The Atlanta constitution., 1894-05-21

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But nv mission to join this department. IS not
only to accomplish something for myseil nut tnae
another may be benefited. nave Edo, ,ons rovr slnue
and at last the way has occurred to me-
Suppose we form CHAIN, the plan Is TINS l
will write two letters To different ones or the
cousins and nut No. | at the top of each; then
each one receiving letter Will send tnat ietter 70
Edna with ten cents, and also MIX three copies
of that letter and send TO different ones, anu Inc
one receiving No 2 will do likewise.
In this way the chain will be formed. But any
one receiving a letter and not Icing willing TO do
this must return the letter to Edna that she may
know that the chain is broken This seems small
matter. but any breaking Of the chain VIII Involve
serious loss. Who among you Will be the hrst 10
second the motion. Please don wait, but let me
know, and as soon as hear from some one, Will
write the l. tiers and aso send a dime to Edna.
Where is Millard Ford? L always look eagerly
for his letters. out have not heard from him i'll
sometime. Miliard do you not recognize your old
friend? hope you do.
Oscar A. Smith. Millington, Tenn.-To some of
the young folks the origin of the names of the
week will, no doubt, be interesting.
In reading the ancient mythology of Germany,
tind that one of their gods was called Tuesco.
which was worshiped by them as the god of war,
and hence Tuesday was derived.
The mythology OF Scandinavia, which is COM
posed of Norway and Sweden gives the names of
the three highest gods to be Oden, Viii, and We.
Odn was the highest ruler. and with the help of
his brothers, Slew the giant Nmir, and out of his
body formed the earth.
Oun regulated the days and seasons by placing
the and moon in the heavens, and appointing
them their respective courses.
Odins name was sometimes written ''Woden,"
and from this comes the name of the fourth day
OF the week, "Woden's day." since changed to
Wednesday.
Odn's eldest son was Thor. and the god of
thunder, and from his name came Thursday.
Frey, also, WAS one Of the greatest OF the gods.
He presided over rain, sunshine and the fruits of
the earth. Frey's day became Friday after a time.
Quite time has elapsed since last wrote TO the
dear old Constitution; may she ever live and do
good deeds.
have only been home about month since
went to the Southern Normal University of
Huntingdon, Tenn, and was well pleased. 1t has
near six hundred students.
Nellie Hasselboy, Grace Day and Estee Donel-
son, Parker, Fla.-Wc have long been silent adml-
rers of the dear old Constitution, and thought to-
dav would write a letter to our beloved paper.
We are all seated under The spreading branches
of one of FloridaS beautiful live oaks, which is
situated on the banks OF one of the most heautI-
tul bays on the Florida coast, enjoying the de-
ighttul breeze that comes 70 US froiii the Gun
OF Mexico, pure and healthful that we are not
afraid to open mouths and inhale 1t 10 the full
extent of our lungs.
Think how this stiff breeze starts from the
shores of Yucatan gentle zepher, 1t plays with
every wave, an plays leap frog with every bilow
until they brake on the shores of Crooked island,
then with no marsh swamp to pass over, they
reach home
sailors and oars girls (of course we are not brlg
ging at alb
In the summer time we spend most of the time in
the haY. have become expert swimmers, UlYerS,
Cousins how wish that some OF you (or all II
II were possIhle) could enjny-well words cannot
expires. it-sea baths and sails that we have. |
know you would enjoy watching us dIVe OF boats
that il thirty or lofty feet OF water. under
them and all around, even if you are not III your
self it is fun to watch others.
We are regular wild gills' SO our parents tell
when go some oi our expeditions.
We are all attending the Parker academy. Our
school will he out tho first of June. Then won't
we feel good and free, and would like lew cor
respondents.
IIettie Page, Russell. Miss.-At last King Win
ter has disappeared and given place to the long
looked Tor and dreamed OF spring time. | III
look out in every direction from my country home
and see the tall stately trees covered IN a mantle
OF green.
Wild flowers begin to appear, reminding us th't
the time for pcnics and fishing excursions are
near hy When we wander through tine woods
gathering the white and blue yiolcts, wild honey
s;lckes. 4Ssamlnes, doGWoDd blossoms and SO
many other wild flowers, how can we refrain from
eXclaiming, "Welcume SprnI," with all your
beauties for the lovers OF n ttures.
1t j, getting warm enough nOW for us to indulge
in croquet playing, horseback riding, etc. How
many Of the cousins ike to llte horaeinck? Tor
one, am never happier than when cantering over
the green fields and through Che woods.
Not many of the cousins, guess, nave had the
singular experience OF being near enough cy-
clone to see it,
One OF The most terrible winds that ever visited
east VI ,Sirpi passed through here close to our
home last spring. Several persons were INSTANTLY
killed, and many injured for life.
The people living IN Il town near mere, the town
being completely destroyed bur las since been
built, have all had them stormpits dug, and if
they see a cloud coming up they VIII go in them
and STAY for hour, at Il tinIr many of sic ep-
ing in them at night. fearing cloud will rise.
one OF the boys VIII" was in the cyclone made the
remark afterWard: vel, don't think will ever
need fear another cyclone, II could go through
this terril lc without being hurt, | could Ger
tainly 20 through another one.' But l guess he
wouldn't like TO try.
again with its bursting buds and expanding
leaves its tempered bIeezos and singing bmts, its
alternating sunshine and showers, at whose mag
ical touch the dormant vegetation TevlveS, soon
to be reclothed IL its pleasing garment OF living
green.
when all things look grand and lovely, it is surely
at this season Of the year.
live among the beautiful hills OF south MiSsls-
sippl. ninety miles east of the mighty river of
rivers, the Mississippi and near the same dis
tance from the guilt cO"S5.
Tins i, in the very midst of the great pine-Grow-
inc region of the south, and numerous saWMils
are daily manufacturing the long leaf pines into
the finest lumber to be had, that is being shipped
to All parts Of the world.
Tins is also a splendid farming country, and is
well adapted by the conditions of the soil and eli
mate to the growjh of ali the leading staple crops
with the exception, perhaps, OF wheat, Ill the
greatest abundil ce.
mer, the low priced lands. the extreme rarity OF
the cyclones. the water supply Whc ell Is pure ana
IneXhdustivh, renders this in short, one of the
most desirable S ctiUnS in the fair sunny south.
As to health, this section Will compare faNora-
bly, to any and every other portion OF the Aineri-
can continent.
NV home is situated on a level hill. Near by is
a beautiful farm, known as the "Fairvew planta-
ton" | could tell you II great deal more about
my ho,ne and country. the many books L have
read etc, but fear it would make this letter TOO
long.
If any of the cousins would like to hear from
MIssissipDian, they may address as above. All
letters Will be answered promptly.
Lucy b Grafton, Morgana. S. C.-King winters
reign was nearly over, the buds were swelling on
the trt es here and there n bright violet, bolder
than his sleepy brethren held up his head for the
suns rays to kiss, mocking bird poured
forth HIS melody
BY and by the leaves came out III all their green
beauty to hide the old dark trees. all the violets
woke up and the other flowers too, and filled the
woods with their fresh beauty and fragrance, the
birds were ma ing their task OF home building
lighter and sweeter by song.
Such beauty and melody were enough to m Ike
King Winter forget himself and go sleep, and
every one thought he had done. But he
not willing give place to his gentle sister Queen
Spring. so easily.
SO one night IN a Jealous fit he sent out his
senger Rough Wind. and told him to destroy the
leaves and the flowers, and to silence the song
birds.
And Rough Wind went forth and blew and blew,
and he beat the flowers about and bent the urees
but he cOuld not kin them and bOWled till he