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.1 _,,i) 'r-'. -" fY-sj.yypary..tiiiii 1tiiiisss.egiiiiasiiiiaiiiiiiiid On a point of land that W” far out into the Sega-d ends In .3 great rock, there studs . tall white, lighthouse, and cuddled eteme by to' it, as if to keep warm in the cow winds which roar in It“ the ”I, arr a white huge, built very strong of great stoma, and some other little buildings. in which are Irert I but and barrels of oil and other things needrd by the lighthouse-keeper nnd his family. The great rock is high and bare. "iiJiiuri n of'surving. Not u tree, not even a blade of J'pplJt him to shit; up his knife, WW upon it, .trut nil. round 't ttti Ask if n vise would aid him, sea; and sometimes, m the “million turn and nsk his grinning Wife: storms. the great waves dash against lf by the hour she paid him. I it tdl the spray reaches almost to the‘ ' light. They I"?'. like . wk of For he who stands to carve a bird white wolves climbing up and up, tol h proof against such chatter, tear the keeper from his little room. A thousand times or more he's heard It is only at certain times that one The self same idle clatter. can get from the lighthouse to the He's heard the fresh, the glib. the mainland. When the keeper has a quaint man with him to help hill launch the Expressions to undo one, boat, he can row across the bay. but And surely would the carver faint at other times the only way is to walk If someone pulled a new one. across the narrow neck of land which. connects the point with the mainland; I He’s been the butt of all the wits and this is covered with water except‘ of all the bygone ages, when the tide is very low and the sea The clowns have torn him into bits, is quiet. Sometimes there are weeks) Likewise the solemn sages. when no one can reach the shore. i'l'he priest has at his table sat F or a long time the keeper’s little' daughter, Phoebe Ann, hnd been look-l ing forward to Christina, and count- Ina the days. There were no mny‘ things that she wanted that she had, not dared to tell Santa Claus of all- of them, but she had finally made iii) her mind about those that she wanted most, and had written Santa Claus‘ two letters about them. She had left the letters on the mantelpiece when‘ she went to bed, and in the morning they were gone. Bo he must have got them. Phoebe Ann had had an an- swer. and was a little afraid some- thing had gone wrong; but her father told her Santa Claus was always so busy. especially just before Christmas, that he seldom had time to answer letters. Me thought the old gentle- man would come on time if the wea- ther was not too had. But the weather was bad all Christ- rmu week -'.i0 bud that Phoebe Ann's PHOEBE ANN'S CHRISTMAS TREE that ‘ letter than l ther " reindeer. he w suit and swim web feet and anyway: and there just on not til her father and bark. carrying two a basket of vggs am Thvn the boat roWH and Phoebe Ann m to help her muthe -nnnl da-nl to do th [owl df‘al ll ox (tV t tl t y. it»! .-'.' hair; and tnrn: “we 9.... tr' , thir w to make dresses for the' t'o, -~. Last of all. and most astonish- 'sr. \mi tt letter from Senta Claus hi-lt. " wing that he just happened to be waning up the coast on the (Hun ship, and had stopped to leave thc things before he went ashore. "Just tn think. papa," said Phoebe Ann, at dinner, "how wonderful it is that m Chas shmhl come just in (inn. d a ship!" th " tor the Chri Phoebe Ann did tt came back as: t oh. the next m jumped out of thu dining-room. her stockings t Sh nn stayed 1 I with the It the letter th a. ttit ht no morning the keeper _ had seen a great ship t' coast. It was plain having a hard time in and strong head wind, ”1- not surprised when, tw mmr to anchor at . 3n the shelter of the fill (inn Tht ould put on his diving- out. They said he had could swim like a fish. on-n if he did not get Limo. he would probably .lltl I r was bad all Christ- sl that Phoebe Ann's tet over to the main- ly before Christmas all. It blew so hard vept clear across the N tide, and it looked ls could not got. out "t tw mu.“- she " n Japanc " ttt could in")! that I sith hi put on yr. There was. a tat day in gutting istmas dinner, and not know that the pain and left a bits ,', which her father nl sail and brought wt " a till ,.__V_, es and a queer little. nd there Were beau- "akss dresses for the , and most astonish- r from Santa Claus at he just happened p the coast on the nd stopped to leave h he shelter of my much ce a boat morr an! the light. ,d up on the then dropped ight, till they all the time it ill at, last the " , where "tte mm by thu' chimney P, hut therv WM" wry that mu tte funnivst um hu Ill silor landing. boat up h h W n lc Cray 2005“ m and fiapped mother was tt g by one hand. h in the other. was a pile of on the outside. chewy inside. mu fans, and e dolls, with 1 ot tuHtM! ine'. Pl and tn " Th It tht not get probably he must sure M Nut”) here and 1': 'de, from n a grout l common w. (luck. sur- with from "Yes," aid her father, “Santa Claus in one of the most wonderful things in a. world." Hake sport of him, you flippant folks! .Around the festive table; Plirtg " his lack of skill your jokes AI fut u you are able. The carver is a luckiess Wight, 1| Designed for friends to tlout him; Put this old won 1d were black as I night I Mad it been made without him. Suggest he place his knee upon The bird that he is carving, And be he slow, then ponder on The awful pangs of starving. Tell him to sharpen up his knife, Ask if a vise would aid him, Then turn and ask his grinning wife Al hip the hot-hr Ushmi " had 3|) He's been the butt of all me was Of all the bygone ages, The clowns have torn him into bits, Likewise the solemn sages. The priest has at his table sat And labelled him a sinner; But now, I vow, for all of that Has ever spurned his dinner. ,IH ExpriGions to undo one And surely would the car If someone pulled a new So jibe the carver as you will And plague him with your chiding But don't forget you eat your fill Of good things he's providing. And don't forget the while you chase Your ancient jest; about him, The guests would wear a lengthy face if they sat down without him. end. ding rant: Ir' u mcll. Miter. two tab {0050 tablesponn of pped of nutmeg. an as tt starch to LUI‘IS! and. [ before son in: an“. sherry wine. DINNER FOR FAMILY OF SIX: Ll nd As the holiday the housewife is usual plan for a 1 or for as many a commodate. Ch, Year's dinners a1 rate affairs, espec can afford to buy can an"... n, ""'"qr in the markets. It is the less expen- sive dinner that the housewife has to figure out and plan for. The dinner given below is of good quality and costs very little: What Soup to Make.--' celery quality um. um... '--. What Soup to Mi.---Cut celery and one onion into very small pieces, cover with four cups of cold water and let boil until thoroughly cooked; do not strain off the water, but crush the celery and union with a large spoon ot' potato masher. season well with salt and pepper; add to this one cup of milk and one teaspoonfttl of butter, thickvn with a little flour or no part: maining with Hal Fill the strum: wnue double roastit ml dish three that have i toes that have been mum, mamm- and seasoned Well with salt, pepper and sufficient milk to make them creamy. place in a xxcll-arreased bak- ing dish and put in the oven to brown. Creamed Pumpkio.---Use half of a i pumpkin. I'enIOVt' all the pumpkin't from the rind, taking cane nut trt break the latter. as it makes u very I1 attractive cenivcpiece for the table), filled with fruit. Take the pumpkin that has liven removed from the rind, and steam until tender. then mash: and mid seasoning or salt, pepper and u spoon of cream or butter. V l Mixed Salad.--.',"' made done small head of lettuce, two apples finely ihopped and a little grated cheese: Vt before serving put the apples and cheew on the crisp lettuce, leaves, pour over all a French dress- ing made of hm tablespoons of oil, tuo of vinegar, a pinch of dry mus- tard, salt. pepper and a dash of pa- prika. Apples, cheese and dressing.. Steamed PoHing.-lo two cups of inc-ad crumbs add one-half cup of 'i,r.wly chopped suet, one-half cup of muted raisins, chopped nuts, three- qnm'ters of a cup of sugar. nutmeg t and cinnamon; moisten all with equal parts of water and milk, put into a well-greased pudding par: and steam for three hours. Serve with u pud- ding raun- of one large cup of boiling ' “uter. two tablespoons of sugar, one L tlulespoon of butter. half teaspoon l of nutmeg, and thicken with corn- uouw-h tr, 1onsistenev hf cream. Just have been split. cheese, place the cr just before serving is used spread t sprinkle with a das Christmas Fare at Less Than $2 A First Sign. ' i It's lrcginning to look lil mas at our house." “I found my clean shirt; on the floor this morning and the drawer in which they're usually kept tilFl with open bags and Irish crochet." The Carver. W h 3' toliday season approaches', F . , wife is busy making the: LAsT.sH.NUTE ('IFTS- ' t for a family dinner party/ . F - I many guests us she can (ii-Vie'" Too Late to Make Up Some- e. (‘hrisfmas and N thing Beautiful. nners are freqmzitlg club}?- What are you going to give the rs, es eciully wit t use w 0 , I to lily all the good things1 It); l? Ic,xt,/y"i,':', 0h,-whatever n‘kets. It is the less expen- ', a a . yon do! You have forgotten to 2r that the housewife has 'l,rtele' something inexpensive in the . and plan for [way of a remembrance tor the dear ' _ I old lady across the way! tet' rumnve an ands of a sh: 'ipe the piers cloth and be :les of splint on it. Rub .. pepper and cavity from op" his knee upon “usher. season well per; add to this one one teaspoonfttl of ith a little flour or at a Cost of n If using grated 1ckers in the oven If cream cheese n truckers and rth l pam' I pout- mashed Ciiris Here are your answerse. There are always contingencies about the tle.. livery of packages or the incomplete list, and a handkerchief is so "bought" and impersonal. A . A ' c, , Ttr... ....,.-..M.___ Look at the belt. It is to be workedi; on regular bolting in ttwee-quarter-' yard lengths with our friendly French _ knots. Use heavy memorized cotton! or silk and any shade that you think tho rooinient will prefer. Outline the or silk and any shade that you think the recipient will prefer. Outline the stems and use the "lazy-daisy" stitch for the leaves. This is really a Ions) loop held down at the tip by a small! . . I I! I A_,l V .W.. '6beBa ......, ___ -e"e ' - stitch. Work the circles solid, and your hund-embroidered belt is tinish- ed The little jewel case for the travel- ler ot' visitor is always acceptable. In this pattern it is particularly attrac- tive. There must be two pieces cut. The under surface is plain and re- semhles the design, plus the tlap, which you will add to the sketch, let- ting it face the other way. This will make the piece of material almost a modified circle in shape. Next cut the piece as it is, disregarding the "lap, and allowing for a hem along the top, w... Pad the shallow scallops in llarnim}: cotton. Use cotton or silk for the working and huttonhole the edges. Thg' flowers can be outlined, but a solid working of the petals and slen- der leaves will givv pretty results in a wry short timv. Place the two pieces logether and work tt button- hole on the flap and put u small cro- vheted button on the upper surface. a wry short timv. Place the Two, pieces tosrether and work tl button-'; hole on the flap and put u small cro- vheted button on the upper slll'facthi Add a small chumois bag, cut to fit,': and svw baby ribbon on the top edge! AO that the case can he carried around l the neck. If you wish you can om“; the dot in tho ccntre and work the) initial of the owner. This gift is ex-' cellent in linen, in silk, in soft lea-i ther, and gives practical expression of your thoughts. use for the travel The Star of Hope Waiting for the The card case is another pretty' thing to be embroidered as you wish on linen, tan or white, or on silk to match a dress or suit. It is cut dou- ble and the edges are turned in and whipped over two pieces of thin card- board after the embroidery is dune. ', This latter can be in silk, in em-' broidery ribbon or in mercerized cot- Ions. The French knots are effective (ii combination with the lazy-daisy _fstitch to represent the petals of the {three flowers. Outline the rest of the itlesign. The dashed lines about one ‘inch from the edge show the width iof the hem to be turned back. In the i,oval at the top work the monogram 'of the one to whom you wish to give this. _ I, I. m. knit: If your mother crochets she will appreciate a bag tt thread and needles. This is of a bag of linen. The bt exactly the same and is un _ -. >L __ ...I.m (ms. If your mother crochcts or linllF.' she will appreciate a bag to hold thci thread and needles. This is the irontl of a bag of linen. The back is cuti exactly the same and is undeeorated. After padding the edge. button-i, hole it. Usc either memorized cot-i ton or silk. You will tind that thci flowers work up very quickly in solid": stitches, with French knots for the centre. Outline the stems and work the leaves solid. Outline the ltrttcrs and finish the large cyclct, through [which the thread or yarn is passed from the ball inside with cyelet work. ;Thc eyelets at the top on both front :and back are used for the cord or rib- ‘bon that holds tlw bag. The two ipieces are stitched together almost a; ,l'ar as the side eyelets, all around the 'lower part. - . A _...,n, Rm if And that it you will put the time test never too late ful and usefti Mothcr---1 hear that nqu k"'..... is the worst boy in school, and I want you to keep as far away from him as possible. Tommy--1 do, Ma., He is always at the head of our class. r. "Neither; it is a TORONTO useful'. M a Distance I hear that fl is about enough. Bu ' these pretty design: t you will see that i ,e to do something; tww A Busy Line you classify a tele hors a business or t calling." ems mm "c"", ine the iettcrs/ Little anise seed cakes are often; yclet, through'rulled Christmas tree cakes. The! warn is passed I prcttiest of these are made with white th eyelet work.iof 1'P0', only, and thick enough to roll on both frontlout and be cut out in all sorts of {ht cord or vib-Hatwy shapes, and often they are bag. The two,sprinkled with red sugar. A simple ether almost a; ’ yellow anise drop cake may be made all around thunts follows: Two eggs [whites andl 'yolks beaten separately]. four table- oough. But if spoons of sugar, one-half cup of well etty designs tolviftml flour, and one scant teaspoon- f see that it is,ful of pounded anise seed. Beat the mething; beav.ti-'yolks thoroughly and then beat with ',the sugar. and add the flour, and __---- "inally the anise seed; drop littlel ipieces on a pan at a good distancci mee. T . "part, let stand an hour, and bake for it Harry Smith 'ten or twelve minutes in a moderate school, and Iluven. Anise seed is dirty as we buy far away from it. Pick out the debris and shake it . lin a fine strainer to remove the dust, , He IS always '; then wash and again pick over, drain 355- p?.ytt...el.1t spread out on a tin to dry. '. picking out any foreign seeds or dirt, .me. lirideseent bugs, etc., then sop with a A . . _ ,,__| .)_u Signal for the Scrimmage! But if gns to t it is beauti- Sam: on the Way. I can hear him singing faintly, As he urges on his deer, And his song is mellowed quainily, As the measures strike the ear, And the Hit of it is jolly, And the words of it are gay; "Get the mistletoe and holly; I havc started on the way." I can hear the hoof-heats (budding. As the snow is flung behind, While the laden sleigh is scudding With the swiflncss of the wind, And the echoes now are flinging Broken murmurs of the song, That old Santa Claus is singing While the reindeer speed along: ln'mescem. Hugs, “m, ..._.. "r a-‘Idry cloth to further clean and dry, aiand finish drying in a warm place. iThe flavor is dainty if not too much lis used and is worth the trouble. 1.17m- fellow, little fellow. while you sit and dream of me, And the marvel of the morning that shall show the wondrous tree, For you trust in all the fancies of the shadow and the gleam, I am starting on my journey down thc highway of your dream." Christmas Tree Cakes. my journey down of your dream." are of ten l"" When mother asks me what I want In truth I'd like to say I want a set of briar pipes, Three b of double 3. _'ten _ I'd like a watch of solid gold The! With something 'grnved therein, hite But every your 1 answer her: ml} "My socks are getting thin." , 0 are When daughter Jane looks up to me nple And mutter.": "Father, dear, nude It is so hard to buy for men, iiiiil What do you want this your?" Lble- l fuin would tell the things I craw, well‘ But let my thoughts revert non- Unto the custom of the time, the And say, "Another shirt." le, A hundred trivial things I want, HI l I'd count it joy to get little A solid-headed walking cane, ance Likewise a poker set. E for But gifts like this are not tor me, "te, And so 1 make reply, uf. When I am asked what I desire, ky it "Just pick me out a tie." Have It is interesting to note that many J of the Christmas customs which have ' endeared themselves to the people 1 scattered all over the world have ' their origin in many case ngrtotttr those ancient men and women who worship- _ t ped strange gods before they heard I the message of peace brought to them I by the early Christian Fathers. The l holly, the mistletoe, the wusail bowl, I the Yule log, and the Christmas tree I are remnants of old customs that have become amalgamated and modi- fied into the usage of modern civilisa- _ tion. _ The Druids of Great Britain, whom the Romans discovered there when they conquered the Celts, were I priesthood ruling the people by cruel watchcraft. They worshipped the‘ oak, the mistletoe, and the holly.' Their altars on their feast days were decorated with the branches of white, and red berries, and one of the most important of these festal occasions was the celebration of the winter sol- stice when the sun began its backward journey. Huge logs were brought from the forests, and fires were built in great .heups and in tirephurets in the homes, 'whily the wassail bowl was passed 7 - _ I Anunlu ,around among neighbors and guests jamidst great feasting. l I When the early Christian Fathers came over to Britain they found that _ it was easier to amalgamate the feast {days of the pagans with their own, icustoms and teachings than it waa) Ito eradicate them from the minds of ':, the people who, like all men and wo- '; men, loved their recreation days. The l Christian missionaries merely lchunged the name of the feast of the lwinter solstice to that of Christmas, ' and so the people paid tribute in the 1 old way to the new God, which, to "heir simple minds, was quite com- ', paliblo. "AI-I. - -1, V "Ptrt - god tall; The time III! who Which drive. no -1-. The (Inn when he Grips hard my brain. When life is one Long thinking pain. "These nre the days When one must try With least of ash The most to buy Of Christmas gifts For all one's friends-- A task whose pang, It never ends. "A list I draw Which longer grow With every thought Which to it goetv, Then when I sort Allotted ehink--. It is a sweet Job-a don't think". OLD CHRISTMAS CARDS. Thus has it been and e'er Witt be When Christmas timc druws round And loved ones smiling come to me Their questions to propound. I dare not tell them what Pd like. It would be vain indeed, For what I want I substitute The things I really need. Become sdiitud Into the Usage of Modern Civilization. F ATH F.it'S I'REDICAM ENT. it been and e'er will be grows me what I want, p1 est: "'3--"'""-" new In no culinary pact no dear t,,1're"df,il'lkiriiiiityLgt.tS,'t quenched by can'- 'ii'iiuirtriPef: mother. The redpel for than mun cakes have been and for generation. by the liar-visu- who. “at Old World religious cum: hnve with- stood our iiiiae-e1t etrttiantiem for n century and I hilt. To them an neighborly “chum of Chrismu‘ cakes is an institution u honored " the singing of carols. and much more gratifying to the youngsters who re. Ival in edible birds nnd beasts cut after the (masque nor-vim put, (tiii, The cutter. used to form than unusual dupe: nre now found in some 'hiirieuurniurhinf mu, but they can be nude by any tinnmIth. Cakes made from these recipes will keep for weeks If they are put In . stone crock in . cool place. Pepper nuts are especially, good for long Areepitttt, beause they contain no . ‘- 'wwne Aneid. If they keep for - .- V - stone crock in I cool place- Pepper nuts are especially, good for long keeping, because they contain no shortening to We undo. If they are mode before Christan they will keep perfectly until love in the spring. All of these cake: are better if they are mixed one day and baked the next. The dough stsould be covered and kept in . cool piece overnight. Pena Now-Hi: one pound and . qulrter of brown sugar, two table- spoonfuls of cinnamon. one table- - . " 4...... Ind one teaespooetftai quarter of brown a“-.. -- spoonful: of cinnamon, one table- spoonful of clove: and one Mlpoonful of baking powder. Stir into this three - ., -- -uo|I Aoqr " it is of batantt pawn“. M-" eggs and Add a much flttrgr possible to work in. The dou be very stiff. Roll it out In: thin, and cut the aka no ll! "“- “alto, in . , eggs and add as u." .._- possible to work in. he dud! - LGerrstitt. 'L'riiGkroetft it,rgfd'itie""ii.iEiitagtgi a ailver quarter. Bake in a very cool oven. There cake! will ID“ " round, and are - attractive if the flat side is apt-cad with a lard id“. “Ila re- cipe will make between three and four quarts of mold“. WI - Ctltea. - Cream one pound of brown amt and one pound of butter, add to this one quart iof molasses. one ounce of ehtgtagrMMt, one ounce of ginger. one ounce of all- ispice, half an ounce of dowel, the grated rind of one orange and Bmtt' ionough to make a dough atlf enough Ao roll out very thin. Moravian (“It (his. - Mix. together two cupfuls of light brown sugar and half a cupful of butter and lard mixed. Add two eggs, a half "rupfut of grated chocolate that. has “been melted over hot water and on. V teaspoonful of soda. stiifen this with f flour and form into a long roll " i large around as a small baking pow- lider can. Slice this down very thin, f dip one side in granulated sugar, and . I bake in a moderate oven. sl Nazareth Chocolate Cakes.--()ream 7 two cupfuis ot granulated sugar and e a scant three-quarters of a cupful of l, butter. Stir into this one cupful of e water, two eggs. two small teaspoon- o fuls of baking powder, half a cake of f melted chocolate and four large cup- tuls of flour. Roll wry thin and bake slowly. Almond Cakes. HA Rub together a lquarter of a pound of powdered BU- t liar and a half u pound of butter, add ' the yolks ot four eggs, three table- !spoonfnls of cream and one pound of iflour. Mix sufficient sugar and flour r_q_r, A"..- "o Blown. Aha-d Calico. - Rub together I quarter of a pound of powdered au- gar and a half a pound of butter, add the yolks of four ee, three table- !spoonfuls of cream and one pound of flour. Mix sufficient - and float (d equal parts to sprinkle over tho idough board. Boll the dough on thir luntil it in a quarter of an inch thickl (then cut in diamonds, and when the ~cnkes are baked ice them with tha following icing: Beat unmet the yolks of two eggs and two tablespoon- fuls of waver and thicken with confet- tionerhs sugar. Spread this on the cakes and sprinkle thickly with al- imonds that have been blanched and [out tine, then set in the oven a few iminutes to dry. l Crhq Molasse- fakes. - Mix a gpouml and a quarter of dark brown lsugar, half a pound of butter and {half a pound of lard. Add to dill ‘one quart of momma. two table. 1iiiiioifiir.v, of ginger. two tablespoon- Huis of cinnamon. one tabIespooetNl It cloves and a smell leanpoonful of .soda. Work in enough flour to “New HY PUUIHI - " N'"""" -'- 'ee - sugar, half I pound of butter and half a pound of lard. Add to this one quart of molasses. two table. spoonfuls of ginger, two ubienpoon- fuls of cinnamon, one tablespoonful of cloves and a small tc-oontul of soda. Work in enough flour to stiften and roll very thim Bunion (‘hristllu CoAiea.--. Mix half a pound of butter with a quarter of a pound of gunman-d sugar, add three-quarter? of a pound of flour all moisten with three 1auesspoortfuhs of orange juice. Roll the dough thin. lent into small round cakes and spud 'n little of the well-beam yolk of on egg in the centre of each. Sprinkle pulverized sugar in“ mon over the “It. _ I} oven. _ 1/393": It The I without amply t for the Savant: “Say. Th m plate and , biscuits. mystery girl. lnd maid api" K a word l "tate and F girl. all-W W" brown - Bttd one er, add to this one quart one ounce of cinnamon. ginger, one ounce of all- n ounce of ettwes, the of one cum tutd flour ..._ - Amen " month WES too 1'" she 'sired was award being .5... - Mix light brown' of butter Ind out. a hnif “A that hns “or and one [an this with rtcd to on peel» siul, 1: wk the the Hutu uch for tht out to th: . biscuits, under her in the kit. (met , M IL All