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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
Announcement of Interest.

Mrs. Octavia ZolIIcoffer Bond,
editor of the e, y. C. department OF
the Southern Woman's Magazine.
makes the following announcement in
the April number
Since the Confederate Veteran
has officially assumed its further func-
ition as the mouthpiece of the United
Daughters OF the Confederacy by the
esta blishm ant of n regular monthly
department of L. u. c. news, the
columns heretofore yielded by the
| publishers of the Southern Womans
Magazine to e. d. G. interests, will no
longer be open to communications
from members and officials of the
organization The space will be de-
voted instead to subjects pertaining
to the South in its unrestricted sense,
pertaining broadly to the Southern
people. past and present. native born
and adopted, Confederate and other
wise The T., ID. G. editor OF the
Southern Woman's Magazine has
pride in believing that the existence
| Of this depa rtment has been instru-
mental In the establishing OF similar
/ de partment in the Confederate Vet
eran, and takes pleasure in relinquish~
| Ing this special field of work TO the
of7ciai organ of the orga nization. IF.
/ In addition. these. L. n. G. columns
have contributed to the drawing
nearer together OF distantfy separated
chapters, or If they have helped. in
any measure. 10 magnify the i'm
portance of the order In the eyes OF
readers outside the organization. Il
i is felt that our time and space shall
/ have been we'll given
BY all the thousand beauties OF her
sky
And the sweet solace OF her forest
shade.
She's mine-~she's ever mine
Nor will ! ever aught resign
| or what she gives me. mortal or
! divine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
Our Easter Hospitalitics.

Christmas stlll holds sway as the
one universal celebration, but our
great sp.i1g time festival of Easter
with the risen Christ at it's heart ana
the returnilg wonders OF Gods beau
tlful world Of blossom and sunshine
as its outward expression IL a peren
NAL festival of gladness and hope.
The spirit of freshness and renewal
that shows itself in our homes and
gardens and in our glad array of new
hats and gowns naturally finds its
way To our tables. too. and IN the
garnishing and decorating of our
meals and the makeup of our daily
bills of fare. we also mark the new
seasons coming.
To the hostess, Easter is most
charming time for special hospitali-
ties. and an Easter luncheon may be
made the occasion for most beau
tifuIly decorated dining table and the
-rfuiutiust Of menus
have now and then served an
Easter luncheon in which the Faster
egg as a motif for decoration was
carried through every course. Betty
I.ye Wilson. in Southern woman
Magazine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
THE EASTER EGG HUNT.

Once there was little girl and
she was going to have an Easter egg
hunt. She invited number Of little
girls to it,
They came in the morning and
stayed all day. In the morning they
went out for a walk. and they found
"a little rabbit 1t was in its nest
and tree had fallen down on the
nest and the little rabbit was in H.
Some OF the little children lifted
the tree up and one took the little
rabbit out They took IL home and
fed It. then let it go. Elizabeth said,
let us have n party" So her
mother brought their dinner. and
they ate K on the grass. After they
had eaten. they had the Easter egg
hunt. Elizabeth's mother hid the
eggs. Mary got Che prize. which
was a doll nearly as big as she was.
After they had the Easter egg
hunt they played all kinds OF games
At sunset they went home.
fOriginaf story
LOIS HUNT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
The, IDr,. Is Risen.

Year after year spring trails the
green robes Of her beauty up and
down the earth. and there are no
ewes too dim or blood TOO dull To miss
the thrill and stir OF her ecstauc
coming.
We eager humans spread out broad
fields OF upturned earth for the tread
of her perfgmed feet, and there IS
no one Of us too cramped or poor TO
greet her with at least one pot or
blossoms on window ledge.
This is the best beloved time ,of
all the year. the season Of Innocence
and hope. the time OF promise, more
dear than all fulfillment. Our hearts
go gypsying down fragrant roads with
only the mystery of dew and sun and
bursting buds To heckon IFS To- any
goal. or wander with bewltched am
bition TO the far coast OF Spain ana
build new castles there. decking them
with myriad airy spires and minarets
and with clad gables pointing al
ways upward.
The Things that -w~ have ttet4t--ss4+aH
he weighed and measured and placed
to our account. so much Of good ana
SO much Of wrong have filled our
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
Poultry Raising In the South.

The South should he the greatest
poultry producing section In America.
for nowhere else can such favorable
conditions be- found Climate. soil,
and grain products combine to make
Il ideal FOR poultry work. Poultry
can be fed cheaper, housed at less
expense, and raised with less work
than anywhere else. Our winters are
mild enough for the fowls to run out
all the time. We have grass or grow
ing green feed of some kind the year
round. Green feed is necessary TO
the successful handling of fowls; be-
sides, where the focks run at large.
as they do on our farms much OF
the feed is picked UP.
Expensive houses are not necessary,
where the fowls are confined for sew
eral months in winter. and when
every bit al, the feed must be snpplied
them. .
Wheat. corn. and oats. the best
grains for feeding, are grown here
and can be produced fully as cheap as
anywhere elsA---Mrs- Frank Lang
fprd. In Southern WQunAn,s Ms9Aztnsl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04

had married Esther's father when
her own parents had wanted her to
marry a wealthy old bachelor. She
had always been petted by her par
ents. particularly because she was
an only child
Esther was planning TO have a
syfrrrii4- ttsfrr-fitst-.Fvytf fttass 4at-tis n
she had intended rising early. il was
tie bngflt sun that awoke her. Then
with one bouno she was out Of bed.
and in mothers room in another min
ute The room was darkened and
mother was suffering from one of her
severe headaches. She stood at the
door almost ready to cry, for now
instead Of having splendid time
she would have to care for Ted.
Just for a minute did these
thoughts occupy Esther's little mind.
when her better self came to the
rescue. Then she stole over to moth
er's bed and laid cool little hand
on. mothers thrObbing !. head. Her
mother looked III her anxiously and
Ner eyes fllled with tears. and with
the understanding OF mothers. drew
he. close to her and whispered.
mothers dayitng little sotdiers''
Than Esthsr ~ sesy. very happy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
The Orchard Beautiful

! would make a picture for You of
the orchard as / last saw II, in fun
bloom. on one of those rare days
which first smiles. as quickly frowns.
then daahes tears lightly: when the
wind gets merrily into the game, and
blows from peach and plum their
dainty petals. filing the air with col
ors so soft and odors SO sweet that
you gasp IN ecstasy. following the
volatile beauties of a spring day.
Someone described to me a garden
in Georgia. The description wan
beautiful; / will tell 1t to you n
path led from an inner court filled
with serai-tropical flowers to a sunk
en- gardea. which was reached by
descending broad stone steps. Here
every kind Of bulb and towering
shrub bloomed in a riot Of color
daffodils, hyacinths. tulips and narcis-
sus, with rows and rows of iris just
opening. Vines of jasamine and
Southern creepers interlaced the balu-
strade surrounding the garden HaY-
ing reached its confines, elated with
so much beauty. you assembled into a
flowing orchard in bloom. Cherry
blossoms waving soft white stream
ers from standards, stood like spirit
sentinels on either side Of the avenues
Peach trees emerged from masses Of
pink suffusing with color their pale
neighbors. the pear trees. Beyond
this fairyland, a woodland in its un
touched beauty, IN tender greens of
budding spring made a wonderful
background. Wild flowers were to
be found IL their native State here
E,xotics. Italian formalities, the fire.
GRANGE of orchard. nature pure and
simple wee all enjoyed, but the
quietude of the latter tempted one to
drop down on the sod and rest Mrs
Alex Caldwell. in southern Woman 8
Magazine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
SHALL THE DEAD LIVE AGAIN?

ton; but could they hofe for a resur-
rection of n human life?
They realized that, so to speak, the
human race is perpetual, eternal in a
sense: for as the individual died. the
vacancy was filled by others born. But
could they hope In a personal resar-
rection: In an eternal life for the in
dividual? This hope 80 many cherished.
but in vain did their wisest sages
evolve a theory OF such a resurrection;
deeper did they grope In Egyptian
darkness; nothing seemed sure; moth
ing seemed to satisfy. and the world
today would still be In total darkness
but for the great Easter event Of
nearly two thousand years ago.
Truly. Jesus died for us. but he also
arose from the dead to satisfy the
yearning of the world, TO bring life and
immortality 10 light, that we might
have life lin timeD and that more
Original Essay by
DALLAS DAHL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
PAPA'S LETTER.

was sitting in my stury.
Writing letters. when ] heard,
Please dear mamma. Mary told me,
Mamma mustn't be 'isturbed.
''But rs tire Of the kitty
Want some offer fling to do.
Writing letter, is GU, mamma.
Tan't | write letter. TOO?
Not nov. darling, mammals busy.
Run and play with kitty now
''No. no. mamma, me write letter, too
Tan if on viii show me how
would pant my dariing's portrait
As his sweet eyes searched my face.
Hair Of god and eyes Of azure,
Form Of childish, Witching grace
But the ea6er face was ciouded,
As ! sio vly shook my head.
TIL / said. I'm make a letter
OF you. darling, instead
So ! parted back the tresses
From mis- forehead nigh and white,
And a STAMP IN sport ! posted,
Mid its waves Of golden light
Then ] said. NOW, letter Ietter,
Go away and bear good news
And ! smiled as down me staircase
ttattef@u 'o"o 'He h'tie 9""'''
,-,,..- ,,,.u-,.a
Leaving ne me DARING M
Down TO Mary IN ms go
/ Is letter, Mary, see
No one heard the Iittle prattteF
As once more, ne Cllii1oeu .he St''i'
( standing on the entry cha'i'
, No one heard the iroht d'or open
NO one "a" the S"i"etl nv,
/ In the crisp OCTOBER ar
! Down the street the bapS haStehed'
( Till he reached the once door,
/ Is there room for any more
/ cause ms letter 1oih 10 papa.
Papa lives WIN Goa GU Nho"'
Does Gu fink ! tan dof
/ But the clerk IN wonder answered.
Not today. my little man
! Den III find anuZzer once,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
The Question Of Servants.

As Il development from a very perth
ment paper on THE Servers of the
South" b. Riley NJ Fletcher Berry ap-
pearing in the April number of the
Southern Woman's Magazine, the
publishers of the magazine have open
ed their columns for further discus
sion of this absor bling matter.
Says the edit of the magazine:
The question of domestic service Is
daily becoming more and more one
of vital Importance to the serenity.
and now ana then even to the con-
tinuity. of cur family life. Woman's
right rs well as her obligation to set
tie the matter are questions concern
Ing which there can be no debate. It
is by the wives and mothers ard
home-makers only that such intimata
difficulties # home life can be author
itatively brought to an end. Here in
the outh we have a race of Cod
created servants already in our midst,
IT only remains for the intelligence
and the determination of our South
ern woman to make use Of the ma
teriai with which Providence has
blessed us
That the question may be thought
over and worked out to n reasona ble
contamination our magazine asks tho
help of housekeepers all over tho
South,
! With the present paper we are
opening a discussion of what seems
to us most serious one among many
/ lstter-day troubles and we ask any
and all of our readers who have any
/ decided opinions in the matter or
who have any suggestions or plans
FOR a remedy. to write TO us fully on
! the subject. We venture to hope
that by the weight Of the advice thus
garnered, some practical plan may
| be evolved for the solution. in the
South at least, or this distressful diff
! f1rlfItN ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
WHAT EASTER MEANS TO Us.

Hail. all hail to happy springtime.
Natures resurrection morn.
As she comes in youth and beauty
Wreathe her hail. her brow adorn!
Long the earth hath lain in stiffness
Through the night of winter =
gloom:
Now there comes the great awaken
ing
Life itself springs from the tomb.
So when this short life is over.
In the cold and silent grave
We shall sleep, but not forever
Jesus Christ hath come to save.
In the sepujcher Of Joseph
Was the corpse securely laid.
But he murst the bands asunder---
Proof of life eternal made
He is risen" spake the angel
And the heart of Mary thrilled
He in risen. Sing the chorus
Till its sound the world hath filled.
Now we grope no longer darkly,
Death liz not eternal night;
Jesus brings for mortal comfort
Immortality to light
Composed by LOUIS DAHL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
AN EGG HUNT.

Lucille and Mary. Lowry left their
home in the clty-the- day hafore Easter
to go out to spend IL with grandma.
They had been invited to go, and OF
course, II there was any chance of se-
ing they surely were. When they ar
rived at the big farmhouse the next
day they were kindly received by both
grandparents. as well as; the old dog.
Grandma had fixed everything for
their convenience. and she had in
vited quite a number of children TO be
present some time that afternoon; but
the children did not know OF this I'M
til long time after their arrival.
After all the children came grandma
gave them a surprise by telling them
to go and hunt eggs. The children
started OF 10 high spirits to the lawn.
Mary found more than the rest. Luz
ciIe. who could not keep up with the
rest found only two
After they were wearied out with
hunting eggs. although they had not
found III that bad been hidden. MI.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04

From the days of Eden, when the
Creator pronounced upon fallen men
the curse that he should die and all
his posterity be mortal, or subject to
death. the human race had vainly tried
to see the wisdom of this divine de-
cree.
Death, humiliation is the most alb
horrent thought that can ell .er ra-
tional mind. Philosophers and great
men throughout the ages spent their
lives in formulating theories of eter-
nal life. They took object lessons
from nature; they saw that the streams
of water which ran dry in the sum
mer, came again into life upon the
return of winter they beheld the vege-
tation OF the fields wither away and
seemingly perish. but return to new
life and beauty in the coming of
spring. they observed that each day
would disappear into darkness, but re
appear after the few dead hours of
the night day OF life and illumina
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
\ Happy and Loving Faster,


years OF living. but our dreams are
limitless and springtime is natures
yearly pledge that dreams and sweet
ness may aold us to the end
And so 4 is that spring comes al
ways as the worlds great symbol of
renewal and brings with II as the
divine soul OF its mystery and beauty.
( he rtt,-t-tsr,t+tleFftti and tA-4-st+astt
symbol cf sair faith, the Resurrection
of our Lord.
When the sere garments of winter
are quite consumed IN the green fires
Of spring. and the infinite mystery of
life out Of death has clothed our hills
and fields with the magic of new
beauty. then is the stone rolled away
from every heart and hopes grave
clothes laid aside.
The Lord is risen.
southern Woman's Magazine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04

Wilson took them out for ride. When
they had returned from their ride, and
played few more games. they were
invited into the dining room where the
most delicious things were served, and
they ate very heartily. After this the
children babe Mary and Lucille good
bye. and after thanking Mrs. Wilson
for taking SO much palms in preparing
for their enjoyment, they returned to
their homes, and told their parents ii
was the best egg hunt that they had
atte nded for Some time.
Original story
GERTRUDE MILLER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
tantfudvuufa.

]. a place on the seashore the name
Of tree,
, A prickly envelope OF seeds ana
to cut off
3. a means of conveyance ana
large extent OF country.
4 mans name, womsns name,
the definite article and that ~oro
meaning stili,
g. Two animals and part or tue
face.
A name for n dog and an indus
trious animal.
I. A stylish young man and kind
Of beasts. %
s. An animal and%a covering for the
hands.
O. fowl and a small fruit
10. A small piece of money and a
word meaning kinEly
WILLIE LANIER, JR.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
81 SIZES BIRTHDAY.

susie's birthday was on Easter She
would be nine years old Her mother
vas going 10 let her have an Easter
egg hunt The day was bright and
warm. That morning Susie's mother
went to town. and brought back a
small box. Susie wondered what it
contained hen mother invited some
OF Susie's little friends TO come to
her Easter egg hunt at 2 o'clock
that afternoon Susie's guests arrv-
ed. and mott err hid the eggs. After
the eggs mad been found mother
handed Susie the box and said.
1 ook in aad see your present" SUI
sic opened the BOX. and there lay
the cutest little rabbit. with pink
eyes blinking at her. oh. you little
dear"
Then lhc children played some
games and II was about night and
they told Susie what good time
they had ana went home. That night
hen mother put her TO bed, Susie
said. II wish Easter would come ev-
cry day. I had such a good time to-
day" She went 10 sleep and dream
ed about what good time she had
(Or'ginaD
ROSE LILLIAN FORE.
Does Nour daughter play the piano
A. eare" 'No." replied Mr.. Cumrox;
she uses hCth hands and both feet.
Eat I don; think she has learned TO
use her ears Washington Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04

Esther was dear little girl who
lived way out in mountainous coun-
try with her mother father and ba-
by brother, whose name was Ted
(short fer Theodore). One day Es-
Their asked her mother why they lived
so far away from everywhere. Her
mother said she would tell her when
she was old enough to understand II.
The real reason was that her mother
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04

when. L lived in Norfolk, the day
hafore Caster we were all very busy
No+her took eggs and boiled them UNI
II, they were hard. | then went TO the
store and bought dyes and also tissues
paper. with pictures on them Wheh
got home | picked out picture on
one or the papers that ! wanted OF an
egg took the paper ana wrapped
II around the egg, then took WARM
wet rag and wrapped II around the
egg very tight. | kept it In this
nositton FOR about five minutes, When
| took the paper and rag off the pic
ture was on the egg. We dyed eggs
all eolors. too We kept this up until
we had a large Easter basket ruii
The next morning we, with some OF
our friends, took our lunches ana
eggs and started to park. which was
not very far away. We also took our
roller skates. Tor there was good pave
ments all the way.
In that park was a hill. Just as soon
as we reached there tabout IL O'clock
We went straight to the hill. some
get +444H-st-tA N-toia- and sess}e--at-taA
bottom. The ones at the top had tho
basket of eggs. When all were ready
the ones at the top rolled eggs 70 the
ones al the bottom. II they could, the
ones AT the bottom caught them. OF
course. some broke, but that didn't
matter.
i When we had tired ourselves Win
this. we played hiding the eggs. tho
mothers hiding them and we looking
for them. When we had rested we All
ran to the top of the hill, took hold
OF each others hands. and ran Gown.
dragging some OF the little ones behInd
us When we were out OF breath We
ate our nice lunches We then walked
around and looked at the animals ana
we noticed IL was getting late How
We hated to go homei How tired wasl
| was glad when bedtime came. didn't
believe I've ever spent a happier day.
Original story.
ELIZABETH PAYLoR.
Amelia, Va.
The Nervous Guest asked TO SIT
next to his hostess and opposite the
goose): Am ! to sit so close to the
goose ?" tsuddenly feeling this may
be misunderstood EFT mean
the roast one Christian Endeavor
World.
The last thing that can ne said of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
TO EASTER.

All the air resounds today,
With all Natures praise;
To their make and to their king
Joyful sc ngs they raise.
Now the flowers so sweetly bloom
Nor Mother Earth has awakened;
And We feel the same sweet thrills
With which she is shaken.
On that morn so long ago
I. Naturea praised Him. too;aas., III ..ssa.
Just as on each Easter morn
Now she's want to do.
Il. ELIZABETH SLATER.
Thirteen an&i-ljquor billA are pend
~ n fhe sNiscopeln Legtslatnxs Il.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
Hidden Name.

My first s Ia cat and also IN sea'
NV second is In AT and also in cat
nv third is in seat hut not IN eat
Nv fourth is in tear but not IN bear
NV ffth Is In tear and also In near
My sixth is In read and also in RED
nv whole is a spring holiday
MAE HODGES.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04

O chime of sweet Saint Charity.
Peal sooa that Easter morn
When Christ for all shall risen be,
And In all hearts new born
-t Lowell.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04

Pale Hands. I've held yoW.
Yop'vs nestled In mine;
Pale Han ;.
Give me, an but a sign.
Gray Eyes. I've watched you
You glelmed bright and free,
Gray Eyes,
Smile forever on me,
rw
II
Red Lips. I've kissed you.
You've hastened loves dart:
Red Lips.
Tell the thoughts Of youn
hearth
BY Rene Pascal In Southern We
mans Magazine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04

The Iowa Legislature has passed
various prohibition enforcement meas
areA soma ~ which are admirable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04

Each of the missing words la formed
from the same Ave letters properly ar
ranged
I, so often DER the garden fair.
Did sweet Marie in longing ----
,t-ro enter through your -vine-eiaA
gates.
Say. florist, say what are your ------f
I. Her tender heart beset By fears.
A spake Marie, her eyes in ----
4. 81 crave not flowers of miliionaires,
TIL thankful be for just the.
6. And while she stands with childish
airs,
Her fingers at her ringiets -.
&. And as her heart beat fast and faster.
He plucked for her China ---
T. Her weary feet assumed new zes':
She FASTENED home and took - -------.
DALLAS DAHL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
A Hidden Name.

A Hidden Name.
My first is in ball but not IN call
nv second il In eat and also In cheat.
Ny third Is In lake but not In cake.
NV fourth rs tn rat Hntf also IN cat.
My NTH is in it and also In sit,
My sixth Is in mouse but not in
house
NY seventh Is IN oak and also in
cloak
NV eigheth Is In wrote but not in
note
NV ninth Is In earn but not in spurn.
NV whole is the name of city.
ALICE MAY MARKS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04

The last thing that can ne said of
any nation u that 1t makes .li, lives
M its children sad John sRunkin.-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04
p u Z Z L E s
TO LAST WEEKS


Answers 10 Jumbied Quotations.
How far that little candle throws
his beams. so shines good deed in .
naughty world,
,. Look how the floor of heaven. SO
thick iulaid with psntines OF bright
gold
, He is well paid who is well salts
field.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-04

Not nov. darling. mammas busy.
Run and play with Kitty now
40. no. mamma, me write letter, too
Tan if o. viii show me how