'THE STRATFORD MIRROR THE STRATFORD MIRROR Wish You the Best Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fox _Fox's Seale and Gift Shop AA Visit From St. Nicholas 'Twas the night before Christmas when all thru the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. | The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugarplums danced thru their deads.. And ma in her kerchief and I in my cap Season's Greetings f How much happier we would be if we knew our wishes could, like a magic wand, bring you anything you wanted for Christmas and in the New Year. DEAN'S 'DRY CLEANING & DYE WORKS Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap. When out on the lawn there arose such a Clatter I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, 5 Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow, Gave the luster of midday to objects below. When what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh and whi ia tiny reindeer. With a little old driver so lively aa quick I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled and shouted and called them by name, "Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer! and Vixen! - On Comet! on Cupid! on Donner and Blitzen!" To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!" i * As dry leaves taht before the wild hurricane fly When they meet with an obstacle mount to the sky, So up to the housetop the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys and St. Nicholas, too. And then in a twinkling I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof-- As I drew in my head and was turning around, _ Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was. dressed all in fur from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and Hoot A bundle of toys he had flung. on his back, _ And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack; _ His eyes --how they twinkled! his dimples--how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like:a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up in a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; eH had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word. but went straight to his work And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk, _And laying his finger aside of his nose And giving a not up the chimney he rose. He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away .they all flew like the down of a thistle; And 1 heard him exclaim ere he drove out of sight, "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night." Merry Christmas May it be the greatest day That has ever come your way Leaving joy that long will stay After Christmas ! H. J. COTTY Downie St. Stratford, Ont. Here's Hoping that you willall havea Merry, Merry Christmas © and for ever more be happy. Superior Repair Shop L. W. Wicke The Old, Old Wish Again, because its Christmas, The old, old wish sincere, The best of health and heart's content And happiness and cheer. Tovell's Music Store Se Sa a 9 nn This Is Our Wish For You "That the hearth of your heart may burn brightly with warmth and cheer This Christmas and throughout the coming year." Partridge Sanitary & Heating Engineers UT A CANARY Greeting ! - Guaranteed Singers and Imported & Rollers. A deposit will hold one for Christ- mas. ~ Newest cages and stands in brass - and colors, priced right. MRS. WALTER F. ANDERSON - 225 Ontario St. Stratford To The Citizens _ of Stratford and vicinity, we heartily thank you one and all and wish you a Merry, Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year May Good Fortune, Health and Happiness be yours, this Christmas and through- out the coming year People's Furniture Store HARRY PITTS -Market Place Stratford, Ont. AVON FISH MARKET Finest quality fresh and Smoked Fish Free Delivery. 143 Downie St. Phone 1782 DOWN & FLEMING Funeral Service Rooms 94 Ontario St. Phone 314 Mr. Down, 306; Mr. Fleming $11 SESE A EE TES TEE EES TE EERE ETE Naa ed MENUS FOR BRIDGE PARTIES Chicken a la King Jellied Lettuce Salad Small Baking Powder Biscuits Marshmallow Dainty Chocolate Layer Cake Ham Mousse Escalloped Potatoes and Cheese Rolls Assorted Relishes Caramel Ice Cream Iced Sponge Cakes Coffee Cream of Celery Soup Broiled Lamb Chops with Pineapple Creamed Potatoes and Peas Apricot Cream Dessert. Angel Cake Coffee Suppers Salad Plate Stuffed Eggs in Tomato Jelly Potato Salad Asparagus Celery Olives Hot Rolls Peach Mousse Small Cakes Coffee Creamed Tuna Fish and Peas in Pat- ty Cases Potato Souffle Brown Pread Strawberry Bavarian Cream Chocolate Cake Coffee Gherkins LATE REFRESHMENTS Oyster Patties Rolled Lettuce Sand- | wiches Brown Bread and Cream Cheese Sandwiches Olives Celery Vanilla Ice Cream ~- Walnut Sauce Fudge Cake Coffee Chicken and Celery Salad Hot Biscuits Pineapple Charlotte Caramel Macaroons Coffee Where more. substantial refresh- ments are desired, a salad plate, cold meat slices, varied relishes and rolled sandwiches are suggested. Moving is our business | but we must again stop long enough to wish you a Merry Christmas P. J. SINCLAIR For the Stratford Cartage BT TE ELE SEE ESO NO OS TEE How Pleased He'll Be With His Gift Bought at Cummings ! VANE G ios White Broadcloth Shirts Colored Broadcloth Pyjamas Beautiful Neckwear Brace Sets Fancy Hese Initial Handkerchiefs ' + Golf Sweaters and Hose.,....... Cigarette Cases je es Sila sass eeees 1.00 to 1.25 Men's Spats......... MO ONY Cae ie aaa Be a 2.50 to 3.00 1.95 to 3.00. 2.85 to 5.00 1.00 to 5.00 | 1.00 to 2.00 35¢ to 1.50 25c, 35c, 45c pled) vsse4.95 to 8.75 Cumming, The Clothier and Staff extend their best wishes to one and all Y. Donaldson CUMMING, 40 Wellington St. = IK = W Le OU OU x The Clothier eeane' 203 ae a me rs ; ~ 8 ms 2 S A Great Pleasure to wish our friends much joy and hap- piness on Christmas Day. We sincerely hope that the spirit of the festive season may live on and on through the year and the years. PETER & SYLVESTER Ye Olde Firme -- Heintzman &Co. Extend to all the season's best wishes. : y May this Christmas be the merriest and happiest ef them all: ' x 7 Heintzman& Co. Jas. Anthony, Mgr. es Our Wish Is-- ' that dite Christmas be the Happiest of oo all.