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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1924-12-11, Page 9CtirateA R eva ,MRetorti T ST ORE TE COMPARES W `.i'H ANY QUALITY, QUANTglit OR x'RICE tuck Ivory and Shell Good's French Ivory this Christmas as it is increasing in pop-` year. There is no gift for sister, mother or lover that Ivoryware. What is more usefulor beautiful? What ed move: than an Ivory set. . Everything for the lady's ale is ,now made in Ivory. Why Why not add to the set not. last year? The ever-increasing popularity has led the l rs to bring in a great number of new pieces which can my well assorted stock. �e everything' in French Ivory from the smallest to the ,male pieces and attractively cased sets. ,If you are in to solve the gift question come in and pick from the ate stook you will find here; of which the following is Brush and Comb sets, Ivory Lamps, Manicure sets, Large YIifitary Brush sets, Ivory Clocks, Jewel Cases, Hair Con- sth Brush Holders, ,single Brushes, Combs, and Mirrors, ottles, Photo Frames, Talcum Holders, Vanity Mirrors, s, Comports, Bud Vases; Shoe horns, Files, Caticutle rn I{nivee, Vanity Cases, Napkin Rings, besides many s and, novelties. R. H. JOHNSQN RW I N'S Season's Greetings e Spirit of Christmas which reigns supreme, has been ing wonders here during the 'ew weeks transforming our 'into a veritable avenue of --Gifts suggestive of refine - and in such variety as to y the most strategic tastes. Scarfs Blouses chiefs Umbrellas :es Table Linens Linen Towels Madeira Plauen Centres Turkish Towels mdeaux and many other lines Boxes and Greeting Cards plied with purchase of $1.00 and over Garters :ts Baskets the convenience of our stomers the store will be open evenings encing-Monday, Dec. 15th me in and " browse around � 9S LET E T : A CHRISTMAS A WISHING -TIME Here's a welcome'to Wishing -Time! ,A good word for Wishing -time! For Christmas -time is Wishing -time all the world over! Let it come to us in the white robes of winter- time—the snow -man in the garden and the snowballs on the street; the skating on the lake and the frosty walk to church; ' the snap -dragons in the hall and the°ghost,-story in the flicker- ing icker ing fire -light! Or let it come to us as it comes beneath the Southern stars, in all the golden glory of high summer -time --a flutter of white dresses and red roses, a.festival of strawberries and cream! In one respect, at least, the season never changes. Come when it will it comes in a whirlwind of wishes. Sum- mer -time or winter -time, Christmas -time is Wishing -tine! I welcome once more the world's great Wishing -time. I love to be out on the street on the night before Christ- mas, Last year, I remember, everybody was abroad. It was difficult to jostle one's way along. For the movements of the throng were not regular. Friends met friends; groups quickly formed, and the stream of traffic became blocked in consequence. But as I drifted along on the current of the crowd, and caught the fragments of conversation that fell upon my ears in passing, it occurred to me that everybody was wishing, "Wish you a Merry Christmas!" • "A Happy New Yearl" "Compliments of the Season!" Clearly, then, Christmas -time is Wishing -time! At this season of the year we all become experts in the art of wishing. If we do not do it well, it is certainly not for want of practice. We are at it from early morning until late at night. A seasonable greeting is tucked into the closing sentences of every letter that wewrite; every handshake is accom- panied by the expression of a timely wish; and even if, in passing each other on the streets, we do not pause to shake SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS' What a wonderful spirit is this which meets us down on that margin where the years pass each other -one going and ,the other coming! It laughs at distance, for the mind then can wing its, way over continents and seas that divide us. It starts pilgrimages infancy, and reality, to, the old home. It calls. its roll and' from faded pages it brings names that were almost forgotten. Indeed, names are called then that one scarcely mentions, from one year's end to another. It stops processions on the way to the cemetery of forgotten things. It awakens memory, and digs in the ashes' of the past. It breaks on mankind with the sound of bells, °and lets in a flood of feeling that carries down the barriers of selfish- ness, and our little boats are loosened from their moorings, It is an earnest of redemption, and a reminder that the world is not altogether bad, for there is scarcely a doorway any- where then in Christendom which is not entered by a messen- ger of Love. Indeed, a channel has been worn in the world's year, and for these few days at least, the spirit of CHRIST fills it to the brim. Christmas should mean more to the surging tide of humanity than a day in which to receive gifts and favors; a day in which the home table is adorned with bounteous sup- plies of rich food and relishes a day in which the homes of the fortunate are warmed by glowing fires and blended into warm colors by, appropriate decoration. Christmas is nothing to you if this is what it means. The Christ gives all, without hope or promise of remit, ing. Shall we receive all and give nothing? What about the unfortunate brother near you on whom Dame Fortune has not smiled? Offer the comfort of your fireside and the fruits of your labor to him on this, the Day of all Days. SANTA OLA1JS THE vLITI5RAN hands, we at least find time to toss our good wishes to each other as we hurry on. A survey of the missives that, by morning, the postman brings, or a glance into any stationer's window, shows that all the resources of poetry and all the ingenuity of art have been exploited in order that our genius for wishing may find dainty and elegant expression. We flash out wishes with every nod of the head, with every glance of the eye, with every stroke of the pen. We breathe out wishes as the flowers breathe fragrance. We radiate wishes as the stars radiate light. Christman invariably comes in, and the Old Year goes out, to the accompaniment of a perfect hurricane of wishes! There are wishes everywhere! PRAYER FOR CHRISTMAS PEACE Christmas peace is God's; and He must give it Himself, with His own hand, or we shall never get it. Go then to God Hiinself. Thou art His child, as Christmas Day 'declares. Be not afraid to go unto thy Father. Pray to Him; tell Him what thou wantest; Say, "Father, I am not moderate, rea- sonable, forbearing. I feel I cannot keep Christmas aright, for I have not a peaceful Christmas spirit in me; and I know that I shall never get it by thinking, and reading, and under- standing; for it passes all that, and lies far away beyond it, does peace, in the very essence of Thine undivided, unmoved, absolute, eternal Godhead, which no change nor decay of this created world, nor sin or folly of men, or devils, can alter; but which abideth for ever what it is, in perfect rest, and perfect power and perfect love. 0, Father, give me Thy Christmas Peace."—Charles Kingsley, Christmas Timer That man must be a misanthrope in- deed, in whose breast something like a jovial feeling is not roused—in whose mind some pleasant associations are not awakened—by the recurrence of Christmae,—Dickens. What about the helpless, under -nourished infant to whom the cost of a cigar would mean a quart of wholesome mills, happiness and comfort? What about the widow, laboring to keep life and health in a large family? It might be your wife ten days or ten years hence. The price of a quart would bring happiness to her home and fireside. Go out on this day; seek out the fallen, the poor and needy; comfort them as best you can. If it is only a good dinner you can give, give it freely and give it gladly. Give without thought of receiving in return; the gods will not forget you. They never do. Make it not a "Merry Christmas," Brother, but a good Christmas for all mankind, A BEAUTIFUL SONG "O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie,°" was written by Phillips Brooks, the great American Bishop, who was as great a man as a preacher. He tried to live like Christ. As he walked up and down the streets of Boston he nodded to people here and there until the whole street seemed filled with sunshine. Not many people to -day read his ser- mons, but he lives' in the hearts of old and young through this beautiful Christmas song. This song has probably been translated in forty-seven languages and in the remotest ,corners of the earth hearts break forth into joy. "How silently, how silently m The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven." In this hymn the beloved Bishop Brooks will. live and sing through many years: .flfUlt.SDAY,_ DECR;LeII CHRIST MAS SPECIA Neilson's Hand Dipped Chocolates 1 pound 49c 2 pounds 89c 3' pounds $1.29 5 pound,. J. BROWN & CO CHRISTMAS GIFT SUGGEST IONS T o Help Solve Your Probl The kind of Gifts everyone, young or old, can a FINE SHIRTS• -We are showing an exceptionally n' Bombay cords (guaranteed fast colors) and Es cloths, Tooke ,incl Arrow brands at lowest prices. BOXED BRACES,.ARM BANDS, HOSE SUPPORTI;I Always aeee�stable gifts. SWEATERS and SCARVES in Wool and Silk and Wu McPHERSON'S "LIGIITING HITCH" HOCKEY BOO' fancily. HOUSE SLIPPERS and GOLOSHES. HANDICERC'HIEFS Galore at all prim. WOOL GAUNTLET GLOVES, Warm and Con:J'orabl; HOSIERY, Silk and Silk and Wool for men, wamou in all the wanted shades, CHILDIEN'S WOOL SUITS AND JERSEYS. • And many other lines that will appeal to PLUMST EEL ROTS Look these o before huyin your Xmas Gift There is al Call in every hold where c are, for a s cup and plate that ceptebly serve a pose, as a practic table dishes and del appeal to the child for color and pieta This appeal is nic, dinated to our net brawl. decorated por, enarnele< CHILD'S S We now have on display a selection of these sets with v signs to suit almost any, taste. As a Christmas gift they acceptable; giving pleasure to both parents and children. not go wrong in looking them over before buying. The d please you and the idea as a gift, a solution for many a pro you Will have to face before Christmas comes. SUTTER & PERDUE