The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-09-17
CONVERSATION CLUB.

SON tGhSA1lON CLUos
Proud to be Free-A Southern &C. Tests
the Weather by st. Paul-DOwn in Missis-
sippi.
Rules ofthe U,.b.-l. Write briefly. 2. Write only
ON one side ofthe pape- 3. Write 10 the point. I.
week the names Of those writing the best letters
style. composition. spelling penmanship and gen:
eral merit considered-will be named at the head
Of this column on the Honor Roll. First homer
will include all OF these requirements. Second
honor will include deficiency id some one point.
PROUD TO BE FREE
DEAR &C. AND L.HW: 1t has been some
time since wrote last but have not forgot
ten you or our cause. How could anyone for
get those who are striving to help others and
ever working for their country and Old Glory?
AS We wake in the early morning and see the
splendor of the rising sun, as it sends its long
rays out to awaken the little birds and flowers.
and make every dewdrop diamond and every
cobweb a silver net We are thrilled with the
scene and breathe prayer to God for his rich
blessings; and we think that this Nation is
the most blessed of all the Nations of the
globe. How beautiful everything seems and
really is on these lovely Summer mornings.
Everyone is cheerful and happy !; every bird
pours forth such sweet songs and all Nature is
in tune.
As the sun rises and its long rays search out
the little flowers in the shady wood, and all
the world is busy with the cares Of the day ;
still. we do not forget Old Glory, "the little
red schoolhouse," or our country. The patri.
otto fire keeps burning within us. and We are
all thinking what would be best for our native
land and our home, for well No know that if
our country 10 in good condition our home is
also likely to be if We act our part we'll.
Who is not proud to be called an American
and live in this free land2 Do not forget the
brave men living and dead who suffered and
died to make it Free and who We can never
repay except by keeping it free and Old Glory
ever floating
God grant that we may ever do these things,
and remember our country, Old Glory, our sol-
diers. and our schools in our prayers. Loyalty
yours Stella Sigley, Havana, Ill.
DOWN IN MISSISSIPPI"
Jerome K. Jerome says: eve shall never be
content until each man makes his own weather
and keeps it to himself If that cannot be ar
ranged we would rather do without it alto
gether.
We agree with him; we always do with
everything he SAYS But the thermometer
doesn't; it says 1899 hallelual, and it, not Mr.
Jerome, is master of the situation.
We have ceased to kick against the pricks.
Burns gives true explanation Enthusiasts
past redemption" We simply rest and gaze in
wonder at the sunny skies.
Talmage says that it takes more grace ia
be an earnest and useful Christian in Summer
| than in any other season. y Summer
is the Thermopyle that tests their Christian
courage and endurance"
| We may not be the earnest, thoughtful
| Christians we are in brisk weather, but ap
parently we live up to the Both chapter Of
| lst Corinthians better. 1t takes energy to be
uncharitable.
Our worst enemy could smite US on the
check, and if he landed us in deeper shade WI
would smile and say, Thank you" So much
| for hot weather
One academy boy has arrived at that stag,
| where he believes the acme of human happi
ness would be to "sit astriie the north pole
Well. Every man rides his own hobby" bu
| the rest Of us would not be far off.
The college girl tips her rocker, yawns, ant
murmurs Anime Cesaris, tepesne?"
The poet, poking her elbow into the ham
mock. slightly rises, and drowsily questions
"Huh?" Then, realizing, makes this las
effort
Say not The world i. cold and wearing"
have found il hot and soaring
sinks back and never smiles again"
We are demoralized. Even our local editor
who is known far and pear as young man O
exceptional integrity, solemnly asserts that tn
tops OF the lesser thermometers have beef
blown Oft by futile attempts to tell the truth.
1t is deeply, desperately, demonly hot w
are trying to keep COOL yet all in vain do W
crave" One &C. believes that ii we coal
find person or thing that could appreciat
our feelings we would be relieved.
She takes down the thermometer, lays il o
hot board, then, lifting the standard recorde
in her hand, goes to her fellow-snffercrs an
exclaims, Aren't yon glad You aren't d,
ceived? Just see-ll5o in the shaded" A
Immediately feel better.
negro preacher has figured it ont that he
, is only 81 miles below the surface of the eartl
Perhaps this accounts for the extreme hi
; , weather We are having.
II the preacher is right, what loyal ARA
of energetic warriors will quickly spring To-
ward, shouting 6 Pro Patria"!
! Lucy NJ. Baker, Tupelo Miss.