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IBSEN VIF he NA Tr RETR HOR Fe Pi GPO SAID DS EPR : . . We Must Fight His Last Dime * . = : i The Good Fight IR 1 . Dan Driscoll was broke. Wal, : d ; J almost broke, He had one. thin Our Fourth. Wartime Christ t dime, hiding 9n the dark depths mas. Without "Peace On of a purse that had once held : » Earth" : bills of three figures, . bes He had held it for 20 years, Yr ¥ = o : ever since he had found it while $00 fl When Christmas Day dawns ploughing on his father's farm. 2 ANE 1 this year, one .thousand one Mis lucky dime--that's what he KEE 3 hundred and eighfy-nine days ot had calledait. Dan Pued grim- ba | this _ war will "have run their ly at the thought. Lucky! .Had AH 3 course. It is not a happy record anyone ever been so unlucky as RE i it is ot a 'total upon which we him? «Here was the whole town PASS | . can look with pride at this sea- preparing for Christmas, shop. A : - nr Spe r 0 * pews on. oarthy good gos. givin aon Noth. . ii A stretch of more wanderer. A lucky dime! ~ than three years, we have wits A little place around the corner nessed the fall and occupation of caught his eye. Dan entered, his 7 many nations, the battering into Josieils sputivuing upbler dv Jane, hi submission of others, We have Wig wl wil ee oo th 3 scen our_young men and women boson ka, Mv Mg "Soup, % t . Soup, A - fo dong by i ps ing roast "fowl, potatos, luscious x,y ] Later, we received stunning re. Wises Blo) ii he EG i : ies. about such things. e had just . ne { DUNE of Ses else "That ne dime--the price of a cup of 4 } y inati i yy coffee and wu doughnut, or a ham- 4 i world domination is the /one \ burger. Which would it bet The A 4 thought that spurs on our ene- ger. I\ 1d e? a mies, world domination that you queer little man inside the counter 1 SHC 1 P00) Bre s dies; withous pt ge a AR : nse Precions rasdonss: won, While it was being cooked to u 3 i rder, Dan dug into his pocket and . That is the "unhappy side of ont ! DOCK : the picture. But let us not forget took the dime from the battered : : --indeed, let us make it a point se. Sik I g $ i \ ; po Hungry ad he was, he handed i iy Dee his as it over before attacking the food. = . 2 Be * ' His voice was a bit apologetic, : "It's an old timer," he said; "been ol cope pila Buin in my pocket 'or years and years." : py dictionary dnys, is to be full » The old man didn't seem to be } # i H . listening. He was peering through ' § id ky fing oy Bune i " : his 'spectacles at the coin. ¥ gay light-heartodness. with which . : S "Youre sure you're telling the Homi ) . : truth about this dime?" he quer- Ve latahach aevitsiomed to grat) - (15th Century "Natlvity" by Francesco di Pietra Santa, Rome) Sr boul fois dim 4 the Christmas season is scarcel d "Tle "absolute truth" Dan ane fitted to a country fighting a wa reren hol it bg Won Aa 3 for its very life, its institutions, And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round flee ne You an Bares your Gof: 4 its future, But that light-hearted from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. . . . And about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto foe and hamburgers . | Christmas revelry is not, after all all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. them, 2 ¢ \ sl in lau gk through the f i the essential thing about Christ- And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of "Fear not: for, :behold, 1 bring you good tidings of great joy AS . ,augh ra b gh | { * mas. Rye Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethle- which shall be to all people. For unto you Is born this day in the place. t's a good thing you ram r x . . . hem (because he was of the house and lineage of David): to be city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this 'shall across someone who knew, and 5 Since that night in Bethlehem taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child, And so be a sign unto you: ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling better, somebody who was hone : 53 a 8 h led it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that lothes, lying In a manger." ( est," the little man was saying Foe BE a thousand wars have mangle she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, 3 1 a multitude of ti excitedly. "Do you know that you tr ; . and crucified humanity. © Yet is and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in & mangers And suddenly there was with the angél a" multitude of the have one of the rarest dimes at Le ; Christmas forgotten? , A thousand because there was no room for them in the inn. 1 heavenly host praising God and saying, larme? It's -- it's' worth thous. rh : times ill-will has obtained the And there were in the same country shepherds abiding In the * "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will ap 4 § } _ temporary mastery over that anci- field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 'And, lo, the angel toward men." "You mean, this thing I've held j oh Tomise Te ay toward on to for years is worth money 1" 5 men, yet in the hearts of ig -- ies avocth Jor Tee " of men the flame of good wil . yy p 3 : ' ' y " 4 . cafe owner was waving his hands N 2 burns uninteraupted. It is as in. Christmas Service Tn gmt Ive aluays belioved Enemies Celebrated ed as gifts for young girls. Paint: Druids Considered in the olin the der raed: be - 3 ~extinguisnable as man himself, as e fact is, I was making a bit * oy ed to ma ieir bedrooms, the . hs Pa | Onl! / Bs Bae ternal as God. It will come again On The Sea Bed of a test today--had a bet with a Christmas Together girls will adore them. ! Mistletoe Sacred isan Ins lg fie. Singin, Rots BY to the surface to light the world friend about it. What's your i: For The Men all my life! Hi Y { once more, just as when the glory One of the strangest Christmas name?" Some strange and important For the perennial gardener you "Hand me that menu!" Dan LN i of the Lord shone down on the services ever held was celebrated _ "The name is Tod Jenkins, I'm war activities have taken place on can always choose a subscription Did you know that when ene. Driscoll cried commandingly. "I'm i | shivering shepherds in old Judea, in the forepart of the British-sub. headed for St. Louis--going home Christmas day. __ to a good gardening magazine. mies meet under - the mistletoe going to have a Christmas dinner Eh q * 3 * marine Sturgeon resting on the to spend Christmas with mother, One which many of the British Or, some special gardening gadget bough they are supposed to lay right now. I'm going clear down Lo That flame reflects other bless. - bottom of Heligoland Bight. They I graduated in engineering last and German soldiers of the last that he would not buy for him- down their arms for at least a the line; from soup to minco pie." ings too. Standing out boldly in had no hymn books, so the men June." World war remember is the - self would delight his heart im- 24-hours truce? That is why a £ its cleansing "heat. is the brave, wrote out what they could man- "An interesting story." Tod strange Christmas day that took measurably. Other garden sug hgstess tries to hang some mis- tere mt es ¢ indomitable spirit of our sailors, age to remember of the age-old turned to look at the old man as place on the 1914 front. The gestions: A pruning saw for tfetoe near the doorway of her { 'our soldiers, our airmen; the spirit of Victory at any "cost. carols, Bearded and dressed in & weird assortment of garments --- he spoke. He almost swung the car off the slab. "Why--why you World war was definitely on, but for a short time on Christmas larger boughs; a dust -gun. for spraying powder on insect-intest. home, thus assuring perfect har- mony while her guests are under Christmas Legends There, too, we sce the noble en- the captain himself wore several look years and years younger day, there was a period of peace ed shrubs; and, of course, innum- her roof. The Druids of old held Co ; deavors of our brave allies, the sweaters, cord trousers' and snow than I thought! on earth between the fighting erable gardening gadgets includ- the mistletoe bough sacred. It Why do we pe Chssimad skilled hands of our workers boots -- they reverently went A hearty laugh sounded against soldiers. ing hoes, trowels, weeders, a rake, was also considered symbolic and trees and candles? One legend : turning ou? munitions of war in-- through the service. + ~~ the sharply rising wind. The man In the Flanders sector, German and, perhaps, a pair of leather an invitation to the spirits of the tells us that on a cold, clear ever-increasing quantities, and For accompaniment they had was speaking again. "I'm not so and British soldiers ceased firing gardening gloves. forest to come in and bring good Christmas Eve, Martin Luther Wh every Canadian -- man, woman, two mouth-organs, and with dan. old, Tod," he said slowly; "I'm & / by mutual agreement, and went ' I cheer. The custom of kissing ~ Wondered through the winter vi . and child, young and old --taking ger lurking all around them, they long way from the old fellow you over to each other's trenches and Foi The Boys under the mistletoe dates back to ~~ Woods filled with happiness at the th the significance of this brutal, sang their carols deep on the bot- were kind enough to pick up, dugouts to spend the day in feast- A set of woodworking tools for ancient Britain, To bring the loveliness of the snow-laden trees, ; callous war to his or her heart. tom of an enemy sea, Yesterday we had an argument at Ing and celebration. the young boy will give many yon of luck to the one kissed, ~~ under the starry sky. He wanted . . . the club, I made a bet with a hours of pleasure. Make the out- it is claimed the bough must be to share -his happiness with his No, we cannot today have peace fellow that I wouldn't have to . " fit as complete as possible, to in- cut with a golden knife. children, so he cut a small fir treo | on earth, Perhaps, one day again, walk an hour before I would find Gift Suggestions clude tools he can actually use i and took it home. When he had on - ERIE 8 dw we shall 'be able to speak those ~ hallowed words. It depends on us, We must fight the good fight-- for keéps! . " Novel Christmas Tree Trimmings - Popcorn strung in long strings, and delicately tinted, makes ideal trimming for a tree. We saw one last year strung with pale pink and blue popcorn. Silver tinsel, combined with Christmas orna. ments, completed the picture, . Tiny packages wrapped in col- ored paper dotted here and there on the tree will lend special in- terest. Have a small parcel of some amusing trinket for each Fateful Meeting In the graying dusk of a De. cember afternoon the slowly mova ing figure seemed almost a park of the landscape. Half a dozen cars whizzed by but not one stop ped to offer him a lift or ask where he was going, If the Spirit the Spirit of Christmas. It was rather a crazy thing. to do, but I happen to be rather an ecéentrie scientist, My name is Perry Birch." "Perry Birch!" Tod's eyes wid- ened in astonishment, and his foot went off the accelerator, bringing the car almost to a standstill be. fore he went on. "Why--why," he stammered, "I've been want- ing to meet you all my life. I've read everything you've written-- studied your methods and work for years, In fact," his voice grew more embarrassed, "I've been hop- ing that some day I might follow in your footsteps. The biggest wish of my life is to become a scientist like you!" Merry Christmas For the Ladies Chintz shoe bags for travelling, which you can make yourself. They are useful and inexpensive. For the busy homemaker, a package of assorted sizes of paper doilies, > y If the potted bulbs you planted in October are far enough ad- vanced, they'll make a grand gift for a neighbor, E And, of course, for every wo- man, luxury cosmetics. Be sure you choose something that suits, her individuality, however, It is best to learn her tastes, 'if you «can, beforchand, A supply of dainty faclal tls. sues, accompanied by a roll of around home, Huge Meat Pie Served From Cart . Christmas dinners served in mo- dieval- castles were in reality "feasts." The meal lasted usually from three in the afternoon until midnight, - One of the dishes always on the table was meat pie. In delving into history we find that Sir Henry Grey in-England ordered one baked that was nine feet in circumference. It weighed 165 pounds and was served from a four-whicel cart built for the pur- pose, . Here's the recipe: Decorate House With Evergreens ; The house may be decorated inside and out to make a fitting background for the tree, With a set it up, he placed little glowing candles on the boughs to represent the stars of heaven, * * * In Holland the children call Santa Claus St. Nicholas and be licve that he travels about 'on & white hqrse. Instead of hanging up their stockings, they leave their little wooden shoes, filled with grass and hay for the white horse to eat, on the step outside the front door. And lo! when morning comes the grass and hay have disappeared and in their place are gifts for such though ful children. ! . LE) » From Spain comes the gentle admonition that cows must al- ways be treated with special kind- ness, for did they not stand close to the Christ Child in His manger bed and blow their warm, sweet } »- member of the family, of Christmas, of kindness, was" absorbent cotton; the whole tied = 2 bus. flour 6 sni . AS t d pes few eens, the place may be : « : | fs i Pl brio Brea, 1s es edly phasing im Hein ui morat wenliathe wind. 2a 8 Hey Christmas ne 20 ogi Sued «4 patiriiges made LH and the results will wilh 5 threugh is TA n is chill I For The Girls } '4 geese 2 neat's tongues ; Pra : ; ? Shem So-2/%8 your tee w volsrtul Jen Winsied Joote of Bledding But let it whistle as it will, © Decorative jars that have for. 2 rabbits 2 curlews pe Su bun -- touch, o through the chill, darkening air, . We'll keep our Christmas merry merly held cold: or vanishing 4 wild ducks 8 pigeons and eA ipa Attractive Christmas 'decora- "tions that can be combined with bright_glass decorations, berries, and other ornaments can be made by simply crystallizing erooked twigs and branches "of trees. 'Simply wrap some loose cotton 'batting around the branches and tio it 'with wool. Next dissolve 'about two pounds of alum in a i quart of boiling water, and pour it over the selected twigs and branches, Allow them to remain suspended for 12 hours, and they will be found to.be crystallized. Small branches and twigs can be rented without the "cotton: bate 2. : : and _ another car came roaring down. the road, nasting him by as the' others had done, The grim lines around his' mouth grew deeper, then he heard a loud grinding of brakes. i "Almost passed you up," a gay voice cried. "Pretty fine of you to stop for an old man." He shuffled inte the vacant seat as he' spoke. "Oh, that's nothing," the gay voice was a bit embarrassed. "But I-did almost pass you up, With this Christmas business, and the rush and hurry, one could pass up their own mother," YI like to hear you 'say that. | cream can sometimes be lacquer- 2 woodcocks 7 blackbirds Prunings from the Christmas tree often may be used for the wreaths and some of the home- made decorations used for a touch of color, When you are trimming your own Christmas tree, don't forget the birds, The old custom of trimming an outdoor tree for the birds 'and squirrels is a charm. ing one, Popcorn, cranberrios, or crackers strung together and pieces of suet tied to, the tree, and an extra pound of 'nuts scat- tered on the ground for the squir- rels will make you feel very close kin to Santa Claus, Do Not Encourage Witches and Sprites Evergreens are synonymous with Christmas, but if you would comply with tradition you should not "put them in place before Christmas Eve, It should be a part of the thildren's Christmas duties to bring them in and hang them in the designated places, They should be left int place until January 6 (Twelfth Night,) whea every leaf must be burned. Tradis. tion maintains that even ono leaf left to wither will encourage witches and sprites,