Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

means often reaching larger circle
of social distrust and unrest than on,
would imagine. One of the most dan
gerous agitators this country has eve
known retired from public life ant
recanted his old opinions entirely un
der the influence of a sister who hat
lived as maid in the circles he 81
vociferously assailed. When | saw
how they treated Mary and now Mary
improved from being with them,
knew they could not be as bad as
believed" he used often to say. Lei
the housewife join civic clubs" and
'good-government' clubs if she
wishes to and has time to bestow
upon them. but let her never forget
that the most important work she can
do for her country must be done in
side her own house.
A novel suggestion for a Thanks
giving party is a Mock Turkey"
One was made last year by taking a
knitting-basket and covering 1t with
brown holland. The handle of the
basket ran lengthwise, thus serving
as an excellent breast-bone for the
turkey. The brown holland was ar
tistically adjusted TO simulate legs,
wings. and neck. 1t was then tinted
to the requisite shades by the liberal
use of burntumber paint. The stuff.
fling of this turkey consisted of tri-
fling gifts accompanied with appro-
pirate rhymes.-Harper's Bazaar.
Mrs. w. A. Pickerill entertained at
small and charming bridge party on
Friday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Sny-
der made the highest score during
the game and was rewarded with a
beautiful vase while Mrs. Charles
Herr was consoled for the lowest
score with very pretty picture AT
ter the game, refreshments were
served in the dining room where the
table was beautifully laid for the
eight guests. The decorations were
NUNS and the light from the candles
in glass candle sticks under yellow
shades was caught up and reflected
by the beautiful pieces of cut glass
and the polished table until the whole
table glowed and sparkled in brilliant
contrast to the dismal. snowy, rainy
afternoon. Just the sort of afternoon
when such an entertainment Is most
enjoyed and appreciated. The guests
were Mrs. Kruschke. Mrs. Nathan,
Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Snyder. Mrs. Tul-
ley, Mrs. Herr and Mrs Eldredge.
That Was Easy Enough.
Patrick. did you steal Widow Ma
loneys pig; and. If so. what did ycu
do with it?''
KILLED it and ate 1t your honor"
"Well, now Patrick when you are
brought face to face with Widow Ma
loney and her pig on Judgment Day"
said the judge, what account will you
be able to give of yourself when the
widow accuses you of stealing?"
Did you say the pig would be
there, your honor?" asked Pat.
"To be sure did"
well, then III say, Mrs. Maloney.
there's your pig, Ladies' Home
Journal.
A Modern Petition.
o Lord! l come to thee in prayer
once more;
But pardon that do not kneel before
Thy gracious presence, for my knees
are sore
With so much walking. In my chair
instead,
I'll sit at ease and humbly bow my
head.
fve labored in thy vineyard, thou
dost know,
I'VE sold ten tickets to the minstrel
show;
I've called on fifteen strangers in our
town,
Their contribution to our church put
down;
I've baked pot of beans for Wednes
days spree,
An old-time supper 1t is going to be:
I've dressed three dolls. too, for our
annual fair,
And made cake which we must raf-
file there!
Now, with thy boundless wisdom so
sublime,
Thou knowest that these duties al
take time:
have no time to fight my spirits
foes;
have no time to mend my husbands
clothes;
My children roam the streets from
morn till night,
have no time to teach them to do
right;
But thou o Lord, considering my
cares,
viii count them righteousness and
heed my prayers.
Bless the bean supper and the min
strel show
And put it in the hearts OF all to go.
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