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A Successful Recital.

Mrs. Thomas B. Buxton gave a very sue
eessful vocal recital at the residence Of
Mrs. A St Clair Denver. 1I09 Rhode Island
avenue. Wednesday evening. assisted by
the Philharmonic Club. A number of Sc
lections. well calculated to show the breadth
OF Mrs Buttons training and varied COM
mand OF style, were charmingly sung by
her, including an aria from Faust" a
group OF songs by Robert Franz, Schu-
mann's Almond Tree" Reinecke's Spring
Song and a Berceuse by GODDARD. Mrs
Ernest Lent played LISTS Rhapsodie num-
Der eleven in fine style. Mr.. Rakemann
gave two violin numbers, one a beautiful
andante cantabile by Tartini and the other
the Dance Tzigane OF Nachez." Mr.. Lent
played as cello solos Chopin's well-known
nocturne No. and Schumann's "Traum-
ereL" The Philharmonic Club played two
trtos for violin, piano and cello, one being
new manuscript composition by Mr.
Lent About two hundred people were
present Mr.. xander was the accompanist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
For n Sunday school Library.

Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows Hall. on
Sth street southeast, for the benefit of the
First NJ. p. Sunday school library, under
the management of Messrs. Walter C. Bur-
CESS and Herbert A. Hopkins. Among those
participating were Miss Blanche Adams.
Misses Bacchus, Hartley, Bladen, Brewer
RANDY, Rowe. Ray, B. Shomo, Bischoff
Pierson, Swanson, Mcdonald. Bishop, Car
penter, l. Robertson. Baden, Hurlbut, l..
Espey, Davis, Hunt, Hall, n. Robertson
buckingham, Mitchell, ]. Shomo, Hutchin-
son, +. Espev, Tufts, Johannes, Pierson
and Laurie Stanford, and Messrs. Person
Robert Wiley of Baltimore, Roy Moore, j.
Ray Adams, Herbert Hopkins, w. J.
Brewer. w. c. Burgess, VIM. Hail. Julian
Cockerille, and MastersE. Griffith and Nor
timer Frazier. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
He Was Guilty.

The case Of the negro James Allen,
charged with felonious assault on Cora
Simpson, an eleven-year-old girl, In Prince
Georges county. was tried yesterday in
Annapolis. as printed in yesterdays Star,
and late in the afternoon a verdict was
reached. The assault was committed in
February last near the home of the child $
parents. not far from the village of Wood
more. while the child was on her way home
from school. When the prisoner was taken
to the Marlboro jail the feeling was so
strong against him that he was brought to
this city, and then removed to Baltimore
to prevent the citizens from taking the law
in their own hands.
At the hearing yesterday the little VIC
tim appeared and told her version of the
affair, fully identifying the prisoner An
attempt was made by the mother and sis
ter of Allen to prove an alibi, but 1t evil
IDENTIFY had no weight with the jury for a
verdict of guilty was rendered.
The penalty in the case may be death or
Imprisonment.
When the facts in the case were made
known in court some threats of lynching
were made but 1t is thought the law will
be permitted to take it's course
Sentence in the case was suspended until
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
Confederate Heternna

The Confederate Veterans Association
held Its regular meeting at their hall, 80
Pennsylvania avenue. Mr.. Leigh Robinson
and Capt Byrd Lewis. delegates to the re-
union at Birmingham. Ala, made reports of
the action taken In that notable gathering.
Senator Walsh. Gen. Black and l.. L. Liv-
ingston Of Georgia and Capt. j. j. Evans
treasurer, Of Mississippi, made addresses on
the life and services Of the late Senator Col
Quit The association agreed to attend the
unveiling of the soldiers and sailors monu-
body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.
The Society for Its Promotion Met
Yesterday.


There was meeting Of prominent men
and women Of Washington yesterday at
Columbian University to consider the in
terests Of the American Society Of Religious
Education. DIR. Edwin Willis, late assist
ant secretary Of agriculture. presided.
DR.. Gilbert gave an account Of the society,
its purposes and plans He said there were
five fraternities in the organization. The
Sunday Teachers Club is composed of Sun
day school teachers. the Bible Readers
Union is made up Of individuals who desire
to engage in the private study of Scripture
for spiritual profit. the Child Culture Club
is designed to aid parents in training chill
dren, and the Students Bible Club is for
young people in college. The fifth fraterni-
ty. the Fellows Club. is composed Of schol-
ars who provide the courses of study for
the other clubs. and who suggest the plans
for constant Improvement of the methods
Addresses were made by Gen. Eaton and
DIR. Beiler. and resolutions were passed in
dorsing the society, and seventeen new
names were presented for membership in
the Fellows Club This will form the nu-
cleus Of the Washington circle Of the club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
Celebrating a Double Fea.t

Ascension day and the feast of the Holy
Cross were observed yesterday at the Holy
Cross Academy. In the morning Arch
bishop SatolH celebrated mass and after
ward made an address in English. A mu-
IDEAL and literary entertainment was given
IN the afternoon by the pupils.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
Death of Mrs. Elmore.

Mrs. Lillian Elmore, wife of Mr.. H. w.
Elmore of the geological survey. and one of
Washington's most promising artists, died
yesterday morning. after an illness of about
a week She was the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs Joseph F. Collins and a sister to Mrs.
John Hadley Doyle. Her funeral takes
place tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Albaugh's Grand Opera House-''Wang.
New National Theater.-Mr. Nat c. Good
win n "A Gilded Fool"
Academy Of Music.-Juvenile opera, '.Pi-
rates of PenZance."
Kernans Lyceum Theater-John D. Grif-
Ems Athletic and Speciality Company.
Universalist Church.-Kneisel Quartet
Y. II. c. A, 1909 New York avenue north
west--Illustrated Lecture by Rev. Geo. H.
Filian on "Constantinople"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
Henry Bush Inaane.

Henry Bush, agent for the Banner Brew
Ing Company Of Cincinnati, was taken to
the first police station last night as in
sane. Several days ago while in New York
Bush was seized with a desire to spend
some of his money, and he purchased 81, 600
worth of diamonds. which he gave to news
boys on the street. Yesterday he wanted
to return to New York. and became violent
when his wife tried to persuade him not to
go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Marshall Hsll-Macalester leaves at 10
Am. and 2:30 pm.
Mount Vernon.-Macalester leaves at 10
Am. and 2;30 pm
Mount Vernon.-By Pennsylvania railroad
every hour daily.
Steamer Wakefield for Nomini creek.
Ieonardtown and ST. Clements bay and
intermediate landings at am.
Tally-Ho coach. 511 18th street. for Ar
Hngton and Cabin John Bridge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
CorrcEfo's Administration

A copy Of COrregio's "Annunciation," exc
suited By Mazzalini of Rome, Is on exhibit
ton at Forsyth's and is attracting consid-
cradle attention The painting Is an old
one and was brought to America in 1856
where IL has been in the possession of an
art-loytng southern family ever since
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
The Vnndalia Wreck.

Chief Engineer Harrie Webster, United
States navy. delivered an interesting lee
ture Wednesday evening at St. Johns Par
tsh Han on Samoa and the Wreck of the
NandaIia- The lecture was for the benefit
OF the Children's Hospital and netted a
handsome sum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
David Il. Jones' Will,

By the terms Of the will Of the late David
T. Jones. fled yesterday, all his property,
real and personal. is left to his wife. Carrie
T. Jones. and his children. Sidney F. Jones,
Wilbur T. Jones and Louise Jones. Life in
ourance amounting to 81 900 to his mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
Marriage Lfcenaea.

The clerk of the court has issued licenses
to wed to the following: William Laws and
Rachael Payne; Julian A. Smith and Mag
gle z. Mattex; James A. Minor and Alice
Plato.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

WOrk=a=DaY
'' Words
NATURAL FOES TO
B0mbast and Buncombe.

Birds OF prey-oalllng themselves merchants
swoop down upon a strange city-and suddenly be-
e.me very solicitous about the welfare of the
el.Aens OF the community upon whom they have
pine 70 prey-naking al sorts OF promises as TO
tne betterment OF their trading facilities. and
onerins bargainsso entirely out OF proportion 10
RAJ falues-that actually one is appalled, at the
ro.e statements which bear upon their very face
roupitaole traces OF insincerity-and evidences a
osre on the part Of the r0pn gators OF the scheme
to mislead and eventually betray
feopie should bear In mind that men do not rent
stores, 1Eyest their capital In pershahe wares raw
incense TAX, employ sllesmen and take upon
tnenlseises tne crres, crosses and vexations In
-or the GLORY 10 be attained hui for THE
MONEY THERE is IN IT; and in mercantile life
ms In other trades and Professions Won Will fDd
many an lago-who does not hesitate 10 resort 10
hsse methods IN order to PUT MONEY IN his
PURSE. DO not allow yourselves to he decoyed by
these 1GNIS FATUH-but stick TO the tried and
true. who have been weighed and not found want
ing In any OF the essentials necessary 10 the es-
Establishment Of perfect confidence between merchant
and people
II you want an excellent Suit OF Clothes for
business wear-we can furnish such q one-of any
fashionable cut for the modest sum OF 81 81.
Suits that more sightly-bearing strong ma rks
OF neatness and elegance. and putting 20 shame
many which several notehes higher in the
scale Of prices. for the simple sum OF SO. We
can furnish Short Pants Suits for your boys, Of
strictly all wool materials breasted Jackets
all sizes. from to IL years. at s2ss a suit.
Ihree-piece Suits-Coat. Vest and Long Pants
fancy cheyiot-strictly all wool-szes. IL 10 Is
suit. In our Mems Pantaloons Department are 20
be found all grades, shades. fabrics and styles
from the strong. substantial work -a-day Pants. at
$l-ao pair-to the finest English French and
American weaves-in cassimeres. worsteds. chew
10 SEE yorr AT Ar TIMES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
Colored knights TempIar,

Ascension day services were held by the
Solored Knights Templar at the Metropoli-
tan A NJ E Church last evening. Dr. Sea-
ton delivered the sermon. which was appro-
PIRATE to the occasion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
Save Money for Yourself.

Begin at the bottom. 1t is the little
amounts that run into big amounts in a
year. Save on your butter bill 5-lb boxes
best creamery OF Jas. F. Oyster, 9th and
ayenue.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
Chevy Chase Inn.

Located at Chevy Chase, Nd. Attractive
surroundings. All conveniences Reason
able terms. See advertisement, Summer
Resorts."-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
Dedication Nary Washington Monu-

The Pennsylvania railroad will sell round
trip tickets to Fredericksburg May 0 and
10. good to return until the 14th, at SLIGO
from Washington and $1-43 from Alexan-
dria- Special train will leave at Sis a. m. :;
returning, leave Fredericksburg 615 D. m.
on May 10.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

Yesterday morning about o'clock Thomas
Phillips, twenty-five years old, while at
work at the lexington power house shift
ing a trolley. was caught between two
cars and seriously injured. He was re-
moved to his home by citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
BABY'S SKIN AND SCALP.

Cleahsed. purified and beautifed by CUTICURA
SOAP. greatest Of skin purifiers and heautihers as
well as purest and sweetest Of toilet and nursery
soaps Only cure for pimples and black heads, be-
cause the only preventive of Inflammation and clog
cling Of the pores, the cause Of most complexional
dist lions. Sold everyw here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

Grand exhibition of china from the great
est art centers of Europe date from the
worlds fair at Sloan's, 1407 G ST., Monday
and Tuesday of next week.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
Butter for s,pu.r N.o,,,,.gI

lbs. in brick shape for S5c. Of the Elgin
Butter Company's celebrated butter. No
repacking from tubs to boxes. No break
ing of grain. Full weight and no wood to
pay for: T. d. DAILY. 91I La ave. Phone,
No. 1476.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
HAVE YOU A HOMER

II you take pride in making 1t attractive
you never had such an opportunity to do
% before. The Milne Assignee Sale, 1871
q St, are selling beautiful Interior Decora-
tons OF various kinds at one-third former
prfces-Beautiful Pieces OF Furniture
French Cretonne and Monte Cloth, &C
Wall Papers. Sc. a roll up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

"Del Ray" ON the P.> R.R., One Mile
this side Of Alexandria, is rapidly assuming
the appearance of suburban town. Grad
ing streets. laying sidewalks planting trees.
&c. Prices will be $50. 500, $50 or Soc. 81
and so weekly
No interest, no notes, no taxes, but, on
the contrary, we insure your ne for amount
Of your purchase.
Don't put it of, but 60 down and look at
the property before opening day.
Our representatives are on the ground at
all times, including Sunday. For further
particulars. read Del Ray ad., On page 9.
Call at our office for free transportation.
WOOD, HARMON & CO.,
my2-tf 525 18th st, NV,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

THE FIRST OF THE SEASON.
Peaches and Cherries received by the Cali
fornia Fruit Co., 18th and st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
Auction SnIe.

Fine lot of well-kept household furniture
1t Sloan's. 1iO1 G St, at 10 am. tomorrow.
-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

Temperature and condition OF water at s
am: Great Falls. temperature, 60; condi-
ton, 81; receiving reservoir. temperature,
"a; condition at north connection, 80; con-
dition at south connection. SO: distributing
reservoir, temperature, 20; condition at in
fluent gate house. 30; effiuent gate house, SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

MEMS SUMNER UNDERWEAR
Balbriggan, Gauze, Jeans, Nainsook and
summer Merino. Shirts and Drawers. soc. &c
d r. c. LEWIS & SON.
1921 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

Whitneys "Peerless"Baby Carriages. roll
body. upholstered in coachman's cloth, satir
parasol, best wheels. so each.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

Valuable building lot on 5th near H st
ne at auction by Sloan & Co. at pm. to-
morrow.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
Hoods Sarsaparilla Cures

worse than ever In the spring of 1892 heard
about boy whose eyes had been cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla and decided to try it, My eyes got
much better after had taken the first bottle
and have now been well for q year. 1 also
used to have severe headaches, but I seldom have
a headache now" AMANDA PETERSON, Cam
pello. Mass. Get only HOODS.
HOODS PILLS are purely vegetable, carefully
prepared from the best Ingredients 25c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

Leonard Refrigerators and Latest I'm
proved Gas Ranges, sc. A Eberly's Sons.
71S It'll NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

Royal Headache Powders, Zoe.
Free Trial Samples at all Druggista
oc25- m, w, f&stf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

Old Mandahling Java Coffee. 3Sc.-a royal
drink; Java and Mocha, very fine, SEC.
choice Java and Mocha, 30c. also an i'm
mense line of irst-class Groceries at correct
prices. NJ METZGER CO., All 7th St NV.
it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

yRANC HATS COVER LEVEL HEADS
Franc & Son, cor. 7th and d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

REVOLVERS. RIFLES AND SHOT
Guns. Walford's, All Pa. ave. NV. m2-Ats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

The Annapolis-Two-step Ask your mu-
sic dealer for 1t. You'll like 1t. my1-6ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

Lawn and Park Swings. all styles vases.
Dsttees, etc. at Morsell's, 1107 It'll St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

FRANCS 4SC. BALBRIGGANS ARE
SUPERB. - Shirts or Drawers. 401 It'll
street, corner d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
LOCAL MENTION.
THE WEATHER.
Forecast TIL s pm. Saturday.
Condition of the Water.

For the District of Columbia, Maryland
and Virginia. showers. followed Saturday by
lair; variable winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

For spring lamb go to JOHN r. KELLY
9th 1t. wing, Center Market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
ASCENSION DAY SERVICES.
rhe Four Communicates of knights
Templar Attend in a Body.

Ascension day was observed by the knights
Templar by a service, which was held in
the Fourth Presbyterian Church, on 9Th
street. The members of Washington, Co.
lumbia. Potomac and De Molay took part.
The knights assembled at Masonic Temple.
and, headed by the Marine Band, marched
down 9th street 20 Pennsylvania avenue and
then up the avenue to 18th street, to X
street. to 9th street, and then Down 10 the
church. The services were conducted by the
pastor Of the church, Rev. Joseph T. Kelly.
He spoke briefly of the day. taking as his
text the words, He Is risen" After the
services the knights once more fell into line
and marched back to Masonic Temple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
Spots ON the Eyes
sIGHT AFFECTED AFTER AN ATTACK oE THE
NEASI.N
HOODS sAnsApARnLA RESTORES CLEAR

HOODS sAnsAPARnLA RESTORES CLEAR
VISION AND CURES HEADACHE
&c. /. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass:
About nine years ago I was sick with the
measles, which left my eyes very sore. They
would sweIl SO that I could scarcely see, and I
could not stand the light. could hardly sleep
at night. because the pain was too great. After
short time white spots came my eyes. aking
my sight dim, that could hardly distinguish
an object held close to the eyes. I tried three
doctors, but they would only make them better
for short time and then the trouble would be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

Do You Appreciate Well-Made Under
weafs
Our 4Sc Jean Drawers will suit you
Reinforced, felled seams. full stays, French
taped and clinched buttons. They are 'The
Best Made"
HENRY FRANC & SON. cor It'll and D.
my3-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

KEIsTER'S BULLETIN FOR SATURDAY,
Cor. 9th ST. and La. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

Cor. 9th 81. and La ave.
Sugar, per OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1-2c.
Corn. Beans and Pumpkins, per CAM. Sc.
California Cherries. Pears. &C, can. .15c.
j gallon Peaches. .........................25 c.
lbs Apricots. .........................25 c.
lbs. Figs. .25c.
Sardines. &C.: boxes. pc.
at. bottle Catsup. .25c.
cakes Laundry Soap. &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

y Butter Prices Never So Low.
But whether high or low, my Matches
Creamery" Butter Is uniformly the same
matchless for purity. sweetness. freshness
and delicious flavor. D. VIM. Oyster, $40
Center Market. IS Western Marketable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04
CITY ITEMS.

California Pears, to Close Out, Ice.
Shriver's Sugar Corn per dozen. ...... soc.
Peas, 1Oc.; . cans Salmon. .................2 5c.
Process Flour...............$1, 55c., soc. SIX.
Lime Juice, &c; Claret, per bot. ..... 25c.
PurA Rye Whisky, years old. ..... Csc. qt.
Port Wine, rich and crusty soc. ct.
Sherry, Muscatel and Angelica. ...... Soc. OF.
Golden Catawba very fruity...........2 DC.
1t P. r. WILSON, 934 7th st. NV.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-11-22

Besides the regular holidays like
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years
day and Independence day, there are
special legal holidays in many states
!of the Union, such. for example, as
Decoration day, Arbor day and Labor
day. Others of them are Jackson's
day in Louisiana, Mardi Gras in Ala
!bama and Louisiana, Lincoln's birth
day in Illinois, Lees birthday in Vir-
iginia and Georgia. Davis birthday in
Florida, Good Friday in five or six
states, Mecklen burg Decoration day
i'm North Carolina. Admission to the
Union day in California and Nevada,
Evacuation day in New York, Thanks
giving day in many of the states and
iWashington's birthday in nearly all
jof the states.
Every month of the year. with the
exception of August, has statutory
holiday among its days for some one
or other of the states of the Union,
but a number of the days are hardly
lever celebrated in these times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-11-22
Charity.
BY Y. l.. HICKOK

Go, man, to thy brother, noble and proud,
Now in sins dark pollution and misery
bowed,
Go speak to him kindly, though he grovel
in dust
Tide angels will smile DER an action SO just.
Thy hand may unloosentthe letters that
bind;
Thy words may bring light 70 his side
clouded mind;
There's much to be done in this vast world
of ours,
Then remember, oh, man, thou has God
given powers.
Go, sister, and speak to that sad erring one
If repentant, forget all the wrong she has
done;
Regard not her presence with silent dis
dain,
When kind word may save her from sin
ming again.
IT'S but little to give, it is easily spoken,
And may soothe u heart by grief almost
broken,
Remember that charity suffereth long;
Then judge not, condemn not, lest ye be
wrong.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-11-22
Huge Maine Heron.

A Maine woman recently shot a heron
that was more than five feet in height
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1894-11-22
MEANING AN NOVEMBER
Ninth oof the Roman Calendar and
Appropriate for Thanksgiving.
AlG

Appropriate for Thanksgiving.
November was ninth (novem) month
to the Romans 1t has long been a
notable month for signs and omens,
as we'll as religious dates, though no
one can show why. The Saxons
called it blood month, " because they
slaughtered cattle and sailed away
all their winters beef in this month.
The old Romans had many import
ant religious observances in this
month, and the Christians have
adopted some of them. 1t closes most
appropriately for a general thanks
giving for the fruits of the season
past The tenth (decem) month in
the old Roman calendar but now the
twelfth. is the month of holy memoir
les in all Christian lands The yule
log and the Christmas tree, Kris
Kriugle and Santa Claus, the vaca-
ton, the home coming, the gifts and
the holidays-these are of December.
Christmas has conquered all classes
The old Puritans fought against it in
vain. So by the triumph of faith and
civilization com bined the season of
cold and often of sleet and rain, the
time of shortest days and longest
nights, is turned into the season OF
greatest cheer and hllarity.