Evening star., 1947-12-19

Is obviously impossible for US
to test all recipes submitted, we
cannot assume responsibility for
them. Betsy CasnreH
went down to find my gifts there
one Christmas morning I was sur
prised to find only a note from
Santa telling me that since had
lost faith In him he had decided to
hide my gifts and if I wanted them
I would have to search for them
according to notes he had left all
about the house. Each note was
clearly written and the directions
thereon had me chasing up and
down from the attic to the cellar
for about three-quarters Of an hour!
The last note told me to look into
the family washer in the cellar. Lo
and behold! There were my gifts!
Well. it was a merry chase and I
still have those clever notes put
away in one of my many memory
scrap books! A clever mother could
have lots of fun with this. My
notes were hidden in bathtub, clos
cts, under beds, in coffee canister
and just anywhere!
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PAINTING TOYS?
(From Mrs. w. w. H., Arlington.)
Now for a request. I wish to re-
decorate some outgrown toys for my
baby boys Christmas presents, and
do not know where to get the
paint or what kind to get that is
safe for babies to chew and gnaw on.
Has some one else painted toys for
children, and If so, would appreciate
it If they will call me at Glebe 3751
and tell me about their experiences?
Thank you for most interesting
page. Some lady criticized writing
in for completing lines and names of
poetry by saying such information
could be obtained from a library
Personally, the reason I value our
page is that we can feel free to
bring up almost any subject either
for help or discussion. Let's keep 1t
/ that way.
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TOY CLUBS?
(From Mrs. N. S., Falls Church,
Some time ago I heard some one
mention the month club which
works like book-a-month club. I
gathered that headquarters for this
club was nearby. 1t seems such
splendid idea for Christmas gifts for
the children on my list, would Ger
tainly like to locate it. Can any
reader help me?
CASEY JONES'"
(From Mr.. E. L. A., Washington
Although the song is generally
credited to Siebert and Newton (who
are at times being credited as being
railroadmen) it has been authenti-
Gated that the words and music were
originally written shortly after the
wreck and are the works of a colored
railroad laborer who knew Jones,
one Wallace Saunders. Leighton
brothers used a song of that type on
the stage before publication by Sic
bert and Newton who had their
version published by Southern Cali
fornia Music Co., Los Angeles, in
1909.
Almost any book on American folk
songs will contain a version or make
mention of the song. Sandburg in
his American Songbag" devotes con-
siderable space to it, as does Spaeth
in Read En- and Weep" Several
song books, particularly of later
years, have contained version: gen.
orally Siebert and Newton's. I have
in mind the recent issues Of Army
Songs" and Navy Songs" both of
which contain the words.
Lees Casey Jones" (Southern,
Kingsport, Tenn, 1880 gives con-
siderable data on both Saunders and
the song.
Would suggest visit to the Bu-
reau of Railway Economics Library
Association Of American Railroads.
in the Transportation Building, Sew
enteenth and H streets NV. Miss
Cullen, their reference librarian, will
undoubtedly give all information
she can locate.
1t has been mentioned in other
books, just which I do not recall at
the moment and lack of time at the
present prevents my making search
to locate, however, I would be
pleased to see what can find later
on. Have the sheet music although
it is a reprint edition and several
versions of the words. Would be
pleased to place my collection at
your disposal and render whatever
aid I can in your search. Incl
dentally the Library Of Congress will
have copy of the siebert and New
ton original.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Information and requests sent IN
By the tolloUing haze been for
,parded to those for Uhom they ,Dere
intended:
Washington: Mrs. H. D. F., Mrs.
E. F. G., B. M, j. H., Mrs. B. G.,
Mrs. j. A. B., Mrs. H., Mrs. A. R. B.
Arlington: Mrs. A. L. B., Mrs.
J. F. D., Mrs. T. E. D., Mrs. w. F. E.,
Mrs. H. G. L. Alexandria: Mrs.
S. r. Fairfax: w. L. c., Mrs.
R. E. G. WarrentOn: Mrs. L. W.
Winchester: Mrs. M. M. w. Nc
Lean: Mrs. H. c. H. Silver Spring:
Mrs. j. J. w. Mount Rainer: Mrs.
w. L. A., jr. Chevy Chase: F. van D.
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