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THE STRATFORD MIRROR i an |) Se ____ THE STRATFORD MIRROR "EEE EEE EEE SSE EEE ESE TREE EES ETT STREET, SS ES EES TT EE EET TT Many Christmas Customs Are Legacies of Pagan Days (Continued from page 7! of France, Germany and Eng- ing records: The third council on record some extraordinary grief. The lullabies (so much land were the outcome of the of Toledo (580) forbade dancing -church performances at _ this ' Se we ; rural fete and afterwards trané- j;, the churches on the vigils time of the year, which show in evidence in the ancient«car- ferred to the sacred Christian . the laxity of church rules sanc- ols) are even older than the arratives that have so careful: tioned by the church of that pastorals, for man's earliest ly preserved them. From these' es in church were forbidden by qay. The well-known Fete de song proclaimed the birth of the early folksongs we get the the council of Auxerre in the Ane held sway for five cen- soul. Much could be written on Christmas carol, but space will same year. As late as 1209 the j{yries, An authority gives the the struggle for musical speech ot permit tracing their various cou cil of Avignon forbade the foljowing account of this farce: throughout the early nations. forms and the part the ancient atrical dances and secular songs "After the aithem, two canons Once formulated these soul ex- mysteries and miracleplays took in churches. A castanet dance jeq the ass, which was decora- pressions of the people, in the in their development... by the choristers around the ted with costly ornaments, to form of song, were handed down lecturn' was aliowed three times' the middle of the choir, while by ear and lip traditionally CHURCH PERFORMANCES a year in the Cathedral of Se- Qrjentis Partibus Was sung. throughout the ages. Some of ville. The Christmas festival uch of the music was made the old carols of the 14th cen- The early carols were in Which synchronized with and purposely discordant. The cere- tury were probably danced and dance rhythm and the combined ° superseded the Latin and Tel- mony lasted far into the night. sung by peasants long before exercise of dance and song was tonic feasts of the winter sols) Wine was distributed among the church took possession of iitroduced from pagan ritual in- tice lent itself especially tO jhirsty choristers at a signal, them. The gay and lively dance- . to the Christian Church. In evi- gaiety. which was rendered chorally. rhythm of the Noels and carols dence of this we have the follow- In this connection, there are Continued on page 1}. 2 a eh DICKENS' CAROL BEST INTERPRETS THE SANTY CLAUS TRAIL (Continued from page 5) ae a - aa tesque as the donkey's head of the very coldness of Scrooge's By. dsmes ward Hungerford) An' the joy he gets in living, t | Bottom the Weaver. But there is office and Bob Cratchit shiver- Down the trail, ol' Santy's com- Is the happiness he gives | | LJ «®) v *Bout the things they hope he'll bring! i | | | | | only one set of goblins wild -- ing on his stool adds to our after : + : : qanough to express the wild comes in triumph to the Crat- eee cect ee ah. GETTING--but in GIV- goodwill' of Christmas. Those chit table, we know that it With his packs o' gifts an ING-- goblins are the characters of tastes twice as good because toys, It's for others that he lives! Dickens." old King Winter is peering in at An' his sleigh is fairly hum- a the window. Finall here is ming-- Te 8 r hi c THC BOOK TO READ TODAY jnuch of the sity NEE '1 the Bells. a jinglin' Christmas a ae prec a9 ing, Iteis very easy to study Dick- story, Marley's ghost, miserly joys! das Be de oN ee ens' Christmas stories-in the Scrooge, old Fezziwig dancing He must go the wide world Bie light of these principles of good with his buxom dame, and last over, : : Giving here an' there a sample cheer which the analytical mind of all, the top-heavy turkey No rae, § word with him as O' God's love to ev'ry man; of Mr. Chesterton has ferretted bought by the repentant Scrooge ; : w il o" ' - out for us. The "Christmas-Car- are "ul Hautrations of this iene Santy Claus--the roguish FEver ae ae ee oF balay chonuliten chads Dickensian element at hese. ean nome Cbristmas Gt Bag three notes. First, we have the ness. But read "The Christmas Tar shea: 4 ae ee element of surprise, the sudden Carol" for yourself again, and F : F ee gees ; conversion of Scrooge, the com- revere once more the big-heart- Ee hie ee Tt Bast a 2 neice old. DRSR ing of the Cratchit turkey, and ed dispenser of good cheer WhO ye can see the millions dream- Coming down the Christmas all the other unexpected recon- gave it to the world.--Pendem- ing trail! ciliations and blessings, Then mis. of saints' days and secylar danc- TET @ ov ae) ® & e or «ae € can, Ces © os (Mer (Mas £0) 40 yg) AO) 4 ® AA lo Serre re em * O/2 'or (Pey a0 ae op/e ° PAS PAA ws ~ We wish at this time to thank our many custo- Year by year With all its best of joy and cheer, May Christmas fill your home this year. mers for their co-operation during the May this Christmas be your happiest and merriest year and to wish you one and all a Greetings for your Chtistmastide, All good gifts with you abide, Time bring to you a lasting cheer, ever and the New Year one overflowing very Merry..Christmas and a with prosperity and health. Prosperous New Year. * Say Life grow happier year by year. tJ e q OP i «Ops) «9 e » e Partridge Sanitary and Heating Company s ALLEN'S MARKET 29 Ontario Street i 56 Wellington St. | Phone 283 T. V. BREAD COMPANY J. J. CROSIER & CO. LTD. <@) e ° 22 Wellington Street. Phone 101 VOTE EOS CO TEE TE EAT At Christmas play and make good cheer For Christmas comes but oncea year. Here's hoping your Christmas is a merry, merry one -- a real Christmas! And that your New Year will be truly blessed with health, happiness and pros- perity. That's our wish for your. With every Christmas may you find Fee So here's wishing you a most merry Christmas Good Fortune grow to you more kind. and a New Year that will bring happiness, Oj ov ae) A A A 2h ee health and prosperity. or JOHNSTON, (The Cleaner) DUFTON AND SAUNDERS 144 Downie Street Phone 1861 « 'G Cj ey i c) yy « e LJ) ° oy e ov Mee i ay UT happiness and merriment should not be confined to one season. They should be spread the whole year over. There are many times, no doubt, when we can help you toward a realization of this truism, Times when you desire a tea without the fuss and bother of preparation -- a pleaant bridge without fussing in and out of the kitchen -- a reception or some similar function --a dance for the selected few -- a jolly banquet. .Our assistance is yours for the asking. 46 Huron Street Phone 1237 ei PEE EEE 20g ae s oJ ° e e e e e e oviPer a0>g) 40 ® ® ° ° No one appreciates the patronage, support and Nant ¢ Ging or wo hearty co-operation as does a newcomer to a city. For this reason, we wish at this season to sincerely thank the people of Stratford for the and to wish that your wishes may come true in reception they have given us, and to wish them the days ahead. all good things. It will be our endeavor to serve the public still better in the New Year. to thank you for an appreciated patronage, ry ROY BROTHERS as ba Tea Rooms and all members of his organization express eee WE th e iv Oy) a e oy i e LJ ° e ovlPov ae « ® ° ° to all Stratford citizens the Old, Old Wish that Christmas may be a very Merry One and the New Year Happy and Prosperous. -- STRAUS LADIES' WEAR ae *. STRATFORD COACH LINES Howard Hodgkins, General Manager. Mrs. E. M. Learman, Cateress 7 Over Tamblyn's Phone 217 J or HUDSON ESSEX PACKARD Drug Store Ne ston) sche SALES AND SERVICE J. Greenberg, Manager. Majestic Theatre Block O oe a4, a Ld woamauaa ws Rae Ne ee it AI AOE ALE EAA AL ML LAD ALL HL LS EE i mace tse ge Sie Sp = are wy ie