The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-23

the Shenandoah Valley railroad we speed, over
those high trestles that cause most travellers to feel
like saying their prayers when they pass over them
and through the whole length Of the beautiful and
famed valley of Virginia Part of the road Is close
ly hordered on one side by the lovely Shenandoah
river and on the other by high rocky cliffs. At
Elkton station, where we stopped, we found friends
and relatives to welcome us, and where spent
Pleasant month. mile or two from E.kton
station is the famous Bear Lthia springs, whose
wateIs arc always on draught in the cities. The
spring IS the largest l ever and sketehed it
while visiting there, the owner being q relative
There were about sixty boarders there this summer
and the prosperity predicted two years ago for the
place as health resort in q letter wrote to q
Florida paper, seems rapidly being fulflled, as to
the varied mineral wealth aud ALL There were
several families from Atlanta there this summer
Reracing our steps (or rather railroad Fights
we thought we could not pass Luray, we got of to
cay howdy-do and good bye to dear friends, expect
ing TO stay day and night, and now we expect to
stay month. Luray is a charming place aside
from the cave attraction. Last night we went up
70 the Inn Illuminate when excursion came in
from Philadelphia. But am making my letter too
long. bannot close, however, without thanking
our edltress for her kindness aud telling the sisters
who have written to me appreciate their letters
much, and wish could see them face to face. We
have been sitting by fire for several weeks and to-
| day We had hail OH that we could share some Of
this cold weather with poor Jacksonville. God
bless Atlanta for the noble act of keeping open her
gates to the homeless Ii is unparalleled case,
and one that will not be overlooked by the eye of
| heaven, though man may forget.
"Inquirer.''- take advantage of the invitation
that heads this eoumn-not to inform, but TO be in
formed, and surely some one from so many readers
viii help me consumate my design. My greatest
| aim is to become seltsupportng. l am not COM
| petent to maintain an independent position Wish
to prepare myself for remunerative position. Will
| not some one recommend literary institution
| where may, without great expense receive in
structions in the useful and ornamental for the pur
pose ofmaking my studies subservient to brighter
future Very anxious to learn drawing and paint
| ing My means are inadequate to object in view;
therefore would be glad to be of service to any dis
posed to give me desired instructions-to defray to
some extent my expenses, will assist in school
| primary deparment-or in any way my services
might be most needed "AIssnons' letter, pub
lished November 2, 1886, recommended to the girls
wishing to attend good home schooP-where
they might learn any and every--conducted by her
mother. AS / could not procure her address, l
could not refer to her for particulars l am exceed
ingly desireous to obtain "Mssnons'' address. To
any who will inform me, will return postage and
am willing to compensate for the favor conferred.
My address is with the editress.
Mrs L. D. sohnson, Oats, Ca: wish woman
work for family Of four. Win furnish her a good
home and pay moderate wages also I wish one
who is willing and able to work.
Mrs. Clark Mayberry, Fair Mount, Ark: As SO
many sending directions for fancy work, will
send lew. Take grasses tor win Ter bouquets pour
water over them shake off what you can then sift
| -four over them and shake If color is wanter, use
dry paint instead of four l always spedd one day
! in the woods searching for autumn leaves and
frzeA tn,
of tree covered with Htchens and moss; a birds
nest put in earelessly and naturally and spray of
| autumn leaves TO form the back ground. One can
| well dispense with ant when nature affords such
| beautiful decorations. An OK horn glded and
| mounted on claws of silver, nickel or wire covered
| with plush makes a handsome ornament for the
table and receptacle for cigar ashes Ten ten-penny
nails dipped in gold paint and bound together by
| crimson ribbon makes an artistic paper-weight.
| Where picture hooks are not obtainable, common
| nails dipped in this gold paint, wrapped with
tinfo1, make good substitute. pretty little pin
cushion consisting Of bunch of tiny hearts in card
board, each covered with different shade of silk or
| velvet. A bright colored 1ibbon, to which each
heart is attached by little string, is tied in bow
| connecting all together. THE CONSTITUTION is my
| fayorite paper, because it is purely southern,
that feel that it is our very own. May many rich
blessings rest upon its kind managers
''s b NJ" Groyetown, Ga; 1 have intended for
| some time joining your useful band and to thank
you dear editress for your kind and cheerful words
| love THE CONSTITUTION; have been subscriber
ever since was first married and must say have
/ derived much benefit from the letters l wish to
| say to any of the sisters that wish to exchange
| ehrysanthemums, have fifteen beautiful kinds l
| will describe them to any one wishing them. My
address is with the editress VIII some one be kind
| enough to give me some hints about staining q
| kitchen wall and floor? / read where lady used
Diamond dyes and was pleased with the result
| find paint soon scratches and looks badly.
| Mrs. R. g.. Old Sprnghill Ala Forl almost one
| year have been an interesting reader of our King
| DOM have read and sympathized with all the
| bereaved letters laughed with all the witty ones,
and have carefully perused all of Aunt Susie good
| common sense ones, and tired to store them all
away in my heart and head. to be of use to me now
| and in the future Often have felt constrained TO
| write to the Kingdom and let the sisters know
there was still another one who was still interested
in all its movements, but what did know that was
| not already known? what could say that had not
! been thought before2 So wisely remained silent,
| for ], like many Of the sisters, young house
| keeper, and need to learn many things. Sisters
| would like to obtain the address and subscription
| price of Frank Leslic's Monthly Magazine, and New
York Story Paper. II some of the sisters who take
either of them win send me TO the above address)
| copy of recent date, would be very glad as
haven't seen either In years.
| Mrs. Florence Petree, Bethana, N. c.: 1 have
| been constant adInirer of TIE CONSTITUTION for
several months; am perfectly absorbed in the King
! DOM viii exchange crochet samples, very wide
she'll lace and narrow pinebur lace for package Of
| flower seeds mixed with asperula, eGndytuft cat
! fly, mgnonette, calandulas etc. l will also ex-
change tube rose bulbs for Chinese lily bulbs. 1
hope some of the good sisters will exchange with
| me-
Mrs NJ. W. g., Ty Ty Ga; / have been silent
| reader of The CONSTITUTION for some time think
it is the best paper published; could not get along
without II; find so much good, interesting reading
| in Woman's Kingdom. Can any OF the sisters tell
me through the Kingdom where ] can get good
magazine that gives descriptions OF making dresses2
| would like to exchange crochet patterns with
| some of the sisters.
| "Neyer Saw an Easier Case"
Says physician of DR.. Stainback " ilson's
| treatment for easy childbirth, knowing that
such results can come only by his written di-
rections adapted to each case. Address DE-
| Wilson, Atlanta. Ga.