Green Mount
June 17th, 1880
We have been interrupted very much of late by our examinations and
been obliged to give up our meeting for two weeks, but we determined we would
meet again before we part perhaps some of us forever, but hope not. We took some
time getting the account straight, and found we had $1.50 which we decided to
send to the Foreign Mission. Lou played "The Battle of
Prague". Mattie repeated the first
verse cousin Lou taught her. It runs thus_____ "If ever you're inclinded to do
aught by false, unkind or worthy blame, First find a spot where God is not,
wherein to do the same." I think it is an excellent rule, and it would be a
great deal better if would act up to it. Mattie Kate read " __she never filled in the
blank__". The author appears to have possessed a very vivid imagination.
Sallie played"Crown of Roses," very well with great expression. Vir was
absent as Cousin Ruth has come home & is sick. Lucy was also away as she had
to stay at home on account of having to start Charlie to Missouri. We are all
delighted to hear that cousin Belle & all of aunt M. Lou's little grand
children are coming soon, & that cousin Bess is coming too. It did us good
to see how much pleasure it gave aunt M.L. Well, this is the last day that our
"Society" will meet, for the session of 1880. It has been a pleasant session. We
part, some of us I fear forever, but I hope if we never meet again on earth,
that we may meet in that home above.
M. L. Henley
This is an earlier post found at www.theevergreensociety.blogspot.com but I wanted you to see the actual journal. This is Lou Henley's writing. I am looking for a picture of her if anyone out there knows where to locate one I would greatly appreciate you contacting me at flytiger@bealenet.com or 804-769-0092. Many thanks!
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