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Frank R. writes about his dog Prince, who protects the chickens against
cats, and helps his master catch them when they run away. Ernest D.
tells about the quartz mines near his home in California. Richard H. has
a dog named Flora, a Newfoundland. This splendid animal weighs 100
pounds, and, harnessed to the baby's carriage, draws that little lady
about the town. Thomas M. has a calf which is pure white except its
ears, nose, and legs above the hoof, which are red. Alice F. must write
a longer letter next time. Jimmie R. has five hives of bees, two Italian
and three hybrid, and is very successful in getting large quantities of
honey. This Jimmie sends his regards to Jimmy Brown. Winifred C. has a
good time practicing with her bow and arrows, and riding her gentle
horse Ned. Lillie C., L. C. L., Willie B., and a great many more girls
and boys are enjoying this vacation very much. The Postmistress sends
her love to all her correspondents. She often wonders what this and that
one is doing, and the little fishermen, apple-gatherers, bee-keepers,
and home-helpers have her good wishes. Write again, little fingers, and
don't be discouraged, even though Our Post-office Box does not print
your letters.
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