Ligonier Banner., Volume 63, Number 46A, Ligonier, Noble County, 9 December 1929 — Page 6

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THOUGHTFUILNESS

The distinguishing quality of the successful funeral director is thoughtfulness. This thoughtfulness is shown not only in his actions at the time of the funeral service, but in the facilities he has prepared in advance. Every desire of his clients must have been forseen long before, and provided for. ,

But such preparation is only possible against a background of long experience. Years of service must have taught the funeral director these little ways of adding to the comfort of those he is called upon to help. Our service has just such a background of experience, During the many years that we have ministered to the needs of this community we have acquired a fund of sympathy and understanding which enables us to fulfill the unspoken wishes of our clients. ‘ '

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“Busted but Happy,” Was His Christmas Slogan scBUS’I‘ED, but happy, busted, but happy.” These words kept ringing through Dick Westworth’s ears. He had overheard them as he had slipped through the hall, past the cheery living room, where his ne’er-do well brother Jack and his adoring little wife were enacting the Santa Claus role.

Dick had been urged to join them in putting the final touches on the tree and in filling the six little stoekings of the six little Westworths, but he had pleaded a downtown engagement. “The idea of Jack actually busting himself to buy a lot of folderol for his kids and then broadcasting the fact ds though it were something to be proud of. Now, if [ had kids I'd get them sensible presents, not things that are likely to be busted up before the holidays are over. [l'll set an example for Jack and his doting wife by giving each one of the children something they would have to have anyway—catch me wasting my money just because It happens to be Christmas,” and so saying, be undressed himself and turned into bed. .

But, somehow, sleep wouldn’'t come. He fidgeted about nervously, finally falling into a feverish sleep only to awaken again. : “Maybe moving ahcut a bit will help,” he said to himself. “I'll go down and slip the handkerchiefs into the youngsters’ stockings finstead of giving them in the morning,” and so saying he slipped on his bathrobe without turning on a light and picked up the little flat package he had laid opn the chair beside his bed. Not until he had switched on the light in the living room did he notice that It was his well-filled wallet that he had picked up in the dark. He started to go back for the sensible gifts that he had told himself “would do,” but something restrained him. If you believe in the Christmas Spirit you will know what it was, if not, no explanation would make it any more clear to you. Dick Westworth did not believe In the Christmas Spirit so, of course, he did not understand exactly why he suddenly decided to change his Christmas gifts.

But the Christmas Spirit went right on with {ts good work, having got a tiny . corner in his heart, and Dick went righi on tucking bills and coins into the chinks of the six knobby stockings that were dangling by the fireplace. : | “Busted, but happy,” he said to himself later, as he tossed his empty wallet ecarelessly aside and dropped off into a peaceful sleep.—Alice Crowell Hoffman.

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As Jesus of Nazareth " Passeth By lT WAS Christmas morning. An old man stood with bared and bowed head before the great cathedral. Chimes pealed forth the glad message—*Joy to the world, the Lord is come.” The hour was early for passers-by, and the man had thought him. self alone until a youth touched him, saying: “Can | help you, sir?” The worshiper looked up.. Observing a tool box swung over the lad’s shoulder, he exclaimed, “A carpenter!” “No; a carpenter’s son. Father has an emergency call this morning. He Is not well, and I'm carrying his heavy tools.” “] see,” said the man, ‘“and you also wanted to help me. Good boy. You nurse the spirit of kindness, the Christ-like gpirit. Thank you, son, but I'm not aneeding assistance; 1 just paused to consider that other ‘arpenter’s son who went about doing good.” ' ~ “l 1 know,” said the boy, “the Christ.” “Yes, and may many this Christmas day realize that again ‘Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.” —Lily Rutherford Morris. (@, 1929. Western Newspaper Union.)

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Took Pledge to Live . . in Companivnate Union The custom of plighting one’s troth is a very ancient ona, writes Frank H. Vizetelly, editor of the New Standard dictionary. It dates from Biblical times. Among the Greeks, prenuptial and marriage ceremonies are sald to date from the time of King Cecrops, 185 B. C. Marriage itself is of divine institution, according to the second chapter of Genesis, and confirmed by Christ in the tenth chapter of the Gospel of St. Mark. - Amcng the ancient Danes there was a quaint custom called hand-festing—-the putting of the hand of the bride-to-be into the fist of the future bridegroom. It is referred to by Ray in his “Glossary of Northumbria.” Traces of it were noted by Brand as existing in certain English villages in his time, and from his comments fit, appears to have been a pledge to live together for a definite period, In trial or companionate cohabitation. As late as 1794, at the annual fair held in Dumfries, Scotland, it was customary for unmarried persons of both gexes to select a mate to their liking with whom they would live until that time ‘the next year. If, at that time, they were still. pleased with each other, they continued to live together for life. If not, they separated, and were' free to make another cholice.

Family Names Ascribed "~ to Shop Designations

One of the ways in which family names came into existence was thelr, use to distinguish the shops of tradesmen. :

They were not numbered as they are today, but earried signs bearing various distinguishing devices: Fig-| ures of birds, flowers, animals and other common objects were used for this purpose. . As a consequence the owners of the shops became known as Tom of the Finch, Will of the Fox, Harold of the Hart, and other such names.

From this practice descended the family names like Finch, Fox, Hart, Swan, Wolf, Fish and Pike. , Many of these still survive, but in America, shortly after the Revolution, there were a large number which have since disappeared because of thelr insulting or absurd allusions.

Light on Early History

Arab and European scholars are deeply interested in a genuine flluminated volume belonging to the works of El-Bekri, famous Arab geographer and historiun of the early days of Morocco, which was discovered in a native shop In Marrakech. This work dates back to the beginning of the Sixteenth century and is

artistic in its rich colorations. Authorities have ordered the removal of the history to the library of Cherif El-Kittani, at Fez, where are kept other famous documents relating to elvilization in North Africa.—Washington Star,

Spanish Leather Treasures

Cordova leather has been famous for many centuries. Specimens of ancient Cordova leather that are still in existence are considered. great treasures. .

The- wonderful tapestries that once adorned the Alhambra and other palaces of ancient days, were made of Cordova leather, stamped, gilded and painted. It is known that the leather workers of Cordova, Spaln, used to boil the calfsking and sheepskins, and then treat the leather in many different and now forgotten ways.

It has been a common practice among sheepmen in parts of the West to keep goats among the sheep on the assumption that they would be more aggressive in driving off dogs or! predatory anlmals. They are also useful as leaders of the sheep. Just how successful this pructice s, is not known so far as the gcuts’ ability to drive off dogs or predatory animals {8 concerned. It is known thgg logses from this source occar in herds where these animals are kept with the flock.

Explaining Old Expression

The old-fashioned boots that were worn commonly before the days of shoes, and which are still worn by horseback riders and army officers, had- straps at the sides to take hold of when the boots were pulled on. It is manifestly impossible for a person standing in ‘his boots to lift himself by pulling up on the bootstraps, and therefore the expression originated “it is like trying to lift yourself by your bootstraps” when referring to something impossible of accomplishment.

An authority on correct English speaks as follows in regard to the position ‘of personal pronouns connected by the conjunction: “When two or more personal pronouns in the singular are connected by ‘and,’ the second precedes the first and the third, and the third person precedes the first. When the pronouns are used together in the plural wumber, the first person precedes the second and the third, and the second person precedes the third.” Subscribe for the Ligonier Banner Subscribe for the Ligonier Banner.

Christmas Greeting and Best Wichas £il N 0 Vo

We appreciate the pleasant business - relations of the past year and to our many friends we extend ,' "best_ wishes foi' a happy aud prosperous 1930. : |

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