The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-27
Love and sympathy.

Love and Sympathy.
During my summer vacation. while
visiting friends who live on large farm,
1 had chance to look into the life of
some fOreign-born tenants who did the
work of my friends farm
while the four children of these ten
ants We're playing about the yard pc
culiar low moan from tiny girl, not
quite two years old, attracted my atten-
ton. Often it would be kept up for two
or three hours in the night, when neither
parent would speak to her. The child
gave this cry while playing with other
children, and, in fact, kept it UP greater
part of the time.
"As studied the little one there seemed
to be no anger or physical pain manifest
to stand in the yard holding up her so1led
gown as if it were repulsive to her, and
Somewhat emphasizing the usual moan
which seemed to be vague sort of pro-
test against her environment.
1.-The parent of this child was not ac-
tually cruel to her, but the four children
were the most neglected ones [ have ever
never saw either parent give single
caress. either by physical touch or tone
of voice, to any of their children.
after having watched the child care
fully for several days, / finally spoke to
her. While she could not understand
word 1 said she Immediately ran toward
heard my voice, either in conversation or
while singing at the piano. she would
come to me and lay her head on my lap
and drop. to sleep; l seemed to respond
to something within the child, and she
responded to my love without the least
coaXing.
1.-The third day after we made acquaint-
ance this moan ceased and after a fort
night one would scarcely have recognized
the child, her face and voice were SO
changed by the tender touch of someone
interested in her.
"This tiny one was of finer fiber than
the other three and missed more the ten
der touch never given, her parents being
simple parents of flesh who responded IN
no sense to the higher needs of their
children.
sThis was the most pitiable case ever
saw never having come in contact with
one so young who seemed to feel so much.
and the sympathy the child craved caused
the most wonderful transformation that
has ever come under my notice, more
than 1 could have dreamed of at the time
it was first given. H S. j., The Church
Womans Magazine.
A letter party is planned for Miss
Mime M Elliott of Ovid, Ind; for March rS,a
publication, The Sunnyside Nook. Miss
Elliott is president of the Sunshine
branch in Ovid, and cares for an Invalid
work. The branch is composed principally
of shut-ins. They are making quilt so
scraps and pieces will be welcomed. Any
one wishing to send block can do that,
If any one has one to pass on, 1t Will
be most acceptable to a woman who has
not stood on her feet for five years. This
dear old lady for whom the chair is asked
is the daughter of sea captain and the
widow of a minister
An Easter Suggestion.
Miss Mynna Thurston of 2414 st. Paul
street, Baltimore, Maryland, who sup
plies the little barometers which gave
such pleasure at Christmas, will make
special terms to branches. The little girl
on these barometers wears a skirt that
changes color with each change of the
weather
The barometers make lovely Easter gifts
to send to invalids. 1t is most interesting
to watch the changing colors: Miss Thur
Ston will sell them to branches for So a
gross and the postage will not cost much
extra AS articles for fairs these barome-
ters will find a ready sale.
Miss Thurston has received several let
ters from members who are much pleased
with the barometers One comes from Mrs.
Marian Hibbard, of South Butler, N Y:
Dear Miss Thurston: Please send me
another dozen of the little barometers. l
design Every one is pleased with her. She
is the cutest thing for the money | ever
saw" In another letter she says Il new
er saw anything take as these barometers
do. Old and young alike are delighted
with them"
Any branch contemplating a bazaar
might wish to order a gross or half a
dress Miss Mynna Thurston, 2414 st. Paul
street, Baltimore, Md.
Reading Matter Wanted.
Several worthy ministers who have very
small salaries would be glad of good liter
allure to read. also for distribution; Rev.
G. W. Nunally, or successor, of Baxter,
Tenn; Rev. L. p Reeden Byrdstown,
T., foo NJ. Of xxyI,ar