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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-08
Horses and CARRIAGES,

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SoOo~o~o~-o~-~~-~~~
FOR SA14E-A three-year-od colt by Gam
beta Wilkes, dam by Mambrino StartIe q
trotter; three-year-o!d FLY by Nuthurst
a PAGER; brood mare by Egbert, dam Of
King Egbert, 2:09%, in foal to above cot
). Jacobson, Barn G, State Far Grounds.
LUMBERMEN TAKE NOTICE-From 100 To
zOO head OF heavy loggers and drafters al
ways kept in stock at Barrett & thinner
mans stables, Minnesota Transfer, St
Paul. MINI. Time given II desired.
MULES. MULES-Fifty head of mules Of
best quality just arrived and will be sold
cheap. Barrett & Zimmerman, Minnesota
Transfer, st. Paul.
TIE FINEST lot Of heavy draft drivers and
farm mares we have had In years. at South
81. Paul. a. G. w. Wentworth COS
Stables.
WILL SELL CHEAP two large draft horses
weight, 5000 ISL East Eighth st.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
Victor Hugo In EXile.

live near the sea in "A house built 80
years ago by an English priyateer and
called Hauteville House. |, arepresent-
ative Of the people and an exiled sol
dier Of the French republic, pay droit
de poulage every year 10 the queen Of
England, sovereign lady Of the Channel
islands. as Duchess Of Normandy and
my feudal suzerain. This is one Of the
curious results Of exile
live retired life here with my
wife, my daughter and my two sons,
Charles and Francois. \ few exiles
have Joined me, and we make family
party. Every Tuesday give a dinner
to Is little children, chosen from among
the most poverty stricken Of the island,
and my family and / wait on them. /
try by this means to give this feudal
country an idea Of equality and frater-
nifty. Every now and then friend
crosses the sea and pays NE visit.
These are our gala DAYS. ! have some
dogs, some birds, some flowers. | hope
next year 10 have IA small carriage and
. horse. My pecuniary circumstances,
which had been brought to very low
ebb by the coup d'etat have been some
what improved by my book LES MIser-
ables" get up early, | go to bed early,
| work all day, walk by the sea, /
have sort Of natural armchair IN
rock for writing st beautiful spot
called Firnain bay, | do not smoke,
eat roast beef like an Englishman aud !
drink beer like German, which does
not prevent the Espana, clerical news
paper Of Madrid, from asserting that
Victor Hugo does not exist and that
the real author of Les Miserables" Is
called satan. Letters Of Victor Hugo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
SOUTH PARIS MAINE TUESDAY. OCTOBER

II Will tnat, said Nike, not quite
somprehending what the other had said.
"Now listen 10 me, Mike, and be sure
you do exactly as ! tell you. Go to
where the bank manager lives and
rouse him up as reused You. He'll not
be afraid when he sees it's you. Tell
him you've got me over In the saloon
aud that I've come TO rob the bank OF
that d-----d $50, 000 Say that I'm des-
perate and can't be taken short Of o
dozen lives. and there Is no lie In that
as you know. Tell him you've fallen In
with my plans and that we'll 60 over
there and bold him up, Tell him the
only chance of catching me Is by a
trick. He's to open the door Of the place
where the money ia, and you RE to shove
me in and lock me up. But when he
opens the door I'll send bullet through
him, and you and me will divide tho
money. Nobody will suspect You, for
nobody'll know you were there but tho
bank man, and he'll be dead. But IL you
make one move except as l tell you tho
first bullet goes through you. See!"
Mikes eyes opened wider and wider
as the scheme was disclosed. Lord.
what head You have, SAM" be said
"why didn't you think Of that before'
The bank manager is in Austin"
"What tho devil is he doing therc!"
He took the money with him to put
Il in the Austin bank. He lef. the day
after you did, for be- said the only chance
you had was to get that money. You
might havs done this the night you left.
but not siace."
That's straight, is itT said Sam sus-
piciously.
"It's Gods truth I'm speaking. as
serted Mike earnestly. "You can find
that on. for yourself In the morning.
Nobody II modest you. You're just dead
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
THE END.
A MusIcAl sentry.


The arthor Of with Plumer In
Matebeleland" tells Of some humorous
sentry incidents.
A trooper had gone down to water
hole after the sentries were posted. On
returning he was challenged. but, not
knowing the countersign, the sentry re-
fused to let him pass.
Hang it all. you know me well
enough! What's the use Of playing the
fool at this time Of night?" pleaded the
soldier.
"Can't be helped. You know the or.
ders, and unless you give the counter
sign there you are, and there you will
remain - retorted the sentry. And he
did remain there until the visiting OFF,
Ger admitted him in the small hours OF
the morning.
On another occasion the countersign
was "Nordenfeldt, the name Of GER
tain kind of gun. A soldier. on ap-
preaching the picket, had hazy recol.
lection that some sort Of gun had been
mentioned as the countersign aud in an.
swer to tho challenge gave Maxim.
That's not it," replied the sentry.
"Oh, well, the other kind OF gun u
hazarded the man.
"well, that 81 near enough. Pass in. "
said the sentry.
An orderly officer. on going his
rounds. was astonished to find the sen-
tIy singing ut him in this fashion:
"Hi fiddle do hi Il! Who goes there!'
"What do you mean, sir, by chal-
lenging in that fashion," asked the Off
Ger.
1.-THE last time I was on duty, sir.
was told to challenge in more musical
voice, and that's the only tune I know,
sir, replied the sentry.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
"Don's fire. you fool; I'm not going

Don't fire. you fool; I'm not going
TO hurt you"
As the revolver fell 10 the ground
Sam sprang savagely ct the throat OF
the young man, who. stepping back,
struck his assailant . much heavier
blow than he intended. The leaden knob
OF the stick fell ON Sans temple. and
be dropped az II shot. Alarmed at the
effect Of his blow. Sidney tore open che
unconscious mans shirt and tried to
get him to swallow some Of the whisky
from the bottle he found In his pocket
Appalled, to find all his efforts unavsil-
ing. he sprang ON the horse and rode TO
the stables for help.
The foreman, coming out cried:
GOOD heavens, Mr.. Butler. that's
the old mans horse. Where did you get
himG Well. Jerry, old fellow" he con-
tinued. pattiug the horse, who whinnied
affectionstely. they've been using
you badly, and you've come home to bs
taken care Of. Where did you find him,
Mr.. Buller?"
"Out on the prairie. and I'm afraid
I've killed the man who was riding
him. God knows didn't intend to, but
he fred ut me. and ! hit harder than |
thought"
Sidney and the foreman ran out to.
gether to where Jerry's late rider lay
on the grass.
Hes done for" said the foreman.
bending over the prostrate figure, but
taking the precaution to have revolver
in his hand Hes got his dose. thank
God. This is the man who murdered
your uncle. Think Of him being knock.
ed over with q city cane, and think Of
the old mans money back In the fam-
lily again"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18

Bone and cartilage enter 30 largely
into the structure Of the nose and de-
termine its characteristics that it un-
dergoes little perceptibls change, as a
rule, with the lapse Of years The brow
becomes wrinkIed, and Crows feet
gather round the eyes, which them
selves gradually grow dim as time rolls
on. Cheeks lose the bloom which cos
metics cannot replace and lips their
fullness and color.
The chin, dimpled in youth, develops
angularities or globularities as the
case may be, and the eyebrows become
heavy with the crop Of many years
growth. The nose shows no mark COM
parable to these familiar facial indica-
tions of the approach Of old age and
practically enjoys immunity from the
ravages which time makes ON the other
features Of the face. Next to the nose,
probably the ears, as rule, show the
fewest and least obvious signs Of old
age.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18

Some Of the best horses that have run
on the turf have been Of plain, II not
positively coarse appearance. They have,
however, invariably hsd good strains OF
blood In them. The celebrated Blink
Bonny, says Stonehenee, was a mean
looking mare, and would not have fetched
el50 at TAttersail's from her appearance
alone and that wonderful animal Fish
erman was never liked until he proved
his powers. The most seful-lOokiog
horse Ii not seldom wanting In beauty OF
contour. Utility and elegance OF form
are not invariably combined. High
breeding is Of more consequences than
external shape. Most persons viii agree
with the authority mentioned that 'of
two horsss, one perfect In shape. bat OF
au inferior strain Of blood, and the Other
Of the most winning blood. bat not 90
wen formed is shape, tho latter will be
the most likely 70 perform 70 the satis-
faction Of he oWn6e".
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
WHEREFORE THE ROSES FADED.

Adapted from the Greek of Philostrasus.] j
What hath befallen. tell IL me.
The roses that sent TO theef
For ere thou didst receive my pos'es
They still were fair and still wcre-roses.
And certes could never send
A worthless guerdon 20 my friend
Why, when thou hadst them. did they lose
Their scent, or what hath marred their bues
The reason true know not well,
For what II was they would not tell.
But this, think, they could not bear
Comparison with one 80 fair.
And, touching thee, whose fragrant bloom
Outbragged their own, they met their doom
30 when the little lamp In lie
The blazing fire doth vanquish 10,
And when they cannot face the sun
The stars are blinded every onel
Percy l.. Osborn In Fortnightly Review.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
Could Not He Retursed.

This is one Of tho yarns Of childhood:
Six.year. old Tommie WAS sent by his
eldest sister to the corner grocery TO
buy pound of lump sugar. He played
allies on his way to the store, aud by
the time he arrived there he had forgot.
ten what kind Of sugar he was sent for.
So he took home pound Of the granu-
lated article. His elder sister sent him
back to the store to get lump sugar.
After the proprietor Of the grocery shop
had made the change for the little lad
he engaged Tommie in conversation.
"Tommie," said he. II understand
there is new member Of your family" I"
"Yes, SIR" replied the kid. "I've
got little brother.
"Well, how do You like that, hey?'
inquired the grocery man
Don't like it at all, !" said Tommie.
Rather have little sister,"
"Then why don't You change him.
Tommie:"
"Well, we would II we could, but
I don't suppose we can. You see, we
have used him four days now. "-Wash.
ington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
NUMBER AZ.
Just coming out Of florists with
tiny boutonniere of violets in her band.
..PanIina ~ cried ranfnrously

Just coming out OF florists with .
tiny boutonniere of violets in her band.
"Paulinep' cried l rapturously
But Pauline drew back the least little
distance in tSe world, thereby putting
an invisible barrier between Us that
froze me like an icicle.
Dear me, Mr.. Belton, is it your"
said Pauline. II congratulate you. l
am sure"
Upon what2" I demanded, growing
desperate.
Upon your approaching marriage,
TO be sure" said Pauline, with a smile
like auroral lights lowering over snow.
bank.
"But I'm not going to be married"
protested l.
'Oh. excuse me, pray. Gentlemen
do not usually buy wedding rings with
out o purpose, ipterposed Pauline.
"Only | should think You might have
paid such old friends as we are the COM
pliment Of some slight intimation Of
your impending marriage. "
Pauline" said I, Miss Brooks.
hear me. There il only one woman. in
the world would care to marry, and
she stands before me now. "
Pauline's lips quivered-the tears
sparkled in her eyes.
Mr. Belton," said she, lyon may
regard all this as very fine joke, but
surely il is not necessary TO add any
more insult 10 it,
"Do you mean that you don believe
me?'
How oan / believe your" retorted
she.
Driven tn a sort Of frenzy, dragged
Percy Cresmer's letter from my pocket.
Pauline" said /, ''read that, and
you will have solution Of the mystery
Of the wedding ring
Her face cleared up as she glanced
over the contents Of poor Cresmer's
ecstatic missive.
Poor fellow!' said she. He's very
much in love. isn't be?"
"Not half as much as 1 am. said /.
And then in the smilax bordered
shadow Of the florists shop pressed
my suit.
Dear Pauline, let me order another
wedding ring"
"For whom?" demanded my lady
love.
"For you. l have loved you for
Inpp ,,,na hat I payar had fh, gpuraUa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
Wonderful Memories.

Seneca, the tutor Of Nero, could re-
peat 1000 words exactly As he heard
them. Pope could turn at once to any
passage which had struck him when
reading, and Leyden, the Scottish poet,
who died in the early part Of the CEN
tury, was also remarkable for his mem
ory. Leyden is credited with having
been able to repeat an act Of parliament
or a long legal document a.ter having
heard IL once.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
Temple Of Serpsnts.

The small town Of Werda, In the
kingdom Of Dahomey. is celebrated for
q loathsome den called the temple of
serpenta 1t 10 long building. dedi.
Gated to the priests and mystery men
Of the kingdom, and in 1t they keep
thousands of snakes of all kinds and
Gzes.
These shiny. crawling creatures lit
orally own the village. a. we'll as the
temple that has been erected for their
special accommodation, and may be
seen hanging from the rafters and door
posts of any house In the town. In
Werda to kill a serpent 10 crime pun
ishable by death. The serpents in the
sacred temple are fed by irregular corps
Of attendants, who are paid for their
services ont Of the public exchequer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
JnDznesr Fireworks.

In Nagasaki, Japan, there is fire
works maker who manufactures pyro-
technic birds Of great size that when
exploded sail in lifelike manner
through the air and perform many
movements exactly like those Of living
birds. The secret Of making these won
derful things has been in the possession
Of the eldes. child of the family Of each
generation for more than 400 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18

The Peking Gazette announces the
condemnation for the crime of leze mai
esty Of one Nong-tzi. . reckless jour
nalist, who in referring to the careers
Of certain historical emperors omitted
TO add to their names the full titles to
which they are entitled according to
Celestial etiquette. The offender was
speedily reminded Of bis forgetfuiness,
and was sentenced to undergo the pen
atty Of high treason, involving some
thing exceedingly unpleasant In the way
Of punishment. in which all his children
were to share. With unusual clemenoy.
however, the "Son Of Heaven" oom-
muted this puniahnent % simple de-
oapitation. ~ i
r = Y. fsNI g.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
Tempting Her.

Housekeepsr ito book agent who
brings the tenth installment Of a novel;
II can't take the book Mr. Meier is
dead.
Book Agent-Oh, what shame It's
right in the most exciting part Of the
story!-Fliegende Blatter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
FORGIVE.
Charles Coleman ssoddsrd III New York Home

tCharles Coleman stoddsrd In New York Hom'
Journal9
Come. take my hand In yoars. aud cay shas yos
Forgive the hAsty words thai have been SAD
That they're forgotten ~ the unknown dead
OF long. long ycars-l want-1 beg you 10.
Friends are 20 hAr,i 70 make--yes, and 20 rev,
And loes 20 easity--my heart has bied
That you should su6er-bitter tears shed
To know that was false when you were true.
Mine IA the fault, and mine shall be the blame
'Tis a. . supplicant come 70 knecl
And AJAX your par,ion-yours n % 70 name
The puuishment the guilty heart shall feel.
I only pray you may forget the pain
That 1 have given-call me friend again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18

Insurance agent-"we can't insure
YOU" Old msn-"Why mott" Insur-
ance agent-"You are 94 years old"
Old msn-"What Of thaty Statistics will
tell you that fewer men die at 81 than ut
any other age"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
No Cause For CommiserHtion.

"Poor Dibbles! They say he got Q
pair OF beautiful black eyes lately. !
feel sorry for him."
"You needn't. He got very hand
some girl with them. "-Short Skits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18

est blesGing Of my Life.
DR.. Niles Remedies
are sold By al drug
gists under q positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money fe-
funded. Book on d.
Gases Of the heart md
nerves free. Addss8.
DR. MILD uEDIOA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
FINALLY HEART TROUBLE.
Rsstor.d 70 Health bv Or. Miles NsrvIns

HI r. EDWARD HARDY. the jolly man.
" ager Of Sheppard Co.'S. great store u
A'A Braceville. Ill. wfitesA IL had mover
been sick day In my life until In 1soo I
got 20 bad with nervous prostrstion that
had to give mp and commence 70 doctor. I
tried our local physicians and ono In Joliet.
but none gave mo any relief and I thought
was going to die. I became despondeut
and suffered untold agony. Icould not eat.
sleep nor rest. and It seemed - II could
not exist. At the end Of ak months wss
reduced TO but shadow Of myself. and at
last my heart became affected and was
truly miserable. took ak or eight bottles
Of Dr. Miles Nervine. u ssve M relief
from the start, and at last cure. the great
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPssD rnpPLov.-

On pracsieAi Agricultural TOPICS
10 solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this Department % HENRy ID. HA1-
noNp. Agricultural EDITOR oxford democrat,
PARA. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18

The skin of tie haagafon whsn prop
eely tanned, neveg cEaoka
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18
Oh, How Thankful

Pain WAS AaaddenInG and Nope
Mad Been Abandoned -wonder'
svI Rssvits Of Purifying tho Blood.
"a very severe pain came In my iett
knee. which grew worse and worse, ana
on.liv n sore broke out above tho knee.
II discharged a great deal and tho pam
from my thigh down was maoosn'ns'
Large, hard, purple spots appeared on my
Ies. suffered in this way ior yeen'
and gave up all hope Of ever being cured.
Nv wife was reading Of . case Like mine
cured by Hoods sarssparilla, ana sne
advised me to try it. I began taxing "
and when I had used q few bottles l
found relief from my suffering. Oh
hox thankful am for this reliefi am
stronger than have ever been tn my hie.
am in the best Of health, have sooo
.puetite and am q new man altogetnsf
]. p. Moons, Lisbon Falls, Maine.
Hoods Issssl es;;'i.
lathe bess-iu fact the One True BLOOD ruI'ne-.
o1ee1,e 1I1Io euse q uvss M = ssas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18

fEhpoURNEIGHBoRs' ADVERTISEMENTS
Tsea .oue .nd b.sy General Merchandise OF US
r ATWOOD 4 Co. BUCkrIELp. ME
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18

e.. n TCTTLE.
E.,;.. shoes. Hats. Caps. Gents Furnishings.
WAtrre- ant Jexelry BrCKFIELD. ME-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18

WHEN IN Lewiston you viii fnd the very nnes,
70 iae eating Inc NJ Longs Restaurant.
s. L',aon -. Near Music Hall. LkwIsros, ME-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-10-18

n s. BRADEEN. Milton Plantation. Maine.
DrH~eTfes. Dry Goods, Boots and shoes n
Eotton Prices
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-12-20

There was a sharp break in the Wander
bits. Lake Shore losing eight and New
York Central and Canada Southern over
Il point. Local traction shares were off
sharply. especially Metropolitan and
Manhattan. Missouri Pacific also weak
II decidedly. There was considerable
strength in other spots. Southern Pacific.
Central Pacific, Denver Preferred and
pittsburg {. c. & st. Louis shares show
ing IN the second hour the
downward movement was rather uni
form. IN the final dealings. however.
an improved tone set in. III which Balti-
more X Ohio and Lake Erie and Western
stocks recorded substantial advances.
The average declines were less than !
per cent.
The bank statement. which was more
favorable than expected was later than
usual III making its appearance. but its
influence helped the closing rally.
Features of pronounced interest de-
veloped i'll the bond market daily during
the week and purchases of semi-sprcu-
latlVe ISSUES were IN an enormous vol
umc. The plethora Of money at this cen
ter which failed to find employment in
the money market. naturally was direct
eel into purchases Of investments and
lower grade issues which yielded an AIDE
lidte return upon the capital invested.
Consequently a steady absorption Of
mortgages continued. and occasional de-
clineS i'll inactive issues coincident with
the vagarieS of the stock did not destroy
the undertone of confidence. Foreigners
purchased freely. The high rates preva-
lent for the better class issues reduced
the yield to the investor to Il very low
level. scarcely exceeding :, per cent. in
many eases. This circumstance infiu.
cnced buying of many low priced issues.
IN which there is no immediate prospect
of interest return. bat holdings were Sc
cured with Il view of profiting by a rise
III prices.
United States Is coupon advanced u
the old Is oupon and the new IS q.
the old Is registered and IS Il. and the
IS registered IL III the bid price.
The total sales Of stocks were 216.100
shares. including: CHS AtchiSon: 14.57O
-Atcl1ison Preferred; 1925 Central Pa
citic: 1900 Chicago. burlington < Ouin-
cy: 3.253 Louisville x Nashville: $500
Manhattan; II. 100 Missouri Pacific:
14.21o Union Pacific: $3.50 st. Paul: TO-
N4o Union Pacific Preferred: 21.132 Fed
eral Steel: 13,S42 Federal Steel Prefer
red: $50 Tennessee Coal and Iron.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-12-20

1t is Very Long and Will Not Be Called
to Washington.

Washington. Dec. 14-Spanish ship
ping is not to enjoy preferential treat
m~nt in the Cuban and Porto ltican
trade under the terms of the Peace
Treaty. Something of that nature may
he brought about i'll negotiations that
must follow between the United States
and Spain. as part Of the project for
the restoration Of commercial relations.
but so far it has been provided for. al
though the Spanish commissioners made
a special request that the privilege
should lac accorded. The text OF the
treaty has not yet been received ut the
Department OF State. The document
is so long that the expenses of cabling
teNtualiy would be very great, and Would
not he Warranted Ill view Of the fact
that the Government already possesses
a sufficiently accurate outline of the ar
ticleS. The American commissioners
are expected to sail Saturday, which will
bring them to their homes by Christ
mas. They viii bring the treaty with
them, and it is believed that the docU-
ment will not he published before 1t IS
delivered to the Department of State,
Notwithstanding the Madrid intinlatlon
that it is to be printed as Il Red BOOK.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-12-20
A Christmas Choice


Srandpap. who stood ucNt him. 'IIur.
rah..@ Grant echoed. TRYING - shake
Jacks hand. Delight III the minister's
downfall overhalanced personal loss.
Jack stood as though dazcl. his hands
hanging. his eyes fast ON I.a~~aphint.
The cut on his forehead was throhb;u-
viciou~ly h. was spent ANA wtak-thc
flood Of joy overwhelmed him. lie fun.
his arms ahour I.a>>aphjuc. aud laid
his head on her shoulder. with "A dry.
smothered sob. Before them all. She
cent and kissed him. then laughed ont
10 the fleeing Micklejohn. IF you've
i mind. you may come back and marry
u>-Old Christmas day.