1.1m» SELECT GIFTS HERE DECEMBER 16. 1944 ASHES 0F YARDLEYS. GATES SETS. TOILET WATERS. Blfly and do your i" shoplilllx. We have man it hi _ mnyumfllladwfl elssnalake excel holiday lesson. i? TOILE a T A .......... ... ...:"':.::.§, for the noses MINTYS. WILLIAMS. cor.- wmms. rscr: row- IJERS. rnnr-‘ncrrzs are also here. “SHOP HERE TODAY" J. Ernest ll. Worth D t 14$ Prinoe Streertum- Phone 82 i/SIYRRING __7_H11vcs UP tcontinued from pogo a) dam with one "flllgpotrlrlrlrlllgio but sh: complain- li was trying to choke her ed wk‘ seemed to be doing Just what they to the Kitchen wk‘,- hLll/lcllrk did better with the liked. and she was powerless to r om,’ for they kept. it up as raise any objections. m: u; more was any dance music ‘Toddle off to bed." advised Mr. of Lanterns. ' m, ram‘, Then sup er was Monlhuglvlng her a push with his festivities "l", m; m. Mo ha oon- fopt’. 1n look after Jumbo " RI he Md lever faced s. more “ Im so lzlad," said Mrs. Stork. old, parties nerou5 speed on s Yes. 1 Wll go to bed now for greeting cards. fibre either at Christmas time or l am so tired." nyhgthgghfiilfi... o! his elephant his only regret. There Wdnliyono Christmas cake on 1mg‘: ii inch thick fig‘ §ecomuc ti...“ crystallized iruitas. gqohed ve the table Illlllnlllg trunk undo plrcked up the “o, then he opened his great [r Picked Up A Carpet Beater and mouth and popped the oaks in- |ld it e A gasp of dismay came from everyone at the table, and Mr. lionk iras obliged i0 Bill’ Bwlellmng to break ltle ominous silence Whloh followed this Will??- q must apoltiglzt? for my“ friend Jumbo," said Mr. Monk. Ho i5 no; um to Christmas Phillie-i. ting i; lnriined to forget his manners. no clophunt. cave a grunt of z i-r was p hlmsrglf After that the moor fell rather flat. and Mrs. iwrk was relieved when scme of her guests said it was time they "You -are were getting ready to go home. Sh; remembered that Mr. Monk llld Jumbo would be sluyillfi the vliwli time herryflllr night. and during the quests were saying good-bye Mid‘ hcr a Mcrrv Christmas. wishing racking her brain trying ills was t0 thin eiooirant. to sleep. Aitcr the others had gone Jum- bo settled the question u-lf He picked up p, big rug from the entrance hall and made ray through the open window to the warden. "when. are you going?‘ ‘shout- ed thc hostess in alarm. “I'm doing to sleep on this T“! under the roof of the woodshcd." See for yourself our varied supply oi’ Pretty, Practical and Inexpens- ive Gifts. ‘ COATS DRESSES BLOUSES GLOVES ‘HANDBAGS HOUSECOATS BED JACKETS LADIES’ WEAR 154 Gt. Geo. St. PHONE 1766 ' too touah W‘ k of somewhere for the, for him-| his‘ float?" he said. said Jumbo. "I shall be all right there, whether it snows or not." Mrs. Stork sighed. All her guests “Don't open your bedroom win- dow." sold Mr. Monk. “Why not?" inquired his hostess wearlly "eiwllBh said " Mrs. Stork had hoped to sleep a little later on Christmas morn- ing. but soon after sunrise she heard on awful banging sound in the garden. In great haste she F10..- m.» i i t "Jumbo shores,’ said Mr. Monk the gtoma to Beat tllle Dust out oiit qpened the window and looked cul- Thele was Jumbo with thc hall Mr. Monk standing near Mr Monk soon become busy on the rug l-le picked up a carpet beater andl started to bang the dust out of it, "what on earth are you trying, to do?" bloated Mrs Stork. : “Just shaking the old rug ‘before taking it inside the house srrid Mr. Monk looking rather hurt. “Is breakfast ready?" r Mrs, swrk stood a creel deli from thEse two guests. but there is‘ a limit even to a Storks patient??- not staying it"? i"? breakfast. Mr. Monk," 15W “I'm stopping" in bed for ‘ yet, so you may consxier, visit at an end " "D0 you lDEZlll buzz off?" exclaimed M!‘ looking astoundcr. ' "I mean just that.‘ Said MYS» sun-k, closing her bedroom window, 3c. 1i i ,, lung. ‘vlrttlrlr “rvlglllr Illlllrled q to his friend.l Jumbo “what d3 ycu think abouti " t t," id Jumbo. I ltet-Flsrrsrleovei oularve Hot i0 Jill" a‘ carol singing party it, will bc morc t came S (Thc End) . s. - éltfitfi-‘Sfi rug hanging over his trunk and) t it J In this volume of htmdlin . carc- fi lc wchurcties to welcome h h c to Your in prayer. l M we ul/lonk strike twelve, the noise-makers are. to denoting complete satisfaction tblOWll full blast accompanied by Willi flolilllliofls ln Boner-il- cpers‘ to Christianity-maybe this morningfi, fun than beatlnKI 3n oo banged about and damaged- . SEE our: DISPLAY Spirit of Hope fist‘: " symbolizes All New Year Rites The observation of New is universal, and althoughyeu" th Precise date of its solemnlzatioll may’ variy ihrlrtiongndlfferent races cree s. e t fh afidhopetumessllr o ospltality i" prevails tradition- Prior to China's adoption are New Year welsh celebrated dur-f Eve or "face" ls lost on New Year's Day. In the old days, the celebration began a week prior to the Eve when homage was paid God and cllmaxcd on the “fifteenth day oi the First Moon" by "Tong Chlch," the Feast The progression was accompanied good conduct among young and exchanges of and Hindus Celebrate in April The Hindus use a lunar calen- dar and solemnize their New Year toward thc last of April. Many of the devout make pllgrimages to Ganges and other holy streams for the purpose of washing away their sins. others offer propitiatory gifts to the gods in local temples, while feasting, exchanges of calls and Erecting cards prevail among families and friends. Rosh Hashann, thc Jewish New Year, is one of thc highest of Orthodox holy days. Also known as the Feast of i Trumpets, t h I sounding of a rnm's horn. thc ~. Shafor, calls thcf faithful to WDl" ship, reminding them of God's providence in car- ing for His pec- plc and rcdedi- eating them to His services. Rosli Hashann mcmoratcs Day of Creation and special prayers are offered in thc synagogues for thc restoration Zion. In thc home, the head of the house prays in behalf of his family over an llflplfi or round loaf of bread which has been dip- pcd in honey: thc roundness there- of symbolizing thc dcsirc for a smooth and prosperous New Year. January "Two-Faced" Thc Gregorian month of Janu- ary is the namesake of Janus, tlic two-faced Roman god accredited \\'lth the ability to look backward and forward sim- ultaneously. New York City, on Nev: Year's Eve, reflects the galety, toasting a n d meditation tradi- tional to New Year's celebra- tions uround thc world. The streets. garticularlyl roadway, are ‘ ihronged with soidlthousnnds of festival-minded per- scvernl sons. the hot els, etc, are crowded with parties und many gather in, the New As the clocks the whistles on every ship, tug, in the vicinity, Joined by those the surrounding communities. Honor Norse Goddess Once upon o. time. long before “can you beat m", the Nordic tribes were converted even be- fore the Saviour \\ s born — the 1 smcn decked their lodgmzs with evergreens in honor of Her- thn. Norse zod- dcss of the home and domestic af- f ficended i-hrollfili Solstice kandwhils‘; :::.:r".:.... m bee- burnlng upon a special altar of flat stones. When the person wisest in ‘would direct the foretell the for- lore and legend i° tunes of those present. twee or! , Herthas suppers 51"" W ,,,,. n Cakes baked in the shape W fflaaygupper, were filled with candy ~ :t3.%‘.‘éli'f“leww-¢ a 0g virtue, health and beauty. American children mfly ms Christmas st ing withou worrylni; ‘Vllemer i“ mi’ the chimney. Boxes Scarce lVrap Bundles Carefully have to be bundled with eve more care than formerly. the Gregorian calendar. the Chili‘ ‘ f mil nd serfs were gathered befole tlleablaze. Hell-h“ _Gl t maidens and small gifgge suyflgrslio! Hem“ alitles hay: f Nord-lc Hertha. ii hrllltfsd f.’ youngster "l"? u” ' 0C San Claus will be able to squeeu III K4 a With paper, bokcs and twlnc' ‘u Z scarce, Christmas packages will ; THE CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN L fislsrclslstcrsaertcsesclsaw visn nun Pleasant Work [i y i There's no shirklng on this Job. Each of the willing helpers knows rthat in a. few days a brightly lwrapped package will be waltln, runrlcr the gully lighted trec. And yl nothing could be fairer than that. l l/Vhat To Get . Him Personally l Women are often puzzled when Shopping for presents for a man. Gills that» uni! man should appre- ciutc. however, are o shaving sot, shoe kit, clothes brush set, or any of a number of articles that will help him to be well groomed. They will surcly like, for exam- lllfi. a set including cologne, shav- "lll brush. shaving soap and non- grcasy -hair dressing, each ln a mannlsh looking container. One set comes in a wood veneer [box with an curly American de- Slgn- Thc spice perfume. talcum powder. shoving tzrcam and after- Sliflvillg lotion comes in pottery cofltzliners and is sufficiently man- rush looking to flatter nny mascu- line taste. Cold weather chaps and rough- ens men's skins as well as wom- cns. A good protective cream to use‘ in cold weather would not be amiss. One coulpany has a special cream for sensitive skills, too, also =1 polar cream to protect the skin in cold, ullncly weather. Men also need n good, iron-sticky and grcasclcss liuirri cream. A pilir of handsome satinwood military brushes in a rod, white and gold box. or three bath-size cakcs of pine sccutcd soap in a waterproof box, i: another gilt suggestion. Equully acceptable would be :1 streamlined shaving brush in n cylindrical case which holds the brush bristles downward when not in use; also a greaseless, slightly scented hair tonic in a mnrmlsh looking pottery jug. Woman ’s World place for _n. mun-take This l5 no Bobby's word for it. But Sis doesn't cnrc. She knows exactly what she wants for Christmas. In fact. she alrcmly has hcr lzxmls on it. And that smile 0n hcr face comes as clnse as cnythiug could FUR BEAUTYI t r2i§fr2 l1 FUR COATS- Spccially priced . Unto Us A’ Child Is Born Unln Ill I Child ll born, unto u; i 5°11 ll Ell/m; and the govern- ment shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Won- derful. Counsellor. The Mighty God, The Everlasting llutber, The Prince oi’ PeaceTIsf. 0:6. For hearts. if true end lowly, The manger-cradles are. Where comes the Christ-guest holy, With love, the guiding star. —-Anon. O O O Glory to God in the highest. anc on earth peace. good will toward men-Luke 2:14. I It isn't far to Bethlehem town! It's anywhere that Christ comes Own And finds in people's friendly face A welcome and abiding place; The road to Bethlehem runs right. through The ho es of folks like me and you. -—-Madeltne S. Miller. o c e Unto you is born this day in the City of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the LnrdTLuke 2:11. e I heallsd the bells on Christmas BY ‘Their old. familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat», Of peace on earth. good will to men. -l.ongfellow. Mince Pies Lucky British Tradition One of England's gay Christmas traditions centers around its tiel- ectable mince pies. It seems that each mince pie eaten between Christmas Eve and Twelfth Night’ will ensure a sviwle month of good luck in the coming ye"- Thag; works out to Just about a pie n day for l2 days, to cover the calendar year-a stunt that would seem more likely to cause chronic dyspepsia than good fortune. But these aren't the D165 WE "9 ac‘- custcmed to—the English Die l5 about the size of a doughnut. To eat a dozen in as many day! l5 11° trick at all, when two or three of them can be Sfiblllefl Wm‘ l‘ C“? of tea. Christmas in Still!!! td ‘mans, a small sect of eagfylarCtllfigllttflS, observed Christ- mas on the 25th of March, Just after the vernal equinox. Their assumption of the date ODChTlStS birth was based on Pllates words and acts. Threatened with excom- municatlon, they finally 111W l" at the Council of Nico- Family Reunions Are Yule Custom Christmas is a homey time. Family dinner parties and re- unions arc a traditional part of the holiday season in America, and this year more than ever we will be celebrating Christmas at home. You can add a. festive note tn those family get-togethers by turning them into Christmas par- ties. Don't plan anything elabor- ate-just think up some simple in- vitations and s. game or two. Yours group are not acquainted with ertcp ' PAGE SEVEN A TIMELY WAR GAME for all the family to enjoy together. STURDY PAINTED BLOCKS CHRISTMAS that will ‘furnish end- complete- less hours of enjoy- ' ment. \ Toys offer first aid to any civilian’s morale. Come in today for n new outlook on life. You'll find toys of practically every des- cription. Wooden toys on wheels, BLOCKS. ARMY J EEPS, TANKS, etc. in fact a little of every- thing that will help make the kiddies’ GAY PARTY SET the dainty young miss entertains. for when All colorful designs. TOY JEEP that looks and acts just like the real thing. s. 147 Gt. George Si. r MILLER BROS, LTD. Phone 555 srsmsearsrswrsrsorsrorsrsrcsetaaalersloseleeeloci regular Christmas decorations will provide the setting. For the invitations cut out pa-per snow bails, Santa Clauses or Christmas trees and write or print the invitation in ink of n contrast- ing color. Or buy small candy canes and attach a red paper tag with thc invitation in white ink If you're ambitious you might try writing a verse for those invita- tlons. From ordinary paper bags you can make party hats and head bands for the guests. Tum the ton edge of the bag back in a roll until the "hat" is the right height. Paint or parte a Christmas design on these hats and they will be ready and waiting for the party. For| the head-bands cut strips of pa- per bag 2 l-2 inches wide and dec- orate with gold stars. paper Christ- mas trees, holly, poinsettlas, or cotton snovrmen. GAMES Christmas Toy Introductions When the members of the other, this game will work out very nicely. Give each person a small tag on which has been writ- ten the “Lilszoisqmsstvvpaqbiest '* i‘%t7%?%?%l or subject of Christmas. On the back of each of these tags are written commands such as "In- troduce yourself to Teddy Bear. “Sce that the train meets the wag- on." "Discuss the price of eggs with the top." These cards must bc prepared beforehand and ar- ranged so that everyone keeps moving about introducing and ba- ing introduced to each other. "Tip".—An En lish Game used at Christmas me. Have nuts, candles, pop com balls. etc. piled in center of table. One player" leaves the room and the others selection object as "Tip". The ab- sent player is called into the room and selects an object. He must avoid “Tip" and may have any- thing he gets. If "Tip" is chosen he loses his turn and must forfeit anything he has already won. A new “Tip" is chosen each time a player leaves. A Pop Corn Relay ~ This is lotl of fun. Divide contestants into two groups. At one end of the room are fastened the ends of two long strings of very strong linen thread with a needle on each of the other ends. stuck in a stationary cork lying on a tabl_e_ beside two __bowls Priced for every budget..—Choo5e from our collection of FUR MUFFS- With Purse Combination to ' ~ SQUIRREL CHOKERS- (Double) ,s11s*"$19s 15's: amen.‘ 29.50 i WARM, BEAUTIFU |=u|z coArs: "EWPUZE ZWrT-Zlivduitfili lllli n11‘! GIFT STARS for SPORTS WEAR Wonderfully wearable gifts — they'll give smart service long after Christmas is over. We’ve a top collection. QUILTED POPLIN SKATING JACKETS in an array of beautiful shades, with zip- per fastenings. Boxed for Chrisimzuslss to 1 1 I95 SKATING SKIRTS AND SLACKS — Skirts in Velveteen and lined wool materials. 3.95 “' 4.95 i I of popcorn with exactly the same number of kernels in each. Each player threads a kernel of corn on the string and runs with it to the other end of the room. Thc con- tcst continues until one bowl ls emptied by a team. Greeting Contest. — Write out the well-known poem, "The Night Before Christmas," on slips of paper, one line to a slip. Separate the odd lines from the even lines. cad give the odd slips to the men and the even ones to the women. Read the poem and announce that each player is to find the person holding the line that rhymes with his. The partners are then given pencil and paper and told to write as many forms of Christmas greet- ings as they can in five minutes. The winning couple receives a peppermint candy cane. Some of thesc suggestions for Christmas fun have been vtaken from The Christmas Book. by Marguerite Ickls, a compilation of background materials and sugges- tions for celebrating Christmas. The material includes interesting facts about Christmas customs in other lands, ideas for parties and social activities, music, drama, dec- orations, and refreshments.“ Even in normal times. thousands or carelessly wrapped packages find their way through the mails, or have to be rebundled tn the post offices. ere pemlve or doll- cate articles are sloppily bound,‘ seriously damage the Zilli- In postal procedure in the larg- er cities. the mailed package is put 1n a sack. The sack ls put on u belt. which carries it to u plat- | form, where it is loaded on a truck The truck carries it to the ruli- ‘rond station, where it is dropped l by chute to a platform. It leaves | the platform and is carried to its destination I ssly wrapped packages oasiy can Conversstlonlllst And then there's ‘the barber who talked himself hoarse trim- hll Christmas tree. enough damage may be caused to, ,_ lib pit crrr ROBES i 'A Feminine Robe or House Coat makes n perfect gift for her-Chenille, Satin or Cotton materials. Vari- to 3.98 12.95 ous styles to choose from ’. . . . . I I priced Illllfiliiilllthitlii LADIES WEAR-iii) QUEEN ST. favorites. invitingly fiitrfitii§lfil$$lrli' ' HOLIDAY HAND BAGS A Gift she's specially hoping for-a smart Hand ling. Find it here in our collection of leather and fabric New pouches, drawstring, and etc. All Z.98‘°8.95 1'|-||a GREENDAL co-