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The Washington times., 1905-03-26
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. UGH host of old styles and old materials as
sne pretaest OF the new house gowns have
J brought to light for models, But thev wera old

- UGH a host OF old styles and old n,ater,.,, >,
the prettiest OF the new house gowns have
~ brought to light for models But they were oll
styles and old materials with radical diner
ence Tor the ideas have only been adapted arter ,
instead OF being copied to the letter
The ouaintest OF silks are back-chec,,ed and eo,
cred and n-strped-but In the softest most .obto,,
OF qualities, and With curious distinctions of ueo
ard design. Some of them have the cbanpaab1a ~,
fects SO soft. in cases. to be subtIeto lose
the actual sense Of color and instead to ,s
nothing but light and q life to the silk
In woolen stuffs (and though Of silk and uoo,, -,
ssme characteristic is accentuated. with ev-t,,,a .
made soft and light and as adaptabIe as nov,tn,
For every sort of gown-house gowns most 90 oil
must be very fun. and only with such stfs can ero,
fullness be crowded in
Novelties for the raost part oujeter tb., .h
name usually means. Raging voile is one-hI,a ad
green ano Vioet woven together rarest ~
the colors blending single shade thar dark.n -
the holIows of folds. --
Another is wolfe unduated'-just a vuonderf,,
mesh GE single color) with the threads yoye, ~
form little dots on lacier background II is nothing
beautiful in itself. but makes I'D into the
fascinating sort of gowns the dots showing more as
shadows than actual separateness of weave And n
hundred other novelty stuns are as charming. with a
sort of distinction of style in the very material We,
without tho conspicuousness that SO often has haA,
the fatal quality of novelties
Even the staple everyday stufs have taken nm
little OF the gracious softness that characteristic s
e.2ry thing
Styles countless variations of full skirts and
fuli sleevesnot bit of the fuIlness allowed to sho,
below the elbow. thougf-and whole gowns shrred
and tucked and draped exquisitey.
Quaint surpIfee styles have been revived-ihe neuu
cerse's Changing she oldfashoned lines utterly and
hiiSin6 a much more beautiful style of It,
And these surplice styles have revived those old
ia''hlone' fuckers, which the whole world feminine
uked-and loves
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
Pattern for Exquisite Tucker

H1 little tucker, which follows upon the heels
OF the yoke-stoc6. is really almost eenersl T.,
use. either as the small yoke giving rho f.sh
lonabie touch Of white the face or q, ar
elongated form. as filing In of the pretty snrn,ica
fashion. f0'
Tan d yard or a!i-over embroidery. sheer tucks
and entre-deux, is required. The material must ~
course, be cut on the straight care taken IN ~
making to give that exquisite handwork effect fba+
the French woman delights in.
II aliover embroidery is used a good effec+ &C. -.
tanned by using tiny beading for every seam And se
aGo buttons, set close together, back Of tbe
collar, with buttonholed loops opposite sjda
instead OF depending upon the untidy habit of pnninp
Upon substantial well put-together look fIenen5s
much or the secret of good dressing.
little medalons set here, and there in the midst Of
hair-lna stripes made up in STYLES tha. deepen
tho charm of their quain1pess
ChifoH finish has It's way into almost every
line or erlals made ChifYon-voiles, chiffon taft
fctas and Chiffon finish cotton Stuffs on every
side. It's way Of describing curious Iightness
and softness that is characteristic the new sffs
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
Early Spring Stuffs
and Styles.
r. RENCH ribbon embroidery has found its wav ~
r an occasional spring gown CT the more elanor.
I ate sort.

Separate linen coats-made of English eyelet an
over embroidery or elaborately trimmed with heayv
iace-are among the oveliest the new things shown
Inc prettiest of them three-quarter length
Countless adaptations of them are aIrnady n.t
MADE up for every other woman has promised her
self one for her summer outfit
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

Those some Jackets by the way, are gone i--ske
the prettiest sor. Of wrap to wear over Hnfr,, sr
for lawn parties and late spring affairs
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

BroadeIoth. appliqued voile and the lighter ma
eriais' and It In turn appliqued with lace is one OF
the newest ways of trimming
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

Voile in the softest Of grays is exquisite made nm
over opalescent SILK, which is used as trimming too
IN the shape Of deep founces and girdles and lon-
h%iIoW slripS mat hang from the waistline at the
oack clear TO the hem They really sash-ends ht
their narrow width and straight hanging make then,
seem mere Ike panels
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

Another is triumph of the s11k-weaver's arr
prim little rosebuds laid Il background of vbit
striped. candy fashion, with pink The flowers look a.
If embro idered - :"
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

Serge messaline-a sllx-has a weave that i,
really like serge with all the sheen and sofness os
-
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

Flat crystal buttons trim some of the prettie
gowns Paris has sent over
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

novelty silk which would be more stunning for
fancy-WorE use. has wreaths of flowers heavily e,n
bossed-for all the world Ike picture cards.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26

Misunderstanding is just like two rows plumuad
together OF that tiny embroidery that is used in
seams lingerie baby clothes and blouses
And double beading combined with narrow Ger
valencennes. makes the dearest little voses and
deep cuffs imaginable ~ o
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
nj Houses and Lois For Sale. i
Greatest Bargain Ever Offered
in PASSPORT Property.

Seven Room HOUSE with a sum
mer Kitchen, Stable, Courthouse and
Carriage-house, Chicken-house IL feei
de by 40 feet long. with brooder in
it. Twenty-four Building LOTS 4oxI5o
and six Lots attached to the house.
Cheap for cash, as the man who wants
to sell is going away. Property all new.
One SIX ROOM COTTAGE on First
Street for sale. Lot Ioc feet front BY
100 feet deep. Cheap.
Lot of beautiful lots. 50 feet front by 233
feet deep, for sixty dollars. Plenty OF
other lots ranging from sixty dollars NJ
TO FIVE hundred.
One HOUSE on Sixth Street, 40 feet
front az feet deep. Cash price. $500.
One on adams Street. One on Chesa-
peake Avenue. One on Fourth Street.
Apply to A. K. YOUNG'S Store,
Eastport, Md.
rst St. and Bay Ridge Avenue. nI2m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
Western Maryland Railroad
TAKING EFFECT DECEMBER 10, 100
TrsinsIeaVe Hillen station az follows:

DAILY
40 A. M.-Fast Mail, Main Line. HagerstOwn
Nayneeboro, N. u w. ny. and the South and
ex. sunday r. v. X. r.. Hancock. ChambeTF-
burg, MartinsDurg and Winchester,
-1.26 ?. A--Aec0m. for Union Bridge.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY,
7.l6 A. M.-York, b. and IL. Div: and main
line east OF kmory Grove. Carlisle and g. q
s.15A. M.-Main Line, Hagerstown Shippensburg
frederlck. Emmittsburg and n. q W. L. K
i0.lz a. M.-kor Union Bridge, York, Gettysburg.
40 4. Macon. for Emory Grove
s-S2 3. accom-. for Emory Grove B. q d.
4.15 Z. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge
~O.OO r. M.-kxp. for Westminster, Union Bridge
and thence Accom- TO HagerstOwn;- and han
COCK. also Frederick, Emmittsburg and Snip
pensburg. lParlor Carr
90 z. A.-Express for York, Hanover and
Gettysburg. tfarlor Carr
o.ogf. A-Accom. for kmory Grove.
6.15 Z. M-Accom. for Union Bridge
500 4. M.-Accom. TOR Emory Grove.
SUNDAYS ONLY.
$50 A. A-Aeeom. for Union Bridge and Aano
yer.
2.8O r. M.-Aecom. for Union Bridge.
4.5O +. A.-AccommOdation for EMORY Grove.
sDocs not stop Penna. Avenue Station.
Tickets and baggage Office, Albaugh's Cor
Charles and Lexington Streets.
Trains stop st Union, FeBna. Avenue, Fulton
and halbrook North Ayenue) Stations.
q. q GRIsW0I.D, @. 7. n.
IN. HOW'LL, q. PA
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
Pennsylvania RRILROAD
Schedule in effect Nov n. 1904
ILains arrive At and depart from AMMAN.
Oils via A., w. q b. X. r., chang.
ing cars az Odenfon

ing cars at Odenton.
Leave Annapolis-7 IS, IS u4s am, aso
ana ~ y us SUNDAY 30 a. N. IS y. IA. 10 SS
arrive washington-,s 40, 10 10. Imam mo
aud IS p IN, sunday a IA IS u M
| arrive Fehnsylv stations a. 81 y q
a, ln'' 80 ana IS p ~, sunday IS and ), .
arrive Union Stations z6. 9sz.IoIams
ana IS y N, SUNDAY 3 81, a M, . 40, 10 4s. ~ -
arrive Calvert Stations 20 m
leave calvert staIlon-7 81, 5 50 a IN, SUNDAY
leave Union Station 40. ss5.u1,s
q Ia 90 IN, 10 aud 10 40 % M - ~
kennsy wanna Avenue Station-7 Hooo. *
In 10y ,. N sunday 90 a m % and 4 Is p M
Leave mashingtou-7 20 $50 am, Ia IS aud
~ IA, sunday 50 q m 30 u IN
Arrive Annapolis 40 10 ~ "A In 40 6oo7 ,o
~ ounuay 40 - = N % PIMA Ia
noI FhladelpnIa, New York, ana the East
sna ~ st Odenton, AZ, As II as am, 4W
$40 ~ ~ SunuAy 0 W IA . ~ and ~ 40 ~,
FOR BOSTON.
Colonial Express, week-days with througb
hu1mhh bunet Parlor Cars and Vesfibnla
Easssnker 81 coaches, leaves Union Station Bsl;
saAAsVhe ~ a. "a. connection leaves ApuRpu
ais 10 a. ma; arrives Boston (via gtesussr
MarYIand, houtel . 30 p. M.
y 1Sek e nApress, daily leaves Union station
eeo A "a. arrives Boston Is A. NJ Pullman
Eestiole Buffet Sleeping Car through 70 BoS
EoR THn WEST AND EoRrs.
AseO =. Mr. daily union Station 444am
. LOT WlIiamsport and Lock Haven.
20 = On! n. union Station 8. 90 a. m, dali
d sot fAseDuTg, Chicago, Louisville and S..
L Laeaa kocehster, Lock Haven, and Kane,
s.15 9. M, o MON Station atsb2a daily
W p1naio WA emporium Junction.
So NOnion station IA. 90 q, m \ daily Pitts.
LIE 1n9 cleveland; Remove, Williamson
A2 az slm a week days:
- - Z. 70. union station IA 90 m. sally
tn 1a4.lsso FltA eurg. Chicago, Cleveland Toledo
e~yxse.oA1, Louisville and st. Louis
49, - ~. sally tfrom Union Station for
Eas@DuLss Cnlcago, NAsnV vile, IVA Cincinnati
a st, Loois villeJ, indianapolis, 81. Louis and
Wll4EAmsDsxs. - ~ ~-' 49,
s..OO "a daily, from Union Station for Chicago
9 ~ Y. M, daily lIrom Union stationl for Pitts.
o1fes cincinnati and st, Louis
. ~ y. m. daily from Union stationJ for But
ta1o. wa emporium Junctionl
80 y ~. Union station 800 D. 10. } Pitts.
p1I4s SlcAgo, Cleveland, Cincinnati. 81
1e1ss Whtlansport, Rochester except satur-
aaJ az hfle, Gao Niagara falls daily. e1UepE
LII ?. N. Union Station IL so D. m. } daily
rtstssnfg, chicago, Toledo, Rochester and
Ekle CleYeland except 6atu dag
FOR InftheF information consult City Ticket
agent, 81 Maryland Avenue, or adaFess b. N New
OOia rssssnssf Agent southeastern District
nr1e q sifteenth and g Sts.. WashirRtGn ~
W. W. ATTKRBURY. JR Woop
General Manager. Pass Traffic Manager
dko. W. BOYD. GenI Pass Agent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
@t For Sale HAA
The, Valuable Property Owned
by Mrs. julia Clason, in
the City of Annapolis.

The THREE-SToRY BRIG
DWELLING, corner Of Green and Duke
of Gloucester street. now occupied by
the Judges Of the Court Of Appeals. Also
the THREE-STORY FRAME DWELL
ING adjoining on the same lot. Now
occupied BY j. Guy Thompson. Esq !.
as a residence. These houses have all
modern improvements ard will be sole
on reasonable terms. For further in
formation apply TO
GRAFTON ID. REDOUT,
Agent for Owner.
zoe Main Street. Annapolis. Md. nI2m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

If you want TO be beautiful. let your
mind dwell upon it. says a popular
club woman and thinking will make
yon beautiful. Let all the ugly old
maids now begin TO exercise their
think tank.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
- Two 6 Ons-HaIf Story Frame Dwelling

in good repair. This house and lot is
the property of which the late Augustus
Prosper, died. seized and possessed; it is
situated at the most desirable residential
portion of Conduit street, and offers a
rare opportunity to persons desiring a
good residence.
TERMS OF SALE as prescribed by
the decree One third cash on ratihca-
ton of sale, the balance in two equal in
stallmen,s. payable at six and twelve
months the credit payments to bear
interest from the day of sale and to be
secured to the satisfaction OF the said
trustee.
A deposit of one hundred dollars will
be required on day of sale.
ROBERT MOSS,
feb I Trustee.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Some men have tendency to make
reckless charges aaginst and TO impugn
the integrity of public men. The
readiness to charge public men with
dishonesty is almost proof positive of
their own dishonesty.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Science has discovered that it makes
a man immoral TO eat meat 1t certain
~ does if it's tough meat, for swear
ing is immoral
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Judge Fitzgerald. of New York.
disposed of one divorce case in every
twelve minutes one day last week.
This is surely record that Dakota
might envy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

There's that place Esopus in print
again, but this time it's not as resi-
denoe of presidential candidate. but
girl up there has eloped with q
cnachman
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

a colored man in New York got
into the courts on account of a fight
over the shape of the earth The pris.
oner declared the earth was squah, /"
basing his theory on the Bible which
says the wind comes from the four
corners of the earth, which therefore,
must be square. He stood his ground
and q fight was the outcome Square
or round there are lots of folk satisfied
70 live on it.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Did you ever notice how many peo-
pie want to claim the credit for a pub
lie enterprise, depsite all the credit
belongs to the local newspaper
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Fashion editor tells us it is no long
er good form for women TO chew their
wells and make faces trying TO adjust
them. Glad TO know it.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

For a moderation of temperature let
us all be thankful. Small favors,
ETC.. etc
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Everybody is going on the excursion
TO colchester next week. Fine wealth
or for excursions.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Talk about an oyster famine here,
but hope there won't be beer famine
out in Milwaukee.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Goodness gracious Somebody paid
their subscription the other day with
out being asked for it. Now we'll get
a new hat.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
Sheriff's Sale.

BY VIRTUE of writ of FieyJ Facfa,
issued out Of the Circuit Court for Anne
Arundel County on the 10Th day Of
January, 1905, at the suit of Lottie V,
Hall. against the goods and chattels
lands and tenements. of Mamie Turner,
and to me directed. / have seized and
taken in execution all the right, title.
interest and estate at law and in Equity
of the said Mamie Turner, IN and TO the
following described property
A lot of ground situated in the Third
Electrion District OF Anne Arundel
County adjoining the land of Cyrus n.
Joyce, Horace Miller, Sarah Anderson,
Philip McCaul and Ann Turner. and
said to contain about SIX ACRES more
or les. improved by
81 TWO-ShT Frame Dwelling House.
And hereby give notice, that on
THURSDAY, March and, 1905,
AT II O'CLOCK a. NJ
at the COURT HOUSE door liz the city
of Annapolis. viii offer at public sale
the property so seized to the highest
bidder for cash.
SAMUEL b. HARDY,
Sheriff OF Anne Arundel County.
Feb'y Q. 1905.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

A few more days of "thaw" will
cause us 10 sit up by the radiator and
plan for our summer vacation.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Now. honest, would You believe il.
It's most time to begin spring plant
/ ng.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Freezer Fry. of the Hagerstown
Mail, has taken to writing poetry by
the column Goodness gracious, how
can he :
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

The burning question is, says the
Frederick News, will winters end
come before the coal piles.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

So fast do the freezes follow that
they tread upon each othoT's heels.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

There are editorials and editorials,
but there are some editorials you have
10 read with guide book. compen-
dium or an Interpreter. They are reg
ular Chinese puzzles. but of course
this kind of editorial is not published
in our local papers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

The men who 60 down 20 the sea
in ships" are having troubles of their
own.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

The eccentric weather is even too
much f. the Optimistic.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Thanks, Mr. Weather Man. Hope
you will stay in the melting mood.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
Baltimore a Ohio Railroad
VIA ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION
Daily Except Supdavs a.

AV1IIy aANNFI NuuuaVa
an m m pm I'M a ~ - =
I've. Annapiis-7 Is, 4S II As, 4 81, S s0ls IN Z "a
Ar. wash -s0,sSS laS,5@,s0lssi IL .
Ar. BALTIC - iOI9 istO. 54SssolIoI 10 l. T. I.
~ IS
am m pm pm nm an,
I've. BALTIC. IS %. ", ~ Is, 5 ", sOOlSm Z y.
I've. Wash. $50, IS. lsOo. a.. smIss,A y y
A. Annsn,saes N ,ono an so, 1000
Il
Trains leave Camden sud Mt. Royal Statiors ~,
tim0re. Note additional service N''-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Ii is now in order for Johann Hoch
TO write book ON rs Marriage a
Failure, or "How Easy it is to get
Wife. II his present little diff
culties are adjusted TO his satisfaction
he may 20 ON the stage and take the
lead in that famous play The Fatal
Wedding"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
TIE CAPITAL


o. sale al the book stores Of the city where
o,s-rs can be l~ft Tor is delivery 70 patrons
.-rvei 70 subscribers az s cents per week, 3
cents per month, aud $50 per yesr.
You car have the EVENING CAPITAL mAi1e'i y
YOU when away from this ~ BY leaving yoai
narue and address Il this Office Or Al either q
th~ bookw,ores 0nly gents week OF %
cuts q month. mailed % any address in the
uni,ed states aud Canada.
catered AZ the Annapolis Pest once As second
Class matter
i = . rerlgpHo~s. No. 60
m0NDAY. Feb. 20. 1905.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
81 TWO-StuH Frame Dwelling House.
ORDER NISI.
IN THE MATTER OF THR MoRTAGE real
ESTAIE OF BASIL AYERS AND
LOTTlE AYERS.

In the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
No. s6S4 Equity.
ORDERED. this 18th day of Jsnuary nine
teen hundred and five. That the sale OF the pro-
perty mentioned in these proceedings made and
reported by Orlando Ridout, Trustee and Mort
raree be ratified and confirmed unless cause
10 the contrary be shown on or before the
18th DAY OF FEBR AIRY NEXT
PROVIDED q copy of this order be inserted IN
some newspaper published in Anne Arundel
County, once in each of Ihree successive weeks
before the 18th day of February next.
Tho report states the amount OF the sale to be
GEO. WILLS clerk.
jis GRO. WELLS. Clerk.
assa.oss c.6r Get II ~ via
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Looks like the "big stick" has been
converted into a crutch.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
A CARD.

beg to announce to the
public that the Coal, Wood,
Feed and General Hard
ware business, conducted
for the past twenty-five
years by me at AZ and 40
West street, will, on Jan'y
LIST, 1905, be incorporated
under the laws of the State
Of Maryland as 1.-THE
HENRY B. MYERS COM
PANY," who will continue
the business at the old
stand.
In thanking my friends
and the public for the
liberal patronage they have
given me IN the past, l
would ask a continuance of
the same with the new Com
pany, who will endeaVor TO
extend the same conrtesies,
fair dealing and prompt
deliveries, which have been
my aim in the past.
Yours truly,
$50 HENRY b. MYERS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

All chimes are equally inhospitable
to tramps this winter.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
ON Conduit Street Extended.
I'm Annapolis City.

@=By virtuesof a decree Of the Circuit
: ourt for Anne Arundel county. in Equity
dated this 2ist, day Of January, 1905. and
passed in an equity cause therein pend
ing, wherein Josephene Prosper and
others we're plaintiffs. and Aug ustus G.
Prospect and others were defendants,
being No. 267S Equity IN said County,
the undersigned as trustee. will ifer to
public sale at the COURT HOUSE door,
Annapolis. Md, on
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20
Thursday, February 23rd, 'O5

Ar ELEVEN O'CLOCK A. NJ.
All the property in said proceedings
mentioned. consisting of lot OF ground
on the Northwest side OF Conduit street,
in said city. fronting twenty FIVE feet on
said street with the average depth of one
hundred and, twenty six feet and six
inches, improved by
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Soon be time to play ball.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

sssasess ss6r Get u ~ pAsa
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

In the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
No. 1854 Equity.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Ticket Offices N W. Cor. Charles and sars,o-
~ streets, "a. Al. Z. A. Bldg.,) 90 D. Broauway
al. Royal station OF Camden station.
u. Is. MAhIlN, Mgr. Pass. Tranic
=. W. bASoETT. Cen Pass Agtut
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

Feb. 20. 1905.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-20

feb
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-12-22
NEW YEARS BREAKFAST.
In Japan It is a Religious Rite and
Serious Matter.

- From the London Chronicle.
10 "a deVout Japanese breakfast on
New Years day is a religious rite rath-
er than q vulgar satisfaction Of the an.
petite; NO ordinary dishes are con.
su1leo at this meal. The tea must he
maze with water drawn. from the well
Wien the first ray Of sun strikes II. a
potpourr1 of materials specified NV Ia u,
iornls the staple dish, while at the An
lsn a measure of special sake from a
req lacquer cup must be drained nv
Whosoever desires happiness dnrinv
the coming year. ~
IN the room is placed an 'elysian
stand or red lacquer tray, covered
Win evergreen leaves and bearing a
rice dumping, a lobster, oranges. ner-
summons, chestnuts,. dried sardines and
herring roe. All these dishes have a
special significance. The names ~
some are Homogeneous with words ~
app omen; the others have an allie
gorlcal meaning. The Holsters curved
pack n long claws typify life pro
!onged till the frame is bent and tho
beard is long; the sardines, which al
ways swim in pairs. express coniI,raI
piss: the herring is sy1nboIical Of a
progeny.
These dishes are not intended for
consumption, although in most cases
the appetite is fairly keen. The ortho-
uoX japanese not only sees the old
year OUT; he rises at 4 to welcome he
con and performs rnany ceremn-
mes before he breaks his fast.