The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-11-30

school for the want of books and clothes
Now is the time to use our children last
winters clothes and books for some good
cause. Let's see after that OLD grandma
and orphan. Long live Aunt Susie and The
Kingdom.
Mrs. George w Reynolds. Mars Hill.
N C-Dear Editress. have received
much benefit and instruction from your
columns in the past, and sim nope 10
receive more in the future ne CotStltu-
ton seems almost ike one Of the family.
1t has been a weekly visitor for over twelve
years. / wish TO correspond with Senator
Powell. Of Oregon, and Johnny Landing.
who married his daughter She was edu-
Gated in Catholic school. Also. 1 wish
TO hear from any OF the soldiers or COM
rades that knew George ". Reynolds IN
the Indian war of 1853, 1850 and lo'l- under
command OF GneraI Lane. Of oregon.
first met my husband in ISL. near Greene
willie, Tenn. AL I know OF bis former life
is what ne told me- lie died last March
am told that he was entitled to @ pension.
He was twice wounded and was captain
the last part of tho service. Anyone of the
readers Of The Constitution that knew him
as q soldier viii confer a lasting favor by
writing TO the above address. viii re-
turn postage. etc. My little sunbf am, Bon
META. seven years OLD. sends five cents
for the Grady hospital fund- With i1ndest
regards 10 our eGitress and the sisters.
/ bid you adieu.
Elsie CRAY am the proud possessor Of
two little boys. and as the family purse is
never very fan. it takes a great deal Of
contriving TO keep them neatly ana COM
fortably clothed. As the most Of tha ciotn-
ing for this winter was meade over, per
haps a description of some Of the garments
may be of interest TO otner mothers
Their knit underwear is made from the
best parts of that which other members o.
the family have east aside. With the fld 81
good patterns. tbs task was soon accom-
piished The seams are all pressed flat and
catstitched in place. which prevents them
from being bUnSling and unccn1iorttoIe- \
good quality OF stockings We're purchased.
and I lined the heels and knees with pieces
OF old stock ugs, darning them IN place
carefully. This viii make them wear fuily
twice as long as they would otherwise
skirts for the three-y ear-cld We've made 81
the lower parts Of knitted vests, ana when
joined TO cotton flannel waists, were very
warm and comfortable
4 dress for the same little gentleman
was made Of an old flannel dress skirt Of
my own. This was taken apart and washed
and finding it too streaked and faded for
use. / dyed it "a pretty shade OF navy blue
with Diamond Dyes. The waist IS mace
rather loose fitting, closing diaGonailE ifonl
the left shoulder 10 the front There Is a
sailor collar. fun sleeves and box plated
skirt. and is q very pretty and service
able dress for our baby Another IS made
Of the back breadth Of q dark green skirt,
combined with some pieces Of plaid found
in the scrap bag. 1t has q fun sailor blouse
made OF the green, with a collar OF the
plaid. The cuffs of the sleeves are Of plaid.
so is the bias piece around tie bottom OF
the full gathered skirt. The third dress Is
made with three box pialts from tAc neck
To the bottom o. the dress. and one under
each arm extending from the waist down
ward There is a large collar for this also.
with fun sleeves and ueit- y pretty Tam
O'Shanter cap was made OF plaid with TWO
Qu.lls on one side
our six-year-old son looks as comfortable
and well cared Tor as Hn5 Oh ms St4too1
mates although his two new SUITS are potA
mad eof para s old ones one p q oars
pray AN wool cloth. which was washed ana
iroTe,i ami the best parts USED Tor IL
There are the usual knee pants. ANA
Norfolk jacket. which is plain Jacket
with box plaits applied % the front ana
hack Thcfs. is a small turn down collar
ana belt. and the trohts are closed VIA
black buttons To- the neck lHe oiter was
made of one of papas summer SUITS, tile
color OF which was entirely toe gAt Tor
school wear. SO / dyed Y seal brown Win
sack shape Eith small lapeis in front and
the edges are finished with black braid L
do NOT find 10 aH4 more trouble 70 make
clothes for boys tnan for girls, nlceiy htJ.lls
patterns are So cheap and DIRECTIONS Tor
putting them together come Wii.i each pat
fern Then If the seams are nicely pressed
and the work neatly done. they cannot DE
told from ready made articles. ana they
last longer than most of them.
l made the waists Of sinEham and the
best quality of blue and red calico. some
with yokes IN the back ana some without.
and usually Vut three tccks on each side #
the closing in front The sleeves are just
like those for mems shirts only smaller