DECEMBER 19, 1953

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Fire Preca

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At Christmas

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ring all the loyous festivities ,5 christmas Season; a cigar-

mm, . match. a. screeniess clue: lace. or a. faulty electrical cir- ” P at any time change the gladness into heartbreak did in many homes last year

anada.

mic? 33,12: Emit... tragedy is that

051. 01 these fires could have "' . avoided by followlnll 51"" Eiersilple rules. A 11"-18 CXl-l''- 0”"

home-yours. mglywfiavfcagtors contribute to the dmigef of the Christmas Season Hrstitv, added decorations are too riieirnoi fiameproofed. secondly. me increased tempo of entertain- ment increases the hazard from wplaced cigarette butts and gift ,l1.,i;.,,pi,.gs which will blaze like ll!i(lCY if iZ11l3ed-

l.ci's look at a few safety sug- gesiioiis: y

1 Use flameproofed decorations. yqi greatest safety. many manu- muirers produce flameproof mat- F...:s that were tested and classi- "'.ct. bv Underwriters Laboratories. 5'.-.ri these products bear the fain- iliiir t'nderwriters' label as your gii.:le to safety.

2 in selecting the tree. pick one 'li2li. is small. A small. well-formed tier can be decorated easier and nine attractively than a large one ,-mu our-s not produce the same M,-Md, To preserve the tree. place it l.'l writer or moist earth. there- by keeping the needles from dry- ing out. Dry Christmas tree needles in a dangerous fire hazard and I div 'i-cc should not be given house ltitjlll To further help preservv: v v -- tree. keep it in a cool corner an; from drafts.

3. Avoid decoration: of paper and candles on the-tree. Here again, many of the electrical. decorations and Christmas tree lights bear the Liar! of the Canadian Standards A5,KiNCiElll0n or the Underwriters Lrihoraiories. siiznltiiiniz that they hale successfully passed rigid fire hazard tests.

4 Watch your electrical circuits. Al. the added decoration lights miy threaten to overload the cir- ri.i'.'.i in your house. If this hap- pens. you can either have qualified qlectriclans put in new circuits. brink extensions in from circuits that are not heavily loaded, or mile down your decorative scheme in '5' the load your circuits will bear Remember. the fuses are then for your safety and installing ht-.ai'ler fuses is an invitation for fire And this menace is always too

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.1-: ready to accept. leavinl til trill 0l brief behind.

5. After your Christmas enter- taining. check your furniture for lighted cigarettes. A butt. will stay smouldering under the sofa cush- ion for hours Ind come to life in the dead of night.

6. Remember children and candles don't mix. If you must use candles. keep them out oi the children's reach. Better still, use the electric variety and be certain.

'1. And on Christmas Day (moth- ers. this will be your chore) pick up those gift wrappings ' as soon as possible. When" they are safe in the garbage can. we know they can't add to I fire under the tree.

Obey these simple rules and those which your own Fire De- partment will give you, "cmember your Fire Department stands ready in the background. supported by national safety organizations such as Underwriters' Laboratorlu of Canada. Dominion Board of In- surance Underwriters, Dominion Fire Prevention Association and Canadian standards Association, hoping that you and yours will have the merriest (and safest) Christmas ever.

Chemical Solution Protects Christmas Trees From Flames

To fireproof your Christmas tree. which is still I. hazard even with electric lights. select your tree four to six days before you intend to decorate it. Then weigh the tree and buy one-fourth as many pounds of ammonium sulphate as the tree weighs. This chemical is available in most stores that sell seeds and fertilizers.

For each pound of ammonium sulphate use iii, pints of water to make the fiireprooflrvg solution. Mix the solution in something tail and narrow that will hold the tree up- right. Then saw of! the tree diag- onally so as to give a large cut surface. set the tree iii the solu- tion in I cool place. away from the direct sunlight, and leave it there until most of the solution is absorbed.

THE PROPHECY lsslah 9:6 i For unto us a child is born. unto us a son is given: and the govern- ment shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Won- derful Counsellor. the mighty God. the everlasting Father. the Prince of Peace.

.ifiii:ley's ghost,

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at

-Wardlt-'s Christrniis Carol-

src 12 Across (6) Al the pirate has left after

':l.i idlo as it painted ----

Siiake worn ss it choker? (3) Piirt. of the mixture in the wa

The boy who livesiin the capi

i.iit1z- fellow in Panto! (3)

- This family had I merry Chr An odd type of 1 Across? "Ur-to us a --- is born"

Transport for Santa Claus

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WM! the ---- standing by” lit-rod's better hall? (at Port of the shepherd's flock

Dressed fowl? Name (4) strips (5)

(6)

0"" to pay (3) .

gt”-nrl bless Us. Every One!" aklllli which unsettle ii star (

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Demlltc. showlnl Found in most Christmas puddings: money for the mar is out-

'l'ilF.l' bore gifts of frnnklncense and myrrh -iii cxciisc for unccrtttlii pleasure in

Uimii a painted ocean" (Ancient Mariner)

"On Christmas Day in the --- 'Contents of Christmas crackers (7) Fht-. Christmas one is upon us: relish ltl

Traditionally, part of the Christmas celebrations

'Not in that poor lowly stable (Once in Royal David's City)

MW 108 you It first, but provides fun at Christmas parties

:t"l'.i' of Christmas child about five (5') appeared before the watching Ihapherih on Christina: night

Bcrilrlures include a cereal (3) 9 Ital-fl in the bright --- looked dD'I'fI R9180 HO lay" (3)

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uasonable gaiety? (9,6)

l-Iiivourliig for a hundred mince-pies (5) with 19. he fills the Christmas stockings 16) 't'.ivc three ---- -- for this Christmas oldi"

Pickwick Papers) (6)

i3 Across must be. some time before Christmas (4)

Pat. withdraws ta) (4)

(4)

Needed for Christmas shopping (3) A Popular sailor at the Christmas pantomime (6)

saall-bowl (S)

xliiltc an effort. but not at Soccer (3) American film star in principal boy's part of I pantomime?

i7) ta.l of Saskatchewan? (3) (7)

id) (4, 0

istmu. after all (8)

(3) said at midnight on Christmas Eve

(4) (6)

This man brings your Christmas cards (4) mix deer has a. rooftop rendezvous on Christmas Eve

(4)

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Game played It War-dle's Christmas party (ion

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lfliredicnt for icing one Cliristmas mute ('1)

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(By Royce Fields)

The Jolly Santa. ringing his bell in an appeal for contributions for the needy. grinned his thanks as Dick Slater dropped I bill into the kettle. The donation was a salute. not only to the Yuletide spirit. but to Dick's own good fortune. He had a home. a lovely wife named Jean, and a smaller reproduction of hirmelf named Pete. What more could a. men want?

One other thing made this a great day for Dick. He was on his way to fulfill a dream. While they were still engaged, he had bought a strand of simulated pearls for Jean. Somehow the feeling had grown on him that. until he could replace the phoiney baubles with I string of real ones. he wouldn't be a success in the eyes of his dark- haired, brown-eyed Jean.

"Put this card on the outside of the package." he told the clerk who wrapped his gift. on the card he had written: '10 A REAL PEARL-A STRING OF THEM!

It was beginning to get dark when Dick got off the train in suburban Raseville where he lived. He started to walk briskly toward his home. two blocks away. Happy in the glow of having, at least. re- alized his cherished dream, he didn't see the figure lurking in the dark alley till the man stepped out and thi-ust the gun into his abdo- m

on. "This is a. stickup!" the thug snapped hoarsely. "Tum around

and get your hands up!" A feeling of relief flooded Dick as he remembered he had open

The thief merely stepped back and brought the heavy gun crash- ing down on his victim's head.

moetofh.isn'ioneyonthensok-

lace. Then the thought hit him- the necklace itself was in his pocket!

"Listen fellow," he pleaded, over his shoulder. with the gunman, "I have I Christmas present for my wife in my pocket. Take my mori- ey but leave me that!"

The hoodlum didn't answer. Methodrtcally. he continued taking everything out "of Dlok's pockets. As his hand started to remove the precious little package. Dick Slater went wlldl I-le wihlirlod. sla.piplng with his left hand atyabout where he thought the gun would be. He caught nothing. The thief merely stepped back and brought the heavy gun crashkig down on his victim's head.

As the darkness cleared away, Dick became aware that he was in a hospital. Gradually. he re- Iilized that Jean and Pete were beside his bed.

"I-fella." he said groggilv.

"Oh. Diokl" Jean ha.lf sobbed, half laughed. "I've been scsredi '1'.he doctor says you only have I slight concussion, though. and you're going to be all rightl"

As his head continued to clear. the realization of his loss over- whelmed Dick. The necklace-his precious gift was gone!

"I had a present. for you; Jean ..." he began.

"I know. I-iooiisii." his wife cut in. "and you almost lost your life trying to save itl"

"But it was the string of real pearls I've always wanted you to have. Jean. You know how much they meant to me!"

"Yes. I've known the silly ob- session you've had about my wear- lng simulated pearls," Jean said almost sternly. "It never seemed to occur to you that my husband and little Pete were the real pearls in my life!"

"Well, this is gouig to be a burn Christmas for you." Dick said Klllml-,V. "and I thought it would be the best yet." i

"It's going to be." Jean told' him. "Look!" She put her arm under his

Ihoulder and lifted him to I sit- H18 Dmitlon. In one comer of the room was a beautiful little Christ- mas tree. Piled high under it were the ififtx he and Jean had wrap- ped for little Pete. Jean went over and brought back two of the es. One was her present to him-s watch he had wanted. The other package . . . Suddenly. he recognized it-the purist "Yea." Jean said, "my pear-lg, When the police caught the thief, he hadnt time to open mum oven." - Dick pulled his wife to him and Mid husklly. "It is I wonderful Christmas. darling, and you're right The real peorls an in, thine: we cum in our hearts!"

mg wnr cmusrimis CAN'DI.E!f

On Christmas Eve the cm-igg Child wonders all over the earth seeking deserving people.-people who are kind and thoughtful of 0l-h"5- ""1 NOD10 Who have lov- ins hearts. Llirhted candles are placed in the windows by such people so that He may not mm. bit? and fall. In the couru or His search he visits every ensue and hut, no matter how rocky and

THE GUARDIAN. CIriARLOTTE'l'OVlIN

MANY A TRUE WORD WRITTEN IN TESTS

.-By- Cecil Hunt

If any schoolmaster tells you his Christmas is spoilt by marking exam. papers, laugh like fun. For Hunt Minor (if I may bestow my name on the standard British schoolboy) can always be counted on to produce delicious humour.

I've never been I. schoolmaster. but I have examined in other sub- jects and if I ever encountered a batch of papers without any howl- ers, I should blame myself. It would mean that I had failed in one of the first duties of a teacher-to stimulate the imagination.

And Hunt Minor has prodigious imagination: life would be duller if he hadn't. I've collected school- boy nnd schoolgirl howlers for years. and have published many

'Lord Of Misrule,' 'Hodening Horse' Make Noel Jolliet

A diderent playtime observance for your Christmas festivities is the game "Lord of Misrule."

Wheh your guests have all ar- rived and have been greeted by the music of the minstrels and the song of the carolors. it is time for the most honored guest of the evening to arrive. With much fun- fare the "Lord of Misrule" is announced. '1-le enters with great pomp and ceremony and takes his place as the master of ceremonies for the evening.

The Lord of Misrule comes to us from the Tudor courts where he was elected annually to reign over the Ghriatrnas festivities. His word, during the festivities, was law. and the ridiculous oommands he laid upon the guests had to be obeyed. The introduction of the Lord of Misrule into our festivi- ties offers an unusual method for introducing the many games with forfeits which are traditional for Christmas.

At your party. the Lord of Mis- mle will command each guest to do his bidding. He may call for singing. dancing, pantomime, imi- tations Ind stunts of all kinds Failure to do the bidding of the Lord of Misrule results in the pay- ment of I. forfeit. And here an- other unusual note miuv be inject- ed. The forfeit, instead of being paid to the Lord of Misrule may be paid to anntheir Christrnas char- acter, the "hodening horse".

It was the custom in Kent, Eng- Land. for young men to go from house to house with the hodening horse. an imitation of ii horse's head attached to a long stick. Two lads, forming the body of the horse, were hidden from view by I. covering of cloth resembling horse's skin. The hodening horse was accompanied by paraders who rang the bells throtighout the town and begged for money or food.

Laughs The Schoolboy Leaves Behind

thousands of them. There are sev- eral causes: ignorance; the desire to "have a go", on the basis that anything is better than a blank paper: mis-spelling; the mixing of similar sounding words; incomplete or misunderstood teaching: the confusion of subjects taught in the some surroundings.

French King's sticky Ind

I've never invented I howler, if only because there has been no need; they come to me from all over the world. an inexhaustible goldmine of laughter.

Take the mixing of similar sounding words; a fault from which adults are not immune.

A mosquito is the child of black

and white parents.

A Conservative is s

greenhouse where you

the moon.

Louis the Fourteenth was gel-

atined.

Every morning my mother does

exercises to stretch her abom-

inable muscles.

I like the lad who wrote: "Cleo- patra ended a remarkable life rather curiously; she was bitten by an aspldistra."

Or the one who. asked to name two sports of Ancient Rome. re- plied: "Anthony and Cleopatra." Maybe he wasn't all that wrong.

kind of look at

Definitions Of The Unwed

"Sinister means a woman who hasn't married." wrote one girl. and, not to be outdone. another said: "A bachelor is a man who has done without marriage."

Forgive the lad who said: "The Decalogue is ii very low-necked frock." for the Bible. particularly the Old Testament, must be might- ily confusing to the young mind.

Slovenly explanation. I suspect, was the reason for "Tarzan is the short name for the United st.ates' flag. The full name is Tarzan Stripes."

It's so easy for a teacher to think I

that what's simple to him or her is equally transparent to the pupil.

But not always. as is clear in the "Queen Elizabeth was a 3

answer: good queen. Her character, how- ever. was not so can you expect of a woman who had six mothers?Q

But the answer I delight in came after a games and sports and the par-

tlcular value they had in develop-

liig the body and the mind. A listener was asked: "Why is fencing good for the body?" He rc-

plled. divertingly: "Because it keeps the droughts out of the garden!"

The Tao tless Portrait

of course the enterprising child often guesses from association-I remember doing it myself.

C.I.D. means Copper in Disguise

Faux pas: Bad feet.

A cyplier is a bottle that squirts.

who said "Kim me Hardy?" Laurel. Qulnine is the bark of a tree;

canine is the bark of a dog.

Mls-spelling is always rt remit

good-but what ll

lesson on various 5

Mi , is'?.'-f?i9E3.Ei4TF&"'JE9tt?-g :

field-and there is no lack of grown-up labourers!

Livingstone went to Attic! to be

I. misery to the natives.

They gave Wellington a glorious

funeral; it took six men to carry

the beer.

Now Henry VIII had an abbess

on his knee, which made walking

difficult.

St. Paul's Cathedral has I bigger knave in it than our church at

home. ,

In some buses they have smoking

aloud.

On the wall was I lady framed

in guilt.

Magnesium is the food for ba- bies; it will cure almost anything.

The mixing of separate incidents or different personalities is very easy-especially if you have your mind on the football field. I have a sneaking sympathy with the lad who wrote: "Elijah was the man who raised the widow's mite," and the lass who claimed that "Abra-

ham had two wives. lie kept one at home and the other he turned into

the desert. where Ibo became I pillar of salt by day and I pular of fire by night."

Hard On The Councillor

As a literary man I love the essay extract: "I lay stretched in a gondola on the canal; drinking it all in: life had never seemed so full before." Or the potential thriller writer who opened. "Three shots rang out. Two servants fell dead the other went through his hat." Lots of truth, probably. in an- other's claim that "We went to the School concert. They charged us nothing to go in, and it was well worth it."

Indeed, the most delightful howl- ers of all are those where the in- tention is clear-and often right- but the howler comes through quaint expression or inadequate vocabulary:

Some flowers fold up

like umbrellas in bud.

The Scots do not

Church of England;

the Free Church.

Once convicts were assignedthelr own wives. but now the system

is more humane.

it night,

go to the they go to

PAGE FIVE

White is the colour for how- Bridu wear it at weddings; the men wear black.

As well Is in church. you can now get married in an off-llc- ence.

It takes several generations to be a gentleman. but you can be I councillor right away.

Pull Marks For Tax Answer

Oh yes. some wonderful wisdon: shines through many of the rich- est howlers: Hunt Minor is a. great phllospher. even if unconsciously.

Chivalry is the attitude toward:

I strange woman.

Income is a yearly tax.

A 'mist is a man who is not

happy unless he is mlsera.ble,and

even then he is not pleased.

Some people lose their con-

sciences when they sre ill.

Sometimes, too. will come in an answer the perfect description. A boy was asked: "What is a spiv?" He replied: "A spiv is a man who works in ways the Government hasn't thought of!"

And if you can think of a snap- pier definition than that, I wish you I particularly Merry Christ-

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