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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

LEgpGs ing Of presents, the dinners, the
- churchgoing and the general joy
dlituscd in "rery possible way.
In England Christmas is celebrated
with more toisterous enthusiasm than
anywhere else. Every person who can
read the English language knows the
Christmas of Dickens, and the old Eng
iiSh celebration Of the feast has been de-
scrihcd in detail by Washington Irving
in The Sketch Book" Feasting is char
actcriStic of the English celebration.
Eating has become such a part OF the day
in England that the Italians have the
following proverb: He has more busi-
ness than English ovens ut Christmas"
The English probably do more eating
Christmas than any other people.
In Norway. there is Il peculiar Christ
mas way Of offering lady Il brooch or a
pair of earrings in a truss of hay. The
house door of the person complimented
IS pushed open, and there is thrown into
the house truss Of hay or straw. a shcaf
Of corn or a bag Of chan. In some part
Of this "hottle of hay" envelope there is
4 needle OF = present to be hunted for.
Y favorite way for Il lover to send a pres
cat 10 his mistress is to make large
brown paper bundle, which on being
opened reveals Il second parcel, with a
loving motto on the cover. and SO on,
i.a.ccl within parcel. motto within motto,
until the kernel of this paper husk is ar
lived at, which, opened, contains some
delicate and valuable ornament.
One of the prettieSt Norwegian Gus
toms at Christmas is the practice of Civ
ing on that day a dinner to the birds.
tn Christmas morning every gable, gate
N,ay or barn door is decorated with q
%hCaf Of corn fixed on Il tail pole. where
from it is intended that the birds shall
IAHhe Christmas dinner. Even the
ioorCst peasant will contrive to have a
handful set aside for this purpose, and
what the birds do not eat on Christina Is
Day remains for them to finish at their
i'.SIrp through the winter The carOling
= these birds about these poles makes a
<orWr~ian Christmas chccry.
On New Years day friends and ac-
41aintanccs always call upon each other,
exchanging calls and good wishes In a
corner Of each reception room stands a
little table, which is kept furnished all
day with wine. cakes and sweetmcats for
the visitors, who talk. fiirt, compliment
and sip wine and nibble cake from house
to house with great perseverance.
Christmas brings its cheer and joy year
after year 10 the l:ttle ones of the house
hold, but the time comes when they are
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27
4 hrfStma Ga me,

a favorite Christmas game in Eng
land is snapdragon. n plate of BRAN
dy with raisins in it is placed on the
table and the brandy lighted. The raj
sins must be plucked from the burning
brandy with the bare fingers. Burned
fingers are common complaint in
England on Dec. &c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

summer, when the ice which now held
their dragon ships fettered near the
shore would be melted by the sun. The
excessive eating and drinking at the
winter festival continued also during
the middle ages. when Christmas had
taken on new significance
Many peculiar Christmas customs
prevailed until about the middle of this
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27
The Christmas Rabbit.

The colOred boy who finds hare in
his traps on Christmas day expects
confidently to be lucky during the com
ing year. The left hind foot of such a
rabbit is second in value as a charm
only to that Of one killed in grave
yard in the dark OF the moon.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27
CHRIST'S BIRTHDAY.
TIE DATE DEFINITELY SETTLED RY
POPE JULIUS.
Early Christians Incorporated Many
Pagan Customs In It's Celebration.
- Origin of the Name of the Festival.
Customs and Superstitions.

~1HERE is something akin to
I sadness in the fact that IN
- tracing the origin Of many Of
lSGss2Hs our church festivals we find *
in pagan celebrations antedating the
Christian era, writes NJ. f. MunrOe in
the New York Home Journal. There is
nothing certain even about the birth
day Of Christ. Some authorities assert
that December was in the rainy season,
when no shepherds could have been
"watching their tlocks by night" 9th
ers claim that it was in the dry season.
when shepherds were on duty day and
night. In the controversy over the date,
extending from December to May,
Pope Julius (337-3J2) had an invcstiga-
ton made by st. Cyril and was salts
fed that the 2Jth OF December was cor
rect. 1t was so established in the Ro-
man church, and before the end of the
fourth century the dictum was univer-
sally accepted.
his acceptance was made easier be-
cause the date was that Of the great
festival of the winter SOlstice, the sat
urnalia, which was celebrated in all
parts Of the world from Dec. % to Jan.
&. At that season houses. temples and
shrines were profusely decorated with
everGreens, holly. laurel and sometimes
ivy. No mistletOe was used in the dec
orati0ns on account of the Druidical
superstitions regarding its peculiar and
dangerous power. One Of these super
stitiOns. however, has become the her
itage of all ages:
Those who kiss under the mistletoe bough
Together will walk to the altar.
The early Christians Incorporated ~
many pagan customs as possible W!tL
their celebrations and festivals a: :,
matter of eXpediency, and in the -
man saturnalia with its decoratio:.:;.
its Yule log. its candles and t:n
laden trees and gifts, there was n:rt !:
that even today forms part of our GER
mOnial.
During the saturnalia all restraint
was removed and the stemming of tn"
tide was SO nearly impossible that it -
not hard to realize the difficulties; th"
Christians had in wedding out the evils
of this festival before it became our
festival Of Christmas, SO called from
the Christ mass. which was celebrated
on Dec. %. Our Christmas carol was
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

"luttsk" lGgi2d in-llsu or cyGlsn soak
ed in lyc and boileU. ihc Christmas
cheese and the rice porlidgc must not
be lacking Many families usually have
also a pigs head Oh the table. perhaps
in memory of the god Frey's boar
with apple i'll the mouth
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27
Christina as.

Now thrice welcome, Cscistmas,
Which brings US good cheer,
Mince pies and plum porridge,
Good ale and strong beer;
With holly and ivy,
So green and so gay,
We deck up ou- houses
As fresh as the day.
Old Carol.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27
Not on Christn n .,

absence makes the heart grow to1der."
Does il? Really, oft We ponder
II al Christmas 'twould be pleasant
We're there absence Of the present.
-baltimcre American
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

Christmas In the White House.
Christmas at the executive mansion
under all administrations has been es-
sentially home festival. 1t Is on New
Years day that the doors Of the estab.
lishment are opened to the public, and
everybody who is anybody comes to
shake the presidents hand.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27
EScalOned Onions

Pour boiling salted water over them,
cook five minutes and change water,
doing this twice Boil until tender. If
large quarters, cover with white sauce
with buttered bread crumbs on top and
bake until the crumbs are brown.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

When. na.shaled the nightly plain.
The glittering host bestud the sky.
One star alone Of all the train
Can fix the sinners wandering eye.
Hsrk, bark, TO God tn chorus breaks
From every host, from every gem,
But one alone the Saviour spesAs.
Il is the Star oi Bethlehem
Once on the raging seas ] rode:
The storm vas loud. the night was dark
The ocean yawned. and rudeiy bloved
The wind that tossed my laundering baSk
Deep horror then my vitals fro1e;
Death struck. ! ceased the tide to stem.
When suddenly = star arose;
It was tie Star Of Bethlehem
], was my guide. my light. my all:
II bade my dark forebodings cease,
And through the storm and danger's thsa4
II led me to the port Of peace.
Now saiely noored. my perils o's.
I'll sing. first in nights ciaden.
Forever and forevermore,
Tha 6tar-the Star Of Bethlehem
Henry Kirks wh3AA
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27
When Holly Was Forbidden,

Under the blue laws Of Connecticut
for a man to have a sprig Of holly in
his house on Christmas day was q
penal offense, for which the household
er was punished by a fine Of a shilling
and confinement in the town stocks.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

If YOU would have an appetite like a bear
ard relish for your meals take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
correct disorders of the stomach and regulate
the liver and bowels. Price, % cents.
Samples free, at Dorsey's Drug Store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27
DIR. Humphreys ManuaI--New Edition

New edition OF DR. Humphreys Manual
i IA pages-on the care and treatment
of the sick, mailed free. Humphreys
Company Corner William X John Streets,
New York
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

tival was celebrated in honor Of the
sun, which had retreated more and
more since midsummer and now, after
the winter solstice, began to return,
causing darkness to be defeated by
light, says the Chicago Record. There
was then great feastinG in the chief
tains' banqueting halls, whore the
bards sung songs in honor Of fallen he
played an important part. Touching
the head Of the god Frcy's boar, the
warriors made vows about the valor-
GUS deeds they would perform next
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

ROM time immemorial Christ
mas has been the greatest Of
holidays in Sweden. In hea-
then times the midwinter fes-
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

Old Christmas brought his sports again.
Twas Christmas preached the nIightiest ale,
Twas Christmas told the merriest tale;
A Christmas gambol oft would cheer
The poor mans heart through half the year.
Scott.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27
HOLIDAY IN SWEDEN.
CHRISTMAS THE GREATEST OF ALL
ITS FESTIVALS.

The Old Time Norsemen Were Heavy
Feeders - Dangers of Visiting Il
Neighbor Children Make Merry
Around the Tree.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

Good Wishes.
God bless the master Of this houos,
Likewise the mistress, too.
And all the little children
That round the table 20.
And all your kin and kinsfolk
That dwell both far and near,
! wish you a Merry Christmas
And . Happy New Year!
Old Carol
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to
apply plas.ers
and similar local
treatments. A
cure can only
De effected when
the CaLsc OF the
acne IS removed.
I ne use of DR..
PlerCe's Favor
itc Prescription
will cure the
j E bilit t ating &
drains, the in
hanillation, NJ
q cr1t ON aud
splaCc III c II t
".ich c au S G
n1cEa che, side
ache, headache
and many othe-
aches an pains.
FavOrltc Pre-
scnptlon " con-
taIns no alcohol
and IS absolutely
free from OPT
uill, cocaine and
other narcotics.
II agrees with
the most deli
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

PilErims Didn't Celebrate.
The pilgrim fathers forbade the cel-
ebration Of Christmas as "a heather
mummery."
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

Big bargains in all lines oil goods at
n. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

''' Hrs. fLoJE on the market at
H. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

II had made q man l would have
given him two noses; one to wear on
his face and the other to have colds
in.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27
IN THE NORSELAND.
CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS OF Tas LAND
OF The MIDNIGHT SUN.

Feeding the Birds Oh the Ami versa
ry of the SaviOur's Birth-7hrow
ing the Straw Truss-EnElish Cele-
brations-In South America.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

1n e.

So ... ~ ..9., Il suffer from it. It
...- alike t-,~.r hours Of work and
w.. l,a.-aclc Is generally a
....,a ~. q -angcnc1t Of the deli
... -.....--.--. organs. Il Is useless
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

Lots of pretty new fall goods just
opened al II. THOMASON
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27
Thanks to Mother Eve

Thank6 to MOtkeF Eve.
Eve had her faults, but In inventing
clothes she gave the world the Joy Of
the childs Christmas stocking. In
dianapolis Sentinel.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

Is celebrated in
many ways. In this country
all know what is done-the Civ
ing Of presents, the dinners, the
churchgoing and the general joy
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-12-27

HERE is something akin to
sadness in the fact that IN
tracing the origin Of many of
our church festivals we find l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-10

sects, the greatest foe of the indoor garden,
and the hardest to fight.
Loosen the crusted earth at the top OF
the pots The roots need air, and In soft,
pliable earth they get it by capillary trans
mission. A hard top crust seals the soil
up though in a jug. Neither air nor
water find free entrance through it. Plants
In hard soil often suffer from lack of moist
ure at the roots. though water has been
given every day.
Side the shades up to the top of the upper
SASH take down the curtains at the plant
windows and let Gods invigorating sun
shine in. Sunshine to a plant IS what gold
Is to a Klondike miner.
In extremely cold weather stay the water
ing pot. Plants need little water during
severe weather, and they chill or freeze
twice as quickly after a fresh drenching.
If watering becomes absolutely necessary.
have 1t the temperature of the room, and
give only in the morning. Watering in the
evening during a cold snap is to invite a
visit from Jack Frost.
Pet your plants Turn them, train them
into shape as they grow, pick off every
dead leaf or faded flower. HaphaZard care
does not pay with house plants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-10

thing. longer than before. Insertions of
triangular plaitiugs are among the novel
devices used to add fullness. There seems
TO be distinct tendency toward the polon-
aiSe or UVerSkirt. Some Of the smart new
skirts made with the overskirts cut out
in graduated points or scallops. with an
under plated skirt. giving the whole thing
the appearance Of a great flower. For IN
stance. one such in red made think Of
great tulip and another in cream and red
Suggested a fuchsa.
Sleeve adaptations of the lingerie or
the COutureres are using it in some form.
The outdoor dresses of many Of the great
makers are quite plain, II one may except
q bit Of braid or little plating near the
wrist A newer form of the double sleeve
IS with a puff Of the thin, soft material
Just below the elbow cuff and then plain
tight-ftting piece OF plain tucked or en-
brodered fabric to the wrist.
StiHened to Stand Out.
The Duchess Of Conuaught. mother of
Princess Margaret of Connaught. Queen
Victoria's charming debutante granddaugh-
ter, has just had completed d handsome
costume. which has the elbow sleeve stiff
arm. From elbow to wrist fine black
extended from the elbow. The bodice is COW
cred with black silk embroidery. The back
of the skirt is plated 10 the waistband in
the center. five plaitS on either side, and
these are stitched the greater part Of their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-10
Fancy Boas.

From the New York Sun.
The new feature In the fancy boas which
are so lavishly displayed in the shops is
chenille, the large, fat kind, which falls in
long, soft ends nearly to the hem of the
skirt. The boa may be of plated chiffon.
edged with chenille, or of Marabout feath-
ers, but in either case 1t extends around
the neck only, and cluster of the chenille
ends falls from either side. These were
worn in Paris six months ago, but they
seem to have blossomed out here this
tumn as If they were a real novelty. They
are soft and becoming, and consequently
popular, especially for evening wear. when
wrap is not necessary. Gray, white and
black and white mixed feather boas are an
other phase of the boa craze, besides vari-
GUS combinations Of lace, velvet and fur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-10
A SOLDIERS MOTHER
HER BOY RETURNS FROM AN
ARMY HOSPITAL.
Her Experience Suggested Remedy
That Quickly Dispelled Stub
born Disease From His

System.
From the Observer, Utica, n. y.

From the Observer Utica, n. y.
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company to Honolulu. While there he was stricken
with malaria. which WAS complicated with kidney
trouble. He was in the military hospital twenty
one days, and when discharged was in shattered
health. To see him today, competing in the ath-
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tells how the change came about. He says:
"A week after l came out Of the hospital the
regiment sailed for home. was then In n miser-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-10

as well the most serviceable furnish
inss of comfortably arranged sleeping
room. The wool quilts, which come in all
the pretty shades of plain colored silks,
and in all the desirable flower patterns
are taking the place of the down to a great
extent.
Il have a dozen down quilts packed
away said a wealthy woman the other
day, "and | am getting a supply of wool
quilts to take their place The down is al
together too warm in well-heated house.
and | can't use them
The wool quilt has all the advantages of
the down, with the additional one if one
looks upon it from that standpoint, that
they are a little cheaper They are lined
with a fine quality of Shetland wool, are
soft and feecy, covered with the prettiest
of silks and satins and they make an ideal
bed covering
All the flowers are to he found in the
designs Some of them also have the Japa-
nese up-anddown effect that is so attrac-
tive. 1t Is these floral designs that are
bought to match pretty chintz wall papers,
or the quilts in only one color are pur-
chased-blue for blue room pink for a
pink room, etc. The popular line of wool
quilts with the Powered silk covers cost
SO, and the prices range upward to $2i, or
even more, for Some of the finer ones.
The finest covers are. as a rule, to be
found on the down quilts bluS satin one,
for instance. has the whole center covered
with handsome square of white lace and
a border of the lace around the edge. A
quilt like this costs $40.
Blankets can be found now that are near
ly as light and soft as the down on wool
quilts. The best of these are the French
blankets, thick and soft, which have the
warmth of two ordinary Blankets. They
do not come in pairs, and each blanket is
bound at both ends with wide satin bind
ing. These sell for from SO to SIS apiece
A new lot of blankets just opened for the
fall are the French camping blankets.
These come in dark colors, in browns and
mixed blues, are sold singly for S16 and
e.. l,
ing camp. The Austrian Blankets, which
sell for $40 and s11, come with all-over de-
signs in figures in pretty delicate colors,
and make delightful bath wrappers for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-10

recently in a cottage hallway, the idea of a
woman who possesses the inestimable gift
of faculty in combination with the ar
tistic instinct
F. One of the large bamboo hats, such as
are worn by the Chinese coolies in Califor-
mia, was fastened fiat to a circular board
held in place by a row of raSS-headed
taCks about the edge of the brim. Into
the brim four or five pretty brass hooks
were firmly screwed to hold the hats A
twist of raveled hempen rope encircled the
small crown. and the whole was suspended
from the wall by rope softly raveled at the
ends.
To make potato a la ducheSSe take a
pint of light and delicate mashed pota-
toes, add a large tablespoonful of thick
cream and the well-beaten yolks of two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-10

more work for the servants. and. Fortunate
ly. modern houses are now usually built
with the kitchen on the same floor as the
dining room. The model kitchen should
have the walls tiled. but if this is not pos
sible have a high dalo of oiIc!oth, with
pretty vanished paper above representing
tiles. Blue and white always looks cool
and clean. Linoleum or cork carpet Is the
best covering for the llUcr. and this must
be a good one, as il will get hard wear.
most important thing is the range, and
this should be kitchener" or close fire
range, with the sides and back of blue and
white glazed tiles. These can be kept per-
fectly clean and hep to brighten up a dull
Kitchen. gas stove is a most useful
article ana saves both time and trouble
1t should have glazed euameed interior
and a movable white enamelcd top. so tina /
ii can b" easily kept clean. A good roomy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-10

eggs. Beat up lightly With silver fork
roll into balls little larger than an olive
dip in fine crumbs beaten egg and crumbs
again and fry in deep fat which has reach
ed the boiling point, until golden brown.
Take out quickly to soft paper to absorb
every particle Of grease and serve with
the meat luncheon dish piled high
on a dolly.
That old. old English fashion of serving
apples with cheese for dessert is again pop
ular, and "pippins and cheese" on an up
to-date bill of fare finds quite abundant
appreciation in the days when Falstaff
and ancient Pistol patronized Eastcheap
Baked apples and cheese are aso now fire.
quently used in combinat ion-a conjunction
that seems especially happy.
Potato scenes or dumplings are made by
adding to one pint of bread dough, which
Is ready to bake, a Well-beaten egg, and
two cups Of warm mashed potatoes. Mix
thoroughly, roll out half inch thick cut
into small cakes, let them rise until light
and bake in quick oven
A Georgia method of preparing beef a la
mode is to thicken the gravy after the meat
is tender. with a small piece of gingerbread
or four gingersnapS rolled fine Boil about
ten minutes together with the meat and
gravy.