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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-12-20
.CUPID'S VICTIMS

Abe Burris of this city and Mrs. Lille
Crist, of St. Marys, were united in mar
riage at the NJ. +. parsonage in this
city on the afternoon of the 18th inst,
Rev. Lance officiating.
The groom is we'll known resident of
this city, having been the local represen-
of the Standard Oil Co. for the past 10
years The bride is a highly respected
St. Marys lady. A sumptuous four
O'Clock wedding dinner was served at
the Burris home, West Market street A
number of relatives and friends gathered
around the festive board and spent the
evening with the bride and groom, leav-
ing as mementos a number of beautiful
presents.
F. NJ. Florence, of this city, and Mrs.
Anna Goodneck, of Washington town
ship, were quietly married by Rev.
Woodruff at the Celina Circuit NJ E.
parsonage last Saturday evening. The
event was to have been a secrect for sew
eral months, but friends got an inkling
of the affair and the made the couple
fess up" The groom, better known
as Eph, is the popular timer in the J.
F. McGee hardware and stove store
Mr.. and Mrs Florence have gone to
housekeeping in the handsome new
home just completed by the groom in
the Wilkin addition.
Evening star., 1912-11-03

dards and try to the order of serving dinner
to eliminate single established c,is-on.
The order of a dancing evening has been evolved.
No originated it. 1t came into being with the
growing tendency in this country to entertain avshy.
1t has existed for of something better. No
thought it worth while questioning. All dances
supposed first to begin at ten in the evening" but
in these times the hour is considerably later There
has been general dancing before supper, supper itself
midnight, and the cotlion afterward Sometimes,
when the cotllon elaborate the general dancing
was left 1t always considered mere or less in
formal, and only prelude to the evening.
THE German Coion as it originally called,
introduced from Paris into New York and America
in the early sos You read about it in the Potiphar
Papers 1t supposed to have been made like many
other toys in Germany; but it perfected in France
England took it only in the latter part of the Vic
torian At first it consisted of series of complicated
figures, such the Excursion the Chairs the Aaypoe,
the Cushion, the Flowers the Convent Porter, and
Others in which leader made the dancers go through
many evoutons in pantomme 1t such agree
able change from the prescribed order of waltz and
polka and quadrile that it took like wdre, and it has
lost its popularity. When favor gift figures
later introduced fortunes spent these
trles, and New York will never forget the last
able cotillon at the home of the late William c. Whit
ney, the at Sherrys given by James Hyde. In
fact cotlons the last expressions in extravaganza
The notable leaders in New York the late John G..
Hecksher George Bend James OTIS Franklin Bartlett
Amory Carhart, Harry LeGrand Cannon, and Thomas
Howard, while later there were Elisha Dyer Craig
Wadsworth, Worthington Whtehouse, Alexander M.
Hadden, Phoenix Ingraham, and Harry Lehr
But the Youngest set has sometimes rebeled at the
cotilon. The leader apt to be severe and to rule
off the floor those who danced of turn there
much restraint and discipline and it became bore.
Then bit cruel when it threw the calcium the
favored belle with her filled with favors and the
Evening star., 1912-11-03

wallflower who had barely any "scaps at her belt.
And slowly and surely this discomfort rpened into open
rebellion, and it resulted in the final overthrow last
winter of the cotilon, the traplng down of all strict
etiquette, and the actual introduction into sacred
place a sacred OCCASION by horde of sebarbar1ans
of form of dance absolutely alien and foreign and sug
gestive of the barnyard and This really the
view taken by the elder conservative element This is
exaggerated statement inspired by the twadde
of the Society column. 1t is really serious condition.
1t may the exile from the ballroom of all but the
juvenile.
THE Junior Cotillion represents merely certain gath
ering of New York matrons who arrange three
dances during the winter for debutantes and second
year girls 1t is survival of numerous dancing classes
that for years the most fashionable assemblages
in New York, and were, until Society became large
that it impossible to limit it. indispensable to the
the Courts Drawing Rooms held at
Buckingham Palace. The first we'll known class
subscription affair. fashioned after the dances at Al
mack's in Lon lon entertainments that went out of
existence shortly after the accession of the late Queen
Victoria
This New York series of dances was given at old
Delnonico's 14tf-st. Then in the splendid 70's,
the first days of elaborate entertaining, the Patrarchs
organized These balls given most gen
plan. The Assemblies inaugurated few
years afterward, and then came the Family Dancing
Class and other SETS until each week of the winter there
from three five of these subscription affairs,
held generally at Delmonicos on 26thst. or at Dod-
worth S. The Patriarchs given up shortly after
the death of Ward McAiser, who established and man
aged them. The Assemblies continued until about nine
years ago, when the last held at the Waldorf
Astoria. Gradually by one the other classes
dissolved until last winter there existed only the Junior
Cotillon (which was organized about eighteen years
ago), the Cindereas, and the Saturday Evening Dan
cling Glass.
At first the Junior Cotillon was supposed to have
Evening star., 1912-11-03
Y.ARLY

IARLY in the winter of 1912 there took place
@ eventul night, at Sherry's
ESS1O bathrooms, in the city of New York,
W@A revolution of young people against
Wv certain traditional social customs and
y J. . J !: !:
/95Va conditions, which for the time threw
RVI0MNl the elder element in society into utter
(NlG4|NI CONSERVATION The emeute was sue
Ws6|W cessful; and, although
@AW conservative people proclaimed it
W. = incipent Socialism, so far it has not
UO produced any dreadful results. The
&>L rebellion nothing than
0I0 absolute and unanimous protest
against the rules and regulations that
have been observed religiously for hacenturv,
in the conduct of balls and dances 1t upset single
night this code, which had been obeyed bndly and
without question by Great Grandmother Grandmother,
and Mother since there was Delmoncos a
Sherry's Dodworth's.
revolution of this kind matter how trivial may
seem to be the condition against which i has been
brought how silly its manifestation frequently
Gus in its consequences The uprooting of a system
brings marked changes and customs For the
matter of that Marie Antonette brought down the fall
of dynasty of Kings, and the loss of throne and her
own head and that of her husband and many others,
by only renarking that the French people had not
bread enough to eat they could have cake. So brain
less an observation history affrms that she did
say it-brought the dawn of era for France
That four hundred young people, children of
families of much wealth and undenable social position,
assembled for sedate ball. the first subscription affair
of the season, could dictate and rule the entire
tablished method of entertaining New York almost
in the twinkng of eye, and substitute therefor
dances, customs, absolutely radical, almost
Incredible And this especially in the face of determined
opposition of regime that would brook no quarter.
And the rebels were all debutantes and young dancing
men, Tradition is law in fashionable Society. 1t is
much easier to change section of the Constitution of
the United States than to fly in the face of social
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
UNCLE JED's TALK TO THE WIDE
 AWAKES.

I wonder how many of the Wide Awakes are acquainted with the wild flower known as butter and eggs be- cause of the arrangement of the orange and lemon yellow of the flower
 It is tipped flower, like the snap dragon which grows in the garden, and it shuts up it's bloom and allows no in sect to enter but the bumblebee. When he comes and stands on this lip, or closed edge of the flower tube, it opens and yields it's honey to him. The lit tie bees can come and stand on the threshold and smell the honey, but they cannot get in. Sometimes they steal it, breaking and entering. These little bees get the honey by making a hole in the walls of the honey tube and taking it out on the side. The morning glory has a deep throat and is known as a moth flower, for only in sects with long tongues can reach the honey pot; but the rogue bees locate the honey and break through to it from the outside. Perhaps you have seen the holes in the side of the flower so carefully cut. and did not know this was evidence the plant had been bur glarized The humming birds steal honey in this way. too, from flowers
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
NEW BEDFORD TROUBLE.

Again New England becomes the center in the industrial troubles and with 1t the I. W. w. are again taking a leading part in urging on, the strik CTS. The textile workers union op- poses violence. but from indications New Bedford promises to equal if not eclipse Lowell in its long and bitter struggle Thousands are concerned in the outcome, many of whom are not directly concerned. This will mean hardship and the forces which are striving for prolonging the strike would be accomplishing more for all concerned were they trying to solve the problem.
 The trouble seems to hinge on the right of the mills to pay good work men wages commensurate with the quality of their work while the poor workman or he who is continually spelling work. will be paid in accord ance with what he does. It is the refusal of the operatives to accept such @ scale of wages. They are not willing that the one who does the best work shall get the best pay, there fore taking a firm stand that the in efficient shall receive the same as the best operative. Such a system ought to tend so better work and give the employees something to look forward to and become not only more valuable to the mills but to themselves and families. If the determination of the efficiency is in proper hands no com petent operative ought to suffer
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
The Great praaon FIy.

Here is little creature that comes whirring along with f1ashy green and glfttering winds, and so swift of flight that nothing can escape him. Most in sects feed the birds, but the dragon fly does not, for even the swallow cannot catch him. His wings sound like the unfurling of a small flag, he goes so fast.
 Look at him when you see him! He cannot sting youl Don't be afraid. He may breathe as if he were frightened, but that is not so. If you should give him spider, or a beetle, he would munch it down before your very eyes; but not before he has removed the hard wing cases. He will eat as long as you supply him, too. Thirty or for ty flies are nothing for single meal. When tired, off he goes to some branch or twig. sits there moment shakes and plumes his pretty wings, as if to see if they are in order, then he is away to find other victims, just as if he had been fasting for a week!
 The first years of the dragon fly's life were passed under water, where he was just as busy in chasing the in sects to be found there as since he got his wings.
 JULIA A. MAERTENs. Age 13. Lisbon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
Bessie Boston.

Little Tid led a very lonely life. Her mother and father died when she was four years old.
 One day Tid met two ladies who said they would keep her. as their own child if she would only take care of their babies rid was willing, but she decided to run away, as the ladies did not give her enough food to eat
 The next thing she did was to find a place to sleep every night. She did not find any place better than the church
 Kind Julie at the baker store gave her all the food she could eat.
 The little girl did not like to be called rid. so she named herself Bes sic Boston, as she lived in Boston.
 Sometimes, as she was lying iii bed, she would seem to hear someone say:
 Cheer up, little sister The days will brighten for you ere long"
 Those were the words her dear mother had said to her.
 At last rid found a better place to sleep in. She stopped at an empty house and crawled through the cellar window and then she went upstairs to a bedroom. She got into a cozy little bed and was soon fast asleep.
 When the people came into the house they were surprised to see her, but they kept her as they thought she would be company for their little girl.
 JESSIE L. BREHANT, Age 15.
 Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
LErTEas oE AckNowLEpeMENr


 Jessie L. Brehaut of Norwich Town wish to thank you for the nice book you sent me. I received it to- day and was very pleased with it. 1 am sure it is very interesting and l like it, as I am fond of books.
 Wnifred T. Briggs of Packer; Many thanks for the prize book, Through the Looking Glass" which I received this morning. have read S4 pages and like it very much.
 Adea ChancereIIe of Occum: Thank you for the prize book have received. I have read it and found it very in teresting indeed.
 Winnifred Holton of North Frank lin: Thank you for my prize book. The House That Grew" which you sent me about ten days ago. I cannot tell you how surprised I was when papa came in with the mail last Friday and said, "a book for Winnifrid, and guess it must be a prize book, too, for it is postmarked Norwich" He was only joking, but that was just what 1t was thank you for that one also. I have read quite few of the animal stories" and enjoyed them very much.
 Lucy A. Garter, of Scotland: want to thank you for my nice prize book that came yesterday. It was a big surprise to me. I think it is so nice of you to give to our wide awake cir cle the chance to try and get such pretty books.
 Rosario Lamothe of Taftville: wish to thank you for the nice book you sent me last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
pRorEcr LAKg MESSENGERS.

Why there should be any opposition to the plan to equip the vessels on the great lakes with sufficient life saw ing appliances. including life boats, Is hard to understand, in view of the great uncertainty that exists on land or water. There is as great need for such protection for passengers on the lakes as there is in Long Island sound. and in fact more. for the rec ord of the losses on the fakes is long one. It is perfectly evident that the lakes have their perils and it is bv no means frelghters alone which op- crate on the inland waterways. Many passenger boats run there and it is remembered that the steamer Chicora was never heard from after starting out onto Lake Michigan while others have been lost with 300 or more souls going with them to the bottom.
 Such a record as has been made on the lakes, where in 20 years 6.0O0 ves- sels were wrecked and 1000 repre- sented total losses. makes it apparent that negligence of provisions for hu- man livess ought not to be permitted. Whether the interests consider it nec- essary to add the equipment they had better do it, in view of recent hap penings whether they ever use them or not. The lakes have frightful storms and ice is also a menace, re- gardless of the dangers from fires and other unforeseen agencies.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
How to Study Birds.

1. Keep quite still when in woods. fields or lanes for the purposes of watching and studying the ways of our feathered friends.
 2. Never destroy eggs or nests if you wish to pursue the study of life successfully. Such conduct is cruel>
 g. Treat all birds. and especially young ones, with the utmost kindness.
 4. Learn to distinguish the songs and call-notes of various species, remem- bering that mimicry is common among birds.
 B Keep a diary. in which all infor- nation about bird life may be entered.
 G. Remember that only birds and humans have the power of influencing others by means of song; and do not forget that the music of birds is a great joy to all. Try 10 think what the country would be like without the music of birds.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
No LoNoER A REPUBLICAN.

The action taken by Theodore Roosevelt in sending in his resigna- tion as a member of the Republican club of New York city is the very action which his course has demanded for a long time. and if in registering his party preference for caucus at tendance he still has his name on the republican list, he should order 1t changed. It is just such a declaration that he is no longer a republican which has long been desired in view of the course he has taken. The Re- publican club took a firm stand against many of his contentious in his campaign for the nomination, but such action would not suffice to cause his resignation from club with which he has been connected for twenty seven years and only one conclusion can be drawn from his laconic note of Withdra wal and that is that he considers himself out of the party.
 Tn this stand 1t is to be hoped that ke will continue and that he will in Eist thas his Bull Moose party be Alaced on a foundation of its own and Aot endeavor to shelter under the pro- bction of the republican party while
 berating an instruction. He should Aerefore demand that his cohorts in he western states should organize un- Der the bandana principles and with traw all allegiance to the republican party. In his fight he should make it upon his own organization and not by grabbing the republican electors to pack the electoral college as he en- deavored 10 pack the national con- ~-cnfion
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
THE MARATHON RACE.

It would not be surprising if the marathon race is dropped in the con- tests at Olympic games. In almost every contest of the kind there is soms bad results from the marathon and the death Of Lazaro at Stockholm, with the physical and mental collapse of Slavik, a Bohemian runner start cd strong sentiment for it's abolish ment The marathon ended this year almost like the original race from which it received its name, the hero of which dropped dead as he deliv- cred his message Of the victory of the Greeks over the Persians in 490 B. c. This legendary hero ran from Mara thon to Athens to carry the news of the battle. the winning of which by lthe Greeks meant advance in liberty land intellectual progress over the bar barism of Asia.
 The marathon is a test of endurance which requires a long grind over hills and cross country. It requires judg- ment to run a marathon as well as ninble footed runners, but it is only with great distress and suffering which removes 1t from the
 field of sports. Even for a runner to cover the distance at slow pace and no competition is very apt to cause physical harm from which he can never recover. but in competition when every muscle and bit of strength is e1erted the strain is simply courting death. This is far from the idea of tho Olympic games and lovers of sport realize it It will at any rate have Ferious consideration before the next international gathering and it's omis- sion from the list could be accom- plished without any loss of interest
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
Teddy's Puzzle.

If you will kindly tell me, please What animal 1 am, shall be very thankful.
 Now I'm grandmas blessed lamb, My brother Archie says that kid" Upsets the whole big house; And when l tease my grandpapa I'm just his little mouse" I give Aunt Bess a letter, and She says, Thank you, my dear" And then I'm papa's monkey Which certainly is queer. And Charlie says I'm stubborn As quite a good sized mule;" My mamma calls me her sweetheart When I've been good at school. Now, this is all confusing
 To a man who is so wee; I call myself just Teddy Pray, what would you call me?
 From Baby"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department

too deep throated for them to get at the honey pots in the regular way. These contrivances upon flowers to make them adapted to a single class of insects puzzle naturalists, and they have many theories concerning them. A little flower bed may be studied with profit by the little folks. The ways of the flowers and insects are marvellous, and source of wonder and delight to those who closely observe them. There may be more than one book for you in that little flower bed if you will study 1t and write the story sharp eyes can see there.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
A nax in tha Wnnds

One nice warm morning in May I and four of my girl friends, Elsie, Edna, Loretta and Bertha, started out for a day in the woods. We were go- ing to look for May flowers.
 After we had walked quite a distance We came to the road which leads to the entrance of the woods. It was very soft and Edna said it was made of clay, for her brother had made some of it into small balls and when they were dry he used them for marbles.
 As We had walked quite a distance and felt tired, we sat down on a rock near spring until we felt rested.
 We then thought we would like to explore a little and pretty soon we discovered large rock that looked like a cave. Elsie wanted to go up to it, but as it was in quite a lonely place we decided not to go up, so we started to look around in another di- rection, when We saw large tree which We cut our initials on with a knife that Loretta had with her.
 Then we went back to the spring and ate our lunch, which we had brought with us It tasted very good to us after our long walk After lunch We gathered quito number of May flowers. Then. as it was begin ming to grow dark, we started for home When We reached there, we all felt very tired, but all said we mad a very pleasant time.
 MABEL. BROPHY, Age IA.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS

1.-James E. McNaIIy of Norwich Town-"Of the Geysers." by c. A. Stephens.
 2-HaroId p. osterhout of Mansfield Depot" The Camp in the Foothills" by Harry Castlemon.
 3.-Julia A. Maertens of Lisbon Mary and Florence at 16," by Ann Frazer Tytler.
 4,-Msbel Brophy of Norwich-"Fff- teen,' by Jennie M. Drinkwater.
 5.-Amelia Landry of Taftville-"On the Amazon" by c. A. Stephens.
 6.-Hslen S. Ashley of Plainfeld- "Bertha's Summer Boarders," by Mi- riam Coles Harris.
 7.-Beatrice Kendall, of Versailles- "A Child's Garden of Verses"
 S.-Christopher Dean of Plainfield- Frank, the Young Naturalist" by Harry Castlemon.
 Winners of books living in Norwich may call at the Bulletin office for them at any hour after 10 a. m on Thurs day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-18
The Brave Fireman.

Fire! Fire! rang out the midnight bells.
 People started in their sleep and threw up their bedroom windows to ask where the fire was.
 The engines were coming on with rapid speed. And the crowd made way for it to pass.
 Are all out of the house?" shouted one of the firemen.
 T think so," said a policeman.
 Just then there came a cry from Mrs. Wilson that she was only able to rescue two children and there were two more
 A brave fireman heard her. so he took a hatchet and climbed up to the window and went in. Several minutes passed and nothing Was seen of him. At last flames burst forth from the children's room. The mother gazed in despair But just then down the front stairs came the fireman with a child on each arm. Unable to return by the window without doing injury to the children he was obliged to grope his way through smoke to the stairs. The crowd cheered him as he gave the children to their mother. GERTRUDE KAMINSKI, Age 13. Norwich