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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

pincushiuns are standard article AZ
thl. SEASON a. much a. snow aud ice,
riast gubsc aud bolle,i plum pudding.
saw .omsthlng new in thls line last
week that Wa 40 pretty aud easily made
that I l-eggri the directions Toe you. u
l. ,ailc,l the orange plucushiou, ani ~
uulrr. ou,- fourth uuncr ~ bright Orange
r,,lafssi Germantown yarn ani abuui
on,-ihiui a. much shaded green.
I. chain four With the orange wool,
,oin and work thrc- double In each stitch
~ the ruuni.
:. Work thrc- douhlc on the hrst
Glitch. ou.' doublr on the neat stitch. and
frt.eai. taking az aiWays The ia" fruni
loop. II the pres lous ruund.
3. Make thr,e douhle in The center
stitch ~ the ihr-r douhlc ~ the lat
ruuni. aui one double Ia each ot the
thrr. h-tNccn siiichrs.
4 Thrr double Goa the c,ntcr stitch
~ the thrrc double ~ the lat round,
and Que double on each 81 the i've hs-
tween stitches.
8. Thrr, double on The crnier stitch
- The thfre double ~ lat rouni. ani
ono douhlr on each ~ ih" ."trn hciwccn
stitches.
q. nir-e doahle on thu cruier stitch
II the thr.r douhle ~ lat ruuud, an,i
nue double on each ~ The niue t"tNrcn
stitches.
:. Thrc douhlc on the c-uirr stitch
II the thru iuuhle II lat fuund, anil
one double on each II the eleven b.
tween stitches.
:. Work ihrc, double on The center
stitch ~ the thru. double ~ lat round,
aud lutcrme,llicly make i've consecutive
douhlr.. take up the neat thru stitches
of pfrcc,llng ruund aud Knit ihem a. un"
stitch. make hSv consecutive douhlrs,
and rvI--ai thl. till you grt round.
Nork ten morr rounds Ike thls, aud
fasicn 20.
stun with cotton 90 wool, bring The
IA lniut. together. seN up the open
space. and fasisu on The strm and lrtNrs.
For the leave. u.r shaded green aud
l.-giu with i've chain, mis- "n" ani
work Que double IN each 10 ihC rmain-
ing chain stitchr.. lhi. l. The stem 20
tlie orange and mu.t D. Kept uuisidr.
that L.. ~ ilic top ~ the leave. sou arr
noW going Co work. for which make
lMflNf NlAAlNf NAlrr hllff ANA WIN af"NN
he suc,vssion Que double, two treble,
thru long TRIBE. two treble. two double,
Que single. then one single Ia the lover
part ~ the stem, aud repeat from i've
time., which Will begin .lX leaves.
Mlss the fir.t .iitc- ~ the frst lclf,
and work ten douhle a. reach the tip 81
Il. then chain thrvc, mis. one aud make
one douhle In each IT the rvmlinlng
chain stitches, then tea double down the
other side of the leaf, miss the lat
stitch ~ a.. leaf aud make one siugle in
the stem foundation. Work the same
round each ~ the remaining five leaves,
anil fasieu on. The leaves are thu top ~
the cushion.
Ihese dirr,tions are correct, and YOU
can easily work them out by overriding
a little patience. and experimenting N
there .. anything you do not ~ flr.t un-
der.tand. They arr very pretty for a
fancy table az fair. aud suspended by
a bit IT thread from the bunche. IT the
Christmas tree, are particularly deco
atiye aud realistic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

n possihle not only make gifts Ia your
hmil, and immediate FRIENDS. bat Ia The
deserving pour In making your seller
tiou fnr "a present for a poor family h.
sur aud ut something useful. II you
cannot afioui a ton 81 coal or a cori ~
No,-i give bottle 90 Isfi-.il-Iiecfias /.
10 cost. bat sl.Oi. and Will relieve much
suffering. Warranted a. cur Rheuma-
tism, Heart Disease. DysPep.a. Liver
4 Complaints. Kidney aud BLADDER
Iruuhle..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

A ss'irit~l. Adirc.s Niitor IiOsFuAkERs'
CotUss. Oxferi pssaocrat, Parts, Maine.
A FGw INSTRUCTIONS m KNITTING.
We will suppose that all our readers
know the ruilments of knitting, that u,
the ways of holding the yarn, casting on
stitches, aud the definition ~ the terms
u.e,l In knitting. u l. . fashionable ac-
complshment nowadays, AMI We viii
give a few ~ the less common stitches.
for n l. probable that all are familiar
With plain knitting, garter stitch, RIB
b~d stitch, purllng, decreasing, round
knitting, etc.
Loop St1chiag.--Cast on any number
81 stitches. Always Zip the first stitch.
Tir.t row.-knlt plain.
second row.--i'ut the yarn around the
nesslie a. II you were going Ia knit
plain stitch. but, Instead ~ knitting, Jet
The warn hang over the fore finger II the
left hand Wind u around and put u for
the second time over the right nesslle.
Wind the yarn a second time around the
finger aud also over the nccilc. Aud
nov knit the stitch, which ought Ca
have the appearance ~ thrce In one.
Erfeat this ~ end ~ NV. DO about
.lx row. plain, and then repeat With the
loops. You must make the loops only
on one sllc ~ the knitting, aud some
pulllng will D. required 90 keep them Ia
The right place. ihis l. nlc- for hoo,is,
borders, aud Innings of many garmcut.'
Rri,-,As Kainisg, ~ Ssy-s.l,r NiicA.--
This l. useful Tor jackets for both men
aud wumrn. making a pretty, serNiccahlc
garment ~ wear under coat or cloak.
cast on any number ~ stitches Va thrvc..
FIr.t roW.-Ilring yarn forwarl, Zip
one. Knit two tog~thtr. Every row l.
The same.
H,uus KsRiiag ~iil fasr assllss.--
Cast on twice the number IT stitchc. YOU
Nish a. have on the right side II the
work. pD Bring the yarn forward.
Zip one. put the yarn back, kuit Que,
putting the warn twicr around the
needle. Repeat from CAB.
second rouni.--lmrl, putting the yarn
ltwicc around the ncs,llc. pot 10" yarn
hack o. illr other .tie, and then Zip the
long stitch. Repeat thee tso stitches.
a. CAREFUL In changing thee row. ~
oiherNi.e Il ioins. lle.i WAY l. "a tie q
plcce ~ different colorci yarn where
the pattern hcgins.
Thiri rluni.-Samr a. fret
Fourth ruuni.-~ame a. .r,oni.
IllHtls kaHfisg l'.fk f'rs Hsf.iiss.-ta.
ou an even number ~ stitches.
First row Knit plain.
Scyoni row.-Edgr stitch, lal yarn
fruni. slip onc. pass YARN back, enii one,
tnrnlng the yarn onUc ruuni the necdlc.
lielrcai frim .al. Every succrcIiing roN
L. the zane. The stitch knitted w one
ruw l. the Zip stitch Ia the next. NJ.
Nays knh one stitch plain AZ 10. eud ~
every row. This stitch l. easily done,
ani make. light, yet warmcsi garments,
such a. peiiicoats. slr-t-s, ric. To
make the stitch elastic, u required. a. in
sleeves. turn the yarn tNic- rouni the
needle. instead ~ once.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

Potato water cleans sllk of any Kind
of color. .ays a housewife. For every
quart of water to b. used la washing a
dress for instance. pare aud CRATE one
large potato. Put the grated potatoes
into the water which must h. cold loft
water; let stand two days without de
turblng in any WAY. then very carefully
pour oti the clear liquor from the seii-
ment Into large, convenient vessel, In
Ia which dip the picccs Of Xix up aud
down. OF course the silk must not De-
erased by wringing Il 1T IL hang and
drip nearly dry, then lay Il nat on the
table aud wipe II first on one side and
then on the other. II necessary Ca pres,
Il do ~ between flannel With a moderate
iron.-IlOmc journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

MARsmNALLows.-l have never used
this recipe myself, but II I. 80 highly
recommended by friends who have done
- that de- not hesitate Ia give Il "a
YOU. Dissolve one-half pound of best
gum arabic la one pint Of water. Strain,
adj one-half pound of white sugar, aud
place over the flre, stirring constantly
Gin all l. dissolved aud IL the consistency
of honey. Add gradually the beaten
whites of four fresh eggs and stir the
mixture until II become- somewhat thin
and does not adhere tn the fingers. Fla
vor Ca taste, and pour into tin slightly
busted with powdered starch, dividing
In squares when cool.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

l. had breath nnd y,i how many other.
vice attractive. politr anil particular
people aH'lrt their FRIENDS With the focal
ntior 20 their breath. ~ therr was uo
rrmc,iy fur Thu. u might excite our avn
tathy. boat al. th~rv b. uo nc'Si ~ having
a fnul breath. h l. an unparlouahle
hrrarh 20 gu,,i manner. o. obirudc such
an offence on gvoi society.
Foul breath ari..s from disoulerr'i di-
gr.tion which can D. currectrd hy using
Sulphur nliier.. ani the result vii D. q
pure. .Ncrt breath.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24
MISPLACED sYMpA1nY.

FIRST Young I.ady-"Dh you hear
about Maudes Wasn't Il too bady''
Second Young Iady-.N0; whats
Wherel DO tell me. I'm just dying to
know
First Young i.ady-''why, you know
she was going to h. married next month.
aud had her trousseau half done, when
her dressmaker, the only one Ia town
who can give her a good III. had To 90
AMI die. Wasn't u proyoklngf Maude
nearly crie,i her eyes OUT
second Ditto-.sThe horrible old
thing! Poor Maude! How | do feel
for her.--Llfs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24
as AAn Ose

"Did You ever have a painter Ia your
employ who Was a hustlerf' Was asked
81 the bead of house painting firm the
other day.
n had one once Who hustled for a few
minutes that ! know 81, was the reply
after deep thought.
"Nhai was the csusef'
lie was painting a cornice on house
on Winter street when be struck a nest
~ iuo hornets. ! was looking AZ him.
lie hustled. lie did more hustling In
i've minutes than all the rest 81 INV gang
combined"
But after the five minuie.y''
''Oh, d. fcll back into the old way, Of
course
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

CoCoANUT CAKEs.-for these add Ia
the beaten whites ~ three fresh egg,
one half pound ~ pulycritci sugar, two
heaplng ieaspoonful- Of corn starch, aud
one half pound of grated cocoanui.
Beat well aud drop by spoonful. on but
tered paper. placed on dat tins. Bake a
few minute. but do no, let them brown
too much.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

% rar IL sitsu in q rur ~ ia 10 rss-ss sittaui
en- kn.ss II sr uf a. IsrsHn takirE u sfrtiIng
srssslr au.l I.rrfuansnf care. Hhftllrf taf ~
fIfrf H. rsiFfair 1finkTf 80 an atafHlIlf - ~
ft..usan Is af tlrurkar,is have l~sn fufri Ntfi
have takrn CO. tiuhlFn ~fsFlnr ln uflf rrTff
uiif1ui fffif les 81 ~ All tistag islrFr thff
Iuf trfrLfra ~ ti.fIr Nsu frfr sill ~ harmful
rrfrf frslus frulu ~ aimlnistfstiun. cav
saararfrfsf ~rui 90 firrular art Fan fartlfu
lars Aflrrss fn fisrf.iFnfs. tsaiirn ~f-siaf
Co. ts1 RAJ ~trsst. 0iusiuuati. a..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

Fox TtE CuRE of the inflammation
aud congestion call.l "a cold In the
head" there J. more potency In Ely'.
Cream Balm than Ia ANYTHING elsc Il Z.
possible tn pre.crib-. hi. preparation
has Tor year. past been making q bril-
liant succr-- a. q remedy for cold la the
head. catarrh aud haV fever. t'sei Ia
the Initial stages 90 these complaints
cream Balm prevent. any -eriou. de-
'elopmeni ~ the symptoms. while al
most numhericss eases are on record 81
radical cufes 81 chronic catarrh. after all
other modes ~ treatment have failed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

CRANBERRY JELLi.-Iloll sound ber-
ries to pulp with just enough water 90
prevent them FROM burning. and then
strain to remove the skins. Add an equal
amount II granulaied sugar aud boil I'LL
by trying little you know Il will Jelly.
Mould In whatever shape you prefer,
either In one large dish or small indiyid-
ual ones.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

Why do people waste 40 much time
continually enquiring what l. good for a
cold, when what they really want o.
know J. What J. h,ri for onef Adam
son'. Botanic Cough Balsam l. about the
worst thing known for cold. Il knocks
Il out every time. Buy Il and try L..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

Have a cigar. CharleyY'
Don't care II do
''Some that my wife gave me for u
Christmas present
"Er. come TO think OF IL. Tom. I guess
I don't feel like smoking today."-EI-
change
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A. r,e... 10, No, oi,,.s . p,....t.

Clara Mother. Charles was very rude
last night
No,hcr-w Well. don't you know whA,
u meanS
"No. don't"
''ie Is trying TO pick a quarrel with
YOU - he can get out Of giving you any
Christmas present know these men.
Exchange
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No, r.,,r,,, w,hs., n.-.~....s..

Not Eaiireiy without Rs@smsr.ses.
First Soldier-Get any Christmas,
second soldier-Yep; present.
first Soldier-Noi
Second Soldier-You bet
First Soldier-whatl
second soldier-Present arms!-Ex.
change.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

Among customs now disused. cere-
mony existed at the court Of England as
late as the reign Of Charles II Of bring
Ing branch Of the Glastonbury thorn,
which usually blossoms on Christmas
eve. In procession. and presenting IL,
with great pomp, TO the king and queen
on Christmas morning. New York Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

II believe I've got the meAnest ina In
Texas
What did she dor
Just bcfors Christmas she pa, me
into long Trousers She did that - !
would have 10 wear short stockings that
'ouldnt cot - much 10 Gil What do
you LAY 10 that Tor meanne-s' shed
make a nice stepmother. she would. -
Exghanra
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

Too >s.F The fiFst 81 The Month.
"one thing I've got against Christmas.
What's THAR
1t comes too late In the month.
''llow does that affect III
"Why. when mans wife gives him a
splendid present the bill Is sent TO him In
about a week IL would be better II he
had abou, three weeks to get ready for
II. "-ChTistmaA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

Sir Charles Dixie Is engaged upon =
work entitled Problems Of Greater
Britain" covering In some respect the
same ground a. Greater Britain
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IA ptANoNp

N-utpprN TAuN iNrirNrNrs.
I. WHY did Holt. shove len into
the snnWf
?. She performs ihc mu.ic artisiicai-
IN indeed
Z. Tom 9. unlike hi brother. keen.
viiici sni rmafkahly Intelligent hov.
. View yeu acquainted With any ~
tiio.c uho cuigr,si The cars With usf
s. Aunt l;ho,is lcft this morning Zoe
keuiuckt.
q. Didn't YOU mi.s Cy the day b.
wsnt awavf
= That ~ Dcrringrr that y"u use'l
Ca know has gone oui sect.
:. This ia picc. ~ hfic-a-hrac heu-
istnn sent me.
JUtiA NAT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

The boy Who Wa bent on eating a
grrvn watermelon wa In the same con
liiion after eating u.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24
pn,,.r>>r..-I.,aronu,nIr

~Nour beat Toe brave deserve the fair
AMI even thc brave can't live with some
~ I'm
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

GRAHAM CooKirs.--One cup Of sugar,
one-half cup each Of molasses, butter
and water, and graham -four 10 roll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24
uOW nTIII~IVT

johnny Mamma. l. bat danger
ousF- Mr.. rrli-"i don't know, ms
rhild Ak YOUR father"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

"Nhom thc gods love die Young.
AMI the more one ser. ~ the survivors,
ihr more one appreciate. the tastes oi
The gods
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al. Halt. Hal. e SPARK. spar.
D. Ar,h. arr. 4 Paint, palm. =.
Warn. var o.. Glade, glad. :. Gap",
gap.
l-Elinheth larrrtt nuwulng
4 iank. tank. hank, tank, sank.
hank. rank. dauk 2 Pane, Nanr,
hanc. name. sane, lane, Dane, ,anr,
pane, cane.
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A cs,,s.. A..x.,

fIis father stroset him on the head
And asked him sho ~ MICA could bsI
-1dcat knov Santa CiAua. be sAti
"but Santa CAas Knows ma
Nov Tea osA-
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Effective and SAFE,
100 Doses for so Cents
N A. GILBERT 4 Co ESOSBURG FALLS IT.
srArE or MAiNE

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W. CuNNASu lur. o. attach Co.
estate ~ MARY HhitNt, farrFf'.
a. ali OHfurl tuuntf. huf nua IH It.'
kn1ssu. o. 49, value ~ ONE dollar ani
saif fefentsnt N o. may d. i'l.i
prrclnff o. appear before nur y I.I. .ff
.uUfvmc luiirial iouii nfh ="
paffs slihin AL far sall County m Nl'
ti.s senlnl Tueslay ~ Iehruaff y I-'
AMI therv o. answer unto tharIrs "a
81 ths same llinm, in = pies er ~.
inserted in this ftt ~ alta hHafnf. Fl" 90
To- tha IIannrahle Iustlrrs nf co. -uHH.'.
dicial Court. beat a. h. hotien NJ fars.
snd Cor our sounty ~ nNflri. nn no
Tuesday = February u - ....t...
1Lsuas " anenf. n Hiram. m sa'
County. rspssgfllly niels all rift' i... pr
ofalle Coaft o. a. inflrunei that hf 90 20
marriei o. Mar spsne, shuss niiI. II.
va Mar Mari. then ~ 49, W
Hiram. on tn sscuui iay 20 MAJ \ u I'i
~. hat hy her one chill. shuss name 70
.lr,ass. assi four rear that sinre 'a
marriage yer aielani has aIEafs
himself towards hs ali sifs H. ia-iNI
hanfi. buf that shs reTarlisss IN hff
,o~.. did. On ihe lith LAY ~ Ma, l.'
oauss on ~ I.af utterly desst fnaf i.
which said utter de-eftion Ia COZ
morr than three year, lat past. ani fi
a.. art vour lneIiant fufthsf a1szrs faai
residenos a his ali sifs Il ne knns II
nor has h. hen enabled o. asoefiiIn i.f
athough D. has usesl rtasnna
u herefors your nislant praYs ush aNi
ab1 ia. 4 iiVorre mon tfe honls ~ a1i
may h. daily snl-si tln' sol a. lh 'a'!
Dscs@bsT IN. A.p.lse ..,,,,
CHARLE- " GRilNt
STATE OF MAiNE 49,.
ssb-rriis-i an.i sworn o. isfprs me ths h.
tHAAHD D ltAsfiN1-.
IfsngI ~ fhi fi.t
To the damsse ~ ali plainilf a.
The sam ~ oas dollar, ~hich shall d -.
sppear Nth othsr due DAMAGE shi hh's ''
thew this writ. With year dolngs iheftis 80.
wIrSEs.. JOHN \. PETERS. thist M.
osrnl,sr. In M year - eur Lori one il'i'''
eight huniirel ani eighty nine -. ..
ALBfRf :. Au,flN, 'iiHA
STATE 90 MANE
CuanERLAND. -.
Portland. psc. IN. 4. u. l.-t
TroN TIM foHE8OfNG IIHII, OHni All w.
,he nh<liant give notice O. III saii Mar nN'
b. appsar isfsre che Justiof 20 oar -.pi'N
iisiaf CouTt. o. ~ h9lien n Parts wiilin ~
ne County - Osfofi, 90 Ne ~ Il lu'
February. A n. tsa. ~ puhnslits .. ~
copy ~ ali Hlsl and INF or'ief ihersgn
wesks suooessitsiy IN ~ oNfori lein.- IL.
newspsper printed 10 Part. IN olf .".. N
Oafor,i the lat publication a. D. thlfii .l.
least prtoF b. all -ec0ni Tue.iay ~ fenl-'
thai shs MAJ there AMI thea In oar al .,.' ~.
pear ant sl0. espss. II any ne have. ~
prayer ~ said utellsnt shguli % 7. ANU
wM wIlT NlkslNt
Jnstios u tbe suprsIns jullciai .ptl
true copy u the hbsl AMI orief ~ ''-''
Siis.,, ALBEIT ;. AusriS. ct'Es
MONENc can h. s.ye'i By Sr's''
lrvoop a FoEsks. Para NC
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Know myself N you can't vt the r.
qulsite Information. run for office.
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4 GOOD TiiING.

NORWAY. Nh. March ]. 50.
This il 10 certify that have sold
Of Browns Instant Relief from the
first day Of Sept. 81. to the first day
of March, So, ~ dom. and think
the same t. be a good thing.
y. l. CRUcKErr
sxYour money r.fnn,iei iflt FALL H. hensnl
yoa When u-ed strictly a. direciel on lhsihs
~rsppsr. - you tAhe n" n'A u up"s"
soA ~ ali dealer..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

n.-ENpLEss CHAM rUxkLE.
Words 90 thrcc letters cach.)
I. Disturbance.
:. An animal.
4. 4 contraction ~ an adverb.
4. \ series II YEAR,.
3. Something of which tamps usn-
ally have q large supply.
y. Past.
=. 4 heap or mound.
:. \ river In Ash.
=. To command.
~. \ girl. nlmc.
N. What little children sometimes
.all their father.
~. What some people delight In
making shout nothing.
ace.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1889-12-24

I.-cRoss-woRp ENIGMA.
IN almond. not Ia pear;
In testator. not In heir;
I'm awkward. not In rude;
In nations, not In food;
In remnant, not In part;
Ia enter, not la start;
In honey, not In sweet;
In mutton, not la meat,
IN vision, not In dream,
In strawberries, not In cram;
The whole viii give the name
Of a popular outdoor game.
JouN brown.
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M nNrlNA

Composed ~ ~ letter..
VI, ~. Z, 10, H., ,, u l. r. moderate
rallop.
NJ 3, ~. N. a.. .. refreshing and
healthy drink
VI, q. ~, q. ~. n, oisa hoat.
VI, ~. e.. -. ~, 10, Z. a. acquire
know lelgc.
VI, :. H.. - l. an enemy.
W. ~. =. "a. ~. n l. place where
iustigs L. administered.
The "a hole l. from Hamlet.
HTsstI.
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THE puLZIER.

ceanuuisalioa. fer an. Dspsr,msn, .heuh ~
.sut M sslitor. ". u. k.sruss. tasi Sumner,
Maine
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The Greenville times., 1889-11-09
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small lot of choice Cattle, large and
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The Greenville times., 1889-11-09
PRESBYTERIANIsM REMODELEp.

New York, Nov. 5.-The Presbyter,
Oh New York met yesterday in the lee
ture-room of the Scotch Church IN
west Fourteenth street to consider
what answer should be returned n
the general assombly's questions IN 70.
gard to revision of the Westminster
confession of faith. The afternoon
anu evening were spent in discussion
and at $3.50 o'clock p. m. this resoln
tioll offered by the Rev. DIR. Thomas
?. hastings, was adopted by a vote of
whereas, The general assembly bas
;ye overturned this Presbytery the follow.
lug questions: "Q) DO you desire n
revision Of the confession of faith ,
~ lfso, in what respect and to wba /
extentl" Therefore,
Resolved, That this presbytery ALL
swers the first question in the affirma-
i've, understanding the word revision
10 De used broadly as compreheudino
and confessional changes.
In regard to the second question
Dr. crosby moved that the moder ator
appoint committee of ten to report To
special meeting of the Presbyterv
on the first Monday in December. At 4
O'Clock p. m. This resolution was
adopted. was
Inc sentiment of the Presbytery was
not only overwhelmingly in favor of
revision, but several Of the members !
spoke SO fervently in denunciation of
tne old confession of faith as to shock |
the strictly orthordox minority An
expression used by many of the sneak
ers was that "the Presbyterian Church
IS IN need of a doctrinal statement
whlch can be used and which can be
The doctrines of irreyo-
cable predestination and infant dam
nation were repudiated. One speaker
compared the Westminster confession
o an anaconda, which holds the ebprcb
N Its folds and frightens away tho
members OF other denominations. DIR
'axton said: "a man who conld
'reach some of the articles of our faith
would not be contemporary of tbe
nineteenth century. lie must have
walked out of the seventeenth coutu. ,
y lie would be surviyal-and n,t
\ the fttest. We cannot breathe with
lungs. We cannot look at !
rod through Calvin's eyes. Calvin
'oked at God and saw nothing but His /
erriple sovereignty. We see that His j
anne is love- y
Many OF the speakers declared tbat /
nc church needs new creed. a brief =
comprehensive statement, containing J
my what Presbyterians hold IL neccs. 4 4
lry to believe. ~ J, 4
;, Inc Rev, :. Drs. Henry NJ. Field, Phil 1,
? schaif, Howard Crosby. John n. s
axton, II. V. Van Dyke. Richard I, +
arland and Samuel d. Burchard were & &
nong those who voted in favor of 2,
vision. 'o' vi 50 =