The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-11-14
A Peanut Party.


Mrs. Carmichael was very fond OF
boys; she liked them all sizes and
ages, no matter how rough and awk-
ward they were. A boys best side
was always sure to turn uppermost be-
fore she had him in hand fifteen min
utes. Perhaps for the reason that she
had no children Of her own she had q
thorough love and understanding OF
other peoples children, especially boys.
She always had Sunday school
class of boys. and there was one per-
sistent member who refused promotion
half dozen time rather than submit
to separation.
Every year Mrs Carmichael arrang-
ed some entertainment for her class,
and there was no more delightful day
in the calendar than that which tho
boys spent roaming over the beauti-
ful grounds and winding UP with some
novel entertainment and refreshments
in the big old homestead.
One year Mrs. Carmichael. having
Issued her invitations, was driven to
the wall when Il came to selecting a
novelty in the way Of entertainment.
Everything seemed exhausted, There
had been charadss and tableaux. and
potato races and guessing games and
even tricks by a professional, among
innumerable ventures.
If l don't have something new my
boys will lose their faith" she said at
last, taking her STEADY Sunday
school pupil into her confidence.
Then | wouldn't give peanuts for
them ALL" he declared.
Mrs. Carmichael clapped her hands.
'Peanutsl" she cried. Samuel you
are an inspiration. and as a reward
you shall stay in my class another
year. shall give peanut party"
Fhis she proceeded 10 do without
more delay. and for her purpose on the
eventful day she bought the entire
stock OF a peanut stand IN the neigh
borhood, securing about four quarts
Then she hid them one by one in every
nook and angle she could think OF. Il
was really wonderful how even that
big house could have hiding places
enough, but she finally slowed them all
away we'll OuL VI 3ihuN.
Nov" she said, as the boys stream
ed into the house after a tour OF out
door inspection, there's to be big
peanut hunt. I have four quarts Of
them hidden on this lower floor, which
must be found In half an hours time.
Here Is a paper bag for each OF you
He what finds the greatest number OF
peanuts gets prize When the half
hour is up Will stop the hunt, and we
viii count trophies. after which, TO be
quite sure our four quarts are secured
we win prove II by this. and she held
up a gayly painted quart measure
Now, then. away With you! Go where
you please. but be careful Of bric-a-
brac and china"
With a shout they were on, and a
livelier half hour was never passed.
Each second furnished excitement, tor
the peanuts lurEed IN the most uuex-
pected places. and the boys found
them with deafening whoops and yells
that sent Mrs. carmichael's hands to
her ears.
At last time was called, and the
hunters came tro0ping In with their
spoils. Little VIII Vance, the baby OF
the class, secured the prize-a are
jacklknife- because be was small
enough to slip into impossible places,
and II was found after careful measure
ment that four quarts exactly had
been gathered during the hunt
Altogether the peanut party vas a
success. and the dboys went home with
the firm conviction that Mrs. Car
michael was the very incest and joli-
est boy o. them advantages
Star.