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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21
CHRISTMAS LONG AGO.
The banquet In Old England Was :,
Event of Crcnf Cere.,onx

The banquet In Old England Was an
Event of Great Ceremony.
! The Christmas banquet of mediac-
val times was a very brilliant affair,
followed by spectacular performances.
particularly ut court, where process
Sions, dancing and the acting of ale
CORES were fayorite amusements. Be-
sides the representations, the ballet
frequently acted some simple story. \
favorItc alicgOry represented Prone
theuH stealing the spark from heaven
ana making his escape, Vulcan and
Venus forging the bolts of Jove. the
| fall Of Phaeton, the love Of Semele
ana It's fatal catastrophe, and Love
and Beauty setting the universe Oh
tire with their united power
From the time of Henry VIII until
nearly the close of the seventeenth CEN
fury boar's head was a favOrite dish on
Christmas day. This was an event of
great pomp and ceremony After the
guests had assembled around the fes-
tive board the procession of retainers
appeared. Then
Was brought the lusty Drawn
Ky old blue coated serving man:
Then the grim boars head frowncd on high
Crested with bays and rosemary
While round the merry wassail bowl
Garnished with ribbons blthe did trowl
AT Queens college, Oxford, the
bringing in OF the bOar's head was at
tended with professional honors. The
boarS head was carried in by the
strongest Of the guardsmen, singing q
merry stave.
The turkey as Christmas dish was
introduced into England in the six
teeHth century and is therefore of less
antiquity than the huge sirloin Of beef
or the mlncc pie. Mincc pies were first
shaped like Il manager, as were the
Ul" cakes given out by the bakers to
th'if customers. Mince pie was also
ioAs ago accepted as typical Of the
riches and spices brought by the three
wise men to the Child in the manger
Inc plum porridge later deyeloped
mo the plum pudding, which dates
from 1910 At the old Christmas
rcasts peacocks and cranes formed
some of the dishes. Before being roast
Ell the peacock was carefully skinned,
AMI after leaving the oven the bird
was rcclothed with its old plumage.-
Boston Herald
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21

about Christmas and New Years it is
greatly desired for the crops, but ordi-
narlly from week to week there is an
unclOuded sky. \ cool. pleasant breeze
blows from the west. In the house it is
not only cool, but cold. SO that = little
summing is pleasant, and at night. eSpe-
claily far up in the country, fires are
welcome. Cool breeZes during the day,
sweet scented flowers, birds singing and
rocks caWing in the trees add to the
charms of India's most agreeable sea-
son. Then Europeans, 50 far as crcum-
stances permit. get into the open air and
move freely about, with everything il
the climate to favor their travelling.
Europeans usually observe the festive
season somewhat in the same way as we
do i'll America, bat Christ mas day in
the tropics is a fact hard TO realize. The
scenes, climate and general surroundings
are SO very different FROM what we are
used to here. Iicnics tennis. shooting
parties on elephants and rides and drives
through country avenues take the place
of slelghing. skating and coaSting.
There are Christmas decorations pecul-
lar to India, for the natives dearly love
all tokens of feasting. They place tall
piantain leaves and punches Of fruit in
the gateway as symbols OF plenty and
hang up wreaths Of laurel and India Jas
mine or strings Of small lamps and Of
those great orange marie Colds which they
offer a the Shrues of all their gods.
An attraction for the little folks is
found in the great stands of Christmas
cakes and trees. Ornamental cakes
which are supposed to be especially dear
to English hearts are made by the ma
tives. The number of these that are pre-
scented on Christmas morning by native
trades1nen to their employers is startling,
AS many rs Il dozen have been seen on
one lady'S table. Besides these trays OF
all manners OF candies fruits. vegetables
and flowers are presented, sometimes by
the servants themselves, who come to
make their salaaris and generally expect
to receive some Christmas backsheesh
(money) or Christmas boxes" Native
princes and nabobS send presents of q
like nature TO their English friends. The
contents of the trays are often most ar
tistically arranged
The churches are decorated, but what
an upheaval OF all ones cherished senti-
ments and memories, In the place Of the
holly and ivy, flowers OF brilliant hues
are seen; instead OF furs and plaids, sum-
mer gowns and hats are worn: in the
place Of rosy, frost kissed cheeks, there
are pallid and sun bleached ones.
The roast turkey and beef and blazing
plum pudding are generally forthcoming,
served by native walters in their white
raiment and bare feet. The festivities Of
the day are usually wound up by dinner
party in the evening
c. B. ETHER1NGTox.
The Christmas carol, with its eleyat-
Ing and inspiring effects, corresponds
In many ways to the song of praise by
the heathens for Saturn at the festival
nf apciopA f;,,,o
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21

Still to Faiths diyining eye
Lustrous forms the expanse fill,
And 10 Loves quick ear the sky
Throbs with heavenly music still
While the ages come and go
Hymns of praise unceasing rise,
and with songs by saints below
Angels join their symphonies
Glory still to God IS given
Peace on earth is still made known,
And the Heir Of earth and heaven
Claims the kingdoms for His own.
Christmas ioyfully returns
On the wings Of this new morn
Gratefully our spirit yearns,
Vorshiping the Christ once born,
dawson Burns in illustrated London News
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21

HRISTMAS is
the festival OF
all others most
closely identi-
fed with the
home. The glo-
riOus + ur t h
stirs our patriot,
ism. Z a S t e L
brings the glad,
ness of opening
spring and out
q or freedom,
hI1t Christmas
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21

Hojack-I often see the Christmas
goose mentioned in Christmas stories
What is the Christmas goose?
Tomdik-The Christmas goose is
the man who spends more money for
presents than he can afford. -Judge.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21

The best investment which can be
made of the peoples money is in the
endowment OF institutions of learn
ing. They yield heavy return. if
Intelligent loyalty and patriotism and
purity in public life have any value"
lion. /. II. Maynard in 1887.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21
Gladstone i E3'iIIAL.
HOW TO MAKE AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS
ON THE FARM

Costly Gifts Not Necessary For Il joy
GUS a;-IInrmIe~s ReVelry to Gel
citrate the Most Tender Of Holt
days-The Childrcn's Day.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21
A Christmas Carol,

A Christmas Carol.
Bethlehern's plains are still as green,
Bethlehem's harvest fields az white,
As when angel bands were seen
Making luminous the night.
But for long has ceased the lay
Sung by that seraphic choir,
And for long has passed away
That apocalypse Of FIRE.
Yet that ancient Christmas song
Still is sung by faithful hearts,
And the light that's vanished long
Brightness TO the soul imparts
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21

THE BEST should be Your aim
J. when buying medicine. Get
hoods Sarsaparilla and have the
oess medicine MONEY CAN BUY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21

ATEIY MUCH
has been said
about losses in
battle, the ter
rible slaughter
encountered in
some Instances
being actually
appalling In the
department Of
The Man on the
Corner in the
Germ antOWn-
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21

Now is the time to look for BARNES,
cLoIHlNG STORE. Big lot of clothing
Just received
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21
CHRISTMAS IN INDIA,

Ushered In by the Singing of Birds.
With Flowers In Profusfon
One can hardly conceive Il finer eli
mate than that of the northwestern
provinces of India at the Christmastidp.
Rain sometimes falls at that time, and
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21
LOSSES IN BATTLE.

Some Famous Fields of Carnage Re-
called by the Fight at Modder
River.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21

The Christmas carol, with its eIeyat-
Ing and inspiring effects, corresponds
IN many ways to the song of praise by
the heathens for Saturn at the festival
of ancient time,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-18
CAME TO BLOWS.
Archibald Macarthur and ID. II. Wei
IingtOn Have Row.

Archibald Macarthur and D. T. yelling
ton, the former a police court lawyer and
the latter a truancy agent. publicly
argued a matter of difference between
them in the corridor Of the court house
yesterday.
Ill feeling has arisen between the two
men, through remarks alleged to have
been made by Wellington regarding Nc
Arthur's motives In securing the arrest
of a girl on the charge of incorrigibility.
The two met face to face yesterday.
Macarthur questioned Wellington in re-
gard to the remarks alleged to have been
made and received an unsatisfactory ans
wer, whereuDon he grew offensive and
made unpleasant remarks concerning
Wellington's veracity. Wellington being
somewhat ruffied by the trade, advanced
towards his opponent. who at once land
ed with his right.
Wellington suddenly lost his balance,
but recovered himself quickly, however,
and there were few more exchanges of
compliments before Officer Schoen inter
posed.
Neither party was injured. but as both
are men with sprinkling of grey in their
hair. the exhibition is not regarded with
pride by their friends.
Wellington insists that Macarthur was
the aggressor and that he was merely try
ing to induce him to listen to reason
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-18

: -4.4
night at st. Bernard's hall on Rose
street. was an entire success and was
greeted with a packed house. Before the
hour or the opening of the programme
every seat was taken and standing room
was at premium.
The entertainment was varied In char
acter. embracing many fine vocal selec-
lions and specialties. r. c. Bowman, of
the Minneapolis Tribune. was present
and gave chalk talk, which was re-
celved with enthusiastic applause. Later
IN the evening he explained where Pic
lures Come From" with the aid of a
crayon and several sheets of paper. In
a manner which was highly entertaining
The explanation was accompanied by
several original verses.
w. l. Nolan, of Minneapolis, gave sew
eral pleasing character representations
In Canadian. French, Swedish and Irish
dialect and won liberal applause and sew
eral hearty encores. The young ladies of
the parish presented two specialties of a
very pleasing character, the Japanese
chorus and "Colored Damosels." Both
were replete with catchy songs and hits
and We're very enjoyable. The ladies' or
chestra, composed of string instruments.
furnished music for the occasion, and the
programme closed with the finale, God
Save Ireland" sung by a chorus Of young
ladies. the audience joining In the
chorus
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-18
TOO MUCH SENTIMENT.
A Verdict Which No HOmeIy Man
Could Have Gotten.

That a pretty woman as plaintiff can
exert an appreciate effect on a jury was
emphasized yesterday when Judge Kelly
in district court filed an order in the
case of Mrs. Anna Trow against the VII
lage of White Bear directing a retrial
unless the plaintiff, within twenty days,
files stipulation agreeing to take $500
in lieu of the 81, 400 which was awarded
by the jury. Mrs. Trow, who is pos
sessed Of exceptional personal attrac-
tons. sued the village to recover for
sprained ankle sustained through step
ping through a bad place in a sidewalk
at White Bear.
In a memorandum accompanying the
order the court says: THE case was
clearly one for the jury. No errors in
law are claimed. The jury awarded
plaintiff $1,4O0 as compensation for her
injuries That is claimed to be and 1t Is.
in my opinion, SO excessive that it should
not stand While the injury was UNI
doubtedly painful the recovery was
rapid and seemed perfect. One who saw
plaintiff in the court room and was not
otherwise advised of the fact could not
tell from her movements that she had
suffered any injury to the ankle or foot
l am quite sure had the plaintiff been g.
homely man the amount awarded would
not have been so large by hall"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-18
MIR. REEDS SUIT.
The Demurrer Recites Novel Lee
gal Proposition.

The action for $4,000 damages against
Mr.. Lathrop e. Reed. in Chicago, as
told In The G o b of yesterday, was
brought by Mrs. Mary W. Thompson, a
widow, living in a fat at No. 80 Thirty
third street, in that city. Mr.. Reed lives
at the Hyde Park hotel. The damages
which she says she has sustained arise
from an alleged remark by the defendant
rejecting on her character. AS a fur
Their cause Of injury. she declares that
Mr.. Reed broke open a receptacle for
mail at the fat of Mrs. Thompson, took
from it a letter addressed to her, opened
the letter, read it, and returned 1t to the
mail box.
In reply to the declaration, the defend
ant, by his attorney, has filed demur-
rer. The defense insists In 1t on a more
specific declaration of the injuries re-
ceived. In regard to the allegations that
the defendant broke open the letter box
and opened a letter addressed to the
plaintiff, the defendant makes a plea
denying the alleged illegality of the act,
If 1t occurred at all.
The demurrer recites the novel legal
proposition that the property of a letter
is in the sender of 1t until after it has
reached the hands Of the person to whom
it is addressed. Therefore, the plaintiff,
In the case at bar, has suffered no loss
or inconvenience for which she can hope
to- receive damages.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-18
AT ST. JOHNS HALL.
Criterion Amateur Dramatic Com
pany Furnishes the Feature.

Criterion Amateur Dramatic Com
pany Furnishes the Feature.
Arthur Hennequin's three-act comedy
"Selwyn's Night Out" presented by the
Criterion Amateur Dramatic company,
was the principal feature of the St.
Patricks entertainment given at St.
Johns hall, at Forest and Francis
streets, last evening. The play was well
staged and very capably presented to a
large and .appreciative audience. Joseph
]. Pfister, in the title role. did some very
clever work, and Miss Kathryn Biorce,
as Mrs. Selwyn, showed a very clear
conception of the requirements of the
part. Miss Loretta Hickey made a
charming Grace Selwyn. and Miss Ger
trude Jacobson, Miss Florence Starkey
and Miss Fanny Dean were excellent in
the minor roles. The other members Of
the company, Frank H. Ford. Edward
Farrell and Francis w. linden were all
good.
The comedy was preceded with an ad-
dress by Rev. Patrick Danehy, followed
by piano duet by Miss Nina Rowe and
Louis Chryst. Between acts and 2
there was song by Miss Gertrude ia
cobson, accompanied by Miss Edith To-
ger, and between acts and 3 a recita-
ton by Miss Fanny Dean. George
Danes played number of plano selec-
lions. Every number on the programme
was enthusiastically received.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-18
ST. vINCENT's PARISH.
Two Large Audiences Attend the
Entertainments Given.

Two Large Audiences Attend the
Entertainments Given.
Every inch Of available standing room
was at a premium last night at the st.
Patricks entertainment at Columbia
hail. at Virginia avenue and Blair
street, in the parish of st. Vincent de
Paul. The entertainment opened with an
overture, Gems Of Ireland" by Nc
Curdy's orchestra, and Prof. William
Maener played several national airs on
the piano. including God Save Ireland
and the "Star Spangled Banner Miss
Mary Wilsbacher gave recitation, and
was followed by Miss Mary O'Connell,
who gave as a piano solo 1.-The Last Rose
Of Summer" Miss A. Mcclure sang est
Patrick's Day. in clear soprano voice.
and Louis Nash recited Dawn on the
Hills of Ireland T. F. Carey sang "a
Son of the Emerald Isle"
Then Pierce Butler delivered an elo-
quent address on ireland and It's Apos-
tle," in which he reviewed the life of ST.
Patrick and paid a tribute to the Elmer
aid isle.
James J. Rockford followed with spe-
cialties, Miss Tillie Mcclure sang. D. Nc
Curdy gave violin solo, and John Con-
roy danced the highland fling. Prof.
Maener sang kathleen Mavourneen,
very touchingly, and gave way to the
OdeHc uAiuel ny MeSSrS. quinn, Sulli-
van. Needham, Keaney. Quinn, No
Ian. Mclaughlin. Needham and Nc
CURE.
A quartette. composed of Miss T. Nc
CURE, Mrs ]. Noonan, Charles Bloeser
and ]. Noonan, sang "Oh, the Days Are
Gone" The entertainment closed with a
reading by T. F. Martin, song by ]. ].
Haas. and comic specialties by Miss
Pearl Poler. Every number was heartily
encored. A. matinee performance was
given during the afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-18
CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY
Follows as Sequel to the Disnp-
pearnnce of Bucks Money

The money that disappeared from the
deathbed of Mrs. Anna Buck is made
the basis for a charge of conspiracy
made in complaint filed yesterday in
district court by Isabella w. Colburn,
who holds a mortgage on the Buck
homestead. The court is asked to have
Albert Buck and Jacob Schmidt brought
into court to explain what has become of
the money which was collected as in
surance on the house that was burned.
According to the complaint Albert Bu-
EEK, in 1891. gave to the plaintiff a prom
issory note for $500, secured by a mort
gage on his property. Afterwards he
insured the house for $1,000 and the
household furniture for $500, but neg
lected to have added to the policy the
usual mortgage clause. Then the house
was burned through the neglect of the
defendant" and Buck collected ST. 422. 80
as insurance. 1t is Furthermore alleged
that since the fire Buck and Mary
WAGNER, his daughter. have caused to
be removed the doors, window sashes
and lumber from the burned house, and
have besides neglected to pay the taxes
and assessments against the property as
provided in the mortgage until now $3.50
is due.
The plaintiff further alleges that Buck
and his daughter have concealed the in
surance money and pretend they have
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-18
IMPROVEMENT OF WHITE BEAR
PROPERTY OWNERS DECIDE TO
Make A CHANGE IN THEIR
BILL
Plans of the Association as Discus
sed at q Meeting Held Last Night
Commercial Bodies Asked to
Give Their Support to the Bill.

At a meeting OF the White Bear I'M
provement association held in the rooms
OF the Commercial club last night the
legislative committee was authorized to
present bill to the legislature author
tzing boards of county commissioners in
counties Of 10000 and over to vote money
to make improvements in lakes and water
ways. The bill will be presented to the
Ramsey county delegation with the. re-
quest that 1t be introduced and be given
support by the local representatives In
the law-making body.
The bill seeks to authorize the county
commissioners to vote sum not to ex-
coed $4,000 per year for the improvement
Of White Bear lake. The sum as first
proposed was $1,000 per year, and then
some members of the association thought
1t best to have the amount larger. mas
much as 1t was left to the discretion of
the board as to how much Of that sum
would be voted for the desired improve
ments. The amount was subsequently
increased to $1,000 per year. A committee
composed of ]. c.. Jensen, Julius Gold
smith, ]. D. O'Brien, John Schultz and
A. NJ. Lawton presented the bill to the
local delegation. The measure was. re-
ferred back, with the suggestion that
meeting last evening voted to compro-
mise on the matter and make the amount
81. 900.
Ross Clark thought 1t well for the as
ISOLATION to be modest In it's demands.
and incidentally suggested that it might
not be well to have too many irons in
the fire. On the latter point all did not
agree with the speaker.
William Dampfer thought, If even a.
WE nj a.
would give the lake people a start and
might be a small beginning of q great
work.
Harry Drake said he was assured of
private subscription If the county would
take the initiative and give something
to keep the water in the lake up and
assist In building the proposed boule-
ward.
It was proposed to secure the assistance
Of the Commercial club and chamber of
commerce in the interest of the bill. The
committee named above was authorized
to meet both commercial bodies and en-
list their assistance, and go before the
legislature with strong representation
j. G. Jensen offered resolution asking
the board of county commissioners to
have survey made of the most feasible
route around the lake for q lake shore
boulevard. The matter came I'D for a
lively discussion. Inasmuch as part of
the shore line was in Washington county,
there was some doubt as to whether the
board of Ramsey county would have
power to make survey Of the entire
lake. The resolution was passed. how
ever, and committee appointed to APP
pear before the board and urge the mat
ter.
Secretary Kost reported that the sur
vey between White Bear and Pine Tree
lakes had not been made on account Of
the weather conditions, but would prob
ably be completed within a week.
The meeting adjourned for one week
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-18
LOYAL TO THE EVENT
LARGE CROWDS ATTEND THE ST.
PATRICK'S DAY ENTER
TAINMENTS
AND ENJOY THE PROGRAMMES
West Side Opera House seldom Con-
tanned as Large or AS Enthusiasts
tic an Audience as Gathered
The Cathedral Practitioners Were
Celebrations In Other Parishes.

The benefit entertainment for st.
M1chaePs church, given at the West Side
opera house last night. was patronized
by an audience that more than flied
every seat in the house. and a splendldiy
planned and spendidly executed pro-
gramme was in every respect worthy of
the audience There were sixteen num-
bers, and several Of them were equal 10
any amateur performance ever given in
the city.
The entertainment opened with pleas
ing selection by the tIorgan orchestra,
and was followed by clever character
sketch by Claude Jackson and Charlie
Miller They sang ''How 1 Love My Love
SO acceptably that the audience assisted
on another and got 'I'll Have 10 Tele-
graph My Baby" Then they were in for
it and only allowed to so when they had
sung a third song, why Don't You Get
Lady of Your Own"
An instrumental trio, Songs From
Home" by Miss Evangeline Moosbrug-
ger, pianist, and AL Camerand and AL
Moosbrugger, violinists, was very well re-
ceived.
Ed j. Darragh was introduced by
Father O'Neil, and delivered an eloquent
e'NuA Cos pay SlOWiiS lIlUUt0 10 1T6-
land and the Irish people.
Mr.. M. J. Carr sang "A Widows Plea
for Her Son." and received a merited en-
core
The next number was a distinct hit and
by all odds the strongest number of the
evening 1t was a song and dance spe-
cialty by Emma and Code Gillette, who
sang and danced In most captivating
manner Both of these little girls are
graceful and pretty, and their song, en-
titled Il Am the Warmest Member in
the Land" was long and loudly APP
plauded. In response they sang 1.-THE
Belle OF Honolulu and so taken with it
was the audience that the curtain had to
be rung down to shut off the applause.
A piano duet, by Misses Agnes and Dol
lie Cowley; recitation, Bill Nyes "Spar-
ticus" by Joseph Blanchard, and Ger
man dialect sketch, by Krank Kelly, were
all good.
Miss Edith Blanchard sang ''The Kerry
Dance" In very sweet soprano voice,
and as an encore gave ''The Last Rose of
Summer"
Emma and Goldie Gillette did another
song and dance, which served to accen-
tuate their former success.
A black-face speciality and song. 1.-THE
Wedding of the Chinee and the Coon"
by M j. Carr; an Irish sketch, by Frank
Kelly, and a piano solo, by Miss S. Nor
gan, were all meritorious performances
The programme was completed with
comedy drama entitled ''Turn Him Out"
with the following cast:
Nicodemus Nobbs Tom LYNCH
Susy, Maid Servant. ...... Mary Morfarty
Julia, Mrs. Moke. .............M Mary HessIfn
Moke ...............Jo John RIanchs rd
RoSeleaf ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Mr. Moore
1t was very funny little one-act sketch
and sent the audience home in the best
of good humors.