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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-30

All nations seem 20 have agreed,
Ince the memory Of man runneth not
10 the contrary, TO observe the first DAY
OF the year as an occasion Of festiyity
and mutual good wishes. When or how
This custom originated history does not
tell IL antedates history and extends
FAR back into the age OF fable' nun
1reds OF years before the dawn OF the
Christian era It was being celebrated
with considerable pomp In many parts
OF the world.
Before universal calendars had been
thought OF as a remote possibility ana
the beginning Of the year varied as to
date In almost every part Of the world,
this first day Of the new year was rec.
ognized as the one great festival OF
the twelve months.
Tradition tells that Numa, who lived
nearly eight centuries before Christ,
celebrated a festival that was dedicated
10 Janus on the first day Of the month
sacred TO the god. On this occasion all
Romans Joined together to make the
Say a merry one Sacrifices were made
10 Janus and all mechanics and men
d letters began something in line with
their trades or arts. The corner-stones
OF buildings were laid, new enterprises
we're inaugurated, books and poems
we're commenced. and the consuls, who
nad already been elected, took their
seats.
The ancient Greeks began the year
about the summer solstlce. or June p.
The Perslans also began their year
N June, the Chinese In March and the
Abyssinlans IN August, The ancient
people OF Mexico had a calendar that
liked the beginning Of the year In Feb
ruary.
Early in the history Of the Roman
,eople New Years Day was celebrated
n January There are traditions OF
hat age that are almost as reliable as
History. To say that the day originated
At that time. however, would be a mis-
take. Long before that period, when
he Roman calendar was in such an
uncertain condition that the year some
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-30
MOST FAMOUS OF NEW YEAR DAY EVENTS
And the Odd Seasons at Which the First Of the Year Conn
in Different Lands.

that Charles II. was crowned in Scot
land. After the death OF his father,
Charles l., he was compelled to live In
England, and for reasons OF state as
well az those Of the church, the Scotch
were happy to grasp the opportunity Of
declaring Charles ii. king. But II Is
only just TO England 10 add that
Charles, noted for his bonhommie, wit
and accessibility after a period OF In.
tense suffering and adversely, gained
his rghtful possession Of the English
throne and ruled until his death Ia 1854
Just as Great Britain and ireland
were celebrating their powerful alliance
In 1901, astronomers and students Of the
heavenly bodies were treated to a SEN
satlon In the discovery OF a planet by
NJ Plazzl the Sicilian scientist. NJ
Piaz2i, true to the love Of mythology
which chalacterizes his countrymen.
named the new planet Ceres, In honor
OF the goddess, whom Siciliaus hold In
high esteem. They represent her as
being the cause Of the vast growths OF
grain and as having first introduced the
art Of agriculture.
Slcilian sculptors mould her In a
watchful attitude, as II guarding their
excellent cereals, vegetables and fruits
during their development, and the most
perfec, statues Of the goddess in ex-
istence are the handiwork OF artists
from the Mediterranean island. Ceres,
however, as a planet, is Of minor i'm
portance for, according to the best au-
thorities Of the time is very diminu-
tive IN size, lts diametrical dimensions
being less than le5 miles,
AN ANNIVERSARY
Diplomats who attend the reception
at the White House on New Years Day
viii recollect amidst their exchanges Of
congratulations and happy wishes for
the coming year that II Is just one hum
dred and nine years ago that the first
New Year reception was given by
President George Washington. AS 10
what the weather conditions OF jan
uary, 1900, Will be we are only left to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-30

conjecture, but a conten,o,.
i,ao s ..l,s 'let on New Years 'i ns
I,gV me sun shone IN NIX psy
splendor and the weather W. W. Winter
ike May than that Of JanuaryyGss more
Journeying the Orient a
been within the last t,yentv 70" "i only
nine years that New Ya,,Js' ,rSisht o.
celebrated on the first Of Janpss., was
japan. Up TO that time The Iossy N
had a calendar based on M insl pslesa
TEN, but this was Abundance ~ vs.
Gregorian calendar, and even ~. .os 1hs
far az the Government vssr roN az
cerned, the japanese fiscal Yea, ~, .yn
on April /. 'ea' oeglnS
The United States COVERINGS,
Its business year on June 10 anS ' viOss /
cipaL state and Federal 49, rllh
and close In many instances an va vgs
times. ~ 'aileui
The Russians, too, have n cs,..s
their own, and the New Years ' MAR q
the Gregorlan calendar Is only ras, y
nized in cases where IL would co 'v,Os'
matters to begin Il otherwise ", NY
Russians, Greeks aud other penr,a
are under the Car begin their "
January 10.
The Jewish New Years IN,
In the fall of the year, that l. Am Co'i
ing to their calendar, the first 1 5sv
the month Of Tischre, and CONNIE,
rates the anniversary OF the orssso
IL Is observed as a day OF braver
thanksgiving and for centuries u
been made by the Jews a dsg of :. I.
lily reunion, when good resolutions ~
the year TO come are adopted and NJ ~.
people who have departed in tbs W. ne'
that has gone are remembered a. ~
prayer. 81
SO the years roll away with rels,,
less regularity but usages femain nv ~,
same, and this newspaper takes nlsss
ure in following the very pleasant c~s
tom Of wishing It's readers many ~
turns Of the successes Of the old vss,
and much happiness during the new -
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-30

Emperor expected such gifts as a right,
the custom having been a most ancient
one, even at that time. When Caligula
was ruling In Rome he even went so
far as 10 issue an edict commanding
the Roman nobility TO make him pres
ents OF considerable value on each New
Years Day.
In Greece the New Years salutation
was almost as old as the festival itself.
As soon as the day dawned crowds Of
people hurried from house to house
crying out their wishes for a happy and
successful year. At this time II was al
so customary that presents should be
exchanged, but, as In ancient Rome,
the gifts were OF a simple character,
bits Of fruit, packages Of CONNECTIONS or
lunches OF flowers.
At about the same time similar GUS
toms followed in China, although there
were wide differences as 10 the date Sc
lected On this holiday, however, all
business was suspended, and every one
felt that Ii was his duty TO entertain as
deliberately as his means would permit
on that day, therefore, visits were
made from house 20 house, every
one made merry, and all old scores
vi cnmity were considered cancelled
Everywhere the cry was one very SINH
lar TO the Happy New Year" saluta-
ton OF our own time
II would be interesting to know Just
how these customs originated, for rec
ords OF them have been found In al
most every country on the globe, sew
eral Of which were practically out Of
reach Of any OF the Roman empire. II
Is somewhat a mystery, therefore,, how
such customs could have penetrated
from one end Of the world 10 the other
Trackless mountains and deserts or
limtess oceans were no obstacle ev-
erywhere the one salutation was heard
and everywhere men and women ex-
changed their gifts at New Yeers.
In old England the occasion OF the
birth OF year was always celebrated
with great festlvity. Centuries ago II
was the custom to enjoy an interchange
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-30
CoMMERCIAL NEW YEARS.

In the commercial world there are
New Years days by the score, and II
is not an unusual thing to find several
concerns in the same building who all
date their correspondence In the usual
form, and according 10 the recognized
way. but who have different days for
beginning their business year.
These New Years days, however and
the fact of their variation are the re-
suit, partly, Of the nature OF the bust
ness, and sometimes Of the partnership
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-30

times began In March and sometimes
in April, this festival was known and
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07
East Braintree.

Bertha Rowell OF Berlin visited her sis.
ter, Mrs. Phil Smith, for few days re-
Gently.
Stephen Butterheld and daughter.
Mary, OF Roxbury spent Thanksgiving at
n. c. Farnsworth's.
Cassins Annis has finished work for
John Wells and is helping s. A. Hutchin-
son on the L. G. Thayer farm.
Mrs. II. II. Fullam and children of
brookheld, with Henry Flint, were at
A. X. MeIntire's Thanksgiving day.
The village school began this week
With Miss Elizabeth Kimball OF Bethel as
teacher, this being her third term in this
district.
Remember the special meetings at the
church beginning Tuesday evening, Dec.
~. Every one is cordially invited to at
tend these meetings.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grain OF Randolph
accompanied by Maud Lamson, spent
Thanksgiving day with Mr.. Crain's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. @. L. Grain.
Lucinda r., widow OF the late Capt.
VIM. blanchard, died at her home Dec Sd,
aged "a years, 10 mos. and IS days. Two
children survive her, Timothy A., OF this
place and Parish j., OF Randolph. The
funeral was attended from the home
Tuesday, Rev. T.. W. Sturteyant offieiat-
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. q. w. Flagg 90 this week
10 Broekton, Mass, 10 visit their son.
Lester. They will visit friends In Washing
ton, u G., and make trip through some
OF the southern states before taking up
their winter residence ia Florida The
trip is taken for the benefit OF Mrs. Flagg,
who is in very poor health
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

Miss Emma Finn OF Northfield, Mass,
is visiting her old home and friends in
town.
The students OF the Normal end Graded
schools resumed their work Monday after
the short Thanksgiving recess.
Foster Claflin, aged 81, is very low and
there is little hope OF bis recovery. Mrs.
Brown and Mrs. French are caring for
him.
Guy Spear, after spending short vaca.
tion with hts parents, has returned to
Cabot where be Is engaged to teach the
upper grade OF the village school.
Charlie Bass came near havinga serious
accident Thanksgiving day. He was rid
ing with two other boys when his horse
suddenly turned, crushing one wheel and
throwing the boys out. IL then com.
Ineneed kicking and nearly demolished
the carriage. No one was seriously hurt.
Most OF the schools began Monday with
the following teachers: No. 2, Catherine
Benhsm; No. 8, Nora Cornolly; No.
Winnifred Mann; No. s, Mrs. Anna Bat
ties; No 0, Carrie Siult; No. Z, Harry
Phillips; No. s, Katie Huron; No. 10,
Mary Hutchinson; No. u, Mrs. Ernest
Burridge.
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Granville.


Harry Wilson OF Bridgewater spent .
few days in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Gsgnon were in Ran.
dolph Saturday and Sunday.
Chas. Mcintyre was called to East
Braintree Wednesday by the death OF his
sister, Mrs. Blanchard.
The young people gave an entertain.
ment at Hancock Friday evening, after
which there was dance. good time
was reported by all.
NJ. Lou whitrey and Myrtle Maynard
of the Whitcomb High school, Bethel
spent Thanksgiving with their parents
Mrs. Jennie o. whitney and Mrs. MattIs
Maynard.
Nearly ell the schools in town COM
menced this week with the same tescher'
as before with the exception OF Dan Dun
ham of Hancock in North Hollow and
Miss Bachelor in the Lower village.
The Lower village school closed Nov. "a
Nellie ana Alton Hayes were not absent
Marclena Simonds was absent one day
Those without any tardy marks were
Maud Founding, Celia Smith, Herbert
Wisell, Marclena Simonds, Theodore Ed
son, Otto Edison. Those having one tardy
msrk were Leds and Alton Briggs, Hattie
Martin. The school was taught by Alics
Hood.
The Methodist church here has recently
been shingled and the inside OF the edifet
has been thoroughly cleaned and the spirt
has been painted. A few weeks ago large
number OF men and women met at the
church for this purpose and In about q
month from the time the work was com
menced IL was completed. Most all the
work was donated by the people OF Gran
VILE, who now have comfortable place
in which to worship.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

II was thrilling escape that Charles
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frigbtful death. For two years q severe
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

Mrs. j. r. Martin and son, Charles,
spent Sunday visiting friends in Lilies
vile.
Mabel Martin has returned from her
visit TO Worcester and commenced her
school in Braintree Monday.
Mrs. Charles Hoisington OF Lowell, who
accompa MED the remains OF her daughter,
Eva. 10 Randolph for burial, has returned
home.
Allen Bowen spent Sunday with his
little son. Grover, in Bethel Gilead, where
be is staying at Ransom Changers. IL Is
thought that horse kieked MIN, c1ting
Ire side of his head badly and rendering
hinn unconscious. DIR. Clifford dressed the
uouud
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

There is an almost complete absence
Of news from South Africa. The story
OF the British victory at M0dder river
shows Il 10 have been a very costly
one The Boers occupied strongly
intrcnuhed position on the north bank,
from which they poured terrible fire
all day. Toward night the British ar
tillery succeeded in dlslodging them.
They withdrew with all their force.
The British lost over 400. Gen. Me
thuen crossed the river. but was Obliged
TO halt for rcinforeemenis aud rest. He
Is still miles from Kimberley, with. the
Boers between. In Natal, the Beers
have retired north of the Tugela river
and destroyed the bridges. Lady
smith i still surrounded There is
considerable disatiec ion among the
Cape Colony Dutch and many are en-
listing with the Boers
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Fastt.ranvIlIe.

VIC. Handy was in Roxbury Sunday.
Mr.. Ferson OF Brandon was In town
Saturday.
Miss 4. M. Butterneld visited in North
field over Sunday.
Miss Minnie Tierney returned from q
visit to Warren Monday.
Miss Ona Wilson attended the dance at
Randolph Wednesday evening.
Miss Ona Wilson OF Braintree is stop
ping with Mrs. l.. L. Dickerman.
James Butterfeld and sister, Mary,
visited q. J. Butterheld Thursday.
school commenced Monday with Miss
Mattel Ferson OF brandon as teacher.
Miss Rood went Friday to Highgate
Strings station and VIM. q. Handy
takes her place as station agent here.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

We, the undersigned, do hereby AglSe g'5e
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

Great Britain is greatly incensed by
obscure cartoons aud indecent attacks
that have been made on Queen Nicto-
ria by a section Of the French press.
They have been given official atten-
tion.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

The American troops are moving
about in the Philippines, practically
unopposed and generally greeted with
10Y by the natives. Gen. Young Is
stir pursuing Aguiualdo Eight hun
dred insurgents surrendered 70 90
Americans at Bayomb0ng. Many
Spanish and some American prisoners
have been rccaptured There Is a lit
tie organized resistance by the rebels.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

The 2l-year.old son OF Secretary Hay
has been named 70 succeed Consul
Maroon. who wants 10 leave Pretoria.
Hay will conduct whatever business
Great Britain may have TO do with the
Transvaal.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07
WHAT'S GOING ON.
FIVE MINUTES WITH THE RIO
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
Congress In Session. president
message.--Bioody British victo-
ries.--Filipinos No Longer Resist.
--Other News Notes.

Congress began its session Monday.
Mr.. Frye, pro tenn, presided m the
Senate. Both houses adjourned out of
respect to the late Vice President Ho-
bart. Tuesday, Henderson of Iowa.
Rep. was elected speaker of the House
over Richardson, Dem, BY party
vote. Taylor Of Ohio introduced 4
protest against the seating Of Roberts
OF Utah, the alleged polygamist, and a
resolution providing for a special COM
mittee 10 examine the charges against
him carried. A monster petition
against Roberts, containing 1000, ,OUO
signatures, was presented. The pres
idents message was read Tuesday lie
c0ngraiulates the country on lis pros
perity gives fignres indicating treas
ury surplus Of $4,000. 900 at end of
present fiscal year tavOrs more liber-
al banking laws, thinks the treasury
should have more extensive authority
70 maintain The existing gold standard
and the parity OF the metals by selling
bonds under conditions less hampered
iavors all proper steps by federal or
state authority 10 limit injurious trusts
reports that our foreign relations are
entirely friendly; says America will
remain neutral in the Boer war favors
Pacific cable saws nothing definite
about early withdrawal from Cuba
compliments the army and navy
makes suggestions oi more liberal pen
sion legislation defends the policy
thus far followed in the Philippines
and leaves with Congress the ultimate
form OF government for the islands
thinks time is ripe for restoration OF
civil government in Porto Rico; and
fayOrs free trade with that island.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

Zee +. A. Thomas ad.
r. &. Bstchellor attended county court
at Chelsea this week.
Miss Elgiva Pratt visited In Roxbury
several days last week.
Perry Smith was down from Barre TO
visit his mother last week.
Fred Wheeler moves this week from the
Samutr fern into the Penn house near
the depot.
Everett Stesrns and family OF Worces-
ter, Mass visited Miss ). NJ. Stearns over
Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Beeeher Sands OF Belvidere, ILL.,,
aud Frank Vinton OF Somerville, Mass,
were In town last Friday on their way to
Granville with the remains OF Vim. Vim
ton, Mrs. Sands brother.
Miss Lillian Batchellor went to Gran
willie last Monday whtre she teaches this
winter. School in district No. com
nenced Monday Miss Cassie Benham OF
Brook field teaches again this term.
A. Faf
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

Mrs. John Sawyer and family wish to
express their heartfelt thanks to the many
kind neighbors and friends who assisted
them at the time OF their bereavement.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

The secretary of the treasury will
continue 10 purchase bonds mp TO
s25. 600. ! 900 worth.if secured before the
path. Less than s20,o00,OoO has now
been bought.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

The Carlisle Indians beat Columbia
al football last week As 10 0. West
Point beat Annapolis II 70 5. Pennsyi-
vania beat Cornell ~ to o.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

The amount of solvent trade Is 10
per cent higher than in 1872, the han-
ner year up TO then.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

Six were killed and IL severely IN
iured in a railway collision at Pater-
son, n j. An engineer Is blamed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

The wages of all the cotton opera
tiyes in southern New England have
been raised 10 per cent.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

Charles Coghlan. the English actor,
died in Texas last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

A receiver has been appointed for
the Harper publishing house.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

Miss Annie 4. Cunning, Tyre, Mich,
saws. II suffered a long time from dys-
pepsia. lost flesh and became very weak.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure completely cured
me.~ IL digests what you eat and cures
All forms OF stomach trouble. IL never
fails 10 give immediate relief in the worst
casas ID O. Goodno, Rochester.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

Erne and 0'Brien, lightweights,
fought a 25-round draw at New YORK
Monday night.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

The Molineux Jury has at last been
secured and his trial begun.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money il 1t falls
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each box Die
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

Instructions in Columbia and Ven
ezuela continue.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-12-07

Senator Hayward of Nebraska is
NuaH
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