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The Washington times., 1901-12-22
GHRISTMAS TREES
The Chief Festival Feature for
the Little Ones.
No Greater Pleasure for Them and Their
Elders During the Holiday Season.
A Background for GIFTS.

or all the merry mornings OF all the
year that of Christmas is the gayest for
the little people. For weeks before the
advent OF the happy day great secrets
have been whispered about the household.
and the children are simply on the tiptoe
Of expectation as the time draws near.
Nearly every home where there are chill
dren seeks to have a Christmas tree.
There Is certainly no pleasure afforded by
the fuletime greater to the small people
than this feature. and Christmas without
its trees would be a strange and barren
| festival
| A decoration in itself. the Christmas
tree also forms a background for the
gifts, and is the chief feature OF the fes-
tivities. On Its deep green branches hang
dolls half as big as the little maids watt
| Ing to mother them, toys OF dozen de-
scriptions for the bows candy. nuts,
oranges. mysterious packages wrapped in
paper and tied carefully With cord. and
flashing. swinging tinsel things shining in
the light Of the waxen candles burning on
its boughs
II is indeed pretty spectacle, and joy
reigns supreme when perhaps Santa Claus
comes rushing in from the outer world
and mounting chair or ladder, b'gins to
toss the presents to whomever they be-
long. This is the supreme moment II all
the twenty-four hours for the children,
and II is many week before they cease
to talk about 1t. probably not until 1t is
time to begin to anticipate the next
Christmas tree.
Yet there are children in the world
who know nothing of the Christmas tree.
The children Of Spain are not familiar
with the Christmas tree. nor do they
hang up their stockings on Christmas eve
Instead they are provided with a repre-
sentation OF the nativity which consists
of kind of toy. IL such il may be called.
of the Christ child in the cradle, with
his father and mother, with the animals
of the stable and the angels. all made
OF painted clay. These are usually in a
sort of bower or sometimes on kind of
mount, and may have added other clay
toys representing Bible stories.
In Italy the Christmas tree exists in
forms which we would hardly recognize.
In Florence II is a kind of basket, and
it may be this idea that has erept into
some American homes where il is not
convenient to have a tree. The basket
is filed with the gifts. and then the chill
dren scramble for their own. finding lots
of fun in the occupation. Sometimes the
gifts are wrapped in half dozen papers
to ensure more mystery, and frequently
very large parcel turns out TO be very
small-sized gift, although it may be valu-
able. Presents for the older members of
the family also find their way into the
Christmas basket, and everybody joins in
the frolic.
But after all there is no substitute that
will satisfactory take the place OF the old
time and long-loyed Christmas tree. with
its branches that whisper of the deep
green woods, as they bend beneath the
weight of many beautiful things placed
there by loving hands.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22

An old fancy in jewelry. which is more
effective than perhaps it sounds, is to tint
the gold in which a stone is set with the
shades and hues OF the jewel. Pins set
with opals. with the surrounding gold
showing the opalescent colors. give per-
haps the best effect in this work.
There is scarcely a woman who would
not be glad OF a handsome clock for her
room, for 1t is not always easy to consult
ones watch. Clocks have been in exist
ence so long that II would seem almost
impossible to get up any new design, but
il remained for an ingenius Yankee to de-
wise something new this year, This is
nothing less than combined clock and
electric light. At one Of the Avenue jew
elry stores this idea is shown in hand
some clock OF bronze suTmounted by a
winged figure of Victory. holding in her
outstretched hand spray barring two
globes Ii the young man does not like
this combination, of course he may select
almost any kind OF clock. From Ger
many come some made Of a solid cube OF
crystal glass. overlaid with bronze, with
a circular piece cut out of the centre of
one side for the Insertion of the works.
bronze water nymph. bearing in her
hands two glorious lilies, in the centre OF
each being tiny lncandescent light,
would please the modern maiden fully as
much as silver candlestick would have
pleased her grandmother. and the little
maiden might be glad to receive candle
stick too. for 1t would be quite useful
row that she is once more sealing all her
letters
The Washington times., 1901-12-22

which might be served as dessert but
nearly everyone prefers the old-fashioned
plum pudding. the mince and pumpkin
pie. possible a cranberry tart. and a
Christmas cake properly decorated. Ice
cream may be served with the cake. and
nuts. raisins, and fruit to follow. to
which may be added home made confec-
tioncry.
An authority on holiday menus suggests
a Christmas pie to be served after the
pudding. and which shall stand on the
table as centrepiece during the meal.
This is very unusual pie. and here are
the directions for making 1t: Use a new
tin pan about three inches deep and ten
inches across. Cover the sides with red
crepe paper, and over that a fringe OF the
same.
Have ready. securely wrapped In white
paper and tied tightly with ribbon. the
favors. Place thes/rfn the pan and cover
with top crust OF plain red tissue
paper. making holes in it for the ribbons.
one piece of which extends to each plate
and ends in little spray of holly. Finish
the pie with wreath of holly around the
edge. When ready to use. each guest
holds his or her ribbon and at signal
all pull. Small tin moving toys make
amusing gifts for the pie, as they may be
wound up and set going on the table
Tea and coffee may be served during the
meal, but very pleasant and soeiable
fashion is TO serve these after the meal,
when the family and guests have gathered
together in the parlor for ehit-chat and
"reminiscences
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
Perfect Turkey for Christmas Day,
How to Cook and Serve It We'll

The woman whose Thanksgiving turkey
was less than perfect may comfort ferseli
with the reflection that she may redeem
her reputation, when Christmas comes on,
and the way to do It is as follows:
Select turkey that looks white and
plump, with full breast and smooth legs,
. young gobbler. Hang It in cool place
until Christmas Eve, then dress II and
stun IL and lay IL on platter in q cool
place TIL you srs ready to put it In the
oven.
This is the way TO prepare and roast
q turkey in perfection:
First cut of the legs at the lower end
OF the drum stick, then sever the head
AID neck near the shoulders. Next pluck
out all pin feathers and then singe tAe
bird over burning alcohol.
Having singed the turkey, the next
thing Ii 20 draw rnd stuif It. Lsy the
bird on Its back, and with a sharp knife
make an inclsiob Just above the vent
lengthwise. slip the hand in and care
fully draw out everything inside. being
careful not to thrust the fingers into
the gall bladder, thus breaking il. Cut
on the protruding rim of the vent, and the
entrsils all will come out together af-
Yer having been loosened by the hand.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
THE YULETIDE TABLE.
How Wonders May Be Worked With Holly
MiStletoe and Candelabra of
Scarlet Candles

Scarlet. green and white are the colors
which predominate in decorations for the
Christmas table. With the snowiest of
damask, festoons of holly or smilax. and
plenty Of bright scarlet holly berries, the
hostess may so beautifully decorate her
table for Christmas dinner that her
guests will simply marvel at the result of
her artistic skill. Ribbons for table deco
rations are quite out Of fashion. but If a
few branches of mistletoe are added the
effect will be the more charming.
Whether the table is circular or square.
1t may be arranged with equally pleasing
resultH Just how to work out a neat
plan with the holly. mistletoe and berrie.
is told by writer in the Ledger
Monthly"
After the damask is spread over the
silence cloth. which is a thick piece of
felt or canton flannel cut to ht the top.
rope of mistletoe and holly is festoonea
about caught TO the edge at intervals by
a few sprigs OF holly Should mistletoe
be too scarce TO be used in such lavish
manner. the same effect can be obtained
by using smilax or asparagus sperauge.
placing few sprigs of the mistletoe
throughout the festcuns.
Place candelabra. set with scarlet can
dies and shades OF the same color, in the
centre. surrounding them with a thick
wreath of holly and mistletoe. radiatfng
sprigs from this toward the covers
On each cover place napkin and on
this lay sprig OF mistletoe. Place two
glasses at each place-one for water. the
other taperinY glass for sweet cider
Should wines be desired, glasses suitable
can be placed In their positions.
This scheme is equally artistic whether
worked out with small table with COW
ers laid for four or six, or with long
table designed for family consisting of
any reasonable number OF persons. The
food may be served from the adjoining
room in courses, according to the plans
OF the hostess, who will certainly feel sat
isfled that in keeping to the green, white
and red she has produced appropriate
Christmas effects.
In many families, however. Christmas is
an old-fashIoned feast, not served in
courses. but In the old time way, With the
head OF the family carving the turkey.
Too many courses are sometimes a Weari-
ness to old people. who fancy that they
take away much Of the old fashioned
favor OF the Christmas dinner Children.
too. where there is to be a family dinner
served. enjoy several courses less on that
day, although they be accustomed to them
every other day in the year. As one boy
said:
IL like soup and fish every day except
Thanksgiving and Christmas Then l
want turkey and ice cream, and / want
them quick
The Washington times., 1901-12-22

When drawn wipe the inside and outside
OF the turkey thoroughly clean with a
damp coarse towel, but never wash it.
Cut of the top ends Of the wings. Care
fully take out the gizzard. heart, and
liver Of the bird. Squeeze the blood out
Of the heart and drop il and the liver
into a bowl of cold water. Cut the giz-
zsrd open by making an incision round
the edge. Remove the contents and
throw the gizzard into the water with
the heart and liver.
Now wash your hands thoroughly. Cut
the crust from q small loaf Of bread, cut
the loaf in two and put Il in a big bowl
and cover with cold water
Put into chopp.ng bowl small onion,
which you have peeled. a stalk of celery,
three sprigs Of parsley, and chop them
fine all together. Squeeze the bread out
OF the water, but not too dry. Put il in
the ehopping bowl, season with a tea
spoonful of butter, small salt spoon
half full OF black pepper, a heaping tea
spoonful Of sweet marjoram and we'll
rounded teaspoonful of salt Mix all
these ingredients well with the hands and
add little water, II too dry. Get good
sized dsrning needle and thread II with
long supply of fine white twine.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
CHRISTMAS HOUSE PARTY.

There is no more delightful time in all
the year for house party than Christ
mas-tide, and such gatherings are usually
planned several weeks previous. One
woman has arranged for a Christmas tree
10 be filled with ice cream gifts for the
Christmas dinner she will give at her
country home. fir tree will DC used in
a miniature snowbank glitterlng with
diamond dust
Santa e's-s in-fce>cream will top the
tree, and there will be ice cream candles
Individual gifts hung by tiny wire loops
will deck the tree. Diamond rings,
punches of roses. dancing bears, and other
animals. ladies OF the ballet, golf players
and hits on the faddists among the guests
Will be among the gifts. Each child viii
get small Santa Claus.
Early Christmas Eve there will he a
tree for the children. then they will be
sent to bed to dream of Santa Claus. while
the young people will dance fev figures
Of the cotillion. with holly wreaths tied
with scarlet streamers. muFs. and boas
Of American Beauty crepe tissue. and pic
ture hats of green tissue. ornamented
with flowers in different varieties and
coiors. Christmas morning group of
children will sing carols. and the guests
will find their gifts in huge stockings
hanging from the chimney in the big hall.
The Christmas dinner will be served at 9
o'clock, for the children and all. In the
evening the college men homa for the
holidays. and the young ladies, will give
a series OF tableauG, taken from fairy
stories. to amuse the little folks, and this
entertainment viii be concluded with
dance
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
Christmas Stories and Yuletide Suggestions

ing IL up in himsy paper and fastening il
with a rubber band than woman has
about crossing the street without locking
to see If the cable cars are coming.
We get all sorts and conditions OF pack
ages. Christmas gifts in disguise. sealed
and unsealod. we'll wrapped and badly
wrapped. addressed and sometimes not
addressed at all. Or IL The sender feels
constrained to mark something on the
bundle. he doesn't always conform to the
laws Of correct form in the matter. For
an illustration let me show you this
Superintendent Bell brought out wrap
per Upon It was the following inscrip-
tion: silver Surface. Commi hery.
Washington. d. c.
The Postofice Department has retained
the wrapper as curiosity. 1t was de-
livered without any hesitation 10 the Civil
Service Commission. Uncle Sans experts
in the postal business do such things ev-
cry day, and never think great deal
about it. The occurrences are TOO com
mon TO excite much curiosity. except in
exceptional cases.
A package. evidently Christmas pres
ent, was received at the local Office the
other day. 1t was addressed simply.
Branch Office, Washington, ID. C." 1t
was delivered all right. Another one was
culled out in the sorting-ove process.
Upon it was this mysterious legend:
Talking Machine, Washington. ID. c." IL
was delivered to a local photograph firm.
discussion Of addro sses brought the
conversation around TO Santa Claus again.
II is surprising how many friends old
St Nicholas has in Washington. Super
Bell who is a genial and Iowa
BILE man, said be thought it was because
the youngsters here are good. Anyhow,
they are original.
One letter was picked out, addressed TO
Dear Mr.. Santa Claus, North Pole Cas-
tie Others there are. by the hundreds,
and they come from all over the world,
from England, Germany South America
and Mexico. They all find their way into
the Dead Letter Office. for the postofice
man has forgotten Santa Claus address,
now that he has grown up"
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
A YULE SONG.

Who cries It's folly TO wreathe the bright holly
Who is il SCOTS at the mistletoe bought
Marry then. out on him! marry, then. fout
him!
y there's a time to be Jolly, 'tis nowl
BeFry-tide. cherry-tide, each Is merry tide
And there's charm in the nutting I vowi
R9i none sirpasscs-how say you, my lasses?-
The time for up-hanging the mistletoe bough.
Reason-away with i'll Men have grown grey
with IL.
Pondering why and considering how;
We have no part in it--nay and no heart in it
under the droop OF the mistletoe boueh!
so' lad' Your choices all! Lift. maids, your
voices sil
Love levels prince with the man at the plow
Wen make our boast OF IT, wen make our toast
OF it
Se'cr may it vither, the mistletoe bought
Clinton scoilard in Smart Set
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
DOLLS FOR WEE DUCHESSES.

Such wonderful dolls as no little girl
ever before had to play with are to be
presented to the little Grand Duchesses
Of Russia, Olga, Tatians, and Xenia, the
daughters OF the Empress. The gowns Of
these blue blooded. aristocratic dolls are
marvels of exquisite workmanship. upon
which no end of skill was spent in the
designing and making.
One OF the dolls is dressed in an even
ing costume of cream cO1o-ed ruousseline
de sole, trimmed with quantities Of lace
of the same shade. Over the gown goes
a beige colored cloth mantle. white sa> in
lined. The hat which completes the out
fit is q white gauze toque. incrustsd with
diamonds and trimmed with white
feathers.
The second doll is a Louis XIV model.
She wears a white brocsded satin dress,
with garlands OF flowers and ribbons
festooned about the bottom. Her cor
sage is elaborately trimmed with flowers
and velvet bows aLi costly lace. The
hat is garlanded with pompon roses.
A yachting costume constitutes the at
tire of the third doll. IL consists of a
white cloth skirt and jacket. with a cane
lined with white satin. The cape is held
about the neck with gold chain and gold
buttons fasten the jacket.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
SPIRIT OF THE GREEN.
aunint supcrstitions That Linger
Behind Christmas Decorations,

Behind Christmas Decorations,
AK and knife have been doing their van
dal work In the fair woods to provide US
with the pine and fir holly. laurel, bay,
and mistletoe. Why? Because OF the
Christmas season; because of the festival
of rejoicing; because OF the celebration OF
the coming OF new era.
| But why these green things? Why the
| gifts on the branches OF pine? Why the
holly about the windows, that it may be
seen from without, and the laurel over
the hearthstone? Why. above all and the
centre Of all. these green and living
growths, the mistIetoe bough?
Christmas seized upon these things for
| the celebration of the festival not be-
cause they were green, but because OF
the power that held them green. that kept
| them alive, that preserved in them the
beauty of life, notwithstanding the snow
and sloet. the wind and chilling rain and
the withering blast.
Those who celebrated the Christmas
tide wanted the benefit Of this power for
their own -rotection and preservation.
so they took to themselves the emblems
! of it-surrounded themselves with them.
brigAened their homes with them and re-
joiced amid their branches. 49,
1t is the spirit OF these living growths
that appeals to us when all the rest of
inanimate nature appears TO be sleeping
under the mantle OF winter. Before
Christmas was. the spirits behind the
green were believed in by an imaginative
people. and the great festival adopted
them.
The ancient Druids believed In the
spirits Of the holly. of the laurel. of the
bay, and of the great green trees that
formed the walls and living arches of
their temples. To them these things
were peopled with sylvan spirits that
loved the growths and kept them green
by protecting them from winter frosts.
They took the branches within their
dwellings. believing that the spirits would
follow and there exercise their protect
ing care.
Among these spirits they believed none
to be more powerful or capable of bring
ing greater blessing than those OF the
mistletoe Blessed the man and maid who
met beneath the mistletoe bough.
These beliefs have gone from the
world, but we cling to the emblems of
them. and rejoice amid them at the
Christmas celebration.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
A WINTER EVENING.

The COWS a-e munching in the she'd,
The sun has slipped behind the hill;
The felds are blush grey and still:
saddlcd horse paws at the gate,
A turkey pcrchinE on the sled
That stands beside the barn appears
To dream OF Othcrs that are dead.
Up in the gable Of the stable
A broAen pane permits wisp
OF hay 20 hang out in the crisp,
Clear atmosphere, and far away
A dog is bowling a. they say
Dogs howl before somebody dies
The chickens on their peyches dOze.
And in thcif feathers warm their toes
And spread shite films across their eye-
The last faint little streak o. red
Has faded out above the hill;
Tho evorgrcens that sighed are still;
The doctor with a low-bowed head,
And nrfhcd up and stern and grey.
Comes from the house and softly shuts
The door and mounts and rides away.
5. I. kiser, in Chicago RecoTd-Hersld.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
CHRISTMAS CAKE.

Beat one and a half egg yolks with two
and half cups line sugar until thiclz.
Beat whites stif. add two and half cups
sugar Put four cups graham bread
crumbs, one and half cups chopped al
monds, grated rind of two lemons. one
half cup brandy. five ounces unsweetened
chocolate melted; one ounce shredded
citron. one cup currants four teaspoon
fuls cinnamon, two OF allspice; add the
yolks and whites.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
CHRISTMAS DINNER.

No matter how much stress is laid
upon the gifts and social festivities of
Christmas. the Christmas dinner is the
great feature of the day. OF course. the
turkey IS served in all regulated homes.
and usually holds such high place in the
menu that soups and fish are omitted.
However, an oyster bisque may comprise
first course II desired Giblet sauce,
cranberry jelly, mashed potatoes. squash.
celery pickles. and radishes. if obtain
able. are all appropriate Accomplishments
of the festal bird. Many people also like
onions boiled whole and served with
cream sauce.
There are any number of dainty dishes
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-29
EoR coLoRApo TOURISTS.

The Chicago, Rock Island and Paci-
ic Railroad company has asked it's
competitors in the Western and South.
western Passenger association to
agree to a series of cheap excursions
to and from Denver, Colorado Springs
and Pueblo for the approaching sea-
son on the following basis
Tickets to be solid from Chicago
and all territory up to the Missouri
river on June is and %, July 16, %
and 30, August G, 13 20 and q, at a
rate OF one fare plus 80 for the round
trip On July and 9, September 3
md 10, a rate of SO is to be made
from Chicago and si5 from Missouri
river. points for the round trip, inter
mediate territory TO carry proportion
ate rates and tickets to be sold from
Missouri river points one day later
than the dates given above. Proper
tionate rates will be made to and from
Clenwood Syringe, Salt Lake and Og-
A series OF eastbound excursions is
also proposed. tickets to be sold from
Colorado common points every Thurs
day commencing with June 20, up to
and including September u, at a rate
of one fare plus 81 for the round trip
All tickets to be limited for return
pa age to October 81
These rates VIII be rendered con
Meeting lines for baslng purposes
which Will probablp insure a verJ low
basis OF rates throughout the United
States for the excursions The Chi.
cago, Rock Island and Pacific viii
make these rates and arrangements
effective, regardless of the action OF
it's competitors and viii r-n special
trains on the dates named.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-05-29
Franklin Mack, Columbus Clifford
Roberts. F'rantine Francis Samuels.
School Of Pharmacy.

tIanhiln maCeks Noiuunuh AiluOfu
Roberts. F'rantine Francis samuels.
School Of Pharmacy.
Pharmaceutical Chemists Charles
Milton Brewer Floyd Jackson Bolend.
Henry Anderson Chandler Fred Doll
Campbell Lmy Eunice Chandler VIII
liam soon Courtney Raymond Robin.
son Hume. Ray Dcwcese Lindsay WIZ
liam Thomas Martin Don Alonzo Ron
thup Albert Raymond Smith. Thorn.
aa Burton Vincent
sulwater May 29- Monday even.
mg May 2I She FIRST graduating class
of the High School of saltwater held
their commencement exercises at the
Methodist Episcopal church
The three graduates who have The
honor of being me 6rst in the history
ot tha, school of having granted them
diplomas are Eda Donart Finis Mc.
Reynolds and Charles Thatcher
An excellent program was prepared
and some very attractive programs
and invitations were given out by the
graduates for the occasion
Tic class motto is of, Aono Non
Cawu By PLAN No By Chance"
rhe following is Tine program That
was rendered 90 Monday evenings
Invocation ....... Rev a. b.. UeBoIs
Piano solo .. Miss Edith Patterson
sautatory .+Is 1t Worth Trouble"
Miss Edna Donart
Grafton THE Duties of Citizenship"
Finais e. McReynods
Vocal Solo..........." Sing, o Sing.
Miss Hester Thatcher
Annual address Hon. b. f Burwen
Male Quartet ............ Selected
Messrs. Melton. Cline Richardson
and Atterbury
valedictory ..... The Art Of Living
Charles Thatcher
Vocal olo "A May Morning" (Denza)
Mrs. O. Z. Stevenson.
Presentation II Glass ............s...
......... Supt. r. II. Ewing
PRESERVATION of Diplomas .........
...... Board of Education
Benediction ........ Rev. F. f. Butler
The baccalaureate sermon was
preached at thhe Christian church
Sunday morning at II o'clock by the
pastor. the Rev S. S. williams.