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14 A Page Six Joyous Christmas Carols Planned For Sunday Schools A Christmas cantata will be held at 7.30 p. m. Friday. Dec. 27, in the entertainment hall of Memorial Church of the Holy Cross, Methodist Episcopal, entitled "Mother Goose's Visit to Santa Claus." Libretto by Lizzie De Armond and music by I.

H. Meredith. The cantata will be given by 75 children of the Sunday school in costumes appropriate, assisted by the orchestra: Mr. Kofroth, Mr. Hangen.

Mr. Gulden, Mr. McLeon and Miss'Hermie Kern merer. The cast of characters: Mother Goose, Frances Klees; Little Bird, Jessie Hayden; Boy Blue, Alex Schlottman: Dr. Foster, Harold THE READING TIMES, READING, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 20, 1912 Thursday's program by the primary classes is as follows: Hymn, "Sins, Oh Sing, of the Blessed school; praver; address of welcome; recitation.

"Swing the Holly," three boys; song, "Off to Slumberland," seven girls; recitation, "The Christmas Tree," twelve boys: recitation, "Little Christmas Candles," six girls: song, "Little Candles," six girls; recitation, June Davis; "Christmas Thoughts," by the pastor; offering; song, Luther's "Cradle Hymn," school; recitation, "In a Manger of Love," four girls; song, "Falling Snowflkes," eight boys; recitation, Eli Kaufman; "Cradle Song," nine girls: recitation, lyeona Bleeker; recitation, "Good Night," nine boys and girls: hymn, "Silent Night," school; benediction; distribution of gifts. Thomas: woman in Shoe, nessie Zlon Reformed, i.uin. ivuis uir, The beginners' and primary depart Tiddlers, Kussell Minker, illiam mpntg 2ion Reformed Sunday school Morris, Archie McDowell: Bo Peep, wm ho their Christmas exercises on Frances Barr; Peter Pumpkin Eater, Thursday evening, Dec. at 7 o'clock. Ted Best: Old Woman That Swept the I They will be in charge of the superin Skv.

Jeanettp Evans; Jack Sprat, Paul Shirk; Jack Sprat's Wife, Helen Day; Lazy Tom. Edward Klees; Banbury Cross Woman, Ruth linger; Nannie Etticoat, Elizabeth Getz; North Wind, Herbert Spangler; Jackey Horner, Mull; Tom Piper's Son, E. Rasbridge; Mary Quite Contrary, Julia Shanaman; Mother Hubbard, Marion Beard; Santa Claus, Otto Hamel; Mrs. Santa Claus, Sarah Hunter. Chorus Stars and Fairies Marion Beard, Sarah Hunter, Mary Sterline, Katherine Schlottman, Lillian Phipps, Alice Brown, Helen Gross, Julia Shaneman.

Dorothy Weightman. Vivian Jenkins, K. Connard, H. Shinn, Ruth linger, Mary Wolf, J. Hayden.

Brownies and Beggars Don. Best, IT. Easterline. G. Dustow.

Conrad High, Ralph Lorah, G. Hoffman, R. Mull, E. Rasbridge, II. Spangler, Wm.

Morris, Archie McDowell, W. Towson. Heralds G. Hoffman, G. Dustow, P.

Shirk, C. High, II, Easterline. Children in Shoe Lillian Hartman, Frances Mary Moyer, Mildred Moyer, Albana Greenwood, Miriam Kupp, Helen Kay. Dolls Frances Yocum, Katherine Rennlnger, Miriam Kirst, Mabel "Dunkle, Beatrice Bigony, Mary Cot terell, Elizabeth Essick, Ruth Miller, Nancy Towson, Elizabeth Weightman, Barbara Billman. Blackbirds Percy Heaton, David Wm.

Housum, James Schlottman, Chas. Thomas, Warren Towson, Geo. Bland, Reed Laird, Albert Hart man, Francis1 Hill, Graham Miller, Wallace Miller, Stanley Moyer. Lutheran Clim'Ch of the Holy Spirit. The Sunday school of the Church of the Holy Spirit will celebrate Christmas two days.

The main school will hold their program during the regular evening festival vespers, at 7.30 Christmas bight, while the primary classes will receive Santa Claus at 6 30 Thursday evening. Matin services will be held in the auditorium of the church at 6.30 Christmas morning with a sermon by the pastor, the Rev. C. P. Harry.

The program for the entertainment of the main school is as follows: Carol, "Reign of the Messiah," school; opening verslcles, pastor and school; Gospel lesson; prayer; carol, "Hail the Christmas Angels," school; recitation, "Ring the Bells," THifford Pettlt; song, "Come and Hear the Grand Oii Story," five girls; recitation, "Christmas Once is Christmas Still." Elmer Zwiber; carol, "Oh Day of Days Most Holy," school; recitation, "There's a Song in the Air," three boys; song, "There Comes a Little Child," five girls; recitation, "I'nder the Holly Bough," unassigned; carol, "Oh, Blessed Babe," school; son, "Christmas is Come," Girls' chorus; recitation, "O'er the World is Silence Sleeping," Robert Cox; song, "Christmas Lullaby," three girls; carol, "Tell Out the Story," school; addresses; offertory, violin virtuoso, Song," i Handel, Paul Williams; carol, "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," school; closing prayers of vesper service; carol, "Silent Night," school; benediction; distribution of gifts. 31 oston ShoeStore SPECIAL SALE UNTIL NEW YEAR'S. Men's, Ladies', Boys', Girls and Children's Sample Shoes. Also full line of Rubber Goods. 329PennSt.

tendents, Laura S. Reiff and Amy Mar shall. The program: "A Welcome," Leroy Reeser; a children's song, with recitations, Ethel Reeser, Sarah Keim, Raymond Ehman, Evanna Gramm; Russell Kline, Hazel Swoycr and Elmer Ray; recitation, "A Suggestion for Santa Claus," William Reifsnyder; recitation, Amanda Iierch; solo, "The Tree Song," Grace Primus; chorus, school beginners; recitation, "All Prepared for Santa," Mar Ian Reider; recitation, "My New Xmas Dolly," Naomi Yonson; solo, "Away in a Manger," Hilda Swoyer; recitation, "Not Afraid of Santa," Helen Reider and Mary Reifsnyder; recitation, Anna Pe tree; song, "We're So Pious," Harry Sey fert, Harry Cutler and Richard Harklns; recitation (in German), Evanna Gramm; recitation, "Two Stockings." Sara Kelm; solo, "Waiting for Santa," Marion Reider; recitation, "The Christmas Message," Clifford Long: solo, "The Little Christ jng rjec, i mas Baby," Esther Van Reed; pennant I onV xn'oa exercises, six boys, "Praise Him," Ar 1 Christmas thur Saylor, Leonard Rhoads, Raymond Lucas, Clarence Miller, Clarence llinnershitz and Howard Miller; recitation, "The Star of Bethlehem," Kathryn Yonson: song, primary department; recitation, "The Star Still Shines," Norman Speck; solo, "Lulfaby," Sara Hildabrand; recitation, "Beautiful Song of the Nettie Stoudt; recitation, "A Christinas Song," Dorothy Focht; exercise, "How to Spell Christmas," Henry Loy, Ethel Marcks, Howard Miller, Carrie Dietrich, Clarence Miller, Grace Bushong, Harry Renneberger, Esther Van Reed and Clifford Ixing; exercise by three girls, "Starry Night," Kathryn Yonson, Carrie Dietrich and Elsie Knoll; graduation exercises, Harold Auchenbach, Ralph Shu gart, Leon Saltzer, Paul Stump, Mervin Ray, Luther Goodhart, Norman Speck, Irvin Cramp, Elsie Knoll, Carrie Dietrich, Dorothy Reidel, Kathryn Yonson, Ethel Loy, Gertrude Reber and Edith Folk. First U. The main department of the First United Evangelical Sunday school will render its Christmas exercises next Sunday evening at 7.30.

and the feature will be a splendid cantata, entitled "Prophecy and Fulfillment," by the Young People's Chorus, a superior vocal body, which has been in existence for three years. There will be 13 sopranos, seven altos, three tenors and five bassos. Chorister Harvey Ii Butter week will be the director. The program follows: Selection, orchestra; singing, "Voices of Praise;" prayer, Rev. A.

J. Brunner: solo, Charles Reitz; contralto solo and chorus, Thou That Tellost Good Tidings to Zion" (Handel), soloist, Mabelle Butterweck. Cantata. "Prophecy and Fulfillment." Part Prophecy Introductory; chorus, "There Shall Come Forth a Star;" tenor recital and aria, soloist. Winfield Mohn; baritone recital and chorus, Come, Come, Emmanuel," soloist.

Edward Kis singer; recital and chorus, "Arise, Shine," soloist, Madeline Shoemaker; offering; selection. Part II, FulfillmentTenor recital and chorus, "Where is He That is Born?" soloist, Harry Spohn; alto solo, "Lullaby," soloist, S. Helen Brunner; soprano solo, "Beautiful Field of the Angels," soloist, F.rma Stoner; baritone recital and choftis, "Wake, Jwlean Lands," soloist, John Brunner; chorus, 'ISing Hallelujah," Voices of Praise. H. E.

Butterweck, director; George W. Gasser, accompanist. The chorus will consist of the following: Sopranos S. Helen Brunner, Mabelle Butterweck, Madeline Shoemaker, Edna Gxomis, Marguerite Brunner, Krma Stoner, Ethel Disslnger, Fannie Rapp, Clara Delp, Margaret Rummel, Ruth Adams, Annie Gery, Catharine Green. Alto Ella Snohn.

Grace Rummel, Zef ie Kline, Ruth Deysher, Helen Heck, Edna Moyer. Mrs. Charles Reitz. Tenors Harrv Snohn. Winfield Mohn, Guy Shoemaker.

Bass Charles Reitz, Harry Hacker, Edward Dissinger, Russell Laucks, John Brunner. The primary department festival will be held Christmas evening at 7 o'clock. Annie Eckert will be in charge. James Lutheran. St.

James Lutheran Sunday school will hold its entertainment on Christmas evening, Dec. 25, at 6 o'clock. The church will be handsomely decorated and the following exercises will be observed: Processional, "Come Hither, Ye Faithful, Triumphantly Sing;" carol, "The Darkness Has Fallen, All Nature Is Stilled;" Versicle and Gloria Patri; the canticle, "Gloria in Excel carol, Little Town of Bethlehem;" Scripture lesson; carol, "Silent Night! Holy second Ccripture lesson; carol, "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night;" third Scripture lesson; carol, "Sing, Sing for Christmas;" address; the offering; carol, "Angels from thej Realms of Glory; Versicle, Nunc benediction; recessional, "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing." The junior department will give their entertainment on Friday evening, Dec. 27, at 6 o'clock. This program has been arranged: Carol, "Little Children, Sweetly Sing;" Versicle and Gloria Patrl; Psalm 95; the Creed; prayer; recitation, "What Christmas Means," Helen Neider, Anna Spohn, Catharine Hafer and Irene Rader; carol, "Sing, Sing, This Blessed Morn;" recitation, "Bethlehem," Frederick Stewart; song, "The City of Our King," Anna Gladys Coller, Martha Parvin, Dorothy Heller and Mary Zweizig; recitation, "The Christmas Story," Martha Parvin; carol, "Once in Royal David's City;" Scripture reading by the pastor; recitation, "The Christmas Light," Carl O'Reiley, John Leippe, William Reiff, Robert Sponhower, Howar Ahrens and Chas.

Ruth; carol, "Away in a recitation, "The Christmas Stars," Josephine Gable, Julia Fink, Eleanor Geissenhainer, Mary Ehrens, Ethel Stout, Anna Reiff, Luella Gehris, Cath arien Fichthorn, Mary Elsenhower, Ruth Sponhower, Myrtle Moyer, Anna Whittaker and Catharine Rlgg; carol, "There Is No Name So Sweet on Earth;" recitation, "The Christ Mary Werley; carol, "Silent Night! Holy recitation, "The Whole World," Carrie Trout; address by the pastor; offering for Topton Orphans' Home; ciistriDuuon or guts; tne Lord Prayer and benediction. First Presbyterian. The Sunday school of the First Presbyterian Church will present its annual Christmas play and entertain ment in the chapel on Thursday even 9. The program follows: Anna Clark; play, "A Carol," adapted from the familiar story of Charles Dickens, and acted by members of the various grades of the Sunday school; song, "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing," Mrs. Clark, Mrs.

Houck and Rev. R. M. Blackburn; humorous monologue, Elmer Dampman. The parts in the play will be taken by the following: "Scrooge," James Douer; "Marley's Ghost," Forrest R.

Shanaman; "Fred," Elmer Dampman; "'Bob Cratchett," Raymond Greaves; "Tiny Tim," Michael Douer; "Boy," Frederick Enck; "Ghost of Christmas, Past," Augusta Enck; "Ghost of Christmas, Present," Warren Baer; "Ghost of Christmas, Future," Charles! Durrell. The following will take part in the tableaux, for which elaborate and suitable costumes have been procured: Michael Dower, Charles Durrell, Raymond Greaves. Leroy Hoff, Fred Ernst, Elmer Dampman, Catharine RusselJ, Anna Clark and Katherine Mohn. J. Warren Howard will accompany the production on the piano.

Cakes, candy, ice cream and tea will be on sale. A silver collection will be taken. The church and chapel have been beautifully decorated with greens for the Christmas season. Zion's U. 15.

Zion's C. B. Christmas entertainment will be given on Wednesday evening (Christmas) at 7.30 as follows: Song, "Welcome," primary school; prayer, Rev. A. K.

Wier; song, "Jesus Loves You and Me." primary school; welcome to the children, Margaret Wier' a welcome true, Alice Strunk; solo, "Welcome Chorus," Dorothy Hemmig; 4'Good Evening." Erma Da vies; "Christmas to All," Master IVaniel Mast; "Merry Christmas Nellie Dieter; recitation, Marv Sei dell unristmas reetmg. Master William 1 Levan; "I Like to See Christmas." Mas ter Wm. Seidd; "Something for Everyone," Elizabeth Levan; "Little One's Advice," Master Franklin Ebright; recitation and song, Erma Davies; dialogue "Just Because It's Christmas," Clara Dorman, Krma Adams: "Christmas Gift," Master Daniel Rohrbach; speech, Master James Iong; "Would Master Forest Ebright; "Another Christmas," Catharine Matz, Clair Deem; "What Can a Girl Do?" Ethel Bucher; "Two Little Girls," Dorothy Hemmig; dialogue, "Two Little Frlen Dorman, Ruth Bech tel; solo, "Bare Little Feet," Master Forest Ebright: "Little Dotty's Christmas," Mary Setters; "The Best Wav," Russell Klopp; "Christmas," Elizabeth Levan "Changing the Subject," Master Franklin Ebright' "A Present," Dorothy Holder; solo, "I've Lost My Temper," Elizabeth Levan; chorus, by Alice Strunk, Ruth Bechtel, Ethel Cnler, Alverda Rhoads and Ellen Houser; dialogue, "A Good Time," Master Forest and Franklin Ebright; "Giving and Receiving," Master Oscar Levan: "A Little Gentleman," Master William Seiters; "Mamma's Present," Catharine Matz; song, "We'll Try to Make Jesus Glad," primary scholars; dialogue, "The Christmas Bov," Margaret Wier, Elizabeth Levan Ruth Dieter and Dorothv Hemmig; "A Word to the Mothers Tonight." Claire Depm; "The Wav to be Happy," Amelia Dieter, duet, "Listen to the Story." Alice Paul Klopp; dia logue, two uins Talking, Christmas Gifts ELLIS MILLS. Formerly J. MOULD CO.

Rhoads, Ruth Bechtel, Clair Deem, Kliz abeth Levan mid Dorothy Hemmig; "Wonder What I'm Going to Arthur Bowman; "Rvcry where Christmas," Kih el Vhler; "If 1 Were Santa Claus," Master Wayne 1esher; dialogue, "About a Kind Deed," 6 girls, Margaret Wier, Helen Bowman, Ksther Angstadt, Mildred plierkf Nellie 1 Meter and Alice Strunk; solo, "The Song the Angels Sing," Florence Roland; "What to Kxpect." Kliza heth Levan; "The Joy of Christmas," AJu Bell: "What Would We Do?" Margaret dialogue, "The Best Law Tluit of Txa 6," 4 girls, Elmira Roland, Ruth Levan, Luella Moyer and Lillian Reinert; distribution, of gifts; closing song, "Dear Ones', All Good by," Elizabeth Levan; chorus by primary school. SCHOOL PROGRAMS Here are some of the programs: Ricktown IJiiilillnai. Fourth Grade, Agnes S. IKMIart "Sing Hurrah for Xmas Time," song; recitation, three boys; recitation, three girls "Share Your Joys With Others," Alverda isong: recitation, nine children; "Reindeers Rhoads, Ellen Houser and Clair Deem Coming," song; 'recitation, three girls; rue Christmas Fostman," Ma ster Patil recitation, A. Bauer; "Silent Night, song; Strunk; "Snow Balls," Master Paul recitation, four girls; recitation, four Klopp; song, "Christinas Stockings," 10 boys; recitation, three girls; song.

D. girls, Ellpn Houser, Alice Strunk. Ada Decker; recitation, three boys: recitation, Boll, Ethel Vhler, Clara Dorman, Alverda five, boys; "Secret of Hie Stars," song. Kit HlhkllMIMll li llm liiMniiiii.ntfini i.i i iiMn.ii of Solid Gold, Sterling Silver, Cut (ioods, HandPainted China Reliability and Quality at the Big Jewelry Store: Solid Gold Vest Chains, Guard Chains and Fobs, Veil Pins, Handy Pins, Hat Pins, Buckles, Studs, Sleeve Links, Vest Buttons of strength all solid gold and built for long service are among the useful gifts we place before you, with; a guarantee that every one is as represented. What our various economies mean to you in dollars and cents one purchase here of gold or diamond jewelry will show you.

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This is one of the fine lines that is helping to make up our big and interesting stock of Holiday Goods. There are no more beautiful lamps to be had, not one but that is new and desirable, and we guarantee them to the extent that you can have your money back if what you buy is not satisfactory in every way. We want you to inspect these lamps, as they really are and how they will look when they are lighted, therefore stop in the store whether you want to buy one or not. Diamond Importers Penn q. DRY GOODS, ETC.

New 1913 Calendars, Sunshine, Friendship and Business Price 19c and 25c. ,1 THE DEE HIVE ELLIS nicktouii Male First Grade, Jennie B. George. Soiifr, "Reindeers' Coming," school; recitation, Chester AnRstadt; recitation, Martin Stamm; Rons, "Sing a Song of Santa," school; recitation, Irvin Muntz; recitation, Wm. Sheeler; Fongr, "Merry Xrnas," school; recitation, Charles Herring; recitation, W'xn.

Folk; song, "Old Santa is Coming," school; recitation, Russell Dorman; recitation, Jerome Diefenderfer; recitation, Clarence Rehholtz; song, "Santa is a Jolly Man," school; recitation, Joseph Kline' song, "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," school: recitation, Otto Hendrick; recitation. John Kngle; decorations; Xmas tree; Xmas drawings. Hiektmvn Third Grade, Mary E. Biehl.

"December;" recitation, "Christmas Trees," Charles Rohn; recitation, "On Christmas Eve," Eeulah Degler; recitation, "A Christmas Visit," Marian Shultz; recitation, "A Touch of Christmas," Sophie Behrenshausen; recitation, "Our Gifts," Harold Hahn, Lewis V'eager Joseph Eckenroth: song, "St. iNicholas;" recitation, "A Christmas Telephone," Robert Kistler; recitation, "Christmas Oifts," Mafalda Kegerise recitation, "On Christmas Day." Daniel VVitmoyer; recitation, "Santa Clan," George Decker. Frederick eager, Leroy Wennell; song, "Santa Claus;" recitation. "When Santa Comes," Catharine Kdna Swavely, Grace Snow; recitation, "The Whole World." Cornelia Montz; recitation, "Cheerful Ixtoks, "Samuel fcFrymoyer; recitation, 'Christmas Cheer, I ucretia Bellotta; recitation, "Ixiving and Giving," Irvin Red cay: recitation, "Our Part," Raymond Kmore; recitation, "At Christmas," Hlnnche La be; song "SantaJs Reindeer;" recitation, "Th Christmas Dolly," Alice Swartz; recitation, hv, Norine tiooa; recitation, VM'd Like a Stocking," Helen l'ntentsch; recitatlon, "Ring Christmas Bells." Edward Degge, Stanley Rlcken bach: recitation, "In Bethlehem," William Mauger; recitation, "There's a Song," Cecelia Smith; recitation, "Midnight Clpar," Anna Seigfrled; recitation, "nells," George Hartman: song, "Christmas Ptockincs;" recitation, "Merry Davs," Gerald Gehret; recitation, "Morning Stars," Rohert Wertz; recitation, "I Heard the' Bells," Catharine Noecker; recitation, "If You're Good," Marva Fisher, Sara Fahrenbach, Ruth Rright; memory verse, school; recitation "Somebody is Coming," Mnzie Loose; recitation, "Good News," James Labe; recitation, "Each Dav," Raymond Martin; recitation, "Iv Shall Reign," Grace '1Some One is Coming Tonight;" recitation, "Once In Starlight," Paul Frymoyer. Ricktown Building, Second Grade, Margaret M.

Homer. Song, "Some One is Coming Tonight," school: recitations, "Christmas Eve," Elmer Bright; "The Children Are Sleeping, Pearl Gross; "Christmas Trees," William Hoffman; "Wreaths of Holly." Robert Richards; "Christmas Toys," Paul Her bein; "Christmas Bell," Marie Rodgers; the Night Before Christmas, Elmer Degler; song, "Saint Nicholas," school; recitations, "Merry Christmas," Helen Bright; "Christ Was Born on Christmas," Florence Hafer; "Old Santa Claus," William Morgandale; "The First Bright Christmas Day," John Froman; "Christmas Day," Evelyn Powers; "Good Cheer," John Modesto; "Good at Christmas Time," Charles Miller; song, "Pit, Pit, Patter," school; recitations, "A Joyful Christmas Day," Ada Hoffman; "Hearty Cheer," Elmer Keenan; Welcome John Ray; "Santa's Here," Ruth Rissmtller; "Sounds of Saoita's Hoofs," Mae Siegfried; "Girls and Boys," Lester Moser; "Christmas Secrets." Catharine Riekenbach; "A Christmas Watt," Paul Salseman; song, "Jingle, Jingle," school; recitations, "Little Christ Child." Sara Emore; "A Great Big Bursting Pack," Edwin Eisenblse; "Merry Christmas Days," Harry East; "Joy Bells," Anthony Maupede; "Song of Christmas." Edwin Tobias; "The Christmas Choice," Walter Dorman; "The Story We Like to. Hear," Forrest "Christmas Morning," Rodney Wagner; song, "Santa Claus." school; recitations "When We Are Fast Asleep." James Cese; "The Christ Child's Birth," Grace I Himmelreich; "Far and Wide," Arthur ELLIS MILLS. ChriMmas Perfumery, standard odors. DRY GOODS, ETC.

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Without indulging in exaggerated statements, we print truthful news concerning our ready to wear goods on out busy second floor. Coat KaY Sale! MnosMHalff A wonderful lot of New Coats, not samples; new models in the latest styles; Women's, Misses' and Juniors; full length garments. $10.00 BLACK CARACUL COATS FOR $5.95. Fine Black Caracul Coats, plush collar and cuffs, lined wltrf) faet black Venetian cloth, three silk frogs and buttons down the front. All $19.50 PLUSH COATS FOR $12.75.

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19. Two parties of high government officials left to nisht for the Panama Canal Zona to insuect the big ditch. The first will after it is opened with the governor to be. It probably will be Mr. Taft's last visit to the canal before the ships go through.

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Winthrop, Secretary and Mrs. Hi lies. Major Rhodes and several others. The second party is composed of members of Congress, including Senator Poindexter and Representative Sweet, of Michigan, and Oldfleld, of Arkansas, and their wives. The presidential party is to em hark on the battleship Arkansas at Key West, while the congressional investigators will set sail on the regular steamer from New York.

The presidential party is due to arrive at Colon on the day before Christmas, tind the President will spend three full days in looking over the work. It is expected that he will proffer to Col. George 'W. Goethals as a species of gift, the post of Governor of the Canal Zone. The impression is general that the canal builder will accept the appointment.

The President and his family do not expect to return to Washington before Dec. 31, or possibly New Year's Day. The Presidential party will be away from Washington twelve days. Four will be spent on trains, five at sea and three in Panama. It will be the President's fifth visit to the Zone and his first to Florida.

It will not be merely a pleasure trip for the President. He wishes to discuss the organization of the force which is to'operate the canal THE DAY OF THE WEEK WHICH IT FELL CONSIDER! Superstitions clung around Ct mag day, and even the cultured influenced by them. Kings and st men of the 15th century gave i A manuscript now in the British seum gave the superstitions coniK with the day of the week on Christmas might fall. The predic are in verse form. Sunday was favored day, but as Christmas on Wednesday this year, the pr tion for that day may be of intere "If Christmas Day, the truth to sa Fall upon a Wednesday.

There 9hall be a hard winter and With many hideous winds among. The summer merry and good shall And that year wheat In great plen Young folk shall, die that year also And ships at sea shall have grca Whatever child that day born is, He shalt be doughty and gay, I wl. And wise and crafty also of deed And find many in clothes and brea TAFPS CHRISTMAS PARDON TO CAPTAIN OF STEAMER SLC Washington, Dee. 19. The dent today granted a pardon tain William H.

Van Senate commanded the steamboat Slocum which burned in 1904 it River, off New York city, res In the loss of 1.030 lives, most men and children. The pardon becomes ef Christmas day. Van Schalck ha out of prison on parole for time. ANfJOUNGEMT i The Arthur Wittic PIANO HOUSE 116 South Sixth Street in order to accomodate its large tra in the selection of Pianos, Play Pianos, Victrolas, Victrola Recor Player Rolls, will keep its st open THIS EVENING UNI 10.30. i.