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pr YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. Buying Christmas gifts ought to be an enjoyable under- taking because it is done with the idea of giving pleasure to others. Unfortunately, however, it often resolves itself into a tiring, nerve-racking business. When this happens it is usually because the shopping has not been carefully planned before- hand. Unless a list is made of the persons for whom you intend to purchase presents, and some idea indicated of the amount of money you wish to spend on each one and the kind of article you mean to buy, chaos and disappointment are sure to result. Few women have unlimited money to spend, and, there- aly = ay Br DAY DREAMS From the painting by Florence Carlyle fore, they have to see how they can make the most of what they have, to study the shop windows, catalogues, and advertise- ments so that they will have some idea of values and prices. Once the list is made it is a good idea to carry it about with you in your purse, so that if you happen unexpectedly to see something that will just suit your husband or one of your children or your friends, you can buy it right away and triumphantly cross the name off the list. A gift that is chosen as the result of observation, and, therefore, fills a need or gratifies a wish, is always the most appreciated--even though its monetary worth may be slight. ~~ ~~ = J ea Sa A y= = eg -- fe When possible it is advisable to write down alternative suggestions on your list, as by so doing you may save yourself time and trouble. ; Another time-saving notion is to group together on your list all the articles that would be obtained in the same depar- ment or the same shop. "Shop early" is a slogax of the Christmas shopping season, and one which is worth putting into practice. By so doing you avoid rush, receive the Dest attention, a wider choice of goods, and can accomplish twice as much in half the time. a PY ai, J ate ff Sea . Confectionery . ea Ta May your Xmas be full of Sweetness and the New Year be fruitful of pleasant things CHRISTMAS and the coming Year. * kK FW C. B. CAFE At Xmas Time it is fitting that I recall the pleasant relations I have had with the many patrons in the Dryden District. I thank you for your loyalty and support, and in 1924 I shall strive to make my ser- vice to you better than ever. £oR 3% I wish you a MERRY XMAS and a Happy NEW YEAR * oF E A. KLOSE e Wish you the Best CHRISTMAS You ever Had | and A NEW YEAR of