The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-03-27

Central City, Neb.i Della Wish, Caledonia O.;
Sers u; Morgan Ts Colyn, . p Ahff iz, 10
aud Ella Slote, v.d's., Eldon, Mo-; Julius W
Wright, VS., Myers, Tenn; Olive Gillum; I'd,
A. W. Gates. s. Of V. C"mp a Andiover. o.; ]. b.
Ridenour, veteran 55th H., Woodruff, III; Ellen
Reed Rice, WV, and children, Stella, Rosa and
Stanley, Fairmont Mimi. Mary Peart. West Val
ley, Pa; Ernest d. Chapman, Ciark's Mills Tenn
Rosa May Miller. v.d. Battery ID, LIST III. l.: a.,
Gloquet Mimi; Luella A. Smith, WeyanweIa, Wis
H. Preston, Fremont, Mich; North g. Osborn !a'
VS.. 32d Ohio Antwerp, o.: J. III. Axtell. jr., S.N,
Woodland, H.; IL. E. Clanin, Arlington, Mass;
Mrs Allie Allen, y.d,, Huntington, Ark #. ~
Philipsburg. Pa; Mrs. AbneF ID. Colby, Newton
Center, Iowa; Mrs. Diantha A. Dorsay, west
Peterboro. N. H.; Emma Benston, Conway, Iowa;
Maud keegan, v.d, Brighton, Iowa; 'essie =. say
Tor, v.d., Astoria, Ore; I.uella Bolt ROCKWELL
Iowa; Carrie l.. Devices v.d; Edgar G. Devices, vs.
Scranton. Iowa; Martha A. Slavery, I'd, Dandy
Vt; J. w. Scott, vs., Salado Ark; G. Maud smith
vd, Dorchester, Mass; Emma Hawkins, d. Car
mel; Ind Mary NJ. Hewitt, v.d., Merrillvie, ina
W. J. ellison Louis. Ore; Kate Day, Lost Prnifie'
Ore; Clara Barker, Kenton q.
MTLLET's ANGELUs.
FRIENDS or THE C. C.: Almost everyone has seen
areproduction more or less accurate, of that world
renowned painting from the brush OF Jean FRANCOIS
Miliet The Angelus." The original has been eh-
slider ourselves fortunate IL is beautiful picture
OF peasant life. Many reproductions, ooth etcn,
ings and photographs. have been taken rom " nut
they tall short of the original. To the NINA oi c
thoughtful the picture brcathes forth living
prayer. The figures, with heads revcrcntly oeht,
seem 10 stand forth in the tranquil solitude oil even
ing; one can almost bear the village church peii
slowly Ginning the departure of The sun pehch'h
the western horizon. Rev. Davis. In n lecture on
the subject, beautifully says, They STAND before
us in the atmosphere of the Eternal; they nre
tTansiiEurcd by something unseen at first III ufi'S
across the horizon; IL falls down the sienccs OF Tue
heavens IL comes close and clasps them round; IL
is the fact Of the Eternal 1t Is the Infinite that
has touched them. It is The Infinite that toncnes
your pleading soul; that touches your life; that
processes TO be TRANSPORTED with beauty that riits
the sky over your head and lets the very spiendor
ot God down upon your face. Laura IL. lea, lZi
2iih ST., Chicago, Ill.
on THE MEXICAN BORDER.
FRIENDS OF TIKI c. C.: have been a member OF
the G. C. since 1884. aud resident OF Oiay since
November last. Oiay pronounced OH IL three
miles from the Pacific Ocean aud four from Mexico.
One trip since our arrival here which enjoyed
very much was 10 Point of Rocks, Mexico, about
10 miles from here, on the coast. Beginning nj
that place, the Mexican coast for about 100 miles
south is truly granite bound Jan 20 the tide was
the lowest here that it had been for three years,
and numbers Of people pic-nicScd on the beach,
gathered abalouc aud linIpet shells, sca-mosSes,
sea urchins, and other curos just think oil H. my
brothers and sisters OF the G. c. picnic aud surf
bathing in January. On our way home we came
10y way of " The Monument This Is OF white
marble, about 20 feet high and marks the south
western corner of the United States and the north
western corner Of Mexico. The inscription upon
the southern side IS in spanish and that upon the
northern side in English This monument was
erected in lSi9, in compliance with the ratification
ofthe treaty at Guadalupe IIidalgo in lsiS.-Nelle
NJ Conover, Oiay. Cal.
HOW TO TELL YOUR AGE
FRIENDS or THE C. C.: Much amusement may
be got out of the following: Write down date OF
Ia mi
two; add five; multiply 10y 80: add your age
subtract 365; add rs The two figures to the right
will be your age and the remainder The date of the
month on which you were born,-John C. Schune-
man, Peppertown, Ind.
ROYAL VIRTUE CIRCLE.
FRIENDS or THE C. O.: Several Of you are en-
rolled in the Royal Virtue Circle and q cordial
invitation Is extended 10 ALL Send so cents for
membership and take the following pledge: " / do
solemnly promise, by the help Of God t0 abstain
from the use OF all Intoxicating liquor ~ bcycr-
age and from the Of tobacco Ia any form, and
10 do all can for the promotion IL temperance,
purify and honesty among mankind. Signed.
Dale-.h-WisOp a. Holmes, Secretary, West
Union o.
THAT HAPPY c. c. FEAST.
FRIENDS THE G. O.: At the Washington Birth.
day q. G. Reunion. held with Mr. aud Mrs. Will
iams, Saugus, Mass. our host and hostess gave us
a true G.. G.. welcome, and entertained as III a way
far beyond description. The G. g. of Annie's
paTiOr attracted great deal of attention with its
countless tokens Of love aud loyalty from all paris
Of the United Siales. In the eHFly evening were
called 10 paTtake of the most appetiEing feature al
the program. not the least Of which wns real &.
&. cake. which came many miles for our use, and
from which many mementoes were taken home.
Then those merry jewellers from four States must
away There quite "A delegation from old
Massachusetts while among those from other States
were Mr. and Mrs. Charles r. Straight. Of Paw
tuclei. II. l.; Miss Alice BuFnhnm. Maine; aud
Miss Ella Morse Of Illinois. All feel Tint Ii IL good
10 have lived in this century aud would urge the
&. g. members In all paris Of our country To meet
ofieuer in these social times You viii not regret
1t. assure you.-EnIula >. Perkins
WHAT IN DO If WERE GIRL.
FRIEsDs or THE G. C.: For some time I have
thought would tell the e. e. some things would
do IL were girl but sickness has prevented.
The debate IL modelled after recent discussion in
which many prominent men and women engaged.
Some G. &. girls have promised 20 enter the discus
sion later. by telling what they would do If boys.
There many things would do. fear ! could
shorten my article by telling what would not do.
would not be- Tomboy." should recognize
would be trying 10 avert natures decree. no
would conduct myself one 81 the fair should.
would not make fan OF other girls aud their
dresses. but consider them ladies IN the right Of
their
would not giggie nj every trivial remark Of "a
young Esan.
gentlemen. ] would not tolerate a young man
who would talk Of sensible and interesting things
20 bis young geniiemea friends and Of trivial aud
foolish things lO me. would not suffer any such
opinion Of my mental caIiber.
I would cultivate all tie athletic sports I would
familanze myself with gymnaatic exercises aud
make myself physically perfect as ] could.
would be beautiful I would employ such aTti
fetal means l knew not injurious To my
health 10 produce beauty. l would study dress
making Rs a science. aud then dress Rs neatly as
could without being elaborate.
would be well Informed my brothers. |
would read new books aud know politics as we'll
az my young gentlemen fEiends. | would sex TO
vote and then would not vote IL they ie. me
I would keep myself Informed To all current
events: would read the late popular books aud
talk 81 them a bibliOpbe. / would not have
anyone 70 think made to look At, and was OF
no use beyond that.
would be not simply good, ! would he good for
something. My general education finished,
would make n specially Of the branch having the
most attractions for me- and would choose some
thing for profession vocation in life. This il OF
prime importance In my eyes. should feel ny self
unequal 20 my male friends II were not IA bread
winner capable Of nninisteTing 10 my wants.
would pursue my occupation actively through
life II necessary. would not consider myself de-
barred from the professions.
When my character was TINS formed, aud my
vocation chosen and learned, would be ready for
Cupid's wiles. But would not wed before / was
u years 81 age, before / had money Of my own
sad before had Travelled aud sure could talk &
care of myself. ] would moi marry for money for
"A home or for a support. would moi marry inan
who deemed me incapable Of helping support the
family. ] would demonstrate that was my hns.
band equal. III fell la love wills "A man would
not hesitate 10 speak out To him my feelings I
would consider ysef good he and cannot
any reason why should not make first adj
Vances.
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