10 THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1911 Mafees Home Baking Easy No other aid to the housewife is so great, no other agent to useful and certain in making delicious, wholesome food The only Baking Powder made from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar No Alum No Lime Phosphates WHAT HOOD RIVER PEOPLE THINK ABOUT CHRISTMAS (Continued Krom Pace 1) In t lie manger lu a fplrlt of rnlnrti tlun to the new-liorn ktnn, mid hearts were jilad beoaune of It. The laxt deoa?e'n "coiuinerclallzlnn"' of the day In pnnptnir. In thene later day we ure made glad, uot ly nifti to ux, but because we have, by some thoughtful act emblematic of the dayn origin, made another happy. Jan. Watrener, Jr., Music )enler In many localities It han become a habit or custom at Christmas time. In j;lvlnr prewnts, to try to nlve jiint a little more than the other per Hon, which. In many Instances, has lecome nn abuse, an It has forced many, through their peneroslty and kindness of heart, to give more than their means would justify. This situ ation, or feeling' should not prevail. Many a person, through the prompt ing of a loving heart, has giwii more In the expenditure of a few cents, and even In the work of their own hands, than toiue. other person has, whose gift represents a value of hundreds of dollars. No matter about the value of the gift, whether It be large or small, it should be given, and also received, with a kindly, loving spirit, a feeling which should prevail at this season above all seasons a feeling of '"I'eace on Karth, and Good Will to Men." A. V. )nt hank. Ken I Kstatt Not to receive, but to give; not to get benefits, but to confer them Is my Idea of the proper Christinas spirit. 1. i. Cruiksliank. 5. l'l ami 1.1 (Vn t Store The tiling that gives fhrUl mas Its charm Is the giving of pres ents rather than receiving them. James Stranahan. Fashion Livery Barn I believe In a sane Christmas just as much as 1 do In a sane Kniiri h of July. People hive gone crazy about Christmas. 1 think we slioii d have more of the Christmas spirit ami fewer liidisi-rlmiua te Clnisi m is tclfto. Arthur Clarke, Jeweler A few choice present for a few choice friends, "Merry Christina" greetings orally or l:y post card for those out side the Immediate circle, that Is my Ideal of a sensible Christ mas observ a nee. I, A Henderson, of Keed .V 1 It'll di isoii. Heal Kstate To try to make ever one about you happv ---that, in itny opinion. Is tlie true Christinas Sll II. S. i;. Hardness, I'lirniture- Christ ina inea ns more to me t li.i n a foot les lurkey Ivlng prone on his back at the head of the table, with the aroma of celery, cranberries and pumpkin pie tilling the room. Of e Hirse t liese thing are good and I would not pass them by without giving them the attention tliey merit, but the Christmas that Im presses me is t he Christinas spirit of g' hi -Mel lo wshlp: 1 he renewal of friend ship; the reuniting of family circles. I love the Christmas spirit that awakens u to a real .at ion of Cod's greatest gilt to the world. I believe the little chllil should be a linn be lievi r In Santa Clan, and tind all the enjoyment in It that his little heart can cherish. You may say that Is deception, but It I- not. for It represents the spirit of the times, and to them it Is real, u hile to us It I none the less real except the per sonality of Santa Clans a they view 1 1 i in .1. W. i'erlgo, of J. W. IVrigo Ji Son. i nice rs More "Merry Christ mas" and less reckless and indiscrim inate giving would make a better Christmas. In my opinion. J. M. Wood. Grocer Frequently there I more real Christmas spirit In a whole souled, heartfelt "Merry Christmas" than there Is In the most elaborate and expensive gift. C. F. Gilbert, Gilbert Implement Co. Christmas creates and fosters the same sentiment among mankind that we ordinarily feel for a lodge brother In other words. It makes powerfully for a general fraternal feeling among men, the "brother hood of man." This, I think, Is the most admirable features of Ynletlde. G. W. Thomson, The i'arls Fair One of tiie benefits of the Christmas season I that it reminds us of old friends renews old ties and strength ens them; even if we only semi postal card. It draws in closer again to former associates whom we might otherwise forget. C. A. I'lath, Prtig The Christmas spirit Is as strong and active this ji'iir as ever, but I find that the dol la i s are limited, and judging by our trade, recipients of Christinas re- A Parho.I Wire Cut. Collar tr S:uMi.' ti.iit not properly h'-ulfd l.aivi a lilsrtcurintf car. Ballard's SNOW LINIMENT la the niKM ItrmrJr for All AbrcibQ of the I'lenb. I the t oi!nJ is rlonnsej and the liiiim":it applied promptly, the lie.ilni r jioii-s l.i'Kin.H at fice n t i.. wound hejU from the ins.j i -..tv.-.irdly, thus per fornii:: 7 rfect c.iro that lvavca I.j .... If t'10 wound h i'U l-i cn t!. uutsl.li too quick ly, t-.ii f.rnu under the ur fice 1 nr. 1 1. a out into n run. iu:iL' t nro t l it is hard t .1 euro r.rd inev:t.ikly loavis a bad scar i-wrers rf 1 1 oodoj st-ck pro r tins i;-.:::uiit ti till others f. I'' t not on ! yer.i .t r. : m, an 1 t li. v us, it U'.' 1 1 r.ne animals, but isan I'.'sh, as tt dooj its n.Uic'.: and thoroughly. '1 I J.irr. 1 i'rio 1 ... ZOc fcnj (1.00. F.d :.-.-J,pi-op. Ct.Louis.Mo, c,.kncnc falve Is tor Sore a healing eyes. L2 L42&I.S Jetotki' MrconncNomBv ("HAS. X. CLAHK'K minders will have to "take the will f' r t he le'il" in man v cases It. W. Pratt. Cashier Hood Illver Banking ami Tmst Co. I believe that there has been a perversion of t he Christ mas season by many, who have given prociits on something of a barter basis, hoping to get some thing better in return. A post card or some tritle to show that you re member your (1 lends, Is better than expensive presents which you cannot nff.nl. II. II. Iladlo, k. of Hadlock & Mc Connei!, Heal F.state One of the most admirable features of Christ mas Is that It teaches the children the great les-son of unselfishness. Watch the youngsters ns they pick out presents for "papa" and "mam ma" and others: watch them on a Christmas morning ns they forget their own presents in enjoyment of the pleasure tin !r presents give, and you wld realiz- that they learn the great lesson of self-sacrifice at Christ mas time as at no other season of the year. A. S. Kler, of Kler & Cans, Irug glsts Christmas Is essentially the children's day, and we should get our chief pleasure In making them happy on that octasion. F. A. ISIshop, Hood Kiver Abstract Co. While some will at times criti cize certain features of Christinas ob servance, no one would have Christ inas done away with. Jt would be a. calamity, for It, perpetuates the University of Oregon Glee Club IN Songs Jo Sfa'ts Stunts A PROGRAM TEEMING WITH COLLEGE FUN A backache from laughing Is guaranteed. Better harmony in the songs Keener stunts Hore harmonious skits than ever before. MONROE OPERA HOUSE THURS., DEC. Tickets on Sale at Clarke's Drug Store-Prices 50 and 75 Cents fraternal and charitable feelings of mankind as no other Influence does. and mankind Is liecter off for every recurring Christmas season. P. ('. Young, Meats Christmas should do m i li-li to train us In the gospel of unselfishness and sacrifice. "It Is more blessed to give than to receive" Is very old, but it Is also very true. K. W. Kelly, Kelly Hros., Hay and Grain A Christmas sentiment? Oh, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our customers that's all. I, F.. Taft, Tuff Transfer Co The great evil of the Christmas season Is the feeling that all gifts must be "returned" that Is, that whoever receclves a present must Rive one In return. I believe that would lie remedied if gifts were confined to the Immediate family circle and to the needy, who In the nature of things could not "return" the favor. J. H, Helllironner, Ileal Fstate Christ mas Is the one holiday of the year that especially appeals to fra ternal am) charitable sentiments. Murray Kay, Civil F.nglneer Christ ina doesn't seem the same as it used to when we were boys. Why? Well, not liecause the day has changed, but because we liavechanged grown up, I guess. And that Indicates that now we should make Christmas seem to other children the same as It seemed to us. 10. A. Franz, House Furnlstier To make others about him happy is the est Chr'stiuas present a man can give himself. I Is A. Keed, of U. A. & A. P, Keed, A t torneys As we grow older we shift our views regurding Christ mas, and from finding our chief pleasure at this season In receiving presents, we reach the point where we get more happiness In making gifts to others. U ('. Sims, (if G. Y. F.dwards Ac Co., Keal Kstate Christmas gifts should afford as much pleasure to the giver as to the recipient. If the true Christ massplrit prevails. All kinds of printing at News office. Flflo, It Don't Let the X-mas Problem Worry You For a Minute F RA NZ has appropriate gifts for all ! Just run in and let us suggest and show you the very thing for Father, Mother, Husband, Wife, Son or Daughter. Gift things of beauty and utility, the kind that outlives the season and is a perpetual re minder of the giver. Can you imagine a more delightful gift for a man than a safety razor, a rifle, or a big easy chair to enjoy during the long winter evenings, and what housewife would not be overjoyed to find a set of silverware or a new rug or davenport in her Xmas stocking. Come to the store that is brim full of such good things, where 4helpfulness and good cheer" are the watchwords and where you'll feel perfectly free to just "browse" around, taking your time for making selections. But please come early; don't run the risk of sore disappointment in finding the piece you Intended'' having laid aside, sold to some one else. Of The Joys in Toy Land Santa's Headquarters for Me! Why! you'd never dream that such a world of toys existed. Engines that run, tin tops that hum, trumpets that blow -and dollies? Goodness yes! The whole dolly family. Teeny, tiny ones and mid dlin' sized ones and great big 'uns. Mr. Franz says he is bound Santa Glaus shall not run short of dol'.s so he is offering 25 dozen. Just think! That's 300 specially fine big dollies over a foot high with eyes that open and shut, beautiful hair, all dressed up At Onlv Trains VN axons Blocks Games lea Sets Drums 1 5 Cents Each Ten I'ins Doll f urniture Magic Lanterns Toy Telephones kiding horses horns Sleds Coasters Skates Campbell Kids 1 wee Deedle Character Dolls SAHPLK LINE Imported Decorated China At Half Price This is the finest lot ever open ed in Hood Iiiver. Decorations are all hand colored. There are 400 pieces and we will certainly never aj?ain be able to offer a value equal to it. It would look very reasonable if priced at dou ble. Hut if you come early we will reserve your selections at these prices. Chocolate Sets, twelve designs. Dainty Sugars and Creamers, set Plates, Cups, Saucers, Spoon Trays, Salad Dishes, Etc. $3,50 UP 90c UP Fifty Year Guaranteed Oneida Community Silver Serviceable as Sterling Have just received a shipment which includes all of the newest creations in this famous ware. Some of the choicest designs are The SDiiavpooE The Tlcur 3c is No more enduring gift could be liestowed than a piece or a set of Community Silver. IT HERE? FOR HER FOR HIM Decorated China Carving Set A Shaving Cabinet Foot I.all Silverware Rocking Chair Morris Chair A Knife or Gun Coffee Fercolater Kitchen Cabinet Safety Razor Some Good Tools Brass Jardeniere Vacuum Cleaner Smoker's Set A Watch At the 5c-1 Oo 1 5c Counters Worlds of Dainty Little Gift Things for Everybody Vases Horns Puzzles Hanks P.locks Ralls Dominoes Fire Engines Picture P.locks Animals Checkers Sweepers Roly Polys Tran. Slates I)to Tin Dishes Dolls Boats Games Nodding Figures Tubs Baskets Furniture Tops FRANZ'S PRICES ARE ALL "SPECIAL" $2.95 Pine Rattan Rocker Full size, roll edge; Portland stores are ad vertising same rocker as Special $1.00 value $15.75 Brass Bed 2 inch posts, satin finish. Only a few sell at this low price. to FRANZ'S PRICES ARE ALL "SPECIAL' Give Brasscraft Leather Bed Davenport $22.00 Less Than Portland Price. Think of that. Th!s beautiful piece would make a mighty fine present for the family. Nothin sets am g nicer for young or old. Complete d odd pieces.. 35cf 50c, $1, $1.25 and up Corner 2nd and OafL E. Ao IF1RANZ COMPANY Hood '' Oregon