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The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-29

memorial"
the door and each person proceeds In q rough
rhyme, more or less extemporzed. to extol the
hospitality of the owner OF the house. upon
which all are regaied with bread and butter.
cheese and whisky. But the strange perform
ance has equally curious sequel. Before
leaving the house one of the visitors. having
solemnly burned the breast part OF the skin of
a sheep, puts 1t to the OF everyone that
he or she may smell 1t. There fs no difficulty
in doing so: 1t may not be nice, but as a pro-
lection against witchcraft 1t is infallble. It is
also said to protect from infection.
In Cariisle-yes know Carlisle is not In
Scotland, but 1t Is so close to the border that
am not travelling very wide of my subject in
mentioning custom there. In Carlisle for
weeks before the New Year houssnoiders are
serenaded by boys who seek to entertain them
with an odd mixture of the comic and the
ligious. generally winding up with a refrain
after this fashion:
'If you cannot spare a penny
You can spare haifpenny:
And If you haven't haifpenny.
God bless you"
The poetry halts badly. but the concluding
sentiment 10 excellent.
In Elginshire and some other parts in the
north there curious ditty called The
Thiggsrs' Chant" which was sung by a band
Of young persons who visited a number or
houses on New Years Day. 1t begins:
The guild New Year is moo begun.
Besouthen. besouthen.
An e. the beggars begin to run.
An ava by southern toon."
The guidwife is appealed to ''be nae sweir' to
deal her "fordels to the puir." and she is also
warned that II she has plenty and will not give
anything ''the dell will get ye when ye dee"
Even were she disinciined to be generous such
a therat would. OF course. compel hospitality.
The party is invited to enter:
Come in, come ben, you're welcome here.
Besoutnen, besouthen:
Yen get share O. oor New Year cheer,
An away by southern toon."
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-29


falling overheard and becoming a free
lunch for hungry alligator.
John Randolph Hopkins Is a very
lucky youngster. He Ii worth $5.000.-
900 in his own right. q tidy sum Of
which he will become possessed when
he reaches tweuty-one. Probably by
that time the fortune will have
doubled or trebled.
While ordinary children must get
their pleasure from rag dolls and Ted
dy bears. young John Randolph Hop
kins has the advantage Of q real live
menagerie which his father maintains
on the roof Of his Fifth avenue man
sion in this city. The live Teddy
bears. however. will not go to Flor
ida; they have been sent to the Hop
kins country home at Irvington
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-29

"immedIateIy clock strikes IL everybody The pa
rushes of to be 'hrstfoot to some Of hls "Com
friends" Bes
-, Vel
the battle OF life return to the old home and M
the old hearth: when ancient feuds are healed;
when friends abroad remembered with love
and friends at home entertained It is spirit OF gene
hospitality which, the draws to close leaos
guidman and the guidwife lay their kebbuck
cheese) and stock of shortbrend currant bun and
other indigestible luxuries.
The first and in most parts OF Scotland the greatest
of the Daft Days Hogmanay photographers have
puzzled greatly this term, and guesses have
made to its derivation and origin 1t is said by
to come from the Scandinavian hoggu-nott, hoge
nat hoggnight while Others perhaps the majority
hold that the French. The opening words
posed be q corruption of Homme est ne-Tros Rois la
And Hogmanay is also said to be derived from Au gui
enez-a cry used by boys and girls in parts OF
France when visiting the last day Of the
jameson authority the Scots language gives
big selection derfvations. and writer who quotes
select himself that which he considers the most prob
able"
II used to be customary In Scotland and is still in
sos places children to visit the houses
of the welto-do the last day Of the for the
nose of receiving "Hogmanay piece" The piece"
sists sometimes oatmeal cake and cheese but
freouenty of danties such shorbread. 1t Is
a ia hospitable gift in recognition OF the
rhymes are rected By the children but these in
diferert localities One which IL stin in use In Aber
Aeenshire and the north OF Scotland runs thus:
get up suidwife an shak' your feathers.
An dinna think that beggars;
For we are BARNS DOT to play;
Cat ND an gie's Hogmanay"
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-29
WILL LIVE IN A HousEBoAT
Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins Of New York
and Their Baby to Thus
Spend the Winter.

New York.-Whiie other babies are
taking chances with Group and innu-
enza in the north this winter, little
John Randolph Hopkins win be en-
1oying life cruising about Florida In
land waters In q houseboat. OF
course his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rus
sell Hopkins, will be with him. SO
that there will be little chance Of his
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-29
YOUNG woalaM BuLLFIaHrEn
esnersea Tsrara vIss Wlsh Men ~
MsxIco In Playing with peath In

Mexico City.-Senorita Tsrars, the
woman buiinghter. has for many years
been something OF . character about
this city. The nshting Of bulls IL the
frst passion Of the peoples Of Span
ish blood and the great arena In Msx-
leo City is such as to make any othG
place Of amusement the world around
look to its honors, for in 1t may BE-
seated 100000 people and every seat
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-29


full distinction which she enjoyed till within
the past few years Of being the only Christian
country in the world in which the greatest OF
the Christian festivals was ignored Ignored
1t was. absolutely. Christian observances and
Christmas festivities were anathema to the
true-blue Scot OF generation ago. Not. be 1t
noted, because he objected to mirth and 5o-
viality in themselves Those who imagine that
the old life of Scotland from years end to
years end dull. gray and colorless make
Z profound mistake. The observance of Christ
mas was ignored because 1t offended the relig-
fous susceptibilities of the Scot.
Even yet nonobservance of Christmas
must, in truth. be reckoned among the pecul-
iarities of Scotland. better. kinder and more
tolerant spirit exists but the old feeling is not
quite dead. Moreover national customs and
the usages Of centuries not to be changed
quickly. Christmas observance in Scotland In,
at the best, only In its infancy.
It is when Christmas festivities have come
to end. and roast turkey. goose. plum pud-
ding and mince pies are but memories (more
or less pleasant. that Scotland enters upon.
her great annual saturnalia- From time Inn
memorial boisterous. and In many cases bac-
chanalan revelry has been associated with the
close of the old and the opening of the new
year. Formerly the period was distinguished
by the significant title of "The Daft Days" The
name was given more particularly to the sea
son between Hogmanay (the last day of the
year, and Handsel Monday (the first Monday
AFTER New Years day.. but, like the generos-
ity which characterized 1t. the time was not
strictly limited.
The name indicates very expressively the
mirth. fun and uproarious 1oviality Of the Pc
riod and the responsibility of the revelers.
While the Daft Days have now been shorn of
some of their glory. much of the spirit re-
mains And although 1t Is still. as 1t has been
in the past. associated with foolish errors of
Judgment. It is. on the whole. a spirit to be
cherished For it is genial spirit, spirit of
good will. of generosity and of hospitality. 1t
is the Spirit of Christmas-a triie belated
The New Year In Scotland sees the union
of sundered households Now is the time when
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-29

dicates the nature of the place. for Skelieys II
old Scots word used to describe a stretch
of fiat rocks of shelving formation. The
The Detroit times., 1911-02-09

F~~~-~~
75c Spice Cabinets, 39c
Oak finished. s-drawer. Well made. 200
In the lot
$2.25 Carpet Sweeper, $1.67
Guaranteed Carpet Sweeper Natural"
make. All modern improvements and nicely
finished. tre.
$1.25 Tea Kettles, 78c
All copper. nickei-plated. No. size.
25c Wash Boards, 18c
Regular sire. Made OF the best quality
zinc and wood
Soc JOinted Dolls, acc
IS inches tall Pretty faces moving eyes
with eyelashes. Shoes and stockings. Full
Jointed. Each neatly packed In a box.
25c Iron Toy Banks, Ice
With combination locks; nickel-plated.
sc Card Games, 3 for 10c
Good titles. Peter Coddle," signs" "Au-
thors," etc.. in nicely Autographed boxes.
Tea Cups & Sacers, 53c Set Of 6
Thinnest white Carlsbad china. best grade
Worth 81. 20 dozen.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-09

Table TumbIers, lie Each
Fluted bottoms.
k Csc Milk Jugs, 18c
the window ledge.
l9c Cut Glass Shakers, lie
Genuine Cut Glass Shakers with wunx<>
anteed Silver tops; pretty shapes.
25c to Soc Dog Collars. 21c
Small sizes: best made; with nickel ana
brass studs. ~ 81 80
CSC Basket Ball Stockings, Soc
striped. -
$1.9S Roller Skates, $1.58
and girls -
$2.45 to $3.45 Infants Carriase
Robes, $1.59
Long white wool. felt lined: nicsl1
ma made e. Some san, are soilsd from handling.
&c Il 10c Upright Glass Globes sc
In pink co1ors F f#
The Detroit times., 1911-02-09

Women's So and 81 Shoes,
S1.13-BrOken Lines
They are made OF Wei Kid, Patent Colt
and Gun Metal Calf. shoes in all styles
and sizes In the lot They have always
sold for SO and 81 pair Friday they
60 at Sl13 pair.
Main Floor.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-09
Boys $I.4S Shoes, $1.1O

The Boys Shoe Section will be swamped
Friday. 125 pairs In the lot. These won't
last until noon. There are Gun Metal Calf
Butcher shoes in all sizes. Never sold be-
fore fer less than 1.4s pair. Friday at s11o
a pair. Main F1oor-Men's Store
The Detroit times., 1911-02-09
100 PAIRS MEMS So. 4S SHOES, S1.75

who o a
wetedn s a
Main Mems Store
The Detroit times., 1911-02-09
Hammered Brass Jardinieres, Fern Dishes
and Window Boxes

a 81
The Detroit times., 1911-02-09

Russian and Sailor models
Sizes boy from IA rs old
be sold
this collection They have brass buttons and lined witt
Italian Serge
boys 7sc Corduroy gray 4
pair
The Detroit times., 1911-02-09

Milliners and gold-eyed sharp Need
les, regularly &C.
Large Black Headed Hat Pins, regu-
larly &c.
Home Safety Pins, regularly &c. Sc and
loo.
Invisible Wire Hairpins, regularly &C.
&c to loo kind.
White or Black Elastic Hat Braid,
The Detroit times., 1911-02-09
Bargains m Book and Stationery Depayfmesf'

"a &c, PesScpartout Pictures in 90 dineren
"a 2se per 100. Paper Napkins. high class a
AZ Ise, en- bossed Post Card Albums. In eiac
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23
FINE SHOW LAST EVENING
ANOTHER TONIGHT

\ arIr audience Witnessed The
production given last night ~ the
Mabel Paige Company, The Lost
Trail. and ii Is the verdict Of all
present that the PLAY WAS cNcellcnl!y
presented
Miss Paige. Who is always a fa\or-
tie, took the role OF Edith Faulkner,
and III the dclinoation Il this char
actcr he WAS at her best. I'd.
Lawrence, one Of The handsomcst irl-
lows going, was Il bronchu buster.
bud" I.arrabcc and while this Was
the first time he has appeared in such
role in Lakeland. he nevertheless
made good.
The remainder of the players mad"
their first appearance in Lakeland
last night. but they made lots OF
friends, all of whom will b. glad 10
Sc. them in the rip-roaring comedy
BILLY" which the company pre-
sentS this evening.
Prices 25c. zoe and 1ae.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23
What Simplicity Portends.

This is a period of studied simple
ity in dress which does not imply
that dress is any the less costly mere
ly that We see no beauty in elabOra.
ton or superfiuity. and display pref.
ty tendency 10 wear wreaths OF wild
flowers on our hats instead of plumes
and roses
Incidentally. no more striking proof
can be furnished of an artificial age
than love of simplicity. In Charles
lis day. the fair ladies posed as shep.
herdesses. and tried to be the hero.
ines of pastorals, though never taken
as a whole. was society less near to
nature. The Roman nobility believed
In return 10 the primitive life. while
indulging In the greatest luxury. The
people who are really poor cherish no
happy illusions about Iaain attire and
palmer fare. To them they are mere.
ly accomplishments Of poverty of
which they are ashamed since they
cannot help.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23

UN. GARNER LECTURES
TONIGHT

Dr. Garner will give Il lecture to-
night at TIA" auditorium on Purity
Work. The lecture Will be Illus
trated and will no doubt be rs in
tcrcsting as the moving picture
shows, and decidedly more instruc
tice This is subject. no matter
how We may wish To shun il, is look
ing us in he face more boldly each
day. And is something parents are
compelled to face.
There will also be another lecture
Friday evening, at which the ladies
of the W. c. T. l.. will serve refresh
ments. The lectures will begin at
40
The small sum Of ten cents admis-
sion will b. charged
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23
WHY Mars Is Uninhabited.

As the Marian year is composed OF
CSC days, each pole il exposed to the
suns radiations during period OF
more than eleven months. 30 that the
snow deposited during one winter is
almost wholly melted before the fol
lowing winter, saws writer in flar-
pers Weekly A pocket barometer in
Mars would register pressure of q
little over ten centimeters. This as
mospheric pressure is so slight that
the human organism. habiluated to the
bottom Of the aerial ocean. where 1t
supports a total pressure of $4,000
pounds, would be unable 10 survive.
No human being could live; no NAM
NAL. no bird of the organic structure
Of the earthly animal. could resist
such slight pressure. Water could not
remain liquid.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23

Mr.. w. F. Hallam has moved his
real estate offices from the Tremon,
hotel to Rooms 20 and 81 in the
ele AQUA sIsuM 'Su!pUnq opuomieN
now open to the public. For the
past two weeks, MIR. Hallam has been
spending the greater portion of the
time on the Lakeland Highlands
tract. where he is having erected one
of the handsOmest club houses in
Florida, and which will be completed
on January eth.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23
Little Fathers,

Mr.. S. Joseph Baker Of the depart
mcnt of health in New York has had
picture films made showing how the
little mothers" learn their lessons
Recently little fathers" took their
turn and all the small boys in the
neighborhood of one OF the schools
were busy borrowing babies. and they
showed themselves very apt az learn
ing how 10 take care OF them. These
children have TO care for the babies
while their mothers are At work ana
are taught TO do it scientifically.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23

Mr.. Sam George, of Brown City
Michigan, is in Lakeland for a visit
OF several weeks and while here is q
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John Ed.
monds at their pretty home on LAX,
Morton. Mr.. George is an old neigh.
Dor OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edmunds, ant
their meeting is all the more de.
liGhtful. Mr.. George is delighted
with Lakeland and before returning
TO his northern home will invest here
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23
No Wedding Presents.

Those who are opposed 10 the CIV
Ing OF wedding presents will hail Win
approval the step taken by very
wealthy Chicago society girl. When
her wedding invitations were Issued
they contained this sentence. IT Is
special request that no gifts shaii
be- sent" Probably there are others
who will follow her example
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23
EDlSoNlA.

Our old friends Mutt Il Jeff will
be with you again tonight. showing
their adventures with i; country
Judge
Fine pictures in addition to tina,
and varied program that is calcu-
lated TO please everyone"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23

George d. Denny and Sam G. Moy-
er. well known travelling men. are in
Lakeland today waiting on the
trade. Mr.. Meyer is former resi-
dent of Lakeland. he and his inter-
esting family having resided on South
Florida avenue for time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23
Moral In Evolution.

The history of evolution Is one long
record of victory in the face Of appar-
emily insuperable obstacles. Man is
man because he is ever doing the i'm
possible or that which seems such TO
weakness and folly Rev W. T.. 81.
mOnds.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23

E. P. Thagard. of Ocala. came
down on Sunny Jim" today and is
transacting business in the city, be-
ing located at the fremont while
here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23
A Cook in Need.

Husband-"Did the cook you hired
show up?" Wife-"No Wasn't ii for
tunate? Another ore rang our bell
by mistake. looking for Mrs. Gillet.
next door, and I've kept her instead. F"
--lIarper's BaZar
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23
Those Who
Come an0Go

Mr.. Walter Smathers. of Clyde, y.
C., is in Lakeland and while here is
stopping at the Elbemar. Mr..
Smathers is contemplating spending
the winter in Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23

Mr.. NJ. Crown. Assistant Supcrin-
tendent of this division of the Allan
tie Coast Line railway. whose head
quarters are at Sanford. is in the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23

w. 4. Stands has returned from
Lakeland and other points in South
Florida. where he spent week in
the interest of the Standard Fertiliz-
er Company Gainesville Sun.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23

city today on official business. Mr..
Crown is very popular here having
resided here for number of years.
and his friends are always glad when
he stops off.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23

Mrs. J. E. Crump. Of Winter Haven,
is in Lakeland today on a shopping
trip and while here is registered at
the Matanzas.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23
Didn't Trouble Her lonu.

Miss Malaprop. in returning from
her first automobile ride. said that
the constant OSCILLATION troubled her a
little at first, but that she soon got
used TO II
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23
Supreme Quality.

All our life is in thinking. Accord
ing to the quality of our thought is the
quality of our being j. Brierley.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23
School for Physical Culture
AND BAND CLASS
Conducted bv
Prof Samuel Taubcr and Prof. 6. MazeraIDa
THE ABOVE GENTLEMEN HAVE OPENED SCHOOL IN THE HIGH
SCHOOL BUILDING HOURS FROM $50 TO S O'CLOCK

PHYSICAL CULTURE will b" taught in English
Il ri 81 mont
I1Dn,o
London bust
in the Nh
drop micin.
is t-neriaIl etnnlfs men ii off,
PRIVATE LESSONS will be- given in the ten
ir.ef
REFERENcE Evans 80 Florida as.1c Ia,Iso,ile s.cy
Y & ami
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-23
Band Instruction.

BAND LEADER in ST
lie las had years musir.
At %
to have like pli,ar
hand. each month. S..an.
Information Physical Culture and Band Instruction call at
Lemon Street. Phone 195Red
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-10-27
Many
Girls Have
Chewing
Gum Habit
BY BLANCHE BRUCE
Nashville. Tenn.

business professional they tell that the gum chewing
OF business DEAL
woman smay gowned has attraction for them
when they cher jaws working like steam engine
prominent physician told that his wife had stand all th
way home in the car city, distance eight miles, because other
would have compelled to seat herself beside woman
girl chewing g which sckenng that she could mo-
endure it
have young cousin at Yale university and ne VIII not MAKE
the acquaintance of young who chews gum.
He companions formed club and there $50
this club young and lawyers and DOCTORS who have
pledges marry young matter how attractive she
who chews gum in public.
They are sincere told that cannot in the best society
if ones wife embarrasses by chewing gum.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-10-27
ST. JOSEPH. La. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27.lsll.
Physical
Training
Athletics When
Carried to Ex-
cess are Harmful
BY MARY E. ALLEN. Boston

HE educator whose domain is physical training that
his special educational field unlike other, comprises
- distinct factorse resultant brain development and
~ health In other division education the acquisition
E&A of health essential Indeed thought
E with ordinary phases education
EM deciding whether he viii study the sciences
N seldom does student consider the question Of health nu-
encng his decision For this the general public looks
physical training chiefly the development of muscle
and the acquisition of health Hence there little perception the
educational side physical training and public interest has cenered
athletics instead of educational development 1t difficult
clear line between the though thoughtful fail
see that the distinction is real.
Exercise that develops
pex Such training educational Exercise that has ultimate
play ground division physical training The tendency such
to induce asymmey onesded of
part and underdeveopment of another.
Could college faculties grasp this throughout there would
be less uncertainty handling football and other games involving
paray few of the Students and greater justice the treatment of
gymnasium directors and understanding Of the value of this work
with the many
conduce muscular control health and
the acquisition good qualities but only within limits
When expang the great value of football in dey
cpng sefcontro etc. friend mine remarked that she would like
to know the nto gained the football field would make
patient with g crying baby at night"
question whether seconro gained the field of compe
tton restricting rules in the of cricisng public
will ordinary living where makes his rules
Athletics within healthfu limits most highly
przed they should be entirely separated from its
all kinds would be included educational
training would take subordinate and would be
only until the special development they capable of giving
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-10-27

DRY CLEANING

We Clean and Dye Fabrics silks, Laces Woosns cotto
Rugs, Porteres and Gloves
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-10-27

In the near future everything win be
done to benefit the greater part of the chill
dren attending our public schools, but
what has been done to improve the present
system for the benefit of the weak and ner-
vous children that attend them?
After the vacation these children will
begin their tasks fairly well, but look at
those children two months later, and still
later when the school days are over. What
is left?
In many cases the child is a physical
wreck or a complete ruin, in few years
ready for the asylum or even the cemetery
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-10-27

achieved.
The playground idea must be pushed if health
and physical efficiency to be incorporated in our
chdren's lives but what is done in the playground
would certainly constitute very desutory education.
Everybody who thinks realizes that the play element
should be fosterednot only in children, but in grown
ups-from the kindergarten games, tops and marbles,
hopScotch and tag to tennis baseball, cricket etc.,
for children of older growth. They all in the
same category-the recreational list-and are valu-
abe as they meet the individual need for recreation
and fun.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-10-27

! can tell many girls Why they have
missed their chance of marrying. While
they may be good looking and may dress
well, if they have that awful habit of gum
chewing there is not one gentleman out Of
five hundred who will take one Of them for
a wife unless he is habitual gum chewer
himself.
Why is it that women persist in gum
chewing in public when it is, as we all
know, vulgar habit? If one must chew
gum for indigestion one should do so in
the privacy of ones room at home.
| have talked to dozens of men, both