THE PINE HURST OUTLOOK.
bloom during the early fall, and
lo them are added those peculiar to the
autumn months. The delicate, pink
gerardia is one of the daintiest plants
imaginable; its leaves are hardly visible
amidst the numerous bell-shaped llowers
which have so fragile a hold upon life
that a day spans their existence, and
their fallen petals cover the ground with
a carpet tit for fairy dances.
The gentian ochrolenca is in no wise
beautiful, for, as its name indicates, it is
greenish-white in color; but the blue
gentian is ever a treat to the eye. Its
hue is unlike any other in nature unless
it be the deep blue of an Italian sky.
Remaining, as it does, until all else
bright has departed, it stands among the
dry, brown grass and leaves, its face
turned trustingly heaven-ward, a symbol
of faith and hope gratefully welcomed
by hearts under the spell of autumn's
gloomy influences.
Christinas decorations are amply pro
vided for by the time-honored holly and
the mistletoe with its white, waxy fruit,
which, though differing from the Eng
lish variety, is quite as effective.
This enumeration is not in the least
exhaustive, as only the llowers and
plants most readily found have been
mentioned, but is it not sullicient to
prove the title "pine barrens'"' a mis
nomer V M.
To Help Suffering C'nbaiiN.
The Aberdeen local committee for
Cuban famine relief work has sent out
the following circular:
Aberdeen, X. C, Jan. 22, 1898.
Dear Sik:
In conjunction with the Cuban Famine
Relief Work of the Christian Herald, w e,
the undersigned residents of Aberdeen,
are undertaking to collect provisions and
money from the surrounding country to
contribute toward this relief. The need
is very pressing. Many thousands ap
pear to have already died of starvation,
and we therefore earnestly solicit help
from all who may learn of this appeal.
Contributions of meal, flour, corn,
wheat and other non-perishable food
substances, light clothing, blankets and
money will be most useful.
Goods may be shipped to any of the
undersigned or given through gentlemen
in the surrounding towns who shall be
associated with us in this work.
It is hoped that the response to this
appeal may be quick and hearty. We
wish to have shipment ready to leave
Aberdeen by February loth.
Yours faithfully,
J. R. Page,
II. A. Page,
J. McX. Johnson,
John IJlue,
J. W. Graham,
W. R. Eekholt.
An invitation has been extended to
Pinehurst to share in this privilege of
sending relief to the suffering people of
this little island. The offertory at the
services Sunday morning will be devoted
to this purpose; as well as the Bible
school offering.
A LIMITED NUMBER OF
PUPILS
For instruction in German,
Latin, Botany, Geology and
English Literature will be
received by
PROF, D. F LINCOLN,
HOLLY INN, PINEHURST, N. C.
THE PISE.
The following impromptu verses
formed part of the response of Dr. Par
cels to Mayor Pagan's address of welcome
at Aberdeen on the 15th inst. :
The Oiik, the Beech, the Maple, too,
Like Faith and Charity;
Sleep through the months of ice and snow
The Pine 's a nobler tree.
Like Hope, it rears its head on high,
Wherever it is seen ;
Though cold and frosts and storms come nigh,
Its leaves are ever gren.
In other climes, 'mong other trees,
We wander all alone,
List to the sounds of humming bees
And insects all unknown.
Still to the Pine fond mem'ry clings,
Like truthful precepts sown;
What other thought such pleasure brings?
The Pine tree is our own.
Though monarch of Carolina's woods
Seeks no allegiance;
In all her forests and her groves,
Asks no obedience.
It wields no sceptre, wears no crown,
A sov'reign strange, we see;
If merit true may win renown,
Pay homage to this tree.
Oh may the Pine reign proudly on,
Throughout the march of Time,
While kings arise, and fall anon,
Monarch ever grand, sublime.
CAME IN MOORE COUNTY.
Vast, Present and Future of Hunting; in
tlii Section of Xorth Carolina.
Here and there in an old junk pile in
in some of our blacksmith shops, we
will find bear traps now in a state of
innocuous desuetude. Wolf-pits are not
infrequently seen throughout our woods,
and the picture is easily drawn of the
days when the lupine pests impelled by
the pangs of hunger rushed into the jaws
of death. The oldest inhabitant (he
may be a man in middle life) will tell
you that "oft in the stilly night" he and
his neighbors have shot deer and wild
turkeys from their own door steps. It
was to be expected that the lumber
man and the turpentine still would fright
en game away; and that the devices and
decoys by which the deer, wild turkey
and the quail were brought within easy
shot would in time make them scarce and
timid. And yet, with an experienced
guide, the hunter can to-day be sure of a
successful day's sport. As a matter of
information we copy here the statement
of Landlord Powell of the Powell Hotel,
Aberdeen. It reads :
Sportsmen from the North will receive
special attention. The proprietor is fa
milar with the haunts and habits of the
aiiic m muuic uuumy, aim Willi gun
and dog will give all possible assistance
to Ins guests.
Now that the forests have been
"worked for all they are worth" by the
lumbermen, game will return if laws
recently enacted by the state legislature
are enforced, as they doubtless will be.
The open season for all game, except
deer, at present is from November 1st. to
March 1st. For a period of five years
it is forbidden to shoot or chase with
dogs any deer, except in an enclosure
exceeding five feet high on the premises
of the owner thereof. Shooting wild
turkeys from blinds or over bait is also
forbidden. This act applies to Moore
county and is for its special protection.
We quote the prophecy of an expert
huntsman :
"1 venture to say that at the end of
five years there will be an increase ten
fold of the game thus protected. Wild
turkevs are nlentiful now, and being so
well able to care for themselves cannot
but increase. Quail also furnish fine
sport, and not infrequently the gunner
brings in a bag of twenty-five to forty
for his half day's work. Just give us
five years, and we'll show the finest
hunting land in the state; in fact we
will show one vast game preserve."
Fox hunters will appreciate the fact that
this is an open country for fox hunting.
The hunler can ride for miles without
meeting any obstructions to man or
beast. It is no exaggeration to say that
no such opportunity for this splendid
sport exists east of the Mississippi river.
Our First 'oiiK;reK.
The first United States Congress met in
Federal hall, Wall street, New York, on
April Gth, 1 7SD. The hall was fitted up
for its use by Major L'Enfant, who after
wards laid out Washington city. lie
was ollered in payment some lots out in
the swamp, but he scorned the oiler.
These lots are now worth millions of
dollars. It was on the portico over the
front entrance of this hall that Washing
ton was first inaugurated President of the
United States.
The pay of the Speaker of the House
F. A. Muhlenburg was twelve dollars a
day. Members and senators received
six dollars a day when in actual attend
ance, and six dollars for every twenty
miles of travel. The clerk's salary was
fifteen hundred dollars, and two dollars
for every day of actual attendance at the
sessions. The chaplain received five
hundred dollars a session, and the ser-geant-at-arms
four dollars a day. So it
will be seen that as only actual service
was paid for, it behooved members of
Congress in those days to attend strictly
to business if they wished to draw their
salaries.
The Senate at that time sat with closed
doors, and it was five years before gal
leries were allowed.
President Washington wrote his own
message to Congress, and at the opening
of the session he carried it down to the
state house and read it to the members
himself, Senate and House sitting to
gether to hear it. Exchange.
Interesting Items from Other I'eiiN.
Mrs. S. M. Wilmot of this city, is stop
ping at "The Oaks," in Finehurst, N. C.
It is strange to learn that Finehurst has
electric cars and all other modern im
provements. "The Oaks"' is a favorite
place with northern people, is up to date
in all its appointments and is already
well known to many Bridgeport travel
ers. Itridyeport Daily Standard.
Northern tourists who are spending
the winter at Finehurst, have inaugurated
a new form of amusement. They make
up excursions and visit neighboring
towns, where members of their party
entertain th people with recitations,
songs, instrumetal music, etc. Last
week they made a pleasant visit to Aber
deen where they were extended a hearty
reception by the mayor and citizens of
the town. They expect to go on an ex
cursion to Carthage soon. Our people
would no doubt be glad to have them
visit San ford. Savford Express.
Through the courtesy of J. P. Rother
mel, the druiririst. we were shown a nnv
of the Pixeiiuust Outlook, published
at Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. W.
H. Parcels, of this place, who is visiting
at the celebrated southern resort, has a
splendid article in the Outlook, entitled
"Told Y'et Again." It teems with the
brilliancy of the doctor's vast store of
prose and poetry, and the descriptive
vvniild lmvft rlniiA m-PilIt tt .
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j,ainaruiie. e are pieaseu to learn tint
our eminent and nooular imv
joying good health among the "pin v
as well as being as popular among "ji,,.
"tar-heels" as he is at home. Leir?sh,,ru
(Pa.) Daily Courier.
SOUTHERN PINES.
G. li. IManehard of Auburn, Me., is a
guest at the Ozone.
J. P. IJird of Philadelphh, Fa., likes
this section so well that he is looking for
a permanent location.
J. W. Forbush and wife of (Jorhain,
N. II., and F. II. Hlanchard and wile are
stopping at the Ozone.
T. S. Drake of New Rochelle, X. , a
large owner of Florida property, is
stopping at the Ozone.
Clark .1. Rrown, A. C. Wilcox and,.
Charles E. (iibson and wife took a pleas
ant drive to Finehurst last Friday.
The entertainment recently held by
the Kings Daughters for the benefit of
the Congregational church netted the
neat sum of .$(.'i.0().
Last Wednesday afternoon the trolley
car brought over quite a number of Fine
hurst people. Among them we noticed
Mr. Rogers, Miss Drew, Miss Hopkinson
and others.
The Kings Daughters held an enter
tainment last evening for the benefit of
the Cuban sufferers. The silent drill and
gramophone were greatly appreciated by
the large number of people present.
ABERDEEN.
A. J. Adams is visiting his sister, Mrs.
P. II. Fleasants.
Miss Ethel Edes of Chicago is visiting
Mrs. A. L. Geddes.
W. S. Primrose of Raleigh visited II.
II. Fowell this week.
Miss Addie Goodwin left for Riscoe
Tuesday to attend the Rethune-Adains
marriage.
Mrs. N. M. Rryan is well informed in
the latest millinery styles. Give her a
call, ladies.
Misses Katie Flue and Reulah Harring
ton are visiting Miss Nettie McAulay in
Rockingham this week.
Messrs. L. S.'Rrewer and F. II. Weav
er, who have been visiting in Fittsboro,
N. C, returned Monday.
Much sympathy is expressed for Allen
Moore, a worthy colored man, whose
house was destroyed by lire last Monday
night.
Rev. Mr. Emery of Southern Fines
preached at the Fresbyterian church last
Sunday morning for Rev. Mr. Dobbs,
who preached at Finehurst.
Dr. Rethune, formerly of this place,
and Miss Lena Adams of Riscoe were
married at Riscoe last Wednesday morn
ing. A wedding breakfast was served at
12 o'clock, after which the happy couple
started for their future home in Lumber-ton.
"If you had four apples," said the
teacher, "and your father gave you four
more, what would you have?"
"Colic," replied Hobby. Nno lw
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