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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

IL once heard u munster who boasted
FROM his p.lpit that be was able to
preach from any text IN the Bible of
hand without thought or other prepa-
ration, and as test of his talent in ex-
temporaneous speaking he invited his
congregation the next Sunday morning
TO hand In any texts they would like
him to preach from, when he would
show them what he was able To do"
relates the Chicago Record Herald. In
order that he might not be suspected of
surreptitious preparation the passages
or Scripture were TO be written upon
slips OF paper sealed up I'm envelopes
and placed upon the pulpit immediate
ly before the opening OF the service.
The next Sunday morning the pastor
came bounding in. pride and confidence
cleaning I'm his eyes. and found num-
Der of sealed envelopes lying upon the
big Bible. After the preliminary serv-
Ice he called attention to them and said
he would preach from the text con-
tanned in the envelope that lay on the
top of the pie. The remainder he
would reserve for future Sabbaths.
Tearing IL open, he unfolded q slip of
paper and read the words once adj
dressed to the prophet Balaam, Am I
not thine ASST"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
Strange Fishing Matches.

In the olden time in England lords
and ladies sometimes invented queer
amusemeDts. They were always on
the lookout for some novelty, and one
OF the strangest they discovered was
fishing by a goose. A line with a baited
hook attached having been fastened to
the goose, tied to its leg, she was flung
into the water from the boat i'm which
were all the gay lords and ladies. Then,
when pike caught the bait, she was
sport indeed. royal battle between
bird and fish. and all the time, between
the loud splashngs. wheelings and
dounderings, the onlookers in the boat
giving vent to their feelings in cheers
handclappings and handkerchief wav-
ing.
But the goose was usually the victor.
and ended the struggle by landing its
prisoner on the shore. where its quack.
quack. as it cleared itself from the line
and waddled away ended the scene.
The lake of Monteith in the southwest
Of Perthshire was often the scene of
such angling matches
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
strange origin of,h. Christina. Tree.

Most of IA know that the Christ
mas tree comes to us direct from
Germany. And We know of the tree
worship of the Druids which obtained
in England and France, and which
probably had some influence on the
latter use of the tree in the Christ
ian festival. But we do not all know
that similar festival with the tree
as GROWING feature Is observed
among many heather nations, and
that it comes from sun-worship,
which is older than history. The re-
vival of the sun after winter solstice
has ever been the subject of rejoicing
and of celebration by ceremonies
which represent the new light
brought back to the world.
Our tree, with its small candles, its
gilded knick-knacks and toys for the
children, is a direct descendant of
this old festival in honor Of the sun.
Traces of ii exist in Iceland, where
the "service-tree" is found adorned
with burning lights during Christmas
night. The English yule-log is a
faint survival of this festival. But il
is beyond these that | wish to draw
your attention, back further even
than the Druid mysteries of the Gal
lie forests. 1t is TO China. that home
of all wonders and of all history 1t
has been shown that as long ago as
241 b. G. tree with hundred lamps
and flowers was placed on the steps of
the audience-hall. This appears
again in the records of Princess Yang,
who lived 1875 A. d., and who caus-
ed hundred-lamp tree eighty feet
high to be erected on a mountain.
1t was lighted during New Years
night, and the illumination was seen
for hundreds of miles, eclipsing the
light of the moon. The candle-tree
is no longer lighted in China, being
replaced by an unusual number of
lanterns, which were hung every
where. a suggestion of the tree,
ho"SNOli ollll ulNlNCS III JdpdH. Al
the New-year two evergreen trees are
placed without. on either side of the
door Their tops are tied together
with the sacred band of straw, and
various objects, dried Holsters and
oranges are fastened to Their branch
es Stewart Culin, of the University
of Pen, in the December Woman's
Home Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
Mothers Friend

is the name by which this preparation is
known. 1t diminishes the pain allied to
motherhood. Used throughout pregnancy
it relieves morning sickness, cures sore
breasts, makes elastic all tendons called
upon to hold the expanding burden.
Muscles soften and relax under its infu-
ence and the patient anticipates favorably
the issue, in the comfort thus bestowed.
Mothers Friend is liniment for ex-
ternal application. 1t is gently rubbed
over the parts so severely taxed, and being
absorbed lubricates all the muscles.
Druggists sell it for 81 per bottle. You
may have our book "r1otherhood" free.
THE BRADg.ELD REGULATOR CO.. ATLANTA, GA
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

Last summer souteern Michigan
man who had worn his old suit until
every one was tired of it, and his wife
was almost ashamed of the man in
side of it so long, went TO town one
day to sell produce, and while there
determined to buy new suit and
surprise Eliza. So he bundled a neat
suit into the wagon and drove home
ward. 1t was after dark when he ar
rived at bridge oyer a river and
standing up in the wagon, "disrobed"
and threw the disposed old suit in the
water. Then he searched for his new
clothes. They were gone-had jolted
out of the wagon. He surprised Eliza
more than he anticipated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

The daily papers are all right but 1t
is your home paper that advertises
your businc -, your schools, your
churches, your numerous societies
sympatbiz ; with you Ia your affliction
aud rejoices in your prosperity. In
short it is The Banner that mentions
a thousand aud one items in.which you
are interested curing the year which
you do not find in the dsi papers
The breakdown i'm the Thornapple
Electric Company's service has not
been repaired yet and the village has
been just as dark and lonely nights as
1t was before the arc lights graced
the street corners. 1t has now been
nearly three weeks since the break
occurred that put our lights out of
business and in that time the people
have become quite reConciled to the
old kerosene lamps. Hastings is part
ly supplied but Lake Odessa and Nash
vile are cut of entirely. One of the
big transformers at the power station
was burned out, and the repairing of
the same seems no easy job. The com
pany says it will hereafter keep an
extra transformed on hand to be put
in place should another accident of
the kind occur-Lake Odessa Wave.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
Explanatory.

"For the first attempt in public" said
her friend encouragingly, II thought
you sang with good deal of feeling"
81 don't wonder at that" replied the
ambitious young vocalist; my heart
was in my throat all the time."-Chi
cago Tribune
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

The La France is the finest PRODUCE
of the shoemaker's art that was ever
produced TO retail at 800. II. Il. Ed
wards has exclusive sale i'm Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

Don't be imr osed upon by taking
substitutes offered for Folev's Honey
and Tar. sold by w / Benedict.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16
ART LEAGUE COMPETITION.
Selections from Best Manuscripts to
be Read at AT Home

The judges of the manuscripts
which have been handed in for the
Kilohana Art League literary COM
petition have been looking through
the manuscripts individually during
the past week. They will meet in
the Art League rooms in the Progress
block, on Friday. January 18th, TO
render a final decision.
The judges are: Mrs. Mary Dilling-
ham Frear. Mrs. W. ". Hall. Miss
Burbank. Waiter G.. Smith, Prof. NJ.
NJ. Scott and Walter Dillingham;
Mrs S. S. Kinney has withdrawn
from the list OF judges as she became
unavoidably acquainted with some OF
the contributions.
A selection from the best poems,
stories and essays will be read at the
Art League AT Home" on Saturday.
January 25th, which this time. by re-
quest, will be given in the evening
instead of in the afternoon
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16
MEETING OF
TWO GUILDS
RET. S. HOOKER DELIVERS ADDRESS
SPEAKS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS
~ THE CHURCHES or
UNITED STATES

5rotherhood OF 81 Andrews ard La
dies Guild mees-visi,ine Clergy
man Encourages Founding of
Religious Organizations Which
Might Work Well in This City.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16

The best is always the cheapest
in the end. and when a house is
known to carry reliable goods. it is
best TO patronize it: see Hoffschlae-
ger Co.'S ad on page 5.
The oliver" typewriter is the
latest and most striking machine on
the market sold by Wall. Nichols &
Co. Ltd.
For afternoon teas. you cannot buy
anything more tasty than our Maca-
rooms Lady Fingers. Cream Fuffs,
etc. All the dainty styles of biscuits
fresh every day. The New England
Bakery. Hotel street
VIM. F. Wilson Co. leading plum
hers in San Francisco have perma-
nent Office here now in the Alexan-
der Young Building.
To start in and lay by your super
fiuous cash is the beginning Of 3
regular bank account, which in later
years you viii look back on with
much pride. Bishop & Co. Bankers
pay AZ per cent on Savings Deposits
Ladies skirts and underwear mad
TO order at the CHEAPEST prices. L
J. Sun. Nuuanu Avenue,
Drink Primo" and keep healthy.
get rich and die old.
The Won Hamm-Young Co, Ltd.
are agents for the Union Gas Engine.
both stationary and Marine Queen
street. Phone Main e7s.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16
Hartman Co. Stockholders Meet.

A meeting of the stockholders OF
the liquor firm of Joseph Hartman
Ltd, took place yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock. II will be remembered
that Joseph Hartmann, the promoter
and later on the manager, of the
company. left all his friends. who
thought he had gone to Manila. The
books of the company have been ex-
amined by Major Camara, but no
information concerning what was
done al the meeting OF the stockhold-
ers yesterday could be had.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS OFFERED BY
DIFFERENT BUSINESS HOUSES

Our fresh Cream Butter is admit
ted by all to be. what we sell them
for-fresh in every sense of the
word. Ring up Blue S171 and give
Us a trial order The Star Dairy
Most householders keep a little
whiskey or brandy in the house-in
case they should at any time require
it-give your next order to Jos. H -
mann & Co. Bethel street, Phone
21e Main.
"Komel' is the most popular drink
in town. ask for it. Put up by the
Consolidated Soda Water Works Co.
Spruce up. Get your shirts wash
ed at the Sanitary Steam Laundry
Called for and delivered. Phone 70.
Portable Track Complete for sale
30 and Sc inch gauge, by H. Hack
field & Co.
When buying stones. buy the best
you can get. i; is cheaper than buy
ing an inferior article for a low
price. The Eureka wiekless Blue
Flame Oil Stoves are sold with a
guarantee by the Hawaiian Hard
ware Co
Our business is that OF supplying
the wants of our neighooTs in the
furniture Iine-dou'r forget US II H.
Williams. Fort street
Nice rooms for rent, with or with
CIT board. Hslcn's Court. II. VI. lie
W. manager
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16

might work exceedingly ven here IN
Houoiuln.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16

Woran's Auxiliary.
Another organization Is the wo-
mans Auxiliary which Is very thor
oughIy organized. there being q
branch Of It IN ever diocese OF Mor-
tsuaL The work done IS especially
missionary work and every baptired
woman Of the church IS considered q
member Meetings are held once a
month. the main feature being the
reading OF papers which tell what Is
being done IL the missionary field
This makes these meetings interest
ing When we know what Is being
done and see the splendid results OF
the missionary work we become in
terested and will give more for these
purposes. Every year this organiza
ton pledges itself 10 give ? certain
amount 10 the Board of Missions and
ali the Sunday schools give offerings
for the same purpose during Lent
Last year the children Of Monta-
IA gave more than was given in any
place in the United States. When
these children grow up they will pre-
serve interest in this work You
should have a branch here OF this
organization which does such splen-
did work throughout the world BY
helping missionary work Work To-
eether with these organizations in
the United States and send a dele
gate TO their conventions. You could
also send your contributions such as
are received from many other distant
parts such as Alaska, Japan. China
and many other places. II you want
TO form such an organization Mrs.
Hooker. who is the secretary OF one
OF these organizations. will give you
any information you might want"
a prayer was then offered by Mr.
Hooker and Rev Alex. Macintosh
made a few remarks upon the ad
dress OF Mr.. Hooker A vote Of
thanks was then offered TO Mr.. Hook
er and the meeting adjourned
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16

meeting Of the Brotherhood OF
St Andrews and the Ladies Guild
OF ST. Andrews congregation was
held last night at 7:30 in the Sun
day school room OF the Cathedral
The meeting began with a prayer
whereafter Rev. Alex Macintosh in
a brief speech gave an outline OF the
work which had been done by the
Brotherhood Of St Andrews and by
the Ladies' Guild. He then intro
duced Rev Sidney Hooker. of Dillon
Montana. who delivered an address
saying in part:
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16
To Hold Joint Reception.

Arrangements are being made by
the Y. W. C. A TO give joint recep-
ton TO the two associations at the
Y N. C. A hall on January oath.
There will be musical program. n
which the Amateur Orchestra will
take leading part.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16
Why Guilds Exist.

Il an glad TO bring greeting from
the church in Montana TO the church
in Honolulu. Why We have guilds. /
viii tell you. When the spirit OF
Christ comes into our hearts we
want to show our love of Christ and
the church. We know what Christ
did and We want to do as he did
When we become members of the
church We want to do something to
show that We want 10 be useful mem
bers of the church. for by their works
shall you know them. Religion is
not sentiment. it is thing of doing.
When we become church members
we want TO show our Christianity by
deeds.
Now TO accomplish anything we
must organize. just as we must or
game if We work for political or
business ends, and therefore we have
our guilds. One man can do work
alone, but when men work together
they can accomplish things much
greater. 1t was this feeling that
made five men meet together to or
ganize the Brotherhood of St. An
drews, which is a great organization
and a grand expression of this feel
ing Of desire TO do work for the
church
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16
TramWayS Time Table.
kING-STREET LINE.

Cars leave Waikiki for Town at
5.45, 6:15, Gas a. m, and every Ia
minutes thereafter till 10:45, Ills
and 11:45 p. N. from Waikiki go &c
the Punahou Stables.
Cars leave Rifle Range or Pawaa
switch for Town at 5:5S a. m. and
every Is minutes thereafter till 11:os
p. m
Cars leave Fort and King streets
corner for Palama at s:10 a m. and
every 10 minutes after till 11:25 p. N.
Cars leave for Palama only at
and $50 a N.
Cars leave Palama fer Waikiki at
5:45 q. m and every 10 minutes till
s:45 p. m, then az 1918 and 1874
p. N. The 1915 p. m. from Palama
for Punahou only goes TO Waikiki on
Saturdays.
Cars leave Fort ard King streets
corner for Rifle Range at 500 and
$50 a. N
Cars leave Fort and King streets
corner for Waikiki at sos a. m. and
every Is minutes till 1905 p. m. then
at 1926 and 1l:o5 p. N. The 1895
p m. goes TO Waikiki on Saturdays
only.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16
eERE1ANiA STREET AND NUl
ANU VALLEY.

Cars leave Punahou stable for Town
a; $50 and for Town and Valley at
$40. $50, s:l0. go. go. and 7:2o
s. N.
Cars leave Oahu College for Town
and Valley at $50. $50 and 7:1o a.
IN, ana ever 10 minutes till 1910
D. m. except the even hour and half
hour cars which run from the Static.
Cars leave Nruzru Valley a, $40.
500, s: 81 a. n. aud svs-y 10 minutes
thereafter iii 1850 p N.
Cars leave Fort ard Queen streets
for PunahaE College at SOS. s:25.
s.i5 a. m. and every 10 minutes after
till 9:45 p. m After that the cas-
run to the Stable up 10 1905 p. n.
which is the last car from ToS
reaching the Stable az 1880 p N
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16
Daughters of the King.

THE Daughters of the King is
another expression of the same feel
ing. We nave neither of these ar
my home in Dillon. Montana. but we
will soon start TO organize the Daugh-
tiers of the King. In other parishes in
Montana we have both these organ
izations and they are doing splendid
candidates for confirmation last
year which large number was for
great part the result of the work of
these organizations.
I'VE also have missionary guilds.
These used to have the same trouble
as there seems to be here. that while
at times the attendance was large.
I'll other times il was very small We
t over that about three years ago
" organizing on different lines. We
ell want TO help the rector to do the
Lords work, and TO do this it is an
important thing TO have people
friendly towards one another and
making strangers feel at home with
ho' ouA ShiiuS SuSCSSutu III uOlHS
this splendidly by having social
meetings every week. They met al
different houses at different times
and the lady of the house provided
the refreshments so that this was on
ly small burden. Then it was Gus
tomary for every member to bring
a small offering at every meeting.
This plan worked surprisingly well.
The attendance became larger. great
er interest was shown and more
money was collected. A great mum
Ger of strangers were also drawn TO
the church in this manner This plan
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1902-01-16

A Reliable Remedy for Bowel TROY
Rev J. " Yingliug. pastor OF the
Bedford St " Z Charch. Gambler
land Ind. E. 5 A. saxs 1T az.
fords ne great pleasure 10 recon-
mend ChzmbeTlain's Collie. CAolera
and Disrrhosa Remedy. / have 1sei
i AID know others ~ho hare never
known It to fail For sale BIZ MI
dealers and druggists. Benson. Smith
& &C.. agents for Hazaii.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-15


Look nj the prices. named below. come to
see the goods. and determine for yourself
whether or not the prices are cheap.
We have q lot OF ch,:Siot, eerges In short
lengths, 30 inches wide. 6Iaak and coored all
wool, which Ne are selling at S cenis yard.
The usual price 10 50 cents q yard. These
goods are very, very cheap and are going
very fast.
We are selling peau de Roie black Six one
yard wide nj Sl.2a Sold by any OF the city
retailers at $3.50 yard. also black ianeis
silk, yard vide at sl.G9 yard. which gen.
orally sells nj S.i25 Our line Of binck
an colored dress goods At 80 cents yard
cannot be matched snyShere. Some OF these
goods arc worth 75 cent? and dollar yard.
We arc still maintaining our reputation
for selling cnesp embroideries. Our stock
OF embroideries In very Large and attractive.
We sell 25 yards imitation torchon lace
from two TO i've inches wide for one dollar.
Every lady should see this bargain.
Why IL L. w. Whites a,ore the best place 10
buy calico's? Because sou can get the best
standard prints at 5 cents q yard, and have
one thousand different patterns To select
from.
L. w. White will show you the best aksort.
msnt OF red and white hannels and give you
the best values 70 DO fosnd anywhere. The
yard IL certainly hard 10 beat.
Such an assortment Of outings rs l.. w.
White ID powHhowing is not 10 be seen every
day. You can get at least two hundred styles
10 select from.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-15
The Combine OF tho Cotton MILLS.

The Combine 04 tho Gotten Mells.
Al any one at all acquainted with tho
facts might very we'll have expected the
proposed merger Of the cotton mills hss
isilsd, or Will fail. In this proposition there
are conflicting intsrests, namely: The In
tsress Of the stock hoiders, and the interest OF
the officers. The ofnccrs receiving dig sal.
aries are. OF course. opposed to the morssr.
The stockholders, recsiviuk small dividends.
Of oourse would favor the merger. n they had
q voice In the matter. Ae matters now stand
the average cotton mill oflcer receives from
sAy, two 70 eight umos a. big salary as no
could reosive at anything else. A mill presi.
dent would be . natural born fool to favor Q
merger BY which his own salary would be
cut enormously. II the merger should take
place, Il is fair TO presume that tho number
ofnoes In tho cotton miils woaId be cut
down. or abolished, as thsy were In the con.
solidasion Of the railroads.
Not until tho stock holders have an inning
need anybody expect Q union OF the cotton
mills under ono management
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-15

0heal6 JaaGe MeIveP 1eaign9
eons of the nswspapers have had come.
thing 70 ~ 10 their tavosits successor o,
Chisf lusties MoIver who has not resigned,
but b il Of . fAtal malady. Others seem 70
think thas Il 10 not nov hardly right to talk
sbout his successor. Others again think that
Judge NsIvsr shouid not resign. although it
10 perfectly certain thai he can never cit on
the bsnoh aghin.
The Pres and Banner not only thinks that
Judge AeIvsr should resign at once, but bs.
lisves that hs owed n TO himself and the
STATE 70 have Sesigned long sgo-or % soon %
be became incapable OF discharsing the du.
tiss Of the of3cs which be held. He has NO
right 10 hold coDmission and draw Q salary
sor sesv;ess which he does not perform.
Judge 1soIvss shou.d resign. II Ne arc not
nistaksn. hs has already drawn quite sum
esmonsy sipoe hs gave up tho bench for tho
siok room.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-15

Our line Of stationery IL oetter lnhn 90, ~,
wnan An need of nice goods. call and see us.
Phone us your orders for anything Kept ,n q
fr,i clusH drug store and all will do Inc best !"
nmr ,.,i.f,ct1on. Milfords Drug store.
Phone lU..
When needing anything In the iurh ~, :,
line he sure to visit the siore room Oh Tue
Kerr Furniture 10. They have two " itnenre
foors I, lied TO overfiowing and their prices
are where com petition cant touch.
Harris Lithia water. carbonatrd ana pain
or sale at Milford's Drug store. Phone lo'.
tors buvinx. w. u. Barksdale.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-15

p,, vo,, carpets, rugs and art squares
f,nm w White. He has rugs from % cents
10 twenty-five dollars.
He IL now Offering n roasted coffee which 10
ahead OF any article ever offered at the price.
0nIy ten cents n pound. and II is said 10 DC
'e'''' ' l.. w. White.
DO not suffer with indigestion and dyspep
.,, when Acid Iron Mineral will cure you
and sIl IL costs IL 25cts nj Speed Drug Co.
We can sapply you In a nice jacket or cape
at uaddon's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-10-15

The Carm IchaaI "seed drill' and "feriilizer
distributor IL the very best. Amos Is. Morse
has tue agency for this County. You can see
one at bis store. You should have one by Ril
means for putting In your grain this fall.
Get Carm ichael seed drill and SOW your
grain properly II you want the best reSults
Amos B. Morse II the Agent.
Look out for the aCarmichaei' Al the Fair.
Their agent, A. b. Morse will have one on ex'
hibItion.
We:can beat the world on nice cold drinks.
IL you don't believe. it ask your neishbor.
Phone lUT. Miiford's Drug Store.