nine dear little Sunday school scholars
that I try so hard to benollt every Sunday,
and I told them of a very sweet Uttle incident
that occurred to me last Sunday. A sweet lit
tle girl In my class, ntmed Luoy Peel,
came to Sundsy-school with three beautiful
little pansies, and she saw two other little girls
come and give me tome flowers. After awhile
she got up, snd come and stood by me, holding
the little pansies in her hand, and looking at
them very lovingly, and then she raised her
sweet blue eyes to mine snd said: "I have of*
ten heard it said, if you gave anybody a thing
you did not care for, it was not a present to
value, bnt if yon gavo something yon wanted,
tbat was a different thing; now I want these
Nannies mighty bad, but I will give them t>
yon," and with tbat sho pnt them in my hand
and kissed me. Don’t yon think It was a
swcet,unselflsh act for a little girl to do? Now
I want to tell you what a pretty place Macon is,
and 1 am done. A kind friend carried me to ride,
and wo went all over the beautifhl Bose Hill
cemetery. It is just on the banks of the river
and is a lovely spot. We went over in East
Macon, where the flood did so much damage,
snd saw plenty of houses that had been wsshod
off and turned over. Macon has a beantiful
park, and it is filled with flowers and grand
old trees. They have all their Snnd iy-school
picnics there. We went to the Wesley Fe*
male college, the largest school for girls in
Georgia. It Is a beantiful building, and there
are three or fonr hundred children going to
school there. J could not toll you ot all tho
handsome houses; it wonld take up too much
time, but Macon la a beautiful city and we en
joyed ourrelres very much; but for all that,
we were very glad to get home. For, children,
it Is just the truest thing In the world tbat,
"Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like
home.” ,■ Aunt Busts.
Correspondence.
Janie McCormack, Belmont, Ala.-I am a little
girl twelve year* old living near Belmont with my
mother; my father te dead; my uncle takes this
paper and 1 enjoy reading it so much. We have a
little kitten named Pearl, It Is very playfol.
Annie Loti Gay, Brook'e Button, Ga —I wonld
like to Join the charming bend of ooualns; their
letters are so interesting. I have seven brother*.
I have no pets except a turkey: her name 1s Basle,
after Aunt Bunie. 1 can knit trimming and
crochet.
E. T. Greer, Ellcralle, Ga.—1 have been thinking
of writing to you some time. I am living on the
anticipated Georgia Midland railroad, a member of
the Evening Star band, of Ellerslle. We have a
very nice band Indeed. We went a serenading the
other night and bad a very nice Ume. We were
prorated with a new variety of puffk at one place
(cotton puflfc,) will not aay where it was.
Willo D. Gaines, Mill Town, Ala.-I have stopped
school to attend to the store and postofflee. I have
planted a patch of watermelons and grotindpeas.
You most oome and help me eat them In a few
mouths. 1 have six brothers and two sisters.
Annie Gilbert, PIncknoyville, Ala.—I like to read
onr pieces. Betsy has not written In a long time.
I have seen her but do not remember her mneb; I
saw her at CL andler Springs aotno yean ago. I
have a grandpa seventy yean old: be bae the pants
be was married In, ther are good as new. Aunt
Susie, write every week, your letters are so Inter
esting.
H. A. McDuffie, Keyser. N. C.—I am a reader of
Tiir constitution, especially the young folks' let-
ten, and wish to Join tbem. Aunt Basle, I wonld
like to bare your photograph so much. I have
seen so many of your letters and would like
splendidly to see you. Am glad Betsy Hamilton
hes begun to write again. after her trip to "Massy-
sip." 1 reed "the First Violet" and think It very
grod. 1 he violets have unit blooming except a
few white ones. Will send you a bouquet. I would
like to correspond with Birdie c. Laramore,
Eureka, Fla., wish she would write first
Fletcher Williams, Notaiulga, Ala.-Here comes
another country boy Just eight years old last Tues
day. I help papa drop corn and cotton seed. We
finished planting today, the last day of April. I
bad a cotton patch last year which brought me
eight dollars. We live In a level piocy woods
country throe miles from the office. I am not go
ing to rahool now, but mama teaches me at home.
I have three little brothers younger than mvself.
Papa and couMn Tommie thinks The Constitu
tion the best paper they ever saw.
Kate P. Durham, Woodstock, Cherokee, Ga.—I
•end you a card for you scrap book. We are pro
peril g now for an examination and exhibition. I
wish you could attend. We have the purple mag
nolia and laurel wreath in full bloom; wish yon
green, and the little birds are busy building their
nests and singing their sweetsongt, and we country
children enjoy tne sweet spring.
AmaDonn,Falrvlew,Dallas Co, Ark--My de
sire hu been to write to you for a long time, but
my courage always flailed. Now, however, I writo
to Inclose a chip from a petrified log that wu dis
covered several feet under the soil, and on the
banks of the Ouachita river. I have several large
pieces that arc beautiful; are they valuable?
please tell me. I am my mother’s oldest, and of
course she expects a great deal of assistanoe from
her eleven year-old daughter,
Note—The chip te very beautiful; have not had
time to havo It examined aa to its value, but will
do so and let you know another time.
Mollle Simmons, White Mound, Texas.—I de
light very much In reading the cousins' letters and
thought I would write. I am eleven years old;
have pieced myself five quilta. I am living with
my aunt about one mile from town. I go to school
at Bosworth seminary. We had to write composi
tion and my subject was winter sport. My dear
mama 1* dead. My papa Is a doctor. I have a pet
calf; call It Bill Arp; a pet colt, Betsy Hamilton.
Kclllo Myrtle and Rot-ie Roebuck, Elberton, Ga.—
We have been wanting to writo to you for aomo
t'me. Wo lore dearly to read The Constitution.
We have no papa now, but we havo a kind mama
and a sweet little sister; we call her Teule; our
Hi tie dog te named Glp. We want to ask our little
rossini who In the Bible built an house of Ivory?
Ussie Damns, Goggsnsvllle, Ga.—Ism a constant
reader of Tux Constitution and like it better tban
any other paper. I would like to know what ha*
become of Betsy Hamilton. I wish she would writo
again. 1 have four sisters and three brothers. I
hate no pets at'all. 1 am going to ask tho cousins
a question, "What verse In the Bible contains all of
thealphabetr
write to me.
Annie Vestal and Florence Redding, Randleman,
N. C.—We are little schoolmates. There te twenty
scholars going to school; we go to. We would like
very much to see you. We crochet the most of tho
tlmo when we are at home. We like to go to school
very much; our teacher te very kind To us. Wo
send you some cards.
M. Pauline Shearer, Sadler’s Creek. -I livo In the
country and am a farmer’s daughter. 1 can cook,
aew and do moat every sort of house work. My
brother baa the measles, or rather tho measlos have
got him. ho ray*. 1 would be pleasod to correspond
with Willie D. Gaines, of Mifltowu, Ala. We are
second or third cousins. I have a good many rosoa
in bloom now.
Cora L. Uncapher, Kent P.O., Pa.—1 have soon
so many tetters from the cousins, but none from
Pennsylvania. This 1s my first letter. I am going
to tell the cousins some of my experiments and see
If they can beat 1L My slater and mo walked
twenty mllee in one day to see our grandparents,
and we both took the scarlet fever and was away
throe weeks and came homo on Sunday in the
pedlar’s wagon. 1 wish some of the cousins would
write to me.
Jewell Andrews, Oak Bowery, Ala.—I see from
The Constitution you are making a card album.
Please accept ono of my cards to go in It. lam
pasting poetry, cards and pictures in my beautiful
album.Santa Claus brought tne. I am a little
school girl twelve years old. I am very sorry you
have boon sick; ho]>e you are well now.
Fidelia Lockhart, Oakbowdry, Ala,—As my desk-
mate wu writing I thought I would write and send
you a card. We goto school tea good teacher. 1
am very fond of music and practice one hour every
morning.
Mary Walker, Macon, Fla.—My father moved to
Florida thla winter; wo camo from old Georgia
Wo enjoy this delightftil climate. My tether 1s a
merchant. I am twelve years old and go tesohooL
1 would like to divide fresh fish with you and the
cousin*: we are catching so many. What verse In
the Bible contains all the letters of tho alphabet
except J? 1 send yon a card for your scrap book.
Irene Shaw, Troup, Smith On, Texaa—I will
write to the cousins something about Texas. It 1s
a fine state for fanning, but 1 think tho old state Is
the best for little girls and boys, th
line tlmo fishing and gathering
card for 3:our scrap t
MInnio F. Bobo, Union C. H., a C.—My father te
a farmer and we live nine miles from town; we
livo close to tho river; go fishing often and Uko it.
John S. Welbora asked wbero the word sycamore
was used in tho Bible. It is found In the Ixx
chapter and 4tb verse of Luke. Can any ono tell
me the longest verse in the Bible ?
Howard and Lizzie Mitchell, Mltehellton, Ga.—
We are twelve and seven years old; buth help our
mama all we can. Lizzie feeds tho chickens,
msina has seventy-five, and has a pet cat named
Bailie and herdolls. Will commence school soon,
noward feeds the hogs, gets up the cows and hauls
wood, baa a pet cat and calf, wo like The Consti
tution very much.
Mcda Taylor, Pelam, Mitchell Co., Ga.—Will you
allow a little girl eleven years old to Join your
circle. I| think yours and the cousins’ letters are so
nice. I have no pets. My papa 1s a fanner, taken
your paper and thinks It the be«L 1 have a good
many crochet samples; would bo glad toexchango
with any one.
Maud L. nail. Green Co., Ga.—In my last letter
the printer boy gave us a good laugh, by making
the fall of the mill dam ninety feet Instead of nine
Grandma sayswo will be crowded with tourist to
see the great tell. Mama 1s teaching llttlo slater
her letters, snd when they get to W she always
says "double me;"we think It so sweot.
Luoy V. Garnett, Bylvanla, Ga.—Bevoral of them
cousins, C. Hall, A. B. Garret, E. Nanoe, K. Butler
•nd Fannie Meadows, seeing my request In The
Constitution for tho words of "Nellla Gray," have
sent them to me, and I thank them all very much:
but, unfortunately, 1 have lost the address ot Fan
nie and Ethel, if they will write again I shall be
glad to correspond with them. 1 will write to the
others as soon aa possible. Please print this, Aunt
Susie. I send you a card.
"The Little Texas Boy."-I wish to introduce
myself Into "The Young Folks' Circle," as your
valuable paper has Just been Introduced into
grandpa’s family. 1 am on a visit to Arkansas to
see my relatives, and am staying with my grandpa,
wno llvea near Evansville, Ark. I waa born In
Texas. My parents live at Fort Mason, near the
Colorado river. My father farms aud deala In cat
tle, and is now sheriff of Mason county and has
been for five years. We live in a large stone resi
dence. It 1s a very healthful climate, and we
have the aulf breezes there. Land sella from one
to five dollars per acre. We have the mesqulte
grass, which cattle like very much, and do well
all winter without any other feed. Will you please
trll me "Bill Arp’s” right name? Grandpa takoa
The Constitution, and I like U vary mneh, ee*
pcclally "Talmage'a Hermons," also Moody’s and
the evangelist, "Cowboy Jake," who are in my
country now. I am thirteen years of age. Hop
ing tbte will not catch the "waste^—- * “
"waste-basket," I re-
Janes W. Butler.
Annie Burgin and Mary Young, Old Fort, N. 0.—
We live in the western part of North Carolina on
the North Carolina railroad. It te a lovely plaoe
ben. The Cafawber river is on one side of our
house and the railroad on the other. We are going
to school, but have holiday this week as our teacher
has gone off on a visit, but we hope she will be
back soon. We wish some of the cousins would
write to us; we would be so glad to hear from them.
LIUten Proctor.—I am 14 years old and live In
Florida. I am spending the summer at ay uncles
and helping them wait on my grandmother who 1s
very feeble. I like to read The Constitution, es
pecially the cousins letters.
Adella Hays, PooresUTll, Ga.-My father te a
farmer and also sgsnt for your paper. I love very
much to read it and the cousins letters. I am a
Georgia girl, 11 years old.
Joseph E. Whitney, Bemmlt. Marlon county, Fie.
1 am a farmer’s boy, 12 years old. 1 am not going
to school now. We have three of the prettiest lit
tle pigs yon ever saw. The auswer to that riddle
stout one leg and three legs, etc., was a man on a
stool throwing at a dog.
Btamvllle, Ca.-Dear Aunt Hnric: 1 am a little
girl four years old. Mama teaches me at home. I
read in McDuffey's fourth reader and this te my
ow n writing. 1 cannot write with pen and Ink. 1
have a mile baby brother, aunt riusle, won’t yon
put my letter In Ine Constitution. My name te
Bella Maude Btare.
Note.—Aunt Bosle wishes all the little boys and
girls conld see this little letter, how nicely it te
written, (not printed) a little girl fonr years old. It
would make some of the older ones feel right
ashamed. Am going to keep it for my scrap book.
Charlie Bolton, Parish, Iowa.—My father Is post
master here. lie was In the union army four yean
We are having school now, hot 1 do not ga 1
have a nice pony to ride. We are all eager to get
The Constitution first I would like to correspond
with any of the cousins that will write to me.
Annie May Burton, Lafoyette, Ala.-I have Just
entered my eighth year, and seeing a letter la
your paper from my "sure enough” cousin, >1.0,
Graasmere, Florida, thought may be you would let
me join your happy band. I don’t go to sohool;
mama teaches me at home. I havo one sistee
and brother. Papa says ho can’t do without Tirq
Constitution. We ought to uko two copies, for
mama and papa both wantto read it as soon ai
wo get it. 1
Lula Loftin, Mt. Olive, N. C.—I am sfx yean old.
I have but two pete*one calf named Betsy Ham*
ilton and one cat. 1 know lotaof my Bible cate*
chlsm. I can sweep the house and help mama
Nettle Cowan, Marimco Robtnnn, Carrie Par.
ker, Annie, H. C.—Please allow throe aekoolmate*
to enter tho happy circle of young folk.. Our ag«i
an between twelve and twenty. We dearly lava
Tm Coxrrm Tios, especially the young folk,' col.
umn. Wc each .end you a card.
II. E. Brtxey, Manchester, Teno.—I am a boy
fourteen yearn of aie. I go to achool but do na
Uke to go; 1 bad rathor work In the garden with -
mr father I hare been reading the Young Folk,
column and would like to correapond with some of
■he cousin,.
Lambert D. Caldwell, Dunaldartlle, 8. C.—I hopo
yon will add my name to the Hat of cousins. I am
a South Carolina boy twalre year, oldr I went
with papa last Thursday night to hoar BUI Arp
lecture and enjoyad tt so mneh. I with all tha
cousins could hare heard him; they would hare
had a real good laugh. 1 have a cotton patch to*
work this year: have finished planting It. Will
write aud let you know how I succeed In farming.
Lila Simpson, Nordhoir, California.—I ahonld
like to beoomo one of your many nlacw. We got
Tail Constitution every week from a very dear
friend who lives In Arisons. I enjoy tho Woman'*
Kingdom very muoh. Whon I return homo I will
send yon a card with some sea mosses gathered on
the raclllo coast, also some rams. Will you plaaao
lend m* your picture.
Betts, LeRoy, 111.—I have a beautiful home in
the country three and a half miles from town. I
am embroidering a lovaly chair cushion and havo
made live yards of lace with feather edge hntldr X
noticed Lucy N. Garnett wished a recipe for pop.
**rn halls, fo I send her one: To one gaHon of pop.
com take a half pint of molaaea, put on and let
como toa boll, then pour over the popcorn, a rosso
tho hand, with butler and mako Into balls.
Haggle and Bonnie Johnson, Util, River, N. c.—
We send yon card, for your scrap book. Our la,t
leltsr were lost. Haggle tends you the flowers. It
Annie and Hamit Solomon will send mo (Bounin)
some cards for my scrap book. C will send them
some Bower seed. 1 want all tho cousins to mod
me a card or picture of aomo tort and 1 will send
them ono ofmy cants.
Jennie Tlmberltke, Vlnita, Iddlan terrllory.-I
am an Indian girl living way out to tho Indian
territory. Am a reader of The Consrirunow.
Would Ilka to hear from a number of tha youog
rolkaandaiobango crochet patterns with them.
Sammlo Williamson, lllavljle, Ga—I nm four,
teen years old. I like to read yonr paper. My
mother bought one of your machinal; ,he like. It
very mneh.
Frank Cook, Caasvllte, Ga—I am a fanner hoy
twelve year,old. Don't go to sohool mow; my
teacher hu gone to Florida I have livo brother*
and two slstera living and two dead, I send you
one ofmy cards.
Amanda Watson and Bailie Ronon, Chlpley, Ga—
Wean Mends and wantad to write to yon, I
(Amanda) have two brothers and two sisters and a
sweet baby brother, I did not get In tlmalnguea*
how you looked, bnt know yon are pretty. I send
you a bouquet. I (Battle) have neither sister not
pct t a C darUng°ltUalsmt <> ,ch<, ® , B0W ‘ 1 havo ono
Matters Worth Heeding.
From Helping Hand—Weekly Press
Everyone’s not# book—and ovary man and wo
man should havo a note book-gets a quantity ot
valuable material accumulated. Wo pass orer
aomeof tha contents of one tbat we hnow of, fog
th, benefit of our readers
At this season of the year, whan tha feet am
likely to get overheated and to ho painful, thoy
may be greatly reltsved by soaking them every
night In very hot water for Horn ten to twenty
minutes. Four cold water over them Juit before)
drying.
Children may often he cured of aneklog tho
thumb, biting nalli and other had hablti of a sim
ilar nature by keeping their hands tied behind
them. Fifteen minutes or half an hoar or this aort
of treatment, repeated as often aa seems best, will
bo found very efficacious. Tho hands should bo
tied with something which will not cut the flesh.
A large old silk or Tlnen handkerchief la good fug
th, purpose.
Remember that eating between meal, I, one of
the most lerlooa censes of III health In both old
and yoaeg. No one can eat regular hearty meal*
If constantly nibbling at odd hours. It Is Impose!,
hie to havegood health and strength without eah-
Indulgence In rood between metis.
ahaolptoly no
Ry kindly words, n nlatterly servant girl may bo
taught to keep henoir clean and neat. Finn, in-
■1st, pleasantly but flrmly, upon regular and fro-
quant bathing, and supply convenient mean*.
Than present necessary articles of underclothing,
or as^st tho girl to obtain tbem lor herself Tho
condition of servant girls'wardrobaa In regard to
underclothing la simple pitiable, and If they am
not supplied with articles of Ihelr own they will
often use other people's.
■on lo mako In beginning to learn
smooth, well seasoned cream (nr milk) gravy. Let
milk scald; th* quivering, wrinkled scum which
forms on 111 surface will tell when th* Maiding
process Is completed, Then thicken with from >
dessertspoonful to n tablesponnlhl of floor or com.
starch, rubbed smooth In cold water or milk. Halt
to tho taste, audpul In butter Just baton taking
ftum tha Dm. This simple article la tha basis oT
scores of gravies, sauces, custards, eto., and when
Hints to Housewives.
lronscenbe preserved from nut by smearing
them with mutton root and dusting tbem with un
altered Urn*, powdered.
Ink atelna can sometimes be taken out by pnt.
ting on a little vinegar and then fubblog with
host whit* castlle soap, or rub lemon Juice on tho
Ink stains, cover with salt sod lay th* articles In
the sun.. If necessary repast tho process two or
three time*. Thlswllt also remove Iron tint,
To change th* whit* spots on some kinds of
point, wipe cartftilly with * re* w*t In alcohol awl
water.
To remove mildew, Milt and berry Halo, front
any whit* fabric: Wat tha parts affected In oeu do
Javello and rinse In cold water Immediately. Re
peat thla until the stains or mlldaw are removed.
Tho Javelle water may he prepared aa follows: To
amnlloiiof water add four pounds of ordinary
waulog soda. Boll ten mlonteo, then add one
pound of chloride of lime. When cold strain off
In n Jog or hottta and keep tightly corked.
TUTT'S •
PILLS
-.BOWELS, t
DISORDERED LIVER,'
tbo Hteeasdi of tbo human nco, Tb<
2ssss;». u ;£s
Of feed, Irritability ot C*B
RiarteDoU before ths i/M,I
ored llrfitc, CO.T NT J PATIO
mand Urn uso ofa nmetly tbat i
on tbo hirer. AsaLfrormsdtel
PI 1*141 ha vs no equal. Their acuon on uio
Kidneys snd Skin 1s also prompt; removing
all imparities through theso Ihreo ••***▼«
sogers of ths system," producing eppe*
tito,sound digestion, roguisr stools, a clear
•kinand a vigorous Ikk! v. TUTT'NPILIJf
causo no nausea or griping nor lntorftro
will* d*lly work and sre a perfect *
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA.1
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