The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-20


The "Swastika,' rather odd design
has been used extensively in the past
few months and has made rapid strides
toward universal popularity in the
United States. II is being used ex-
tensively on Eelt pins, brooches, combs
and bracelets. "Swastika" is derived
from the Sanscrit, meaning good for
tune. well being and welfare. 1t is
the oldest known symbol in the world.
and is found on prehistoric graves and
India, where it probably originated, it
is found in all the mountains carved
upon the rocks, while in Arizona, it is
painted upon the walls Of all cannons.
The ancient Greeks, cliff dwellers OF
North America, adopted it for their
pottery. Throughout China and ia
pan, It is used as sign of good wishes
and good fortune. The Buddhists re-
gard it as Il seal Of regard sent to
them by the Budda god Here in
it as sacred symbol Many weave
it into their blankets and wearing APP
parel.
Even musical composers have taken
to the fad and just recently John n.
Klore, composer of the famous Bill
board" march, has just been issued by
the publishers. 1t bears the name OF
"Swastika" or Good Luck March.
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Miss Clara Luken entertained the
members of Wednesday night whist
club last night at her home on East
Main street The house was beauti
fully decorated in commemoration OF
Washington's birthday. Whist was
played at three tables. The prize, a
late novel, was awarded to Miss Alice
Harrington. Dainty refreshments
were served. The club will meet in
two weeks with Miss Alice Harrington
% North Twelfth street.
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The Domestic Science society met
yesterday afternoon at the Morrison
Reeves library. DR.. Holmes gave {
"Chemistry of Foods" The attend
ance was only fair, which was due tC
the Indictment weather. The mex
meeting will be held in two weeks il
The lecture room at the library ano
Miss Mary A. Stubs will give tall
on How to Keep Well
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The ladies of the Second Englisl
Lutheran church. corner of Third anC
Pearl streets, will give Washington
supper and social Friday evening
February twenty first, from five-thirtl
until eight o'clock. The church viii
be appropriately decorated.
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The First English Lutheran church
will give &. supper Friday evening il
the church dining rooms. After The
supper social time will be enjoyed.
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The entertainment which was t.
have been given by the ladies of Thu
First Presbyterian church Frida,
night, has been postponed until Mon
day, February twenty-fourth. The al
fair will be in the nature of a MNfth
Washington entertainment and pro
gram is being prepared. Two com
mittees have been formed; one VIII b
in charge of the luncheon which will
be served after the entertainment am
the other consisting of about twenty
Ave women. will be in charge of tn
program Fifteen children in Mar
tina Washington costume, will give
drill followed by two tableauX b.
smaller children. Mrs. DR.. Kruger
Mrs. Will Earhart and Miss Mari
Kaufman, accompanied by the Sunda
school orchestra, will furnish the mu
steal numbers on the program. TIL
women who compose the entertain
ment committee will also be dresse
in colonial costume
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Miss Anna Ortman entertained las
night at her home on South SiXt
street. in honor of her birthday al
niversary. Games and music were tn
features of the evening. A daint
luncheon was served, Those presen
were: Katherine Shumaker, Hid
Gausepohl. Nellie Nogelmau, Hele
Miller, Leota Springer and Anna Or
man. Messrs. Mark Rotserman, How
ard Geier. Walter Robe, Clarence We,
en-. Carl Schmeringhoft and Jone
SchmeringhOff.
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The Christian Endeavor society {