may : i Ie < eas oe a ES! Pp OL OR 8 tag, my, ~* The L “a The Atwood Bee Subscription Rate $2.00 a Year in Advance, Otherwise $2.50 LISTOWEL, Thursday, Dec. 24th., 1925 A Merry Christmas On B a “4 Merry Heart Maketh A - Cherrful Countenance™ HUS,,. it is written in the Old Testament. And’ so it is written on’ the faces of young and old to-day. In those twinkling eyes and happy smiles of folks about us, we read fulfillment of the Christmas Message-- “PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN” Not only read it---but understand. Yes, realize*that it comes from merry hearts that know no malice---hearts that, with -every beat, send, forth Happiness and the warmth of Love and Best Wishes to all Mankind. Everybody seems young again. Glad to live and let live. Finding untold joys in giving with a generous heart---minding not tle cost, but feeling well re- paid if only witha smile. Finding happiness in making others happy. Ah-- verily--'tis the spirit of Christmas. . And from cottage window and palace hall beams further evidence of this Joy- ous Season. Welcome holly wreaths“here*and there. Gayly-trimmed firs and pines looking ever so stately with their scores of sparkling ornaments, strands of golden tinsel, multi-colored lights or humble candles. E’en the stars of the Silent Night add:their brilliance to the scene. Truly, what could be more*en- chanting? Fascinating? Sacred ? ~ Entering into the spirit of this $reat occasion, we extend “A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.~ And in further appreciation and good will, we'll add--- ae . ) } " “MAY YOUR _ TS BE MANY AND YOUR JOYS KNOW NO BOUNDS”