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UT is old, old, good old Chriss-

B nias gone! Nothing but the

hair of his good, gray old

hair and beard left!" We ‘i1-,_-.:_<_!... would aisiiim io believe ii;

realizing, however, the dis-

appearance of the many charming and attractive customs of tho old-fashioned Christmas, we can not but fervently hope that the beautiful spirit of hearth and home and the love for fellowman that characterized the Christmas days of yester year will ever be with us.

In tho good time of yoro, this festival

syrrihelizcil the gathering of family in- terests. -’ It was tho occasion at many happy reunions. Anger, strife, discou- tsrit and fouds were forgotten around the fiimily hearth whore hiuid clasped hand and heart touched heart.

lint not ulonofin the smaller circle

of tho family did the mngie power of love prevail, but rich and poor, high and lowly, lord and viuisnl wersnirnvin

to other by fi band of good will and fagowshlp. The old out s and manor hid open house for all. The harp and carol sounded bar. early ucrn to lalc sz sight

An old song gives so s good ii-‘Li of

the hospitable a.-ai oliuiry atmosphere sf this gtadsoma anim

“A xmux might \l\»m beliol-l _ At Christmas, In nach hal! Good tires to muh the sold,

And moat for great and szniill. The neighbors wars f:~Lmdly hidden Anrl’a1lliiul wslenms trus, _

Tha iiorrfrovs the gates were no‘

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When this old cap was new.”

Even tho humblest person coli. _.led

tho day. None were too poor to i-.iclizeiiio tho joyous time with open hearts and delightful excitement.

‘of brotherhood and good fellowship'pro-_

Walter Scott tells us how th‘ s',::rl.:`

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“The fire with well ‘ricil laps supplied W“‘1'- 'Milly nn thouehimuey wide: 3, The hugo hall tablo's cohen fz:.=`~, `- Serubbed till it s_hon‘e, the day to grace, Doro then upon its massive board l\o mark to part the squire and lord. ”

And then again ho says:

“ "Divas Christmas breached the might-

iest ale, __

"l‘was Christmas told the merriest tale; A Christmas ganibol oft would cheer The poor ni:in's heart through half the

year." ~

The decorating of the homes and

churches played an iniportant pzirt in the Christmas celebration. Holly, mis- tletoe, b:iy_nnd evergreen were foixnil in every homo. Many days before Christmas a crowd of people went to gather the mistletoe. The spray was cut with n silver knife and let fall on a white cloth tlint. was spread on the gronnii. Au old English quotation ci’ the dftceth century says:

"Against tlio fczist of Christmas,

every ::i:i:i’s house, as also their parish churches, were decked with Holm, Ivy und Buys, and whatsoever tho season of the years :iifordcd to bo greens. The C-Jndirlir and tho Sta.nd.irds of the st:-estss were likewise garnished.”

From an old Saxon rhyme 're have:

"TVhosoevor against holly do cry

In a rop-1 shall he hung full high.

Alleulial "

While another carol says:

“Holly and ivy, box rind" y, Put in the church on Christmas dag.”

It as considered unlucky in the days

of Cid England to bring the decorations into the . homes or churches before

|!ore Candlemas Day. As a punishment 'to ‘ony maidens who would neglect to

livers tired. Then with glowing eyes

lflfiie. cheese, sn:-vol-lioard, the philoso-

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take the greens down in time Goblins would appear and .frighten them.

In England the Christmas festival of the olden times lasted for many days.`

The celebration began on Christmas Eve. A great Yule og was carried in and lit with a piece of last ycnr’s

i_“clog." This _“clog” was to burn all ~

fnight and if it went out it was a sign fof had luck: The merry makers played games, .dnncsdand san around the ruddy blaze of the log Era until they

-they would listen totnlos and legends of Old Father Christmas.

Some of the popular games of those

days were “Honduran Blind,” “Steal the White Loaf," "Bob the Apple,” “Snap Dragon” :rail rr.”-any others 01| “morris di's'r,--.-.li 'i’."u.'»_ie "(":i::i:s, ‘-

phor’s game :~':~i-'l iremkes, shuttle- cock, inuoiehe, '-:i-.ol-_s, singing, dancing, jest.-., riddles, '.;~¢.~_':-J" tales, etc." wers` among the fur :rite pastimes.

Masking nad rnamniing were attract-

ive ariiixscinoais in the old fashioned times. Tho oiiizons of London in the year of 13.77 ,_;i.\'e an elaborate masquer- ade bi-Foro tue Black Prince. But Henry VIII abr.!i:;..od the practice by sending all masquernilers to prison.

A charming custom of yoro that glad-

dcned the hearts of many was the sing- ing of tho Cliristmas carols on 'Christ-, mas Evo find morning by the boys and girls. And tho Christmas dinnerl 1~‘eastiiig rind Christmas were synono- mous_ The tables groaned under “brown and beef and humming ales.” Eve~_vthing that an overilowing ,lardet coii.(l provide was put before the happy hearted folks. Here is a 11. ,ription of a real Christmas dinn r: I

"They served up salmoi, vezii:on and

wild boars

By hundreds and by do `s and by

scores, -

Hogrueads of honey, kilderhins of miis~

tard,

Miittons and fattcd beev and baco- sivine, ' Her-_ s and bitterns, peacocks, i;-rvrn :in

bustard,

'1.`.'.l, mallari.; pigeo( widgcous :iii

in fine ‘

Plum puddings, p..ncakos, n'_'ple pies an

custard,

And therowithal `sy drank good Ca.-

con wine,

With meail, and als and ciilcr -_ff our

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For porter, punch `r` negus '\ _rc not

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Cliriutiiiari Eve ar to romovs 'them ba-_

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An im ortant factor o£.the banquet

was the beams head. .It was cooked to a crisp brown color, placed on a platter and surrounded by rosemary. Its ears were pointed outwardand a lemon stuck in its mouth. This tempting dkih was placed at the hcad of the table with a lighted candle at each end. 1

The peacock was another inipoi-tant

dish for the feast. Frequently it was made into n pie, at one and of which its head appeared above the crust in all its plumage with the beak highly gilt. At tho other end the tail was seen.

After dinner a. large cake was brought

in and passed to the maidens. _Tha lucky girl who found the bean in the cake was made Queen of the Festival.

She chose the King and these tiyb were the honored ones t roughout the Christ- mas holidays.

The first Christmas in America was

a very friagal one. From Plymouth a Pilgrim's iary ws have this account 01' xt: ` -

"H320, Monday the 25, being Christ-

nisil lla_v_ we west on shore, some t.s fell tymher, some to saw, some to carry, so no man rested all that day; but towards night, some, as they were at works, heard n. noyse of some Indians, which caused us all to goo to our Mus- ket, but we hoard no further, so ws came aboard againe, and. loft some twsntie to keep the court of gard.”

Governor Bradford wrote in his

diary: “Ye, 25 day, began to erect ye first housofor coniono use to receive them and their goods."

The holidays 'set by tho English

Church were distasteful to the Puritans and by the laws of New England they immediately forbade any public cele- bration. A Lord of Misrule who had presided over “wanton Bricchanalliun Christmases" and even invade:`_ the churches during the services had preju- diced therii-against tho celebration et the holiday; English churchmen had also rehelled a alnst the excesses of “s Lord of misrule." In 1685 this entry was made in n Piiritau diary: "Cart: come to town and shops open as usual Some observe the day and are vexed. believe the body ol’ people profane i' :ind blessed be (iofl no authority yr

‘co compel them to keep it."

A few years later the Chu>~'h of Eng

'-and established Christmas services ii lostou, while in some district- feasting nil merry making were indulged in by .il long before the Revolution. Christ- ins could not bo considered as a New Iiigland holiday until thi cen’ury. And, ri those modern days-although we can- ot bring back many oi’ the happy cus

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GIFTS FOR THE WOMEN AND GIRLS

, Gold lllled Watches from... . . . . .. .$7.50 up

Silver Watches from .....$4.50 up Bracelets for ladies and children

90c. to ....$10.00

Collar Pins from .....10e. up llat Pins up to . . . . . . . ._.$3.00 Bur Pins, in gold iillod and solid gold

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Ear Rings; for pierced and unpierced

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Neck Chains for ladies and children,

ivitliout lockeis . . . ... ....75e. up

a Neck Chains, for ladies and children,

with loc-.kets . . . . . . . . . . . . . _. .$1.50 up

Gem Set Necklaces from $10.75 to..$35.00 Pearl Set Brooches and Pendants

from $1.15 to . . . . . . . . . .._ ....$2S.00

Diamond Rings from $7.75 to ._....-$145.00 Gem Set Rings from .....$1.25 up (‘.hlldren's Rings, all gold from . . . ...60c. up Silver and Gold Thimbles from 25c. to $5.00

Our line ol’ Pearl and Peridot Necklaces

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design and exceptional values.

ordinary and self Hlllnsz varieties, in

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GOOD GIFTS FOR THE MEN AND BOYS

l\‘len’s Cuff Links in 10K and 14K

gold from .....$2.75 up

Gold filled Culf Links from 450. to _.$2.75 slick Pins sei. wiui pi-=ir1s,`rrom. _ _ _$1.25 up

Stone Set Rings from . . . . . . . . ._.$4.00 up

Boys' 15 jewelled Watclies from $4.50 up

lloys' \’Vatclies from ...$1.00 up

Silk Fobs from _ .,...$l.15 up

Gold Filled Fobs, . . . . . . . . . . . ._.$1.80 up

Emblem Pins for all societies, from 25c. up Gold lilled Tie or Stick Pins from 25C.

to ._...._$2_ll0

Shaving Mugs from $3.00 to . _ . _ _ ._.$7.50

Match Boxes and Cigarette Cases.

We have a full line of the celebrated Watermaifs Fountain Pens, in

plain, cased and gold mounted styles,

prices from $2.50 up. Tanton’s Special is a splendid pen made especially for us. A good value at $1.50. Our Dollar Dandy is without doubt the best foun-

the price $1.00

Our store will be open every evening until 10 o’clock from now till Xmas.

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_Coil at the store and we are sure you will he delighted with our unique

showing-we will help you to select something pleasing and practical that will

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"'q“amy fm quahty_pnce or pnt bu an where motéuadvantageously. We don’t want your trade to-day--only, but to-morrow--and throughout the year-we look to the future as constant customelts’ £1(il'dyi(ilhd:dh]1?¢;)deali’ng,lowest values-_-fair pricesl and courteous treatment-can get you trading with ups--'we know you will become one of our Satisfied Customers.

Hafdwafe D°'i°if3%?€..Eif..... Hardwéfg f°~r the Com§(Stv?a'rt’;1"’ Axes, “Disston’s" "Smiley Mitre Boxes’ F'1e Rasps, Chisels,

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Sawss Iaolks lnggianes’ Rules’ Igvels’ BraceS,i‘_?eit§,

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Wrench%lialal3gLiiies; Pencils. AIl>I;<;1(S» “few Ur ‘ ' '

Nails _

Squares.

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_ F\1\.‘_I_\iti1re.§e1'I_-every,room in the house. Morris Chairs,`_Arm Rockers, _Roll Top Desks. Kitchen Cabinets,

_ Parlor -Erztension Tables, Brass Beds, Music cabmeis,.i';-llaveiipora, china cabinets, Peaesui rabies, _

1 W _ 5- If Furniture Department C Stove Department ‘ ' Grocery Department

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Stoves that bring satisfaction and comlort to every

The “Monarch” Steel Range”.... . _ Price $50.00 The “Penn Ester” Range Price 30.00 The Genuine “New Silver Moon” Base Burner:

Groceries that will please the most exacting

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keeper. All the best brands of flour!-“Whi'te__Stai_',” Five Roses." “Royal Houeshold, Our Best. 5 Dia; monds and "Surprise" Walnuts. “V_a_lervc1_a

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Monih Organs, Dolls, Silverware, Cedar Chests, "O-Cedar” Mons, Chrlsu_nas__Decorations. ' _ _ - » This Department is well ,worth

festive season; tli¢ina|?|1iit`sugges- make it aniessyfmstsb 'lntwleciing will lay sildeiiiiy. /of your .purchases

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The ‘“Prince”'Renge.._.____.................. $35.00 with hbl WOW! 40.00

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