The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-12-20

FARMER readers like our r And
I am especially gratif1ed to see the
number Of wives and mothers who are
taking part in the Chat.
M u is right. Read his letter for it
contains food for much serious thought,
We welcome you Major, and hope to
hear from again.
Many thanks, Violet Dew, for your
suggestion for a Christmas present l
am Away q delighted to print helpful
hints Of this kind.
II all the ''bachelors'' have married
or deserted. the young men, we are
glad to say, are coming in.
Tafy, remember, my boy, that it js
not the qIantity VI eat that sustains
US but the state of our digestion
Should you continue to read five books
every two weeks for any number of
weeks, do you think that you would
derive very much benefit from any of
themG And kept in the front rank at
school," I am very much afraid that
you will realize some day that boys
have nerves as we'll as girls. But come
again and perhaps I won't scold you
next time.
Josie D, extends a helping hand
while asking admittance. Needless to
say, we are always delighted to vel
come such girls.
And Pansy raises her head and as
serts her independence of public Cpin-
ion. This trait we admire. Any timid
person may tread the paths made
smooth by many footprints but it takes
heroes and heroines to remove the
brake and venture on paths untrod.
l agree with you as to the popular, but
wrong conception of Christmas as
shown by holiday festivities. I wonder
what Christ would say should He
come in the midst of it all7 There is
no better adage than practice what
you preach" and 1 am delighted to
know that you can do this. l too
think it is unnecessary to say more on
the bachelor sut 5ct. Let US have
another.
Indeed, I am delighted, Eva, to hear
from you again. l hope the girls and
boys will read your opinions on first
love and give expression to their
Thoughts on the subject. I failed TO
mention Father Ryan's name among
my favorite poets, but add it with
pleasure. Let all our circle who read
your letter, heed your advice as to
novel reading. Read nothing that is
not clean, chaste and sweet" Last
but not least, l am so glad that you
endorse B Achelor Jacks idea in regard
to my proposed collection Of photo
graphs. I wait anxiously for yours.
Absent Friend says that che is a
wife and mother. Innumerable duties
and responsibilities are associated with
that one sentence and still she finds
time to write for our corner. How we
do appreciate such lettersI You are
certainly right when you advise girs
not to marry too young. No girl
should say ''ges" until she knows how
to keep house and obi so many other
things that her mother can teach her.
l hope each lady Chatterer will send
me her favorite recipe for light bread
and mince meat. When visiting in
Raleigh, please call at The PROGRESS
I'VE FARMER Cfice, learn my address
and let me see you before you leave
town. Don't forget to let US hear
from you again and may many other
mothers follow your good example.
l appreciate very much the nice
bouquet sent by "Giggler" of the
Young Folks corner.
Ernest, I am sure the entire circle
gill join me in welcoming you and beg
ging that you call often. A boy Can
not do such good preaching unless be
has the ability to put into practice
some Of the good thoughts he ex
presses.
MS A B is welcome and we hope
she will write us q longer letter next
time.
BEFORE l greet you again Christmas
1898 have been numbered with the
things thai were. May you all have a
joyful week and every event prove to
be just what you now hope for.
Much good, many sorrows, some
tears and many smiles have been the
allotment of this dear old year but we
say good bye with regret. Oae year
older! Are we one year wiser, or have
the months sped by noiselessly, I'm.
needed by our caIlous ears4 Time IN
improved is time Lost. Shall 1899