Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, May 19, 1913, Page 3

Beautiful All the Latest Shades Materials Trimmings to Match Embroideries Galore : Something For Everyboky NAVAJO VILLAGE HE Navajo Indian reservation, lying partly in New Mexico and partly in Arizona, over' laps the Continental divide like a gigantic saddle blanket, may be briefly described further great broken plateau of some 0 square miles in area, semi-arid climatic teatures and overgrown P generally with a hardy growth ot | lation, including many valuable Fe plants unsurpassed for grazing -a resource long since turn- | 0 dccount by its interesting ln-‘ 4nts, the Navajos, the owners of | U0 sheep, the income from which 8 them practically independent “ Whites and the benevolent pa- *Iu of the federal government. | the time of the American occupa | of New Mexico in 1848, the Nava: | 4d become quite generally a pas-| People, subsisting upon their » Which were added to, l.u:t:cl‘d-J " accounts of the times, by otherl] h from the Pueblos and the Mex-| “ltlers with whom they were not | Rently at enmity. During the *hen the tribe was at war with | Uited States their herds and "V Were ruthlessly killed and| "Ted and the men, women and| U carried off in captivity to Sumner, Children Belong to Mother. O¥ing their release and return| Teservation, the United States Lment, in 1369, gave them 30| '¢eD and 2,000 goats, which by | ! Lusbanding they have Increas. | the present extensive dimen- | “Coming the principal posses-| " “ach family and its chief means PPort, the flocks of the more : 'l many {nstances, numbering ! thousand head, thus enabling “8es80r8 to live in comparative " “fluence even. It is, indeed, “Dtion rather than the rule to family without a herd of sheep. 0 fact, are the royal road to 14 influence in the tribe, one’s bing automatically regulated *i28 of his flock, the greater *tsessions the more exalted his position. As among other primitive peoples, woman's standing in the Navajo tribe is high, descent and inheritance being | in her line, the children belonging to the mother and her clan. By tribal prerogative she is the principal prop-! erty owner, the lands, houses, crops and sheep being hers exclusively, ana it is on her that their care and man- agement largely devolve. The scarcity of water and grass at certain seasons, the difference in alti- tude of the various sections, the conse- quent attendant climatic variations | and the peculiar character of the plant | | | ! | cluded place remote from springs, wa- arable tract, the summer hogan fs sit- uated, near which are the corrals for | the sheep and ponies. The size of the flocks owned by the Individual families vary considerably in some cases. The number possessed by the smallest holders is rarely less than 250 head. While the more wealthy of the wealthiest hold at their dis- posal from 6,000 to 10,000 head, but instances of this kind are few and are i not known | twelve cases. Of seventy-seven herds counted near Keams canyon, Arizona, be very nearly 700 head, which is probably a fair estimate for other sec- | taken from the sheep should bring 300, 1f made into blankets it will exceed this amount by two or three times. Adding to this the returns from the sale of a few lambs or of the matured animals, it 1s obvious that the ordinary Navajo family can live easily off the income from their flocks, considering that they are at no cash outlay, except for their clothing, flour, coffee and a few other domestic ne- cessities exclusive of meat, which I8 supplied from the herd. While no definite figures are obtainable, it seems very probable that the Navajos have on an average 100 sheep per capita for every man, woman and child on the reservation, which is amply sufficient to solve the bread- and-butter problem for them for gen- erations to come, granting, of course, that they do not lose their herds from epidemics or from unfavorable range conditions. Excellent Advice Couched In Language That Savors of the Fancy of the True Poet. life on the reservation make it neces- sary to move the flocks during certain seasons. For these reasons, to which must be coupled the itinerant pro- clivities of the tribe, the Navajo has no permanent abode, his movements being regulated to a very great extent | Tired, are you? Want a recipe for real rest? Well, here's one, recom- mended by Nicholas Vachel Lindsay —he's a poet, but don't hold that against him—in Farm and Fireside: “You to whom the universe has be- | tering sites and trails near a small | bave as many as 2,000 or more. Some | to exist in but ten or’ the average sized flock was found to | tions of the reservation. If there is any difference elsewhere it will exceed these figures . rather than fall below them. A herd cf this size will easily support an average Navajo family of two adults and three children. The wool sold direct to the traders as it is ! TO NATURE FOR REAL REST! Mother Goose Party. Masquerade and fancy dress par- ties are always delightful, but of all | the pleasant gatherings which I have | attended the Mother Goose party takes the lead. Invitations to the ef- | | | . to welcome her goslings at the res- 8 dence of whoever gives the entertain- ment on such an evening, are sent out fully two weeks in advance. The request to come in costume repre- senting some one of the. characters found in “Mother Goose” can be writ- ten on a small card and inclosed in the envelope with the invitations. These invitations can be made very pretty if one can paint, by having lit- tle water color or pen and ink sketches on them—such as little “Jack Horner” or the “Three Blind Mice” pursued by the “Farmer's Wife,” with her “Carving Knife.” You maye be sure after these notes have been sent out that there will be a ripple of excitement among the young people, and Mother Goose melo- dies will be at a premium—those with colored illustrations in particular. Great ingenulty can be exercised in getting up the costumes. At last the tion ourselves in the hall and watch the guests as they come in. Most of the girls came without escorts, for all were determined to keep their identity a secret from brothers and sweethearts. ‘“Mother Goose,” the hostess, stands in the front parlor and {18 soon welcoming a motley throng. “0ld King Cole” was closely followed { by “The Fiddlers Three.” “Little Red | Riding Hood” was charming in her scarlet cape and carried a little bas- ket filled with candy instead of the eggs and butter. The “Queen of Hearts” was radiant in a gorgeous costume. “Rain, Rain, Stay Away” was represented by a pretty blond, who carried an immense red umbrella. “Little Boy Blue” dashed into the room, blowing kis horn, carrying an | imense sheep of cotton. Two girls exactly the same height came as twin “Bo Peeps,” carrying gilded crooks | and fans with the picture of a sheep on one side with “I'm Little Po Peep,” etc., on the other. “Daffy Down Dilly” was one of the best characters repre- sented. “Jack and Jill” went hand in ! hand to get the “pail of water.” “Jack Horner” sat in the proverbial corner and pulled out “plums” from a gigan- tic “pie.” “Humpty” Dumpty did not look any the worse for the “great fall” “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary” proved herself most agreeable and “Taffy, the Welshman," was one of the most popular characters in spite of his propensity for stealing. When all the guests had arrived Mother Goose, with Old King Cole, opened the grand march and the mu- | sic played merrily. A piano will do | for the dancing, but the addition of & violin 18 a great improvement. Much | merriment was occasioned when the masks were removed before the re- | freshments were served. While the Yyoung people are home for the summer vacation some one may give a party like the one described, and I am sure it will be successful. Of course, the masking is not essential, but adds a little spice to the enjoyment. The re- freshments need not be elaborate, but & large bowl of lemonade should be conveniently placed where it will be | easy of access to all, —_— | A Novel Card Party. This pretty card party was conduct- | ed like a cotillon and was a great suc- {cess. It was given for forty guests, and the tables were scattered through- out the large rooms of a spacious country house. In the first place each fect that Mother Goose will be pleased | eventful night arrives and let us sta- | Most Approved Designs in Shoes for Fashionable Feet ; | come a blast furnace, a coke oven, a e e aftire that fta 1n wal | Cloderstzewn freight yard, to. whom J the history of all ages is a tragedy :i::t .‘;a;:ét:nd;slgo;(l)t:::"!z ':::.;l'v:" with the climax now to whom our erite 3 | ' genial and by bunting and plundering, vj“ change from a roving hunter to &/ nomadic herdsman being an easy and | perhaps a natural one. Ranges Divided. In the summer months the family repair with their fiocks to the high mountainous areas, where thrive mag- nificent belts of timber conSisting of yellow pine, fir, spruce, scrub oak, pinon, juniper and cedar. Flourishing within these timbered tracts are nu- merous grassy stretches that furnish pasturage for the herds. the climate i8 more con- water more abundant than on the lower semi-arid sections else- wllAe.nA rule, whether on the summer | or winter ‘pasture lands, the family oc- cupy the same locality, in each case, year after year, the range being di- vided in some manner among the va- rlous clans that constitute the Navajo tribe, and again subdivided among the tamilies, where it is handed down through some system of entail from one generation to another. [a a se excellent Then, too, democracy and our flag are but play- things of the hypocrite, turn to the soll, turn to the earth, your mother, and she will comfort you. Rest, be it ever 8o little, from your black brood- ings. Think with the farmer once more, a8 your fathers did. Revere with the farmer our centuries-old rural civilization, however little it meets the ¢ity’s trouble. Revere the rural cus- toms that have their roots in the im- memorial benefits of nature. “There Is perpetual balm in Gilead, and many city workmen shall turn to it and be healed. This by faith, and a study of the signs, we proclaim!*— Detroit Free Press. Easy Check to Forge. Judge Lumley Smith remarked st the Old Bailey that checks for #8 odd were most frequently altered dy forgers engaged In what was now aa extensive business. Only a “y” wms needed to change the eight inte eighty. check for £8 14s had been made ints one for £80 14= In the case before him 4 | i | l‘ The boots of washable leather have uppers of tan cloth, and are for wear with tailored suits. The pump is an improvement on that of former sea- sons. It is more easy to keep on. A buckle over the base of the instep belps to hold them in place, and a small strip of suede, which clings to the stocking, is usually fastened in- side the heel of the shoe. The low cut evening slipper is often fastened over the instep and about the ankle with bands of ribbon. These bands are fastened on opposite sides of the { slipper rim about an inch from the guest found her place ac table with three others by means of a souvenir name card. When all had arrived and were seat- ed at the tables the hostess was very particular to personally introduce each partner, if unacquainted, which made everyone {eel more comfortable. Then the bell rang and playing be gan. Four games were played and the losers were the ones to move, go- ing to a table for favors. These they gave to the winners at the other ta- bles, who were taken to the table of | the losers, and thus they met an en- | tirely new set of players. There was | no counting of scores—simply the best | three hands winning out of four. | There were ten sets of favors. After ‘ five sets of favors had been used re | freshments were served, then playing | was resumed until all the favors had | been used. At the last each loser | brought an extra favor for her fa- | vored partner and herself, which i called forth much merriment, as they were large paper sacks blown out and tied at the top with various colored ribbons. They were to carry the fa- ! vors home in, and they were needed. It certainly was a very jolly party, and the idea is adaptable to all card parties where the hostess desires favors may be as elaborate as the purse will permit. The ones at the party described consisted of bonbons in fancy boxes, imported chocolate, salted nuts in dainty receptacles, pa- per aprons, neck ruffs of flowers, fans, parasols, paper hats, post cards, eto, Portraying Nature With Bible Verses. Very recently a correspondent asked me for some Bible scheme to interest children, to be used as part of a Sun- day school program. Seems to me the following arranged by Harriette Wilbur would be acceptable. Learn- ing the verses as given will teach the children about the Bible and how much it contains about the flowers that we have today. This could be used on “Children's day," which is ob- served in so many churches early in June, 1. Lly (Luke 12:27). lilies, anemones or some flower. 2. Grass (Luke 12:28). Bouquet of long grassblades tastefully arranged. 3. Star (Matthew 2:9-10), Large star, 4. Vine (John 15:1, 6). Long, grace ful cutting ot a grapevine. 5. Cedar (Psalms 92:12). of cedar. 6. Wheat (Matthew 13:24-30). Stalks of wheat. 7. Flower (Isaiah 40:8). of any flower in season. 8. Palm (John 12:12, branches. 9. Mustard (Matthew 13:31, 32, A | mustard plant from some wheat field; the larger the plant the better. 10. Willow (Psalms 87:1, 2). willow branches, 11. Barley (Ruth 1:22). barley. 12. Fir (Psalms 54:16,17). Branches of fir. 13. Rose (Isaiah 24:1). roses. 14. Rushes (Isaiah 35:7). of tall rushes, 15. Oak (2 Kings 13:14, revised ver- sion). Some oak branches, 16. In concert: Pslams 46:11, 12, 13 Bouquet of lilaceous Branch Bouquet 13). Palm Long Stalks of Bouquet of Handful A Flower Centest, A LESSON IN ADDITION AND SUB- TRACTION. The exrly part of the day+splen- o g~ A bird+part of a bird’s foot. To contest—e-{a vowel+a verb, A confection+-a cluster, A false hood—e-a sheer fabric 6. Two times one+part of the month, 7. A wily animal4a covering for the hands. 8. A vegetable—a | a strain of music—e {-two vowels, 9. A girl's name+-a precious metal, 10. A dairy product-{a drinking recectacle. ANSWERS—1. Morning-+ glory. 2, Lark{spur. 3. Vie—e=vi+olet =violet. 4. Candy|tuft. 5 Lie— e=li+lace—e=lac=lilac. 6, Tu (two) +lip=tulip. 7. Fox-+glove. 8. Pea —a=pe+tune—e==tun + ja= petun- nja. 9. Mari (Mary){gold=mari- gold, 10. Butter+ cup=buttercup. MADAME MERRI. buckle. instep, crossed at the back of the an- kle, crossed again higher up at the They are crossed over the front of the ankle and hind. For wear with afturmoon gowns black satin shoes have preference over every other sort. The boot shown has a ribbed satin vamp and fastens with black pearl buttons. Black satin wears well and can be re- lied on to hold s/ ape and cut. The patent lea Ler slipper showa with the French 'ecel has a cut steel buckle strapped with velvet, fastened be- ’ something out of the ordinary. The| Hours, 11:30 to 12:30. PAGE THRF® g Mrs. 1. C, Cochran GROCERIES } MEATS } FISH and i COLD DRINKS A Nice, Fresh, Clean Stock At Lowest Prices. YOUR PATRONAGE APPRECIATED 703 North Kentucky Avenue Phone 188-Blue. Lakeland, Fla. . 679 » ureh? Qoten FIRST METHODIST CHURCH. ° (South Kentucky Ave.) Rev. Isaac C. Jenkins, paser. lemporary residence, 911 Houth Florida avenue. Office at ebureh 3unday Services— Sunday school, 9:45 a. m Preaching, 11:00 a. m. Epworth League, 6:30 p m Preaching, 7:30 p. m. Week Day Services— Woman’s Missionary Monday afternoon. i Prayer meeting, Wedneoday ayes- ing, 7:30. Teachers’ meeting Friday evening. A cordial invitation to everybody to all services, k A S e e b CUMBERLAND PRESBY- TERIAN CHURCR. (Corner Florida Ave. and Lemoa %) Rev. J. D. Lewls, pastor. Sunday school, 9:45 e, m, Preaching first and second Suna- days, at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Weekly prayer meeting Wednes- day evening at 7:80. Woman's Missionary Society on the third Monday afternoon of eaeh month. To all these services the pubdlie i cordially invited. S s FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHUROL (Tennesses Ave., Between Maln and Lemon Btreets.) ! Rev. W. 8. Patterson, Pastor. Sunday Bervices—Sunday sehesk 9:46; preaching. 11 am. m, ead 7:30 p. m. Wednesday—Prayer 7:30 p. m. —_—_————— DIXIELAND AND NYRTLR STREET METHODIST CHURCHES. Dixieland Church— Services—1st and 34 Sabbaths, 11 a m; 2d and 4th Sabbaths, 7:3¢ »u 8abbath School—$ p. m. Prayer Bervice—Thursday aight at 7:30. Myrtle Street Church— fervices—1st and 34 Babbatha, 7:30 p. m.; 3d and ¢th Sabbathg, 11 a m. Sunday School—3 p. m. Prayer Services—Tuesday e at 7:30. W. H. STEINMEYER, Pastor. —— ALL SAINTS CHURCH. Corner of Lemon Street and Mase- chusetts Aveaue, Rev. J. H. Weddell, minister M charge. Bervices at 11 a. m. and § | 3 % All Sundays except the third ia the month. Other services as appeinted. i : i Soclety, mesting ot e e T DR Eans Lakeland Misson, | Bunday scheol at 3 p. m. W, & i Mtiten, superinteadent. Prayen meeting Thursday at 7 p. wm, Lutheran Chureh, Cor. B. Orange and 80, Tenneasee. Bunday school 10:00 a. m. Services are held on second wmd fourth Sundays. -—‘—‘*_— CHURCH OF CHRIST. C. C. Redgrave, Minister, Corneg Missour! and Lemen 8t Sundsy seheol, 10 a. m. Preachiag, 11 a. m. Christian Badeavor, 6:30 P n Preaching, 7:30 p. m. Pl'lym' ting, Wednesday nighy a8 7:30, ————— Ooraer Floriaa avenus snd Bay 8 The Rev. Willlam Dudiey Newlin, D. D, pastor. Sunday echool 9:45 a. m. Preaching Suaday at 11 a. m aad 1 m Woekly prayormecting Wolnesday evening at 7:80. Weman's Missionary and AM B»- clety Moaday 8:30 p. m. Baptist Young People’s Mesting a1 p m Regular meathly business meoting et Welaesday ' 7:30p. m