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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-12-23
OBSERVING CHRISTMAS.
How One Family Mads the Holiday
Pleasant and Profitable.

I'm many childless homes In this
country no preparations are be-
II ing made to observe Christmas
with its old fashioned customs
and traditions. But in Germany, the
historic home of the Christmas tree
and the source of many current Christ
mas customs and devices, in no home,
from palace to howell, however old or
poor, are the members without their
Christmas tree mt Yuletide. Where
there are no children it is a beautiful
sight to see gray haired old men and
women, with perhaps their married
sons and daughters and grandchildren.
standing around, greeting with undis-
guised delight their well laden tir tree,
1t is an essential part of their Christ
mas and would not be Christmas with
out it.
In a refined American home in a
small city few years ago much en-
ioyment was derived from a Christ
mas celebrated in childish style by
family of aduiw. During the proceed
ing year a son-in-law and Il daughter
in-law had been added to the family
group, and the other members were a
father, mother, a dear old maiden
aunt the two married children, two
unmarried grownup sons and their
one sister. A real Christmas tree was
purchased, and the women folk trim
med it with popcorn, tinsel, candles
and all the rest of the paraphernalia
required for a genuine old fashioned
Christmas tree.
On Christmas morning the house
hold assembled. and, catching the in
lection of the occasion. all sat on the
floor around the tree to receive their
presents from a bona fide Santa Claus.
Among the first packages distributed
were some made to recall funny hap
penings of the year just passed, which
had been selected In order to create
merriment Screams of laughter greet
ed the opening of a package labeled
with the brides name. which was
found to contain a large leather medal
inscribed with the following: For
patience in making apple jelly" AS
a novice in the culinary department
she had struggled time and again with
the task of making this delectable dish.
To her husband went a small slide
trombone, because in his boyhood days
he had aspirations toward learning to
play that instrument, practicing on
large one of the ear splitting type.
To the maiden aunt, an enthusiastic
admirer of Shakespeare and member
of several clubs devoted to readings,
a plaster of Paris bust of Willie was
awarded. One of the boys had taken
a pleasure trip south few months
before. accompanied by a valuable
camera. He had left it on the steam
boat dock when he embarked and new
er recovered II. To him was given
photograph of beautiful camera cut
from an advertisement page of pop
ular magazine. To the father. a min
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-12-23
On Christmas Morn,

Thy Jared across the lonely plains
They dared the desert way.
Above them moved the starry trains
That rest not night or day.
One star from out the splendor shone,
A rift Of heavens own light.
In fearless faith they followed on.
Their eager faces bright.
Three kings were they of great renown.
And from the east afaT
Until it stood DER Bethlehem town
They journeyed by the star
1t stood above cattle She'd
And there its light grew dim
To heavens own Child the star had led.
Its glory paled for him.
Emmanuel! A little Child
That very day newborn.
They knelt before the undefiled
That earliest Christmas morn.
Each head was bent to give him praise.
Their incense. gold and myrrh
They offered him in glad amaze
Each humble worshiper.
What gifts have we for Christ today?
We. too. have seen the star,
And we have found the happy way
To Bethlehem afar.
Our gold our myrrh. our incense sweet
Shall we not hither bring?
All. let us haste to kiss his feet,
The little Christ our Kingl
Margaret f. Sangster.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-12-23
Thaeksray and Roas. Mutton.

Thackeray ara noast MuttoHs
Thackeray often dropped in to din
ner. sometimes announcing himself In
verse. The following is one Of his
epistles:
A nice leg of mutton. my Lucie.
pray thee have ready for me.
Have it smoking and tender and Juicy.
For no better meat can there be
-Recollcctions OF Janet Ross.
Wise Child.
"You may give three important illus
uations of the power OF the press.
says the teacher TO the class
The pupil who has not hitherto dis
tinguished himself is first TO reply:
"Cider. courtship and politics, -
Judge.
Consistent.
"That big fellow certainly does act IN
a very silly way"
Perhaps, being stout. he thinks e
match 1t his conduct ought to he fat"
,us."-Raltinor American.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-12-23
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~ 9F:ss ~ K 0utulD 81
dtSM Ry EUGENE FIELD 80
: FIELD 80

~ was gong TO Betnlenem Town MMsMwY
!: !. ] ] ! !
"A Upon the earth cast me down al
All underneath little tree
That whispered in this wise to me:
"Oh, | shall stand on Calvary
And bear what bmthen saveh thee! ~
AS up Jared 10 Bethlehem town ~
| met a shepherd coming down, % 81
And thus he quoth "A wondrous sight
Hath spread before mine eyes this night,
An angel host most fair to see.
That sung full sweety Of tree
That shall upift on Calvary
What burthen saveth you and me-.
And as gat to Bethlehem town,
Lo, wise men came that bore crown.
is there cried l. "in Bethlehem
A King shall wear this diadem9"
Good sooh," they quoth, land it is he
That shall be lifted on the tree
And freely shed on Calvary
What blood redeemeth us and thee"
Unto Child in Bethlehem town
The wise men came and brought the crown.
And, while the infant smiling slept,
Upon their knees they fell and wept,
But with her babe upon her knee,
Naught rocked that Mother Of the tree
That should upift on Calvary
What burthen saveth all and me.
Again walk in Bethlehem town
And think on him that wears the crown
| may not kiss his feet again
Nor worship him as | did then
My King hath died upon the tree
And hath outpomed on Calvary
What blood redeemeth you and me-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-12-23
Salutation.

o night. o star, o land afar,
In sweet surprise of glory
Let shepherd train and angel strain
Sing new your Christmas story!
o dawn, o gift. o heaven arift,
o Mary mystic mother
OF newborn Christ, keep ye my tryst
With every human brotherl
o door flung wide, Q full floodtide
Of light and kindness meeti g.
Unto my friend this day outsend
A joyous Christmas greeting!
j. 3. Z. in Lippincott's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-12-23

II COW we Will DO the same
thing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
REILLEY-BETz WEDDING.

Miss Julia Reilley and Irving Betz
were quietly pmarried today. The mar
riagc so1emnized in Chicago this
afternoon. The bride wore her going
away gown. a pretty blue tailored suit
and tailored hat to correspond. I'm
mediately following the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Betz left Chicago on their
wedding trip. They will spend few
weeks visiting in the east after which
they will announce their at home to
their friends. The announcement of
the wedding will come as a surprise
to many. Although it was not intend
ed to keep IT secret the plans were
made very quietly. Mr.. and Mrs. Betz
are both very prominent Hammond
young people and have hosts of friends
who will extend them their best wishes
and congratulations. Mrs. Betz is the
youngest daughter of ex-Mayor and
Mrs. Patrick Reilley 7o3 South Hob
man street. She is highly accomplish
ed and is well known in the musical
circles of the city and is very popular
in Hammond's younger set. Mr.. Betz is
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank 5. Betz,
500 South Holman street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
An AETERNoox pARTy.

delightful meeting of the E. S. T.
Club took place yesterday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. J. r. Stamford in In
diana avenue. In company with the
club members Mrs. Stafford entertained
Mrs IL. F. Stafford, Mrs. /. A Lee and
Mrs. f. H. Nauer. The hours until four
o'clock were pleasantly spent with
needle work after which the guests
were served with dainty lunchseon
r The luncheon was served in two
courses. The luncheon table was
decorated very prettily with white
carnations and ferns In two weeks
the club will meet again and Mrs. j.
r. Zero will be the hostess. 1t will be
another thimble party and the guests
will bring their needle work.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
HONOR MISS MALEITskI.

The Misses Meta and Lilly Feeder of
East State street gave a very pretty
party last evening in honor of Miss
bertha Maleitski. one of the brides of
the season. Miss MaleitskIs marriage
to James McQuaid of Indiana Harbor
will be one of the events of the near
future. The Misses Fodder were host >
esses at picture shower and the
bride-elect received numerous pretty
gifts from the young women of the \.
y. Embroidery Club who were the
only guests at the party. Miss Maleit-
ski is member of the n. n. Embroid-
cry Club and the party last evening
was one in series that has been given
in her honor by the club members fol-
lowing the announcement OF her en-
gagement a few weeks ago. A part of
the evening was devoted to needle
work after which the guests were In
vited into the dining room for refresh
ments. A beautifully appointed lunch
can was served in three courses A
bouquet of jonquils decorated the
center of the table. The table appoint
ments were in white and yellow. Pref
. ~ favors in these coiors were given
the guests. There will be no meeting
of the club next Tuesday evening but
In two weeks on Tuesday, April Sth the
young women of the club will be en-
tertained by Miss Gertrude Herbst at
her home in South Holman street. Miss
Herbst will entertain at a thimble
party
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
IRVING SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.

The Parade of the Nations will be
given in the auditorium of the Irving
school, Thursday evening March 81 at
seven-thirty o'clock Each nation will
be represented in costume. The entire
evening program Will be given by the
children of the grades. The proceeds
will be used for school room decora-
tions. The evenings program follows:
Grand Parade with Orchestra.
Swedish Folk Game. - Kindergarten
Dutch Game-.Hans and Gretel'
Room b
Dutch Folk Game. ..... Room 1 "A
Folk Game of Scotland Room 2
Indian Folk Game
aby-"Harvest Prayer Room 2
Italian Folk Game ....... Room 4
oxen Dance-"Cowboys' Room )
Orchestra.
Japanese Wedding ..-.-..... Room s
Courtship of Miles Standish. :. Room :
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Liesenfelt enter
tanned a number of friends last even
ing al their home in State Line street
in honor of their daughter, Catherine.
The party celebrated her birthday an
niversary and she received number OF
pretty gifts in remembrance of the day.
The colors of pink and white predom-
mated in the decoration of the parlor.
The favors were roses. In one of the
contests the first prize was won by
Miss Helen Cory and the consolation
prize was awarded to Miss Mabel
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26

Mrs. A.. G. Mcmahon will enter
tain the members of the Oak Leaf
Embroidery Club mt her home in
May street tomorrow afternoon.
The members of the Golden Rod
Club will he entertained by Mrs. A.
ID. Crfsman at her home in Oak
street Thursday afternoon.
Tomorrow afternoon the nae mbcrs
of the r.. 4. f. Embroidery Club
will meet with Mrs. Edward Gray
at her home i'm Detroit street.
A meeting of the Amethyst Club
will be held tomorrow afternoon
with Mrs. Braun at her home In
Douglas street.
Mrs. Julius Dunsing will be host
ess to the members of the Colonial
Club Thursday afternoon mt her
home i'm Carroll street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
Latest News

Fly. Phoebus Bomberger
IL Rcund-"John Brown Had
Little Indian" ....... Company
IL. Piano Solo-"Ye Maidens Pray
err Mirandy Hansen
49, Lullaby from Ermine ......
..... Cynthia Hannsuer
IA. Drink to Me Only With Thine
Eyes" ..... Company
Is. SHOULD Aud Acquaintance Be
Forgot ............ Every body
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
MRs. WOLF 4 HOSTESS.

a pleasant meeting of the Optimistic
Club was held yesterday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. j. f. Wolf in East
State-street. The members were all
present and spent the hours until four
o'clock very enjoyably with their
needle work. A dainty luncheon was
served in two courses The tables were
decorated with flowers. Next Tuesday
afternoon the members will meet again
and follow their uusal social program.
The hostess will be named later
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26

One of the prettiest of the sesons
dances was given last evening by the
members of Orak Shrine. The. party
was given in the Masonic Temple in
Muenich court which had been elabo-
rately decorated for the occasion. The
prevailing colors were red, white AMI
green. The pillars were draped with
these colors and ferns and other pretty
greenery were banked in the windows.
The orchestra was stationed behind a
setting of palms ard ferns A pretty
program was played for the dance.
Sixteen dances composed the evenings
program. The grand march opened the
program of dances at nine-thirty. DIR.
and Mrs. H. e. Sharrer lead the grand
march The dance programs were dis
tributed during the march. A delicious
frappe was served during the evening.
feature of the evening which was
particularly Interesting was the drill
given by the members of the patrol.
The dance the first to be given by
the Shrine this season and 1t was a
decided success socially. There was a
large attendance Of Hammond people
and every one reported having spent
a very enjoyable evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26

and pedro Will be played during the
afternoon and pretty prizes will be
awarded in the games. Following the
card games dainty refreshments will
be served. The public whist party
has become annual affair in Ham
mond and is always well attended.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
MEET SOCIALLY.

Mrs. Braun will be hostess at a Thin
bic party tomorrow afternoon at her
home in Douglas street Her guests
will be the members of the Amethyst
Club who will meet for their regular
semi monthly social meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
DANCE AT THE
COUNTRY CLUB

There will be an informal dance at
the country club tomorrow evening.
Luncheon will be served at IL o'clock
The Sunday musical program. which
has become very popular, will be rem
dered by the Christian church male
quartet. Aside from this Miss Wolter
will be the soloist Of the evening.
A special veal dinner will be served
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26

Erwin At ten O'Clock the guests were
served with an elaborate three course
luncheon. Covers were laid for Mrs.
George Gindl. Mrs. Grace Hagen, Miss
Mary Cory of Bloomburg, PENN, Miss
Helen Cory of Gary. Ind, the Misses
Grace Barowiak, Mary Kleihege. Mabel
Erwin. Catherine. Clara. Matilda and
Margaret Liesenfelt.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
A BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Mrs. John Jacobson celebrated her
birthday anniversary yesterday after
non by entertaining a number of friends
at her home, AIS Calumet avenue. She
received a number of pretty gifts in
remembrance of the day. After a few
hours spent pleasantly with needle
work and music the guests were in
vited into the dining room for refresh
ments. An elaborate luncheon was
served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
ENTERTAINs WITH CARDS.

"a At her home in Oak street Mrs. A. d.
crisman will entertain the members of
the Golden Rod Club tomorrow after
noon. 1t will be the first meeting in
number of weeks and a pleasant time
is anticipated. Pedro will be played
during the afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26

The meeting of the Ideal Book Club
which was announced would take place
last evening had to be postponed in
definitely. The next meeting will take
place with Mrs. Thomas Meara at her
home in Calumet avenue. The evening
will be devoted to the discussion Of
current magazine articles and books
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
MRS. BECKER A HOSTESS.

The first meeting of Circle Noe of
ST. Margaret's hospital since before the
Lenten season Will take place tomor-
row afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Henry Bieker in East Sibley street 1t
Is desired that all the members attend
the meeting. The usual social program
of the club will be followed. Pedro
will be played during the afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
MEET TOMORROW.

Mrs. Edward Gray will have as her
guests at thimbie party tomorrow
afternoon at her home in Detroit street
the members of the r. A. E. Club. 1t
will be their regular semi-monthly
meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
A CARD PARTY

The Jewish Ladies' Aid Society will
entertain at card party Tuesday aft
ernoon in the K. of p. Hall in South
Holman street and cordially invite
the public to attend. The proceeds
will be used for charity. Both whist
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
4 SOCIAL MEETING.

The members of the Martha Society
of the First Christian church will be
entertained by Mrs. Plum at her home
in Erie street Thursday afternoon. 1t
viii be the monthly social meeting and
all members of the society are urged
to attend Committee No. of which
Mrs. Plum is chairman will have charge
of the meeting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
A STUDY MEETING.

The Hammond Jewish Literary So
ciety will meet Thursday evening at
eight o'clock in the Sabbath school
rooms in the Rimbach building. Mr.. q.
Greenberg will read The Girl At the
Holy Ark" by David Pinsky. The pro-
gram will be given at eight o'clock.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26

Sunday at the country club. The hours
are from / to and Manager Meek
usually serves to the full capacity of
the dining room.
great deal is being made of the
members Saturday nights. These af
fairs are delightful and alarge attend
anee at the session next Saturday is
urged.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26

afternoon will be in charge of the
members OF the Missionary Depart
ment. Miss Coe, a missionary to
Alaska viii laddress the gathering.
There will also be a short musical pro-
gram. All members of the Union are
cordially invited to attend this meet
ing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
TWO MEETINGS OF SOCIETY.

The First Spiritual Society win hold
two circles Thursday. March 27th one
at two o'clock in the afteronon and the
other at eight in the evening. The
meetings will be held at the home of
Mrs. Emma Kroer. 292 Truman avenue
The public is cordially invited to at
tend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
A LUNCHEON.

Mrs w. D. Ray will entertain the
members of the Columbia Club at
luncheon Thursday afternoon at one
O'Clock at her home in Glendale Park
Following the luncheon the guests will
play euchre. IT will be the first meet
ing of the club since before the Lenten
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
MRS. DuNsING ENTERT.rNs.

Thursday afternoon the members of
the Coolnial Club will be guests at a
thimble party at which Mrs. Julius
Dunsing will entertain at her home in
Carroll street. Music and needle work
will be the features of the afternoon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
4 THIMBLE PARTY.

Tomorrow afternoon the members of
the Oak Leaf Embroidery Club will be
entertained by Mrs. A. c. Mcmahon at
her home in May street. Mrs. Nc
Mahon will be hostess at a thimble
party. The guests will spend the aft
ernoon enjoyably with their needle
work
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
4 MISSIONARY MEETINc.

Mrs. j. O. Dickson will open her
home in Detroit street Thursday after
noon for the meeting of the Baptist
Women's Union. The program for che
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26

The box social which the members
of the Epworth League announced
would take place Friday evening has
been postponed until Thursday even
ing, April 3rd. The young people of
the city are cordially invited to attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26
4 MUSICAL.


One of the most delightful affairs of
Easter week was "Ye Old Time Con-
cert" given yesterday afternoon in the
University club rooms in South Hob
man street by the members of the
Ladies' Auxiliary to the University
Club. The attendance this year was
not as large as usual. The disagree
able weather prevented number from
attending who until yesterday fully eN
pected to be present. Since the or
ganizstion of the Auxiliary the musical
has had place of prominent on tho
clubs social calendar and this year
some of Hammonds best talent gave
the program. The program was made
up entirely of old time favorites. There
were chorus selections, quartet and
Duet numbers and vocal aid piano
solos The members of the club and
their friends at yesterdays meeting
are indebted to Mrs. George Hannauer
for the delightful entertainment. She
served as chairman of the committee
and arranged the following program:
l. Round-"Three Blind Mice.
.By Ye Entire Company
g. BELIEVE Me If All Those En-
dearing Young Charms.
. Prudence Craig
8. Duet-"Annie Laurie" ....-...
Minerva Oberlin. Josiah Johnston
T. Loves Old Sweet Song.
. Samantha Butterfield
"My Old Kentucky Home" ...
........ Company and Audience
"Old Black Joe"--Ben Bolt. -.
........... Priscilla Patton
Z Quartette-"Sweet and Low.
... Samantha Butter
| field, Patience Palmer. susanna
Love and Prudence Dickson
| 8. .Silver Threads. Reliance Bridge
| 9. "Old Folks At Home" ...
.s..s..t..- Company and Audience
10. when the Swallows Homeward
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-26

Heat. when and where you want 1t.
Get = Gas Heating Stove.--No Ind Gas
Il E1ec. Co.
Morgan County republican., 1913-05-08
Mothers Day.

Next Sunday will be observed as
Mothers Day all over the United
States. White flowers will be worn
in tender memory of sainted mothers,
and bright flowers in afectionate hon
or of living mothers. The Carnation
(white and pink) is the adopted flower
for the day, but any other suitable
substitute may be worn. Everybody
should do themselves the honor next
Sunday Of thus honoring his or her
dearest, best friend on earth, and
also of attending church and worship
ing mothers God.
The day will be appropriately OBJ
served at the Methodist Church both
morning and evening; at ira. m.
popular service in which as many as
will may pay tribute to their mothers,
and give thanks to mothers God.
At 8 p. m. the sermon will be on an
appropriate theme.
Everybody is invited and will find
hearty welcome.
S. p. CAyToE, Pastor.
Morgan County republican., 1913-05-08
Base Ball.

A big game Of base ball will be on
at this City Wednesday, May I4th,
in the afternoon between the Boys
Versailles Club, the Star team of Gen.
tral Missouri, and the Boston Bloom
er Girls OF Kansas City. Watch for
bills, and save your money for this
big event.
II is said there was frost in some
low places Wednesday morning, and
il that Iowa wind holds on there will
be some more Thursday morning.
No harm done yet, and we are still
hopip.'