The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-08-11

Annie Katie, Abby and Janey from ,he train, with great many more not visible 70 the eye, and they were all passed into the depot were faces sustained {. vigorous washing from a cocoanut shell. They were then marshalled to the green and arranged around the tables, 10 be served with refreshments by the kind-hearted ladies.
 First" said Mrs. St. Clair, we will listen to few words from our pastor, Mir. -Mr.-Mr Jones'"
 Mir. Gebezni was instantly transformed into Mir. Jones, and spoke as follows, seated informally on the ground and chewing bit of grass as an intellectual | stimulus:
 Little children, little boys and girls, the people of this village are pleased to welcome you to this village. We hope you Il have good time in this village and will enjoy the grass and flowers, and will make hay. Ne want you to eat as much as you can hold three times day, and of,ener if preferred"
 The children listened a,tentively. bend- ing modesily over their plates, and the speech was greatly admired sy the ladies.
 How beautifully Carlo-I mean MT Jones speaks in public :" whispered Mrs. Montgomery to Mrs. St. Clair :: bu; we must no, stop to talk while all these furnishing little ones are waiting ,o be fed
 The appe,i,es of the poor children proved very gratifying. they were real- oasly served with chips of licoricc-roo,, l blackberrles and fresh water, until they could eat ans. drink no more. Even the good pastor insisted apon passing he heouce again and asain. ard when he repasi was ended, no, erumb of food re- named upon the tables.
 Now, if he little eh.layen ard the ladies ani gentlemen will lrst stand s;ill ,heir photographs wlll be taken by cur artist, Mr smith
 Mir. Jones having withdrawn, NIT. Smith, the photographer, appeared, bearing l high chair, draped with blanket shawl Through pine stick, placed across the top of the chair and pro,ruding from the folds of the shawl, he took ! inc and life like picture of the group. Then some very interesting ennversa- ton took place: stopping tenderly over lancy and batting her bald head. Mrs Montgomery gently inquired |" Did you ever see any green grass before, my poor ;, child =
 Never. ma'am,' squeakci Ianey nor any trees, nor flowers, nor birds. TOT blue sky
 Dreadful " Then turning to Abby. who was pitching over the table q, q most uncomfortable angie, owing to the unfortunate construction of her legs. And you li,tle dear, have you papa an. III anna
 oh, no. ma'm' I'm a.poor fa,hefless and motherless orphan. The woman l i've with beats me every day and night. sell matches, an bread T waters all ever have to eat
 50 affecting was this picture :ha, Mrs. Montgomery h,tle snub-nose tuned crimson with emoton.'
 And I'm poor sweep-s,ree,er, piped Katie. blashlng. smiling, dlmplins. [ an me brother sweeps ohmneys - with a stiff gesture of her china arm to- ward Angelo, whom the character became very well.
 There would doubtless have beer many more tales of want and suffering, had no, l voice cried: "lt Is now ,lme for the children to be divided among the kind people from ,he country
 Then across the yard stamped ! gen erous farmer, drawing red wagon, who, upon his inquirins for two liule ones. was gwen Angelo and katie, IS they wep, bitterly at the thought of being parted. Carrying baby laney in her arms. Mrs. S, ClaT led away the stately Abby. while Mrs. Montgomery bore of Annie by the hole in her head. The res, of the children quickly found excellen, places for their ior,nisht's visit. q O.
 The time passed rapidly, and ore Sat urday afternoon they were assembled. again for their homeward tourney. Their .1 wholesome country die; of blackberlies and licouce-roo, had greatly improved their appearance there was also very marked change in the cleanliness and quantity of their clothing. Indeed, Sc charming did Angelo. Katie. Annie Abby and Janey look in their fresh and pretty suits ,ha, they were at once adopted by Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. S,. Clair
 They were all delighted not to go back 10 their wretched city homes. and stared gratefully up into the face of each bene- facuess out of their expressive eyes.