The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-01-19

CLUB WHISPERS.
Would like If Friend Siegfried or some other
would write about the Temperance Union
Camp No 81, 5 OF v, thanks the Daughters oil vet
for valuable assistance mt their December
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. z. Streeter, Captain, Allen
Benson Camp No. 81, Dandy, Vt.
While would not critcise - Tennessee Boy"
think he has been too severe on John James,
whose letters are always very interesting and in
struetive, and who has hosts of friends IN the O. G.
who approve of his high ambition 4. WISE
hart, Newton, o.. son 18th Ohio.
gum is made of old trash it is good, and, as
some people not satisfied without something III
their mouths il Is better than tobacco, candy, nuts
or oranges. Will 50 Oberln Girl" write what
blackjack is made of?-Glen Murphy, Stock
well, Ind.
Can the c. c. agree with r. Van Wrinkle in say
ing that the oak aud hickory bear fruit with
out blooming? / cannot. If be will wait until
next Spring can send him some biossoms.-1ydia
killion. Plainville Ind.
think that O. l.. Gilmore makes a rather sweep
ing assertion IN saying that Thackeray alone tried
20 reform civilized society. We make one ex-
ception in favor Of Charles Dickens, while think
there are other writers who have only tried but
have succeeded by dry humor aud cutting sarcasm,
in putting 20 rdeule many of the follies and vices
Of the present day. l am reading George Eliot ;
the Mil on the Floss " two Of the incest books
ever read. ] have read St. Elmo" and think 1t
very fine-AIargie Jarvis, Centerpors, n. Y.
I agree with Ollie n. Laiiew in thinking every
should learn some trade or profession well,
rich and poor alike; for the richest are liable to be
deprived OF their wealth al any time and become
obliued 10 foil for daily bread I think Ii no dis
grace for anyone to work be the work ever SO bum
bic. if il is honest. ] would rather work at the
most humble trade, and know that was obtaining
money by honest means, than to be worth thou-
sands and know That the money was obtained dls-
honestly, and from men whose families were sui
fering from starvation and want.-Ma6el T. Gid
diugs, Thornton's Ferry, n. 81,
Here we are in another year. We are through
writing 1897 We must now date our letters 1888
The years are increasing. How rapidly time fiesi
Ii becomes rs now, we stand upon the threshold
Of year, TO take good look backward. An
how much 1887 has charged against US; and how
very little has il placed TO our credit. What shall
do? Why, let Us ask our merciful Father TO for
give US for Chrsis sake, and LET us resolve by the
help Of the Lord TO make cleaner record during
I5SS-Laura Y. DerF. Dayton, o.
a constant desire 10 do something for Others
watchfulness for little chances TO do good, forget
fulness of self and putting the comfort of others
before that of our own, Is the perfection OF good
manners. To meet persons on the street with a
cheerful, pleasant salutation, to have a smile for
the glad. the young, the light hearted, tear for
the frendless and desolate, and hearty kindli-
ness toward even the erring. is to follow in the
beautiful footsteps of our Savior. and his every act
was love.-Nettie X, Lindenyille, o.
The cryptogram IN THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE OF
Dec. - Is credited to Z. d. s, of Sharon, Kan.
made cryptogram Of the same verse. to odell Cy-
clone, and used the same alphabet that was used
IN making the printed this week. and sent 1t
TO THE TRIBUNE. There must be mistake some
where. ] would like to tell 0dell Cyclone that
made that cryp;ogram.-A. w. Prescott (l4, Ma
pieton, Oak.
Mrs G. n Thorn requested. and would be
pleased to have her describe the moss-and-rose
mat she spoke OF. 'Clod Cuffer' think Tennyson
must have had case similar TO yours in mind
when he wrote those lines
Never morning wore to evening,
But some heart did break"
Mabel MusseT the idea you expressed IN THE
TRIBUNE of Dee. y is a good one. VIII the 9. 9.
carry il out minnie E. Scott, Wolcott. Vt.
Good temper Is the philosophy OF The heart;
gem in the treasury within, whose rays are re-
fected all outward objects: perpetual sun
shine imparting warmth and life to all within the
sphere OF its infiuence-Stella Hugus, st. johns,
Mich
schoolgirls Of the c. c., 1 find have made mis-
take in asking fer correspondence through The
/ TRIBUNE. Think Of receiving from TO ID letters
every day. IL Is almost impossible TO answer all,
but VIII do the very best can in answering. VIII
say TO the ones asking the address OF ITlIets Cab
axy Of Music, you best send 10 cents Tor sample
copy before subscribing for the year, as you may
not like it / do. Send TO r. Trifet, publisher,
/ 4DS Washington St. Boston, Mass.-Neda PlyInp-
1 tou West Decatur, Pa.
How many of the &. G. have ever read that won
derful story, entitled Capturing Locomo-
1 tive By Rev. William Pittenger? have just I'm
ished reading II. and would recommend II TO all
soldiers SONS aud daughters who want fascinat-
ing and exciting as well as truthful book OF ad-
venture Like g. Il. Gilmore, L am very fond OF
/ reading and Byron j. OF my favOrite poets.
think he is more sinned against than SHINING"
have never read Ct. Elmo" but Nashti by the
sln7e author Is my favorite novel, Soldier 8
/ Daughter Box a, Chester, n. j.
would like 20 know If any OF you are members
OF the c. l.. s &. lSllGutauqua Literary and SeieD-
tific Circle1 If So would like to hear from you.
| am studying physiology in that course, and ind
] L.
! hear from you again. for reading IS my iavorite
pastirne. ] agree with you in your praise of " st.
I Elmo but do not think Lord Byron the greatest
writer Of the 18th century by any means; and have
/ read many books that / thought Were superior TO
/ Vanity Fair" Have you read = Jane Eyre " ?
| What do you think Of Hawthornes writings?
heartily agree with Oberliu Girl with regard to
! chewing-gUm, and think no lady or gentleman
would indulge in such habit" chautauqus
| Girl"
Dancing IN itself Is harmless and enjoyable, yet
like all other pleasures may DC abused The earliest
sacred and profane records make mention Of dane
/ ing and in most OF the ancient nations ii
constituent part Of their religious rites and eerenno
MES. The Jews make abundant mention 10 this
amusement, and il Is certain that the primitive
Christians danced al their religious meetings. The
sSpartaBs had law obligiug parents TO exercise
their children in dancing from the age of i've. As
entertainment Ia private society dancing was
I performed by professional dancers and not by th'
company themselves. In Egypt there are at tht
present day dancing and singing girls who inlpro
wise verses as IN Italy Jersey Blue"
DEAR FRIENDS or THE G. c.. / wish you all
happy New Year. Hope 1888 will bring its fui
share OF happiness 10 each. Have you ali enjoyed
the holidays? have. Received the beautiful &.
badge one Of my Christmas gifts which wa
indeed welcome one, and highly priced. i an
thankful that my father takes THE NAFIoSA
TRIBUNE, and u j. dearly loved by Us all AWAY
select il from the other mail matter rs soon a
brought home, and turn TO the 9. &. corner w
are now interested in the q" Boy Spy" When W
J have gathered around the evening lamp iatbe
reads It aloud to p group Of eager listeners. We d
J not forget Old Pokeberry Nose"
Thanks TO the friends WHO kindly suggeste
essay subjects. j think Annie must have enjoye
her school days. for ] consider essay writing tn
: most disagreeable part Of mine.
DO understand X. Van Wrinkle TO say thi
hickory trees do not blossom
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