The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-02-21

prairie for the hills and woods in old Troup But
then Texas is wondrous kind to her adopted chill
dren, and am proud TO be both n Georgian and q
Texan. viii not the sister who made that cross of
lrJken glass give the direction for making it, as
did not the first one? If some of the sisters
would send he some flower seed l will send them
some pressed bouquets of prairie flowers some
ears from the large Jack rabbits of the prairie.
Mrs. L. c. r., D ,xter, Mch.--I have been an in
teresed reader OF The CONSTITUTION for nearly two
years, and must say it is grand, good paper; the
only fault have with it is it is most too fine print
have thought of writing to the Kingdom great
many times, but was afraid / might intrude as
never Tememf err of seeing anything from far
north l suppose you don't know what il is to have
the thermometer down to 40 below zero that is
what it was here last night and NEST bitter cold it
was too; the second time it has been 50 low this
winter We have Just enough snow forgood sleighing
but too cold now to enjoy it. BY the way, wish to
ask for very old song, "Silver Threads Among the
Gold" l remember the tune, but have forgotten
the words. If some one would send it to tie King
dom you would greatly please me, and perhaps
Others Also q recitation have been searching for
for some time which is entitled The Dram
Drlnker,' beginning,
"Pray Mr. Dram Drinker. how do you do,
What in perd lions the matter with you,
How did you come by that bruise on your head,
Why are your eyes so internally red, etc."
o, if 1 only could get it, l would be SO glad.
"Aunt Dorcas," Calico Rock Ark.-Since reading
the last letter from cur kind editress l feel en-
couraged to say few words. must tell you how
much have enjoyed your paper, especially the
letters from the various housekeepers; it is like
taking peep into the home life of each other. The
days SO short that if we farmers wives get
any time at all for anything but house work, it must
be the result of thought aud good management. 1t
is good plan when cooking TO keep pan of water
handy, and wash the pans, cups, spoons, in fact
hot Sratt Nvbi
pareng meal; they much more easily cleaned
if washed at once, and saves great deal of time
after the meal is over. When one has little chill
dren to dress, it helps things along greatly TO have
breakfast well started the night before; you
have the table set coffee ground meat sliced and
kettle flied, ready put ON as soon as the fire is
started; and by the time the children are dressed
the kettle is boiling, and it is only few minutes
work to complete breaA fast, and then the children
can come to the table cheerful ana comfortable. A
good way to manage the family sewing, is TO take
one day for the cutting; roll each garment up
separately, lay them in your sewing basket, which
should be near by. and you can make them at your
leisure, and enjoy it too; without having your
| look like q rag picking establishment Another
thing find very conveniet, is TO keep number of
needles threaded with different coors and sizes of
thread in my handy WORK box and can soon re-
place missing button take few needed stitches
in some garment while waiting for the irons to heat
SO that by saving the minutes | can find time for
more OF less IedullS every uiys by tlklS one ydru
of domestic and sewing two rows of buttons several
inches apart on each end, you have convenient
article for hanging collars and cuffs on washing
day; you can button them as you starch them
and then hang them across your line, and by the
use oftw clothes pins you have number Of small
articles safe from blowing down in the dirt.
Note-Many thanks for the seed.
''Pansy," Plano, Tex-I want 10 tell tie sisters
how 10 make pretty mantle lambrequin without
hale r.yk
it is two yards wide-and cut Gro swse, turn up
hem five inches wide, brier stitch it down with
orange silk, then split the hem and slit into fine
fringe up to the stitching above this cut three rows
of Sits inch wide and an inch apart, in tie row.
have the ioSs to almost touch, inch rib
bon through, each different c)lor-I used blue
orange and crimson though other colors could be
used: when the ribbon is run through it forms
squares. Any one making by this will please say
how they like it. Now / must tell how to mount
dried ferns in inexpensive way. had large
frame which used. Take q piece Of unbleached
canton flannel with heavy nap, fasen firmly with
tacks pins on the board which fits in the back of
the fame. On the flannel l arranged the ferns in a
large cluster with the stems i'll the CENTER over
these stems laid spray of poppies, cut out Of q
chrome; then overall sprinkled a good supply OF
diamond dust, and put into the Frame lacking
securely, and you don't know how pretty they look.
The flannel looks exactly like cream plush through
the glass, and the nap keeps the leaves from slip
ping.
Mrs NJ. NJ. s., of Marion, N. C.-Your letter was
received and will answer very soon. Won't you
please press and send me this year few sprays Of
the lovely mountain ash" or "white ash" which
grows there?
Note-"Yes'-The names went in
Ms L. C. O., eantuc, s. C.-Tnstinctively turn
to you in my sadness and bereavement How often
in the past have my eyes filed with tears when
read of hearts made to ache by vacant chair, an
empty cradle or a sweet baby voice hushed forever
morel Ny grief is for father and sometimes
think be surely the best father that ever lived,
but he was spared to us till a ripe old age; and,
like shock of corn fully ripe, has been gathered
to the garner" Let us all so strive to live dear
sisters, that when the Master calls may be found
with lamps trimmed and brightly burning ready to
enter into the marriage supper of the Lamb Obi
were it not for religions consoling thought how
could we bear TO loved ones laid in the cold
gravel But, thank God, there is land beyond this
| where aching hearts are forever at rest-whcre q
gentle loving Savior wipes the tears of and
pain from all eyes; where we shall "awake in the
likeness OF our Savior and be satisfied" How much
| this little word satisfied means--happiness, joy,
| everything-fOr we can have neither unless we be
satisfied. often see in the sisters letters Bible
questions, so win ask sister 10 tell me what
two chapters in the Bible arc alike The first one
TO answer this question correctly will send cutting
! of q beautiful white geranium. i think enjoyed
dyen's page this week al much as the little ones
Long may she live TO carry on her good work.
| The Rev. DIR. John Hall is said to have
pocketed since last september fully $4,000 in mar
| riage fees. One bridegroom gave him seek for
5000 for tying the nuptal knot. DR.. Hall Is worth
81 10000; his total income is ut least 100000. His
| congregation is the wealthiest In New York. The
| amount Of S4O0 900 900 may be seen in his church
! any Sunday morning. DR.. Hull has monopoly Of
all the swell weddings. Brides who desire to bc in
the fashion insist upon being married by the mill
| ionaire clergyman.
Mortz Saphir, the witty Austrian journalist,
was once standing In q crowded theater. Some on 0
[ leaned on his back, thrustlng his head over his
[ shoulder. saphir drew out his handkerchief and
wiped the mans nose violently The latter started
back. "Oh, beg your PARDON" said saphir; II
thought it was mine"
| Who lays a snare for others falls therein
himself. Use Warmers Log Cabin Liver Pills,
you viii find them no snare for yourself OF
/ others; the benefit derived from them is i'm