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ORL vr, RT mR re -- ae nl oe THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1930 person passed beneath its inviting spell, There were wreaths to hang in every window to tell the world outside that the spirit of Christ. mas dwelt within. The tree in its place of honor sparkling with lights and gay ornaments. Then gor- geous red poinsettias for the table --thelr rich flowers in stunning contrast to the deep green of thelr leaves, Mrs. Shopper knew . that the house would be beautiful this Christmas with so many lovely greens and flowers for decoration, Gifts for the Smoker Mr, Shopper left his wife ana went to his favorite cigar store, There were boxes of cigars to buy for Uncle Ned. The particularly heavy type of cigar he liked was chosen and wrapped in Christmas paper. Cartons of cigarettes for several men in Mr, Shopper's of- fice--he knew their favorite brands and chose accordingly. Then a new lighter for his brother; a nest of MR. AND MR». SHOPPER FIND GIFTS THAT ARE PRACTICAL, ATTRACTIVE More and more the charming sustom of sending some little re- unembrance to make a friend's day nappier has grown in favor. And It 18 no wonder for the shops are Bled with suggestions for gifts ot this sort. It takes so little time and small expenditure to choose such gifts and they have a more personal message than a card, Mr. and Mrs. Shopper had the lames of many friends on their dst to whom they wished to send gifts of this sort. Flowers for the Table There were to be cut flowers for Mr. Shopper's mother who was en- tertaining the family at Christmas dinner. The florists said that they would send a bouquet whose colo: scheme would be scarlet and green. It would arrive on Christmas morn- ing and give a festive air to the table, Then wreaths and bunches of loose holly, sprigs of mistletoe and branches of evergreen were ordered for the decoration of the Shoppers' home. There are so many effective ways to use thesa henwiimt ihm greens. The holly massed in great bunches in coppes or wa. " the hall way. A bit of mistletoe | tucked in the chandelier in the hall 'omplained that he never had ough. Gifts of Toiletries Shopper meanwhile Mrs. i pid sisi ; | store to order carlet ash trays for a friend who |... gy tor friends whom they wish- had cate bonbons for Mrs, gone into the arug store to .buy Nved next door, and who always toiletries for several of her friends, remarked upon the quality of these There was a gorgeous jar of lav-| candies when Mr, and Mrs, Shop- endar bath salts, tied with an or-|per served them at home. A beau- chid colored ribbon for Helen. A |[tiful box of glazed fruits for old beautiful turquoise blue and silver | Mrs. Brown. She would enjoy nib- compact for Ruth, It was designed | bling the dainty fruits. There were to hold loose powder--Ruth's fav-|apricots, strips of pineapple, orange orite kind. Then another compact and lemon peel and figs--all pac- in rose and gold for Doris--this|ed in a most attractive way. had a filler of powder of the type A basket of fruit was ta be sent she preferred, A bottle of perfume [to Mr, Davis who had been in the delicate and flower-like for Agnes. | hospital a long time. The clerk Another with a subtle oriental air |at the fruit store where they made for Betty who loved exotic things. |their next stop suggested a delight- While Mrs. Shopper thought of it ful combination of fresh fruits and she chose some smart stationery [small glasses of jelly, nuts and im- for her cousin who loved to writs [ported candies. It would make a letters--had a greater correspond-|stunning basket--as attractive as ence than any one Mrs. Shopper There were lovely baskets of knew, The box she selected con- {painted wicker, round Chinese tained smooth -vellum paper in a {baskets with lids decorated with soft cream shade, tassels and old coins, The boxes Candy Appeals to Everyone could be used afterward for sew- When she rejoined Mr. Shopper | ing equipment, and so serve a outside they hurrted to a candy |double purpose, One filled with geveral boxes of [candied fruits nuts and small glas- ses of preserves was so attractive that she bought it to send to an old friend of her mother's. Every tiling in the fruit store looked de- licioug---the very air had a holiday ed to remember with some slight token, Delicious butter cream chocolates for Cousin Pearl. Dell- Green who tragrande. Christmas delicacies suggested the feast to come, Mrs. Shopper made a mental reservation of several items she would order when time came to lay in supplies for this most {important holiday feast. Books Are Welcome Gifts Books are such adaptable gifts --there is one for every age and taste so Mrs, Shopper stopped in at her favorite bookstore to talk over the new books with a sales- woman there who knew what ehe liked and who would be able to give her many suggestions as to books that would be suitable for gifts. The shop looked warm and cozy after the chill walk-----lights were aglow--the bright bindings of the books and the gay magazines had a holiday cheer of their own. As she browsed about the shop she found many books that attracted her, Yvonne--Isn't it foolish of Carolyn to wear such tight shoes? Herbert--Perhaps it's the only chance she has of being squeezed 'Missionary Priest | Created Yule Tree| Though centuries have passed since the first Yule tree gave joy to | origin are ever green. A charming legend of the first Christmas tree which bears the imprint of Christ- fanity is thug told: It was an eventful Yuletide night {in the dim past of A.D. 724 that Bonifact, a missionary from shippers gathered around an altar erected bencath a magnificent oak and of war. the most beautiful horse in the com- munity, but a human sacrifice a well, A Jad of 12 years was se lected and fearlessly went forwara to the altar, intercepted the blow with his staff surmounted by the Cross of Christ. festivity, the stories that recall its) ~~ Eng- | |land, came upon a group.of wor-| > tree to Thor, the god of thunder) ; The worshippers were assemblea | to witness not only the sacrifice of | lore | a | {fut} Then, as the mallet | of the priest was raised to descend | upon the head of the hoy, Boniface | As the priest's mallet broke in many fragments on the altar, Bonj- face stepped before the altar and pleaded for the boy and for the Christ he served. So impassioned wae his plea that the worshippers of "hor became worshippers of the true God, and abandoned their pas # ceremonies. Recognized as a symbol of the. true religion, the oak under whose spreading the altar had been erected known ag the first Christe great branche became ma tree WHO TOLD YOU THAT? One of the two flappers in the bus as reading a newspaper, "1 gee," she remarked to her com- jat So-and-So, the, octo- , 1s dead. Now, what on in octogenarian 2" ire I haven't the faintest replied the other, "But they're it. You never hear of one cart Campbell: Dear, 1 saw the lat in a shop today. Mr Campbell: Put it on and let me voy kin it, t little nm le / rey NN -- 74 ) I CHRISTMAS DINNER. MAKE IT TWICE AS NICE WITH Rose of Sharon LINENS (Exclusive Agents} SILK-KNIT PANTIES With plain tailored waistband also elastic pleated waist; in the new two tones combinations such as Green-Pestache, Purple-Mauve, Sunnie-Cameo, Peach-Bluebird, etc. Sizes, small, medium and large. (In- dividually boxed). Extra Special $1.00 Right from the Emerald Isle come these beautiful grass bleached lin- ens, made from the finest flax yarns procurable. In a selection of ex- clusive designs woven for us by this MAKE THE HOME BEAUTIFUL! PLEASING TO ALL Silk Bedspreads A wonderful assortment of the nicest most up-to-date designs from Canada's best manu- facturers.. Included in this selection are the "New Rainbow Colorings"'--a combination of soft pastol shades nicely blended. Sizes 80 x 100 ins. Specially priced at $4.95 and $7.50 well known maker. $350 to $7.75 $4.50 to $18.50 NAPKINS TO MATCH ALL CLOTHS LADIES SILKNIT NECESSITIES FANCY BROCADED RAYON "For the Gift with that Personal Touch" Imported plain and DBroadeaded Silks floral with large beautiful Jet that fect. A real good heavy quality as well as being used for Coolie so cleverly touch for Laundry Rayon with an excéllent finish-- (used for making combination colors on ifts that are so ap- soft those fancy black grounds which preciated by the recipient), In all the newest shades--and many These we were fortunate to have through | Coats' the customs before the new in heavy duty came into effect, and very lucky to receive in time for gift making, Special 39¢c yd. to choose from, piss can be used putting a Xmas fancy work Bags, Cushions, ete, Extra Special such as SATINS designs, in gives much admired Oriental ef- Towels 7A real assortment of any of last newer. from year, "A Practical Gift." to $6.95 Set or Fancy Linen Pieces Hand-embroidered Pillow Cases Fancy Linen Guest Madeira Linens tioned, and at prices far below that of quality better and patterns Prices range 20¢ each one of the most sortment of these above men- three lots.) Reg Values to Reg. Values to Reg. Values to Piece FOR MOTHER, SISTER, SWEET- HEART OR FRIEND Boxed Hur dkerchiefs The most useful of all gifts, and this year, We have just received an extra large as- kerchiefs, which have been delayed in im- portation and we have marked them as late delivery--therefore enabling us to give them at astonishingly low prices. Boxes in Attractive Shapes decorative at the prices. beautifully boxed hand- (Grouped in 79c $1.00 .... 75c Box $1.50 .. $1.00 Box PYJAMAS In tailored styles with two-tone color combination (some in the new non-run fabric). All are of an excellent, fine weave and perfect in finish and have all appearance of a much higher priced garment. All sizes, all color combin- ations. (Boxed individually.) Specially $2.69 CANADA'S GREATEST CONTRIBUTION OF ALL The Hosiery Requirements of Particular People "Supersilk" Pure Thread Silk Hose Fu!l fashioned, light service weight, sev e weight, heavy service weight, sheer Chiffon and Grena- dine Crepe Chiffon. $1, $1.50, $1.95 "ORIENT" FULL FASHIONED Pure Thread Silk Hose in Chiffon, Service weight and heavy service weight. Prices are, $1, $1.50, $2.00 We just want to tell you that Sport Coat on the market"--all and Red. Our Special Price $13.95 We Know of a Number of Young Ladies Who Want Leather Skating Coats for Christmas smartest best tailored "French Glove Leather Medium Brown, Dark Brown, Imperial Blue Glass Powder we have the sizes, Green, to choose from, $1.00 Give the Gitt of Beauty Give These Gifts and Make Loveliness - Twice Lovely and (filled with sweetly perfumed Powder and Bath Salts) in attractive pastel shades, some in combination colors, many in varied shapes Special Bath Salt Containers to $2.95 Fancy Satin ' » » MANENE ANE 94 6S GRARORIN © IRONININ LINN © IIKBN SINHA " VAD MNSNENE TS NONE EE BME MENB NE © 8) ny & 4 & & - & @ a beautiful Oriental Specially Priced at A Perfect Gift for a Perfect One Brocade and Printed Satin Kimona Wraps In all the new color scheme combinations, in many cases four to six combined colors form design. The exquisite colorings and exclusive styles of these charm- ing garments will please the most fastidious ("One") (in nice Christmas Box). Commencing Thursday Evening, This Store Will Be Open Evenings Until 10 O'Clock for PHONE 982 33 SIMCOE ST. S. the Convenience of Christmas Shoppers RR NER EE ----