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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
THE BEST SHOE MADE FOR MEN.
QVEEN vICToRIA'S CHRISTMAS.

Inc spending OF christmas Day to
Queen Victoria has been badly chang
ed since the death OF the Prince Con.
sort. The German celebration OF that
day was introduced by him into his
English home; it was one of the bright
est aai happiest of the year. Christ
mas greetings and Christmas presents
Were uumerously exchanged, and the
great Christmas tree, which bore fruit
for every member of that large house.
hold, was tho great feature of the even
ing TIE death of the Prince Consort,
on the 14.h of December, SO close to
the former festive season, for long
time precluded any Christmas festivi.
ties; bur, as time went on, and the deep
wound was healed. the Queen returned
to her cd life and ways. Christmas,
though shorn of many of its former
gayeties, still reigns supreme at o.
borne, Nhere the Queen always spends
her Christmas. She has always gone
there siuce the death of the Prince,
Windsor being too full ofsad memories;
so that, after the services are held on
the anniversary of the Prince Consort's
death, the court goes to the Isle of
Wight. The Queen always attends
church on Christmas Day, and receives
the holy communion with those of her
family who are with her. The Duke
and Duchess ofConnaught; the Princess
Louise and Lord Lorne, besides Princess
Henry of Battenburg, are those Of her
children who generally spend Christ
mas with the Queen. Sometimes the
Duchess of Albany and her children are
also there, and Princess Christian and
her daughter and son follow directly
afterward when they have dispensed
their own Christmas festivities.-Lady
Jeune, in December Ladies' Home Jour.
n0l.
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CHRISTMAS IN 1884.

Christmas has always been kept in
the South with true English JOY. Many
yesrs before the northern and eastern
States would acknowledge Christmas at
ar, the southern States honored the
day. The puritan spirit hung over
New England to such an extent that
ghe festival was ignored in the most
reprehensible manner. Christmas, in
the early part of the century, was sim
pie snd q homelike affair, compared
With the modern custom of observing
the day. Presents, for instance, were
!sr from being general, and rarely ex
tended beyond the Immediate family.
TIE children received the magnificent
sum OF 80 cents, or perhaps dollar,
from their parents, and toys and pic
ture books were deemed trlhing. Old
cooTed auuties would be thankful for
some bright bandanna handkerchief, or
gsy ribbon; and plenty of tobacco
and some small change would make
the men servants happy.
The dinner was the event of the day,
and old letters of the time abound with
descriptions of those hearty, whole
some feasts prepared often days before
by the busy housewife. Three O'Clock
was considered the fashionable hour for
dining. and one hostess of 1884, in
writing to friend, says:
Christmas times are busy ones with
US housekeepers and mothers. Let me
tell you about our dinner on that day.
We decided to dine at 8, as my husband
thought it would give more time tor
prepsratious and for the Ms to get
10 from the country, for you know our
family-young and old-dine with us
on Christm IS. Jane and her family ar
rived about u o'clock. Theo came
John and Rebecca, and then the Lanes.
First, we had oyster soup, with sticks
of mace in it and spices, for old Fboe De
still excells in soups. Then a twenty
fve-pound turkey from the farm stuffed
with chestnuts; a large old ham, fine
potatoes, fried apples, homiDy, lettuce,
oyster plant, my celebrated wainut
pickles and catsup, delicious cider and
currant wine, and Mr.. - got out
5On6 UHo Olu Mhuclia, auu VI otb ohO
gentlemen of the party enjoyed it.
For dessert we had Ratafa cream and
Valencia.dauson tarts, q plum pudding
in true English style, with brandy
sauce, and it came on the table on fire
much to the delight of the children ;
plum cake, egenog. almonds, raisins,
dried figs, apples and oranges com
pleted the feast, with q bottle of apple
toddy later for the gentlemen"
This dinner did not lack either In
quality or quantity, and although it was
not served IN courses, it WAS eaten oil
rare old English china, and the fine
Madeira aud homemade wine was
poured into priceless cut glass. Silver
IN abundance, imported in colonial days
from the mother country, adorned the
board, and big blazing logs in the an
cient fireplace warmed and cheered the
guests at this hospitable feast.
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Old People.

Old people who require medicine to to
regulate the bowels and kidneys Will
find the true remedy in Electric Bitters;
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whisky nor other intoxl-
cant. but acts as \ ionic and Alternative.
1t acts mildly on the stomach and bow
els, adding strength and giving tone
to the organs, thereby aiding Nature in
the performance OF the functions.
Electric Btrers is an excellant appe-
tiz-r aud aids digestion. Old People
ind it jus, ex.ctly what they need.
Price fifty cents and Sl.00 per bot
lie At E L. Aliens Drug Store.
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Miscellaneous.

Metal pin trays 1Oc to soc; Metal boxes
for matches, hair pins, safety pins, etc., soc
Metal jewel boxes, SOC up; Manicure sets, in
trays and boxes, 78c up; Inkstands, 25c up {;
Pocket match safes, Csc up; Smokers Sets,
SOC and up; Metal covered perfume bottles,
35c up; 7; Hand mirrors, 25c up: stand mir
rors, So 25c up; Knick- -knack boxes, 12c up /;
Ash receivers, 19c up; Picture frames, 19c
ND Odor stands, 75c up; Comb, brush and
mirror sets, 50 25 up; Scrap baskets, 35c up !;
Fancy baskets, 10c up; Work baskets, 35c
up Satin lined work baskets, SOC up; Leath.
er purses, SC to SOC; Pocket books, 19c to
$3.50; Combination card cases and pocket
books, 25c to SO 25; Card cases, SOC to
1888; Letter cases, SOC to So; Writing tab.
lets, 98c to So; Chatelaine bags SOC to So
Shopping bags, SOC to So; Travelling satchels,
S.. 40 to 81. so.
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Eor Over Fifty Years

"! Az OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs
o,a m,naiSw S Soothing Syrup has been used foi
,ss: i've. nifty years ~ millions of mothers fol
,."a. ,.om children while teething, with perfect
Ss' ,I's 1t soo;hes the child, softens the gums,
bss, ass al pain. cures wind collie, and is the
ss,. .s. 'erSedy for Diarrhea Is pleasant to tie
vo,i sod by Druggists in every part of the
L;nS,', L;S' twenty-five cents bottle. Its value
lcrs Besure and ask for Mrs. Wins
i,nS90 ST9S0Inins Syrup and take no other kind
A17 sod6wiv
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That Catarrh is a Local Affection

''sRV NVsEIIII Is 4 bOCdI hHOOof0
Q; the nssal passages. is fact established by
PHYSICIANS, and this authority should CRY
q 'e weight than assertions of incompetent
psF'es, that catarrh is blood affection. Ely s
Steam Balm is local remedy, composed o.
ah1ifss medicsnts and free of mercury or
~! injurious drug 1t will cure catarrh
applied directly to the infsmed memb 'ane'
" restores il 10 its healthy condition.
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PerfumerY, Etc.

Genuine All Cologne, 21c, 4oc and 95c
bottle.
Pinauds French Extracts, ali new scents,
Toe a bottle.
Pinauds Aurora French Cologne, in 4.oz.
bottles, SOC each. va
Pinauds Toilet Water, 59c bottle.
Best Imported Bay Rum, 25c half-pint,
SOC pint, 9Oc quart.
Triple Extracts, all of the sweet smelling
essences, 35c an ounce.
Imported and Domestic Toilet Soaps.
Imported and Domestic Atomizers, 25c to
$3.50 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
.ANDRIA VA. THURSDAY EVENING, De- NEMBER % 1896
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Great Sale Of Toys
AT THE BIG
TOY DEPARTMENT.
FIFTY SALES PEOPLE ENGAGED FOB
THIS GREAT SALE.

|
We guarantee you saving of twenty tc
twenty-five per cent. if you will purchase
your Holiday Goods at home. We have pur.
chased an enormous stock and have an end
less variety of Toy and Fancy Novelties that
should attract the attention of the Alexandria
! public
Large Tree Ornaments &c, lie and 29c a
| dozen.
Bisoue Dress Dolls, long hair, at Sc.
Large tisque Dolls, closing eyes, curly hair,
! at 25c
Jointed Kid Body Polls, bsque face, curly
hair, shoes and stockings at 49c
French Dolls, natural wig, moving eyes,
shoes and stockings, 81 inches long, at 81. 10.
Horses and Carts. loaded with picture
bio ks, at pic.
China Tea Sets. 8 pieces, at 4Sc set.
Decorated China Tea Sets, % pieces and
spoons, at 25c
Pritannia Tea SETS at &c, lac, 23c, 49c
and Csc
Large Wooden Bed Room Suits, consisting
Of bed. table and two chairs for 25c-
Iron Freight Cars, 2 ca-s tender and en-
Carts. Donkey Carts, etc Choice of the lot
for 23c
Iron Passenger Trains, 2 cars, tender and
engine. for 25c
Iron Trains, Grocery Wagons Handsome
Cabs, Trolley Cars, Coal Carts and Steamboats,,
all made of malleable iron. a 41c.
Large Iron Fire Engines, Express Wagons
Hook and Ladders. Passenger and Freight
Trains, all 81 toys, for 79c.
Large Magic Lanterns at 49c and CSC
Large Noah5 Arks, filled with animals,
at &c.
White Iron Stoves, large size, at 45c.
Mechanical Bicycles, rubber tires, at 49c
and Csc.
Black Wooly Dogs at 19c.
Pewter Parlor Sets, upholstered in plush q
pieces for 25c.
Brass Bugles worth 81 at 49c.
Granite Wash Sets, 3 pieces for 25c.
Bissei's Carpet weepers for 23c.
Pewter Baby carriages for &c.
Ns- For full description Of our Toy Sale
get one of our Toy Catalogues. Look for one.
They will be out this week
zS- We allow discount of 8 per cent. on
all purchases for Fairs, Sunday Schools and
Charitable Institutions.
INN ENSE SALE OF KID GLOVES AND
HANDKERCHTEFS
soc Queen Anne ace Handkerchiefs for
25c
19c, 21c and CSC Fine Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs for 121ac.
19c Ladies' Plain White Linen Heustitch-
ed Hapdkerchiefs for 1910.
1Oc Ladies' Plain White and Bordered
Handkerchefs for &c.
15c Embroidered Silk Handkerchief sc.
Children's Handkerchefs. 6 in box, Csc
Ladies' and Chidren's Handkerchiefs 1c.
Gents Linen Handkerchie.s tape bordered
for 1Oc
Gents Linen Handkerchief. 6 in fancy
box, for 79c
Gents Initial Handks rchefs for 121bc.
81 Ladies' Kid Gloves, a button for 69c.
Ladies' F ook & id Cloves, black and tan,
for 15c.
Ladies' White and Butter Color Kid Gloves
black stitchings (gnarantaed) for CSC.
A guaranteed Glove, Luton or lace, black
and tan, for CSC.
Gents Dress Kid Gloves, every pair guar
anteed. for 81 10.
&s-A ha rdsome fancy box given with
every pair of Gloves and every Toe purchase
in Handkerchief.
@1G.aagsnmks.n;. &da5@ &da5su,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
BedWear.

Head Rests, Fancy Rolls and Pillows and
Cushions complete assortment, covered With
India Silk, Satin. japanese Creepe, Silkaline
and Satine, at prices that make sensible gifts,
Elder Down Spreads, Wrapper and Ped
Blankets, Italian Silk Rugs, Linen Lunch and
Dinner Sets, Spatcbel Centers Bureau scarfs,
Fancy Towels, Doylies Tray Cloths and Nsp.l
kins, Linen Pillow Shams, Brown Linen and
White Cotton Duck. Laundry Bags, Collars
and Cuffs and Shoe Bags.
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
LANSBURGH h BRO.
VOL KNOWIIS

You have been dealing with
US for so many years. Our
dealings have always been
satisfactory, at least we con
clude this from your uninter-
rupted patronage. We have
now arranged matters SO
we cln have your packages
delivered right at your door
the same day you purchase
them.
CHRISTMAS GOODS
of every desirable kind are
here. We will lay aside any
article and deliver it when
you specify. This is for your
convenience. as you can
now shop without being
jostled against.
FOR NEW YEARS.
All the hnery needed for
your toilet; all the different
wears for your dresses
noon too soon to buy; your
dressmaker must have a
little time.
ENGRAVED CARDS.
Your name engraved on cop
per plate and SO CARDS for
Soc. Order now will be too
busy later on. Work guar
anteed.
If inconvenient order by
mail any goods you may
need. No order too small
for us to fill.
LANSBURGH & BRO,
42o. 422, 424, 426 Seventh St,
Washington, D. c.
dec1O2w
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Jrwelry and Silver Novelties.

Paper Cutters, Files and Hooks with ster-
ling silver hindles, 75c each
Sterling Silver Umbrella Clasps, 25c.
Nail Polishers, 81. .25. 81 rs and So so
Jeweled Hat Pins, 49c Toe and 99;.
Lorgnette Chains, sterling silver and rolled
plate, 98c to S4.99.
Mons Chains, 81. 40 to $2.9S.
Link and Lever Cuff Buttons 75c to $1.25
pair.
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Onyx Tables, of wrought brass with Onyx
slabs So to $40: Onyx and Brass Piano
Lamps.
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Mems Furnishings.

Fancy and Embroidered Suspenders every
pair in box 81 so to SD.
Mems Half-Hose, 13c to 81 pair.
Latest style Linen Collars 10c and Linen
Cuffs sc pair
Mems Neckwear, newest styles, 25c to
$3.50
Mems Underwear SOC to So each piece.
Gloves.
The best makes of Kid, Silk and Woolen
Gloves for Men, Women, and Children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

asshS,oLDs BRoMo-CELERY. Try this
SseoIaassaa remedy for Hesdsches, Neuralgia,
~p.esnesS, 10 cents.
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Fancy Dress Goods.

Black aud Colored Silk Dress Patterns SOC;
Csc, 75c. 81, $1.25, S1.50 and 50 yard.
Holiday Dress Patterns, boxed for giving,
all wool and silk and WOOL $2.25, $3.50, 81
and So each.
43.inch Wool Plaids regular 75c quality.
for soc yard.
38-inch Silk and Wool Plaids, latest effects,
Toe yard
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&c, SOC and 75c a pair.
Stationery.

Full line Of Papeteries, put up in fancy
boxes, 10c to 81 box.
Mourning Papeteries, two widths of bord'
ers, 25c box.
Dennison's Imported Crepe Tissue Paper,
10 feet rolls, all shades, 25c roll.
Writing Tablets, SC to 1Sc each.
Ulster Linen Paper, octave and commercial
sizes, 15c pound. Envelopes to match, 5c
package.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
CHRISTMASAT DYSON'S BOOKSTORE

means this year, the largest best selected and
cheapest stock of Christmas goods ever offer
ed in Alexandria. a whole page o. this
paper would not be enough to tell of half the
pretty things we have. Family, Teachers
and Pocket Bibles, Episcopal and Catholic
Prayer Books and HyOnals Of every church
and all styles Of binding Auto and Photo
Albums in Leather, Plush and Celluloid,
Dressing Cases. Travelling Companions,
Shaving Sets, Fancy and Office Inkstands,
Fountain Pens Pocketbooks, Card Cases, Lap
Tabulets and other Leather Goods. Games,
Toys and Bound oks in great numbers
largely illustrated and very cheap. Xmas
Cards and Calendars by the thousand by far
the handsomcst we have ever had. Remem.
ber we aim to excell in quality Of goods and
cheapness of price.
S. F. DYSON & BRO,
500 King Street. Alexandria, Va
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aIexanaria 6azettf.
,rRLIsaEp DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building. $40 IL S12 Prince st.
TERMS:

AL trSpsl6nt advertisements must oe paid fCT
in sd7ance.
contrsc. sdvertisers will not be allowed to ex.
coed Their spsce unless the excess is paid for
=; transient rates, and under no circum.
stances viii they be allowed to advertise
other tAap their legitimate business in the
space ,ontracted for.
Marriage snd death notices must be paid for
II Siv2nce.
gssoluuous in memoriam, Of thanks, tributes
Of respect resolutions adopted by societies
Or persons unless of public concern, will
only be printed III Ibis psper as advertise.
meuts,
The G4zErT. office IL Connected with the
Telephone Exchanges, Advertisements, or
der fer the paper, news or any information
OF BUSINESS can oe sent by telephone.
rEnters1 81 the Postofhc= Alexandria, Virgin.
is. IS second-class matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
EDUCATIONAL.

fM y, s,! /, cARNE will open at 7O3 King
|'LAssSse Sd{ 10 January. 1897, EVENING
LADIES .N0S S0S EDUCATION OF YOUNG
II lspSrsaN AND GENTLEMEN. Instruction
Paouoessssaasses, Mathematics, Type Writing,
ssnpSy W. OF Short Hand, Music, and Pho
saca@ c. r..n the use of instruments for
/ gpnd data G;npetent teachers in each branch.
W. Ten aon all particulars. Studies elec-
40 such OorO.. O.tS ior ten weeks in advance.
.s'@. fF'''"ns'y has heretofore beer of.
4 dec19 If
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DRY GOODS.
L.EicIbvrgy&So||
The MAGNETIC CORNER.
HAPPY XMAS TIMES ARE HERE, Or
so NEAB, THERE IS NO TIME
TO BE LOST IN CHOoS.
ING GIFTS.

TO BE LOST IN CHOos-
ING GIFTS.
We can furnish you with pretty gifts a
way down prices. In order to dispose of ou
stock and have the people come our way, WI
have to better all others. Our prices viii
surely bring you.
HANDKERCHIEFS BY THE HUNDRED
Prices as Follows:
| Ladies' embroidered Handkerchiefs, 5
12c.
Ladi s Pure Linen Haudkerchiefs, 12H
to SOC.
Ladies' japanese Handkerchiefs, 12lb to
25c.
Mems Pure Silk Handkerchiefs, 25c, 5Oc
Toe and $1OO.
Ini ial Handkerchefs, 10, 25 and SOC.
Children's Handkerchiefs, 3, 5 and 1Oc.
POCKET BOOKS AND CARD GASES.
We must not omit the interesting part-at cost
GLOVES.
Protect your hands from cold and your
pocket book from high prices. Every glove
want can bs satisfied here and every taste
MEMS FURNISHINGS.
Suypenders at all prices.
Ties, bows and scarfs, in large variety, 25c
to SOC.
Half Hose. Were 25c. Now 121bc
Latest styles Linen Collars 10c.
Cuffs, 15c.
Great reduction in Mems Underwear.
Large variety of handsome Umbrellas, at
popular prices.
Silks for presents are most acceptable gifts.
We have the most exquisite shades and pat
terms.
Reduced prices Iule in the Coat Department
Everything at half prices.
All Silk Windsor Ties. Were 25c. Can be
bought from US now for 15c.
Our Carpets and Rugs, which are the very
latest, can be bought for comparatively mere
nothing.
What a beautiful present Down Quilt
makesI We have them at prices rarely
heard of.
We're so. Now....... .$3.19.
We're ....... Sc. 90. Now........S3.99
We're so. Now .....".S4 SO.
Down Pillows, all style and prices.
There is nothing pleases the little girl more
than to awaken Xmas morning and find among
her presents DOLL. Come and see our line
Bisque Bodies Stuffed Bodies, at prices which
must be recognized 80 the lowest ever heard
of. Also Building Blocks, Ten Pins, etc etc
All the goods such as we have been adver
tising for the past two weeks can be bought
at the same low prices.
We have shining line of Bisqucs, Baskets.
Cups aud Saucers, Plates, Satsuma Orr a
ments, Cracker jars, Rose Jars, all uf which
can b. bought at almost your own price
Surely we can offer you no greater induce.
the choice.
Isaac Eichbergg 6 { Son,
COR. KING AND ROYAL SITS.
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PROPER FOR PRESENTS.
Umbrellas.

UlllUlplldS.
26.inch English Gloria Umbrellas, with
natural handles, 75c and 81.
2S.inch English Gloria, natural sticks, 81.
26 inch silk Gloria Umbrellas, with Dres-
den, Mourning, French Horn and natural
handles, S1.50.
28.inch Silk Glorias, ith natural handles
$1.50.
26 and 2Sinch Umbrellas, with novelty
mountings, 81 to S12.
HandkerchiefS.
Ladies. Embroidered Handk erchiefs 1875
to So
Ladies' Pure Linen Initial Handkerchiefs,
] 12l2c, 25c and soc.
Mems Pure Linen Initial Handkerchiefs,
1212c to soc each
aides Japanese Silk Initial Handkerchiefs,
12lac and 25c each.
Mems japanese Silk Initial Handkerchief,
25c, soc. 75c and 81.
Ladies' Embroidered Silk Handkerchief,
12ihc to S175.
Silk Mullers, lots of patterns and colors.
Chldrens Handkerchieis, in fancy boxes,
25c to soc box.
Ladies' Handkerchiefs, in fancy boxes So
and S225 box.
Mems Handkcrchiefs, in fancy boxes, 81 to
$3 box.
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\. ~ sYsSAps T.. R wBooPINe COUGH
@ ,aa siOu6lssaUU5t ,U5 the sleedy cure and relief Of
b, Dss;Sse he he S.,Sha disease. Prepared from a
E ~ a.exandris. Price 26c.
AEADBEATEQ & SONS.
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TUsT RECEIVED complete line of Pro.
u fessor ]. ]. Georges SCIENTIFIC PRE-
PARATIONS FOB THE FEET, including
his Patent Jnstep Cushions for high and low
shoes, Corn and Bunion Shields, ETC. Fo.
sale by E.S. LEADBEATER & SONS.
Ask for Pamphlet on Pedislogy
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DOmeSticS.

Christmas Calicos 10 yards in each pat
term 65c.
Cotton Toy Patterns-Monkeys, Dolls Dogs
Elephants, Cats, Santa Claus, ETC., SC each.
Ladies' and Children's Cloaks Furs, Shirts,
Shawls, Corsets and Wrappers
Persi Ii Cashmere 10 yards in patterns)
81.
Holiday Cnintzes, 40 yards to pattern)
81.
Sea Island Percales in the new patterns,
12lbc yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

We can furnish you with pretty gifts at
way down prices. In order to dispose of our
stock and have the people come our way, we
have to better all others. Our prices will
surely bring you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

We have shining line of Bisqucs Baskets
Cups aud Saucers, Plates Satsuma Orr :
ments, Cracker Jars, Rose Jars, all uf which
can b. bought at almost your own price
Surely we can offer you no greater induce.
ment Take advantage of it quick and get
tha choire
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-10-31
EDUCATION.

There is a danger with our present
educational system that it may become
too machine life. 1t is a danger which
has been appreciated in the United
States and has here and there been
met. But there is no doubt that at the
education given in the common and
high schools is not as thorough as it
should be. Education has taken the
turn of the tide in modern ways and is
being carried along at the flood. The
trouble with the education of the pres
ent day is that it has not the thorough
qualities of the past. 1t is too diffuse
and too ephemeral.
In days gone by well educated man
would have been ashamed if he could
not cap a quotation or make a brilli-
ant turn by advancing another. Why
was this so? Because in those days
the teachers thoroughly drilled the
knowledge into their pupils.
That we have good and excellent ed
ucational people there is no denial.
That they are in earnest, there can be
no denial, but there can and is denial
that they are thorough in their work.
The results are the test of the work
and the results of the modern school
system are not satisfactory. A smatter
ing of this science and of that, without
any true knowledge of any, is not a
satisfactory goal to have reached.
Machine education is bound to be a
failure, or to produce such material as
made up the pusillanimous set of
men who would not fight for their
homes in Constantinople when the
Turk was laundering at the gate. They
had machine education in Bysantiam
nearly a thousand years ago.
What is wanted in education is will
ity and broadness of spirit. When the
mere platform of language is laid, then
comes the true teaching. 1t is seldom
obtained.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-10-31

aging capacities of the Anglo-Saxon
race to succeed. The best coffee in the
world can be raised here, the far-famed
Mocha Notwithstanding, and the time
pioneers at Olaa and Kona are going
10 be crowned with success and the
coffee of the Hawaiian Islands take its
place in the worlds markets as a
steady staple and not an exotic.