(Continued from Page B 16) ANSWER —Margaret Grieff, 458 Seesetown Rd., Sidman, PA 15955, wanted a copy of the poem “Somebody's Mother.” Thanks to Pollyanna Eby, Belleville, and numerous others for sending the words. Somebody’s Mother The woman was old, and ragged, and gray And bent with the chill of a winter’s day; The streets were white with a recent snow. And the woman’s feet with age were slow. At the crowded crossing she waited long. Jostled aside by the careless throng Of human beings who passed her by. Unheeding the glance of her anxious eye. Down the street with laughter and shout. Glad in the freedom of "school let out," Come happy boys, like a flock of sheep. Hailing the snow piled white and deep: Past the womans, so old and gray Hastened the children on their way. None offered a helping hand to her. So weak and timid, afraid to sdr, lest the carriage wheels of the horses feet Should trample her down in the slippery street. At last came out of the merry troop The gayest boy of all the group. He paused beside her and whispered low, "I’U help you across, if you wish to go." Her aged hand on las strong young arm She placed and so without hurt or harm, he guided the trembling feet along. Proud that his own were young and strong: Then back agon to his friends he went. His young heart happy and well content. "She’s somebody’s mother, boys, you know. For all she’s aged, and poor, and slow; And some one, some time, may lend a hand To help my mother you understand? — If ever she’s poor, and old, and gray. And her own dear boy is far away." "Somebody’s mother * bowed low her head. In her hone that night, and the prayer she said Wai; "God, be kind'to that noble boy. Who is somebody’s son, and pride, and joy." Faint was the voice, and worn, and weak. But the Father hears when his children speak; Angels caught die faltering word. And' *'Somebody's Mother's prayer was heard." Mary Dow Brine ANSWER Ron Lfeberman wanted information on generating electricity with water power. Isaac Stoltzfus writes that Elvin Hoover, 222 Conestoga Creed Rd., Ephrata, generates his own electric for his welding shop and can give a lot of information, in addition. Isaac would like to meet Ron again. Isaac lives on Hensel Rd.. first place south of the mill. He asks that Ron stops by the next time he comes to the mill. Also, Wayne Urffer, Maple Shade, N.J., recom mends Ron contact Real Goods Trading Co., 966 Mazzoni St., Ukiah, CA 95482-3471. Their catalog, The Alternative Energy Sourcebook," lists four hydro-electric turbines, ranging in price from $875 to $1,250. They als have a lot of alternative energy books for sale. ANSWER Gary Farmer wanted information on the Slaymaker Lock Company in Lancaster. Thanks to a reader who clipped an extensive article on the company and who can answer these questions if Gary calls (717) 569-0126. MM IBM Mb ° Lancaster County Made r \jf ° Special Display now till Christmas Many Patterns, Designs and Colors *71.50 each Beautifully Machine Stitched by 218 Grist Mill Road, New Holland, PA 17557 717-354-6716 la ■