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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Christmas Customs and
 Terms

Names for Christmas-The word for
 Christmas in old English was Christes
 Maesse the mass of Christ. This word
 was first found under date of 103S. In
 1131 the form was Cristes-m In
 Dutch the word is Kerst-misse, in Lat
 in Dies Natalis, or day of the birth
 From the Latin comes the French Noel
 and the Italian Il Natale. The Spanish
 word is Navidad. In German, Christ
 mas is Weinachten, from the preceding
 sacred vigil
 Twelfth Night-"Little Christmas"
 The night of the 18th day after Christ maS-January 6--celebrated with mer- 1iment as the end of the Christmas hol- idays In the religious calendar it Is the epiphany--the word means appear ance"-celebrating the manifestation of the Christ and most prominently asso- ciated with the visit of the wise men to the infant Jesus.
 Carols-The singing of carols at Christmas is generally a survival of the
 old religious plays of Christmas time, at which carols and novels" were given a semi-liturgical place. The best known English carols combine in their words and tune both religious and convivial sentiments The singing of carols was an important feature in all old time observances of Christmas. Yuletide-Christmas time. The word yu1e is of uncertain origin. possibly Icelandic, and was early Associated with the winter months and probably with the pagan feasts to mark the winter solstics, or passing of the sea- son. In Scandinavia "jul-vatter" that is "Yule Father" was a title for the god Odin. In Saxon the word was "gehul," from. which the English word YuIe was taken. The Yule log, or "Yule clog" was a huge stick placed in the fireplace for Christmas. Its use was a
 survival of ancient times and the pagan
 rather than the religious observance of the Yu1etide.
 Wassail-The Wassal bowl, always a feature of early English Christmas feasts, takes it's name from the Saxon words waes heal-water of health. The wassail was formerly drunk chiefly at the New Year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
The Christmas Festival

The institution of the festival of the birth of the Savior is attributed by some authorities to Pope Telephorus who died A. D. 13S.
 In the early days of the Christian re- ligion 1t was one of the most movable of feasts, being often confounded with the Epiphany and celebrated by the eastern churches in April and May. Tn the fourth century the urgency of St. Cyril of Jeru- salem obtained from Pope Julius an or der for an investigation to be made con corning the day of Chrlsts nativity. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
For the Housewife to Try

When making gravy. add a littl beef extract, caramel or strong coffee. It will not impair the flavor and will give 1t a richer coloring. A little caramel added to the pot of black coffee is also worth while
 If lemons are to be kept a long time put them in a jar or pail and cover with water; then they will not dry ont. A hard or dry lemon Is more easily squeezed if it Is warmed before cut ting. Hot water or the oven will give the necessary heat
 For a simple and yet attractive table cover use some of the pretty Japanese toweling. This toweling With most ar tistic designs stenciled in colors. comes in a narrow width. Several widths may be joined together with fagott.ng or some lace insertion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

the big scquare shows IS small squares. the big square shows 15 small squares. end folding their sides together, so as to double the corner square inward, pretty and strong box is produced with four oblong sides and good square bottom The little triangles made by the doubled in corner squares need to be sewn back. Children can learn how to make this box in five minutes. The game is, then, to provide each ore with square of paper and with needle and cotton. At the word start" race begins. Each child tries to win the box race and to be the first to finish The winner gets prize of chocolate. The chocolate box should be in evidence during the game. This game inculcates dexterity of touch very well. It is one of the best forms oe finer play. The spirit of emulation, too, operates we'll in right form of competition in this play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Christmas Comes

Christmas comes but once a year,, The 10-year-old upstairs at play, Surrounded by his presents, sighs. T wish twas Christmas every dayr, Christmas comes but once a yeari'' The pretty miss with rosy cheek Looks at her presents. then exclaims, T wish it came just once week!' Christmas comes but once a year!'' The mother smiles with joyous heart, "It seems shame. for children's sake, Each Christmas is year apartr' Christmas comes but once a yearl" The father, with his manner gruff, Surveys the pile of bills and says, Just once year; well, that's enough!
 The Jollier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
The Age-Herald's Christ
 mas Cuisine

Scala a cupful of milk in a double boiler and stir into it two tablespoons of cornstarch. Remove from the fire and stir in one tablespoon of butter, the yolks of two eggs, one-half cup of sugar and beat to .. cream. Drain the juice from a can of peaches. put them in a baking dish, cover with the above mixture and set in hot oven over 10 minutes. Re- move and spread with the stiffly beaten whites of the eggs sweetened with three tablespoons of powdered sugar and re- turn to the oven to brown. Serve with the sweetened peach juice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

If you have sore feet, tired feet sweaty feet, lame feet, tender feet, smelly feet, corns, callouses or bunions, read what happened to Mrs Crockett, of Jeffersonville. TIZ DID IT. MT. Crockett says: "Aftcr the second treat ment she walked dowrstnirs one foot nj a time. She has not been able to walk downstairs before fin past Ave years, except by stepping down On each step with one fcot at q time. This is remarkable. Send Ave more boxes"
 No matter what ails your feet or what under heaven you have used with out getting relief. just use. TIz. It's different. It acts right off. It cures sore feet to stay cured. It's the only foot remedy ever made which acts on the principle of drawing out all the poisonous exudations which cause sore feet. Powders and other remedies merely clog up. the pores. Td z cleans them out and keeps them clean. You will feel better the first time it's used Use 1t a. week and you can forget you earth that can compare with it. TIZ Is for sale at all druggists, 25c per box, or direct, If you wish, from Walter Luther Dodge e ChLAA~A- Iu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Christmas in the Shops

To those who are looking for qual- ity in Christmas Gifts. either for men CT women, the beautiful goods from the exclusive house of Mark Cross" af- ford the most bewildering variety and inexhaustive list from which to choose.
 There is nothing that can be desired for personal wear. toilette use, motor ing, sewing or anything else, that can not be found in the "Cross" goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Christmas Box Game

All the children are shown first how to make a real paper Christmas box out of a square of paper. The paper is folded into halves, then into quarters one way. Then 1t Is opened out and folded into halves and quarters the re-
 verse way. Now, when it is opened out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
A Sunday Thought

You may have very pleasant time of it as the ivy if you secure a comfortable oak: but oaks are not over plentiful, and many of them are decidedly uncomforta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

result of the inquiry, made by theologians of the east and the west, was an agree ment upon the 18th of December.
 AS told in the gospel of St. Luke, Christ was born in the night. Therefore, divine service is performed on the night of De- cember 24-25 It is the custom in Roman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

sssssssssssss.ss.ss.sss" ble to live with. think, if you could choose, would advise you to be a helper to be leant on, rather than to lean. There is always scope as a helper for exercising your powers and your heart, and the two together make happiness for most people flor all, in fact, who are worth their salt. IL, SOulshV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Dolly Hears Something About Christmas Gifts For Man
  Noah-N Some Remind 0 Really Wants Is Money

Launching forth on a dissertation in | one of the current magazines Is an en- | tirely original issue by a person Wno | terms himself Literary Bachelor con- corning what he WANTS and what he DOESN'T want for Christmas Gifts Continuing he brings the matter of what he DOES want (going on the as sumption, of course, that he IS going | to get something) )-down to this; "The two things that l really want are Money and Kisses. Give me one or the other if you like, or forget ne altogether!
 There speaks a man if you please'
 He knows perfectly well that you
 are NOT going to kiss him, unless
 you are a near blood relative in which
 case there would be- no significance in
 the kiss. just as well as he knows that
 you can't afford to give him money.
 YOU'VE GOT TO LEAVE HIM
 ALONE
 Blessed Schemel Happy Thought!
 Unfettered and Forgotten he may go
 on his Merry Christmas way rejoic-
 ing with no hand embroidered smok-
 ing Jackets made out of unspeakable
 maroon colored velvet, with armholes
 that pinch him when he makes a su- rreme effort to give an imitation of gentleman who appreciates what's done for him; no Lillian Russell cigars that | taste like the pictures of the lady on | the top of the box look; no crocheted slippers in pink and baby blue wool <, waiting to reproach him when he re- turns home after the long day with neglect and indifference. Kisses or Money The Bachelor can store any quan- tity of both away in the tiniest vest pocket of his waistcoat The kisses he explains, he means to put away in dream blue ribbon and lavender and mental tissue paper-and
 the Honeywell, don't worry about thati
 If he doesn't use it to buy something
 for himself that he really wants. why, it can go toward paying his debts.
 Never Mindl
 All of which resolves itself into this burning question:
 Does the Literary Bachelor in the Maga- zine represents the Average Mans feelings in the matter of Christmas Presents? All men are not Bachelors and precious few of them are Literary. Because the quoted Bachelor prefers a faded old smoking jacket presented to | him by one of Mir. Noahs nieces-and | slippers-Merciful Heaven, what slippers | to modern smart lounging-woud you ! say garments or "Paraphernalia" in | speaking of the awful negligee a Literary Bachelor would don when he locks his
 door on the world, to spend the evening | with an adored First Edition?'' | Is such an individual authorized to speak for his sex in the matter of Christ mas giving?
 | I wonder,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

I asked a man the other day what he wanted for Christmas.
 was tentatively trying to draw him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

Serving trays of Mahogany and wicker are among the pretty novelties for the dining room, which Cross sends out this Christmas. One of mahogany with glass bottom and handsome Boar Tuslx handles, mounted in niclxle would be as elegant a gift as one could find.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

An English Wicker Work is another very handsome "Cross'' concet. It stands about two feet high and is lined with Royal Purple Cor any color one wishes) and Is completely fitted out with every thing that is necessary for the work ta- bie.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14

remain in the dining room Of the
Hotel Bleslin--at any rate, not while
1t adorned lovingly, not 10 say ad-
hesiyely, the fair form of Mrs. Won
Nilsson. MIS-. Won Nilsson would not
consider abandoning creation,
which, though it leaves no room for
the imagination, has the more prac-
teal advantage of allowing her an
extra course or two at dinner.
However. Manager Mobiles voiced
his decision in the matter Then
Mrs. Won Nilsson voiced hers. The
dining room belonged to the gentle
man. The elastic gown belonged to
the woman. Mrs. Won Nilsson depart
ed to the home OF a friend who has
studio on West Thirty.ninth street.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14
Self Culture Club.

Win Mrs. Charles Smith the Sell
Culture Club spent n most pleasant
land profitable afternoon on yester
day. Roll call was answered by
quotation from Your favoritc author
lhe lesson topic was Noble Wom
en-, studied with the thought OF
grasping some characteristic that had
contributed 20 their greatness anu
see if they could not translate it into
their own lives.
Mary Washington was the subject
Of a most interesting biographical
sketch by Mrs. j. l.. Cox. Mrs.
Miles Williams gave an appreciative
talk on Julia Ward Howe, that great
woman whose death has but recent.
y occurred, and who founded the
first woman's club in Boston.
On account OF the illness of Mes
DANES Dunlop and Tyre, their sketch
es of Lydia Cnilds and Mary Liver
more We're omitted.
Mesdames Aldrich, J. \. Coleman
and Helsley were elected to club
membership. In two weehs the club
meets in social session with Mrs.
Houghton on Stanley boulevard.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14
A Pint Of UnequsIed
! Cough Syrup for SOC
The Quickest, surest Cough Remedy You
Ever Used, or Money Refunded. Stops
Even Whoopine Cough Quickly.

. You may not need the 50 which a 30
pent bottle of PineX saves you, but you
do need the wonderful effectiveness of
this famous cough remedy. 1t will usual
ly stop the most obstinate deep-seated
cough inside Of "A hours, and has no
equal for whooping cough.
A 5O-Cent bottle of Pinex. mixed with
home made sugar syrup, gives you full
pint-a family supply-of the most pleas
ant and effective cough remedy you ever
used. Easily prepared in five minutes
directions in package.
The way this takes hold of a cough and
gives instant relief, will make you regret
,bat you never tried it before. Stimulates
he appetite, is slightly laxative and tastes
good-childrcn take it willingly 1t has
wonderful record in cases of incipient
lung trouble and is splendid for Group
asthma, bronchitis, throat trouble, etc.
PineX is n special and highly concen-
trated compound of Norway White Pine
extract, rich in guaiacol and other natural
healing pine elements. Simply mix with
sugar syrup or strained honey, in pint
bottle. and it is ready for use. Used in
more homes in the 4. s. and Canada
than any other cough remedy.
n Pinex has often been initiated, but
N1ever successfully. for nothing else will
produce the same results. The genuine is
guaranteed to give absolute satisfaction
or money refunded. Certificate of guar
antee is wrapped in each package. Your
druggist has Pinex or will gladly get it for
you. If not. send to The Pine1 Co.. Ft.
Wayne, Ind.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14
TOMoRROW'S CALENDAR.
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The OId-Fashioned ParIor.

o, what has become of the old
fashioned parlor,
The old-fashioned paror my infancy
knew.
It's old horse hair soft and plush
. covered album
The pride of the family when it
was new?
O, what has become of the old
fashioned what-not
Which held an assortment of fossil
ilized junk;
Enough beads and sea smell and
idols and jimcracks
Of various kinds to fill up a large
trunk?
lO, what has become of the old.tash-
ioned portraits
That frowned on us sternly as
though they would speak
And chide us for entering that sa'
cred sanctum
,Excepting upon the first day o: the
J week?
o, where are the name-plates they
took from the caskets
And hung on the wall for pos.eri-
tvs sake?
o, where is the old-fashioned pqr!or
so gloomy,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14
(1lN n S, SOCIETY !:''.,:: l. 81! " I,
~ BY MARY GwlN wBiTEMaN TELEPHONE No. lI2


in the glass cases,
a beautiful, cheerful and rare sight
TO see
We never dared laugh or crack
Jokes in the parlor,
But Whispered and breathed an oc-
casiOnal sigh.
AS We gazed upon the Municipalities
and the pictures
And wondered who would be the
next one TO die
We tllhed of poor John and poor old
Uncle Peter;
Poor Aunt Anaaiasia. poor Jim and
poor Bill
1t seemed like meetin house,
there in the parlor.
For it was 50 sanctified, proper and
still.
O. what has become of the old-fash-
Toned parlor?
1t seems to be something nobody
can tell
Its gone with the day OF the hoop
skirt and truly
The ncw-ldshioued parlor suits me
inst as well.
Roy X. Moulton
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14

A goodsized audience welcomed
The Common Law" last evening
and gave the play the stamp Of
their approval Miss Daniel, leadins
lady is as pretty as one could wish
an actress and is capable. Rodgers
de C1serly, leading man, played his
part well His voice is especially
pleasing. The minor parts were well
taken and the play quite justified
the enthusiastic press notices that
heralded its appearance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14
Two Holes in the Household Purse

II you use butter otherwise than as
n spread for bread you are wasting
money, because Cottolcne will make just
as light cake and pastries as you ever
made from butter, and it can be bought
for about the price you pay for lard,
One-third less Csttolene, moreover, is
required than of either butter or lard.
With Cottolene you save in another
way. Lard-cooked food leads to ind
gestion, and indigestion sooner or later
lands YOU into the hands OF the doctor.
Use Cottolene and your bills will be
less both with your grocer and with
your family doctor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14
From the Deaf okIahoman.

Another oral pupil, Mabel McDan-
iel Of Ardmore, has a private teacher
and is doing regular public school
work. She is 16 years old, lost her
hearing at age OF years, is totally
deaf but tine lip-reader with fair
language, and whose parents have
taken much PAINS to cultivate her
speech. She attended the Arkansas
school one year and this school
three years. We have strong faith
in Mabel being able to do average
public school work. Her age, her
speech and language, her mind. her
environment are all in her favor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14
Reverend Goddard.

Rev. o. e. Goddard, who has been
appointed to the pastorate of the st
Paul Methodist church in Muskogee
with his wife, Mrs. Goddard, arc
being entertained most royalty in Ok
lahoma City, where a big reception
will be given them this week. Rev
erend Goddard was very popular here
and the news of his continued su-.
cess is very grateful to a large mum
Der OF friends.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14
That Elastic Gown.

This IL the story of an elastic
gown and it comes from New York.
The gown belonging to Mrs. Olga
Won Nilsson of Chicago. 1t is made
of broad, yellow bands Of elastic
similar to that used in the article
that supports the stocking.
Despite the material of the cos.
tune, Manager C. C. Mobiles refused
10 stretch a point and permit il 10
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14

Vegetable Compound has done for mn"
during this t1mg period. Complete
restoration 80 health mr3uS So much
to Mr l,tt for tbr s.l.r Of other suffer-
iog Wouo am willing to make m.
trouble Wn.!c so }uu may publ
this letter Mus CVlS. BARCLA4,
RED, Craniteyillr, w.
No other medicine for Woman's ills
has received such widespread and uu-
qualified endorsement. No other med
ioiuc we know of has such n record
of cures aS has Lydia J.. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound.
For more than 80 years il has been
curing Woman's ills such rs innamma-
tion, liberation, ibroii tumors, irreg-
ulariticS, periodic pains and nervous
proStration. and ii is unequalled for
carrying women safely through the
period of change of life.
Mrs. pjnkham, al Lynn, Mass.
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice is free,
and ALWAYS helpful.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14
At Tulsa.

Friends Of Mrs. Joe Weiss ana
Mrs. NJ. Goldman will be grieved at
learning of the death OF their moth
er, Mrs. J. Dreyfus, which occurred
at Tulsa on yesterday Mesdameg
Weiss and Goldman had just re
turned from Tulsa, where they be-
lieved they left their mother con
valescing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14
ERE LAND.

Another allotment OF very choice
valley fruit land is now ready for
distribution. Write Immediately to
the Jantha Plantation Co, Block 1862.
Pittsburg. Pa, for application blanks.
The only requirement is that five
acres be planted in fruit trees within
five years. Authorized Improvement
companies will plant the trees at
reasonable prices, and market the
fruit for the owners on shares.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14
Starts Much trouble.

If all people knew that neglect Of
constipation would result in severe
indigestion, yellow iaundice or viru
lent liver trouble they would soon
take DR.. Kings New Life Pills, and
end IL. It's the only safe way. Best
for bi.iousness, headache, dysrepsia
chills and debility 2Jc at Ringer
Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-11-14
Woddmen Circle.

At the hall the WOodmen Circle
met yesterday in business session.
Mrs Winchester has written that
she will not attend the Woodmen
rally on Saturday, but will visit
Ardmore later Mrs. Meadows. state
organizer of the Woodmen Circle,
will be present.