The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-02-13


,;ntIv.fece smiling now n~iParadise9
IN Canada, where my mother end
father were brought upF the people
were whole-heartedy w~holersouleds cnt
tured. refined pious Catholics land !
thank God for this beautiful faith OF
nv father) and they enjoyed life as
onlv those with stainless heart and a
clear conscience can enjoy life. ITO
the pure all things are pure" and dane
ing, skating and sleighing were their
favori.e Rmusemants. .
Nv mother was called the belle OF
the flock" in R sleigh, N. O., by Father
R lie, She was a universal favorite for
her sweet ioyousness, ready wit, and
GLAD piety. Ny father led in balls
during the Church fairs, and I venture
to say if the life history Of eacn grace
full dancer were revealed, there would
not be one who was not gallant Gt q
maIe) honorable, chivalrous, upright,
noble with the true nobility OF man
hood, and light-Aearted because his
trust was in God and He had kept him
so. And I'm sure there was not a
maiden, wife, or widow in all the hap
py throng, who was not
"A noble whole soulad woman,
Raising the world from all that's low,
Placing high in the social heavens,
Virtues fair and radiant bow"
My mother was one Of these. Father
R lie was often present at these happy
gatherings, and, in my opinion, there
is no one, no order of men on earth, as
pure, pious and self sacrificing as a
Catholic Priest. ~ c "
Aunt Jennie, I think "Happiness'"
idea concerning a badge is capital, l
am sure what ever you decide on will
meet with the approval OF the Chat
terers." - .
HOW many of the cousins expect to
go to the Paris Exposition2 Ali
wouldn't that be a grand trip! I have
not the least hopes of going, but that is
not saying Ishou d not ike to do So. II
we each had a badge and went to the
fair, and met we could say, We'll, this
is one of the Cousins, bu5 which one7'
{ Thinking yer a long list names)
B. 1T 1 have not the least doubt but that
we would soon know which one. l
can easily imagine the appearance of
Jennie Acton, Pansy, Faith, Manila
D JWey, Careless Tom, and several
others; and / have Aunt JENNIE pictured
out in my mind, of course.
It seems that the male members Of
our Circle with the exception of Care
less Tom, have deserted; perhaps, they
have too quickly discovered that "a
woman will always have the last
wore! -
The wind is blowing sharp and cold
tonight, and stately old Mt. Plsgah is
oui lined beautifully clear against the
winter sky, while far across
Over the forests, streams, and brown
meadows the countle IS lights Of the
Vanderbilt mansion CLEAN gayly, /
while the silent rugged peaks behind it
seem to be guarding the beautiful
castle and its treasures. Have any of
the Chatterers been to VaDderbiLt'e !
I should like to know which ones and
how many. - -...l
AS my letter is becoming rather long, /
suppose had better close. hoping to
have the pleasure of, reading letters
from long absent members sooD.
Faith, I like you name, and I like
you, so please write a long letter soon;
also, PUN and Sincere, I think
Sincere must be sweet and sincere and
Faith loyal and faithful. Good bye
to all. With every good wish for the
good CID Progressive Farmer, editor
and readers. Lovingly,
EVA PLAMOND-N.
Buncomb9 county. N. @.