1895 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
863 
stronger and better every day, and he 
was a very frail baby that few thought 
would live. 
My heart aches when I think of the 
future ahead of so many of these little 
folks, who are allowed to sit up until 10, 
11 or 12 o’clock as the case may be, and 
the next day must either sleep until 
noon, or drag around, pale, listless, and 
worn out. What a sense of rest and 
freedom there is in a house where the 
children are snugly tucked up and in 
bed before the clock strikes seven. I 
often wonder what the mothers of large 
families do to obtain rest when the chil¬ 
dren are allowed to sit up until the 
parents retire. Who of us like to visit 
for any length of time in families where 
the children are spoiled—and the ma¬ 
jority of little folks are spoiled who sit 
up late at night. Oh that we could paint 
on the walls of every nursery, the old 
couplet: 
Early to bed and early to rise, 
Makes a man, healthy, wealthy and wise. 
and put it into practice. 
CARRIE MAY ASHTON. 
BE ALWAYS IMPROVING. 
FIND that I am becoming more and 
more a woman with one idea ; and 
it would alarm me, were it not that I 
think it has become dominant in the 
minds of many readers of The R. N.-Y. 
I have a creed to which every one must 
subscribe who wishes to be admitted to 
the inner sanctuary of my friendship. 
One of the articles is this : “You must 
like to see things improving.” 
There was a time when I prided my¬ 
self on my ability to go to a house and be 
entirely oblivious of surroundings : but 
now, consciously or unconsciously, I be¬ 
gin to note the signs of better things 
since my last visit; not whether there 
6584—BOY’S JACKET 
be new parlor furniture or a new side¬ 
board, but just the little things which 
are manifestly in every one’s reach. Per¬ 
haps it may be a new plant on the piazza, 
or that that gloomy room has been 
papered with a lighter color ; or that a 
picture of a laughing child has taken the 
place of that vase of paper flowers. It 
may be that the blinds that were for¬ 
merly kept shut, have been opened, or 
some of those ugly rugs have been given 
to the relic hunters, and we are allowed 
to see that the carpet has really cheer¬ 
ful colors, if not altogether pretty. 
But not in material things alone do I 
note improvement. Whence came that 
bright thought ? Was it from a favorite 
author’s newest book, or from the inspir¬ 
ation of that one day listening to the 
“ wild waves ” ? I seem to hear some 
one saying, “Well, if you were handi¬ 
capped as I am, you would not talk of 
improvement.” I wish to say to that 
poor, burdened woman, “ Yes, I would.” 
If I am ever placed in the lowest depths 
of poverty, or in the lap of luxury, I 
shall still try to improve my surround¬ 
ings. It doesn’t mean that we can ever 
have what we wish, perhaps not even 
what we need ; but we can do some¬ 
thing. I have no doubt that inanimate 
objects influence our lives, and it lies in 
our province to try to make that influ- 
MOTHERS .—Be sure to use “Mrs. Wins¬ 
low’s Soothing Syrup ” for your children 
while Teething. It is the Best.— Adv. 
ence good. Who can pronounce the 
shibboleth of my creed to-day ? 
PATIENCE STRONG. 
CRUMBS FROM DIFFERENT TABLES. 
On the threshold baby stands, 
Holding out her little hands 
To the great world just beyond. 
Just beyond the door. 
Ah, that door ! It shuts her in 
From the pleasures she would win. 
And within her baby heart 
She is saying o’er and o’er 
That some day she’ll ope it wide, 
And step forth to see in pride 
That great world she longs to see 
More and more. 
Ah ! my baby, in your eyes 
I can see the longing rise, 
That I in my heart have seen 
Once before, 
Only this: To step outside, 
Join the hurrying human tide 
That goes marching daily by, 
Just beyond the door. 
May you find it just as grand 
When with them you really stand, 
As you think it is, my child, 
Looking o’er. 
May you never wish to be 
Just a little child, to see, 
Not to do; just to gaze with longing eyes, 
Just beyond the door. 
—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. 
... .Bruvere : “ To be ignorant of one's 
ignorance is the malady of the ignorant.” 
_Harper’s Weekly: “We are not 
to allow our ideal of what Christmas 
ought to be, and how we ought to spend 
it, to discourage us from tackling it as 
we actually find it, and getting as much 
out of it as we can.” 
... .Haryot Holt Cauoon : “ We shall 
not have the new man until we grow 
him, and I am not sure that we are giv¬ 
ing the subject sufficient attention. How¬ 
ever, the mothers are learning to think 
and to philosophize and to theorize, and 
are, I believe, devoting more time to the 
ethics of motherhood generally.” 
PATTERNS FOR R. N.-Y. READERS. 
Write the order for patterns separate 
from other matter, give bust measure 
and pattern number, and inclose 10 cents. 
Sach pattern is complete with instruc¬ 
tions for cutting the garment and put¬ 
ting together. 
Boys’ Jacket. 
The fronts and back are joined to a 
square yoke that is fitted with shoulder 
and center back seams. Under-arm 
seams shape the fronts, and back seams, 
neatly outline the figure, box-plaits 
being made separately and placed on 
fronts and back as illustrated. The 
fronts are deeply faced, and reversed in 
lapels at the top to meet the rolling col¬ 
lar, in notches, the belt that encircles 
the waist being passed through straps, 
sewed to the sides of the jacket. Deep 
pockets are finished with machine stitch¬ 
ing. Pattern No. 6584 is cut in four 
sizes, for 6, 8, 10 and 12-year-old boys. 
ODDS AND ENDS. 
Magazine Coyer. —A desirable gift 
for a friend who is fond of reading, is a 
magazine cover, says the Household. 
Fold a piece of brown holland the size 
and shape of the magazine for which it 
is intended, folding and tacking the in¬ 
side just as a paper cover to a book 
would be. Couch down two rows of 
gold cord diagonally across the center 
with Asiatic filo, and between the cords 
outline the word “Magazine” with a 
narrower gold cord. To the upper end 
of the cover, tack a bookmark of red 
satin ribbon to be slipped between the 
pages of the magazine. 
Three Necessities. —Three things are 
frequently lacking, even in well-to-do 
country homes—books, blossoms and a 
bath-room. The mother and daughters 
may not be able to obtain the bath-room, 
but what of the books and flowers ? A 
good magazine will help to keep the 
boys at home, the girls contented, and 
the father and mother young. The 
winter season is the time for mental 
development. Do not spend all the 
time cutting carpet rags, or piecing 
quilts ; but plan the work so as to have 
time to rest, read and think. The inner 
life is the true life. It never pays to 
starve the mind in order to obtain more 
temporal wealth. u h. 
Most Gallant. —A pretty story whose 
credit has been lost is told of Joseph H. 
Choate, whose ready wit and gallantry, 
it seems, are not exceeded by his brilliant 
gifts as an advocate. Mr. and Mrs. 
Choate were at a dinner party one even¬ 
ing, and the conversation turned on 
great men. In the course of the talk 
one of the guests asked: “Now, Mr. 
Choate, if you could not be yourself, 
who else in all the world would you 
rather be ?” The distinguished lawyer 
hesitated a moment, his mind appar 
ently running over a catalogue of great 
names, and then, his eyes falling upon 
his wife, who was looking at him across 
the table, quiet humor and curiosity in 
her face, he said gently : “If I could not 
be myself, I would like to be Mrs. 
Choate’s second husband.” 
Have you just four neighbors who 
ought to have The R. N.-Y. next year ? 
Send their names with $4, and we will 
renew your own subscription for a year. 
If they hesitate, tell them that they can 
have the dollar back at any time they 
are not pleased with the bargain. 
IN writing to advertisers, please always mention 
Tub Rural Nkw-Yokkkr. 
Quickens 
The Appetite 
Makes the 
Weak Strong. 
AYER’S 
H THE ONLY GOLD MEDAL 
m ^Sarsaparilla 
Has Cured 
Others 
And Will Cure You. 
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral tor Coughs. 
Electric Belt 
PRICE, $3.00. 
euros Rheumatism, Paralyn 
Liver and Kidney troub 
Nervous and General Del 
ity, Gout, Indioestion, Pai 
in the Head. nips. Hack 
Limbs, and kindred complain 
If you cannot get our belt fr< 
your druggiBt. read the folio 
lng plan, which we have ado 
ed to introduce them quickly 
your neighborhood. 
JUUI JICIKUOOI Iiootl. 
Given A wii' 
Dr. Scott’s 
Electric Insoles. 
For a limited period 
we will make to every 
person who sends us $3 
for one of our Standard 
Belts, a present of a - - - 
pair of Dr. Scott’s Celebrated Electric Insoles (Price 60c 
which will positively keep the feet warm and dry. Send 
our circular giving information concerning all our goods. T 
offer is made for a short time only; do not delay; send at on 
you may never have the chance again. Agents wanted. 
PALL MALL ELECTRIC ASSOC I ATI 0 
Room 12, 846 Broadway, New York. 
State size of Shoe you wear. 
AflPntc Wantnrl Quick sales. Liberal pal 
rtyCIILS Trail CCU Satisfaction guaranteed. 
BREAKFAST-SUPPER. 
EPPS’S 
GRATEFUL-COMFORTING 
COCOA 
BOILING WATER OR MILK. 
CAN BE 
Disease CURED 
Bright’s Disease is but advanced Kid¬ 
ney Disease. It is better to eurotho 
kidney trouble in its incipiency, but if 
you have neglected it, hesitate no 
longer, but euro yourself at onco. 
AFE 
Cm re. 
WHICH CATALOGUE Iend L yc>u? 
Mandolins, Violins, Violin Music, 
, — 'rrt— Violin Cases, Violin Bows, 
L Banjos, Banjo Music, 
l Guitars, Guitar Music, 
'r F | U tes, Flute Music, 
Cornets, Cornet Music, Harmonicas. 
Violins repaired by the Cremona System. 
C. C. STORY, 26 Central Street, Boston, Mass. 
DISHES ? { 
No need of It. Tlie Faultless 
Quaker will do it for you end 
save time, hands, dishes, money, 
and patience; no 
scalded hands, 
broken or chip¬ 
ped dishes, no 
- muss. Washes, 
rinces dries and 
olishea quickly, 
lade of best ma¬ 
terial, lasts a life¬ 
time. Sell at sight. 
Agents, women or 
men of honor de¬ 
siring employ¬ 
ment may have a 
paying business 
, , by writing now 
tor descriptive circulars and terms to agents. 
The OUAKER NOVELTY CO., Salem, 0 - 
SEARHART’S FAMILY KNITTER. 
""JKnits a stocking heel and too 
ill ten minutes. Knits every¬ 
thing required in the house¬ 
hold from homespun or factory, 
wool or cotton yarns. Mostprac- 
tlcal knitter on tho market. A 
child can operate it. St rong, 
jlkurablc. Simple, Rapid. 
^Satisfaction guaranteed. Agents 
wanted. For particulars ondsam. 
plo work, address 
. GEARHART. Bo* E, Clearfield, I’m 
3 CLOTHES WASHED! 
BY THE — E 
Western Washer F 
fWAre ulwuys clean and white. P 
800,000 of them in use is convincing p 
, proof of their popularity. Hold under 
,11 guarantee to pleuse. Agentl Wantld P 
W Yf Write for catalogue and prices, and F 
I -/mention HORTON MFC. CO. F 
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"VCLIXLI quired, failure impossible; our 
scheme a new one; particulars free. Address 
S.S.Ware Co. Itox 3308,Boston,Musa 
Cattle hides and all sorts 
of skins whole 
and RUQS. Si 
moth-proof, 
tan circular. We make 
frisian, coon and galloway fur coate und robes. If 
your dealer don’t Iteep them get catalogue from us 
The Obosby Fbisian Fub Oo.,Box Rochester.N.Y. 
BRAINY YOUNG MEN 
AND WOMEN, without other capital can rise 
in life by the right use of their faculties. 
FOWLER Sl WELLS COMPANY, 
27 East 21 st Street, New York, 
can tell you what you can best do and how to make 
the most of yourself. 
,DO IT YOURSELF / 
With Root’s Home Repairing Outfits for Half-soling and 
Repairing Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, Harness, Tinware, etc., 
at home. No. 1, 4 smooth, solid iron lasts, 38 articles, *3; 
No. 2, same, excepting Harness and Soldering TooIb, t 2 . 
Full description of these and “Root’s Simplicity Fro 
cess” of Harness-making, Boot and Shoe Repairing 
Soldering, etc., given in our catalog, a book full of 
money-saving, eye-opening ideas, worth dollars to any 
one. MAILED FREE. Blacksmiths’ and Carpenters’tools 
for home use at low prices. Agents wanted everywhere 
The Root Bros. Co., Box 29 Plymouth, O’ 
FOR SALE ■ KISCO^DAIRY. 
This is an old established milk business; owners re¬ 
tiring irom business. Will sell the business with the 
property or without. None but those meaning busi¬ 
ness need apply. Inquire of owners on the property. 
DkGROOT BROS., 112 Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y 
WANTED 
Ducks and Chickens. 
Buchanan, Mich. 
to correspond with party 
who will join me In raising 
Address LOCK BOX 633, 
