Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-04-06

In the afternoon great numbers OF grown 1oiSs
come to see the fun, enjoying 1t almost as much
the youngsters do. BY the time the sun gers
we'll over into the western sky most of the eggs
have been broken, and then il is that coored per-
sons with large grins and cavernous stomachs come
around, suggesting willingness to devour all the
eggs the children will give them. This Is great
sport from the childrens point Of view and the
number Of eggs consumed by some Of the volun-
;eers is really astonishing.
Finally it is all over. The wreck that is left be-
hind is doefu indeed. Everywhere the grass Is
strewn with litter Of broken eggs, brown paper
and other debris, and little feet have made many
hole in the turf. 1t cost STA one year to repair
the damage done on this one day of joifcation
But Uncle Sam paid the bill without murmur-
the fun was worth the money.
In jerusalem Holy week. between Palm Sunday
and Easter besides being the occasion OF solemn
service inside the churches, sees many associated
ceremonies that are as picturesque as devout. The
Via DoIorosa (Sorrowfu Way), (supposed to be
the road over which Christ bore the cross to Cal
vary), is thronged with pilgrims from all parts of
the world, who follow the route on their knees.
In Rome, IN a small building near the Lateran
noloce. similar devotees climb upon their knees
tbe whole length of a flight Of 2S steps-the Scala
Santa (sacred stairway, which once stood In
Pilates palace at Jerusalem, and was trodden by
the Man Of Sorrows, whom PLATE delivered up TO
death.
In New Mexico religious fraternity known as
the Brothers Of Penitence for over century ceie-
hrated the week before Easter with selftortures
of the most sickening description. The members
NJ the organization are not monks, but men who
live the rest of the year like their nelghbors, as
commonplace farmers, herdsmen and traders. only
Of this season they take it upon themselves to offer
heaven the grewsome sight of human creatures
whining themselves with rawhide thongs and
messing cactus thorns into their own flesh MOI
many wears ago they even used to nail one chosen
out of their own number to tall wooden cross.
set I'm In the Wilderness Efforts, In the MAN, sue
cessful have been made of late years. 10 stop the
observance.
In Russia the Easter salutation Is picturesque
survival from apostolic customs. Friends and
neirhbors or even strangers, who chance to meet
on rho street say: "Christ is risen! He Is
risen indeedw the other person responds AND
very often a kiss is exchanged even by two men,
in token of the days significance The religious
observance is elaborate This. Of course. was in
the old Russia. Nobody seems to know what OBJ
servance there is, under Soviet rule
Our Filipino cousins after going to church las
fer morning will think the afternoon wasted un-
less they see a good cock fight. In Spain ana
most Spanish-speaking countries bull nght Is
both popular and distinctly fashionable as enter
,oinment for the afternoon of Easter day.
creece has local celebrations that are full Of dig
nitv and beauty. One of these Is the famous Choir
al dance. which takes place each year at Megara,
q few miles from Athens. It Is performed out OF
doors. in the presence Of thousands OF spectators
bv country girls of marriageable age, all dressed
in a special holiday costume OF singular beauty
and elegance The dance Is sedate and stately to
tho Iast degree and Is said to have close reSem-
hlonce TO the religious dance Of Greek maidens
1000 and 5000 years ago. But though the dane
ers are most demure in their manners, 1t Is an
omen secret that their appearance now Is prac-
tically hid for offers Of marriage. One would not
suppose this could be necessary TO encourage WOO
ers but the fact is the modern Greek stands out
rather stiffy for good dowry with his bride, and
u cri whose face is her fortune has to advertise It,
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