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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
The Gift for the Whole Family

Wanamaker surprise box of candles.
1--WE pounds of glace nuts. chocolates,
81.
wan ma ker Dairy fruit cake;
weights from III to 10 lbs. 45c n lb.
Fancy baskets Of selected fruit. 50 to
$40.
Dairy Christmas minee pies. unus-
ually large, thick and rich, 75c each.
Tea Room mince pies. soc each.
Thermos food cases, 81 to S11. Lunch
sets, $3.50 to $40.
Magazines. for all interests and all
ages, at club rates for groups; combi-
nations and prices on request.
New Family Music Book" large and
well-chosen collection Of music of all
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
For a Girl Friend

Slipper buckles. $3.50 to $40 a pair.
Corsage sets, two roses, one for
shoulder and one for waist, boxed. 81.
French embroidered silk stockings,
ta.50 to Ss5.
Opera glasses. $3.50 TO $40.
Damaseened hatpins. $3.50 and $3.50.
japanese silver" photograph frames.
1oe TO $3.50.
Copper or nickel ehafing dishes. IS.
Box OF Versailles" correspondence
cards. gold initial and gold edge, TSc.
Box OF Cameo earamels. soc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
For the Sunday
School Teacher or
School Teacher

Leather address books. csc to IS.
Library sets. paper knife and scissors
75c TO IS.
Two-pound box OF assorted wanna
maker chocolates, SOC, soc and Sl'eV'
Umbrellas. 81 to $40.
Calendars, 2Sc to $2.5o,
Hand-hemstitched handlkerehiefs. 50
to s12 a dozen.
Years subscription 70 '"The Book
News Monthly" including copy OF
'srhe Lady of the Lighthouse" w.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
For a Sick
Friend

French albatross dressing saeques.
s2.75 and S6.75.
~ Mems house gowns, $40 to $25.
Knitted bed socks, S1.5O to S1.s5.
Stereoscopes, soc to $3.50. Views. 25c
n Dozen
Thermos carafes. "a to s12.5O. Bottles.
81 to So.
Folding screens, S5.25 to $40.
Wool-flled comfortables, covered with
silk. sateen, cambric and satin. $5 to
$45.
Plaid blankets, all-wool. large IS a
pair.
Window thermometers. 75c to So.
Field glasses, $3.50 to S24.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14

kinds for singing and playing; 800 pages,
252 pieces, 81.
Radiopticans, for projecting photo
graphs. S6 to S35.
Canoes. $3.50 TO $3.50.
Kenney bath spray, special. 1886.
Wanamaker bath showers, 1915 and
1915.
Canary birds, $3.50 and IS. Cages, 81
TO $40.
Combination game board for carrom
and crokinole, So and $5.
Pool tables, for all kinds OF games.
$3.50 to $40.
gloucester" couch hammock, S12 to
S1o.50
Wanamaker special couch hammocks,
with one windshield, S12.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
For Big Brother

celored handkerchiefs. in popular
Knitted four-in-hands. 2Bc TO S2
SILK muffers. $3.50 to So.
and $3.50.
silk-and-woOi shirts, $3.50 ana s..
London golf caps. So.
Gold cuf buttons. $3.50 70 g25 a pair
sI25.
Cigarette seases. s3.TB to S24.
Military brushes. $3.50 70 s15 a pair.
Tennis rackets, 81 to s.
College pillows. s2.5O to 81.
Wanamaksr special English kits OF
fine cOWhide. s22 to $50
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For Sportsmen

II
Riding brseehes, $3.50 to $3.50.
Riding puttees, $3.50 to $3.50.
Fox's spiral puttees. $3.50.
Riding raineoats Sss and $40.
Shooting capes. $40.
Shooting seats, SIS and $3.50.
Shooting suits. f22.5O to $40.
Shooting CATERS. SO TO IS.
Tennis rackets. 81 to So.
Sweaters. IS TO $40.
Macllnaw coats. $40 TO sl2.5O.
Bicycles, $50 to SIS.
shotguns, IS 70 $3.50.
Rifles. Ss.5O 70 S25.
RevOlvers. $3.50 10 $3.50.
Ice skates, 81 TO IS a pair.
Exeroisers. 81 10 $3.50.
Chest weights. IS 10 SIS.
Striking bags. $3.50 to S..
Striklng-bag platforms. s4.50 TO SI2.
Boxing gloves, 31.bO to 81 a pair.
Canoes. 1880 to $3.50.
TheTmos bottles. 81 to So.
Thermos TASKS. 81 to &C.
Thermos eoffee pots and decanters, IS
% SIS.
Thermos earafes, 81 70 s12BO.
Thermos lunch sets. $3.50 70 $40.
Thermos cases. 81 to si1.
Bssketballa, $3.50 70 So.
TobOggans. 81 to $l2.
snowshoes, a2.so 70 IS.
Skis, So 10 $3.50.
Leather gun cases, Ss to s12
Fishing rods, 81 10 t15.
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For Aunt

Fur nuns. IS 70 $50.
Opera sesrfa. el 10 $40.
slk kimoD0a. IS 70 $3.50.
Wool apeneers. 81 70 s2.s0.
oDsneork and lace stooAinss. tg5e 10
$50
Pearl brooches. s. 70 ts5
silsss articles for ths dressing table.
81 . tIs.
Feekel knivss. see to glQ.5e
tqidias umbrellas. q b SIC
eana 1e4 . large ana a.. 1ordan
z'asnaa -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
For Grandfather

Silk mufners. $3.50 TO 80.
Skull caps, SOC to 81.
Velvet housscoats. $40 to S22.5O.
Gloves. $3.50 to $3.50.
initiated linen handkerchlefs, $3.50 to
S12 a dozen.
Buckslxin vests, 50 to IS.
Leather slippers. S1.T5 to 50.
Gold watch chains, $40 to $40.
Tobacco pouches. a5c to $3.50.
Eyesiass cases. s5c to $1.7b.
Reading glasses. 6Oc to $3.50.
sole-leather grips. hand sewed' Is
inches, 80.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
For a Minister
or Priest

Fountain pens. $3.50 to $50.
Desk sets, in brass, cut glass or
leather, $3.50 to S25.
Floor reading lamps, on high, adjust
able standard, SIS.
Reading stands. S12.
Book consoles Of bronze, two finishes,
IS to $40 pair.
Lounging chairs. s27 to $3.50.
Silver key rings, 81 to S1.50.
wood-handle umbrellas, 81 to $40.
Eyeglass chains, 75c to So.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14

Small Oriental rugs. in Mossoul, Be-
luchistan and other designs, in sizes up to
about 4x7 feet S11.s5 to s2S.
Larger Oriental rugs. up to room size
s25 to $4,000.
Room-size Royal Wilton rugs, size &.6x
rs feet, at s14.5o. to 11.ax15 feet. at $40
Room-size superior Wilton rugs, size
46x7.e feet. at ssO.25 to 11.sx15 feet, At
s1O15O
Room-size Administer rugs. size texts
feet. at $3.50 to 11.sx15 feet at sss.
Aunt Betsy" hand-braided rag rugs,
round or oval; many color schemes. Sizes
from #. in. by 4 IT.. 80. to 9 It. AZ
In. by 10 IT. in, sos.
Couch covers. $3.50 to sIs.5o.
Pillows, SO to $40.
Pillow tops. soc to 1915.
Leather mats and hides. 50 to ss.Ts.
Piano or table scarfs, SO to $3.50.
Bed sets of scrim or lace. IS to $50.
Cedar chests. s1O.5o to s95.
Pearl-inlaid tabourets. SIS to S45.
Plain folding screens. in fumed oak or
mahogany finish. s5.25 to $40
Fancy folding screens, 1925 to see.
Wool-illed quilts. silk top. with satin
border. charmeuse-finished sateen back
$40 each,
wool-hlled comfortables. covered with
cambria with sateen border. So and Sc.
Covered with silk. $3.50 to $50. With satin
or silk. SIS to S45.
Comfortables, filled with goossdown.
covered with sateen, IS TO st2.50. With.
silk s19 to SIS. With satin. $50 to $500.
Bisque night lamps. each consisting Of
-. L.. ,.F~~ u.
and bisque standard. in various designs.
complete. 75c.
Electric mahogany stands. suitable for
use in the boudoir. with shades OF various
tints. Price OF 11-inch stand. without
shade. $3.50. Shades, So and s2.25.
House thermometers, 25c to $40.
Sun dals. $3.50 to s14.
Mahogany desk clocks, S2.25 to 1880.
Crystal mantel clocks, $40 to S225.
Mahogany manteI clocks, $3.50 60 $3.50
Mahogany mantel chime clocks. s2l to
$s5.
Ships bell clocks. s1s to ss25.
Mahogany hall clocks. $50 to $50.
Mahogany hall clocks. Ginning quarter
hours. $50 to sSs5.
Wallace Nutting and Davidson photo
graphs. hand tinted and framed 81 to SO.
Framed carbon photographs, 81 TO s..
French mirrors WIN prlhs' Biit Ar@Aaeoi
81 to So.
special inlaid mahogany tray. y inches
Solid brass jardinieres. 1O-ineh opening.
81
Solid brass umbrella stands. with
handles, S2.25.
Dinner gongs. in all styles s125 70
s1175.
Wrought-iron fire sets, $40.
Folding brass screens. for fireplaees. nYa
fold, fine mesh, $3.50.
Brass wood boxes. hand hammered. 81
to S45.
Cherrywood stands. S. TO 1880
Chairs, SIS to ss2.5O.
Bronze figures, $3.50.
Cloisonne vases. IS, $40 up TO $50.
TealSwood stands. SIS TO $50.
Satsuma vases $3.50 10 S26.
Bronze vases. 50 TO ss5.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
For a Little Boy

Watches, 81 to $40.
Bicycles. 500 to $40.
Ice skates, 81 to IS.
Folding Brownie cameras, IS to si2.
Mackinaws and rainconts, IS to S12.
Fur caps, 81 to 81.
Terry bnthrobes, $3.50 and SO.
Fur-llned gloves, 81 and $2.25.
Rubber boots. at various prices.
Cowboy suits, st.25 to $3.50.
Meccano sets, 81 to $40.
Electric railways. $3.50 to $3.50.
Microscopes. $3.50 to $3.50.
Penknlves, csc TO S2.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
For the
DreSSnaker

Silver thimbles. s5e to 81.
Large white aprons, 25e TO 81.
Subscription to a monthly magazine.
81 to 50
EiderdoWn ana blanket dressing
saeques. 81 10 s1.s5.
Leather handbags. 81 70 81
Pair Of blankets, wool and cotton. IS
20 SOS a pair.
Circle brooches. Soc to Sc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
For Cook or
HouSemaid

haineoats, 1915 70 $40
IA. Dress 3s patterns q eestoa goods. boxed.
Waist lengths Of black sllk. IS 10 s..
Fancy pineushions. sec 70 81
Flannellet him0nos, 81 % Sa50.
Writing paper. sec q boz.
md 81
SIX gloves. sec g f1.5a
Iall-a-- -.l !. q.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
II is only at wanamaker's in Philadelphia
that you can buy the ANGELUs
Where to Find
the Things to Give

Angelus Library, Second Gallery.
Aprons, Third Floor.
Artists Supplies, Subway Gallery.
Art NeedIeworI<, Second Floor.
Automobile Supplies, Subway CAL
lery.
Baby Clothes ana Nursery Furni-
ture. Third Floor.
Bathrobes, Mems and Boys, Main
Floor; women's and Children's,
Third Floor.
bathroom Supplies, Subway Floor.
Birds, Subway Floor.
Blankets and Spreads, Fifth Floor.
Bonts, Subway Gallery.
Books, Main Floor.
Bicycles, Subway Gallery.
Baskets, Subway Gallery.
boys Clothing, First Floor.
Boys Furnishings, Main Floor
Boys Hats, Main Floor.
Cameras, Main Floor.
Cakes and Pies, Subway Gallery
and Eighth Floor.
"Camee" Candy shop, Main Floor.
Carpets and Rugs, Fifth Floor.
Candy, Subway Floor.
China and Glass, Fourth Floor.
Clocks, Main Floor.
COrsets, Third Floor.
Couch HammOcIIs, Fourth Floor.
Curtains, Fourth Floor.
Cut Glass, Fourth Floor.
Cutlery, Main Floor and Subway
Floor.
Diamonds, Main Floor.
Domestic Rugs, Fifth Floor.
Dress Goods, First Floor.
Dress TrimmInEs, Main Floor.
EccIesiasticRI Bureau, Main CAL
lery.
Electrical Supplies, Subway Floor.
Embroidery, Art, Second Floor.
Embroideries, First Floor.
Eyeglasses and spectRcIes Main
Gallery.
Fancy Goods, Second Floor.
French Lingerie, Third Floor.
Fireplace Furnishings, Subway
Floor.
Fruit, Subway Gallery.
Furniture, Fifth and Sixth Floors.
Furs, Third Floor.
Games, Third Floor.
Girls Suits, Wraps, Second Floor.
Gloves, Main Floor.
Golf Goods, Subway Gallery.
Guns, Subway Gallery.
Handbags, Main Floor.
Handkerchief, Main Floor.
Hardware and Tools, Subway
Floor.
Hall Clocks, Main Gallery.
Hats for Men and Boys, Main
Floor.
Hosiery and Underwear, Main
Floor.
Housewares, Subway Floor.
Infants Goods, Third Floor.
Japanese Goods, Fourth Floor.
JeweIry, Main Floor.
KOdaICs, Main Floor.
LaceE, Main Floor.
Lamps, Fourth Floor.
Leather Goods, Main Floor.
Linens, First Floor.
Lingerie, Third Floor.
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GLFTS in the JeweIry Store, their name is
" Legion! Hundreds of then1 for every sort
of person, and many of them exclusive: Diamonds
and other gems, In artistic n1OuntfngS, attractive
jeweIry for personal use, gold and silver access
sOres handsome SIVerware, watches of reliability.
For the gift that Is hard to think of, come here
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14

GONE people do the greater part of their
Christmas shopping right in the Book Store.
1t has so many of those gifts that "Just whaf
wanted" II is spIendidiy prepared for every
Christmas book Want, and lis heads ready and
glad TO help with suggestions from their expert
ence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14

4 VICTROLA viii make everybody happy; the
"A young people who want to dance, older folk
who love the good old sOngs-Opera lovers
everybody There are few better gifts, and prices
starr IOW-SIS up TO $500. Let show you the
various styles All the now records are here, fOO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
Nsw n .he Turnlture stors o.

Martha Washington" sewing table, sps-
ciai at s12.
1vory-enameled tea wagon with remoy-
able tray, decorated by our artist. sf7Bol
Ivory-enameled mufin stand. decorated
by our artist. s1O.5o.
Nest of tables in solid mahogany, one
Of the tables having drawer. sic.
English lounging chair. covered with
tapestry, loose cushion seat. $40.
Mahogany finish sewing table. Colonial.
its drawer fitted with sliding tray. ss.7s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14

No other PERHAPS bring great and permanent 1
20 eUey member OF the family and DID, the
pianos p0yeTDnnOs m Egyptian Hail. Here
goTds piano making and wh0 plans to CHS
Christmas should consult NTH the experts IL this
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
For Uncle

Evening dress protectors. 81 to SO.
SILK knitted REFERS, $3.50 to $40.
Blanket bathrobes, SO to $40.
suspender sets, SOC and 81.
Woolen hose. soc to So.
Military brushes. $3.50 to SIS a pair.
Fishing rods. 81 to SIS.
Smokers sets. SO to SIS.
Gold tie clips. $3.50 to SIS.
Silver clothes brushes. $3.50 to $3.50.
Fountain pens. 81 to $50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
For a Golfer

Suits, S22.50 to $40.
Jackets, $3.50 to sac.
knickerbockers. SO to $40.
London golf caps, $3.50 and 50.
Golf hose, 81 to So.
Golf gloves. $3.50 and s2.25.
Golf bags. 81 to $50. ~
Golf clubs. 50 to SIS each.
Clock golf. 81 to Sc.
Golf-ball markers, 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-14
For Coachman
or Chauffeur

Silk four-in-hands. 25o to Sc.
Belt and garter sets. soc and 81.
Wool scarfs, 81 and 50.
Flannel shirts. $3.50.
Blanket bathrobes. SO to IS.
Fur caps, SO to IS.
sheepskIn vests. s5.
Felt house slippers, 75c to 81.
Gun links. 25c to 50 a pair.
Matchboxes, 81 to So.
Shaving sets. 81 to Sc.
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WEATHER
Fair.
For the Home

Lounsins chairs, s27 to $3.50.
Bookcases $3.50 to ts1s.
Card tables, % to $50.
Book blocks. 1926 to t1s.
Trays. $3.50 to S14.
Tea tables. $3.50 to SIS.
Mahogany footstools. 1915 to s2f.
Writing desks. $3.50 to s4i5.
Sewing tables. ss.75 to 500.
Tea wagons, s11.5O to s4s.
Muffin stands, $3.50 to t4s.
Fancy chairs and rockers, $3.50 to szss
Upholstered chairs and rockers, sfs.5e
to $3.50.
Music cabinets, $3.50 70 s47.
Library tables. SIS to 5000.
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Christmas
Candies

Fa0ked b novel Ways Tor people
Rho oaJ0y exclusive ana artistic
sifts Ask ths sxpsrt ID TIE candy
stora
Tensas gazette., 1914-11-06

times that day he had regretted sav.
Ing Abe from the devastating clutches
Of the old ladies'. -.
Him need hardenin'?" muttered
Samuel blackly. "Why, he's harder
now n nails an hardtack!"
Again he ran over on his fingers the
list Of high crimes and misdemeanors
of which Abe had been guilty.
Frst-thumb. left hand-Abe had
insisted on extending their scooter
sail until he. Samuel. had felt his toes
freezing In his boots.
6econd-forennger. left hand-on
being weleoned BY the entire force st
Bleak Hin and asked how long they
expected to stay, Abe had blurted out,
"A hull week." explaining that Sam-
uel's rule requiring at least seven days
of exile fBom his wifs every elk months
barred them from returning In lsss
time.
The keeper was . widowsr. Ill the
other men were bachelora How could
Tensas gazette., 1914-11-06

pet slippers, . patchwork quilt over
his shoulders. His quick eyes took in
the scene-ths lamp sputtering above
the table. the empty dishes. the two
members of the crew sleepily 1ocular.
with their blue flannel elbows spread
over the board. the old mans rumpled
bed. and his brilliant cheeks and
bright eyes.
Boys. you shouldn't have woke up
Cap'n Rose" he said reprovingly.
I'm afraid. sir" turning to Abraham.
that you find our manners pretty
rough after your life among the old
ladies'"
Abe dropped his eyes in. confusion.
Was he never to be rid Of those apron
strings?"
We'll. there's worse things than
good women" proceeded the captain.
Il wish we had few over here" He
sighed with the quiet. dull manner of
the men who h.ve lived long on. the
beach. "Since they made the rule that
the men must eat and sleep in the
station it's been pretty lonely. That's
why there's 20 many young fellows in
the service nowadays; married men
with families WONT take the job"
Them empty cottages out thai" :"
admitted Abe. pointing to the win
dow. does look kind o. lonesome
a-goin' ter rack an ruin. Why. the
winter I was over here every man had
his wife an young 'uns on the beach.
'cept me an SamI."
Again the keeper sighed. and drew
his coverlid closer. "Now. it's Just
men. men, nothing but men. Not q
petticoat in five miles; and tell you.
sometimes we get mad looking at one
another, don't we, boys?"
The two young men had sobered.
and their faces also had taken on that
look engendered by a life of dull rou-
tine among sand hills at the edge of
a lonely sea, with seldom the sound
Of woman's voice in their ears or the
prattle of little children.
For two months last winter nobody
came near US" said Havens. "and we
couldn't get on ourselves, either. half
the time. The bay broke up into Tor
ridge-ice after that big storm around
New Years: yew dasn't risk q scooter
on 1t or a catboat. Feels to me-" he
added. a. he rose to his feet, "as II II
was blowin' up q genuwine old nor.
easter again"
The other man helped him clear the
table. I'm goin' to get married in
June" he said suddenly. an give up
this here blamed service"
"A wife," pronounced Abe, carrying
his own dishes into the kitchen, ''is
dretful handy. onct yew git used to
her"
(TO BE CONTINUED0
Tensas gazette., 1914-11-06

& with a big iron spoon in his hand
and a blue gingham apron tied around
his bronzed neck. put him on his
mettle, however-"Cap'n Abe. ! tell
yew, we wouldn't have walked no
other fellow of your age out of sound
sleep. Cap'n Darby. he could snooze
till doomsday: but we knowed you
wouldn't want to miss no fun a.
going"
"Cap'n SamI does show his years"
Abe admitted. Much obliged fer yew
a-wakin' me up. boys" as he drew on
his boots. Il was dreamin' l was hun
cry. Law, / wish had dollar apiece
for all the eyester stews I've ct on
this here table 'twixt sunset an sun.
rise"
Under the stimulus of the unaccus-
toned repast Abe expanded and be-
gan to tell yarns of the old days on
the beach-the good old days. His
cheeks grew red, his eyes sparkled.
He smoked and leaned back from the
table, and ate and drank. smoked and
ate again.
"A week amongst yew boys" he as
serted gaily, "is a-goin' tew be the
maxim of me. Haow Sam1 kin waste
SO much time in sleep can't under
stand"
Il don't think he is asleep" said No.
8. when l was upstairs jest now
fer my slippers, l heard him kind O.
sniffln' inter his piller.
The laugh which followed brought
the keeper out of his ONCE in his car.
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Personalities In Court.

Counsel used to insult one another
pretty freely in court. Mr.. ]. A. Foote,
K. c.. who was called to the bar In
1875. writes In Pie Powder:
1T IL not the custom for leading I'd.
vocates Of the present day to quarrel.
except occasionally with the Judge or
during the luncheon interval; but Il
has not always been 30, and things
have been said in public. even by mea
Of acknowledged position. which ap-
pear almost incredible when written
down.
Il remember, for example, Q Board
Of Trade inquiry, where the leader on
one side interrupted his opponent BY
declaring that his nerves would not
allow him to remain In court unless
his learned friend moderated his stri-
dent voice. The strident one replied
that he would endeavor to do 20 II his
friend would turn away his ugly mug.
Both criticisms were perfectly just
Tensas gazette., 1914-11-06
In the Quiet Cell.

The old monk was right; the Tight
ing man who sought the cloister was
right. Seclusion 10 the only life. out
calm arches of the corridor, and be-
of the dust, the bad smells. away from
the deeds Of despotism and the strong
smell Of blood. The quiet cell, the
yond the garden with swallows darting
around the sundial and the old now
ers always young and fragrant. and
afterwards the still blue evening and
the complin bell; no voices only whis-
pers to blend with the murmuring Of
insects and gentle figures. with their
faces hidden, moving apart thinking.
dreaming and with the required pass
age or the sought-for line obtained.
returning to their cells to take the
pen again-that 10 how great works
have grown.-From Granite" BY John
Trevena.
Tensas gazette., 1914-11-06
CHAPTER XVI.
"A Re0'lar hoss."

~ uO8 sor 0o0o.
Abe flung himself back on his hard
couch. drew the thick. gray blanket
over him, and straightway fell into q
deep. childlike slumber from which he
was aroused by the rough but hearty
inquiry:
Say. Cap. like to have some oyster
stew and Q cup Of coffee?"
Abe sat up. rubbing his eyes, won
dering since when they had begun to
serve oyster stew for breakfast ON the
beach: then he realized that he he
had not oversfept. and that It was not
morning.
The clock was striking twelve. the
midnight patrol was Just going out
and the returning runners" were bid
ding him partake Of the food they had
just prepared to cheer them after their
cold tramp along the surf.
The old man whifRed the email az
the coffee. tempted. yet withheld by
the thought Of Angy's horror. ana the
horror Of the twenty-nine sisters.
~Cap'n Abs"-C1arsnce Hsvens. No.
Tensas gazette., 1914-11-06

From music on the march to poetry
ON the battlefield II only . step.
Poetry has relieved the tedium be-
fore the action. Mr.. Hutton, In his
Life Of Scott. gives the illustration:
when the Lady Of the Lake reached
Sir Adam Ferguson he was posted
with his company on . piece Of
ground exposed to the enemy's artil-
lery, somewhere, no doubt. on the
lines Of Torres vedras. The men
were ordered to be prostrate on the
ground: while they kept that attitude.
the captain. kneeling ct the head.
read aloud the description Of the bat
tie in Canto vi, and the listening SOL
diers only interrupted him BY . JOY
GUS huzza when the French shot
struck the bank above them.