The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-15
.MARY OF CHAMPAIGN
A Thoughtful Letter About children M
some Kind Messages.

a Thoughtful Letter About children and
some Kind Messages.
DEAR II. L. G. FRENDs-We are having
some thoughtful letters on the duties of
parents in the training OF their children.
1t is a ep subject. and enc that should
engage the attention of every one who has
the care of the little, tender. impressible
hearts.
1t Is lsmentsble fact that 60 many chill
dren do not have the pure noble examples
that they should have. or that is their'- by
q divine right. But it Is also true that
now and then we find some children who
rise above their early training ana prove a
worthy example to their own parents
The old adage. Like father like son" does.
not always hold good, nor the one that
''The mother is known by her daughter"
Now another thought rises at this point.
Why should not children rise above an
imperfect example. even that of parents.
and how can they? Howard brothers and
sisters, there is a part in this work for
every one of Us. Children are not al
WAYS confined to the home circle or to the
guidance OF parents or guardians. We
are sure 10 come in contact with many OF
them as we pass through life, and hat
will our touch be to them? Most children
have sharp eyes" They are quick witted,
and l often think they have q dee per
understanding of things than We give
them credit for Ii We have not the op-
portunity of words with them, still our
actions, our department in every way is
mi frh
US and copy US Let us be careful
20 give them something worthy OF imite-
ton. / have come TO feel that IL is wick
edness to dare 10 think that We have no
influences as we have doubtless done at
times. / can look back to my own child
hood and feel yet what a kind, help
full word or look sometimes was to me.
No children but what need them. Some
times single pure, noble thought in
etilled into a child's heart will 90 fill II that
IL seems a new world is opening before il.
Dear friends, do not We children of .
larger growth understand this2
/ wish you could all read stephen
MitcheIl's Journey" by "Pansy." that is
being printed in serial form. The power
OF Influences are wildly portrayed. II
shows, too. the possibilities of the conss-
Grated Christian.
Now a greeting TO at least a few OF the
many cherished ones OF the page. "U.
Phratis," your letter was much enjoyed,
and wondered much who you we're. You
are many times welcome. We are longing
for you TO come again.
Jean Fslconsr." / was almost startled
BY your sudden appearance. We are 40
glad TO welcome you back. Now, are YOU
not through with that ten pounds Of
candy" ii so will you not come again soon2
Please do.
Aunt Polly" and "AranmOre" we have
something 20 amuse IA when you come.
DO not "Niolets" sometimes bloom under
the snow2 We haven't seen one in the
club for some time. / think.
"Fiorence Nightingale" vou thrill my
heart. never hear OF the reunion but
wish might have been there. Possibly
j, too, might have been awed into silence,
but could At least have counted one on
the side Of right Hope you cen soon
adjust your affairs, so you can come to
the page oltener.
Winnie Wiste," yours received: thank
you much. hope your friends are well
ere this. think You are one of the in
dispensabls home girls. Hope to meet
rou some time.
Marie" you have my love and sym
pathy. Meet with Us when you can.
Cheerful Invalid" wish you would let
us hear from you once more. And Jessie
Jewel" ny esteemed friend. send NJ some