The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-08-09
on FLORIDA SHORES.

on FLORIDA SHORES.
DEAR C. C. FRIENDS: The proverbisl bad
penny, you know. Here am ], and here to
swer a question asked not less than hundred
times last Spring, which l did not and could
not answer.
l received such deIuge of requests for the
flower seed | offered you that had all could
do gathering seed, labelling and folding in as
neat little papers as haste would permit, in
which | took no small amount of pride until
one day one of mine says: Mamma. why do
you bother with them little wads? Why not
90 TO the drug store and purchase some neat
little packets, and put the seed i'll them? How
much nicer they will look to those who receive
them"
1t was happy thought, and impressed me
favorably. Chagrined at having my neatly
folded flower seed dubbed "wads" did not
let on that would make the change, but then
l went and got the packets just the same.
But now to my subject; for like a crooked
wagon wheel, am always off the track.
About shells from the shore. Yes there
are plenty of them to be had for picking up.
In fact, it is the best chance aud the finest
shells are now 10 be found of any time since
have been in the State We have had one of
the most terri c storms on the beach that has
been here for years, and. Of course. the beach
is strewn with pretty shells. sea beans, and even
corals, supposed to have been washed across
from the West Indies with the tides.
] have already collected quantity of lovely
shells, aud am going down the shore for more.
They too pretty TO lie there in the hot sun.
Now, you who have asked for sea shells, send
stamps 10 pay postage, and / will mail them to
you.
Remember, shells are heavy, and send ac-
cordingly, so you will not be disappointed.
The mail is cheaper than express. cheap,
for the rates of the Southern Express Company
are away up in the world.
As to the shells, suppose you would like to
know about what they are. Well, they are all
kinds. but / shall only send yon the very
choicest. Postage is too much 10 pay on any
but the best and there is fine variety to select
from
Let us fix it this way: Send me so two-ecnt
stamps. and will collect and mail you from
200 to $50 sea shells, corsls. ETC.. most all OF
them different. There will be no two alike.
Many of them are plenty nice enough for a
watch chain, bangles for ladies or gentlemen.
II you desire, / will send some delicate
enough for ladies' baBd-ring bangles. If any
one does not wish TO send for so many send
for half that amount, but this is a chance for
me to get fine shells which probably | shall
not have again.
Among them the tortoise, or notified
shells. the pelican's foot snakes head, pond
lily. bleeding teeth olive shells, and others
equally handsome of which do not know the
names. but | can send you variety that will
make you smile.
My little she'll chat is longer than intended,
but have request TO make when writing,
if not too much trouble. Please give me the
addresses in full OF several persons who have
either a piano or organ. | will send you
something extra 10 well pay you for the troub BILE.
Mrs. +. A. Warner Jacksonville, Florida.
WORTHY OF PROMOTION.
c. G. GUARDS: II is fact to be noted with
pride, that members of our loyal band, through
out the broad expanse of our glorious Union,
are fast becoming prominent in other civic
and patriotic societies.
Our eloquent brother, Will H. Hays, of Penn
sylvania, the silvcr-tongued g. G., was recently
elected to the honorable position Of S.V.C. of
the Pennsylvania Division. Sons of Veterans.
At the Iowa Encampment. held at Fort
Madison. Brother G. C. l.. Hasten, formerly of
C. e. Circulating Library fame, was chosen to
Gil the office of Major of the Iowa Division,
Sons of Veterans.
In Vermont, the Sons Of Veterans have an
efficient worker in Capt. Clinton j. Smith, of
! Huntington, whose loyalty to the c. c. is un.
| danted
Our own Wisconsin Division once honored
member of the G. c. in the person of l.. O.
Chase, of Oshkosh, with the responsible posi-
| ton of Major of the Badger Division, Sons of
! Veterans.
cause is unquestionable, and who is so we'll
known to all the C.. C.. having never missed a
National Reunion since its organization is
| popular in S. Of V. circles.
Even the Ladies' Aid Societies and Daughi ers
Of Veterans find material in the ranks OF the
c. c. for the government Of their respeeti We
bodies.
Truly, the c. c. is composed of true patriots,
worthy of the trust and recognition bestowed
| upon them.
Loyalty yours
Henry J. Buchen, Camp 67, S. of ", Wiscon-
sin Division, PEBBLES, Wis.
GUARDS ALL.
Luella Monks, New Foundland N J.. thanks
| the New Jersey G. &. and Guards for the con.
fdence placed in her in electing her President
OF the Division. She requests every member
going to fifth National Reunion to write her,
aud would be glad of suggestions from all mem
bers of the Order.
Marta Scott Mobley expects to attend fftl,
National Reunion. She is now with her parent t.
al Alexandria. Ind, where she would appreciate
postal autographs and letters from members oil
the &. G. aud Guards.
Sister Nora Putnam, Naples, n Y and Lee
Scripture, of Sarona, were married April "a
last, and are at home to C. G. friends one aud
all in, Sarona
Guy Pelham is notified that mail has been sent
him TO Washington. ID. c., which he would do
well to look after.
The third annual Reunion, Nebraska Divis
ion, n. T. c. {. Guards, will be held at Grand
Island, Aug. 80. Commander Z. b. Latham
reports an interesting program prepared and
promises all enjoyable time. This is the date
OF Department Reunion, GAR, and there vii
be G. c. Guards tent on the grounds the entire
week Reduced fares on ali railroads.
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