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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-28
Brighten Up.
From the Christian Standard.

from the Christian Standard.
A widow went into photographers to
have her picture taken She was seated
before the camera wea ring the same stern,
hard. forbidding look that had made her an
object Of fear to the children living in the
neighborhood. when the photographer,
thrusting his hand out Of the black cloth,
sald suddenly. Just brighten the eyes lit
tie. She tried but the dull, heavy LOOK
still fingered.
Look little pleasanter," said the pho
tographer in an unimpassioned but conf
dent and commanding voice.
See here" the woman retorted sharply
If you think that an old woman that Is
dull can look bright, that one who feels
cross can become pleasant every time she
Is told to, you don't know anything about
human nature. 1t takes something from
the outside to brighten the eye and illuini-
nate the face
"Oh. no. 1t doesn't! 1t Is something to be
worked from the inside. Try it again." said
the photographer, good-naturedly.
Something in his manner inspired faith,
and she tried again, this time with better
success.
That's good. That's fine. You look
twenty years younger" exclaimed the ar
fist, as he caught the transient glow that
illumina ted the faded face.
She went home with queer feeling In her
heart. 1t was the first compliment she had
received since her husband had passed
away, and 1t left q pleasant memory be-
hind When she reached her little cottage
she looked long in the glass. and sald:
There may be something in it. but Ill
wait and see the picture"
When the picture came 1t was like res
direction. The face seemed alive with the
fires of youth. She gazed long and earn
estly, then said, in a firm clear voice, IF
could do 1t once I can do it again
Approaching the little mirror above her
bureau, she said. Brighten up, Catherine!"
and the old light flashed up once more.
Look little pleasanter! she command
ed and calm and radiant smile diffused
itself over her face.
Her neighbors soon remarked the change
that had come over her face.
why, Mrs. A, you are getting young!
How do you manage it?'
1T is almost all done from the inside.
You just brighten UP inside and feel pleas
ant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-28
Wellington's Reasoning.
From Harper's Round Table

From Harper's Round Table.
A good story is told of the Duke of Well
lington while out fox hunting. 1t seems
the hounds had reached the bank of a small
river, and the master galloped up, saying:
THE dogs can't pick up the scent, your
grace"
THE fox has crossed to the other side"
cried the duke.
Not very likely. my lord. A fox hates
water"
Aye. aye. but he's crossed over some
bridge"
Il don't believe there is a bridge" an
swered the master.
Well" continued the duke. though L
was never here before. L am sure you will
find one within a mile
Followed by the hunt they pushed on.
and less than mile off came upon rude
ly constructed bridge. The dogs crossed 1t,
again took up the scent, and killed the fox.
Asked for his reason for asserting that
there was a bridge near. the duke said: 81
saw three or four cottages clustered TO-
gether on each bank of the river and
thought the people living in them would be
tempted by their social feelings to con-
trive a means of visiting each other. That
same inference of mine gained me one of
my battles"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-28

Topic for May GA father and son: How
God tested them"-Gen. xxii:1-14; Heb.
Xi:17-1S.
Dear Juniors:
Can you imagine a harder test than that
to which God put Abraham and Isaac In the
Bible story for today? Abraham was an old
man at this time-very old, and his love for
his boy was very tender. He was so proud
Of him, too, and with good reason, for God
had made some wonderful promises con-
corning him. And yet, when the command
came to take this only son whom he loved
SO tenderly. and offer him up as a sacrifice
on Mount Moriah. he seems to have started
on the te rrible three days journey without
murmur. and without a question. How
glad we are that God was only trying him
and that when the time came to STAY the
boy He spoke again, bidding him not to
lay his hand upon him.
Yes. IL was a terrible test but Abraham
stood 1t, and so did Isaac. and it proved to
the heather people about Them and to the
people of all the ages since. that one who
really loves God with his whole heart, and
trusts Him for everything, will obey Him
even when He asks him to give up his dear
est treasure.
This story has IT'S lessons for each one of
use. for every life has its testing times.
They come when we are not expecting
them, and very often we do not even realize
that we have been tested You remember
that school examination, for which YOU
were not very well prepared and the op-
portunity which came to you to look at
your neighbours work without detection? 1t
was against the rules of course but It was
strong temptation and 1t took courage to
turn your head away, but you did it, That
was testing time. and your character will
always be stronger because you stood the
test.
Then there was that other time when yo,,
We're tempted to smoke a cigarette because
some OF the Older boys laughed at you for
refusing. That laugh hurt and it; almost
deafened your ears to the little inner voice
which Kept saying over and over again.
Don't do it. Father said you mustn,t"
But in the end you didn't and you have AL
ways been glad of it. That was a testing
tine. md God was proving you to see what
sort of a boy you are
You remember, too, how you were temnt-
ed to stay away from Sunday school or
Junior meeting. because some of the bovs
IN your set called you a ''goody- goody" bow
ana tried to persuade you to go to the river
or the woods. You were being tested then
tnoush you didn't think of 1t, and the best
Oh IL Is, that in standing the test YOU not
only strengthened your own character but
you had a positive influence for good over
some of the other boys
And so the testing times come and 90
they win keep on coming; always strength
ening us II we ale faithful but leaving MS
weaker II we fail. There is one test to
which God Is putting every boy and girl
lie says "Gice me thine heart" That
means giving up our own way. and doing
what tie wants is to DO. How are we stand
Ing this test? Yours for the Juniors.
EDITH VIRGINIA BRADT.
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Brave Jack.
; Second Reader.

From the Jones Second Reader.
1t was a mild spring morning.
Jack was on his way to school.
He was a little boy only six years old.
On The way he heard "a dog bark.
How that dog barks" said Jack.
The dog was looking at something on the
wall.
1T IS a poor little kitten" said Jack.
IF the dog can reach her, he will bite her.
/ wish he would leave the kitty alone"
Jack put down his books on the wall and
went 20 the kitten. She was on a stone
post Just as Jack came up she gave
little frightened cry. Then the dog sprang
at her. But Jack sprang, too. He took her
liz his arms. Tho dog barked and tried hard
to get OF her
The dog was not very big, but he was
strong. He scratched poor Jacks hands.
Kitty scratched, too. Jacks hands were red
where she had scratched them
You are a naughty little cat" said Jack.
why do you scratch me when am trying
tc help you?" But he did not let her go.
Some big boys came up the street. They
saw the brave little boy holding the kitten.
Go rome! go homei" they said to the
barking dog.
Then they took the ktten from Jack and
put her iE a safe place tree.
Dogs cannot climb trees" they said to
Jack. Were you afraid?
Yes" said Jack as he took up his books
again. Il was afraid the dog would bite
me, but / was more afraid he would bite
the poor little kitty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-28
The Church in the Woods
BY ELIZAgETu Y RRovr

n message came from the woods on day.
written or thin birch bark. and tied with a
green grass ribbon. We united the ribbon
and read inside
Dear Triends
We 'rvite you to come next Sabbath to
our Woodland Church You will receive a
cordial welcome from all my people and
from their pastor,
JACk-1N-THE-PUL
we turned to thank the rcd-breasted mes
senger Tor the kind invitation, but he had
flown away.
Next Sabbath day dawned bright and
clear; 50. dressed in our best, we went over
the hills to the church in the woods AS we
entered TIE door, we hsard the silvery peal
of lily bells ringing for church
High over our heads spread the green
erchci roof, While beneath our feet was a
soft nrw carpet OF emerald green
IFr uD the aisle in 4 queer little pulpit
the preacher stood. in a long green gown
A low strain of music from the wind organ
came stealing through the arches and
Gown !; Gisles IS we took our seats
IEen The choir OF bird voices, in their high
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Old Conundrums.
From Sunshine Bulletin.

From Sunshine Bulletin.
What is 1t that goes all over the house
and has but one leg? A broom.
Why are men like facts? Because they
are stubborn things.
Which musical instrument is the most
honest? An upright piano. -. nv 3.
What composer is most noted of modern
times? Chloroform.
Use me we'll and 1 an everybody: scratch
my back and I am nobody? Looking
glass.
What is 1t that nothing is and yet has
name? Shadow
What will go up a chimney down that
won't go down the chimney up? Um-
brella.
Where was the Declaration of Independ-
ence signed? At the bottom OF the page.
What is the hardest kind of soap? Cas-
tile (cast steeD.
Why Is boy adding six and seven like a
lame dog? They both put down three and
carry one. ass.
In what did Queen Mary take her pills?
In side her Cider.
On what day do women talk least? On
the shortest day.
What table has no feet? The timetable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-28

May III, loVf
Dear Children:
Aunt Dorothy has found her way 10
busy center in tie city of Ponce, where o"'-
900 people live. many of whom are members
Of Ri.boo Van Buren's diocese. The work In
Ponce Is under charge OF the rector rev
VIM. Watson. from whose study am send
ing you this message. Two-thiros OF 'ne eiiii
dren in this city are unable to go to school.
on account Of lack of money. L want you
to Immediately send part of the fund you
are collecting to Mr.. Watson. VINO mas
promised to receive and disburse 1t for YOU
He will also write weekly letters 10 Sou'
through our New York center. the Globe,
lS6 Broadway, where Aunt Dorothys let
tors Will from now on be found anu from
whom any one OF you can receive copy
for nothing if you will only write 10 the
editor end ask for 1t. Do not forget TINS at
any time You have not lost Aunt Dorothy.
She has simply changed her working center
to New York, where you can all work with
her, under direction Of your washington
circle organizer, Miss Alice Paret, l5ZZ ale
street rorthwes., who will receive badge
and membership applications, ana through
Aunt Dorothy5 executive circle, the rep
ing Hand Children's League Circle, Elsie
YoSt president address 1902 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast whose circle will guide
other circles and individual members and
act as the Washington center for receiving
and giving out funds for local and foreign
work, distributing prizes. giving instructions
for raising funds, etc.
Do not forget these two addresses and ad-
dress Aunt Dorothy usual Box 40,
Washington. d. c., and the letters will be
forwarded.
The new badges viii be ready in few
weeks and instructions how to get them,
and also the prizes Will be given weekly.
The letters from Aunt Dorothy and from
Rev. Mr. Watson, in Ponce, Porto Rico, are
likely to appear hereafter in any paper that
has a children's page, so keep your eyes
open and your wits at work and see what
you can do in Washington to keep up your
end OF the line. Yours cordially,
AUNT DOROTHY.
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gallery, burst forth into glorious melody.
Song sparrow's trill rang out clear and
sweet, and the tnrushe3 warbled their liquid
notes.
Next came deep bass solo by gorgeous
bee dressed all N black-and-gold velvet.
Columbine sentinels stood all around with
Sweet v,olets with heads bent in prayer;
clovers in bonnets of red and white;
buttercups with bright beaming faces;
daisies with friendly. welcoming smiles;
dand, lions proud of their golden hair; and
dear little bluets turning their meek. pretty
faces up to the sun-all came to hear what
the preacher had to say
We saw all the people in their gay spring
gowns. we listened to the organ and the
choir OF birds and bees: but never a word
did we hear from Jack-in-the-Pulpit
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sALOP0FF, The TALKING PONY
A Story for Young Folks.
Ry Tudor jerks Copyright. Henry AItemus. 1901.
CHAPTER XII
GALoPoFF DOES SOME TRICKS.

Ry Tudor jerks. Copyright. Henry Altemus. 1901.
CHAPTER XII.
GALOPOFF DOES SOME TRICKS.
1t was some time before the children again
had talk with the little pony: for you
must not think that they had nothing else
to do. Poth had their lessons their music,
their gymnastics and their games as the
rest of you have, and Galopoff also had his
tasks 10 perform about the house And
meanwhile, without waiting for him to hear
the story. Lola told Pauline about the buy
ing of Galopoff from the circus people She
mad taken great fancy to the little black
creature with Tie white name and white
tail. and, luckily enough, her father owed
her birthday gift that she had been say
ing up" That is, he had promised to give
her present, and she had not yet made her
choice. So now, when she longed to own the
pony, she begged that this might be the
pfomise I'd present. When her father was
sure that she knew her own mind and that
II was rot passing fancy, he bought the
pony. hut at he same time he took care
that Lola should know that living pet was
very different possession from new toy,
and that it was not to be neglected or for
gotten as soon as 1t ceased to be new
AT nrjt the danger was not in neglect and
there was no fear that Galopoff would lack
exercise. The delight of driving the gentle
and spirited little nag was so great that
Lola found 1t hard to consent that he should
now and then have a DAY of rest. And after
the newness of driving had been lost the
discovery that Gdlopoff could talk had come
to give him an 3dded charm. Pauline too.
found as much Pleasure in the new pet as
her cousin.
Sometimes the children wondered whether
they ought not TO tell their parents about
GalopofT's talking powers; but, after think
ing 1t well over, they decided that there was
no harm In Keeping the secret to them
selves, siLce there had never been in their
conversation any thing which they felt they
ought to tell the-i elders.
Wouldn't it be NICE said Pauline. one
day as they were walking down to Galop-
offs pasture, 'if the pony should turn out
to be a prince or something like that? Sup
pose he had been changed by some witch
into the form of pony. and should be re-
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Grampa's Farm.
ON the American Agriculturist.

From the American Agriculturist.
Oh, You don't know the fun on grampa's farm
Fer granlpa says: LET 'em. 1t ain no harm 4"
An Cousin Bob starts nm cries: Here goes!''
An mamma she only just says: "Such clothes."
We've Crusoe's Island an robbers cave
An tower OF London, an don you know,
When one OF us wants 10 let On he's brave
He crnwls under The s1wmil scared an slow.
Oh, you don't know half the fun out there
Fer grampa. he never tells us, Take care.''
An Cousin Bob laughs and says TO ''carolise"
An mamma you see. is of in the house
We fish in the brooks an play In the sands
An try to catch tadpoles out Of the springs
We hide In the bushes like injun bands
An fight with the hornets an get their stipgs
Oh. there's no end of fun grampa's place
Fer grainpa. he says. Now scoot on a race.''
An Cousin Bob grins an says There she blowsi'
An mamma, she only just says. such cothes,''
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THE CHILDREN's LEAGUE.
They Are Made Happy Through
Thought for Each Other.
MEMBERSHIP COUPON
Interna tional Headquarters,
New York City.

Interna tional HEADQUARTERS.
New York City.
President and Director. Aunt Dorothy.
Post Office Address-The Children's League
Box 8. Madison So: New York City.
Box 2O5, Washington, d. @.
The Equitable Trust Co. of New York, Is
Nassau St, and National Metropolitan
Bank, Washington, ID. c., DEPOSIT
tories for Children's League
Per I'm n EN- d.
The Permanent Emergency Fund Is to lie
held for quick relief in great emergencies,
and will be subject to the order of the presi.
dent when such emergency arises, at her
discretion: by request of the officers of any
or all Children's League Circles or of com
mittees of individual members of the league
No dues, no salaried officials. All help
goes direct by order of the president,
through the press and other avenues that
are open for this work. Further informa-
tion given on application to the editor Of
this page.
PLEDGE.
promise to try every day to add happi-
ness to some ones life by being kind
/ promise to try to earn pennies postage
stamps. niekels. dimes or larger sums and
keep them ready to send to any one our presi.
dent may tell us is in need of such help
I promise to write to my president AM
tell her what doing to help others ana,
what can do to help her help others.
Please enroll my name and send my badge
In inclosed stamped and self addressed en-
velope.
Name. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Town or CITY,. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
State and County.
Age of Applicant. II under 20.
adults may t9fn.)
tg .ui'
81 E9if Nc
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old cat ran under his mothers chair. The
boy hunted all over the house, but could not
find the cat. Then he ran out again. The
cat did this every time when Willie came in.
He never ran from any one except him. His
mother wouldn't tell him where it hid, as
she was fond of it and didn't want it killed.
MILDRED T., Age 10 Years.
Dear Aunt Dorothy:
/ send you this little drawing and hope 1t
will please you. 1 thought would send you
this story. 1t Is true as the cat belonged TO
my grandma. l named 1t the wise Cat
Yours truly, MILDRED T, Age 10 Years.
Once upon time In Egypt, lad OK
twelve, named Malclais, came across the
path OF lion, while driving his fathers
oxen home.
He continued his way on and when he had
securely fixed the oxen he went ana 60. ms
bow and culver with a few shafts In IT,
He followed the track Of the lion untli ne
heard low growls He put an arrow ready
in his bow ready to shoot. when all at
once j pack of wolves sprang out from tIe
heavy underbrCsh. Gathering MS Hiu
quickly he ran Foi tree He scrambled up
the latter until he was cut of reach o! those
terrible creatures. Then he shot all MS ar
rows away. So taking his belt of he wait
ed for one wolf to run under the tree; then
he used the belt as we use the lasso now
and caught the hungry wolf by the neck;
Then he tied the end of the strap afouhu
tie bough, while the strangled Woii huns
down IN reach Of the other greedy animals.
He then drew his dagger and hung pesioe
the dead wolf end the first amman ina.
iumpeI after the hanging wolf he plunged
to the heart After he had killed hve TINS
way ne saw the wolves were eating the
dead ones. he Jumped from the tree and es-
capped.
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lz:9W.nrr 2 R0X

Dear Aunt Dorothy:
I would like to join the league. l promise
to help poor people, newspaper boys. and
SO forth. Yours most sincerely,
PAUL r. F.
THANK you, Paul. We are glad to hear
from y0u.-Ed.I
Dear Aunt Dorothy:
AS / have never written to you before
hope you will excuse my letter l have in
closed several drawings in pen and ink to
YOU hoping to see it in The Star. This is
the first time have ever tried to send any
thing to you so hope l will be successful.
I am thirteen years old and very fond of
drawing. / hope to become an artist some
day. Aunt Dorothy. l do not belong to the
league so may l write to you and send
drawings just the same? | thought only
children that belonged to the league could
send drawings. | will also send you a story
some day, as | am fond of reading them
and making them up also. VIII close. l
think l have written enough. Hoping this
letter will meet with success, l am your
loving reader JULIA j.
p. S.-Please excuse writing, also bad lam
guage if there is any. Take out best draw
ing and throw rest in waste basket. j. ].
ICert1inly you may write to Aunt Dorothy
and send drawings also. but be sure to ad-
dress Box 2O0. Washington. d. c., or your
contributions may not reach her-Ed.I
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BEHEADINGS.
1; Draw. 2. s-ledge. 3. s-hard. L. s-hsaR.
5. Shop.
TRANSPOSITIONS.
1. Lemon. melon. 2. Note. tone s. Sure, rusa.
ENIGMA.
Vinegar.
WORD SQUARE.
MI RE
RON
70 d
NDS
CHARADE
Reindeer. Reindeer.
ENIGMA II.
Coward.
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A TRUE STORY.

My PEI cat is called Ginger, on account Oh
his color. In the morning when he gets In
the house he comes upstairs and meows I'M
til the doors is opened so he can get In the
bed room. Then he goes to the bed and
jumps up on it and curls down. When NAM
ma wants to make the bed she has to take
Ginger off, but after the bed Is made the
cat hops upon the bed and sleeps all day
He has a cup that is kept full OF water ana
wban ne thinks If is not fresh he makes you
give him fresh water.
MARGARET B. E., Age 10 Years
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The Whispering Birch.

Long ago there lived a princess,
Slender, graceful, very fair
Clad In rare and costly raiment
Jewels cleaning in her hair.
Green the robes she wore in summer
But In autumn, we are told,
With her own fair hands the princess
Wove robe of shining gold.
But. alas! this lovely princess
SO the quaint old story goes
Whispered. whispered. always whispered
TIL In anger there arose
One who long had frowned upon her
Queen OF all the fairies she
And with magic wand uphfted
Changed her to a slender tree.
"WhiSperer,' cried the angry fairy
Tell your secrets to the breeze:
Evermore within the forest
Must you stand among the trees
So she stands so tall and slender
Whispering. whispering, day and night:
Wearing still green robes i'm summer
And In autumn golden bright
EDITH VIRGINIA BRADT
Seep your face always toward the sun
me. and the shadows will fall behind you
L. 3. Whitman.
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THE WISE CAT.

This - a true story of a cat One day
Alices ANNA told hei to get Willie's din
ner. as she was busy. Alice was preparing
10 fry the meat. when the cat jumped up
and caught her by the finger. She screamed
and her brother Willie came in to see why
SHE screamed. AS he saw the cat swinging
On her finger he pulled it off and threatened
20 kill the cat when he came home from
work n the evening When he came in the
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blank 2.-CHILDREN's LEAGUE.
Individual Members.

sNuuIrSS ......-- .-....-....
IL viii join the nearest circle.
Or Yes or No.
al will join the correspondence circle of
Fulton. Md; Beulab SmallwOod, presi-
dent Yes or No
Cross out either yes or no on / or and
sehd ~ the above properly filed out to
Elsie Nost. 1902 Pensy lvanln avenue south
east. Washington. ID. e.. who will forward
10 Beulah Smallwood the applicat ions for
the correspondence circle and TO Miss Paret
the circle heads. Miss Paret will then
send 0ut the prizes as Aunt Dorothy dI-
reefs. after reading your letters
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Junior Christian Endeavor.

Topic for May GA father and son: Ho
God tested them"-Gen xxii:1-14; He
xi:17-1S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-28

THANK you, Paul. We are glad to hea
from you.-Ed.l