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mill 13??ggsgg--*1 1 ' - '- - inn?n?wrom m m i i i i 11 <.< .jjmjmii?? ? ???? The Abbeville Press aiiKWBIII^M *>' ; -- ? V. BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C? WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1899. ESTABLISHED u C A CHRISTMAS SONG. * A bird upon a holly spray, ' Sang rv?Mtly all on Xmas day: "Good morrow, folks. How do you do? ' V* A merrie Xmas, all of you!" 1 Ye rich, ye poor, ye old, ye young, Heard wtlcome of yts joyoua tu:igue, And all were glad to hear yt day Ye bird upon ye holly spray. And if you do believe ys true Wt I have told herein to you f Ye bird upon ye holly spray I Shall surely say to you today: "Good morrow, friends. How do yon dot Peace and good will to yours and you." ?Eugene Field. | t Fatfier Lamier's ^ l, \ New CassocR. :/ I I ' . "Jeanne, you will give nuts, red apf plea and dried plums to Gelynotte and * Moreau to fill the sabots of the little ones. Et In secula seculorum," mur^ ? " * 1 ~ Kan rnonmnH mureu JU. It vure, nuu UJCU tvouiuv.v the reading of his breviary, which had been interrupted by the numberless ' preparations for the fete of the following day. He bent his spectacles anew over the book, closing his ears in vain to the joyous outbursts which rang .throughout the place on this the eve frf the day so blessed. Joy filled the air and troubled his meditations. He could ; ; . ^ Dot prevent his paternal heart from f Bharing in the innocent pleasures of - ) the flock over which he ^ad watched and to which he bad ministered fot ' more than 30 years. This year, for the first time in his . life, the cure was to celebrate the holj anniversary with a delight less intense, "MATTHEW, HATE YOU MY CASSOCK?" a heart less light, than usual. Care Irritated and troubled his serene benevoj& - lenee and checked his compassion for Others, his forgiveness of wrongdoing. Play actors were Installed opposite the c . 'rectory, at the Hotel du Dauphin, at if the other side of the square. - What a trial it had been for him! For ten . days they bad been there. Soulaire bad seeded as though seized with a fever. At each corner of the street many colored posters were to be seen, and in ' ' front of them groups of people gathAnmmanttnir nnnn the cnpptflr*lP nf ucu,vuuju.tui.i.t, ?c? ?> -r ? ? ? the previous night or that heralded foi the coming evening. The streets, which, , u a rule, were deserted at 9 o'clock, were thronged until after midnight. From end to end, of the little town the merits of the respective players were talked of. > A roll of drums was heard beneath the window, and M. Lamier sprang tc - his feet. The nasal voice of Father Onesime, the public crier and game keeper, was heard distinctly callinj aloud In the same tone as the worth; man ordinarily invited the citizens tc kill the white worms or to muizle theli dogs: "Hochary Troupe. Soulaire Theatre (Grain Market), this evening. For the first time the great success, 'The Abbe Const&nthi,' comedy by Ludovic Ha . levy of the Academie' Francaise. M Aitemon of the Chatelet will fill th< role of the Abbe Constant in. Mile Valerie, from the theaters of BreBt anc Algeria, will appear as Bettina. The uouai piac vi auuiiaoiuu. A roll of wheels announced the ar rival of the diligence, which halted ai the hotel opposite, and the passenger: alighted with a great deal of noise, th< women precipitating themselves fron the Interior like a cloud of wasps, deaf ening the driver. "Late, as usual, Matthew. When Is my new muff? Matthew, where ii Totor's mechanical horse?" And Matthew, with his fat face flushed and framed in the ear laps 01 UU AAM K/X/Wl SV1 hid uucu uunu iniu iuc uuvu vj the Imperial, which was Inflated like i balloon, and withdrew packages am boxes. "Come, Matthew, the abbe's nev cassock." said Jeanne. "Matthew, have you my cassock?' suddenly cried from a window in th< . Hotel du Dauphin a man who display ed a face covered with soap, a napkii around his neck and a shaving brusl In his band. The driver introduced his arm anev Into the hood and after a carefu search drew forth two parcels of un equal size. "Here is something for you. Mile Jeanne. And here. M. Artemon. is a) that was given me ror m. nocnary company."- And from the fop of th diligence he held oir: a long, narrow card box to the comedian, who leanei forward to receive :.t. In its aerla transit the cover, which had been bad ly tied on. fell to the ground, and i wig of yellow hair was caught b; Artemon on the wing; like a flag floal ?_ Xk? wln/1 Ulg IU tuc rr tuu. "Bettina's wig!" exclaimed the ei g. cited actor." "Bettina's wig and nc jjjj&j my cassock, the cassock of the Abb * ;. Conatantln. Where the devil have yo pnt It rascal?" * MOn my word of honor. I -have nott lag else." asserted Matthew, dispUj to* his empty hand*.. ' ' . ' ' ' * ' *" ' -? - A. i i* .. * ' . * . ^ * ' ? ^ ! \p?:' ^ " ' "How annoying, fellow! There Las been some mistake, mademoiselle, i Mademoiselle," he called despairingly to Jeanne, who had turned away with a majestic air, "are you sure that you have not the cassock?" "Scamp!" said the haughty housekeeper disdainfully. Down the stairs M. Artemon flew, four steps at a time, and rushed fnto the greenroom, wliere tne rest or xne company were assembled. Ills hurried entrance filled them all with consternation. "My friends," he exclaimed tragically, "the posters must be changed or the performance postponed. I cannot play the role of the Abbe Constan| tin tonight" r "Artemon," said a cavernous voice, "what is the meaning of this caprice? What of the box office money, the expenses of the programmes and the advertisements? You know as well as I I do that we are at the end of our re, sources and that our last venture was ^ a failure. Don't try your Mile. Mars i on us, my good- fellow. We play to- i , night!" "But can you not understand? I have not a cassock!" gasped the unhappy Artemon, letting his arras fall , with dejection. "Cannot a cassock be improvised , | with a black dress and a cloak of one : I ?f the ladles?" hazarded Hochary. I "The ladles are much too short and , Blight," groaned Artemon, wbo rejoiced in an imposing corpulency* "As for me. I have only the Figaro ( , costume, Peruvian pantaloons and the ; black coat for Pierrot and a flowered ( ( morning gown," said the manager pen- '< , sively. '/For heaven's sake, ladles, aid us j with your suggestions! We must play the piece at any cost." ] The situation was critical for the? 1 poor artists, whose present tour had been far from successful. The leading man then proposed to gallop at full speed to the neighboring city, but : this suggestion was not deemed prac- i ticable, i "What is to be done? There is not one garb of the required kind among < the properties of this accursed hole," i repeated Hochary in an outburst of 1 Impotent rage. SSirMonlv A rfomnn fitmiplr his fore- ' head violently, and his entire bearing i denoted a genuine inspiration. "Ah, my friends," he exclaimed, In i a voice full of emotion, "what a wild i hope! So much the worse. I will attempt the adventure. It is our only 1 hope of salvation." In a few words he explained. "Come to my arms, my son!" ex- 1 claimed M. Hochary, extending his i , legs with enthusiasm. I And Artemon ran off to finish his . shaving, to don his black frock coat i and then direct his steps to the cure's. < . Happily for the actor, Jeanne was < absent putting the last touches on the l church decorations, and it was one of i i the chorus children who innocently I opened the door of the rectory and in- ] troduced the visitor into the room ? where tne gooa cure was mruimuuug > i bis devotions. At the sight of this ap. parition M. Lamier became flxed upon - his seat like a statue. His good, rosy . visage, usually so calm, was now flushed to the roots of his thin, white hair, ^nd instinctively he clasped his book to his breast. > Meanwhile satan's instrument bowed > deferentially. "No, M. le Cure," be said; "It is not , alms we ask. Lend us simply your , cassock!" / "My cassock!" gasped the Abbe La. mier, astonished. "You wish my cas; 80Ck?" "The oldest and most wornout in > your possession, one that you may have : thrown aside," Artemon hastened to ' say. "I am to play tonight the role of 1 s the Abbe Constautin, and I cannot repi resent my character without conform- ' i ing to its demands and carrying out its sacerdotal dignity." M. Lamler sprang from his seat > "Do you think for a moment, mon. sieur," he said, overcome by surprise 1 and anger, "to profane a gown that has ? served at worship and to make me the ' accomplice of these sinful amuse ments? Your ignorance respecting holy t things and religion is your only ers cuse." i "Pardon me, M. le Cure," continued i the actor, slightly embarrassed, but not - the less determined. "It would not be the first time religion has lent its aid to i the drama. Do you recall the celebrati ed mysteries of the middle ages? Moreover, I was educated in a seminary, i and it was there I was led to adopt the f vocation of actor In playing the role of f Athalie for the fete of the superior." i M. Lamler, without being disarmed, 1 looked again at the actor with new Interest. If this unhappy man had r followed a bad calling, his point of departure had at least been good. His ' heart could not, therefore, be corroded i throughout, and perhaps it would be - possible to point out to him the error i of his wajs. i "How comes It," said the abbe, with bitterness, "that, you play on Christt mas eve?" 1 "Alas, M. le Cure," replied Artemon, i- with simplicity, "we must eat on that , night, as on any other!" s. M. Lanaier was touched to the heart ! J by this reply. "Poor fellow!" The ; s soul of the good priest was filled with e I grief. He felt too unhappy to refuse f the speaker anything. 3 "But," he groaned, looking plaintive- ! 1 ly at Artemon, "can you not choose ; >- auuiuer piece miner uian expose a j a : servant of God to the risk of such a j J sacrilege and also to risk perverting | -* the souls of those disposed to be fer- j vent?" Artemon approached him confiden* ; 't tially. e '^You see, M. le Cure, you have never j u attended the theater." "But?well, certainly not," replied . l" the abbe, startled by the very idea. | ' "It la for that very reason that you ) regard ft as a place of evil. Why, the 'SV' -v> theater Is the school of morals which seconds those of the church. Our dramas are simply sermons put Into action. There.is no piece In which virtue is not lauded and vice and hypocrisy scourged. Ah, it is a noble work, that of tie comedian, in the eyes of those who understand it!" "What a pity this Artemon is not a preacher!" thought M. Lamier, fascinated. "His large face, closely shaved, with Its cheeks like a Dominican, would look very well in a pdfcit. and his insinuating voice and speaking gestures would be very effective for good." "Among us, I dare to say, there are many good fellows," continued Arte"TTnttoH hnnsphnlds. cood moth ers of families, good citizens, abound with us." lie proceeded to cite examples. Mile. Valerie, a child of the stage, who was the support of her parents; M. and Mme. Hocharay, models of conjugal tenderness?one and all held their hearts in their hands and never refused a service or kindness to a comrade, never refused to do a good work, a good action. "Is an actor ever to be seen on the culprit's stool except for debt?" said the comedian, bringing his warm panegyric to a close. "It is true we are, for the most part, roving grasshoppers, and grasshoppers have not any more chance today than they had In La Fontaine's time." The words were spoken with discouragement, owing to the immovability of the cure. As he spoke the actor arose and brushed his hat with gloomy energy. "Well," he sighed, "we alone shall pass a sad Christmas while all the world besides will be blithe and happy. M. le Cure, pardon me for having taken up so much of your time." He turned toward the door. The old priest aroused himself. "Jeanne," he called in a loud voice, full of the exaltation of triumphant charity, "bring me at once my new cassock!" "Ah, M. le Cure!" exclaimed the actor, overcome by the unexpected success and pressing the priest's hands with effusion. As Jeanne entered with the cassock upon her arm in great folds the priest rebuked her for loitering. "Now bring me my shoes with the 3ilver.buckles. Run quickly! Why, a ?<1 wrtiil/1 frn no font Ts It not SO. 3uau nvuiu ?, v w ?, ? , M. Actor? And a hat also?you must have a hat" "What?" said Jeanne, shuddering. "Are you going to lend your clothes to the theater, M. le Cure?your new cassock?you, who win hold mass at midnight"? "Truly, I do not ask so much," protested Artemon, confused, while the sure laid the cassock on his arm. "An aid cassock would serve my purpose. I beg that you will not deprive yourself." "What are you thinking?" replied M. Lamier. "Beneath the robes my cassock will not be seen, while yours will ie, so to say, under Are, and if the *ents were viewed it would be a pity. The Abbe Constantin must not call forth ridicule." "How can we ever prove our gratl:ude?" said the actor, his eyes actually llled with tears, and he reiterated his ;hanks until he had crossed the threshed of the door. "My dear fellow," said the cure in i trembling voice, fearing to appear :o plac^ a price upon his kindness, "go is quickly as possible, accomplish what vou have to do and return when the performance is over to attend the midnight mass. The good God will ;h?s be satisfied with you, and I also." On this evening Artemon fairly viarated with emotions, surpassing himself in his acting. When, before the gloriously illuminated altar, the good pastor extended his arms lovingly above the crowd cneeling before him, he trembled with |oy to perceive, at the lower end of the lateral aisle, among the workmen and laborers, a group of men and women with weary faces and varied costumes, who bowed their heads reII B i?? lln n _ Ul jjj "WHATP ARB YOU GOING TO LFND TOUT CLOTHES TO THE THEATER?" spectfuliy under tlie benediction. The poor people had also arranged a little surprise for their benefactor, and the weak but expressive voice of Valerie sang with warmth the "Christmas o 1 Adam," accompanied by a harmonium. Whatever may have been their past, or whatsoever the future might have in store for them, for that hour at least a ray of God's grace had filled their souls, recalling the sweet and holy remembrances of their childhood, "Peace on earth and good will tompn! FTosanna in the hiehestl" Tbe Abbe Laniier, in an ecstasy ol mercy and love, raised his dazzled eyes toward the vaulted roof and seemed to see at this sacred moment among the quivering wings of the an gels and the sparkle of the stars, the luminous smile of the Saviour whc walked upon the roads of Samaria and Galilee, surrounded by the miserable and worthless, and whose feet the Bin ful woman had wiped with her golder hair.?San Francisco Call. I * r " ( ' ':V-L. ... CHRISTMAS GREENS* * Decoration of Evergreen* and Flow- ? er* la of Pagan Origin. I The Christmas decorations may have . originated in the saturnalia or in the i old Teutonic practice of hanging the \ interior Oi aweninga wnu vrcigiccu as a refuge for sylvan spirits from the Inclemency of the winter, but the Christmas tree Is of German origin. It is their chief ornament and symbol. It is not used for the hanging of gifts, but It is used entirely as a bright ornament, being made to glisten with lights and tinsel. It Is kept throughout the 12 days of Christmas and at Intervals is lighted and on New Year's eve is lighted for all night. The custom of decorating dwellings and churches with evergreen was known by the Christians to be a rem nam 01 pugiiiiism uuu wu? . luruiuueu ^ by the council, but It had too strong a ( hold to be. given up. j Even in Boston Justice Samuel Sew- t all cried out against it, but it crept to % its place by, degrees. Holly and ivy were favorites in Great Britain, being regarded as sacred emblems of the season. Holly used in churches was kept by families to insure a lucky year. The mistletoe was held in so much veneration by the pagans that It was 1 cot with a golden sickle by the prince 1 of the Druids, with whom it first ap- l pears. f The introduction of flowers . to the ' tokens of festivity seems to have existed universally and at all times of ' history. It was a pagan manifestation of rejoicing, and, although forbidden by the early church and denounced by the Puritans of Ney England, it became a general custom. While obliged to give credit to early and heathen notions for much of the Christmas which we so fondly cherish, we can but remember our own Benjamin Franklin for the one motto as being American, "A good conscience is a continual Christmas."?Boston Globe. - YULETIDE GAMES. Snnpdracon a Dlvenloa Popular In England. Little known In this country, snapdragon is a diversion in which in England young and old participate throughout the Christmas season. Apparently 1 it is a dangerous pastime. Really it ia < harmless, and no one ever suffers an i accident through playing it Babies of < 3 or 4 years engage in it with great i glee, in which there Is an admixture of i leur, UU k UKl Y C gCUClOUJI LUU^UCi O) < and once In the gam,e they cannot be kept ont of it The requisites of snapdragon are one or two. large platters such as roasts are served on, some large, fat raisins, a little brandy or gin, a match and a darkened room. The platters are ar, ranged thus: If there is but one and the party is of moderate number, it is laid In the center of a dining table. If the number^ of participants is large, then two platters are laid, one at each end of the table, or there may be two small tables, with a platter on each. Next the raisins are laid over each platter, singly and at short distances apart. A small quantity of brandy or gin is then poured over each platter ' and ignited. Put out all the lights In < the room, leaving none but that from < the dancing blue flames In the platters. i Everybody looks weird and feels un- 1 canny, and the fun begins. Each par- < tlclpant "snaps" at a raisin on the dish, | and, hit or miss, the blue flame clings to the fingers in writhing, forked tongues, thus providing the "dragon." , The raisins are all finally secured, the ( flames die out, the lights are turned on, and the company is ready for another diversion, unless, as is often the case, | there is a call for a repetition or tne fun just en<ied.?San Francisco Post Magazine. Bearing Home the Yule Leg, In the Black rpountalns at the present day the custom of bearing home the Yule log 1s still carefully observed in all its ancient detail. The housefather fells the chosen trees. Then he utters a prayer and carefully lifts up his log and bears it home on his shoulder. His 6ons follow his example, each bearing a log for himself. The father then leans his log up against the house, being very careful that the freshly cut end is uppermost The lesser logs of the other members sur?14 on/1 +ViJo <a +Yia niovnl Rnrtn rUUliU u, auu luio ao i-uv vi?m i? ?v. jab. As the housefather places each log he says, "Veseh badnjl dan!" or "A merry log day!" The Are thus kindled was not allowed to go out until the following year or great evil would befall the household. The fagots of the old fire lighted the new logs and then were carefully extinguished and stored away among the household treasures. In the high- j lands of Scotland to this day it Is con- | sidered a great misfortune If the fire 11 is allowed to go out, and often one I hears it said. "Yae nae luck, ye've lect oot the fler."?Boston Herald. i , Roast Turkey With Chestnuts. i Draw, singe, pare, truss and remove ' the breastbone the same as for roast| lng. Chop up separately i0 ounces of , kernel of veal and 1G ounces of plg'B 11 leaf lard and then mix together. Sea; | son with salt and spice, adding a litI i tie shallot and the liver, both well II chopped. To this add also the peel. Ings-of a dozen medium sized truffles. Put this into a mortar with a gill of ' | stock, pound well and place in a sau- 1 toir to cook for 15 minutes. Let it cook 11 and stir in 40 cooked chestnuts and the 1 dozen peeled truffles. Stuff the turkey , with this preparation and roast, dress - on/i nnnp nvpr fl little cood eravy.?Ex- >. i change. The Christmas carol, with its clevat, Ins and Inspiring effects, corresponds [ In many ways to the song of praise by , the heathens for Saturn at the festival of ancient time. CHRIStMAS LONG AGO." ( rk? Banquet In Oil EBffUBi Wm mm Bvent of Cveat CereBO&r. H The Christmas banquet of mediaeval times was a very brilliant affair, followed by spectacular performances, c particularly at court, where proceslions, dancing and the acting of allegories were favorite amusements. Bell des the representations, the ballet 'requently acted some simple story. A 'avorlte allegory represented Prome:heuR stealing the spark from heaven md making his escape,. Vulcan and 1 Venus forging the bolts of Jove, the Jail of Phaetqp, the love of Semele md its fatal catastrophe, and Love md Beauty setting the universe on / Ire with their united power. H From the time of Henry VIII until nearly the close of the seventeenth century boar's head waa a favorite dish on, jnnstmas aay. tdib was an event or jreat pomp and ceremony. After the juests had assembled around the fes- t Ive board the procession of retainers B ippeared. Then? 1 W?b brought the luaty brown * By old blue coated lerrlnj man; A Then the grim boar's head frowned on kifh, t Crested with bay? and rosemary. J While round the merry wassail bowl C Garniahed with ribbona blithe did trowL At Queen's college, Oxford, the * wringing in of the boar's head was at* K :ended with processional honors. The boar's head was carried In by the strongest of the guardsmen, singing a <j merry stave. o The turkey as a Christmas dish was t introduced Into England In the six- \ teenth century and is therefore of less mtlqulty than the huge sirloin of beef ^ >r tne mince pie. Mince pies were nrst shaped like a manger, as were the g Fule cakes given out by the bakers to t their customers. Mince pie was also t long ago accepted as typical of the t "iches and spices brought by the three E wise men to the Child in the manger, t rhe plum porridge later developed g Into the plum pudding, which dates .B From 1675. At the old Christmas fl Feasts peacocks and cranes formed t lome of the dishes. Before being roast Ml the peacock was carefully skinned, and after leaving the oven the bird was reclothed with Its old plumage.? Boston Herald. Ckrlitnu Tree Fettirc. Dancing Christmas fairies always enhance the children's delight In the Christmas tree and, once made, can be ased year after year. Buy up a doxen or more of 5 and 10 cent dolls, and to add to the variety have among the number some Japanese and colored dolls. Dress these to represent fairies In bright hues of spangled gauze, tarlatan or tissue paper and liberally gprinkle their hair and garments with *: liamona aust powaer juacn aou snouia be provided with a dainty pair of fairy wings made from spangled tissue pa- 11 per and fastened to the body by means c if concealed wires. These wires should ? be colled to obtain motion in the wings, * md nothing better can be used than ? the fine spiral coils that come out of i wornout wire stitched brooms. The [ j3 least motion will set this spiral to , quivering, causing the wings to move , as if in flight In like manner use the j r spiral wire to attach the dolls in hover-1 v Ing positions over and around the tree. ' rhe effect is magical. Every footstep causes jar enough to start the dolls A laneing and circling above and around the tree, as If the invisible fairies of v the air had come down to Join the Christmas glee.-1-Wo man's Home Companion. I Glfelet Drenlnv. I To make a giblet dressing for roast ^ turkey put the giblets and neck In a,i saucepan with cold water and add an f onion, salt and pepper and a slice of i 4 dry bread that has been made very ;1 brown In the oven. Boll until the gib- jr lets are done. Then strain and stock. :1 Chop the giblets fine and put 'them j t and the stock back into the saucepan, j" dredge with a little flour and add the ; * brown gravy from the bottom of the ' pan In which the fowl was cooked aft- * er skimming off the fat Serve In a hot ^ fravy boat.?Selected. c A Christmas Carol. 0 Bethlehem's plains ?re itill u green, t Bethlehem'i harvest field* u whits, j Ai when angel band* were seen Malrin* luminoua the nif kt. c But (or lour haa ceaaed the lay Sun* by that seraphic choir,' And (or lone haa paaaed away That apocalypM of fire. Yet that ancient Chriitma* onf Still ia iunj by faithful hearty And the light tkat'i vaniaked long Brightneas to the aoul lmparta. \Jn ! *r Still to Faith'i divining eye Lustroua formi the expanie All, Anri rr, Tmiick far the ftkT ? Throbs with heavenly music itili. % it Wliile tke ages come and go . Hymni of praise unceasing rias, i. And with songs by saints below Angels join their symphonies. Glory still to God is given. Pface on earth is still made known, And the Heir of earth and heaven Claims the kingdoms for Hit own. Christmas joyfully returns On the wings of tills new morn. Gratefully our spirit yearns, Worshiping the Christ once born! ?Hut-tab in Tllnatratfli! Lindon KtVl J JLADSOME FESTIVAL. IOW TO MAKE AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM. oatly Gifts Not Necenafr For a Joyon* D*y?Harmlei* Revelry to Celebrate the Moat ,Tender of Holiday!?The Children'* Day. . ?HRISTMAS ia spring and outd o o r freedom. but CbristmasIde, coming, as It does, la the winter eason,- Invites to indoor cheer and ozy hospitalities. Besides, it is premlnently the children's celebration nd their glad vacation from the rouIne of school. They say, with our loosier poet: t to almoft cry far Christmas, like a youngster will. . \ ourth o' July'* nothln to it. New Tear's ain't a smelL Alter Sunday and circus day?jea* all dead in the akeii. It is also the tenderest, holiest hollay because of the religious observance >f the birth of Him who brought us he new teaching of peace and good rill to all men. If the farm is the ideal home, then ve should endeavor to observe this tome festival fn the ideal manner. Our Teat farmhouses must not be cheerless arracks. They must become the ceners of old fashioned merriment, visltog, feasting and hospitality- They oust cling closely to the ancient tradi1 ATI o A# +Vo /IOTT o n/1 #/tl1*VWT a Q m A i.vuo vi kuu uaj auu avuv rr , Cliw ruuiv pirit of geniality, of present giving, nlnstrelsy, harmless revelry, and, ibove all, of kindly benevolence and bought of others. An ideal Christmas requires thought ong beforehand unless the purse Is inlimited. Costly gifts are1 not necesary for a Joyous %day, but loving kindLess must Illuminate eabh little remembrance, or the candle^ on the tree will le but dfm tapers. The .glad day omes. The usual church or Sabbath chool celebration has been enjoyed he evening before by all the children, rat It is in the home festivities we are oterested. For an ideal day we shall iave the wee ones trooping down In he early morning, waking every one j rith their "Merry Christmas!" to see rhat Santa has put in their stocktigs. A mouth harp, a jackknlfe or a [oil, some joke and a bit of candy they 111(1 uuu scamper uacK iu ltcu uaypjr aa ieed be. After breakfast the good heer of the morning Is in the arrival if the .married children or other relalves and friends with the greetings jad joy of reunion. Now the gifts are nterchanged. Perhaps ^ real Chrlstaas tree, with its queer fruit from all ands and its gaudy trappings, gladlens the heart of all, but the chief' gloy of the day Is the family dinner? rhen the gray haired father sees round his 1>oard he old, broke? links of affection restored; r'hen the care wearied mm seeks his mother once more nd the worn matron smiles where the'girl iimiled before. Hiat moistens the lip aqd what brightens the eye, r'hat calls back the past, like the rich pumpkin pie? Preceded by the typical feast ot the lay, from yearling gobbler to plum tudding, none can resist the influence. iVith hearts mellowed and appetites ippeased the whole company is ready or the laughter and fun to follow. The 'help" are all asked to Join, one's leighbors drop in, and there Is soon a ound of games and gayetles entered nto by old and young. "Blind man's ?uff," "hot cockles," "bob apple," 'hunt the slipper," follow each other, ind the evening closes with the old ashioned Virginia reel and Tucker, or here may be charades and tableaux, vith some recitations by the children, >r the young people and children may )lack up and give their elders a minstrel how, sing "Suwanee River," "Down he Ohio," "Honey, You's My Lady jO\e," recite Riley'^ "Mighty Loneome Waltin When the Folks Is Gone" ir "Little John's Christmas," one of Jncle Remus' stories of his "Hard load to Trabble." A single person may five an evening's delight for the whole arty in reading aloud "Bird's Christ as Carol" by Miss Wiggln. After all a over the young people, disguised as imnriortnr troubadours, mav serenade heir neighbors with Christmas carols. Vho would run away from life on the arm because of Its dreariness if the lomes were thus made attractive?? breeder's Gazette. A Belgium Chrlitmu Legend. The children of Belgium have a harming Christmas legend about Sana Claus' pony. They always place heir woolen sabots on the window edge, stuffed All of oats, hay and odder for the "dear Christmas pony." n the early morning they run on tipoe to look, and, behold, the hay is all one, and the shoes are brimming over tnvo nnrl swpntmeats! Then the hildren clap their hands with glee nd wish they could only have waked a. time to see the pony munching his nts. That would have been such fun! -Ella F. Mosby In St. Nicholas. . ? Christina* Menu. Oysters. , Chicken Gumbo. Patties of Mushrooms. Broiled Shad. Cucumbers. Saddle of Mutton, English Style. Potato Croquettes. Turkey with Chestnuts and Truffles. Stufftd Oreen Peppers. Roast Sweet Potatoes. Ruddy Duck. Escarole Salad. Brie Cheeie. Plum Pudding, Hard Saucc. Ice Cream. Fruits. Cains. Nuts and Raisins. Coffee. ?Esahofer. DENTAL NOTICE. S. F. Killings worth, No. 4 Seal Block, Abbeville, 8. C. DENTAL NOTICE. - V V Dr. S. G. Thomson, OFFICE QP-STAIRS ON MalLWAJII Corner, Abbeville. 8. 0. DR. J. A. DICKSON, SURGEON DENTIST. M GOLD FILLINGS; CROWN AND BRIDGE , WORK A SPECIALTY. A flOOD PLATE- fSjftO AMALGAM FILLINGS76o and. 1.00 OFFICE OVER BARKBDALE'B STORE. - j C. C. GAMBRELL, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, ' ABBEVILLE, 8. 0. ; ^ HT Office In the National Bank. May 25, 1808. U E. F. ftn.T.TAP.'n" TAILOR,.'. ; U AS moved^and occnple* the room? ap I LI oiaira 11I AUU1I xian, ?uu IB uuw y , K'/>pared to do ail Jklnds of repairiag and daaa Injt of gentlemen's clothe* on short notloe. ' "( Vj-*/ Samples of salts always on hanq. Chances reasonable ? WM. H. PACKER. WM. P. GREENE _ PARKER & GREENE, ? ~ Attorneys and Goussllsrs at Offlco on LAW RANGE. ^ ABBEVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA. May 4. 1898. tf Trespass Notice. TXt7NTINO on onr lands or flsblnK>4n onr -tl streams is positively prohibited/ either . Z1 during the day or night. Trespassers will surely be proaeeated. Sportsmen sod gentlemen will p|ea*e not ask for the privilege, or foroe themselves upon as, or In aoy way poach on oar premA. Q. Baakln, J. T. Bask Id, jth \ Dr. J. T. Baekln. f Nov. 29.1889. 4t You I Are^ J Preparing you r lands lor , ' 1 - Wheat and Oats?Good. Be sure you plow deep, . I by using the "Chatta- ^J nooga" op "Syracuse" , :flfl turn, sub-soil and hill- -^9 side plows?Better. And then put in your grain with an "Osborne" . disc-harrow?Best. Abbeville Hardware Co. - j "Reliable Farm Implements." . j MEII'S MAM. At LiYingston & PerriD's Did Stand | HaVING BOUGHT THE BUSINESS qf j Livingston A Perrln, I will contlnae tbe I business at tbe old stand, serving the people with tbe bent of freah meat*, bread and flab. ~\j Call PboneNo. 1. J m T. H. MAXWELL. * Sept. 7,1898. tf The State of South Carolina, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. By R. E. Cox, Esquire, Magistrate Abbeville uouuiy. To Walter O'Neal : v Com plaint having been made unto me by Mary Tag^art that you are Indebted to ber in the sum of Twenty and 96-100 Dollars-on account of goods and mercbnndUe sold and delivered to yon at your requwrt: Tbls is, therefore, to require yon to appear before rae, In my office In the City of Abbeville, State of South Carolina, on the twentyfirst day from the service of tbls summons upon you, exclusive of the day of snob service, to answer to the said complaint, or Judgment will be gl ven against yon by default. Date Abbeville C. H., 8. C., Nov. 16, A. D. is9u. R. E. COX, (l. S.) Nov. j2. js99. Magistrate A. C. i1 ? / At Glenn's ? . * \ 19 M SUGAB $1-00.' I 2(1 lbs. GOOD RICE $1.00. 15 BARS SOAP 25 CIS . 1 Very Low Prices on Flour for the Xmas trade; some as low as $3.25 ? per Barrel. Good Stock Coffee bought before the' advance?selling at the old price. Bargains in Shoes and Dry Goods. GLENNS Big bargains la shoes for next 80 days. We A oiler two lots ladles button shoes, lormer fij price SI and S1.50, closing price 86 and 98 cents, m r - / A