Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 20, Number 22, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 23 November 1889 — Page 3

THANKSGIVING DAY.

THE ORIGIN AND DAY OF

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HISTORY OF THE THANKS.

In Tliis Country It Properly Dutee from the Fall of the Year 1863, bat the Custom 1 a V«*ry Old One and Goes Way

Thanksgiving day is the American evolution of a long line of predecessors, both pagan and Christian. It dates as an annual national holiday from the fall of 1863. In that year President Lincoln sent a message to congress recommending the observance of a national day of thanksgiving, not only on account of the victories which bad followed the Union arms, in:! ,-.|so f,r the plentiful harvest. Since linn the custom has taken deep root in many parts of the United States where it did not previously exist. Now it stands unique in history as a day on which a great nation, without respect to political party or religious creed, acknowledges with thankfulness the continued prosperity which God has been pleased to .shower upon it.

Over 3,000 years ago the Israelites wandering in the desert were instructed by Moses to observe a holiday similar in character to the modern American Thanksgiving day, when they came to the Promised Land. It was called the Feast of the Taliemacles and took place about the end of harvest time.

Later in the world's history a feast answering the same purpose was held by the ancient Greeks in honor of Demeter, the deity who owned the earth in their eyes. The rallying point for this feast, which lasted nino days, was at Athens. All except murderers and barbarians took part in it.

About the same time of year the Romans held a feast in honor of the goddess Ceres, who, though of feminine gender, seems to have presided over their department of agriculture. The Romans had no turkeys, and could not, of course, kill and eat the sacred geese, but managed to get along very well on fat capons and Fulerniuti wine for all that.

More direct in the line of ancestry of the American Thanksgiving day was the Saxon harvest home. IJ began as soon as the crops were saved and lasted till the moon was at its full. Barbecues of oxen roaste.d whole, home brewed ale, honfires and dancing made up a prograniih. not to he sneezed at even by Nineteenth century folk. But this feast was rather ono held by individual families than he realm of England asa whole.

The first Thanksgiving held on American soil was by Iln Pilgrim Fathers, in the yen Hii'l, shortly after they landed at .Plymouth rock. It was not very much of a thanksgiving, for they did not feel that they had very much to he thankful for. but was rather a revival of the English harvest home. Matters were about, the same in 1(523, and with much about the same result in giving thanks. In ^jLoweve1, an expected ship failed to bot'n t\j£.vi( provisions when they were wanted, ami the prosrL 5*7 famine were so bright that Gov. d, acting in the undoubted exer-

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Im set apart for fasting, humiliation and prayer. But before the day np|K)inted had come, provisions turned up all right, and the day was turned into one of thanksgiving. Mr. Winslow, one of the pilgrims, in a letter gives an interesting account of this memorable day in American history. The celebration was held with "glory, honor and praise, with all thankfulness to our good .God which deals so graciously with us." Ninety Indians, headed by King Massasoit, arrived at the settlement ju the nick of time and shared in the feast. This celehralion was somewhat previous, for not long after the pilgrims were down to plain lobsters without bread, and spring water, '•which," said Governor Bradford, •'somewhat impaired the freshness of our complexions." As well it might.

The Puritan settlers at Nantasketfared ii le letter than the Pilgriias some years laser. On Feb. 9, KUil. provision* had reached a vanishing point. The .last flour in the colony was baking in Governor Wmfhrop's oven. It was the clay appointed for a public fast. At I he last moment the ship Lyon was High ted. The fast \a- immediately changed into a least. Tins is generally held as the first rvgulr.r Thankstrivinj day in New England. !:i- date thanksgivings were

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Forty us l.uer (tovornor Androsaten\|ted t.i make the New England coio-ni-is give il. inks in oU .lience to htecommands. lie appointed the first day of IVvetnh i. a a day of thanksgiving Pts'ple were about tired of thegoviTnor'« :m!rurv ways by this time, and noUniy thanked worth a cent. Several of tho-e who would not dance to Governor Andn^' piping were hauled before the courts to answer for their contempt. One sturdy old Puritan answered that ••'ho was above the observation of days and time-."

This was not th© last of the high handed governor's attempts to make the colonists give thanks for things they didn't want. When James II expected an heir in direct succession to th© English throne he stubborn Puritans of New England weir told to be thankful on April is, ittss, that they were to he ruled by a nice of Catholic kings. They seemed to appreciate the prospect so little that \ng. .'t in the same year was or'.:? -d as a day of thanksgiving by (he goernor to commemorate th* birth oi the ill-fated wanderer who was afterw known as the elder pretender.

On this day the colonists weren't any happier lhar. !h* pretender would hare

'been himself if 1 *«ould have foreseen his own future. Queen Anne gave some more favorable opportunities of observing national thanksgiving?. April 5, 1703, was thus held with great rejoicings to celebrate the first of Marlborough's victories over the French in Holland. All the American colonies had a good time on Aug. 2, 1704, when salutes were fired and gen eral illuminations were held to commem orate the great victory of Blenheim by the same commander.

Of all the Thanksgiving days held in obedience to orders from the English crown, that of Nov. 18, 1759, touched most nearly the hearts of the future American nation. For in that year the gallant Gen. Wolfe, aided by some of the best blood of the colonies, had stormed the heights of Abraham and taken Quebec from the French.

The beginning of the end was seen in the Thanksgiving held by the colony of Rhode Island on June 15,1763. That day was proclaimed a general holiday by the governor at the request -of the general assembly, "in acknowledgment to the Supreme Being for the repeal of the late act of parliament imposing stamp duties."

Thenceforward national Thanksgiving days rested on the surer foundations of the people's will. During the revolutionary wars, the observance of an an nual national holiday was recommended by congress, and faithfully kept by the whole people. In 1789, Washington, in a message to congress, recommended the setting apart of a day of thanksgiving to celebrate the adoption of the constitution. The overthrow of a local rebellion in 1795 was similarly observed, in accordance with the tenor of another message by the president.

In 1815 President Madison proclaimed a day of national thanksgiving on ac count of the peace which closed the war of 1812. For forty-eight years no such day was observed, until the custom was revived by Lincoln in 1868.

During all this time the New England states were holding annual Thanksgivings on their own account.

It is but fitting that in the evolution of this truly national holiday the original occupiers of the soil should have their part. The Protestant Episcopal prayer book of 1789 gives the first Thursday in November as the day for the observance of the annual thanksgiving, except some other day is selected by the civil authorities.

The time now taken every year by the latter is the last Thursday of November. It was about this time each year that the American Indian \v is wont to build great fires in the woods and roast the flesh of the deer and bear and boil the com and stew the pumpkin and make the welkin ring with the noise of his feasting, singing and dancing before the long winter closed down.—New York Sun.

THANKSGIVING DINNER.

it is not necessary that the Thanksgiving feast should be sumptuous. There need not be turkey on the table, nor mince pie. nor plum pudding, nor ice cream. ^Tho plates aftd dishes need not lie of fine porcelain, nor the spoons and forks of solid silver. No colored man need stand behind any of the chairs, to deprive people of the pleasure of waiting upon one another.

All may be very plain, cheap and simple. Last Thanksgiving a father who was in pecuniary straits took home for his boys' dessert two quarts of hot peanuts, and they were received with shouts of laughter and applause. He says they were the ple.'isantest Thanksgiving hit hj ever made in his life.

But there are some things which are essential to the success of a Thanksgiv ing festival. Every one must be present who ought to be there—the whole family circle within reasonable reach the unpopular members of it, as well as the popular the ill favored and the handsome the unfortunate and the fortu nate those whom nobody particularly wants to see* as well as those whom everybody delights to see welcome all on this glad day!

There is a strange pleasure in the occasional meeting of the most incongruous leople, provided the spirit of innocent gayety gets into the ascendant, and remains there. Every one says, "Who could have thought that old Cousin Dick and cranky Atmt Abigail could have been so agreeable!"

Each person must, of course, leave his troubles at home with his old clothes, or button them tip close and tight in his innermost pocket. We all have troubles, and there arc times when it is proper to tell them but on occasions of family festivity it is good to forget, for a few brief hours, that there is such a thing as trouble in the world.

Family affection is a source of so much happiness and help to us that no fair opportunity of strengthening and increasing it should be allowed to pass unimproved.—Youths' Companion.

MY THANKSGIVING.

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The bird within its jtlldi*! cage Bmngfet dream* of h^rry days departed, Apriwwed 'ptaiat In ei -vnote

Smote memory MB the tear-drops started. My mo —iBQt '.Lor-di v- crv foil-.£ vvfiMM, Nor eoakl I reach the upper be

Tbe srhflf^ aai* -,wi»ass Thespk r«4 tnisl days dtt of thtafp around me, The U'.ltea^ ilUtlf to

Seemed straaecc tbaa ti» tfei that boosd n» Oh, bitter ashes dead frith. II -T -~r nliar after, Tt» veil wraith

TRsa* make tts irnet w*ls fitter. I know «hy all Um vsa lay -. J. Xy heart caaMhtfter Ttnankagiifcat, Aad »aa "v -r fret

H* lts rthtfcaBviat. Aad y«t dear hand* that clasp my o*n&.

Food eyes Knrtac ittirtoa, I mall forg^.. tegrdraqgbta Toe what yoo at Us glorias 'A SMrlattet

IbcartiSQ iC happ i—uias, Awl I .: to th '..m JUtS Uu Qhtr i—ay trwwm —Mrs. D. X. JoriMk

A THANKSGIVING MENU.

BREAKFAST. Stewed Oysters.

Broifed Quail, Currant Jelly. Baked Sweet Potatoes. Lamb Chops, Tomato Ssuea.

Toasted Muffins. Grspas. DINNER.

Blue Points.

Consomme Royale.

Broiled Smelts, Sauoe Tartars. Duchesse Potatoes. Ragout of Mallard Dnck. Caulinoiaer. Canned Peas. Boast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.

Escarole 8alad. Plum Pudding.

Cheese. Fruits. NutsCoffee.

TO CARVE A TURKEY.

The methods of carving a turkey given occasionally in the housekeeping departments of our magazines, have reference to those instances in which the entire bird is to be used at a single meal. In small families this is not likely to be the case. At a dinner party, where there are other meat dishes to choose from, .the carver is necessarily in doubt as to just how much of his dish will he called for.

Another point is noticeable. Those who delineate the art of carving a turkey, seem to think there is some special merit or evidence of skill displayed in leaving the fork sticking triumphantly in the breast bone until the turkey is completely carved. It is far better to use the fork in helping to distribute the meat as it is removed, in the manner shown hereafter.

First, take the constricted part of the drumstick between the tines of the carving fork with some firmness. The grip upon the bone can be made pretty secure by giving the fork a rotary turn as may be needed. Now, with a few skillful cuts, loosen the meat from the drumstick, leaving it attached to the meatcf the second joint. With the left hand the drumstick, cleared of meat, so open the joint at the union with the above. If necessary, sever with point of the carving knife any ligai that resists. Thus the drumstick is removed and placed on the op side of the platter. Open the drei with a free incision.

Npw the way is clear, and the thing is to begin serving. The meat and the dark meat are before ready for service. That from the stick goes with the dark meat, andsli1 may be removed from the wing whil situ, to be served as white meat, are prepared to serve choice parts those less choice, in duo proportion judgment dictates, and in accorded with the preferences of those you ser

You can easily supply the plates' rapidly as your wife or helper can si ply the vegetables and other accesso:J that naturally fall to that side of the mestic economy.

By proceeding in this way, you will find time for the most deliberate and graceful movements, and avoid all undue haste on your part, and awkward w, ing on the part of the guests. ber to avoid serving chunks#2 to reduce everything to tempting slices.

Should the turkey be very tough—and sometimes the turkey does prove tough it is advisable not to try to remove the hip bone. The attempt to do this sometimes produces an awkward contretemps. As regards the breast bone, let it remain in place until the end. The second side, if required, may be carved ip like manner. In this way your work fe always neat and clean, and what is left will be in such shape that you may co&, fldently expect to receive the thanks or the hostess.—Christian at Work.

THANKSGIVING.

The little brown house by the road, With vines running up to the eaves, Where the summer long there were but song,

And a flutter of wings in the leaves Oh! the lltUe brown house was merry In the days that used to be. When the boys and girls, with their sun% curls,

Were close at the mother's knee.

'But the little brown house by the road Is lonely now and still, For Robin is dead, and Alice is wed.

And Louio must bide at the mill

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Father is gray and silent, Wi And the mother's foot Is slow, And you hear the clock with ii •X'" tock,

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rho little brown bouse by the rodd, From the swift train flashing by, ,, 1 watch it stand in the quiet land, 'T

Under the quiet sky lom the time of the srolden daisies Ar To the hqor ot the foiling leaves, From the time of seed to the waring mead.

And tho flrnii of ths ripened sheavesjf Ti if !o sir-bouse i»r the road, .' Wii -,i itypster en, S uod sweet it laughed to greet

My': 'th a danHng sheen n»n imps in tbe twinkling windows, Ifcn-^.v i.v! t-fttt past ...,piat :i-" the hearth aH^it :giJlacl tlu* eliiHron 11.i:at hit.

To the little l.rovrn housa by the road Had Thanksgiving day, And fry air, If they felt it titers,

Had th nder warmth of Stay. Tx» toogn* was loaaeoed, ai.i pother* tngh was clear. -nx# I

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Ttw littki brawn hoosa by the roart- ". -h'mrtber, old and gray, Hout*" iid traethegr return to you.

Tbe ldren who weot away And Ber, who is off in the army, And Archie, afarn theses, Utrer fot^et the teaks they were aet.

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Psying their way £nxn day to day, Simple and pure in thought. tbe chard ot a graad Thaakagfvtiig

From hones Bto this aaoeads, iytfaeglory 4 Ouebsyood tbesua. Whose Magdom aerer eeds. —Kaigaret £. SaagsCsr hUDoaaWS Mav&if.

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Mks Lura—Ohf dear, we're Invited to Thanksgiving dinner at the Betniwodw, and IVe nothing to wear.

Pater—Great Jopiter, girl, what's the natter with that Worth costume te ••Gobelin btue" tttat I just paid for? That will match Hie turker, won't W*

THE WEDDING RIM.

HOW IT HAS BEEN REGARDED DIFFERENT PEOPLES.

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Placed on Finger, Thumb or Toe—Silver and Gold Blnga, and Their DUBferaat Offices—Where tbe Parents Attend the Marriage Details, Including Rings.

The transition of the custom of using a ring at. marriages from barbarism aad paganism iuto the Christian church was quite as easy as the adoption of the forms of pagan worship. It was probably taken from the pagans of Italy as a part of the marriage ceremony. When the public betrothal finally became nearly obsolete, its evidence became the engagement ring, now used universally, while the use of a ring at weddings is now peculiar to certain church organisations.

The position of the ring on the hand has iong been a matter of difference. In early times, by classical ancients, the betrothal ring was placed on the left hand and on the finger next the least, under the impression that that particular finger was more closely connected with tbe heart than tbe others. In early English marriages tbe "Salisbury Manual" provided that the bridegroom was to receive the ring from the priest with the three principal fingers of his right hand then, holding the right hand of the bride with his own left band, he was to say, "With this ring I thee wed." He then placed the ring on her light thumb and said, "In the name of the Father then on the second finger, and said, "and Son," then on the third finger, and said, "and Holy Ghost," and finally on the fourth finger, and said, "Amen," where it remained. Wearing the wedding ring on the thumb was not uncommon during the reign of the first and second Georges, in which position it is seen in contemporary portraits. JjSStKl"!

REQUIRED BT THS CHURCH.

In the English church the use of a ring at a wedding ceremony is essential, it being required by the rubric. The kind, size or quality of tho ring is not stipulated, aud there are on record marriages in England in which bed curtain rings, church keys and even a ring cut transversely from a finger of a kid glove, have been used. So far as our investigation has entered into these curious but interesting facts we do not remember to have seen any case in which the ring of a church bell was used.

The natives of Malabar had a custom early in the present century, which, for the peculiar use of the ring in tbe marriage ceremony, is very marked. The bride and groom being seated ou a throne, the woman's neck and ead were decorated with jewels and flowers. The groom's feet were washed with milk by a young relative, who also puts a silver ring upon his toe. The groom, as if to return the compliment and go the young relation one better, dccorates the attendant's finger with a gold ring, after which the ceremonies proceed.

Tho Italians, always lovers of artistic ornamentation, used betrothal rings of silver inlaid vrith uiello. The bezel was oval or circular, the Moulders of the hoop so formed as to represent sleeves, from each issued a right hand, the Lands being clasped. In Venice the giving of the betrothal ring was a public event

Among the modern Greek peasants the wedding ceremony is one of much form and little solemnity, there being much which is allegorical in the performance. Two rings, a gold and a silver one, are interchanged between the contracting parties, the ceremony cpucluded by both drinking wine from cup. In the regular ritual of the Greek church, which is tbe prevailing worship in Russia, the betrothal ceremony was separate from the marriage and was conducted by the priest, who, after blessing a gold and a silver ring, gave the gold ring to the groom and the silver ring to the bride and repeated the form of tho espousal, the rings being placed on the right hands of the parties. The groomsman then changed tho rings in order that the bride would not feel tbe inferiority implied by the less costly material from which the silver ring was made, as well as to indicate the common ownership of property.

THE MOTHER'S PLEASANT DUTY In Armenia the mother performs tne pleasant duty of selecting a husband for her daughter, and as she probably selected some young fellow for whom she had a fancy, there was undoubtedly saved much of the aorimonious discussion which usually occurs between a man and his mother in law. After the terms of marriage were agreed upon, the bridegroom's mother, accompanied by a priest and two matrons, visited the bride and gave her a ring as a token of espousal. They were afterward married with a ring.

In Java, where marriage occurs at a very tender age, the courtship is carried on by the parents, the children not being allowed to interfere, and a ring is given tbe girl as an evidence that the engagement is binding. In Iceland a large ring, variously formed of bone, stone, jet, gold and silver, was used as a ratification of engagements. It was large enough to permit the groom to pass bis four fingers and palhi through it, in which hand be received the bride's hand during the betrothal Occasionally theee ceremonial rings were placed upon the altar and there used. This may be a modification of an old custom prevalent in the Orkneys, where the contracting parties joined hands through a perforation or ring in a stone pillar.

In Ireland many of the peasantry believe that marriage without the use of a gold ring is illegal, and at one town, at least, a pawn kept wedding rings for hire. In Ciaddagh, at Gal way. nuptial rings of very ancient patterns are found among the fishermen's wives, they having descended through many generations as heirlooms.

In America tbe custom of giving rings to indicate the betrothal, and their use at weddings, hi general, f«w churches tbf* silent emblem of a compact which sb Id I endless. It is a strange thing that a custom once established *h«r!!d follow down -^ntury after century, an ni wi r-*d as mankind ttw-M'. That*?of .tit ring give? -p^ntr of ofr- -rinrtt? to je«reier for ji

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^bridegrooms should beut^ -i in purch.,-,.ig any jewel, to iitsst upon its "n-riess purity. A diamond is believed to he favorite gem, betas its size with the vulgar is supposed to bear some proportion to the fortune of the giver, ladies of delicacy prefer smaller settings.—John EL Allen in th* Jeweler.

Lady Beat (Mteeur.

Mia Octavia Hill, the Engtfch philanthropist, originated ttie "lady rent collector," who has daea become a well known featora in London poor districts. The lady rent collector, as a rule, takes charge of a "Mock" of workingmenV dwelling*. She not only collects the weekly rent and keeps a watchful eye on sanitary arrangement, hot she gaeerslly "mother*'1 tbe whole concern. Hods work fir the boys and plages for the girls, cheers uptteeneirivai wife aad does ber utmost seep the husband from the public bona*. i\.» wMflisjdreads, of oonm, for fta tad: v:.fua .isradar and power of npathy and discrimination, and ft was in that Miss fill! sxceOad.—Xew York TWairn

Flannel for tbe Baby.

If mothers knew the immense saving of trouble that there is in dressing a baby In flannel altogether, even putting out of the question its great physical benefit to the child, it would be a strong argument in its favor. Every mother knows the quantity of washing to be done where there is a baby, of which the starching aud ironing is not the least part of tbe tronbla All this is done away with whsre flannel is used. Half an hour or lees will suffice to wash a baby's whole flannel wardrobe. Some will think that to provide a "layette" entirely of flannel must be a very expensive proceeding but it need not be so. There will not be required so many garments of flannel as there are of cotton or linen, and they last much longer, and they do not require anything like the same amount of fine sewing in the making. It is ridiculous the amount of time some mothers spend in preparing their first layette. Hours are passed with head bent, shoulders stooped and eyes strained, manufacturing countless tucks and frills to linen shirts and petticoats and robes, that after all are only to injure the little creature for whom they are prepared. There is often as much spent in the purchase of useless lace for tbe adornment of these unsanitary garments as would purchase a year's supply of comfortable, health preserving flannels. And it need not be supposed that flannel garments must be ugly ones. They will bear a great deal of ornamentation if the maker of them feel so disposed. They can be shaped prettily, and can be embroidered either with silk or that flax thread known as flourishing cotton.—L. A. A. in Detroit Free Press.

English Girl. ^,

The English girl, observes a traveler in The Boston Herald, is romantic and submissiva Wb% as full of sentiment as the ideal love letters tied with blue ribbons, she still regards man as her lord and master. She rarely dreams of disputing the supremacy of her husband, father, or even brother, and her privilege and pleasure are to minister unto them. She is so affectionate in her home circle that the average man has only to be admitted there to straightway fall head over heels in love with a girl who worships her brother, is forever kissing her fond father, and disputes with bor sisters the honor and delight of warming the paternal slippers. Even when of "high station" she takes her turn in making the tea and preparing the toast and superintending the breakfast generally—a task which mamma relegates to her daughters. The English girl breathes this engaging air of domesticity. Mau doesn't say,

How she can waltz! how well she looks at the opera! how she surpasses all the other girls in the cotillion!" No matter to what advanMge she may appear in evening dress under the soft radiance of the wax mndlea, what the most inveterate bachelor whispers to himself is this: "B.v George! what a wile she would make! And what a bonie'"^

wherein Ue Failed.

"Elijah, dear, will you dress Wiiiie this morning! I'm in such hurry, and it won't take you but a minute'cr 'wo. '/Certainly," replied Mr. Bitby, cheerfully. "I'd just as soon dress the little chap as not. Here, my little man. coinc un:l let dress you. I'll have yon as neat as a pin in jiffy."

Willie, aged 4, conies reluctantly from his playthings, and Bixhy begins: "Now, let's off with your nighty gown and keep still, dear, or I cant unbutton it. There, now, we'll—sit still, child! What makes you squirm about like au eel Where's your little shirty? Ah, here it is, and—sit still! Put up your arm—no, the other one, and—can't you keep still half a second? Put up your other arm and stop hauling and pulling sol Now, lot's—come here.,boy! What under heaven do you mean by, racing off like that with nothing on but your sliirt? Now you come here and let me put the rest of your duds on. Stand still, I say! Put your leg Id here! Not that leg! There you go squirm' ing around like au angle worm. Now, if you don't keep still, young man, I'll—stop pulling at that chain, and—here, Mary Ellen, you'll have to dress this wriggling animal yourself. I couldn't do it in ten years. Go to .your mother, siri"—Exchange.

A Lady's Cycling Costume.

Men's cycling suits are, by all odds, the most picturesque of their several sporting habits and this is doubtless the incentive that urges tbe women riders to find equally tasteful models for their wheel costumes. They must, of course, be based firmly upon durability and this is the keynote of the following suit in which Mrs. L., of Chestnut Hill, speeds over the even roads mounted on her graceful machine. It is made of dark green woolen cloth, the front breadths laid in plaits, the back gathered full into the waistband It falls just to the ankles. Hie feet are incased in thick soled, flat heeled, laced kid boots. The Norfolk shaped jacket matches the skirt in material, and is confined with a stout leather belt. With this are worn a cap of dark green cloth, with visor, and long, tan colored mousquetaires. A novelty in the cycling skirt is to make the material upon a long foundation, bordered with the same. When mounted, the skirt is let down its length, which covers the feet completely. By means of cords the skirt is reduced to its ordinary length when the rider wishes to walk.—Table Talk. »*,-.

Meat Darning.

"While speaking ot mending I will describe the darning taught by the nuns in French convents, who probably do the most of tbe beautiful and elaborate needlework in the world. Silk, cashmere, flannel, in fact all materials except cotton fabrics ar taken and the rent cut around to form even ges, then it is matched with a piece of ttoe goods, which is basted on the wrong side of the tear Bar elings of the fabric are polled from a straight piece of the fabric ar.fi a long, Sne darning needle threa" I with one. r!T og it soon as it bcg^_ to wear flue .4K

Tbe darning is done over the ro .v edge of the tear, th" n* n-.- center, and patting or three r-UtUio *a"!i aide of it, ex'-i.dinjr imtnot acr»-. it. I.'o 1 he -.'.nn. on rl*..- n^-ht a.-id up "nwul btuii *.vor a id iud«r th'inewi.a" Wuen ii«* ra# l»i« entirpiv (•'•v»r"l rip fhe i.a-U'— tnr.-^ds. *ay dump otath tt „-h* aide of tiie darn and iron.-~Ev.ina M. Journal.

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Sone Folks Are Born to Greatness,

Within twob 1 :id for -f ilings in money,*n- ••allows-i tn. ,/epeach Itonea, *ev«n t.'«•! ». t«*n unm p"\ five shisjle nails, flvs and r. cblea Such dtuK* by strict atta to an.i -onstant care for ir flBBj" 1 \er% io--: They OHM* be tb A man.— iteUoit Fires Press. '. I. 1 tniMl"1: Ycsst Folks* Hair.

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Monday Eve. Nov. 25tli.

Engagement of the J. C. DUFF'S Comic Opera Company, from Fifth Avenue Theatre, N.Y., In the latest successful opera

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Original Company of 60 People, Chorus of 50.

Picturesque Costumes, Scenery by Joatcher The most complete organisation traveling. Sale of sqats now progressing at Button's.

Prices $1.23, $1.00,75,50 and 25.

XTAYLOR'S OPERA HOUSE,

Wilson Naylor Manager.

Wednesday Eve., Nov. 27th.

HOYT'S

A Tin Soldier

Better and Funnier than ever. New Music. New Specialties. Great Cast including Paul Dresser, Miss St George Hussey,

Louis Werley. Miss Fanny Blood good, aud lots of pretty girls.

"Bats are with me?"

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Sale opens Monday. Usual Prices.

"VT"AYLOR'S OPERA HOUSE.

-i-^l WJlson Naylor, Manager.

Thanksgiving Matinee and Eve. Thursday, Nov. 28th.

Fisher'slUreat Musical Extravaganza,

A Cold Day

A Strong Company of Singing Comedians. Pretty l^adles, Handsome Costumes. Special Scenery, Novel Mechanical Effects.

Matinee at 2:30. Evening at 8:00

Prices both performances 75,50 and 23. I Sale opens Tuesday.

~VTAYLOR'S OPERA HOUSE.

JL-ti Wilson Naylor Manager.

Friday Eve., Nov. 29th. CHAS, L. DAVIS

ALVXN OSLINj, In anew play,

Oiieof the Old Stock

Excel ent Company, Charming Music. Magnificent Stage Settings. Advance sale opens Wednesday. Usual prices

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