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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
Christmas Cakes
English Plum Paddings and
Yuie Babies and Their
Symbolism

"IIERE seems 10 be little doubt
that porridge tand not pud-
ding was the older and more
correct designation of this time
honored delicacy The word pudding
was formerly used in the sense of
stufiing Tor forcemeat. porridge. on
the other hand, was used In the sense
of our present day pudding. When
Shakespeare speaks OF ''porridge after
meat" lie undoubtedly means pudding
after meat" And In Sheppard's "Epi-
grams" published 165D We read, mo
matter for plomb porridge or shred
pies" L. H. Ditchfield says; THE
plum pudding is not older than the
early years OF the eighteenth century
and appears TO be II house OF Hanover
or act OF settlement dish The pre-
revolution or Stuart preparation OF
plums and other ingredients was por-
ridge or pottage and not pudding and
was made with very strong broth Of
shin of beef
Christmas plum buildings have OF
late years become the toys OF fashion.
In the good old days, when the Yule
log cracked in the spacious fire CRATE
OF the rich and poor and when snow
actually fell at Christmas time, people
were well content with plain homely
plum buildings topped with dancing
spitfire. But custom has changed with
the times. and the present generation
Tor at any rate n part Of III requires
its Christmas buildings enriched with
jewelry or gold coins. This innovation
commenced about 1895.
But OF greater Importance Is what
has been considered the theological
reason for being of the plum pudding.
The searchers after symbollcal in
terpretations contend that on account
of the very richness of its ingredients
the plum pudding is emblematic Of the
costly gifts Of the Magi
About Yule babies Yule doughs or
pop Qollypop) ladies. Il custom existed
In some parts of giving sweetmeats OF
a special kind TO children at Christmas.
These tasty morsels In the shape Of
doll-eyes. mouth and all-were made
OF dough and currants They We're
fat cakes about the size OF q hand,
roughly shaped In the figure OF WON
an with the hands crossed over the
breast, and I'm the crossed arms was
smaller figure. representing child, the
features being rudely suggested by
means Of currants. There can be no
doubt that this sweetmeat-whlch was
made and given to children only at
Christmas-represcnted the Blessed
Virgin Mary and the Holy Child,
practical and pleasing way of bringing
home to the mind OF the children the
central facts and figures of Christmas
tide
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
The Christmas "cenone..

The "Cenore." Christmas custom
OF southern Italy. is also observed IN
Rome 1t Is an ancient festival OF the
lower classes and is held on Christmas
eve. II is fast-feast Of 1t may SO
be designated) whose object is re.
union OF families In spirit of devo-
ton. II consists of n supper at which
macaronl and fish are the principal
dishes. No other Is served into whose
composition either meat, yollls Of eggs.
milk or butter enters Because of the
"Cenone" the streets pre- deserted and
dull on Christmas eve. After midnight
in some sections noisy parades appear
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
The Secret of Harmony.

Young Mrs Mead. whose experience
of married life had been brief and
happy, had just engaged two servants,
IL man anl his Wife
Il um 50 glad you are married" she
said 10 the man with whom she had
made terms. II hope you are very,
very happy and that you and your
wife never have any difference Of opisl-
ion
Faith, ma'am, OF couldn't say that 4"
replied the new servant, for we have
II good many. but OF don't let my wife
know of thin. and so we do be gettiS'
along we'll"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
Let Us Hope Henry Ford Comes Out
Victorious

No one can reasonably find fault
with Henry Ford's plan of hiring a
ship at his own expense, says the
Sparta Sentinel, filling it with invited
guests. and then sailing to Europe on
peace mission. But while Mr.. Ford
seems to be quite sanguine his object
will be attained and all the soldiers
"out of the trenches by Christmas" to
eat their Christmas dinner, the aver
age man is probably right in thinking
that the mission will fail. If the
weather is good on TIE ocean, as il
sometimes is in December. so that
none Of the guests become seasick,
the voyage may prove most enjoyable,
especially if the party receives courte-
Gus treatment over on the other side.
Blu there is about as much chance
tina. the mission will succeed in stop
ping the war as there IS of one flying
to the moon. Doubtless each Of the
airing powers is ready to quit #
oriy it can get peace on its own terms.
but the problem is 20 get peace that
all ould accept. a9d that condition j.
not We. in sight.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
MOVING PICTURES.
Why They Appear to the Eye as One
Continuous Photograph.


Motion pictures depend for their sue
cessful operation upon the physiologi.
cal phenomenon known as persist
eLce of vision" If, for instance, a
bright light is moved rapidly In front
OF the eye in a dark room II appears
not as spark, but as line of light
SO called shooting star produces
the same effect
This result is purely physiological
and II due To the fact that the retina
of the eye may he considered prac-
tically as sensitiZed plate of rela-
lively slow speed, SO that an image
impressed upon 1t remains. before be-
ing elfaced, for period ranging from
one-sixteenth to one-seventh OF a sec
ond. according TO the idiosyncrasies of
the individual and the intensity of
the light.
So IL will be seen that If Il number
of pictures are successfully presented
to the eye they will appear as single
continuous photograph, provided the
periods between them are short enough
TO prevent one of the photographs be-
ing effaced before its successor is pre-
scented to the eye.
IL, for instance, a series Of identi
cal portraits were rapidly presented
TO the eye single picture would APP
parently be viewed, or If we presented
TO the eye a series of photographs of
moving objects, each one representing
n minute successive phase of move
ment, the movements themselves would
appear to be taking place. This is the
principle of moving pictures-New
York Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
SYRIAN SAND STORMS.
Experience of Missionary In Wres-
tling With a Whirlwind.

One OF the remarkable features OF
the climate and atmosphere of Syria
Is the prevalence OF whirlwinds and
waterspOuts, both OH land and over
the sea. They are most prevalent in
the deep trough OF the Jordan valley
and also in Coela-Syria. where the
Lebanon ana anti-Lebanon form an
other trough for the winds. They
sometimes do an immense amount of
damage and often at most unexpected
seasons.
As touring missionary I'm northern
Syria ! often met the whirlwinds
They appear In the shape Of column
of dust perhaps two 10 five feet In
diameter, rising straight i'm the air for
several hundred feet. opening like a
large funnel at the top. The lower end
touches the ground and swings over
the surface, picking up dust and peb-
bles I'm its path. The chaff and even
grain on the thrashing floors are suck
ed up and disappear. Small fish are
sometimes drawn up when the sway
ing column passes over stream or
lake
Many years ago | made the expert
ment of riding through the swaying
column of a rather innocent looking
whirlwind My horse was terrified.
and had difficulty IN Keeping my seat
in the saddle. 1t is impossible TO say
exactly what did happen 1t took me
some time 10 find my hat and several
days Ia get the sand aud dust from
my eyes and ears ANA clothing, and
have never made il again. Christian
Herald
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
Mechanical TOYS Are Not New.

In all ages of the worlds history chill
dren have loved toys. History records
the fact that figures OF animals. such
as horses, goats and dogs, were found
among the toys made of pottery years
before the Christian era. Even the me
chnnical toy Is not a new inventions. for
In ancient Greece. where moving stet.
uary astonished or amused both rich
and poor, there was scarcely an Athe
MAN house which did not possess a me.
chanical toy of some sort.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
CLEANERS MEETING
HELD AT REEVES HOME

The Olympia Order Of Cleaners
held a meeting at the home of Fred
Reeves, Thursday, December 9. A
picnic dinner was served and a pleas
ant time was enjoyed. Officers were
elected for the ensuing year as fol-
lows: Chief Cleaner. Ed. Condor;
vice-chief Cleaner, Ola Purdy; secret
airy and treasurer, Nellie Phillips
chaplain, Blanche Seeley; conductor,
George Barnes; conductress, Ada
Barnes; lecturer, Blanche Richmond;
inner guard Ira Richmond outer
guard, Otis Seeley.
The next meeting will be held with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kohn Thursday,
January 20.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
mo Santa ClauS!"
,sssesseHrssvSssysssssY,

III Il be true, as some do say,
X That there's no Santa Claus,
Il What is this spirit on the way
That never seems to pause
When Christmas chimes are sounding
clear
Upon the frosty night
In spreading splendid gifts of cheer
In every nortaI's night?
What is this sense OF glow divine
That comes to you and me
When watching all that happy line
OF children round the tree7
Whence comes this mantlins atmos-
phere,
So full Of sweet release
That falls upon US once a year
And covers US with peace?
No Santa CLAUSE Oh, men Of doubt,
Whence comes this sorry cIaim7
Would you go fair spirit fout
Fer reasons of a name?
Dear Santa Claus is everywhere
Where hearts are true and kind,
And where there's love of man tits there
His presence rare we find.
John kendrick Bangs in Harper's
Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
No Perfect Christmas Sermon.

Some one has said that there cannot
be found In literature a single Christ
mas sermon which meets the occasion
or course there cannot
The occasion IS the new birth of the
world Unless the preacher is COM
petent TO say how far the world has
grown since its new birth, unless he
can comprehend and declare the inf
mite greatness of that kingdom of God
which the Saviour OF men promises In
the world and unless the same preach
er can describe the world as II was,
1.-THE people who sat I'm darkness" he
cannot preach the sermon which shall
meet 'the occasion. Edward Everett
Hale
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
happyChristmas
President Grant and His
Tribe" Enjoyed II In
the White House
TNHE Christmas of 1869 found the

EENHE Christmas OF 1869 found the
81 happy, wide awake family OF
General Grant settled In the
White House 1t was just
fourscore years on March 4 since Mrs.
Washington was executive mistress"
During their eight years in the White
House the Grants were counted an un-
usually happy home circle.
All their holidays were marked with
simplest pleasures and unselflsh char
tiles Mrs. Grant was very systematic
In her charities. She made lists and
distributed Christmas gifts with wis
dom and good sense. There was no
end Of calls upon them soon after the
war, and none went away empty.
In 1870 President Grants father
spent Christmas at the White House.
The sons came home from college. and
Nellie and her friends made the old
house ring with good times Mrs. Ere
mont gave them a dancing reception.
and the sewing club of which Nellie
was the president had wonderful
Christmas entertainment, furnished
mostly from the White House.
General Grant. like General Sher.
man. had great love for children and
their pleasures one Christmas the
matinee was "The adventures and
misadventUcs OF Clown and Panta-
loon IN the wonderful pantomime Of
Jack and the BcanstalE.'" ana the
White Honse children were determined
10 go
"Now, father please" urged Nellie
rant. AMI eyes. father. You promised
u.s." said Jesse and General Sherman
said. Wen go. al OF us. and take the
whole tribe"
And they did-uncles aud cousins,
several distinguished generals and the
president Officers Of church and state
were forgotten I'm the ridiculous pranks
OF "Jack and the Beanstalk" A great
banquet was afterward served in the
state dining room by the new steward,
Melah. All the distinguished guests
Joined with the children in games and
fun. There were music and prone
nades through the east room.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15

this chlvalric trophy, on which was n
display Of plate that might have We'd
(at least in variety with Bclshazzar's
parade of the vessels of the temple
"fagons, cans, cups. beakers. goblets,
basins and ewers"-the gorgeous uten-
sis Of good companionship that had
gradually accumulated through many
generations of jovial housekeepers
Before these stood the two Yule can
dies, beaming like two stars of the
first magnitude. Other lights were dis
tributed in branches. and the whole ar
ray glittered like armament of silver
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15

The parson said grace. which was
not short. familiar one, such as II
commonly addressed to the Deity in
these unceremonious days. but long.
courtly, well worded one OF the an.
cient school There was now a pause.
as If something was expected. when
suddenly the butler entered the hall
with some degree OF hustle. He was
attended by n servant on each side
with large wax light and bore a sill
yer dish, on which was an enormous
pigs head, decorated with rosemary.
with a lemon in its mouth, which was
placed with great formality at the
head of the Washington Irving.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
Misplaced.

Sergeant to Tommy twho has faiSu
out for the fourth timel-What! At It
again? You know you ought never to
have Joined this ere regiment. me lad
You ought TO ave joined the flying
corps. They only let you fall out
once there!-Iondon Punch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15

Sunday School Teacher-What Is the
meaning of charity" Stella? Small
Stella-Its when you have cold and
somebody lends you handkerchief
Chicago News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15

We were ushered into this banquet
Ing scene with the sound of minstrel
sy, the old harper being seated on Il
stool beside the fireplace and twanglng
his instrument with vast deal more
power than melody. Never did Christ
mas board display more goodly and
gracious assembage OF countenances.
Those who were not handsome were at
least happy, and happiness is rare
improver Of your hard favored visage,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15

The great picture Of the crusader
and his white horse had been profuse
ly decorated with green's for the occa-
sion, and holly and IVY had likewise
been wreathed around the helmet and
weapons on the opposite wall.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
Christmas Dinner at
Bracebridge Hall

HSIE dinner was served NJ IN the
great hall. where the squire al
ways held his Christmas ban
quet. \ blazing. cracking tie
Of logs had been heapcd on TO warm
the spacious apartment. and the ilame
went sparkling aud wreathlng mp the
wids mouthed chimney
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
Why She Was Sad.

The Groom Why so sad. sweet
hearth The Bride was Just think
Ing how miserable I'd he. Jack. if had
never met you. Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15

The man who buys an automobile
on the installment plan evidently be-
lieves in paying as he goes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15

lie who he's the truth In his heart
need never Gar the want Of persuasion
on his toucu, - T,uskln.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
The Child immortal.

on Mary'e arm soft slept the child
And dreaming still caressed
The pillow OF her snowy breast
And as ne slept he smiled.
lie silent and dreamed-he Dreamed and
gr+ffeif-
The les come and 60
But tiat bit OF heaven we know
The mother and the child.
Martha Summerffeld Shuey.
Last night Jack tried to put his
arm around me three times"
"Some arm. Yale Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15

The Early shopper il the Wise
Shopper
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15

seems 10 be little doubt
that porridge tand not pud-
ding was the older and more
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-28
EIEAN STREET LAWS
aOD; CLEAN STREETS }.
/ M. SAYS MRS. OAKLEY
L.,,,.delphia Has Ample Legal
Machinery for Prevention
of Filth, but 1t
Is Idle
I,nGEsTs POST SIGNS

I, ,be SECOND Of special series
The rrittcu crpreSSly for the
,,.Iro Lcdger By ., imogen7 7rs;do1 b. oofl5g ald
riich w" W,,, s.oi ,rifb municipal ldtcs which
eAirh li,i.,p i1i1, ought to knotc. Mrs. Oakley
rry GUIANA secretary aud member
= ecrregbpOTd cor gbpoord Of directors Of the Ciric
e Of t9s nc stTiS state fsrfiTS FgdtTGSs Ss.
fsrpi o"sb,;rpan Of the Citii Service
ssrsseIp rommittec Of the General Fedcrd-
Efiorri ~ ',,,Siirnt Of the Pennsylvania
~ ~ w WSngragc League, a 'nenibcr. Of ne
EpSfirs comittSs idcr 9y emit hS and w"men mems
itacg' te National Municipdi Lcd0ne
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-28
CITY HOSPITALS FIGHT
DESPERATELY TO HALT
GRIP, BUT in VAIN
Attack of Cold Weather on Epi-
demic Fails With Arrival of
Warm Wave-Situation
Still Serious
DEATH RECORD HIG H

Grip re-estabished its foothold today
after Il slight repulse by cold weather
attack. If the attack had developed into
a full-blown movement instead of n mere
sortie, the grip forces would have been
routed now. As ii worked out, however,
the grip epidemic was barely touched.
and il bids fair to get worse.
Cold weather, the hard, dry cold Will
not let grip prosper. The warmish, damp
kind of weather that rs abroad today Is
the best thing the disease feeds on. And
If the weather mans promised rain comes
It will be worse.
The whole Atlantic scaboard is In the
clutches of the disease now. and 1t has
even reached out to the Middle West
Conditions in Philadelphia. Camden and
the suburbs today are as bad as they
were Just before Christmas. when it was
thought the epidemic was being broken.
and the cases and deaths are continu'
ally on the increase.
All hospitals are using their capacity
forces, and are not able to make a dent
in the epidemic's progress, Since Satur-
day this city reports 1872 deaths and more
than two-thirds of them are said to be
due to grip and its resultant diseases.
principally malignant form OF bronchitis
and pneumonia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-28
SWEDEN SCANS" SHIPMENTS
OF SARDINES TO U. s.
No More Dainty Fish Preserved in
Lard, Says Message

message of the "gravest" Importance
was received here today from Sweden.
II was first flashed to the State Depart
ment at Washington and thence TO the
Swedish Consul. The word was then sent
broadcast among dealers and epicures. II
was to the effect that Sweden sardines
preserved in lard. will be no more, as far
as America is concerned. until the war
is over. An embargo has been placed
upon the little fish which have been un-
tremendously canned in their own
country through no fault of their own.
Therefore menu writers will have to in
vent a new dish to take their place.
Word was received at the State Depart
ment from the American Consul General
at London of the following changes in
the British export embargo: Hematite
pig iron ard iron aud steel smelling
scraps prohibited to all destinations; BIZ
chromate of soda, bladderS. castings and
sausage skins. .,Olchicuma nd its prepa-
rations. solid draw steel tubes and wire
less telegraph apparatus prohibited to all
British possessions; material for telegraph
and telehone, vegetable fibre and yarns
made therefrom, but not including linen
threads. prohibited to all countries in
Europe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-28
WARES FEED FUTURE
VOTERS OF DOWNTOWN
ON HOLIDAY GOODIES
Candy, Apples, Movies and
Vaudeville Enjoyed by
Youngsters, Guests of
Politicians
KIDDIES HEAR SPEECHES

Jimmie. Dominic. Katie. Able and Mike
and 5000 other boys and girls who live
south of Market street. assembled in the
Plaza Theatre. Broad and Porter streets
today Tor an annual Christmas entertain
ment. with Congressman and Senator
Ware as the hosts.
No crowd of klddies ever enjoyed
moving picture and vaudeville show more
than did these youngsters, and they
showed their appreciation by applause
that would have Erdtihed any public office
seeker addressing an audience Of adults.
Nothing that their childish hearts could
wish on such an occasion was denied. For
every guest there was enough candy to
satisfy his appetite and more. Apples
were distributed recklessly throughout
the theatre and they were large and juicy
apples. too. Souvenirs were as plentiful
as campaign cigars on election day.
Men who saw the celebration nodded
their heads and remarked that there was
no mystery as to the cause of the po-
litical success of the two brothers. Bill
Hagan and Tony Marticelli, whose
fathers were just naturalized. We're
part of the assemblage, and in thousands
of households tonight the name of the
Wares will be mentioned more frequently
than that of Santa Claus. More than
one boy will assure his father that the
Congressman and Senator are the best
guys that the world mas ever produced.
The Congressman and Senator werc
there themselves and were as pleasing to
the youngsters as the magicians, gym
nasts and comedians. In a simple, IL
formal way they said that this was
children's party and they wanted all boys
and girls to enjoy themselves as much as
possible. And the children respected their
wishes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-28
"D-D-D-DON'T SHOOT"
CRIES BOLD BURGLAR"
"Ah Sullender," Says 11-Year-
Old Negro When Cop Covers
Him in Cellar

The swish of Policeman Moore's club
as he twirled It was the only noise that
disturbed the stiffness of the night
Then
Help! Police! Burglars!"
Moore stopped twirlins his club, The
rapid clatter of his heels on the side
walk and the repetition of the call for
help substituted din for nocturnal quiet
A sprint of 100 yards or so and he traced
the cries hey came from 302 South Goth
street.
around the back" called the same
heavy masculine voice from the second
story window. Moore skirted 10 the rear
of the house. He examined his revolver
as he ran.
An open window above a wooden shed
showed how the burglar had made his
entrance. Moore climbed up over the
roof of the shed and through the window
Within II was pitch dark and terribly
quiet.
"Come out or I'll shoot" shouted
Moore into the darkness with ito whom
IL may concern" manner.
"D-D-D-Don't shoot, mistah,' came
thin voice from corner. 'Ah sullender."
Moore saw the whites OF two big eyes
glimmer, but he did not shoot He
grasped a shaking, huddling form by the
shoulder and lifted the burglar in his
arms All he could see was the big white
ewes and a row of peaTly teeth. The rest
was not distinguishable from the black
background.
Today the prisoners slate at the Both
and Pine streets station has this entry
under the name. age. address, color, con-
ditlon In life captions;
Howard Wilson. II years old, III Fell
ton street. black, single
The charge is attempted burglary. The
police there say they have captured their
youngest burglar.
Howard told the police that he had
been put up TO it, by another boy and
mat they wanted TO "burgle" the house
AT sOl South Goth street. next door TO the
nome of John Mulligan. where he was
captured Their plans to "burgle" S04
went astray, he said. and his companion.
l6-year-old Arthur Norris, gave him a
boost" into the MulIigan home.
Norris was arrested at pa North 62d
street. where he lives, and given a hear
ing before Magistrate Harris. Wilson vas
sent 70 the House Of Detention