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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
.OF AID ID HOSTESS
SOME CLEVER SUGGESTIONS FOR
 NOVEL ENTERTAINMENTS.
Description of Lovely Christmas Tree Novel Manner of Distributing Gifts-Charming Holiday Lunch
 eon-An "Apron Christmas"

Old Father Time has swung the years pendulum around and again brings us to the Christmas season, with it's preparations, it's memories, both joyful and sad. It is not good for us to indulge in retrospect too long, but to remember as long as there are little children Christmas will always be merry day, for child remembers no past, regards no future, but lives wholly in the glorious present. So be our hearts light or heavy, let us one and all endeavor to make the day gladsome in remem- brance of the dear Christ child To begin with, here is the description of tree arranged for baby and great ly enjoyed by the friends of the house. hold.
 The color scheme was white and sil- yer; white tarleton stockings were buttonholed with silver tinsel cord, such as confectioners use, and all packages were wrapped in white tis- sue paper and tied with silver cord.
 Each tiny sprig of the tree was tipped with a popcorn flake, fastened on with a pin, and it took several pa pers of pins to snowflake" this tree, but the effect repaid for the trouble,
 Silvered English walnut shells con- tained tiny china dolls, one for each little guest. The tree was bountifully sprinkled with silver tinsel, and all the candles were white. Two men friends were personally asked to watch the candles, and there were no acci- dents; gaslighter was used to light them, as there were no matches used.
 There were quantities of silver stars and silver paper chains inter- laced, kindergarten fashion. This tree was pronounced "a thing of beauty" by all who saw it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
A Linen Shower

A reader asks how to give a Linen shower" how to send out informal in- vitations for the affair, and what to serve
 Write notes to the guests. who should all be near friends of the bride elect: ask them to send their little "linen" contribution to you the day before the shower: the hour is usu- ally from two until five. Then take a pretty parasol and tie it to a hook in the ceiling or suspend 1t between two rooms in a doorway. Pile ,he linen into this, and then tie a white satin ribbon on to one side. SO that when pulled tt will turn the things out upon the guest of honor. so 1t will be literally shower. After all have arrived. get some one to play the wed ding march. and all form in line; when the bride is under the psrasol the ribbon Is pulled and the rest of the time is spent in sdmiring the gifts and reading the sentiments attached to them For refreshments nothing is more acceptable tran tea breved in the draving-room. with tiny cakes and dainty sandwiches. and these light refreshments do not spoil ones appe- tite for dinner. Stuffed dates. can died orange peel preserved ginger and bonbons are always permissible acces- soriss to an afternoon tea table.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
DURING HOLY PILGRIMAGE.
Sacred Square of Mecca Presents 6
 Picturesque and Impress , .H.... sive Sight.

Like gigantic catafalque, somber, shrouded in mystery, the Kaaba rises out of the seething sea of white garbed humanity that crowds the grea. sacred square of Messa, says Everybody's Magazine. Its door is covered with plates of solid silver, studded with sil- yer nails. From the exterior of the roof, above a stone marking the sepul- cher of Ishmael, which lies at the base of the narthern wall, there projects 2 horizontal, semi-circular rain spout five yards long, 24 inches wide. made of massive gold. Within, the roof is supported by three columns of aloe wood; the walls are hung with red vel vet alternating with white squares ia which are written in Arabic the words, "Allah-Jal-Jelalah," Praise to God the Almighty" The building is packed with pilgrims, praying. weeping. besids themselves in an ecstasy of passIonats devotion. Mingled with their voices there rises from outside me chant oi the TaIbih, the Song of the Winding Sheet, which every pilgrim must sing on entering the Mecca, on donning the sacred Ihram, on entering the haram and on starting for Nina. the Valley of Desire, and Arafat, the Mountain q Compassion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
SANTA CLAUS AT NOTRE DAME
Christmas Tree Was Laden With Good Things
 For the Pupils.

The convent of Notre Dame was the scene of unusual festivity yesterday. It was, indeed, bright picture when the pupils of the different departments assembled in the beautiful hall, which was redolent of the odor of the fir tree, and glittering with the Christmas festoonings. et
 But by far the most beautiful orna- ments of the spacious apartment were the radiant faces of the children, who, robed in white, relieved by sprays of holly, and seated tier above tier, awaited in eager expectancy the dis tribution of the various attractive look ing articles with which that. most beautiful of all trees, the Christmas tree, was laden.
 Here and there tiny miss was con- spicuous by golden tiara, surmount- ed by star, and an unusual amount of brilliancy about. her attire. The mystery suggested by this was ex- plained when, at the signal for the ex- ercises to begin group of about thirty children took their places and rendered in inimitable fashion most interest ing Christmas piece, in which some benevolent fairies were charged with bearing to Santa Claus for repletion the very elaborate stockings that the children appealingly presented.
 As, class after class appeared on the stage, the, old but ever new story Of the Saviour's birth was touchingly told. either in song where the sweet and nicely modulated voices of the children gave it a new significance, or in elocu- tionary, effort. the latter, eliminating in parts where the most advanced de- partments were represented. All were most pleasingly rendered.
 But the climax of the exercises was reached when Rev Father O'Brien, who presided, gathered and distributed to the expectant assemblage the abun- dant fruit of the Christmas tree. Then, when the excitement had somewhat subsided, the reverend father addressed the children and in few well chosen words laid before their minds the true spirit of the Christmas festival. He ended by wishing all present a merry Christmas and a pleasant vacation, and announced that the classes would be resumed on Wednesday, January 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
A Yule Tree Luncheon.

The hostess who is going to give this luncheon for eight guests, re- joices in the possession of an old fashioned house, with big fireplaces. and, best of all, she believes in keep ing up the good old customs of years gone by; so each year a bit of the yule tree log is saved with which to light the next years fire on Christmas day. Of course in this country the wood is not the real yule log, but the sentiment is the same. After the guests arrive, the fire will be lit with due ceremony, and then they will sit down to this delectable repast.
 A wreath of holly tied with huge bow of scarlet ribbon will adorn each chair, and streamers of the same gor- geous hue will lead from the center piece Ca suspended wreath of holly) to each plate where the place card will be found; 1t is white holly decorated star. The first course Is grape fruit, then bouillon in cups, followed by creamed oysters and potato cro- quettes; cold sliced turkey. with indi- vidual small stars of cranberry jelly; a fruit salad; frozen egg nog and tiny plum pudding with French coffee finishes the menu.
 The hostess is going to read a charming sketch of how Christmas is kept in many lands. and each guest will be asked to contribute some per sonal "reminiscences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
HER CHRISTMAS BOX
Mrs. W. E. Corey Gets a Million
 to Abandon Divorce.
HUSBAND WILL GIVE UP MISS GILMAN
Deal Made Tn Two Minutes-Corey's Father Takes Her to His Home at Braddock-Andrew Carne-
 Eie's Work.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 23.-"One million dollars as a Christmas box, with nc questions asked or answered, to stop the divorce suit"
 This proposition has been made to and accepted by Mrs. Laura Cook Co rey, wife of the president of the Unit ed States Steel corporation. She has reached Braddock after having been confronted with the proposition that should she consent to call off all d. vorce preparations against her hus- band, who is alleged to have become so wildly infatuated with Mabelle Gil man, the actress. she will be given S1.000000 for a Christmas gift. Mrs. Corey has consented, and there will be no divorce proceedings.
 Mir. Corey has evidently partly con vinced his wife that he has recovered from his desire to make Mabelle Gil- man his wife at the sacrifice of all duty to his present spouse. Corey, in a word. has promised to be good'' in the future-promised it penitently as any small boy caught reaching for jam on a pantry shelf-and the handsome Christmas gift he dispatched to his wife at the hands of his sire was merely an earnest of his intent. even if 1t did rep resent his salary for ten years.
 The reconciliation, it Is said. is due to the interposition of Andrew Carne- gie.
 The deal was made in two minutes in the waiting room of the Union depot here, according to those who should know. Mrs. Corey, with her son, Allen W. Corey. and Miss Alice Risher, who was the mysterious woman in the west with her. as well as Miss Ada Corey. sister of her husband, reached Pittsburg by a suburban train. They left the fast Chicago train many miles out of Plttsburg so as to dodge the newspaper men and others and came in by a slow train.
 They were met by A. A. Corey. father of W. Ellis Corey. who had a proposi- ton to unfold. It had been too impor- tant to trust to the telegraph wires or to the mails. and he carried 1t to his daughter-in-law in person.
 It was that W. Ellis Corey would furnish to his wife indisputable evil deuce that he and MabeIIe Gilman have ceased to be anything to each other; he would give his wife S1-0O0OO0. more than enough to make her independent tor life and make will naming their son as his heir instead of cutting him OI with s50a.000. as De threateDsd to do some tine ago.
 Mrs. Cerey consented and went with her fstberin-Iaw to his home h North B7ddOck. While Mr. Corey walked boldly up the street to his home. bow ing to his neighbors and evading ques- tons abcut tlle home coming of his dsughter-ialaw. Mrs- Corey and her son slipped up the railroad track back
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
MORMON MONUMENT UNVEILED.
President Joseph smith and Party Attended From Salt Lake City,

SOUTH ROYALT0N, Vt, Dec. 23.- A party of fifty Mormons were present here from Utah, Ohio and New York at the dedication of monument erected to the memory of Prophet Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon faith on the site of farmhouse in Sharon where he was born 100 years ago.
 President Joseph F. Smith and his second counselor, Anthon H. Lund, ac- companied by apostles, bishops and representatives of the many branches of the Smith family, came in a special car from Salt Lake City, and another party of twenty came from New York.
 The dedicatory services were held in a memorial cottage which had been built over the old foundation of the prophets birthplace.
 The exercises were very informal, President Smith making the dedicatory prayer and members of the Mormon choir joining in the singing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

apron Christmas, and Mime. Merri was permitted to peep into her box, and there she found aprons galore. Kitchen aprons of all de- scriptions, canton flannel aprons for bathing the wee baby; dainty crea- tions of null and lace for the debu- tante; mending aprons with huge pockets; and even dear little white beruf1ed affair for a six-year-old.
 There were two linen aprons of ample size for the trained nurse friend, and for even gay figured af- fairs with sleeves for two artists. She said she had made the subject of aprons study for six months; the coarser ones she had done on the machine; but the lovely white ones, with ribbon bows, were all hand work, and had furnished employment for many an hour as fancy work.
 The ones of pink, blue and green linen, with white scallops button holed, were very attractivef
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
How to Distribute Gifts.

A novel way of distributing pres ents is to make huge stocking of turkey red cotton or white drilling; run wire in the hem around the top to keep it open, and suspend from a hook in the ceiling by wide red rib bon.
 Decorate a light stepladder with ribbon and holly or Christmas greens, and stand by the stocking. Hang it up a few days before Christmas, and have all parcels dropped into 1t. Light packages and letters may be pinned on the outside. At breakfast table on Christmas morning draw lots for the honor of unloading the stocking.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
aBIes.ed Are the Pencemnker..r

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23.-The an- thracite board of eonciliation met in the offices of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway company here and transacted considerable business. but did not reach a decision on any of the questions taken up. An incident of the session was visit by President George F. Baer of the Reading railway, who remained few minutes and invited the members of the board to join him at luncheon. During the luncheon Mr. Baer proposed the toast. TO the an- thraeite board of conciliation propose the toast. Blessed Are the Peaeemak- ers.'-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
SHE WAS READY FOR HIM.
And He Did Not Say Exactly What He Had Intended to
 Say.

He had come to break off the en- gagement. His mother didn't approve of his choice. Besides, he felt that he was too timid to assume the responsi- bilities of married life, relates the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 It wasn't a pleasant task.
 q have come," he said, Ito say that isn't there some one stirring at the side door?"
 Tt is nothing" she hastily an- swered. You were about to say that"
 q were about mean was about to say that I think that we have-I mean I have, made mistake in--Im sure hear somebody snuffiing at the keyhole!"
 She laughed in an unmirthful way.
 "Yes," she said, my football broth- CT with his brindle bulldog are out there waiting"
 He didn't ask what they were wait ing for.
 q have come to say, dearest" he briskly remarked, that think have made a mistake in permitting you to put our wedding day so far ahead"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

of the Corey home and got in by the kitchen door. .-.,.s
 She had dodged reporters, but sent Miss Gray to them, saying, 'TelI the boys that haven't anything to say to them, not yet"
 W. Ellis Corey may be at his fathers home for Christmas dinner and gen sral reconciliation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Miss RooseveIt's Honeymoon Trip.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Miss Alice Roosevelt attended an "Alice In Won derland' entertainment at the British embassy last night, accompanied by her fiance, Congressman Nicholas Long worth. The fact that Miss Roosevelt after her marriage on Feb. IT next is to go abroad discloses another story that 1t was her intention to spend the London season with Ambassador Reid and family in the British capital and he presented at the court of St. James. The plan has not been changed, but she will be presented as Mrs. Long worth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Shy of Money ou Istbmu..

PANAMA, Dec. 23.-The local bank CTS have not yet received the monthly application from the canal officials for the payment in gold of the employees as heretofore. It is reported that this is due to the canal commissions lack of funds. The Americans on the isth- mus will therefore pass Christmas and New Years day with their salaries un- maid
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Irrinr wm sllrht. Aetor.. Fupa,

LONDON. Dec. 23.-The will of Sir Henry Irving it Is understood. leaves two-thiris of his estate which consists solely of the s1O0,OOO realized at the recent sale of his theatrical relics. art works and library. to his two sons. Henry B. and Laurence Irving. At the time of the sale of Sir Henry Irvings effects it was understood that the pro ceeds would @ to the actors beneyo- lent fund.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Drunkenness His Excuse For Murder

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Dec. 23.- Charles Barto, on trial for his life for murder before Judge Roraback and a jury in the criminal superior court here. took the stand in his own behalf and admitted killing Stefan Rinko, but said he was drunk when he did the shooting. He said he had taken too much port wine and that Rinko fired at him first. so he shot in return and killed the man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
christianitv and Meat

Prof. Yoshitaro Nakamura, graduate of the imperial agricultural college h Sapporo. Japan, Is at the Minnesota state school of agriculture taking a spe. cial course in animal industry and meats. He is especially interested Ia the packing business and has visitet the big plants in Chicago and else where. Prof Nakamura says that or account of the Buddhist religion tho Japanese have been averse to eating meats. but now that Japan Is adoptins the Christian religion the prejudices against eating meats have to a certain extent disappeared.
 wished Every one aerry chrIssnas
 SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Dec. 23.- George H. Turner was hanged here fss the murder of Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch. As Turner was led to the scsfold a quartet of negro prisoners sang .-God Be With You I'll We Meet Aeaiu.- Turner left a note wishing evsrybodg a merry Christmas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

Be sure to do up your Christmas presents in pretty way. Use tissue or crepe paper, with rad taby ribbon and spray of holly tucked under the bow. A gift accompanied by suit able sentiment is always doubly ap- preciated. No matter how trifing the value of a gift, if it shows evidences of individual thought and preparation, it's worth is increased tenfold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Not Seeking Bargain islands.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-"The gov ernment is not doing any Christmas shopping said Secretary Root when asked regarding the report that the United States government had enter cd into negotiations with France for the purchase of the island of Tahiti. We have all the islands we can han dle and are not seeking any more."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
NH RrInr nodies Hame.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-The state department has sent instructions by telegraph to the United States consular agent at Diaz. Mexico. to endeavor to secure and return to Philadelphia the bodies of the two Americans. Ruther- ford and Murray. killed near that place by bandits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Harrnrd Mim Grt s,o .ooo.

BOSTON. Dec. 23.-Harvard college will receive a legacy of sJ0.0OO for it's medical school under the will of Dr. George s. Hyde. which was filed in the Suffolk probate court The legacy is to be turned over to the college at the death of Mrs. Annie NJ. Sargent. c sis ter. and Franklin P. Hyde.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
eri.eon For BrassI Po.t.

WASHINGTON. Dec. zS.-Announee- ment is made at the state department that Lloyd Grisc0m. now United States minister to Japan. has been selected to be ambassador to Brazil succeeding David E Thompson of Nebraska. MT. Thompson being selected for the sIn- bassadorship to Aexlco.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
THIRD CoNGREGATIONAL.

The choir at the Third Congrega- tional church in rendering the Christ mas music will be assisted by Mrs Brown, a noted concert singer, who re- gently arrived from Scotland.
 Morning Service.
 Organ, "Intermezzo" Op IT, No
 II .......... ..-......... Dunham Anthem. Christmas Morning" Oliver Anthem, "Wise Men from Egypt's
 Ancient Land" ........... Oliver Organ, Lullaby" 0p 70. .Yogt Soprano solo. .... Miss Mary Mackie Anthem, Brightest and Best of
 the Sons of the Morning. ... Camp Organ, Christmas March. Op 145,
 NO Q ...... ...........5... .MeTrel
 Evening Service.
 Organ, "Andante Cantabile. from
 the Fourth Organ Symphony. .Widor Cantata, "Bethlehem."
 Soprano solo ........ .... MrS broWu Organ, "Berceuse" ...... Kinder Tenor solo .... ...... NIT Hampsoh Anthem. "Shout the Glad Tidings"
 ....... ............ ..-. NllllaIhs Organ, "NIarehe Heroique De Jeanne D'Arc, ...... ............ Dubois
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
n. s.re P.tr,ct rr.r, ,h. ch,,r.

NEW YORK Dec. 23.-Dr. Allan Mel. Hamilton and others are prepar- ing a petition asking Governor Higgins to commute Albert T. Patrfckis sen tence of death to one of life impFisoa- rlcuf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
An Anrcn 0rstmas.

A young mstron said that one year she remarked she wished some one would give her aprons for Christ mas: her friends took her st her rord. and shs said she never had 50 many acceptable and useful gifts. So this rear she is planning to give s1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Military Balloon Exploded.

BERLIN. Dec. 23.-A military bal loon in operation here was caught in some high tension wires and exploded. three German officers jumping out and escaping with slight injuries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
An open n.a.nce of I.u.

NEW YORK. Dec. 23.-J. B. Bishop has assumed the duties of a Panama canal commissioner without waiting for confirmation by the senate. and senators declared his course an open defiance of law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
coIsnbs.n Plot to overthrow Reyes.

CoIombfan Plot to overthrow Reyes.
 B0GOTA. Colombia. Dec. 3.-1hs authorities here discovered just Ia time a conspiracy to overthrow tbe e0vefn- ment 1t ~ss headed by Felipe AnResA M0ya Yssquez and Luis Marti1sz
 who. with nII the others compremise& have been arrested and viii be tried t5 court martial The government osBcseas beIIstle the affair and ssy that peace l< assured President RsTes and the ts7- ernment beng most popuiar. he NisaIe o0untrys h 6 added. eondemns t1z r.zs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCHES
Special Musical Programs Suitable For the Day Prepared By the 0rganists and Directors of Chons-Banks, Post
 Office and Stores Will Be Closed All Day.

Mary Fay, Miss c. Sutton, Miss M Morgan;i altos, Mrs T. Wagner, Miss J. Jennie O'Neil; tenors, James Bien- cardi, George Butler; bass, Joseph St Louis, Robert Dow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Au-trnlIsn Espert s,ttnner bod.

BRISBANE. Quesnsland- Dec. a. The death fs announced of B. B. Kies- an- the AustrzHsa champion swimmer. wiso made notzbls recuuds during hls eCsnt visif to Eur0pe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23

Soloists, Misses Elizabeth Dunn,
 Lillian Loughlin, Sadie Dunn, Mrs P. F. Bowe, Messrs J. M. Daly, J. Col we'll, T. Maher, P. F. Bowe, W.
 Hughes, assisted by chorus of forty voices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
St Patrick's Church.

An elaborate program has been pre- pared by Mrs George A. Gibson, or ganfst at St Patrick's. The boys choir will take an active part in the pro er1sor