The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-02-08
A pleasant REVIEW.
The VI. L. c. Work of the FIRST Month in the
New Year.

Tho VI. L. G. Work of the FIRST Month in the
New Year.
The new year opened with 4 very small
gathering OF the members of our house
hold. / suppose they all went visiting
and forgot to come back IN time 10 have
their greetings on the page. We hope a
poor beginning won't mako q worse end
ing.
"Hoosier Jack" is the first to offer his
"Happy New ear" lie seems we'll
pleased with the page and urges the mem
bers to Quit thinking over the election and
crowd the advertisements oil our page. He
Is willing to buy his stationery through
the club aud help US In every way he can.
'.Iren W. Fern" next oilers very pleas
ant New Years gift in thoughts on the
past year" present opportunities aud fu-
ture hopes. Next TO Gods greatest gift to
man lie placed the gift of present oppor-
tunities. So while We are wall
ing and watching for the
grand reality OF some sublime
triumph" let Us join with "lven" in i'm
proving every opportunity for good.
Comet" hastily stepped in TO tel us ne
heartily supports the president, and is in
the work with pleasure. but begs Us 10 eX-
cuse him now as his duty Is ia the sick
room.
Two beautiful poems appear: "Uarda
by George Ebers," Mrs. X. L. smith. and
IAN Evening Reverie," by ANNA Eme
Winton."
"Creo Nay" gave US some thoughts on
'The Bleak House, and tried TO awaken
our absent ones By friendly personals
The mischief "BrOwn-Eyed olive"
spoken Of By "Creo Nay" has been thor
oughly enjoying her visit and Christmas
cheer. and sends best wishes 10 II L. Q.
Thus our work Tor the new year opens:
"N here -where are the absent ones
The page of Jan. II looks more like
business. u Pirates" comes frst with a
beautiful selection from Ella Wheeler
Wilcox's writings. followed by some
faith" confidence IN ones own
abilities. casting bread upon the water,
and kind greetings 10 several mem bers.
"Jezebei" describes the beauties Of a
enOW storm, bat pities the poor cattle that
some cruel farmers half starve and half
shelter. Yes, "JeZsbel" the beautiful
snow" and twin sister ice combine 20
make man's footing tricky. but l don't
believe the ladies are Initiative" in the
particular you mention.
Allegro" from the untamsd wildness
OF Colorado scenery, voices the sentiment
OF all experienced miners, that a boom
among the gold mines il a pretty good
thing after the fever has died out. / Join
with ALLEGRO" in wishing that could il be
possible. our next reunion be he d among
the Rockies. No one could regret the time
and money spent
The president gave US some pushing re-
marks concerning our work. May we all
heed his advice, not only as 20 our duty
toward the Pare, but In our Christian life
presenting our all TO the one who did
60 much for Us, and still waits 10 bless.
Yes. "Hawkeye," We welcome you, but
don't let your pen rest another two years.
His letter was mostly reply 10 Ida ). /"
closing with kindly welcome and best
wishes to old and new members.
winnie Weste" does not believe in
ghosts, but does believe that eli young
men should have enough seli-Tespsct TO
behave in church. Can you not do some
thing. WINNIE" to redeem our fallen
brother?
'-Sunfower" comes from the plains of
Kansas with kindly greeting. wondering
why We see so few photos in the page.
We welcome you. Orphan Carrie" and
sympathize with you IN your losses; but
how sweet 10 know orr loved ones are
"safe in the arms of Jesus"
jan IS English Duchess" gives US
pen picture Of beautiful nature. True.