The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-23

acter. At this point "Cornet." our now
worthy president, let his light shine on
the page. Then came cheerful messages
from "B. Ella Rayne" and Evergreen"
and poems by "Relimo" and frankie
Oct 3O-"Hoosier Boy" opened with a
welcome to all Jasper" makes his first
call. Keep Your Eyes Open was the
subject discussed by Beatrice" Then
comes Edith Belle" with "A Will and a
Way" and a practical talk by Fairy
Frique," and reunion notes by Happy
Old Maid"
! Nov 1.-THE first we find on this date
| is letter Of encouragement by 'Aran-
| more" y welcoming hand was extended
at this point by "ChatterboX," and
''Life's Disappointments" the sub
ject discussed by Sunset" Now comes
Count Claudio" knocking at the door
for admission. This was followed by
poem by f. Cecille Brown.
Nov. 1.-THE page on this date was
opened with a most excellent letter by
"Flossie Fern Something to Write
About" was discussed by "Sappho."
Aunt Sue" visits us with a charming
letter. Suggestions on Farming was
given by ~. B. Still" Encouragement
Under Difficulties" was the heading to an
admirable article by Dora Dickens"
Then comes a few modest words from
Marion County Boy" and George
Henry seeks admission. A poem by T.
Cecille Brown was the next.
Nov. 20-"SoliCitor" opens with an in
teresting letter from the sunny South;
"Sappho" gives outlines of a story. Now
comes Busy Kate" dancing along as
lively as a cricket. Howard extends
an invitation for a holiday reunion. "A
Buckeye Greeting" by "Pickaway," and
were the next that greeted our eyes.
Heart and Hand" was the subject of
a paper by Aunt Jennie" These were
followed by a poem by Farmer Boy
also on this date the undersigned made
his initial bow 10 The Sentinel readers.
Nov. 27-"Incog" leads off with an in
teresting letter. and Trust Thyself'
was the theme discussed by Maud
Maple" n. S. Franklin gives quite
learned article on Conclusions Drawn
from a Contemplation OF Bible Truths
On this date President Howard gives an
excellent letter Of advice; Little Brown
Eyed Jennie" gives several points on
teaching. and ''IOosier Boy dilates on
Thanksgiving. Florence Nightingale"
arrives in time for her Thanksgiving din
ner. and of course she did not say
word while she was eating.
Dec. 4-"Illusions Dspelled-Lively
Work Expected was the subject on
which "Chatterbox" gave an excellent
letter. 'Blue-Eyed Charley" gave some
energetic advice which he has failed to
own obituary, and if he will give dates
will try and furnish the second. The
next was poem by Fowl"
Dec. 11-"Lively LenOra" takes the
floor on several topics as a starter, and
Happy Old Maid" comes along with a
cheerful letter. solicitor sends an in
teresting letter from the Southland.
Strength Is Not Power" was the sub
ject of an interesting paper by Sunset"
Iowa Blush" makes her first call on the
page. and Jay Mac" gave a talk on
teaching. "Observant Widower" grows
selfish and says no old maids need apply.
a receipt for cheerfulness was given by
Maze" True Blue Orthodox was dis
cussed by 'Gretta Thorn" and Lone
Jerry starts on the hunt of a quiet
resting place, and by his silence we judge
he found it beyond the great divide"
Following this was poem by Ida
Shepler.
Dec. 1s-"Christmas Presents" was dis
cussed by Edith Belle 'Two-Sided-
ness" was the heading to an article that
called down on the writer's head every
thing from a brick house to a bucket of
soap-suds. and for which he was threat
ened with a free ride in a wheel-barrow
"Hoosier Boy" talks TO the invalids, and
Fannie" is waiting to have a good time
An invitation to attend the holiday social
was extended by Maud Maple" and
Little SchOolma' rm" gives a few points
on teaching. "Ohio Myasotis' makes her
bow on the page and Little Quaker
gives an interesting letter. Besides the
above there were poems by Fritz" and
"Rosine."
Dec. 25-Christmas day. crisp and cool.
was ushered in by Camilla" talking
about the home and its many comforts
"HOosier Boy gave a beautiful Christ
mas greeting. What Should Be Done to
Make Life Useful was the subject of a
paper by Comet" Hamlet" throws a
gave a Christmas letter. Thoughts on
Reading was discussed by only Sis
ter" and Viola" gave paper on aims
Of Life" Then we were entertained by
a lively letter from "Incog." a hurried
call was made by Farmers Wife, and
Mary Of Champaign" thought IL good to
be here. "Elba" came in with company
and introduced Prairie Flower to the
II. l.. G. band.
This completes the work for three
months and brings TO notice members
who have ceased to be active workers,
which fact is to be greatly regretted, and
I. for one, would like 10 see them with us
again.
] would like TO inquire If any one
knows what has become of the West
Virginia members, especially "Pompa-
dour." Camilla" Little Brown-Eyed
Jennie and "PhilOmelia."
Jessie Clyde" why silent so long?
Come soon with one of your excellent
letters. and you might step over and
bring your neighbors. Farmer Boy and
"Rhoda," with you. Then you three
might stop on the way and pick up
'RiXey."
Edith Belle" "Idalia," "Chatter-Box,"
Geraldine" Barbara Earle" Eve
lyme" Beatrice blue Jay" Allie"
Solicitor" Later on" "Ivanhoe." De
tective" and "Coronet," come to the page
soon.
1 was not a little surprised to read the
announcement by the president on the
page the 9th inst. While / am sorry that
we should part company with The SEN
tinel. / am inclined TO think IL will be for
the best interests Of the club TO remove
IL from the influence of politics. While
I coincide with the political views of The
Sentinel. / know Of members who do
not and some over-zealous members
have at times let their political views
get the better of their judgment and said
things on the page which were detri-
mental 20 the best interests of the club
My views on the work for the future are
in the hands Of the president. and what
ever arrangements are made by the Off
GERS will receive my hearty Endorsement,
as am confident that they will do moth