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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
British Ships Blessed
in Fourteenth Century

So far as we can be certain, the
blessing Of British ships was in vogue
In the Fourteenth century; and &C.
cording to the monk of St Denys. this
was done when the duke of Bourbon
dispatched an expedition to Genoa un.
der the earl of Derby in 1890, RIG.
Skerrett relates. in Grace Log, ship
ping magazine. The procedure was
in keeping with an ancient custom
and intended to inure success; and to
that end the ships were blessed BY
priests. In July Of 141S, the bishop
Of Bangor went to Southampton to
give benediction to the Grace Dieu-
one of the kings ships completed in
that port short while before. The
worthy bishop was paid five pounds
for his trouble and the glamor he
added to that occasion. No vessel of
the royal navy was baptized with wine
during the Fifteenth century-at least
that is the declaration Of q widely
known British naval historian.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Vivid Pen Portrait Of
Bismarck in H;s Pr;,r.

since was, seated directly. Opposite
10 Bismarck during the long a,scns
sion after dinner (Bamberger writes
on January 20, 1879, / could observe
ms features for the hundredth time
Inc forehead is not as prominent Is
Is generally believed. What is con.
splcuous is the os frontale, (frontal
Done), and its prominence is accentu.
ated by the thick, untidy, bushy eve.
Drows. The brain seemed to lie di.
reetiy behind the forehead. He has
small, fiat, Monaghan nose. The
mouth is BY far and away the most
interesting and characteristic feature.
II is only possibly to catch occasional
ghmpses Of it beneath the concealing
lnustache. Although in ordinary con-
Versation half-smiling, almost efremi.
nate expression is conveyed by these
thick wide lips, Immediately behind
lies something menacing and almost
predatory. This laughing gentle mouth
can OF a sudden change into that
OF a wild beast and devour its nrev.
MS chin is puffy and upturned like a
neshy saucer. The expression of the
clear observant eyes is at once sus.
plclous and friendly, coldly glittering
ana determined. Unless he deliber.
ately wishes to reveal his feelings it
Is impossible to tell from his eyes
what is passing through his mind
From the Diary Of Ludwig Bamberger.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Athenian Citizen Seen
as Man of Manv Parts

Pericles' age shows that the out
standing Athenians were men of parts.
Sophocles, for example, is now known
as poet only. but In 442 Pericles
named him chief treasurer Of the city.
Besides, he was big business man,
politician. warrior. gentleman-quite
the man about town.
But the average Athenian Of the
time likewise occupied varied roles.
He was cultured, but as Pericles once
stated, he was almost as good a SOL
der as the war-loving Spartan when
conflict was at hand. He was bet
ter sailor, in fact, thereby making his
scity supreme on the sea as was Sparta
on land.
Greece, particularly Athens, is syn
onymous with such terms as mythol
ogy, early culture. and others, yet the
study of the intimate details Of Greek
life is field that has been barely
scratched, Professor Merritt, historic
authority, says.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Splendid Work in Afric.

The medical missionaries of West AT
RIGA have brought about a decided i'm
provement in the condition of the ma
tives, particularly as concerns sleep
ing sickness and leprosy. Government
officials have made tests and reported
that the percentage of the entire pop
ulation having sleeping sickness virus
circulating in their blood has been re.
duced to 90 per cent, and that the
percentage of new cases in the entire
population has been reduced to LBS
per cent. The conclusion is that while
the disease is not yet completely
stamped out. it is no longer epidemic.
The vigorous measures of government
and missionaries have saved villages
and tribes from practical extermina.
ton. =
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Rockville Christian Church

Unused Power" will be the sub
ject of the sermon by. Rev. ]. Lloyd
Black in the Rockville Christian
Church on Sunday morning at II
o'clock. The Bible School will begin
promptly at 10 o'clock.
The evening service at 1880 o'clock
will be a "Song and Story Hour" at
which time the story of the origin of
a number of the old favorite hymns of
the church will be told and the hymns
sung by the congregation. This SER
vice has been arranged in response to
number of requests from those who
attended similar service some months
ago.
Visitors are cordially invited to at
tend all services of the church.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Only Weak Characters
7 Indulge in Self-Pitx,s

Never complain. sLet that be your
leading principle. Self-pity IL one Of
the worst habits any one can have.
Unfortunately innumerable persons
have this evil habit. to their own and
other peoples misfortune. By plying
themselves, by continually ponderlng
on their troubles and making q dis
play of these in order to arouse pity
In others, they increase their own suf-
ferings without doing themselves any
good whatever. Self-pity is senti-
mentalism Of the most foolish kind,
and is characteristic of the weakling.
Just as dirt is matter in the wrong
place, so Is sentimentahsm feeling In
the wrong placed
We are equipped with feelings that
we may be activated by them to leave
undone that which may be noxious,
and so seek out that which will be ad-
vantageous. When we suffer pain, we
should turn 1t to account by noting
that something is going on which must
be altered, and by setting to work on
the instant to make the necessary
change.
If, instead of doing this, we surren-
der to the pain, we are not true per-
sons of feeling, but sentimentalists.
There are, unfortunately, more senti-
mentalists than persons of true feel
ing, and in every one of us there is
considerable infusion of sentimental
ism. Almost all Of US like being COM
miserated, are fond Of INDUCING in
sself-pity. thereby doing ourselves more
harm than we imagine.-E. Tietzens.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
The Ideal Job

The hours are from too early in the
morning for a girl to be expected to
wash the breakfast dishes until too
late for her to help her mother get
the dinner.
The salary is too low for her to feel
she ought to contribute at home and
high enough to permit her to wear
as few clothes as any girl in the Office.
The work is hard enough to make
her mother insist on the utmost rec
reation and easy enough to allow her
strength for the Black Bottom.
The boss is handsome and single.
The Office is close to the station,
with three good drug stores in the
same block.-McCready Huston.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Seal ON Paper Money

All paper money issued by the gov
eminent contains a seal bearing the
inscription "Thesauri. Amer. Septent.
Sigil." These words are an abbrevi.
alton of the Latin phrase "Thesanri
Americae Septentrionalis SigillUm,"
literally meaning, "Seal Of tie Treas
ury of North America" Why North
America" was used instead of UNITED
States" is not known. When a com.
mittee of the Continental congress
adopted this seal the states were still
loosely governed by the congress and
hope of getting Canada to join the
confederation had not been entirely
given up. The treasury seal is the
last thing placed on paper money and
it is the token that gives it validity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Others

To think of others is decided
ly good thing. The result of such a
process should he either a temperate
self-satisfaction or clearsighted res
ignation. But the ways of science are
not always those of the heart. and
that we are less miserable than some
people is not consolation for being
more unhappy than others-least of
all when the happy are before our eyes
and the wretched farther off. Neither
the preacher Of Grantley's doctrine
nor its bearer was converted.-An-
thony Hone.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09

Jumbo, the famous elephant of the
Barnum & Bailey circus, was 10 feet
10 inches tall and weighed approx
mately six tons. Jumbo was one of
the largest elephants ever in captivity.
but there are records of larger ele
plants which were not taken alive,
but killed. One elephant shot in East
Africa measured II feet s1z inches at
the shoulder. had total length from
trunk to end Of tail of 10 feet inches
and a girth of forefoot Of 5 feet 81
inches.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Rainbow Close At Hand

Children, who eagerly seek the pot
Of gold at the rainbOw's end, frequent
ly have an opportunity to follow their
desires in Estes park. Rainbows,
after the almost daily mountain show
ers that occur, often rest one end Of
the bow on a neighbours porch. and in
one of the nearby pastures. The little
village is situated in a bowl-sur-
rounded by mountains 1900 and 49,
600 feet high. The arch of rainbow
is almost within reach. and the nearby
hillsides often are viewed through a
shimmering veil of colors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Beauty Sleep

The first dim light filtered in
through the filmy curtains and struck
full upon her chin strap. 1t crept
upward until it covered the cleansing
cream generously smoothed upon her
face. Still farther stole this first re.
vealing beam; 1t touched the skin
tonic, the special astringent, the mus
Gle oil, the circulation ointment, and
finally reached the eyelash darkener.
At this point she stirred and thrust
out bare arm pink to the elbow with
liquidine bleaching lotion. She turned
uneasily and with a drowsy motion
adjusted her wrinkle eradicator, and
fell into another doze.-Kansas City
Star.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Potomac M. E. Church, South

The Young Peoples division of the
Potomac M. E, Church, South, will
present play "How the Story Grew"
on Friday evening, December 9, at the
Potomac School, Special Music. The
new minister, Rev, John H. Davidson,
his wife Mrs. Charlotte Davidson and
the pastors mother will be guests at
dinner Sunday, of Mrs. Dorothy C.
Berghers and her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Crawford, of Potomac.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Oldest Printing Extant

The Oldest example of printing still
in existence is believed to be the Kom-
pon-Darani, a Buddhist prayer, printed
from wooden type, in 756 A. D., in an
edition of 100000 copies, by order of
the Japanese Empress Kokes. It is
owned by the Art Institute of Chicago.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
CHURCH NOTICES
St. BarthOlosils9,s Parish

The mopthlEq schedule of services
for St. hSloniew's. Parish is AS fol.
lows: Il
First Sunday-9 A. M. at Laytons.
vile; II A. M. at Olney.
Second Sunday-9 A. M. at Olney;
II A. M. at Brighton.
Third Sunday--9 A. M. at Olney;
II A. M. at Laytonsville.
Fourth Sunday-9 A. M. at Brigh.
ton: II A. M. at Olney.
Fifth Sundays A. M. at Laytons.
vile or Brighton; II A. M. at Olney.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
The Power Beyond

Strange creature that man isl He
never is himself until he is carried
out Of himself by something higher
than he to which he gives himself.
Take out of the human vocabulary
words like reverence, appreciation,
alteration, and mans characteristic
quality is gone.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Pioneer Railroad

The Boston 4 Lowell railroad,
opened for business June 81, 1885. was
the first railroad out Of Boston to be
organized. The road was originally
built with, "fshbelly" rails, laid on
stone sleepers, supported on parallel
masonwork.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
OLNEY

Members of st. Johns Sunday
School will present a play, "The
Light in the Window" on Wednesday
night, December 21st at z o'clock
in the Memorial Hall at Brookeville.
Santa Claus will be present to re-
ceive any clothes or toys that have
been outgrown or food to be used
wisely in the community.
The Woman's Missionary Society
of Emory Church met on Monday
afternoon at the home of Miss Annie
Broadly at Layhill. DR.. Brakeman
gave an interesting and instructive
talk on Christian Social Service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Hoyle Of
Washington were supper guests on
Tuesday of Mrs. j. w. Hoyle.
Miss Rosie Hughes recently re-
turned to Olney for the winter, after
spending several months in Marlboro
with her sister, Mrs. J. B. Bowers.
Mrs. James NJ. Barnsley is staying
in Silver Spring with Mrs. Theodore
Cashell, who is i'll.
Mr. Brooke Johns and his family
are in st. Louis, where he and his
Marylanders have an engagement for
several weeks.
Mrs. Albert Murphy had for her
guests for dinner on Sunday, Mr..
and Mrs. Hamon Harmon, Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Howes and Mr.. Doug
las Howes, all of Washington.
Miss Pomona Pauley of Trivalah
was weekend guest of Miss Mar
garet Harriss.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Snyder of
Washington spent Sunday with their
mother, Mrs. Harry Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Barnsley
entertained at dinner on Sunday
when their guests were Mrs. Blanche
Cramer of Washington, Rev. and
Mrs. D. L. Blakemore of Laytons-
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Probert left
Friday night on the George Wash
ington" for a two weeks vacation in
California.
Roger Hoyle has taken an apart
ment in Washington for the winter.
Mrs. David GLAND entertained Mrs.
Stanley Brown and Mrs. Frank Haw-
kins for luncheon on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Brown spent
Sunday at Loeb Raven with Mrs.
Browns parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. r.
Hett.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Crosby of
Baltimore were among the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Burns for
dinner on Tuesday. Mr.. Crosby was
formerly a minister of the Brooke
vile M. P. Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Fisher Of Be-
thesda were dinner guests on Satur-
day of Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Hines.
AukosuRRestion
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Old American settlem.n,

The Oldest settlement in Canada
is Tadoussac, a little French village
on a bay where the Saguanay river
flows into the st. Lawrence. It Is
said that the first church in America
was founded here, and still stands.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Moon.tons,, STANDING

A moonstone is transparent or
translucent stone Of pearly or opaline
luster often exhibiting a pale tint of
blue, green or red on gray back.
ground. 1t is used as a gem. Min
eralogically it is feldspar.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Origin Of Auction Br;dg.

Auction bridge originated In India.
The first record of 1t is found In a let
ter. published in the L,.:don Times
January 10. 1903, outlining the game,
and referring to 1t as 1.-THE new game
Of auction bridge for three players"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
20 Years In The Sentinel

In the December IL COUNTY SEN
TNEI for 1852, there is list
to serve in the Union in the War R State
A. DAWSON Esq., the enrolling
ard ard M Williams ESQ, clerk T. Dezelu "ecualy
pndolded for the occasion and oicated craftsman
De admitted performed the duties assigned him with
qulse could
grandmother that weetened tea for
The SENTINEL of those 70 years include gentle
the reader
1T will not be considered presampou in remind
rbers that in Strait The exorbant
the price OF the paper which print eOmps (agreabe
as 1T isl those of subscribers
the absolute necessity of settling up forthwith those who
fail to respond satisfactorily must expect
Notices to creditors published the of Carroll
Elizabeth Hurley Sarah Fletcha Benjamin
n. Wilson, William H. ofutt, Mary l. Norwood Ann Vnson
Charles H. Clark and George Cashel.
John r. Miller released from the old Capitol by
Federal authorities Messrs William A. Braddoc George
and James E. Lyddan of Rockville prisoners
prison. t.t.ss,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Grace M. E. Church South
(Gaithersburg)

(Gaithersburg)
Rev. d. L. Fringer, Pastor
Sunday School-9:4O A. NJ, John
Robinson, Superintendent.
Morning Worship-11:0O A. M.
Evening Worship-8:00 P. M.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Theaters Free to Public

1t is believed that the Greek thea
tiers imposed no admission charge. No
mention seems to be made of charge
and the fact that they were usually
community enterprises would Indicate
free entry
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Noise Hide, Weakness.

He who has hut poor argument"
said HI Ho, the sage of Chinatown,
must vociferate in order that those
who might expose its weakness may
not be heard. Washington Star.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Cash Befor. D.l;v.rv

Somebody tells us that the price Of
civilization is insanity. We have seen
evidence Of payment Of the price but
none of delivery of the goods
Lynchburg News.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
All Too Ofs.~I

And now a watch with two faces
has been developed. But one-faced
ones are deceitfnl pno"~h Exchange
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
St. Martins Catholic Church

(Gaithersburg)
r Rev. Callahan, Pastor
Mass-9:30 A. M. every Sunday ex-
cept first Sunday.
500 A. M. First Sunday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
HARRISBURG

Services were held at the NJ. E.
Church, South, on Sunday morning
at II o'clock when the sermon was
delivered by the pastor, Rev. S. j.
L. Dulaney.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. johnson of
Washington, spent Thursday of last
week at the home of Mrs. Laura
Gardner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Cecil and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Roger
Cecil of Washington were guests of
Mrs. Julia Cecil on Sunday.
Worship Services are scheduled to
Re held at the M. E. Church on Sun
day, December 18th at the IL
o'clock hour.
The stewards of the Southern
Methodist Churches at Dickinson,
Forest Grove, Hyattstown and Clarks-
burg, met at the home of Mrs. How
ard Miles on Monday night of last
week, for a quarterly conference. The
meeting was conducted by the pastor,
Rev. S. J. L. Dulaney and was. at
tended by Mr.. and Mrs. Hazel La
mar, Mrs. Frank McClaw, Mrs. Mat
thew, Mrs. Norman Wolf, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Davis, Mr.. Edward Nor
wood, Mr.. T. E. Briggs, Rev. and
Mrs. S. J. L. Dulaney, Mrs. Howard
NJ. Miles, Mr.. Walter Matthews and
Mr.. Baker Nicholson.
Mr.. Howard Miles, Jr., of Fort
Washington, is spending sometime at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Miles, being unable to
work after having suffered minor in
juries in an automobile accident.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09

What the world needs is more start.
nrs and less cranls.-Florda Times
Union.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Fisher Of Be-
thesda were dinner guests on Satur-
day of Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Hines.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09
Music With a Purpose

Special music was written supposed
to cure the dancing mania prevalent
In Germany in 1874.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Crosby of
Baltimore were among the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Burns for
dinner on Tuesday. Mr.. Crosby was
formerly a minister of the Brooke
vile M. P. Church.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. johnson of
Washington, spent Thursday of last
week at the home of Mrs. Laura
Gardner.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Cecil and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Roger
Cecil of Washington were guests of
Mrs. Julia Cecil on Sunday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09

Worship Services are scheduled to
Re held at the NJ. E. Church on Sun
day, December 18th at the IL
o'clock hour.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Brown spent
Sunday at Loeb Raven with Mrs.
Browns parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. R.
Hett.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09

The Woman's Missionary Society
of Emory Church met on Monday
afternoon at the home of Miss Annie
Broadly at Layhill, DR.. Brakeman
gave an interesting and instructive
talk on Christian Social Service.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Probert left
Friday night on the George Wash
ington" for a two weeks vacation in
California.
The Washington times., 1932-06-17
TREASURY BOND
LIST STRONG

NEW YORK, June II GNSO.
Strength in the United States
Government obligations again fea-
tured the early dealings on the
bond market today. Domestic
corporation and railroad bonds
also displayed a generally firm
tone with numerous fractional
gains in evidence.
Liberty 312s with a gain of
6-32 at 101 led the Government
group higher. Treasury 3AS
gained 2-32 at $3.50, the 3bs
were up 3-32 at 1928, while the
4As gained 6-32 at 104.28.
In the railroad division such
issues as New York Central, st.
Paul, Denver and Rio Grande
and others showed fractional
gains.
Foreign government issues were
featured by the advance in the
Germans, where the Dawes rs
jumped more than 2 points, while
the international 512s gained
nearly a point. Bonds of the
United Kingdom rallied slightly,
moving up 38 to 1003s.
The Washington times., 1932-06-17
CURB IS UNABLE
To ADVANCE

NEW YORK, June II GNS0
The curb list was unable to show
anything in the way of a Sus-
tanned price movement today and
the run of active stock favoriteS
continued to follow the same pat
tern of narrow fluctuations as has
characterized the market earlier
in the week.
In the utility group, Common
wealth Edison showed more than
average softnesS with decline of
~ points to ST. Electric Bond
and Share slipped off " to 7K,
and American Gas and Electric
dropped back 3s to 17B.
Among the specialties showing
modest strength were great Allan
tic and Pacific Stores which rose
a point to 100 and Insurance
Company of North America which
moved up point to "a.
Standard of Ohio was in the
van of mixed oil list. chalking
up gain of full point at 21Ea.
Standard of Indiana slipped NOM
inally to 1913.
An irregularly lower bond di-
vision was unsettled by a 9-point
break in Associated Telephone and
Telegraph 512s at record low
at Is,