Long-lost letters spark scheme of revelation
In a tangled tale, Jim engineers a plan involving letters and aliases to expose a valet’s impersonation and a bank misstep. Loveland learns of the deception and contemplates a path home as Lesley guides hopes for actors Bill Willing and Lillie de Lisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val
Lesley
Loveland
Miss Alexander
Isidora
Cohen
Bill Willing
Sidney Cremer
Sidney
Mr. Gordon
Lillie de Lisle
Ridney Cromer
Christmas in Odd Corners
Recollections of holidays abroad by a traveler, detailing Christmas scenes from Nijoi Udinsk on the Great Post Road, Belgrade, Paris to Petersburg Nord express, a Laplander sled journey, Archangel passage, and a Monte Carlo dinner at Ciro's with William Le Queux, noting cultural contrasts and festive customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nijoi Udinsk
Petersburg
Irkutsk
Agenta Provocateura
Servia
Belgrade
Balkans
Karemegdan Garden
Danube
Nord Express
Paris
Vilna
Dunaburg
Alexandrovak
Kandalaksha
Kirkennes
Arctic Ocean
Archangel
Ciro's
Monte Carlo
Hotel de Paris
Monster Tree
William le Queux
Christmas Traditions and Hearth Customs Documented
The text notes old beliefs about holly ivy and Christmas decorations, marking dangers of bringing in and removing greenery before certain days. It cites Herrick advocating burning decorations at Candlemass Eve and quenching the Christmas brand, while Devonshire folk favor burning a bound ash faggot. The ritual is tied to guests calling for cider and exchanging wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick
Devonshire
Christmas Proverbs On The Christmas Season Rhyme
A fragmentary verse piece ponders prudent feasting and restraint on Christmas Day and reflects on kindness, courtesy, and the festive spirit. It frames Christmas imagery from reindeer to jovial mirth and the enduring verse about Crabbed age and youth.
Gold Treasures and Serving Pieces Catalog Prices
A catalog listing shows solid gold plain and engraved patterns priced from 1.60 to 9.00, gold plate and rolled plate options from 1.50 to 10.00, sterling silver fancy pieces including sugar spoons berry spoons meat forks and other serving pieces in multiple patterns, with prices from 1 to 10 dollars.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kivent
Fin
Jim
Tim
London
New York
Foxham
Baltic
Batad
America
Hexham
Henry van Cotter
Mr. van Cotter
Mr. Milton
Betty
Ced
Anonymous Jettera
Fate
Miss Moon
Bonnerstown
Lesley Dear
Waldorf-Astoria
Mian Dearmer
Jeost
Cremer
Blue Grasn
First National Bank of Indiana
Irving
Javelss
Moora
Payes
Tulsilde
HOLLY
Old St. Nick
R. W. Wehrle
Comportes
Wehrle
Umbrellae
China
Packard
R. W. Wehrle & Company
Philadelphia Street
Indiana
United States
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