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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1963)
ill TVHAT was Chriatmas like in W England, ths United States, France, two centuries ago? A good ides of how far Christmas customs have evolved since then is obtained by studying the annals of perhaps the most famous old residence now stand tnr in New York City. It is a Georgian-style mansion that goes back to the 1760s. Those were times w hen Yule log lighting rites, "decking" with red-berried holly. Delia Robbia wreaths and evergreen garlands, dancing, and feasting were cherished customs during a fortnight of celebration which ended with a Twelfth Night festival and Epiphany dinner. The gaily decorated and candlelit Christmas tree did not become a fixture in homes until the 1840s, after the custom had been transplanted to England from Germany under the in fluence of Queen Victoria's con sort, Albert of Saxe-Coburg. '-I.- r. 3 twi . mm-- v ..-. tf4 Drawing room of the mansion decorated for a musicale hour of carols. A Yule log is in the crackling fireplace. The yonng lady at the spinet is Caribel Schuyler Sternberg!!, New VY3-, II our friends and patrons, a ay wish that they may enjoy he best of the season. ADAH FRANCES BELLE'S Beauty 220 No. 11th Thanks'. .. and frjn rvmrrni i nr nmac nil i j Viu loniiuo I wont to take this oppor tunity to thank oil my i4 friends and policyholders for their volued friendship in 1963. To everyone o Merry Christmas. Ph. TU 4-5440 Representing ..WOODMAN ACCIDENT. .. AND LIFE COMPANY . DAVE Wc extend to you our sincercst holiday greetings. May you enjoy the Peace, Hope and Love which is Christmas. 74 A mMmm The Staff at ECCLES MOTORS 606 So. Sixth A specially cut and seasoned Yule log was supposed to be kept burning the whole of the festive season. When the log had kept its cheery radiation of light and heat for twelve days, a bit of the charred wood was saved In accordance with tradition. Port must be kept wherewith to tend The Chriatmas log. next year; Where it aely kept, the fiend Can do no mischief there. The English Christmas cus toms followed In New York in the 18th century were animated bv influence of the seasonal festivities of the old Dutch families of the original Colony, New Netherland, whose obser vances proceeded from St. Nicholas' Day, Dec. 6. To young folk It was the biggest day in the season, for then Sinter Klaas, a rosy-cheeked, dwarf like man, with a slouched hat, large nose, and long pipe, and a , HERALD tm aaHaV BELLE Shop TU 4-5277 Alice ALEXANDER I f VSlE 12th & v.. V wK,iiiiS;tii It. v S switch, appeared with all sorts of Christmas gifts for the "good" children. The switch was to give a couple of preliminary whacks to those deemed "bad" on occasion. It was the boy who didn't get whacks who felt hurt. Sinter Klaas became the pat tern for Santa Claus through the writings of Washington Irv ing and C. C. Moore and the drawings of Thomas Nast. Irving and Moore knew in boyhood the beautiful house whose rooms, grounds and sur rounding streets echo today the happy sounds of nearly two centuries of Chrlstraases the mansion referred to earlier, which was completed about 1766 for Roger Morris. When he came home from the French and Indian War he had a bride, the former Mary Philipse. heiress of a Hudson River Dutch patroon family. Mary had re jected the suit of Col. George Washington of Virginia to be stow her large dowry upon AM) NEWS. Klainalh Falls, Oregon BEST 4 WISHES 111 all good cheer, all good things we wish friends at l i 1 SJ ' . . onnH Vitus Jack Henry Charles Finch GUIDE PRINTING, lP At this time ol year, we take a long look in two direction!: backward with warm appreciation tor your patronage, and for ward with the happy anticipa tion ot continuing to serve you. from oil of us ot . . HQ f MUMS K D)(tNTi I j It tn ilrt We Giv Green Stamps' Main Ph. TU 4-8858 Washington's friend and fellow officer in the English forces. The Morris estate stretched from Hudson River to East River "with Fishing, Oystering and Clamming at either end." . The Morris mansion was the finest residence in that region when the Morrises abandoned it after the outbreak of the War of Independence. They had chosen to remain loyal to the king and, as Tories, moved away hurriedly as the tide of war swept the patriot army into the Bronx in 177S. The sweeping view of terrain at the mansion site made it a natural choice for headquarters of General George Washington while the army held its position around the heights for some Ave weeks, from Sept. 14 to Oct 21, 1776. As soon as the British and Hessians were forced to evacu ate New York in 1783 by the victorious Americans, the man sion was seized as Tory prop- York debutante descendant of neighbors of the Morrises. At left, also in heirloom gown, is Mrs. John AVhelchel Fin ger, president of the Washington Headquarters Association. Tuesday, December 24, 1963 ALL THE JOYS OF good luck, our many holiday time. INC. Jha ) 4 erty and sold. It underwent de clining fortunes of owners until purchased in 1810 by Stephen Jumel, a prosperous French bora merchant In New York who had a beautiful young wife of high social aspiration. The Jumels restored the mansion and made it a showpiece through which there was a pro cession of notables, including Lafayette, Joseph Bonaparte, Louis Napoleon, Louis Philippe. After Jurael died In 1832, the widow wed Aaron Burr, the ex Vice President of the U. S. Possessions of the Morrises, the Jumels and other notables of the house have been re-assembled by its administrators, the Washington Headquarters Association and Daughters of the American Revolution, as furnishings. These are back ground for the period decora- tions arranged each Christmas season for visitors. In true Christmas spirit, the doors are open to all comers. Av 1. If; :-"( ji llrtM ii lllniMlTirfi fMi. '- ' Tl li Tiliii The entire staff at the Tog Shop takes great pleasure in wishing you all the joys of Christmas and a most happy 1964. IF SANTA GOOFED ... and your gilt from the Tog Shop is not just right, oil this week is exchange week ot the Too Shop. Come in early and let us change the size or style. TOG SHOP 708 Main The iov of ' knows no bounds. it in glad greetings , , . you see it in happy faces. That it maybe fullyyours, is our sin- ' cere wish for you. KLAMATH GAS 205 Riverside The Morris-Jumel mansion at Christmas-time, snow on the ground, and garlands strung up on the balcony above Its door. All photographs 4lr.n k liarnili rViato f thin arfli.! mif T79 ITIIlvll VI wnfUU womb) i VI in imii -HTtinnii ii titmiwfii At the Christmas punch table, with guests in authentic costumes of 200 years ago for the "open house" observance of the holiday season. PAGE JA Christjns You hear 512 uu ana utbsvi f a at S The time of happy hearts and uplifted spirits is with us now In all its glory. And, at this glad season, our special wish is for you ... a sincere wish that this may be your best Christmas ever . . . rich in happiness, friendships and lasting spiritual joy. from all of us at . . . VVt P. N. HIRSCH nnd CO. JJ Main Street Free Parking ' la 1940, the British Empire covered .nearly 16 mil lion square miles of the earth, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. To our loyal friends and -customers ... let us gratefully wish you o Joy- , ous Christmas and Happi ness in all the years to come. Dryden's Grocery Everette Givens 1842 Portland TO ALL OUR OLD AND NEW CUSTOMERS CHRISTMAS GREETINGS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR . DOROTHEA'S SMART SHOP and BOOK STORE 619 Klomoth Ave. 5th and Klamath
