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‘Dear Editor-I am 8 years old.

‘Some of my little friends say there is sANT ‘Palm says "If you see it in THE sun lltgs so" A 0mm’ ‘Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa, clam?

‘I15 West Ninety-fifth street.’

‘VIRGINIA CYHANDON.

“Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do . not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be

which is not comprehensible by their little minds.

All

Iilllldi-Vlrgfﬂlﬂ, Whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe oi’ ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

“Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. no exists as‘ certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary -would be the world if there were no SantaClaus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this exist- ence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood ﬁlls the world

would be extinguished.

“Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus. but that is no sign that there is no Sant Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

“You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love romance, can push

aside that curtain and view an

d picture the supernal beauty

and glory beyond. It is all real! Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

“No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the

heart of childhood.”

Christmas Boxes

In olden days when a ship left on g long voyage, a. priest would put in a long box under the protection of a saint on behalf of the shill- when Masses were said for the safe return of the ship it was the custom of the people who were concerned to put something in the box. The box was not opened until the ship returned to port. The Mass at that time was called "Christ Mass." and so the box become known as the "Christ Mass" box. Later it was the custom in the houses and certain places of business to put a box in s. conspicuous D1809 to collect gratuities for the emDlOY- cos and the shop attendants. The boxes were not opened till the dﬂy after Christmas, and it eventually became known as "BOXiHB 91W"- Al‘ least this a em legend whim h" been handed down for generations.

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Chrismas Trees

In regard to why Christmas trees came into use, the following expla-' nation is given: It was the desire of the church to combat the hee- then customs which prevailed at thin sealcn. Christmas carols ' and Christmas plays were. introduced and later "Christ trees" or Christ- mll treu, adorned with lights and lifts. the latter in commemoration c! the Ilitebmight to the Christ UN!!! by the "viii! men". There is a diversity of opinion as to when the Christmas trees custom originated. n an been credited to soul miy Ind Germany.

‘“God bless us every one,"

Tiny Tim‘: Carol

prayed Tiny Tim. , Crippled and dwarfed in body, yet so tall i‘ Of soul, we tipioe earth in look on ' him High towering over all.

He loved thelovelm world, not dreamed, indeed,

‘Ihat it, at best, could give to him the while

But ptying glances, when his only need

Was but a cheery smile.

And thus he prayed, “God bless us every one!"

Enfoldlng all the creeds within the span

0f his child heart, and so, despis- ing none.

Was nearer saint than man.

1 like to fancy God, in Paradise,

Lifting a. finger over the rhythmic swing

Of chiming harp and song. with eager eyes

Turning earthwlﬂl. iisteninl.

Tho anthem stilled-the angels leaning there ’

Above the golden walls-the mom- lng sun

Of Christmas bursting flower-like with the prayer- "God bless us every oncl" --

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GIVE CHINA, GLASSWARE 0R FURNITURE THIS CHRISTMAS

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Pitcher. Set . .

CUT GLASS isziruu SETS Consisting of '6 Tumblers and Very ﬁnely

This is excellent value“.

SHIPMENT OF NEW CHINA

We have just received a large shipment of

PARAGON ENGLISH CHINA

included in which is a very ﬁne pattern, something entirely “my, which we have never stocked before.

it is

“QUEEN MARY PATTERN"

ztmd W38 made for Iicr Majesty, Queen Mary on" April 22, 191g em ls extremely P1211, and must be seen ‘and examined to he fully appre- IWQYY D1806 Stamped with the name and date.

cut. . $2.75

CARVING SETS

In attractive boxes. Best steel. Priced this, $3.75, $4.75, $5.00

called the -

This pat-

Manlle Clock

Beautiful and thoroughly reliable, these clocks re- ilect good taste and dig-

nity ln any homo. Cases are made in a num- ber of graceful styles.

Prices .. $9.95 and $12.00

Solid Walnut $1.95

We have just received an- other shipment ol' these

SOLID WALNUT end tables. Just 50 in the lot. If you were among the disappointed ones, don't mlrs this big value this time. Friday and Saturday only $1.95

NOT MUCH TIME LEFT NOW l ONLY

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A Gift oi Furniture is Sure to Please

Other things may please her but a gift of a. desk for her own particular ‘use is sure to delight her. Gov- crnor Winthrop, Spinnet or Slant top as illustrated, all the newest styles at new low prices.

For Father, Brother or Him, one of these Walnut smoking stands. Each equipped with all the necessary pieces, ash tray, match holder, etc.

There is no more cheerful Each year sees more and more

gift than a lamp.

of these sent as gifts.

stock has just been replen- 9 ished with a new shipment i and this year the prices are '

so interesting and

styles so good. We know

our display will please

These little nests

tables make ideal gifts, They are so convenient

for the guests‘ cup

plate. Solid Walnut

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No room is really complete without several of these handy end tables. Don't worry if She already has one. Tl1ere’s still room for more . . . $1.95 and up.

Give a Tea Wagon

L. 1d watch her smile. Such r gift not only takes the vorry out of entertaining ‘but is also so handy to

clear away the soiled d l s 11 e s after meals. Price . . . . . . $18.95 and up.

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CHRIS TMA_S__ CANDIES

CHRISTMAS FUDGE

Three cups granulated sugar, 1 1-4 cups milk, 2 tablespoons white com syrup, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 1-2 cups chopped candied fruits, few drops vanilla.

Put sugar, com syrup and milk into a smooth, round bottomed sauce pan. Put over a low fire and bring to the boiling point without stirrring Increase heat slightly and stir ai- most constantly until the candy is

done. Add butter a few minutes be-

fore removing from fire. Fudge is done when a few drops tried in a. saucer of cold water keep their shape and can be picked up and rolled between the fingers. Remove at once from the fire and let cool quickly in the pan in which it was cooked. When thoroughly cooled add vanilla and stir with a wooden spoon until thick. Add prepared fruits and stir until mixture is dull looking. Turn into a buttered pan and cut in squares.

Chocolate fudge is made by add- ing 3 squares of bitter chocolate cut in small pieces when the syrup be- gins to boil.

Penouchi is a fudge mixture made with light brown sugar and‘ cream in the same proportions as the fudge rule. One cup of mixed chop- ped nut meats takes the place of the candied fruits. No corn syrup is used

in penouchi. The test for cooking is .

the same.

Always stir these candies as long as possible before putting them in the pans.

If a candy thermometer is used. cook the syrup to 236 degrees Fah- renheit. '

FONDANT

Two cups fine granulated sugar, 1-8 teaspoon cream of tartar, l-2 cup boiling Water.

Mix and sift sugar and crcnm of tartar into a smooth sauce pan. Add water and stir until well mixed. Bring pan and put over a low fire. Bring to the boiling point. Place a pan of cold water conveniently near the pan of cooking syrup. Remove cover and with a cheesecloth swab dipped in the pan of cold water wipe off crystals as they form on the

sides of the pan. Do this until the sides are clear. Cook uncovered until

a few drops tried in a saucer of cold _

water can be picked up with the fin- gers and formed into a soft ball. Re- move at once from fire and put pan of hot syrup immediately into a lar- ger pan of cold water. Let stand un- disturbed until cool. When cool beat

with a wooden spoon until creamy.

When too stiff to stir easily tum unto a larger platter or slab and knead until soft. Put into an oiled bowl, cover tightly, and let stand nt least 24 hours. Then flavor and use as wanted.

Black Walnut Caramels

Two and one half cups granulated sugar, 3-4 cup white corn syrup, 1 1-2 cups cream, 4 tablespoons but- ter, 1-2 teaspoon cream tartar, 1 cup

black walnut meats and l-2 teaspoon v

vanilla.

Mix one cup sugar with cream of tartar and melt over a low fire. Stir while melting. Add remaining sugar, corn syrup and l cup cream. You may think the mixture Ls ruined at this stage but lumps will cook out Stir constantly over a low fire. And bring to the boiling point, boil five minutes. Add butter and remaining cream and cook slowly until a few drops tried in cold water are hard when picked with fingers. Remove from fire and let cool a few minutes before adding nuts and vanilla. 'I‘um into a well buttered pan. Cut into squares before candy becomes hard.

When hard wrap each square in oii- v

ed paper. Almond Brittle

Two cups granulated sugar, i-B teaspoon cream of tartar, 1 cup shel led almonds.

Stir cream of tartar into sugar. Put sugar into iron frying pan and stir over a moderate lire until the pan is hot. Reduce hcat and stir un- til sugar begins to mclt. Add nuts and cook, stirring until sugar is melt ed. Reduce heat as sugar melts. And when sugar is entirely melted and a clear syrup is formed turn into a well buttered pan. Let stand in a cold place until hard. Remove from pan and break into small pieces.

Christmas Poem

(From "In Memorlam" By Tenny- son)

'I‘he time draws near the birth of

Christ;

The moon is hid; the night is still;

The Christmas bells from hill to hill

Answer each other in the mist.

Four voices of four hamlets round, From far and near, on mead and

moor, Swell out and fail, as if a door Were shut between me and the sound. , Each voice four changes on the wind, ' That now dilate, and now de- crease, Peace and good-will, good-will and peace, Peace and good-will to all man- kind.

The Christmas Roll Call

Bo sure to answer "ilrcscnt" at tlic Cristmas Roll Call.---- Town To- pics.

He: "May I kiss you?" She: “Not muchl"

Christmas Greens

Christmas trees. as a family, are the oldest of all trees. Scientists say that their direct ancestors were the first flowering plants on earth. They are believed to have originated during a period of very severe cli- mate, thelr necdlellke leaves pre- sentlng less surface to cold and ex- posure than the broad leaved trees that evolved in later periods of the earth's history.

Girls’ Opinion of Christmas

Most girls have a candied opin- ion of Christmas.

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An Order for Christmas

iBy Elizabeth llazt in Copper‘: Farmer)

My order for Christmas? Oh, yes, it is billed-

I hope every ltcm

is carefully flllcd.

It is quite n jumble

I really admit,

For when onc is started Who knows whcrc to quit’!

A snowstorm I ordered, with sleds, skates and toys A houscful of cous us, Aimis- iincles—and noise.

Roast turkey and holly, And greetings most gay- With the spirit of Christmas

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