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With Christmas dinner comes the turn of the "grownâ€"ups," and it is of the préesents that weigh it down. This feature of the homely party takes place in the bright, spactous saloon. Afterwards, the Queen usualâ€" ly retires to the drawingâ€"room, the windows of which overlook the terâ€" Little Princess Elizabeth‘s _ first treat will come in the afternoon, when the Christmas tree is unloaded Last year Princess Mary spent her Christmas at Goldsborough Hall, and she will probably do so again this year. But the Duke and Duchess of York will leave their fine town manâ€" sion in Piccadilly and go north by the Royal Train to join their parents. During that period when there were no young children in the Royal Family, the festivities lacked the final touech the pretiyv Qn th Nearly always, after this simple ler-I vice, the Royal party walk back to the House. The Christmas dinner is . held in the dining room, a fine panelâ€" led room with a vast open froplace in which burns a truly Yuletide fire d’ scented logs. Dinner is served in the | evening, but before that there are| many things to be done. ’ The Queen has been preparing for | A stranger dropping in might euny; imagine that the little group in the chancel pews consisted of the Squire ; and his family, so inconspicuous is | the setting. And it is as a squire that the Sandringham folks regard the Kine. | Family attends in the Parish church which stands in the beautiful grounds of Sandringham House. . When the King was a littlse boy one of the great events of the year for him was the visit to Sandringham for the Yuletide festlvities. That is many years ago, but never once has he missed a Christmas among the beâ€" loved folk of Norfolk in the converted manor which was a favorite residence of his father. Christmas for the Royal Family, as for so many other families in the land, msans a reunfon; it means a family zathcring, and the celebration of the day with just such fun as makes the homes of old England aglow with the radiance of hearts inâ€" tent on goodwill and kindliness. ‘ The first event of the day is the simple _ service which the Royal Cen Hectic hotel attractions and the deâ€" cHne of home jollifications have tendâ€" ed to change the character of our old English Christmas festivities. «. But among those who prefer the old way are the King and Queen. Their Christmas is oldfashioned by the standards of the ultraâ€"modern; but in few ho.ucs is it celebrated in a truer spirit of jollity, goodwill anrd lightâ€" bhearted gaiety. Baby Gurglings, Plain Fare, and Good Cheer at Sandringham â€"A Treat for Little Princess Elizabethâ€"How the Queen Buys Her Christmas Presentsâ€"A Real Empire Xmas Pudding MUTT AND JEFFâ€"By Bud Fisher. 145 > an unwritten rule that noboby be forgotten. It is also a char stic of the Queen that every at must Po one that just suits anlzaments of the recipient. And i=t pointâ€"it must be of British lacture, a rule from which the never departs. . itory showing how well the . hersolf a mother, understands ng fer the youngsters, is told eriain maker of children‘s tovs. stival ing in k row there are children THE ROYAL dolls‘ r and said : »ot be The alphabet runs from A to Z, but the Ford car runs from T to A. ’ Outside, carols will send Into the ,rrouty air the old, old hymns of joy and thanksgiving, and out of the darkâ€" ness the lights of the tiny village will shine, each one winking its old, old message of Peace on Earth to the Royal pair, whose first and foremost desire it is that Christmas shall bring with it promise of better things for the great Empire over whose desâ€" tinles the Squire of Sandringham, who is also Kingâ€"Emperor of the Briâ€" tish Empire, rules. | of the Quean, who is essentially . a lover of children. Thtee generations of the Royal Line will then foregather for Yuletide about the vast log fire of the magnificent hall. And this would b of the Queen, who lover of children There are already â€"three Juvenile members of the Royal Family, and in the course of time there will, likely enough, be more. It will not be many years now beâ€" fore the merry gatherings at Sandâ€" ringham will be still more enlivened by the piping voices of the youngsters of the Family. ‘ It was in the hall of the old building that the King had his Christmas fun as a boy. Then there was no motor mail service, and lettors were brought by the more pleturesque coach. _ In those days the festivities were preâ€" sided over by beautiful Queen Alexâ€" andra, whose love of Sandringham is well known. There was then more color to the festival, and the ceremonâ€" ial of the lighted and glittering tree was in the manner of authentle Fulry-; land. ‘ Quiet and perfect in its way is this Christmas holiday of our King and Queen,. Time was when the King knew a different sort of Christmasâ€"that was before his father, King Edward, had the present manston built about the remnmants of a magnificent old Elizabethan manor. In the King‘s Boyhood. i Every Christmas they â€" visit the schools at West Newton, close to Sandringham. There are trips, also, to Hunstanton and King‘s Lyun, ]where the little hooplu\.mtlents are ‘ dazzled by a vision of very graâ€" cious lady and a very charming and kindly gentleman who come bearing presents. e _ In former years, when our winter} weather was more in keeping with the Christmas cards, the Royal party at Sandringhom went in for skatlng' on the winding lake of the park. But there has been no winter sport in Norâ€" folk for some time, and the Prince of Wales is happter on horseback. Last year he was out with the Norfolk Hounds, and this year he will probâ€" ably be seen about the Sandringham countryâ€"side on one of the fine huntâ€" ers that are kept in the fine stables built by King Edward. | fact in ita wa.,. j3 _ _ CACH is perâ€" 11. HOW JESUS WAS REVEALED TO HIMâ€" ‘ifect in its way. For example, the . SELF, 9â€"11. â€", Christmas pudding is made entirely INTRODUCTIONâ€"None of our evanâ€" of Empireâ€"produced ingredients. The gelists have been able to tell the story ‘ : seventeen sorts of materials that go of Jesus without a preliminary referâ€" . to the making of it are brought from ence to the mission and work of John thirteen different countries of the the Baptist.. The reasons of this are Empire;: _ from Australia, Canada, Obvious. 1. The work of John formed South Africa, New Zealand, West In. the , historical preparation for the _ dies, Ceylon, Zanzibar, Straits Settle. WOTK Of, Jesus; 2. John‘s pm"“-‘fi ‘ * * us was, under God, the means by whic ments, Jamaica, Cyprus and â€"â€" of Jesus discovered his own vocation. He course, England, Ireland, and Scotâ€" came to John for baptism, bending his { land. head, so to speak, to the authority of This pudding, which is famous inâ€" John‘s message, and at that moment the Royal Circle, is the masterâ€"pleco (God‘s higher summons to himself took of Mr. Cedard, the King‘s chetf. With , place. se it goes a sauce that is equally fa.| John the Baptist is one of the most mousâ€"sauce Sabayon. The pudding ‘;!xtrarrdlrl’mryh{icgures 1"‘ th‘; history of also has the equaliy famous brandy i;:,“se.eme(;otl(’) h."','e‘f:::S aorlx.e:'fl\l'f)‘l'l; poured over 1t. 4 'in his thrilling and impassioned mesâ€" | _ These may seem Remely items in sage, and our Lord, as we know, rankâ€" | a Kingâ€"Emperor‘s Yuletide fare, but | ef him above all the prophets. Matt. they show how homely, and how sim 11; 7.14. Like the prophet Elijah, he ple are their Majestios‘® tastes and |came from the desert, and frowned on ‘ pleasures. iÂ¥ha ax#a 2. 4 ___ _ IAFC ies ArOWwned During the Christmas visit to Sandâ€" ringham the King and Queen â€" pay many visits. _ Turkey and Christmas pudding are the two chief dishes, and each is perâ€" fect in its way. For example, the Christmas pudding is made entirely of Empireâ€"produced ingredients. The seventeen sorts of materials that go to the making of it are brought from thirteen â€" different countries of the Emptre ; from _ Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, West Inâ€" dies, Ceylon, Zanzibar, Straits Settleâ€" ments, Jamaica, Cyprus and â€" of course, England, Ireland, and Scotâ€" land. very little different from similar dinâ€" ners in similar mansions in other counties, and probably a good deal more in keeping with the old English traditions. ‘ 2CSvdA1, and the ceremonâ€" lighted and glittering tree manner of authentlc Fairyâ€" A Wonderful Pudding. wouldr be after the heart V. 9. Note the sim licity with which Jesus‘ coming to Jogm is announced. Nothing is said as to his personality, character, or appearance. Nor is anyâ€" MWGereire e ryrres cce cce cce n n i n V. 8. It was believed that the S&irit would be bestowed in the last or Mesâ€" slanic days, Joel 2: 28â€"29. So John announces that the Coming One will "baptize," not like himaself, with wataer, but with the spirit. II. wow Jesus was REVEALED To HIMâ€" SELF, 9â€"11. __YV. T. John proclaimed the coming of a mightier Orc, namely, the Messiah of current expectation. John did not yet know that Jesus would be the Mesâ€" siah. The words about the Messiah‘s "shoes" mean that John counted himâ€" self less than a slave in comparison with the Messiah. It was a slave‘s d;:ty to unloose and carry his master‘s shoes. ‘ V. 6. John‘s ascetic dress and diet are emphasized because they recalled Elijah (2 Kings 1:8), anX because they added to the impressiveness of his appeal. |. _V. 4. John instituted the ceremonâ€" ial rite of baptism as a sacrament of cleansing from past sins. He was dealing with many who by their evil ’lives had put themselves beyond the pale of the ordinary legal purificaâ€" tions. The second half of the verse means: "He preached a bartlsm indiâ€" cating re‘,:nba_nce, and fonting forâ€" ward to the remission of sins." V. 5. The national character ofl John‘s mission is now stressed. His; report spread throughout the whole report land. C e e mnihidhedicchans c G2 4C _phecies are here quoted. The first is from Malachi 3:1, and refers to the expectation of Elijah‘s returngy Malâ€" |achi 4:5. As the reader will notice, the language has been slightly changâ€" ed. Instead of "before me" (Malachi) we have "before thee" (a reference to Christ), because John prepares the way for Christ. John is a herald who announces the king‘s coming, and urges preparation for it. The second quotation is from Isaiah 40:3. This lpmphecy was originally uttered at the \time of Israel‘s release from Babylon.! \The prophet hears a voice commandâ€" ing that a road be built across the des-‘ ert by which Israel may return to Zion. This is now regarded as a pre-‘ diction of John‘s preaching of repentâ€"| ance. The early Christians were much | interested in such Old Testament foreâ€" shadowings of Christian history, andl called them "testimonies." eC nim above all the prophets. Matt. 11: 7â€"14. Like the prophet Elijah, he came from the desert, and frowned on the soft and corrupt life of cities. Like Elijah, he summoned the ple to decido for God, and to be me-with II. now January 1. John the Baptist and Jesus, Mark 1: 1â€"13. Golden Text> He must increase, but 1 must deâ€" crease.â€"John 3: 30. ANALYSIS. BIGNS OF THE TIMES: JOHN THE BAPTIST PROCLAIMS THE COMING OF THE MESSIAH, 1â€"8. Sunday School AH EURE TV 10 €°26 E009 RCUISC UT UMI work of John forn??d task is also declared in Betsy: "But, darling, before you married him you used to say there wasn‘t another man in the world like bim." 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The life of Jesus is the answer. Jesus does not accept an explanation from the curâ€" rent ideas of his time or nation. He puts himself entirely in the hands of God, to be guided by him alone. : is no wsummoned and directed by the Spirit of God, impelling him to labor for man‘s salvation. \{.. 11. The course of this redeeming $ua, si i ue ut EC U e o es ne o Sn n o ns ce i. of God has at lest revealed itself to the soul of Jesus. He sees into the heart of God and he knows God‘s purâ€" pose for humanity. He feels that he V. 10. Now comes the reason why all this is so solemnly recorded. Jesus rising from the water, had a wondrous vision. He saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit of God coming down upon him like a descending dove. How are we to understand the nature of this holy experience" The opening hfazexls _ mean t!mt the great mystery 30 000 C# 2HO it Deneves that ho â€"gave hi. or « nners. Therefore it finds no difficulty in the thought that Jesus rumbered himself with the transgresâ€" sors at Jordan. the voice Madgeâ€"If you think Jack wants to marry you for your money, why don‘t you test him? Marieâ€"Well, there‘s an objection to that, You see, I might find out that he does, and what I really want to find out is that he doesn‘t. After the conclusion of an Angloâ€" Egyptian treaty whereby the status quo which preceded the murder of the Sirdar will be restored, Great Britain would support Egypt‘s candidature for the League of Nations and would not object to an, increase in the Egypâ€" tian army so as to enable Egypt herâ€" self to defend the Suez Canal. , According to the Almokattam, a‘ c ap . & lleading daily which is generally well! For Shorter Spe informed, Sarwat, while in London,: A number of Aumanit succeeded in allaying the fears of the bers of Parliament are iBritish Government regarding public! group . the members of security in Egypt should British pledged not to speak in troops be withdrawn from the capital| of Commons longer than to the Suez Canal. He further obâ€"| utes at a time, tained the British assent to modiflcu-“ Bir Samue; Chapman, or tion of the capitulatory regime, proâ€"|clares it will get 200 adh vided other powers would agree, and hopes the Speaker of the succeeded in getting Great Britain to |favor them instead of the give up the iea of taking part in the ed orators. protection of foreigners. se t itfi ce ohe That no definite agreement has been reached between the British and Egyptian authorities is certain, but it is evident that the broad lines of an agreement have been laid. l ‘_ Carro.â€"The political situation in Egypt since the return from London ,of the Premier, Sarwat Pasha, has given rise to considerable speculation in regard to the future of the country. Official circles are observing the utâ€" most reticence regarding the precise nature of the negotiations which took place in London and are being followâ€" ed up here between the Premier and the British High Commission, but cer-‘ tain reports which have found their‘ way into the press make it clear that’ developments of a farâ€"reaching charâ€" acter are imminent. ' Important Decisions Expected in Cairo From the Curâ€" rent Negotiations Beat one tablespoon of butter with one..cup of powdered sugar, add two well beaten eggs, and a little by litâ€" tle one wineglassful of sherry and a England and Egypt Nearing Agreement m Brolled Duck Livers. Marinate duck livers in a French dressing and allow them to rest in it for fifteen minutes, then broil. Serve with melted butter sauce. f Cranberry Jelly With Celery, To one quart of washed cranberries add two cups of sugar and one cup of boiling water. Bring to the boiling point and boil for twenty minutes. Strain through a sieve. When the mixture begins to congeal add one and oneâ€"half cups of celery, cut into thin slHces crosswise. Turn into a mold and chill. When serving, turn out the mold and garnish with crisp . celery curls. | Cairo N en un t s c ces 7 B ues RRaannly hot mix two cups of chopped celery, two bay leaves, salt and pepper to season. Pour this over the duck and cook one and oneâ€"half hours, turning the pileces of duck when one side is done. Then add two tablespoons of butter. Stir until it boils, then add two tablespoons of tomato catsup, oneâ€"half cup of cooked mushrooms, oneâ€"half teaspoon of salt and pepper and four tablespoons of sherry. : our the sauce over the pleces of duck arâ€" ranged on a hot platter. Garnish the platter with squares of toast, each square garnished with a cube currant or guava jelly. Prepare a duck for into several pieces baking pan. Into a strong for Plum Pudding GOOD HOLIDAY RECIPES TORONTO chicken broth boiling Jeff Thinks Mutt Got Stung. Cut it Now that a reportory company in New York has decided to give mornâ€" ing performances of "Twelfth Night," will the critics, meeting after lunch, greet each other with, "Good afterâ€" noon, did you see ‘Twelfth Night‘ this morning"? John J. McGraw, manager of the New York Giants, says it wilt not be long before the professional baseball teams will be doing all their traveling by airplane. _ Should this ever be the case, however, the pitchers presumaâ€" bly will still be sent by train, as the boxman should never be allowed to go up in the air. \ Bir Samue; Chapman, organizer, deâ€" clares it will get 200 adherents, and hopes the Speaker of the House will favor them instead of the longâ€"windâ€" ed orators. $ pledged not to speak in the House of Commons longer than fifteen minâ€" utes at a time, A numBber of Adumanitarian Memâ€" bers of Parliament are forming a tg One cup of cooked sq}uh or pumpâ€" ° kin, oneâ€"half cup of sugar, one teaâ€" : spoon of cinnamon, one teaspoon of T ginger, oneâ€"half teaspoon of salt, two ©ggs, well beaten ,and one cup of d sweet milk. Mix in the order given. * Bake until firm in a pan lined with * flakey pastry. When cold cover with " a thin layer of whipped cream flavorâ€" © ed with vanilla. Sprinkle fnely chopâ€" " ped nuts over the top. k Maple Sugar Pie. t Cook together two cups water and one cup maple sugar for five minutes, add one teaspoonful of butter and ; boil until syrupy. _ Mix two tableâ€" 4 spoons of flour with «" little water and form into a smooth paste. Add , ‘ oneâ€"fourth teaspoon salt and two beaten eggs. Stir egg mixture into syrup, cook until it thickens and bake _ in one crust. Just before serving heap _ whipped cream on each portion. ; Pepper Soup. | Wash and remove seeds from green peppers. Cook in boiling water until tender. Drain, season with sait and | pepper and put through a sieve. To | the pepper add two cups of the water | in which they were cooked. Blend | together four tablespoons butter and three tablespoons of flour and add |‘ three cups of sweet milk. Stir this |! ,lnto the pepper mixture, cook until ismooth and serve. 1 Jolly Boy Doughnuts. Mix together three cups rye meal, R one cup of wheat flour and oneâ€"half i cup white corn meai. Add oneâ€"half teaspoon salt, oneâ€"fourth teaspoon cinâ€" namon, two tablespoons sugar, two teaspoons baking powder, one tableâ€"| 1 spoon New Orleans molasses, one | d beaten egg and sweet milk to make a | i« thick batter. Drop by spoonsful in c hot fat and cook unt!i brown. Roll in I to powdered sugar and sprinkle lightly | & with pink or green confectioner‘s ,u sugar. e "HMal hal Aren‘t you wise yett 1 always use them for birthday presents throughout the ‘coming yoar." "I always get so many Christmas presents | don‘t know what to do with them." little nutmeg. Set the bowl Into the top of a tea kettle of boiling water and heat for a minute or two; sorve at once. For Shorter Speeches HOW SHE WORKED IT ESquash and Nut Pie. which are was _A youthful Underâ€"Secretary of Btate went to his chief fuming with rage at Ingccuracies which had been mado on & report of cne of his speeches. . "I intend to take actin agains" timg paper!" he reolared botly. _ "Pop Heaven‘s sake, don‘t do that» exâ€" claimed the older man. "They may take to reporting you accurately!* Besides these assessments, the govâ€" ernment also collects income tex from security owners and a tax from the corporation that often exceeds the amount of the dividengd, themse Taxes on unregistered stocks are zo heary and they vary so much that the Ohamber‘s budget report calls> for help for security owners. Parisâ€"France has the world‘s reâ€" cord in taxing â€" stock dividends. Premier Poincare, as Minister _ of Finance, takes every red cent of the dividends on two stocks and more than talf the dividends on a great many others. FrenchTax on Stock Diviâ€" dends Runs as High as 100 Per Cent. Avoid getting off balance at the of the swing. Remember that it is almost en ly a wrist motion. You will get nowhere trying to murder the bird. Pivot on the waist, and whon you feel that the knife head is back the necessary distance bring it back through the same arc. The knife head starts first, the arms instinctive ly follow and the hips unscrew until the bird is struck. Follow through! If you have not lifted your head or taken your eye off the bird the knifo should hit the bird squarely at the desired point. If, however, you hook or top the bird it is clear that you have done one or the other, The same is true of overslicing. dly Go back slowly, taking care not to sway. Keep the elbows closoe to the sides and the wrists supple. 1â€"This is all quite simple. There is nothing to worry about. 2â€"I am cool and relaxed. 8â€"I don‘t care how many eyes are watching me. 1 am the captain of my fork, the master of my knife! Grip The best carvers employ a rather loose clutch, with the index finger down the shaft of the weapon, but it is a matter of choice. _ As long as the carver‘s fAingers are not cramped or taut, and he has the right "feel," his grip should give him little trouble, alâ€" though, generally speaking, neither the knife nor the Tork skhould be gripâ€" ped overhand like a stifetto. Persons using the stiletto grip will get startâ€" ling, even _ sensational, results at times, but their work will be erratic. * § Stroke First of all, keep your eye on the bird! man enteroq a, chemist‘s ’ Now without perfect. coâ€"ordination of mind and muscle no bird can be carved with that smoothness and precision that mark the play of the,. really good carver. "Every carver, veteran or tyro, should in addressing the bird repeat to himself these three thoughts: respect to It. This is called "adâ€" dressing the bird." Tme thing to do is to take a comfortable position, feet Armly planted on a line with the bird, elbows at the side, squarely facing | the platter. ‘There are many variaâ€" tions of the stance, but the important thing is for the carver to be directly over the bird. Do not get too far away nor yet too close. Mental Attitude Nothing is more important in bird carving than mental poise. Probably nineâ€"tenths of the atrocious carving done at Canadian dinners is directly attributable to the soâ€"called "mental hazard." An amazing number of people approach the bird in a state of confusion, agitation and doubt, They are allâ€"ofâ€"aâ€"flutter. Their one thought is to let fiy and trust to juck. To carve the bird with power, smoothness and acouracy it is necesâ€" sary to have a correct position with Tax Record â€" . press Coutions is almost entire very 1 top led () CSi Silver in Canada PI n D Canad 1d Or in nion Xm tatro mt