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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22

The President, in referring to the civil
service of the country in his message,
fails to say anything about the abuse
of nepotism, This abuse is far worse
now than in the days Of Grant. Many
leading officials have all the members
of their families drawing salaries from
the Government. Within period of
seven years one member of the Cab
met has had his near relatives ap-
pointed to public Offices the aggregate
salaries of which amount to $4,000
year.-NeW York Sun.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22
NOTICE..

Creditors of the estate OF William Ray,
deceased, are hereby required to render an
account Of their demands, duly attested, to
the subscriber on or before the 23d day OF
January, 1882, and those indebted will pay
up by that time, as I will make settle
ment on said estate on that day in the Pro-
bate Court for New berry County, S. c., and
Immediately thereafter apply for a final
discharge as Administrator thereof.
THOMAS T. RAY,
Dec. Is. lsSl-5l-4t Adninistrator.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22

..- .a.. s. Dec. ~, 1881.
EDS. HERALD Asisis near Christ
mas will give you few dots IN re-
gard to what We. expect to do during
the holidays.
The first will be Christmas Tree
Monday evening, Dec. 26tb, in Grace
Church, for the benefit Of the town 10
general. .,,-
End. Services 10 Lutheran Church
Tuesday evening, by DR.. Rude, Of
. Columbia.
~ Sd. Calisthenic Exhibition Wed.
nesday afternoon, Dec. 2Ssh, in L. u
D. Hall, by High School. This exhi'
bitiou is free and all invited to attend.
4,h:: 'Charades Wednesday evening,
Dec. 2sth, in L. & D. Hall. The.P.
D. Club will give the public the laugh.
able Dramatic farce, "Not such fool
as he looks" and the farce, ''Timothy
to the rescue; or, how to tame 8
mcther-in.hw." If any one wants to
laugh and grow ''pbat" let him come
ont Wednesday night, Dec. 2Sth.
The net proceeds to be given to the
High School. I would bespeak for
them large house on the night which
they play. ),
iiopiog to see "Rep." from the
HERALD on that night present,
I am truly yours,
HcCGSrSN
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22

s J.. Mcbride, of the firm Of Nc.
Bride Il Co., wholesale crockery mer-
chants, Atlanta, Ca, who has been a
great sufferer from Catarrh, says {:
tsAfter having tried all the best med.
;caa skill in the United States, and
every known remedy, I was cured
with S. S-S.'' The KING of all
Specifies for blood diseases. Purely
vegetable. Price, sl.00 aud sl.75
per bottle. 81.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22
Cause and Effect.

The main cause Of nervousness is
indigestion, and that is caused by
weakness of the stomach. No one can
have sound nerves and coed health
without using Hop Bitters to strength.
en- the stomach, purify the blood, and
keep the liver snd kidneys active, to
carry of all the poisonous and waste
matter of the system. -Advaace.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22
The New Town Charter

Does not differ in any material
particular from the present one.
The old charter expires with the
present Legislature, and this is the
only reason that a new charter is
,oL4,;,.a: - 1~.b ~: .-.'.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
NEWBERRY COUNTY.
Rv Jacob B. Fellers, Probate Judge.

By Jacob B. Fellers, Probate Judge.
Whereas, Mrs. Pawnee L. Leonard hath
made suit to me to grant her Letters OF Ad.
miuistratlon Of the Estate and. effects OF
Mamie E. Lark, deceased.
These IRE therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and creditors
of the said deceased, that they he and
appear, before me, in the Court OF Probate,
to be held at Newberry Court House, S. c.,
on the Sd day Of January next, after
publication hereof, at II O'Clock in the
forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have,
why the said Administration should not be
granted. Given under my Hand this 18th
day OF December, Ammo Domiui, 1ssE.Hi
]. B. FELLERS, J. P, x. c.
Dec. %, 5l-2tS.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22
FOR SALE.
The May Pop Place.

By virtue and authority Of :he deed Of
Trust, executed BY D. L, Wardlaw on the
3rd day Of August, 1869, and under the
power thereby invested in me as the Trus-
tee of the separate estate Of Mary A. Ward
law, will, tor the purpose Of changing the
investment of the Trust fund, sell on Sale
day in January, 1882, at Newberry, @? e.,
at public outcry, Cf not before that time
disposed Of by private sale) al that valua-
BILE tract of land situate within one
mile of the town of Newberry, S. G., con-
tanning one hundred and thirty (lS0) acres,
more or less, and known as the "The May
Pop Place"
1t is proposed to divide and sell the land
in two or more tracts. There are two Get.
Elements on the place and sufficient wood
and water convenient to each settlement.
TERMS OF SALE-One-fourth cash, the
remainder in three equal installueuts, at
one, two and three years time. The credit
portion to De- secured by mortgage Of the
premises and interest thereon paid an.
nually. Purchaser to pay for papers.
For further information apply to ME or
my attorneys Aoorma7 & Simkins.
&c. WARDLAW, Trustee.
Dec % 5l--2t.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22
NOTICE

Is hereby given that I forbid any per-
sons from bring or renting, and contract
ing or sheltering my son Felix q. Graham,
who ran off and married last Sunday with
out my consent, while his parents we're of
from home. He being only II years of
age, claim his services until 81.
+. D. GRAHAM.
Dec % 5l-St
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
NEWBERRY COUNTY.
Rv Is.oh Z Eellers Proha,a .Tn6oe

By Jacob B. Bellers, Probate Judge.
Whereas, Lee H. Sims hath made
suit to me, to grant him Letters of Admin
istrstiou, of the Estate and effects Of Louisa
Sims, deceased.
These are therefore to cite aud admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said deceased, that they he and ap-
pear, before me, in the Court of Probate,
to be held a: Newoerry Court House, S. c.,
on the 2slh day OF December inst, after
publication hereof, at II o'clock in the fore
noon, to shew cause, If any they have, why
the said Administration should not be
granted. Given under my Hand, this 18th
day Of December, AHno Doniui, 1881.
j. 8. FELLERS, J. P. N. c.
Dec. Is, 50--2t.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22

Timothy-O. Howe, ex-senator
from Wisconsin, was nominated and
confirmed Tuesday as Postmaster
General IN place of Thos. L. James.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22

IA white man named wilson was
shot and killed by unknown parties
one night last week in Chesterfield
County while sitting by his freside-
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22

H. Il. Riddleberger, Readjuster,
was elected the Goth, .. S. Senator
from Virginia 20 succeed Senator
Johnston, Democrat.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22

Chief Justice Grey, of Massachu'
setts, has been appointed BY the
President Associate Justice of the
Z. S. Supreme Court
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22
PROCLAMATION.

COLUMBIA, Dec. II, 1881.
Whereas information has been received
at this Department that an atrocious mur-
der was committed in Newbarry County on
or about the 2lst day of October, A. D.
1881, upon the body Of Charley Jackson by
one Green Owens, and that the said Owens
has fed from justice.
Now, therefore, +, JOHNSON HAGooD,
Governor Of the State of South Carolina,
in order that justice may be done and the
majesty of the law vindicated, do hereby
offer a reward of FIFTY DOLLARS for the
apprehension and delivery in any Jail Of
this State, with proof to convict, of the said
Green Owens.
IN testimony whereof l have hereuDto set
my hand and cauaed the Great Seal
of the State to be affixed at Colum.
r.. 8. bia, this l7th day ct December, A:
D. 1881, and in the l06th year Of
the independence Of the United
States of America
JOHNSON RAG0OD,
Governor.
By the Governor:
R. NJ. SINS, Secretary Of State.
Dec. %, 5l-2t.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22

Benz. q. Brewster, of Pennsylva'
mia, has been appointed Attorney
General in place of McVeagh.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22
For THE HERALD.
Statistics and Finances Of the
South Z Carolina Conference.

MEssRs. EDITORS | send you the
Statistical and Financial Reports Of
the South Carolina Annual Confer
eucc of the NJ. f. Church. South. now
closing its session in Union, S. g..
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22
ESN7'9.leG,

Dec. 90, 1881, by the Rev. I. c. Lyon, MI.
J.R. SLlGH and Miss ALICE DAVEHPoRT-
all of Newbeuy, S. G.
December 81, 1881, by Rev. Luther Broad
dus, Mr.. SHELTON S. LANGFoRD to Miss
NoRA GoGGANs-all of Newberry.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22
The Herald.
+ THOS.: F."GRENEKER, ap,,o,s
W. H. WALLACE, HDiT0kS'
NEWBERRY, S. c.
THURSDAY DEC. %, 1881
A PAPER FOX TIE PEOPLE.

--------.---
The Herald is in the highest respect Fam
ily Newspaper, devoted to the material.in
terests OF the people OF this County and the
State. II circulates extensively, and aS an
Advertising medium offers unrlvalled adj
yantases. For Terms, see first page.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22

Columbia Female College, O. A. Darby,
President.
SUNTER D1sTRIcr-T. G. HEEBERT. P. E.
Sumter Ste, H. r Chreitzbesg.
Circuit, W. ". Mood.
Spring Hill and Kershaw, R. L. Dufie.
Bishopvile, A. W. Moore.
Manning Sta, q. N. Mood.
Foreston, T. 3. Boyd.
Ssntee, J. S. Beasley.
Camden, D. D. Dantzler.
Hanging Rock, W. H. Ariail.
Lancaster, J. W. Wolling.
Chesterfield, C. D. Rowell.
East Lancaster, j. W. Ariail.
Lynchburg and ST. Luke's, G. H. Wells.
Wedge6eld. J. C. Chandler.
Shiloh, ". A. Belts.
Clarendon, T. P. Phillips.
FLORENCE DISTRICTS. II. BROWNE, P.E.
Florence, ". S. Martin.
Society Hill, S. Jones.
Darlington Sta, W. T. Capers.
Darlington Ct, J. w. McRoy.
Timmonsville, n B. Clsrksou.
Lower Darlington, J. T. Kilso.
Mars Bluff, A. J. Stafford.
West Marion, ". Carson.
Efnngham, A. c. LeGette.
Williamsburg, j. c. Davis.
Scranton Miss, H. J. Morgan.
Johnsonville, A. W. Jackson.
GEORGETOWN Sta, D. T. Oautzler.
Georgetown CT supplied by D. Durant.
Black River, J. S. Porter.
Kingstree, T. E. Gilbert.
Cheraw, E. T. Hodges.
Missionary to Brazil, J. W. Roger.
MARION DIsTRIcT.-THos. RAysoR, P. E.
Marion Sta. A. H. Lester.
Centenary, J. W. Humbert.
Brisain's Neck. D. W. Scale.
Bennettsville, J. w Murray, j. z. Beard.
North Marlboro, T. Z. Morris, W. L. .'e.
gues. sup'y.
Clio, ]. c. Bissell, L. M. Hamer, sup'y.
Little Rock, S. J. Hill.
Mullins, T. J. Clyde, T. II. White.
Conwayboro', J. T. Pate.
Cool Spring, supplied by VI. B. Baker.
Lake Swamp, B G. Jones.
Buckyille, J. J. Workman.
Waccamaw, A. B. Lee.
SsARrASgvRe DIsrRIcT.-J. n. CARLISLE,
Pc.
. Spartsnburs sta., J. T. Wigbtman.
City Miss, J. +. Smith.
Union, J. A. Porter.
Cherokee Springs, W. Il. Wroton, J. ".
Tarboux
Crane Creek, J. A. Wood.
Jonesville, j. K Mccain.
Gaffney City, L. A. Johnson.
Glendale, A. P. Avant.
Goshen Hill, A. W. Walker.
Laurens, A. c. Walker.
North Laurens, P. A. Murray.
Clinton, W. Il. Hardin.
Belmont, J. B. Wilson.
Campobello, supplied by &. Brock.
D.
sup'y.
York, A. Ervine.
Vanderbilt University, A. 4. Shipp, Pro-
fessor.
Woford College, ". Smith, ". W. Dun
can, Professors.
S. S. Secretary, 3. G. Oliver.
CoKEsBURy DIsrR1cr.-C. H. PR17cHARD,
Pc.
Cokesbury Sta., W. Thomas.
Cokesbury c., J. ". Kelly, one to be sup
piled.
Abbevii,e Sta, r. L. Harper.
kbbeville Ct., J. ". Brown.
South Abbeville Cs., W. ". Jones.
Lowndesville, d. L. Banks.
Tumbling Shoals, W. II. Kirton.
Greenwood. ". C. Power.
North Edgefeld, ". P. Meadors.
Newberry Sta, r. D. Smart.
Newberry c., A. J. Stokes, J. ". Nicely,
J. c. Counts, sup'y.
North Newberry c., 4. 4. Gilbert.
Saluda, J. B. Traywick.
GREENv1LIE DIsTR1cr.-S. B. JONES, P. E.
Greenville Sta, J. O. Wilson.
Greenville c., Il. B. Browne.
North Greenyille CT, L. 2. Beatty.
Reidville, G. NJ. Boyd.
Fork Shoals, J. W. Daniels.
Williamson, L. Wood.
Brushy Greek, supplied by ". 4. Hodges,
Anderson Sta, J. E. Carlisle.
Anderson c., J. AttaEay.
West Anderson CT, J. +. England.
Pendleton, ". Hut.o.
Pickens, S. P. II. Elwell.
Seneca City, P. B. Jackson.
Walhala, c. D. Mann.
Williamson Female College, Samuel Lam
Ger. President.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22
FoR THE HERALD.

The Holidays at Prosperity
Christmas Tree-The
Drama. de.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22

Yours very truly,
J. NJ. BOYD.
Union, S. c.. Dec. II, 1881.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-12-22
Of the Ministers
of the South Carolina Con.
ference. NJ. +. Church.
South,

CHARLESTON DIsTR1oT-W. 2. AoUzoS,
p. E.
Charleston-Trinity, 4. c. Smftk.
Bethel, E. J. Meynardie.
Spring ST.. D. J. Simmons.
Cainhoy, J. N. Friday.
Berkeley, R. Il. Jones
ST. Stephens Miss, supplied by J. ".
Murray.
Summerviile, Geo. ". Walker.
Cypress, w. H. Lswton.
St. Paurs Miss, to be supplied.
St. Georges, w. S. Wightman.
Bamberg, T. E. WannamaEer.
Colleton, II. H. Pooser.
South BranchYille. D. Tiller.
Round O.. S. D. Vaughan.
Waiterboro, c. C. Fishburne.
Yemsssee, L. c. Loyal.
Allendae, n. n. Brabham.
Black Swamp. J. l.. Sify.
Hardeevlle, supplied by E. B. Loyless.
Editor Southern Christian Advocate, S. A.
Weber.
oRASaEBUKa DIsThIcr-NASSISeB BRowS,
Pc.
Orangehurg Sta. W. R. Richardson.
Orangeburg c., J. B Platt.
Branchrilie. n. &. Melton
Providence, ". D. Kirkland.
st. Matthews, F. Auld.
Lewisvilie, J. A. Clifton.
Orange, K. 3. Dagnall.
EdiSto c., G. H. Pooser, J. E. Rushton.
Graham's, J. L. Shuford.
Edisto Miss, II. NJ. Ferguson.
Williamson and Blackyille, J. B. Mssse-
beau, one to be supplied.
Langley, !. J. Neville.
Graniteylle and Aiken, S. Leard.
COLUMBIA DIsTR1 c1-A. II. CHREITzBERo'
P E.
Observation-Disclosures ST., r. n. Wells,
W. A. Clarke, sup.
Marion ST., J. L. Stokes.
City Miss, L. n. Little.
Rdgewsy, G. W. Gatlin.
Richland Fork and Columbia Circuit, J.
W. Dickson, E. C. Price.
Winusboro' and B!sckstock, George J.
Grifaths.
Fairfield, A. J. Cauthen.
Chester Sta, G. T. Harmon.
Circuit, J. N. Boyd.
E. Chester Circuit J. B. Campbell
Rock Hill, J. C. Stoll.
Fort Mill, W. W. Williams.
Yorkvile, +. P. Franks.
Lexington Fork, II. w. Whitaker.
Gilbert Hollow and Lexington, J. E. Wat
son.
Batesburg, P. F. Kistler.
Saluda Mis-, 10 be supplied.
,Iohnston's, W. a. Rogers.
Edgedeld, J. A: Mood.
Chaplain to the Penitsntiary, William
Martin.
Columbia Female College, O. A. Darby,
President.
n
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05
A Snake as a Teething Ring.

Mr.. Robert James, who arrived in this
city yesterday from Ohicot county, tells
of horrify1ng incident which he stated
has Just taken place in that county. A
farmer returning at noon from the field,
whils passing through the yard, discov-
cred his little boy, about a year old,
sitting near the fence with one end of
what seemed to be leather strap in his
mouth, while with both hands he held
the strap near the middle. Approach
ing the father was Mortified to find that
that the child held a snake, and the
snake squirmed, but the little fellow
pulled and closed his mouth as tightly
as though he were trying to bite off the
serpent's head. The father seized the
child and tore the snake from his hands.
The snake was of the black species, and
though not poisonous, might have
wound it's body around the boy and
ohoked him to death. This would seem
to settle the old.dispute as to whether
or not a human beings fear of a snake
is innate or the result of education. 1t
may have been that the child was teeth
ing and wanted something to bite, and
in the absence of rubber or a painted
stick adopted the snake as substitute.
Those who naturally feel an interest as
to the fate of the snake, may rest as
sured that it was killed. Memphis
TeaH.) appeal.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05

turning red and white, for Helen Hyde,
now spending her second summer at
the farmhouse, sat by quietly sewing
allow that me and Daggett got out of
patience and was goin' to put him on
the town, but Miss Hyde here, one of
our boarders, she's paid for him ever
since"
"I beg your pardon if I have inter-
fered," said Helen, blushing scarlet as
the large dark eyes fell scrutinizingly
on her face, "but he seemed 80 old and
80 helpless, that"
"God bless you for your noble deed y
said Ambrose Mifflin, earnestly.
But there was something in Helen's
manner which prevented him from Of
fering any pecuniary recompense to her,
"My grandfather will need your cares
no further" said he. "We have been
fortunate in our Australian investments,
and am prepared to buy the old farm
back again and settle here permanent
ly."
And when Mrs. Dardanel began to
think about getting her winter ball
dresses made up, she received a note
from Miss Hyde, which ran as follows:
''DEAR Mrs. DARDANEL 1 am sorry
to disappoint you, but I cannot under
take any more orders. For 1 am to be
married next month to Mr. Ambrose
Miflin, and we are to live at the Dag
gett farm. And, oh how proud
should be if you would come here and
visit me next summer, when the roses
are in bloom and the strawberries ripen
Ambrose is all that is nice, and shall
have the dearest old grandfather-in-lav
in the world. Affectionately,
"HELEN HYDE"
And.all this life romance had grown
out of Helen's month at the seaside.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05
In the New York Cat Market.

A number of Maltese cats and kittens
occupy cages at the entrance to a curiU~s
basement in Liberty street. When they
are not asleep they NEW dismally and
plainly long for the liberty Of house
top or back fence.
"Can it be possible that any part Of
this community buys cats p the keeper
of the basement was asked. He was
unable to answer at once, for man
brought in just then barrel full of
stale bread. The dogs of all varieties
in the basement clanked their chains and
yowled, the poultry crowed and cackled,
and the cats, too, mewed and looked
anxious.
"Do people ever buy cats2" the
dealer was asked again.
"Well, somewhat" he said. "I've
sold 400 Maltese kittens in the last three
months"
"What are the ruling rates for cats
now ?"
"Maltese kittens bring from three to
five dollars. The old cats don't sell sc
we'll. because they are not so likely to
stay at home and keep early hours, and
the disreputable habits of the Toms
hurt their sale a good deal. The kit
tens, though, are in demand"
"Where do they come from ?"
"These are Ohio cats. They come il
crates from Alliance"
care they bred there ?"
"They run wild as common cats dc
here, and are caught for nothing. TOey
cost us here about dollar or dolla
and half"
Who buy them~
"People passing here on their way tt
the ferry often stop in and get cat O.
something. No, never had an old maiC
here, or even lady of any great ag,
except once. Some of our best custo
mers are in Virginia. We have order
for fine cats at from So to $40 iron
Richmond, and for dogs too. The Nal
tese are plenty, and the demand i
good; but if we could only get Angor
cats, we could sell them at rush a
about $50 apiece. There are few of then
in the city"
"Is there any sale for what are calleC
common cats by some people, an'
harder names still by others ?"
"Not to speak of. People would b
glad to get rid of them. But they ar
Just as good mousers as well-bred Ma
tese kittens. .-Nele York Sun.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05
SnnerstltiOns Of Whale Flshers.

At the present day it is the. common
est thing in the world for whale fishers
to burn an effigy in order to "bring
luck" If the ship has fallen in with
few whales the crew attribute their bad
fortune to their having some unlucky
individual on board, and by burning his
effigy they believe that his mahsn IN
fluence is got rid of.
The most unpopular man in the ship
is generally picked upon as the offend
ing party. Sometimes two or three
pictures are burned, one after anothec.
il luck is very bad, and on an average
one is burned in each whale ship every
season.
The practice is a very old one, and is
said to have taken riso from similar
custom which prevailed among the her
ring fishers of Banffshire, by whom It
was introduced on board the Peterhead
whalers. A century or two ago not
merely efigies, but living men and
women were burned on suspicion OF
casting blight upon the herring nsh-
ery.-Ldnd and Water.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-10-05
FOR THE LADIES.
AIgerine Oddities.

In going about Algiers, what strikes
one most is the endless variety in the
costumes Of the nhabitants-Jews,
Arabs, Kabyles, Mozabites, Negresses,
etc., all dressing differently, and in
bright, beautiful colors. The Arab
women with the hdik and white veil
covering all but their dark eyes, look
like ghosts gliding in and out OF the
crowd; but when at home they, too,
dress in gorgeous way. The jewels
they wear are quaint and of a very
rough beauty; for, if the stones are
real, they do not mind of their being
full of flaws, and irregular in shape
and color; their pearls are rough, and
the Arab women grease them that their
color may be yellow the diamonds are
set in lead, which give them dull,
heavy look.
We went once to an Arab wedding,
and as both the families were rich, the
dresses and Jewels worn by the ladies
were most splendid. The bride herself
"a poor little thing of fourteen-looked
anything but happy, seated on a cush.
ion on the floor, while her mother and
professional dresser, painted, pow
dered, and gilded her face, plated her
hair, and then dressed her up in costly
clothes, with all the family jewels
heaped upon her. All the time her
toilet was going on, three frightful ne
crosses played and sang wild Arab
music close to the brides ear, and
others, down stairs, uttered the curious
cry of Joy which is a sort of trill on
one high note.
Little garlands of white jessamine
blossoms were given to every one, and
when all was ready she was led to her
husband, who was waiting her in an
other room, He was very ugly man,
more than twice her age, and when the
poor little bride saw him she burst into
tears in most pitiful way. We wished
very much that an artist could have
been with Us, for there were go many
beautiful Arab ladies sitting round on
divans and cushions; but as no man ex-
cept near relation may see woman
unveiled, our wish was vain one. On
our way downstairs after the wedding,
we saw the servants of the household
seated in a ring on the floor, eating
from one large dish of cOnScOuSSou,
which is the principal food of the Arabs;
it is made of the emoule of Algerian
hard wheat, and if only mixed with
good butter it is very nice to eat. But
what the Arabs generally give us is
made with bad butter, and it is almost
impossible to swallow it, however much
we wish to please the kind giver, who
stands close by, urging us to eat more
and almost forcing it into ones mouth
in his hospitality. Matters were not
mended by friend of mine, who dex
teriously conveyed the rancid morself
into q handkerchief on her lap; for a'
in hasty search for coppers the con
tents of the handkerchief were scattered
over the upturned faces of an expectanl
crowd, it must somewhat have dimin
ished the satisfaction which her ap
parent good appetite had afforded hel
host. Leisure Hour.