Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-01-22

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Dear Children:
Have you ever thought when the
trees seem so bare and the ground
so cold, that this is the time Of the
year that nature takes a rest?
The trees, the flowers, the fruit
are all resting, and when spring
comes we will see them come forth
rested and in all Of their beauty and
usefulness. L used to feel sad with
the coming of fall, but after l real
lied that this was the resting time
for nature, it ell seemed different
to me, and now what a joy it is tC
see the first green bud, the first
sign of life in the bark of the trees.
L do hope you children SIZE trees,
not just look at them.
Lovingly,
AUNT JULIA.
Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: VIII you
admit me again in your happy band of
boys and girls? First, l wish to thank
Aunt Julia for printing my last letter. also
the cousins for their many nice letters and
cards. / wrote my letter in August, and
mere IL is DeCemDer. Will soon De christ
mas. l guess you all anticipate real
jolly time, then. Those who don't go to,
or have a Christmas tree in their home,
miss a great pleasure. 1t is so thrilling to
get lots of nice Christmas gifts, no matter
how small, they are appreciated. It's not
the gifts that count most, it's the houghts
and you know no one ever forgets a kind
deed let's all try to make every one
happy this Christmas, for we may not be
here next. 3. Beatty, 1 did not have the
nc q Sk gt limo "a min
all cut out ready for piecing. But will
be glad to send some if you still
wish them. s. B. Warrell 1 answered
your card, but it was returned Write
again. Maud Rich, 1 know all the cousins
will join me in thanking you for the poem,
THE Lips That Touched Liquor Will Never
Touch Mine" 1 had never read it before.
Cousins you should have been with me the
eighteenth of October. Our county seat,
which is cambridge, Ga, in Decatur coun-
ty celebrated her Tooth anniversary, our
county being named after Stephen Decatur,
and was laid out in 1923. We had school
floats from each school district which was
very interesting. The city, being draped
fact, this was day that will long live in
the memory of our people in the sunny
south. Cousins, IN a great lover Of flow
ers. My! you should see my Thanksgiving
cactus in full bloom. l don't think there
was ever a more wonderful flower opened,
unless it is the night-bloOming cereus.
Cousins, if any of you have the white mar
cissl please send me a few bulbs; will re-
turn the favor any way can. Must be
going before 1 break the rule Wishing
Auntie, each and every one of the cousins
a joyous Christmas and happy New Year.
One of the cousins.
Miss ROSA L. HATCHER,
Brinson, Ga, /R. F. D. No. 1, Box AZ.
Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: Would you
admit an Alabama girl in your band of
boys and girls? 1 am farmers daughter.
I like to live on a farm. l have light
complexion. and blue eyes. I like to read
letters. If anyone would like to write to
me, boys and girls, I would appreciate 1t.
With kindest regards, l am,
VEATRICB SINGLETON.
Clayton, Ala, R. F. D. 3, Box %.
Dear Aunt Julia Accept me, please, as
one Of your nieces. / do most humbly beg
of you l called once before but my call
was unheeded. Aunt Julia please print this
as I have noticed some of the cousins have
asked for it.
THE BLIND CHILD's PRAYER
'"They tell me father, that tonight,
You wed another bride;
That you will clasp her in your arms
Where my dear mother died.
THAT she will lay her stately head
Upon your manly breast;
Where she who now lies low in death,
In her last hours did rest.
They say her name Mary, too,
The name my mother bore;
But, father, is she kind and true,
Like the one you loved before2
'And is her step so soft and light,
Her voice so meek aud mild?
And, father, do you think she'll love
Your blind and helpless child?
'tpIoaso fathor do not hid mn coma
TO greet your lovely bride;
could not meet her in the room
Where my poor mother died.
Her pictures hanging on the wall,
Her books are lying near:
And there's the harp her fingers touched,
And there's her vacant chair.
1.-THE chair where by her side knelt
To say my evening prayer;
Please, father, do not bid me come
1 could not meet her there.
"But when I've cried myself to sleep,
AS now L often do;
Then softly to my chamber creep
Ny mamma and you.
"And bid her gently press a kiss
Upon my thrObbing brow,
Just as my own dear mother would
Father, you're weeping now.
Now let me knee down by your side
And to the Savior pray,
That's Gods right hand may guide you both
Through lifes long weary way"
The prayer was softly murmured; then
I'm weary now" she said;
He gently raised her in his arms
And laid her on the bed.
Then as he turned to leave the room,
One joyful cry was given;
He turned, to catch that last glad smile
His blind child was in Heaven.
They laid her by her mothers side.
And raised a marble fair;
And on it were these simple words
"TherelI lie no blind ones there"
All you cousins write to me, and why
don't some of you cousins write some song
you know to the count and have it print
ed. I'd like that much better. OF course
| like the letters. too. Who has my birth
day, June IL? Come on twin, if you see
this. My age is between u and II.
LURRIE RICH.
Blalrsvi1le. Ga, Route A.
Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: I have
been reader of The Journal for five
years and like it fine, especially the
on farm and keep house for my father.
Mother died ten years ago. Miss Hilda
Hester, | have your birthday, February y.
guess You TO he eighteen. l am twice
that. I have one son near your age; he
Sinai, the mount Of God, near which
Moses had had his vision of God in
the burning bush and had received
his call to deliver the people from
Egypt.
Your Egypt
God is just the same. He changes
not. He is ready now to deliver you
from a more terrible bondage than
that Of Egypt. Satan is a hard task
master. He requires you to make
brick without straw; he gives you
leeks and garlic and onions and
flesh, it is true, but that cannot
compare with the quail and bread
from heaven.
God wants you to leave Egypt.
Satan Is willing for you to worship
in the land or rOeor- II yx-bnra