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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

The coffee is prepared at the church in sta
tionary boilers built especially for the purpose
and 10 served in large mugs. The cake and
coffee are brought in one eide of the church
by four or five OF the older men Of the congre-
CATION and on the opposite side by elderly
women wearing neat white aprons aud dainty
lace caps This manner Of serving the love
feast probably had its origin in the time when
the men and women wore not permitted to sit
together In church, but occupied separate COM
partments-
FOR THE CHILDREN.
love feast is held on Christmas eve espe-
cially for the children, whose innocent, happy
chatter throughout the service is in sweet
accord with the joyous anniversary, and tho
coming of the light into the world is beauti-
fully typifed by bringing into the church large
numbers of lighted wax candles, which are dis
tributed among the little ones.
special feature of the childrcn's fest a. the
called 10 the gathering Of the children on the
hillside near the church and holding q simple
service in the open air by the light of lanterns
hung about at different points.
IN THE EARLY DAYS
Of the community the female members Of the
different choirs were distinguished from ono
another by the color Of the ribbons in their
caps, the single sisters, for example, wearing
pink ribbons and the married women blue.
those primitive times have long since fallen
into disuse and are known to the present gen.
Grafton only as q matter of history, although
many people, in their ignorance OF the Nora
vians still regard them az invested with their
ancient peculiarities, and consequently look
upon them as a set Of people distinctive for
their odd dress and manners.
DECISION BY LOT.
Perhaps the most striking of these obsolete
institutions was the slot" All matters of i'm
portanee were referred to the Lord, and in
order to ascertain his decision q small piece of
paper was drawn from a consecrated box con-
tanning papers bearing the affirmative and mega
tive Of the question. and the matter was de-
cided in accordance with the inscription on
the piece of paper drawn, the supposition
being that the Lord guided the hand of the
one who drew the paper forth. This was known
as decision by lot, and while this practice has
virtually passed out of existence there are
still occasions when the lot is brought into
use.
SEPARATION OF THE SEXES
The regulations relative to the disposition
and separation of the sexes were extremely
strict and curious. Nearly all marriages were
decided by lot and arranged by the elders Of
the church without consulting the wishes of
either party. As was mentioned before, the
men and women were not allowed to sit to-
gether in church, and in the very carly days Of
the settlement even husband and wife were
not permitted to live in the same house. This
severe rule. however did not last for any great
length of time. All unmarried men dwelt to-
gether in what was styled the 'Brethrens'
House." where each one learned or piled some
trade and thereby contributed toward the
OF the community. The single
sisters likewise lived together by themselves in
another building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
MUSTARD AND MUSTARD.
A Few Facts About the Most Popular and
Universal of Condiments.

A Few Facts About the Most Popular and
Universal of Condiments.
From the Chicago Tribune.
Nature in her abundant. ever-doting thought
fulness has 30 provided that there grows afor-
est, afell and afield, q certain branching plant
with dainty yellow blossoms, from the rich
fruitage Of which is wrought a condiment
piquant, permeating and fascinating to the
good liver. 1t is this which sometimes brings
the epicurean tear, beside which that dropped
by some peri at the gate Of paradise is but as
phosphorus is to flame. The name of this fair
plant is mustard, and its blessing is prepared
or marred in different ways.
Enter the restaurant, order the pink boiled
ham or red roast beef and call for mustard
and note what comes to you. Pitiful it is to
say, but three times out Of four the more or
less pampered mental puts beside your plate a
llliputian vessel containing a brownish sub
stance appearing to the taste u combination of
burnt -four and doubtful vinegar. You raise
your voice in earnest protest and you are in
formed that you have been served with genuine
Preach or German mustard, as the case may be,
and that there is none other in the house. You
make the best OF lunching situation which
NAV not be improved and try to use the lifeless
stuff and fail, and no white stone may mark the
memory of the stomachs feast. Your palate has
been to the play and the performance has been
found lacking.
There is a mustard. the pure golden powder
Of the fiery seed, which is alike an appetizer
and an inspiration. 1t is the very soul, the
other half, the very doppeldanger of certain
things we eat. 1t is known vulgarly as English
mustard, and is the condiment of heroes and
OF patriots. In Chicago one would imagine the
real mustard, not the sloppy imitation, must
be on every public table, but such is not the
case. The epicene abomination takes its place
in more than half the restaurants Of the city
and the man Of taste and talent, he who know
the difference between q salad and O salmon
he who wants a flavor he can feel, he, the
veneered descendant Of the vikings. may MOI
have what he Graves! What are we going to Dc
about i1
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are so many features borrowed from the manor
the Moravian forefathers. The building of
such spacious houses in new country nntu-
rally gave rise TO strange and erroneous sur
misses on the part Of those Who were not ac-
quainted with the customs and origin of the
Moravians, and many. in their ignorance Of
the subject, supposed these building to be mon
asteries and nunneries.
PULAsKI's BANNER.
In view Of the general Misrepresentation con-
corning these secluded people, it is, perhaps,
not to be wondered at that Longfellow should
have made the mistake he did in his Hymn Of
the Moravian Nuns at Bethlehem at the Conse-
Grafton of Pulaskis Banner" While the event
which this poem commentaries IL q historical
fact, IL was the single sisters of the Moravian
congregation who embroidered the banner for
Count Pulaski and presented it to him in token
Of their gratitude for the protection he had
afforded them during the early part Of the
American revolution.
GEN. wAsHfyaroN's VISIT.
1t is recorded that Gen. Washington, on the
occasion OF a visit to Bethlehem, supplied him
self with some Of the goods from the '.6rst do
nestle manufactures of the land" as be styled
the weaving department conducted in the Sis
ters' house; selecting some ''blue stripes" for
his wife and several pain Of stout wooden hose
for himself.
When q member Of the eopErseation dies the
event 10 announced 70 the community by the
blowing Of trombones from the church steeple
and a. the slow, sad music Is borns to The ears
Of the people they rsversntly drop their work
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TUE srarERs' HOUSE

is still standing and forms the eastern wing Of
the row Of old houses, which, for number Of
years, constituted the entire settlement. con-
tanning it did all the divisions Of the congre-
CATION. In the center OF this row is what IL
known as the Bell House." which for . number
OF wears prior to 1871 was used for the
Moravian Female Seminary, an institution
which became famous for its discipline and iu-
struction. and numbered among its pupils the
daughters of many prominent Americans. The
western end of this sssemblage of buildings is
composed Of the old chapel and the Gemeiu
Haus, or house Of the congregation, which was
originally occupied by the ministers and their
families.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

BELL House.
boys" and great girls" Above this age the
unmarried women are known as single sis
ters and the unmarried men as "single
brethren. Then there are the married
people" the widows" and the ''widowers."
Each one of these choirs has its day Of cell
ebrstion in the year. known as its festival day.
on which special services are held for the
members Of the choir, with q general love-
feas; in the afternoon.
LOVE YEAST. Il E.
its name indicates. Is feast Of love, at which
the people gather together in the church to eat
and drink in peaceful fellowship. The cere-
monies consist simply of the singing OF Psalms
by the congregation and the church choir and
the serving of cake and coffee, which are par
taken Of in silence by the congregation during
the singing Of the choir. The cake consists Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
Why He Called His Parrot Money,

There was Farmers Alliance-looking man
at the Lake Erie depot yesterday, and he had
Q parrot. Of which he seemed very proud, and
with good reason, for it was an accomplished
linguist. There was also an observer there,
one Of those persons who call themselves phi
losophers and students of human nature.
Quoth he to his companions:
There's . curious fact in relation to par
rots. Nearly all are possessed of the same
name. Now. III bet you boxof cigars against
. cigarette that that birds name is Polly"
He accosted the parrot man with:
II say, my friend, what do you call that
bird?"
Money" was the reply.
What do you call it that forf''
because money talks 6ee?"
you're right she does, " said the parrot q
she winked tho other eye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05


This is no doubt owing to the smallness of
their numbers and to the quiet, secluded life
which they have always endeavored to lead.
During the first years Of their settlement at
Bethlehem they held themselves entirely aloof
from the outside world. carrying on their work
OF prosely .ism among the neighboring Indian
tribes and living peacesbly together in state
OF communism each member of the community
contributing his or her share of labor toward
the common welfare with no other remunera-
ton than that Of the general benefit resulting
frcm such a mode of living.
OLD GERMAN CUSTOMS
As might be supposed nearly all the No
ravians Of Bethlehem are Of German descent,
and although the English language is now gen.
orally used there is scarcely any one who is not
able to speak the mother tongue. la some of the
families German is still spoken exclusively and
certain of the religious services are regularly
held Ia that language. 1t is not surprising,
therefore. thai many Of the old customs. which
are often supposed to belong distinctively to
the AOravians. are in reality simply derived
from the German; a.. for example, the eating
of i've meals day. This is a custom which is
still adhered to by many Of the MOravian fam
lies. Ireakfas; being had carly in the morning
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and followed q few hours latter By light meal
significantly called ''nIne O'Clock" with dinner
at noon and ''yespers." consisting Of sugar
cake" and coffee. at 2sso-and supper following
at 8.
aELrGIoCs FESTIVALS.
Some OF the ceremonies attendan. upon the
celebration Of Christmas and Easter and other
religious festivals are likewise familiar German
customs. although perhaps unheard of by the
gener-hty Of Americans No Moravian fami-
lys Christmas Is complete.without its Christ
mss eIAes-" These are small ginger snaps
BAKED IN various forms Of leaves, birds and
animals. which are intended not only to be
eaten. but to be hung on the tree as part of its
decoration
TEE pUrz
Moses and greens are placed about the foot
OF the Christmas tree in representation of q
miniature landscape, with sand sprink led here
and there for paths and toy fences: houses and
animals placed about in appropriate and sug-
gestiye Positions, the whole being known as q
putt. Many Of them are quite elaborate
and constructed with much skill and ingenuity.
occupying In some instances almost an entire
room AMI representing some wild picturesque
scene. with running water and moving figures
A large ''putZ' Is built in the church each
year. the principal feature Of which ia the
representation of the infant Savior living in
the manger. with the star Of bethlehem shin
ing brightly overhead and the shepherds in the
distance listening 10 the glad tidings Of the
angels
At EAsTER TINE
the children build themselves tests of cotton
or straw. which they place about in odd hooks
and corners of the house or garden and wait
eagerly for their rabbit eggs for 10 them IT
i the rabbit WHO lays the Easter eggs Just as
surely rs II is krisskringle who nils their stock
iags On the night before Christmas
when meulber of the congregation reaches
the age OF fifty years he celebrates what is
known a. his Jubilee" This is looked upon
ss one Of the most important events of his life
ami Is the occasion for great rejoicing and fes-
tNites not only in his immediate family but
throughout the entire frsundschafI
NoRAvIAS RELIGIOUS oBsERyAScEs
The peculiar religious observances and
church customs, however. are characteristic
alone OF tina Aoravians ard form the most in
ferestins feature Of their economy
The congregation 10 divided into classes or
''chOlrs. In accordance with the age. sex and
condition o: its members. The children under
the age Of thirteen years compose the chill
dren's choir" Those from thirteen to eigh-
teen years Of age are designated as great
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

to listen. "Harkr' they whisper, "some one
has gone home" They are able to tell by the
tunes which are played Of which choir the de-
ceased was member. The rnquestioning,
perfect faith placed in the wisdom Of tine Al
mighty, no matter how great the loss which
death may cause, is touchingly beautiful.
The trombonists always precede the funeral
procession to the cemetery and assist in the
service held OF the grave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

''wise men hesitate; only fools are certain"
remarked Montcalm street man 20 his wife Q
few evenings ago, when she was arguing point
with him.
II don't know about that, /" she said testify
'welL Tn certain Of II, he replied 20 en-
phatically that she laughed in his face, and he
has been wondering ever since what she Thought
was 30 funny about it--Detrod Frs Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
WITH THE MORAVIANS.
Peculiar Customs and Primitive
Quaintness Of the Early Settlers
IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY.

Interesting Religious Cerrmonies-How Ess-
ter IL Ceiebrated-The Love Feast-some Of
the Important Buildings and Their Peculiar
Cses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

large. plain buns. each member Of the congre-
CATION taking one as they are passed about from
bench TO bench in shallow baskets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

An INTERESTING TAX wIrH PRoF. MERRILL 90
THE NATIONAL NUsEUN-LESaTH OF LIFN OF
TIE nIFrrREST KINDS on sroxr AND MARBLE
REsIsrASoE TO HEar AND coin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
A Sweet Thing.

6am-''Do you ever use the gloves. Gus?"
Gus-"Aw--no. PWoper thing to have EN-.
- know, but Tvs-sw-had them allsd with
sachet powder"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

PRIVATE soHS ALIENS VALUE As COUNSEL
GEN. GRANTS WONDERFUL NENoRY-sam
sNALL's CYCLONE AND TIE LIQUOR SALOONS
l. C. HoUk's TACT on THE srrnr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
MELTED LAMP SHADES.

For those who have the old-fashioned accom-
plishment of netting is an opportunity of dis
playing it in netted lamp shades of silk, with
deep fringe tied in, and these put over silk
fringe of the same or contrasting color. with
full pinked ruche as heading and pinked
ruffie under the fringe. White or cream net
ting over palest green silk is pretty. White
over white is pretty and pale pink over rose
color or maize over yellow. Lamps multiply
all the time and the shades are as large and
fanciful as ever. Here in town ono can have
shapes made or altered by workers in wire. SO
that any effect can be gotten which is wanted,
fact that every one may not know. and which
is O great satisfaction when one cannot find
ready made what one wishes. If one has pic
ture frames and wants to put different pictures
in, a simple mat, which will look very well. can
be made at home of Whatman's water-color
paper. Cut the opening right to fit the pic
ture, and a quarter OF an inch from this edge
mark dent with something blunt, like the
back of knife blade, doing it by ruler for
accuracy. This gives it shop finish, SO no
one would attribute it to home origin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
JUDGE HoUKs TACT.

The late Judge Houk Of Tennessee, for many
years a member of Congress. was an odd char
acter in his way. His district was republican
by large majority and the democrats resorted
to many schemes to beat him. On'one occa-
sion several years ago the democratic candidate
was man named Williams-Tom Williams. as
he was known by his intimates. In some way
Williams became possessed of a copy Of an old
circular letter written many years ago by
Judge Houk in which he declared against
negro suffrage. Armed with this document
Williams paradcd the district and in every
speech read the letter. Houk could not DENY
it, and his friends were very much worried
Not so the judge. He took the stump, and in
the course of his speech referred to the letter.
Il did write that letter. my friends" said he.
Il don't deny 1t, but when 1 wrote il 1 didn't
have any more sense than Tom Williams has
now" The letter was never heard Of again in
that campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

lis serpentine much used as a building
materiaig"
'-oh, yes" said Prof. Merrill, cit ID in great
favor. Ii is a soft, though somewhat tough,
compact rock Of variable color. usually green
ish, although often yRriously streaked and
spotted with yellow yellowish green. brownish.
or more rarely red. The name serpentine is
from the Latin serpentines. a serpent, owing
to its color and spotted appearance. Owing to
It's softness which lie such that il can be readily
carved or turned on lathe. and its beautiful
colors when polished serpentine has long been
q favorite with all civilized nations for orna-
ments and interior decorative work. serpentine,
however. for ornamental work is al the present
time scarcely ever quarried in the United
States. although ine1haustible quantities are
found in many instances and of exceptionally
fine quality"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-27
Where Dirty Hands Are Allowed.

The most noticeable thing about the
American people, in the eyes of an Aus
tralian recently arrived, is the fact that
they wear their finger nails closely cut
and very clean. In Sidney or Melbourne
even the most aristocratic gentleman
never thinks of cleaning his finger nails,
and seldom cuts them. Even the lower
classes in the United States take good
care of their nails, which is something
an Australian can scarcely comprehend.
Americans are busy people. and one can
hardly imagine when they find time to
bother with cutting or cleaning their
finger nails.
Another noticeable thing is your illu-
mination of shop windows at night.
After o'clock in Melbourne street the
streets are as dark as cavern, and one
can walk for block or more without
seeing light. Here in San Francisco
there are lights in every window. Even
after the shop is closed the proprietor
leaves electric lights burning to display
and advertise the goods in his window.
A Melbourne merchant would regard
this as needless xpense.-Interview
with an Australian.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-27
Sitting Bu1,,. War Club.

SlttInR Bulls WAT C1uOs
The killing of Sitting Bull, the famous
Indian chief, recalls the fact that Mr..
Max E. Dickerson is the proud possessor
of this great chiefs private war club.
Mr.. Dickerson secured the club from
Elroy Post, scenic artist in the employ
of the Union Pacific Railroad company,
who received it as present from Sitting
Bull himself. Mr.. Post was doing some
work for the railroad company at the
time in and around Sitting Bulls head
quarters, and the chief took a great
liking to him, but would have nothing
to do with the rest of the men, although
there were six in the party. He took
Mr.. Post all through his camp, intro
duced him to different Indians, and
made things as pleasant for him as pos
sible
In return for his kindness Mr.. Post
painted for Sitting Bull two large pict-
ures Of his two favorite ponies, Dry
Camp and Never Fret, which SO pleased
the old chief that he said he would like
to present him with something in return
for the compliment Noticing large
war club hanging up in the chiefs tepee,
Mr. Post said he would like to have it.
Sitting Bull mentioned the fact that the
club was an old relic, had been in serv-
ice over forty years, passed through
numerous battles, and because of its
curiosity he would give it to him. Upon
Mr.. Posts return to Aberdeen, S. D., he
shipped the relic to Mr.. Dickerson, who
now has it on exhibition in one of the
prominent business places of this city
Shelby Cor. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-27
ESSlMiSN.

Along the checke-ed footworu road Of life
A youthful traveller vends his onward way:
Now viewing unco1cerned some scene Of stTffe,
Or lettering near where happy children play;
CnmindfuI ne Of others hopes and fears
Careless he wsoders on the lessening years
When sunbeaEns clotke In beauty al The earth,
Changing 70 tiny stars the grassy dew,
And wake tbs fragrant flowers 70 instant birth.
Painting eaca petal with . ra!noo~ hue;
Beneath some shade the youth. r~posiIg hes,
AMI dreams tia; 81 the worlds paradise
Warm in his feelings generous in thought.
He greets Lis tellowmsn xith kindly grace:
Suspects 10 wrong, believes IN al he taught
And sees friend in every smiling face;
luaaglnes uutn within the satterers treas
And thinks that virtue lives II al Tho resi-
But soon the pathway narroxs rough and steep
The gathering clouds thick breeding darkness
shed:
The sightai1gs FASH the ziais around hin sweep
And rcHdins thun9=Ts crash above his bead
Fasting osfcze the tlAS- ne brea.hes c1rse7
And thinks tyrant rules Tie uriverse
Alas nos rude lie shock experience brings
Hos sad the icsS Of faI.1 IL human k1ns
The gaAse2ees nOtes thai cniy memory sings
But wake tie wish TIA; Fate has lesf Is bLiss:
The youth discovers truth 70 ne par.
AID vlrtass forms ba, specs1oens os AZ
J. 4 S.ewaT u SsE york zr.eg.e
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-27

A LITTLE LOVE SONG.

a year ago today. my love,
Ny heart was full of care;
The gathered grief of long. long years
Seemed more than could bear.
The past was all 80 fraught with pain,
The present dim with woe,
The future looked 50 dark to me,
One little year ago.
Thought to tread my lonely path
In silence, all alone;
No friend to cheer with kindly word,
No hand to clasp my OWL;
No dream or hope of light or love
To bless my Swallowed way.
All, well! IT'S said, ''the darkest hour
Is just before the day
So, when my deepest night had come,
And life was well nigh gone,
Heavens own kind care sent you, my dear,
To herald in the dawn.
The tender touch of loves own hand
Rent every cloud away,
And heaven swung dazzling down to me.
A year ago today.
And now those gentle eyes Of blue
Look lovingly in mine;
And strong, brave hands, with kindly clasp
My trembling ones entwine;
And onward now with happy heart,
walk life's joyous way,
And bless the boon which came to me
A year ego today.
-Iattie Dyer Britts in New York Ledger.