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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

The poultry faneiers are holding
their annual meeting at Aberdeen
this week and are undoubtedly meet
ing with splendid success from the
reports as to preparation and pros
poets. Arrangements were made to
conveniently coop 1000 birds. and Il
is likely that all space is filled. The
event is growing In importance -
year. Ss.i the good people o. Ah=.-
deen a:e 10 be congratulated upon tho
success which has attended their ef.
forts from the beginning. Mississip-
pi can and does raise as fine fowls as
any State in the Union. and this an
nual meet will tend TO raise the stand.
ard higher year by year. The bene-
fits derived cannot be properly meas
ured in dollars and cents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

While Mississippi is not a manless
land for landlessr man. il offers unex-
eelled opportunities for n large mum
Der Of thrifty settlers who desire TO
come 10 the best State in the Union
and live under the most favorable cir
cumstances-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

The writer has received no less than
twenty-five letters since the holidays
from people in the North desiring to
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

The writer will SOC, offer a series
of educational articles upon the cul-
ture of ginseng with the view to it's
adaptation in Mississippi. Good au-
thority will be quoted and the matter
handled from business standpoint
Our lands are certainly adapted to its
culture and. IL taken hold of properly.
there is money In it.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

He-You say that she is a business
woman, this friend OF yours. What
business is she interested in?
She Everybody's. Detroit Fres
Press.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

There is a great dear neIng said
about plans TO increase the price Of
cotton for the coming season. many
plans having been suggested for de-
creasing the acreage and decreasing
production. for bringing about organi-
xations for holding up the price. etc
While some of these plans might be
feasible IL it were possible to put them
in operation. they are not feasible for
that very reason. Too many times
has such been attempted and with
poor success in every instance. Mis-
sissippi and the South will continue
to raise cotton as 1t has always done.
and with result varying in the future
as in the past. So much cotton is
necessary for the worlds needs and
that cotton will be raised in the South.
One year the crop will be short and
the price go high. and a succeeding
large crop will send il down again.
The price Of cotton will seek its level
and no generalizing will influence 1t
to bring more than il is worth. IL
II were subject to such manipulation
the spectators would combine and
put 1t at any figure they saw fit. 1t
Is our staple crop and will continue
SO for some time to come There are
very likely to be different allignments
Of territory in which it will be pro-
duced caused by improved machinery
or other causes, but the South will
continue to raise what is produced in
the United States. So. in the language
OF Bill Arp. keep on your shirt and
raise cotton il you want to. but don't
forget the many otner things necessa-
ry to make life successful. even in a
cotton country"
The writer has received no less than
twenty-five letters since the holidays
from people in the North desiring to
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Tho Mississippi capitol commission
has wisely decided to plant a number
of pecan trees on the capitol grounds.
along with the shade and ornamental
trees necessary. An example might
be made OF these trees that would be
worth many dollars TO the people The
experiment. or what 1t may be termed.
is well worth trying to say the least
OF it,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12
OXFORD. MISS. THURSDAY, JANUARY ~, 1905.

purchase homes In the State OF Mis-
slssippi. They have heard OF the
beauties Of our favored cline and de-
sire to come down and help us as we'll
Ax themselves. They are placed in
communication with parties in a posi-
tion to sell them land and locate them
as citizens OF the best State in the
Union. The pity tits. that more Of
them have not already become inter
ested.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

The South has again raised too much
cotton and will not receive for her
thirteen million bales anything like
what eleven million bales would have
brought. The season was very pro-
pitIous one and the yield abnoTmally
large. II can't be helped now, but
please don't do II again.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

II has been long time since the
Mississippi penitentiary has fur
nished the theme for a scandal. such
as the inhuman treatment OF convict
like that reported last week. Our sys-
TEN is undoubtedly the nearest per-
feet OF any in the United States Gov.
ernor Vardaman has taken a decided
stand in tie matter. employing able
counsel to prosecute the offenders to
the bitter end and. IL possible. land
them in the penitentiary. Our peni-
tentiary is the model for the whole
country. and 1t must be kept SO at all
hazards
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

Possibilities OF Agriculture and
Manufacturing in Mississippi" an ar
ticle OF 5000 words. prepared by the
writer at the request OF the Frisco
Magazine" has appeared in that pc
riodical. the Memphis Commercial Ap
peal. New Orleans Times democrat.
Dixie" at Atlanta. Manufacturers
Record and Southern Farm Magazine.
at Baltimore. and the Country Gentle
man. in New York. The combined
circulation OF these papers. which i.
something enormous. brings to the at
tention OF millions OF people the ad-
vantages of our great State along the
lines indicated. Together with the
advertising being done by the Greater
Mississippi Association. Mississippi
has been kept pretty well before ;he
reading population of the United
States during the pas, year A more
vigorous and active campaign will be
waged during this year ami every op-
portunity will be taken advantage OF
to get the possibilities and advantages
OF the State before the populace who
have only looked upon II as one OF tho
many States OF the Union. pcopled by
savages and scourged with malaria
and other kindred poisons. Help this
work along In every way possible.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-01-12

II you have hickory timber. begin
to realize that II Is worth money. and
a good slice at that Manufacturers
Of articles made from hickory report
great scarcity OF timber. Only
three States furnish any great quaint.
ties. Mississippi Is one OF these. and
the timber Is said TO be dying fast in
one OF them. SO IL you possess any
snantity Of hickory timber. don't let
1t 20 until you get a good price. and
II might be well to mist that II be
manufactured into the finished article
right here in Mississippi
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-12-15
The Art of Sweeping

Since sweeping IS i daily ne
cessliy, the houscW tic should use
A broom III a way that will save
energy and needless wear on
matings or carpets, rugs. and
broom. \ weird might be said
on how 10 handle a broom. One
may sweep steadily for an hour
without experiencing tina, terri
bic backachc 80 many women
complain Of, II the broom IS used
properly.
n broom with j medium
length handle should bc selected
and the brush should not he too
~t'f and heavy. When ready to
commence sweeping, place the
right hand near the top ol the
handle aud The other a tribe
above the center. Sweep with
short quick strokes from right
10 left, covering about eighteen
iA>heS win each siro@e and 1t
Hnc1 an angie a. not 10 sweep
directly from nor At the 'eti'oo'.
Maintain an easy comfortable
pos 'ion' passing the broom
lightly, yet hrmly. 50 a. not l.
cut the carpet or mating, aud
MOI |" tat@c a o'oad OF aust
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-12-15

4 MIS- ~alld for winter il.
made OF equal portions OF beet.
and eabbagc chopped fine or run
through the meat grinder. Add
ali' pepper and sugar 10 taste,
enough ~caa .lnegar 10 ois;cn
wei, AM ma thoroughly. II
aesired 10 keep any length OF
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-12-15

time, heat to boiling point. iii
into glass Jars and seal at once.
But If II is TO be used within A
month or so, il may be put away
without heating.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-12-15

Chappcd hands may hc avoid
ed bv drying the hands thor
oughly and then rubbing dry
cat or corn meal over them.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-12-15
COTTON.

pepper Improved Big Boil Prolific
Is the best cotton grown. 1t leads cv-
crywherc. Or. i. II Webbcr. L. S.
cotton expert. ~rccomend~ it highly. He
says it gives them excellent sati>eae-
ton. Plant It and get rich. seed
$50 a bu. 5 bu. Sos. 10 bu. sI2. 50.
Extra Prolific Corn. I also haze
some extra prolific corn. Will sell a
few bushels a. ;" cents a peck.
J. f.. CrLrErrgR.
LuthcrsyiIIc. Ga.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-12-15
DlVerSiticatiOn vs. Over.
production

'3'f 't JoFiAn, Tres. 20. Cotton Assn.
The Southern Cotton Associa.
ton will not ask the farmers OF
The South to reduce the cotton
acreage for lpao less than that
planted IN ZOOS. The Associa-
ton does ask and insist with ali
the force at It's command that
the acreage planted in cotton
throughout the belt in zoos be
not increased during the plant.
ny scaso OF loot.
Let the watchword OF every
southern farmer be diversified
tlon, and through that agency
produce an abundance OF food
supplies 20 maintain each farm.
Permanent independence, thrift
and prosperity 4 only be en-
loycd by Southern cotton grow
crs through the adoption and
maintenance Of system which
will make each farm sclt-sustaln-
tng. Il j. the only medium
through which the present IN
'guitou~ credit system. which
R
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-12-15
~Scasonablc Hints

Salt thrown upon the crate
will soon cXtinguish i fire IN the
chimucy.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-12-15

Ra'~lns may be easily seeded
BY pouring hot water over them
and letting stand for ten min
u;es. Drain and seed.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-12-15

HOME

~ 81 p Ihe domestic Science department OF The Industrial. In.
s." "" >'i''se All questions from housckeeperr in regard t,
reSeit~ 81 household problems addressed Ia hc"TIo~c Dcrar,n,.r.
J. '' D'"."mo">' Miss will be gladly received and answered ~
thc~ columns.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-09-08
BOWERS' FAMOUS
MINISTRIES. .= +
OTIS

The first appearace in this city Of
Otis Bowers famous minstrels drew
q large crowd of theatre-goers to
the Seattle theatre last night to
witness the initial. performance Of
the ssg I1l = y I
had~no reason to Be disap polnted.
with the entertainment, which
easily surpasses that of many other
travelling minstrel companies in
humor and originality. Seattle
Wash. Daily Times. At Opera
house Sept. IL, IL, and IA. a. .# 81 81
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-09-08
'fIREMEN'S ANNUAL MEETING
Held Last Friday Evening At
The Engine House. Old
Officers Reelected. .,@ q

The annual meeting of the Wor-
thington fire department was held
at the engine house last Friday
evening. The iremen put the
question Of q city hall and audi
torium up to the citizens of this
clty by adopting the following
motion by a large vote: 's
Moved "that the Worthington
Fire Department tender to. the
Village of Worthington the sum of
$4,000. 90 payable 100000 when the
contract for the building herein
after mentioned is let on or before
December 31st 1906, and 100000
when said building is completed,
upon the condition that there be
subscribed and paid from other,
sources and upon like conditions,
double the a foresaid amounts. The
gross fund SO subscribed to be ex-
pended by said Village toward 9
building for municipal, fire and
military purposes, and auditorium,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-09-08
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

4 Special meeting Of village council
called to order by President j. N.
Gould. Members present s. NJ.
Stewart, W. !. Humiston, ". =.
Csrpsnter.
Special meeting being called BY
president j. N. Gould to consider
sidewalk ordinance No. s, and ,also
for the purpose of reporting side
walk of J. M. Shanahan along the
front and side of lot z, block 81, to
the county auditor. ..s, -..~,-...
Street commissioner z. NJ. Smith
field his report showing cost of
putting in sidewalk along the front
and side of lot z, block 81, to be as
follows, grading $22. 40, supervision
of work $1O.95; walk $S7.36. On
motion report was accepted. On
motion recorder was instructed to
transmit to county auditor state
ment of said cost. - ~ 81
On motion ordinance No. 81,
amending section 1 and 2, Of or
dianace 70 was read and approved
by the following vote yeas, Stewart
Humiston, Madison and Carpenter.
Nays one: e.: ..,-- s4.s>:- ID.
W. I. Carpenter, -
z' E...a. Recorder.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-09-08
EvanaeIistic Meetings.

Next Lords day in the old NJ. E.
Church Evangelist John P. Childs
will preach both morning. and even
ing. II you have not heard Evan
gelist Childs you will be we'll re-
warded for coming to hear him az
he is one of the most eloquent
ministers of the Christian church in
the northwest. All are invited.
Meetings continue each night
next week. Special music and
song service. r..,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-09-08

NJ. +. Moses pair Of 81 shears
tor the BEST coop Of Bantams Of any
breed. .ts.s ss .2s,.. ~. .
q. 81. Leuhrs- Fifty cent jaal
knife for the best breed Of Rose
Combed Brown Leghorn chicks.
R. L Morland-One dollar pack
age of international Pourlty food
for the best trio of White Wyan-
dottes; fifty cent package Of Inter
national Poultry food for the second
best trio Of White Wyandottes.
H.-B. Lewis-Patent coffee boiler
for the best pair Of White Pekin
Ducks. -. e..
A. q. segerstrom-Set Of plates
for the best pair Of Ducks Of any
breed. ..5H - s
=. C. Stitser-Fifty cent package
of Prussiaa Poultry food for the
best trio Of Silver Land Wyandottes;
sixty cent package Of DR.. Hesss
Poultry food for best trio Of Golden
Wayandottes. Z
w. W. Lovelees- umbrella holder
to the, exhibitor Of the best pair of
Turkeys. &@t w.
Hub Mercantile Company-can of
Java and Mocha coffee for best trio
of Black Orpingtons. & ~
Swanson and Anderson-Framed
pictures fol, the best two Light
Brahmas. ...F-,g -. III =. :.
NJ. j. Barber Bread knife for the
best trio of Buff Cochins.
A. R. Albertus- Fiat valued at
81. so for best pair of Gulneas.
Fagerstrom and Clark-Pair Of
ladies rubbers for the best trio Of
Single Comb Leghorns. -
G. ". Pettit-Five pound pail of
lard to exhibitor of the best pair of
Geese. - ss4
F. e. Brace-Piece of fancy china
to the lady exhibiting the best trio
of White Plymouth Rocks.
/ G. E. Cunuingham-One pair of
cut glass salt and pepper for best
trio of White Wyandottes.. a-... ses.
A.T.Latta- Umbrella, value$1. so,
for largest exhibition of any breed
entered by any one exhibitor.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-09-08
WRECKED AT RUSHMORE.

Traffic on the Omaha line was de-
layed several hours Wednesday by
the derailment of the engine Of
train No. 33. The wreck occurred
at Rushmore and the switch engine
went out from here to assist in
clearing the track. No one was in
iured. -. ~ :, :: =. e
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-09-08

| to cost not less than $12, ,OOn. 90 and
/, conform to plans and specifications
to be hereafter prepared By Z COM
mittee Of i've men, being appointed
three from the village council and
two from the fire department.
The treasurer read his report
showing balance Of $160s.8s in
funds belonging to the department..
The question Of organizing the
Relief Association came up and
was discussed. On motion it was
left in the hands Of a committee.
The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year.
James Aaokay, chief \.
". e. Madison, Asst chief
"A. W. F.gerstrom, secretary ZZ w
A. B. AlbsrtuA treasurer
David Anderson foreman hose
60. No 1. i
:--Adolph..Amondson, Asst, foreman
Carl Anderson End asst, foreman
q dairy 8. Hobson, foreman hose
Co. no. 2 -. q I 'ES55
: p. 81. Brown Asst. foreman
Henry Twitche]l foreman hook
and ladder Co 81
T. A. Palmer Asst. foreman 49,.
W. I. Carpenter foreman chemical
engine .ss--gr- ...-s
+ Stelle Smith Asst. foreman
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-09-08
, ChiIdrens Party.

The home of Mr.. Frank Glasgow
was the scene of pleasant event
last Saturday afternoon when his
daughter Miss Edith gave. a party
attended by about twenty five Of her.
little friends. s,.rno .ittie. folks
amused themselves with games Of
various kinds for some time after
which dainty refreshments were
served. .~s4s e. = ~.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-10-10
Gran Hotel Palmer
S,Axqds m u ~tio mds st14ries de
ssta Gwdda.

etth WW&NWs
Este estableclmiento tlene
habitaciones frescas y ventl-
ladas con salldas al balloon.
Gran reforma de banos {
inodoros, cstllo americana, de
acuerdo con las practlcas de
hygiene mas estrlcta. 81 me-
ior en- su clase. Servlclos d la
carta. Sc sirven comldas a do
micilio. Alumbrado electrlco.
TelefOno numerO 46.
Propietario y Reprssantanss,
TIMOEEO PALMER.
Mayagtex, MendeE vigo No IA.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-10-10
Po|Ic|inica de San Juan
De los dodorss O. CoA ! 1o&s, J. n
OarboeeH y J. A. L6pas 1ntongsorgs.
San joss, No IA, Principal.

Treinta aflos do experienoia pro.
fesional en- las Intermediates tropics
Gales. Alta ciruifa. Espscialidad sn
Intermediates de Ia piel. Ginecologia
y Tocologfa. vias urinarias. oto-
Rfno.Laringologia. Venerologfa.
Analisis qufmico y microsc6pico. 10.
ras de consulta: de 81 IL por 10 ms
Eana y de 3 2& s dc 10 tards. Prscio
de consultsx, un dollar. A los pobrsa
gratis. Las peracionss se harAn On
este G abinete, domioilio, 80 al Hos
pisa! Prssbiterisno y en- el de muierea
nifios. Fl servicio dentro y tuera de
la poblaci6n, ser iustipreciado. Sc
satisiacen consultas m6dicss los en-
fermos de Ia isla: el interesado rsmt-
tir6 nm historical de su enfermedsd =
I'm giro postal de dos dollars, y resi-.
birG un <Cusstionarios, cuyAs pre-
guntas debe eumplimsntar, y luego ss
10 envisrA ell <Trstsmientos. Diriiir
10 correspondencia al Practicante J
Secretario do la <Policlfnicss don Pho
Amador y Rodriguez, San Jo's ndms-
70 IA, principal, Tel6fouo O6. San
Juan. P. f.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-10-10
Board Of medical examiner
0f Porto Rico,

Rxanenss parMe lie, ,s, ? racti-
cantes y Comadronas 81 primer Martes
de Octubre de 1905.
Los Medicos aspirantes & licencias
para poder practicar la medicina la
ciruiia en- Puerto Rico dsber4n cumplir
los requisites siguientes:
10 Presentar en- 10 Secretaria de
este Board el tltulo que les scredite
como MSdicos Ciruianos.
y Una solicitud jurada ante el
Juez i otra autorid ad judicial acredi
tando ser el mismo que frma Ia solicit
tud.
80 Pagar un derecho de $500 en-
Tesoreria.
~ Pasar IN exfmen dc todas las
asirnaturas que comprende Ia profe
sion medica ante 10 Junta examinado-
ra. Dicho examen tendra lugar el pri-
mer Nartes dc Octubre pr6ximo, en- las
Ofcinas del Board of Medical Exami
ners.
Los Medicos que ademss del titulo
que en- tal sentido les acredite, posean
un Statc board; presentaran igual soil
citud y hsran evidencia de estos dccu
mentos (titulo y licencis) ante ell Secre'
tario que suscribe en- los ~ dfas que
subsigan a la publication de este anun.
clio. Deberan pagar un derscho de
$3.50 en- Ia Tesoreria respective, en-
tendiedose que pasada esta Convoca
toria sera consider ada como practica
Illegal la de los Medicos que no hubie
sen cumplido con estos requisites.
Los Aspirahtes q Practicaptes y
Comadronas presentaran solici.udes
tambien juradas y abonaran un dere
cho de $1,000 los primeros y de $500
las segundas, por derecAos de examen
y licencia.
Dichos Apirantes presentarsn Ger
tincaciones que acredlten haber reclol
do practica de Cirujla Menor y de
Obstretricia On Hospitales 9 al servi'
clio m6dieo particular.
Las solicitudes en- b,anco podran
pedirse & esta Secre.aria, 10 mismo
que Gu alq uiera explicaci6n que fuese
necesaria, relacionada con diehp'
exAmenes.
Estos tendran lugar oil dia 3 de
octubre de l,90S.
DR.. M. QUEVEDO BAEZ.
San Francisco 73 Apartado 7l2.
San Juan. 70
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-10-10
! L5BRo9 a
GRATIS!

"GUIA DE LA SALUD"
Contiene mas de 16O paginas
y muchos grabados magnlficos
y iaminas en- cOlOres.
Sc ENV1I GRATIS AL QUE
LO SOLICITE.
Este libro esta escrito de una
manera clara y concisa, para que
todo aquel que 10 lea pusda COM
prenderlo. Por medic de este libro
lnteresante Sc han salvado muchas
vidas, y salvara ain muchas mas
por muy cercanas que Sc hallsn de
la sepultara.
Este es un tratadito en- el cual sc
!escriben todas las Intermediates
que atacan al sistema humane y los
medlos do eurarlas.
Esta escrito exclusivamente
para los Hispano.Americanos Q
mas bien para la raza Espanola
por ell Professor E. c. COLLINS,
de la Universidad de New York.
En- este libro pueden leerse los
secretos de la vida sexual Y ma.
trimOnial, y como llevar a cabo los
deberes matrimoniales y conseguir
una prole robusta y saludable asi
como el modo de conservar Su pro-
pia salud y Ia de sus hijos.
Todo ell que ha leido este libro
dice que vale su peso en- orc. Es
un libro para todo ell mundO, pa
ra el esposo y la dulce esposa, para
el joven mancebo y la joven dom
celia; para el jornalero, para ell MEGA
nico y para ell hombre de negocios.
Para las personas que gocen de
buena saludrecomendamos los capi-
tulos que tratan sobre la manera
de impedir las Intermediates asf
como los no menOs interesanteS
sobre la vida sexual v matrimo-
nial y como cOnseguir una pr0le
robusta y saludable.
A los que Sc hallan enfermos re-
comendamos los capitulos que ira
tan de todas las Intermediates en-
general, como la dispesia, reuma-
tismo, enfermedades de los ri6o.
mes, del hlgado ETC., etc.
Sc distribuiran cincuenta mil
(5O,OOO) ejemplares gratis, V to.
da persona que 10 solicite y en-.
vie q esta Oficina algunas estam.
pillas dc correos, junto con ell
nombre y direction, recibira uno
de estOs librOs.
No echen en- olvido el escribir sin
demora, pucs ha sido tai la acogida
one ha obtenido Ia primcra edicion
de esta obra, que va CASTS ha ago.
tago.- Escriban inmediatamente al
DR.. E. c. Collin:
MEDICAL INSTITUTE,
14O West "a ST., NEW. YORK.
The Dickinson press., 1905-08-26
A Quaint Old Ceremony,

This is one of many quaint cere-
monies that take place at the Church
Of st. Gildas, in Brittany, on the feast
day Of the patron saint. Two or three
thousand peasants on horseback ride
in procession three times round the
church and then proceed to draw water
from the saa,d we'll close by and
pour it over their animals in the be-
lief that it will act as a SUR preventive
Of accidents and disease.
Meanwhile the women inside the
church are engaged in standing in a
stone sarcophagus supposed to have
contained the body of the saint. This
is looked upon as a certain cure for
toothache. But the most important of
all the ceremonies is the throwing OF
a fowl from the tower of the church
to the people below. 1t is torn to pieces
in an instant, and the man who is for
tunate enough to secure the head IL
looked upon as a champion, while bis
parish is regarded as sur to secure
the hest harvest.