Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, December 23, 1905, Page 7

Sete eanceied and with awe upon her face Came Dawn, and bent to gaze upon the Child, Although a star, enamored, pierced the lace That hid her bosom, cool and unde- filed. ‘Yet lingered, tho’ the rose of opal gleams Flushed her pale brow, whilst slept the Babe new-born Till, starting from His soul’s harmonious dreams, Behold! He wakes and smiles at trem- bling I :wn. Then over the heavens spread a trellised ieht, As Dawn, illumined by His smile, soft kissed The purple jewel of the Orient night To snow-plumed morn, enwreathed in amethyst. And. lo, the silent chambers of the world Were stirred to life by that far-reach- ing smile! The waves of Galilee, prophetic, pearled A silvered path, a sacred temple-aisle. And sages who foretold the Christ's ad- vent Came hast’ning to the humble manger old, And, dazzled by the Infant's smile, low bent To touch the swaddling robe as tho’ "twere gold. And came a woman tired, for many a mile Her feet slow trod to reach the royal inn. And in her arms she bore her only child ‘That bah eas see the Christmas Babe within. And in the hallowed light the woman’s The holiday times bring to those of us whose memories go back a half century or more thoughts of the days vefore the Civil War, when life was so different from that in the hurrying world of the present, writes Mrs. Lil- lie Devereux Blake in the Philadel- phia Public Ledger. I was born in the South. My father, Mr. Devereux, owned a large plantation on the banks of the Roanoke river, in North Caro- ‘ina. My earliest remembrances are \ of the kindly faces of the dusky peo- f ple who were the only inhabitants for miles around us. As a little toddling child I went with my nurse into the cotton fields, carrying a small basket and picking such tufts of the white fluff as my small arms could reach. I recall the kindness of the dark friends and how dearly I loved my at- tendant, Linda, and Gabriel, my fa- ther’s personal servant, who so often carried me in his arms. The Soft Southern Winter. After my father’s early death my mother made her home near her own people at the North, but each year we visited the old plantation and the Carolina relatives. How sweet was the soft Southern winter! How beau- tiful the early spring! As I write I seem to see the deep forests of odor- ous pine trees, the broad savannas that were gay with flowers, the tall stalks of “the Roanoke belle,” the pink blossoms of the scented haw- thorn, the grass spangled with violets and “eye-brights,” and to hear once more the wild songs of the birds echo- ing down the wide reaches of the river. All the glory of that scene and that time have gone forever! Years have passed and changes have come, but most vivid of all the recollections of those far-off days are the scenes of Christmas time. The celebration began on Christmas eve when there was a grand ball for the slaves. It took place in a wide barn, which had been decorated for the occasion with great branches of pine and holly. All present wore their best attire, the simple gowns of the women often showing much taste in their construction. A negro fiddler led the music, which was reinforced by the rhythmic clapping kept up by the men; “Clapping Juba,” it was call- ed, and was made by striking the hands together on the leg or chest. What a merry scene it was! The gay crowd swaying and whirling in the intricate convolutions of the dance, with the constant pulsations of the regular beats and shrill notes of the fiddle leading the wild chorus. The “white folks” did not stay late, but the ball was kept up till long after midnight brought in Christmas morn- ing. Yuletide on the Plantation. Of course, this was a holiday, and all day groups of our people came to the “great house,” as the planter’s residence was called, to wish Massa and Missis a merry Christmas. Some- times they brought small gifts of eggs or flowers or little red birds that they had tamed. Sometimes they danced or performed athletic feats. Some- times they only said “Howd’y Massa,” “Howd’y, Missis,” but always with a look of affection. Ah! those dusky friends of long ago! How they dwell in my memory! How deep and strong was the affection which existed be- tween these simple people and those in whose hands was the great respon- sibility of their welfare! Of course, gifts ere distributed lavishly. No one ‘was forgotten, and at night there were gay parties gathered for the feasts. Years have passed since then, and these “wards of the Nation” have In the Long Ago > —— = <=>», Gazed on the blue-veined hands and pon- dered why Marked keen the beauty of the Infant ng, ‘There lay in each a scarlet-tinted ring. Then ferventely she prayed that God might guide The Babe in ways secure from strife, And holding forth her child she meekly cried, “Unto the Christ I consecrate this life.” And Mary, in her pure benevolence, Low thanked the woman for the hom- age done, And with a touch of tender reverence, Soft laid Christ’s hand upon the wo- man’s son. The timid boy by heavenly hand caressed Stood gravely silent, then as tho’ im- pelled Quick knelt_and on the brow of Jesus pressed His lips—then all the earth in wrath rebelled. And thunder crashed and lightning steeled the sky, And upward whirled the winds im tongues of flame, Encrims’ning all the firmament on high— And Calvary hid her face in bitter shame. Oh, Mary, know The boy the woman to the manger brought, é Who knelt to kiss the babe in bearing ow, Dear God! was Judas of Iscariot! The earth now weakened by her loyal wra' Lay trembling; but athwart the mut- tering sky, Leaps swift a rainbow—gem set after- math— For lo! the Babe again doth smiling lie! trusting, thou didst never long been possessed of “the boon of freedom.” This was for the best, no doubt, and yet many a time in my visits to Washington, where so many of the newly enfranchised gathered, my heart was wrung at the desperate poverty of these poor children of the sun, who knew not how to struggle with the world and were bereft of the protection to which they had been ac- customed. My eyes were full of tears often, as I looked in the dusky face of some poor old man, and I had my trunk taken to the hotel in a wheek barrow by some ragged ex-slave, long after an efficient express service made it absurd. Holidays in New England. After we dwelt in New Haven our Christmas days were spent at the home of my grandfather, Judge John- son, at Stratford, where were held de- lightful feasts of reunion of the fam- ily, when around the great table were gathered nearly all of the sons and daughters of the house, with their children. Cold! Ah, those winter days were cold, indeed. I remember well when we children went off one morning for a sleigh ride. Away over the snow, “the boys” driving, the crowd of youngsters packed closely with bearskins tucked about us to keep out the bitter chill. It had rained dur ing the night and all the trees and bushes were coated with ice that sparkled like diamonds in the pale sun- light. What a fairy land it was! That wood where the evergreens were deck- ed like brides with white masses of snow and gay chains of pearls. How the bells jingled as we slid over the smooth ground! Memories of the Dinner. Home after a while to the great feast of the day, the Christmas dinner. In the diningroom the long table was set with old china and silver. At one end sat my dear grandfather, his noble face glowing with kindness, while my stately grandmother, with her keen dark eyes, presided opposite. The dinner was not served as it would be to-day, but was in the finest fash- ion of that time. After the soup there came a great turkey at one end of the table, a pair of ducks at the other, a chicken pie on one side, and a ham on the other, flanked by a variety of vegetables. But the dessert was the portion that interested me most deep- ly. Plum pudding and mince pie were the substantials, but the glory of the day was the great glass bowl of syl- labub that stood high in the center of the table, flanked by dishes of pre serves and candied fruit. Since that happy time I have sat at many feasts, but never where there was anything so delicious aS, grandma’s syllabub with peaches. A Festival of Other Days. After dinner the “grown-ups” sat in the great drawing-room with the oc tagonal end and the peacock paper on the walls that was brought from France by a great-uncle. A mighty wood fire blazed on the hearth, light- ing up the old pictures and the stately furniture. There our elders held sok emn conclave, as it’ seemed to us, though I doubt not they had a good deal of fun among themselves. We young folks went to a big room that was called “the nursery,” though it was long years since there had been any babies there. We played all sorts of games, making as much noise as we could without a word of remon- strance; until, tired of pleasure, we sank to sleep in the deep feather beds. How far away is all this now! How many long years since those vanisheé days! Yet as I write they seem te live once more, and Like the echoes faint and far Of music’s fading chime, I hear the laughter and the songs Of that light-hearted time. "AGONY OF SORE HANDS. — { ; Cracked and Peeled—Water and Heat Caused Intense Pain—Could Do © No Housework—Grateful to Cuticura. | ‘My hands cracked and peeled, and were so sore it was impossible for me to do my housework. If I put them in water I was in agony for hours; and if I tried to cook, the heat caused in- tense pain. I consulted two doctors, put..their prescriptions.. were .utterly. useless. of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuti- cura Ointment my hands are entirely well, and I am very grateful. (Signed) Mrs. Minnie Drew, 13 Dana St., Rox- bury, Mass.” TRY THIS ON YOUR WATCH. Will Keep Better Time if Wound in the Morning. “T have discovered that my watch keeps better time if I wind it in the morning instead of at night,” remarked Assistant Manager Sweeney, as he toyed with a valuable hunting case yesterday. “The old superstitious be- lief that your luck will change if you change the time of winding your watch may have some basis in fact. I here- after am going to wind my timepiece in the morning. This is because the hour of rising is for the ordinary man more regular than that of retiring, but even the most sober and orderly of men are apt to relax and be prone io carelessness at bedtime. In this con- dition the winding is apt to be done in a jerky, irregular sort of way, or too far or not far enough. Nine people out of ten wind their watches upon re- tiring, but if they would do it when they got up, at some regular point in the process of making their toilet, they | would do it much better.—Mi!waukee Free Press. Words of Wiscom. Westfield, Ill., Dec. 18th (Special) — All who are suffering with Bright Disease should read carefully the fol- lowing letter from the Rev. G. L. Good of this place. He says:— “T feel it is my duty to tell you of the wonderful benefit I have received from the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills. I am a Minister of the Gospel, and in my work I am frequently exposed to all weathers. Six years ago I was laid up sick. I doctored with a number of physicians and finally specialist, but without success. They all told’ me I had Bright’s Disease. I was in a bad way and almost helpless when, thank God, I heard of Dodd’s Kidney Pills. They saved my life. I took sixteen boxes and now I am cured. The first day 1 took them I felt relief. When I began I weighed only one hundred and five pounds, now ! weigh one hundred and sixty-five and I am the picture of health. I recom- mend Dodd’s Kidney Pills to all my friends who have Kidney Trouble and I pray to God that other sufferers will read these words and be helped by them.” The Science of the Game. The Freshman—Our star haff-back, “Biff” Gouger, broke four toes and sprained an ankle in yesterday Gee! But the captain roasted him to a turn! The Bartender—What for? The Freshman—Rotten judgment. “Biff” tried a kick for the stomach, but the guy ducked and blocked it neatly with his head.—Puck. Important to Mothers. 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Shortly after I felt so badly that I submitted to a thorough examination by a physician and was told that I had a tumor on the uterus and would have to undergo an operation. Soon after I read one of your advertise- ydia E. Pink- After entirely gone. I have been examined by a physician and he says I have nosigns of a tumor now. It has also brought my month- lies around once more, and I am entirely well.”"—Fannie D, Fox, 7 Chestnut Street, Bradford. Pa. TO LESSEN DANGER OF FIRE. One Railroad Company Puts $7,000,000 Into Steel Cars. More than passing interest should attach itself to the announcement that an Eastern railroad company has plac- ed orders for 1,500 pressed steel pas- senger coaches,” said John E. Deening, a Stevens Point conductor. The order will involve an expenditure of over $7,000,000. It marks the first step of the railroads of the country toward abolishing wooden passenger cars. The danger from coaches of the pattern now in common use has long been ap- parent. Loss of life in wrecks has been attributable to the ease with which they were crushhed and tele- scoped. Conflagrations have general- ly followed. I understand that the new coaches will be constructed entirely of steel, and, while giving greater rigid-! ity and eliminating the danger of the telescoping, the peril from fire will be reduced to a minimum.”—Milwaukee Free Press. A Chip of the Old Block. Mrs. Wilson—Does your son George take after his father? Mrs. Gilson—I guess so. He has be- gun already to take after the girls.— Somerville Journal. Piso’s Cure for Consumption is an infa!lible medicine for coughs and colds.—N. W. SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. J.. Feb. 17. 1900. Tricks in all Trades. Amicus—So you really do books that are sent to you? Reviewer (busy with paper knife)—. Oh, no. I am just cutting the leaves so that the editor will think I have read it—Town Topics. read TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Drug- gists refund money if it fails to cure. E. 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So fast will the land boat move if permitted to go at its full speed during a strong wind that its occupants would find it impos- sigle to retain their seats. Hence its speed has to be checked and regulated by the manipulation of brakes and sails. From fifty to ninety miles an hour, however, has often been attain- ed with safety when the precaution was taken of seeing that the passen- gers were well secured in their seats. —Technical World Magazine. Practicing a Happy Smile. It seems that one can train one’s face as one does one’s body. You can exercise daily for expression, but it would be terrible to be caught at prac- tice. Fancy being watched while one practiced a “happy smile.”—London World. Defined. Mrs. Crabshaw—In medium-priced flats they don’t let you keep a dog. Mrs. Crawford—Where I went they let you have dogs, but no children. Mrs. Crabshaw—Oh, then it was a swell apartment—Town Topics. WE CAN turn your farm into cash. Write for our plan. We have the way that wins. 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