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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

The sad thing about his life WA that not even
all his holidays were passed at this beloved
home.
THE first Christmas spent at Mount Vernon
by its future owner was in the year I747,
with his elder half-brother, Lawrence WASH
ington. Here the young lad was initiated into
the English manner of living, his brother hav-
ing married Anne Fairfax, whose family at
Greenway Court nearby, remained English to
the core, and drank to the kings health long
after the Revolution.
After the early death of this beloved brother
and his only child, George Washington con-
tmued to spend the greater part of his HOLIDAYS
with the family at Greenway Court, but only
few years elapsed after his establishment as
the owner of Mount Vernon before he accepted
the call to defend his country under Gen Brad
dock. When he came home for good as he
thought, from this service he brought with
him legacy from Gen. Braddock-the good
Servitor Thomas Bishop. who waited on George
Washington with rare devotion as long as life
permitted. 1t was Bishop who held the horses
and who arrayed George Washington in all his
wedding bravery.
Not perhaps the most splendid and notable
ChristmasSeS at Mount Vernon-those came
after the Revolution and when he had returned
later still from the Presidency, secure forever
as the deliver Of their country and the FIRST
in their hearts-but the most peaceful happy
Christmases, untouched by sorrow and young
and carefree at Mount Vernon were those fol-
lowing his marriage to the eminently attractive
and worthy Martha Gusts, when he had the
two little children to make Christmas for him
and he for them. There was no halfway
business about this man. When he married
the mother, the children became his to love
and cherish This renowned man found his
greatest happiness in his home and family
Had the lines Stay, stay at home my heart,
and rest: Housekeeping hearts are happiest"
been written in his time Washington would
have loved them. He never left his home
without great regret and never returned without
the greatest delight.
Mount Vernon began to grow, the acreage in
creased, farm after farm was laid OF, and the
house became a mansion, filed with beautiful
things, the intelligent owner realizing that
the purchase Of the best only is true economy.
It was not, however, until after the Revolution
that Mount Vernon attained its full glory.
These were busy years, requiring unerring judg-
ment and the great industry Of the master
to make the land support the three hundred
and odd slaves and the numerous bonded and
free white employees necessary. The tobacco
crop, the crop that made America dear to
England was depended on to bring the choicest
Of English supplies, necessities and luxuries,
clothing, food, books, toys, furniture as its ex-
change value.
Historians consider that Martha Washington
was perhaps too dotingly fond and indulgent,
their turn came, and instance her husband 40
the perfect parent wise loving, lenient If pos
sible, and always with an understanding heart.
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The welfare and happiness of these two little
children was most dear to him. and their needs
and desires always received the most active
consideration sweet, happy home, peace,
plenty children and friends.
Certain it is that, though sometimes found
awe-inspiring and unapproachable by those not
intimately connected with him, Washington
VNs most considerate Of the rights Of others
and recognized by children their friend. Afar
of little ones were taught to say his name in
reverence, but those within his circle sat on
his knee and were told Aesop:S Fables and
Cinderella to their hearts content.
CHRISTMAS at Mount Vernon and Christ
mas the child-world over were the same
Delightful surprises hid in the old rooms and
the same ancient but ever-satisfying gifts of
jack knife to the boy and doll baby to the
girl and homemade minis that Soaked in
French brandy from the liquor chest) might be
used for pleasant remedy for Christmas pains
in the middle of the night Home grown and
homemade gifts from the mansion servants
an old nanny doll with a wiSened carved
face that was once a hickory nut until Oper-
ated ON by Uncle Toms fish knife, or willow
bow with peacocks quill for an arrow-and
substantial gifts from the mothers treasure
box. Not that Martha washington kept back
her widow Gusts money: she seems to have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21


december 25th Christmas day, fine and
clear" begins George Washington in his diary.
For this most wonderful day in the world was
at Mount Vernon an especially happy time Tor
a great many reasons. 1t was more day OF re-
joicing and the pleasures OF home tnan the
day for giving and getting.
Never could there have been more perfect
setting for the proper observance OF the great
festival. To be sure, the estate OF this great
man was small principally and few people
can arrange their days so pleasantly and salts
factorily, but the spirit that always pervaded
Mount vernon is a good one to follow The
unremitting efforts of George ana Martina
Washington had much to do with the success
of their home. The simple, homely virtues,
honesty, industry, punctuality, order, hospi-
tally in and out Of season made Mount Vernon
the ideal home.
During these early American days the Gus
toms for the observance of holidays and festive
occasions were naturally very similar TO those
in that particular part of the Old World from
which the majority Of the colonists had come.
In Virginia hospitality religious observance, the
Yule log and merriment for the Servitors,
whether free white, bond slaves, were more
the order than Kris Kringle and Christmas
trees.
Clear thinker that Washington was his first
concern was to make sure that his home would
radiate cheer by its home fires, literally. When
ever he mentions Christmas in his diary dur
busy getting the Christmas firewood in. Carts
and carriers from each of his farms were de-
tailed for this special work. Huge oak back
logs that would last over . long cold night
were provided for each Of the many f1replaces,
and little big-eyed black creatures stationed on
crickets by the hearths with turkey wings TO
keep the ashes in place. Madam Washington
was busy experimenting the good things dear
to the heart of the Virginia housekeeper as
they were made IN quantity for the week OF
special festivity.
If early morning carols, sung by the picked
voices from all the quarters, woke the children
upstairs, and little pattering feet came flying
down the stairs: still all was well. The master
and mistress of this vast establishment were
early risers and the day was well begun before
the sun was up. Indeed, Washington loved the
place so intensely that he must be up and en-
joying his work every moment Of daylight, and
neither was he playing at farming. He says
Of the place: mo estate in United America Is
more pleasantly situated" and Immediately
after his marriage writes that he hoped he was
settled there with an agreeable consort for hfe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
BY ESTELLE HARRIS.

"God rest you, nlerrie gentlemen,
Let nothing you disnaGy,
For Christ, the Lord of Bethlehem,
Was born ON Christmas day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

CHRISTMAS, Mount Vernon, carols
egg-nog, Chrismus-gir, Marsa, and
Tank yo, Missis; children, toys, and
Christmas dinner-could there be
- more fascinating words?
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
Social Tctiuities Tbout l9own
Many Festive Parties Arranged for Hardware City Folks Society Works to Stimulate Interest in Art
 League Center - Other Timely Notes

CEPTENBER launching out it's fourth week meets busy O social world Practically all of the vacatonsts back in town again and society is off in Whr with early autumn festivities coming thick and fast Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kmbal started the in suspicious Thursday night when they entertained nearly half hundred friends with dinner and dancing their Lexington home The party at Highland club in Medcn tonight featuring Ohman and Arden will draw legion of smart set to the Silver City while many small home dinner parties and card games will others Mrs. Stanley Hart and Mrs Donald MacAlan have issued invitations for big afternoon party take place at the Shuttle Meadow club Wednesday the first of October These young have raft of friends and needless this party will draw forth distinguished gathering of New BritanS smart set
 ONE could easily believe the indifferent weather of Tuesday V would be a handicap the lady golfers of the state. Not at al record breaking crowd showed up at the Shuttle Meadow club for play the Connecticut Open Day Tournament with than 100 entries being recorded
 At noontme the dining crowded with players and spectators consequence the dress of the diners varied from the typical sport costume of the links early afternoon down town shopping gab TWeeds and jerseys mingled with chion and silks creating coloru ensemble Certainly a group of interesting and brilliant women
 HIS to be the open for artists exhibits and
 their attendant interests The work of the school pupils of Dewey Van Cot recently shown the Art League Studio Cedar street attracted considerable attention and New Britain folks look forward to the exhibit which opens in the gallery of the New Britain Institute October 1t and continues days when pictures done by Sanford Low and Spencer Nichols, A. N. A. will be shown.
 Here's another bit of good news-he coming rmmage sale which the league sponsoring with Mrs Stanley Hart as promoter becomes something than sale of dscas when it known that Margaret Cooper Vb2rts and Sanford to the highest bidder This novel idea and sure to be big drawing card
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

were the guests for several days this week of Mrs. Sara Alley.
 Dr. and Mrs. Raoul J. Benoit of Pleasant street and Mir, and. Mrs. Albert Lamphier left Monday for Murray Bay, Quebec, and the Sague- nay river country where they will spend the next three weeks hunting and fishing.
 Misses Gertrude and Viola Markle of Bassett street are motoring through northern New England and Canada.
 Noah Kaplan, son of MT. and Mrs. David Kapan of Winthrop street. has entered the University of Yer mont.
 Frank Rackliffe, Jr., of Maple Hill attended the international yacht races this week at Newport,
 IlSStS INulll anu Ian of Glen street are motoring to Niagara Falls.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. Deacon and family have returned to their home in Tennessee after a summer spent with Mrs. Deacon's father, William Webster of Warrington ridge.
 Mrs. Anna Whiteman and son, Kenneth, of Tampa, Fla, arrived in New Britain last Sunday fos a two months visit with Mrs. Whiteman's mother Mrs. Thomas Odell of Main street. Mrs. Whiteman was a for mer resident of Elm Hill and this is her first visit to New Britain In eight years.
 MT. and Mrs. l. Horwitz of Stan- ley street, have returned home from a three months stay in Europe and the Near East,
 Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Searles of Ten Acre road are expected home from Philadelphia, Pa, on Monday
 Mir. and Mrs. E. R. Carter of
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

l Adams street have gone to a farm end.
 Mrs. Walter Murdock and her son, of Corbin avenue, have been spend. ing the week in Madison with Mrs Maxwell Coe of Elbrdge road Mr. Murdock and MT. Coe will join their wives for the weekend.
 Miss Charlotte Smith of Green. wich is visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry G, Schauffler of Lincoln road.
 Mrs. Robert Frisbie of Vine street took her daughter, Barbara, to Well lesley Mass, where on Wednesday she entered Dana Hall.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur G. kimball of Lexington street with their two sons George and Penn T., motored yesterday to Princeton, N. J.. where George resumed his studies at Princeton and Penn entered Law. renceville.
 Dr. William Flanagan's family have come back to their home on Forest street after spending the sum. mer at Beach Park.
 Dr. A. Netta Barber of Glens Falls, N. Y.. will spend next week with Mrs Arthur Bacon of Forest street.
 
 Mrs. Truman Bristol who is at her farm in Cheshire this summer, was at her home on South Burritt street on Monday and Tuesday of this week.
 Mrs. Charles Law of Ten Acre road i will go down to New York city on Monday to attend the wedding of her
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

ward F. Banta of Monroe street re- turned Thursday from Indian Neck, where they spent the summer. Mrs. Frederick Hart of Stanley street spent Thursday and Friday in Stamford.
 Mrs Marie Walsh of New York city is spending a few days this week as the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Duncan Shaw of Elbridge road.
 Mrs. Walter P. ,Crabtree of Lin coin street has left to spend a month with her son-in-law and daughter MT. and Mrs. Stanley Converse of spartanburg, S. C.
 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones re- turned to their home on Forest street yesterday after spending the week in Rochester, N. Y.
 Miss Ruby Andrews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Andrews of Lincoln street, has returned from a week spent in New York city. Charles w. Hawkins of Berlin and | Frederick O. Rackliffe of Kensing- ton avenue are at Block Island on fishing trip.
 Miss Eldona Politis Of East street is visiting friends in Mount Vernon, N. Y.
 Mir. and Mrs. I. R. Hyatt of Ten Acre road returned Monday from Lake George, N. Y.
 Miss Eurith Wachter Of New York city is spending the weekend with her parents. Mir. and Mrs, Prank Wachter of Park place.
 Mir and Mrs. James Wayne l Cooper of New Haven were guests for several days this week of MT. and Mrs. E. J. Cooper Of Vine street.
 William K. Stone, who has been visiting MT. and Mrs. William Glover of Harrison street, returned Thursday to his home in Kent.
 Mrs. Colton D. Noble of Lexington street, MT. and Mrs. Richard Pinches Of Berlin, and Charles Merwin oi Lexington street, returned Friday from Ellsworth, Me, where they
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

. With the appearance of Sir Thom- as Lipton and his companions Of Shamrock fame there has been, of course, much excitement. Many New Britain folks took occasion to motor down to Newport this week just 10 look at the crowds while others boarded excursion boats and jour neyed out to the scene of the races. Picnic motor lunches, lunch on board the boats or at one of the fashionable dining places in New port made gay holiday of the oc- CaSion.
 Sidney Montague of Cambridge Mass. is spending q few days with his mother, Mrs. William Montague of Hawley street.
 Harold NJ. Parsons of Russell street who left for Tennessee on Monday will be there for another week.
 Howard s. Parsons of Steele street returned last Wednesday after spending ten days in New York state.
 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Slopcg have closed their summer home in Creenvile Maine. and are at their Grove Hill residence. Their son Erwin has resumed his studies at kingswood school.
 Howard s. Humphrey of Shuttlt Meadow road is back from a trip tC New York city, Philadelphia and Washington,
 T. w. Wilbor Of Larchmont, N. Y. was in New Britain Wednesday and | Thursday of this week.
 MT, and Mrs. Gail Porter and their sons, Clifford and George, of Pores, street, returned last Tuesday from a European trip. The Porters have been gone several weeks and during stay visited many countries. Tho boys are returning to Avon this fal to resume their studies at Avon Olt Farms.
 Bret Neccc Of Corbil avenue ha' gone 10 Pittsburgh, Pa. for a shor stay.
 Mrs Johnstone Vance Of Monro, street is spending the weekend IT Milford.
 George T. kimball Of South Bur
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

ritt street was in New York city the first of the week.
 Mrs. Clarence W. Morse and Miss Clara Coombs of Bath, Maine. anI MT. and Mrs. George H. Moves of Portland, Maine, are the house guests of MT. and Mrs. E. Allen Moore of Sunnyledge this weekend.
 Norman Cooley of Lincoln street and Jerry Hart of Hart street have returned to their studies at Kent school!
 MT. and Mrs. F. A. Searle of For est street are entertaining with a house party at their home in Madi- son this weekend. Their guests are Mir and Mrs. Walter Hart. MT. and Mrs. Frank Vibberts, MT. and Mrs w. l.. Hatch, Mir. and Mrs, Ernest Pelton and Mir. and Mrs. w. E. Atwood
 Thomas Linder. son of MT. and Mrs. Linder of Lincoln road, is re- spending the summer with his par ents.
 Kenyon I.oomis, son of Mr. and Mrs John C. Loomis of Lincoln road left this morning for Boston where he is entering the Harvard Business college. Tony Loomis leaves Mon day for Sufficld to continue his studies there.
 Miss Beatrice Lamb, daughter Of the Joseph F. Lambs of Park Place, left Thursday for the Bradford aca- demy in Bradford. Mass, to take up her studies for the coming year,
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert Corbin Of Shuttle Meadow avenue are on a motor trip throughout Vermont. Mrs, Corbins daughter, Miss Bar bara Hilliard Of New York, who is well known here in town, is visiting in Tampa, Florida. Mir. and Mrs. Stanley Duncan with their son, of Laurel road have returned to their home after q two weeks vacation spent in Madison. Mrs. F. A. Moore of Sunnyledec is leaving the first of the week for a visit with Miss Ellen Moore in Booth Bay harbor, Maine. Mir. and Mrs. Sanford Ballard Dole Low of Hart street and Mir. and Mrs Frank Nibberts of Sunnyledge spcnl Wednesday in Lyme. Val C. Hart of Hart street Jeff Wednesday for Newport to see tn. ! yacht races
 i Mrs. Wyman x. Hill of F.ag Hampton, is visiting her sister, Mrs
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
Photo by John Haley

Harold Hatch of Lincoln road for few days.
 Mrs. Roswell Moore of Lincoln road with her small daughter, Caro- lyn, returned to her home on Sun day after spending nearly two weeks with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Har- ry Tarbox in Greenwich.
 Governor and Mrs. John H. Trum- bull of Plainville, and MT. and Mrs. John Coolidge of New Haven at tended a reception given in connec- tion with the Eastern States Exposi- ton in Springfield on Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Roswell Moore arc spending the day in Kent.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold L. Judd and their two children of Warrington Ridge, Berlin, are expected home today after a summer vacation spent in the west.
 Maxwell Moore Of Sunnyledge re- turned home Wednesday after a trip to Newport. R. l., to see the Amer ica's Cup races,
 Mr. and Mrs. q. Frank Lee. with their son. Robert, and daughter. Frances have returned to their 1 home on Dover road after spendin 5 two weeks on Long Island.
 Mrs Charles F, Chase of Brook side road is visiting her mother, Mrs. George A. Arnold, and her sister, Mrs. Rufus E. Miles, of Co., lumbus, o.
 Albert Goodwin Loomis, son of Mir, and Mrs. George Looims Of Grove Hill, returned to Windsor Tuesday to resume his studies at l.oomis Preparatory school. Parker Abbe of Steele street and his sister, Mrs. Harry A. Abbe and son, have returned from Hart Ha- ven," Marthas Vineyard. where they have been spending a few days.
 Frank Kramer, jr.. of Berlin re- turned 10 Wesleyan university We'd nesday to resume his studies. Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Troup of Berlin have taken a house party of friends to Cape Cod Their guests. including Mir. and Mrs. Edward Spellman of Hartford and Mir. and Mrs. Harold Clark of East Berlin will stay until Tuesday.
 Miss Marvis Boyington of New ngton center and Miss Elaine Has tings of Hartford are stopping for D week at the Hotel Victoria ir New York city.
 Mrs. S. r. Seaman and Mrs. Ed.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
PERSONALS

Younger Set Off to School and College-Other Notes of Interest.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Miss Marvis Boyington of New ington center and Miss Elaine Has tings of Hartford are stopping for a week at the Hotel Victoria in New York city.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Mrs, Johnstonc Vance Of Monroe street is spending the weekend m Milford
 George T. kimball Of South Bur
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Val C. Hart of Hart street left Wednesday for Newport to see the yacht races.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Mrs. s. F. Seaman and Mrs. Ed
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Mrs. Wyman x. Hill of East Hampton, is visiting her sister, Mrs
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Bret Neccc Of Corbil avenue has gone to Pittsburgh, Pa, for a short stay.
Milford chronicle., 1930-01-17

in the liver and spleen. There will
be whitish or grayish nodules on
the intestines or the membrane
which holds the intestines in place.
These nodules vary in size from
that of a pea to as large as a wal
nut. The yellow spots or LESSONS as
they are called may also appear IN
the kidneys and lungs.
Once you have definite PROOF or
T. B. in your flock take immediate
steps to put an end to it. II the
birds are of no particular value it
may be advisable to kill the lot OF
them; burn the ones that are notice
ably underweight. Those that are
up to standard weight may be used
for food or marketed, as cooking de-
stroys the germs. The next step is
a thorough cleanup, burning OF all
rubbish, droppings and litter, and
thorough disinfecting of all houses
and poultry runs with good dip
and disinfectant. All houses where
such fowls have been should be thor
oughly cleaned and disinfected each
week for several weeks. Plow the
runs often and plant to some quick
growing grain.
If you should decide to restock
at once, chicks may be secured from
healthy flocks but should be raised
in quarters well removed from those
of the former ffocks and on new
ground. In making such start, 1t
is not necessary to kill off the cid
birds at once if they are yarded and
the new broods are also confined.
If you flock is sufficiently valu-
able to justify the extra work and
expense, you may, after destroying
the birds that are plainly affected,
subject the remaining ones to the
tuberculin test. Birds that prove
to be entirely free from infection
should be put to themselves on
clean, fresh range where they can
not come in contact with infected
birds.
Remove droppings frequently and
dispose Of them at some point re-
mote from the quarters. Burn the
carcasses of all fowls that have died
of any kind of disease or bury them
deeply. Since it can only be spread
by the passage Of germs from one
bird to another, it is easy to see how
the danger of infection is greatly
reduced by eliminating those al
fected.
If you bring in breeding stock
from some other flock, and it is not
practical to have them tuberculln
tested, do not put them at once
with the other chickens. Careless
ness of some breeders in sending out
infected stock is believed to be
largely responsible for much of the
gain in tuberculosis which has been
noted in late years.
Copyright, 1929
yDR. L. D. LEGEAR, V. S.)
Milford chronicle., 1930-01-17
Bethel
Held over from last week.

Held over from last week.
The count On Me Club" will give
an entertainment free to everybody
in the community house on Saturday
evening. January II, and the quit
which has been made by the Ladles
Aid. and chances sold, will be given
awav to the one holding the lucky
Wr and Mrs. George Graeff and
Mr. Calvin Hopkins were Sunday
guests with Mr.. and Mrs. h L.
Miss Pearl Eskridge, of Sergent's
School, Cambridge, Mass, and MISS
norotby Eskridge, Of Philadelphia
Ps'. visited Mr.. and Mrs. George Ell
zev a part Of last week.
Mrs. Willie Cordrey, Mrs. Molne
THOMPSON, of Wilmington, spent last
Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs. JACK
Phippin, near Portsville.
Mrs. Ray Riggin and children, 1da
ond John: Miss Ethel Elliott, Oh
Sbarptown, were Sunday guesIs
with Mrs. Olivia Riggin.
Mrs. Ella Morris spent the week.
end in Seaford the guest OF Mr. anu
Mrs. Roland Conoway. %
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias J. Taylor, OF
seaford, aand Mr.. and Mrs. Ware
Fridel and daughter, Betty OF near
Seaford, spent Sunday with Mr.. ana
Mrs. Thomas Milbourne.
Mrs. Mollie Wright is spending the
week in Baltimore with her son ana
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Glen
Wright. 4 Loot
week in wilmington with Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Cain. go.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levine Moore mo,
tored to Camden, N. J., on Friday ana
snent the weekend with Mr.. ana
Mrs. Daniel Mcleod.
W. The P. T. A. will hold their month
" meeting on Thursday night, Janu-
orv 16. in the community house. A
fnil attendance is desired.