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About Western world. (Bandon, Coos County, Or.) 1912-1983 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1916)
Christmas and Motherhood By the Rev. Dr. C. De <Uitt Calmage N that chriatmas night God bon ored motherhooil. The angels on their wings might bare brought an Infant Saviour to Bethle hem without Mary’s being there at all. But. nn. motherhood for all time was to le con-ei rat««I. and one of the te i- lerest relations was to be the maternal relation and one of the sweetest words mother." in all ages God has honor ed good motherhood. In a great audl- •n e most of whom were Christians. I naked th it all those who had lieen blessed with Christian mothers arise, and almost the entire assemblage stood O Shou'S Time in the Dark “RADIOLITE \ Radi urn-l.iikttd) Makes the Dial Glow Ingersoll has brought out a luminous substance called “RADIOLITE”. The light giving power of “RADIO- LITE“ is genuine RADI UM in minute proportions. On the figures and hands of Ingersoll watches this substance glows in the dark more brilliantly then pure radium. Anti this glow con tinues as bright as ever for six to eight years. Quick as a glance cn cv< n the darkest night you can read the time with an Inger soll “Radiolite”. See The Four Models At This Store Christmas Joy. Only once In the year the whole » oriti stands still to celebrate the ad- reut if X I if«" Only Jesus of Nazareth rialti s this worldwide, undying re membranes Mystery of thè Incsrnation. For thè «nn to fall from ita sphere sud lie dii«raded luto a wanderlng nfutn. for an micci to be turned out fumi boni nn ami be converted Into a tìv or a worm. Iiail not been such abaseinent. for thev were but crea tures Is-fore and so they would abide stili, tlioiigh In mi Inferlor rank. Rut for thè Infinito, glorlotis Creator of all thllips to be ome a creature la a mys tery ex< eeillii" all human onderatand- Ing.—John Flavel DICKENS AND CHRISTMAS. To English Author We Owe th« Famil iar Type of Yuletid« Story. Tn the genius of Charles Dickens waa due-the familiar type of Christ inas story The pioneer of all Christ ina« numbers was ”A Christmas Carol” Thackeray called that tale of Old Scrooge and Tiny Tim a "natlotia1 benefit.” More than that. “A Christ nine Carol" was an Intel national bene fit. carrying Its burden of happluess a cross the Atlantic and disseminating Its cheerfulness In every community In the ('lilted Slates Millions of readers have -mil««! through their tears In the seventy three years that the world has tieen the rl' her and lietter for having "A t hrlHtmas Carol." IMckena wrote the story at the end of 1M3 to relieve hltu«elf of the finan dal «■mbarrassments produced by his rather lav|«h »ouM-keeping lie was disappointed lg the pe unlary returns lie received less than fl.faio from th* «ale In its original edition This Is at tribute») to the very expensive form In which It was published Four other Christmas books which followed, be ginning with “The Chimes.” were much more profitable. Then In later years the Christmas numbers of Words. to which the Household “Christmas Stories” were contributed, sometimes reached a sale of ‘■optea. in the end Dickens hnd little reason to complain of the rewards of his cf forts In opening up the rich vein of t'hr1«tmas fiction lie was scknowl edped the supreme master In that field Tbackerav published Christmas book« but wisely refrained from at tempting anything similar to “A Christmas Carol" or “The t'hlmea’’ In tlielr own way. however. “Itelinva and Rowena." sn tinapproncbed ma« terplece of llterar» burlesque and “The Rose and the Ring." a delightful story for children, which retains Its rharm for their e'ders, are tn less mati'hlcs« than the two principal Christmas books by Dickens. Christmas Plum Pudding E are all Inclín««! to think that plum pudding is the oldest and newt hlstor'c Christmas dish, but as a matter of fact the first time it made its appearance in its pres ent form was iu 1G75. Before that the Yuletide festival was celebrated with plum porridge, a di-H that must have required the digestion of an os- trick, First beef or mutton «as boil- ed in a thick broth, to w 111. h brown bread was added. When half cooked, raisins. currants, prunes. ■ loves, nut- meg. mace. ginger uud any other con •ilinents that were to band were put fu and the whole was boiled and boil <*d to a pulp The present day plum pudding had Its origin In England, but In the reign of Louis XVIII. a French version. known as "pluiiibutlng." imide Its ap pea rani e It was very like Its Eng iish cousin. Init was lightened by the addition of I readertmbs, more egg Slid a r’i e Ilnur, which were used In -tend of th? enormous quantity of that was rc< i h I re« I by the earlier ipes. W and Prepared for you from only the choicest of animals, under ideal conditions, therefore guaranteeing good healthful sanitary food. Our prices are consistent with those of the market, and you may rest assured at all times that by being our customer you are practicing true economy. Our modern equipment af fords you service and quality combined, at moderate prices. A Better Scheme. She What did you think of si heme for Christmas decoration -Lolly leu « ea m er In irei ? He-W,.||. | should time preferred mistletoe oxer pew BANDON MEAT MARKET THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE. It MEATS SAUSAGES G. H. Resky, Prop, Phone 131 Reached the Blind of Sight and Should Touch the "Blind of Heart." One «'hrlstinas eve a lady was walk ing In the city of Ik*, lin i-njoylng (he She stopped tn look at pretty sights PADIOL1TF" 52—-4he regular Ingrr- a large window w here w a■» laid out the •oll with luminous figures and hands. Hi, Hurnble Life. lowly stable In Bel lilelieri “RADIOLITE" TWO IN ONE »2 25- Before the wind w stissi I wo little We hesr now and then «n Insinua In while holder for table or bureau. girls. their faces Imaniiug with pleas fiori that Chrlstlaii'ty la n rellglon for “RADIOLITE.” Strap Watch 54—the wetch most widely used by soldi«!». Ilio rlch Invented (lerhapw by thè rt«'h ure. while they bilked to uiintlier little WATRRRtJRY "RADIOLITE” »4 - rlrl lielilod them around whom they lo keep down thè i>oor Rut would ■ the ■ until jeweled Waterbury with had their arms This dear child was Savlour Imnglncd by thè rlch be born RADIOL! 1K” dial. WHAT SHE WANTED quite blind and to her poor sightless of a poor woman In a stable? Would eyes the pretty window t "Id no story. he associate. not only with the "sons But the loving little friends told the of the soil," but even be kith and kin Santa Clau« Brought Black Sarah’? Gift, Daapita Her Advancing Years. blind child of the rude stable, the hay. of tlielra. follow a trade, dwell among l>r. Anna Howard Shaw’s Instance ot the <ows mid the sheep, the sweet them tils whole life long? No, Indeed. an ideal Christmas gift is connected mother beside the manger In which the OUR CHRISTMAS TREE. with her colored maid, u girl of fifteen Christ child was sleeping, the open when »he entered her service. At the door through which the wondering Men Feel Tired, Too shepherds "ere coining, mid the bright Owoe Origin Perhaps to Luther'« At approach of Christmas .Miss Shaw told While much Is sold about tirej wo star above which shed n soft, silvery tempt to Illustrate Stars to Family. her of the habit of each member of the men It must be reineuibureil that men light over nil. mid tile wise men with Our Christinas tree, which Is a fea family to write out a long und absurd also pay the penalty of overwork, rich gifts fur the little sleeping babe, ture of moat public Christmas evecele- list for the benefit of Santa Clans ad When the klilnoys are weak, Inactive who was the Son of Gist our Saviour. or sluggish, when one feels tired out bnithma and In many homes, Is com vising him of nil manner of tilings thin The little blind girl listened till her and miserable, has the "blues", lacks puratlvely new In Christendom, but it would be welcome and keeping It con energy utid ambition. Foley Kidney springs from some very ancient cus spleuoua so that the old gentleman face grew happy, mid she clasped her hands together, saying again mid again Pills are tonic and strengthening. toms The Egyptians regarded the might do what lie could. But Sarah Ah. that Is beautiful!” They act quickly Sold everywhere timidly explained that It would be Im date palm as an emblem of Immortal There are those who have blind possible for her to do anything of tin Ity and of the starlit firmament anti hearts. Instead of limi eyes, because sort. at the time of the w inter solstice deck they do nut know the blessed story. "Oh, try," said Miss Shaw. "There rd their houses with Its branches. It says S. E Bull. was held by them to be 'a ay m bol of are certainly things you want, and IlfB,” triumphant mer dentil, ami you’ll lie sure to get something ou tliui The Russian Christmas. therefore of perennial life In the re Hat.” The Russian Christmas Is divided Into But black Sarah said she only want newal of each tiouiiteoua year. Other three days—one devoted to Christ, one ■si one thing and "wanted it bad.” Shi to Ills mother and one for her fore trees have been endowed with the could not tell It. becntiHe every otn fathers. would laugh at tier. When she was as same significance in other countries. A S. ii in 11 ii n v I m i myth s|H*aks of a sured that all smiles would l>e omltte "serviie tree" sprung frxim the blood Sarah confided her longing for a doll CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS She had drenched soil where two lovers had with real hair and eyes. l«‘en kill««! by violence. During the owned rug dolls and other Hiibstltutes Making the Cake Was What Interested Christmas Beason uiyat rlous lights but never a real doll. and. In spite of Kate Langley Boeher Moet. which i,o wind could «■xtiagulsh were uei advancing years, StiiaL thought she My curliest and most vivid recollec would die happy If she could bold OD» often seen tin tiling In Its branches. th>n of Christmas preparations Is that A later ekpluiiatlon of the Christmas that whs lifi 'cry own. of perching myself on the end of the When on Christmas day a large and tree dates hack tn Martin Luther and dining room table, feet at first dung tells of him attemptlug to describe to lovely dolly with remarkable hair atm eyes was put Into her arms Sarah held ling over, and watching with awed and Ida family th«' benuih’s.of a snow cov It against her heart and fairly sobbed eager eyes the many and mysterious er«sl forest under a starry sky. lioxcs and bundles und bowls anti I’tinble to make them comprehend for joy. Thereafter for two years ev spoons anti various other things that cry Thursday on her "day out ” Sarah salisfni torlly. lie went luto the garden, were put tl|HUt It. says Kate Langley cut n Biimll fir tree and set it up tn carried her doll proudly on her arm Boslier in the New York Times But lie uuraer.i »»Itli Ha brnuchea covered as Interest and excitement grew, with TWELVE DAYS OF YULE. with lighted can dies. a thrilling sense of tilings hap|ieiiliig Their Heavenly Viaion. Observation Not Confined to Deo. 25 Unit were delicious and iliiiisunl. I On the northeast Blile of Bethlehem would crawl for"nrd uni II near tile a Century Ago. 1« a deep valley, the bottom and aides The New England custom during the middle of the table, and. criming m» of w hich afford rich mid abundant pas | early years of the nineteenth century ne« k that no movement of my moth The gift that perpetuates turnge for sheep a3d cattle During cook’s hand or the ers lia ml. the I the impressions of today. the night In which Mary’s i hlld wns | was to observe Christmas from l>ee. 23 nurses bund I escape me, in breathless to .Ian ft, the twelve days lielilg gener born the aheplicrds of Bethlehem, with lellglit and an occasional swipe ot their flocks. iMcupled tills valley Not ally given up to receiving and return something I «a« not Invited to share a soun I broke upon the s'lllneaa of ilig family visits. Contemporary with I would alt the entire morning until ' mituie exci'pt the low voice,! conversa this custom whs the belief, inculcated the work was done tion of the ahepher<k< as they sat iu in the minds of the children, llmt If In the Hlr was the tingle of mystery - roups ami I'heertsl the hours of watch I they wiutld visit the cow stables st and anti Ipation. Everybody I io I| hh I It g w ith simple dialogue or rustic ato midnight of Christmas eve they would and for days there went on the mak ry. While they were thus employed, i nee the cattle kneel before the mail ing of mincemeat, of fruit cakes not dreaming of the vision that WII« | gers ponml ikes citron takes, tea cakes A |>oeni of the twelve days shows the slanit to break upon their senses. tit In fantastic shapes lieyond resist Ruch music sweet gift for the first day of Christmas to mice to thieving little fingers, and. oh Tlielr hearts and ears did greet be a |>arrot on a Junlia-r tri>e Instead of DIAMOND the thrill of it! Will II «o er come Aa never was by mortal fingers struck s "partridge on a |>ear tree." The again? And Immedi/itely an angel of the verse for the twelfth day. which vm For the fruit cakes the bail Lord eame to them, and the glory of bislleil the entire list of days hii »I to l>e seeded. I he currants t bi the Lord shone round stauit them •’gifts." was as follows "'Itmn cot In pits e« of proper size and In Hie | leseme of this heavenly glory "The twelfth day of Christmas my LAPIKS I the simple sheplieiSls were stru< k dumb true love gave to tun twelve guns all other Ingredients prepared In ad lab T..r l»raa «**!■« ( r CtnctlKS TW* S lak I'r.av«.« '«nee of the mixing and the mixln. DIAMOND >«HAN SlAM'iNU UkANh m.l s in Hi<> .Q.l "Illi sutprls»* him ? fear They knew ■ h sitlng. eleven I h - hts chasing, ten men Cei n awieliic t> iee «-ulril with lu.ir •J> eta< t privimi lions was always don not w lint the heats only vision meant uu bunting, nine fiddlers playing, eight gibbon r»n so eiMse. a», my mother !*-«•«•«• • a«k t r « III I II K*. I « til in soothing «ones the angel said to ladles dancing, seven swans swimming, by Hisn'ii nu a a i> r 11 i a, f..r tw.wtvfl«« them "Fear fiiot. for. bobold. I bring alt cbeata of linen, five gold rings, four yvnte rrgardrd re br ’ s lie.I, Alwave Rrllatda. Chrietmaa Trae In a Bank. gwoti thruga of great Joy. which coffee bowls, three Freucb liens, two Empio.»t-es of a large trust company SOLD ALL DRUGGISTS you shall be to till |>e<>ple For unto you turtle doves mid s parrot on ■ Jipni|x'r In New Yt • EVERYWHERE I la lairn thia day In the city of Davhl tree." John Rodemeyer. Jr.. 111 New a Chriatmas party in thè baukiug risi uà In Saviour, which la Christ the Lor«!, Turk Sun of thè luatltution Ibeie was n large kill! this shall !«• s aim unto you Ye Chrlslmai tree In thè lobi ) Memliets shall fiml the toil*«« w rapped In awad Real Christmas. oi thè empio» es's’ club, thelr w Ivcs ani dllng cloths and lying in a manger Real Christmas can only tie had by th w otuen etuployees of tl.e batik w ere Kill I«- me the Nvondering shepherds thinking Christmas thoughts ■ nd by Invlted Two or hcstras played and could re-over their self possession gt> Ing gifts of cheer A cheerful auille tliere was a dlstrlbutlon of presents In I here suddenly and greeting on Christmas morning many larve city department aforcs thè Rurr-ei ats their al<M mean far uiore than the I'oatllest gift empio»eoa ha»e < hnstm is cclel ratlons A glebe of circular light. ever given. wlth a tree. a Manta Claus. d stitbutlon w ith lone beama the ehamefac d of glfts. rtc. Just befure f’bri«tmas. night array*!. Th, Old Masters a-d Christmas. Warren Littlefield ORANGE PHARMACY Commercial Artist Show Cards Illustrations, Comics Headquarters Manciet’s Billiard Hall THE POPULAR RESORT A HAPPY CHRISTMAS THOUGHT S. S. ELIZABETH KODAK Eight Day service between Coquille River and ’Frisco Large Two Berth Outside State rooms with running water. SAILS FOR FIRST CLASS Passenger Fare $10.00 BANDON FROM SAN FRANCISCO RESER v ATIONS: J. E. Norton,Coquille Perkins', Myrtle Point; Hillyer’s Cigar Store, Marshfield; E, B. Thrift, Langlois ; & E. T. KRUSE, owners and manag ers, 24 Calif. St., San Francisco. J. E. WALSTROM C. Y. LOWE AGENT BANDON REX ALL Store OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: J. L. KRONENBERG. President F. J. F ahy , Cashier T. P. H anly , Vice-President W. J. S weet , Assistant Cashier R. H. R osa C. Y. L owe CHICHESTER SPILLS I Bank of Bandon Bandon, Oregon BY Capital $50,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits $25,000.00 G il The "Almn! cherubim The wonderful paintings of the Ns And awotded seraphim Ara seen In sUtterlng ranks with wines I tlvlty that rejoice all tieauty loving ibspi ry d. souls hare one curious characteristic It trrlnc tn loud end solemn choir. I U ith uiieva’ sslva notes Io hea'cn’e new born heir Ruch niuelc. aa ‘tie e-'ld. Before was ne'er mad* when of ok! the •onge of m-'rnlns K 1M> < Bl IM 1’vllve.e.l Itally V(»Mr |Sh RANITO GltOCKltY H HAIHJt’ A HTF.lt,M FAR <F.RSBU.<G DAIRY PHOMK Nt»« While the Creator creM Ills r «nstsllntlonn set t*>a asll Itsiantsd WofM hinfso hutiR M (h< <Hrlt fcHinftsttahs k*sr bld ths «sltMinc wwrof their ch- HineJ krrj» e ' - NUl««. 1 Swaee th« Christmas Table. The swan «• a dinner dlah ha« bee erei> on Fnallsh tallies within com that probably escapes the ordinary ad pitail» civ ve< ent times. “Fp till a nilrer of the old masters This Is that although the divine and human figure- cent ary <»r i ■o ago, a< ordlng to F " Ila. kernel "■wans i were pr prepared fm are wonderfully and elaborately rep resented, the humble animals are ne'er the 'able In and around Norwich Tbi forgotten In the picture From the young bird« were put up to fatteti la Auguet, given ■« much lutrl y as the. slith to the sixteenth century a pl<- tore of the Nativity w is not complete would rut, and b< y Novrmlter the' unless the 01 and tlw a«a were Intro were In prime condition If kept long It Ion X du. ed Into the s< hene Slid In some er they began n to fall off off. losing firs, Y ver, early work, the animals knroi In and fat and the meat bscviuiug darker Y homage to their Maser I in color.” I .1 Drafts on the Principal Cities of the X.orld. A General Ranking Business. Accountsof Individualsand Corporations Solicited. I I I0E 19 Central Transfer Co QUICK. RELIABLE SERVICE AUTO TRUCKS HRAtXjt'ARTFRS VENTRAL WAREHOUSE musk 142 NOTHING TOO LARGE NOTHING TOO SMALL <*><• OOOOQ
