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r TT AS KM ATI OK Mistletoe Christmas so common in many parts of America Is usually thought of as merely good holi day decora Hon or a creator of open season on ladles fair tor otherwise bashful swains Mistletoe did not always hold this position Jn our lives The Druids called it allhear and thought htld many miraculous virtues The Scandinavian ded icated It to their goddess of love Probably this goddess of love is responsible for the cus j i up in room nancy spent a of kissing under the chrlstma5 Eve She On Christmas Eve hur ried breathlessly Into her room ing house Surely the package from home would be there But Mrs the ugly little landlady shook her head Nothing she said The mailman went right by this af ternoon Up In her room Nancy spent to Sincere good withes you this happy holiday vol a roam monarch MAI MOTOKH The power to heal to protect against sickness to perform ma gic deeds all these and more are the qualities ascribed to this plant In legends traditions and even in ancient histories and literature Mistletoe is a parasite which infests branches of various trees of both hardwood and conifers but mainly on hardwoods One species is found exclusively however on conifers Among the Celts and others mis tletoe which grew from the oak was considered to have peculiar magical virtues not possessed by that from any other trees Some even considered so as to be only cut with a gold knife Another old tradition is that the mistletoe supplied the wood for the holy cross as previous to that time it was a forest tree but after the crucifixion was con demned to exist only as a dwarf parasite Mistletoe was taken over into the Christian tradition in due course and dedicated the Christ Child An old rhyme reads The mistletoe bough At our Christmas board Shall hang to the honor Of Christ our Lord read awhile to forget her hunger then went to bed Next morning it was the destitute Mrs Wilson who awakened her Merry Christmas Miss Bell she shouted walking into the room uninvited Nancy was irri tated momentarily by this high ly painted shallow She quickly regained her composure It was Christmas after all It was swell of you dearie to pay Mrs a weeks rent in advance last night Mrs Wilson said settling herself into the most comfortable chair I dont know what would have happened because Im caught a bit short just now and couldnt pay It was three nights before Christmas and Margaret was packing to go home Contrary to traditional sentiment she was not happy about it for she had plan ned to stay in New York with Ralph With considerable fore thought she had even planned the day church in the morning Christmas dinner with Amy and BUI a walk down Fifth avenue at twilight a snack for supper and the theater But Ralph had been invited to a swell house party in Philadel phia Margaret slammed down the top of her suitcase She could have borne up under a Christmas with a lonely mother or a wid owed sister What about me she had longed to cry out but she had instead smiled and said that it was just too marvelous wonder ing meanwhile if Mr Johnson would let her have an extra day off Ralph had only to go to Philadelphia two hours while she had no one within miles Alang with our thank for your kind pal con In Hie past year we ex our for the holiday MR and MARIA ft IF Carlton Restaurant I Star Of Bethlehem j Phenomenon Of Age The star of Bethlehem has wen the subject of extensive research j and discussion Modern astronomers have con sidered several natural phenom enon theories without attaching too much weight to any such hyp othesis thought fast THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF or BELLS CORNER Willi In Hunks l our for loyally timing the year A Merry Christmas and a Brighter New Year Hun have ever In our may enjoy at pm anil muni el Tuesday ith the holiday we all next will Skeptics regard the whole thing as mere invention with Oriental imagery designed to honor Christ and faith accepts I star as the supernatural phe nomenon which proclaimed the bit th of Jesus The first chapter of the gospel according to St Matthew begins The book of the generation of Jesus Christ the son of David the son of Abraham Nancy said was all right that she had been glad do it hut then she fell hungry and re membered there had been no dinncrand now no breakfast All because of Mrs Wilson was just about to drop out for a lute to eat her visitor ex plained attd seeing all alone I thought yon might like to come along Nancy remembered the lone 25cenl piece in her purse Thank you so kindly Mrs Wil son she answered quickly Hut Im Im not feeling so well this morning Ill just have a cup of coffee in my room About noon she dressed Mr Jim was calling for her at one Oclock What a ravenous appe tite she would have Hut one oclock passed and no Jim Nor at 2 or and Nancys spirits to give way Had he loo chosen lo punish her on Christinas Downstairs she heard Mr and Mis welcoming their guests for day and she look a vicarious pica sine from She heard the dinner bell the clatter And confirming as they dined Aid then the city of the angel of the lod declared unto you is boo this day in the city of David a which the St the shuffling of chairs as tin wellfed guests to the living room that time it was five oclock and Nancy sat by her window figuratively Idling her fingernails She was almost accept that King Davids shield formed a sixpointed star Star of Mood where the young Child was St Matthew II st r r This custom originated with the Dutch They used their shoes instead of slock When the Dutch came New Amsterdam this custom came them- the woodciiNhocs Ins gradually by stock ing for the occasion out of netIlk materials As nearly jeveiy home had a fireplace the Usual place to hang tin slmkingi 1 wot over the fireplace which fa Kan to worry At six oclock she put on her coat and dashed down the stairs headed she knew not where Perhaps to find Jim perhaps merely lo her room She leached the entrance tinned the knob and pulled open tint door and there was Jim just arriving Tearfully she threw herself into his arms shivering from fright Ob Jim she cried When have you been Hut didnt you get my mes sage he asked had work in the laboralury this afternoon and telephoned Mrs Ml Mis brow was furrowed Just then there was a voice be hind Mis Hell it was Mr iroggini A message for you It came just before dinner but our guests arrived and I didnt get around bringing up Nancy look from her hand wiping away a tear She heard Jim cursing Lot get out of here honey he said quietly A short line later they were by candlelight while a ensemble played music in the back- Jim looked up from his coffee and smiled ihcu reached into Ids There was a big on your disk the office uid It came inlay from your folks I Too tiny with mo maybe this will lake place for her left hand then for the second fmner ami at il lip he poised a diamond ling Then he looked at her Yif darling said Its the merriest Christmas let our thoughis turn Him who was born in let rminli and Mil Ami MRS King George Hotel MiradajPUyln Town Lob the hybrid Span ish Indian miracle play intro duced to Mexico centuries ago by Sparish and presented in San Antonio during the Chri stmas season Is enacted primarily for Its spirituality A group of amateur actors go from house by invitat ion and because it is traditional that no one prompted by Idle cur iosity should witness the perfor mance only the initiated can find the scene of presentation Usually someone yard becomes the stage doorsteps serve as background for the miento Manger scene various objects are set on the stairs pie ces of crockery tinsel ions patron saints anything the household considers especially In the center of the lowest step the Christ Child a lifesized doll placed on a platter with divers gaudy candy is sun rounded by plaster shepherds donkeys etc MAY THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS AND SUCCESS IN NEW YEAR HE YOURS IN ABUNDANCE Kinghobn Builders Supplies Ltd KING ClTY ONT In it i believed that it is no I a turf lot all green wounds but Hut will insure in the chase and give sire- In wrestler if mUlletoa is worn Several hours later she stood on the porch of a while frame house Now she was ready hag in hand for the midnight train As she waited for the she smoothed her black tailored woolen frock over her slim hips If New York hadnt been particu larly kind to her it had at least taught her how to dress She couldnt sleep on the train Closing her eyes she saw cluttered desk which she had left at Advertising agency and Mr Johnsons kindly face when he had told her to home for Christinas She saw Ralphs desk in managers office Ralph dancing in Philadelphia opening Christmas gifts and just with whom she would never again share good times- There was a wait for local I ruin at Pittsburgh but Margaret was too tired and depressed to leave I station After buying a magazine featur ing an article on men ami an as trological delineation of her she herself into practical task of trying to de termine her future in this most unpredictable w r I Several bonis later much wiser but much mine weary she stood on Ihe porch of a while frame house The door opened and Margaret blinked I win shouted trium phantly She came on the mid night train Mrs out the hallway and enfolded her in an ample motherly em brace Margaret Why child youre a sight Your face is as black as coal Margaret wilh d r herself from her mothers arms and look ed at two of them coolly Well if isnt asking too ninth just wluil is this Not a weekend in Philadelphia I believe took her bag and mid helped her out of coal Dont be like thai Mar garet I be I your mother a box of candy against a mince pie that youd come down on the midnight train Awl what exactly ate you doing here Margaret rinded her moth er I invited myself A surprise for you and then I wanted to talk to your Dad about something was turning the magazine in his hands Jumping fishes he iwk at little red book lie opened to a center page and read The natives f Ibis sign are more than likely have short lemiicrs to met held it mil of ami Margin el her foul Wells she said come home for a rest and first thing you do is make fun of me If I have a complete break down its your fault thai book Their there commuted her mother You go an I get washed Youll feel better started up the then turned in sudden rememb rance Are you staying over Christmas she asked I had Vol might vU Theres a dance Christmas lop of Ihe steps she turned again And dont forget hall of that is mine After all I did coming hornet Okay lick led to death see you whispered Mother Drown cautiously She patted his arm and A tent opposite gives evidence of representing hell a bonfire has been built within and live devils emerge therefrom The play has no definite time for liegtnning hut finally a girl starts walk back and forth re citing Overdressed shepherds dr one a seemingly endless song comic relief carry ing a rosary of spools also repre sents soul of its earthly jour ney and is often accompanied by the while winged Archangel Gab riel is a neverending perform ance seven devils six in sequin- black with animal masks and Ihe forktailed Lucifer in brilli ant red are finally vanquished likewise a wild Indian is over come and kisses the Christ Child the shepherds and all in attend ance kiss the Child solemnly and as slowly as possible May DM Chris It your family WOW AMI BOXY THEATRE TREKS TO Dropping needles or leaves of Christmas trees which the trees of color ami litter the floor long have been a bane Therefore discovery of the New York Stale College of Forestry that spray will prevent spruce leaves from falling comes as welcome news to family and housewife alike Besides preserving foliage the watcrglas spray adds to the decorative effect of he spinet by leaving a slight sliver sheen the green of the needlelike leaves The also has been found tie good fire re- The college found thai the shedding of nee leaves also can be retarded by placing the Ikim- of the tree in a bucket of moist earth peat moss or water Users have reported the success of this treatment t ami IKK and STAFF GRILL Mexico Did Away With Santa Clans In authorities in Mexico decided to abolish Santa Clans during the Christmas fes tival as they considered him out of place in a country where snow is seldom seen The wellknown bearded fig ure was ousted by Indian god half bird half snake who was worshipped by before Spanish in vasion In ils new Christmas program southern country ho made a feature of the distribution of presents to thousands of needy children by the plumed serpent and year this bigscale present giving lakes pluca cm Jolly good Wishes May Holiday I your ovor a NEWMARKK Department Store PHONE I A m As Good tuck Charm of mistletoe around ihe neck in prevent sickness ware worn Sweden to Restaurant HIGHWAY KING CITY PHONE KING