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§ Tree P&g&ini ©w By ALMA MARGARET HIGGINS Copnttht. 1821, by Aim* Margaret Hlfgln». IN THE EIGHTH CENTURY there lived a missionary to the German people by the name of Saint Wini fred. To him is attributed the setting up among the heathen of the first home Christmas tree. One evening, when the Druids, who worshipped the oak tree, sacred to the thunder god, Thor, were about ready to offer a human sacrifice. Saint Wini fred appeared before them and plead with them to be worshipers of a living God, urging them to give up their wor ship of the thunder tree, the sun, the moon, and the stars. As the old legend is further beautifully developed by Dr. Van Dyke, the good saint finally con vinced them of the truth; then calling Gregor, the woodsman, to his aid, with mighty strokes of their axes they hewed down the great oak tree around which the people had gathered. As the oak tree fell there came into view a beautiful young fir tree. Then said Saint Winifred. "Here is the living tree, with no stain of blood upon it, that shall be the sign of your new worship. See how it points to the sky.- Let us call it the tree of the Christ Child. Take it up and carry it to the chieftain's hall. The thunder oak has fallen, and I think the day is coming when there shall not be a home in all Germany v.here the children are not gathered around the green fir tree to rejoice in the birth-night of Christ. And not alone in Germany, as Saint Winifred predicted, has this custom prevailed down to the present time, but in every Christian land the lighted evergreen tree has become the token of Yuletide cheer and the symbol of that lore and peace whicli the Christ Child brought to the world. Origin of the Christmas Tree. In winter, when all is brown and 1 dead, when nature has put all other trees to sleep, the evergreens are wide awake and manifest the abiding life within the plant world; they may well have been held in reverence by the na tions of antiquity. Nearly all pagans worshiped the sun. under different names, as the giver of light and life, and their festivals m its honor took place in December. Among the Romans this holiday was called Saturnalia, in honor of Saturn, and was celebrated December 19. " he an cient Teutons observed the season by trimming a fir tree, for they thought of the sun. rising higher and higher in the heavens, as the spreading and blos soming of a great tree. This ancient reverence for nature may be the under lying impulse in the institution of the Christmas tree. Many of the ornaments used on the Christmas tree are of pagan origin. The lights, to the primitive mind, rep resented the lightning flash; the nuts, and balls symbolized the sun, the moon and the stars, and the little ani mals represented the sacrificial offei ings to the sun god. As Christianity replaced paganism, the Christians, following the t0, " a ^ spirit of their Master, adopted some of the old customs, merely changing their meaning and their application. Meaning of the Ornaments. By observing a definite procedure in placing the various ornaments used on the Christmas tree, the entire story of the nativity of the Christ Child may be set forth. The star is placed at the very top of the tree. It is symbolic of the star which guided the to Bethlehem. Just below the star numerous angels are suspended to rep resent the heavenly host. Beneath them, facing the shepherds, is another nngel—"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. \nd lo. the angel of the Lord came upon them, aöd the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them: 'Fear not; for, behold. I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day. in the city of David, a Saviour which is Christ, the , A Column for ^ Card Plaxjers and Question Box;-* Conducted Hotjle, Jr. Address questions about any Game to Hoyle. Jr., The Great Fall s Tribune. Answers will be mailed promptly. No questions answered unless signed with name and address. Auction Bridge—No. 10 It. often happens you «'an win the trick with either your own hand or the Dummy's, in which case you must be careful to consider these several points: Which is the longest and best suit to piny for; which hand can you lead the suit from to the best ad vantage. so as to make any finesse; and especially, which hand will need the high cards as re -entry cardsV Should none of these considerations *eem important, it. is generally better to play low from Dummy and thereby force the third hand. This leads to the "finesse" - one of the most important plays of this most interesting, intricate game. In Auction, only Declarant should finesse in bis own hand or in Dum my's. When Declarant and Dummy, to gether. have nine or more cards in a suit, with Ace and Kinç, it. is not wise to finesse, as the remaining four cards may be equally divided between the adversaries and will fall on the two high cards led. From nnv of tho following combina tions divided between the two hands, the lead should always be the highest card in the weaker hand (in the first column) to thä lowest card from the longer or stronger holding (in the oth er column). For example, in the first combination—Jack, 10. and one smaller rar( l—]ead the Jack and do not. cover, thereby finessing Jack, trusting that the Queen is held by right-hand ad versary. If the Jack wins the trick, lead the ten, again finessing until the Queen must, be played from right-hand adversary, then cover Queen with Ace. Cards in one ham! Jack, t*n and 0. * 0, 0. o. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0, 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0, 0. 0. 0. 0. Jtck. Quean, Queen. Ten, Jack, Jack. Nate: under tfl fUMiied. In the other. Ace, Kfng and one or more. Ace. King Jack or more. Ace. Queen, Jack or more. Ace. Queen and one or mora. Ace. Jack and one or more. Ace and one or more King, Jack, Ten or more. King, Jack and one or more. King, ten and one or more. King and one or mort*. Queen, t« i n and one or more. Queen and one or more. "0" Indicates a small card — anything Ths card in heavy letters is led aud f ,±À'. m ••V is ÖK'/fj m \ w*; x ' im ■ r; m Xv. m ' ■ V. •' «! ' Living Christmas Tree. Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host prais ing God, and saying: 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.' " In the upper part of the tree, near the trunk, is placed a figure of the Christ Child, the bnbe born to bring peace, joy .und happiness to all man kind. Nearby are placed other figures representing Mary, the mother, and the three wise men from the east. "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Juden'. in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying. 'Where is he that is born king of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and .. ~ ~ — . w : cant, « J " • nre come to worship him.' And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child, with Mary, his mother, and fell down and worshipped, iiim; and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto hiin gifts; gold, and frankinsence, and myrrh." On the tree may be suspend ed a small casket for the gold and a tiny incense burner for the frankin cense and myrrh. Origin of Christmas Presents. No doubt the custom of presenting gifts at Christmas time to loved ones and friends was established because of this act of the wise men of the east. Chubby Santa Clans, with his rosy cheeks and gray beard, the embodi ment of love and generosity, has a prominent place on the little tree, as well as in the hearts of children. Hung all about him are small fruits, candy, nuts and baskets and cornucopias filled with bonbons. There are also tiny ornaments representing the var In the following combinations, the lead should be from the highest card in the weaker lnind, and the lowest card in the longer holding, finessing against two cuids. Should the first finess lose, the weaker hand snould again get into lead and lead the high est card remaining in the weaker hand, and take the second finesse, trusting that both honors are not in left-hand adversary hand. Curds in one liand 0. 0, 0. Ten, Jack. Jack, Ten. In the other. Jack. TEN and one or 0. 0 ; more. 0 0, 0. ' Ace, JACK and one or more, o! U. ; Ace. TEN and one or raoro. 0. I Ace and others. 0, 0. 0. ! A ce, JACK and Nine. Note- "0" Indicates « «mall mird—anything uniler ten. The card In heavy letterj Is first fi;iea»ed. The card ill capital letters Is second round finessed. Always give the high card in the weaker holding to the length of the stronger holding. Never finesse when there is no high card in Dummy on your right. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. What is meant by "finesse?" A. Artifice, stratagem, skill, dexter ity. Finessing at Auction that is, to use artifice or skill to accomplish some end. For instance, an attempt to win with a card lower than, and not in se quence, with the highest ca*d. in the hand, trusting the missing high card or cards are held by the adversary who has already played, and not by the adversary who plays after Declar ant or Dummy. Q. Suppose, il a new game or love score, toe declarer who has bid three spades has about •• xhausted the possi bilities of bis cards after winning eight tricks, and has the lead in his own hand, with Ace and Queen of the saine in the Dummy. What should he play? A. One more trick will fulfill his contract. Two will give him game. The development of the play has shown that the adversaries will make the n st of the tricks whenever they ob tain the lead, and consequently, if he finesses and loses, the eight tricks already taken will be all he will score. ions gifts this little old man brings to ail good children. Throughout, the middle of the tree are placed miniature dolls, dressed to typify the inhabitants of the orient and the occident. The thought brought out in this arrangement is that the Child' of Bethlehem was destined to become the Saviour of all mankind. On the lowest branches are placed forms of domestic animals and fowls, which are used on Christmas trees to remind us of the lowly birth of the Saviour. Green, red and white candles, set. in holders to match, are fastened on nearly all the branches, and brilliant sparkling lametta is festooned about the entire tree. An old tradtion tells us that "a lighted candle get in the window on Christmas eve will guide WJIiUUW Uli vimotuias < * v, vr»»i p, ^ the Babe of Bethlehem to your _ home, that He may bring yon happiness." The lighted candles symbolize Christ aB the light of the world, while the lametta may be taken as a sign to His people: "Arise, shine: for the light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." The Christmas colors — green, red, and white—are emblematic of everlast ing life, cheerfulness, and purity. Thus do we make our Christmas tree, our evergreen*, beautifully sym bolical of the story of the Nativity. •NOTE: A li»inf Christra»» tr«e. We do not need to destroy the»e little trees as we hare don* In the rust. They roar be procured from a nur eery with the roots carefully burlapped ready to be planted în a tub or pot. After using the tre«/ at Christmas time, it may be planted in the yard without removing it from Its container. \ ear after year this tree may be taken up ind decorat ed for the pleasure of tho children until such time as It becomes too large to move, when It. can be taken from the tub and planted on the lawn, where it will grow and develop in beauty—a liv ing reminder of the happiness It brought In the past. His ace will "die,", and he will be "down one." The play is plain. By finessing, he may lose 27 points, and a penally of r,()JL or 77 in all. But the finesse gives hii# an even chance to win game, and whether it be the rubber, with its bonus of 250. or merely the first game, it would be a most important advance to ward the goal (which is always game and rubber), and he should take the chance, realizing that the value of the object for which he is striving is far greater than the 77 points he may lose. I nder similar conditions, however, if the Trump be Diamonds, the finesse should not be taken. How to "Handle" Others Depends Upon Kind of Approach We read the other day that there are three ways of dealing with children. Home children respond best t> direct emmands, others to suggestion and others to the rational or explain-cvery tiling method, says the Delineator. A T e wi nder if the same classification does not apply to e -ery one with whom one has to deal. There are people to whom a direct command is almost an insult. We all know them in school, oflice >r home. On the other hand, there is nothing more irritating, when you are accustomed to taking dfXinite orders, than to be approached so giLgerly and delicately that you have no idea of wtiat is wanted. Women whose experience in a Iministration has been nl.y with servants are particulaly difficult to work with. They seem to know no me dium between snapped-out orders and fruitless palaver. A little analysis will often show one ho* to handle a person wh i seems almost impossible. There is more than one successful business man who always docs exactly the opposite of what his assistant, advises and never guesses how definitely she has classi fied him as "suggestible-contrary." "WHY DIE SO YOUNG?" If you want to live long in the full enjoyment of all your faculties, the course of action to be pursued—a regime of living, personal care und practice in health and illness—are set forth by a physician of wide and suc cessful experience, in "Why Die So Young?" by John B. Iluber, A. M., M D. (Harper's). In addition Dr. Hu ber treats specifically of various dis eases; tells how to recognize early symptoms so that medical care may be secured at the outset when it is most effective; discusses correct diets, prop er rest, sleep, air, exercise—everything, in fact, which is of vital importance to you as a seeker a*ter health and long life. Uncrowded Wall a Restful Effect Sometimes a certain bit of wall space in a room will offer a problem as to what will best serve as a decoration for it. An empty wall up until a com paratively short while ago was looked upon as something of which to be ashamed, says Dorothy Ethel Walsh in the Chicago News. Small pictures were pressed into service to fill a! un occupied areas and the result was a confusing mass of paintings, photo graphs and prints, not any one of which was able to show to advantage. Nowadays, however, the average housekeeper knows the restful effect of an uncrowded wall. True, some pic tures are still preferred by many peo ple to bare walls, but these same are few in number compared with the old day's vogue, and are arranged with (more respect for the law of balance and harmony. The wall decorations offer an excel lent medium through which to intro duce necessary bits of color cannot be denied, and that is the way in which wall decorations should be utilized in the average home. Not entirely as col or units, but as decorative units, for a few lovely pictures grouped will be dec orative; if color is also worked into the scheme the walls will take their place as part of the room's furnishings in harmony with its entire scheme. If yoii have decided to eliminate pic tures from your room and find your self confronted with the problem of having to introduce color into a certain portion of the room, the wall may offer the only possible place for it. Colorful ideas they are, which may be used on j one wall without seeming to call for i the other walls to be decorated. j A unique wall decoration consists of a piece of blue silk, with a Chinese de sign in blue and gold. The piece of silk may have gold colored tassels and thus hold the entire scheme more closely knit together. Another lovely wall piece is the plaque made of wood with bright-col ored flowers on it. One particularly attractive one seen recently was an oval | of black wood and on it in bas-relief j was an urn. In this urn was placed a ; bunch of the parchment flowers which j afe enjoying such a vogue at present. , This bunch of flowers was fastened at. ( the stems under the urn and then free j to spread out a little against the black > background. Much the same effect as far as color ; values were concerned was aecotn- ! plished by a certain woman with an ar- j tistic eye. A length of black velvet i served as the background and a yellow wall pocket was secured and hung : against the velvet. Artificial or pre pared flowers were the next purchase j and when these were placed in the wall pocket the result was truly charming. FEEDING THE BABY. The correct way to feed an infant, says Mary E. Bayley, R. N.. in the De signer, is to take him on the left, arm, holding him in the same position as for breast feeding. In presenting the bot tle, hold at any angle which will keep its neck continuously filled. The baby should be allowed to grasp the nipple squarely in the mouth. The feeding should be finished in 15 minutes. Slow feeding only multiplies the number of swallowing acts and therefore increases the amount of air taken into the stom ach. If the baby is sleepy, keep him awake until the bottle is finished. Never allow the child to sleep for a little while and then take the bottle again. HEALTH VALUE IN RAISINS. Of all the foods claiming unique health virtues, probably the California raisin leads the field. Health experts state that the large percentage of organic iron in the raisin, which makes far more red blood, and greater energy is one of the most im portant facts regarding the health-im proving content of foods. Raisins are richest fruit in organic iron which stim ulates red corpuscles and promotes a ruddy glow. Some women often use raisins as a "beauty food." Home and Public Libraries Notes on Latest Books and Authors' Activities Children Are Told Christmas Stones at Public Library Two hundred youngsters were en tertained in the children's room of the Great Falls public library Thursday afternoon. when Clara _ ( told Christmas stones as the chudi i were gathered around a beautiful Christmas tree in the center of the rnmn "The Fir Tree. I oiuetU and the Fives," and "The Great Walled Country" were the subjects of Miss Chrlstison's narratives. The Christmas tree at the library was probably one of the best hi the citv It was set up around a pillai, three large evergreens being used, and ko arranged as to give the appear ance of a single, well proportioned tree Elaborate electric decorations were used, the small electric lights be ing fixed inside colored animals and birds, which were hung in profusion about the tree. To many of the chil dren who attended the story telling, this tree was the most elegant tnej had the-privilege of seeing during the present holidoy season. Books Worth While -<s> "JAPAN, REAL AND IMAGINARY Most people who write about Japan have either been there too long, or not long enough—they are either prop agandists or mere tourists. Japan. Heal and Imaginary, by Sydney Greenvie (Harper's), might be called Japan revealed—for it is an honest attempt of a man who knows lus Japan well, but. is not unduly prejudiced in her favor to interpret the country truthfully to America. So much of what has been written about Japan has been inspired by her government, that this fearless and truthful account of Japan as she is seems by con trast sensational and startling. "RICH RELATIVES' 1 Everybody has poor relations. But did you ever stop to speculate on what the poor relations were thinking about their rich ones? Or picture yourself living with some rich relatives instead of having the usual, poor relation in your home? Compton Mackenzie, in "Rich Relatives" (Harper's), gives you both subtle satire and high com edy in this deliciously humorous story of Jasmine Grant, orphan—and her rich relatives. "GETTING WHAT WE WANT" Many people work against them selves. They find their work dis tasteful, their surroundings uucou çM a iters Musical BÏ CITY'S fflSfS "Messiah" Will Be Heard Next Thursday Evening at First Presbyterian Church. The Musical Arts association of Great Falls will jive Handel's "Mes siah" at the First Presbyterian church. Thursday evening, December 20. The oratorio is directed by R» A. Keyeß. Arthur W. Merrick will be the pipe organ accompanist. Following is the program of numbers: JFir»t Part Overture Arthur W. Merrick Recitative— "Comfort Ye My People" Aria,—"Every Valley Shall be Exalted" John H. Clark Chorus— "The Glory of the Lord" Recitative—"Thus Saith the Lord of Hosts." Aria—"But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming'' Stephen Gaylord Recitative—"Behold a Virgin" Aria and Chorus—"O, Thou That Teilest Good Tidings to Zion" Miss Francine Harrington Recitative—"For Behold Darkness Shall Cover the Earth" Aria—"The People That Walked in Darkness" R. P. Reckards Chorus—"For Unto Us a Child is Born, Unto Us a Son is Given." Pastoral Symphony— Arthur W. Merrick Recitative—"There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field" Recitative—"And Lo; the Angel Said Unto Them." Recitative—"And Suddenly There Was with the Angel a Multttude." Miss Marie Lemming Chorus—"Glory to God." Recitative—"Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind be Opened." Aria—"He Shall Feed His Flock Mrs. Lyford Aria—"Come Unto Him," Mrs. R. H. Willcomb Part Two Chorus—"Behold the Lamb of God" Aria—"He Was Despised and Rejected of Men." Mrs. John Van Tylingen Chorus—"Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs" Chorus—"And With His Stripes We Are Healed." Chorus— "AU We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray." Recitative—"Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart." Aria—"Behold and See." Miss Marie Lemming Recitative—"He Was Cut Off Out of the Land of the Living." Aria—"But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul in Hell." John H. Clark Chorus—"Lift Up Your Heads, O, Ye Gates." Aria—"Why Do the Nations so Furlous lv Rage Together." O. M. Brandt Hallelujah Chorus—(The Audience will rise and remain standing during this chorus.) Third Part Aria—"I Know That My Redeemer Liveth." Mrs J. W. Speer Chorus—"Since By Man Came Death." Recitative—"Behold, I Tell ïou a Mys tery." Aria—"The Trumpet Shall Sound." Alex Campbell Chorus—"Worthy of the Lamb That Was Slain." genial. Dr. David Orr Edson, an au thority on psychoanalysis, in "Getting What' We Want" (Harper's), shows how an individual may get the best oui of himself, his work and his environ ment. His book is the new philosophy of efficiency, success and happiness. "FEDERAL FARM LOAN SYSTEM" William G. McAdoo, former secre tary of the treasury, says: "Even the farmers who are its chief beneficiaries lack adequate knowledge of the law. and, therefore, are not realizing the full measure of its benefits. Every book and publication which dissemi nates reliable information about this farm credit system is performing use ful service, A. C. Wiprud's contribu tion ("The Federal Farm Loan Sys tem in Operation") is therefore very [opportune. * * * This new agri I cultural credit system, the federal ; farm loan system, is a genuine blessing to the farmers of the United States. ! It will prove its usefulness more and ' more as it grows and develops." Book Notes Dr. Hermann Brinckmeyer, in his biography of Hugo Stinnes, Germany's industrial Colossus, soon to be pub lished by Huebseh, traces the growth of the trust in German industry and shows bow Stinnes has developed the "ver tical" trust idea to a degree unprece dented even in America. Besides Stinnes' notion of a trust even the Standard Oil company appears an in complete monopoly. The Dial prize of $2,000 for ser 1 vices to American literature has been I awarded to Sherwood Anderson, author of "Windy Mcl'herson's Son"; "March ing Men"; "Mid-American Chants"; "Winesburg, Ohio"; "Poor White" and "The Triumph of the Egg." all published by Heubsch. A prominent French writer is of the opinion that booklovers are turning their attention to historical novels which are written with a regard for historical truth. Thomas Dixon's "The Man in Gray" (Appleton) is said to possess historical accuracy—the man in gray being General Robert E. Lee. A group of essays whose object is to stimulate thought in America on the subject of our far eastern policy has been written by Henry W. Taft, the brother of ex-president Taft, under the title "Japan and the Far East Con ference" (Macmillan). In view of the preiudiee existing against Japan ist some quarters. Mr. Taft seeks to pre sent her case fairly, and maintains that no solution can be «found for the prob»;' lems of the Pacific unless the needs ai claims of Japan are considered wi| oycQ-niindtiduess and sympathy, <î>_. Scientific Test for Late Songs :«■ Ni i sm v. «i »«1 «F î \ ** X 7 n Llora Hoffman New York City.—Music publishers i here are interested in a new science j which promises to make every song a ! hit instead of first a, gamble sind i perhaps later a flivver. When a com i poser submits a pleasing new compo ! sition, the ivublisher calls in a psyco-anulyst. has the song tried out on a representative group, and the psycho-analyst checks up the reac tions. If his scientific count discerns antagonistic reactions, the song is never purchased. If on the other band the response is favorable, the composer is very likely to receive a pleasant little check, and in a few weeks the tune will be adorning phono graphs. player-pianos and even hand organs in all parts of the country. Prima Donna Sets Precedent I.lora Hoffman, prima donna at the Winter Garden is really responsible for "MESSIAH" FUST GIVEN FOB CHIÏY IN Ml 1742 Handel's Oratorio to Be Sung in Great Falls Has In teresting History. "Something would be - missing in Christmas festivities if the oratorio of the "Messiah 1 had never been writ ten." says D. E. Wheeler in Edison's musical magazine, "Along Broadway. "The Messiah" will be given in Great Falls Thursday evening, December 'J!>. at the First Presbyterian church. Each year, with the coming ot the great holi day, there is a bubble of preparation in a thousand towns over some planned production of the "Messiah. Small country churches give it. to the best of their ability, and the great choral bodies in big cities make of it a truly magnificient performance. Musically, this greatest of all oratorios is al most as well-known as the Lîible itself, from which its text was taken. The man who wrote the sublime mu sic of the "Messiah was George Friedrich Handel, who was born in the vear 1085, at Halle, in Lower Saxony Like tranv another genius, he showed his aptitude for the art he was to fol low when a mere child, and there is a well-known story told of his father, who had forbidden him to study music, finding him playing softly on a spinet in the garret in the middle of the night. Indeed, it required the inter cession of the Duke of Saxe-^\ eissen fels with the elder Handel t<> enable the young George to study music at all. Adopted England as Home After Berlin, Hamburg, Florence, Venice. Home and Naples had contrib uted to his development as a musical artist, Handel journeyed to England, and liked that country and its peopie so well that he eleetea to live there, lie was then a young man in his twenties, and strange tc say, he cou tiuued to live in his adopted country for the best part of the rest, of his long life. So thoroughly did he come to identify himself with the English, that they regarded him rather as one of their most illustrious sons, and he is one of the few foreigners buried in the confines of Westminister Abbey. At first Handel spent his time and energy on the production of grand opera in London. Finally, his health ke down, and his finances suffered rses and, in 17S7, a bankrupt, he jlred to Aix-la-Chapelle in the hope ning his strength. Prior to his in search of health. Handel ttea several oratorios— "Es Andre Tridon ] this new science. In her efforts to find the "universal" song she had Andre I Tridon, famous French psycho-analyst, scientifically test the emotional value ; of several selections. "Sweetheart," a I simple love ballad because of its sooth ing melody and lovers' reconciliation lyrics, was found to have the bit of sen timent that would appeal to every type of persons in America. And Americans, Recording to Mr. Tridon, like songs with more passionate sentiment than do the peoples of any other country, chiefly because of the customary repression which has become this country's stand ard. j And because of Miss Hoffman's suc cess with song psycho-analysis a move ; ment is now on foot to have "a board jof musical scientists" attached to the ; executive staff of each of the large ; musical publishers. i ther," "Dpborah." and "Athalia." Vary ing success attended these efforts. However, on his return to London from the continent, Handel produced his fourth oratorio, "Israel in Egypt,"' which was purported to have been writ ten in the incredible time of 27 days. The public received it indifferently, in spite of its marvelous chorouses, the like of which had never been heard be fore. Then followed his oratorio. "Saul'.' iu which the famous "Dead March" occurred. Fine as all these works were, they merely led to the sublime achievement of his life in the "Messiah." which was the next ora tqtfio Handel composed. According to the most authentic record, he wrote this stupendous work in less than a month. It w9S first, performed in Dublin. Ireland, where Handel went to visit friends. First Advertised in 1742 The first printed advertisement of it appears in Faulkner's Journal, is sued March Ü7, 1742, and reads as follows: "For the relief of prisoners in the several goals, and the support of Mer cer's hospital in Stephen s street, and of the charitable infirmary on the Inn's quay, on Monday, the 12th April, will be performed at the Musick hall in Fishamble street. Mr. Haudel's new grand oratorio, called the 'Messiah.' in which the gentlemen of the choirs of both cathedrals will assist, with some concertos ou the organ by Mr. Handel." There is an amusing aneedote told in connection with the trying out of the "Messiah" parts by the choir at Chester, where Handel was stormbound on his journey to Ireland. Among the singers was a printer of the name of Janson. who, when it came to singling "And With His Stripes," failed to read his part correctly. Handel, al ways easily upset, lost his temper, and exclaimed in his broken English; "You scountrel! Did you not tell me dat you could sing at sighdt?" "Yes, sir." replied the humiliated singer, "and so I can; but not at first sight!" First Given for Charity It is good to think that this great work of genius, the "Messiah," was first given for the benefit of charity. Xo object could have been more fit for iti? premier. London heard the "Mes siah for the ürsc time on March 23, 1743. It was a historic occasion The ling himself was present at the time. Tradition says that he rose to his feet at the singing of the "Halle lujah Chorus," a custom which has been often followed at performances of the oratorio yhen this tremendously emotional moment is reached. This great musical work haa been called a cathedral in one, and we can think of no more apt description of it. Handel himself is reported to have said when he reached the writing of the "Hallelujah Chorus": "I did think t did see all heaven before me, and the good God himself." Handel wrote many other oratorios after the "Mes siah," but none prior to it or after it measured 1 up to its sublimity. Christmas "Sings'* in Public Schools » Following a custom which she estab lished in the public schools last year. Lena AI. Spoor, director of music, last week held Christmas "sings" in all of the public schools of the city. These ."sings" were held in the halls or the kindergarten rooms of the various school buildings, around the school Christmas tree where there was one and all of the students participated. The program included special numbers by various grades and Christmas car ols in which all joined. The "sings" were held as follows : Tuesday, at the Lowell and Longfel low schools; Wednesday, at the Mc Kinley, Hawthorne, Lincoln and Whit tier schools; Thursday, at the Frank lin, Emerson and Washington schools: Friday, at the Central high school and the Junior high school. In the last two schools the programs were held in the auditoriums of the buildings. 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