space flight. Americas card icompanies came out with a

spate of c a r d s that featur e d space ships, orbiting Santas and we

kets. prosperous 1960’s

In e

. Christmas cards have blos- t r t e s somed forth with a rash of cur- rent status symbola. Victorian

' i It all began in 1843 when The advent of the horseless ﬁg’fhiﬂzzﬁdeﬂfyﬂﬁ‘f 53%:

John Calcott Horsley. a prom-carriage was duly recognized inlvictorlan home possessed. inent London artist. drew the a card of 1910. Cut out in el Ch . t mean a of first Christmas card. Horsley’s shape of a car of that vintage. it?t d it,r‘surlnast 5. to g m -.

ipioneering greeting was a'cheerfully puns: 30:36! ts eh.;.an:l’:s rt 0:8 1°! , ‘ , tryptich. a prime example of “You ‘Auto’ be Happy ian e s "e" " " ° 5° 3° MAKE THIS Christmas an engaging one icontemporai‘y recording. The As you. on Pleasure‘s Motor-Car l3:3nogutgeazgoztglﬁe$123531“; with a beautiful solitaire diamond ring for her. catamaran sir. m. and. “bare irﬁhseve’a‘ ‘i‘feiimmﬁf ‘° "°"" pling toasts from brimming Speed gaily as fun alw a ys lm'suetoe‘ ‘ A ve ’5 e marqu S ’ 9 pop '

glasses. while the two side 'Autol'"

panels gave a sobering effect And in 1950. the early days of with scenes of the poor being television were noted in a;

clothed and the hungry fed. Christmas greeting which shows; From that time on Christmas ISanta tuning in V. i cards have faithfully chronici-l An historic event isfrequeni- ed the manners, customs andily the inspiration for at Christ‘ events of their times. imas card. When Lindberg flew . a One Christmas card collect- the Atlantic. the artist drew ; Going around in the best mm ‘ I; figuggi Sissyaﬁufnffd' . ‘ ion. that of Norcross. Inc.. greet- his "Spirit of St. Louis" flying‘ ion circles. belts make a we‘.-: To make her tree ‘ glitter oni ‘TO MOTHER’ says the gift tag. because Lﬁgdcsargfpuctgggegét 1'2"?“ mg"; 3:; 3:: york on a 1927 Chm“ come gift for her. in casual micm‘islmas morn. give her at Santa knows she appreciates presents that add oat m th {ads cdp Filo . ' GO T ether . , ‘decorative evening bag. 1 . ,7 - , .. , d h h h P e y e . an. 01 95- During World Wars One and‘ elegant Style; “ankles' lwdd' Coordinated purse accessories Lomomollm u.) h“ (la) an C am to Pr ome' Changes and “01mm” '“ ‘90”5' Two Chrlstm 3 ds b ' warmers. umbrellas. aprons. such as wallets french pm.ses.i The family might give her an expanding table fashions. modes of transportat- N h. I 83;: vecame etvﬁn little touches of .fur are eyeglass and key case can add‘ with matching chairs. ' lion. current events, filial love, ‘fu 'ff my PI 10 1c: erses si more of the gifted ideas ac- M, m the gm of a handbag or amusements, even children', like On Christmas ng'ht...WItl‘i £350“?! departments Offer {01‘ pastimes and music ’making. Holly Berries Gleaming Bright." . to Miss Esther Our Thoughts fly true O‘er

, 14 The Guardian. Charlottetown. Mon., Dec. 14, 1964.

Plenty of ways 4 to make her happy

Point the way to a Merry es problem. secure her fashion Christmas for her with a gift of I reputation and score a double cl. in every length from gain in wardrobe beauty and shortie to above elbow. Hand practicality. her a handbag to carry Yuletide For a handbag with all-around ﬂood wishes and her many scar- appeal. choose a daytime style ves and stoles. such as a satchel or pouch. ln

Deck her with fashion jewel. brushed or grained leathers. U~ bracelets, pins. earrings. i these will serve her sm a rt iy necklaces. rings. There’s a through busy hours of working, Iparkling selection this Yuleizde‘shopping. visiting, running er- With the accent on the glowing lrands. a‘d infinituni. look and the “real look" in: if she's an advmate of the

lhandy shoulder— strap bag. give

Whatever Santa‘s choice of i h," one or “‘9, 519‘?“ “9w "9‘" sums now available.

Beautiful detailed envelopes and clutches in smooth. suede. fine grained or embossed leath- e

accessories gifts. he'll dist-over. that little things do indeed mean a lot to her. in lei'ms of< fashion, practicality. beauty

some as presents on their own.

___. According Perhaps one of the ‘most rm- FOR HOMEMAKERS I I Mooney. who is a curator of thejocean Blue and take a Christ. and port“! “canon” gms' “.nh collection. many of the cardsimas Wish to you” on a 1917 card

regard to both Santas invest» Homemakers treat for Christ-

ment and her long-term use. is . mas could be a cookbook—— o n e g ' i an E n gl i s h card of doughboys. . a handbag. With this one sty‘e- filled with many basics or with 1892.“ said Miss Mooney, "the; Personalities who were house. ua (“manly “Ming between Chil-lhold words of their time often1

are gems of social comment. :brought balm to homes i c it

right gift. she can solie a clo‘ v1~ > gourmet specialies.

dren and parents in that Victor-Ipopped up in Christmas cards: \ (in Christmas morning. little| Archaeologists have unearthed “an era is qum‘. Clearly el‘pres‘lA topical card °f19340u9red “"9 girls throughout the land will dolls in ruins of tombs thousands by.tlhe “Nazi-d“;- ‘Lep'Ct-‘i ‘1 “mm” {3005 (0" the Price Of 0119- Chrls‘m” Wm' “9 WM? "ﬁfty 0' Kml- Ind Clarke iovin Iy cuddle new dolls and de- [of years old. And their resence 1 e 5”" P“ n e nee at It showed the Duke of Windsor v claregto one and all how wonder- lin the tombs is assumed‘liy some ll" mom” 3 feel solemnly "mp “'11.”? the Prince 0‘ wales“ Mus'l Jewellers. summenm ' mo“ "ﬂed “d demhmﬂ ‘m M 3 gm they have received. M ihistorians to mean the object, 3118 her a Chrlslmas bouquet. solini, Garbo. Chevalier a n d‘ store make Christh giving a real pleasure. Stop by today the same time, beytiful creche iwere included as Idols. “st 40 years later‘ a Chnsm‘as‘Ma.’ .weat 3“ wmhmg the lUCk-V‘ --.~ .1 dolls will be displayed in chum-ii. 3 Among some ancient societies. .93?“ 0’ 1930 Shows "OW relax 6; d‘recunent seasonal greetings in. “I‘d make your Chrlum“ Ihoiwlns much euler- es and homes as part of me dons were though: to possess ffiiial relations had become “'lth‘ithell‘ own particular style. - :Christmas setting. jmysticai powers. Many primi- its breezy greeting that . says" I" 1959 01"”th cards en' This dual rolewas toy and as tive tribes included such figures l 3 ($339”; {Merry Chrmtm“ “red the space.age. When 59”“ religious symobl—is a function .in burials as a spirit to keep the Vanchzigrha‘adéar-d 3mm h lgmbﬂstﬂddoll; Mikhail MPDSTROV . that dolls have filled for com deceased company in another: ‘ . ' v , 8"9 900m! 15 seasons gree inns w I I f w h N turies. according to Ency- world. Today. in addition to the villways.h“°" q“”'k. l" WTk 0" .W'lh PlClUI‘PS 0' lhree Lunik satn e a ’0 as, V clopedia Americana. And it is creche dolls of Christendom,immw'mns as SUhJecls. lPHIIes. And after John Glenn-s generally believed that the first idolls hold a religious importance l iuse of dolls was religious. rather in the Orient. where annual doll

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originally was" in «d as a i'ep'c As my" dons have exmed for 0 g ' i ‘ ‘ “A ‘ ‘ ‘ centuries. The earliest toy dolls] O G d P k T b o

Worried Last semamm 0f human “Hul't‘s in known were discovered in the. S, an a e religious sanctuaries. 'l‘he \\'lll'(i :Near East and Greece, The“ {

. “doll” itself. in faci. is derived jprimmve do"; were made of

from me Greek word ceidolon. ‘Iclay_ stoma or hang, "'5 Chrlwmas' hm? ‘n greet a [people good and bad; and the .

Typical was the legiess pad- friend. wrap a gift. help the iInfsnl. the Baby Jesus.

fine Diamonds, Silver, Jewellry, Leather

d1? d0“ of ancient Egypt which inglegly. lt‘sIChrizlttmas. (shut to d Another explanation linl-zs to-1 . is a cam. 1g a can is. rim ay's Christmas tree to anctent 5W“ made from a Single“ “at is tree. it‘s Christmas. time to feasts of the winter equinox;

{Piece Of Pottery 01' WOOd- lsend a card. surprise a neigh- when trees were adorned witn ‘ ' Although dolls today may be :bor. delight a child. it‘s Christ- trinkets. extremely complex and filledlmas. time to welcome visitors. St. Boniface an Engligh m“. . O

with electrical gadgets. dolls (spread the festive board. gather Fiona“, to Germany h said m ’ V . . .

' of the 17th and 18th centuries the familv together for everv- have told mm, - ‘ . . . erts that the lir frequently were won more elab- .thing good from food to feilmv- - . MAY WE SUGGEST: 0...... so... 35:11:37.3; 5:3“!!st rs’d- ewe 9” . Most of all. it's Christmas l - ' m- r-m _ « They became so elaboiate. in , . - tree worship. and thus beginning . PEHUMGS . Clgﬂfs fact. that they were sent to court. mm“ m 53". " pm-‘CEF cm”): lthe custom of a decoated fir. . . P- :and in times of war special dis- ’ma’l-‘V [I’lessmgs' reimca “ S ' Many are the legends but one I Cameras 'Pes pensations were made to assure lChnStmds' “n.” t" .celebrate h i n g is certain \iow d I 1 Water 5"”, Summerside . . R 'ihcir safe transport to a peace- lanew the Very my alumni” of Ch ' t '. 4 a ays ' Q Loflons ozors . {'1 [- ” k f t all. the Birthday of Christ. “5 'l‘as w°“1d“‘b° Chm": . . I u re uge. i e wor s 0 ar . y I . . mas Without the tree. i . nghf‘rs [ ts Christmas. and throughout Cologne . B c B ‘ ADD FESTIVF TOUCH lthis community the sights and * .. c - Stationary (“"- °m - . » ‘ . °‘ smaammawgswiamaaawhacéamsws Min-or seine ' . Even the most practical. use- iapPealf- A". through “‘9 low": 0 '\ ‘ i lful gift takes on a festive holi-ltwmklmg llghlsv "33mm “0W-

8 MAURICE MILL LTD j med or initialﬁp Ordering early iother decorations show to every . ' is vital. to be sure Hm, a ['9 .beholder the glad spirit of Christ-

:ready for Christmas. as. Bells ring out and voices

We've Ribbons and Wroppings and

Trimmmgs. "sing out. proclaiming the wonder-

0 I Y ' D S ' r i . . . LOOK IN’I‘ cmsn'rs “ "9W5- F E S R G CHECKCASUAL wear 0 1 Christmas is here. And be“ for gift ideas; he may Smart Sanlas are looking lnln|cause Christmas Is here. sieps‘

water sup“ Summersidp ‘ we“ be in need of a new ;ctl.osets for fgifts ideast. Ploisibil- iare lighter. smiles are brighter. , . ' , . . . i i 195 range irom prac ica ang- hearts are merrier. ‘

. - - spolts lather" The”; are ers and wardrobe bags to pull-i 0n the way to Christmas.

no“ manb ‘V s y 95 (till racks that stretch ClOSQl lthere may have been hours when

leady l0! .L'lHniL iSDat'P- leverything seemed Just too hec- ,. ,. ,. _. , , .. . ftic—Joo many plans to make. loo:

jmucli in do. too little time. But. gas the great day arrives. there is ;time to pause. to see and to trea- ‘ ; sure the glow and the glory of. Christmas. Then it is clear that T ievery moment of preparation. ‘ 3every personal effort to makel ;Christmas more complete was' imdeed well worth it. EMM MEMORABLE i No two Christmases are ever ialike—but this one. surely. must .‘be the most memorable of all. :Each year it seems so. and each iyear it's true. Every Christmas lis more delightful than the last. if only because it is enriched by :one more memory of Christmas ipast. . Memories and traditions mount ‘up to make the Christmas cus-Z ‘toms of today. Most such cus-l T ltoms began so long ago that their 1 a lexact and accurate origin is hid- den in the mists of time. and sev- I eral theories may be put for-1‘ ward to explain why and how each custom develope

Happily. the wealth of legendI

' ’and lore woven about Christmas ; ;is pleasing rather than confu--

ising. Especially at this season..

a touch of the magical and my—

‘stical is more to be welcomed‘

than a deluge of precise factual ‘

detail. and one of the special .

charms of Christmas customs is , the hint of mystery surrounding 1 them.

FOR DECORATION . Candles. apples. colored pa- .pers—these were among the iearly tree ornaments.

Later. individual countries de- veloped their own tree-decorat- ing ideas. Straw windmills and birdcages appeared on Lithuan-

ian trees. while the Poles devis-

u ed ornaments from feathers and ribbons.

Tree decorations contributed

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