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P0" dOWll stairs. and shut the 1n the ssented Fm things asleep lighting an as ('11:! excite 3 eye. yen gloating ad was be- his hear (-hln stm ‘ time new and 1 km"? a aloud. and look?‘1 in“) : through a __the-â€"8°al' a; "they"? ’ 191' ithin; n with their diminutive 14:, band In P” be askm‘ Eon sank I hlmse-lf h (“X [Was 11 want uYon'" J). hen ht- as she In this mused being N33 PEEP from the supply of Christ- mas novelties one little figure of Santa Claus (it may be a candy box or simply a figure : the former is better). in order to we the amusing game of silence form part of the revels. Some one is decided upon who will (side the Santa. and the rest are asked to go out for a moment to the hall. The player instead of hiding the figure places it in some out of the way po- sition, where it will be visible. but will not immediately catch the eye of the players. , AI---A “Mn $2.. EllynJ -â€"â€"_ For instance. it may he placed upon mmethlng of almost the same color :‘ on one end of a tall shelf or book- ;.<e. Players coming in scan the an for the figure. and the first one to ~ it, without mentioning the fact to others. quietly takes a sent. This general signal for the players to waxed. but in the excitement of «um-h many will fall to observe ' nm‘ person is no longer standing. u Ernst person to sit down is obliged .‘ n forfeit. Several rounds can :.:-'l. am! all HIHSP who were not '1 ml) ~Ir:n\' f-zn' the prize. which mm mp lime figure. I: 3‘1 ‘1 frithout detection. conse- ‘;"'77‘.':" at! eyes are fixed upon it. ““5 Of that, after swallowingthe 673:.“ ::~;- performer places the added? fills his undertaking- ‘ CWHSTMAS fi©AMES 'A jolly way to W“ Chill Hts: at g chilg‘ey'ggfl 5.9229 Bell Phone 308 .31).in p porsun Is no 1 1s! gversun to sit a forfeit. Sow ml. um! all thus may draw rim 1 omrsv. the little ~ _ Lu UJ ‘1..<..___U vizh the crowns upward. The then requests that a sugar 7-“ ;-‘ be produced, from which a ’ i: 31:11!‘ is taken. ‘ : i: in his fingers, he prom- : wonderful process, that he luv the sugar and then with- " short time place it under :~1:;on from the basin it it can "ugh“; flofnfltion. CODSO' t of hand tricks A CHRISTMAS PIE. :15 to mystify always <tmas company. The '11 is known as the C‘ commended: ‘uyed by placing two r. DECEMBER 7, 1911. Hunting Santa ls Sport For Young and Old cks or any trick y always pleases 35:. The follow- as the Christmas hats OD 5 Huge Unnatmas me out or a' wasn- tub. Cover the outside with turkey red cloth or crape paper. put 1n the presents and fill it with bran or‘saw- dust. run the ribbons from each pack- age out (one for each guest) and weight it with a small red apple, so it will rest on the floor. Then cover the top of the apple with evergreen and holly sprays. Each apple should bear a card with the guest's name fastened on with a toothpick. Then Luau..â€" on top of the pie plant as many tiny trees (either real or artificial) as there are guests. When the hostess tells them to "go to the forest and bring home a Christ- mas tree" the fun begins. Each child finds his or her name in the branches of a tree. pulls it up. and there is a dainty white tissue paper. beribboned package. After these gifts are exam- ined there is still the “pie.” pulled, causing a mighty upheaval of evergreens and holly. and out come the large sine snapping cracker favors. the kind that contain all sorts of “sur- prises." besides the cap. Attached to these favors are “jingles” describing some one in the party. who is to be found. and thus the children are pair- ed for refreshments. which are served from a pretty table in the dining room. ‘ ' I 77 -IA-.. LIV...- .- r--- Overhead hang eight red bells. alter- nating with eight green bells. scarlet ribbon being interlaced between them. Holly wreaths may be placed on the table. The candy boxes may be gilt stars and the almond dishes dear m. tle Santa Claus figures. his “puck” holding the nuts. Canapes may be served first in star shape and the cold turkey garnished with stars cut from beets and carrots. The salad may be served from holly wreathed plates and the ice cream in the form of a bell with a spray of holly on top. From the dining room door a huge bunch of mistletoe may be suspended by a red ribbon. Fun For Their Masters and Joy For the Dogs. The most fun provoking celebration took place in a private stable last Christmas. Several boys determined that their dogs should not go unre- membered on the gift day. Their dog Fritz was regularly a mem the Christmas party. interesting dog. Christmas day he tree he used to sit up straight near the fireplace and watch the proceedings gravely. There was ething for him on the tree, ’ mind if every Christ- CHRISTMAS DOG PARTY. wagging may be served first in star the cold turkey garn fished cut from beets and carrots. mow he» served from holly £59 elebgrgteé .02 .WWWWWWW33~3~$HW.WWt - . d‘ture Our Candy is made right here on the premises by skilled candy makers; and by putting unusual efiort and expen 1 we havedeveloPed here a grade of candy at 40c1b. we believe without a rival 1n the country. ‘ - 1‘ ed nd on] For exampleâ€"the chocolate coatings are made from the Maracaibo Cocco Beans. These are the highest pric a comes to Canada. They make a coating of peculiarly smooth and delicious character. So far as we know no other candy in with Maracaibo Chocolate, and none thus coated is solid anywhere in Canada for as little as 400 a. pound CANDIES .I. CANDIES ! (You Know Her) Unless it's the Best Ice Cream We make a specialty of wholesale and retail Ice Cream, for Weddings and At Homes, using foreign fruits and nuts to make up the different dishes. The Olympia ice cream is the last word in excellences. It’s so goodâ€"so temptingâ€"so healthfulâ€"that its the delicacy of delicacies for both sick and well people. this plan am not meet wtm the me- iiest encouragement from their par- ents. There was probably a doubt whether all the pets of the neighbor- hood would have the sagacious dignity of Fritz. After pleading the boys ob- tained permission to have a special celebration for their dogs in the stable. Accordingly there was a tree. and. be- sides preseuts of bones. there were new collars. blankets. harness and such other aflalrs as dogs are sup- posed to admire or need. _-‘._ L... Oklusa Not only their own pets. but those of their friends, were invited to the dogs’ Christmas tree. Prizes were given to the animals who excelled in running queer races, for jumping and other canine tricks. It was a jolly party, and it is doubtful whether boys or dogs enjoyed it most. OE was one or those boys w didn't believe in Santa 01:: He had been sitting in front n... Inn-a" fire on Christmas e didn't believe in Santa Claus He had been sitting in front or the library fire on Christmas eve, glancing now and then at the uncur- tained window through which he could see the snow tailing. Suddenly he heard the tinkle of bells and went to the window to look out. A little old man with the whitest of hair, the red- dest of red cheeks and the merriest or brown eyes was driving up. “Hello, hello, there!" he called. Joe ran to the door. “How d'ye do?" called the little old gentlexnan. 'Ihen he put his hand into ,, a 34.-.: muo- a hmrp card. J 01!! was one or those boys who Joe Fun u! my _V-__ ”How d’ye do?" called the little old gentleman. 'Ihen he put his hand into his pocket and fished out a huge card On it was printed “Mr. Santa Claus, Christmastown, North Pole." Then the old gentleman pulled out a book. Joe could see that in it was a list of names of . children. Some of 't h e m h a d black marks be named Joe Jin- gle?" asked the little old man, keeping his fin- ger on a name b e 31 d e which there was a very black mark. “Y-e-e-es,” an- swered Joe. “He lives here." When Santa Called on Doubtful Boy “L‘Ah, indeed." chirped the little old genflem :1 hen} that he 15 W :01: JINGLE?” No lee Cream Is “Good Enengh" (or the The Best Woman in the world Opposite Post Office THE WATCHMAN-WARDER. but those Are as Necessary at Christmas as Santa Claus or the Christmas Tree not know me and believe in me‘ never forgot one single child. E 2E oyvhn; the world grew IO big. so many children wen-born tnto fit. that to them all. “By and by things got so bad 1 had to get the fairies-only the good fairies. of courseâ€"to go about and make up n '-â€"'â€" lâ€" ol‘n "â€"â€"v, “It 1â€"! mean it Joe had only seen you come down the chimney once I'm sure he'd never have doubted that you were real." said Joe eagerly. “That was all very well in the old days.“ replied Santa sorrowful”. “But they make the chimneys so narrow these days. and what with steam heat and gas logs in the city houses I haven’t any chance st all to make my Christmas calls on children in the good old fashioned way.” A Ln_‘_-__ U5 EVE-w .v list of all the boys and girls in the world and to find out what they want ed for Christmas and it they believed in Santa Claus or not. I have all the namesin this book‘here. Do you think Joe Jingle deserves anything for not believing in me?"w -- ,, -_A ..n... ‘;i:i_s‘:pose not." said poor If I promise to tell him nbm you and mom: to pin: that ; Wdfiybfimmgfié [11m :1: I L‘â€" I""I" v 01d Santa Claus shook ly. “It always makes bad to think anyquy n me. A DO, 01' gun vuauu w _-.--. . what their parents tell them ubout old Santa Claus." “It you don't go down cnunney- much how do you manage to an all the stockings?" asked Joe. “Oh, that's easy Y'crled Santa. “l have formed what I call 9. parents‘ league. out. “Good night and a merry L'nnst- mas to you!" He chirruped to his horse and m a moment was out of sight down the road, though the {inkling of the sleigh. Dells could be heard for a long time a ftel'. The next thing Joe knew he was netng shaken by the shoulder and his father’s voice was saying 11: his ear: 'coon NIGHT AND A was? CHRISTMAS." Ahoy or don't 1 not." said poor Joe. 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