HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Signal, 1913-12-18, Page 8Though your salary or Income
will no doubt increase. so will
OF CANADA, your expenses—and many l tnd
that the Latter more than keep
pace with the former. Now is the time to start a R eat�
—and the Savings Department of the Union Bank
of is the place to keep it.
Deposit the extra you have on hand now—you can open an
account with any aunt. down to one dollar—and draw interestonit.
PRACTICAL CIIRISTMAS PRESENTS 1
THE KIND THAT GIVE
PLEASURE SATISFACTION COMFORT
long after others are forgotten
Nothing is too good for the house and nothing more appropriate than a nice
piece of Furniture. Here are a few suggestions that will help to
solve the girt problem and add to the home comforts.
At THOMSON'S Music Store.
One of the most importa:.t thinks at ('hristmaa time ie
MUSIC, the one thins; to add tefinratent and charm to the
Iautily thele
In waking * ..ur purcha r . ret ernls•r we h .ve all kinds
of Instruments from a Plano to a Jew s Harp.
tieintzman & Co. Pianos and Players
Victor Victrolas and Disc Records
Edison Phonographs and Cylinder Records
Violins, Guitars, Mandolins, Accordeons
Harmonicas, etc.
In Stationery Department we have a large and heautifu
hoe of Papeterie'. Folders. Cards. Booklet*, Fountain Pens, Bibles
Testaments. Birthday Books, Psalm and Hymn Hooks. .
All our goods are nice And fresh and new at
TfOMSOD'S MUSIC STORE
tet 1 Hark! the merry chimes are wasted'
rA >•' ® us that this is Christmas morn -
And ft's time that we were tislng,l
M �_ s► cy� though the hour isn't,late.
•i* ij► Still, the kldiets will be IkOkIng. social
,•'"m to overhaul his stocking.
�' • And there's scads of things we're
LL � got to do that really cannot welt
Tet, before we kick tke clothes off (quite determined not to dose off).
Let's Indulge In dreamy musing on this Joyous Christmastide;
tat us. while the bells are pealing. get up some real Christmas feeling.
1 Fill ourselves with sweet emotions that are not quite cut and dried.
The, the minutes fast are gliding. but. consarn 'em. let 'em glide.
'hank of these long weeks of waiting. all the glad anticipating
Of the gay and festive season that at last. at last Is here;
'Never resting, never stopping In our mad career of shopping.
Searching over the Ideal, not too cheap and not too dear;
Crushed and elbowed In the reeking crowds, that like ourselves are as.klry
Just the very thing of all things that their loved ones tbost desired.
Limp and draggled then emerging from the pushing. struggling, surging
Mob, with parcels overladen, reaching home at last, dog tired.
Those experiences may be best described as "most all -fired."
Tet no antiquated stoic showed endur _ {
ante more heroic
Than we've manifested through the ,.• • � `•J' � A
LL weary ordeal of that time;
'N. have stood the stress of barter with
the courage of a martyr; •�
Now we and sweet compensation
llst'ning to the Christmas chime.
Whose clear cadence. soft and mellow, seems to whisper to a fellow
That the worst L nearly over, that we soon may breathe again.
'Soon may and surcease of sorrow. and that, maybe by tomorrow
Or the next day, may be lifted something of this mental strain.
R'bat a blessed sense of rest may soothe the tissues of our brain.
;We have done with haste and flurry, no occasion now to worry,
Inst some sensitive relation may have been quite overlooked.
tiAU the Usta of names are checked and all the walls with green are decked, and
Now within a few short hours the Christmas dinner will be cooked.
Mall to -Christmas! happy season! There is some substantial reason
To be gleeful at thy advent—the beginning of the end.
pis thea comest wreathed with holly, we can certainly be Jolly,
Welcome thee with feast and wassail, and in general unbend.
'For we know that we have rent for thee the last cent we can spend!
The Christmas sit that will appeal to every
member of the family ---will add to the joy of the
Christmas day in the pleasure of picture taking and
will perpetuate that day by preserving its memories.
KODAKS, $7.00 and up.
BROWNIE CAMERA • $1.00 to $12.00
R. R. SALLOWS
Expert Photographer - Goderich
every
housekeeper
and
the
best
Cleaner
on
the
market,
your ll
choice
of
finish,
strictly
high
grade.
Ohiliren's Rockers. Toy Beta, oval-shaped 'fables. Barked Chair•, very et roux and neat, different c.d.n.,
Doll Carriages and Cradle,. large variety of child's Go-carts.
Now the door bell will cease ringing to
the people who were bringing
An endless string of packages from
morn to dewy eve;
•• We no longer will be running to con -
teal those things with cunning.
.';'`i LL e� s • And we'll lose our wonted air of
having something up our sleeve.
There will be a deuced litter. when
the gewgaws gleam and glitter.
Of waste paper, string and cotton. from the kitchen to the ball;
But, with consciences elastic, we will grow enthusiastic
And "wonder how they guessed.' as on the donors' necks we tall.
Looking blissful over dewdads that we didn't want at a11.
Ab. this blessed thing of giving! It is half the Joy of living
To watch the looks of gratitude and pleasure and surprise
That, at least to outward seeming. ate upon loved faces beaming-.
As the loved one open. his parcel and digs out his gaudy ties.
'And the gentle wife and mother her emotion tries to smother
( When conducted by her husband. to some secret corner, where.
A. a proof of fond affection, he has hid from her detection,
t His gift to her, a cosy, costly, well -upholstered chair
(of whose comforts, in the future, you may bet he'll get his .bat
i
flow this Christmas spirit moves us to
•
sense that It behoves us
To keep Poverty's bare platter and 1
all Destitution's cup ---
Iletag turk and pie and gladness to
the homes of empty sadness!
TO help out sweet Christmas char-
ity
harity who would not loosen up?
1Dut it'. highly aggravating set to say exasperating.
When we've given most nobly and without thought of seat.
To find out, es we expected, that the modest are neglected
And our princely benefaction hasn't found Its way to print.
(Certainly we didn't ask It, but a num mlgkt take & hist).
Odd Parlor Chairs
Fancy corner and reception chain in variety
of latest models.
Large Easy Chairs
end rockers. deep. comfortable, spring seat.,
tutted back and arms; leather rockers, a large vat•
iety.
Odd Parlor Pieces
centre 'whirs, tardisere stands, fancy screens. i•t•
the niece' lot of dainty parlor pieces we h...•
shown.
Fancy Mirrors
framed. just the think for bath -room, Ie. f -t
etc. Resole to see them.
and couches, the most useful pieces of furniture
for the home, oak and mahogany finishes, well
upholstered.
There is nothing nicer for a Christmas present than a Nor
dheimer
or-
dheimer Piano. We sell them.
Pictures
\\'e have;probably the l.uge.t and lar,"
attractive line of framed picture. .uitable for gilt•
its town at very reasonable price..
Our •tee is filled with beautiful things for the borne, which. after a1L are the gifts
giver. You are welcome to come and look. If you see suythiug you like select it now.
whenever you say.
of a th uKhttul
\\'e will deliver
Itut away with sad reflection! This is ten time for dejection.
Merry Christmas. happy Christmas, es we solid, kaa come at tastf
*11 the many tribulation.. all the trials aad mottoes
That have crowded thick uses to for the het six weeks, are pert.
Not a protest shall be uttered. the the Mese with toys is cluttered
And the kids are alt pantiles to the sow of hors aid drum,
k..titiytung sed terms vetciactJie spriest of their rejoicing.
We will have eo Whet' Ibe1 ealio Xtellarbsoss b 1! same.
(later tome our nervous system at some eon -storm).
We take this opportunity to v► ish you
All a Merry Christmas and to express
our appreciation of the custom of the
many who assisted us in making our
business a success during 191 3
Just a few days left to do your 'Christmas
shopping.
What about your Christmas pudding ? We
have all the necessary requirements to make the
repast complete.
Fresh Fruits, Oranges, Bananas,
Cranberries, Nuts and Confectionery
We solicit your trade. Quality and prices guaranteed
C. M. ROBERTSON
LOOK ! LISTEN!
Blackstones' Christmas Specials
Christmas Mixed Nub, speeial t lbs. foe the
(Almonds, Filberts, Walnut., Peanut. et•'
Christ nuts Mixed Candy, special ! lhs. for'fie
IChoeotaus, Cream.. etc
CHRISTMAS ORANGES
REGULAR ROe for 1800 I IRtilGULAIR •0o foe 40o
REGULAR 40s fee 800 1 RIO Lan lion for 20o
To assure yourself see our window display
The finest seleetton of Posey pukes,' d Otoeotates for Chs i.tmas
gifts In tows, at moderate pio.s.
See ew Pc and IOc Cltrt.tntms Mee.ttisa
BLACKSTONES', West Street
=link the aver tf we're able to
'remail a wel4wreed table,
' •,� ! ;.A
Where the plump wkttobasomod
tact we woos its savor through+
the roes,
said waSrag comes em ssoklag, amd
t�o� ormikes .o sad to the Jekfag,
:. •.i:..• r • sod tae bot that harbors tfes
yy�� es seed derrast vitt gbeeb,
Lot us M pnlbsadb enteral that we bas at least a ~al.
Orassf.l flee the pipes tablets that oenoet our (btl.taes cheer:
HeM 1t as amass our soseMs taes seta left to dor purses,
Ds 'beaked fat those dose 1 mms set toss who bold us Isar.
(Aad meat sop .U.iy thsaKol CbrMass *moo bat otos a roam
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fro Oho clout at Nooses foto elks.
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yeas iwwv sad No esaamao rmagM+
Si lilt to fttmlr smarty MS as
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mosmeo busaalty their rlobtfol
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bt1 1Maa sod .t out wltb
w�oIa atwaes,
Very often we mon so old tried
whose looks have teaagsd as that w.
hardly know them. Soma took bettor
sad souse look old and vesoesd foe.
W. always feel badly to sss m blood
going down blit is appsmemaee for
looks wont for so soba +s
flossdays;
and ws ee joy tombs teased for 1. let
hoops mesa 01 keeping young ass its fie
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ir. floral b only Et a aa�lrgeeo
for sale in large quantities
THE PAGET GRAIN DOOR Co.
are now pupas to supply ail kinds of build-
ing
stock of all s
fan a large Ontario White
Of lumber On 1>taan • including
Pine. Shingles and Lath.
Hardwood Flooring and ire Birch
Finish a specialty.
Call and ser our samples of Birch Finish'
Solt and Hardwood slabs Mr ads by the
cord.