DECEMBER 19, 1931

HAPPY " 3y Mildred Mecwilliams

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_-__—=f laut she a to smile cheer- fully ‘s ahe : "Yea, decries, Sa-n- '

ta won't forget in come to you. I-Ie ﬂwayI comes to good little boys and. girls, andxfm sure you've all tried [to be haven't you, my dears?!‘ -.

“I've a reeling,“ said Jackie, "that saute. will forget us this year so. cause we're so poor, though he no. ver did before. did he, mumsy?"

"No, dear, butthe might happen to this year, youiknow," Poor Mrs. Jackson lust couldn't bear to tell her children Jiwt how poor they were. 1

"Suppose," she said, "that we pray to Jesus to make us hippy to- morrow and let‘ Santa Claus bring us what we wantPBothey all pray- ed to Him, and then the children quit to bed. ' ' _

As Mrs. Jackson tucked them in, she said. "I know that Santa will bring you all something tonight, dClll-S, for Jesus is so good that He won't let Santa forget us." Then Mrs. Jackson went down to the kit- chen to put out the lamp and see to the fire. ,-

Just as she was going to go up- stairs, she heard bells.

"Now, who could that be," she wondered. But before she could open the door, a big cheery man came in. _

She gave a little cry of pleasure, and then she had him in a chair by the fire,

"Oh, Jim," she said. "I haven't seen you for so long! I didn't"know where you were all these ‘ years! where have you been "she exclaim- ed.

This man was Mrs. Jackson's brother, who had gone away at the age of’ seventeen to earn his own living, and during the ten veers he was away, his sister, Mrs. Jackson, hadn't heard a word from him.

"Well," said Jim, “I've travelled a good deal. But you can hear that later, Nancy dear," he laughed, ‘af- ter you've told me about yourself. Where's John, your husband?"

Then Mrs. Jackson told him that two years ago, her husband had been killed in an accident, and he! after that she had worked for her three children.

She finished by telling him of he;- poverty then, and thechildren‘: hopes of Santa bringing them some- thing.

"Oh. thaiﬁli be~all right, Nancy," said Jim, "I'll go right out to my sleigh now and bring in something that you'll like to see."-

When Jim returned he had a big bundle which he opened and show- ed to lVIrs_ Jackson. It contained a. pair of roller skates, a doll, a train, a story book, a teddy bear, candy and nuts, oranges and toys of all kinds. "Santa gave me this in town to bring out to your children." Jim said. "So there you are," he Laugh- ell.

Mrs. Jackson almost cried for joy, for now her children" wouldn't be disappointed. Jim finished by saying that if she wanted him to he would stay with her and the kiddies all the rest o! his life.

“I'm tired of working," he said. "You see, Nancy, I've earned p, lot of money in the last ten years and I can support you all now. How's that?" he laughed.

Mrs. Jackson said she couldn't

thank him enough, and than they went to bed.

In the morning it wasgclear and !rcsty—Chrlstmas morning! Hur- ray! wake up, Billie and Mary. shouted Jacky_ It's Cilristmasl 1 wonder whnt Santa brought usl The children were all awake now and they ran to get their swckngl to see what Santa brought them. They found them packed with ev- crything they had asked for and more. They were delighted and ran down to show everything to Mum- sy.

Just as Jacky was saying, "Oh. these are spiffy skates," Jim walk- ed in. '

At first the children were shy e1 this big stranger, but when Mumsy told them he was they soon were _. friends with him and he was telling them all about Santa Claus.

For dinner they had a nice bl! goose, a plum pudding and every- thing that goes with a good Christ- mas dinner.

That night when the happy fam- ilyeere gathered around the fire Mrs. Jackson said. "Santa didn't 1011M you, darlings, because you asked Jesus to help you. Don't you

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2nd Prise Senior HIS HEARTS DESIRE

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a: _ _ .. .— :;-.;-..—_-:~—-—-—_—i Rita to Mrs. Maloneys old house. The 800d woman was thrown into

a flutter as this strange man en- ,

tered, accompanied by Rita and the chauffeur who brought in par- cels containing toys, flowers, can- dy, meat, and last of all, a Christ- mas ‘Free.

The Maloney children were shi- verlng around a. i'ire, while on a. couch lay 5 sick child to whom an aged lady was telling a story of the “First Christmas Night."

Dr. Brown examined this sick child and told them that he would send her to the Children's Hospital where she would receive proper treatment. '

Mrs. Maloney thanked him and told him how difficult it was to get enough to eat since her husband had no work,

“We go with black tea, and give sli the mill: to Annie," she said.

‘Then old Mrs. Kenny told him, how those good people had taken her when she was friendiess.

Assuring them that he would help the sick child, Dr. Brown said good-night to all, while pressing some silver in Mrs. Maloneys work worn hands. v

"God bless you,” she gratefully said through s mist of tears. “May theHoly Child give you wilt heart's desire 0n Christmas Day."

The doctor tamed silently away. "His heart's desire." If she only knew how inipo;sible for ller kind- ly wish to come true. '

He then sent the chauffeur home with Rita and quickly mail-r his way to a hospital where the girl lie loved was lying sick and for whom the best doctors had no hopes of recovery.

Beautiful Noreen Grey, as she was called, had been hurt in a car ac- cident.

‘Today Dr. Brown found Noreenb wounds cured, but he noticed some secret trouble in her mind about which he begged her to tell.

Noreen then told him that through pride she had sent her grandmother away from her flﬂe house, and left her to the mercy of the world. This Noreen said had been praying on her mind for ten long months.

"What is your grandmother's name?" inquired Dr. Brown.

"Kenny", replied Noreen.

For a moment the doctor was too surprised to speak, for Kenny was the name of the old lady whom the Maloneys were keeping.

Very quietly he told the sick girl about the Christmas Tree. and his meeting with the old lady called "Kenny".

How Noreens sore heart throb- bed with joy_ Her Granule was found. She could make amends at last. '

And for the first time in many weary weeks Noreen slept a quiet, perfect sleep, and she soon Bot well.

"Your wish has been granted, Mrs. Maloney," Dr. Brown said as he held Grannies gnarled hands.

"I have won my heart's desire, thanks to your charity and the kindness of Mrs. O'8hea and Rita.

“I shall be getting married next month. Your husband shall have permanent work at my place, so all our troubles are hi? l!) end."

.@..¢___._.__J_~. Girls Still Like Dolls In spite of all the advanced ideas

of the rising generation, the aver- age small girl still likes a doll u

well as she likes any other Christ- _

mm present. _

Ifllm, we wouldn't have got all the nice things today." When they went to bed that

nkht ovary one of them thanked -

Juus for that hsPlW Christmas Day, and they If: Ill ltll! 1MB! heavily tenth“.

8rd Prise Junior UNLUCKY JIM

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Jimmie went to the treat and had a. moat wonderful time. H4; never had so much to eat in all his life. ‘Hley played games until it. was time for the presents to be given away, then the children chose what they wanted. Jim wanted a toy en- Bine that was hanging on the tree more than anything else in the world. At last, it came his turn,

“And what would you Lke to have, Jimmie?" the lady asked.

“I would like the red engine most 0! all. bu; I will take that fairy doll."

Tears filled his eyes as be said it. 'I‘h¢ lady seemed to understand and gave him the doll. As he went

away she squeezed his hand and‘

said, "God bless you."

The other boys yelled and shout- ed at Jimmie chosing a doll ‘and some called him "cissie." Jimmie blushed, he couldn't help it, so he put on his cap and went home with the doll under his arm and thinking of the bad luck of missing the red engine and being the laughing stock of the whole crowd.

A few minutes later he was up in their little dark bedroom where Jean lay sick in bed, he gave her the doll and she was so glad.

A thrill 05 Joy went through him as he saw his sister's delight.

Just then the lady came, and told

Nature’a Fabric

Blmll Bark Makes Unusual and Pretty Christmas Gifts

The birch, when it gets too big for its clothes, cracks the bark a few layers at a time, and the wind pulls off 1on8. thin streamers of exquisite tints of silvery white or dusky brown, from which boxes and baskets may be made and fashioned for Christmas which ale out of the ordinary. Rustic looking place cards may be made for the friend who gives unique luncheons. The camper friends might find ll3[l'~'.!ll rings made of it convenient.

zllaking Wreaths at Home:

Inexpensive Christmas \\'l't‘fl‘.YlS may be made at home of nullirlgr. from pine trees, bsrberiy and bay- berry with pine cones wired on. At any florists a wile circle can be

bought with bunches of thin wires.

making it the easiest of tasks to

build up a wreath that is unusual in its beauty.

him how sorry the children were when she told them why he chose the doll, “so I brought you the

red engine." Jimmie jumped with

Joy. “If I ain't the luckiest felier that ever lived," he shouted happily.

CHRISTMAS

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BILLY’S CHRISTMAS ‘DISCOVERY I

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, His motller said. "Yes, Bull‘ you'll go and see him. Now hurry or you'll be late for school." Billy who was all obedient boy, did as he was told. He arrived at school just in time, but could not set his mind upon lrs lessons as he was thinking about seeing Santa Claus and planning how to ask him for what he want-ed.

New 1 suppose you are just wish- ing to know what Billy planned. bu‘, as you read further you'll sooll {ind out. At 3 olciock the next day all the little boys and girls were scen apthc store. awaiting the ar- rival of Santa Claus. Amongst them was curly headed little Billy,

When Santa arrived all the little girls and next all the little boys in their turn shook hands with him, and received a bag of candy. when Billy's tum came he too shook hands with Santa, received the candy, and then slipped‘ a small note of paper into Santa's hand.

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On it was written these words: “PI-ease Mr. Seniy Claus, bring me a sled on Christmas Eve and I'll be sal'isfie:l.-F_rolll Billy."

Santa. silently rend the note and shook his head and smiled. He wondered why Billy was the only little bay that had written him a note. Gently patting Billy on the head he risked his name and ad- dress. Then‘ he said: “I'll not for- get you Billy boy, Im glad you're not greedy."

After promising all the kiddies that he would not fol-gl-t them, he ivislzcd thclil all a merry Christ- mas and departed.

When Billy reiurrled home, ills mother met him at the door and

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ON Christmas Eve Young T0111 Was wk]- t° "In over to Farmer Tliistleblow’; ‘for the Christmas

l turkey which mother had ordered.

farm -more than once during summer holidays.

' them rough and winding, but he knew them all; at 198,5; he [hgught so,

E1153’! thought 'I‘olll, who had often cycled over to the old There was a quick way along the lanes, some of Snatchiilg his muffler and

cap he was on his machine before mother could tell him that {he high road, although it would ‘take

1011861‘, 111181“ b9 quicker in the 6115- It Wmlld have , been. Tolll of course, took to the lanes. bumpy stones and sharp ﬂlnts soon reminded him that hi

rough paths.

The

_ s worn tyres and thin chain were not for After one or two mishaps he decided to take the bridal path through the ﬁelds but

here, again, he had other obstacles to contend with, not least of an a mad bu“ which made Tom wish

that after all he had taken the iligll road. Tom was made of the right stuff and he got to Farm the object of Tom's errand, came out to meet him!

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Journey was indeed one chapter of accidents. Still er Thlstleblolvs where the turkey, little knowing

Can you trace the road Tom took from his home to the farm? It is not easy and is full ofsurprlses a; Tom 1111115915 discovered,

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YULETIDE ' CEREMONIES

Many of Our Customs Ar: (‘nrry- Overs From the Dim Past. When Feasting Meant Something.

Our ancestors had numerous ce- remonies pertaining to Cili-isimas that are half forgotten today.

‘There was n pretty sup rstiiion connected with the decoration of houses with evergreen. It was be- lieved that syivan sprites might flock to the branches and remain unnipped by frost until a milder season.

The popular expression, "sub rosa," meaning anything told in confidence, was derived from the old custom of guests wearing chap- lets of holly. mistletoe, ivy and rose mary at the annual festivals, and where a rose was generally hung over the tables. The expression, "beneath the nllsthtoe" is said to have the same derivation.

And then we learn of the old superstition that oxen fell on their knees on old Christmas, January 6. The belief was based on the nlc- dieval notion that the cattle ill the stable, witnessing the Nativity. fell upon their knees in suppiication. ‘Those who know something of the times 0'! Charles II. are famil- iar with the astonishing menus served guests by the noble hosts of that day. And those among the readers of these lilies who imagine they will dine sunlptuously when partaking of their roast turkey, cranberry sauce and all the "fix- ingsTwhen the day of days arrives should meditate on the following account of an almost unbelievable Christmas pie which is told about in the Newcastle Chronicle, Janu- ary 3, i770.

“Monday last was brought from Howick to Berwick, to be shipped to London, for Sir Hen. Grey, bart., a pie, the contents whereof are as follows, viz.—2 bushels of flour, 20 pounds of butter, 4 geese, 2 tur- kies, 2 rabbits, 4 wild ducks, 2 wood- cocks, 6 snipes arid 4 partridgcs; 2 heats’ tongues, 2 curiews, 7 black. birds. and 6 pigeons. The clmst- mas pie was made by Mrs. Dorothy Patterson, housekeeper at Howick, It is near nine feet in circumfer- ence at the bottom. weighs about l2 stones, will take two men to pry- sent it at table; it is neatly fltieii with a ease and four small wheels to facilitate its use to every guest that inclines to partake of its Con- tents at the table."

Bsked- “How did you fare, Billy?" He then told her his plan and what Santa had said, H15 nmmer smiled and said, “I'm glad you're happy, Billy boy,"

Christmas Eve was here at 1,151“ Billy hung his stocking up and went t° bed WW1 JOY. Sure enough on Christmas morning he found his sled under his stocking, which was filled with candy, oranges, and apples. So you can see that Santa, had not forgotten poor little Billy

boy.

S0 my little readers you have Mmed that it pays little boys to learn to read. And you've also learned that it paid this little boy's mama to subscribe lo “The char. lottctown Gilardian,"

Delivering Toys in Spain

In Spain as in most of the Splin- is-Americrin countries, the legend cf Santa Claus gives pllwelto the tradition of the Magi. Al, some time between the night of January 5 and dawn oi‘ January 6 the 'I'hree Wise Mm of the East inlitate Santa by risking the soot of chimneys in order to deliver toys to good my- dren.

Christmas Candles

Bumble of candles in the window the night before Christmas is one of the features of the Swedish cei- ebration of the festival. Tile call- dles. lighted on Chrisimas eve, are ﬁllilliosed to last till 6 a. m. the "l!" dill’. tile traditional hour of the Swcdkh Christmas mus,

"l think. Harold. that we ought io invite the Snlallheads f0: Christmas."

“Just as yi 1 like, my dcar, but why-‘we ought?"

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