» .. m "i.ia iss M “f -Ilio l a i / * * • . Y ISTMAS Ö R E E T I G IFT SHOP To you they'd fly an d sa y ail the joy the season bring Your ou)f\this (hristmas day By REV. RALPH CURTIS JONES. Holl* T ut C«Jk-L!|fcte4 CkriftBU free« Recklessly 11 that all Christmas cele­ brants will do well to ob­ serve: Use electric lights instead of candles wherever possible. Never leave the children alone with lighted candles. Remove the curtains when candles are used in windows. Use asbestos fiber instead of cotton to represent snow. Use metallic tinsel and not paper on your trees* Fasten your tree securely, so it will not tip over. Remove the tree from the house when the needles be­ come dry. A CHRISTMAS CAROL I f you want to make your fam ily this Christmas time, the great­ est g ift that a man can make, i f you want real music in your home, i f you want lasting music, i f you want to invest your money wisely and safely, get one o f our latest high grade A small first payment and t h e balance in s m a l l e r monthly pay­ ments brings the piano you select to your home. Selection had b e t t e r be made now We w i l l make the delivery any day you wish In ths stillness of the midnight. In U m silane* of the Star, In th* slumber of tbe white lamb*. On th* hlllslds*, near and far, Cam* th* Chrlat Child to his mothsr; To tho humble oxen's stall; He, th* Bab* of Paradis*. sw**t; Lord of Christmas, King of all. Hush, let not a word be spok*n O f hi* sacrifice for meu, --------- Stooping from his world of glory. To b* woman-born; a pen . O f sweat straw to be hit cradla. He la our*. Just ours, today, Mark that mortal smile, that ■Mirfwg O f th* halo in the hay! \ While the p*lm tree* rustle softly. While hi* lullaby, the bre*se. Croon* amid th* angel*’ anthem Which the star-lit heaven cleave*. W e will claim him our*, our treasure, Christmas Babe, and Bab* divine Hail, thrlc* hail, O mystic stranger, Nestling in thy straw-filled shrln*! —Helen Chase, in Brooklyn E agle Remember that he who re­ ceives sparing.y is oftentimes compensated by enjoying doubly. « U B rather, w a ara grate­ ful to thee on this Christmas day fo r all the good things In life, thankful fo r the lowly birth In Bethlehem, for all o f which w e com­ memorate this day. M fy ■ii Christen dom unite in a mighty force to atop this ungodly European conflict, and say as the heavenly host sang, “Pence on earth, good will toward men,” for we are sad Indeed, at the thought of ; thy children who today are killing each other In the terrible w ar that is being waged, l a pity forgive them. | Oh. Heavenly Fattier, bring them and their rulers to a full realisation of the sinfulness o f w a r—^that those who Rug have caused It may ary to thee for peace. May they get a glimpse o f the i cross in its full meaning; and profit by the sacrifice made by thy Son for the world's redemption. Our Father, may the world become Christianised from all other religions and philosophies, not merely in name, but In the spirit of true Christian brotherhood. Ch Lord, let us all who A Tennessee Red Ce­ dar Chest ' H e bestCHt of a l Any woman w ill appreci­ ate i t The chant is fitted with splendid lock, meas­ in a sensible present. Oar ures 38 in. in length, 16 prices are right. - = . in, wide and 14 in. deep, Ivory Enamel Dress- thou gavest to the world be so con­ science-stricken that they will at once cease from their Ingratitude, and lr- reverenee and depart from the error of their way*. May they become ad­ vocates a f the Loving Master, wbo, as tbe perfect man, said to all mankind. “Except ye be converted and become as little children, we shall not enter the kingdom o f heaven." Dear Father, we rejoice with thee for the hearts that Ctffistmas will make glad, fo r the little children to whom Christmas brings so much joy. ▲Iso we pray thee for those bereft of loved ones on Christmas day to whom this season brings painful remem­ brance. Console ull that mourn the loss of loved ones. Comfort us, O Lord, with a heavenly vision and pre­ pare us to meet them in the holy city. Give grace to the dying, cheer to the sick and lonely, encourage the unfortunate and disheartened. Take all bttternese and hatred from our hearts and plant within us a true brotherhood. Give food to the hun­ gry and raiment to the poorly clad. Help us aU to find thee as our Brother and Friend, our Comforter and Sa­ vior, and the giver of life everlasting. W e ask It all In thy holy name ▲MEN. This pretty Dressing Ta­ ble, with adjustable trip- licate mirrors o f l a r g e size, is a beautifully fin­ ished case, that is very appropriate for a g i f t wood and leather, with high head rest, that makes ex- # 4 OC 4 * cellent gifts ...» TO We have received our Christmas stock, ROLL-TOP DESKS o f solid oak, wax finish. A g ift that a man would appre­ ciate. Come in and see them. W ill there be a Victrola &o,'âletp so u n d . A n d H i come