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MlSTLETOE AT YULETlOE.
Not So Generally Used as HOlly-Vener-
ated by the Druids.

The connection Of mistletoe with Christ
mas is very curious one, says ROBBERS
Blight in the Philadelphia Press, and far
from being a general one Literature L.
perhaps mainly responsible for it, in that
illusions to custom, in great degree
purely local, have made large number OF
persons interested in the plant. 1t, more
over, seems to me that the custom of using
it in Christmas decorations depends on
two Observation-Disclosures its evergreen
habit, and, secondly, the veneration in
which it was held by the Druids. In the
orchards of Herefordshire and Worcester
shire in England, and in those of Nor
mandy, apple trees may be seen covered
with mistletoe to such an extent that in
winter time, when Invested of their natural
leaves they present a mass of green in the
leaves of their parasite.
The reasons mentioned have no doubs
done much to secure for the mistletoa she
place which in recent times it has held in
Christmas festivities, but it is not so uni
yersally honored at Yuletide as the holly.
In fact, its popularity is purely local, and
It's use as an ornament, In places where ii
does not grow, Is due rather to an anti
quarian sentiment than to any feeling
that it's presence at the rejoicings of the
season is necessary. You may have very
merry Christmas without any mistletoe at
all, but to the majority Of the people q
Christmas without sprig or two of holly
would scarcely seem to be Christmas az
all. Even that rare old plant, the ivy green.
cannot compete with the holly as neces-
sary part Of domestic adornment for the
Christmas merry gatherings.
Still mistletoe has certain amount OF
sentiment attached to it, and therefore the
mistletoe bough finds place in tho farm
houses, mansions and castles of the dis
tricts of England where it grows and in
the dwellings Of the wealthy where it can
be purchased, while here spray is bought
just for the sake of old memories
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20
Pi0rmOnt.

Miss Elizabeth Robbie who returned
from Germany last September is now
teaching in the Biological depal tment
at Vassar college, Poughkeepsie, New
York.
Remember the cantata entitled "The
Prophet of Nazareth" at the Town
Hall next Wednesday evening, Dec.
25th. There will also be Christmas
tree, singing and recitations by the
children. Admission to the entertain
ment only 10 cents, children tree.
Doors open at 7 o'clock, curtain will
rise at sharp, Come one, come all.
BROOK ROAD.
The thermometer reached sixteen de-
grees below in some places last week.
The creamery paid % 2 cents per
pound for November butter.
Miss Edith Webster returned home
Monday after having sppEt number
of weeks with her aunt in Li.bon.
FL. II. Mutt has between eight and
nine hundred bushels of potatoes. He
has commenced to feed them to his
cattle as the extreme low prices will
not warrant sending them to market.
Born on Thanksgiving day son to
Mr.. and Mrs James Currey.
Died Dec 18th, Ella Dexter) Cur
rey, wife of james Currey.
Geo. A. johnson spent few days
the middle of the week in Concord
and Laconia.
The dwelling house of E. P. Andross
was consumed by fire on Wednesday
about l / O'Clock. The fire was first
discovered in the upper part of the ell
and it is supposed it caught from the
chimney. Most of the furniture was
saved. Insured in the Piermont
Mutual.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20
OrfOrO.

Mrs. j. F. Carr has been on the sick
list for the past few weeks, but is
somewhat better now, lady from
STAFFORD, VI is caring for her. She
expects a friend and his wife from
Chicago here 10 spend Christmas, also
her two brothers. sons one from Dart
mouth college and one from Wilmot.
j. H. Archer killed his hog this week
which weighed 529 l.2 pounds. The
largest heard from yet.
Walter J. Avery of Newport, VT,
was in town Tuesday night.
Mrs. Lizzie Beals went to Lebanon
Tue day.
Four two-story houses south of the
church stand vacant this winter, and
one opposite capable of accommodate
ing twenty with only one in it, and
two houses near by are vacant which
would accommodate ten each.
The large lumber contract has fell
through for the present at least, and
some FORTY or fifty teams are thrown
out of business.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20
Tho Christmas Message.

Cold must be the heart that has no re-
spouse to this great Christmas sentiment,
barren indeed the home into which ne
recognition of the Christ child enters,
no thought of that inestimable gift that
has made all mankind brethren. To the
poorest and humblest Of us this Christmas
message speaks. The wise men required
the guiding of a star, but to the watching
shepherds the angel spoke face to face, and
there is a Christmas sentiment in all these
gay streets and jostling crowds that the
wise men Of our own day are not always
the first to understand.
In a few days more the evergreens viii
have faded, and we shall be going about
our business with all the stern realities OF
the new year before us. But we shall
carry something over from this great holt
day that will not fade if we care to keep
it green, new impulse of faith and love
that will keep the world still growing
brighter and better because of Christmas
day .-Philadelphia Times.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20
Hanging the Holly.

The English holly is finer in quality
than that grown ON American shores, says
the st. Louis Republic. The leaves are q
better green and the berries larger, and
before the holiday season sets in great
hampers of it are shipped from the English
ports to delight American eyes and hearts.
An attractive manner of using it is to tie
big punches with long satin ribbon loops
and ends, matching in shade the hue OF
the berries, and place them over pictures or
mantelshelf, or fasten against the wall
especially in some picturesque nook or cor
ner. Underneath the mantel, when thers
is no fireplace, the space may be banked
with masses of the spiny leaves and bright
berries; jars or vases may be filled Win
them, while holly wreaths and ropes are
another form of decoration, very effective
both in large and small apartments
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20
HOW PERuvIANs CELEBRATE.
Christmas Eve q Season OF Jollihcatien-
Bull Fights After Church.

A Christmas celebration in Peru has
peculiar features, In the cities, ana H1ors
especially in LiEas, there are bewllderlng
scenes of activity on Christmas eve. Ihs
streets and square are crowded Win
gayly dressed people. Droves OF asses are
to be seen in every direction laden with
fruit boughs from the mountains, liquors
and other merchandise. Ice stalls, proVld-
ed with chairs and benches, are crowded
by the perspiring pleasure seekers, VINO
find ice necessary on sultry Christmas.
AS night approaches the streets are
packed with a noisy people, and joke ana
jest and merry pranks become the rule.
These are participated in mostly ~
strangely attired persons in masks. Music
of guitars, Gathering castanets and pebbles
rafting in gourds fill the air with mingled
discordant sounds. No door Is closed.
There are music and dancing and the dis
tribution of gifts in every house. All are
welcome to enter. Strangers are sure OF q
hearty welcome, and to be foreigner 10
to have double claim on hospitality and
to receive double welcome. All ceremony
and restraint are absent.
Suddenly the scene changes. The mid
night bell at the cathedral has summoned
all to mass The houses and streets are
nearly deserted, while the churches, with
their decorations and blazing tapers, are
thronged.
Again on Christmas morning the streets
are crowded and the markets are thronged.
but at o'clock the churches are again
filed After the services come the feast.
and the games, and the sports. OF all the
sports bull fighting is the favorite and
the Christmas fight is generally the best
of the season, as eight or ten bulls are fire.
quently killed on that day, besides several
horses, and not infrequently one or tive
of the fighting men. In this sport women
appear to take more enthusiastic pleasure
than the men.
When night comes, there Is grand pro
cession, headed by the priests and monks
who arc followed by the soldiers and peo-
pie All are gayly dressed, and many in
fantastic costumes and masks. Banners
flags streaming ribbons and green boughs
are carried, and music fills the air. In the
midst Of the procession there Is held aloft
the figure Of the Madonna bearing In her
arms the Holy Child. After long march
the procession returns to the cathedral,
there disbands and the Christmas celebra-
ton is at an end New York Herald,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20
. Granite State Local Items -
Lyme.

Two children of p. II. A. Clanln
were badly burned with hot lard spill
ed on their hands and arms.
Mrs. Electa Foster, widow OF Ihax-
ter Foster, died at the home or her
daughter, MIS- Henry W. Aooott,
Monday.
Some low down, cheap fellow stray
ed into The school house at the Plaln
Sunday night using some of the school
books to kindle the fire and tearing up
others.
Mrs. j. H. Mousley has gone to Bos
ton for two weeks stay.
George Hutchins has moved into the
house Just vacated by d. r. Mativla.
Miss Emma G. Bond is visiting
friends here.
Christmas goods in great abundance
and variety are coming in sight but as
vet nothing is being done for any par
ticular celebration.
Charles H. Dimick found one OF his
pair of horses dead one morning TINS
week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20

Anyone who has children will rejoic.
with l.. Is. milford of Plainfield. Y. }. His
little boy. five years of age. was sick with
Group. For two days and nights he tried
various remedies recommended by friends
and neighbOrs. He says; IL thought sure
j would lose him. l had seen Chamber
Inns Cough Remedy advertised d thought
i would try It as last hope and am happy
to say that after two doses he slept until
morning. gave it to him next day and a
cure was effected. | keep this remedy in
the house now and as soon as any of my
children show signs of cIoup 1 give II 10
them and that is the last Of it" % and 80
cent bottles for sale by A, L. -CLAhKE,
Druggist.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20

General Neal Dow says that he re-
calls very we'll the first elephant ever
exhibited in this country, the famous
beast, Old Bet. He went to see her
when a boy in Portland, somewhere be-
tween 1915 and 1890. The most inter
esting part of General Dow's reminis-
cence is how Old Bet died. According
to his recollection, she was shot ON a
highway somewhsre near Alfred, in
York county, by a farmer who protested
to be indignant because of the amount
of money her owners were taking out Of
the state Maine was then perhaps with
out exception the poorest portion of the
country, and even the quarters which
were collected by the owners Of Old Bet
represented considerable portion Of the
ready money Of the people
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20
OrfOrdVill6.

Mr.. Alvah Kimball expects to leave
tewn This week.
Miss Gertie Whipple is at work for
Mrs. Geo. Huckins.
Gee of the men at work on the church
received word Tuesday morning that
his sister was dead.
There will be G supper ana a
promenade at the Town Hall Friday
evening, Dec. goth. 1t is hoped there
will be full house.
The large window in the church is
"a thing of beauty" there are 735
pieces of glass in it. It is to the mem
ory of Rev Andrew B Foster, who
few years ago left the church ST., 200.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20
ST. Nicholas, white Horse.

In Holland St. Nicholas is a reality, but
he comes driving white horse and not
reindeer. The children are taught TO be
thoughtful for the welfare of the white
steed, and on Christmas eve each pair OF
little shoes is carefully cleaned, and being
filled with oats and hay they are placed ON
the hearth. The hay and oats are for the
good saints white horse In the morning
the hay and oats are gone, and in their place
are found toys and sweetmeats for the
good children and rods for the bad ones
Exchange.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20
EPILEPSY.

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NO morphine, no bromides no sedatives nor ano-
dynes used. Price reduced to 81 90. Try par
Gel and you will be surprised at the wonderful
Improvement Testimonials sent if desired.
kervo-LeptIne Co., Talcott, Frisbie & Co.,
sole agents for United States, box 1856. Hartford
Conn.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20

For rheumatism l have found nothlng
eouaI TO Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t re-
Heves the pain as soon as applied. j. w:
Young, West Liberty. w. Va. The prompt
relief it affords is alone worth many tlmeS
the cost, 80 cents. Its continued use Will
effect permanent cure. For sale by A.
T. CLARKE, Druggist.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20
All Recommend IL.

Ask your physician, your druggist and
vour friends about ShIlOh's Cure for Con-
sumption. They will recommend it. Sold
by A. T. Clarke.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-12-20

One Minute Cough Cure is popular rem
sdy for Group. Safe for children and adults.
A. T. G arke, Bradford, N. M, otetson,
NeWbury.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20

IL sccrns r-lliy iup1asible 60 cxtin.-iii .
the honling instinct iu pDod pigeun. 4
story h. told u a Fasnch carrier pigeon
which was captured By tho Gcrman sol.
dicfs during the siege ~ Paris IN 1870
The bird was being oirriod in balloon
from Paris 20 some point in the country,
whence Il WINS expected 30 ruturn 10 Paris
with a message II was taken to tho Ger
man headquarters and presented 30 the
commander, Prince Fnedarick Charles
who sent IT 10 his mother IN Germany
Here 1t was placed ~ a splendid ruomy
ayiary and carefully fed and nuurisbed,
but although u was kept here, living in
the lap Of royal luxury for four years, the
French pigeon did not forget It's father
land.
At the end Of that time the aviary wa
left open one day. The pigeon ilcw out.
mounted high in the air flow about for a
moment as II 10 find the points Of tho
caInpass and started IN straight line Tor
Paris. Ten days afterward it beat it,
wings against the entrance 10 its old loft
IN the BOulevErd de Ciichy. There it was
recognized, ard Its ease being brought t.
public attention II was hOn0red asa "a.
trIot returned from foreign captivity. II
remained at the Paris Jardin d'Accliina
tion until IL died In Is7S.-Bow Bells.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20
Cooks Eusic School.
WILLIAMS ART GALLERY.

Having resumed business and taken
advantage Of the past two weeks 10
renovate our studio we are better pre-
pared than ever 10 ill orders for views
of ancient Hawaii and. of the stirring
events of the late troubles. Portraits
Of the leading characters a specially.
Our portrait department il open for
enga yements, and our work, a. in the
past will be up TO all Of the modern adj
vaBc sments in our line.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20

History w'i,ef :. Nestiue WIN aush
iocai nnonufarement
Prof Musick the visiting author.
has met most of the Government
officials aud many prominent citi-
zens. lie reports a sentiment In
his favor quite unexpected In a
strange land The most reliable
authorities on matters of history,
the flora and fauna of the country
and the people have advanced 10
Mr.. Musick assurances OF their cor
dial aid In securing such informa-
ton as he requires for his book on
Hawaii. Copies Of AlcNander's S
Briel History aud ol Picturesque
Hawaii' were presented Mr.. Musick
by the publishers in New Norl,
prior 20 his departure from thai
city.
Mr.. Thrum will aid the writer in
the matter OF valuable statistics
Mr. Marsden will refresh him on the
country's unsurpassed floral beau
ties; Prof Alexander will supply
valuable historical data, and others
will advance such information as
can be derived from their respective
departments Mr.. Henry Water
house will present Mr. Musick TO
the President on Friday.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20

IL is Jewish tradition that once upot
time two butterflies settled upon the roo.
Of Solomon's temple, and the male butter
hy said to his wife, III | stamp with ms
foot, could et once demolish this teTi.
Pile" The lady butterfly trembled nnd
shiyered at her husbands revolutionary
speech, and two Of the kings sentinels
oyerhearing IL. took the butterfly into Gus
tody and brought him for judgment befnrt
Solomon. who Eaid; 'Audacious insect.
What do you mean by your boast" The
butterfly bowed. Sire. / only said II u
impress the missusP' Upon hearing which
Solomon smiled complete comprehension
and gave orders that he should be BET at
liberty. The butterfly sauntered home
His wife flew out TO meet him and eagerly
inquired as 10 the result Of his trial
'Well," said her husband, with toss OF
bis sensitive antenna, Il have talked II all
over with the king, and he has begged nls
not to do itF'-London Gentlewoman.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20

Mrs. w. B. Meek, who resides at
Camptonyille, Cal, says her daughter
was for several years troubled at times
with severe cramps in the stomach, and
would be in such agony that 1t was
necessary to. call in physician. Hay-
ing read about Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy she cons
cluded to try il. She found that it
always gave prompt relief. 1t was sell
dom necessary To give the second dose.
'It has not only saved us lots OF worry
and tiEe," she says, "but also doctor
bills. 1t is my opinion that every family
should have bottle of this remedy in
the house. For sale by all dealers
BENSON, SMITH & Co., General Agents.
Hawaiian Islands
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20

The II. A. A. c. will meet at the
Y. NJ. {. A. at O. 80 this evening to
consider the invitation OF the Ka-
mehameha school club TO compete
in the events arranged for Founders s
Day, December 10Th. II is under
stood that the program to be ar
ranged for that occasion will be
most interesting, and II is desired
that the H. A. A. {. make a credit
able showing A large attendance
at this evenings meeting is earnest
ly urged by the officers who have
the matter in hand.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20

The following ladies have been
elected officers Of the W. {. T. 4. foi
the ensuing year: Mrs. DIR. J. NJ
Whitney, president; Mesdamos +.
ID. Garvin. II. w. Peck aud =. {.
Jones, vice-presidents; Mrs. X. J.
Green recording secretary; Mrs. i.
w. Jordan, corresponding secre.
tary; Mrs. /. B. Coan, treasurer.
An interesting meeting the w. {.
T. u. was held in the parlors oI
Central Union church Tuesday
afternoon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20
NEW YEAR RACES
-AT-
KAPI0LANI PARK,
Oh
January I, 1896.

lst-BICYCLE RACE. T.. o. Hall
Trophy. Free for all
2d-BlCYCLE RACE One half-mile
Juvenile. Open to all non-winners
under 10 years.
3d--BlCYCLE RACE. Prize not de
cided. Arrangements to be made
later.
4th-RUNNING RACE. Prize 500
Purse. One half-mile aud repeat.
Weight for age.
5th-TROTTING RACE. Prize 500
Purse. 3 minute class; mile heats,
best in 3. For Hawaiian bred
horses.
6th-TROTTING RACE. Prize 500
Purse. 2:40 class; one mile heats,
best in 3. Free for all.
7th-ONE MILE NOVELTY RUN
MING RACE. Prize 500. Free for
all. First horse reaching the quar-.
ter TO receive $25. First horse
reaching the half to receive s25.
First horse reaching the three-quar-
ter TO receive s25. First horse
reaching home to receive $25.
This race will be Of special interest as
it will allow admittance of both long
and short distance runners.
Entrance fee to trotting and running
races to be ten Q0) per cent. Of the
amount of the purses.
II For further information, address
CHARLES DAVID,
T. o' DoA f"' sla.td manager
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20
Notice..

All persons having claims against
SANBORN & CO., Contractors, for
fence building ON the Waianae Division
of the Oahu Railway and Land Com
paDy, are hereby requested to send their
accounts Immediately to the Office OF
the Oahu Railway and Land Co., or
they will not be allowed.
SO2-tf q. l. SANBORN & co.
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,nst nArrAiios


The first battalion. First Reg
iment. N. G. H., spread itself last
night u, A. y and c were in
line. Major Mcleod in command.
Turnouis were good in all the com
ranics, the total being nearly 200.
B mustered over fifty men and had
h d a twenty four file front. The
band and drum corps led the march.
At Union Square the battalion
was drilled in the manual by Col.
Mclean, and later by Major Nc
Ieod in battalion. company and
platoon movements. Flank mos, :
ments were practiced on the return
march TO the armory The drilling
was perhaps the best the n. G.. H..
has ever done on the Square.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20
Ripans
abuleS

A uUIl SHOWN sporting wHn.
who b. tao modrsf t0 ailUu hir
nome t0 ho printed hor0 reIaie
tho following experience ID
waH oui yachting on the foWuh
of Dolly, and D eoi tefs much
exhausted hayIuf io manage
the yacht myself iua nHrIhelst
gallo. dii not hafo hn
opportunity o. oat property
consequently mY stomach vHH
very irel so that when D iid
eat ato too much aud thai
resulted in "a condition wmrl
was followed hy severe
neuralgia in my bead by
experience aifh hlpana Iauuia
previously murHi me uiat
possibly thr tra1hlr miFIi he
rcmoliel hr traUHE fhr
stomach Before bad takeu
me nHrd TuhuIe mr nemhlra
BAD gone Hnf q Was fee.ing
pretty NeI bad neum|Fia
tsry baI. nnd olall feel dloae
TsbHiee were voftiHg upon boy
digestive 1fFans and aa obey
worked my bead improved boz
muafhF. ~
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20
THEOSOPHY.

Those interested in Theosopby, visit.
ing Theosophists and any not connected
with lodges in Honolulu can obtain
books. ETC., free of charge from the
library OF Hawaii Lodge, T. g., Foster
Block. Nuuans Street, ON WEDNES-
DAY EVENINGS from to $50.
7SD-im
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20

Go TO the Womens Exchange. III
King street, FOR home made poi. cake.
bread. pies. etc. Also fine Hawaiian
and Portuguese work, curios. nowere,
pictures and fancy articles.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20

removes wrinklcsandn nll traces
of age. II feeds through the
pores and builds zap the fatty
membranes aud wasted TISSUES.
nourishcs the shrivollod and
shrunkcn skin tones and m-
yigorates the ucrvcs and mus
cles, enrichos tho impovcrish
ed blood-yessels, and supplies
youth and elasticity to the
action of the skim It's perfect
Nacs Skin Fnat pHre slu ana s. % HI
drug stores. MME NJ. fAlN. helN md
Beauty Specialist. fa0 s"lH So. Chicago.
hetuiY GUIDE iaailel ircr a
TIE HoBRoE DRUG CO.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20
Mr..
Soda-Wa ater
Drinkcr-m

We think our Soda
water is the best in
town. We want you
to know so. Come
once = once will be
enough to give you
that knowledge ; and
the satisfaction of know
ing you're drinking
Pure Fruit Flavors
goes with that knowl-
edge. Our glasses are
tn ghly washed
that's an added salts
faction that doesn''
make the pleasure o
soda-water drinking les
keen. .....
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20
ava for the In,alid Daughter of n Prom
L...-..l In..DII IDn.ID.llnn-

my daughter had lui . long tiinc been
troubled with violent headaches and sleep
pssness She wae pslc had 10 appetite,
and was losing hrsh rapidly Hhr touk
various remedies Tor hrl trouble. but rc.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-20
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that at the
Annual Meeting of the PAUKAA SUGAR
company, held this day the following
persons were elected "a officers of the
company for the ensuing year, viz: