The sun., 1918-10-27
VIE matter OF a book OF the
prize winning Sock Songs is
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- now virtually in the hands Of
the contestants. II is for them to de-
eide whether a desire exists which
would justify the publication. At
present We have received the opinions
OF twenty or more, all Of whom are
cordially in favor and want copies.
Gratifying though that Is, we do not
yet feel warranted in committing our
selves to the enterprise. Entirely too
many non-essential books OF one kind
or another are constantly being pub
lished. with a great demand upon In
dustry, transportation and white
paper
We should have to be sure that q
Sock Songs anthology would find buy
ers and readers enough TO accomplish
something really worth while. If you
feel that 1t would interest you to have
permanent collection of the prize
winners OF twen.y-four weeks-and Of
as many more as the contest may con-
tinue-will you not let us know OF Il?
Winners Alone Seem Enough.
One contestant thinks the book
should include all the Socl: Songs of
honorable mention, another all that
have been entered, whether they have
been published or no.. AS q collection
of prize winners alone would probably
contain at least 100 songs, and possibly
many more. it will be seen that the
former suggestion is hardly practi-
cable; while the latter would mean q
monumental work in several volumes.
y contestant writes: your sugges-
ton of having Sock Songs published
in book is very pleasing one to me-
have been keeping many of the songs
for n scrap book, but I should enjoy
being able to purchase a few copies OF
the collected songs for my friends
those who kni. and those who should
knit"
Another: IL would be willing to
| subscribe If surplus for the Red
Cross could be managed"
A third: Il would like to be able TO
contribute something clever for the
| book, which think is a splendid idea.
and if a reasonable price is fixed I
would take more than one"
A fourth: perhaps in these days of
war economy We would not wish for
an edition de luxe. but n book that
| would do for a gift with a margin of
! profit for the Red Cross seems a good
! idea"
! A fifth: II would buy a couple OF
those booklets If they were put out for
sale. ! think "a small paper covered
pamphlet would be fine, and if the
price could be made such as TO raise a
| little for the Red Cross or some other
worthy war relief fund / am sure
every one would be glad TO pay almost
any sum asked for it,
! A sixth Il think Sock Song book
would be a great success. 1t is amaz-
ing what pretty things have been writ
! ten every week. I hope you will de-
! eide TO publish the book. l for one
will buy several copies ard induce
! friends to take them also"
! Miss Jean Christian (aged 81 of FL
| mira. y. y, writes: II love your Sock
| Songs and l wish to buy one OF your
books of verses" And two more con-
testants boost the book idea in poems.
which We wish we had space to pub
lish.
Suggests Cover Design.
Mrs. Anna Little of Rutherford, y.
|
faithful sock singers. submits q sug-
| gestion for n cover design.
No Sock Song yet published has been
! better liked and more commented upon
! by other contestants than last weeks
first prize winner. "Nora's Knitting
Song" Its author writes:
Miss Laura Wallen presents her
compliments to THE NEW YORK Sun
and thanks the ladies o. gentlemen or
both that decided he. little verse,
Nora's Knitting Song. worthy OF first
prize. Sure It's fine literary discern
n?ent the judges have. The yarn came
this morning and elegant 1t Is. calling
for my best thanks. My family, who
never did appreciate genius, are say
ing it is much wool for a little cry.
There's a certain boy in France who
will wear warm socks this winter
that's coming.
Arrah' Miss I aura Wallen, and sure