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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1866-01-12

sa- 1t is said that George III. used to
confuse his royal intellect very much in
trying to solve the difficult problem Of the
apple dumping. He was at loss to
know how the apple got inside Of the
dumping, and to his dying day never ar
ranged the thing completely to his salts
faction.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1866-01-12

pS- "What ugly, carroty-headed littls
brat is that, madam Do you know his
name ?" "Why-yes-that is my young
est son " "You don't say so--indeed /!
why, what dear, sweet little dove-eyed
cherub he is, to be sure!'
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1866-01-12

THE REASON WHY.-The wedding
ring is put upon the ''fourth" finger of the
woman's left hand, because, it is said, in
the original formulary of marriage it was
placed first on the top of the thumb, With
the words :-"In the name of the Faith.
err" then on the next finger, with tho
words :---"And of the Son !" then on the
middle finger, with :-"And of the Holy
Ghost" and finally on tie fourth, with
the "Amen,"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1866-01-12
Stray Sow,

TAME to the farm o! the subscriber, OIL
" the first of December, white SOW :;
no mark in the ear cut on the hind
leg. The owner is hereby notified to
come forward, prove property, pay charges
and take her away.
r- OHIO w. MAGNESS,
Near Emmorton, Hartford Co., Md.
dec29-3t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1866-01-12

CIRCULARS, CARDS, BLANKS, HAND
tTpFLbS, &c. neatly printed at this Office.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1866-01-12
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

No subscription taken for less than year.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
WHOLE NO. j92

large AID elegant building. charningiy 10
Gated. which Is intended Tor q Seminary
upon The plan ofthe Mount H0iyOke: and lei
Lansing Lnse- little longer. and interes.
and activity vii be too late Tor Kalamazoo
viii prove her successful rival and secure
the patronage or the State VIII YOU. CHI
Zens az Lansing, permit this % be done
or viii you, having 50 much the vantage
hold your own ty wise and timely eN-
pend.ture.
suppose Lansing were 10 raise So. OOa
by direct tax. would she pay more than ia
ySiue Tor Wha. she would secure. Do vou
wish 70 draw into your city substantial and
reliable citizens. who will add 10 the wealth
and intelligence OF the place. Is well as its
population II 40, build up your schools
and then the best meL from all the country
round VIII come 10 make this place then
homes, and educate here their children
Already you have gained some valuable &C
cessions IN this way, AMI Il will be the faul.
Of your own shOrt-sightedness in refusing
10 do what plainly lies before YOU il this
class OF desirable citizens Is not a large aud
constantly increasing one.
l have been told very lately. that there
are some persons who think the COlieye a
private enterprise belonging 10 the found
ers. This u a misapprehensiOn which
should be corrected IN justice 10 them and
10 the public. In ls5s the lands. buildings.
furniture, apparatus. library. subscriptions.
an the property OF every description apper
tanning 10 Il. was made over 10 Board OF
Trustees, consisting at present OF the Hon
J. W. LOngyear. Hon. John Owen, T. Il
Ward. Esq, Hon. O. NJ Barnes and Miss
4. c. Rogers. who hold il as sacred trust
for the public benefit Neither founders
nor faculty have any more title 20 IL, or
ownership in H. than in the State Capitol or
the University of Michigan. and the corpo-
rators can dismiss them all tomorrow i.
they see liz,
but weary your patience, aud this must
end. What has been said. has not been
said without definite purpose 1t means
In brief, what will the citizens Of Lansing
do with the Michigan Female Collegef Are
they convinced that 10 l. for their interest
| 10 make the investments necessary for It's
completion.
II my words do not draw forth decisive
answer 10 these grave questions OF public
welfare and well being, they Will have been
/ apoken IN vain, for what a wise man has
affirmed IN another case, will then be pre-
eminently just and true in this " TAX.
tohlch does not emf ia some iind ~ acton
IS better altogether suppressed ="
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29

SEVERELY INJURED As Mr. and Mrs
Z. f. Bird were riding down seymour S.
behind a span Of colts. owned 10y Mr. At
wood. We believe. the whliHetres OF the OF.
horse became detached from the evener, and
striking the heels Of the colt he made ire
mendous spring, and then they both dashed
down the street az q tremendous rate tie
whiifletrce striking the horses heels at ey-
cry Jump. When they reached Willow S.,
just south Of the river Mr. Bird attempted
to turn the team 10 the west not desiring
to run into the stream. As they turned the
buggy was thrown over, and Mr. Bird struck
the ground with great force, Mrs Bird
striking on top Of him. Mr. Bird received
a fracture Of the right hip, and Mrs. Bird
was more or less bruised. The horses broke
away from the carriage and ran up the
street some distance when they were stop
ped Mr. and Mrs Bird were taken home
ana We're attended by Doctors Bacon and
Baker
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29

ELLINGBB & F0oTE's CONBISATIoE-As
per advertisement in another column, these
wonderful phenomena, will exhibit at Capi-
tai Hall. Wednesday evening, and Thursday
afternoon and evening September 9th and
9th.
The Bridgeport Standard, the home 0.
the celebrated Tom Thumb, says
Com Foote is 500 per cent smarter
than Gen. Tom Thumb, and is, in our est
nation. the greatest curiosity of the kind
ever brought before the public, not only "a
being the smallest man ever exhibited, but
being thoroughly educated IS perfect
master Of the German and English lan-
guages also a cOmmedian and actor Of the
first order The COmmOd0re's sister. (tbe
Fairy of the Vest, Is a Well mstured little
lady, perfect ia iorn not half the size Of
Gen. Tom Thumbs wife, with . sweet and
beautiful face, her feet are 80 tiny that No.
shoes, children size, are over large for
her; she is far superior 10 any curiosity ever
yet brought before the public She speaks
German and English, and j. the star Of ad-
miralon among the ladies' The little
comicL genius. Col Small, all things con
sidere J, Is decidedly one Ot the finest dan
GERS we ever saw. both DOB male and female
character Thev are assisted IN their per
,0rmances by TIE charming vocalist. Ms
ELl-er.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
n L. CASE 4 CO.,

J. c. Bailey 4 Co. ) Bankers and
-. -. s,ossr- dealers IN Government Securi.
!. ~ snd cell Exchange
ar les S. 1865. 'o7yi
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
MUSIC FOR PARTIES.

I -AlS Nsw STRING BAND IL tho name
irn- ol1l.I lst crg1ri-ei iu thc city of
- - tn10ssi oi tolr lrs- class musicians
~ ''l tl'n.s Ives irr-aiilcss g. furnish
--irlts or plhi- parties. On the shortest
f % r'ls onlhle rates Apply o. or an
s.t -amll 80 tAe City Bookstore. 0r e. T.
'-s- ---s --syl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
[. IL. MARTIA.

AASlNG SALOON. over Dart 4 Davis Hardware
~. L.asilg. Shaving anu Hair Cutting In the
~ siyis ia, also = la lies Department, for the
---A-slro o. all kirds of Hair Work, in connec
-si.l as .Llu 5rSyl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29

n, tyD BUILDER, Lansing, Mich, - prepared
y, tot, for doing ali kinds Of Mason work.
-, promptly attended 70. Good Lime. Water
~ ,si ali clAssss Of material kept con
-, On Aand. at his residence, On corner Of sag
-3,s W,last Streets 5s0yl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
JOHNS & BAILEY.

iaai Shoe Dealers, have just received a larg,
Hrimeei o. spring stock of Boots and Shoes
Asiing Of Aaas. Women 4, Boys, Misses
irens anu Youths wear Custom Wort
! |'rpiiyltisnieitO
- JOHNS & BAILEY.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
l. n. LEAVENWORTH.

AioH. Oaesaniag. saginaw county, Mich. Will
= 9,ompIy g1Slrycy ing and Mapping Exam
~ ~ Dscrirrc lands. Examining Titles Buy
--i>'.h,g L.nis Pay ing Taxes, r. 5-Oyls
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
J. VAN kEUREN.

'iN az Builder, Lansing. Michigan Keeps
laialiy on hand and for sale Granf Rapids
s1s S.lceo. lai Water Lime once at r. Booth
igc / Co Store 1y 625
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
SPRANG - CLARK ,

! ls5.ya all Garage M.sers, footo; WAshtenaw
xsas 0s0s the s'te oi the Lansing House.
g.soa. lasiallly on hand at reasonable prices
- fiag loae Soy,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
j. l.. LANTERMAN,

= Teeth mounted cl Gold. Silver. or Rub
ss'. once a. hl- residence on Grand Street.
a'y elst Of t1e Capitol. Lansing. Mich-
532lv
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
DIR. j. Ill. RACOT.

Late Surgeon of the I6.h Noh Vet. Vol. INIT Ply
s.cian and Surgeon. once over Hitchcock a Bro d
Book store, Lansing, Mich
July l2.h. 1856 5siyl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
DART q WILEY.

rsygYs Claasel0rs and Solicitors Lansing
"a, Pr1n1t lttsnti0a given - Collections,
,ni,.of Taxss and Investigation Of Land Titles
s,r- " $50 d. C. wIIEr
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
AMERICAN HOUSE,

4 sleJN Proprietor Lansing. Michigan. Oppo-
] y ils Capitol building General stage Ofllce
Ssir connection with the House 57Oyl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
ITO THE FARMERS,
TO H. n II NJ T. R -.

The quailty o' orr custom made Boots src shoes,
with which you have been familiar Tor the past
twenty five years Is t5-day BETTER th.n ever before
Oar stock Is tanned THE OLD FASHIONED WAY. and
not destroyed by acids and hot liquors in hasty tan-
ming as Is too of.en the case Hith Eastern stosk.
Our custom worS u warranted IN every particular
and embraces M,n's, Boys Wsmen's Misses and
Chudren's wear Ask f.r Il. p BALDWIN & co. :
| CUSTOM WORK s56yl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
INn. ". LONGYEAR.

: .i-..rY aad Collecting Business, Lansing
..ar ats- over the Second National Bank
0O-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
r;INEss DIRECTORY, &C.
i neKENDKEE

,yv ,yD COUNSELOR At LAW, lansing
- q.i =. As agent for buying and selling real
> - r,visr taxes thereon forforeisn parties
~ - ~ 572yl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
ATWOOD o. FRENCH.

syFYs and C0unseli0rs AZ Law -nd Solicitors an
|nsry Pluicllar attention will be given To
:, g-oalng 0Ii o: the recent war once over
= Hunter store
.--so r55Oyl NJ FRKSCH, JR.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29

ATTORNEYS and COgnsslors At law and Genera
Claim Agents, Lansing. Mich
v n PNCESET f5s6l d. L. WALDRON
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
NrEWINSURANCE OFFICE

n Y " ~ = = II - y = = " =
~ Policies Of Insurance against loss Or Damage b.
Fire can be procured by application 10 the Subscriber
IN the Old reliable Phosuix of Hartford Conn. alsO IN
the Continental Of New York city
Also, Life Policies 10 the Conn Mutual Life los &C
q Hartford and the MCtla Benefit lifs ms. Co. Of
Newark y. Jersey
Likewise Insurance against Accidents. in tbs rrav
e.ers Ins. Co Of Hartford. Conn and "a PrOvcent
Ilfs and Investment Co. Of Chicago. H.
These Companies are all nrstclass, reliable and
worthy Of confidence.
Further Information viii be given and applications
can be made by calling the subscriber at his ohce
Ia CoWles Block L. TRAC1.
Lansing, july IS, 1866 5s6m3
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29

.r s-ra Sac,nI Michigan Ctvalry,) Physicians
I, ,rE-aas shank. oid office north of thr
lAlsng. 5o5mtf
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
NJ A. HEWETT.
Il. y. MILLER.

J s,.Y II LAW. War Claim Agent. and Notal
u. lossr loEn) Lansing Mich 5sSomA
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
T ANSTN AGA ADE MY
II LANSING, MICHIGAN.
CaIend dar- for IS66-T

First Term begins Monday. sept Sd. 1865
second Term begins Monday. Dec. 81, lSf6
Third Term begins Monday, March 18th 1867
RATES OF TUITION
Common English Branches, per term 50 90
Higher English and Languages, per term. s. 10
Painting, Drawing aud Music, Ezra.
Tuition strictly IN advance.
The Commercial Department Will have every ia
cility for a thorough business education. Incl1dr4y
single and double entry, Penm7Lship, Commercial
Arithmetic and Commere -l lrresponience
For the accommodation O., soIaa stutents thsrs
viii be evening SESSIONS.
scholarships for full coursc SIS
Communications addressed 4. e OLDS, PrinsiTa.,
will receive prompt attention. 54-yl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
VERY LOW FIGURE


~ CHILDREN Doctor NelsOn-Hora eopaihic Ply
sician-having devoted many years % the treatment
Of Ds,dsss Of W0rnsB Gni Children, will give psTtic-
ui4r attention % such cases as may come under bis
care. His special treatment or such cases II St
LOUIS No. where be practicei for SIX years before
the war gave very great satisfaction.
CHARGES STRICTLY MODERATE
OfHce-Over Brisbin Conely's Drug Store en-
trance through the drug store.
Residence-Corner Cherry and Hlisdale Sta. 500
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
THE GREAT CHANCE,

1 ~ v0g wIsl q I,a,' stali - sol ra'rosa-
msL;s during she Unloa Fsi-, Commenting l3ih Of
september ani % continue thrce days
Providing 20, 10, apply % D. II horr.~' 'a '1 the
premises.
And also tn SAM il.s .1- sac Pr.-a one lru
lroi dollars. Tine gwen Q, desired on part - the
purchase moloy 4 house Ca th4 same VII be- sJii.
t-omoae tst,i-sy sx llts g. l-p -rc-ls.rs 59cusf
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
BUSINESS DIRECTORY, &C.
JACOB CORNELL.

REAL ESTATE AGENT, for Purchase and sale u Bs2l
Estate Renting Of City Property, Payment o.
Igxes &c. &c Pun atisflct0n gwen or Do charge.
T. you wish TO buy, sell Or exchange Houses, Lots
Or Farms. give II a call.
Lansing. Mich 585m3
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
TOHN ARNOLD begs to info

q II y 4 X y . L ID UtSs % IHIUIIH
- the inhabitants OF the city Of Lansing and vicinity
that be has CON enced business and IS prepared 10
make Boots and shoes 10 order IA the best aud latest
styles A thinks from his long kpsr ence 10 bust
ness both IN work aud material. he can give salts
faction 70 all who viii give him acAl One door south
Of Hr Whteey 'sstore and 0ppos 10 shs Eigsr House
SB-gspairs done with HsaIness and dispatch
572m6 JOHN ARNOLD.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
UOKATIO PRATT.
SHANK ~ GEO. f. RANNEY.

/ gSgY sal Counselor at Law and solicitor j.
ila..-- xisoa ingham County Mich ly556
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
u. =. BAKER = Co.
PISCKSEY & WALDROS

EUREKA FOUNDRY and Machine Shop, corns~
Washten4v 81 and Capital Ave 5s6yl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29
BAILEY & LOGEE,

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. Once
corner Michigan avenue and Grand street west ea .
Middle Town Bridge Lansing Mich.
B. =. BAILEY NJ T. Il ?. LOGRE. II =
5ssyI
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-08-29

THE Ds-r9.s Frse Prsss Las been recently
reor-8L-.sl Oh 81 ioiBi stock bass
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-24

is the iolliest merry-makng of all the year. IL
is necessarily the greatest feast in the Calendar.
Stevenson, in hls Twelve Months, - has thus
described this fe ature of
Christmas In 1861.
'Now," says our quaint old author "capons
and hens besides turkeys, geese, ducks, with
beef and mutton, must all die; for in twelve
days multitude of people win not be fed with
a little. Now plums and spice, sugar and honey,
square It among pies and broth. Now a journey.
man cares not rush for his master, though he
begs his plum-porridge all the twelve days.
And II the cook do not lack wit, he will sweetly
lick his fngers.i'
In ancient times IL was
The BOar's Head
that held the first rank among the Christmas
dishes OF England. This dish appears to nave
been popular at very early period. Holinshed,
IN speaking of the coronation of the Prince of
Wales, in ITO, says that King Henry ii ''served
his son at the table as sewer, bringing up the
to the manner.n ID
The ceremony of Bringing in the Bore,s
Head" in these early days was attended with
foremost dish upon the Christmas table of the
teudal chiettains, and was served in manner
strictly in accordance with the bosterous Gus.
toms of the day. Trumpets were fourished
jubilantly, and the minstrels sang their merriest
strains, as the sewer" strobe into the banquet
hall, at the head of procession of stately lords
and danes. Then, advancing to the table, he
chanted this roundelay:-
'NuDpJ 4pft UeTeTO
ReddeRs iauEes domino.
The BOre's Head in handle bringe i,
With garlandes gay and rosemary,
pray you all synge merely,
Gus estis in conUiUiO.
"The Bores Head, understand,
1s the chete serVyce in this lande;
Joke wherever it be tande
SeT0tte cum Cdntic0.
"Be gadde, lords, both mole and lasse,
For this hath oTdayned ur stewarde,
10 cbere you all this hrlsmasse,
The Bore's Head with mustarde.
Cdput Apri detero
ReideRs Ldudes domino"
As time advanced the Boar's Head came into
some disrepute; and when Parliament, during
Christmas by statute, the Boar's Head became a
thing OF the past. In some corners of England,
however, the ceremony of bringing in this dish
yet linPers; while at Queens College, Oxford,
if is still an established institution.
The dish that ranked next to the Boar's Head
in ancient times was
The Peacock.
This vsinglOrious bird was considered rare
treat, and was served in CORES pOndlng style.
First stripping OFF the skin without disturbing
the glttering pumage, the bird was roasted
whole, and then recommitted to his original
covering; the beak, and frequently the whole
body, were then covered with gold leaf, and some
times a piece of cotton, dipped in spirits and
ignitcd, was placed in his bill. Within the bird
repOsed spices and herbs, and without was a
plentiful supply of mutton gravy and the yolk
OF eggs.
The lady-guesf of noblest birth or most be
wltchlng beauty was selected to bear this royal
dish into the hall; and following her, to the
sound Of music, came the rest of the danes, in
the order Of their rank.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-24

corresponding to the Sdtuipdid of the Romans,
was celebrated. On this occasion the ancient
Britons would sally forth, with all the para
phernalia of rejoicing, the Druids or priests at
their head, to gather the mysterious plant. On
reaching the oak, two white bulls were first
secured to it, and then the chief Druid, arrayed
in robes OF white, to typify his purity, ascended
the tree, and with golden knife severed the
sacred plant which was caught in falling in the
robe of another priest. The bulls, and in some
instances human victims as well, were then
sacrificed; after which the pllnts thus gathered
were divided among the people, and by them
hung up in sprays over the entrances to their
dwellings. Not only was the plant considered
to possess the power to propitiate the sylvan
deities during the season of frost and snow, but
il was held 10 impart healing influence to all
who thus reYered It,
AS mag hit naturally be expected, there was a
strong opposition to introducing it into the
Christ ian churches, and it is believed that it
was but seldom used atany time, except through
the ignorance of the sections.
This, however, did not prevent it from enter
g s @le as ef e o be Easily e
extensively used for that purpose. AT the pre-
sent day it is extremely rare IN England, and
almost unknown in our own country But 1t
still nourishes in great luxurance on the apple
trees of Worcestershire and Worcestershire,
where large quantities are cut during the Christ
mas season and forwarded 10 London and other
important cities, to be used in the decoration OF
houses and shops.
One OF the most enticing games OF Christmas
Eve is connected with this plant. A branch of
it is suspended FROM the wall or ceiling, and
when one Of the gentler sex passes under it,
either purposely or BY accident, she incurs the
penalty of being kissed by any one of the less
gentle specimens of humanity who covets the
privilege. And if she be not kissed, 1T is gene
rally seleved that she will remain single during
the whole Of the coming year.
The Decorations of Churches.
While it had been customary to emOloy in the
decoration OF the churches nearly all The sea-
sonable varieties Of evergreen-the mistletoe
being always eXcuded-tbe plants that are held
in highest favor in England for this purpose are
the holly, bay rosemary, and laurel. The ivy
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-24
sNAPDRAGoN.
Minor ChrIstmas sports

in vogue in this country and England, we can
afford space for the mention of but two or three.
OF these "Blindman's Buff is, perhaps, the
most attractive. This rollicking game, although
a famous one for Christmas.Day, is by no means
restricted to the Christmas season, in our own
country at least.
Even more boisterous is the game of forfeits.
trencher, or plate, is spun round upon the
floor, and just as IL is about to fall, the one who
least expects the summons is called upon to
catch it, ele IT has entirely run its course. In
nine cases out of ten the attempt to 90 SO Is "a
failure, and then the discounted person ls
obliged to walk up to the table and deposit
thereon a folfeit in the shape OF watch, pencil
or coat if he be reduced to the last extremity
as may lie the ease. When the table oeg'ns 10
gyoan under It's weight of iorfeits, the real sport
Commences in their redemption by the owners.
A lady kneels, with her face IN the lap OF an
other; the latter holding up the forIelts one by
one, While the former names the penalty. When
a bas hful youth IS thus doomed to
hook the tongs over his neck, and in this
poor fellow is well-nigh ready to sipk into the
floor, at the shouts of laughter WHICH greet his
painful embarrassment. And when a giddy
ICOatiRNed on the s, ,VeHh Fdgel
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-24
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.
Mistletoe- -Helly-Ivy Laurel -Roiemary-Bay-
Box-CedaI-

Says Polydore Vergil, Trimming OF the Tenn
ples, with haneynges, foures, boughes, and gare
londes, was taken of the heathen people, whiche
decked their idols and houses with suche array"
So prevalent, indeed has been the custom of
thus decorating places of worship on Christmas
Day, that in the old church calendars it is de-
s,gnated by the words 7enepld erorRdnt1u, sig
Nifty ing 'The Churches are decked.n
While all the different kinds Of evergreen have
been pressed into service in the decoration of
churches and houses on this occasion, it was
The Sacred MistIetOe
that held the chief sway in olden times. This
parasitical plant was held in great veneration
by the ancient Druids, especially when it was
found clinglDg to the oak, which was supposed
TO be regarded with peculiar favor by their god
"Tutanes," who was identical with the "Baal,
or Sun, of the Phenicians. 1t was in his honor
that the great festival OF the winter-solstice,