20 THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN Published Monthly at the United States Indian Training School Chemawa, Oregon H. L WADSWORTH, Superintendent Entered at the Chemawa, Oregron, Fostoffice as Second-Class Mail Matter Subscription Hate: : : : : 25 Cents Per School Year Advertising Rates on Application THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Soon Christmas will be here again, bringing good cheer and hap piness to millions of Christian people throughout the world. The spirit of its observation should be as Christ-like as we can make it, for the name comes from "Christ." Centuries have passed since Christ was on earth carrying the wonderful message of good will the Golden Rule to all. To Him all people in need or suffering were alike He ministered to their needs without regard to their station in life it was sufficient that they were in need of His help and solace. The Christmas time is one of general "good will toward men," of good cheer, good wishes, of gift-giving for those who can afford it. L,et us say before goin farther th it many give oeoii cti.'i: fi la 1 cial ability and thus do themselves more injury than they do good to to those receiving tli2 gift. This is not wise, nor doss it adi to the general or total good of the world. All cm give goo 1 will and good wishes and these are of greater value than chattels far more precious to the right-minded. Anybody can purchase chattels who has the price, but money cannot buy good will nor good wishes it can only purchase service. A personal good-will greeting is priceless to him who is in the spirit to receive it. A card setting forth the sentiments of the sender may be mailed to distant friends, assuring them of your remembrance and good wishes. These things are beyond mere money. In the midst of your rejoicing and merry-making it will be well to re member the sick, sorrowing and suffering, and if any such oe near try