The National tribune., 1895-02-07
FBfroR'S CHAT.
A Library Social-Attention, loyal Home
Workers and G. C.'s ALL

LITERARY sOCihL.
One OF the most unique socials we have heard
Of in n long time, and one that is full of quaint
possibilities is the Library Social. 1t is equally
pleasant for a social evening at home. When
the announcement is made each one expected
to participate is asked to represent some book,
either in costume worn or by acting out the
character-in-cbief giving title to the book.
Snnnose. for instance, one would want TO take
that delightful book of james Barrie, The
Little Minister" He would dress in clerical
gurb and in his department illustrate some OF
the chief characteristics OF the courageous
moral hero.
Should it be Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy"
he would wear the Highland costume. III
"Barnaby Rudge," he would dress and act the
mart as Dickens has it. 1.-The Scarlet Letter
would tell its dramatic story; the wild-eyed
meet. with his refrain of Never More" would
portray Edgar Allen Poe. Rip Van Wrinkle"
would speak of Washington Irving, and " Ham
let" the melancholy Dane, of Shakspere, and
so on aG StlfltitHm-
The possibilities are great in devising and
carrying out such an entertainment. Put on
your 1hinking-cap and try it.
NOT YET CONVINCED.
A. " Bacon Lansing, Mimi, is not yet con-
WINGED JtdN the Z1lD DckAHo JAN u. AeO'-
He still maintains that it begins Jan. j, 1900.
In other words, be thinks that on Jan. OF the
wear A. d. the Christian era was one year old,
instead OF Just entering upon its first year.
Once more. On Jan. of the year A. ID.
the Christian era began its first year, but was
not one year old until Dec. 81 of the year i, and
on Jan. of the year A. ID. 1t entered upon
its second year.
Now 10 Jan of the year A. ID. add 1000
years. You then have i plus 1900 which
EQUALS 1901 the date npon which the Christian
era enters upon its 20th century.
Since the wear ] did not complete its first
wear until Dec 81 A. ID. l. so the year 1900 can
not complete its l,900th year until Dec 81, 1900
At u O'Clock that nieht the Christian era is
800 years old, and enters upon its 2,00Oth, or
l90lst year.
ATTENTION, L. II. w. AND c. c.
As You all know, the object in forming a
regular association OF Loyal Home Workers,
with officers. committees, and SO on, was for
the cultivation of fraternity and more vigOr-
GUS and practical instruction in progress and
patriotism.
We do not want to scatter fire. We want TO
set our mark high and straight at the center.
We have made progress; we shall make more
if every c. G. who enrols himself in the pro-
baton list will send his name, address. and 25
cents to NJ. Warner lfargrove, Secretary,
Browns Mills. n. J., thus becoming member
OF the l. II. w. Association for one year.
Now mark this IL costs you nothing TO en-
roll yourself in the c. c. and become Loyal
Home Worker. But after you are enrolled in
the c. C. you should take immediate steps TO
join the Loyal Home Workers Association,
and share its protection and privileges.
What are these?
j. Better acquaintance: the cultivation of
friendships OF maternal lines
2 Sympathetic cooperation. Exchange of
letters. with views and plans how best 10 be
helpful. useful discreety generous in giving.
3 A medium OF asceriaining the true status
of chose who may desire TO enter inio CORE
spondence with you, OF who seek your assist
snce or advice.
Now, take the Kaneville. ILL.,, chain letter
fraud, in which some of the best members of
the c. &. interested themselves without investi-
cation. AS soon MS the matter came TO the at
tention Of The Western Secretary Amos l..
Seaman. who suspected = fraud without being
sure. he communicated with the editor. who
inserted warming to look out for chsiB-let-
tors, and not take up with anything that was
NOT recommended through l.. II. w. columns.
lIttle later. when tie fraud was proven,
Secretary N. Warner Hafgrove. over his official
signature, communicated the same TO the Loyal
Home Workers
Now. suppose the first C. C. receiving q chain
letter had sent it TO Secretary Hargrove, ask
ing an investigation. aud the result OF thai an
vestgatiun had been announced, what an
amount OF postage. stationery-yes. and out
ragged feeiings-wouid have been saved for
better thugs.
Chain letters have come TO the editor from
all senrces. bearing the requests for circulation
Of some OF the best members OF the G. c. who
were careless about investigation. TO members
who look before they leap, and wanted 10 know
more about il before they carried out the part
that was asked Of them.
These members cannot be too sincerely
thanked for their determination 20 know
something about things before they enter into
them.
Now, Home Workers all, IN the general fam
llg or IN The association, let IL be once for all
understood that all schemes yos take up out
side OF editorial sanction are taken up al your
own risk aud il you are fooled you have only
yourselves 10 blame.
PROFESSIONAL BEGGING.
Another warning. aud this in the limo OF
warnings frequently given. There is a scheme
being worked in the name Of Mrs. Ella Weaver,
Of Illinois through a circular letter which
states that she is rasIng money 10 pay off a
5000 mortgage on her home. and saying that
al contributions OF money woud be ack nowl-
edged through The NATIONAL TRIBUNE
No authority has been given FOR such state
ment More than that investigation shows
that this poor woman has 40 home.
MIe. weaver some years since was allowed
the use OF TUE NATIONAL TRIBUNE Exchange
10 sell her work. a. she was aud is a great 90 f.
fercr from tbe worst form OF rheumatism and
from time 10 time subscriptions were author.
izEd on her behalf But OF late years others
sosm 10 base AIKEN advantage Of her miseries
10 help themselves. They have secured great
deal Of money aud other help. aud a halt is
called all along the line.
Here is an open letter from Department
President Flo Janison Miller OF Illinois resi-
dent al Mrs. Viewers home Monticello. that
wall explain the situation ia brief:
To whom il may concern:
Letters have come 10 as. sometimes from
friends, sometimes from strangers asking II
Mrs. Meaver's ~ as stated IN her appeals
These communications have been answered, a.
far As possible. but Of late they have become &c
numerous that personal reply has become m
impossloility. Referring TO the one before us
we shall answer Inquiries therein contained.
first, - Mrs. Weaver la a bad condition rs
sci iofthf che most sssurediy is aud il is a
case that viii excite any ones sympathy.
Second. Has TIE w.RC Of Monticello re-
fused 20 assist her2 They have not and. ou
the contrary. during the life OF her husband
they kept her Ia MED icbe for many months and
ALSO from Time To Time supplied Mrs. Weaver's
wants
Docs The County do anything for herf On
referring this TO the Supervisor OF this Town
ship Tor a reply, the answer Was. " Yes We
render some slight assistance all the time"
do the people Of Monticello refuse to assist
ms Weaver; If So why2 The Monticello pco
lae are not an uncharitabe people, aud have
hesef refused TO assist her. there are persons
continually assisting. For the tsast few year
t''s nave MOI aided as much as they wonlC
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