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THE OREdON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. SUNDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 12. 10OD. tils-fids Dseemfocs mam ' vtUJfe W " I Jtf.U Vt I ILN 1 tnrY7r . ill sV1T 7 - 1 i SaMil.aJf I J W , 'VOX wtt it, nf' rYJI : .. rmTHi.JijtM'- J) Y"T1 Ml 1 I "nen oul on lne 1wn lnerr ro8 ucn " P lo tr,e noue top the couriers I IN SxStJ? I ' -TT 7. ' I ((, Vl ' Vfl t,"U" ' they flew Tl XSJ A ' v I ' '' V-VjCT VH la I t sprang from my bed to ae what wan ...... ,. . " , I jcSvvTjim s 4" NV! ' . NjL OkM I the matter. ,th ,h llh ,u" of t0 nd Saint . I ttf . S T Awy to ,he wlndow 1 flew like a Nicholas, too. ' ' Ji' ' ' "S' fV?s A fUh ' And their.in a twinkling I heard on the llTiatl -J . .'.''-'V '- --lem I A 1 vJMj Tore orn the ahuttera and threw up ' -roof.- j ''WMr - " 'V ' ' " ' " M Tbe'mooTon the brea.t of the new "e .ranc.ng and pawing of each Httle y - V ' " " 1 i J fallen .now i Vtt . ' . ' Clement Moore, 122. Twas the nlgbt before Christmas, when all through the House Jfot creature was stirring, not even & ' mouse;:' . :' "v " The stockings were hung by the chlm ' ney with care,' ,s 3n hopes that 8lnt Nicholas soon would be there; ..: ' , The children were nestled all snug In their beds While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads,. 'And mamma In her kerchief, and I in . my 'cap, '' " , .. r;v;. Had Just settled our brains for long winter's nap; t ' Tore opn the the sash. The moon on the fallen snow Gave luster of midday to objects be low. When whst to my wandering eyes shoujd appear. But miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer; With a little old driver; so lively and quick. I knew In a moment it must be Saint Nick. More rapid than eaglea his coursers they came. And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name "Now, Dasher! now. Dancer, now Prancer! and Vixen! On' Comet! on, Cupid! on, Dunder and Blltsen! To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall! Now, dash away,' dash away, dash away all!" As drv leaves that before 'the wild hurricane fly. When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, up to the tliey flew With the sleigh full of toys snd Saint Nicholas, too. And. then , In a twinkling- I heard on the roof, w: The prancing and pawing of each little hoof; As I drew in my head and was turning around. Down the chimney Saint Nicholas came with a bound He was dressed all In fur from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back. And ne. looked like a peddler just ooen- ' lng his pack. His eyes how they twinkled, his dim ples' were merry His cheeks were like' roses, his nose like a cherry; , . His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow. And the beard on his chin was white as the snow! The stump of a pipe he held tight In his teeth, ' And the smoke. It encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face, and a little round belly. That shook when he laughed like a bowl full of Jcliy. He was chubby and plumo a riitht Jolly old elf; And I laughed when I saw him. in spite of myself. wink of his eyes and a twist of his head. Soon gave jne to know I had nothing to dread. . -t He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled al! the stockings, then turned with a Jerk, And laying his finger aside of bis nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he ; rose. ' He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle. And away they all flew like the down of a thistle; . 1T1I the Christmas gaycty, the the Christmas sparkle and the general feeling of 1 festivity comes an Involuntary dslre to infuse our own happiness and holiday splrl. Into our surround Inaa. and make or homes as gay and cheerful as purselves, with the ap pearanee of the first holiday wreath In a neighbor's window, announcing the fact that holiday urn has come, that the children are coming home from school and college, prepaid r "fht royal time, and. that everyone la busily engaged in preparing for the happy event. It ! a cold heart that does not hasten to announce the same glad tid ings and flaunt 'the same Christmas spirit from their own front windows, by thia means gladdening the hearts ef paaaersby and making them feel that this Is a. bappy old world after all and one that It la good to live In,' during Christmas week at least Nothing helps so much to' arouse tha youthful spirit and to create a Christmas atmosphere, which. moves us whether we would or not as the brilliant berries of a bnnch of holly, a romantlo spray of mistletoe. or a flaunting red ribbon. More ana more' this custom of decorating .both windows and houses Is growing. Now adays there Is hardly a bouse that does not contain ' Its Christmas token, Its elaborate holly wreathe with scarlet rib bon ends, or Its modest little wreath of red Immortelles, - Shopkeepers al most Invariably adorn their packages for their buttonholes with a few red ber ries and a green leaf or two, and tha passengers on crowded . streetcars are obliged to dodge the pointed ends, of holly leaves aa huge bunches .are borne j home to make tha Inside of the homes as gay and festive as tha outside. Soma seem' to consider It sufficient If wreaths are tied In the windows, but It Is equally aa important that the family should be happy inside as that the passerby should get his bit of good cheer. Flor ists try in vain to Introduce a va riety Into our Christmas decorations, but nothing is as Chrlstmaay as the green and the red, the holly, the ever green, tho mistletoe and the Jolly little out of sight, Merry ennstmaa to -an, ana to all a .good night I Sielfect Them I Hosiery The necessity for immediate gift buying is decidedly urgent, it can be done now with leisure and comfort, and you have the advantage of the late buyers, by having first choice from our handsome assortment of useful gifts Combination Sets Silk Tie and Hose to Match$3Set But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove Christmas tree, ready for lta gay bur- aen Oi canaies ana guttering unaei. They have made one valuable addition to the- decorative possibilities in the poinsetta with Its . brilliant red heads and Its large, graceful leaves. This is wonderfully effective. It may be had either grown in pots or by the branch. Its bright color and glossy leave are so large and striking as well as graceful and artistic that they make unusually effective ; centerpieces, in decorative schemes, . The arrangement of Christmas decora tlons is a delight, but It Is al6 hard work. If we would have a thoroughly successful scheme, which is artlstio as well as suggestive, we must lay our plans very carefutfy, scour the 'woods for ground pine and small fir trees. If we live In the country, and ' place our orders with florists early in. holi day . week for garlands, wreaths and bunches of holly If we are in the city. Ten. or twelve yards r of evergreen roping, several large and small- holly wreaths, either doubly or singly' fuued. a larga supply of loose holly branches and a small bunch of 'mistletoe.1 will furnUb, the means for very. Interest ing decoration. If one may .have In addition a Urge bunch of polnsotte the problem Is very much simplified. Holly requires skillful, tactful and patient handling to acquire' satisfactory' re sults, beautiful though it Is, but poin setta Is most tractable and with very little effort becomes a glowing center of decoration. , " A supply of cheap, two inch wide , red satin ribbon will help to cover awk ward Joinings, to brighten up dark cor ners when the supply of holly berries Is Insufficient and to form effective bit of oolor here and there among the' garlands. ' Innumerable candle sticks a a mean a of decoration In themselves ' and as a means of artlstio lighting' for other' decorations. A favorite , method of arranging holly is to, 'stick; large sprays over the corners of all. (he large pictures, at least where the' holly wilt - consent to go,' for It Is wilful. Either one .or two sprays-In a vase .or . over " a picture are very bright ana attrac tive it thM wiilfct Jtnnfltftiii Mi whnlA of the decorations, i In decorating, aa In all'Othor artls- tie work, the whole effect la to be considered first and the parts after wards. "There must be a massing of colors and a' strong center to which ' all parts are subordinate, . This Is aa true In decorating a room as in paint ing a picture. A plan must be blocked out with the fireplace, , the bookcase or any prominent spot which promises vvyunuiuuci jur euouuve massing lor wiiior, kiiu ins Dinar pans win if 11 into tneir proper relations. At the cen tral point , the strongest mass of color should : be. arranged. f Vor , Instance, In ' rvra wmi a mrga iuno . iircpmce at one, end, this is made the center, lr All the brlc-a-brao. is removed except the clock, which stands In the center. On either aide are massed large bunches of ' holly. In front of the holly, one on each aide, stands -two Russian brass candlesticks, with red candles In them; care must be taken to keep the blase wa, vsavs vMiuicg awao uiatwUVV 1IUIII the holly leaves so that there will be no danger of fire. - At each side of the fireplace stand two holly trees. bright with berries, and the dancing fire completes the effect Ropes of ground pine are draped over the doors with holly wreaths hanging at the cen ter tied -with brilliant bows of rib bon.': A large bunch- of holly is. ar ranged la. a brass loving cup or Jar diniere on top of the piano in the cor ner. . . Wreaths hang at the windows, and at night, the room lighted only with the candles and the firelight, the room 1s fascinating. . 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