THE CHARLOTTE NEWS. CHARLOTTE. N. C FRIDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 23, 1921.
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History's Mysteries
No. 54Who Was Robin Hood?
Copywjnrj 1921, by The Wheeler Syndicate, inc.
The character of Robin Hood may
be said to live only as a sort of lit
erary mystery, for the romantic career
of this knight errant is known to us
almost entirely through the many and
varied stories that has been told of
him by the romancer and the poet,
and there has been a great diversity of
opinion regarding this outlaw hero.
Some writers accord him historical ori
gin, others maintain that he was noth
ing more than a mythological charac
ter, while still others regard him as a
creature of the, popular imagination.
It is a well known fact that many
of the most popular ballads concerning
Robin Hood are nothing more than tra
dition, such as those of the "Hynd
Horn" and others that were simply
abridgements of cider metrical roman
ces, too long to be intoned or recit
ed at a single sitting and therefore
shortened by" the minstrels and fitted
to tunes, of' which there are still some
in existence. Prof. F. W. Child, in the
Introduction to one of the volumes of
his "Knglish and Scottish Ballads says
Dn this subject: "My hypothesis is that
the series of ballads associated with
the name of Robin Hood are based
partly on an earlier English romance
and partly on historical reminiscenses
of the hero of that romance."
The first reference to Robin Hood in
English literature is the second version
of "Piers the Plowman" which, accord
ing to Prof. Skeethj could not have
been written earlier than 1337. Here
the reference runs:
"I ken noght parfity my pater-noster
As the preest it singeth.
But I ken rvmes of Robin Hood
And Rudolf, Karl of Chester."
The common belief concerning Rob
in Hood is that he was the captain of
a band of robbers or outlaws who in
habited the forest of Sherwood, in Not
tinghamshire. Even though they de
lighted in robbing bishops and other
wealthy ecclesiastics, they are report
ed to have been religiously disposed and
to have retained in their band a do
mestic chaplain, Friar Tuck, whom
Scott immortalized in "Ivanhoe"
Other noted members of the band
were supposedly at least Little
John, William Scarlet, George-a-Grecn
and Much, the miller's son. Robin
himself is supposed to have been born
at Locksley in the county of Notting
ham, about 1160 and the date assigned
for the death of the popular hero is
1247 eighty seven years later, which
n.j-v,,iri itirlir-jto tbat thp outdoor life of
the band was conducive to longevity.
The site of Robin Hood s grave, well
marked but disputed by historians, is
on the extreme edge of Kirkless Park,
not far from Huddersfield.
The presence of the grave, with the
stone bearing its inscription, would
make it appear that there is historical
foundation for the story of Robin
Hood's life, but many writers are rath
er inclined to the opinion that the
name though not of fictitious origin,
was applied to a number of persons
whose exploits were told and re-told in
England many centuries later. But, by
some writers" of a later age, it has been
maintained that the prince of robbers
was none other than the Earl of Hunt
ingdon, who, through misfortune or the
mismanagement of his estate had been
compelled to adopt a predatory life.
A collection of Robin Hood lyrics,
printed under the title, "Lytell History
of Robyn Hood," was issued about 1495
and forms the most- reliable history of
the life and deeds of this forest hero.
One of these ballads mentions that Ed
ward II, having arrived at Nottingham,
resolved forthwith on the extermination
of Robin and his band. It is a sin
gular coincidence that, in the household
expenses of the same monarch, appears
the name of "Robyn Hode" who ap
pears to have been a porter of the
chamber at the time that the hero, ac
cording to legend, resided at court.
It has been maintained, however, by
many distinguished antiquarians, that
Robin Hood is nothing more than a po
etical myth, "one amongst the person
ages of the early mythology of the Teu
tonic . people." It has been suggested
that the very name of Robin Hood is
nothing more than a corruption Of
"Robin of the Wood" and that the
character is only to be regarded as
the embodiment of the spirit of unre
strained freedom and sylvan sport, due
to the almost total absence of any his
torical evidence concerning him.
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CAMPING OUT.
i "Do you roll a tent or just bunch
it up.'
"I've read somewhere of folding your
tent like the Arabs, so I guess that's
the way."
DISILLUSIONMENT.
The veil of the future baffled me
When I would fain see through.
Though it was only a web of fairy
wings
Woven of light and dew.
A soft breeze rippled the curtain
A shimmering mist of blue;
Oh, why was there torn a tiny rift?
Or, why did I see through?
Doris Kenyon.
Since all the genuine Turkish cigarets
are now made in this country we do
not need Turkey any more for any purpose.
About eighty per cent of the old
clothes men have given up in disgust.
People are all wearing them.
TILLIES TEA ROOM.
(Reprinted by request)
Meet me at Tillie's tea room when your
daily work is through.
We'll sit on the spindle-legged chairs
and have a swig or two.
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We'll talk, about the olden days when
you and I were young,
And sing again the bibbing songs that
you and I have sung.
'Tis going to be a gala night; the gang
will all be there.
With Reginald and Algernon and Cyril,
with the hair.
The hours will fly for you and me;
'twill be a jolly tryst,
And not a soul will look to see the
time upon his wrist.
Of course it will be devilish, and much
tea will be swigged,
For tea has quite a way with it, a few
of us have twigged;
And if the cops don't raid us, we'll
have some spicy tunes.
And end a boisterous evening with a
plate of macaroons.
A canvass in Chicago reveals the fact
that the people there prefer dancing
to the movies. If that is treason, in
other words, make the most of it.
No man is a real artist, in Greenwich
Village until he can eat spaghetti
without a dustpan.
CARD OF THANKS.
(From the Viola, Wis., News)
I want to express my thanks, through
this paper, to my friends for their help
and assistance given me during; the
illness and death of one of my horses.
M. R. Griffin.
There is one sort of literature that
has meat in every line, and that's
the butcher's bill.
What's the matter with taking care
of some American orphans?
MARCELLETTE.
A womtfn has five sons.
One married for money and soo found
it unbearable.
One married for position and found it
a hollow sham.
One married for beauty and soon real
ized that she was cruel.
One married for comfort and a home
and now he is paying alimony.
One married for love and they were
happy forever and forever afterward.
Office desks, chairs, tables, filing
devices and safes. The most complete
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BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON
John Doe went staggering down the
street,
His brain all be-cobwebbed, be-snared
were hs ifeet,
By the light o the 'moon";
Dived into 'a barroom and set up a
treat.
Poured his pizen down and poured it
neat
By the light o" the "moon."
In places untouched by Nelson's men
He bought a drink, and bought again,
And sought him out another pen
By the light o' the -moon."
John Doe was "lit" by the light o' the
"moon."
And it lit his way to the graveyard
soon,
And now in hell you can hear John
croon
By the lisvht o the 'moon."
Open diplomacy openly arrived at was
the kind that was used by the sheriff
when he arrested Governor Len Small.
The, average church never sees its
full congregation out unless it happens
to be burning.
A New Jersey justice says that hug
ging of girls while steering automo
biles must cease. It is a dangerous
practice many a man has been led
into matrimony that yay.
Scientists say nearly every woman
raises one foot while being kissed.
Probably a scientist would discover that
fact. We've always found kisssing
pretty much a man sized job in itself.
When a man is tickled to death with
one editorial and disapproves of an
other in the same paper, he writes the
editor about the latter. Ohio State
Journal.
A college cannot make brains. It
merely can train them. It usually
makes a smart man smarter and a
fool a bigger fool.
I've always believed in lookin' a fel
ler up before turnin' him down least
I've believed so ever since another
store, hereabouts, got to selling some
thin better than I carried somethin'
I turned down without looking at.
POME
I feed my cow on hops,
I give her raisins too,
Oh boy, down with the cops.
She makes me my home brew.
No matter what his faults may be,
we always have a soft place in our
hearts for the person we can have a
good time with.
Lou Tellegen wants to unhitch his
wagon from a star.
SWEDEN NOT TO HAVE
WIRELESS STATION
Stockholm, Sept. 23. The Swedish
government has abandoned its plan (o
erect a big, high-powered wireless sta
tion to communicate with America.
The appropriation which parliament
had authorized for the construction of
the station has been withdrawn.
The reason given for this is that
Sweden was unable to make a satis
factory traffic agreement with the
Radio Corporation of America.
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Passenger Train Schedules.
Arrival and departure of passenger
trains, Charlotte. N. C.
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York, Richmond, Norfolk, Atlanta, Bir
mingham, Mobile, New Orleans.
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and are not guaranteed.
CITV TICKET OFFICE
207 West Trade St.
Phone 20.
PASSENGER STATION
AVest Trade Street.
Phone 417.
R. H. GRAHAM
Division Passenger Agent
Phone 3S60, Branch 7.
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fhoae 180.
9Ityickf om"s Passenger Station
207 W. Trade St N. Tryon Street.
Phone 20. Phone 1
CHERRY DINES OUT.
Cherry sank gratefully into the com
fortable chair that Mrs. Hamlen drew
up for her on the porch as soon as
they arrived. She was dead tired and
her head ached from nervousness. Try
ass she would to curb her thoughts,
they kept reverting to that empty auto
of Ned's. There was some reason for
it and yet there could scarcely be any
good explanation. The night before had
opened her eyes to so many things.
"Daydreaming, my dear," chirped
Mrs. Hamlen in her ear. suddenly as
she sailed out to greet her guest.
"No, not especially, just tired out,"
Cherry said quickly, "I drove pretty
hard, and then I had very little sleep
last night, as you know, Mrs. Ham
len." "Yes, indeed, and our poor Arthur
has been tired out all day, too. He's
only just getting up. But I'm so glad
that you all had a good time. Arthur
told me it was a wonderful party."
Mrs. Hamlen slipped into a chair be
side Cherry's and they sat gossiping
together until dinner was announced.
"My, but it seems peaceful here,
somehow," said Cherry, as she ate a
cooling fruit cocktail. "We always sit
down to a sort of roar over at our
house. This certainly suits me to a
T this evening. Mother will be worrying
about me, I know, so maybe I had
better 'phone to her."
Here, Arthur, who had entered the
room, beamed over at the sight of Cher
ry as he sat down to the table.
"This is certainly a pleasure, Mrs.
Randall, and I 'd have been down long
ago if I had known that you were g-o-ing
to dine With us. But what's this
about telephoning. Let me do it for
you." and he got up from his chair
with alacrity.
For some unknown reason Cherry
felt herself blushing as she looked over
at Arthur. She noted his pallor and
the tenderness of his glance whenever
he caught her eye. What a toohsn
girl she had been from the beginning.
"Thank you, Arthur, but I think I
had better do it myself. Mother is most
fussy about little things like this, and,
besides, why should you do my 'phon
ing?" "Run along, dear, and we'll wait for
you," said Mrs. Hamlen with a smile.
"Just tell Mrs. Randall now that we
have got you and we are going to keep
you, for a wrhile at least."
Cherry tripped to the telephone and
called up her house. It was Mrs. Ran
dall, herself, who answered.
"Well, I am relieved to hear you,
Cherry. We've been waiting dinner for
you. You won't be home till later? At
the Hamlens. Urn. Ned is not here yet
either. My family seems to have been
turned upside down by the party last
night. Ned needn't call for you? I'll
deliver your message to him as soon as
he comes in. How is Arthur after the
dance?" she finished with suspicion m
her voice.
Cherry hung up the receiver with
mixed feelings. She felt sure ihat her
mother-in-law was planning to do a tall
amount of suspecting In the future
lor reasons all her own.
(To be continued.)
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Breakfast.
Baked Apple.
Oatmeal. ' Cream.
Sweet or Cinnamon Rolls.
Cocoa.
Luncheon.
Lamb or Cheese Croquettes.
Green Beans (creamed).
Graham Muffins. Jam.
Cookies. Tea.
Dinner.
Fried Egg Plant.
Creamed Potatoes. Sugared Beets'.
Sliced Cucumber on Lettuce with
French Dressing.
Peach Roly-Poly. Coffee.
TODAY'S RECIPES.
Lamb Croquet One cup minced
lamb, four tablespoons flour, one-half
teaspoon poultry dressing, one-eighth
teaspoon pepper, one cup water or milk,
one teaspoon grated onion, one tea
spoon salt, cracker crumbs and egg. for
rolling, deep fat.
The fragments from the left-over
roast are minced, using fat and gristle.
Put through grinder twice if necessary.
Brown the minced meat, stirring often,
and drain off surplus fat.
Brown the flour in four tablespoons
of the fat, add water and cook until
very thick. Add meat and seasonings
Spread on shallow plate to cool. Shape
when cool into eight croquettes. Floui,
egg and crumb. Fry as desired.
Peach Roly-Poly Make the crust in
the usual way and spread it on a
floured cloth. Peel and chop enough
peaches to make three cups, add a
cup of sugar and a lump of soft but
ter, fold into the crust, and tie in the
floured cloth. Boil in water for two
hours. In the meantime take the same
amount of peaches and stew in one cup
water until they are soft.
Then press through a sieve, add a
cup and a half sugar and cook down
slowly, add two teaspoons cornstarch
dissolved in water, and stir smooth and
thick. Serve the sauce with the pud
ding. The roly-poly may also be baked in
stead of boiled.
the walls of the kitchen white and
glossy is to wash their painted surface
with bran water instead of soap. Boil
one pint of bran in a gallon of water
for an hour. The paint will look be;
ter and keep clean longer when wash
ed with this than when cleaned with
soap and water.
A Substitute for Maple Syrup is
made as follows: Take 12 nice clean
corn cobs, boil in two gallons of water
until there is only one gallon of water
left. Drain off the water and strain,
then add to each pint of water on;
pound of brown sugar and boil until
it is a syrup. You cannot tell this
syrup from the true syrup.
A New Sandwich is made of th3
white meat of cold chicken run through
a grinder, pounded to a paste and mix
ed with a little whipped cream, sea
soned lightly with horseradish and salt
and pepper, and stiffened with a little
gelatine. The paste when it is set is
spread on thin slices of bread, and is
then decorated with olive rings, bits of
cheese and lettuce or cress. There is
no top slice of bread.
GREATEST NATION.
London. Sept. 23 The Rev. Regi
nald J. ' Campbell, who has just re
sumed his London ministry after his
visit to the United States, told his
parishoners in his first sermon at
Christ Church that America was "now
the greatest nation in this world,
stronger than ours, richer than ours,
able to do materially what it likes, and
to give spiritual leadership to mankind
if it chooses."
Dr. Campbell said he had found
traces of anti-British feeling, but that
he was also made aware of "a warm
and widespread friendliness, of which
too little is heard on this side."
DISCOVERIES.
To Cook Veal Cutlets or steaks so
it will be as good as chicken, egg and
crumb it and fry brown in hot grease.
Then put it in a baking-pan and ndd
enough hot water to not quite covr
the meat and cook in the oven for
an hour. It will be so tender it can
be almost cut with a fork and is as
good cold as hot.
Kitchen Walls The best way to keep
RejBlr promptly dona. AH werli
strictly guaranteed.
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5 rooms pretty bungalow Seigle Ave. Piedmont Sa2o
7 rooms Myers Park beautiful home large lot elegant location Vl.m
Best bargain in Myers Park in vacant lot on car line $3000
Another dandy vacant lot corner in Piedmont 51750
Piece of West Trade St. business property very desirable.
Another piece of W. Fourth St. business property vacant lot.
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conveniences, $50 cash, balance $30 per month $2,550
7 rooms and bath, 1007 West Second Street, large lot,
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Series 78 Opened September 3rd.
3650 shares were sold the first week. One party telegraphed his Sep
tember payment on new shares from Portland, Oregon. Many applicants
for loans have not yet made their first payment. This should be done at
once. , .
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Visitors to the exposition are invited while
the building to avail themselves of the facilities in
our booth for rest and recreation. There are com
fortable seats and settees, and a number of electric
fans serve to make it comfortable even during the
warmest part of the day.
Electricity has been a tremendous factor in the
industrial development of the Carolinas and in
making possible such a highly creditable and exten
sive exposition as is now under way. When visiting
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rious maps and data presented there. Some of the
facts will surprise you.
Attendants at the booth will be pleased to demon
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street railway service to and from the
exposition
grounds. All Hoskins cars make connection at
Clarkson street with the transfer cars to the expo
sition building. Beginning at 1:30 each day a spe
cial exposition car will be operated between Inde
pendence Square and the transfer points, giving
during the afternoon and evening a ten-minute
schedule from the city to the exposition. On spe
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