Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 16, 1921, Page 14

At Cliristmas it seems _appropriate to resurrect all the old games, that have amused children for | ages past. Some of them are best play- ed out-of-doors, while others.may be { played either within or without: One of these, a general favorite, is, mentioned in one of the Christmas celebrations in Dickens’ ‘Pickwick Papers,” and still earlier in Wash- ington Irving’s “Sketch Book.'” This is “Blind Man's Buff.” Every one is so familiar with this good old game which will never losq_ its ability to! amuse, 8o that the rules for playn it need not be given here. “Hide. 'andSeek” is another of these old “standbys.” One variation of this game. might be mentioned here. - We' children call it Cheese 1t.” One:child was “It” At goal he covered his “eyes while he counted ten calling out “Cheese it” at the end of ten. Hé then opened his eyes and any one he ‘saw moving had to re-; turn to goal. When all had disap- ared from sight he hunted until e found one of them, whom he must precede. to goal. This child then be- came “It” and the game continued as before. { This g ;of course is equally in- teresting whether played indoors or out. “Fox and Geese,” another old favorite, is best played out in the emow. A large circle is tramped in By Marjorie Howe Dixon When' you ‘pick ' up: Washington Trving’s “Sketch ‘Book” and browse i among its delightful stories and. de-~ scriptive incidents, you find that Irv- ing and Charles Dickens are. much alike in their appreciation and love for old English customs, particularly haliday customs. We all remember | the Christmas cheer in Christmas " Carol and in Pickwick Papers which Dickens portrays so vividly that we feel, see and hegr every detail. Our own writer, Irving, born when George Washington became our first president, gi us his own keen de- i in Clristmas celcbtations. To eré is nothing in England that exex? s a more delightful spell over. of +the the holiday customs and rural games of former times.” With this feeling he has given us ‘memorable ' description of his ‘ex- perience at Bracebridge Hall. It ‘will be remembered that he was traveling in England during the win- ter and making a tour in Yorkshire by stagecoach on the day before! Christmas, Arriving ‘at an_ inn ‘he| chanced to meet Erank Bracebridge, & “young gentleman,” with whom He' had ~ once;” joprneyed, in .Euyope, Bracebridge promptly inyited. Irving toy his' ancestral; honle ‘a’ few miles, distant where his father would keep Chistmas “old-fashioned style.” The manor was_some distance from the main road. which gave it every opportunity to be secluded and aloof from ‘the more progressive spirit of the cities. Bragebridge's father ‘‘be ing a representative of the olds family in the neighborhood, an at part of the peasantry heing his tenants—is much Tooked to and, in ‘ geperal, was known ‘simply by the appellation of The Squire; a title which had been accorded:to the head ofjthe family since time immemorial.” “As Irving and his friend came near the Hall the sound of . music and dancing greéted.them from the serve * ‘end of the huilding “where a ;gplt deal of revelry was permitted.” Sq jovous 'was the mirth thnt voung Bracebridge had to ‘ring repeatedly before gaining entrance. As soon as they were - announced the elder Sguire came forward and greeted hem warmly and they were ushered once into . the central hall an in- troduced to'the company composed of different branches of the large fam- sapted in his heriditary elbowe! A%non while’ the “old" Sqnire - b the hospitable fireside of his an- lec?ally, e snow, with tw:) THE s YR . 0w ueal Uhe PUrsuers are ap- - proaching. When' he thinks the pur- suers are far enough from the goal, he calls, “Run, Sheep, Run!’ The hidden group then run into goal, ing it at right angl tllllfxl formed is “Safety.” The Fox is | chosen and is “It” as in other garmes | He must catch omei;of the “geese.” ITbo other children, the “geese,” run | around and across the circle,”no one | leaving the beaten paths, of course, \ e | Any one standing at “Safety” can' There something so_fascinating i not be tagged,.but he must leave at about this game that children will once on’ the ‘approach of another|play it for days running. “goose,” Once a goose is tagged, he| Young people of high school age becomes the “fox” and must chase are here given. Eoys and girls - lin the others in turn. | Out.” This is often played in summer Several -of the" old-games involve | but can b just as interesting in win-~ |turn to hide. \{hile the others tzy to arrive first. If they do arrive first, it then becomes their BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE Vice, Bresident Coolidge Places, Con struction ‘en, the Greatest Event . In Human History. ness the justice, but also-tlie’ mercy, the. helping hand of Gog: 'This,’ the greatest event in. human. history, has A4 spiritual "meaning. The Savior came to minister, to the spiritua) na- | ture of man, He showed :the true glory. and importance of man—apd ; helping one” another. e the power, yet He did net bestow ma- terial blessings..or.set up an earthly kingdom. * But. to follow. Him gave the. power. to command. all, those, To' get the world. to see the: true - meaning of things, that is the redemp- tign. my foreye to find means, of evil,”: The: welfare of ‘men does not'come first— to make it firat kes; 3 several syllables, arrange to. act ouf the syllable in sections. For instance, take the name “New Foundland.” The first syllable can be handied in dia- 'logue in which the word “new” is meptioned prominently, The second can be done in pantomime, a person “finding”” something. The last, “land"” | can be discovered in pantomime, _ | Having decided- on: all details, the i group returns to the reom where the | others are waiting, The captains then ! carry through this' dialogue. First, “Here we come!” Second, “Where {rom?” them in thelr true s ‘wages. of: sin_1s. death, eternal life 18 tha olft of Gad " b £ 4 SUBSCRIBE ' FOR THE PIONEER i\ il i - Announceme For the benefit of aur friends and patr to announce that we shall keep onr places open until 9:00 P. M.;next-Thursday, ‘Frid urday. ; o3 HO ; We. wish to express our appreciation :fii)r the good-: -;will and patronage;of our many friends'and customers during the past.year, wishing all 3 Merry Christre .3 Happy and Prosperous New Year = - . Clifford & Co. Chas:: Nangle, Troppman’s Meat & Grocery, . 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As they continue, the captain of the’ hidden children calls signals which in- Ithe éun of a system, beaming warmth | and gladness td every heart.” The old Squire adhered to the custom of’ having his own minstrels and so music. was soon had for the dancing. Master Simon and the two, other sons of the Squire, ong'an Oxoni: the other an officer, were the chi 2 merrymakers, especially” with “their dances and . the bit of romance be- pretty ward of the old gentleman. At last the party broke up for the ter. Where a barn dance was being held this game could be easily man- aged indoors, just so there was' plén- ty of space in which to play:’ For those who may never hayve in-| dulged in this sport the simple rules are here given. Moys and girls line up as for a march, in pairs, The front couple calls,.“Last Couple Out!” The end couple of the line separate and run for position at the front of. the line. The couple there ‘try to| First, New York.”’ - | 3 Second, “What’s your trade?” First, ‘‘Lemonade.”” Second, “Give us some.”? This_is the signal to start the die-'§ logue, or pantomime. The opposite f group try to guess the word which if they do they immediately try to § catch or capture the first group, It i now the second group’s turn for pan: tomime, . f If one. starts. t think of these old tag them before. they reach it. Fail-| zames for use with children at Christ- § m. the "Dell,” § ing this, they drop out of the game.| mas several more. Thus the game continues until one|For, instance, “Farmer couple is left triumphant. and “Duck on' the Rock’ For indoors, one form of charades | many more. Games ; called “New York,” Here two |enter seem the best, for that brings groups are necessary, each with a|up the spirit ‘of Christmas, a jolly o to_hi and” many, captain. One group leaves the room,|good fellowship, a happy companion- § and selecting a name, or a word of‘ship of old z2d young together. foolery and; revelry which. occurred during the dinner and.on through the rest of the day and night. Master which all can gteeti'ngg and “handshaking, dancing and singing until time for the Christ- mas dinner. 7 £ [nothing of the pompous, stately din- ners of those days with courses of | tween the: young officer-and Julia, a had been: settled -over a century be- fore. X “The parson,” wrote Irving, “gave us -the most erudite sermon on the rites and ceremonies of Christmas wsupp\qrging _the’ cofréctness of his opiniens by the earliest.usages of ‘the church and enforcing them" by the authorities, * * * - He kindled into warmth with the ardour of his con- test, and the host of imaginary foes with whom he had.ta combat. * * *” The parson further exhorted the congregation” to- celebrate Christmas in the 'traditional manner of their forefathers and to make merry. The congregation needed no further urg- ing, for, as soon as the service was over, thiey promptly made merry with We. of this' day and age. know pig’s .head, peacock pie, turkey, plum pudding, ‘roast beef, mince pie and above all the Wassail bowl of home hrew! I also believe that we know mation than the lingerings|*ide of the door and ‘a whispering a |lery, hé heard’them’laughing in tri- less ‘about the spontaneous madcap night with the old custom of shaking hands and Trving was conducted to Simon in this instahce” engineered a° masque portraying “Ancient’ Chris mas” which with beat. of ‘drums and ¢ the cutting of pirouettes. doons was. the ‘“‘consumm uproar and merriment.- - If we ourselves cannot enjoy sucl similar Christmases we' certainly can | thank the shade of Washington Irv- | ing for his contribution to our enjoy: ment and appreciation of suth cele- brations in ages-past. 2 So sung Mother Gosed fu Ner woll-knews rhyme But i wishes meant hessings, this glad Christmagtide " Should bring to you joys past all taling of mine. That giviag ia better than whkiag I know, . And s “aill for the dood” never paid & debi due Bt whes cna is baakrupt b all save “‘goad will,” Be sare the “goed will” may be howest and trae. So ] wish for my dear ones their wishes falilled; That of every good ting their share may bo bosty Kidd hearts love them traly, 6ll all hearts are stilled In the dreamless, mstivabled, iad iafiaits rst. Can frieadship do better? Conld love ask for more? 1kmow mothiag better, thisk nothing can be, 1 you do, ask St. Nick when be stops at your dose, Asd say it was “specially ordered”” by me. =ANNA HUSTED SOUTHWORTH. his chamber, in an antiquated part of the manor. Irving was wakened the next morn- ing ,which, was Christmas, by the “gound of little feet pattering out- consultation. - Presently. a_choir of small -voices chanted: forth an old Chistmas carol, te burden of which was: “Rejoice, our Savior he was born On Christmas day.in the morning.” He rose and dressed quickly and opening his door suddenly he “beheld one of the most beautiful little fairy oups hat & painter could imagine. {: consisted of a boy and two girls, the' eldést not more than 'six, ‘and lovely as seraphs. They were going ‘the rounds. of the house singing at every chamber.”: Irving’s' sudden “appearance frightened them into mute' bashfulness. They remained! for a moment playing on their’ lips with théir fingérs and now and’the! i lance from. under their eyeb: , until, as if by one impulse, they scampered away, and: as they turned the angle of the gal- to $15.00. umph. at. their escape.” Irving was soon called by a servant. to join the family. in prayers,.a serv ice that was followed by the singing of ‘carols. After the service break: fast was announced. A little later in the morning Irving went about the grounds but, presently he heard the toll ‘of the village bell which. called the community to church. It is to be remembered that some | cénturies: ago, the 'celebration of | Christmas became so uproarious and bacchanalian that it lost its sacred| aspect and with the adveny of the Puritan in political power, Christ- mas as a holiday became taboo and| remained until the restoration of || Charles the Secand. This period of | v: was, fraught ‘with: ‘political | and - religious “controversy, but ing’s day the controvers; and Christmas was in vogu tondeqnence Trving finds much amusement' in: the church service at” Bracehridge Hall because the ser- ‘madé of materials that PRI Baskets, Back Combs, cestors: andlooking’ around him like mon‘wr_nngl_gd', ver a question which We have been fortunate enough to secure a new shipment of attractive Velvet Hats, splendid Winter Styles, worth'from $6.00 norderto unable to-attend our recent sale, an oppor- tunity to take advantage of ourrecent of- fer, we:will place onsale— = Friday AND-S@tW&V : - All These Winter Hats at Only - - Ol.lr'a.ai'ice.\howevér, is to buy 'a Spring Hat at this'time. “We have just received ashipment of the most authentic styles. - These Hats are will still be more appropriate in the spring. $5to $168 Don’t fail to visit our Gift Section before com- pleting your Xmas purchases. We have a host of appropriate . presents ‘including Corsage Bouquets, new. Xmas Boxes, Silk\Hose, Fancy give those who'were - $3.00 will look well now.and CES - Navy Blue and Flesh;reasonably ete. SURELY A STORE THAT D WOMEN MUST BE THE IDEAL P A CH TO SELECT A WOMAN’S' GIFT. . And the selection is simplified by the Attractive Displays we have made of our-Holiday'Sugges- tions: - Any article in ‘our store would make a desirable present. A Suit, Coat or Dress would please the recipient—while, for:those who donot desire to give an elaborate: gift, we have. dozens of ar- ticles that will be most acceptable: : i : GIFT HANDKER Put up. attractively in boxes EXCLUSIVELY, WITH. of: three, each box suggestive of the Holiday spirit; these are.plain and in-two- tive desi ; 50c-$1.00-$1.25-$1.50-$2.25-$2.50 jone: colors wi " INDIVIDUAL HANDKERCHIEFS, irf_a wide range®of materials and prices.- :You can select.as expensive or inexpensive gift as you desire— . Prices from—10c up: ta. $1.50. 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