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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-28

The Herculean Club will give an Easte
ball at Masonic Hail. April q. The las
ball given by the club at Masonic Hall wa:
a very successful affair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-28

The parents of Mary Jensen, sixteen years
old. have asked the police to assist in find
ing her. She disappeared yesterday from
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-28

Insure with German Fire Insurance of In
diana. General offices, % South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-28

Matters not when ones health is to be considered
Live well when the opportunities open. The pop
ular fancy is that 15c lunch at Burnett's Cafe.
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DunInp's Celebrated Hats.

The finest and best hats made. SEATON
The Halter, sole agent.
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Feed your horse JANEss Dustless Oats.
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McGiniard Agency CO. Fire insurance.
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Kimball pianos carlln 8 LennOz. E. Market $.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-28

DIR. w. B. F1etCher's SANATORIUM
Mental and Nervous Diseases.
| 124 NORTH ALABAMA ST.
DIR. SARAH STOCKTON.
4is NORTH DELAWARE STREET.
ONCE Hours to II a. M; . TO D. m. Tel 1895
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26
"L[FE ON THE OCEAN WAVE"
HOW CHRISTMAS is SPENT BY TRAVEL
LERs ON THE GREAT LINERS.

THE DAY IN WARM COUNTRIES IN DIFFERENT
PARTS OF THE woRLD-cREws OF THE
PASSENGER SHIPS NOT FORGOTTEN.
Life on the ocean wave at Christmas time Is
not always so different from lie ashore On the
great ocean liners the day-if the weather AT All
permts-is royalty kept Friends OF those VINO
have sailed the ships that VIII be AT sea ."
Christmas Day often contrIve TO have gifts con-
vcyed to the purser who will distribute them as
they are addressed at the proper time
One young woman who some years since look
four weeks voyage TO the antpodes was so wen
remembered by her friends that she received ie'-
ter every morning when she went TO breakfast
and often some gift besides. The whole package
had been Intrusted to the purser. and each letter
was well marked that he could with little
trouble deliver It on the appointed day
Nor are the OF the ship forgotten on these
voyages. The passengers generally make up
purse to he distributed among them r,Sn While NH tue
rork woman makes practce. ot pUs,u'"s pusrs hat
leave here just before Christmas.
On ships that find themselves in warm lati.udes
more agreeably spent than il is II the vessel is
driving In the teeth Of gale. with the wind dow
As most st part an "S Of the World to
in at any time, but especially at midwinter 10
through the length OF this magical sea- to feel that
OF these shores: TO realize the nearness OF the
land where this great festival began to be-all this
lends indescribabe but intense interest 10
Christmas Day spent In those cmes.
Further south. too. along the African coast, In
the Madeira the Cape Verd the Canary and
the Azore islands, the other side OF the At
antc; down the whole length of the great south
m na ds he Is Espt in the a
and in the balmy weather.
traveller sees many different ways Of cele
brating the day observed In .he various countries
where he journeys and although II he Is an Anglo
Saxon he will cling to the belief that Christmas
cannot be Christmas unless E is kept where the
Yule log burns and holly CLEANS bright in contrast
to ice and snow, he Will acknowledge that the
spirit OF brotherhood which the season teaches
may be found and felt all the world. north
and south. and west.
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26
STAGE CHILDREN REMEMBERED

The stage chdren's Christmas festival was held
last evening at Pastors Theatre and Tammany
Hall. The committee having charge OF the arrange
ments comprised Aunt Louisa Eldrige Mrs f. L.
Fernandez Mrs. Antonio Pastor and many other
well-known professionals The children. including
Little Ruby. Ralf Adams and Miriam Friend. sang
gave character sketches and very interesting
programme at the close OF which they trooped into
Tammany Hall. where the gifts were distributed
Three large Christmas trees had been elaoorately
decorated. and held many beautiful gifts After
tho distribution Of presents a collation. was served.
During the evening Baby Lii delivered an address,
which in part as follows:
Ladies and Gentlemen: II is with great pleasure
that the little people Of the stage, society or "ch
/ have the honor OF being president. welcomes us
ne invited you to be with us, and reel proud 10
many OF the same smiling and happy aces aces
nish you with pleasant and entertaining pro-
gramrne. We hope IL will live In your memory as
pastime for which you will be Willing - Sac'iE5e
an evening our every occasion, so that the ch4i-
dren OF the stage may flourish.
AS We look upon the gifts spread before us we
see reflected In them the bright eyes and loving
themselves have become useless kindly recollectons
Will remain In the hearts Of the children.
We cannot thank our dear Aunt Louisa enough
for her untiring efforts 10 make every one CON
tribute their mite toward success. also Mother
Fernandez who three weeks In advance neglects
her own business In order 10 make arr0ngements
and money for pleasure. and looks forward 10
this event anxiOusly as we DO. Dear Mr. faS-
tor Is one OF the best papas the stage chidren ever
had can say that from expere ence. and we can
much time and trouble for our comfort, but / am
sure when he ali our smiling and happy races
ne Ia repaid for his services
Hoping may all meet again at our next res
t.val. | am, yours as ever bAbi LII
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26

y. j. Miss Jennie c. Holmes, Of Norwich. Conn;
Mrs c. Stilson. Otego. y. Y; II. c. q. OF Torrng-
ton. Conn. Miss VI. z. Britt. Of Mamaronech' y.
Y: Fannie Fairbanks. OF Brooklyn. Miss Sarah j.
Adams, OF this city, Edith Doty Of Lincoln. Neb'
Mrs j. G., Of This city: Mrs. f. J. Sandford OF
Ferndale. cal; Mrs. X. =. Ketcham. OF Freeport'
Long Island Miss Minnie Wilcox, OF ms city
Miss S. l.. Chapman and VI. NJ: Johns, OF N9nk.is.
~ Y. Mrs. J. W. Delaney, Of BROOKLYN, Eleanor
T. Edwards Of Newark. y j.; Louise Moody OF
Goshen y. Y; Mrs. r. F. Hunt and Mrs 6. r,
Lathrop Of Carbondale. penn; Mrs Adeline
Royce: OF Paris. y: Y; katherine Henry, oi BSl-
fast Penn. Miss Emeine Marsh. or Etnd, y l.
Mrs Lisa A. Fletcher OF Manchester. y. IL. +.
p Of St Louis. Mrs. j. T.. Bailey. OF Merldale,
n Y: Mrs Emerson Of Burlington Vt; MISS
Jessie II. Rupert. of New Market va; Mrs. jose
phine Parker of GlaGwin. Mich, II. NJ T. Head-
ley OF Morristown. y. j.. Evas 6. Guthrie or 81.
Regis Falls y. Y. Mrs. Andrew )enson or Mest
I,eyden Mass: Mrs. NJ. :. Cu~t OF Woodside'
n j. Mrs. Louise C. Norton; OF Hshtst9wn; y.
j. Mrs. ". II Stone. of Bnghamton. y J., MISS
l.. D. Harlow. OF Brooklyn Mrs. ;. Dorland ;
Marie Bcvin. Miss Louise f. Weygandl, f-eyn
Briggs Annie Shirley and Mrs. f.. u. Martin. OF
this city Mrs. John Clinton Gray OF Albany y.
Y Mrs Ralph Trautman. OF this CITY. and Miss
Car D. Woodward Of Torrlngton. Conn.
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26
CHRISTM1STIDE N ORANGE.

The East Orange School OF Harrlson-st. held
its Christmas exercises last Friday before most
sppreciative audience. Miss r. Louise Underhill
principal. opened the programme with the story OF
the birth OF Christ. emphasizing the fact to the
children that, although they might expect gifts
from Santa Claus parents or friends II was only
10 commemorate and typify the Heavenly Fathers
gift Of His Son The Christmas carol was fol-
lowed by programme from the seniors COM
prising work from the Shakespeare. history COM
position and eocution classes. There were also
several French numbers prepared under the direc-
ton Of Mile. Louise Lancon OF Paris
The advance work was followed by the presenta-
,ion OF the Operetta "Christmastide" given by the
children Of the primary and kindergarten depart
ments. The first scene depicted the Christ-chid
I'm verse and story. The second showed the devel-
opment Of Christmas through Nature introducing
the characters Of Jack Frost" Winter" North
Wind" "Mistetoe" Holly" and Snow Flake"
The third scene gave the Christmas OF myth and
legend including th1 Sleigh Bells" The Tree
The Stockings" and the real live Santa Claus :"
who filed the stockings and handed the children
the presents which they had made In the kinder
garten sewing classes
The execution OF the programme reflected great
credit the careful training given by Mrs Cora
Webb Peet and her normal asslstantA
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26
HOG-KTLLTNG TINE DOWN SOUTH.
THE ANTE-CHRISTMAs DIVERSION IN THE
DAYS "BEFO DE WAH"

DAYS "BEFO' DE WAH"
The great interest a Southern plantation in
the good old ante-bellum days' was the hog
killing that took place in the fall that at Christ
all the feasts should be well provided with
pork. hams and sldes-meats in all their delicious
ness. The Southern housekeeper never felt that a
meal complete without at least one dish Of
duck and rabbit. the squirrel and venison, there
must always be roast or boiled ham, or deli
catciy Drowned side OF bacon
To prepare all this. the hog killing with its
many excitements. was one OF the greatest events
Of the year The Fourth OF July-never much OBJ
served in the South before the war-paled into IN
significance before the fascinations OF the slaughter
OF squealing pigs and grun'tng hogs The animals
were well fattened FOR weeks before the killing The
event was so important that guests were Invited
and neghbors came as 10 a huskng bee. The killer
mighty man-as much esteemed as the
matador OF the bull ring In that amusement SO
much condemned by Anglo-SaNons.
II he a fine shot. the hOg-killer would wit
his rife take the animals NE. but the old tradl-
tiOn that 70 have really prime pork the hog must
and the creatures throat slit and his body
hung up by the feet to drain IL OF blood
All the participants took one certain part OF the
work. and the Laying down" was presided over by
the mistress Of the mansion who later would
exchange pieces OF meat with her neighbors The
boys would seize upon the bladders. initiate them
and hang them up to dry TIL Christmas when they
would explode them
After the killing there dances dinners and
general publications. 20 be followed by similar
guests TO share in the festivities incident upon that
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26
,,-nrcrpJaL SCHOOL FOR CUBA.

Tho National Cuban Relief Association. ~hch was
s,,cb an active agent in practical renei worK lor
C,han sufferers prior the war. held a meeting In
1rasbington last week and at the meeting Demon
.a .ha, some OF the foremost women Of the
oo,n,-v are realizing that industrial development
-. ror,,ical development The president or
.t, assoc,ation is Mrs Burrows. wife Of the Sen
. <ror, Nlcnigan and among It's members are
s,.a ,u,nhers OF women whose husbands are ma
,,onollv nrominent In both political parties Some
=. b husba nds are for expansion. while others are
ordor, anti-expansionists; some believe In giving
crha all political freedom. others In giving her
80 They wrangle over these questions. ana the
,,.hole country is dividing more or less on them
Wnenvhile the women are doing some thinking ior
.h.mseIves and crystallizing u INTO actioh.
On motion of Mrs j. Ellen Foster VINO Is the ad-
,.,cs OF the association TtsOIutlol WIS
49,. ~ which the assocaton pledged Itself 10
establishment of an Industrial school
t..i' The common occupations or ne. gen
~. ~ enecial manual training FOR girls ana boys
III b. iaIight in this school Its plan OF WORK VIII
WI he lines OF the TuskccSee institute. IL VIII
pe on 1oS az The Martha Thurston Industrial Scnoo
pe NJ M ,amed for the late Mrs Thurson wife OF the
sena,or from Nebraska, who was charter msihper
osnd, ~ Sa,onal cuban Relief Association. and VINO
lost her life in the cause Delng stricken COW"
WT cnmmfttee sent there for investige ting pur-
poses. ou,.ors ~ tho association make
OF belief. but the general nope ls fhat
~ ,nakng Industrial development the basis OF gov
- - .'"n,af freedom the mistakes from w1icn nave
. ,ace trouble brought OF late so wildly be-
~ country may be avoided, and tnat wheh
I'LL, .rcedom comes II will be TO people risen
po'Sa Sa,ar nla ne OF economic living and VIII then
ryoVe a general benefit and not sectiohai menace
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26
A YOUNG MANS QUEER ACTIONS.
rrE ATTENDS TRINITY, LEAVES THE
CHURCH. STRIPS HIMSELF IN BROAD
WAY AND STARTS TO PREACH.


After attending services in Trinity Church yes
terday morning and hearing the Rev. Or. Nor
gan Dix's sermon on the birth and life Of Christ
Edward Parkinson. twenty-five years old. the son
OF Robert Parkinson a wholesale wine merchant
OF Whitehal-st this city. went out from the
church into lower Broadway, there stripped him
self Of his clothing. and began to preach TO the
pedestrians who were passing. Parkinson after
ward walked to Exchange Court, where he an
nounced to his hearers that he would preach there
for the rest Of the day. Officers Of the Church-st
station were summoned. and IT required all their
skill to capture the demented young man.
The congregation Of Trinity about TO leave
the church. when Officer Neumeyer. OF the Church.
st. station managed to catch Parkinson and place
him in passing express wagon, which vas driven
to the station. Asserting that the police officers
did not believe In Christ Parkinson refused tell
them his name, only saying he was disciple OF
Christ and declaring he would have nothing 10 DO
with anybody who was not disciple, like himself.
Captain Westervelt called doctor from the tiud-
sen Street Hospital TO attend the young man. When
the physician arrived he told the captain he would
have make Parkinson prisoner Bellevue Hos
pltal was then informed. and DR.. Edgerton
sent on the case. Young Parkinson told the ambu-
lance doctor to stop guying him. declaring that
physician should snow ., better than 10 attempt
Christ" the young man added and hereafter
to follow ne and Christ. take off your clothes"
started to undo his shoes This act apparently
pleased Parkinson, who then told the doctor he
anS nS services had impressed him so much that he
meant TO follow Christ hereafter. The young man
be was suffering from dsmentla, produced by r..
il only temporary His father called later in the
day and the young RanoSS, was no to his
had never known his son to at IN peculiar man,
added. 'I never knew him to be affected by
gious services"
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26
sr-xsr,r~E CONTRIBUTIONS

Even the last day hefore Christmas santa NHus
did not forget 20 bring some giiis 10 hedutu"
for distribution among sunshine members . P'.''
Christmas booklet containing choice recipes ''
candy also calendars and pcture-cards' came - io'
Ressie HOPKINS Thomas Of Hokendauqua' fehh' /,
messed sea MOSES from Mrs. NJ r. Sandiord OF
Ferndale Cal: three bound books from MISS J."
Bowker and booklets from Mrs J. f. Murray both
or,icins 1rettv thermometer two silk handker-
chiefs for children. chids badge fan o packMhse M
Georee W Thorp of this city, silk pieces Cnrlsi-
mas cards and paper dolls rom ME- ME hootIefs
baekets ana fancy articles from Mrs Andrew y.
Seller Of this city: large package OF rraains ai
,rt,bon, a name: ave pairs Of beautiful boudolI SIP,
ners from i p Of 81. Louis. Mo dohs sack "h1
rocheted powder-pu from eorSia MAX box ,or o
Gone comes rom Lydia F. Renhart OF Paterson. y u
cambrjr an Infants cap two pairs OF stock.nSs,
Sair of sn1inksr mlf1s and 'a Two BOOKS for children
from Mrs W H. Cragin, ot Car.s,au'' NJ u
nYe y S0p,e' ot ~ Paterson y j.; box OF Christmas
tree decorations. six drawing states, 'e W
seventeen dainty piH,cusnon, from oyc MISS t,1y W tin
Kitchens from Raymond L. Miller OF Jersey " "
twelve bags and clothing for children rom rcH Si's =,
Ja~~ McCrah also q Jersey bout Sy p"r1sI oi
GaTs'%is {rom Mrs 'al5 Asert t'0 81 smith Of this eiy
silver %9fsl est6 sSifTb booe & I P'}
the Homes Of Famous Women poriioho, ana
magazines from Mrs John CHhtoh u'aS, va ~, ~,
honv y Y. pair OF mittens and package ol
Christmas cards calendars. booklets and cancelled
stamps from :. a. Of Brooklyn; crocneted
scarf infants knitted socks doilies hair ribbons.
pair OF ?llIow-shams ties Christmas cards ,sns cal
from Mrs Wyckof. Of Jamaica, Long Island,
three pinrolIs two needle books and onTs,mas
no nar dolls a book a box for the Little Mothers
and pair OF gloves from Alice II Cunningham OF
This city. two books from Mrs. Charlotte Fowler
Wells Of this city booklet from A. +. s. pair OF
infant's socks and calendars from Mrs. C. Weeks.
~ Rrooklyn. a game from l.. ID. Harlow. OF Brook-
Iyn naper dolls from Marguerite Cogswel. OF STRAIT
ford. conn: pin-cushon from Mrs; George Ss a;
Price OF Brooklyn; beautiful doll and a Dook for
a child from Miss p. Of Brooklyn. and a game
from Mrs O. : Smith. OF Montc.air. y. j.
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26

each and all. about SIX thousand In number; II
any one falls 10 receive greeting the PRESIDENT,
General bcgs thct notice will. be sent 10 the central
office: the omission can be attributed to some de-
lay In the overcrowded malls
Last year not sufficient sunshine was sent 10
the Office to enable the sending out OF greeting
TO all the members. some gifts had to be pur-
chased; but this season so abundant was the sup
ply that after every name on the roilbook had been
crossed OF having been remembered with some
gift there still sunshine to spare and In order
that the fragments might be gathered up. that
nothing be lost several large paper boxes were
packed and dspatche TO little ones who, not being
members Of the society. would otherwise have had
Christmas gifts. These the only persons
not enrolled on the books who received presents
from the central office; but the PresidentGeneral
felt sure that all the members would approve OF
this gathering up the fragments that nothing be
lost
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26
BARNARD SENIORS CHRISTMAS.

The Thursday before Christmas was a merry day
at Barnard College The seniors. taking advan-
tage OF the fact that college closed for the holi
days on the afternoon Of that day. held their tea
the second OF the season. In the college theatre
The great alcove was banked with cedars. chan
deliers and walls were covered with evergreen and
holly, and the fragrance OF the pine filled the air:
In the broad chimney place a nre or logs burned
merrily. The students and their friends. who. In
spite OF the fog, found their way In large numbers
10 the Barnard buildings. were also brmful OF the
gayety OF the Christmas season. and II the decora-
tions and joyous spirits had failed to remind one OF
tinsel and gold ornamsnts. would have recalled the
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26
CAROLINE ISLANDS MISSIONARY TO SPEAK

The regular monthly meeting OF the foreign de-
partment OF the Society for Womens Work OF the
Broadway Tabernacle will be held IN the pariors
Of that church tomorrow morning at II O'Clock.
Miss Theodore Crosby will speak or her seven
years experience as missionary In the Caroline ISL
ands. She will incidentally refer to the relatlon
~ The war with Spain 10 mission work In those
Islands All interested cordially invited to be
rAras
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26
CORRECTION.

In the acknowledgment OF money yesterday the
postal orders from Mrs. Milne should have read 81
each from her children NJ and r. Bennett, OF Glen
Ridge ~ j. sent x3 instead Of 81.
J. c. Reid. Of No; 80 Chauncey-st, Brooklyn.
called at TIE Sunshine Office Saturday morning
and said that he and his sister, Mrs. J. Kemlo
would supply ten beautiful dolls their dues to
the society for the year 1899 Mr. Reid is especially
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26

Christmas at Lonesomeville" Master Lindsay:
Weeope he New Year Master Post S;5, 4 scba r9T
Laue Barbe vogel. Deschar. Henry; Tintle Was.
and HarPsE yon sGH TRoush and Re-
solve" Master sayies; I'VE Two" Master Radley:
6e War Mas1Sr wh soz6 s1a Master Ma
The warning OF success Master & SOei''..E
Our Starry Banner greeting. Master Muliane.
charge Of Miss May Carolan.
The following was the programme given by the
girls department. Miss Annie NJ Hoffman prin-
cpal: Reading of the Scriptures hymn piano
solo, Madeline Smith: chorus. by Glass D: recta-
ton. THE Christmas Tree Laura Seel: piano solo,
Edith Luedeke: vocal solo, Matilda Erlach' reel
Msbe! Thomas piano dTe5 Esee M san
Edith Dunn: vocal duet, four members Of a,
" y9Ga R soq d "a 6ano soe E6sh Dnnn
In the primary department. Miss Julia NJ Elliott
principal the schooroom decorations were elaoo-
rate as were the exercises. shown by the pro-
gramme below:
Reqdng Of the h" WORD Of
Beth cst recitation GONE G1s; santa RainsaT Ga1S
Master Nichols. chorus. The Huntsman sehSol So
recitation christmas Tme Net,ie dTeea t g1s Gs
recitation 'Sew-styie Playthings" Macy White White
s ch9TYt f be Moa.n aexander Jackson reci
tation. The Christmas Carol" Sallie Ronayne:
exercise in physical culture; Pledge Of Allegiance
school chorus Stars and Stripes" school recita-
ton ''Hark! the Bells" Ethel Pritchard recita-
ton The Christmas Bells" Maud Mullane; song
''Sweetly Chime" three little girls; recitation.
"Christrras Chimes" Beach Newell: recitation.
The Best Loved OF All" Flossie Coulter; chorus,
The Angels Chorus" school recitation. santa
Claus's House" Emma Smith; recitation. Joliy
old St Nicholas" Freda kraus: solo and semi
chorus Bright stars" Edna Cutter: RECITATION.
ezra ndfather Snow" Annie Martin; dialogue.
Mother Goose and Her Children; closing address.
school; recitation. Christmas Eve" Florence
school: recitation. Leland NoOlen: recitation Flor
ence Brown: recitation. Jane Davis dialogue four
children: semi-chorus. three girls; Rotations.
Reth Cist Charlotte King Elaine Parker ana Kay
nond Kearney; chorus. America. the school.
In Public School No. IT, at No. 400 East Eighty
sixth-st the primary department gave pleasing
nrogramme 1t was as follows Hymn, school; Hia-
watha's Sailing" b; snow song. Jingle Bells
! p: song "Goodby to Summer. school, Mother
Goose" and "Rock-a-Bye.' A; recitation "one'
Two Three" O. K.lmarx; Thinkers Chorus. "a:
dtverqreen Tree and Squirrel" r.; song, so
verv Farly." 2 p: animals and 'Chcadees: / a.
riaro solo A. Schellenberg: santa Claus. ! a.
dnrjginal christmas story, Adam krag; snow song
ecbool. fag drill 3: flag song. school; recitation
santa and the Mouse. NJ. Dottennet. ne ne
Nonths" "A Happy New Year, ADDRESS by
he principal Edward l.. Page and song st
Nicholas" school
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26
NEW MEMBERS.

The latest additions to the roll book the
names OF Mrs w F. Wyckon. OF Jamaica. Long
Island; Kitty Badd. of Hackensack n. j.; Miss
Emma /. Hall. Of Ovington. :. j. Mrs. d Kemloo
and J. c. Reid OF Brooklyn; VI. and r. Bennett. OF
Glen Ridge. n. J.; Miss Carrie V w Fonda OF
BROOKLYN; Miss Cora,ie Choate. Of Brooklyn; Miss
Leyerett Crumb Of Peekskill " Y.
VIII the T. $. member Of South Orange. n. j.,
who sent postal order 10 the office please send
name the order became detached from the let
New-York tribune., 1898-12-26
A SUNSHINE CHRISTMAS.

Annie Parsons. the little crippled girl, OF No. s'l
West Fifty-sixth-s,. Of this city. has never had
so much sunshine In all her life before. Although
unable TO arculate she expresses through tears
and laughter her gratitude for the numberless
pretty things that have cone TO her from all d.
rections. Her mother Is deeply thankful TO all who
have 50 kindly remembered her afflicted child.