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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1912-12-19, Page 6uali fficiercyientiment 11EET IN THE OLD r&VORJTE XM 47PYFT e.s ala pr'lk e ate en's Ken eg te� fPe A Refinement and Usefulness All Its Own Waterman's Ideal with its inner high quality and superior patents is a gift selection that will pleas every one just as it would you. Nothing is more useful or easy to buy and send. Pens may be exchanged to suit the recipient. There are plain styles as well as gold and silver mounted. There is the same superiority an all. Compare the trade -mark shown above to avoidsubstitutes. la Christmas Boxes. Booklet on request. Sold by the Leading Stationers, Jeweler, eta L. n. Waterman Company, Limited, MontreI pw,w.w«�«w.�.w«i•.e.o••wro«e.•ew«e»w•.e«we CAPTAIN FARQJHAR'S CHRISTMAS A dense fog was settliag down over the oily sea as the R. M. ti, Cleopatra swung up from the hazy west and made for tike Channel mouth. Slowly the narrowed hori- zon closed in about the speeding leviathan; wisps of filmy vapor hov- ered about the scanty rigging, and the air grew doubly chill. The hardiest among the passengers, who had remained on deck with strain- ing eyes peering for the first sight of the homeland, went below in dis- appointment, for they said that they would see nothing of England un- til they were moored securely en port. Three o'clock on the after- noon of. Christmas Eve found, the Cleopatra boring her 'way through a hg .that was as thick as soup. "We'd better slow down," said the first officer of the liner, who etood on the bridge, with his oil- skins pulled about hies ears, though he had left off his sou' -wester, that nothing might interfere with his dree hearing. "There's a lot oe shipping about, and we're making good speed. Shall I ring the en- gines to slow, sir?" Captain Farquhar turned sudden ly with something of a erarl. leis old face was strained and working, but his eyes glared with a steely eteadinese that told of infinite har- dihood and blind courage. "We're making a record, aren't we," he snapped—"beating every- thing afloat? Very well, then, when I want the engines slowed I'll tell you, Mr. Spurgeon! Meanwhile, let her go!" The officer said nothing, but he was uneasy, and he didn't care who knew it. Presently he went to the wheel -house and switched on the apparatus that governed the fog- horn, A strident blast bit throug' the curtain of mist and the follow• ing silence seemed doubly intense when the raucous, bull -throated monster was stilled. ' "I, won't atop for the Channel Fleet itself !" said Captain Far- quhar, coming over to where Spur- geon stood in silent misery. "I'm going to break that record, if it uterine -breaking my. neck at the same time! Besides, there's Christ - Mas 'to think oft I haven't spent a Christmas at home ever since my boy was born, and I've promised ;myself that this one shall be spent with .the lad. He's my only son, Mr. Spurgeon. - Mode! Breakfast —has charming flavour an4 w`loiesame nourish ment-- s i6•• Toast les and Cream. This delightful fool, male of In ilea Cain, is really faszinating, Corn, says Dr. Hutchi- son. a noted End ish au- th-city, is one of the ideal fools. As made into Post Toa sties, it is most attrac- tive • to the palate. ""The Memory Liners;', Sold b rocers yg Packages 10 and 15 cts, hl,.7a m Canadaby Canadian Natutp Cereal Co., Ltd. Windsor, Ontarfu, "The elements themselves have conspired to keep me back," he continued, after a pause, "bat shcrw the world that I don't give a straw for all the fog that ever was! Keep her going as she is, and send a quartermaster down eo the chief engineer. I want to see him here." The burly Scot who answered the summons was frankly nonplussed at the captain's determination. "Ye're taking big risks, sir," he said uneasily. "Me ehippie'll dam- age something afore the nicht's cot, T doot. But gin ye say she's to go, ,,, enellg "You've got your orders, Mr. Macpherson," said the captain stonily; "I'll thank you to keep your criticisms to yourself. Those engines have to go as fast as they ever did, and I'll look out for this end of the work." The engineer retired, muttering below his breath, and Farquhar rubbed his hands with something approaching content, "I know this Channel as well as I know any rule of the road," he confided to the first offiepr• "I could find my way blindfolded from the Wulf to the South Foreland. And the eafety of the ship lies in the fog itself. We're not going to the bottom yet—trust me for that!" "I'm not thinking about our- selves," said the officer glumly ; "but Heaven help anything that gets in our way to -night! Suppose we hit a fisherman—what then, sir ?" "As if there'll bo a fisherman out between here and Dungeness on Christmas Eve 1 They'll be snug at home enjoying their Christmas, and I'll do it, too, or know the rea- son why 1 Gad, sir, but it will be a Christmas to dream about! The record broken, my lad at home with his dad 1 Re doesn't expect me— that's the best d it. I said nothing about getting home in time for the lay, but 1 made up my mind when I sane it was possible. He'll get e surprise, will the lad! Mr. Spur- geon!" "Sir?" "Double the look -outs, and tell 'em to keep their eyes skinned. If anything gets in our way it's their own look -cut then. If we keep that whistle going for all it's worth we're as safe as houses!" At four o'clock the watch was re- lieved, and the chief officer mount- ed the rocking bridge. He saluted the captain gravely, and went over to Spurgeon, throwing an interro- gative thumb over his shoulder in the direction of the captain. "As mad as a hatter!" whisper- ed the first officer soft! "Says y• he'll reach Southampton or Hades before midnight!" "Likely to be Hades, then," re- turned the dhief serenely, and shrugged his shoulders, He was a fearlees man himself, but he had no love for this particular kind of breakneck work. • "We'll cis it yet 1"• cried Farqu- har gaily, coming aver to where the chief officer crouched under the But Farquhar seized his band in a grip of steel, "Let her go!" he cried hoarsely. "You can't stop what's going to happen now! And • we'll win through yet!" "What about him?" asked the second mate bitterly. He knew well that the liner would get through without harm, but his heart was sore at the thought of those who new &toed in deadly peril. "He won't come to harm!" cried back the captain savagely. "Any- how, it's his awn lookout! Why doesn't he have a proper fog -sig- nal?" There was s second frightened howl from the forecastle, and then a man came racing aft, They could hear the thud of 'his heavy boots as lee covered the deck. But before he could. reach the bridge there was a crash from forward, a wicked sound of splintered timber, the hurtle and crash of falling rigging. Then a• loud wail followed quickly, and a sobbing cry from .the fore- castle, "Run down a fisherman, sir i" came the loud hail. And Captain Farquhar felt something tighten about his heart suddenly. But on the instant a freeh wave of heedless daring came to him. "We can't do anything!" he cried. "If we stop now we'll be too late! Full speed ahead still, and let her go 1 I'm going to break that record, I tell you!" He felt compunction at what he had done, but he was a man of firm resolve. He had promised himself the happiness of seeing his only son happy—his only son, whom he loved with a strange, wild love, that was as foreign to his real nature as was his present carelessness to his for- mer care. Nothing should stand in the way of that consummation, he said, and, saying that, he insisted on the ship going ahead at her speed. "I won't 'stop!". he cried, when the second officer approached. him with that request. . "Then I'll stop her myself 1" yelled the mate, and made a grab ' door in time to wish his spn a hap- py Christman, His wife opened to his knock. He glove her but scant greeting, for he was all on fire with expectation. He came as a conqueror fos' hie re- ward, Where's Harry?" he asked sharply, as he stamped indoors, "Harry?" said his wife, "Why, home we never thought ,yolld. b� � }1n) to -day, so he wont dawn to Poole for a bit of fishing; He said that he wanted' to spend this Cbristinas amongst the fishermen." Farquhar, shut the door with a groan. After all his trouble, ho had met with only disappointment. It was too hard 1 It was almost un- bearable. "Gene to Poole?" be said wear- ily. "Gone to Poole?" "Yes; he went to Poole. He was going out in the Cygnet—a, sailing - trawler." For the moment the name of the "smack had no significance to Cap- tain Farquhar. Then, like a flash of blinding lightning, came the re- membrance of the lifebuoy the crew r of the service -boat had picked p up. "Oh, my God!" he said sudden- ly, and sank into a chair. Outside the door a company of carol -singers began their singing. Christmas. It won't be long Before we say: "I'll buy my Christmas Gifts to -day 1" And when night comes, As like as not, You'll, up and say: "I .clean forgot!" Or else you'll cry, "Alas, alack i I wish I had My inoney back!" You'll buy a rug For 'your dear wife, And she'll buy you A carving knife. And all your kin Will send. regards On picture postal Christmas cards. r +, i map 7CA A'A j, BOOK FOR �i�� �T'HEETLUEP CKAGE CAREPULTO+ SEE THAT LABEL ON PACI(AGrE IS BLUE,. F O OTHER COLOR EVER USED ON REMEMBER THECOLOR BLUE GBLLETTCO. LTD / TORONTO — ONT. ",AS TR WHITEST LIrIt1Lx/ A n Fif Tie'/ EliGll1.111 COMPAfii i j lIO C, we, p°a o Mr G. ar,ai,m;,n ea.., •Oo®case®o®r®o®o®®t<o®c® CI-IRISTPIAS TREE CUSTOMS o abet es0o©0000•®®®s®e8i This old world of -ours owes much to Germany, but perhaps no other custom for which we can thank the Fatherland has brought more joy to the hearts of young and *Id than that of making a tree the piece de resistance at Christmas time. To- day this adjunct of yuletide festivi. ties is to be found in every land where civilization has left its im- press, yet there are plenty of men and women alive whose memory carries them back to the tame when a Christmas tree was unknown in this -country. Net ea Germany. Here the Chriotnras tree has been conspicu- on.s for centuries, although its pop- ularity has increased greatly within the last 100 years, until now it is. co,sidered indispensable in every household, be it ever so humble. Just; when the arse Christmas tree Dame into existence is an open question.. There are authentic ac counts of one hewing been set up in Strasburg in 1600. Martin Luther, the militant reform leader, is said ieE1tE ARE SOME SANTA CLA.US BABIES. for the telegraph. "I won't take orders from a murderer!" . Farquhar would have driven him back, but already the bridge was filling with men. Quartermasters and sailors were there, who stared at the captain as 'at some loath. - some thing. The chief and first of- ficers were there, trembling with cold and white faced. "Get the ship stopped," growled the crowd sullenly, "or we'll know why 1" "Very well, then!" snarled the captain. "Stop her! And T'il log the whole crowd of you for mut- iny!" "It's too late now, anyhow!" said the first officer, as he left the ,bridge, and gave orders for the service -boat to be lowered away. It sons indeed too late. Though weather -cloth. "We'll have that: they pulled about in the blanketing Christmas Day ashore, after all l" fog for half an hour, they found "1 don't like it," said the grizzled nothing of life. No single cry came chief, with a shake of his head, to them; the see, was as silent as! "I'm read- be take most risks, sir, the grave. But as they turned' Bright, Reddy Cheeks i to have had a tree for his children no less than 50 years previous to Fel, Pale Girls this time, and by the beginning of the seventeenth century the custom -- . was general in the Rhine provinces No Longer Any Need to be Pale, Weak or Anaemic. By Fotlewing the Advtcs of miss Moewon you Can Quickly neaomo Strong Again. The pallid girl always lacks ap- petite. What little sheesate is bad- ly digested. .At night she is restless, she dotes, but doesn't sleep soundly. Vital force must be increased, new blood must be supplied and a general rebuilding take place be- fore she will feel like she ongnt. Dr. Hamilton has invaluable ex- perience in these cases and found nothing so prompt in building up young women as his vegetable pills of Mandrake and Butternut. Dr. Hamilton's Pills begin fry d purifyi : but this is too much. And the log's about and made for the ship again cleansing the system an ng evergreens at this season, they be- thickening all the time." one of the men pointed to something the blood ; they also improve diges- ing regarded as prophetic of the, re- p g tion and render food ready for ab turn of life in vegetation, The development of •the Christ- mas tree as a feature of the festal period when peace on earth, good- • will to men is supposed to be the is the rel that assists her system watchword, can be attributed df - by the use of Dr.Hamilton's Pills, rectly to the ettn'dy Britons who The following recent letter from back in the tribal days used to and had spread to other parts. Also, the origin of the custom is one on which authorities disagree. Some trace it to the ancient Teuton practice of honoring fir branches at the midwinter Feast of yule. Oth- ers assert that it began with the Scandinavian worship of the mystic ash tree, whose great roots were popularly credited with running in three directions, one to heavou, one to the frost giants, and one to the dark underworld. Again, the tree is identified with the rites which the Romans used in their activities at this season, the sombre branches being decked with little earthenware images of their gods. Whether this was their ori- gin, it is certain that decorated trees were known in Italy centuries ago, the custom afterward dying out. Other nations also employed Once more a long silence, punctu- white and dim in the water. They sorption. Additional nourishment ated only by the st.ide st bellowi:lgs i made towards it, and found a life -1 is quickly supplied and the patient the foghor„ and answering buoy, which was gaily painted and is fast strengthened and invigorat- ble•atings Pram the log -curtain over- decorated. The name of the snip ed. side, they had sunk was painted glar'ingg- Fun of spirit, ruddy and strong And the liner dashed on and on, ly on the white circle. It was the g' with a new spring in her stride, as Cygnet, of Poole, though she had smelt the homeland, The boat was hauled inboard, and was hungry for her arrival and the liner gathered herself to - there, The hours dragged by leadenly. The leviathan went along like e shadow, save for the raucous head- ings of the span. Apparently the old captain's pluck and Bariegwere going to Mary her through in safety. i it was close on midnight that a sudden frightened moaning seem- edto break east richt under the Cleopatra'e bows. Instantly every tirely man on dere stiffened like a poin- The Cleopatra raced homeward ter. A laud hail from the fore- at n. pace that had never bean castle look -outs came hieing equalled by any vassal of her class, through the yellnw darkns'sn, and The tilde :eervnd, and the ship was lights which adorn the Christmas tree, and the candles set on win- dow sills in many parts of Germany, for it was the custom with the old pagan Germans to set lights en the tall firs to illuminate the dark for- est paths for the sl n god, whose consorts were Hokin and Berchta, that this trio of geed spirits might have no difficulty in finding their way. And as it was then, so the lights that now beam forth are in- tended to brighten the way se that the holy child, the virgin or Santa Claus will be enabled to travel in srfety as they make their rounds on Christmas eve, bestowing gifts on the deserving. Many of the traditions aseociated with the Christmas tree, one of which, to the effect that at this time certain trees bear fruits of gold oe silver, having given rise to the custom of hanging gilt apples and nuts on the tree. To be in strict accord with popu- lar belief. a, German tree must have five gifts for each child. These con- sist of a piece of money, be it ever so small, that the child may be able to give something . to . the. poor; something to eat, usually fruit, candy or •some of thosefunny look- ing cookies that are so popular on this occasion; a doll or toy, an arti- cle of clothing, and something edi- fying or instructive. This latter furnishes a 'wide latitude, ranging all the way from a Bible or prayer - book to a pencil. With everything in readiness, with all the candles lighted and a doll dressed to represent an angel standing at the top of the tree with wings spread, the door to the room in which the tree has been prepared is thrown open suddenly and the en- tire family crowds in to the festivi- ties. The gifts are not hung upon the tree, as is the Canadian custom, but are piled at its base anti are dis- tributed by someone dre'sed to re- present Santa Claus. Then come carols in which old and young join, and there is much merrymaking be- fore the candles are snuffed and the household retires. Everywhere one finds Christmas trees in Germany, even the unfor- tunates forced to spend the day in prison being provided with the Chrisbaum,• while those whose little ones died during the twelvemonth go sorzowingly to the burying ground and set trees, burdened with lights and toys, on the graves, that those who have gone may not feel they are forgotten. In Sicily children fancy that in each section of the pine cone they can see the hand of the holy Child raised in benediction, and with that reverence that characterizes their. attitude toward anything religious in tone they hold it in awe. Some Christmas Hints. Fill the tree -with candies and put most of them on lopsided, so they will tip over easily. Place the tree in the bay 'window, among the lace curtains, and fix it so it can be knocked over by the baby. Then light it and go into another part of the house, leaving the children alone with ib. The Fire Depart- ment will do the rest. Tell all of your friends what you are going to give them, and you will be sure to get something equally valuable in return. Take no chances, Miss Etta McEwen, of Haliburton, worship the fir trers•in the forest, gather for the final spurt, .Narqu- speaks inc itself: her was heedless of the thing he "in using Dr. Hamilton's Pills I bad done. They brought the life- find my system is wonderfully built buoy to him, and he read the name up. It is certainly the most ef£ee- on it half understanding, and then tivo remedy I ever used. 1 have banished the occurrence from his now a good appetite, sleep more mind, In w few houis more, ho soundly, and awaken in the morn - said, he would be home,, for the fog' ing feeling quite refreshed. was thinning. "Formerly I felt tired and de - Indeed, before another hour was Pressed. I looked as if a severe past the fag had clisnppeared en- illness were hanging over .my head, "Nothing ,could• give quicicer i'e, sults than Dr. Hamilton's Pills and I strongly advise every young wo- man to use them." All dealers sell Dr. Ilamiltan's the officer of the watch- -it airs lir"' sn,,., ,l:,rrlrod. Pills, not, per box or five boxes Inc I 811.00, by mail from The Catarrh second -•sprang towards the t,',, " TVA. n it: wout,i 1'0,+.lay- oaonn Co: Duffulo, T. Y,, and graphs to • ring theengines astr:r)i.'lig}s •1 he wnnld be at his own Kingston, ()rat. • attributing to them Some super- natural powers because of their ability to withstand the assaults of Prost and snow and retain their ver- dure when all others were stripped of foliage and stood gaunt and deso- late. Miele and Berchta, goddess- es supposed to preside over the yuletide revels, were closely asso- ciated with this manifestation of power an the part of the .fir tree, and even now in many parts of Ger- many Fran Perehtel and Holds are looked ftp to by the, younger genera- tion to brine them Ole as they as- semble ander the gaily dem-mated and hrilliently lighted "Chris beim" on Holy eve, as the night before Christmas is termed. 'There is a reminder of paganism in the! 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For a centerpiece use red lose OM, or be original and make a oako lilco a big wedding cake and 'with oolored au - gar or coloring make the !sing on the first layer green, the next red, and on the next white, ote, On the top lay a pretty red bow. Cinnamon drops make a pretty oako trrinnnr,tg. Let the place cards he in water-, colors of poinsettias, red roses, hol- ly, bells, Santa, eta., but if impose Bible, merely fasten a pretty rosette of 'baby ribbon in the corner od each • with a tiny red pencil attaohed, so that autographs may be oxabanged, For individual candy dishes use those inane as follows) Make seven red crepe paper flower petals, wir- ing them and letting the wires ex- tend about five inches below the petale. At base of the latter begin twisting the wires together. Twist for three inches, then separate and bend out -wires to form a stand, Cover all wires with red paper, place and fill a small paper dish among the petals which are turned up in flower shape. Red doll etoek- ings, filled with candy area tied with ribbon, make pretty favors. Place on table candelaibras with red shades. Buy red and green dye and into them dip peanuts and some toothpicks. Let dry and stick picks into the peanuts for arms and legs, Outlinefeatures in black. Many weird creatures can bo made and placed on parade in the middle of the table. Lace ourtains, table- cloth, and buffet covers are beau- tified by basting on to them masses of red flowers cut out of decorated paper and bells cut out may be mounted and hung around the plata rail, If an informal affair, wooden plates covered with flower decorat- ed doillies or simply with a holiday paper napkin pasted on tightly and smoothly, are decorative. Strings of alternate red and green California grapes : make a pretty tree decoration. Decorate all electric bulbs and gas globes with the red shades. Hang bells to each window shade, Hang wreaths in windows. Add to all this a lovely Christmas tree and the home would bo beautifully de- corated. Stockings.—Havo as many red or white net stockings filled with kindergarten candies, nuts, and some small trinket as there aro guests; suspend these from the hoop and have a red streamer run - ring from each etocking to each plate with name card ab:aohed. Cranberries. — Decoration for table: String cranberries and sus- pend from chaudoliee eo corner of table if table is long, one on each side, then, twist smilax around each string and put the same around centerpiece. For place oards use holly with berriee to match cumber-, ries. Santa Clgtts.—Make a center piece cd a long box with cotton bat- ' ting banked all over it; and sprinkled with diamond dust to re- present snow; on the torp of this piece a good sized, realistic repre- sentation of Santa Claus in a sleigh driving four or six reindeers. This can be bought at any toy shop or candy store. The sleigh can bo filled with small efayors, At each plate have an individual Christmas tree, set in smell Sower pots and braced with a tiny stick in true Christmas tree fashion; no quaint- er decoration can bo devised. The little .trees can bo aparingle decor- ated with spangles and a tiny atar on top. If during the last course all the lights are turned out and the tiny colored tapers lighted on each tree the effect will be charm- ing and romantic. Verges, compli- ments and jokes may constitute the gifts on the little trees, Bells,—A pretty bell may bo made by 'wrapping a largo sized hoop wibh holly or pine, connect this wibh a smaller sized hoop above by four wires or stout cord, Hang strands of popcorn from—upper hoop to lower one. Tiro a largo red ap- ple for a clapper. North Tole.—In the centre of the table have a post about two feet : high and tree inches in diameter,. niacle on a base ten inched across, such as is used to support Christ- mas trees; or the pole oan'be made of e heavy pisco of paper formed into a cylinder placed on a baso. Cover the post or cylinder with eon cotton, which can be pasted on. with library paste, Sprinkle the cotton freely with diamond dust, Place cotton also over and around' ham, Toy men, Il,dcimea, dogs anti sleds are easily procural at ally the inurement- atoro, and should be are ranged about the base. A tiny snow but could be made by deft fingers of cotton over a liastehoarel foundation. Small gifts may be Bidden under small lioaps of eottolu (snow) placed around the i,elo. n • hoar would be n: welsoenb a+sidition.