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“T heard from M. McBride this morning, and am very sorry
to hear that she is no better, and expects to have her eye
operated upon. I do not think of any more “ wants,’ and sup-
pose you will think I have mentioned enough, so will stop. I

want to get up a ‘Merry Christmas ’’ among the children, if
possible,”

From Cornelia Hancock, Mt. Pleasant, S. C., Nov. 26th, 1868.

“‘T received thy letter with the bill of lading, which has been
fulfilled by the receipt of all the things in good order. The
Children’s Friend is received regularly ; the Intelligencer has not
come to hand yet, but I feel assured it will. I suppose thee
has heard, through Ellen, that I found our present Bureau
Officer (Major Danilson) with orders to rent the same building
immediately upon our return, which has been done; the rent is
down now, having only twenty dollars per month to pay. It is
all done without any care or trouble of mine, which is very nice.
The landlord has also bargained to paint and whitewash the
building. Being so thankful that all my interests have been so
carefully watched in my absence, I feel no cause to complain.
The library is perfectly beautiful. We are going to commence
our school in good earnest. Fanny seems to have good taste
about such undertakings, and Lizzie is willing to co-operate in
every thing that is for good; so we get along tip-top. Fanny
has taken the primary school and it is going to bein prime order
soon. Lizzie is one of the kindest of teachers, and I feel sure
she will succeed admirably with these people. Our schools are
in full operation and already have 85 scholars. Freight is in-
deed low; Iam going to write to several people I know, and
see if some more barrels cannot be sent before Christmas time.
I am very glad to be back, and have been exceedingly busy
with mind and body since our return. The school has received
its permanent name; called after the children; it cannot be
changed now, as I shall report its name on the next Report that
goes into the Bureau. One thing more I must tell thee; there
was a large white school opposite to ours on our return, but after —
we opened they moved away; they looked so mournful, their
prejudice driving them down the street. They also took their
pump handle with them, as we had carried a few pails of water
fromthere. Thank Sarah Rogers for her contribution. Fanny
would like some of those Scripture Question Books put into the
next box; and the Union Primers are always acceptable.” _

Through the kindness of a few friends, the teachers had the

pleasure of gladdening the hearts of the children at Christmas —
time with some appropriate and useful presents; such as scarfs,