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New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

Christmas to those who haze never known one
said Celia.
The next few days were busy for Celia as
she drove from store to store. buying turkeys ana
provisions and the prettiest toys sne could nnd-
When Christmas came there was feaStlnS IN
every home of the settlement and in the town hal
huge tree hung with gifts for every poor
person of the village
The day after Christmas. Celia sat in her tuF-
ret room watching the sunlight dance across ".
such happy Christmas before and WONDER II l
shall ever see that beautiful Spirit again
ThCu at there Il bright llSht ana tii'
Spirit gliding down the sunbeam
gotten me. and perhaps now you have come 70 say
goodhy.'
we need never say goodby, unless you wish it
replied the Spirit My home will be with you as
long you let stay. L, and others IKE me.
metrnes make a long md weary search EFfoFe
find homes where breathe the mess, &c
of love and goodwill that the Christ child OF teh-
Iehem brought hundreds of years ago Many
refuse to hear message. and others say II Is
only meant for Christmas time yet when we have
gone they know that the best thing In HE mas ue-
parted" ,,,-
''Ther. stay with me always" said Celia. Maze
your home in my heart, and let me constantly near
your message of love -, -, -
when | with you replied the spirit Wlo
slowly logan to fade into the sunlight: Every
time that you feel throb of pity for sunerinS ana
follow the impulse TO do kindly acI you VIII
in your heart and is calling to you and in follow
ing her teachings you will find happiness INA
nothing else in this world can give, and that noun
ing take away.
At the last word the Spirit faded out of sight, but
the ray of light in which she had stood renamed
And Celia. gazing at it, whispered over and over 20
herself Good Spirit. | shall strive day by day 10
hold your teachings in my heart"
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
CELT4'S HAPPY CHRISTMAS.
WHAT THE SPIRIT OF LOVE AND GOOD
WILL BROUGHT TO y LITTLE GIRL

WHAT THE SPIRIT or LOVE AND GOOD
WILL BROUGHT TO y LITTLE GIRL.
Little Celia thinking OF the merry Christmas
near. ard wondering what she could do TO make
it happy time to others as she knew 1t would
be to her. Her home was lovely and luxurious, put
her kind little heart was heavy for the poor chill
dren of the settlement where lived the millhands,
who were out of work because the mills were smut
down on account of the hard times.
1t did not seem easy to plan any way to help
them. for her pocket money would not go far
toward getting beautiful full of toys, as she
loneed to do. SO she climbed to her playroom in
the turret TO think it over by herself
The streaming into the room. and Celia
sat with her chubby face resting on her dimped
hands and watched the dancing rays. presently
strange thing happened. One ray grew brighter
and brighter and a tiny form came tripping down
the stream Of light 1t a radiant creature in
white and gold. with gauZy wings that changed in
the sunlight until they seemed to reflect all the
colors of the rainbow. CrOwninS the beautiful
flowing tresses of her hair was jewel that
gstened with such spIendor that II was only pos
sible to gaze at it for moment In her right hand
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

brush broom. sprinkle the tree thoroughly with
the liquid. Let the remain until dry. and 1t
will look $ if Jack Frost had applied himself to
the task.
Strings of popcorn and of cranberries. strung
by the children and string OF alternate popcorn
and cranberries be used to decorate the tree
Then the children bring into practice their
kindergarten teachings and make chains of red.
silver and gilt paper with which to drape the
boughs Frosted snowbas OF assorted sizes. some
large as a big plum. and others the size OF A
huge apple. be made with cotton batting and
sprinkled with diamond dust. y bent wire shouio
be inserted in the top of each.
Lady apples and gingerbread and animals
are always a delight the children. and even the
grown-ups seldom refuse their share of the tooth-
some morseIs These be hung by ribbons fast
ened through the cakes. Stockings may be fash,
ioned with bright coored red cambric and faceo
with green These. too. should be filled with can
dies
Fancy paper napkins that to be had in great
variety of design and colors excellent for little
bundles of goodies. Plenty of holly red rbbon
should of course be used to tie the different arti-
cles to the twigs.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
HOLIDAY PLANTS

The poinsettia. Christmas plant. 1t is better
known is one of the useful for Christmas
decora ton the bright red of the flowers and green
of the foliage giving the true Christmas colors
This season the plants appear lower than formerly
and consequently better suited to table orna-
rnentation As a rule. from six to Twelve of the
plants come in one low wide pot, which is often in
Cased In a red basket.
Red and green the true Christmas coors. and
there cannot be too much repetition of these hues
at this season. In addition to he holly. with its
brilliant fruit foliage. bay, box. cedar and the
other evergreens are combined with broad. holly
red satin ribbon streamers and bows. These com
blnations appear most frequently in wreaths and
garlands.
The red inlqnorteles are especially favored for
Christmas decorations, and bells and balls large
and small made of them will finish the ends OF
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
ENIGNfA
A BUDGET or LETTERS.

ADVICE TO GIRLS ABOUT EDUCATION,
SOCIAL RELATIONS AND PERSONAL
CONDUCT GIVEN BY MISS HERsEY.
One of the most helpful. practical and inspiring
books for girls is a volume by Heloise Edwina
Hersey published by Small. Maynard & &C.. Bos-
ton 1t is Eamed ITO Girls and is written in
the form of letters that touch upon a surprising
variety of phases in Il young girls Hfe MISS ne
sey having been for years the principal OF prl--
vate school for girls. has come in direct contact
with many of the problems that puzzle them, ana
the fruit of her long experience is the lntlIndIe
knowledge of their needs shown in this little DOok
1t Is pre-eminently book Of culture conveying
a vivid impression of what education should 90
for a girl.
wise note of warning is sounded in the words;
mistake of supposng that il is desirable that every
be further from the truth The world wants the
work of all those women who can afford 10 give IL
for nothing When a woman must work tor wages
she should do with philosophy and courage
When she does not need wages she should take
up her work with gratitude and with all the
higher hope
Elsewhere the author writes: IF eXclUSfvenesS
on the part Of the educated woman is TO be the
result the modern education 10 is PROOF positive
of the poor. cheap character Of that educatton-
The increasing of slang. the gambling ma Dr.
the lack of respect for elderly people that char
acterfze young people of to-day are pointed OUT
and many useful bits of advice are given In regard
to social relations and personal conduct
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
FIVE DOLLAR PRIZE FOR PICTURE.

Many children have photographs of them
selves with their pets. toys or dolls which
should be interesting to nil youngsters. III
tie and big. 4 weekly prize of 80 Is hereps
oGe red for the hest picture of the kind. Pref-
will he given to photographs actually
taken by children. 4 number of the nest Sc
Iections may he used. but only one prize VIII
be. N nj the name ana nd
dress the person each photograph must
given for publication. together with the
O the sender Address Shiih'shs y
Page. The Tribune, Ncu-lorES
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS.

1t is not the of the Christmas tree deeora-
tons that Will give delight TO the children In fact
the work OF their own hands and the hangings that
they can pick from the tree and eat will furnish
more fun than all the f1neries that are Kept from
wear TO year and accumulated by a full pocket
hook from the art treasures OF the manufacturer.
A sparkling always appeals TO the chiioisn
heart and is easy to accomplish. Take the tree
into the yard and make a saturated eoiut'on IN
= big pail, OF water and alum. Thea. With BIZ
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
HOW TO TRIM THE TREE.
MANY HOME MADE DEVICES THAT
ADD TO ITS ATTR ACTIVENESS-A
.JACK EROST'' EFFECT.

ARKETS are brimming
with rich and luscious fruit
for the Christmas basket
and table. The. prices this
season are high. to be sure,
but the quality has never
been better in most things.
Indian River oranges are
not here yet, but fine
Manatee River oranges are
to be had for from 60 cents
10 81 a dozen. Porto Rico
and navel oranges. the
latter from California, are
also plentiful. Cultivated
oipec huo-.a in Size and de-
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
EVENING GAMES.

Years do not count on Christmas day and every
body is young, at least ought to be so, the mer-
rier the games chosen for the entertainment OF
the family party the happier the festival will be
for all Library shadowgraphs for the evening
will redIire little preparation and will create any
amount of FUN The first thing TO be done is TO
fasten a sheet between two rooms, drawing II tlsnt
in order to provide smooth surface for the
shadows to fall upon. Have lamp ready IN the
room where the acting is to be done. and turn out
all other lights. The object of this is 10 get as
black shadows possible for the benefit OF the
audience. Provide every member of the party with
pencil and a tally card. which is a list Of ng-
ures corresponding to the number of shadows to be
shown.
A number of book titles which can be easily acted
stand in the room, with the lamp in such posi-
ton that his shadow will occupy the middle OF tnS
screen and he plainly VlSinle 10 an WHO are -
in the adjoining room Then let the girl push MIN
osrnnyine ING II will he SLOW guesser indeed who
fails to think of Put Yourself in His Place some
plainly distingulshable ought 10 suggest Iyanhoe.
Not Like Otner Girls" THE Man who Laughs
"Chrlstmas Carol" Little Women" Dream Life.
Sf nd g, as he es % re
guessed they should be written on the tally cards
and a the end of the game the who has the
longest correct list should receive prize.
Adverbs will create a good deal of amusement.
Let person leave the room. while those remain
Ing choose an adverb Then the exile is recalled.
ard when he enters asks question in turn turn Of T
each person The manner IN winch tue answer u
given rather than the reply itself must lead to hs
solution of the problem For example. the word
'nerry'' is selected and with every answer the
person giving it laughs heartily
Hiding the mIstletoe is especially appropriate to
Christmas Let the company form in procession.
and 10 music march about the rooms the leader
carrying in his hand when he starts a branch OF
mstletoe. The piano should stop suddenly, and
the company give itself looking for the branch
which the leader has hidden his way He will.
of course, have made many false attempts md
darts OF the beaten track. so that no one can
be sure when really rid himself Of it. The one
who finds It return given place. the piano
usually without being touched by The leader. II
he succeeds will be his TO hide IL the next
time.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
PUZZLES.
RIDDLE.

That men and women all despise.
Yet one and all dearly prize.
1t never was for sale. yet any day
The poorest beggar may the best display;
Kings possess not yet sure am il
For this sweet luxury they often sigh;
What brides care not to own, yet once wife.
Its blessing follows to the end of life;
A good thing when in sick ROOM
Its coming soft spring. early bloom;
What we often toast. but never eat.
4 little thing, oft wet with mothers tears
A great soft, yielding thing that no one fears;
A thing so holy, we often wear
Its mystery hidden from the worlds rude stare
BOTANICAL ENIGMA
/ am composed of 30 letters.
NV T. g. /, 81 is American botanist.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
PLEArINGS A CENT 4 T4RD.

A special snducement ia offered by w Is. Harding
& Co No 30 West Twenty third-st- All pleatingss
from an inch wide upward will be made for one
cent a yard. The firm also cleans, curls and dyes
feathers does all kinds of pinking, makes hutton
holes by machine or hand and makes buttons rom
women's own materials
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

NV B. 81. IS. II . is Il beautiful and familiar held
Ny l. IL. G. f5. %. IS IL the wind doweE7
NV 10 J. I9 - -. :: Is a field plant of the same
family as holly hooks. cotton. iyerainiuns, etc
Ny % > -. 81 >. g. -, is an early spring mower
Nv D. ?. - Is. 10 >. 70. p is the dpwer whien
erran. from :he earth where the blood OF a youth
had fallen Tho youth WAS beloved byLApolo and
accidentally slain by the god -.
NV -. !. =. D. D. = - q Towering DuSh OI tii0
NV Il. L. l. g. (of earth is name given flowers
by l.OnCfeliOW. -.
Ny l. /. D. 6. is tree the wood OF which tradl-
t;l,u sfaIee rhe Cross was made. and that since
the Passion of our Saviour the leaves have not
been known
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
a CTIARADE.


My first springs in she mountains;
NV seconu springs out OF Jhe mountains
NV whole with a spring over the MOUNTAINS.
Nv first runs up the trees:
NV second past the trees;
NV whole spreads over the trees
NV first runs on two legs:
Nv second runs without any legs
My whole away legs or no legs
NV first grows weaker and shorter as it grows
NV second grows longer and stronger as it grows
Nv Whole is born and dies every year. and never
grows any older
NV first has no drops. except when it drops down;
Nj, second is fun of drops. all invisible.
Nv whole abounds in drops. all separate and vist-
ble.
To capture nv first men march after y;
To irnrison nv second they march over IT,;
TO catch my whole men go through maFcn De-
fore IL
ANSWERS TO PUZZLES.
RIDDLES
/ A sewing machine
Because 5oth Ike to listen TO their own eaws
Cause.
METAMORPHosEs.
/ e-lane-pane-pOne-pond-
- I.ad-rnad-nlan.
Observation-Disclosures
l. Lark-hark-hare-here-he herd
ENIGMA
"A ro- ing stone gathers no moss"
SQUARE WORD
o D o Z
T r y
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
WORN AT WEDDINGS.
DAINTY TOUCHES TO PARIS COIFFURE
AND GOWN-LILIES AND MYRTLE
FOR BOUQUETS.
Paris. December i.

He opening OF the Inter
national Society of Paint
ers and Sculptors. which
was attended by Presi-
dent Ioubet and his
party, was the occasion
of many handsome win
ter costumes. The furs
were, Of course, lovely,
as they always are at
this time of the year at
any gathering OF smartIy
dressed people. There
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

A Merry Christmas will be
assured, if among your gifts
is a bottle of Lundborg's
New Perfume, Clovera or
Kialst Dew.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

The fashion OF draping the hat brini with vel
falling down behind Is becoming more pronounced
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

! a sewing machine
. The wind -. - -
CCauseb.
Evening journal., 1901-06-01
DIED

CONNELLY.-In this city on MAY %
1901. Catherine, wife of the late Peter
Connolly.
iRACE.--In this city. on May 2S, 1901
Catherine, widow OF A. p. Grace.
GUYER.-In this city. on May 30. 1901
Ronald youngest child OF Samuel A.
and Ella W. Guyer. aged II months.
HODGMAN.-In this city. on May 30 1901
Emma T.. HOdgman. daughter Of viii
liam and Annie e. Kaiser. I'm her 2lst
year.
HEHIR.--At Farnhurst Del, on May 80
1901 Bridget Ilehir.
HALEY I'm this city. on May 30. 1901.
Maggie, daughter of Ellen and the late
Daniel Haley
uklLL.--Suddenly at his home. I'm oil
CITY. Pa, on May %. 1901. in his SD year.
George Perkins Hukill. formerly OF
Odessa. Del
JONES. Suddenly. IN this city. on Nav
81, 1901, Elmer, son of James Il. and
Susan T. Jones, in his S0th year
RIGBY.-On May 30, 1901. Elizabeth. wife
OF BENJAMIN Righy. aged 81 years
HITCHEN.-In this city. on May 20. 1901
William Kitchen, in the 6Sth year of his
age
NlNCENT-At Chrstiana, Del. on MAY
2S 1901, Susie NJ. beloved daughter OF
James r. and Susan j. Vincent, aged
z' years and 10 days.
Evening journal., 1901-06-01
SHORT STOPS

The Independent Juniors Baseball
Club IS organized fer the season, and
would like TO receive challenges from
any team in the city under l6 years OF
age. Challenges should be addressed
10 Walter Heal. 4l9 East Tenth street
Members Of the Brandywine Baseball
Club, of DuPonts Banks, have obtain.
ed new suits and are now organized
They are open fer challenges from al
uniformed clubs in the State. Chal.
lenges should be addressed to r. j.
Benson, MOntchanin, Del.
The Wilmington A. A. will cross
bats with the West End team al Wash
ing street grounds this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1901-06-01
LORBB NOW IN
NEW OFFICE
Ii Is Said He Will AppOin,'
G. L. Potter Manager
Of B. & 0.

New York, June Mr. Lore, the new
president OF the Baltimore and Ohio, en-
,tcred upon his duties this morning, and
llt is understood he will appoint George
1. Potter. now general manager OF Penn
gylvania lines west Of Plttsburg, to a
similar position In the Baltimore and
Ohio
: Mr.. Potter viii succeed +. ID. Under
wood, who lately resigned to become pres
ident OF the Erie Mr.. Loree will also
appoint Arthur Hale, superintendent OF
telegraph OF tho Pennsylvania railroad,
acknowledgement manager Of the Balu-
more and Ohio. to succeed Danol Willard,
who also goes with the Erie.
Mr. Cowen, who resigned the presidency
and continues as general cohnsei Of the
company, It Is understood. Is also to act
as consulting or special counsel for the
Pennsylvania system.
Mr. Cowen leaves as a legacy TO his
successor property well up to the best
standards OF American railroads, well
equipped with cars and power. and when
the improvements now under way are
completed the road will be enc of the
most efficient Of the trunk line roads. Mr.
Cowen's belief was that the Baltimore and
Ohio could be made a low-grade trunk
line-that Is, not that there would not be
some heavy grades, but that by bringing
the ruling grades over long distances to
"a low grade. and doubling up the helper
grades, a ton of freight would be lifted a
less distance in coming from Chicago to
tldewater than on any otter .runk line
road.
While this is probably not yet the case
on the Baltimore and Ohio. a great deal
has been done in this drection. and many
other improvements have been planned.
The following are some comparative fig
ures taken from the reports Of 1895 and
1900, showing the results Of changes in the
Baltimore and Ohio during the presidency
Of Mr.. Cowen;-
1900 1876. Increase
Total earn. .SsiSs02G s-S9i{ 7Si siO9i5.44s
Net earn.... 12.S59iiJ 63n.gd 59sStS2
Tons moved. 2S.966596 l7S6ig27 1O5OL70
Engines IN serv. $50 S57 93
Freight cars do. 4i.763 264lO 1923
It Is believed that hhe figures for the
current year will be even more striking
In 1896 the property was in a deplorable
condition. financially as well as physically,
while the company is recognized to-day
as being financially strong. with its stock
preferred and common-on a 4 per cent
basis and the equity, which in 1896 was
little better than three million, would
probably now be figured at one hundred
million
1t is believed the policy adopted by the
receivers and continued by President
Cowen, Of developing traffic and encour-
aging industries along the line, will be
continued AS an indication of what has
been accomplished in this direction since
1896, the tonnage has increased about Is
per cent, and net earnings practically
doubled in that period.
Evening journal., 1901-06-01
CHILDREN STARTED ON
TRIP AROUND THE WORLD

New York. June This modern story
Of the 'Babes in the Wood" comes from
Lakewood. The actors in the little COM
edy We're two Of George J. Gould's inter
estlng children and the bright little daugh-
ter Of John Clafiin. The Gould children
conceiF d the idea, possibly from hear
Ing blccl and thounder stories. OF running
away from home. and were Joined by the
Claim child when they carried the plan
into execution. They went to a florist
where they were known and bought flow
ers which they had charged to Mrs.
Gould. Then they sold the flowers to
gucrts at the hotels, and by that means
obtained an emergency fund which has
bcop variously reported al 9S cents ana
~ Having money and a determination
1 run away" they trampcd into the
copary 1nl after covering about two
in.les stopprd at a little house. wher,
they Wanted to buy milk. The old xon,ar
who vas the sole occupant OF the little
ho'r'e recognized the childrsn an de.
taineJ them but had no means OF COM
municaiioa with the parents. The it'll,
ones were tired out and perfectly willin,
TO rese on their trip around the world.
The absence o. the children was kep
from Mrs Gould. but when Mr.. Goul,
reached Lakewood. few hours after tn,
discovery had oeen made thar the it'll,
ones Lad wandered CT had icen takeI
away he was told. and a few minute.
later he WIS leading a search party. con
sistine Of himself and his oldest boy II
one direction. while other interested per
Evening journal., 1901-06-01
NOTES OF THE CHURCHES.

Epworth Mothodiat Episcopal Church,
the Rev. Francis Burgette snort min
lister. Class, $50 a. IN, led by George w.
Booker. Communion 1890 a. m. Sunday
school. 2 p. m, the Rev. John White sup
lerintcndent. Preaching I3O p. m. Sub
ject; THE Whole Family Dead
81. Johns p. Il. Church, the Rev.
George G.. Hall. ID. d.. rector. Services II
a. m. and 730 p. m. Sunday school at
$50 a. m. Services at Edge Moor at 4.So
p M.
The Rev T. T.. HotchlSin OF Bustleton.
PA. will officiate I'm Calvary Church,
lBmndywine hundred. ON Sunday az $3.50
y. m. He was former rector OF this
lparsh. elN
First Presbyterian Church, Market
street above Ninth. the Rev. W. NJ. Schali,
pastor. Services at 1890 a IN and l.b
p. m Sunday school az p m Junior
snaaayor Society az SaS y. m. y. =; =; =;
II. at p. m. Topic: How 70 Get RID OF
SIM Prayer and praise service Wednes-
day evening at o'clock.
East Lake Presbyterian Church. Twen-
tv-sovcnth and Market streets. the Rev.
George II. Trull, pastor. Divine service
and preaching by the pastor at 1880 "a. m,
and 7.45 p. m. Sunday school at y. m.
". II. s. G. r.. at p. m. Prayer and
Bible study. Wednesday at AS o'clock.
Kingswood Methodist Episcopal Church.
the Rev. l.. =. Karhosen, M. A.. minister
$50 n. m. pentecostal iovefeast 1890 a.
M, holy communion and baptism. p.
m. SUNDAY school. Gas p. m. Epworth
League. 745 p m preaching by the
pastor.
West PRESBYTERIAN Church. corner OF
Eighth and Washington streets. the Rey.
A, n. l(eigwin. d. D. pastor. 1880 a. m,
celebration Of the lords supper p. m.
Sunday school us p. m, Christian En-
nsaNor r. m, sermon by the pastor.
illustrated with electric projection pic
lures of Tissots life OF Christ.
Bethany Baptist Church. preaching bv
he pasro or. tho Rev O. c. Buddingfon Al
go q. M. and 7.ih p. m Hand Of fellow
ship and communion in the morning sum
T., az 6.45 D. m.
Haven NJ. + Church. Third ana DUPONT
e'reets the Rev r. G. Waters pastor
Class meeting $50 O. m. SUNDAY school
Subject, God BE Praised" 745 D. M.
H.r' talk by pastor, followed by COM
Central Presbyterian Church. 20
~, preaching bv the Rev. T. A. McCurdv.
y. ID. Communion address. 945 a. m
~ommunicants PRAYER meeting. - M.
SUNDAY school 6f5 D. M. prayer meet
ing II the Y. y. s 9. T. 7as ". m. preach
sublect: The General Assembly"
trinity Chhrch. nelawore avenue and
NNams street. tho Rev IT, Ashton Henry
ecior. Services 80 a. m. ana Z 45 ID m
u 2 M owing to the aognS as5lvsTso ss1Eses al. at
",ei service In the old church at lO3l