The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-31
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Letters in regard to the organization of
Sunshine branches should be sent to Mrs.
Cynthia Westover Alden, the president
general OF the international Sunshine
society, 90 Fifth avenue New York Miss
Lillian NJ. Ellis, 1915 ST. Anthony avenue,
St. Paul, is Minnesota's state organizer.
Send her any news about Northwestern
branch work. T h G o b e is the Min
nesota state organ.
I planted scorn: it died in the garden
I planted love; it bore a flower of gold.
1 planted doubt: it withered, lacking
planted faith: it ripened precious fruit
Ida Whipple Benham.
The consciousness of a feeling of good
will and love toward others is the most
powerful and most healthy tonic in the
world. 1t is a wonderful Stimulant, for it
enlargeS, SuStainS and ennobleS life. 1t
klllS selflshness, and scatters envy and
Jealousy. A habit of thinking gener-
ouly and kindly of every one has a mar
Vicious power of transforming ones life. 1t
harmonizes all faculties.
Little Nels Skomdahl. of Grit. Red Lake
county. Mimi, is paralyZed, and would be
glad to receive good cheer of any kind. He
is twelve years of age. Toys, games, pic
ture books, etc, would make him happy.
An enthusiastic Sunshine member in
New York city has named her little girl
Sunshine"
Blend all your energies to make some
one happy. After that do your best to
bless in like manner some one else"
Mrs. Sarah H. Webster, of Centralia
Ill, reports that her husband will supply
a generous bundle of shrubs and vines to
any invalid Sunshiner if amount to cover
cost OF mailing is sent They have a
nursery, and this is fine opportunity for
members to obtain reliable plants at a
small cost Address Mrs. 8; H; Webster,
Ch "a ~,
street, Centralia, III.
Sunshine is a great health restorer The
farmer does not lack for it when he is
aheld Occasionally we see buildings that
are so shaded and inclosed in such a dense
growth OF trees that the sun can never
shine, on the house or its occupants. This
IS all wrong. 1t is all right to have
shade. but, like anything else it can be
oVerdone. Let in the sunshine.
Il ,r count this thing, to be greatly true;
Ihat noble deed in a step toward God,
Lifting the soul from the common sod
To nobler life and purer view.
Heaven is not reached by single bound,
But we build the ladder by which we
From the lowly earth to the lofty skies
And we mount to its summit round by
round
An Eastern Sunshiner makes the sug-
make daily deposit of a 1-cent stamp
for the reserve stamp fund. On the first
day of each month these stamps should
be sent to New York headquarters This
is an excellent and practical idea and if
put into execution by the 100000 members
would make the financial condition of the
International Sunshine society most flour
-lShing.
"The timid hand stretched forth to aid
The brother in his need,
word rly
That proves friend indeed
The plea for mercy, softly breathed,
When justice threatens night;
The SorrOwing of a contrite heart
These things shall never die
There is one thing that every one may
do to help others; may all find OPP
portunitieS to say kind words and encour-
age those who are tonIng along life's way
with painful steps and slow" Kind words
cost nothing, but the good that they may
do, the comfort they may give some sink
ing heart, may be far beyond anything
We can imagine. Is there anyone to