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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-12-15

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How could I impress it more plainly,
could not. Can I ever forgetf ]
felt her arms around my neck-she sat
beside me. l can go no farther. ]
cannot remember what we said, yet we
talked. l was happy then. The hap
piest Christmas that could ever have
been had been mine.
All the next week and the following
weeks were happy for me. But Helen
seemed to grow morose, her actions
were peculiar and at about the end of
the third month-just thirteen days be-
fore we were to be married-she was
taken to her bed. The marriage, of
course, was postponed. The doctors
were not able to do anything for her.
They said it was melancholy or grief
that affected her. l tried to comfort
her, but of no avail.
During this time had sold the opal
to the agency for an amazing sum and
was just preparing to enjoy life with
my wife when her sickness occurred.
She gradually grew worse and worse
nutil she died, and On Christmas day,
just one year from the day she had
promised to be my wife, she was buried.
Oh, Fate, what destiny had had!
l could scarcely bear the grief. I grew
sullen; did my work unconsciously
all with one feeling, was I the cause
Did she realize what real mission had
led me to her chamber that fateful
dayi 1t was almost distracting. Was
there such thing as peace in this
worldi I failed to find it. At night l
could not sleep; in the daytime was
in a stupor; my senses were almost
dumb. Always before me stood the
words, ''Did she realizei' It was i'm
possible for me to shake the impression
fof.
Another year went by, year of mis-
cry and grief. It was Christmas, as
before. The cold wind outside rocked
the great house on its foundations;
the windows ratified; the fire sputtered.
just Mr.. Lape and myself were in the
parlor around the fire. I sat gazing
into the FIRE; my thoughts were far
away; was moody, uninterested, in
different; my senses were dazed with
the constant murmur Of the wind and
the cracking of the fire.
| Mr.. Lape spoke. Ny conscience gave
fierce jolt; came back to earth. I'm
consciously 1 leaped to my feet and
stood before him.
81 confess" shrieked. Then 1 told
him the entire story Of the opal and
my theory about Helen's sickness.
The next day I was arrested and
taken to prison. Through slowness of
courts another year went by. Again
it was December, again it was Christ
mas eve. The jury had gone cut in the
Afternoon and ] waited in my cell for
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and handed me slip of paper. Here
was the decision, at last. Automati-
cally l folded the paper and threw it
from the cell could not read it.
Many Christmas has passed since,
but always, when I am huddled up for
warmth in my cramped cell on that
day, fell gloomy, sullen, dismal, for
'The melancholy days are come, the
saddest of the year,
OF wailing winds, and naked woods,
and meadows brown and scar.
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at her zap approach rc and to exchange
few words with her was luxury
I had not remained inactive all thi,
time. I had explored a great portion
of the house already, and had put my
self on intimate terms with the serv
ants in hope that they might be Of
some aid, but all that could ge
from them was that they realized tn.
opal was in the house, but where, they
did not know.
At last it was nearing the end OF
December. Every part of the house
had been carefully examined by me ex
cept Helen s room, and every place hai
SO far proved failure. So l mus
next 60 into Helen's room and Their.
see if I could not find the coveted
stone. Christmas day I chose, becaus,
I thought her time would be taken W
downstairs in entertaining the few
guests that had been invited.
It was q miserable Christmas day
The wind was bowling around the cor
ners Of the house and the falling snow
drifted in great mounds here and
there, and worst Of all the air wa!
fiercely cold. A hot fire was in the
fireplace in the parlor and here sal
all morning. But in the afternoon
when thought Helen would be least
suspecting, I stole up to her room and
entered. All was quiet and orderly.
commenced rapid search for the
stone. found it., the very stone
had been looking for. Such a beauty il
was. held it in my hands, looking al
it only an instant it seemed to me, but
I must have stood there several minute.
at the least.
A foot sounded upon the stairway
It was Helen herself. knew her step
What was I to dot A hurried glance
showed me that everything was just
a. she had left it. I dropped the stone
into my pocket. The footsteps sounded
nearer in the hall-she was at the dool
-the door was opened-Helen glided
into the room. A cry of surprise
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lent. Just as she had entered the room
T. had seized q photograph from he1
bureau and was gazing at it when sh'
saw me. At first, through a hurried
glance, I thought it was her picture
A second glance revealed it to be thu
picture Of a man. Oh, horror, what
could I dot I could not pretend I wat
devouring her own picture. It must
have been some hidden force in me;
did not do it consciously, the picture
crushed between my hands. was the1
she gave the cry. 1 must do some
thing. I dashed at her 1 fell at hel
feet, and there, upon my knees, will
the most divine air, told her that
loved her. I pleaded with her; m,
whole frame shook with the et7enlo.
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Days passed. I grew more ac-
quainted with my surroundings but still
remained the same to Helen. can re-
member well how my heart would beat
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17
APPEAL FOR AID
BY CHARITY BODY
Opportunities" Would Pro-
vide Much Cheer.

DO 1T NOW is the slogan of the early
Christmas shopping movement.
We see it in the street cars-we hear it
on every hand.
What is true of Christmas shopping
holds good also in giving to the -Four
teen Opportunities or families for whom
the Associated Charities is appealing for
glad ChriStmGs that shall have as
many days i'll II as 1912. DO IT NOV
Others will catch the COntagiOn SOf your
generous spirit-they will follow your eX-
ample, and they, too, will DO IT NOW
and will send in their contributions at
once for one or more of these Fourteen
Opportunities"
stockholder in these charitable invest
ments? You will get a report from time
to time as to how your investment is
turning out. You will be able to satisfy
yourself whether it pays not only in
dollars and cents, but in clear satIsfac-
uCn. Those to whom you give cannot
respond in kind like so many Of your
other Christmas beneflciaries, but their
thanks will be yours the year round. A
load of uncertainty and sordid anxiety
will be lifted from many a heart, and
you will have the satisfaction of know
ing that you have had your part in
extending that Christmas spirit which is
expressed 'in good will to men," DO IT
NOW.
If everybody, while remembering his
own family circle, would donate a 1.-THE
of his Christmas money to the sick and
destitute within our gates this would be
the happiest yuletide that Washington
has ever known.
Contributions may be sent to this paper
or to the Office of the Associated Chari-
ties, 923 H street northwest
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17

The regular melting of the Short Story
Club, held Thursday was "A Big Night
affair. inasmuch as that was the title of
the principal story, presented by Mrs.
T. b. Young. 1t related TO college days,
reaching its climax in the surprise of the
Presidents daughter at meeting her Eu-
rOpean admirer. Other features were
music by Miss Selah; a true story of
his own Western experiences by Mr..
w. d. Mackenzie; two reCitatiOns, The
COurtship Of Saunders McGlashan" and
Aye" by Miss Florence B. Webster;
two highly dramatic recitations by Miss
COrinne May, and a vocal solo by Mrs.
A. G. Drake. The pr Ogramme was ar
ranged by Mr.. II. w. Selah.
The story of the evening, by Mrs c. 4.
Thomas. showed up the vanity of social
aspirations I'm a Small Village" and
other features were: A story by Mr.. E
W. CollamOre, of "A Delayed Wedding"
music by the Thomas Mandolin Club: an
ecdotes and recitation, by Mr.. Selah; an
original poem, THE HiHs," by Prof E. c.
Kenny. A letter from the mayor-elect
of Cleveland. a former member of the
club. was read by the president. Hyland
c. Kirk.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17
ANACOSTIA.

Anacostia Tent. No Z, knights of Mac
cabees met last evening in Masonic
Hall, with the new officers in charge,
and had a good meeting. The new off,
GERS, which were recently elected are
c. r. Brooks, commander; Lewis N Burch
past commander; Herman Willer, lieu
tenant commander; Richard A. Estep. re-
cording secretary; James NJ. England,
chaplain; z. w. Eubanks. sergeant-at-
arms: z. A. Parker, master-at-arms;
Thomas A. Smith, first master of the
guard; Benjamin N. Estep, second mas
ter of the guard; Henry Stehr. sentinel;
A. A. Provost, picket; E. A. Parker,
trustee.
Edgar B. Johnson. OF 431 U street. has
gone to Jacksonville, Fla. where he will
engage I'm the engineering work i'm that
city. His brother. Lester C. Johnston.
has returned to San Francisco from the
Philippine Islands. where he went to re-
cuperate his health. He will probably re-
main in the West for a year.
The Young Mems Club. OF st. Teresa's
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17

distinct individuality. In fact, all the
social settlements of the city, to reach
their highest usefulness, must develop
not according to any conventional pat
tern, but according to the needs of the
people they serve They are all differ
ent in large things as we'll as small.
Noel House, located at the outermost
end of Kramer place northeast, reaches
out its sphere of influence toward Ben
ming on the one hand, and toward the
congested centers Of the northeast on
the other. 1t has. perhaps, the largest
territory of any settlement house in the
city TO reach. Its work has been nodded
along lines which have hardly been de-
veloped to the same extent as either
Neighborhood House or Friendship
House.
Playground Near BY.
The fact is that Noel House is chiefly
athletic in spirit. Adjoining it is the
northeast playground, with Edward s.
Gi'allan-the resident Of Noel House-as
director. In the rear is a splendid gym
nasium. erected at a cost of 5000 three
years ago. The gymnasium is the soul
Gilfllan. the resident directors, are agreed
on that fact.
To know Noel House you must know
the basketball clubs, the youthful pool
''sharps," the muscular boys and girls
who give vitality and enthusiasm to the
work, for these give the true index to
the individuality Of the house. Some Of
the boys tramp miles from their homes
to take part in the work. The girls are
almost as enthusiastic.
The main building is a small red-brick
structure. honey and cozy in atmosphere,
and in the front office" greeting awaits
the stranger from the city" by n sweet
faced, smiling woman, known to hun
dreds of families In the northeast as Mrs.
Edward S. Gilhllsn. While Mr.. Gillllan
has charge Of the athletics of Noel
House. II is his wife who has organized
the Mothers Club, the cooking classes,
and library work, which form a char
acteristic part of the life in the house.
Industrial Work Coming.
The Industrial side of settlement work
has not yet been developed at Noel
House, and apparently there Is not so
great a demand for it in the northeast
as in other sections Of the city.
Undoubtedly there will be a develop
ment of the Industrial work at Noel
House before long," says Mrs. Gilfllan.
But we find that we struck the right
note for the young people of this section
when we went in for athletics. There is
a playground right at our door, and a
big gymnasium in our back yard. We are
proud Of our boys and girls, and all the
fathers and mothers are Also
During the winter months, taking in all
It's activities, Noel House comes into
actual contact with 600 persons every
week, and has a daily attendance of about
200. Many more are touched during the
year, especially through the summer
work, reaching in all about 1000 persons
The Gen. Young troop Of Boy Scouts
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17

Victory Council, No. 7, Daughters Of
America, received the annual visitation
Of the State councillor, Anna A. Hill, and
her stan of State officers Thursday even
ing. An exceptionally fine programme,
arranged by the chairman Of the good of
the order committee, consisting of in
strumental and vocal music and fancy
dances by several little girls, entertained
the large audience of members. The
State councillor, Anna A. Hill, received
handsome handmade lace lunchcloth, by
Victory's members. An innovation was
introduced, all past officers since the
councils inception in 1897, and those now
serving, were assembled in line, and to
the strains OF a thrilling march, marched
past the State councillor, who presented
each with large pink earnation of the
Mckinley variety, surrounded by fronds
of maidenhair fern. Remarks by sew
eral members of the order, followed by
refreshments, brought the exercises to a
close. The next visitation, in series of
the order. will be that paid Triumph
Council. No. s, Tuesday, January 9, 1872
The State councillor will be at home
from to p. m. January l, 1903 street
northwest, to receive all members of the
order.
La Internacia Klubo'' celebrated the
birthday of DIR. Zamenhof, the author of
Esperanto, on Wednesday evening at their
clubroom, 607 Fifteenth street northwest.
Short talks were given by Mr.. Mayer,
president Of the club, and DR.. Reed, sec
retary of the Esperanto Association of
North America. The club adjourned with
q hearty rendition Of La Espero"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17
CLEVELAND PARK.

Miss Carrie Lowdon has returned from
North Carolina. where she has spent the
last few weeks.
Last Saturday evening the annual
Christmas entertainment OF the National
Cathedral School for Girls took place. A
large audience was charmingly entertain
ed by a pageant representing old English
Christmas customs. A reception followed
the play.
Miss Constance Aver whose mother
and sister have left for the West to
join Mr.. Aver. L. S. N, has moved to
S612 Newark street. to remain until she
completes her course at Western High
School in February.
On Sunday afternoon the Cleveland
Park Athletic Club entertained a few Of
their friends at an informal tea at their
clubhouse.
Mr.. and Mrs William F. woolard have
returned from few weeks trip in the
South.
On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Louis W.
tantes OF the season with their mothers
at large bridge party Very attractive
prizes were given. and refreshments were
served late IN the afternoon.
= Miss Marie T. HenckIes, who has been
teaching this fall In the Manlius School,
is expected to return to her home in
Newark street early this week, for the
Christmas holidays.
The Cleveland Park Athletic Club an
nounces the entrance OF two new mem
bers. Messrs. James Dulin a14 Jack
Yaeger.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17

conditions that are often much to be de-
plored. Those who have comfortable
homes and a variety of pleasure and
amusement must be glad to help us pro-
vide wholesome influences and recreation
for a large class who have little other
means of obtaining any relief from their
daily drudgery.
There are no decent places of amuse-
ment within walking distance of our
neighborhood, no place but the saloons
where the men can meet and smoke and
chat and read the papers. The weekly
evening club for men that the residents
have started means much to them. We
only regret that want of space and our
small corps of workers make 1t impossible
to hold these meetings oftener. NOlun-
teers who will amuse and instruct our
evening classes are much needed. Indeed,
we earnestly appeal TO all who believe
in the common brotherhood to help us
make our neighbors' lives happier and
better. The East Side House Settlement,
Of New York, has the following state
ment Of its purpose: The settlements
are social university. 1t is their func
ton to extend knowledge on all subjects
which promote the welfare of society,
and to aid in developing all the civic
virtues, manliness, self-reliance, thrift,
helpfulness, and the love OF man, of
country, and of Cod This is also the
aim of Noel House, and In our indus
trial classes. our care for the sick poor
Especially the babies). our gardens and
our library we feel that We are supply
ing a need that only those who live
among the poor can thoroughly under
stand. We beg you to sympathize and
to help. ANNIE BATHURST MOSS.
President"
When it is considered that Noel House
is supported-over and beyond the sums
which the people of the northeast con-
tribute to it's maintenance-by the Sur
prisingIy small sum of 5000. it will be
seen that settlement work is in no sense
of the word expensive, but is to-day, the
most efficient and effective channel for
doing good"
To those who do not know what is
possible in the way of arousing COM
munity consciousness, of providing a So
cial center in sections where there is
need of one, a social settlement is a reve-
lation. Noel House has found ITSELF"
that is, 1t has found what the northeast
needs and is doing its best to serve that
naad
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17
NOEL HOUSE FINDS SCOPE
AMONG NORTHEAST CITIZENS
The Backbone of Its Work Is Athletics, and Its
"Gym" Is Pride of Section

was organized under the patronage of
Mrs. Richard Wainwright. Five patrols
were formed, with leaders selected from
the older boys OF the gymnasium. The
manual was eagerly read and studied, Mr..
Gilfllan, as scout master, having charge
OF the work. Besides the regular scout
meetings and activities, a number OF out
ings were enjoyed in company with other
troops Of the city under the auspices of
the Y. NJ. C. A.
Among the novel features of Noel
House is the dancing class. The object
Of this social organization is to keep the
boys and girls away from the vicious
dance halls, of which there are many
in the northeast, and to keep them on
the streets. The dancing club has been
highly successful in its purpose. and
forms one Of the most vital features OF
the house.
Noel House is also active in gaining
municipal improvements for the section
1t serves. 1t has been active in tree
planting. in seeing that certain sanitary
regulations are more strictly enforced.
&C. The mems club and smoker was
formed for the purpose of providing con-
genial company for men, with pool and
other games.
Report of President.
The following is the report Of the presi-
dent, Mrs. Frank Moss, for the past year:
1T is with a sense of thankfulness and
great encouragement that we send out
our report of the past year at Noel
House. To the untiring energy and de-
votion OF the residents we owe II that
the scope of usefulness to our neighbors
has been enlarged. and that to-day We
stand. firmly as a power for good among
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17
If going to any part of Europe
Season 1912, consult
MOSS STEAMSHIP AGENCY,
No. 517 14th St. y. w. New Ebbitt.

Church is making preparations for a spe-
cial holiday ball to be given in the as
sembly hall of the parochial school in
street, on the evening OF December 2s
DR.. Clayton Beall. the new president OF
this club. will direct the affair.
George Litherland. OF w street, Ana
costa. has been summoned to Vansent,
Ill. on account Of the death of his aged
mother. Mr.. Litheriand is a sergeant in
the United States Signal Corps, and Is
stationed in Washington
Miss Edith Dearn, of W street, left
yesterday for Philadelphia, Pa, where
she will pass the next few days as the
guest of relatives
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17

The Brooklyn Literary Club met Thurs
day night at the residence OF Mr.. Nc
Bath, in Lawrence street. The programme
follows: Piano solo. Miss Primm; barry
tone solo. Mr.. Harbaugh: reading Miss
Dykes: reading and piano solo. Miss
Leavitt Mr.. Thomas, rector of the Epis-
copal Church, made the address of the
evening, taking for his theme: "A vOy-
age to Europe in the steerage." His
subject was ably handled and he received
many words Of praise from those present.
The next meeting will be held at the
home OF Miss Harrison, in Newton street.
January 4.
The Excelsior Literary Club was en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. J. w.
Holmes, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Sallie
Feryen. presiding. The meeting was
opened with the singing of America ac-
on the piano by Miss owens.
A new member was elected to member
ship. An interesting paper was read on
the pilgrims in their homes" by Mrs.
J. F. Engle. Mrs. J. w. Webb, gave a
good sketch of William Bradford: Mrs.
William Trouty recited in her graceful
manner one of Mrs. Heman's beautiful
poems: Mrs. Frear, Mrs. Carr, and Mrs,
Birch played on instrumental trio. Mrs.
S. Emerson gave a sketch Of Miles Stan
dish; Mrs. Grace Logan, a visitor, was
as a descendant of one who
came over in the MayfOwer. and spoke
OF a recent visit to Plymouth,
describing the many historical places OF
interest. Mrs. Andrews, president of the
Federation of Clubs, was a distinguished
visitor, and gave an interesting address.
Refreshments were served.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17
AMONG THE CLUBS.
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS

Accounts OF club and fraternal
meetings for publication in The
Washington Herald must be
either typewriter or written in
a clear, legible hand, on one side
Of the paper. Please write out
and titles accurately.
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OFFICERS OF NOEL HOUSE.

President-Mrs. Frank Moss.
Secretary-Mrs. H. r. Blgelow.
Treasurer-J. william Henry.
Committee in charge - Mrs.
Seth Ackley, Mrs. H. r. Bigelow,
secretary; Miss Julia Butler, Mrs.
Allerton Cushman, Mrs. r. G.
Davenport, Mrs. 8. Guggenheim,
Miss A. /. Gilman, Miss Annie
Hegeman, Mrs. J. Clark Hoppin,
Mrs. S. Munro, Mrs, Duncan Nc
Kim. Mrs. Randolph McKim, Mrs.
c. w. McFee, Mrs. Duncan Clinch
Phillips, Mrs. ]. P. Sanger, Mrs.
George Shiras Sd, Mrs. Sophie
Stanton, Mrs. c. n. Stockton, Mrs.
Herbert Wadsworth, Mrs. Rich
ard Wainwright, Mrs. A. L. Will
son. Mrs. E. S. Gilfllan.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17

What Neighborhood House is to the
southwest, Noel House is to the north
east. 1t serves its territory in the same
high spirit of social service and with
sane, wholesome helpfulness. Nothing
is done as charity, and even the small
est act of kindness has the human
touch behind it.
But Noel House is unlike Neighbor-
hood House in many ways. 1t has a
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17

The Louisa Adams Chapter. D. A. R.,
was entertained by the recording secre-
tary at her residence, 400 Harvard street,
on Tuesday evening. After the regular
business had been transacted, Mrs. George
Wallace Jones gave a most entertaining
talk upon the inception and aims of the
American Monthly Magazine, the official
organ of the society, and urged all MEM
bers to subscribe for the magazine. The
literary programme planned for the year
was continued by the reading Of a paper
upon the churches of North and South
Carolina during the colonial period.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-17
Had Long War Record.

Culpeper. Va, Dec. 16.-Jerry S. Breed
en-, aged seventy-six, died at his home
at Clarkson, near here, this afternoon
after a long illness. Mr.. Breeder was
one of the few surviving members Of
Col Goodies famous Virginia regiment,
Gen. Wise's brigade, having served from
the first battle of Manassas without be-
ing wounded, and was present at the
surrender of Lee at Appomattox.