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0012 ncss and RcstrontaLu uciaa-- (BOW OOK nor Miami MMI HOT Opium.Morphinc 4 tmt HE II season brines to mind LL should be the gifts, carefully marked, J many Christmas days gone by, consigned the before to the one with thoir four ereat features tur day in charge, and she must purchase a key, , plum pudding of clothesline nnd v. and quanity clothespins. a mince . The lino should be stretched back :.:, It was a good old English cus- and forth across the living room, and AncfectRnnedv forCWlf 'J-- tom, not to be rejected by the Use each gift, in tissue paper Sioandt.Dlartira! American modi- wrapped linn . Sour colonists, although and tied with red ribbons, should be fications were necessary to suit the lYornaJCormfccvtruir fastened to tho line by a clothespin, it cndLoss OF Sunt religion ind conditions of living was rv uecoraiea wun wings ox rea ana green For Over Jn the colonies, the Christ-spiri- t FfMl IffHi 111 TacStab Sljnanw of being substituted for the pagan mm m r the famous "boar's head" yulettde, be arranged on which is placed a SSBMMMB vmmwmb was omitted, and the Christmas Die "Jack Horner" a CeSrrAim CompaH Years became known as mince pie, containing toNEW YORK. pie. However, many old M T Christmas souvenir for each member Thirty observances were the kept, Including of the family. The ribbons attached to the pack- and holly, and Christmas was a day for family ages in the pie should be carried to a holly-decorate- d with up gatherings, a feast prepared by tho women over the each il of the house. hoop suspended table, ribbon tagged with the name of the one for whom It Is possible that we would not like quite it is intended. When the "family wash" has been their flavorings usod a of today. They variety taken down each person seeking his or her own Exact of spices, wines and in even their Copy Wrapper seasonings plain- gift they gather around the pie, and at a signal est dishes; but as was In n everything prepared "pull out their plums." i ir.n...i..ii,..i... mi j, tho home, either under the of the supervision Hidden in Egg Shells. or her own mixtures were by hands, the When the 13 at breakfast wholesome. family all present start to serve .the meal of cofTee, bread and but- was sea-ro- n Everything turned to account in the soft-cooke- SUBSCRIBE ter, ham and d eggs without any men FOR with a view to future so in use, this way tion of gifts. for the were on prerarations holiday going long At each place have an eggcup or saucer, on before the day. which you put an egg, the contents having been In cherry time, a supply was carefully 'packed The omerville Falcon removed previously a small hole in tho In and for through hay kept Christmas. end; fill with and let each contain The partly sand, Christmas cookies, with coriander seed a small with a in of In were baked six paper suggestion poetry them, months before and kept where or how to find their In an earthenware In the gifts. jar cellar. As each person thinks he is his egg Mince Meat cracking Recipe. he finds the puzzle inside. The rich and were plum pudding made Much merriment and good cheer will be the early in the fall and put away to mellow and result. ripen. Serve content- - of in omelet Tho original eggshells was then made, the recipe for with the ham. ...The which was found In an old recently Philadelphia Hide one in bookcase, in cookbook. We all person's gifts paper copy but the spelling: "Four egg to read: pounds , four pounds , two pounds rais- If you are either wise or smart ins, one pound currants, six apples, some rose You'll find me in a Fayette County water and sack half a pound, no more of sugar, a red apple in his mouth, which, alas! he could hurry. three-fourth- - Among I now s pound cloves,- mace, and never eat and garnished him with holly. gifted people dwell; So hunt, don't ait and worry. cinnamon, some candled orange peel, lemon peel, At last the company came, the mistress pre- ' BANK citron and blanched almonds." serving a calm exterior, but with an Inward Frost King and Snowballs. anxiety lest be burned or at tho As this is the time for the clever woman of something spilled "ZD HE FAYETTE COUNTY BANK has ent from ours. One recipe called for flour, one last moment. the family to devise some unique way of dis pound butter, ten eggs and some mirk or water. When all is ready the beaming host says, trlbuting Christmas gifts, Bhe may decorate the I been the friend of the of room people Some housewives made their winter supply rf "Friends, will thee Join us in the Christmas living with evergreens, holly and mistle for twenty-five- 1 mince pies before Thanksgiving and reheated feast?" And with great dignity he leads them, toe, and then place in one corner a table covered Fayette county a them before using. with the guest of honor on his arm, followed by with white cloth, hidden from view by ft screen ' years and has been unquestionably For the lemon tarts, the lemons had to be first the older people and tho children. ot generous size. On this table is placed snow liberal all custom- soaked In salt water for two days. Then every The Table Decorated. balls. These snowballs, made of white cotton fair and with its and tied with white contain each day for fourteen days they were put Into fresh The table is a picture to cheer the hungry. batting robbon, ers. It has the distinction of loaning mon- designated and are in a cold water. When they were made, apples, or- The large turkey Is at cne end and the pig at present, heaped pyra mid, thus a mass of snowballs of to its customers at a low rate of inter- anges and sugar were added. the other end of the long table, with obtaining ey everything varied size. The is scattered with A few days before Christmas the mistress went they are to eat between, excepting the pile freely and with an and plum diamond in to it an attractive est, ample capital surplus to market, the maid carrying the basket She pudding. dust, order, give If there is a in house and its would get her turkey, cranberries, celery, oysters, After the silent grace, which stills the nolso sparkle. small boy the he its safety is unquestioned be dressed as a Frost in a costume of and a little pig for roasting whole. for a moment the carver takes his knife, and may King, to all its old customers white with diamond ability serve The day before Christmas the real excitement with a deliberation born of steady nerves carves wadding, sprinkled dust; " leaves and berries can be sewed and all oraers is began. The was made, and such staffing! under the fire of twenty of eyes. holly here and new cust apparent pairs there robe. At' Bread crumbs, beef suet, liver, lemon peels, nut- The directions in "Gentlewoman's House- upon the a given signal the screen with the is removed, Frost Deposit your money Fayette meg, savory, pepper, salt, cream and oggs. The wifery" says: "Raise the leg fairly of the tur- disclosing the tiny King, who, with a few words of Christmas Bank will receive cour- little pig, only four or fire weeks old, was filled key and open the joint with the point of the greeting, gathers County where you the snowballs into a and as each to his utmost capacity with mashed potatoes or knife, but do not take off the leg. , .. pretty basket ball small teous, liberal and just treatment The apples. "Then lace down both sides of the breat bone bears a tag he finds no difficulty is Not to be considered were the distributing the gifts to those assembled. Bank as much inter- the least green and open the breast pinion, but do not take It " Fayette County pays A docoratlons. Ground pine for festoons and off. Then raise the Merry Thought between the , Holly Pie. , est on time and savings deposits as any re- wreaths, mistlatoe to hang, and holly everywhere breast bone and the top of it" and so on till A novel way of distributing Christmas gifts , were the necessities. the turkey Is boned. While this is being done on Christmas morning is to make a big pie, In putable bank can pay and be safe. Our the center of the table of ar- When Christmas morning came the excitement the "Christmas bowl" is passed. holly branches, and business and deposits which are larger than was at the highest pitch. The housewife, her After they are helped to turkey and pig they range it so the gifts can be easily drawn from at- daughters and her maids were Hp early. The pass the vegetables and delicacies, and even the under it Each gift must be tied with a narrow ever before, except one former year, brick oven was heated and tho mince in. desire red ribbon and one end lead to each at pies put mince pie is eaten when they have the place test the confidence of the people of Fayette The turkey was dredged with flour and put on for It the table. This is great fun, and of course every- the spit, with a small unwilling child to watch The Correct Manners. one is anxious to see who gets the most rib- county in this old reliable institution, for and browned. are adhered bons, the one being declared the most popu- turn it as it The proper conventions strictly lucky which we are truly thankful. Another child was set to cracking nuts and to. The book of etiquette says: "A gentlewom- lar. The pie is not "opened" nntil end of break- polishing apples. an must not lean her elbows on the table, nor by fast. , . Come to see us and let us tell you what we ' discover a voracious appe- A Christmas Trail. Roasting the Little Pig. a ravenous gesture will do for Its officers and directors talk with her mouth nor smack her One member of the family should take you. The little was put before the Are to roast tite, nor full, charge pig a of the gifts, and when the coast is clear should the most successful and In the pan, in which were three bottles lips like pig." are among respon- dripping The children were in order. In all the lay the "trail" with them In all of the availablt of red wine for basting. kept sible business men of our feast was but for all downstairs rooms. Start from a Christmas county. While the things were cooking a long table, decorous, merry that tiny At hen have eaten to the extent of tree on the living room table by fastening to it the length of the room, was Bpread with the last they their the blazing and a card for each person, marked, for example, white linen cloth, napkin, china and silver or capacity, plum pudding, with a of holly stuck In the top. Is brought thus: "Card No. 1, father. Look for card No. 2 pewter. piece In and eaten with sauce. Then the toasts In umbrella stand in hall." In the stand he will In the middle, of the table was the famed brandy are with the home-brewe-d wine, and find a package tagged In this manner; "Card No. Christmas bowl Here are the quaint directions drunk good ths feast is done. - 2, father. Look for card No. 3 in your hat In hall for It: . . , making closet" The third card will be found on a gift "Break nine sponge cakes and half a pound ot h In the spot designated, r-lt- further instructions, macaroons in a deep dish; pour ovsr one pint ' CHRISTMAS which are followed on to the next until all his half Leave them to HISTORY OF raisin wine, pint sherry. presents come to light Everyone pursues his or soak. Sweeten with two ounces ot powdered t Christmas,' originally Cristes masse ("the mass her trail at once, and a merry scene of confusion sugar candy and pour over on pint and a naif ' . or church festival of Christ"), is the English Is the result These cards may be be- . Stick with two ounces sliced almonds. prepared of name for the season In which the birth of Christ forehand, and no difficulty will be Tlace on a stand and ornament with Christmas experienced it is commemorated. It is apparent however, that in placing the gifts, each trail Is finished before evergreens. a festival was celebrated at this season long be- starting to lay another. The last cards should The tankard with the Christmas brew was pot fore it was held sacred as the birthday of direct the family to their places at the dining on the and all the sillabubs, jellies, pickles, table, of Naxareth. The of the Romans and room table, where they will find amusing souve- lemon red the cookies and the tarts, apples, nuts, the winter festival of the heathen Britons were nirs of the occasion. . fresh from the cherries hay. both celebrated about December 25; and later, Cobweb Method. . The were now blaiing. and the red fireplaces the Roman festival in honor of the sun god. A rather novel and entirely inexpensive way berries and leaves of the holly were shin--, green Mithra (Instituted 273 A. D.) From the latter the of distributing Christmas gifts Is to employ the in the ing light day became to bo known as the "Birthday of the "cobweb" method. Suspend a rope diagonally Sun; and after its the across the room, over which the - rtuf-Cn- g Cnconqnered adoption by strings- may ths good smelt of the brown turkey, savory Christian church In the fourth as the each to bo labeled at its source was century cross, string with and applesauce everywhere. anniversary of Christ's' birth, this name was the name of the member of the family or the Don Their Best Frocks. given symbolic interpretation. friend for whom it Is intended. A sheet can be After the housewife and her daughters had A study of the customs associated with this hung across cne end of the roam, hiding the gifts seen to everything they hurried to put on tbeir period also reveals a heathen, if not invariably from view until time for winding the strings. Let The School :: The School best flowered silks, with white whims around a solar, origin. The lighting ot the iog (la , all begin the quest at once, it being necessary to Gregg Stenolype their necks and the most secret beautiflers on buche de Noel) on , once ft wide- find the beginnings of the strings where the ' TheSouths School of their faces, spread European custom, is or was a function of names are attached. This will aJTord consider- Greatest Busmen Tien the dinner being nearly cooked, they took such predominant importance among the Li- able amusement a the strings should te run the little browned pig. raised him gently and put thuanians and Letts that thoir words for Christ- through keyholes, under beds, over tims.;njs 'Positions for Stuaents : : : : : Students or P two small loaves of bread under him. and added mas eve literally signify "Log evening." The and even out of doors,' if roasible. more wine; an anchovy, a bundle of sweet herbs sports of the "Lords of Misrule" in are Aside from tho element of mjstsry contained ENTER NOW i WE NEVER CLOSE and a half a lemon was put Into the sauce, which thought to be an Inheritance from the Saturnalia. In taia mehnd. ttere Is tie tiiei value which was poured over him hot They bad him sitting The decoration of churches with the ones sacred . attache things which have btn really on his haunches looking lifelike. Then they put mistletoe and holly is ft pagan survival. eaxred thro iga one's own e Juris,