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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-10-01

- he WI LlldIll OuuUdy SCIlOOl
anniversary to be held Saturday
will be held at Hog Swampchurch,
instead of Mt. Eliam, as at first
stated.
The dye plant at the Lum-
berton Cotton Mills is nearing
completion and much Of the ma
chinery has already been re-
ceived and placed. 1t is expect
ed that the plant will be put in
operation in q month or six
weeks.
Rev. A. E. Baker, pastor of
the Presbyterian church, expect
ed to be away Sunday to fill an
appointment at Gulf, and 50 an
nounced last Sunday, but he has
since decided not to go, and will
fill his regular appointment here
Sunday.
Mr.. H. L. Cook, Of Fayette-
vile, Democratic electOr for this
district. will resume his canvass
Of the district, which has been
interrupted by a business trip to
Florida, about the 9Th in Column
bus county and the itinerary he
has arranged will bring him to
Lumberton on or about the 18th
inst.
"A. J. James, the officer from
Pembroke who was in Whining
ton some weeks ago in search of
a negro fugitive and drew his
gun on the wrong coon, sub
mitted in New Hanover Superior
Court Monday to an assault with
a deadly weapon and was taxed
with $25 and the costs, which he
arranged to pay.
Willis Hunt, Croatan, who is
wanted for the murder of Alex
Oxendine near Rowland Saturday
night, is said to have bought a
ticket Sunday at Hamer, S. c.,
for Sellers, S. C. Sheriff Nc
Neil has the net spread and
hopes to capture him within a
few days. The murder of Oxen
dine did not become known until
Sunday morning.
Mr.. D. M. Hamilton, who
recently resigned his position as
Seaboard agent here and has ac-
eepted similar position with the
Seaboard at Apex, returned Sun
day to make the transfer of the
agency here to Mr.. NJ. Beverly,
who arrived here last week from
Apex, and Mr.. Beverly assumed
the duties of the agency here
Monday. Mr.. Hamilton returned
to Apex Monday.
A dance was given at the
Waverly Hotel Tuesday evening
by the young men of the towr
az a fitting climax to the day Of
the great rally, a rowing negro
band being employed for the oc
casion. The dance lasted unit
twelve o'clock and was very much
enjoyed by those who attended
Misses Alice Lee Franklin anC
Lennon, of Abbottsburg, wht
came to attend the rally, re
manned for the dance.
Mr.. Chas. McMillen, of vii
mington, has been selected as tn,
architect for the $4,000 churcl
which the Baptists Of Lumbertor
will build on the lot near thu
graded school which was pur
chased recently. Mr.. McMillel
finished the graded school build
ing here, built the graded schoo
building at Rowland and tn
Masonic temples at Raleigh an,
Wilmington, and is an architec
of excellent standing. He i
now preparing preliminar
sketches of the new church
which plans he will submit at a
early meeting of the congregs
ton of the church, perhaps som
day this week.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-10-01
Funeral of Mrs. Cornelia Bryant.

The funeral of Mrs. Cornelia
Elizabeth Bryant, who died Mon
day morning at the home of her
sister, Mrs. V. P. McDiarmid,
was conducted Tuesday morning
at eight o'clock from Mrs. Nc
Diarmid's residence by Revs. c..
H. Durham and A. E.Baker. The
pail bearers were Messrs. S. Nc
Intyre, c. B. Skipper, T. N. Hig-
ley, J. D. Norment, K. M. Biggs
and DR., R. T. Allen. The remains
were inferred in the old cemetary
on Fifth street.
Mrs. N. A. Brown, of Red
Springs, a niece of the deceased,
and her son and daughter, Miss
May and Mr.. Rowland, were
among the out-of-town people
who attended the funeral.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16
COTTON WEIGHER NOT ELECTED
County Board of Commissioners DC.
ier Action Until Next Meeting,

The county board of commissioners
held a called meeting today for the
purpose of electing a cotton weigher
for Sumter for the unexpired term
OF Mr.. E. w. Nettles. Supervisor
Scale and Commissioners F.. F..
Thomas. j. I. Brogdon and w. ].
Young were present; Commissioner E.
T. Minis, absent.
The resignation Of Cotton Welgher
r. w. Nettles was read.
The following communication from
the cotton buyers and other business
men Of the city Of Sumter was read:
''The County Board OF Sumter, S. C.
Gentlemen: We, the undersigned
merchants and cotton buyers of Sum-
ter. believing that our interest and the
interest OF all concerned, In the mar
keting. handling and Weighing of cot
ton will be equally and efficiently
served by the present two public
weighers. and inasmuch as the re-
compense for Weighing Of cotton is
now but s cents per bale, most re-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

The Cleanest Show in the World Com.
ing Here Saturday, Scjt. 10.
That the public enjoy, and will
patvonlae a fNw that is thoroughly
clean in all its methods will be seen
Saturday, Sept. 10, when the Gentry
Bros. are billed to appear for two per-
formances. The amusement loving
part of the population in this section
of the country will support at attrac-
ton that has merit, and at the same
time is carried on in a legitimate man.
ner, and it is to this that Gentry Bros,
owe all their success for the past 20
years. and perhaps there is not a show
upon the road today. that is more
highly thought of, or one that receives
a warmer welcome wherever it is
billed to appear.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

The old two-story residence at the
corner Of West Liberty and Washing
ton streets. one Of the land marks Of
the city. is being. moved to a. new site
on the Edwards property further out
on West Liberty street. . Two modern
residences will be erected on the lot
at the corner Of Liberty and Washing
ton. The house Is being moved by
Carlson, the house-mover.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16
DEATH.

Joe 0rsntham. who has had the
contract for carrying the mail be.
tween the depot and the postofice for
many years. died Friday. after an
illness Of several months. The fu.
neral will be held at Shiloh Baptis,
church tomorrow. Joe was a well
known character in Sumter and was
a leader and faithful worker In the
Are department during the years lha,
che city maintained several hand en-.
sinss manned by negroes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Ladies. you are cordially invited to
attend my up-to-date Fall Millinery
opening. Tuesday and Wednesday.
September 20 and 80. 1908. In the
store I have recently moved In, No.
ID South Main street Thanking y,u.
my many customers. for your past
patronage. and hoping to be remem-
bered by you. and many new ones. In
purchasing your fall hats. I am yours
to please. Miss. s.. A. Murray.
S-fs-2ts
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16
A CARD.

take this opportunity to thank my
friends for the liberal support given
me. In appreciation thereof l shall
put forth my best efforts for a faith
full discharge Of the duties entrusted
to nae. III. Hardy.
Sumter. s. c.. Sept. 10, 1908.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16
bECkNELL GETS FIFTEEN YEARS
io"ns White Man Of Union Who A.. :.
tempted Criminal Assault Goes To-.
Penitentiary.

Ohion' Sept 11.-Arthur Becknell.
young white man who last Decem.
Der attacked and attempted to crimi-
naiiv assault a young white girl Of
respectable family, and who was tried
mere this week. was this afternoon
sentenced by Judge Klugh to Is years
IN the State penitentiary. at hard
labor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16
NNELL e. COMPANY


spectfully ask that your honorable
body defer electing a third weigher
for the ensuing year.
"QDonnell & co,
Levi Bros
Hardy & CO.
u. Chapman Huger
Sumter Cotton Warehouse Co.
&c. p. Exum.
"B. j. Barnett.
"Richard I. Manning.
Quicker & pullman.
"Jas. F.. Glenn.
"R. F. Haynsworth.
rs. Y. Delgar.
wv. A. Bowman.
"a. A. Strauss & Co."
Mr.. +. E. Thomas made a motion
that action on Mr.. E. w. Nettles' res
ignation be deferred to the next reg
ular meeting on October 9Th.
The motion was seconded by Mr.. j.
I. Brogdon.
A vote was had, Messrs. Thomas
and Brogdon voting "aye," Mr.. w. j.
Yong. mo" The motion was car
ried and action was deferred on the
resignation Of Mr.. Nettles.
The board then adjourned
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Stray, dogs are still being taken up
and impounded. Several are now ad-
vertised on the City Hall bulletin
board. and II they are not redeemed
by their owners they will be legally
executed within a few days,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

The ID. ]. Chandler Clothing Co.
has today a straight from the shoul-
der talk about good clothes. Read 1t
and you will learn something about
the seasons styles and the prices you
will have to pay for the best on the
market.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Pinewood. Sept. i5.-Mrs. Susan
Kolb. vino was about 90 years of age,
died sunday afternoon and was
buried at Calvary church yesterday.
She was an industrious and devoted
Christian woman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

The new advertisement Of O'Don-
nell & Co. will be fonud interesting by
those who are now ready to go shop
ping for fall and winter for the chill
dren.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Gentry's Pony Show is coming to
town next Saturday.

Esge and chickens are going sky
nigh In price again and it will soon
De cheaper to use Tennessee and
North Carolina poultry and eggs than
to consume the Palmetto brand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Mr.. ,. J. Davis died at his home in
this city this morning after a short
f;lnes aged sbuot forty years. The
funeral services will be held at Ora.
hs ms Church at IL o'clock tomor-
row. Thursday morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

1t is Its men that are the bulwark
Of city.-Alcaeus.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

City Clerk Hurst has received q let
ter from the secretary Of the Massa-
chusetts Historical Society asking for
Information relative to Mr.. Thomas
d. Norris. who was q member Of the
Massachusetts, Legislature in lsss-so.
The letter states that Mr.. Morris was
. native OF Sumterville. 8. c.. having
becn born here In 1912. The writer
OF the letter asked Mr.. Hurst to as
certain. II possible. the middle name
|of Mr.. Morris. There are no records
that will furnish the desired informa-
ton. 80 far as ID known. but some old
citizens may be able to throw some
light on the subject.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16


c.. - Second Class Matter.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mrs John r. Haynsworth and Miss
y Lula Haynsworth are visiting Mrs.
Joel I. Allen In Dillon.
Miss Allen. Of Dillon, Is visiting
friends In the city.
- The Misses Barnweii. Of stateburg.
were In town Wednesday.
y Mr.. and Mrs. scriven Moore, OF
statsburs. were In the city wednes-
day evening.
- Mrsl n. H. Noise and Miss Duice
Noise have returned from Henderson,
ytlis where they spsst ths summer.
Mr. d. p. shulsr has returned from
saluda. N. C.. whore he has been
spepdine the summer. s,
e d. and Mrs.. c. c. Brown have re-
turned frsm Beaufort "a
fss rlM
lars " - spsnn returned s.sur.
~ eroa lsssAsssonvilis. n. c.. where
- spsss ~ ssmmsr.
:. i 4
= n1ias ysnis lAtimsr. OF wuminstob,
~ C.. = spsadihs short wh1is w1th
Ass ssse Ars a N. vas.anaksr.
en oahland sxssus.
~ hfies st>swi "a
llisses 16Arss ana Holly Brown sr-
rivs4 hsps yss>srasy fvDm Europe.
EvhstUf ~ spsnt Ne ,ssSmsr with .
pesty - tvsafy Two >tossihg shs Con-
unsat snA me British Is,ss. They us-
issd svssy eeuaty IN Europe szsspt
Husuaa.
i,t,e.s
As. y. o. Q. Jackson. Of Lake City.
hpsnt sunday in the city.
lfiss ndna Chandler left for CO.
tumble Monday morning. after q
pleasant NIT 10 Mrs. Donald Aud.
Mrs q A. =. Toms and her SON. Mr.,
I1ey W. Tens. Of Frederick. Nd. are
Waiting Nr. R. u. Toms. nt
. a
Missss Louise Yeadon and Mamie
Riehardson isft this morning for WIN
thop College. ~
"A. Nis octavia schworin Isft this
Shsruing for Winthrop College.
Nisssa Louise and Essis Murray and
Viva Rsndis lsfs this morning for
Winthrop College.
r Mr.. ,. n. corbstt has returned from
two uos>As' yisat to the up country,
most Of the time having been spent
with hin con. Dr. I. Geo. Corbett, in
orssnvil1a. ~ H1W a3 q
NrsI James Me1ntosh and Ma NIL
3arsd simmons Of E.wbsrry, are
spsrdihs : few days In tbs city. s.
Miss AsrSarst Lawrence. of Oar
iinston. is spending few days with
The faniH OF Mr. Moultris Wilson.
Broa1 street. shs - on her way to
- camdss. where she has place In the
~ Graded School. y 49, t ...
N.ss Cleo ssokss. Of Lynchburg. IL
spending Q fsv days with Mrs. G.. W..
xr. Lacian, straus,. has taken
charge OF the businsss Of A. A.
stsaass . Co. in this city.
Nr. d. y. stoudeumire, who has
been with the Dsrsnt Hardware Co.
For ths 'Dast fsw yssn,. h now con-
nsel9a with the Sumter .Collsctips
Agonoy. 81 sal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

There are q number Of new and in
teresting advertisements In this issue
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

BY doing nothing we learn to do Ill.
Watts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Sumter has thus far contributed
very little toward the Bryan cam
campaign fund. and no systematic
effort has been made to obtain con-
tributions. II County Chairman Cliff
ton would make q canvass Of the
city or have some one do It for him
Sumter would undoubtedly give lib
orally toward the furtherance Of the
Democratic campaign.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Rapid progress Is being made on
the sewerage work and the compile
ton OF the system. as planned, Is al
most In sight. The work has been
under way about one year and the
outlook at present Is that the work
OF construction will be finished with
In sixty days at the outside. Then
when the western division Of the sys-
tenn has been tested the entire sys-
tenn will be turned over to the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

An effort should be made to revive
and make effective the agreement be-
tween On the merchants Of Sumter to
roloss their stores at I p. m. every
evening except Saturday. and satur-
day at 10 o'clock. throughout the
winter months. the Christmas holi.
days excepted. schwarts Bros. close
st p. N. throughout the year. Sat
urdays excepted, and after about two
years trial Of this plan they nnd that
rather than nafiss
II works admirably and has been
beneficial rather than detrimental to
their business. Other merchants
might have the same experience II
they would adopt the early closing
custom.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

After October lst dogs are permit
ted to run at large unmuzzled and the
pest Of dogs on the streets after that
date may be expected to be as bad
a. ever.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16


~ the CITY,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

nissss Louise Yeadon and Mamie
Richardson left this morning for WIN
thop College. ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Adams Big Ten Cent Show Is locat.
ed on the Beck lot, South Main street,
and will give performances daily
throughout the week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

1Glss ndna Chandler left for Co
iumbia Monday morning. after /,
pleasant NIT 10 Mrs. Donald Aud.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

The merchant who advertises al.
ways has the advantage Of those who
do not.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

The work on the improvement OF
the Bishopville public road Is making
fairly good progress under the super
vision OF Mr.. r.. p. Toms. the road
expert sent here by the Department Of
Agriculture. The available supply Of
Feisy y deficient in quantity a. we'll
quality. The attempt to construct Z
model road IL proceeding ander diN-
Guilty. '<a, - ~ s
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Ma 3 A. =. Toms and her son. III
3ey W. Tens. Of Frederick. Nd. ar
Waiting Nr. R. u. Toms. ri ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Ais ysa,s iAtimsr. Of wummstoy
~ C.. = spsadhs short wh1is w1sl
hsr san& Ira - N. vaanamaks1
en 0ahland sxssus.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

aai.sss lsArss ana Holy brown ar
rivs4 hspe yss>srdsy from Europe,
rvhstS ~ spsut Ne .ssamsr with .
psstv - tvsaD-tvc Stoasing shs Con-
unsat sn6 me Britain Islss. They vis-
Nd .svesy eeuniy IN Esrops sussps
nussia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

= Mr.. ,. n. corbstt has returned from
-tvo mos>As' yisat to the mp country.
most Of the time having been spent
With HIN con. Dr. I. Geo. Corbett, in
orssnvil1s. ~ e.W a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

nisssa Louise and Essis Murray and
Viva Randis lsft this morning for
winthrop College.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Nrs James Nernto.h and Ma NIL
arsd s1nmons Of N.whsrry, ars
spsndins : few days in tbs city. s.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Niss Msrssrst Lawrence. OF Oar
iinston. u spending few days with
The fsniH OF Mr. Moultris Wilson.
Broo1 street. shs - on her way to
canSsn. where she has . place In the
Graded School. y ...
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

larS y. - spsnn returned sstpr.
~ frea NssAsssonvills. y. c.. whsrs
- spsas ~ ssmmsr. =
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Mr.. d. p. shalsr has returned from
Saluda. N. c.. whore he has been
spspdi,g the summer. s, st
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

"A Af0 0ctavia schwerin Left this
Shsrnins for winthrop College.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Scriven Moore. oil
ssatsburs. were In the city wednes.
day evening. 4
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-16

Dr. ana Mrs.. c. c. Brown have re-
turned frsn Beaufort q
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-17
Some Hints for Women Folks.

If YOU want to find out II the lem
an. vanilla and other extracts you
u:.o are pure or not, just pour out
about a teaspoonful in a small d1sh.
Then strike q match and see II 1t
VIII burn. If 1t all burns up clean,
It is pure, but If it does not 1t Is
atulterated and takes & good deal
more when you use 1t.
If you use a dash churn to churn
with and the cream splashes out
around the handles, take piece OF
PA about four inches long and bore
a hole in 1t. just little larger than
the handle of the dash. Then on one
side bevel the edge Of the hole just
bored and leave this side up on lid
of churn. Try 1t and see how much
cream splashes out now.
To fry or stew sliced potatoes, take
two tablespoonfuls of lard and put
in skillet. When hot put in youl
potatoes and for skillet full. add
one-half to three-fourths pint Of boil
ing water. Cover them up and lei
cook awhile, then stir and season ant
when done you will have nicer and
healthier potatoes to eat. than 4
cooked with lard alone. It also saver
lard.-F B. Adair
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-17

They had a Christmas tree at the
nursery, with simple, gifts,fo the chill
dren, When the exe,u!nes wars a.- -.r
and the teachers -r.-e taking down
4, 1aa tree, one Of them proposed that
they should carry it over to a home
where one of the children was
sick. The tree was too large, and had
to be cut of, but it was still a re
spectacle tree. And its reception In
the first home was SO enthusiastic that
they. carried It. to Snotner, and yet
another. Nor were gifts lacking; for
a quantity of secondhand toys had
been received, and there WAS second
hand clothing for distribution as we'll
A few Of the children accompanied
the tree to the first house, and the
procession grew. First went the tree
upheld by two or twenty children;
then came the basket OF decorations
then a basket of presents, and then
the teachers and the throng. It was
long after dinner time when they
came to Mrs. Carrucio's one room.
1t. was a dark room. With one court
window, and that window was filed
with children who could not get in
The table was still loaded with the
remains of the Christmas feast, and
Mrs. Caruccio was holding Rosie
while the three notc gathered about
hcf. Into the midst of the family
group came the wonderful tree, for
the eleventh time decorated with tin
sci and glass balls. and lighted with
candles.
1t bore wonderful fruit-a shawl for
the mother, shoes for the boys, white
clothing for baby Rosie, and an odd
collection OF secondhand toys.
The light OF the candies found a re-
lection in the face Of the poor WON
an. She had seen the Lord in the
love of his children. She looked al
the tree. now bare OF presents, but
still radiant with candles and orna
ments. and looked again at the faces
OF the teachers, and then at the face
OF her babe. Upon her knees she
fell in front Of the wonderful tree. and
over her face, that had been too sad
Tor weeping, the tears flowed freely
as she knelt and uttered a PRAYER
AND her face became almoS like the
race of a Madonna, as she held he,
babe and sobbed her sad Magniflcat IN
her native tongue.-Youth's Com,
panion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-12-17
WORSHIP AT CROSS OF ICE
Scattered Christian Tribes in Turkey
Celebrate Christmas with I'm.
pressive Ceremonies.

NNK8 OHAMMEDISN Is tho pre-,
HAX "a vailing religion In Turkey
EHH b. and for that reason only
EsMEx5fS the few scattered Christian
tribes observe the birthday
of Christ In any manner. The Mo-
hammedan Turks have but two holi-
days in the entire year, those being
Car Bon Biram,' the day of. forgive
ness. which is the Mohammedan New
ear. and "Bairarm,, the anniversary
of the date when Mohammed gave
to his people his scripture. The Fri
day of the Christian is the Sabbath
Of the Mohammedap and is observed
by him in the same manner as Sunday
with the Christians;
The Christian Turks, who uiclude
the Bulgalians, Servians, Monte
negrins and other smaller tribes, OBJ
serve Christmas with impressive re-
ligious ceremonies,
Three days before Christmas the
"Bladego' appoints a delegation of 100
men form each congregation, who go
to the river and hew out immense
cakes Of ice, after which they con-
struct a huge pyramid near by. A
great cross measuring about 40 by go
feet and cut from the bed of ice Is
set up against the pyramid, and the
place Of worship. for Christmas day
is completed, Early Oh Christmas
morning all the people march to the
pyramid, where the initial exercises
are conducted by the "Bladego." A
small crucifix used by him in the exer-
cises is the prize of the younger men
OF the tribe, VINO dive into the ice-cold
water after 1t as the "Bladego" throws
it in. Many are drowned annually in
this practice. but they all consider
themselves fortunate to die while on
such mission
From the pyramid the procession
marches to the home of the priest,
where bread is blessed and broken by
the "Bladege' and ali present partake
of the food.