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Middletown transcript., 1909-04-24
FOURTH AIVNuAL MH1
TIE Woman's Home Alissicnary Society
Held Interesting Session

Tie WDman's Home Missionary SDciety
Held interesting Session
A very pleasant I'll day session vas heli
in the Methodist Episcopal Church, o.
Wednesday, when the fourth Annua
Meeting Of the Woman's Home Mission
ary Society was held here. There were 1
| number Of delegates present, Emyrna
having the largest representation. Mrs.
N. M. Browne, Of Wilmington, called on
Rev. @. W. Moore. Of Milington, Md,
to lead the devotional exercises.
The address Of welcome was made by
Mrs. Jesse L. Shepherd, who is president
Of the local society. Rev. Vaughan s.
Collins, pastor Of the Church, also vel
coined the delegates. The response to
the welcome was made by Mrs. George
w. Davis, Of Odessa.
Mrs. Emma P. Smith, of Millington,
Nd, bad charge of the business program.
The minutes Of the last meeting, which
was heId in Smyrna, were read By Mrs.
n. G. Chandler.
A report from the different societies
was read by Mrs. Shepherd, who is cor
responding secretary.
Encouraging reports were read by the
different district officers. The TreasuF-
er's report was read by Mrs. B. G. Collins,
Of Smyrna. showing decided increase
over previous years. Mrs. George ".
Davis gave report from the Mite boxes.
and Mrs Browne urged that more boxes
be taken. The reports from the different
auxiliaries was very encouraging. Mrs.
S. ]. Brockson told of the good her own
Queen Esther Circle does here. After
prayer BY Rev. Mr.. Arters, very sub
stantial luncheon was served by tie local
union. In the afternoon, the praise SER
vice was in charge Of Mrs. v. 8. OOllIns.
The election VI officers resulted in the
following. President. Mrs. v. S, Collins,
Middlptown; Vice President, Mrs, George
w. Davis, Odessa; Secretary, Mrs. Jesse
L. Shepherd, Middletown; Treasurer,
MEe. B. 9. Collins, Smyrna.
Reys. T. E. Terry and R. K. Stephen.
son gave very interesting talks on "The
Relation OF Pastor to the Auxiliary"
In the evening Mrs. Brockson enter
tanned the members of the Queen Either
Circle and the officers Of the MiddIetoWn
Society at her home, Mrs. N. M. Browne
being one Of the guests,
Middletown transcript., 1909-04-24

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
is enforcing the order Issued some time
ago, prohibiting persons viaibly undef the
influence Of liquor from getting aboard
passenger trains
If you are 10 need Of the finest Ice
Cream that can be bought south Of Phila-
deiphia we can supply you With almost
any favor and can deliver In almost any
shape desired. Individual bricks. one
and two quart bricks. or solid packed.
MIDDLETowN FARMs.
Mrs. ]. Allen Johnson delightfnlly en-
tsrtained the Matinee Euchre, Wsdnes.
day afternoon. Miss Lizzie Price won
she first prize, Mrs. s. Wills Lusby, the
second, Miss Bessie Morton, the consola.
ton, and Miss Lydia Cochran, the guests
prize. Ice cream. cake and coffee were
served.
No report has yet been submitted 10
the Office Of the attorney general Of the
result of the examination Of she body Of
John Henry, colored, who died some
time ago under mysterious circumstances
st Middletown. His body Was .exhumed
and taken TO Newark go that chemical
analysis might be made in an endsavor
to determine whether he had been pois.
oned. Upon the result Of this exanina.
tion Of the body depends whether an
other colored man is set at liberty or shall
be charged with murder. He has been
arrested in connection with the case,
as circumstances that developed after
Henry's death seemed to indicate that be
might know something about the poison
Henry is supposed to have taken.
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ToMNsENp

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Miss Jennie Hinslsy visited ber parsnll
on Sunday, in Camden.
Miss Addie Alfree, Of near town, Sas
in Wilmington last Friday.
Mr.. d. B. Maloney and daughter, Miss
Ethel. spent Monday in Wilmington.
Miss Anna Van. Dyke spent Sunday
with Miss Beulah Bucksor, at Blaekbird.
Miss Katie RatIedge entertained Miss
Margaret Weldon, Of Middletown, on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs James A. Lee and son
spent Sunday with Mr.. Harry Lightcap,
at Odessa.
Mr. James Wilson and family. Of
Smyrna, was the pnest OF relatives here
over Sunday.
Mr.. and NJ George Van D, ke spent
"Wednesday si'h their son and family, |
near Smyrna.
Mr.. aud Mrs. J. C. Huichison, Of near
town, spent Sunday with their daughter.
Mrs. Walter Lee aud family,
Mrs. John Norris and two children, OF
near Smyrna, spent Friday aud Saturday
OF last week with her mother. Mrs.
Maggie Lee.
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Mr.. Mary Money and daughter. Miss
Mary, and Mrs. ]. A. Hart attended the
funeral OF Mrs. S. Naylor, of Wilmington,
on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Harvey Daniels and
daughter returned TO their home in Will
nlington On Sunday. after a few days
visit with their parents here,
Mr. B, G, Lockerman, OF Washington,
and son, Mr., j, A. Lockerman, Of VIII
mineton, we're the guests Of Mrs. B. G.
Lockerman here, on Saturday and Sun.
day.
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NOTICE To- TAX PAYERS
Of
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1908
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be.
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE N. D. HART,
IN ToWNsEND, DEL,
SATURDAYS,
APRIL 3, 10, II and "a, 1903.
From to o'clock, P. NJ.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY:
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
BY sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
An abatement offs per centum will be
allowed on all taxes paid during the
month of August.
WILLIAM C. MONEY,
Collector OfTa1es for AppoquI nimink Hundrs
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stllI Hantine Hla rohaeeo

Andrew Van, colored resident Of Mil
ford, developed unexpected speed on Sat.
urday aud be is going yet. Van was &C.
costed on Saturday by Constable Latclnm
ard VAS informed that besxss under ar
rest on charge Of selling liq uor without
license. aJust wait a minute, Charlie,
until I get NY tobacco. asked Van of the
constable. The latter asseuted and al
lowed Van u enter his home, ostensibly
to get his tobacco. But Van kept going
through She back door Of the dwell
ling. When he did not reappear
LatOhum realized that Van had tIicksd
him, and no trace has been had Of the
coIorsd man since.
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Paol cantaut

A pool contest between two Of the best
players 10 The United statss. Edward v.
Wilson, champion Of Delaware, and Frank
Delone, Of Baltimore, champion Of Mary.
land. Delone win come with q host Of
friends to root for him and Wilson will
have his frienda from aIl over Delaware.
The contest viii be 4 zoo point sAms.
Don't forget the date. ThuFsday even.
ipg, April 10th, at she Hotel Richardson.
The game begins u 8 0'clock
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william Wallace pardanad

William HI. Wallace was released from
the New Castle County Workhouse Satur.
day morning. Ten years ago be was SEN
fenced to life imprisonment for the MUIR
der OF his housekeeper in BIackbird hun.
dred, During quarrel he struck her
with a hammer. Former Attorney-Gen-
eral Robert c. White sent letter to the
Board Of Pardons that at the time of the
trial he would have been satisfied with d
verdict Of manslanghter. Governor
PennewilI signed the pardon Friday Of
last week and Warden Crawford received
the order Of release Friday night.
Wallace is fifty-four-yea Of age.
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SUBSCRIBERS TAKE HOrICE

We have just gone Overland
revised our mailing list and
bills are being sent out. Not
everybody will receive q bill.
Only those whose subscrip.
tions are just due and those
in arrears are receiving them.
Those falling due from now
on can readily see when
their subscription expires by
referring TO the ''little pink
label" After your name and
address will be found the
date up to which your SUBJ
scription is paid.
According TO q ruling of
the postal authorities We are
not permitted to mail q paper
toany subscriber who is more
than one year in arrears.
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BLUE SERGES

We are ready for a big sea.
son on Blue Serges, the best
most satisfactory goods for
summer wear. Wears we'll
stays well and gives good
service. Mems Suits at $6.
ss, SO, S12. SO and up to $25'
: Odd Trousers at $3.50 to as.
Odd Coats, $3.50 to $40.
Goats and Trousers, So to SIS.
Boys Is to 10 Suits, IS to
$l8. Little Boys $3.50 to
$40. Sailor Blouse, Russians.
Norfolks and Plain Double
Breasted Suits, Odd Trousers
Plain and Knickerbockers,
all sizes, The new Grays,
Modes and Fancy Worsteds
are same materials and will
wear as well for those who
want light colors. We have
them in all sizes and prices.
FUllline new Summer Shirts,
Underwear and Hose all in
and ready.
MULLINS HEN'S STORE
WILMINGTON
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FIRE .t elssesw

A fire broke out about 7.S0 O'Clock Mon.
day night in Levi Huggins' whselwright
shop, at Glasgow, and besides the shop
Higgins carriage house and stable wers
burned and his home badly damaged.
The house of ]. W. Lynch was also
burned, and the damage is estimated at
about $1,000. The origin Of the FIRE is
unknown. For time IL looked % II che
whole village would be destroyed, but
hard work by q bucket brigade con-
quered the flames.
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CHESAPEAKE CITY

Mrs. E. A. Beauchamp spent Thursday
in Philadelphia.
Charles Schaefer, of Delaware College,
spent Sunday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Woolleyhan visited
friends at Galena Sunday.
Miss Esther Banks has returned from
pleasant visit in Baltimore.
Rev. w. H. Towle, Of Royersford, Pa.
was recent visitor here.
Misses Emma and Hattie Morgan we're
Cecilton visitors last week.
Mrs. Q. T. Cooling, Jr., and son have,
been visiting relatives in Baltimore.
Mrs. M. A. Tier, OF Philadelphia, was
a recent visitor at the Anchorage"
Rev. Mr. Snebly, of Princeton, preached
in the Presbyterian Church Sunday.
Mrs. Byron Bouchelle entertained the
Masons at dinner last Tuesday evening.
Joshua Clayton. of Middletown, was
the guest Of Mrs. J. Groome Steele Sun-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hogge, of Will
miugton, spent Sunday with Mrs. E. H.
Banks.
Stanley Steele. Of Wilmington, spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. aud Mrs.
]. II. Steele.
Mrs. W. c. Karsner aud Mrs. Ida
BoucheIle spent Friday at the home of
Mrs. F. s. Clayton.
Mr. aud Mrs. G. S. Woolley and Miss
Katharine Mcdonald were visitors in
Wilmington last week.
Mrs. Nathan Loveless aud Miss EIva
Griffith, enjoyed trip to Philadelphia
last week on the tug Cecil"
Messrs. John Hopper and Philip Full
stow and Miss Alice Hopper visited the
Misses Woodall at Georgetown last week.
Messrs. earle Cooling, Larkin .Kenly
aud Albert Bouldem, of Havre de Grace,
were entertained by friends here Sunday
evening.
Mra. james S. Hopper and Mrs. Jennie
Ogden attended the meetings Of the Home
and Foreign Missionary Societies at Zion
last week.
Mrs. Frank s. Clayton, Mrs. Harry w.
Kiblsr, Misses Helen, E.hel and Georgia
Ellison were entertained at dinner We'd
nesday BY Mrs. William Wilson, In honor
Of Misc Mabel Berry, Of Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1909-04-24
J. B. MEssIcK.

Hosiery Perfection in Ethiopian "Dou-
bic Foot" Hosiery are made not merely
with double sole but an entire ,ubIe
foot, gives double strength where it is
most needed, it doubling the life Of tfe
stocking. Sold only in this store. %,
IS aud 5Oc. pair. Black, tan and steel.
j. B. MEssIcK.
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optometry Examinsrs

BoFER, April 2Iss Commission were
Issued yesterday. ior the following aa
members Of The eiafs Beard d Examin.
ers In Opsometry. Ii accordance wilh the
Law passed By ths Fsc1nf Legislature:
James b. stToud. Nsw Castle COUNTY 4.
5. Stephens, Kant eounty Samuel q.
Evans. Sussex county
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astAs.da nstAoai.t Episcopal church Hoss.

Sunday, April 2s.b., Glass Meeting at
$50 O'Clock Preaching IO.SO,A. NJ. and
1902 NJ by the pastor. Morning theme,
'Pster's Denial"
Sunday School a, P. NJ, Epworth
League at Gas P. NJ.
Iastead Of tbs regular prayer meeting
hext week "An Evening with the
Minutes" viii be held, at which some
fSfty questions win be asked concerning
Mtthodism in general, aud Bethesda
Church in particular. Every one well
come.
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-sAIEsMEM sAMPLEs

Boys Wash Suits less than half price.
4lc. to $lp5. Regular pl.c.s, %. to
$3.50 suit, age. to years. All styles,
new goods. made in this springs styles
by best makers. ]. B. MEssIcK.
Middletown transcript., 1909-04-24

Boys Shirt Waists of figured percals
and white plated, Numbered aud 'un-
Ianndered. About 100 iu the lot. Reg.
ular price, 50 aud 75c., al marked 25c.
"Puritah" make, no better.
J. B. MEaeick.
Middletown transcript., 1909-04-24

Lit d childrsn's White Canvas Shoes
and OxfOrds, few blacks, of vici kid in
the lot, Soc. pair TO close. Regular
price, $l.O0 and $l.25.
j. B. MEsslcK.
Middletown transcript., 1909-04-24

Lot Of mems suspenders, fresh, new
goods, Pioneer make, beautiful webs.
Regular price, 5Oc., 25c. q pair.
J. B. MRssIcK.
Middletown transcript., 1909-04-24

Big values in women's tailor-made
Skirts, smart styles, French voile, Pan.
anna cloths and mohairs, 50 80 to $3.50.
All new styles.
]. B. MEssIcK.
Middletown transcript., 1909-04-24

Lot Of boys Knee Pants, corduroy and
mixed csssimeres. Regular price, Soc,
25c. pair. J. B. MEssicK.
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!. MatchIvss values in women's SHIRT
Waists, three styles in this lot. &c.,
resu ar price, $3.50; $l45, wSrth 81 25;
$l.7O, worth $3.50.
]. B. MEsaIcK.
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FOR sALEl

Two nice farms Of 200 acres each. good
buildings one on Bohemia River, other Sd
Sassafras. will be sold cheap. Also $50
acres At Warwick and 70 acres aud 47
acres Ct Mount Pleasant. and many other.
can sell them on good terms.
q. W: naR
hiddlsiown, Del
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The MiddIeteWn Transcript
Mails CIose u FOLLOWS.

Going NOrtb-72s = M. 1906 am, l.O5 pm.
600 p. m. and sp. m.
Going south-S 90 am. lIb p. m. and pm
For odessa-7b.O a. a.. $50 q M. Il.sO .. ms
l.s0p. 10.
For warwick. Cecilton and Earlville s2O q,
M, and 4.45 p. M.
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cuRRENr pRrcEs
ALIppLRToWN GRAIN MARKET.

DLIDDLEIUWN tIhAIN MARKET,
CORRECTED WEEKLY By 8. B. FoARD.
Wheat No. Sf.S0 Corn
No. 2 Yellow. shellad "a
Timothy Seed $3.50 {. cob ~. "a
Clover Seed III Oats ............... "a
AHDDLETOWN PRODUCE MARKET.
coRREcTHD wEEKLY ~ v. T. coNEEILEE.
Eggs, per doz.......................... 1920
Country Butter per ib................ 27@3a
Creamery autteE, Per D.....,.s.s.... 81
Lard per s.............s.. II@14
1--we Chickens. per n..s...,...-...... l2.9l4
Potatoes s..........s....... SO
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Local News

1IDDLETowN. DIE. AIAIL 2. 1909
Middletown transcript., 1909-04-24
LETTER 10 Z. s. JONES

MiddIetown, Del.
Dear Sir: The facts boiled down are
tlleee.
Every ilb pointed Devoe takes less gal
Ions than Of any other paint.
Aud tbs paint that takes least gallons
wears longest; Always. We can't help
it. Yours truly
rs F W DEvOE & co
Middletown transcript., 1909-04-24

Received by Church Cur. Ex-
pensee. VI ,yO2 "
Received through Benero-
lences and othercolIeclious 979 90
Received by Ladies' Mite So
ciety.-..................,........ l64 t7-
50, los 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-10

men Of London for inspection and seIec-
tion.
The various cousins. nephews and
nieces and tho whole troop OF relations
on both sides of the family by blood or
marriage are remembered In some way
or other. Many Of these tokens have to
be sent out some days In advance, 50
that they win arrive punctually on
Christmas morning. Some 20 to Copen-
hagen, some to Germany. some to Russia
and some to Athens.
Early in the week the head gardener
sent in several loads Of evergreens Tor
the decoration Of the house. at which
the present Queens Of England and Spain
not only presided at but took an active
part in the work, ssl they did also In the
decorating Of the Church Of st. Mary
Magdalene at Sandringham. where the
family attended divine service on Christ
mas morn. BY Christmas Eve the house
party was complete and the festal pro-
gramme begins with a distribution Of beef
to laborers. workmen and cottagera who
live on the Sandringham estate. OF these
there are over three huR-
dred. The evening Is the time when gifts
are exchanged in the family and the
Christmas tree Is exhibited
Christmas Day began with the children,
who, when they had recovered from the
FIRST transports Of delight at the charm
ing presents that Santa Claus has appar
emily brought them, INDUCED In a Wild
rush around the house to say Merry
Christmas" to tho "grown-ups." Divine
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-10
6endi1gGiftS abroad

Of an ounce Of tea may be sent to France;
that the Italian authorities refuse to ad-
NIT into their borders any tobacco, raw
or spun silk, more than three ounces
and half Of coffee, any large ntho-
graphs. photographs or engravings; that
Belgium places an embargo upon "ali
miscellaneous merchandise, except bona
fide samples" and Great Britain upon all
articles manufactured from tobacco
(such as cigars. cigarettes, snuff, etc.) /;
that Spain allows no hturgical books OF
the Catholic Church to be sent from
foreign lands; that Germany will not
accept sausages or meats in sealed cans
potatoes or fresh fruits; that Russia (as
might be expected) Is most strict In her
surveillance OF all printed matter and
forbids the sending Of pasteboard, draw
ing-models and paper money. through
the mails; while Hungary with a thrifty
eye to home Industry bars the mailing Of
any article Of clothing.
Very few countries will admit duty
free any book written in the language Of
the country to which 1t Is sent. This Is.
of course to protect the copyright laws.
The customs duty is about twenty-five
per cent. OF the value Of the book, and the
weight limit Is four pounds. six ounces,
except In case where single volume
weighs q little more. Printed matter
should never be more than eighteen
inches long unless 1t is rolled and then
1t may be thirty inches long and four
inches in diameter. the registration fee
for all packages is eight cents.
Small wonder that the Christmas en-
thusiGsm OF most Of US on this side Of
the water dies a quick death or else
dissipates itself In the distribution Of
Christmas postal cards (Which. by the
way. must be fully prepaid or double pos
taEe IL collected on the other side) when
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-10

I service was held at st. Mary Magdaiene'a
and was attended by all the house party,
the suites and domestic household After
service there was walk to the kennels
where there were some seventy or eighty
dogs. including Lusla. the Siberian sleigh
dog, which was q present from the Car.
After lunch, If there should happen to be
ice. the party would go skating on the
lake. A fayorite amusement was to ad-
journ to the American bowling alley. At
this pastime the present Prince Of Wales
then Duke OF York, was an adept.
The crowning ceremony Of the day was,
OF course. the Christmas dinner. The din-
ing-room is a fine saloon, with carved
and fretted roof The walls are paneled
with large pieces, OF tapestry set In eilded
frames. The table was arranged so thae
the King and Queen faced each other in
the middle. The sideboard IS loaded with
massive plate. Here and there were fes-
toons of evergreens, relieved bv the fare
Of scarlet berries, adding festal touch
to the whole. Upon the table were tempt-
ing concoctions sent from the royal kitoh-
en- at Windsor by Queen Victoria A
royal plum pudding, a big, savory wood
cock pie, a brace Of year old cygnets
taken from the swan community OF the
Thames. and a great boar's head pre-
pared according to the Windsor recipe
and rendered feroeiously, attractive with
bristling tusks and encochinealed gums.
Truly "a feast for a King" and Of which
undoubtedly several future kings and
queens partook.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-10

for the benefit Of the anxious, says that
the post from New York should reach
Paris in eight days. Berlin or Dresden in
nine. Stuttgart in eleven. and more or less
remote points accordingly. but even this
table is not infallibie. Those who have
sent many articles abroad have learned
by bitter experience that there is nearly
always a hitch some where before the
article is delivered. and 1t is better to
send your offering too early than too late.
Mark the package, II you viii, mot to
be opened until Christmas morning"
Above all, fully prepay the postage (cus-
tom duties Of course can not be prepaid)
and when you have done all this you may
be sure that the recipient Of your care
and forethought win call down Christmas
blessings upon your head.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-10

the advice OF those IN authority concern
ing the sending Of foreign packages reads
not unlike that of Mr.. Punch to persons
contemplating matrimony-'' DON'T
However, a parcel post lies between the
United States and several foreign coun-
tries, and the regulations concerning this,
and what may be sent by 1t. are by no
means so stringent as those governing the
ordinary mail. A box sent by parcels
post to Germany may be three feet, six
inches long by two feet, six inches around
Ga shorter parcel may be three feet
aroundD mast not weigh more than four
pounds, six ounces (some countries per-
nit a package weighing eleven pounds)a
not to be valued at more than fifty dol
lars. These rules are q fair guide In
sending to any country which has the
parcels post The box must be fastened
securely. yet in such way as to admit OF
easy examination by the custom authori-
ties. and a custom declaration FURNISHED
on application at any post ohice) should
be attached to 1t. The postage Is twelve
cents pound or fraction OF o pound.
Liquids sent by parcels post must be
bottled and sealed, and the bottles placed
In wooden boxes which are provided with
sliding wooden tops and filled with
enough of some spongy substance to ab-
sorb the liquid In case OF breakage
Dried fruits, candles, cakes Of the less
fragile sort, may be packed In tin boxes
with snug fitting lids, and all these small
boxes must be packed in larger ones Of
tin or wood.
Pack your box 30 securely that II win
stand being tossed about without disturb
ing tho contents and have your final lid
Of the kind that may be screwed into
place, for a screw is much more easily
handled than nail. and the custom Of
ficials must ever be considered. Some
packers use an outside cover Of leather
which is a protection against weather. but
1t adds to the weight OF the box. Address
the package clearly Cnot forgetting to add
your own name and addreas). mark 1t
For Parcels POST and send It on long
enough ahead to allow for almost newt
able delays. An official table published
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-10
Christmas DdD8 at
8apdt7iaghatl7 Palace

ringham in the bosom Of her family. II
Is only natural, therefore, 10 expect that
the oid-fashioned customs and festivities
Of Christmas season, the traditions Of good
win toward all and of bounty and charity
to humber and poorer neighbors and de-
pendents. would appeal especially to ma
lures OF this kind. AS a matter Of fact.
the King and Queen spent their Christmas
for years at sandringham In good old
fashioned style, uniting all the mighty
feasting, the sports and merriment the
decorative use of flowers and evergreens,
the Christmas tree with Its adornment Of
tinsel, flags. crackers and haring tapers,
and the midnight invocation of Santa
Claus which were brought over from Ger
many by the Kings father. For some
time before Christmas day there was
stir Of preparation about the house. Most
OF the presents, especially the more cosby
ones. had been purchased In London be-
forehand. Great boxes OF toys and Christ
mas cards are sent~down by the trades