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THE SOUTHERN WORLD, DECEMBER 15, 1882. 61 “ 'Six' aonla with but a single thought ' Six ’ hearts that beat as one;" misquoted Mrs. Maria, and achonis of laugh ter that almost rattled the windows followed her. They were still holding tljeir sides and bnrstiDg out afresh every other minute, when little Sylvia Rutledge sailed into the dining room with a delicate basket in her band. “ Merry Christmas I” said she, “ but you seem to have it already.” The boys all rushed at once to explain. “ Wait a minute,” said she, “ till I have given Grandma her gifts,” and she produced successively from her basket four parcels. Sylvia’s heldanother velvet porte-monnaie; Annie’s contained a second of hand-painted kid, daisies on a black back ground; and Amelia’s was a third pocket-book of gray canvas with Russia leather corners and straps; while Mrs. Rutledge's tiny packet produced an old-fashioned short purse with steel fringe and clasp which she had knit herself for her mother. How can words tell the laughter which hailed this repetition? The boys rolled off their chairs and roared till their very sides ached; tears streamed down Mrs. White’s fair face; Grace gazed at the presents with a look half rueful and half funny, while the Doctor’s vigorous “ haw! haw! haw!" could have been heard half a mile had it not been happily the season of shut doors and win dows, while Sylvia herself perceiving the six pocket-books which had preceded her bask- etful, appreciated the situation and laughed all the harder because she was not tired with a previous fit of mirth, and Grandma sat shaking and chuckling in her chair, out of breath to be sure, but her face rosy and her eyes shining more than ever. Suddenly a loud knock at the front door interrupted their laughter. Tom ran to admit the in truder ; it was the expressman with a box from New York directed' in uncle Tom’s hand to Mrs. J. G. Grant. “Something better than pocket-books this time, mother!” said the Doctor, as Tom ran for the screw driver; but alas! the very first bundle that rolled out and fell heavily to the floor, proved when picked up to be in- deed another pocket-book, cornered and clasped with silver, and Grandma’s initials on the clasp; beautiful as the gift was' it was thrust aside with a certain impatience, for the next package, labelled “ from Rosa- - -n-ond, 1 .’ but opened only to display the very counterpart of Amelia’s gift: and a paper box with Kate’s script outside held the recurrent pocket-book again in black velvet and gilt corners, while a little carved white-wood box, the work of Hal’s patient fingers, show- ed within its lid a purse of silvered links which had cost all his year’s savings. This was the last touch. Hitherto their curiosity as one thing was displayed after an other, had kept them in a sort of bubbling quiet, but this final development was too much; they.laughed so loud and so long that old Hannah, hurrying from the kitchen and opening the door to see what was the matter, looked thunderstruck as she beheld the whole family shaking, choking, rolling about or holding on to each other in roars of side-splitting laughter,while fourteen purses and pocket-books made the breakfast table look like a fancy fair. / “I thought I heard a crackling of thorns, as scripter says,” she growled. “Be you a-going to set up a fancy store, Mis’ White!” “ Bring in breakfast, Hannah," said the Doctor, recovering himself. “It’s a mel ancholy truth that we can’t eat pocket- books! ” For the satisfaction of the curious I must explain that the next May, when a certain old clock on the landing of the garret stairs was to be taken down to be put in order and made into a household god after the modern rage of such things, right under it lay Grandma’s pocket-book intact. “ Well, now I remember!” said the aston ished old lady, who never did remember where she had hidden anything till some body else found it. “ I was a-going up to the chest to get out those things for Sally Slack, and I thought I wouldn’t leave my pocket-book in my room, ’twould be putting temptation in her way, which isn’t really right if a person is ever so honest; we’re all frail as you may say when our time comes, and I didn’t have my cloak to put in the poiket, and my under pocket was full, so I just slipped it under the clock case as I went up, feeeling certain Bure should remember it because 1 never put it there before." But the family voted that no harm had been done after all, for next Christmas the Rutledge girls each had a lovely silk party dress from the double fund; Oracle’s cloak was mated by the prettiest hat and muff Tom had his wild desire for a bicycle fulfill ed ; Harry had a real gold watch which was far better than a dog: and Jack’s ten gold eagles took him in the spring to Niagara and down the St. Lawrence, a journey never to be forgotten. Kate and Rosamond had their seal skin caps and muffs, gloves and velvet skirts to correspond and supplement their last year’s jackets; and Hal not only had his precious books, but a book case for them, and the pocket-books were re-distributed among their givers; so that in the end, good and not evil came of Grandma's losing her Christmas pocket-book !—Ross Tkrby Cooke in Wide Awake. THE CHILD’S CHRISTMAS 1>RAYER. “ Oh! I am so sad,” a little boy said, As be slowly drew near bis little bed. “ I've been cryln’ all day ’bout ol’ Santa Claus— I’m mad wltb him mamma, ]es’ betause He never doegb’lng me any nice ball. To bounce on de chimney or de brick wall; But mamma, I ’member w’at you always say— Wen you wants any sing to Ood do an' pray. So mamma do out In de ball a w'ile— An' let me pray—your own little child. Tause mamma, I 'member too dat you say We mus’ pray In setret, w'en we pray.” And then the mother went Into the ball, But stopped close to acrack In the wall. To hear his prayer and If she could, . Fulfill It all-of course she would. She stopped and looked, and to her surprise, Saw bis hands folded and uplifted eyes: “ Please God dive me a nice little ball To bounco on de chimney an’ de brick wall. An’ please sir Jus'dive me a nice painted but To knock de ball with, an' den dat Will do for u bad boy like me— W’at doesn’t mind mamma, and climes t)p de tree. Jus’ dive 'em to Santa Claus w'at brings De balls an' bats ah’ all de nice slogs. An’ now oh, God, Jus’ dive me dem W’at I have asked you for—amen.” And then he Jumped Into his little bed, And drew the cover quite over his head. In a soft earnest voice the mother did say; " What, can It be so! I never do pray f” Next morning the child Jumped out of his bed, And quick to his sock near the mantle he lied. “ Oh mamma! dear mamma I Jus' tome an’ see W 'at ol' Santa Claus has b'ougbt to me! He has b'ought me a ball, an’ a nice painted bat! Do mamma, Jus' tome an' look at datt God Is so kind to naughty me— He doesn't mind If I do climb de tree. He has b’ought me my ball an’ bat an’ more too— Mamma, w’at Santa Claus b'ought you 7” Oh see the faith In this dear little child! And he Is so young—so loving and mild— It you will have faith like a child, and love The truth of God--your treasure’s above. —Athal'A Jaioh, aokd 14. A POETICAL CONIINDltU.lt. What king Is that who had the longest reign Of all the kings who ever since him earner Has done more good In lessening human crimes Than all the good old kings of ancient llmesT And while his praise over all his empire lings, His subjects say he does the strangest things. For Instance, he was never, never known, In all his days, to leave his royal throne; But In his travels, which he was so fond, Wasalways carried on bis throne along; And those who most esteemed his royal grace, Could noverbear to look him In the face. That when the time bad come to go, he went, The business doing could not him prevent. And often left his people In a sorry plight Just at the time when they most needed light. And often, as he went ofT In this style, Would leave his empire to his queen the while. When present with his people, It was wonderful to see How full they were of vl m and energy; But absent, half the efliptre, strange to relate. Would fall Into a laiy, stupid state. Sometimes In great magnificence and grand display With thousands looking on, would go lu pomp away, At others, as If by stealth, and all unseen, Would leave without a word to courtiers or to queen He seemed to love the Arctic more than any clime Would linger In that country six months at a time: While In the TropIcB, he was never known to stay At one place longer than a day. The queen was very strange, too, In her ways, For Instance, she was never known In all her days To kiss the king,or look well In his presence: But Just so soon as off the king had gone. She'd brighten up, aud would herself udorn. Then gloomy (k)nlgbts would brighten up their faces. For circumstances thus will alter cases. Just like the king, she was very fond of change. And up and down the empire she would range. From west to south ln many different places. And when she chose, could pur on different faces. But this will do of this strange king and queen: I’ll Just say thlB-on what’s been said you must rely, For halt the world this hour could testify, That on a certain day, he went to far-off-lands away, And has not since been seen. Who Is this king and queen ? The Great Success of the Patent Trans- fer Papers of Messrs. Briggs & Co. Ladies have at the present day an infinite ly greater number of ways of amusing them selves than their mothers and grandmothers before them had. Embroidery, rick-rack, fancy work, painting, etc., are but a few of the ways in which it is possible for them to kill time. Among the most ingenious and useful contrivances ever brought out for their edification are what are known as Briggs & Co.’s patent transfer papers, manu factured exclusively by Messrs. Briggs & Co., of 100 Franklin street. They have been in- troduccd about three years and have come to enjoy an amazing popularity. The process is a perfect, simple and expeditious man ner of tracing designs for all kinds of em broidery, which is done by simply passing a warm iron over the back of ihe papers. Little Rlack-Ejre’a Letter. Dear Auht Fanky I live on a farm. We raise cattle, sheep, hogs and goats. I have a pet goat. I named him “Willie," but we all call him “ Babe." He is such an affectionate pet, though he will not let any one pet him but me. I also have a pet fawn. His name is “Tommie 8teel." He is a most beautiful pet but not as loving as the goat. I keep a collar and belt on “ Tommie.” He goes far away from home sometimes. He will cat anything you give him. I have a pet colt with the name of “Joe.” I raised his mother on milk and meal. They are both very docile. I can ride either without bridle or saddle. 1 know the cousins will think 1 am a boy by my saying that I can ride with out saddle or bridle, but I am a little girl. I am always glad to rend the little folks letters. I wish you and all the cousins a “ Merry Christmas. Your loving niece, Little Black Eyes. P. S.—Do you think black velvet a suitable dress for mourning ? Claiborne County, Mies. Merry Christmas to our young niece. Black velvet will not do for mourning. NEW AND ELEGANTLY ILLUSTRA TED CATALOGUE OF 128PAGES, ISSUED BY THE CO-OPERATIVE PKKSS ASSO CIATION, (LIMITED). JUST OUT, AND WILL BE SENT FREE TO PATRONS LIVING IN THE COUNTRY. LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENTS OF DRY GOODS AT LOWEST PRICE8. ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY FILLED, AND MERCHANDISE DISPATCHED TO ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. WHEN ORDERING GOODS PLEA8E MENTION THIS PAPER. ADDRESS, Speaking of the real value of cestbetic taste, Demorcst's Monthly says with force and beauty: “What the future will develop it is impossible to foresee; but no one need imagine that these new developments are ephemeral or destined to go out of fashion. They are a growth, not a “ fashion ” merely. They may change their forms, but now that steam has brought all parts of the earth to gether, and electricity is fast illuminating its darkest corners, it is safe to assume that whatever is most beautiful and worthy of admiration will be appropriated by those who have the means to obtain them ; and we can only hope that they will largely do it in such a way as to make the art and beauty of the world the inheritance of the many, not the exclusive possession of the few. Past revolutions should teach the wickedness and folly of holding for the benefit of a few the good that was meant for mankind.” GO-OPERATIVE DRESS ASSOCIATION, (LIMITED,) 31 & 33 Wost 23d St., NEW YORK. The Baby Insurance Companies of the West have fixed the following values upon babies, but no sales are quoted. A child less than one year old is worth $14; between one and two years, $19 ; two to three years, $28; four years, $31; five years, $85; six years, $40; seven years, $50; eight years, $60; nine years, $70; ten years, $90; eleven years, $123. The parents pay five cents a week for the insur ance of theircliild. RIDLEYS’. Grand, Allen aud Orchard Sts,, N. Y. DRESS SILKS, WATERED BROCADES AND STRIPES. 29c., 159c.. 15c., 19., and 55c. Ridiculous Prices for Qualities. EXAMINE OUR BLACK AND COLORS AT 79c., 89c., 95c., <1.00, |1.05 UP. ALSO llllADAMES. MILLINERY PLUSHES. DESIRABLE SHADES, 50c., <1, and <1.25. MOLESKIN,<1.25,<1.50’,HAVE BEEN <2.25 and <2.75. THREE DOLLAR MOLESKINS AT <1.75. COLORS IN SILK VELVETS, »l.25, <1.50UP. FOR SUITS, <2.25: FULLY 22 INCHES WIDE. ELEGANT QUALITIES IN BRO-)<hQ fiO von l CADE^SILK VELVETS, BLACKjlpd.UU JfdlUi UNTRIMMED HATS. catarr^ , RATIONS, HElfOa RHEUMATISM, DIPHTHERIA, NEURALGIA, S0BE THROAT, SORE EVES, FACEACHE, TOOTHACHE, Ac. **• 5’,P?5? !r< 7 0 *’. c 5 lc »g 0 -—" I litre rw«lT.<l pcmaiuM roller from uie ol the Atract.” (InOemmetorydlMew.) 8AXC8L R. JAMtS, Schonoctady, N. Y.—“A household neceislty lu my family.” * T -"' roTl0C . Caution.—POND’S EXTRACT is sold only in bottle* with the namo blown in the glass. .. It is uuiafo to uto other article* with our directions. Insist on baring POND’S EXTRACT. Refuse all imitations and substitutes. QUALITY UNIFORM. Prices, OOo., $1.00, 81.75 at aU reipectablo Druggists. Prepared by POND’S EXTRACT GO., 14 Wnt Fourteenth 8trcot, New York. KAIKTIT, ACID PHOSPHATE, Jotan Grass, Orchard Grass, Etc., at MARK IV. JOHNSON A CO.’S, 27 Marietta Street, Atlanta, Gn. MANY ADVERTISERS HAVE DIF FERENT ARTICLES ADVERTISED IN DIFFERENT PAPERS, AND TO GET A PROPER ANSWER TO YOUR LETTERS, IN WRITING RE SURF. TO SAY THAT YOU SAW THE ADVERTISEMENT IN THE SOUTHERN WORLD. RY SO DO ING, YOU FREQUENTLY BENEFIT YOURSELVES AND OUR PAPER. *’ V I. J 10,000 FINE HK.WKK HATS, j 11 cents. ALL COLORS AND SHAPES. FINEST ALL SILK VELVET AND PLUSH HATS FOR HOLIDAY WEAR. LARGE VA RIETY. MISSES’ AND CHILDRENS’ SILK PLUSH HATS, 25c., 50c., 75c., <1.00. DRESS PATTERNS, -FOR- HOLIDAY GIFTS, ABOUT 1,000 DRESS LENGTHS. FINE CAMBRICS, ARMURES, AND)81. 81.3a’ WORSTED EFFECTS IN BASKET, >■ JtaS RANGING FOR THE DRESS FROM .Kgl.50. PI1TEB GOODS AT <3 TO <7.50 THE DRESS. RARE BARGAINS MANY OF THESE COST FROM <1 AND OVER THE YARD TO IMPORT. CLOAKS^ SUITS AND DOLMANS. Soxxcl for Samples. FREE CATALOGUE Sent to any address upon application. It contains a Price-List of our entire Block. RIDLEY’S FASHION MAGAZINE IS A COMPLETE DICTIONARY of every-day wants and tell youWbat to Wear and How to Ob tain at Lowest New York Prices. Issued quarterly 50cents per annum, 15 centa single copy. EDW. RIDLEY & SONS, 300, 311, 311%, to 317 Grand Street, 00,08,00,62,04,00, 08 it ltd 70 Allen Street, 00. 01 nud 03 Orchard St., BRIGGS «fc CO.’S PATENT TRANSFERRING PAPERS. A warm Iron passed over tbe back of these papers transfers tbe pattern to any fabric. Designs In Crewels, Embroidery, Braiding, Russia Croae-SUteh, and Initial Letters. New Book, bound In clotb, showing all latest designs (over 40 now one*) for autumn. Rent on receipt of 21 cents. 100 Franklin Street, New York City, Mention this paper. •