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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
WITH QUEENS AND ROOMS
RESULTS OF THE FIRST WEEK IN THE
BERLIN TOURNAMENT.

british AMATEURS PLAYING FOR THE NEWNES
TROPHY NOTES yRoM Local CHESS FIELDS
ono weeks fighting over the boards in the inter
national chess tournament. now IN progress III 'ne
German mc,ropolls is over. After n LOT OF ups
and downs OF the principal contestants the Niennese
master Marco and the Brtisher. Blnckburhe' le'o
the field with = total Of five wins ana ono po'' oS
each Next in the race IL the Parislan' 'ah"" 'N'
with four and half wins and one ana nan po''''s
lost ard close on the latters heels are Engsch anu
Walbrodt with four wins and TWO points 'oS' elc"'
Tho Russians Alapin and TschigJrln. and the l''T-
liner caro- divide honors In the next three p'a''s.
each Of these men having won only three anu "''
points The rest o. the contestants are III present
out OF the running.
This fact however does rot by any means war
rant readers TO make carly conclusions as r's"'i'
the final outcome OF the battles as thirteen "u.''
,ionaI rounds will have to he played before inc
tournament +. aver Some OF the leaders may or
may no, keep at the head OF the list. others may
meet roverscs and they may have 10 make room
for those competitors who are looked upon ~ ''''
cnders now. Altogether last weeks hsh'' nav
been interesting and II is TO ne nopod 'ha' "''
wook,s results will increase the interest taken IN
the tournament. II is expected that inc mans "'''
bring tho scores Of the games played In the carrier
rounds. when one will have chance OF see'hs
specimens OF masters play.
The sixth round Of the internaiionai ch'SS 'u''
nament was played nj the Archi'ekten hAuS' Nos
% and % Wihe!mstrasse. Berlin. yesterday INV
pairing being Round No. 10 OF the berger Ho"''-
ME The games resulted as follows Blackpurh'
and Charousek drew Englisch defeated Abin' ha'-
de,cben (retiredl lost 10 Aapin. Winawer nea.
Cohn Schlechtcr and caro- drew. Marco pea,
ZinkI Janowsk and Walbrodt and Schiners ana
Suechting drew, TschieorIn beat Tcichmann' ana
Metgor and Burn adjourned their game second
time late in the evening
Nal od. -'rgchicOrin left unlnlSnfI III
the hfth round Friday. was declared draw.
The scores up 10 date are as follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
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REORGANIZATION or STATE TROOPS.
HOW NATIONAL GUARD OFFICERS FEEL ABOUT
TIE DIVISION PLAN

HOW NATIONAL GUARD OFFICERS FEEL ABOUT
TIE DIVISION PLAN.
Members OF the National Guard are much IN
terested In the article on reorganization OF the
State forces which printed yesterday In the
Army and Navy Journal and In The Tribune.
Tho matter had been thoroughly discussed before.
but the necessity for action seemed TO have been
doubted by those who were I'm position to bring
about the change. There can be no doubt as to the
Views OF the majority OF the commanding officers
on the subject, because most OF them have cx-
dressed themselves In favor OF plan by which
the State troops would be formed into n division
under the command OF maJor-general. There
are differences Of opinion as TO the details OF the
generalization, but all seem 10 favor the mo pay
general" except some staff officers who make a
hus,nea. OF the National Guard. II Is natural that
ccneral DOYLE or General Oliver. who are In line
NJ promotion and either OF whom might he Sc
,oc,ed 10 wear the double star. should oppose the
nIor az far as II makes New-York City the head
pnnr,aps and IL is equally reasonable that General
fi,zeerald should champion New-York the d.
,,,sion hrad1uarters. n the new division COM
rmandcr shotild lie chosen by ballots by the
hhrdeaJe commanders and officers commanding reg
tSr,eents General FitZRerald's chances would prob
h,v ha better than those OF either Generals Nc
osr Oliver or Doyle. because about three fourtbs
~ the State troops are stationed In the greater
'."Swhen the State troops have been organized"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19

day on It's way back to Fort Hamilton; They
halted in front Of the BED Lion Inn Weere while
the men received coffee and SANDWICHES on the
green Mr.. and Mrs. William Il. Doane gave
dinner Saturday evening for the ofilcers OF the
battery. e..,.,.,,o.
Stephen ID. Field has returned to StocKorldge
from visit OF several days In New YORK CT,
Joseph II. Choate. jr.. represented the STOCK
bridge Golf Club in the tournament al WestDroo ,
before the finals were reached. - !.
Miss Alice Cherbuliez who has been the guest OF
her sister Mrs. T. c. Burnett this summer. mas
gone to Buzzard's Bay for a short visit with
friends. ..,, to.
An Interesting series Of foursome matches mas mas
been going at the golf links this week ne
0rst round was played Wednesday. when Mss
Canning and Joseph II Choate tr detected d. Miss
pIav Miss Choate and Walter Nettleton defeated
Miss Trowbrdgc and Walter Agnew SIX up ana ana
i've 10 pIay On Thursday matches were played
between Miss Lapsley and J. W. Lapsley ana MISS
Hague and George de Oersdorf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19

The Mctropoitan Chess club announced that the
famous pianist Professor A. P.ecZonka. has prom
lsed TO give recital on the evening o. INC rcc.p-
tlon I, be given for tho benefit OF the Sc.nitz tes
monial fund on October IL. Tickets are 10 De hli
al the Metropolitan Chess CLUB. Central opera
House. East SiXiy-seventh-si
Sieinitz was again q visitor NJ the club on Fri
day evening. when he gave another exhibition az
Simultaneous play wn'cn resulted a. follows.
Steni,z won six games AMI drew WITH bonohue
and Honegger.
4 gathering Of British amateurs. under no hi-
eniccs OF the Southern Counties tness Association
l. being held AT Southampton AT present. inc WIN
ner o! the principal tournament viii holl tho
Newnes Amateur Challenge cup FOR the year
Appended Is specimen of play In this tourna-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
A DOCTOR ATTACKED BY A BOOTBLACK

Or. Charles Kane of No. ll9 West Forty-third-st..
was assaulted yesterday morning by Cyrus Austin.
a co.ored bootblack employed In n shoe store It
the physician with heavy oil can cutting him
shoes polished by the bootback on Friday night,
ard was dissatisfied with the work lie conf
planned to the managers of the place. and Austin
was reprmanded. Yesterday morning Dr. Kane
went TO the store TO have his shoes polished. AS
soon as he sat down In the chair the negro jumped
at him. exclamlnR. I'm show you who you're
knocking aganstl' Then he struck MN several
time freeing himself from his assailant Austin
was arrested and locked up In the West Thirt!eth-
nj, ct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
\CII PDT-TE TO THE kIONDIhE.

The City OF Columbia. recently bought from the
Old Dominion Steamship Company's fleet, Will sail
from Ncw-York December / to Seattle and In tho
spring for St Michaels. there transferring pas
sengers n TIE Columbia Navigation and Trading
Companys fast Yukon River boats. 1T Is guar
anteed that passengers will be in the heart OF the
mining district among the first In the spring OF W
Circulars OF the trip can be had at the Office or
Raymond & Whitcomb. the general agents OF the
comuany 81 East Fourteenth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Az EAST SIDE LANDMARK GOES.

The old one-story ramshacklc wooden stru.' 90
at No. "a Pitt-st. one of the most quaint u ma.
kind in the East Side. obliterated by u, was
partment OF Buildings yesterday afternoon By
built over half century ago. ana was oms,ssman
Edward Bradley. the father of Cong t,sst the
Congressman was horn twenty-eight yea No n
and both he and his father. who live ~ "on,r-
stead yesterday. The place was In such san,,Sings
ton that neghbors complained 70 the pSSnenc o
its removal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
PLANS FOR Y. H. &. 4. WORK.

a little book addressed on it's cover ITO tns
Young Men OF the City of New-York' has pee"
Issued by the Twenty-hrd-st. branch OF 'n r
Young Mems Christian Association IL gives -, a.
outline OF the work TO be done at the branch nd
Ing the coming season. from October to April s
description OF the various classes. athletic elupo
etc. In connection with the branch. courses rst
lecture will he given on English literature ana
aid TO the injured. There departments OF sho
hand and typewriting drawing. Languages
science, and the facilities for physical deveioPuor
are of the most complete and modern de3crip.,eeiiv
The employ department Is another extremes"
useful feature OF the work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
AlM&M@NM

said prominent officer OF the Guard and the
four brigades made into n division under the COM
mand of major general that title will carry some
weight while At present II represents nothing
because II Is conferred only on head clerk. whose
tenure OF office depends on the political complexion
OF the State Government. II reorganization Of
the National Guard will do anything toward killing
the practice OF making shoulder straps the reward
for political work and lowering their value by
giving them to men who are ignorant OF military
matters, then reorganization cannot take place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
NnrFs-

"a, far opening has followed on steeoypei !n'
White nothing better than = enleAV9r 70 eh.' ''
~ pawns the gueens Blshop NE.
% II r. q 4 J. II. 70 ., 49, Q-ki !. b-K' WIN
R-Kt follow.
~, We mink PIX would have prevented ne snoss-
ouout accumulation - pressure on the kings side -.
ID, Wei played white takes proper advantage OF 'hr
position. -, . - 49,. ,At. v,,..,
IN, would have PLAYED XXI or Ok :. White would
have gained a winning advantage by kt-kt .,
~ Very good play II XXX |. 20. T. R-R 4; II
Ok, ,chl and vim. or II XXX z; 81 Q-R lcm
XXX - y =. and wins-tLondon Daily News
ppopfEM 80 207-BY q. CHOCHotOrs. PRAGUE
Back-Six pieces.
x o, Ki Kt on Kt =: Us on Q p 2 Q II g. X and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Infants Wear.
Very Cheap.

900 assorted SILK Caps. cream only. silk
lined and Wadded. Il months to 2i2 years.
pecaly suited for Autumn wear. 30 cts. in
stead Of ~ cts.
Fine Cambria and Nainsook Short Dresses
style with round yoke with rufile Of en-
brodcry and another with square yoke hand
somely embr pidrred. Il months 10 years. 81
cts instead Of 81 II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Bicycles. 80
Ladies' $50; Girls SIS.

Bicycling in the autumn is more enjoy
able than at any other season. We can
help YOU to enjoy it by selling you very
good Bicycle at low price.
1891 Credenda Bicycles. fully guaran'
teed Ladies. 5000; Girls, $500;
We have only few LETT; choice OF black,
dark green or maroon frames.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
MmMM@MWM

play some concerts at Long Branch They wevv
10 be partners He says he gave Hoyt So. and tnss
Hoyt did not hire IA hail. was intended. lie alss
stated that Hoyt paid him sN. When Andoneesaa
went before the Magistrate he said that he wantee
10 withdraw the charge. he satisfied tnsss
there had been a mistake. Magistrate Mott let 'h'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Art Embroidery Dept.
New Drapery Silks.

Complete assortment of Drapery silks and
Satins in conventional and floral designs. for
Pillows Lambrequns. Bedspreads. ETC. from
80 cts. to = 80 per yard.
Rattenberg and Renaissance I.aces. our own
importation, directly from the peasant workers
n larger assortment than can be found elsewhere
I'm either city and NJ" prices are n third less IN
many Instances less than sold at wholesale by
importers.
Real Duchesse Lace Doilies and Centrepieces
10 match at special prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
FREDERICK p. HOYT. JR., GOES FREE.

Frederick +. Hoyt. jr. OF No. IS West Twenty
sixth-st who was arrested Friday night at Days
Theatre on complaint Of John Andonesan, vio-
lInist OF No 22S West Thrty-nlnth-st., was ar
raigned In the Yorkville Court yesterday morning
Andonegan said that he was playing at the West
End Casino on August .. when Hoyt asked him to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Curtains.
Offers Not Often Made.

lot Of Satin Cross stripe Curtains with figure
IN stripe. eight colorngs. 1915 per pair regu-
lar price $500
Fine Irish Point Curtains. white or ecru. one
lot Of nine patterns al $500. and one lot OF
seven patterns at $1,000.
Additional pattern Of the popular Point do
Paris Curtains. Renaissance designs. SS.oN.
SG.75. S7.1I To ~ 800.
Reversible Armure Portieres, 100 pairs extra
heavy with fringe. seven colorngs. Sl.oS
per pair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
COlOred PettiCOatS.

4 choice line OF Taneta silk Petticoats hand
some shades anh black. with deep Umbrella
nounce. corded S:i.oS.
Extra quality Black Saline Petticoats. deep
Umbrella nouncr. corded lined with Percaline.
-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Silkette.

Silk-hnished Waist and skirt Lining fast
black only
~ inches wide for SKIRTS. 10 cts per yard
30 inches wide. for Waists I - cts per yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Bring the Boys and Girls.

We will see that they are properly htted NO
reason why they should wear Shoes that spoil
their feet and render them uncomfortable when
well-made Shoes on Pc 'fectly comfortable lasts
cost no more in the end. Growing feet need
watching I'm order to avoid trouble later In life.
We watch this carefully.
our lines OF Ironcads Calfskin. Dull Dongola,
and the Little Mans Shoes are fast growing In
favor Sizes Sia to lOi2. SI.ao. $500 and
S125: II to > $3.50 and $40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Austrian China.
Sale of Odd Pieces.

Plates Sugars and Creams. Cups and Sau-
GERS Tea Caddies. Mustard cups Sugar Bowls,
Olive Dishes. Pickle Dishes. Pen Trays. etc,
Lot | at = cts each
Lot ut - cts. each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Table Linens.

Extra heavy Cream Damask. - inches wide.
30 cts. per yard.
Superior Bleachcd Satin Damask. - cts
Very heavy Bleached Satin Damask - inches
wide 500.
Heavy Beached Damask Dinner Napkins.
81 80 and $500 per dozen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Ladies' Shoes,
% cts.

200 nairs Ladies' tan and black Kid oxford
Ties sizes 21i to 81. widths IA. a. b. g and d. a
% cts reduced from $500. S1.oo an'
300. No better Ties made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19

White 10 play and mate IN Two mo-
copRTSpONDTNt'E

Solution 10 No 2OG:. .... .Q-Kt 4. -.
Correct souiions received from Amateur Ne" org
reonoIi FreIlander New York. f. W. Engb"tg iHork
Tn q E Landmark Booklyn v II g. BIG2A>a nm n:
the Rev Louis Bahler schenectady. y V; James Jones
Jacksonville Fla. uhe latter also forwarded an h1ul'
onai correct solution No. 205,; IT, s. ia"bcch Acne
MILE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19

Toilet Articles.
All of Section G, Extreme Rear
of Store.
Nothing could more forcibly demon.
strate our superiority in everything per.
tanning to Toilet Articles than the fact
that we are able to offer the following ar.
ticles, not as spasmodic effort, but regu.
larly and without loss to ourselves, al.
though every item is far below the market
rates.
Tooth Brushes, 5 cts. All Really
Worth 10, IS and 81 cts.
1920 assorted Tooth Brushes, and 5-row
bloached and unbleached plain and fancy han.
dies
Hair Brushes, rs cts. Regular
Prices 80 and 50 cts.
A special lot of Hair Brushes II and Grow
pure white brstes, Olive wooo back.
48 and 90 cts. instead of 80 cts,
% cts, Sl.25 and Sl.49.
Ebony Rose and Olive Wood solid back Hair
Brushes, pure bristles.
Nail Brushes pure bristles, :. 10 and Id cts
Unpublished Nail Scrubs, cts.
Hard handle Whisk Brooms, < for - Cts
Complexion Brushes, warranted waterproof
23 and 30 cts.
Celluloid Soap Boxes, assorted cOlors ID cta
Rubber and Horn Dressing Combs. I'D cts.
Sponges for Toilet and Bath.
Key West and Mediterranean sponges, 3, ..
2. 10 and 10 cts.
Toilet Soaps, Extracts and
Preparations.
Plain Talcum Powder. in tin boxes, . cts.
Borax Toilet Soap. cts. per cake.
Pure Olive Oil and CASTLE Soap, i CT. PEI
cake
Pure Olive Oil Soap. Bib. bars. 10 cts.
Pure White CASTLE Soap. Bib. bars. 20 cts
Sweet Violet Soap cts. per cake.
Glycerine, Honey and Oatmeal soap. = ct2
per cake.
Best quality Pcrfumed Cold Cream, : cts. PET
jar.
Ammonia full strength, ; cts. per bottle.
Superior Bay Rum. - cts. per bottle.
Extract OF Witch Hazel. pint bottles TX cts
Perfect Face Powder. = cts.
Petroleum Jelly j-oz jars. > cts.
An assorted lot OF fine Extracts, assorted
doors 10 cts instead of - cts.
Ivory Tooth Powder. - cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Alpine Hats.
50 cts, rs cts, % cts and Sl.25,
instead of % cts to S2.25.

\ special lot Of French Fur Felt Alpine Hats
In black. navy. brown and pearl, trimmed ready
for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Dressing Sacques,
10 cts.

Fine EiderdOwn Dressing Sacques. light blue
pink and card'a al tlght-fitting back. loose
front. finished with Crochctod Worstcd edge
Also Flannecttc Ncglige Gowns. Empire style.
yoke and collar. lace trimmed SLID
Mother Hubbard style buttoned side. with
collar and jabot Of fine white lace. = 30.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Sheets, Pillow Cases,

Sheets. single-bed size. 2S IL cts: three
quarter size, ~ ~ cts; doublc-bed size.
~ ~ cts.
45-inch Pillow Cases. plain hem 01-r
and cts; hemstitched. 10 and II cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19

Dress Suit Cases.
II YOU are likely t" need Dress Suit Case
don't fail Ia look at our assortment for S2.So TO
$500. We have every conceivable kind.
Trunks.
We are told daily that assortment OF
Trunks exceeds by far any other in the two
cities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Flannel and BriIIiantine Waists

All wool Flannel Waists. cardinal. navy. gar
net. green and brown. Shirt Waist style. white
linen collar. SI.5o; with handsome braided
and embr pldered effects. S2.lo.
Extra quality Brlliantine Waists neat tucks
across. with self detachable collar. S2.J0.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
JOuvin's at Sl.25.

\ lot - Jouvin Gloves Suede and Glace Kid.
Mousquetaire and i-button. very slightly soiled.
$50. St.1o and 600 qualities assorted
coOrs and sizes. AZ 10 per pair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Ladies' Kid Gloves,
SIPS instead of Sl.05.

Fine quality Kid Gloves black. tans. rouge
and ecrii with Wertheimer's Ideal Fastener. 10
he coacd out At = 20: sold regularly at Sl6J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Sl.00 per Pair.

Ladies' fine quality Hid Gloves. New Autumn
and Winter cplorinEs. twO-clasp Piquc and four
button all sizes ne best glove offered AT the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Silk Waists.
An Especially Good Offer.

300 assorted SIX Waists. newest styles in
Taneta Roman stripes. fine SILK plaids shaded
and black Taneta. and Surah stripes. fitted
Dress WIisis md Shirt WAIST styles. az St.OS.
The herald., 1897-12-26

of M. Cornelius Schultz Doctour in Phys
| icke, of the Towne of Bruges In Flanders.
upon and concerning the Disposition. Es.
| tate and Condicicn of certaine Prynces,
Contreys and Regions, for tho present
| Yere, gathered QUITE of his Progn'ossicacion
for the same Yere. Translated cute of
Ouch into Englyshe by William Harrys.
Imprinted at London by John Daye.
dwellyne over Aldersgate, and Wyllyam
Seres. dwellyne in Peter Colledge. These
Boxes are to be sold at the news Shop by
the Lytle Conduy. &c, In Cheapside.
While there is much of interest in these
old almanacs and calendars. the modern
calendar offers certain curiosities which
are little known. For instance, no CEN
tury can commence on a Wednesday,
Friday or Saturday. The first day Of
January and the first of October in any
year are on the same day, except 1t be
! leap year. In latter year the 1st of
January, the 1st of April and the 1st of
July fall on the same day of the week,
| and in other years the 1st of April and
the 1st of July still begin on the same
day. The 1st of September and the 1st of
December in any year fall on the same
day of the week. The list OF February,
of March and Of November of any year
fall on the same day Of the week, unless
1t is a leap year, when the first days of
January, April and July fall on the same
day. The 1st of May, LIST of June and the
1st of August in any year never fall on
the same week day. nor does any Of the
three fall on the same week day on which
any other month in the same year be-
gins. except in a leap year, when the 1st
of February and the 1st of August fall
on the same week day. The ordinary
year finishes always on the same day OF
the week when it commenced.
With regard to leap years. 1900 will
not be such a halcyon period, because.
while it is divisble by four-the ordinary
test of leap year-it is not divisible by
400 without a remainder. The reason for
this is found in the establishment OF the
Gregorian mode of reckoning in 1882.
New Years day will fall upon Sunday
once more in this century, and that will
be in 1S99 In the twentieth century 1t
will occur fourteen times only, the in
tervals of years being regular-6-5-6-
II, 6-5-6-11-save the intervals which
include the hundredth year that Is not
a century, when there is a break, after
which the regularity of interval Is re-
sumed. The calendar, like history, re-
peats itself, for the same calendar re-
ours every twenty-eighth year.
The first almanacs were of Arabian
origin and served as models in other
countries for many hundreds of years.
The oldest copy of such work Is pre-
served in the British museum, and dates
back to the time of Rameses the Great
of Egypt, who lived 1900 years before
Christ The entries relate to religious
ceremonies, to the fates of children born
on given days and to the regulation of
business enterprises in accordance with
planetary influences. This almanac was
found in an old tomb and is supposed to
have been buried with it's Egyptian
owner when he was converted into
mummy for future explorers to dig UP
and ship to some museum in the cause OF
science or to be used as a fertilizing
product in the cause of agriculture.
The herald., 1897-12-26

er into disuse. That rare old gossip, Mr..
Pepys, tells in his diary how, on New
Years day, 1861. he was offered the was
sail bowl by one of these damsels, who
sang for him very sweetly," it being
often customary for these wassail lasses
to sing appropriate songs while the was
sail was being quaffed. The wassail
bowls which these girls carried were
prettily adorned with ribbons and gar
lands. Warton, the antiquary says the
wassail bowl was identical with the
gossip bowl" mentioned by Shake
speare in the Midsummer Night S
Dream"
A NEW YEARS, CHALLENGE
In the Highland regiments of the Brit
ish army the new year is inaugurated
with quaint ceremony. At Aldershot, al
five minutes to midnight, the band and
pipers of the regiment, preceded by
"Father Time''-the oldest soldier in tbs
ranks in costume, with hour glass and
scythe-play across the square and out
of the barrack gate, which is closed be-
hind them, while the strains OF "Auld
Lang Syne" die away in the distance. AS
the clock strikes the midnight hour 6
knock is nediu DIT tlc bdIIdch Sdtc' -
the sentrys challenge, who goe.
there?" comes back the answer: 'Tht
New Year" Advance, New Year
alrs well'' replies the sentry
the gates are thrown open, thu
guard turned out, arms are brought tt
the present, and the new year, represent
ed by the youngest drummer boy. in full
Highland costume. is carried shoulder
high, preceded by the ppers of the regi
ment. The round of the barracks il
made, a halt is called at the officers
mess, and there healths are drunk.
The Baptist church, on Broad street