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Rh that it was "a good enough Morgan till after election," a remark that has become proverbial.

Saint Vitus.—Was there ever a Saint Vitus?

Ans.—Yes. He was a fourth-century Roman martyr, and his festival is celebrated on June 15th. The practice of dancing at his shrine at this festival has given its name to the disorder which has been given his name.

Lady Day.—When and what is Lady Day?

Ans.—This festival was instituted about A. D. 350, according to some authorities, and not before the seventh century according to others. On this day, the 25th of March, the angel Gabriel brought to the Virgin Mary the message concerning her son Jesus; hence it is called the Annunciation, and is celebrated in the Catholic church as one of its chief feasts. In England, before the alteration of the style in 1752, the new year began on the 25th of March.

Swastika.—Kindly tell what you can about the Swastika.

Ans.—The Swastika is the earliest known symbol in the world, the widest known symbol and by many thought to be the most fascinating of all symbols. The origin and primitive meaning of the almost universal, curious, and interesting Swastika is lost in antiquity. Nor is there any authentic information as to its transmission from one country to another, if such were the case. It is found in our Western prehistoric ruins, in the temples of Central America