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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
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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
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dinated to our net
brawl.
decorated por,
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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