Bellefonte, Pa., October 24, 1930.
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HALLOWE'EN.
She ate the apple—as did Eve—
And looked into the glass;
She said. ‘The Fates will not deceive
A little lonely lass.
She ate the apple, rind and all,
So that the fates could see,
Alfhough she was so lone and small,
She trusted utterly.
The Fates—not always wholly kind—
Now said among themselves,—
“Here is a darling to our mind;
Send for the happy elves!”
The happy elves came trooping in,
Ready to run or fy;
And when she did the charm begin,
They all were standing by.
She held the candle up; the flame
Went flickering to und fro;
The happy elves wrote out his name,
And drew his face below.
She kissed the mirror (yes she did;)
And I know what she said;
But I won't tell it—heaven forbid.
And then she went to bed.
After searching with desperate in-
tensity for new ways of celebrating
the ever-recurring holidays, it is
sometimes both a relief and a novel-
ty to go back to the oldest of old
ways. At no time is there a better
opportunity for this than on All-
hallow Eve. No new customs can
be as quaint and full of old-world
meaning as those of the English,
Scotch, Irish and Welsh peasants,
dating back to the days of the
Druids. Instead of searching for
new ways of dressing and acting
those much overworked parts of
witches, spirits, and hobgoblins, let
us become the ‘“countra lads and
lasses,” even to the extent of dress.
ing in peasant costumes, and test
our fate in the good old way.
The invitations, written in crude
characters on brown paper, may be
worded as follows (a patched-up
adaptation of parts of Burns’ poems
on Hallowe'en):
Some merry, friendly countra folks,
Together will convene,
To burn their nuts, an’ pou’ their stocks
An’ hand thier Hallowe'en.
‘The ald guid wife's well-hoarded nuts
Will all round be divided,
An’ mony lads’ and lasses fates
Will that night be decided,
Nut crack Night,
From ten to twelve o'clock.
Hallowe'en was frequently called
Nutcrack Night, because nuts have
so important a part in the telling
of fortunes. : :
Make the furnishings of the rooms
as simple and primitive as possible.
Remove bric-a-brac and cover hand-
some portieres and upholstery with
burlap or cheese cloth. Light with
unshaded candles in pewter, tin, and
brass candlesticks.
As soon as the guests have ar-
rived, they must be taken blindfold-
ed, two by two, to a cabbage-patch,
either real or imitation, to “pou
their stocks” or cabbages. That was
always the first important ceremony
in the old days. The shape and
size of the first cabbages pulled are
supposed to indicate the shape and
size of one’s future spouse, and the
taste of the heart of the cabbage.
sweet or bitter, his or her disposi
tion. If we haven't a garden planf.
ed with cabbages, we can stick
some in for the time being. If we
live in the city, we can have a huge
basket of cabbages in a dark room
or scatter them on the floor to
simulate a garden. The amount of
earth sticking to the root of the
cabbage, when it is pulled, indicates
the amount of money possessed by
one's future husband or wife.
Hanging by a strong cord from a
chandelier or under an arch in the
living room there should be a point-
ed stick, an apple stuck on one end
and a lighted candle on the other.
This should be twirled around, while
each one is invited to catch the ap-
ple in his teeth, as it whirls. We
are not informed as to the portent
of this trick, although those catch-
ing the burning candle in their
mouths instead of the apple, will
hardly feel the necessity for look-
ing into the future for their bad
luck. .
The “lasses” who have captured
apples oy this trick may be request-
ed to go, one at a time, into a dark
room, candle in hand, and look in
the mirror, eating the apple as they
gaze. Bach may expect to see there
the reflection of her future husband
looking over her shoulder. Of course
we need not be above trying to
help fate along by substituting flesh
and blood realities for the expect-
ed apparitions.
Other “lasses” may test their fate
by sowing, in the garden, or in the
window boxes in a darkened room,
a handful of hemp, looking over
their left shoulders for visions of
their future husbands. They must
repeat three times while sowing the
seed, “Hemp see I sow thee, I sow
thee, and him that is to be my
true love, come atfer me and mow
thee.”
Of course boys as well as girls
may try a.l the tests. The test of
three saucers, one filled with clear
water to indicate a maiden; one with
soapy water, to indicate a widow,
and the empty one bachelor-hood,
for the dad trying his fate, is well
known but always amusing.
Soon after the guests arrive they
must be given materials for building
a wood fire; a bonfire, if it is in the
country; a fire on the hearth if the
bonfire .s an impossibility. This is
the sacred fire of the Druids to ap-
pease the mischief making witches
and evil spirits who were supposed
to be abroad. A little driftwood will
make the fire more interesting and
uncanny as well.
While the fire is burning merrily
the guests must all test their for.
tune by first naming two nuts each,
and then throwing them into the
flames. An old Irish poem describes
DON GINGERY
for State
the meaning of their actions as fol-
lows.
These glowing nuts are emblems true
Of what in human life we view.
The ill-matched couple fret and fume,
And thus in strife themselves consume.
Or from each other wildly start,
And with a noisé forever part,
But see the happy, happy pair,
Of genuine love and truth sincere,
With mutual fondness, while they burn,
| still to each other kindly turn. Etc.
Instead of throwing them into the
fire each maiden may test the faith-
fulness of two lovers by replacing
three nuts, one, of course, represent-
ing herself, on the grate. The one
that jumps off, is unfaithful; if
both jump off, both are unfaithful.
The way the two who stay together.
if they do stay, burn, predicts the
happiness or unhappiness of their
future life together.
indicate
piness, while dark, slow burning
with much smoke, indicates unhap-
piness and little love.
The final test before supper may
be the yarn test. Each girl un-
seen should throw a ball of blue
yarn out of a window, allowing it
to unwind completely.
rewind it, and when it catches (due,
of course, to the
beneath) she should call
hauds?” He calls out his name,
and the two go to supper together.
Spread the supper on a bare
wooden table, and have four un-
shaded candles
sticks. Serve the food in heavy
kitchen china or tin dishes, and have
paper napkins. The centerpiece may
be a huge cabbage.
the repast, each guest may pull a
leaf and will find pinned to it a
small piece of paper, upon which
are written directions for a final |
One
charm before going to bed.
girl, for instance, will be told to
put two pieces of lemon peel in her
pockets and to rub the four posts
of her bed with it before going to
sleep.
dreams and present her with two
lemons.
A second is to put a request for
the name of the man who loves her
in the empty pod of a pea, laying
it on the doorstep. The first per.
son entering the door will bear the
name required.
Another is advised to sleep on a
piece of the Hallowe'en cake, and
still another to stick two seeds of
apples on her cheeks to test the rel-
ative faithfulness of two swains.
The one falling off first is unfaith-
ful.
At eaca plate there may be a
small candle in a tin holder, the
holder concealed by a tiny tissue-
paper cabbage. Before each person
there may be a tin bowl filled with
water upon which are sailing two
boats made of English walnut shells,
with paper sails attached to tooth-
pick masts. Each is supposed to
give names to his or her two boats,
and watch the fate of the two dur-
ing the supper.
A fitting ending to the evening,
just before allowing the fire to go
out, would be an old-fashioned
country dance. This homely Hal.
lowe’een party would be particular-
ly appropriate for a barn.
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STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
ONCE BOUGHT FOR $80,000.
William Penn paid the king of
England sixteen thousand pounds,—
about $80,000 for what is now the
State of Pennsylvania. Considering
the increase in land values in that
now teeming and wealthy area, the
deal stands out as one of the great-
est real estate transactions in all
recorded time.
Bright flames
passionate love and hap-
When the:
end is reached, she should begin to.
intervention of |
some one of the boys in the ground |
“Wha |
in pewter candle-'
At the end of |
If the man she is thinking |
of loves her, he will appear in her
Senator
Your Taxes Less
«THE WELL OF ROMANCE”
AT NIXON IN PITTSBURGH
One of the largest musical attrac-
tions to visit Pittsburgh this season
is the “Well of Romance”, the
Sturges Jacquet comic operetta
i presented by G. W. McGregor at
| the Nixon Theatre, Pittsburgh, for
{ the week of October 27th, prior to
{its New York premiere. This pro-
' duction—music, story and atmos-
| phere—is said to represent a renais-
sance in the theatre; the return of
such enchanting works as the com-
positions of Johann Strauss, Franz
Lehar, Emmerich Kaltouch or Victor
Herbert and Reginald De Koven.
The book and lyrics, which are
admirably welded to the score, are
by Preston Sturges, author of “Strict-
ly Dishonorable”; a comedy now
playing on Broadway which has been
pronounced the greatest comedy hit
in the last twenty-five years.
staged under the direction of Ben-
| rimo, acknowledged the foremost
| director in America of comic operet-
ta.
| The dance ensembles have
| directed by Leon Leonidoff, ballet
master of the Roxy Theatre; chorus
specially trained by Pintel.
The entire musical presentation
has been made by Mr. Jacquet, for-
mer musical director of the National
Opera Comique of Paris. Mr. Jac-
| quet will personally appear in Pitts-
i burgh and direct the orchestra at
i all performances.
|
The Well of Romance presents, as
l its featured leads, two of the best
known players on Broadway; How-
ard Marsh and Norma Terris, fa-
mous for their recent portrayals in
“Show Boat.” Other principals in-
clude Lina Abarbanell, remembered
' for her marvelous characterization
of Madame Sherry; Max Figman
last seenin “The New Moon,” Louis
Sorin, Lane Blair and Tommy Mon-
roe. There is a special male chorus
of eighteen, a singing chorus of
' twenty girls noted for their beauty
and voices; and Leonidoff’s Ballett,
specially trainea for this production.
The entire cast and orchestra will
number more than one hundred per-
sons which will be oneof the larger
productions to appear in Pittsburgh
this season. After a week's pre-
sentation there, the “Well of Ro-
mance” will open at the Craig
Theatre in New York City.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Cyrus F. Hoy, et ux, to Lee C.
Solt, et ux, tract in Bellefonte;
$2,200.
Rachael Bigelow to Russell D.
Bigelow, et ux, tract in Philipsburg;
$1.
George W. Dunlap, et ux, to
Raymond Diehl, tract in Rush Twp.;
$1.
Emily Lord, et al, to Albert K.
Krugar, tract in Rush Twp.; $150 .
Anna Mabel Allison to Martha
E. Auman, tract in Potter Twp.;
$100.
C. H. Keller to Charles Reesman,
et ux, tract in State College; $1.
Henrietta E. Houtz to S. R. Morn-
ingstar, tract in Philipsburg; $12,-
000.
Clarence Lyons, et ux, to Walter
R. Eberhart, tract in Spring Twp.;
$450.
John T. Dunkle, Ad, to James
Elmer Weaver, et ux, tract in Walk-
er Twp.; $400.
Wilson Miller, et ux, to Alonza R.
Boone, et ux, tract in Curtin Twp.;
$1,
George Gernohan, et ux, to J. L.
Houck, et ux, tract in State Col-
lege; $1,142.04.
Henry A. Gardner, et al, to Ed-
win Benner, tract in State College;
$1.
Mary A, Donovan, et al, to Annie
The entire production has been |
been
said positions open are
JOHN G. MILLER
for Member of The Assembly
Vote to Send Men to Harrisburg who Will Try te Make
Instead of More.
Bertram, tract in Benner Twp.; $1.
Rebecca Stickler to James 8.
Stickler, tract in Bellefonte; $1.
Joseph H. Wolfe, et ux, to Ed-
ward H. Loughner, tract in Potter
Twp.; $1.
BEGINNING at stones; thence along
the line of George R. Boak West 151
perches to a black sapling; thence along
the line of lands of Sarah Bidlam North
170 perches to a post; thence East 112
perches to stones; thence North 60 per-
ches to a maple; thence East 39
perches to stones; thence along the lands
of James Mulhollan 230 perches to the
James J. Markle, et ux, to Eugene | place of beginning.
H. Weik, et ux, tract in State Col-
lege; $1.
Eugene H. Weik, et ux, to M. M.
Harris, tract in State College; $6,-
500. :
L. Edgar Hess, et ux,
H. Vaux, tract in Rush Twp.; $1.
Joseph Pogash Sr. to Blaze Ma-
cura, et ux, tract in Snow Shoe
Twp.; $1.
William R. Campbell to Allen
Cruse, et ux, tract in Milesburg;
$225.
Bessie M. Colburn, et bar, to
Bellefonte Cemetery Asso., tract in
Bellefonte; $50.
Jay T. Storch, et ux, to R. N.
Brooks, tract in Bellefonte; $1.
Oliver B. Hartman, et ux, to
Mary Elizabeth Hartman, et bar,
tract in Bellefonte; $1.
Oscar M. Lonebarger, et ux,
Gray Rockey, tract in Spring Twp.;
| $800.
David Chambers, et ux, to Roy
Chambers, et ux, tract in Clarence;
$2500.
NINE U. S. JOBS OPEN
Nine Federal positions are open
for competitive examinations, the
United States Civil Service Com.
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» Emily M. Coulson, secratary of
the Civil Service board of examiners,
for junior
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cal officer, assistant medical officer,
senior plumber, senior steam fitter,
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+ HERIFF'S SALE.—By virtue of a
S writ of Alias Fieri Facias issued out
of the Court of Common Pleas of
Centre County, to me directed, will be
exposed to public sale at the Court House
in the Borough of Bellefonte on
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1930.
The Following Property:
ALL that certain messuage and lot of
land situate in Central City, in the
Township of Boggs, County of Centre
and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and
described as follows, to-wit:
BEING a Corner Lot at the intersection
of Iddings Street and Spring Street in
said Central City, and being bounded on
the North by lot of James H. Weaver,
on the East by an Alley and on the
South and West by said Jadings Street
and" Spring Street and fronting fifty
feet on said Street, and extending back
one hundred and fifty feet to said
alley; thereon erected a two story brick
dwelling house. ’
Seized, taken in execution and to be
sold as the Ploperty. of Charles Mong
and Mrs. Carrie C. Mong.
Sale to commence at 1:35 o'clock P.
M. of said day.
H. E. DUNLAP, Sheriff.
Sheriff’s Office, Bellefonte, Pa.,
October 3rd, 1930. 75-40-3t
HERIFF'S SALE.—By virtue of a
writ of Fieri Facias issued out of
the Court of Common Pleas of
Centre County, to me directed, will be
|
|
to William Recorder's
less
large
barn and other out
Containing 164% acres, more or
and ‘having thereon erected a
dwelling house,
buildings.
BEING the same premises which
| James L. McGonigal, et ux, by deed
and recorded in the
Office for Centre gounty in
Deed Book 123 at Page 487, granted and
dated June 19, 1
| conveyed to Alfred Grah
i
ranam.
And Alfred Graham, being seized
thereof, died testate and by his last will
and testament, a copy of which is re-
corded in the office of the Register of
Wills for Centre county, Pennsylvania,
devised the same to Emma E. Graham,
John C. Graham, Maude E. Graham
and Florence Graham.
Seized, taken in execution and to be
sold as the Jiopenty of Emma E. Graham,
John C. T: , Maude E. Graham,
and Florence Graham.
Sale to commence at 1:45 o'clock P.
M. of said day.
Terms Cash.
H. E. DUNLAP, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Bellefonte, Pa.
October 6th, 1830.
75-40-3t
HERIFF'S SALE.—By virtue of a
writ of Levari Faclas issued out
of the Court of Common Pleas of
Centre County, to me directed, will be
exposed to public sale at the Court House
in the Borough of Bellefonte on
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1930.
The Following Property:
ALL that certain two tracts of lana
"situate in Boggs Township, Centre Coun-
119, 1920 and admitted to record
exposed to public sale at the Court House |
in the Borough of Bellefonte on
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st 1930.
The Following Property:
ALL that certain Ploce or parcel of
land situate in the Township of Burn-
side, County of Centre and State o
Pennsylvania, bounded
follows, to wit:i—
“|
ty, Pennsylvania, bounded and described
as follows.
THE FIRST WHEREOF; BEGINNING
at post, thence by lands of Curtins North
35 degrees West 100 perches to White
Oak, thence by land of Roland Curtin
South 44 degrees West 120 perches to a
Rock Oak; thence South 44 degrees West
65 perches to a Black Oak; thence by
land of Joseph Lucas South 46 degrees
East 136 perches to a post; thence along
land of Nicholas Lucas North 44 degrees
and 23 perches to a Chestnut; thence
North 46 degrees West 34 perches to
post, thence by lands of Curtins North
56 degrees East 22 perches to post,
thence North 45 degrees East 116 perches
to the place of beginning. Containing
102 acres and 60 perches more or less.
THE SECOND WHEREOF: BEGIN-
NING at stones thence by land of Lucas
S. 50% degrees West 64 perches to
White Oak; thence by land of the heirs
of Nicholas Lucas South 61% West 17%
perches to Chestnut Oak, thence South
38 degrees West 48 perches to White
Oak, thence South 64 degrees West 23%2
perches to dead White Qak; thence
South 351% degrees West 16 perches to
stones, thence South 77 degrees West
9 perches to Rock Oak, thence West 8
perches to Chestnut, thence North 46
degrees West 34 perches to post, thence
North 56 degrees East 22 perches to
stone, thence North 49 degrees East 116
perches by land of William Shawley the
place of béginning. Containing 46 acres
and 100 perches and allowance.
Excepting and reserving out and from
the tract of land second above described
the following described iece of land;
BEGINNING at a post thence along saia
land of William Shawley South 25 de-
grees West 233% perches to a post, thence
along lands of Mrs. Krise South 42 de-
grees Bast 87 perches to stones, thence
along land of D. A. Lucas North 50
degrees East 25% rches, thence along
lands of William Shawley North 43 de-
grees West 92 perches to the place of
beginning, being the same premises con-
veyed by William Shawley and Amelia
Shawley, his wife, to Emma Shawley by
their deed bearing date January ,
1895 and recorded in Centre county in
Deed Book No. 73 at page 312, Con-
veying 13 and 109-160.
The land hereby conveyed comprising
135 acres and bl square poles is the
same land that was conveyed to_ said
Mollie E. Confer in the name of Mollie
BE. Cox by deed from Amelia Shawley
and other devisees of Wm. Shawley
dec’d. dated August 21, 1914 and re-
corded in the office for the recording of
deeds in said County in Deed Book 116
page 281 and that was conveyed to the
said Mollie E. Confer by deed from
Clair C. Shawley and other dated May
n e
said Office May 27, 1920.
Seized, taken in execution and to be
sold as the Properly of The Estate of
Mollie E. Confer, ank Cox, Milford
Cox, Executors: Frank Cox, Milford Cox,
Ruth Cox, Nee Gilbert and Charlotte
Confer, heirs of Mollie E. Confer, de-
ceased and the Estate of John G. Con-
fer, Arthur C. Dale, Executor.
Sale to commence at 1:30 o'clock P.
M. of said day. '
Terms Cash. 3
H. BE. DUNLAP, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Bellefonte, Pa.,
September 30th, 1980. 75-40-8t
Lumber
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Surgeon, State College, Centre coun-
Office at his residence,
ty, Pa.
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Eyes examined, glasses fitted. Sat-
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and lenses matched, Casebeer lag.
High St., Bellefonte, Pa. T1-22-
VA B. ROAN, Optometrist, Licensed
by the State Board. State College,
every day except Saturday, Belle-
fonte, in the Garbric building opposite
the Court House, Wednesday afternoons
from 2 to 8 p. m. and Saturdays 9 a. m.
to 4:00 p. m. Bell Phone. 68-40
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