The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1917-12-19
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An old world custom .i.c becn reviv.
( ed and will be observed in Richmond
. this year on Christmas Eve. In some
7 Eurorea countries IL las a!wsys been
the custom to put one candle in a
front WINDOW on Christmas Eve syi?'
tciiz,ng the star which led the Three
. s,is Men to Bethleh "A. RE can
dies al put in cottages ana in palaces
the g;Csri from the candle showing
alike in ell places This year there
will an be added symbol, the Red
!. Cross. Red Cross service flags will be
placed Ia tire windows above the can
dies. TIE spirit Of Christianity is thus
all the more emphasized.
The custom OF singing Christmas
carols will also be observed. Under
the direction Of Mrs. Fred Bar:el
groups of singers will so to the homes
Of shut in persons whare they will
sing the carols. This feature will form
a fitting close to the great Red Cross
campaign. Persons WIS wish to have
carolers sing are requested to notify
Mrs. Bartel. Automobiles have Lecn
fsrent parts OF the city.
Mrs. w. H. Keisker, today announc-
ed that all ,iine names of n3therless
soldiers who were deserving of
Christmas boxes, were taken by eight
o'clock the next morning after publ
cation. The names were sent by e.
NJ. Learner, who recommended them
as being boys who deserved a gift.
Mrs. Keisker. owing to the great oe-
mand for names, has written Mf.
Learner for more names so that boys
who received no Christmas cheer MAY
be remembered New Year. Announce
ment Will be made later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Lazarus and little
son, will 60 to Indianapolis tomorrow
to spend the holidays with Mrs. Laza-
rus parents.
Members of the Omicron Pi Sigma
fraternity will give an informal dance
tomorrow evening at the club rooms.
All members are invited.
Rev Somerville Light has returned
from Greenfield, where he has been
attending the third quarterly confer
ence OF the Richmond district Of the
Methodist conference.
Edward Raife Of Connersville has re.
turned to his home after a short visit
with relatives and friends here.
Mrs. J. c. Elliott has returned from
q short visit with friends in Corners
Vile.
Members of the Thimble Club were
entertained yesterday by Mrs. G. Il.
Woodhurst at her home The house
was decortad with Christmas decora-
tiors. The women spent the after
noon In sewing for the Red Cross AZ
ter which refreshments were served
by the hostess. Mrs. Will ROBBINS
was a guest Of the club. The next
meeting will be held January Il at
the home Of Brs. George Cosgeshall.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Logan have re-
turned from Newcastle after shor.
visit with relatives and friends.
Herman Brown of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Brown, a student at Earlham. They
for their hrme n Port William, O.,
where they viii spend the Christmas
'aaation.
Mrs Jack Doughty will entertain
the L. S. A. Ladies of 1877 at her home
229 South Ninth street, Thursday af-
ternoon. The afternoon will be spent
in an informal manner About twenty
guests will be present.
Mrs. E.. NJ Learner and sons have
returned from a visit with relatives in
Kokomo. They will leave soon for
Hattiesburg, Miss, where they will
spend the winter with Mr.. Learner
who is engaged in Y. M. c. work at
that place.
Rev. A. l.. Nicklas was pleasantly
surprised Monday evening at his home
by members Of the official and school
board Of the church in celebration of
affair was in charge of Christian
afafir was in charge of Christian
Drathring, president of the church,
and Edward Fulle, secretary A beau
tfful umbrella was presented to DR..
Nicklas by Henry Zimmerman. Re-
freshments were served
f. P. Mueller will go to Indianapolis
the latter part Of the week to spent !
the holidays with relatives.
Member of the Victorian class of |
Grace Methodist church are requested
to bring white gifts for the King" to |
Sunday school next Sunday morning.
Pound packages, canned fruit, and all |
articles must be wrapped in white |
paper.
Left overs from the Second English
Lutheran Aid society bazaar will be |
on sale in Notes store tomorrow from
2 to 5 o'clock. Owing to the bad !
weather last week, the women did not |
sell all their articles and are repeating
the sale. The public is invited.
In honor Of Mrs. Ida Parker, Of New !
Westville, o., meeting. Rev. Albert ]. |
Of the Whitewater meet |
ing. and Rev. John r. Webb of the
East Main street meeting, "conserva-
ton tea" will be held tomorrow after