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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. SATURDAY, JULY «. 1907. £ SOME STORIES AND ANECDOTES OF OvJ I i3 INTEREST TO THE LITTLE MEN Conducted By PETER PAN. INDUSTRIOUS WAX WINGS. It «H one day In mld.ummer of laat year that some one succeeded In get ting a picture of four little waxwlngi. (IwygHn perclied on a branch of the Old apple tree In the New Jeney or chard In which they were born, and were Ju*t thinking of atartlng out to •eel: their fortune. In the world. Their olothe, were still a little ragged and disorderly, but all who saw them a few weeks later say there were then no more elegant little bird, than they. Being young people of refined tastes, their coats were quiet In color, but Very line In texture. As they liked a little ornament of the right sort, their tails W'ero tipped with yellow, and they wore decorations on tho tips of some of their wing feathers that looked like bits of red sealing wax. One of them, ’ who was more fond of dress than the Others, had these red, waxllke append ages on Ms tall feather, too. Their crests, w hich are not vary noticeable tn a plcl'i’--. became loftier with age and gave ihe wearers a most courtly appearance. The little waswlngs lived almost en tirely on fruit last season, and they and their numerous relatives ate so much of that kind of food that the fruit growers were hot altogether planted about It. Tbe wtxwlngs and tha fruit growers have not all made tattsfactory arrangements about the question of fruit eating, because not knowing each other's language, It Is hard for them to transact business to gather. But some men and women have taken Ihe trouble to study the ways of the waxwlngs most carefully, and have dccldod that the fruit grow ers can do nothing better than go Into partnership with them. It Is quite true that the waxwlngs have In their day eaten a good deal of fruit that had been Intended for the market, but It was -found that there were a great many kinds of wild berries that they prefer to the cultivated sorts. So the best thing for people to do who want to have plenty of fruit to eat or to sail Is to plant a few of the wild kinds of berries that they know tho waxwlngs like, and then they will seldom touch tho kinds that are more suited to the taste of human beings. This may seem like a good deal of work to those who do not know how •well tha little birds pay for It In spring, when fruit Is scarce and all aorta of little creeping, crawling and flying things are plentiful. Then ths wax wings cense to be vegetarians, and as their appetites ore always excellent they swallow myriads of small cater pillars, beetles, canker worms and oth. er Insects which would otherwise live to do great injury to the fruit crop. The woya of the waxwlngs are most interesting, and when every one learns what honest, Industrious and useful clilions they' are they should have many friends. They are noted for their love of travel, and 'although they often fly far south In winter it la moro for the sake of n change and an abundant food supplv than because they are afraid of the cold. They often stay In Pennsylvania and New Jersey all winter when winter berries happen to be plentiful there. Perhaps, nftor their love of traveling, their most msrked characteristic Is their sociability. They often fly about In companies of a dosen or more In search of food, and cn there excursions are always exceedingly polite and even •Ifectlonnte to one another. Some one •who has had a chance to watch wax- wings quietly sitting together on a branch, according to their custom, di gesting a good dinner, says that on one occasion he noticed one of them dart after an Insect, and when It Was « t offer It to the bird next to him • branch. The first bird to w hom It was offered politely passed It on to his neighbor, and It trawled back and forth through the row for some tlmo before one of them wae Induced to ap propriate llio delicacy to blmself. WHERE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER FIR8T RAI8ED. H. A. Ogden In July St. Nicholas. How many of our boys of today know where and whan tho star-spangled ban- ner was first raised, and that tho honor belongs to New York state? How It was made, and under what circum stances. Tom Fosdlck, a drummer boy of old Fort Stanwlx. which stood near the site of the city of Rome, N. Y„ tells us: "On August t. 1777, the first day wo were besieged, the need of a flag to fly from our bastions caused Colonel Gan- aavoort, our commander, to call me to him, saying. 'Tom. my boy, we must have a banner to fight under. I have, in a copy of*The Philadelphia Gaaetto, a full description of the new standard for the United mates as ordered by ths congress last June; so hunt around and do your best to find something— anything, rfd, white and blue—-that can be sewn together, and we'll show the enemy a banner that will tell them We are a new nation, with colors of Our own; a banner that we won't haul down, my lad. while there's one of us • left t<> defend It.' ■ "With this command. I rushed around, ransacking the barracks and Store rooms, finally securing a couple of white ammunition shirts, snd an old red cloth petticoat from the wife of one of our soldiers; but nothing blue could l find. Running back with my store of materials. I showed them to the colonel, telling him that I lacked the blue. Captain flwariout, standing nearby, said. 'I can furnish that,' and going to his quarters quickly returned with a cloak of the right color, which he had captured at Peaksklll. At once the stripes and flald were cut, a pa per pattern made for the stars, and In a short time our patchwork flag was put together. What mattered It If the red was somewhat faded In places, or that the seams were rough and uneven, tha ‘Stars and Stripes' were there, and tar sunset we were ready to unfurl our home-made standard to encourage ue la our defense. "Kora James, my fellow drummer, and I beat the long roll, and at the word of command the sergeant pulled tha halyards, while, saluted by the oncers and cheered by the garrison, up wsnt our flog to ths top of the staff. E*ra and I put our whole hearu Into the beau we gave our drums, snd never wtll I forget the delight I felt at see ing how brave and beautiful that ’first edition' of our nation’s flag looked as the brass* caught Its folds, whipping it out In graceful curves lilts a thing ulva." , A Beautiful Childs Book Miss Ruth Ashley Tuggle, a rarely gifted young Georgia woman, has Issued a beautiful book of "Indian Btorlea for Children,” profusely Illus trated with most unique designs. Kvsry little boy who lovgs a good book and a pretty one should have a copy of "Indian Stories for Children. Birds, rabbits, pigs,-turtles, Indian qhlldren In Indian,.hammocks, and other devices are silhouetted against the wide margins of the pages, and help to toll the charming stories. Miss Tuggle's delightful book Is so entirely out of the ordinary, and so thoroughly worthy, that It deserves a position In the libraries of our homes, close up to the wonderful tales "Uncle Remus” has told the chil dren of the world. “I-Ittle Boy," to whom these Indian legends are told, lived with his mother In a big city. He was a delicate child, who had been III and was very pale and thin, so his doctor sent him, with his young mother, Into the country. Little Boy would gat very tired lying on his couch, and would beg his mother to tell him stories, as boys will do when they are ailing or lonely. So It was arranged that Little Boy and his mother playfed at being Indians, and every day the latter would tell Little Boy the strange In dian legends which Miss Tuggle has collected In her charming book. One of these short stories Is called "Why the Turkey Has a Beard,” and Is as follows: "Look at the hair on tha turkey'* neck,” Ah-.Tee called, as he and hla mother came back from the spring. "A chicken don't have any, tvhy7” "Watt until I come back and I will till you.” Ya-Ho-Lee came back and sat down. "Once upon a time Ihe beasts, birds and reptiles held a council to see how they might destroy their pnepiy—man. Rattlesnake was chosen first to kill him. Turtle to bite off Ms scalp-lock, while Turkey was to run away with It. So they all went to hla cabin In the night to hide. Rat tlesnake colled up near the door. Turtle tpok a position near the corner of the house. Turkey went behind the house to bo ready to run away. "When morning came Man awoke and stepped out. Rattlesnake struck and Man fell dead. Turtle crawled up to the head, nnd after much trouble, bit off Man's head. Turkey swallowed the scalp-lock In his haste to get off. To tills day he bears a bunch of hair on hie breast. In honor of the event.” Miss Tuggle dedicates her charming book to her father. In the follow ing way: "To the memory of my father, Hon. w. O. Tuggle, I dedicate these legends, copied from his manuscript of 'Indian Tales and Folk Lore,' written by him while among the Crock and . Choctaw tribes during the years he was attorney, collecting the Creek orphan claim from the United States government. I have changed tho legends In no way, ex cept to adapt tnem to tbe young.” , ' This tribute to her father’s memory enlists the sympathetic Interest of readers at once In the series of bright, unique stories Miss Tuggle tells in "InUfan Stories for Children." PETER PAN. By MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN (Copyright, 1907, by Amerlcan-Jour- nnl-Examiner.) V ERY few women realise what they owe to their mothers If they have been wise and con scientious In ths, discharge of their duty to their children. The young women of today Illustrate all too plain ly the Influence of their mothers upon their characters. We are only, two generations re- DEPARTMENT DEVOTED SOLELY TO AFFAIRS OFTHE LITTLE WOMEN Conducted By MARJORY DAW. . GIRLS Peter Pan Is glad to receive letters from boys of all ages, telling of picnics, games, trips and all things thnt make up the long summer days for children. The following Interesting letter has been received from Robert Martyn, at PlalnvIUe, Ga.: Plalnvllle, Ga., June 24, 1907. Dcnr Peter Pan:—One of my little friends had « picnic the other day. We played "Her* cornea a dude a-ravlng," and "Chlcamy, Chlcamy, Crany Crow.”- Wo Lad Ice lemonade nnd other good things. , After wc got through eating tho boy* chased each other around with tin cans, erreker-boxes and lomone. After awhile we went home. I had k good time. Good-by for this time. Your* truly, . * ROBERT MARTYN. The following letter Is republished'from last wick's Georgian because It arrived too late to secure n good position In the Boys' Department. Picnlo Down the River. Rome, Go., June 18, 1907. Dear Peter Pan:—O. I wish you had been with us on our picnic down the Coosa river en a steamboat. We played liumply dumpty with tho life-preservero found on the boat. I belong to the First Baptist Sun day school. HAM SMITH. SEEN ON THE 8TREET. About 7 o'clock ono evening not long ago a lady who was walking down a lonely aide street saw ahead of her an Intoxicated man. There was no one else In. sight except a boy of about 14 years, who was carrying some pack ages, and herself. Being timid, she was afraid to wglk toward the man, and so stood still waiting until he should gel out of her way. Tho little boy saw her hesitation, and taking In the situation at a glance, he turned back. "Don't be afraid," he said shyly, "ril take care of you; you Juet walk along side of roe." She did so, and like a gallant knight of the olden time he protected her un til danger was past. "Such a manly boy," she aald, In telling about It afterward. "Why, he woe more thoughtful than moat boys 1 know who have had the advantage of associating with gentlemen all their lives." composite Hide and"seek. Any group of four or more players can have great fun In the woods or where there are tall grass and other objects to hid* behind. First, two lead ers are chosen, by any of the usual countlng-out methods, and these two leaders choose sides. Then thero It a toss-up to see which side It "It” first. The players on this side all hide their eyes and count together out loud up to say; 100. Meanwhile the players on the other side hasten away In a group and hide as completely as possible. Then the search begins. When any one of tho hunting party discover* the hiding group, a great ehopt or a war whoop Is raised, and that side then has to count. TED'8 FOURTH OF JULY. Maud Osborne In July St. Nicholas. "F-ourth of July!” said our mischiev ous Ted; "O-h, but I’ve planned to have bushels of tun: 17-p In the morning, by 8. out of bed, R-eady to fir* off my cannon and gun. T-hcn I've a thousand torpedoes and wheels, ll-undreds of whirligigs. Autre and reels— "O-ceans of crackers, confetti and slings, F-unny old dragon-ahaped Japanese things! , "J-ust you keep watch while ray sky rockets soar C-p tn the air with a whirr and a whtzs; L-arge roman candles, a dosen or more, Y-ou'll see a-hlsetng and whirling their flu!” 1 day to wait was too long for our lad. 9 cannon crackers he fired (luckless Ted!) 0 n the third—but his burns they were fearfully bad— 7 days from the third Teddy spent In hla bed! THE DOG WHO LOVED MUSIC. There were three of them around the place—Dan snd Jack and Jerry—and busy doga they war*. , There were ao apeclal duties given them, but thoy took a great intereat In tha farm and Its belongings. Ban was a Danish hound, heavily built and ferocious looking to those who feared him, hut o very lamli tn gentleness. Such a watchdog wni he that a thief on the promises was unheard of. Jack was a collie, with tawny hldo and fluffy ''collar" around bis neck. Ills eyes wero bears and fearless, which mode him •corn born to take car* of people. Jerry, tha fox terrier, wns the moat sociable of the trio, probably because tbera was less of him. He bad a confidential woy of walking Into one's lap without an Invi tation nnd settling himself with quits a homelike grunt of satisfaction. Tbe household boosted of a very hand some piano, and tho loteat purchase of an "angelns" waked the quiet countryside with echoes of a brass band, or a church organ, as ono pleased. The dogs' sniffed curiously around ths queer looking object sa It entered the house. All the doors wero swung on move' bis hlngoa, ao that a great paw or a sharp nose could easily open or shut them, go, when ths "angelua" wna taken Into the psrlor, Jack, tha collie, who was ths most curious, sat with his hetd on ono aids wutcblng ths men counsel ths Instrument with the piano. H'bns It dnwoed upon his well-trained mind Ihnt music cams out of that quasrly shaped object his excite- ment know no bounds; he ran to tell ths others, but they did not ears, and so he uloue became the patron of ths flno arts. No matter whore ho waa or how ha was occupied, tt ths first notes of the Instru ment he bounded toward tho house, walk ed straight fo the center of tho psrlor, sat himself down upon his haunches, cock ed his ears and listened, with n real smile on hla wide-pointed mouth. Its would look from oue person' to ths other, us If say ing; "Isn't this delightfulT Aren't you en- joying yourself! Isa!" And when tiro music wus over he would bouud awny, louring ono to wonder If there wore really a hit of ths musician In Jnck. or merely ths norelty that appealed to his doggish soul. Can You See? Try It In this Interesting game, which any number of persons muy plnv. Tho objects to Its seen sen placed en n table In n separate room, or they may Its the ordinary articles of furniture in such a room. Ons of tbs players should peerarc ths room or the tulils. Tho more arilrtse there ere the lad- tor. Each player Is admitted to the show room tbe some length of time, any a half minute, or. the wholn company innv tile tn slow ly nml keep In line ob they pass around tbs room sad nut again, looking carefully nt every onjeef. Then nil writs down os uinuy articles ns con bo retuendtered. Each —' a ‘ allowed the same length of time player Is lo think a' ■fl snd writs. These lists are than road aloud by a loader and checked liy n correct and com Plata lift rrevtouaty prepared. The points s player makes eqnala the nuulmr of ar ticles bo tiatuss correctly. If lie names sn article that waa not in the room ha tossa a point. Tho prise goes to the player who has RUBBING IT IN. " .'he 1st*. Thomas Ilcecluiu. ths famous Pill mnu.” said an advertising agent, "spent over n half Million dollnrs a yssr on ada lie wrote, up to the age of 73, his beat ads himself, lie wss a witty old gentle- man. They tell a atory about him and a sharp practice ou and the latter stamped out or ms snap, roaring: “ 'Yim'rs a swindler, and I'll never enter your doom again.' "Next day. thoogb. hr rams bach and bought S pounds of sugar. '• ‘Dear me.' |dd ihe grocer, smiling In a forgiving woy. *1 thought you were never going to enter my doors again.' '• 'Well, I didn't nieau to,' aald Nr. Beech am, 'but yonra Is the only shop In the place where I ran get what t want. Von see. I ant going to pot some bulbs, Bid I need doors sad each player be given three astn uteo to write down what he sees from the I ploaas, or whatever he may ho sitting upou. Wliat tha Birds Say. Ther* la a beautlfn llttlel list of English phrases that th on* who lore birds lost have collected. They soy they here -really heard the birds use these words, end I have beard pome of them myself, and so doubt you have heard others, l'nt sure yon hare alt heard that atraags night bird, who hides sway In tbe bushes along the shores of lakes nnd rivers, sey In very distinct l.ngllsh '•whippoor will.' Have you heard tbe song B|mrmw sing, "sweet, sweet, sweet, very merry cheer!" The Marylsud yellow-throat slugs "witchery, witchery, witchery.'' The oven Idrd soya "Teaeher. teacher. I cocker, tcncher, teacher.” The golden winged woodpecker aaya. "If. If. If." Three songs ore very eeay to remrtntior. and there are uutay others which you will enjoy finding out for yourself. Home birds hare n fashion of curing different words te different people. When you are out la the fields and parks this spring listen very carefully to hoar what ths birds wtll soy to yon. MR8. JOHN A. LOGAN. moved from tho splendid mothers who had to much to do with the building up of this great nation. They knew nothing of the wealth and luxury of the present tittle. They cultivated as siduously all tbe virtues of noble wom anhood and gave their personal atten tion to their domestic affairs, tho rear ing of their children and the comfort and wsirare of their husbands. They reverenced their parents and antece dent* who had transmitted to them the Imperishable heritage of nobility of character and lofty ambitions. Unfortunately the accumulation of wealth and the Introduction of foreign Ideas have gradually weakened ths veneration of our pooplo for the slm- S ter and homelier things In life. Ltttls y little we have wandered Into for bidden paths and have cultivated a lighter opinion of the cardinal virtues necessary for the formation of perfect characters. We have come to look upon simplicity In dress, manner of living and modesty In women os old- fashioned and not In keeping with the smart set and their Idle and luxurloua lives. A majority of the wives of men of wealth abandon themselves to the pur suit of pleasure and frivolities of dress nnd society. They usually Insist upon their husbands accompanying them In their rounds of gayety and.soulless so cial dissipation. Some of the men re fuse to enter the whirlpool of fashion able society and Its diversions, conse- | quently tho wives leave the husbands i to amuse themselves at home or tn seek congenial company at their clubs. Such women. If they have daughters, claim that they must take them out nr they will never have an opportunity to capture eligible husbands, which thoughtless mothers consider should be the chief aim of their daughters’ lives. Leaving the care of their children to servant* they have little to do with bringing them to manhood and woman hood. They have spent but a small part of their time in the nursery, even when their children were passing through Infantile diseases. To the formation of their characters they have devoted none of their energies. They are Ignorant of their children's attain ments, as they have given little atten tion to their education. Thoy have left their sons to their busy fathers, and have taken no pains to Impress their (laughters with the Importance of cul tivating the qualities of head nnd heart which will fit them for the sacred positions of wives and mothers. Their whole time has been occupied with thought on dress, the acquirement of a smattering of the accomplishments deemed Indispensable for the entre into fashionable society. They do not know whether or not their daughters have nny real convictions on religion, domes, tic economy or their duties in life. Too many mothers of this kind are today shaping the destiny of the na tion by their fateful Influence over their daughters. Fortunately all American mothers are rot of this character. There arc many who cling to the ex amples and sentiment* of the mothers of ''ye olden time," and who are doing far more than their maternal ancestors were able to do on account of the great er facilities and opportunttlea of the wo men of the twentieth century. Tills class apply themselves to the ennobling du ties before them a* wives and mothers. If they have money they personally di rect their households. They supple ment the ambitions of their husbands by their tactful attention to their In tereats and tho people with whom they have to deal. They know all about their children, appreciate the care that they must have, the Importance of proper servants, tutors and teachers In whose care they must necessarily be much of the time. Tlietr children go to them with every II! and disappoint ment rather than to nurse or tn precep tor. They may love these, but mother Is dearer than any one else. She may chide or encourage, nnd all Is well. I have In (nlnd a young matron who never knew anything but luxury In her whole life. Her mother, with all their wealth, Instilled In her daughter* do mestic tastes and qualities, hence now, ns a happy wlf* nnd mother of four beautiful children. *h« Is a model wife and mother. She directs the affairs of her home with ease and grace. She attends personally to every detail of tho nursery and knows that all persons In her retinue of attendants are quali fied for the positions they occupy. The children are perfect In manners and dispositions, and. notwithstanding they are given everything they desire which Is good for them, they hav* lovely characters, ebjolittely unselfish and are happy together. They are wonderfully precocious and Intent upon knowing everything. They arc polite and con siderate and not In the least conscious of their talent." and acquirement*. Many hours out of th* twenty-four this young mother gives to her children. Joining them in whatever they are do- Inc. whether It be work or play. Sh» Is equally conscientious about her duty to toeicty, nnd contribute* largely to the pleasures, recreations and aspira tion* of the community In which she lives. American women should be tbe best wives and mothers In tho world, as they have enjoyed limitless recogni tion. freedom sn,l dominion over their huehands, home*. In the church and In society, and It Is a melancholy thought to think of them a* falling below their privileges or wasting their opportuni ties upon fruitless. Ignoble things through a false Idea of th* essentials of life. "Managing mammas" are horror* and ohould be avoided by ail good men and women, at they are never prompted by high ambitions end pur* .motives. Some Letters To Marjory Daw Dear Little Women:—Here are le Here from three,of you. and the first thing I noted In reading them over Is that each of you Is 12 ', , t ’ because of this fact, you will he all th* more congenial, and will, I trust, write often and become good friends through our page. Allle May Wooten writes a good letter from Moran, thing about herself. We know, dear, how much yon mlw tte good mother, but you can always rejoice that you remember her and that you knew ner So many children never knew their mothers, and you know „ h °?nt?rt vou mc unfortunate they are than youraelf. I am aorry that * dUippoln'rotter* here week by not writing. You see some week* there are a on my desk which can't be answered through thps* columns, and I was busy "“VuVsTe- Hill, of Pendergrass, Is a new friend who livery welcome Inour columns. I see she loves animals, for she has a great many peta. Gussh. you will enjoy reading Alllo Mao Wooten'* composition on Beavers, ana wtll probably learn as much from It as I did. Willie Christine Van Dyck writes from Plalnvllle. and tells has eight brothers and four sisters. Think of It! We need not wonder If she ever has time to get lonely. I am sure that she always has someone to play with, and a great many people to think about. Write ue Again, Willie, ana tell us how you are progressing with your music. And you. little women, who read our page from week to week, be sure to write to us before your vacation ends, and the busy school days Degm a8 ‘ ln ' Your loving friend, MARJORY DAW. Moran, Ga., June 17, 1907. Dear Marjory Daw:—With your kind permission I will come In for an other few minutes' chat. . . . _ . _ „ „... „ My mother died May two year* ago. No one knows how to appreciate a mother until they have lost her. You may be sure that there I* no ono on earth that can do a* much for you as an affectionate mother. ..... T Well, dear friends, how many of you are fond of going to^ »eh(!017 l suppose I had better answer, "Yes,''for myself. I am afraid that a lot of us are fond of going, but do we take hold of every opportunity? I spent last week at my married slater s, and I certainly did enjoy my visit. She has tho dearest little girl, 18 months old. . .. „ . Marjory Daw. I was very disappointed, Indeed, when I oian t see a tet ter from you on tho page last week. Please write next week, for your let ters are so good. . . . . . ,, . Well, before I close, I will give my age And a description of myr.clf. I am 12 years old; have light brown halr.Tilue eyes and fair complexion: am four feet and eight Inches tn height nnd weigh sixty-four pound*. I am sending you a composltlo" on "Beavers," so I will bid you adieu. Your loving friend, ALLIE MAE WOOOTEN. Pendergrass, Ga., Juno 20, 1907. Dear Marjory Daw:—I am quite a little girl 12 year* old. My papa takes The Georgian. I am In the sixth grade. I have a dog. a horse and two little rabbits for peta. Papa !a postmaster here. I surely enjoy my little friends'letters. We have a tennis court ritere and I play sometimes. I live right In front of the school house. I love to go to school. I have a bicycle and I ride a lot. I do love to ride. Hoping to see Ibis lu print, I rdmaln, your new friend. GUSSIE HILL. Plalnvllle, Ga.. June 20. 1907. Dear Marjory Daw:—I am a little girl 12 years old, and live on the farm. I have eight brothers and fdur sisters, and one of my older sisters Is visiting my married sister In Birmingham. My oldest brother lives In Texas, and expects to make his home In Mexico In August. „ , . I am taking music lessons from Miss Bessie Martyn. I will be glad when our school starts again. Your friend. WILLIE CHRISTINE VAN DYKE. UNIVERSITY ARTILLERY CORPS HANDLE GUNS LIKE VETERANS ARTILLERY CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA. The government recently sent two splendid 8,2-lneh breech-loading light artillery pieces to the University of Georgia military department for use In artillery Instruction. Hence they were at once put Into commission, a detach ment detailed to them from the compa nies, and Instruction begun. The success of the artillery corps has been very great. Of eouraa this was something entirely new for the cadets, but they have gone Into the work with a willing spirit that assured success from tho start. The battery Is composed of men de tailed from the regular companies, un der the command of Cadet Lieutenant J. R. Fawcett, of Savannah. It is large ly due to his perseverance and untiring energy that the battery has attained Ita present state of success. Regular drills are held and the men, Inexperienced though they be, go through the move ments with a regularity and precision well worthy,of regulars. This Is the only cadet battery tn the state, hence a source of especial pride to the student* of the university. In the recent parade In Atlanta on the day of the unveiling of the Gordon monument, the battery evoked the ap plause of all along the line of march. While at the sham battle at Piedmont park they were one of the chief cen ters of Interest. Bedtime turns the day Into the night; Wears magic witches' can. Snuffs out the light. v Bedtime a fnlrv Is Clad In disguise; Makes all tho youngsters Healthy sod wise. THE TIGER LILY. (By May Eagan.) Long years ago In Flowerland There dwelt a Illy tall. She held her head In scornful prld* Above the flowers all. “Indeed, I soon shall marry A fairy prince *o fine," She often said, with regal air, "And then all things are mine." The flowers shook their pretty heads* Such thoughts were great forsooth. But seldom had a flower wed With such a fairy youth. One day a tiger, regally dressed. Came loping through the wood, And at the pretty Illy 1 * side Enchanted long he stood. Next day the folk In Flowerland Were much surprised to hear Sweet lily had eloped with him: The news spread far and near. "A fairy prince, Indeed!” they crlct "We’d rather far stay here Than travel to the tiger's home. She'll sorry be, we fear.” Sweet lily, quite contented, though. With choice that she had made. Became the tiger's princess wife, In gorgeous hues arrayed. Atid that ts how. Small Pitchers, The tiger lily grew. The children of this tiger's queen Have spots, and tiger’s hue. BEAVERS. By Allie Mae Wooten. The beaver la not a very large ant* mal, having small ears and eyes. It has feet like a duck, a broad, flat tall and long tusks. The color of the beaver Is chestnut mainly, but there are some black and white ones. When they build a dam they first fell a tree directly over the water, then an. other one close beside the first. They next get moss, small tree branches, mud and stones and place between the two logs, so that no water can get through Into the stream. Every year they repair their dam. They do not live together. Each fam ily has a house of Its own. They build them In much the same way as they do their dams—of branches, moas nnd small stones, plastering the outside with a thick coat of mud. They live in the upper part and keep their store of food In the lower part...which I* used only for a hiding place. The beaver always sleeps In a corner of the upper story, his bed being made of moss and branches. They have burrows tn the ground, where they keep their winter store. If they want to hide anything from their enemy they put It In their burrow. They are found In Canada, some by the Gulf of Mexico, In the United States, especially In the northern part, and In Norway and Sweden, but those In Canada and our country are said te be more Intelligent than those of Scan dinavia. The beaver eats In hla burrow, and If he sees or hears of any danger he gives three hard slaps of his tall, which serves as a signal to tho other beavers to hide. They feed mostly on the bark of trees, water-lily roots, etc., but like sweet things as well as we children do. They always work at night. The beaver Is In constant danger of its life, as it is trapped for Its skin, which Is used in making muffs, col lars, coats, etc. It seems a pity that so Intelligent an animal should be hunted and killed, when there are plen ty of other things to use for fond and clothing, for I am sure they enjoy their lives as much as we do. UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA CADET BAND MEMBERS OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY BAND. One of the greatest sources of pride to the University of Georgia Is It* cadet band. This Is the only complete cadet band In the state. It contain* twenty-flve pieces. Th* members of the band are, of courts, students, and deserve the credit given them for the excellent work they have done. During th* year the members of the band have played In several of Geor- gla s cities, and everywhere have de lighted all who have heard them. The people of Atlanta will not soon forget the Impression mad* on them on the day of th* unveiling of the Gordon monument, when tho band marched ”Dbt}e" h * ,,r **‘* ot Playing The band recently gave a very suc cessful concert In Athene. The univer sity chapel was mied to overflowing. The band executed many difficult and beautiful piece* In a manner that w°“JJ have done credit to a professional ( The band turns out at all the aih>'tw contests on the campus, and many era the victories that the band has nld<‘ d ** bring to the red and black. ,,,- Much praise for the success of cadet baud Is due to Professor R- r- Haughty, who Is the Instructor and di rector. a* well as to Major KlmbroufA the commandant of tbe corpa of tw dets.