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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1938-12-22, Page 2PAGE TWO THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY; DEC. 22, 193; \. . \ \\ ma\ \ \\ THE NICEST PRESENT FOR CHRISTMAS There are all sorts of presents, Some presents are duty presents. These are not quite so nice. Some presents are presents exchanged 4 e- tween friends for years and years and years. These are very nice, keeping up the old tfriendship, the old tradi- tions, the old 'links. Sometimes 'these are 'between peo- ple who have not seen each other for years, who keep up their friendship, who keep it secure through all the years by the'Christmas link. Then there are presents, one gives to .children. These are always fun. And there are presents one can give to children who otherwise would have no Christmas. These are even more fun. And there are :presents one can .give the little lonely, wide-eyed chil- dren who gaze wistfully into lighted shop windows. There is hardly anything that brings a glow to the heart more than giving presents that are complete and .overwhelming surprises to the recipi- ents, Then there are presents one can give to those faithful postmen who so unerringly bring tlie greatest 'boon in the world to one's door—the maid. And there are presents one can give to one's milkman and iceman and- to little boys who deliver package and messages around Christmas tint!. And all of these present* are such a pleasure to give. They Ire the pres- ents that givesuch ha! pines to the giver, and the recipient feels the giv- er's good wishes, appreciation, trib- ute. But perhaps the nicestof all pre- sents to .receive and to give are those As that time draws near m the waning year When the Christmas bells will chime. To my mind so clear comes those memories dear, Of the days that we left behind. And I see iii dreams, oh, how near it seems, How my stocking I hung with care, In the row on the wall, there were nine in all, Knowing Santy could find it there. It was always found when he made his rounds, And he filled it to the brim, Though Santy was poor, he was always sure May God's blessing abide with him. Through the mist of years filled with joy and tears, I can hear the Christmas bell, And my spirit roams to my eastern home, To those loved ones I loved so well. When that morning comes with its bells and drums, Will I watch those children play, Though beside ane stands with its tight -clenched hands, The ghost of my boyhood days. In the mountains white I will spend that night. Though no longer Will Santy call, But to east and west I will wish the best, Merry Christmas to one and all. that are absolutely not necessary 'from any viewpoint at all—not pris- ents of gratitude, not presents of ap-' preciation, not presents of Joyous int - ,pulse, but the presents given 'because in the heart of tite giver is a desire to do something for that person—a wave of warmth and friendship and just the sort of feeling that says: "I think I'll give that good friend something this Christmas. I just feel as though I'd like to do it—no reason for it whatever—but I feel as though I'd like to do this." Those' are the very nicest. presents of alit CHRISTMAS LUCK; OMENS USED IN DAYS LONG AGO Do you know that a fall moon at Christmas day is supposed to be un- lucky. the saying going: "Light Christmas, light wheotsheaf; dark Christmas, heavy 'wbeatsheaf," and that a windy Christmas and a calm Candlemas were held as omens twelve days after Christmas was said to foretell a wet year to follow. When decorating the .house with Christmas holly, be careful not to 'burn any leaves or berries that fall, but put them carefully away until Twelfth Night, when they should be ;burnt with the rest of the decorations; Then luck and happiness will follow; but if so much as,a holly leaf is burned beforehand, you are courting disaster, say the Old-fashioned country ,folic who set store 011 Christmas omens. Look to your fire on Christmas day, for if it burns (brightly it is a sign of prosperity; if, 'lrow:ever, when tite dire is first lighted it smoulders and re- fuses tot ",draw," setbacks may be looked for during the year to .come. Wear something new on Christmas day if possible, "for luck," and be very careful to puton no garment with a 'hole or tear in it, otherwise' You will lose money. Also, remember that the first words spoken in the day should be cheerful; to speak a word. of as good year. Rain during the of grumbling is to court bad luck. USE SLEIGH BELLS FOR JOLLY CHRISTMAS GAME Here is a new and exciting game to- play at a Christmas party. Hirst borrow a set of sleigh bells. They are not as easy to find as in the old days. Find a string with tuneful, varying notes if you wish the game to jingle to the tfulr treasure of holiday fun. The idea is simply this; ft is pos- sible to suggest, then •control the ac- tion of a person who does not know what is in your mind, but must find out through 'the sound of the bells. Here is the way to do it:, Send one of the guests from the room. The remainder decide what he must do. For instance, go to a certain table, pick up a book, take it to an- other table and place it near the lamp. Here are - four separate acts in succession. The person outside is called back. Somebody has 'been chosen to be the manipulator of the bells. He must use a nice judgment in using them, ring- ing softly when the act approaches what is in the minds of all; ringing loudly as .the perplexed player moves away. Try it. Use subtle graduations of sound to guide your experiment. - Without a worst being spoken he willl at last be guided to do what has been secretly agreed upon. Loud ringing when he is far from his goal or going• from it, soft, soft. ,.barely audible when he is near the doing of what is required: