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] a naan at RA THE DAIL Y BRIT ISH WHIG. BILL SHITH FINDS HIMSELF Ww By M (Continued from Page 12)) and gold, and it covered with little parcels tle h all kinds of ribbon. Here as a huge rocking "horse. At the top was a gorgeously dressed doll. He looked around the room, just in time to meet the rush of three little forms which dashed clean across the floor .and threw themselves into his arms. "Oh, Santa, we thought you would never come," he heard three childish voices say at once, "We're so glad to see you." With their arms tight around his . neck, his shoulder and his waist the "three children clung to him. One was a little boy just able to run around and talk. He was not a bit afraid of the beard and eyebrows of Santa, but put his fingers into them and squirm- ed deliciously in Bill's arms. The other two were two little girls, look- ing like angels to Bill in their pure white frocks, and with the.r golden curls waving in his eyes. They jump- ed up on him, and his heart almost stopped beating as he felt their soft little arms around his neck, and felt | their lips seeking a clear spot on his cheek to kiss. "Oh God," he said to himself, "is this what it feels like to have child- ren around a home. "Would there ever be such days for Meg and him? He never thought of the others in the room, He could not see past the little children, who were romp- ing around and calling to him to get to work on the Christmas tree. Then, shaking of the spell which their A Story of a Returned Soldier, Hard Times and a Christmas McIntyre voices and their hearty greeting had cast over him, he realized that he was playing a partyand that he must | play it to the end. Then he saw the others in the room. There was an old man, sitting | 'in a big armchair in front of a roar- | ing log-fire. Beside him was a wo- | man in a glorious gown of blue, and | next to her chair stood a tall, soldler- | ly man who was evidently her hus- | band and the father of the three | children who hac almost swallowed | their Santa Claus. Standing in an, | other corner was the young ma. with | the empty coat sleeve, and near him sat a smiling young girl, looking al- ternately at the young man and at the children, who were trying their hardest to pull Santa towards the big free which shone and skimmered over in the corner Bill's Inspiration, | Then inspiration came to Bill. All | the old jokes and jests which he used | to know came back to his lips as he | took one parcel after another down from the tree and handed them over to their owner. Sometimes it was a | toy for the little boy. The next would be a gift for one of the little | girls. Then there were parcels for | the 'grown-ups, too, crackers which | the children insisted on pulling with | Santa, fruit and everything that Bill { 'had dreamed of in his young days. Two hours passed, and the children began to feel sleepy. A last hug and kiss, bestowed with much fuss and | ceremony upon Santa, and a nurse | took them off to bed. Bill stood | there, wondering what was going to | happen next: He had entered this | house as' a thief and a robber, but | what a change had taken place with- | in him. As he had played with these | children, he had been thinking of | Meg. He had been thinking that | some day he, too, would have child- ren like these, that he would have | them gather around the family! Christmas tree, He could still feel their soft arms around his neck, and thought of what it would be like when his own little children were there to do the same for him. Could he ever again be guilty of even thoughts of crime? Could he ever have them know that their father had even thought of stealing? No! He would leave the house as he had come, and would find work' by some means or another, 'and he would never again leave the path of in- dustry. - He was aroused from his thoughts by the young man. "Fine, Santa, fine. And here's your own Christ- mas present. Let's go upstairs agair and get off that outfit." Bill was only too anxious to accept the invitation, 80 with a brfet "good-night." to the other members of the party, he fol- lowed his guide. The Awakening. "Who do you think I am?" were his first words when the two had reached the room. "I don't know," said the young man, "We gent to the caterer's for a man to act the part of Santa Claus, and of course, they sent you." "No, they didn't," sald Bill, "I just came in to try to help myself to the goose and the pudding in the kitchen when you surprised me, and here I am. I don't know what made me do it, but the thought of my wife ill at home made me desperate, 1 saw the good things in your kitchen, and in I came. Now, here I am. I don't know what has happened to the | he struggled yy Party. Hood man you were looking for, but what are you going to do with me." Bill's voice broke. His eyes filled as he thought of how near he had been to crime. He began to take off the Santa Claus disguise and waited for the man to reply. "Tell me some more," said young man, placing Lis one go.d arm on Bill's shoulder. Then Bil] told him the whol~ story, o! how he met Meg in Scotland, of how happy they had been when they first settled in their home in Canada, and of how bad luck had dogged his footsteps until he was desperate and almost destitute, "What regiment said the young man. were you in?" Bill told him his unit with a throb | of pride in his voice "And what is your name?" the next question 'Oh, Bill Smith," was the reply. "Bill Smith, M.M., isn't it?" cried the young man, eagerly, "Well," why, but that doesn't do much good when a man's hungry and penniless." He had hardly time to finish when the young man ¢aught hold of him, | ok | { Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called the | was | replied Bill, "I did receive | { the medal, but I'm hanged if I know ! a gL v THE FIRST (Luke decree from Caesar Augustus taxed. , | ernor of Syria.) And Joseph also went up Bethlehem, (because he was David). child. . And so it was, that while | accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped | him in swaddling clothes, and | there was no room for them in And, lo, the angel of he sore afraid. And the angel said unto people. wrapped in swaddling clothes, toward men. - and rushed him out of the room and | downstairs, Into the big drawing room he pushed the astonished Bill, who wondered if he kad taken leave of his senses "I've found him," he shouted, "I've found him at last." "Why, bless my soul," said the older man, "What have you found?" "Bill Smith," 'he shouted, "The man who saved my life at Passchen- | dale." Then he turned to Bill. "You remember, don't you, that you were awarded the military medal because you carried a wounded officer of another Battalion from an exposed position back to the dressing station, Well, I'm that officer. This is al] the handicap I received," he said, touch- ing his empty sleeve, "But if you hadn't found me and brought me in, | I would now be lying in an unknown grave in Belgium." Bill stared at the man in amagze- ment. The others crowded around him, j eager to shake his hand and to pour forth their thanks. But only for a | moment, for the young man waved them all back to their chairs. Then he told them all Bill's story, of how against fate and was desperate when he entered their house. When he had finished, the tall. soldierly man, who had so far | said nothing walked over to Bill, and held out his hand. "Smith," he said, "Do you really 'want to make good." Bill could only mumble a reply. The Future Assured. wo "Well," said the other, "we can never thank you enough for having saved our young brother's life. We will see to it that you and your wife want for nothing in the future, I happen to want a good strong man, who is not afraid of work, and upon whom I can depend, to assist in look- ing after my farm about twelve miles from the city. You will have a nice Il little cottage out there, and you will | never lack for provisions, and I will pay you a good living salary. I have not yet been able to find a man upon whom I can depend. But, Smith, I think you will do. We know we can't reward you sufficiently for the gallant act you performed in saving You a chance to make good. What do you say?" Tears filled Bill's eyes. "What can his throat. "This is the first real chance I have ever had in life, and as soon as my dear little Meg is well enough, we will move out to your farm." "All right. Smith, that's just what I want, But come in and see me at my office down town tomorrow and I will fix things up for you so that it will be all right with you until you are able to move.' Quietly Bill went upstairs again, followed by the young man. "Don't forget your present," he said, "for in it you will find enough to make your wife comfortable for a little while, The big brother of mine is a' bit strict, but he's a real good sort and he'll do the right thing. And come on down to the kitchen. I want to give you some of these sup- plies to take home." ' With a new bern strength Bill left the house, and walked quickly home- wards. He knew that it would seem dull and empty, but he knew that there was love waiting for him that would rejoice in the good fortune whieh had so unexpectedly and in 'Such a strange manner come upon him. He had been gone since morn- ing, and now it was nearly ten o'clock at night. He hoped Meg would be all right. She had seemed so ill when he went out. This good news would brighten her up. She would love to g0 out to the country, where they ~~ it to cover markets where it is own customers, \ SOME. GOOD REASONS FOR * NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING Newspaper reading is a universal daily habit ; newspaper advertising therefore reaches each day virtually all wha buy. Newspaper advertising is the life-blood of local trade be- cause it touches all consumer sources in every community. It gives the national advertiser the same opportunity for com- plete consumer appeal in any loca]ity. Newspaper advertising cuts selling costs because it en- tails no waste in locality of circulation. Manufacturers use Newspaper advertising insures quick, thorough and eco- nomical dealer distribution and dealer good will, because re- tallers ate willing to sell products advertised direct to their Newspaper advertising enables manufacturers where their products may be bought. Newspaper advertising can be started or stopped over- night, can be prepared between days to meet sudden develop- ments and to obtain immediate results. Newspaper advertising enables manufacturers to check advertising results aad costs in every markel w : Newspaper advertising costs less than any other medium. profitable to do business. to tell hich they enter. our brother, but we can at least give | I say, sir?" he said, with a dry sob in | 2 = And it came to pass in those days, that 'there went out a . that all the world should be (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was gov- To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with And there was in the same country shepherds abiding in | the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. glory ot the Lord shone round about them; and they were bring you good tidings of & eat joy, which shall be to all the For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which fs Christ the Lord, And this shall be a sign unto you ; Ye shall find the babe And suddenly there was w heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good wil] wb Re. en A A op CHRISTMAS 1-14) from Galilee, out of the city of the» house and lineage of of they were there, the days were laid him in a manger ; because the inn. Lord came upon them, and the them : Fear not ; for .behold I lying in a manger. ith the angel & multitude of the ~~ [would have a little farmhouse | amongst the trees. Her violin soul | would soon sing again, and her { cheeks would become bright and rosy as they had been, Then they would | have their little children, and their | Christmas games and Christmas trees At last he was home. Strange, | there seemed to be an extraordinary | bustle about the house. With a sick feeling at his heart he opened the door and went in, He was met by {a neighbor, who held her finger to {her lips and motioned him inside. | "Where have you been all day, { Bill Smith," she said, 'You ought tc | be ashamed of yourself. Get upstairs | there and see your wife and son." And Bill did not need any second bidding. Silver Foxes For Japan. Six silver foxes from one of the {largest fox farms in Prince Edward i Island, Eastern Canada, were shipped recently to Japan, where a syndicate | | is about to undertake fur farming, writes a correspondent. The foxes | were valued at $5,000 per head, and | were from a long line of domisticat- | ed stock, carrying a pedigree as not- able as any famous horse or dog. The Japanese spirit of enterprise and | their alertness to try any 'western | form of business which promises | good returns is most strikingly evi- |deneced in their attempting to raise | this producer of expensive fur in {their own land. The climate of some | parts of Japan, the representative of the syndicate claims, is sufficiently | like the natural one of the Canadian | foxes to make the venture feasible. {| The animals while enroute dined on | chicken, choice raw beef, lamb and { pork. | This little rhyme will | mirth, It may create a sigh : | With corn' the cheapest earth, Why is our pork so higa * ----Luke McLuke. may | | Strange } | causa thing on This query increase your fears, | Though you do not know why ; | With cotton cheaper than for years, | Why are wool suits so high ? | ~--Canton (Ohio) News. | Haw, Haw ! "The giraffe is the only creature that never makes a sound," said Smith, "Not the only creafure," replied Jones. 'How about [ie lady you give your seat to when you are in a crowded street car ?" TO CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS Annual Appeal Sent Out Not Delay Buying, "Buy your Christmas presents EARLY---early in the day--and do it now. That will be your MWiggest gift of the holidays to the workers behind the counters and on the de- l:very wagons." That is the reminder from the National League, which, with its tifty-six branches in nineteen states, grew out of the case of a little cashboy more than twenty Christmases ago. This little boy sp2at January on a hospital cot, sick with pneumonia, because he had worked six days from sun up to midnight in foul' air and with irregular meals. One day he had neither luncheon nor dinner, and this was all because the idea of early Christmas shopping had not been spread over the land. Out of the conference over his case and the lesson it taught grew the Na- tional Consumers' League, which, {as the Christmas season approaches | is out again coaxing the early shop- pears to 'the stores. In the new literature of the re- current campaign the limericks are in evidence. Here are a few of them : that comes Consumers' Two. days before Christmas, calm Kate out om state, But in all the mash She found nothing but trash; , why did you wait till so late? Started her in Kel a et shopping We hear much about the bad Turk, Why should we our own duty shirk? 1f we shop long and late We show the same trait, And act like a Turk to the clerk. Miss Folly hgr shopping did late, Now mark her unfortunate state ; She was worn to a thread And spent Christmas in bed, Thus shared she the shop girls' own fate. S Here is the question put by Florence Kelly, general secretary of the league : "Why should the holiday season be a time of torturing overwork for any man, woman, or child?" : Is That So! (Nashville Tennessean.) A prominent suffragist announces that women are now filling men's shoes. Well, we'll admit that some of them have pretty big feet--ILuke McLuke. 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Ex-President Taft re- cently expressed himself in a con- vincing way on the need of religion to make a well-balanced and useful | life: : | Th "The study of man's relation to his | things Creator and his responsibility for his 1A SOM bp ; 1 5 3 And, somehow : life to God energizes his moral in- | ot ow, 1 =ver and gilug clination, strengthens his self-sacri- The a ' | J times bac fice and restraint, prompts his sense Ss Mes back and their qui Of fraternal obligation to his fellow- | In the dreams and men, and makes him the good citizen | yesterdays . without whom popular government | hy ry . ecial would be a failure." an is the thought of the Basing his observation on his long | rp : at every chic study of the life of the people, Mr. | boy kot Taft says: "The longer and more in- | Took i n ' timate my knowledge of their politi. | 00 ia the package that 'mid the cal and social lives, the more deeply | wra'd ms " " ' impressed 1 have become with the] Vo arkod To Mother," an* fixed eritical importance of the part the : church and religion must play in lA making popular government what it | ought to be, and in vindicating it as | the best kind of a government that | { 3 . 1 t bove us an intelligent people can establish. bag lt *q above us and sheltered A people without religion are lack- | * tet | In théir lov p ing in the greatest aid to the progress | ole yy like they knew ther of society through the moral'\eleva- in" t RA d artin's to come, and sorrow tion of individuals and tae commun- perth 4 50 to Go to church! cheer of the old fime Christmas spell, TO MOTHER i inkin' of Christmas and givin' the drift of the An' us--girl an' 11 of us give her other things, And they were the days, indeed, of An' The But none of the givin' was just like! » this, § gift "To Mother," with all ite bliss ! § The Weeks of wonderin' what we should buy, talkin' try | To get together as much as we { Could dare to spend; an' thé soft- est glee sweetest whisperin'; then Openin' the package to peep again After we'd tied it and set it there, | Marked "To Mother," beside her | chair, An' an' figurin', tryin' to An' now an' Alluz opened our own things first To show around, er we might have burst ; But alluz saved to the very lagt-- In them Christmas morns that have vanished fast -- The gift for mother ; because 'twas fine To watch her smile, and her eyes ashine, An' keep her guessin' an' wonderin® clear Till the last cord fell and she cried "Oh, dear!" i nt Heard uv tears that were shed, no: doubt, Fer happiness? out : We koew what it meant fer one ta When hern rolled ery Fer joy---an' it made not only the eye . \ But the heart to weep, like a glad- . ness come i | With a flood through the mark of A | life, its scum, {And flow all round in a crystal stream ugh' that gift "To Mother" In days of dream! ~The Bentztown Bard. i "I Thro Good Measure, i d 1530, by Newspaper Pessuss Survic, Ins., Gross Auivein sighs ¢ THE STERLING PLEASURES OF THE DANCE » i "An' now, ladies and gents," began the English showman, "there's this { 'ere halligator. Note the length. | Fifteen feet from the tip o' the mi to the tip o' the tail and fifteen f from the tip o' the tail to the tip eo nosa---thirty feet in all!" ' Xr 1