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■***, THE CHRISTMAS I'I'.EK. Wlillo then-Inter snows aro dressing AU tho trees in spotless white, And tho twilight and tha nro-light, , 'Hound jny Ingle** Ulead antl mlnglo, Ami tho tiitrlat Crcepcth on apace, thero lowers On my hearth a irco whoso ilowore Ban were boi-n In elflii bowurs "far removed from inortal^Bight. Tis the king ot all tho cedars, Aud its branches, green aud fair, With their Weight ot goldon fruitago Bond and fills ten, And t listen While the air Seems with bopisous roploto, Which my lips and heart ropoat, Boruo on incenso weird and sweet— Incense sweet beyond compare. Myriads ot dainty baubles Nestled in its branches are; Hanks Of shining, tinted tapers, Hashing, gleaming, Each one seaming Like tho star Which, through nil tho toil and dang Led the magi to tho manger Where, was bom the Itoyal Stranger i'rom tho heavenly court afar. . As tho tnpors, slowly burning, Set in darkness onq by ono. ' And tho troops of rosy children 'lioundtnyiuglo Throng and ininglo, Whilo tho fun And the look of glad surprise "fade from out their sated oyos, " lell us now," my Princess cries, " Of Uio Iilosscd Virgin's Sou." . littla "Princess Golden-Locks, Throned upon my kneo again, Walts to hear tho old, old story, New forover, Whioh hath never Ended been; How tho Eastern sages bring Treasures to the Peasant King, And Iho hosts of heaven* sing, " I'caco on earth, gooA-wllI to mod." "■ViUTIKG. Walling—jts, surely we're walling; . For whotj we know not all wo wait, Hut whatever awalt.'i us, rchiting To the joy or tho woo of our stato. Walling for pleasure and sweetness; 1'or hopes all fulfilled in our lifo; Waiting ivfuture completeness, An end of our struggles and slrlfo. For life all our struggling and striving To end with our midlife in bloom; Yet-waiting aud hoping, contriving, Till we blossom iu w hito for the tomb. Waiting forltonor and glory: Waiting for greatness and fame, Till wo repeat tlio old story, "All we have found but in name.'* Waiting, life's pleasures grow tasteless; Waiting, life'a swu Incss turns sonrj Walling, for treasures quite wasteless; Waiting, all spent in an hour. Waiting, life ebbs, lone and lonely; Vail* still the body and breath; One thing Is sure, if one only, Ahi who Is waiting for death! '•<« T4*<J& > V 15 Subscription! $1.50 peranum. CLARE, MICHIGAN iBfiA-Y,' DECEMBER 20, 1878. Single Copies: Five Cents. Margaret Arnold's Ciiristmas. ' • BV MAHY D. BRINE. Margaret Arnold laid a letter on tho toldo in tlio hall, where wore oilier letters awaiting the hour of moiling, and tripped np stairs cheerily, with a smile on her lips and in her dark eyes. She even hummed a little song softly as she passed through the nursery and entered tho school-room, and the ckil- dreii ceased their noisy play to run after their governess and climb into her ap. "What makes you sing, Miss Arnold ? " ' questioned tlio little Elsie. "You haven't unrig'for so long, nnd you look so tired - always. Ton, don't look sorry to-night, though. What in making you glad? " ThQ child laid her head against Margaret's shouldcrcaressingry as she spoke, And patted her governess' cheek with a soft, tiny hand. "Why do I sing?" replied Margaret. "Oh' *EUio, don't you know Christmas J ""oughtn't"-we, flcar?"" * " heart-, had grown ' yet more patient, lifter "tho following line's were written and addressed to " Mrs. M. Arnold, , Oonn.:" My Darling Mothe-i: I bad thought to spcatl this Ciiristmas with you, but Mrs, Grangor Jiias doeided' thnt jny Borviaos aro needed 'loro. I am paid for tlioso Borvlcea— %hat right havo wo to grurablo? In fact, what rights have, tho poor, at any timo, mother? Does thia road bitterly y Woll, my heart has vonturod to* rabol againi'tXatoalittlo^towiight, for, oao hour ago, I was ho happy I fairly sang, anil jny hoart waa so full of plans for you and niysolf that I ovon regretted uio few days intor- voning betweon now and the timo of my expected homoward start. Oh, mamma, dear, help mo to bo patiouty nnd, above all^holp me to "look ou tlio bright side, if thoroj.bo such a side, to onr lives. Yours, MAaaAMM'. This letter was sent at last, and Margaret now awaited Christmas as though it wero oiily tho usual Sunday which would givo her- one day's rest iron} study. Sho turned the light down low, replenished tho firo and .drew her chair close beside tlio glowing coals. Down stairs the children were romping with tlieir father. Isabel was singing at tho piano, and Mrs. Granger, in her boudoir, was reading the last novel. Dinner would not bo ready for an hour longer, and Margaret could havo that hour all to herself if she chose. So her thoughts went back to tho past, and though, in doing so, thoy opened a wound wliich time had not quite healed—a wound which caused her to shivor and nioan—yet there Wero threads of joy and happiness whieh she could gather up and weave backward and forward until tlie old days, when sho lived in sunshine and clover, woro mado whole again, and sho lived thorn over in. her memory till she grew calm and quiet, and tlio old pain deadened somewhat. There had been such happy Chris t- mas-times for her long ago, when sho was tho idolized daughter of her [wealthy parents. And thero had boua true and noblo hearts laid at her feet ere she birthday; but her jewels save the pearl pin which inclosed I see-tit last/1 «!> her father's hair. rupted If it had not beon for fear of annoy- "I do u6t un anco from tho children, Isabel would confusedly, pas*!* gladly have sent Margaret homo at tho eyes, and thon. timo when sho expected so much com- idly. "ArO you pilny, lest by chance somo admiring eyo thought,atfflrst''i< should discover hor. semblance, that >■ "Miss Arnold, can you put tho ohil- friend ot mine,*', dren to bed to-night? I havo sent nurse for—for—roanyiQi on an errand, and she is detained; and " For three yc'si I thought you wouldn't mind taking ho replied. "Itist charge of them to-night, you know. —since—oh, "Mf tVnd, afterward, would you mind coming mo a cruel and un, down to help Isabel nnd her friend dress find you hero J—"i"1 for the- party at Miss Howe's? Your stranger's house taste is so good, you see, and really I'll "Sir,, lylm*"*" bo very much obliged. It isn't in t"io asl. if , this, .orj,' lino of your duties here, I know, but, usod i' to know? maybe—" tions one, and is "I will oblige yon, certainly, niadnin>* :your name wheu'^ if you think mo competent lo suggest in auces?" ,/Z the matter of dress," replied Margaret, jjcr caliniiett^ quietly. And sho put tho littlo ones to bed, ro- warded for her care by hearing Harry's loud whisper to Elsie that "ho thought Sliss Arnold tho very prettiest lady in tho world, and ho wished sho was his own Bister 'stead of Isabel," and went down into tho dressing-rooms to help Isabel and her friend. There she learned moro of their private affairs than interested her; but they J i w"*i not detain talkod to* c*ach other of this and that, j quite ignoring Margaret's presence, aiid ' she-know oro long that "Mr". Harold Wei-ton was dead in love with Miss Bcrlily"—Isabel's friend ,<.nd guest—», j "and "would no doubt pr.ypose Boon." t Also, that "ho was to call for them that t evening to attend tho party; that lie was i handsome, and rich, aud splendid," .etc. j "'When we're, married, I mean to travel all over Europe," said Miss ! Berkly, while Margaret knelt besido her and looped her rich ovcrskirt of lace ! a triflo higher. But," interrupted Isabel, "you aren't had scon hor 21st; fgngedyet, and J may win him away woman's heart had from you, you luiow, with a littlo laugh, chosen only to yield itself and its love The™' ¥1S8 Ain°ll\ 3'0U ma*~* <""<"" to Hpward Winthrop, a young book-j110*f* " niank J'011' *ou havo very good keeper in her father's -firm. "Without i 'ftste' means sufficient to marry, ho yet dared j And Margaret gladly returned to her to fall in love with his employer's ; sehool-room and books, daughter, and, despite tho amazement j "Well, Isabel Granger," exclaimed of friends and relatives, Mr, Arnold had i her guest, jestingly, "you may thank chosen to sanction the engagement, and your stars that your governess is not to asked only that Howard would wait a ! be on exhibition to-morrow when Har- few years ere ho claimed Margaret as his bride. "A fine young fellow," ho said privately, to his wife; "and if tho child chooses to marry him, when sho might havo her choice of a dozen rich fellows, why, JshaVt hinder so long as he i So" they were engaged, and every- Our house is jolly at Christmas time, j thing was going on woll until one ' I toll you," interrupted Harry, the boy '■ morning a letter addressed to Mar- > of 7 winters, who had himself been a i garct in tho well-known handwrit-; Christmas-gift to his mother, and who, I ing of Winthrop was found to contain as a consequence, enjoyed an unusual , the following lines, evidently inclosed j share of presents at "each return of his birthday. "It's awfully jolly, and wo havo lots of company. Do j*ou hav* nice, times at your house, Miss Arnold?" "We used to when I was a little girl, Harry, but there are only two of us now —mother and I—and our Christmas days aro quiet, although very happy, when we are together." " Won't you be glad to get home again, Miss Arnold? I'd be awfully homesick away from mamma so long 1" And Margaret replied, gently: "Glad to get home? Oh, Harry, if you only know how glad! " The opening of tho school-room door interrupted the conversation, and Mrs. Granger entered. ( " Oh, hero you are, children. Papa : was asking for you. Eun down stairs." j Then, as tho little feet went merrily ; pattering through the hall, tho lady j turned to her governess. " I camo to say, Miss Arnold, that it -will be impossi- ; ble for you to go home this year for \ Christmas. My daughter Isabel expects } company to remain with us during the | holidays, and you can understand how old Weston comes to dine. I tell you, j neither you nor I would contrast favorably with her. I never saw such a perfect face, and those eyes!" , "That girl puts oa airs, enough to mako ono sick of her," was Isabel's amiabl<* *oply. "One would think he: imesl T do wish that mamma would send her away!" The door-bell put a stop to further discussion of poor Margaret, and '-Ir. Weston was soon announced. It was lato that night ere the party- goers returned, imd Mai -.".arc't was dreaming of her mother, aud tho old days of by mistake iu the wrong envelope: 'Wait awhile, Jack, my boy; the money will bo miue in good time, aud* then j-ou will seo how much lure count-i for iu my opini )il A fellow can't live without money, aud, if a pretty girl must bo thrown in to boot, why, so much tlie Ix'ltcr, iimy/ir.' I ran steer my b'oat lis well as tho noxt one, von know. Keep dark about i ,, i n i l • *" i ,i. thia Don't keep this letter a minute; burn it, * ^rop, and that his arms were about her, """ " - ' ' when the sound of voices in the lower her cold hftutoil^'' his pride, helpoil'l " This is no tin matters. ,Iwill*W dono mo grioyon and that I ncvei>*i turned to mo. now bear ia sett clo*s will, and,' mado his heir. I am in searcbMj row. I vuludo if loso it. If r -me my'lifo thrill -ine with aniiiljbr bo grateful, wiul'j less Sinful iny6ii "I scarcely fcliiri sary, sir," answe-j paths lio far a**^r cerely wish you * married or uumitl Sho held out Sin with a sad sinik,*!^ ibly ashc-tookjs moro tho little .'j clasp. "I shall ncvetl A can Ifitt liit-'bl* man once ir Good-by." \ Thon ho w.6nt, pleading sqme( an early hour And yet," five minutes found tho^ on hor kn( gift aho he! and forgo served it wof a seal, ***&*&*£fij§*V j-told- interr. * -'¥. * si' * »hq replied, Bid noross her ' tip at him tim- fc. Weston? Ij iv\jfi .thp\t6- au—.an—old ' hfcve not seen tills and-ycMs." pwet Atnpid,-*, j *inco yoiij ejypu sout •rid now^I endcut iiTa ■e? May I by "which I ,-nm > tli<i'"''li'cti-* ■ bfibit to o go now acquaiut- *<|Hiti* ->etnmed; "|m deeply, and "speak steadily. jilaco to explain jf thai you havo ; nil these years, i *nole-,you re- tho namo I m^,Jjy ,my im- ")*M*ldpMon| lip/as '■11, Mi*s Arnold. ngcr.*- The 'seal i Jfdund to-mor-1 and; wouldjrnot'! •Lall keep it by |f you will honor i-inorro\v> T will i njjpcar a\ littlo i cr«i long-." ("jitteo'iow neces- Lirgarct^ "Our and I can sin- fj future, either nd lis sho spoko (lis own shook vis-*- ong years, -<Jrice |ithiH Ins strong t Miss Arnold, h*ve loye.d but dod bless you f jjf-tho Toom, and, the house nt door had been in him, Margaret] «w*I.wept there* 'Ognizrd a litttji g ago five**- 3*1*1 ■-^-careiuijy pre- »fter the form. *b»d carried was riot Christinas (Jifls. If ono has only tho will to do and taste to fnshiou them, at a very trifling cxponso many really beautiful Christmas gifts can bo manufactured with only a few days' care and labor. Tho rough, irregular ends of the branches from tho spruce tree can bo twisted and turned in a variety of ways, After gathering them and selecting those wliich havo tho greatest number of buds at tho ends, carefully remove tho needle-like leaves; this is more easily done after thoy havo been allowed to remain in tlio oven a short timo; not too hot, for that would draw out tho resinous gum 'and mar tlio beauty of tlio work, and, if too cool, both buds and briuiehes will shrivel and bo useless. Look them over carefully, now tho leaves aro off, laying aside the perfectly stinight and well-curved ones, discarding tho crooked aird linplinble. The sprays should be from two to ten inches in length, and have a cluster of buds at tho end of each ono. My first attempt was a hanging match- safe, which was so easy to do, and cil'ect- ivo when on tho wall, that I would advise a novice at tho business lo lot that be tho firs'- effort. Provide "a sharp pair of scissors, pins both largo and small, pasteboard, necdlo anil cotton-—or, what is bolter, silk—the color of the wood, and a small pieco of soiiM bright-colored material to cover tho pasteboard which is used for tho back of the match-safe. I used Turkey red, and found it admirable, as tho varnish used when tho work is finished docs not injuro tho color. Cut tho pasteboard about four inches square, and, pinning tho material smoothly on the right side, fasten it securely by long stitches from side to sido on the wrong. 2vow cover tho right sido of tho back with tho sprays, putting thorn on perpendicularly, and lotting them project about an inch nt both top and bottom; tho first ono should bo so near the side edge that the covering of tho pasteboard will not show beyond it; let this first ono have tho end with buds at tho top of tho work, and fasten securely in place by a stitch taken through tho pasteboard, allowing tho silk to pans ovt-v the Wood, and not taking tlio needle through it; do this at both top and bottom. The next piece should lie as closely as possible to tho first, aud its buds should be at the bottrm of tho back; fasten it in the some wivy, and in this manner cover the entire back on the right side, having the buds of every alternate pieco at tho top nnd tho others at the bottom of the work. slow to woll up JiTMargarel's heart The httlo round boxes in which fatew- again, and chance favored an explana- <*.rt s spool-eotton comes are iust the tion between the t*ro ero many days- Slze> eraqrtuig a trifle too tall. Take off an explanation which mado the two*' one end, and ent them down slightly; hearts happy beyond measure. th9n. -1I!lY*.ne* 1 F«-*co of Turkey red They never knew, but wo can point nearly half again as wide as the height out the rejected lover of that "long °J the 1^, fi-ld in the raw cflees until , - . , , , ,, , .f . ago," who concocted, out of his foolish tbo »»"!> J» tb° "g1*4 *mdOi; -niap happiness, before sho loomed that,u j *^ ftnd jc,aou8T/tlie note which so around the box tightly and fasten in man may seem to bo all that is noble,' ele/erl imJitnted Howard's penmanship | bo 1,n<* **\ a, f(W ^}}C3' m™S* and yet bo a villain. j M to ■{. misery ^ two w]^ j the sprays on the boxes in the same man- She was dreaming of Howard Win- > wre n*- *n a*i to eacli other, j uer as on the covered pasteboard, allow- I'U pay all I owe in good "iViSTiinop. aud wait patiently time. Yours, i Margaret had loved well and truly, but high-spirited as she was by nature, i and scorning deceit and tin worthiness j from the liotlnin nf her smi], her pride could not brook the insult of this letter. j She well understood how easily the ! mistake had happened. Doubtless tho letter which had been intended for her j had been inclosed in an envelope to this "Jack," whoever he might be, and, in the hurry of sending tho letters, How- j ard Winthrop had error. Eor ono moment the girl stood like stone, with dry eyes and pale, set face; then straight to her father sho wont, and laid tho letter before him. In less than an hour Howard Winthrop received a letter from Mr. Ar- But Margaret haTioith to believe her j inS tlu™ to project above and below ,.»,'. ™wi o",i ■-,» "ior-i f!W.(m"a. ■ not quite half an inch. \\ hen finished, hall aroused her. She heard Mr. Weston's " Good-night!" as Isabel and her friend pancd from him at the door: and something iu his voice mingled ,,..,. tut- xt.l..... oa.^J ..It... ... ,«.uulUilOul| and thrilled her long after the wheels of ' ^jth envy- lover's word, and the glad Christmastime was true to tho motto of " Peace on earth, good-will toward men," and the first day of New Year saw an engagement-ring upon our Margaret's finger, which drove Isabel nearly wild its appearance; thistinio, perhaps, soiiie kabobs, or a kind of hash, in which ay good'quantity of vegetables rtro used, In- go tho spoons onoo inore, aud the feast continues.. Most probably the next plat will bo outlets or fowls, whereupon tho various pieces arc taken up with tho lingers, and disposed of With some rapidity. And now comes tho critical alio? mout for you, if you iU'Q present at this feast as a stranger. "STou, as a European, will havo placed your meat o.ri' your plate, and will bo carefully cutting it ivp, when suddenly a moro than ordinarily juicy morsel" will bo pushed iiii- to youv mouth by a pair of very greasy fingers. **trOR must not resent this; it is a token of loving-)undness, a Sign that you ni'tfl'cspocted',"' esteemed, beloved. Eat it; yon are a favored mortal. A dish of vegetables, jnir ci simple, vory likely succeed'', ami ^lipii one of pastry iu which chopped jjpeat is conccided, aud, lastly, what the1* Turks who speak English tell you is the Ottoman plum- pudding—pillaw—with just enough moat in it to make it iialalablo. With youv spoon onco moro you tako your turn in tho general scramble; you eat] till tho dish is empty, and thon, liko your- friends, loan back till a jug and ewer aro brought; witter is poured over your hands, a cigarette is given you, and the coffee comos. Your Turkish dinner in the palaco of Sultan Abdul Hamid is finished.—"Plevna, the Sultan and the For le."—Gay. THE GOBBLKK'S CHiSlSIStAS CAHOli. ' l i J.J1X bjUMLKS «.<W,OOK> AliI JjnnRry roatler! Borratmillzer! * Hojf bleat your lot, how foul ip mine I J?rny reali7,o it—realign, ah I ' "Ulue 'Us to die Umt you inay'dimo I When from tlieiialal suolll burated To iledKitK" life nud parent lien, Tliat pvecious li£o I littlo trusted Would, bo sp^oon »lieUe<l ?ut agnln., Ainfd the born.yard's rare a'lractlqnB, Btriittuig-tlle-1oathered herd araonp, I Httle (IrOoulpd 8,,^! fowj e^gs-flctipus On Chrlijtnia* holidays weceivrunsf, I navcr troubled Ibi lioroaftcsr; Tho present was sulftclent bliss— Alaal ltisno oansoiorlaughter To and your necke twirled short in thia, Yet 'twas for this betimes I fattened, Vov ihia alono so fully fed; "Tliat when a Christmas day noxt happened" My veins should not in -yain be bled. " Tor ibis I proudly strutte"!, hobbled J I dreamed not of tbe bitter cup. Eong time* t Robbled, gobbled, nobbled, But now, at last, I'm gobbled up. Bay, wader, am I justly treated? Should that wliich Is of right my meet Be freely ont lo strangers meted? Confersirriaw, X beg, cntrcot. / Eegohl'my end -with melancholy— Drawn and quartered, basted. Bauced — Aud when you Blng tho yule and holly , CWutcmplcl^tqa, the holoeaust. *.-» mm ASJ): .POCSXi • : IJOOK out for Santa "Claus. - HbaDqijartisks—A, pillow. Oteiutohs on chango-^Pickpooketa. Buna wait team—An eloping couple, l?or.rn3 litoriititre—Books bf etiquette. Who ifrs. once tu tsirO a WssT Das Jilr. thing Jio, should not- Miss. t .. OjnitSTMAS coniCB but once a year,*. But whiSu-lt couu-6 it brings gOdd ehcer. ticklod when Attenpinct a bawl-rtMinding'the bar by"s cxj"., A max -v\ith whom it is all up^—The. ballooiiist. Getiinq. a bear living—.Capturing _ bruin idivo. 7 A. Euienp in need—A Quaker in walii of monoy. *"' Sught of hailil—Jlefnsing a mar- * riage-proposal. A candidate is nover tho voters seratch him. '«'*-' Two noted Eves in history: " Mother Eve and Christmas eve. So Irishman* has a sinldng'of the' heart so ling as thoro's a bit of Cork in I him. ■ TiiEartfiuuCHS of women |s increas- ing. They <wen havo designs, OQ pottery. * » • See here, girls—"why not call a spooney yolmg man "Eainwater? " ' llainwatoris, soft, you know. 7 Wot'LD ox-Secretary Fish aijd j.iie Princo of Wales bo the proper parties lo adjust tho fisheries difficulty? "Look out for paint 1" shouted a boy Bills Before Congress. Eoprescntativo Ulainey, of South Carolina, has introduced in tho House a bill to regulate the manner of liolding elections for Eeprpsentalivcf in Congress, aud punishing fraud at suoh elections. It declares that it shall not be lawful at such elections to use ballots which aro Written or printed upon tissuo paper, or upon pieces Of paper less than, five inches in length and throe inches in width, aud that whoever casts such ballots shall be guilty of felony, and, upon conviction, shall be fined not moro I. ,. ., , -", . mi. i than $1,000 and imprisoned not more ! J? tJf g^fT oi"-OliMMgo ttieater-wliim than two years. The bill provides that ( f»0 hel° o£ thc V]'W **■- 'ed tlle ^or<>™- all such ballots shall bo rejected and not The manufacturor oi a "fly paper a counted, and tliat every officer found J -nrote to a publisher asking his term" guilty of counting them shall bo pun- r for an advertisement on tho fly-leaf of a ished as aforesaid. It provides further ! book. that all ballote cast at such elections | ,r""T".T " • ",. u\v.,nx ;" L,,ara shall be written or printed on plain 1. M*mc*?. ^"^"*- ^at is there white paper, and shaU have- on the out- ^8*dcs etll« .,md ^SP^JS Jff°" sido no distinguLshing marks, and that \ f»« raeoflSciousness? Student- all ballots of a different description and * *- clu"" having distinguishing marks on them To AiA a merry Christmas; to the shall be xejoctod. The bill still further > big folk troops of friends, and to the providus that any person who shall be j littlo folk armfuls of presents and end-,: guilty of fraud at any election for *Rep- j less kind remembrances. '" **"" ballot, or bycomiting or aiding to count rocking-c^hWaSS;s tt-«r day., « rnj fraudulent bdlots, shall be deemed !Sure ,to/"U over one when, ho u in guilty of felony, mid, upon con^-iction, J search of the ^M^0* 'lfte"• <lark* bo fined $1,000 and imprisoned not less ! Woman's dress may be iiuperior to than one nor more than five years. The ' man's, but we don't want r,o garments •bill declares it to be a felony for any i around us that you have to stnnd up in perscn to intimidate or prevent any j to get your hand in your xicket—and voter from voting, and punishes tho j then not find what you aro looking for, offender by fine and imprisonment, as in case of other offenses mentioned Eepresentativo Chalmers, of Missis*' sippi, offers a bill making it n penal ! offense to assess persons, in Government ( employ for election purposes. Every officer, or other person, violating the -Keokuk Constitution. An aristocratic papa, tlie carriage died away. "I hope Misa Berkly's experience with love and trust may differ from in ine, Heaven knows I" sho thought, aud turned to her slumber again. But this time she dreamed onlv of not discovered his j the cruel letter, aud, when morning ! dawned, sho awoko with tears in her eyes. Miss Berkly's visit was suddenly j ended. Nobody dared hint why, but I : Isabel knew it was pique that ailed hor j i friend, and tho contagion did not escape I s herself. i Margaret and her husband went to i ! Europe on a wedding-tour, and Mrs. j Granger is looking for a governess. <n being requested by a rich and vulgar young fellow for permission to marry " one of Hs girls," gave this rather-crashing I reply: " Cerlain.lv; whieh one would outer person, violating tne , yoVprefer, the waitress or the cook?" provisions of the bill will be. deemed iJ * guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on con- j He had broken his promise to marry viction, be fined not exceeding $1,000. ! the girl, aud her father wanted a money It imposes the same line upon persons i consideration to help heal a wounded convicted of soliciting, or otherwise at-1 heart. The young man said he tempting to induce, Government clerics : woidd consider a reasonable proposi- to contribute for election purposes. ; tion. "Well, then," said the irato Three or four resolutions have been ! father, who was seeking justice for his House in roferenco to j daughter, " young man, how does $1.50 , - ,. giving notice to tne North Gorman Con-i strike you?"—Turner's Falls Reporter fastened in place. At each corner of * foclMBtion to terminate tho treaty of Tms otaMtyNm •" a terrible state of the top and bottom sew pieces which . peb. 22 lg08- 0np ii^o-^ea b/Mr. ' lms offic(- ■*»<* in a to™ stnt0 of project an inch from tho foundation, | Springer sets forth the provisions of fasten the boxes securely together, using | a needle and strong cotton; thon sew i them to the back, right in tho middle, i Havo two straight pieces about sLx | inches long, which sew in the middle of the pasteboard, at both top and bottom, I allowing the ends that have the buds on to project about four inches, tho other ends Iving in tho other side of tho back. "Take a few stiches through the i introduced in tho Hoi wood and board, and see they aro well j giving 110ticc to theN troublesome the children will be with- j nold, inclosing one- from Margaret, in [ stairs" and she, wTtl"ilarr>* and ELsie, out your care I am sorry; but, after i which ho received his dismissal both ha^ eaten their own cood dinner in the .-ii *i ji i._ i. .art-—«-. a.. I t i.:.. _rt li 2 1.1. _ j. ._ .-! t 1 .-...*"*.. all, it can't mako much difference to yon, I presume, and, really, your presence will bo absolutely necessary to me." Sho withdrew herself and her trailing ' robes from the school-room, as Margaret bowed a silent reply to tho coniniai'd i which had previously driven tho gladness of only a few moments previous from her heart. What did she know of the glad plans and hopes which the children's governess had ventured to form in honor of tho coming season of joy and peace? Or, if she had known, this woman of fashion and ease, would she havo cared? But tho twilight shadows came on and filled tho school-room with gloom as dark as the gloom wliich crowded tho sunshine from out Margaret's heart, and presently tho girl wont wearily out of tho room and down the stairs. Thomas, tho footman, was just gathering the letters from the table for the purpose of mailing them, but Margaret's voice arrested him. 'Thomas, there is a letter to my mother amongst those; -will you kindly hand it to me ? " "An' doan't ye want it sint, miss? " he asked, wonderingly. He noticed that the governess' face was white and drawn as sho stood in the full glare of tho hall light, but her voice was steady and quiet, and alio smiled a "Thank you" as the man returned tho letter which had beon written so gladly but-an hour previous. This time sho went slowly up tho stairs, and, in place of the glad light which before had filled her eyes, thero were tears; and, instead of the song so softly hummed, there was only a low, half-restrained sob, as back into the school-room, lighted only by the dull grate-fire, Margaret Arnold walked with flushed cheeks and aching heart. The letter, with all its words of loving cheer nnu glad anticipations for the lonely, widowed mother far away, was laid quietly upon the coids aud burned before Margaret's eyes ere she lighted the gas and penned, with trembling hand, another which must go in ite luce. *J**io teawvrws &$m$t &•? *pa|ienr from his situation in tho firm and from t Margaret's presence. There were no words of explanation sought by Margaret and her family. Impulse had ruled with a high hand, and pride kept the girl from a broken heart, although sho quivered and mooned with pain and grief for months after. Several letters from young Winthrop received at the time of the affair wero promptly retur'icd unopened, and soon ho left tho city, and was seen no more by his former friends. Sinco then, Mr. Arnold's failure and death had left his wife and daughter in circumstances so different from former days that they withdrew from society. Mrs. Arnold settled herself in ono of Connecticut's small villages, and Margaret had drifted, after many weary days, into Mrs. Granger's family as governess. With tho children she was peaceMly happy; with Mr. and Mrs. Granger on terms of simple good feeling. With Isabel sho was a stranger, save for tho formal morning and evening salutation. The young lady, who ppssessed only tho riches which her father's daily toil had accumulated for her as her sole attraction, could hot well conceal her envy of her little brother and sister's governess, since the latter was beautiful in face and figure, and attractive, oven in her poverty and dependence, for the refinement and delicacy of her nature. Whatever Margaret Arnold woro— whether a simple flower in hor hair, brought her from the conservatory by the loving hands of her little pupils, or the plain white collar round her perfect throat, or though she threw carelessly about her shoulders the worsted shawl which Isabel had cast aside as unfit for wear and unfashionable—still tho contrast between thb governess and the young lady of the house was by heavy odds in favor of the former, and Isabel grew sick <rt heart with envy. Nothing that young damsel might don, whether jewelry rich and rare, or robes of silk and velvet, could cause or help her outshine tho perfect loveliness of quiofc, gontlo Margaret, who daily 9l9fe§cl hmU jfi %>"?; {•*$ -"yore no A Christinas Stocking. Tho grand Christmas dinner was over ■ The Christmas slipper for single cler- at laft. Isabel had enjoyed it because s gymen is now in press.—Boston Post. Margaret, shy of meeting so many As the children grow older they take straugei-s, had declined to dine down-; loss stockin' Santa Claus.— *To7iA"e7"s Gazelle. As the Christinas holidays approach, j evergreen boughs arc met in tho streets, piled kriss-cross in every direction.— -"Vein York Graphic. Tho crusty old bachelor now figures up how many nephews and nieces he has, and sits down on his pocketbook with a weary sigh.—Ean ton Free Press. The, average editor won't hang up his slocking; but will indulge in profitless regrets that, he was so imprudent as to hangup his overcoat.—Worcester Press, Tho Christmas slipper is now getting soled—and, como to think of it, so will be the happy recipient whon the shoemaker presents hifr«,bill.—Catskill Recorder. When a boy c-tnmines his stocking just before Christmas, and finds a big hole in tho heel, he " darns " if, and then hands it to liis mother to darn.—A**07*- ristown Herald. A new Christmas has been invented. It is to slipper ton-dollar gold piece in the hand of a deserving person on Christmas. N. B.—We aro always at homo on that day.—Whitehall Times. With the approaching Ohristmastide we encounter whole bushelfuls of fancy yarns about the hotse, and tho tip-toe of an unfinished pair of slippers poops out from some obscure corner,—Rhine- beck Gazette. 'Tis now the mil(l-eyed yonng lady pensively gazes upon her rector's photograph looking doirti on her from tho parlor mtiiitol, aiil meditatively observes, " I must woik him a pair of slippers for Ciiristmas."—New York Commercial. It strikes us that,". in tho bright hereafter, when tho ang'ls sing," there will bo a' front orchestra tjhair lesorved for the man who shall have devised " a noiseless ■drum" as ** Christmas present for boys hero below.;—."Vew Yorh Commercial, j There is no time, perhaps, when the indulgent patent d! a family of girls more fully realizes uio changes which the years produce ilian when, on a Christmas eve, ho Jjjtes the yearly increase in tho capacity of a suspended row of stockings,—Worcester Press, , uSU ^4— ^ ; .1 :■: : Tied question of l|ie day is: ""What shall I give him foflGlirisiwas?" nursery, all the plcosanter because minus tho wearisome etiquette of tho largo table. Harold Weston had enjoyed it because tho two young ladies made the fuss over him which it is perfectly natural any man should like. But,, truth to tell, his heart was in no danger, neither of tho ladies, notwithstanding Miss Berkly's confidential confession to Isabel, reaching his private j standard as to true womanhood, and bc- causo long ago he had decided all women unworthy a man's trust and love. But ho talked and laughed and played the agreeable, and at tho proper time tho ladies retired, leaving tho gentlo- inen to their wine and cigars. And presently littlo Harry ran from the, conservatory, with a beautiful white rose in his hand. " It is for Miss Arnold," ho explained, when Harold playfully caught tho little hand and asked for tho rose. "And who is Miss Arnold?" asked Harold, moro seriously. " Oh, she's a beautiful lady who teaches us lessons, and is awfully sweet." " Only tho children's governess," explained Mr. Granger, and the conversation turned on other subjects. But a httle later, as Margaret, who had gone down to the dining-room for something, paused a moment before the fire and listened to tho sound of music from tho parlors, Harold Weston entered, and, without seeing Margaret, advanced to tho seat ho had occupied at dinner, and looked for something beneath the table. "ArO yon in search of something, sir? " asked Margaret, who had not scon the gentleman's face. At tho sound of her voice he started and turned around. "I dropped a small seal from my chain at dinner time, I think, and have just missed it. I didn't wish to disturb the fami'y, thinking I could easily find it here. Then as Margaret raised tho light, he stood 1 ransfixeci, and she, with sudden weakness, sat down in tho nearest chair, "Pardon mo, I did not know you were—" ""?]■*, Mw|aret, is it ro&lly you; wliom and betwi i n each one of these and tho middle piece put two moro, grading I them in height. Now tho foundation is all ready, •.elect some of the prettiest curved ones for tlio ornamentation. Let them go diagonally across tho back from the middle of each sido to both top and bottom, extending beyond the foundation, and forming u sort of lattice-work over it. Conceiding tho ends without buds under those that have, arrange a cluster of buds on each of the holders. Dissolve gum-shellac in alcohol until it is tho consistency of thin varnish; theu with a fine brush or a feather go over every part of tho -fork, and, after it has dried in a warm room, apply another coat. Paste paper over tho back to conceal tho ends of tho sprays and the stitches, a small piece of sand-paper at the bottom of the holders, and tho work is complete. With au occasional coat of shellac, thoy will keexi bright for years.—Harper's Bazar. A Dinner nt the Sultan's Palace. Tho guest is not incumbered by too much ceremony; no stiff, high-backed chair bewilders him aud destroys his case; may I say it?—ho has not the care of alady whom ho must lead into dinner, and upon whose wishes ho must attend. He crosses his legs upon tho cushion which is spread for him, takes his spoon in one hand and his serviette in the other, and without a word waits till the dishes come. A minute or so elapses, and then attendants bearing a huge round tray arrive, and deposit it between tho convives. IJpon this tray there is a large bowl of soup, together with a little plate, and one knife and fork for each guest. Thero aro, besides, several tiny dishes, upon wliich are displayed sweetmeats, pickles, caviare, and olives; somo pieces of bread complete tho array. Eor a moment tho diners regard tho tray, and perchance taste an olive or a sweet. But tho chief of tho table, if ho bo an intelligent person, does not waste much time. With a wave of his hand to encourage his friends, he dips his spoon into tho soup-bowl, conveys the rich gravy to his mouth, and in this is at once imitated by all his guests. Now and then one or other will drop a pieco of bread into tho bowl, and fish it out again, either for himself or a very partieillai'friend,andsothodippinggoes on till tho soup is finished—the bowl empty, A pause ensues while some call for Water, aud others rest in anticipation of tho ucxt courso and tho nest I eflfprtr Yery shortly smother djali makes the treaty, which aro that when a German-American citizen shall have ro- turnod and remained in tho territory of Germany longer than two years it shall bo held that ho has renounced his citizenship in this country. Complaints havo beeli made that such citizens have been forced into the military servico, and, as this works great injustice to German-Americans who havo no intention to renounce their citizenship, it is sought by tho terms of the treaty to havo it terminate by giving tho required notification. A bill introduced by Eepresentativo riiillips provides that tho redemption of notes in coin shall bo suspended whenever tho coin in tho treasury shall be reduced to $50,OU*0,000, and that whon tho amount of coin in the treasury exceeds $100,000,000 the surplus shall bo used for the redemption of bonds bearing tho highest rate of interest that are subject to call. Fire-Proof Houses. Tho houses in tho city of Buonos Ayres aro said to be. almost firo-proof. Thoy aro built of brick, and as follows: Each floor, and the roof, wliich is nearly flat, are supported by joists of some hard wood, that will not readily burn, the joists being placed at regular distances. Across theso joists are laid rails of tho same kind of hardwood, three by tliree and one-half inches, and the space between these is bridged over with thin bricks or tiles, thirteen and one half inches long; another layer of bricks is then laid, and generally on this a layer of fine tiles. Tho roof is exactly the same, but, of course, has a slope to carry off the water. There is no boxing to the window or door frames. Tho jambs are thin and arc built solid in the walls. There is no lathing,-no wainscot, nor base-boards, and all tho timbers need in the construction are made of hardwood, and all tho doors, windows and shutters are made of a peculiar kiild of cedar that..ia Vory slow to ignite arid burns with great difficulty. ' The Outside appearance oi these houses differs but littlo from that of modern houses in Cen-- h-al Europe.—American Builder, In tho heart of tho Scotch Highlands has been founded a largeBoman Catholic monastery and school. The buildings, which are not yet completed, will cost $250,000. Lord Lovet gave the sito, and tho institution is jn chm*go of the Benedictine Pathorsi confusion on Saturday, and for a time it looked as if no paper would appear that day. After a two-hours' search wo found the original poem received in the morning, and everything ran smoothly again. P. S.—It is respectfully declined.—Korristoivn Herald. A LiTTiE boy in Sunday-school put a poser to his teacher. The lady was telling her claps how God punished tho Egyptians by causiug the first-born of each household to be slain. The littlo boy listened attentively. At tho proper interval he mildly inquired: "What would God have done if thero had been twins ?"—Indepnlden I. Wistful Materfiunilins (reading evon- ing paper)—" Hero's another of thoso Ahington girls married!—and to that young Carew, of the Grange, of all people! How well those girls go off, to bo sure!" Paterfamilias—" Ah, awfully good-looking girls, Ihoso Allingtoris." Materfamilias (severely)—" It's not tho good looks. It's because they're so well brought up!" Chorus of daughters—" Oh, do bring us up well, mamma dear!" CHRISTMAS. On Ciiristmas eve the .bells were rung; On OhriRlinafl eve the mass was uung; Tliat. only night, in oil tlio year. Haw the utoled priest the chulu-e rear; Tlun epen wide the Baron's hall To vassal, tenant, serf aud all: Power lnid his rod of rule aside. And ceremony dfiifc-.! il.i pride, Tlie heir, with i*ones In his slug's. That night might village partner choose; All hailed, with uncontrolled delight And genera! voice, the happy uight, - Tliat to the cottage, as the crown, Brought tidings ot.salvaboii dt*wu. Eimhmd wns merry England, -when Old Christmas brought his sports again; Twas Christinas broached tl e mightiest alo; *Xwas Christmas told the merriest tale; A ChristmaH gambol oft, would cheer A poor man's heart through half the year. Anderson. Jim Anderson, the champion witness, turns up in Navada, whence ho notifies Senator Allison by telegraph that ho is ready to testdfv inthe Stanley Matthews, business—provided, of course, tlie committee will grant him mileage and witness fees. Senator Allison says he don't think his testimony worth the price demanded, aud Jim will probably winter in tho Sierras unless he makes a raise among the miners; and, as they are nofc so soft as the average Congressman, tills is hardly probable.—- Washing ton Let, ter. ■ A FAMTLt in Gloticester, Mass.> mourns the less of it goose at the advanced age of 70 years, but is consoled by tho survival of another goqgQ knQtfn to 1)0 **(") jf oars old, --LiriSi
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|1878-12-20; Clare County Press
|Goodenough & Wilson
|Friday, December 20, 1878 issue of a Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication date unknown. In 1886, the title was changed to The Clare Press
|Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers;
|Copyright Permission
|This material is in the public domain.
|1878-12-20; Clare County Press
|Goodenough & Wilson
|Friday, December 20, 1878 issue of a Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication date unknown. In 1886, the title was changed to The Clare Press
|Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers;
|Copyright Permission
|This material is in the public domain.
Wlillo then-Inter snows aro dressing
AU tho trees in spotless white,
And tho twilight and tha nro-light, ,
'Hound jny Ingle**
Ulead antl mlnglo,
Ami tho tiitrlat
Crcepcth on apace, thero lowers
On my hearth a irco whoso ilowore
Ban were boi-n In elflii bowurs
"far removed from inortal^Bight.
Tis the king ot all tho cedars,
Aud its branches, green aud fair,
With their Weight ot goldon fruitago
Bond and fills ten,
And t listen
While the air
Seems with bopisous roploto,
Which my lips and heart ropoat,
Boruo on incenso weird and sweet—
Incense sweet beyond compare.
Myriads ot dainty baubles
Nestled in its branches are;
Hanks Of shining, tinted tapers,
Hashing, gleaming,
Each one seaming
Like tho star
Which, through nil tho toil and dang
Led the magi to tho manger
Where, was bom the Itoyal Stranger
i'rom tho heavenly court afar.
. As tho tnpors, slowly burning,
Set in darkness onq by ono. '
And tho troops of rosy children
Throng and ininglo,
Whilo tho fun
And the look of glad surprise
"fade from out their sated oyos,
" lell us now," my Princess cries,
" Of Uio Iilosscd Virgin's Sou."
. littla "Princess Golden-Locks,
Throned upon my kneo again,
Walts to hear tho old, old story,
New forover,
Whioh hath never
Ended been;
How tho Eastern sages bring
Treasures to the Peasant King,
And Iho hosts of heaven* sing,
" I'caco on earth, gooA-wllI to mod."
Walling—jts, surely we're walling;
. For whotj we know not all wo wait,
Hut whatever awalt.'i us, rchiting
To the joy or tho woo of our stato.
Walling for pleasure and sweetness;
1'or hopes all fulfilled in our lifo;
Waiting ivfuture completeness,
An end of our struggles and slrlfo.
For life all our struggling and striving
To end with our midlife in bloom;
Yet-waiting aud hoping, contriving,
Till we blossom iu w hito for the tomb.
Waiting forltonor and glory:
Waiting for greatness and fame,
Till wo repeat tlio old story,
"All we have found but in name.'*
Waiting, life's pleasures grow tasteless;
Waiting, life'a swu Incss turns sonrj
Walling, for treasures quite wasteless;
Waiting, all spent in an hour.
Waiting, life ebbs, lone and lonely;
Vail* still the body and breath;
One thing Is sure, if one only,
Ahi who Is waiting for death!


text: Sony Alpha NEX-5R with 3X Zoom Lens 16-megapixel digital camera with built-in Wi-Fi® and 18-55mm zoom lens (Black) Included FREE with purchase: FIVE 4GB memory cards plus a memory card wallet Zoom Front (Black) 180-degree flippable LCD makes for easy self-portraits Back Front, straight-on Front, straight-on (body only) Front, straight-on, LCD rotated toward front High front angle Left side view Left side view with connectors displayed Potential LCD positioning Right side view (body only) Semi-transparent view of light path Shown lying on its back Top view (body only) Photos Videos Item #: 158NEX5RKK Review Summary 4 people say Low Stock $599.99 Was: -$120.00 : Outlet Savings Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Scratch & Dent Price Loading... $479.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist Email me alerts for this product $509.99 Open Box Buy this item and earn up to 480 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Special Financing Available x By buying this product you'll earn up to 480 Rewards points. 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The zoom is quiet and efficient, helping you to compose a dynamic shot on the fly.Pro-level controlProfessional touches, borrowed from the top-of the-line NEX-7 complete the package. Sensibly placed function buttons and control dials complement the versatile touchscreen so you'll always be ready for the next shot in seconds. They're so intuitive, you'll be adjusting for the shot in front of you rather than looking at menus. See more info on this item Highlights:16.1-megapixel effective recordingWi-Fi® sharing allows you to transfer photos and video to smartphones and tablets in addition to viewing them on compatible large screen TVs and PCsPlayMemories Mobile camera apps, downloadable via Wi-Fi from Sony, let users install new camera functions as desiredExmor APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor (23.5 X 15.6 mm) for rich tonal gradation and true-to-life colorincludes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 27-82.5mm)180-degree tilting 3" LCD touchscreen makes self-portraits and unusual angles easy to monitorone-touch touchscreen shutter control makes firing camera less awkwardhigh-def, high-quality movie mode with stereo sound (up to 1080p @ 60 frames per second)BIONZ® image processor for high-resolution, low-noise photosPhoto Creativity touchscreen interface provides direct input on real-time effectsAnti-Dust Technology keeps image sensor clean for spotless photos6-image layering: can take six pictures in under a second, then combine the best attributes of each into one photo to reduce blur and ensure proper exposureFast Hybrid 99-point, 25-area autofocus system combines phase-detection and contrast-detection for rapid, precise autofocusingPhoto Creativity touch interface enables easy adjustment of parameters like background defocus, vividness, and most creative picture effectsPicture effects include Retro Photo, HDR painting, and Toy Camera modessupplied detachable, aimable flash gives you greater control over flash angle and intensityAuto Portrait Framing uses face detection and the rule of thirds to adjust composition, focus, exposure, and white balance for great-looking portraitsSmile Shutter technology snaps a picture when it detects a smileHorizontal/Vertical Sweep Panorama mode stiches images to create vistas up to 23-megapixels in sizeon-screen tips and helpwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeCompatible Lenses:compatible with Sony E-mount lensescompatible with Sony Alpha SLR lenses when used with optional LA-EA2 lens adapterExposure Modes and Controls:continuous shooting mode: 3 frames per second (up to 10 frames per second in Speed Priority mode)shutter speed range: 30-1/4,000 seconds, bulbsensitivity or ISO (film speed equivalent) range: 100-25,600 selectableprogram auto, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, manual, sweep panorama, and fully automatic exposure modesexposure bracketing: up to 3 frames9 preset scene modes for accurately exposed images in many different shooting environmentsflash sync at 1/160 secondFile Formats and Storage:image storage modes: JPEG (Fine and Standard), RAW, and RAW+JPEGstill image aspect ratio options: 3:2, 16:9AVCHD movie files up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 frames per second with stereo sound; MP4 movie files up to 1440 x 1080 resolution at 30 frames per second with mono soundaccepts optional SD, SDHC and SDXC cards, MultiMediaCard, and Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo, and PRO-HX Duo memory cardsConnections and Dimensions:high-speed micro USB interface (cable included)mini HDMI output (cable not included)4-3/4"W x 2-7/16"H x 1-5/8"D (without lens)weight (without battery or media): 14.5 oz.Supplied Accessories:detachable flash and flash caserechargeable NP-FW50 lithium ion batterybattery charger/AC adaptershoulder strapmicro USB cablebody capsoftware CD-ROM Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General LCD Screen Size 3" Adjustable-angle LCD Yes Wi-Fi Built-in Touchscreen Yes Waterproof No GPS-enabled No Lens 35mm Equivalent 27-82.5mm Optical Zoom 3x Digital Zoom 2x Filter Diameter 49mm Manual Focusing Yes Manual Exposure Yes Built-in Flash No HDMI Output Mini Memory Internal Memory None Memory Media Memory Stick PRO Duo + PRO-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC Image Effective Megapixel Count 16.1 Total Megapixels 16.7 Image Stabilization Optical Highest Resolution 4912 x 3264 HD Video Recording 1920 x 1080/60p Dimensions Width (inches) 4-3/4 Height (inches) 2-7/16 Depth (inches) 3-11/16 Weight With Battery (ounces) 16.5 Warranty Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual NEX-5R Digital camera body (black) SEL1855 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (installed) 49mm Lens cap (installed) AL C-SH112 Lens hood NP-FW50 rechargeable InfoLithium battery (7.2V/1080 mAh) AC-UB10D AC adapter (Output 5V/0.5A) HVL-F7S Flash unit in a plastic case Adjustable neck strap 40" USB cable (has a USB type A connector on one end and a Micro-USB connector on the other end) Application software on CD-ROM Instruction Manual (English) Instruction Manual (Spanish) Warranty Sheet On-line registration sheet Scratch & Dent items may be missing non-essential accessories. In some cases the manufacturer's accessories have been replaced with generic equivalents. Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Recording Features Included Lens Play And Print Functions Battery Information Connections Supplied Software Recording Features Package Contents: The Sony NEX-5RK kit contains the α (alpha series) NEX-5R digital camera, the HVL-F7S flash unit, and the SEL1855 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 E-mount zoom lens. Lens Compatibility: The NEX-5R is compatible with Sony's E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses. In addition to the SEL1855, the NEX-5R is compatible with the following lenses: SEL16F28 16mm F2.8 pancake lens SEL24F18Z 24mm F1.8 Carl Zeiss lens SEL30M35 30mm F3.5 macro lens SEL50F18 50mm F1.8 lens SEL18200LE 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 zoom lens SEL55210 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 zoom lens SEL18200 18-200mm F3.5-6.4 zoom lens Note: With the optional LA-EA1 or LA-EA2 lens adapter, Sony α (alpha) A-mount lenses can be used with this camera. 3" Tiltable LCD Touch Screen: The NEX-5R uses a 3" LCD touch screen with 921,600 dots and approximately 100% coverage. The screen tilts down 13° and up 180° to frame high- and low-angle shots, and for self-portraits. The touch panel lets you operate the camera intuitively by touching the screen or sliding your finger across the screen. Optional Electronic Viewfinder: The NEX-5R does not have a separate viewfinder, however, Sony offers an optional 0.5" OLED viewfinder (FDAEV1S), that plugs into the camera's top-mounted Smart Accessory Terminal 2. HVL-F7S Flash: The camera does not have a built-in flash, however, the HVL-F7S external flash unit is included in the camera kit. It plugs into the Smart Accessory Terminal 2 on the top of the camera. When the flash is mounted, the NEX-5R offers the following flash modes: Autoflash: In auto mode the flash automatically fires if it is dark or against light. Fill-Flash: In this mode the flash fires every time the shutter is released. Slow Sync: Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Rear Sync: In rear sync mode, the objects illuminated by other light sources are captured first, then the flash is fired right before the exposure is completed. Flash Off: The flash does not fire. APS-C-sized HD Image Sensor: The NEX-5R features an APS-C sized Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor (23.5 x 15.6mm). It has approximately 16.7-million total pixels and 16.1-million effective pixels. Image Sizes: You can record still images in a 3:2 or 16:9 aspect ratio in three versatile formats: JPEG (with Fine and Standard compression), RAW (uncompressed images), and RAW + JPEG (two images--one uncompressed and one compressed--are recorded simultaneously). The image sizes include: Ratio Image Size Resolution 3:2 Large: 16M 4912 x 3264 Medium: 8.4M 3568 x 2368 Small: 4M 2448 x 1624 RAW Large: 16M 4912 x 3264 16:9 Large: 14M 4912 x 2760 Medium: 7.1M 3568 x 2000 Small: 3.4M 2448 x 1376 RAW Large: 14M 4912 x 2760 Movie Recording: The NEX-5R can record Full High Definition (1920 x 1080) movies in AVCHD (H.264). High and Standard Definition movies can also be recorded in MP4, which can easily be uploaded to social media websites like Facebook and You. Movie options include: File Format Average Bit-Rate Resolution AVCHD 60i/60p 60i 24M (FX) 24 Mbps 1920 x 1080 (60i) 60i 17M (FH) 17 Mbps 1920 x 1080 (60i) 60p 28M (PS) 28 Mbps 1920 x 1080 (60p) 24p 24M (FX) 24 Mbps 1920 x 1080 (24p) 24p 17M (FH) 17 Mbps 1920 x 1080 (24p) MP4 1440 x 1080 12M 12 Mbps 1440 x 1080 VGA 3M 3 Mbps 640 x 480 Dual Media Options: The NEX-5R accepts two types of media for capturing still images: Memory Stick PRO Duo (including Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo) and SD, SDHC, and SDXC Memory Cards. The camera is also compatible with Eye-Fi cards, which can upload images from the memory card wirelessly to your computer via Wi-Fi. Images recorded on SDXC cards cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Wi-Fi: The NEX-5R has built-in Wi-Fi capability, allowing you to transfer photos directly to your smartphone or tablet, using the PlayMemories Mobile app. You can also view your photos on Wi-Fi-ready TVs or wirelessly saved to your PC. The camera supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n. Optical SteadyShot: Optical SteadyShot is built into several E-mount lenses, including the supplied 18-55mm lens. When a SteadyShot-equipped lens is attached to the camera, you can turn on the SteadyShot feature to reduce the effects of camera shake. Other SteadyShot-equipped lenses include the SEL50F18, SEL55210, SEL18200LE, and the SEL18200. You cannot set Steady Shot when an A-mount lens is attached via adapter. Camera Operations: The camera can be controlled using the following controls: Control Wheel: The control wheel, located on the back of the camera is a 4-way control (up, down, left, right) for selecting specific functions, as well as a rotary control for browsing through menu options and selecting still images. Pressing the center of the wheel confirms the selection or menu item. Control Dial: The top-mounted control dial lets you set the aperture value and shutter speed. The setting value assigned to the control dial changes for each shooting mode. Soft Keys: The three soft keys, located next to the touch screen, have different roles, depending upon the context. The assigned function of each soft key is displayed on the screen. Touch Panel: You can operate the camera intuitively by touching the screen or sliding your finger across the screen. To select an item, you touch the screen. To scroll up or down to hidden items, you slide your finger across the screen. During playback, you can advance to the next or previous photo by sliding your finger across the screen. Fast Hybrid AF System: The NEX-5R's high-performance Fast Hybrid auto focus system combines two technologies. Phase Detection uses 99 auto focus points to give you a quick response, ideal for tracking moving subjects. Contrast Detection auto focus uses 25 AF points for precise focusing. Drive Modes: The camera offers the following shooting modes: Single Shooting: Default setting for standard picture taking--shoots one still image. Continuous Shooting: When you press and hold the shutter button, the camera records the images continuously. Speed Priority Continuous: When you press and hold the shutter button, the camera records the images continuously at a maximum 10 frames per second. Self-Timer: You can set the camera to two different self-timers: 10 Second: After you press the shutter button, the shutter will be released about 10 seconds later. This is convenient when the photographer wants to appear in a photo. 2 Second: After you press the shutter button, the shutter will be released about 2 seconds later. This is convenient to reduce camera-shake. Self-timer Continuous: After you press the shutter button, the camera will continuously take 3 or 5 images after a 10-second pause. Bracket (Continuous): The camera can shoot three continuous images with the exposures shifted automatically. This setting shoots images continuously with exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, 1.0 EV, 2.0 EV, or 3.0 EV. Remote Commander: The camera can be operated using the optional RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander. Exposure Modes: The camera offers the following exposure modes: Intelligent Auto: The camera analyses the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. It recognizes and automatically switches to Night Scene, Tripod Night Scene, Night Portrait, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Spotlight, Low Brightness or Baby. Superior Auto: The camera automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions and sets the appropriate settings automatically. The recognized scenes are the same, but the range of shooting functions is wider than those of Intelligent Auto. Scene Selection: You can select an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions to allow you to shoot the image with a suitable setting for the subject: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, and Hand-held Twilight, and Anti-Motion Blur. Sweep Panorama: You can create a panoramic image from composed images. To shoot, pan the camera horizontally or vertically while holding down the shutter button. You can select from the following panorama shooting options: Standard: Vertical--3872 x 2160; Horizontal--8192 x 1856 Wide: Vertical--5536 x 2160; Horizontal 12416 x 1856 Manual Exposure: This mode allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) manually. Shutter Priority: This mode allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually, letting the camera set the appropriate aperture. With a high shutter speed, the moving subject appears as if it is frozen on the image. With a slow shutter speed, the moving subject appears as if it were flowing. Aperture Priority: This mode allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually, letting the camera set the appropriate shutter speed. This mode gives you greater control over the depth of field. Program Auto: This mode allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value), while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc. Picture Effects: The NEX-5R allows you to shoot photos with an effect filter to obtain various images. Available effects include: Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization Color, Posterization B/W, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, and High Contrast Mono. Image Layering: In some Scene Selection modes, the camera captures 6 images in a fraction of a second, then combines the data to create a single image. This helps to control blur (Anti-Motion Blur mode) and to get cleaner, sharper nighttime pictures (Hand-held Twilight mode). Exposure Compensation: Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera's standard exposure setting. You can make the image look lighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). The exposure compensation amount can be set up to +/-3.0 EV in 1/3-step increments (+/-2.0 EV for movies). Face Detection: When activated, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash exposure, and white balance settings automatically. You can also select the priority face to be focused on, or register the faces on which to automatically focus upon. Metering Mode: An advanced 1200-zone evaluative sensing system provides multi-pattern measuring for superior exposure control accuracy in a wide range of lighting conditions. You can select from the following methods for measuring the brightness of a subject: Multi-pattern: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen. Center-Weighted: While emphasizing the central area of the screen, this method measures the average brightness of the entire screen. Spot: This method measures light only in the spot metering circle in the center of the frame. White Balance: You can adjust the color tones according to the lighting conditions. You can choose from the following WB options: Auto WB: This mode adjusts the white balance automatically. Daylight: This mode adjusts for outdoors and sunlit subjects. Shade: This mode adjust for shady conditions on a clear day. Cloudy: This mode adjust for a cloudy sky. Incandescent: This mode adjusts for incandescent lighting. Fluorescent: This mode adjusts for fluorescent lighting with separate positions for Warm White, Cool White, Day White, and Daylight. Flash: This mode adjusts for flash conditions. Color Temperature: This mode adjusts the white balance depending upon the light source (color temperature). It achieves the effect of color compensation (CC) filters for photography. Custom: In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, use of the custom white balance is recommended in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. Creative Style: This camera is pre-programmed with image styles optimal for various scenes and purposes. For each setting, you can adjust the contrast, saturation, and sharpness. You can choose from the following settings: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, and Black & White. ISO Settings: ISO is a unit of measurement of sensitivity to light. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. The camera's ISO can be set manually or automatically at ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, or 25600. Noise Reduction: The camera offers Long Exposure and High ISO Noise Reduction (NR) to automatically reduce the grainy noise found in photos during long exposures or high ISO settings. Included Lens Optics: The Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 lens is compatible with the Sony α NEX-series interchangeable lens cameras. The lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27-82.5mm, and a 76°-29° field of view for capturing close-up portraits and expansive landscapes. It also has a smooth and quiet Auto Focus operation. Focusing: The lens can be used in the auto-focus, direct manual focus, or manual focus modes. You can switch between focusing modes in the camera menu. Dimensions: The lens has the following dimensions: Diameter=2.5", Length=2.375" (without lens caps). Specifications: Lens E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 35mm Equivalent 27-82.5mm Angle of View 76°-29° Minimum Focus 0.82' (9.84") Filter Diameter 49mm f-stop f/3.5 - f/5.6 maximum f/22 - f/32 minimum Weight 6.875 ounces Play And Print Functions Playback Options: You can view images on the LCD monitor with 3 options: with recording data displayed, without recording data, or histogram display. Auto Review: After an image is recorded, you can have the camera automatically display it on the LCD monitor for two, five or 10 seconds. You can also turn off auto review. Image Rotation: Vertical shots can be rotated automatically so that they are displayed upright during playback. This can be done manually or automatically. Playback Screen: You can view your photos back as a single image on the LCD monitor, as an Index or as a Slide Show . During Index View mode, you can view 6 or 12 images at once. You can adjust the Slide Show mode interval from 1, 3, 5, 10, or 30 seconds. Image Enlargement: During single image playback you can enlarge an entire image or a select area of an image, depending upon the image size. Small images can be enlarged up to 6.8x, Medium images to 9.9x, and Large images up to 13.6x. Once you have enlarged the image, you can pan around the image to view the desired portion. Rotating Images: Images can be rotated counter-clockwise 360-degrees on the camera's LCD monitor during single image playback. Protect Images: You can protect all images on your memory card or select only certain images to be protected from accidental erasure. Printing Options: The camera offers the following printing options. DPOF Compatible: Using the camera, you can specify the images and the number of images to print before you print images at a photo printing shop or with your printer. Memory Card: You can print images with a Memory Stick or SD card compliant printer. Computer: You can copy images to a computer using the supplied "Picture Motion Browser" software and print the images. Battery Information InfoLithium Battery: The NEX-5R is powered by the NP-FW50 InfoLithium battery (supplied). The battery communicates data to the camera, so that the percentage of battery power remaining can be displayed. Stamina Battery power allows you to take up to 330 images with a fully charged battery. Charging: The supplied InfoLithium battery requires approximately 280 minutes for a full charge, using the supplied AC-UB10 AC adapter and USB cable. Power Save: You can set different time intervals for the camera to switch to Power Save mode. You can set the interval to 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 30 minutes. Once the camera goes into Power Save mode, you can return to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway. Connections HDMI Output: The NEX-5R has a mini-HDMI output for connecting the camera to your HDTV, so you can view and share photos in clarity and detail. You can set the HDMI Output resolution to Auto, 1080p, or 1080i. When connected to a Sony BRAVIA TV, you can control the image playback using the TV remote. A mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable is not supplied. Micro USB: The camera is equipped with a Micro USB terminal for charging the camera, and for connecting the camera to your computer. The USB port is Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant for high speed data transfer. Supplied Software Application Software CD-ROM: The following software is included with the NEX-5R: PlayMemories Home Ver.1.3: Compatible with Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, and Windows 7 SP1 only* Set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. Retouch, print, and send images as e-mail attachments and change the shooting date. Print or save still images with the date. You can create a Blu-ray disc or DVD discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. *Note: The "PlayMemories Home" software is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, and XP operating systems only. If you wish to play back images on a Mac, you can use applications that are pre-installed on your Mac. Image Data Converter Ver.4.2: Compatible with Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X v10.5-10.8 You can edit images recorded in RAW mode with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. Adjust images with white balance, exposure, creative style, etc. Save the images displayed and edited on a computer. You can save the image as RAW format, or save it in the general file format. Display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with the camera. Rate the images on a scale of five. Set color labels. Compatible Operating Systems (for USB Connection): Windows: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1 Macintosh: Mac OS X v10.3-10.8 Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Video: Sony NEX E-Mount Cameras Video: Sony NEX E-Mount Cameras by Zak Billmeier Sony's NEX cameras combine a large, DSLR-sized image sensor with a small body to give you an interchangeable-lens system that pumps out great images. Its small form factor makes it easy to carry, and... Quick impressions from the Lab Comment by Ralph Graves Staff Writer - Creative, Easy self-portraits Written by Ralph Graves, Staff Writer - Creative, on 10/24/2012 2:16:00 PM There's a lot to like about the Alpha NEX-5R, but what struck me right out of the box was how easy it was to take a self-portrait. Now, that might seem a little egotistical, but just think how often you want a shot of you and your friends together to share online. How can you be sure you've got the shot? With the NEX-5R its easy. The touchscreen display flips up so you can see exactly what the camera does. And what I really like is that the controls are built to be operated either from the back or the front of the camera. You can adjust the focus by dialing the control wheel in the back not good if you're pointing the camera at yourself. But there's a knob on the top of the camera that serves the same function. So I could point the camera at myself (and friends), adjust the focus, and take the shot. And what the camera snapped was exactly what I saw in the display. Very nice! Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Sony Alpha NEX-5R with 3X Zoom Lens Reviews Average Customer Review: 4 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 3 out of 5 Sony NEX-5 Written By kevino839, Southport, NC on Sunday, December 08, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very compact form factor that is easy to travel with. The lense, however is not very robust and leaves much to be desired Pros: Size and portability Cons: Lense Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Best camera Written By Billy, Church Hill, TN on Monday, July 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This camera has it all! You can shoot fully auto or go manual! Great for a beginner who wants to learn about cameras and you will not have to invest in a higher model because this Sony nex 5r will do it all! Pros: Full auto, 1080 hd video with a touch of a button Cons: None 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Fantastic camera after old good SONY F28, which I've been using for se Written By Jore, Oulu, Finland on Sunday, May 12, 2013 Small, effective, full of clever functions. Makes me a lot better photographier I ever knew! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Sony Alpha NEX-5R with 3X Zoom Lens Written By jimi, Erie on Saturday, March 09, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This camera is the best I've had so far,It handles alot in such a small compact camera.Easy to use out the box. I love it. Pros: Easy to use, High quality digital pics,Easy to carry around Cons: none 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No Add accessories for the Sony Alpha NEX-5R with 3X Zoom Lens Add Accessories Add a Warranty Memory sticks are optimized for Sony cameras. 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UN.GIFT Sofia International Forum Combating Child Trafficking
Oct 12 2010
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The Sofia International Forum on "Combating Child Trafficking: Challenges, Promising Practices and Cooperation" is an initiative of the Bulgarian National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings with the partnership of the United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT). The aim of the Forum was to foster partnerships for joint action against child trafficking through the sharing of experience and best practices between European countries. It used the Austrian-Bulgarian model for combating trafficking in children to set a frame of reference for all governmental, non-governmental and international organizations that attended the Forum.
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- OSCE Trafficking in Human Beings for the Purpose of Labour
- UNODC_Strategy on Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling - 2012
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- Responses to Human Trafficking in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka
- UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons
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- UNODC Human Trafficking in the Baltic Sea Region: State and Civil Society Cooperation on Victims' Assistance and Protection


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Adam Blythe and Klaas Lodewyck, a pair of teammates of world-ranked No. 1 Philippe Gilbert, will join the BMC Racing Team for 2012. The squad also announced it is extending the contract of Swiss rider Danilo Wyss.
Two Young Talents
"We are pleased to welcome both Klaas and Adam to the BMC Racing Team family," President and General Manager Jim Ochowicz said. "They are both young talents that are fast, strong and ready to lend their skills to the BMC Racing Team. We will especially be looking to them to support our team leaders during the classics season and throughout the rest of the season." No terms of either riders' contracts were announced. Ochowicz said the re-signing of Wyss, who has been with the BMC Racing Team since 2008, keeps the squad's classics roster solid. "Danilo has spent the last several years improving his skills as a teammate for the classics riders on the team and he will maintain this role again next season," Ochowicz said.
Blythe: Looking To Improve
Blythe, 21, had podium finishes this year that included third at GP Stad Zottegem, third on Stage 2 of the Ster ZLM Tour and third on the opening stage of Ronde van Drenthe. Last year, the British rider won two stages and the overall at Circuit Franco-Belge. "The BMC Racing Team wants to make me a better bike rider, which is what I really need at the moment," Blythe said. "I would like to go for some stages in races like the Eneco Tour next year, but my main goal is to get onto the classics team. I think it will very hard, though."
Lodewyck: 'A Big Challenge'
Lodewyck, 23, won two races in Belgium this year (Kortemark, Borsbeek) and was runner-up in a third (Wanzele) while finishing his first Giro d'Italia (147th). The Belgian said the level of professionalism of the organization attracted him to the BMC Racing Team. "If I want to make the next step in my career, it's important to go to a team that can bring me to a higher level," Lodewyck said. "I want to try and perform well the whole year and maybe try to win a nice race. It's also important for me to help the other big riders on the team. That will be a big challenge for me."