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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22
WORDS Of WISE MEN

Nasty counsel is generally followed by repentance.
 The end of wisdom IS consultation and deliberation-
 Men believe that willingly which they wish to be true.
 We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.
 The most manifest sign of wisdom is continued cheerfulness-
 When angry, count 10 before you speak-if very angry. 100.
 It is far easier to be wise for others than to be SO for ones self
 A brave man is sometimes a des- perado. A bully is always a cowar~ Let your minds sweetness have its operation upon your body, clothes and haoitation.
 So great is the effect of cleanliness upon man that it extends even to hA~ moral character.
 Speaking much is sign of vanity. for he that is lavish in words is often a
 Take heed of speedily-professtng 3riends-love is never lasting waAAs flames before 1t burns.
 He who goes round about in his re- quests wants cor,'non1y more than he chooses to appear to want. True constancy no time, no powat cea
 move.
 He that hath known to e5ldnge, ne'eT
 knew to love.
 It Is hard to personate and act part long, for where truth is not at the bottom nature will always be endeavor- ing to return and will pass out and betray itself
 The sweetest harp of heaven were hateful if 1t played the seIf-same tune
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22

~ RRISTnGAS is almost upon us. and
 those of us who have children and
 a real home with room 10 sEA@ are already schening how we may s7' the tree indoors without it's being o1s- covered and lock one room for at least B dav in order that we may do justice +o o,1r Christmas trees decoration
 The hest plan is to get the trfxnninsa ahead of time. and also decide on the style of tree desired. 30 that we may bay o< make just the r1sns oecof then mt them away in boxes ready for use.
 IT rroxxttse. a tree should be put up securely on a good fozxzstaation. and oe allowed to stand indoors for a few hours +o become pliabse- Shape has n1ssch to ao with the looks of a tree after decora- t5on Sometimes the ahspe may be inn ,,-nved by ySetEh&ing down some of tho branches, trimming them out in places. ana inserting little twiss in other places nx 9ncSsbona in the trunk wfth a sharp kniAA
 sx1uare of asbestos cloth spread un- der the tree, or cloth sprayed with tho dre-protecttve solution that comes fo~ the purpose Is a wise preca1t5on if candles arc to he ,used- 1n some large trees, where possible. thy electric lights are installed to Illuminate the tree. Where candles arc zssed ehe best hold ers possible stoHld be chosen, and the decorations placed Ehers they will be la least danger froRA &za-
 Chinese and Japanese seacaD carry St this time many fascinating decorations s.sed for thek New Year celebration. These trihes are lovely for tree use. There are little air-castles, wicker bird EaGes, wee lanterns' straw ananals and -nanv novelties to be had Home haown egg shells are used, datntily iressed as fairy dolls. and alsc the nsuaI cornucopias. candy canes. clear eandy animals, silver and gold fishes, brilliantly y-colored balls large enough to seaect the lights, hard cookies cut in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22

l ing7 It doesn't deceive you. of course. but isn't 1t really the best, after al?'
 She looked at me steadily for a long minute.
 &4rs. Barker Apoloxixea-
 Tt isn't often Pm mistaken in my Judgment" she eaid. and I thought whtmsicaiiy Of Disko Troop. "and when I am I'm ready to acknowledge it. knew you weren't tho fool unsuspecting baby you seemed. but I thought maybe you were trying to gloss over this be- cause you had been cutting up some caper of your own that you wanted your husband to overlook"
 could repress neither a wrathful start nor the flaming of my cheeks at this Interpretation of my coming to tho rescue of Dicl<y and Claire Foster.
 You needn't be disturbed ." Mrs. Bar ker said cooily. T just told T I knew ' was mistaken. 1 believe what you have just told me. and I agree with you that you're taking the best course. And Tn help you all I can. which l guess, will be by Keeping out of your way much possible. I'm free to tell you that I don't cotton much to either your husband or Miss Foster. and the less see of them the less apt I'll be to say things.''
 That will be perfectly all right" answered. glad. indeed, to have found her so tractable. But may I ask you to set & place for Miss Foster at the table? She will have supper with us.
 Going to exhibit her, are your" Mrs Barker gave a short unpleasant little laugh, then turned to with con- triton written on her face
 Excuse me-" she said awkwardly. and I guessed that she was not much used to asking pardon of anyone. I'm not usually so bad-mannered, but the idea of your treating that hussy as though she were something way up in G seems awful funny and strange to me"
 But Mrs. Barker" I pleaded. with an honest effort to modify the woHan's patent prejudice. " ou are wrong about her She is simply headstrong and indiscreet girl. She Is not fin the least in love with my husband and she has not hurt me except by embarrassing ms with this publicity. And must member that she Is young"
 She's old enough to know better Mrs. Barker returned uncomprorntsing- ly. But I'll keep my mouth shut. and let her get away In peace. and I'll hels you all can
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22

Without delay, Sarah was dispatched 10 Warwickshirs, where she earned her living as a lady's maid.
 But the young actor, Siddons, did not allow her to do this work very long. He hastened to her. They were rnarr' ed in 17Ta, much to her fathers disgust
 For some tin.e the pair went up and down England Transforming Siddons was only 9 mediocre actor. but Sarah soon showed herself to be an exceptional artist
 Her art was recognized the year fol- lowing her marriage, when she played in Cheftenham.
 The play was Venice Restored" Mrs. Sidfions played the part of BeIvidera.
 All of the gentry-the people of quail Uy''-of tho surrounding countryside had come to see tn'z company of ob- scure actors to laugh and jeer at them. But to their surprise, Mrs Siddons's acting was so fine they were all moved ko tears
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22
THRONES OF HISTORY Significant Incidents tHe LiDes Of Fauaous o- By MARK STUYVESANT

- By MARK STUYVESANT

So great was the impression she made tha1 some Of the distinguished audience wrote to Carrick, telling him of her un- usua! performance. And in that day to act for Garrtck at Drury Lane Theatre was the ambition of every person of the stage.
 Mrs siddons was engaged to act for the salary of fifteen dollars 8 week She was dismal failure. She was cast to play comedy. Neither she nor Garrick realized that her powers lay in tragedy. She tried to play PortiR in The Mer- chart of Ventce,' but her portrayal of the part WAS 80 unsatisfactory that she was informed her services would not longer be required.
 This was a sad blow to the ambitious young actress. but she turned toward the provinces, and worked hard on what actors now call ''one- night stands
 Opportunity came aGafn-th!s time in thA form of another offer from Drury Lane. She was asked to play South err's Isabella
 It was Mrs. Siddons's great chance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22

She was go nervous that her voice left her entirely for several days before tho premiere. She sent for her father to sustain her and comfort her before her
 triar' as she called it.
 Fortunately. her voice returned the day of the performance, and never in the history of the English stage waM there such a triumph as her opening night
 From then on Sarah Siddons's fortune was made. She was the rage. the pride, the idol of her country.
 Success followed success. Her Lady Macbeth iS said to have been SO real that many actors who played with her were almost overcome by the intensity Of her acting, and by her piercing eyes. She played as If she really were doing the actual deeds and not acting them
 This beautiful and talented woman lived to be seventy-six. Her name is honored by all who know ras English drama
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22
HOME-MA HELPS
 ~EU4rysAns Ah~e sh~ Hs~ss H~'ps se Afak" che Hoa~ By WANDA BARTON --@

Rw WANDA BARTON

animal and btru shapes. then frosted with shiny frostIng, gay bOubon boxes. and. if liked, chains of cranberrses and popcorn Then there arc the brass and silver filings which are used to veil the tree after the decoration is done, and powdered mica Is spr4nkled over all to give the suggested sparkle of snow.
 One lovely tree seen last year was decorated with gold and silver covered nuts, placed on every tip. Over four hun dred nuts were used. and 1t took several evenings of labor to put tack in each, tie on black threads to hang them by, then dip them in white of egg and roll them ln silver and gid leaf paper squares These nuts. with the lights and sone largo silver balls, all yelled in silver filings and dusted with mica, made a wonderful decoration for tho tree.
 Underneath the tree, on white cotton batting. winter farm scene was placed. There were two glass lakes with rfcAp around them, little trees of paper. snsaa pRsteboard houses, tiny wooden animals. fences. barns, wee doll farm folk stand ing here and there. riding in sieds and 50 on. small clothes-lines with gayfy coicTed wasatngs hung out, and all that goes to make a miniature farm. Th4z means lots of work, yet getting ready for Christmas ts more than hak the fan. after all. and the efforts ptzt forth to make this chfidrenfs bol5day memorable are well worth-wf1ile-
 The question of putting gifts on o~ near the tree Is indfytdnal In xzsszx homes be4ng governed by the agea of th@ children and guests, the time of lAghetnsr the tree and the general convenience of the family. Many feel that lighting tho tree on Christmas eves and hanging stockings up Christmas xn0guing. hr4nx the most fun, with presents to look forward to, and then the tree may be lighted again on Christmas night If the gifts are placed around the tree. and anything should go wrong wtth sh@ candle, something might happen to tho gifts in the effort of putting out A hasrz-- ing candle
 A good idea fs to tie a sponge oxr3O a cane or clothes-pole and have q wixH a pail of water at hand for emergency usa when the tree is lighted. It Is too ia4A to get such things when the need arises but If they are ready they n1oea than likely will not be needed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22

rested or hunted food we always had a sentinel posted on high piece of ground to give warning If any one ap- preached
 +-I never shall forget the day I was caught The zebra on duty went to sleep at his post The natives were upon us before knew it. When one of the herd discovered fl he gave tha warning. and away we gaHoped. but the fellows at the back had no chance at all, and were caught before they could get away.
 'T was one Of those caught. but I'm mighty glad. for I'm better taken care of here in the zoo than in the wilds of Africa I wouldn't go back for any thing I've grown to love the boys and girls who stop and chat with me-
 s"Tirne to cltsSe up. Sonny" laughed gruI voice. ard Dicky turned to see the kindly keeper standing by his side Come back again"
 Dicky promised. and waving his hanz to MT. Zehra he hurried on home
 Curgrxhr 1s24- x AeKae~ FezsEe sxssre Ia
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22
C92ed 3xs n&&bt 7f1Y 1YSZD!E1GS
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Illustrated by Nevo Harrison DICKYS CHAT WITH MIR. ZEBRA

D1CKY'S CHAT WITH MIR. ZEBRA w, ELL, you funny little mule-ot w donkey!' Dicky laughed, as he
 spied the gayly-striped little fel- low behind the iron fence. T never saw a donkey dressed so fashi1y before.''
 Pshaw! It does seem odd to me" grumbled the creature behind the fence, that they call animals like you wise-''
 Why, what are you talking about?' Dicky asked good-naturediy. I'm no animal. I'm a little boy.''
 Of course, I knew you were little boy" the creature replied I'm not mule or a donkey. either. and I don't like to be called one I'm MT. Zebra at your service. My goodness: If my mother were to hear you call me a mule she'd be wild"
 But thought you were a mule from your shape" Dicky laughed ''You are shaped like one. you know"
 Never judge fellow by his outside appearance. laughed MT. Zebra Yes, l know we resemble mules in shape, but I'll wager my head you've never seen a donkey or mule dressed as am"
 Well, should say haven't" replied Dtcky. '1 guess their mothers don't believe in white. for every mule or don key I've seen has a darker hide than yours"
 I'm mighty proud of my white suit, and, above all, of the narrow black stripes on it." And Mir. Zebra turned AIou1la anu pEOOOfY- AA"dyS did fancy black and white myself. and I'm glad that my mother dressed me that way.''
 T like your black and white coIoring, too," agreed Dicky. "And I like the way the stripes run on your body. the stripes on your legs ran up and down the way they do on your body. your legs would look all out of rropor- ton. They look much better running around. Come to look at you closer, must say to me YOU look more like a horse-that is, the shape of your body Where did they find you. anyway? Where did you live before you came to this zoo?''
 Why, in southern Africa, of course. replied MT. Zebra, where all fine-look- ing zebras come from. My goodness. we used to live in great groves tn the widest parts of Africa When we
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22
ON CHRISTMAS MORNING

Oh. Christmas Is nuisance,
 We sometimes think and say
 Such a lot of work and worry Just for one short day!
 Hard-earned money squandered, Weary heads and feet
 Useless giving, senselesS str1V1ng In the struggle to compete!
 Yet. on Christmas morning,
 When we hear the children's cries, Raiding little stockings In raptures of surprise When we open parcels That loving hands have wrapt, Seems like springs of kindness In our hearts are tapped Seems our thoughts grow gentler, More tender is the smi1ei Yes on Christmas morning. Christmas seems worth while
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22
morrow'S HOROSCOPE
By Ge71er1eUe KenabL
FRIDAY. DEC. g.


 Peculiar astral forces hold sway on this day. While the trine of Saturn to Luna may be responsible for the break ing up of crystaIlized conditions. long thvartinR and bsfnfng. and tho opening up of gainful and stable situations. yet s certain malevoient force holds sway and urges to the utmost precsution against fraud. treachery and intrigue. There may bs some sort of recognition. but this may furnish the opportunity for Jealousy and subtle attack. and malice and islander may be read from sinister rulings. Those in the employment of oth- CTS should be careful not to give offence
 Those whose birthday 1t Is may look for a year of opportunity and . certain recognition, but they should be on guard against fraud. deception and intrigue. Those in the employment Of others are particularly warned to be very careful hot to give offence. A child born on this day, although steady. Industrious and trustworthy, may be hampered by secret enmity unless 1t is thoroughly trained in alexsness. early sn lie.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22

~ NE of the pictures esteemed g V among the finest in the world was 0 painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds. This is Tho Tragic Muse It is a portrait of England's greatest actress. Mrs Siddons, who was born In 175S,
 On the edge of the portrait is inscribed Ghe name of the great Dr. Johnson, who wroe@ 1t there at Mrs. Siddons's re- quest He said. as ho leaned over to write:
 -T voald not fose this opportunity af- foried me for my name going down to post erity on the hem of your garment :"
 To Buch fame did little girl. born of poor trave!ing players stranded in 6 Welsh village inn-'~The Shoulder of Autto0''-rise.
 It was only natural for Sarah ReHnble. who was this baby, to become an actress when she grew to girlhood- And she confirmed to travel around the coun- try in her parents company of players until her father discovered that she was in love with actor St their company, Henry Siddons.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22
Advice to Girls .ss By Annie Laurie
HEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

HEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
 A young man lives here in town am very much interested in, but I hsve never met him would like to have your advice As to what would be the proper way to get ac- @uatnted
 l received a letter from a gentle E1an friend thanking me for a favor l did for him Is is proper for me to answer his letter? SMILES C MILES: Tho only thing for you to do Is to wait until you are properly
 Introduced to the young man by 8 mutual acquaintance
 II is not necessary to answer the let Ter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22
MY MARRIAGE PROBLEMS
 Adele Garrisons New Phase of Revelations Of q Wife
What Modge Won Mrs Barker to Promise.
Copyright 1Szs. by Newspaper Fes4@rs servtee Inc

Y WASTED no time fin formaIities with
 Mrs. Barker as I entered the dining
 room in search Of her, and saw the disapproVfng frown upon the face which she turned toward me. took from my face the mask of airy artIessness which had put on for her benefit. and pocketed it where I could get at it handiiy when should encounter the veranda taboieS And 1t was with a n'ien almost as forb,dding as her own that accosted her
 May I have three minutes of your e'rne where one can hear us?" I asked.
 She looked at me searchingly for 8 second and then. her face clearing. she waved her hand toward a door at the side of the dininS-roon
 come into my own sittinS-roor she Salo- IT Is small. but it is the only place can call my own. and no one comes near 1t unless I gay SO"
 I could well believe that" I said to myself. as followed her into an austere, plainly furnished. but comfortable little sitting-roon1, and took the chair to which she motioned me.
 Now, ., she said. closing the door and moving chair opposite mine. whats on your rind7 Thought better of trying To pull the wool over my eyes with that best friend stufYf''
  promptly. although the bIuntness of the attack, coupled with the keen insight ft betrayed. startled me. 'T am gSirg to lay the exact case before you. and I am sure you will approve of my course" A Frank Confession
 "Hunph.' she responded non-corn- mittally. Go on."
 Tn tho first place." said briskHy. Miss Foster Is not my best friend nor even B very dear one But I know her quite well She has been a guest at my hOyne. and I would stake my life upon the certainty that In this absurd perfor noaHcc there has been not&fng really wrong. But realize ss you do. that she has been highly indiscreet, well aa most inconsfderats of me.
 Naturally" wont on. 'I do not par ticuiRriy relish coming up here, either to see her or my husha nd, whom I blame far more than I do her. But. Mrs. Bar ker I have & lEtle boy. and my hus- band has an old mother. For their Sakes. as well Rs my own. I must silence Eos- sip. Can you tell xns any better method
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22

The first Eiadtators were exhibited at Rome in 264 B. c.
 The octopus is the greatest enemy of crabs and Holsters.
 Paris is the only city in the world that proyides public baths for dogs
 In Spain a won&n's uaaneiila ts held aareds and cannot be sold for debt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22

It takes 100 Lyers to yield one gallon of cod-liYer oil
 Storf1s, gulls and other Long-lexxNd birds. sleep standing on one leg
 Green flies reproduce very rapidly, 1S generations being possible in Is weeks.
 Beans reach maturity twice raptdHy under electric light as in daylight alonA.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22
CHRISTMAS DREAMS

Fer C.hristmas-Gee! I'd like t have An air-er-plane CT two, A saxophone, a radeeo,
 An a ortedbee1 that's blue. I'd like t have a rifle an
 A foIdin' fishin' pole, Bout Is miles CT oranges
 An doughnuts 'thout no hole I'd like to have a lot CT things
 But shuckS-we're poor ez dirt; I reckon when ole Santy Claus -Aw hecy!-I'u get a shirtI
 IL w. Bonsib in Farm Life.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22
HEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

HEAR ANNIE LAURIE;
 I am 6 girl IS years of age. I am considered very attractive and a good dresser.
 have great many young men friends but the one snat admire most is very baShfui in his ways. Others have told me that he thinks the world of me. but when he comes 70 the house he is always so shy,
 Please tell me what 10 do so that when he comes he won't feel that wmy, 80.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22
HEAR ANNIE LAuRIE.

hEAR ANNIE LA RIE
 I am 8 girl of 1s. and I have been married for two years. I am the mother of a baby three weeks old
 My husband. who Is one year older than myself. has already tired of rne and he has been going with other girls. Naturally. am jealous. Should get a divorce or try and ger him mere interest ed in mel
 AN UNDECIDED WIFE A N UNDECIDED WIFE. Don ., A break up your home. my dear. II Is discourasing to see your hus- bands interest wane. but If you make yourself and your home as attractive as vou possibly can. his love for you will soon return. Good luck to you.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22

HEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
 am 8 girl IS years of age. and have gone with a man. 13 years my senior. for about & year He has treated me very we'll I love him dearly. and I believe ne loves me. He has been going with another G.r,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22
Diary of a Fashion Model
2 Simple Linen.
=By GRACE THORNCLIFFE
She Describes a Charming Fur-Banded Stuff of

Suppose you try the model on,' her mother suggested.
 Soon Miss Simmons was paradins about the fitting room, looking at hnE suit from all angles.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22

DO: Just be sweet and natural with n the young man and do all you caa O to put him st his ease.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-22

with most people than the one I am talk ins7 It doesn't deceive you. of course, but isn't 1t really the best, after all:"
 She looked at me steadily for a long minute.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-22

DIES MONIES, Ia. May pa reso-
luton indorsing the Saturday half
holiday was submitted here today TO
the General Assembly OF the Presby-
terrain Church in the United States
by the Permanent Committee on Sab
bath Observance in connection with
its third annual report. The com
mittee. of which william Jennings
Bryan is a member, also offered a
resolution urging the early enactment
OF a Sunday rest law for the Distrie;
OF Columbia. II reported having con
tended with IAN organized propa'
ganda against so called blue laws
by powerful interests with an ex-
penditure at what has been estimated
as minimum OF s2000,000 with pos
sibly as much as $4,000 900 to break
down the American Sabbath" Har-
Harry l.. Bowlby secretary OF the
mon H. McQuilken is chairman and
committee.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-22
Half Holiday on Saturday
Entire Sunday Is Advocated

'The Lords Day Alliance and CO.
operating forces. the Permanent Com
mittee in many places giving its full
share Of service. were responsible for
the routing of these forces" the re-
port said. "A real national awaken
ing to the menace of Sabbath desc
Grafton has been noted.
The resolution relative to the Sat
urday half-holiday. which also APP
pealed for the defense OF the law
protecting Sunday" follows IN part:
Resolved that the Assembly
heartily endorses the plan OF the
Saturday haIf-holiday. eommends all
employers to grant II to employees
and recognize it as tending 10 a more
proper observance OF the Christian
Sabbath; and that it earnestly re-
quests all public officials to exer.
else great care and determined ae-
ton for the defense OF the law pro-
tecting Sunday from rapacious COM
mercialism." fss