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GONE TO GOD. 
Be still, my heart! wliat could a mother’s prayer, 
In. all the wildest ecstasy of hope, 
Ask for it’s darling like the bliss of Heaven ? 
— Anon. 
Asters. 
A genus of plants with compound flowers .which are somewhat star- 
shaped,—whence the name. The species are very numerous, and many of 
them, especially the China Aster, and the white and yellow, are cultivated 
for their beauty. Asters are great favorites with those who have “winter- 
gardens.” 
“The purple Asters bloom in crowds 
In every shady nook, 
And ladies’-eardrops deck the banks 
Of many a babbling brook.” 
—Elaine Goodale. 
A Cheery View of Life. 
0 NE with bright and happy mind will always look at the bright side 
of life and thus give joy to others, as well as to self. 
While being sagely serious with the solemn problems and situations 
of existence confronting us, we should ever cherish at least an optimistic 
disposition when making our analysis of the times in which we live; this 
will tide us over many a depressing care. Look above and hope and so 
direct others. Sic itur ad Astra ! 
