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$ ~ Portrayed it: eases priced $350, ae 'spead iingly before the swain who e his lady a gift that she Trend of Times in Array of 2 Mitady 8 Christmas Gifts ah haar ail ki st gave one am idea of the styles in Christmas gifts. | tried to display the Mr, ey opened a business on | as Possible because Notre Dame in 1870, when that| Mr. Hemsley explained. 'Nowa. thoroughfare was known as St. Jo- | 33y8 we want, the stones to be set soph street. The swagger resiaenc- | With as little metal as possible to es of the city were chiefly located | hold the stone. The best diamond On the pres | Work was set in silver because yel- ent site of Mr. Memsley's store was | '0W gold reflected certain colors to on St. James street. preciate. In the days when |the home of Dr, Fisher, father of ré red flannel petticoats it | the late Hon. Sidney Fisher, one pnsidered very daring for atime federal Minister of Agricul: V with the veteran Mont- yevealed that he had been ess for the past 66 r to present a girl with | ture. set, "Fifty years ago, it was the cus tom of young men to give their best girls a ring, a locket with tne helaved's picture In it or a wateh a few hundred yards |and chain," Mr. Hemsley recaued. t location on St. James | "There was practically no import- THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1927 ed jewelry at that time, the local jewellers designed and made the ually made to order and were therefore simple, "Gold bracelets from one half to two inches thick were extremely popular. Diamonds, rubies and 'sapphires in a star setting wtih a little bear ta hold the stone intact were used a great deal, "In he old days in Montreal we as much its vane, the stone. "Platinum a few years ago was only one quarter the price of gold. Nowadays it is eight times as ex- pensive as gold. It would appear that its great cost has made it fa- shionable, "Fifty years ago, the watches were all key winders, double faced. They gave much less trouble when articles they sold. They were us| day. NEW AND NOVEL, as 10 the indisputable has been adel hin offered wR Rchings quality of SIMON'S HAVANA CIGARS very finest Christmas Bacung: see them - 'SIMON'S HAVANA CIGARS IN ALL SIZES tr "- wound with the simple ttle key than do the stem winders of to- "Today even the poor make a point of owning at least one dia mond ring, Fifty years ago omly rich women wore diamonds. Dia. monds are vastly more expensive now, because in the early days dia- monds were sold by weight. That meant that they were cut in order to produce the largest weight. To- day diamonds are cut to give the greatest brilliance. Rubies and sapphires were used more im the past than they are today. This fe due to the ability to make synthe- tic stones so perfeetly at a fraction of the cost of the real article. Seci- |. ence has not yet produced an imr- tation diamond that could mislead any sensible person with good eye- sight. The diamond's intense hard. ness allows it to receive a high polish which adds to its brilliance. Half the price of the diamond is in the cos of polishing, The pear) is a striking contrast, it is perfect as found and man has been unable to improve it in any way. to improve it in any way." According to Mr. Hemsley the most popular wedding gifts a half century ago, when our grandpar- ents were htarting housekeeping, were clocks, electro plate and ster- ling silver, There was no cut glass those days. Mr, Hemsley is the only jeweller in Canada with a warrant of ap. pointment to His Majesty, King George. INGERSOLL BIBLE CLASS NAMES OFFICERS FOR YEAR Ingersoll, Dec. 13--At the annu- al meeting of the Truth Seekers' Bible (lass of Trinity United Church Monday night, the follow- ing officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, J. Huns- berger; Associate President, George Harrison; First Vice-Presi. dent, Mrs. Henry Little; Second Vice-President, Mrs. C. Newell; Se- cretary, L. Newell; Assistant Secre- tary, A, Gerhardt; Treasurer, W. H, Manzer; Press Secretary, Mrs, John Nancekivell; Devotional Su- perintendents, Mrs, A, J. Harris; Teacher, BE, Adamson; Assistant Teachers, R. N, Thurtell, Walter 'Dlniels, H. Groom, W. C. Formun, R, J, Robertson; Pianist, Mrs, D, A, Bonesteel; Assistant, Mrs. A.F, Carr; Floral 'Commi ittee, Mrs. John Groves, HE KNEELING PEER A traveller through Canadian woods Was hurrying benighted; "Twas nearly midnight; and the moon His lonely pathway lighted; When suddenly a shadow passed Along the footpath gliding; He paused, and 'neath a low.hung bough Beheld an Indian hiding. *"Hush!™ and he held his finger up, While through the umbrage steal- ing-- 'Tis Christmas Eve! tonight To see the wold deer kneeling." Me watch The air was still, yet overhead The pines were softly singing; While glowed the moon upon the snow | Their silent shadows flinging. Ah! we may say the legend old Was but an idle notion; A Cornish peasant's fancy wild Transplanted o'er the ocean. Yet on the first bright Christmas Eve, Around the lonely manger, The soft.eyed brutes with angels gazed Upon th eheavenly stranger, And He who came to show mankind The true way and the narrow, With his great love and tenderness Could note the falling sparrow. We cannot note how far and deep Their mystic instinct reacheth, Nor what mute sense of Right and Love These poor dumb children teacheth. But Love that could redeem anc save, For evil good returning, Could hold all creatures to fits heart, The humblest never spurning. Honor the voice that dares tc speak, The cruel jest unheeding: For these who cannot speak them- selves A word of friendly pleading. The one Gift that will most appropriately express your good wishes, In attractive Christmas packages of 10, 25 and 50 cigars at prices, ranging from $1.00 up, OoYIDO CIGARS --Dumb Animals. Boston. peo. We Have To Vacate By December 31st, Everything Must Be Sold By That Date. Silks For Gifts at Bargain i Prices White Habutai, Two nice qualities for Sih Unger, ete, Rep a $1.29 Reg. $1.50 yard, for Yard 0c White Ra Sills, xcelle quality, ol $l. 75, a Ya. $1.19 Pushess, best ual- gg yt 95, for . at $1. 27 Lighter weight. Reg. 8. », Jor * 88¢ Black Crepeback Satin, hy one piece about 25 yards, nice ality, $1, 08 Reg. $2.95, for ....... Yi Our Best Flat Crepes. ; op value, for ..,.,. Re $1.39 ay Yon Si ar 31.58 ae aR a, Ty ogy * 98¢c Why Not Bay Hose? bn if bon. og. 31 751 ton pr, 91429 "Corticelli and Welldrest" best full fash- foned Hose, Regular 9195.) for for 81 59 pron rrrrs por peRrrS prrrprrrrrss Oo Good $100 Qty Sk hore 4 good shades, for ..,..,.,, Pair, Ladies' Silk and Wool Hose, one of the - best made; § shadss of send, per. and black. Regular $1.25, for Y BARRE PPPPIPIPIPPIPIPILILS Pair, ¢ Children's Silk and Wool Hose. 64c Reg. B58, B08 +21725:00:+: Pos, Women's Pure Silk Hose, not full fash- ioned. Regular $1.50. for $1. 19 barr sssrsrsransiviv Pon The Practical Gift is the gift that is ' longest remembered. ---- ap T ra ge - ATE ) ag a J S| Brand New Goods at Less Than Wholesale Your ifts Here Prices. Bu Christmas FOR CHRISTMAS BARGAINS « | RE RS I A I AI TR OU ENR ISI ORNS we thank you, ter or-- Regular $4.50, for Pure Wool Skating Toques In a fine range of colors, This is the kind you usually pay $1.00 for, We have 12 doz. of these to clear, Each, 69¢c. eacl LADIES SCARFS A fine assortment, The ideal gift for mother, sis- Each, $3.95 Regular $3.95, for Regular $3.50, for 3.48 2.95 Regular $1.95, for 1.29 Regular $1.25, for 89 Regular $1.19, for 79 A nice weight SILK LINGERIE ALL GREATLY REDUCED HABUTAI SLIPS and good range of shades. Reg. $3.75. weight and Each, $2.79 each " As the Christmas Season draws near, and as the time when we will be forced to discon. tinue business is only a couple of weeks away, we wish to express our sincere appreciation to the ladies of Oshawa for the kindly good will and patronage they have given us. Our short time in business has been a real pleasure; should we find a suitable location and start in business again we believe you will accord us the loyal support you hays. elven 1 L308. past few months, BEST QUALITY FUGI SILK BROADCLOTH 47cyd. % SamplePurses & Handbags A. J. BELL Less Than Half Price. 79 cents To $3.49 each Ribbons Laces Half Price Japanese Velvet Cushion Tops. Beauties. Regular ir $1.19 $1 50, for PRP PIPIPPPPPPPPPIPPIPPIRAISIIRLS Plush Cushion Tops, very rich and beautiful. Reg. x $1 9 $3.50, for . PAP PRP PPP PPRPPRPPRIPIPPPIPIPS | and Trimmings Christmas Handkerchiefs at less than wholesale prices. Samples from the: big- in Canada. Choose gest handkerchief house in carly before they are picked over. fd fy Practical Gifis La fey Be tor perree Each, Toc Lace Di Scarfs Ee oo vuvi Bath 3c Cashmere Scarf Regular oF ssv.rsi Baths 98c Silke Carriage Robes Regular $2.25, for ...00s0.» $1.89 Chamoisette Glow Regular $1.00, esses Pair, 19€ Children's T vine nd Doig NTT T 3c Tops Lined Mocha Gloves oll ayy fF +100. Pair, $2.19 Bath Towels : Remtor 756, £OF +0 rs00is Each, 49¢ Damask Dresser Scarfs 29¢ Regular 45¢, for ,....,,. Each, 45" Round Lace Tea Cloths $1 19 Regular $1.50. for pres Each, ' Ladies' Umbrellas Regular $4.95, for ......s.» $4.39 fadiey Untiyltes perp rPrrrP $398 Ladies' Unbrellas Ralar B29, Ror cis sss iis $2.49 Ladies' Umbrellas Regular $2.25, for .s00s0ss» $1 75 Men's Sill and Wool Sox Ret DIT for ests: Vil 1c Sill: and Wool Sox i fog Tog og Pair, 5%¢ Whi is the place whess: you have been