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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05

lege that would not waVer and give
ground? Were the trustees and fac
ulty of Clemson or of the University,
for reasons we'll considered and satis-
factory to themselves, to resolve that
Big Thursday" Of fair week be not
a holiday, would not Instruction
follow? Would Columbia stand for
it? Fact is that most of the colleges
in South Carolina must accommodate
themselves to the football schedules
and they know it. The public
would submit to nothing less.
"The newspapers CDR. Riggs refers
to them). they print the news. They
may deplore the undignifed posture
into which the public has driven the
colleges, but that is no reason that
they suppress the story of the game.
When they shall ignore football
news-the movies will have mono
ply of it.
ga voice raised to recall the pub
lie to it's senses (the colleges after
all are the servants of the people,
NAV be heard by few-and, in time,
others will be heard. Dr.. Riggs has
said something. Helpless trustees,
presidents and faculties deserve SYM
pathy anyway
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05

must be taught the value of educa-
ton.
The Educational association or
ganized about year ago working
with the leaders of the great frater-
mites in South Carolina can organize
and carry to success movement
which will meet these needs"
Wholly sound are these conclu-
sions. Putting into effect the first
would be of immeasurable service to
the state in encouraging and develop
ing poor boys and girls as educated
citizens. The second is of supreme
importance. As the Rock Spring, ABB
!:eville county, Rural School I'M
provement association said in a re-
cent report, "Our people are willing
to do. if they know what to do" Or,
as State Superintendent Of Education
Swearingen has put it, "If you IN
form the people, you can trust the
people" 1t is the imperative oollga-
ton of all citizens interested in edu-
cational progress to get the facts an
give them to the people.
The Citizens Educational assocla-
ton of South Carolina, to which the
Bulletin refers, cordially invites the
cooperation of the 100000 members
Of fraternal orders in this state IN Its
efforts to inform and arouse the peo-
ple as to the states vast educational
needs. In this work the members Oh
fraternal orders, with their gfeaV
mower and influence extended to eV-
erv community, could render a serV-
ice to public education that would De
4 lasting and splendid evidence OIL
their patriotism and worth. Let them
begin by joining heartily. in the oo-
servance of American Education
week. Dec. 80. fer they are earnest
" invited to participate IN that I'M
nortant educational movement.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05
LEGEND OF TIE MISTL.9T0z
Yu!etide 1oueh Was Responsible for
Death Of Balder, Son of Cdin,
an Old Story.

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Bal6er. the SSn Of Odin,
ard the God Of Eloquence and Poetry.
Having Informed his mother. FriSa.
that dream had warned him Of his
imminent death size invoked al the
powers Of ear1h-fire. air. earth and
water (includinS all animals and
plantS)-to cone ID his rescue. In the
comhatS of the gods. therefore. he
found himself uTinjUred.
But Lo;I9le. his deadly enemy. was
determined 10 discover the secret OF
his invulne.ability. and by judiciouSly
fiattering Friga. and praising the
PROCESS of her son. obtained from her
the reason. But, she fooliShiy told him.
there was one feeble little shoot she
had not thought it necessary TO in
voke-she miStletoe.
The trcacherou> Loake Immediately
procured branch Of the miStietoe,
and c!4~ring the assembly of gods pre-
sented IN arrow made from it TO blind
Ige,la. with the wOrdS-"Balder is be-
fcrr thee. shoot" He shot and Balder
fell. pierced and slain.
And countless thousands have since
been slain and Will be slain for ages
to come with darts" from the 'mistle-
toe h0u@ii.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05

AZ II r nlSlOTN Ol NlIi lSlIi0o IL
kS3 usage extends far into the
Eas mists Of antiquity. Some
say its origin is connected
with the legendary Tree OF
Tine. Ygdrasil. the great tree of Morse
mythology. within whose roots and
branches heaven and earth are bound.
Some say the custom may be traced to
the Egyptians who. at the time OF the
winter solStice, decorated their portals
with branches Of the date palm.
To q scandinavian legend ma,s per-
hans be traced our custom of ilium-
mating the tree wheH darkness comes.
Among the Greeks. Christmas is known
as the Feast Of lights.
To people Of different localities to-
day the term Christmas tree may mean
fir. spruce, pine. cedar or even mag
nolia. for each particular region makes
use Of the most suitable species that is
to be found near its markets. In the
vicinity of the midwest. Short-needie
pine found in Michigan and Wiscon-
sin NAV be used. On the Pacific coaSt
the white fir finds favor, while through
cut Ohio. the Norway spruce is larSei%
used. In Maryland and Virginia. the
scrub pine and farther south cedar
and holly, Best Of all is the SYM
metSical baisam fir. each tiny leaf OF
which sends out breath Of aromatic
fragrance.
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FRATERNAL ORDERS AND
EDUCATION

"The future of the boys and girls
of this state is the future OF the
state" wisely observes the South Ca
r1,ina Pythian Bulletin. Education
will lead to enlightened manhood and
wonanhood and to the Gest that civ
ilizat;on affords. From trained minds
will come the highest appreciation OF
the spiritual and the wisest use OF the
material"
The Bulletin, Of which the capable
associate editor is Maj. VIM. F. Rob
ertson of Greenville. in its latest Is
sue publishes the answers of several
eminent South Carolina educators to
the querv as to how tho frasernal or
ders may best serve the cause OF ed
ucation. After studying the replies,
The Bulletin reaches the following
conclusions:
First: Either by legislative act or
3y some movement headed by the
leaders Of fraternity OF by other in
aueatial citizenship there must be
tshii~hed ?vnd to aid deserving
BOYS and g:rls to secure an education
Second: The people generally
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05
CHRISTMAS RIBBONS

TT CHRISTMAS ribbons could
L express themselves they would
say that people were thrifty.
for some ribbons claim to have
been doing business every
Christmas for many. many
years. They are often r:a Sed
and made to look their best. bat
they're the same ones used
again and again. However. Ii
they could philosophiZe they
would rejoice that they were
the means Of adding gaiety,
color and cheer to Christmas
packages year after year,
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s'Even at Christmas. when all the
world is gay and glad" said the grey
bearded philosopher, there come TO
a man sad and solemn thoughts
"Yes," agreed the young man who
had no watch ontthe END of his chain
"and the saddest and most solemn
are those that come to a fellow when
he reads OF the marriage Of girl 10
whom last Christmas he gave Il Ila-
mond ring on which he is still paying
inStallIaentS
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05
CARD GAMES At CHRISTMAS
Thin Fastcboards Afforded Means OF
Entertainment in Ensidnd During
Yuis.;de Season.
II UNIVERSAL CHRISTMAS Gus

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S'N''i'> y wv - ',>,,
Gil" ''' any "''''i ~
of the year tcit bound 'o play -"
canes at christmas
y rr"MhiirfE stature "I ii'f''| W
reign forbade card playing save durih2
tic Christmas h"i'.a!S. q! course 'l''>
prohibition extended only :" persons o.
hGiilhir f;IisA'
Sir Roger De CoVeriey TOOK care 10
provide Both creature cHiii'ofs anu
amusement I"r his !iriShb"rS III 'iiFISt-
mas by sending "a string ci hogs pud-
din@> and PACK "t cards 10 ever!
poor family in the parish.
Even me pulpit comes III LOT l'>
share OF anecdotes regarding playing
cards. utipr SlTt'~ an eA''ih'ie VI /"
clergyman preaching from Romans
Us. AS Cod hath dealt to ever!
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Christmas 3ieaIher.

For Christmas the weather should
be of that Pickwicki3n kind in which
the grass is ''crisp and frosty" the air
has fine. dry, bracin@ c"ldneSS.
and the day is one that might induce
8 counle of elderly gentlemen in q
lonely field to take off their great
coats and play at Ieapsrog in pure
;ightnsss Of heart and sayety.-
Youths Companion
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VI li!t i'edSultlS VI SiitN0
is q strong belief that loaveS OF bread
baked at Christmas will remain fresh
for ten years. 1t is also believed by
some of the simple folk that during
the whole of the Christmas holidays q
portion OF bread should be left o.; the
table day and night because the Holy
Mother may come 20 share it. For
some reason not to be explained, there
is superstition among some French
peasant wives that no bread must be
baked between Christmas day and the
Feast Of the Circumcision, because an
infraction of this rule will bring dis
aster on tie household
There is a peasant belief Of age-lons
standing that il the cattle on the farm
be given drink immediately after the
midnight mass OF Christmas their
health will continue goGi throughout
the year Another belief is that if seed
of wheat be wrapped in a tablecloth
which has been used for Christmas
dinner. a profitable harvest viii, be
insured. Another strange kelief is that
a cold bath taken on Christmas day
will protect the bather against feverS
and toothache throughout the year.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05
Got a Gallon Measure Full the FIRST
Time!

Glenn Herrick, noted scientist
states that in one experiment, he ga
thered full gallon measure OF roach
es in a kitchen badly infested
They breed with startling rapidity,
and are a serious menace to your
health. Get Royal Guaranteed Roacn
Powder today. Rapid. Sure. 1oc d
CSC. Sold and guaranteed by Mayes
Drug Store.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05
SsAcSeN\Ee
ESsyys.SG EA..<S
CLG STONY.

VIVA; did youc
Mother say Whe2
| diLH': Co3.e
home uGt.! i-,c
last night?
Sac said Just
wait till after
Christmas, IL tx
him."
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05

There is one comforting thing: Oul
war debt is not increasing.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05

There are still few late fall flies
tha. need SwattiNg.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05

Turkey seems TO be disposed !
gobble up everything IN sight.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05

4 peace conference is where me
dogs of war begin to growl.
This IS the time of year when ever
bodv begins to be good to father.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05
~~rNn[eSEA.
.st,a5ES SISEGSTe
Nut Bread.

Nut Bread.
one egg. l cupfui SUGAR. " cupfUlS
.Innr. > tea$poonfu!> baking powder.
! lar@" cupful nuts, 4 iit;ls salt,
Use enough water 10 mix: let stand
% minutes: bake Slowly one hour.
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MYTHS OF CHRISTMAS SEASON
Among Some of Feasantry of France
Is Belief That Bread Remains
Fresh Ten Years.

EGENDS and myths without
number have become asSo-
ciated with the celebration
of Christmas. Among some
nf III. nnn nSnnfru of ErlHcR
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05
ORIGIN OF CHRISTMAS TREE
Mistory of the Yuletde Emblem Ex-
tends Far lhto the M!sts Of
Antiquity.

HE history of Christmas tree
usage extends far into the
mists Of antiquity. Some
say it's origin is connected
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05
S&l0sssS
THE WILD BOAR'S HEAD FEAST
Animal of Woods in Early Days Pro.
vided One ef the Most Popular
Christmas Dishes.

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by the solemn ceremony of
bringing in the hOar'S head
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-12-05
PEACOCK PIE FOR CHRISTMAS

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Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18

The Frances Willard Memorial
tea was held 1t the home OF Mrs.
X. J. Kavalec, Wednesday after
noon. A very generous silver offer
ing was given for the support Of
the work done by the w. c. T. U.
An interesting program consisting
OF violin selections given by Audrey
Assay and Ruth Alice Newcomb.
vocal solos by Helen Tyner. read
ng on the life OF Frances Willard"
by Mrs. Hunter Barley. and Rev.
sigrnan of the Baptist church gave
an address. Dainty refreshments
were served by the Christian and
baptist ladies'.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Watrous and
son Donald were Sunday evening
dinner guests of the Pridmore fam
lily.
Mrs. T. c. Thome entertained =
few Of her friends at Bridge Thurs
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
l.. J. Chapman.
A valentine dance and box supper
was enjoyed by = large crowd At
the Bechtel hall Monday evening.
The hall WAS beautifully decorated
in red hearts. Heller from Del
Norte. Akers and Graham furnished
the music. Those present were
Messrs. and Mesdames Il. r.
Mitchell. W. F. Farren. c. r. spep-
GER. W. F. Mcclure. W. NJ. Wood.
Carmichael. Chas. Trueblood. John
Greene. Claude Corlett, Chas. Ed
man. l.. T. Elofson. Westel Wal
lace. Chas. Akers, Ira Bacon. l.. L..
Glynn, Olin Perdew. Ralph High.
and W II. Fassett. T.. l.. Carter.
Misses Marian Edman. Florence
Kinnison. Edith Mccormick. Flor
ence kinnison. Edith Mccormick.
Florence DuBor. Faye Fairchild.
verna Mueller. Veffie Milstead.
Carolu Shutz. Vera Eastwood. Grace
Huggins. Eleanor Cullen. Harriet
Corcorn. Mary Billick. and Mabel
Potter. Messrs. d. c. vaile. Geo.
Ellis. Jim Cummins. NJ. 7. LiEhtner.
l.. F. Nickols. Geo. Fitzmaurice. r.
L. Jones. Clark Van Nostrand. Law
renee Reed. Donald White. Robert
Bone. Herman Gshl. Alfred Ward
Chas. Bishop, and n. A. Jones. :.
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Misses Veffie Milstead. Jessie
Burns and Mae Worth entertained
at card party last Saturday. Al
the home OF the latter. The after
noon was spent In playing bridge
/ The vocal solos bv Mrs y. J. FuiIe,
and Mrs. Abner Farrow wer,
thoroughly enjoyed. The two-courss
luncheon and the decorations rep
resented those OF st. Valentine
There was about forty guests pres
ent.
Miss Minnie Kline OF Aiamoss
spent Friday with Mrs. r. C. Jones
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18
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Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Burgett and
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Fassett enter
tanned the Fortnightly Bridge club
at luncheon Tuesday evening.
Their guests were Mr. and Mrs.
Quincy Cornelius, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Stroup, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
High. Mr., and Mrs. H. E. Lasue.
Mr.. and Mrs, Geo. Corlett. Mr.. and
Mrs. Olin Perdew. DIR. and Mrs.
Glynn. Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Faus.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burgett. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. F. Mcclure. Mr.. and Mrs
A. f. Prather, DR.. and Mrs. Car
michael. Mr.. and Mrs W. H. GOff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Matzen. Mrs.
Gertrude Robinson and Misses Retta
Fassett. Emma Dickerman. Leona
Brinkworth and Mabel Anderson.
The Sunday school board OF the
NJ. f. church met with Miss Mae
Worth last Wednesday evening to
elect officers. The following elec-
tions was made for the ensuing
year: c. f. Hart. Supt. Clarence
Matthias. assistant Supt.. Rose Bout
we'll. Sec. Lucille Phillips assistant
secretary. Mrs. Jonathan Smith.
pianist. Helen Tyner assistant plan
list and Lucille Merchant and Helen
Eagle librarians. Al the close OF
the evening dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess.
Mrs. Curtis Roughton entertained
at Valentine party Tuesday. After
very pleasant evening delicious
refreshments were served to Mrs.
Lucille Boutwell,. Mrs. Mamie Getz.
Misses Mary Burgett. villa Price.
Mary Worth. Mary Thorne. Lois
Fogle. Frances Schall. Pauline and
Viola Getz. Ruth Short. Rhea Hart,
Zola kavalec, Margaret Akers.
Thelma Correll. Fern Mccormick
and Ruth Mcconnell.
-
The Thursday night Bridge club
was entertained by Mrs. Robert Mac
Arthur. Mrs, Henry Chapman won
the first prize for winning the most
games of Bridge and Mrs L. X
Hecker won the consolation prize
Delicious refreshments were served
to Mesdames T. C. Thome. l.. Il
Sylvester. John Hecker.. John Cor,
rell. f. J. Short. Henry Chapman.
l.. ]. Chapman. Miit Rupert. Hugh
Savage. p. G. orreli. Robert Davi,
and Miss Emma Chapman.
Mrs Henry Mcneil gave an ole
time dance and box supper At tn,
Rock Greek school south OF towr
last Friday evening. A very largs
crowd attended.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18

complish very much.
Mrs. Mary Bixot went to Okla
homa the first OF the week. on ac-
count OF the serious illness OF =
brother.
Mrs. Jenny writes from California
that she has experienced very
rainy weather since she has been
there.
The new spring suits for men ar
rived from Kirschbaum this week.
These are tailored suits Of very
high quality in browns. blues and
novelty shades. The hair line stripes
makes a very pretty effect. and the
prices are very reasonable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Wilson held .
demonstration OF Sunshine crackers
and cookies last week. Seal brand
coffee was also served.
A car load Of salt arrived for Us
this week.
800 -
II took over 5000 dishes includ-
ing table ware to furnish the ban
Quet last week. We bought .
large amount OF dishes special to
have enough for this occasion 10
as not to dissapoint those in charge
OF the banquet. OF course We
would prefer not to have these ex-
ira dishes on hand. as this will
quite likely be the only time this
year that this many will be called
for.
z. c. Eagle made A trip to Jarosa
and as far a Costiila y. NJ. on We'd
nesday. This was an ideal day and
he had a pleasant trip.
Miss Dickerman entertained the
store club on Monday night.
Our store truck made a trip to
San Luis on Friday and brought
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18

back . load OF beans.
sss
E. B. Faus brought . load OF
groceries back from Pueblo for rs.
He had to make the trip over to
take the stock show tents and
wanted load back to help out ex-
penses.
The gallon goods in the grocery
are on special sale At this time. Look
at our grocery window and see the
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18
For the Dining Room,

sl39 for an 8 piece suite Mahogany in William and
Mary design, size Of table AS-n BY feet. chairs
upholstered in leather. and large size Buffet
$l95 for piece Walnut suite, size of table 54in by
8 feet. chairs upholstered in blue leather
We have number Of tables in Oak in sizes ranging
from ~ in. by 6 feet up to "a in. by 10 feet
Buffet. China Cabinets and chairs to match all
on sale.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18
For the Liuing Room,

$3.50 for Golden Oak Kodav.
$ll9 for piece suite, Kodav and Chairs, upholster
ed in the best quality of leather.
$l95 for piece Davenport suite. this suite is the
full spring construction. upholstered in good
quality of tapestry and is suitable for parlor
living room
On Sale-Rockers. Novelty chairs. Windsor chairs
straight chairs. suitable for living rooms. Lib
rary tables in Oak and Mahogany finish.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18
money that ysu can save.

money that you can save.
ssss
The new Palmer suits. coats and
knickers are here and on display
In our resdy-to-wear department.
II you want the latest styles In
hand tailored garments you must
want the Palmer garment.
Happy Baird attended the basket
ball game in Mansssa on Wednes.
day evening.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18
For the Bed Room,

$295 for a piece suite in American Walnut or
hand rubbed decorated Old Ivory suite. the
value of either Of these suites today is $40Q.
We have good line Of Dressers. Wardrobes Chairs.
Simmons Steel Beds. Springs. Mattresses and
everything for the furnishing Of bed.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18

The Dorcas Society met with Mrs
J. H. Peartree Thursday afternoon.
and Mrs. Bernice Hawman as as
sistant hostess. A very Interesting
program was enjoyed by . large at
tendance. after which dainty re-
freshments were served.
The American Legion Auxiliary
will not meet Monday. February
goth. but will meet Monday the
9th.
The Lutheran circle held q very
enjoyable meeting At the parsonage
Wednesday. February 15. The eve
nings entertainment consisted of q
short program. parlor games. and a
box supper. Those present were
Rev. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Mueller. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Mon,er. Misses
Bertha Deuter. Esther Ostergaard.
Helena Haller. Lille Deuter. Lillian
Tornell. Emma kloepper. Caroline
Schultz. Mildred Schermann. Edna
Tornell. and Messrs Walter Monter.
Eddie Schroeder. Arthur Monter.
Melvin Haller. George Haller. Miner
Wells. Louie Caldwell. Willie Schultz
Jack Schroeder. Willie Ohrt. Oscar
Wendland and Walter Schroeder.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18
Floor Coverings
Fer Any Ree.n IN The Hea.s

Fer Any Room IA the Ho0so
Rugs. these consist Of nearly all sizes made: Worst
ed Wikons. Wool Wiltons. Administer. Ade.
phine. All Wool. and Wool and Fiber; West
minister brand and all fiber rugs.
Sl2.95 for 9xl2 extra heavy All Wool rus.
$3.50 for . 9xl2 fair quality Administer rug.
$500 for 9xl2 Wool Velvet rug.
$500 for 9xl2 Wilton Velvet.
Linoleum and Gold Medal ConRoleum Rurs sixse
6xS and odd sizes up to 9xl2 room sizes. re
have these suitable for kitchen, dining room,
bed room and offices.
SIS for 9xl2 Gold Seal Congoleum RuR
75 cents per square yard for choice Of a rood
range Of pattern Of Pabc0lin.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18
FAssETrs STORE NEWS .

Read our advertisement on last
page.
"A determined soul will do more
with 4 rusty monkey wrench than
q loafer will accomplish with a ma
chine shop"
You must put energy into your
work. no matter how much you have
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18

Our store truck made a trip to
San Luis on Friday and brought
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18

z. c. Eagle made A trip to Jafos,
and as far a Costiila y. NJ. on Wed
nesday. This was an ideal day ant
he had q pleasant trip.
The commonwealth., 1922-09-15
GLAMOR Of LONDONS
CHINATOWN HAS GONE

London, Sept. 14.-London' 5
Chinatown is fast disappearing.
Four years ago 1000 Chinese
seamen were living within a
stones throw Of the West India
Dock gates. Now it is doubtful
whether there are 700, says the
Daily News
During the war London $
Chinatown had its most prospet-
Gus days, for quite a number Of
British ships were manned by
Chinese crews. But when the
war ended the edict went forth
"British crews for British ships.
and as the Cinnamon were paid
off they either went back to
China or to some other country
where their labor was in demand.
The result was, that Chimes ?
traders in Chinatown began -.
suffer, and one after another had
to put up their shutters. Then
suddenly there came a boom. A
beautiful actress died while at
tending an opium smoking party
Stories were printed about the
thrills to be experienced in Chi
nese opium dens and public at
tention was focused on the sin
lister allevs and bv-wavs of Chin l
town. Restaurants in which
Chinese dishes could be obtain e
opened here and there in China
town. Many Americans visit ID
| them to see how they compar !.
with similar places in their ow1
Chinatown and curiosity led l.;
number of English folk and var
ious European visitors to dc
likewise. At night they wer'
often filled to overflowing.
Commercially minded Orien
tails invested their money in tn
exploitation Of what was a ney
craze and for a time they pros
pered exceedingly. But gradua?
ly the novelty wore off, the CLAM
er faded, and people came to tn
E. conclusion that there was al
= sorts Of cooking that was reall
!, much nicer than Chinese cooking
:, Visitors become fewer and feWe
! and now there are only one q
two shabby restaurants left
:, Iondon's Chinatown. What re
:, mains of it is but shadow Of il
, former self.