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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-04-29
CONDITIONS AND RESPONSIBLE
LlTN.

Charges that Republican members
OF the Legislature are responsible for
delays in the work Of the session are
absolutely without force or effect
among any citizens at all acquainted
with American politics or the rights
of legislative members.
The Independents held and now hold
the majority in both houses. They
had sufficient number of votes to
shut off debate, do anything they pleas
ed within the limits Of proper parlia.
mentary procedure and pass whatever
bills they pleased provided they could
marshal their forces into line. As the
minority party the Republicans were
In duty bound to fight This is and al.
ways will be the province Of a minor.
ity.
An admission that this minority oc-
casioned delay or were allowed to delay
work is nothing more or less than an
admission of weakness on the part u
the majority and will be so considered
throughout the United States.
The Governor must assume RESPONSE
bility for the present legislative block.
ade because, the majority and the mi
nority parties having finally reached
basis or understanding on which they
can work and accomplish something.
he plants his foot in the midst of this
short era OF accomplishment and re-
fuses to allow 1t to continue. This
throws the legislative body back into
its original state of fierce wrangling
with the promise that less work will be
done and the expense will continue.
The result is the creation Of new an
tagonisms when the condition Of the
Territory demands cooperation.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-04-29

1t is true that under the Organic Act,
Il Is possible for the Governor to re-
appoint officers after the adjournment
OF the Legislature who have failed Of
confirmation by the Senate. There is
Nc positive law to prevent such action,
yet the spirit and intent of the law ia
unquestionably opposed to any such
measure. II is not within the province
OF the Governor or any other executive
officer to review the reasons prompting
the Senate IN It's approval or dlsap.
proyal Of appointees,, The only source
Of appeal or review Of senatorial action
g. the people whose sentiments are
registered At the elections,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-04-29

II the present relations between the
legislative and executive departments
do not constitute blockade, none ever
existed in American history.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-04-29

Take q ride on me Pacific Heights
Electric Railway and enjoy the uD'
surpassed Yles NJ ocean, mountain and
valley Honolulu looks M best from
Pacific Heights, Round zip ~ cents,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-04-29

The Kapiolani Tract ex-
tends from King street to the
Beach. A road 90 feet wide
will be opened on the east
side of the property adjoin-
ing the Kamehameha Girls
School; said road will ex-
tend to the sea.
Crossroads will beopened
between blocks. Every lot
will have a frontage on a
road. The elevation varies
from forty feet high to ten
feet high above sea level.
No swamps around the
premises. No freshet will
enter the property.
There is an offer to buy a
part of the property by a
great manufacturing COM
pany. The chances are the
offer may be accepted. There
is every reason to believe
that the prices of lots will in
crease in short time. The
owner of the property will
give all chances to purchas-
ers to make money on their
investments.
The ground is superior to
any tract in the market.
The premises are situated
within one mile and a half of
the Postoffice.
The Government water
pipes are laid along the upper
portion of the property.
The prices are the cheap
est of any tract within two
miles from the center of the
city.
The terms which will be
given to purchasers will be
the best ever given by any
real estate dealer or broker
during the last twenty years
in Honolulu.
For terms or more particu-
lars, apply to
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-04-29

Lot Jared smith solve the chicken
problem alone su II ylIl reduce lhc
price NJ osgs ana the huusehulders NJ
me present day VIII rice up aud uall
him blessed
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18

Washington. Jan. IA final vote
upon the pending army reorganization
bill will be taken by the senate at 4
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon under the
terms Of an agreement reached late yes.
torday.
Speeches in opposition to the bill were
delivered by Mr. Allen Of Nebraska,
Mr.. Teller Of Colorado and Mr.. Butler
Of North Carolina Mr.. McCumber Of
North Dakota made an argument in sup.
port Of the measure.
The feature Of the debate was the
denunciation Of the practice Of hazing
at the West Point military academy
Mr. Allen, Mr. Money Of Mississippi
and Mr.. Cumbcr declared il 10 be- AN
evidence of brutality and cowardico.
The Mississippi senator maintained that
a cadet whom others attempted 10 haze
would be- justified in killing his assail.
ant lie declared that II ne were a
cadet upon whom such cowardly bru.
tally We're attempted he would kill
those who assaulted him If he had "a
wait a hundred years for the opportu.
nifty.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
sHERlFF's DEFENSE.
Says No Onircr. Could save Prisoner
Under such circumstance.

Leavenworth, Jan. l7.-Oficials ~.
sponsible for the life Of Erred Alexan.
der, the negro burned at the stake Tues.
day, yesterday began the preparation Of
their defense. The negro's guilt was
the assault and murder last November
Of Pearl Forbes, which he denied with
his last breath, was, they say, proved
conclusively by the mans own state.
mcnt while ne WINS nc Lansing prison.
In addition Sheriff Eycrhardy said
that the report that Alexander had as.
aultcd "a third girl at Stallings near
here, was true and that the young
woman had appeared at the pcnitentiary
Tuesday before the start for Loaven-
worth was made and positively identi-
fed the negro a. her as,aihnt
Sheriff Eyerhardy said he could do
nothing with such "a mob and especially
worked up rs It was.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
LODGE MEETINGS.

Brazos Camp, No lO4, W ofW
Meets second and fourth Friday
nights in each month, J Il
Ettle, C c.; Joe B Reed, clerk.
Bryan Tent No l6, X o T NJ
Meeting nights first and third
Monday in each month. J. II.
Mawhiney. c; Joe B Reed, r X.
Bryan Lodge No. $50, Home
Forum-Meeting nights second
and urthWednesday each month
w T James president; Joe B. Reed =,
financier.
Bryan Lodge No. 400, National
Aid-Meeting night first Tuesday
in each month. w w Griffin, presi.
dent;C c Dulaney secretary.
Iyanhoo Commandery No, s,
Knight Templars- Meet 2nd Tues
day in each month. Jno 7 Garrett,
&c: II & Rhodes, secretary.
Fraturnal Union Of America
Meets second and fourth Monday
night in each month-W II Wal
ker. Fraternal Master; W L Hou.
ston, secretary.
W.T. Austin Chapter No. 81, r
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
Nat thr SANE.

doctor" said the rheumatic patient.
''you seem to hunt FOR the sore spots"
81 know them the moment | put my
fingers on them" replied the specialist.
who was giving his joints and muscles
a kncadIng Il don't have 10 hunt for
them. That is a part Of my education"
Your fingers become sensitive. sup
pose" groaned the. patient, like those
Of postal clerk who can tell whether
a letter has money In Il or not as soon
~ be takes lt 10 his hand"
well, hardly So highly trained ms
that" rcioined the specialist. with a
slight muscular contraction NJ his left
eyelld. II can never tell when | take
hold Of patient whether there Is any
money IN him or not."-ChIcago Trlb.
une.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
CHURCHES.

Baptist-Sunday school 9:ij a
m; prayer.meeting Thursday night.
Methodist--E l. Shettles, pas.
tor;-Services la m and 7:l5 pm
Sunday; Sunday school 9:l5 m;
Epworth League, Sunday p IN.
prayer.meeting Tuesday night.
Christian--Jewell Howard,
pastor; Services first and sec.
ond Sundays, at II a m, and S p
m. Sunday school 10 M
Christian Endeavor 4 p m Sun.
day. Prayer-meeiing Wednesday
night.
st. Andrews Episcopal-Herb-
ert Il Bowers, d ID l. l. ID, rector.
Holy communion first Sunday in
each month. Sunday school at
i0a. m. Morning prayer and
sermon at II a. IN. Evening pray.
er at 1880 p m.
Presbyterian-J ID West, pas
tor; Services morning and evening
LIST, Bird and 4th Sundays in each
month; Sunday school 9:i5 a. m,
prayer-meeting Wednesday.
Free Communion Baptist A
nj Stewart, pastor; Services every
Sunday night in each month; Sun.
day school l0am
st Joseph's Catholic-Father
Kolin, pastor; Mass at 5 and 10
am Sunday.
San Antonio Italian Catholic
Father Guidice, pastor; Mass at S
and 10 m Sunday.
Bryan Cotton Seed Oil MILL
o Chance, president; NJ d Cole,
vice president; A ID McConnico,
secreiary;E J Fountain, treasurer
and manager.
Bryan Compress-Dr } w
Howell. president; W Saunders,
vice president; II G Robinson,
secretary, r 5 Webb, treasurer;
Walter Wipprecht, manager.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18

New York. Jan IA decree has
been entered in the United States court
declaring that the 8S.karat diamond
pendant and other jewels Struggled into
this country from Mexico last October
by Yaline NJ. Preza and Alegandro Mar.
cuci, forfeited for failure 10 pay duties
The jewels were said 10 be part Of the
Jewels Of Macmillan Of Moxioo and were
said TO be worth $4,000 Il was after
ward shown, however, that they were
not a part Of the crown jewels and
worth less than $4,000. II is probable
criminal action against Preza and Mar
cuci viii be dropped in view Of the for.
feitule Of the jewels.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Oklahoma
statehood proposition seems 10 be- dead
for this session 10 is not matter Of
opposition 10 the measure. hut to the
impossibility Of getting the bill up in
the few remaining weeks of congress.
The bill, for the admission of Arizona
and New MoXico are in precisely the
same shape. Il is probable. however
that but Tor the circumstances which
make it impmcticahlc To bring Okla.
homa and the Indian Territories in To-.
gether n single state. the Flynn hill
would pass The Fif'v-scyenth con.
gress mny heed the wishe, of thepcople
interested aud lot those two Territories
In separately
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
WASHINGTON NEWS.
The River and ElarbOr Bill Passed
by the House.
TEXAS ITEMS SAFE.
There Was No Change Made In the APP
preparations Allotted the State.
Army BIN Vote Fixed-The
BOoz IaIlng Affair.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE river and
harbor bill was passed yesterday by thu
house. The bill has been under consid.
Grafton over a week and has been as.
sailed from many quarters, but its
friends stood solidly by II and defeated
every amendment to which the com.
mittee would not agree. The bill passed
practically as it came from the com.
mittee. IL carries slightly less than
$GO,OO0,0O0 Of which s23,OOO,OOO is in
direct appropriation
The friends Of the Missouri river i'm.
proyement although they wer6 success.
full IN securing what they desired. they
persuaded Chairman Burton 20 offer an
amendment 90 permit owners Of prop.
erty abutting ON the Missouri, TO build
dykes and wing dams for its protection
where such structures do not Interfere
with the navigation Of the stream.
The section empowering the presi.
dent 10 negotiate with Great Britain for
the enforcement Of suitable levels ON
the lakes was broadcncd 80 as TO provide
for loiut commission 70 conduct the
negotiations
Galveston jettios, Trinity river. Buffa.
10 bayou, Arkansas Pass. Bruzos river.
Sabine Pass and all Texas provisions. as
previously reported, Went through Just
"A. the committee prepared the bill. The
onlp amendment in which Teas was
even remotely interested was that rclat.
ing 20 Red river Mr. Sheppard got in
an amendment inserting the word
"Texas' in the paragraph, which will
bring Texas Red river interests into ovi.
donce In the scheme Of improvement.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
BARGHLNS IN REAL EGIAIEI.

This is q list Of bargains EXPECT
tO sell in the next thirty dayS-Rry-
an property lots with Broom
house, near Allen Academy bar
gain, for 500.
one quarter block with broom
house, IN good locality; price $50
New frame broom house, in north
prn part uf the city. worth at least
S1oO-prico SEQ.
Q lots with large roomy house.
good sheds, garden, etc.. Joining Jno.
Lawrence, worth SiOUO-Will sell for
$50,
Large Groom house, with closets.
servant house, plenty water, garden.
etc, iu very best part of town.
worth $3.50 will sell Tor 81 $50.
one hotel or boarding house. can
rent for $50 year; price $500.
This is q bargain for some man who
has money 10 loan.
The joe Lawrence place. In the
eastern part of the city-7-ruum
house with all other necessary m-
pruyomcuts-alsu i-room tenant
house, all for 1870.
At Calvert ! have four good new
houses, with plenty of water. etc..
are renting for S3l2 ycnr-will oN-
change all for Bryan property-or
sell all for S2,JOl.
At Wolhorn have u good i-room
house, two ci-terns, we'll, stable and
servant house, for $50. One store
house 800; also one store house,
500.
! have several lots for sale near
Allen Academy, from S5l to 500 \
number of lots In the western part of
the city, from so to $40 each.
Have several beautiful building
lots In the southern part Of the city,
will sell fora song.
! have farms and timber land for
sale In every part ~ Brazos county,
several In Madison aud Grimes coun-
~, all have prices 10 suit purchaser.
Remember these ba gains are free
10 every one who will pay me what
! ask for them.
MONROE EDGE
Land Agent.
ONCE at Webb Bros.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
GOV. MOUNT DEAD.
he PA..s. Away saadsaly At Hls Apart
msuts Al indianapolis

Indianapolis. Jan. II. - James A.
mVt, who retired Monday at noon
From the Office Of governor II the state
Of IIidAnA. died very suddenly at 6:45
O'Clock last evening in his apartments
at the Denison hotel
He had attended "A reception by Mrs.
Mount to a number Of prominent ladies
Of the city during the afternoon and
shortly ,aftcr the guests departed he
started out for walk.
Upon his return he said nothing about
being i'll. and after removing his hat
aud oyercoat sat down 70 read. In a
few minutes he turned TO his wife and
niece, who were in the roam and said:
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18

Topeka, Jan. IA joint resolution
was adopted by the Kansas legislature
Wednesday dcploring aud condcmning
the burning 10 the stake " the negro,
Fred Alexander, by the mob ut Ieayon-
worth. The resolution fayurs rigid
investigation Of all the facts and ctr
cumstances attending the lynching de-
mands thnt the perpetrators be- punished
TO the full extent of the law,
The resolution was adopted unani.
mou,ly IN the house but met with some
opposition in the senate
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
prs.Ia.nt Krnrsr Undecided.

London, Jan. l1.-Mr Kruger is un.
decided whether 10 visit America He
will do So II assured that President Nc.
Kinlcy will receive him officially ~ the
president Of the Tmnsvaal The friends
Of Mr. Kruger do not desire the old man
in his present state Of health 10 under
take any ariuous and fruitlcss journey
in cold weather Mr.. Kruger has de-
clarcd he is willing 10 make the trip II
he could be satisfied that his visit would
be tangibly help 10 the Beers. He tells
his friends that he has reason to hope
for the cars moral support.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18

~ am sick; it is my heart. Send for n
doctor"
DIR. o. $ Runnells was called and
found those in attendance at Mr..
Mounts bedside chatting his feet and
hands in order 10 revive him. He knelt
down and listened for IA heartbeat and
rising 20 his feet said: "You can do
nothing more for him. he is dead.
Three children besides Mrs Mount
are the surviving members Of the fam.
ilv.
During his term of Office Governor
Mount was attacked several times by
feinting spells, but none OF them were
serious
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18

London, Jan. 1.-THE British admir-.
atty has received a dispatch from the
commander.in.ohiof at the Cape report.
ing that the cruiser Sybille, which was
landing blue jackets TO intercept the
Beers, was ashore at Stembeckfontein
near Lambert's bay and adding active
measures are being taken to assist her.
The official dispatch does not say the
Sybille is wrecked Press dispatches
from Cape Town say the crew Of the
Sybills was saved.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
Finy Gases at AquiIiA.

Hllsboro, Tex. Jan. l1.--Judge L. O.
Hill returned from Aquilla where he
went 10 investigate the smallpox situa-
ton He said that in the negro settle.
ment near Aquilla there were 10 fami.
lies and about 80 persons affected with
the disease The district was quaran.
tined so as TO prevent any one from go
ing out or in. IL is proposed by this
method 10 confnc the disease until it ox-
hnnsfs itself.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18

"'Ic seems Kind 10 his wife"
THAT Is because he fears her"
For some moments now this fine old
English story runs along IN silence.
yes" said Gwcndolyn az last. ~ n
man is cowrd. suppose he rs kincd In
sense. Kline and COW are the same
thing. you know. liza. ha!'
! Glanced 10 be- sitting where could
see the girls glorious face. and knew
by the mlschcyous light In her great
gray eyes that she was jesting.--De-
troit Journal.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18

"Tupper, who keeps that hair store
on the corner says the business seems
TO be the development OF his youthful
tendencies"
How does that happenT
"Vhy, he says he remembers that
when he was a little boy In school he
used TO 20 out aud got switches for
the Observation-Disclosures Bulletin.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
lie .. sim Trying 10 Explain.

"Women are much more thoughtful
and considerate thHn men," remarked
Mr.. Meekton's wife.
~ know they are. Henrietta. ] know
they are" was tho thoughtless answer.
Take our own case for example. re-
member that you refused me half
dozen times before You finally yielded
to my cntreaties to marry me."-Wash-
ington Star
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
Hotel Arrivals.
EXCHANGE.

&c Sewage, Galveston; + G Wat
ley, Eeloise; J G. Buckley, Houston;
II Prince, Houston; ] W Goobbar,
- Louis; Dave Edel, Cincinnati; G.
Waldo, Houston; W j Moore,
Myers; ; T Tooke, Galveston; f. n
McNutt, Hearne, G. l. Benjamin,
Brennan; l. ; Ross ran Antonio;
James Dunlap, w Fink, New York I;
G FrOlick, Baltimore.
CENTRAL.
J T Brown, Corsicana; w ; Neb-
lett, II T. Jarvis City.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Judge, A G Board.
Clerk, q w McMichael.
Attorney, NJ Maggie.
Tax Collector, J J Adams.
Tax Assessor. Il NJ Nall.
Sheriff, T G Num-.
Treasurer. Jno NJ Lawrence.
District Clerk, J w Bats.
Commissioners: RI Deems, Lee
Edge, Dennis Ballard, 2 II AIRING.
ton.
Schools Board J w How
ell, preiident; J Allen Myers, sec
Rotary; " T james, A NJ Rhodes,
G " Bandon, J B Mike, IL G Rob.
inson.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18

Topeka, Jan 1.-THE board Of trus-
tees Of the Central Congregational
church has increased the salary Of Rev.
Charles NJ. Sheldon from $1,000 to $500
per year. Mr.. Shcldon's popularity is
greater than ever since his return from
his European trip lie refused an offer
OF $4,000 a year while IN London.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
Irs The other Fellow. WORRY.

Blngham-Yes; this Is a fine ertab.
lishment and one might suppose you
are very happy In H. But don't you
sometimes worry about the heavy rentl
stinson-oh, dear. no. suspect.
however. the landlord has Qualms In
regard TO that naturalization Tran.
script.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
No Election in Nebraska.

lincoln, Jan. 1.-THE two houses of
the Legislature met in joint session ON
Wednesday and balloted for United
States senator with the following result:
Allen, 80; W. NJ. Thompson, 5s, Grouse,
10; Currie, 90; Hainer, .; Hinshaw, Is;
Mcikleiohn, 20; Bosewater, a., d. Il.
Thompson, 20; balance scattering.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
CITY DIRECTORY.
CITY OFFICERS.

CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor, J S Mooring.
Marshal, T p Boyett.
Deputy Marshal, r II Smith
Secretary and treasurer, II q
Rhodes.
City Sexton, II II Jones.
Constable, c l. Baker.
Aldermen: RIG Tabor, W :
Howell, NJ Parker, Walter Wip.
precht, A j Buchanan.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
Died Addressing Ills Congregation.

New Orleans, Jan. l7.-Rev. Hiram
r. Revels Of this city died suddenly
while addressing his congregation from
the pulpit. He was formerly United
States senator from Mississippi and a
leading negro politician Of the state.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
Mcmillan Elected.

lansing, Jan. l7-ln joint conyen.
tion at noon Wednesday the state legis.
lature verified the vote taken In the
senate and house Tuesday and Senator
Mcmillan was formally declared elected
United States senator
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18

Helena, Mont, Jan. Nv. A. Clark
was elected senator to succeed Thomas
II. Carter. Mr. Clark in joint session
secured 81 votes out Of 90 cast on the
first ballot and was declared elected.
No one was elected for the short term.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
EorEnl IIInacII.

wlfe-My DEAR you haven't a cold,
have your
Hushand--NO.
"Any hcadncheY ,st,.si.
'Nonc nt ALL" - a. 'I
'RheumntlsmT
"Not a particle"
"You don't think II viii rain. do
your
'No danger. WhyT
This Is Sunday, and It's most church
time. New York Weekly.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18

A M-Meets ,hird Mon iay in each
month W r saunders, II P;Joe B
Reed, Secretary.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-18
HENDERSON & JONES,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, LOAN
AND LAND AGENTS.

Have a nice line OF realty. boh city and country
fo- sale. Loans made straight 70 on lnstallment
lpln on city property. loans on farms Al low
rate % Interest
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1901-12-20
THE TRUE SPIRIT
OF CHRISTMAS
By NJ. X. Rutledge.

Copyright, 1901. by American Press Association
l had taken advantage of the absence
OF the children on an errand to drag the
Christmas tree out of the cellar and set il
up in the parlor. Ii was Christmas eve.
My wife had left me alone with the tree
for a few minutes while she went TO get
a spool of green silk which she thought
would be an improvement for tying pur-
poses on the white cord which / had be-
gun TO use.
Presently the room darkened as IL filed
by a cloud, and the cloud gathered into a
compact mass near me, startling me.
Much more was frightened as il gradu-
ally assumed the shape of a tall. long
bearded old man. but when the figure
grew still more distinct and | saw the
benignant smile and the hands full OF or
naments tit for my tree my fear subsidized.
Here" said the spirit. handing me
little box. lis something which you should
not dress your tree without. 1t is the OBJ
seryance of all good old Christmas Gus
toms. Too many have been neglected in
the past. Within are instructions for
making wassail. for composing carols, for
mumming, for the game OF snapdragOn
and indeed for all the ceremonies where