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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

communists and 10 non-party depu-
lies were elected in the lRiloting which
began q week ago. Only workers and
persons in the public service were en-
:itlcd to vote. The constitution bars
merchants, brokers and all classes OF
employers.
Constantinoplc-Ch r. Crane,
former United States minister to Chi
ma, was received in audience by the
caliph yesterday. Abdul Modjid said
that Turkey looked instipctively to the
United States for friendly guidance
and commercial support, and asserted
that Americas participation in the
Lausanne conference Wcs a coed au-
curry for peace.
New York-Plans for national or
ganization of the Young Peoples So
cialist League VIII be affected at the
first convention of the society to be
held in Fitchburg, Mass. Dec. 80 to
Jan. !, Morris Novik, national eAecu-
tive committeeman. announced to-
day. The national executive COM
mittee Of the organization will meet
in Fitchburg Dec IS and 20.
OttaWa-Cabled expressions Of
good will between the governments
of Canada and the Irish Free State
were made public tonight by Pre-
micr w. l.. Mackenzie King.
Washington.-Nccessity for eXpe-
diting the governments new hospital
program was emphasized tonight by
Director c. K. Forbes of the Veter-
ans Bureau in his annual report to
Congress covering the activities of
the bureau for the year ending June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

This city and county have been re-
quested through the proper authori-
ties to send delegates to represent
officially the city and county at the
Thirteenth American Good Roads
Congress, Fourteenth National Good
Roads Show and Twentieth Annual
Convention of the American Road
Builders Association, to be held in
Chicago January 18th to 10Th. The
sessions of the congress and conven-
ton will be held at the Congress
Hotel. The exposition of road build
ing machinery, materials, methods and
appliances will be held at the Coli
scum.
The expenses of most of the dele
gates in attendance will be defrayed
by the municipalities they represent.
The mayors of 5000 American and
Canadian cities ard the boards of
commiss; toner's in 5000 counties each
have base1 asked to appoint from three
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
The Annual Hunt
For Gifts Is On


WITH Christmas coming nearer
w and nearer every day, the bean an
nual scurry from shop to shop
and from cellar to garnet is reaching
the feverish stage. Ideas for suitable
gifts are becoming rare. oh" one
means, "if some obhging fairy would
only lend me her wand for about ten
minutes, how relieved I'd ber' But
fairies, in spite of Mr.. A. Conan
Doyle's hearty support. seem to be as
shy and elusive as ever. There are
only the shops to fall back on.
But after all, there is one method
OF making Christmas presents that is
not at all common. There is some
thing farylike about it, too. Partic-
ularly, gifts for girls.
Every woman would like to be
charming. A prominent New York
business woman has said that charm
is woman's best weapon. Not every
woman knows that charm is not a
gift one is born with. but something
to be cultivated. 1t has its founda-
ton in charming exterior 1t begins
with the face, its skin, teeth, lips, eve
brows and is crowned with the hair.
No woman with a delicate complexion
and sparkling eyes finds it hard to be
charming. She can easily dress up to
her face.
This new thought in Christmas pre-
sents is simple, after ALL 1t is merely
to present to the woman the material
ingredients Of charm. All of them.
Delighted feminine nature will do the
rest. The shops are showing, this
year. daintily lacquered metal boxes
which contain all the indispensables of
the dressing table. In one case are
found the preparations for the night
and morning treatment, powder, 10
tions. eyebrow brush, pencil and rouge
with which to emphasize ones youth
and radiance. The box illustrated is
typical. 1t has handle for carving,
and the large bow of ribbon inside the
lid holds . silk pad which, when the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
Third in Series
Fires at Wellesley

Wellesley. Mass. Dec. 13-The
tas d fire to break out within two
weeks in Wellesley educational in
situations summoned the entire fire
&c tartment late tonight to the cam
pts Of the Academy Of the Assump-
ton. Catholic school for girls ami
boys here. At midnight the fire had
nok spread beyond building hous-
ing the schools heating plant, but
pupils and nuns had vacated adjoin-
ing dormitories.
The dormitory nearest the building
was one recently opened occupied BY
about 100 sisters and children. THIS
was not seriously threatened NJ that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

taxes, street assessments, highway
bond issues, road administration and
maintenance, traffic regulation, high
way transportation and numerous
other subjects of vital interest to Of
fcials who deal with public thorough
fares, as we'll as contractors, engi-
necrs and good roads advocates gen.
orally, has been prepared. Thirty
thousand delegates are expected to
attend the congress.
The big exposition of labor-saving
machinery, methods and appliances,
which will include many things that
are new, will be the greatest of the
kind the world has ever known.
Enough space has already been en-
gagged by exhibitors to fill the COL
iseum and Annex, breaking all prev
ious records for this exposition and
making it necessary for the American
Road Builders Association to lease
adjoining buildings to house the over
flow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
Amfrira'a TranitiuuH

hour. firemen believed, although it's
occupants had been removed to safe
shelter.
Two weeks ago fire broke out at
Dana hall. preparatory school for
second outbreak at Wellesley col
lCEe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

the belief that games with more i'm
portant teams may be obtained.
New York-Three children We're so
seriously burned in q fire which
swept through an East oath street
tenement last night that they died
laer in a HOSPITAL. Many families
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
&r-hiarnufrt1g Amfrtran Ghrtatntas
Brtnns Hark G1tstnnt nf Onlnnial Daus

A the mouths of their rivers, and all along the sea-
Wand many of their creeks and swamps the
myrtle Cor bayberry) grows bearing berry of which
they make hard brittle wax OF curious green color.
which by refining becomes almost transparent. OF
this they make candles, which greasy to the
touch and do not melt with lying in the hottest weather
Neither does the snuff of these offend the sense
like that of tallow candle, but instead of being dis
agreeable if accident puts the candle out it yields
pleasant fragrance to all who in the room, nso-
much that nice people often put them out on purpose
to have the incense of the expiring snuff.
Robert Beye,lys History Of XiyaiNio," 1s45
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

The lady members of the Calumet
Club held a private whist on We'd
ne1day evening. which was much en-
ioyed by all in attendance. The fea-
tute of the evening was the dance
giten by Miss Constance Flynt and
Stanley McCurdy. a number taken
from the Augusta Revue of 1922,
with Mrs. Per-aulte at the piano.
Me Antoinnette Lacomb gave vio-
lit,solo and Mrs. Picard played the
piano. A vocal solo by Mrs. Antonio
l.;rndry was also much enjoyed. Re-
freehments were served during the
evening. Mrs. Joseph Laliberte and
MAs David Berube were the host
esSs of the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

raped in the building were helped
to safety by patrolmen and firemen.
Cambridge, Mass.,-(By A. P)-
The spectacle of three comets swing
ing through the skies is afforded as
tronomers for the first time in years.
To the two comets, Skjellerup's and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

The Augusta Current Events Club
will hold its next regular meeting FRI
daY Dec Is, at 3 O'Clock at the As
salrfyly hall of the "" Roll call will
be answered by current event or items
regarding health. The speaker of the
AFTERNOON will be Or. Clarence +. Zen
CAM state commissioner Of health,
who will give an illustrated lecture on
the.work of his department. Members
ercsasked to bring a guest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

A big six touring car number 49,
063 was reported last night to have
gotten out of control and crashed
inte the ditch on long hill this side
OF Nassalboro. The car was badly
damaged but no one was about when
the. car was found. The car to which
this number was assigned was Ford
car belonging to Mrs. Byron Little
ued of Athens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

me Annual Charity Ball Of the
Ladies' Aid of the Augusta General
hospital, to be held at the City hall.
Wilt be on the evening of Jan. %.
instead of the oath. as was previous
~ announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

mice people" are re-discovering
America. There was time when
they discounted everything, man
ners and customs, clothes and edu-
cation, music and literature, which
did not bear the stamp of Europe.
But that is changing.
1t has become fashionable to be
American.
With falling dynasties, changing
flags and constitutions, the sub
merging of old classes and the ele-
walton of new ones in Europe,
America is becoming the oldest
country in the world, linking its
present to its past by the strong
and gentle chain of evolution -
a chain which in so many coun-
tries of Europe has been broken by
the passion of revolution.
America has grown old enough
to have traditions. These tradi-
tons are being taken out of old
Colonial chests and cupboards, and
the dust of neglect whisked off, re-
vealing how beautiful they we're
and are.
Amfrira q UranittntH
mice people" are re-discovering
America. 1t is a treasure chest,
not only of mines and grain fields
and forests and mountains, but of
gentle ccurtesies, sweet amenities,
the ways and means Of living en-
ploved by gentlemen in frock coats
and ruffled shirts, and ladies with
powdered hair and howery founces.
Among recent discoveries have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

Baade's, that have been under OBJ
servation for weeks, another was
added today. The taiIed-star known
as ,Perrinc's, making another vista
ton to our stellar system after an
absence of two generations, has been
sighted again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

Secretary George c. Clark OF the
Auk usta Chamber of Commerce will
go this morning to kents Hill, where
he will speak to the students upon
ther winter carnival, and to induce
thGm to organize a committee for
rarticipation in the Augusta Carni-
val, He will be accompanied by Ar
th6r f. Merrill and II. s. Kennedy
chairman and vice chairman, respec-
lively of the secondary school COM
mittee of the winter carnival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

I he second of series of assem-
blies which is being held at the Au-
susta House WAS held Wednesday
evening with even u larger attend
an& than at the previous one.
Music for the occasion was furnished
by. Douglas orchestra of this city.
Refreshments of punch, ice cream
and cake were served during the
evening. The next assembly will be
held on Christmas night when
special entertainment will be offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

Nat johnson was called to Mercer
Wednesday, by the serious illness of
his brother, Lee Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
Local Officials 1nvited to Big National
Congress on Road and Street Construction

A feature of the exposition will
be an elaborate exhibit by the United
States Bureau of Public Roads. This
government agency will have on dis
play a large model showing the type
of highway it is building in the Ma
tional forests and representing a
modern road in a typical mountain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

Mrs. G e. Armstrong left We'd
nesday for Bangor. called there by
the death Of her niece, Thelma Ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

box is closed, win keep the contents
from moving about.
What whimsically charming idea
to give charm for a Christmas
present!
The Gift Editor will be glad TO- in
form inquirers wheie this beauty box
may be had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

region. The government exhibit will
also include a large amount OF test
ing apparatus and a number OF new
devices developed by the Bureaus
engineers for use in highway re.
search. The progress of Fcdcral-aid
road construction will be deron'
strated by numerous charts and maps.
The government exhibit will also IN
clude a large assortment OF specimens
OF road materials ard motion pictures
illustrating proper road construction
Arrangements have been made ior,
reduced rates on all railroads to and
from Chicago during the congress:
Twenty-Five thousand delegates and
visitors attended the congress las,
year. and it was everywhere regarded
as the greatest good reads meeting
lever held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

lighted by candles. Christmas
came to Tiny Tim by candlelight.
And to the Pilgrims, fighting
against that first terrible winter at
Plymouth, Christmas came by can
delight. !,
Chr GHristu.as Ganhlr Z
AS a Star lighted the morning OF
the first Christmas, so all the
Christmas mornings afterward
have been lighted by the brave as
piring flames of candles, pointing
upward in remembrance and in
hope. !.
When the Colonists came to
America, and for long afterward
candle light was all the light they
had. They made their candles of
tallow, setting up wicks in the can
die moulds which are still found in
the attics of old New England
houses, and then pouring in the
fat.
The moulded tallow candle was
an improvement over tallow or oil
burned in an open vessel, its pre-.
decessor, but it had many disad-
vantages. Chief among them was
the unpleasant odor given off by
the fat when the candle was "snuf-
fed" or blown out.
DiHrnurrtng tlrr Eauhrrru Gat.hlr
Some unsung discovere- noticed
the heavy wax covering the fruit
Of the bayberry, which grows all
along the Atlantic coast, and on
the marshland OF New Jersey and
Pennsylvania. Possibly he was out
of candles, and had no fat. At any
rate, he removed the wax from the
bayberries, and found that from it
he could make good candles-bet-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

to five delegates. In many cases the
delegations will be headed by the
mayors and the commissioners them
selves.
An exhaustive program dealing
with the latest methods evolved in the
OF all types of roads and
streets, safety on the highways, road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

. VI =
Y TsH1 Il
they are sometimes called. They
camped in the open, the children
gathering the bayberries from the
| hardy shrubs, the father gathering
| frewood, and the mother stirring
the berries mixed with water in a
pot over the fire. After an hour
of boiling the wax had melted and
risen to the surface. The berries
were strained out, and the water
allowed to cool, the wax forming
in a grayish green cake. The water
was poured off and the wax heated
and SKINNED several times, remov-
ing most of the dirt, after which
it was strained. Then the candle
wicks were dipped.
Chr Btpping 4rurraa
This fact that bayberry candles
could be dipped instead of moulded
added greatly to the convenience OF
making them. The wicks were u.s.
ually common cotton strings. One
dip into the melted wax, and the
string stiffened. Two or three more
dips, and the string was entirely
covered by slim taper. The dip
ping process was continued until
the candle reached the desired size,
a soft translucent green in color,
delicious in odor, and beautiful in
form, lacking the mechanical reg
ularity of the moulded candles.
Whether the Colonists were
forced to burn tallow candles the
rest of the year or not, they lighted
their. Christmas tables with the
understanding bayberry. After the
feast was eaten and the games
played, according to an old clroni-
cler, "the gentle and sedate young
ladies ran to puff out the lights,
apurpose for their friends to smell
the fragrant incense"
8lan1rH nf Remembrance
Pretty young ladies' fame
Pickering at the tip of a candle
a ripple ef laughter quick puff
a wave of perfume. A pleasant
picture?
Of recent years s'nice people"
have re-discovered the charm of
bayberry candles for Christmas,
and in their odor an intangible link
with Colonial days. The burning
bayberry breathes the spirit of by
gone Yule-tides, suggestive of
wood fires, soft light on silver
candelabra, and the basted turkey
throned in glory. 1t will diffuse
its cheer and fragrance from thous-
ands of mantels and dinner tables
again this year, for mice people"
have re-discovered America, and
Christmas made in u. S. A."
a Baytrrry Canhlr
\ 2ltrnrh in tllr Surkrt
f'rtnga Lurk tn tlrr Hurar
81, guuh tn flle a:urarr ann
Gulh tn tl!r Yurkrt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

been the customs and practices of
the old-time Christmas Christ
mas made in U. S. A." y
Since the Star shone over Beth
lehem candles have always been as,
ISOLATED with Christmas. They are
older than Christmas trees or Santa
Claus. They are older than sleigh
bells or holly wreaths, or a twig
of mistletoe under which a maiden
may be kissed. Perhaps it is be-
cause lighted candle looks so
much like a star.
When the early Christians built
their churches they put candles on
the affairs, in memory of the Star
of Bethlehem, and of Him to whom
it led the Wise Men from the East.
When the custom Of celebrating
Christmas around fir tree began
in the Black Forest, the tree was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
AUGUSTA LOCALS

n; L. White of this city leaves to-
dayto Syracuse. n. Y, to bring back
a Franklin car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16

in Rosemont. From 7 to 10 o'clock
home made ice cream, cake and
candy will be served, and beginning
at 8 o'clock an. excellent musical
program viii be rendered by talert
from Washington. There will be
other attractions for the children,
and the general public is invited to
attend. Admission, SO cents Re-
member it is for your hospital, 50
you will want to patronize it and
help swell the fund. besides which
you will enjoy pleasant time.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Helm en-
tertained at a charming little party
Wednesday evening in their home
on Mt Ida, in honor of the 10th
birthday anniversary of their daugh
ter, Carrie. Dainty blue and white
paper decorations with pink roses
ana carnations and pink candies on
the birthday cake, formed the color
scheme. A number of games were
enjoyed by the yonng guests whose
names follow: Esther Day, Marg-
aret Jones, Lila Helm, Nina I'm
,derwood, Mary Jane McCrehan,
Rosie HUMPHREYS, Dorothy Halves,
Mary Lunceford, Vivian Lucas,
Catharine HUMPHREYS, Virginia Hit
Mary Campbell, Leola Halves,
Frances Robinson, Elizabeth Tit
comb, Margaret Tomlin, Ella Ba-
Der, Margaret Struder, Delma and
Everett Helm, Ralph Carson, Will
lard Struder, Edward Hit, James
Titeomb, Stanley Helm, Jack San
ford, Harvey Struder, Ralph Cline,
Alvin Rosson, James Baber, Adrian
Tomlin, Joseph Ross, Otway Allen,
Richard Rosebury, Lewis McCrehan
James Broaddus and Sidney Ham
mersley. Mrs. Helm was assisted
by Mrs. Carson Hit, Mrs. Harvey
Struder, Mrs. Henry Hit and Miss
Elsie Hmamersley.
f.....r Mildred l. Emerson,
90 Gazette Correspondent.
Phone 765-J-2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16

steuber's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.
White.
Miss Ruby Reeves who has been
living in the home of Mrs. Charles
E. Cox, in Rosemont, while teach
ing in Lee School third grade, left
today for her home in South Bos-
ton, Va.
Mr.. Charles E. Dare has return
ed home to Rosemcnt, after a few
days in Easton, Pa, where ne at
tended the reunion of the class OF
'92 of La Fayette College.
The baccalaureate sermon to the
graduating class of George Mason
High School will be delivered by
Rev. E. V. REGISTER, D. D., at eight
O'Clock this Sunday evening in Del
Ray Methodist Church. The public
is cordially invited to attend. Others
services of this church for this
Sunday will be the usual Sunday
School at 9:45 a. M, preaching by
the pastor, Rev. J. R. Wood, HOO
a. m, and Epworth League at
40 p IN.
Mrs. Willis Lephfew delightfully."-
entertained the PetwOrth Woman's
Club at her home in BraddOck
Heights this Wednesday past. The
% members who attended motored
from Washington. After a short
session of routine business lunch
con" was served on the porch in
stead of under the trees as .antic-
ipated, also the tennis match was
postponed, owing to inclement
weather, but % women can have a
good time in any weather, and they
all returned to Washington in the
late afternoon well, pleased with
their day.
The Auxiliary Board of Alexan-
dria Hospital will give a lawn
party for the benefit of the hos
pital fund next Tuesday night, June
both, on the lawn Of the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Julian T. Burke,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16

fist Church, Rev. r. A. Mckay, pas
tor; Sunday School, 9:45 a. m.i
preaching service II "a M, and 8 p
m, B, Y; P. T., at Z p. m.
Mr.. Paul B. Yates has returned
from his year at Washington and
Lee University at Lexington, (not
University of Virginia, as previous
ly stated, and will spend his va
cation with his parents, DR.. and
Mrs. r. j. Yates, in Del Ray.
Mrs. E. A. Sweeley and daugh-
ter, Miss Helen, of North Rose
mont, left today for New York
City, and to attend the annual re-
union of the alumni Of New Ro-
chelle College,
At Emmanuel Episcopal Church
in Braddock Heights, Sunday School
will be at 1000 a. m, and preach
ing service by the rector, Rev. S. A.
Wallis at II a. M, Mrs MacMOr-
land, solOist, will sing, "The Lord
Is My Light" by AllitSen at the
service this Sunday.
The Del Ray Athletic Club team
goes to Alexandria Sunday to play
the Cardinals in the first of a SER
les of three games. The next game
will be on the Del Ray Diamond
July Is, and the Del Ray team in
..tss all to come out for the game
Mrs. j. Lawrence Perry, of Brad
dock Heights, entertained one day
last week, at a very delightful
bridge party of three tables in hon
or of her own house guest, Mrs
A. D. Sheppard, and of Miss Letitia
Agnes Barbour, who is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Charles F. Holden.
Miss Elizabeth Corl, of Mt. Ida,
spent the past week end in Cottage
Park, Nd, as the guest of Miss
Johnson, while attending common
cement exercises of. the Maryland
State College. : Z 3
Mrs. William Kleysteuber and lit
tie Billy" Junior, have returned
home to Del Ray after spending
the past four weeks in Charlotte,
n. c., where they visited Mrs. Kley
f- IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16

An Englishman walked into a
Berlin bank, laid down a sovereign
and said, "How many marks can
get for this ?"
"Hi, there!" cried the manager
addressing his staff, "clear ous,
the lot of you. This gent!eman's
bought the ank."-Boston Trans
cript. r..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16

"Tom," said his wife, 81 don't be-
lieve you smoked one of those ci-
gars | gave you on your birthday"
That's right, my dear" he re-
Piled. T'm going to keep them un-
til our Johnnie wants to learn to
smoke. Boston Transcript.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16

The Seven Seas are the North At
lantic, South Atlantic, North Pacific,
South Pacific, Indian Ocean, Arctic
Ocean and Antarctic Ocean.