Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 19, 1916, Page 8

shoe the wild mare, hot cockles, the white loaf, bob apple, puss in the corner, besides card playing for counters, nails and points, story telling and dancing were the old-time Christ- mas frolics. The following are a foew games which are sure to prove full of fun for Christ- mas feativities: 156 Lines—Provide pencil and pnper HOODMAN blind, snap :dragon, llld have each in turn draw anything| he chooses, using 15 lines, no more, no less. The object must be somethin definite in relation to Christmas lue as a tree, Santa Claus, etc. The tures are displayed at the end o certain time and the players must guess what the Elctm-au represent. The one guessing the greatest number is award- ed a prize. Another paper and pencil game- is See How Many Words Can Be Formed by Twisting the Letters of the Word ¢Christmas.”” Or another confest is to provide a large sheet of paper and char-. eoal, and sllow ecach player to draw Santa Claus with eyes blindfolded. An_exeiting game for Christmas is the old, old game of Snap Dragon. Rai- || ains or nuts are placed in a shallow dlsh filled with water. On the water is poured a little alcohol, or spirits of cam- of: partners a-thread with a needle on! isich with which' they are to string popdorn 'as ‘quickly as possible. - At a given signal all cease threading and the ir ‘'whose 'string is the longest is en- titled ‘to-a prize. Some nod contests are to see who can say z-z-z-z longest without tak- ing & breath ‘Who can hop across the room in the quickest time on one foot. Who can stand on one foot:on a smaii block and keep his balance the longest. ‘Who can put the most cranberries in a ‘bottle without spilling any. Here are some more trees, besides the - |inevitable Christmas tree. See who ean 8| guess the greatest number of the follow- ing questions, each' one comimencing with ¢“Tre’’; The tree that figm-eu greatly between nations—Treal The tree that is a liquid sweet meat— Treacle. The tree that has special medical care —Treatment. The tree that we alt like—Treat. The tree that is false—Treasou. The tree that has clover-shaped eaves—Trefoil. The tree that carries the old name of Boston, Mass.—Tremont. The tree that is a literary attempt— Treatise. An astronomer—A ltar -gazer. asks questions which must be lm A famished star—Starvation. with a word that rhymeu with the wosd A marine star—Starfish. chosén: The idea'is for that person to A bird—Starling. find” the word "decided upon and the A star used by the laundress—Starch. | one who esunotfind a rhyme to answer A star at the right-hand side of a[a question must pay a forfeit. shij tarboard. - n English - court of justice—Btar chambe A theatrical ce]elmty—A star.. A fixed sta: lg ry mcxponnve xllummltmn—flm | . Have ";fl been wise enough to pre- i pare your s in_advance so that you A sudden’ alarm—Startle. -g;vo 71 generous supply to meet ovyary A Lively Suowball Bace—Divide the| gy, org W'Ewt pondering over the ques- S amber i vont ; ion: sh:‘l‘! T givef h()hni;tmu & | - aroun e corner, but the each bl;;.]e hfl': e P"hx”{h fl“?’ “0“;,“ interval between mow and that glorious n;'assl: h ;flsfi:“ :bg ;{;fi,m:: event there is timeto make many little gdepwms gwh:l has all its balls piled gifts, which if identified with your own up st the ond of the Line . s fon b carialuly be appreciated "Fhe Juveniles Wil Love Phis'Game—| Den’s mar the plesrure of Christmas Streteh a ribben across the room. To|giving by indiseriminate amd extrava- - | this attach red cardboard steckings of|gant presents. No matter Kow different sizes. The guests im ‘turn try |YOUr gifts may Be if they are wrought to hit the stockings with bubbles blown| 'with lenhment and are suitable they from elay pipes. Allow five trials for | are-sure to be received with exelama- each one. A pair of sitk utoekmgn would tions of *‘Just what I wanted.”” be & suitable prize to-the most sucoess- Wrap your gifts as daintily as ful ““blower.”" can and remember rather to have reach their destination an hour too scom Make an Exe‘i"ent Christmas Present; ; | have Books for Young and 01d at any Price you Wish 1o Pay. Also a Circulating Library < Open to AlL The Biggest Line of Mag- azines in ‘the Northwest, Subscriptions taken at the Lowest Price. The Best Candies af the Lowest Prices. Christmas and New Year - Cards for Less. phor. The alcohol is then lighted and Star Centest. all h:vs have a turn at snapping the| Distribute star-shaped cards and see 44Qr; 2% who is the best astronomer in the ' A morry scramble is to give each pair | party. Another game is to ask one person to|tham an hour too late. leave the room while a word with-many! ' The following ideas may be of serv- rhymes is chosen like ‘‘night,’’|ice to you in comstructing gifts which “‘tree,”’ etc. The guest returns and|entail little expense and labor: Let Me Deliver To , , You Door Goodies to Fill Your Christmas Table CHAS MANGLE Third St. and Minnesota Phone 81 e s Bemidji, Minn., Dec. 18, 1916. To Qur Customers and Friends: In the rush and activities of business life there seems to be little time during the year for expressions of sen- timent. As the year approaches its close we take time 7 re- trospect and in doing 8o are reminded of the generous and loyal petronage you: have so kmdl/y ea)tonded fo us. Reahzmy, ae we do, that the success of our business depends so largely uporn the confidence placed i us by our patrons, we feel that we could not allow the year to close without expressing to you our appreciation of your business. We assure you that the same fair and courteous treat- ment which we have always endeavored to make the es- sential feature of our business will characterize ail our future dealings. Faeih g We wish you a very Imppy O’Imctmac season and @ most prosperous New Year. Yours very truly, S Hitaire Retail Lumber Co.” " p,",uuuumu \: ,;1(9 { J N Store open evenings until Christmas ‘Store will be closed all ‘Day Christmas et Gifts Be Something Useful Somethmg that one can wear, an artlcle that is used throughout the year is always acceptable Ladies Coats All ladies’ coats have been reduced in price for Christmas. What more sensible present for wife or daughter? Girls’ Coats Glr]s’mli)lack plush coats, full lined, trimmed w1th beaverized cloth, sizes 10 and 14, $10.0 adies. Furs The ideal Christmas gift is-a sef f'Furs What can better breathe the Chmtmas spirit: than furs?’ Theérefore, we' suggest asset of furs, or a fur muff, or a fur collar, and nb matter how modest your reqmreme nts, we have something that will meet them. ‘ Petticoats .~ 'Heg.therbloom pettlcoats, pls.m, black and staple colors and figured: pattems"chmce $1.50 Sensnble QGifts | IN HOLLY BOXES "LADIES QOLLAR AND CUFF._SETS, .GLOVES; HO b O’HINA PERFUME WAISTS, KI MONAS, MEN’S NECKWEAR, HOSE SE’ i GARTER:S’ HANDKI({R\QHIEFS Ladies Swe%tbrs Heavy wool sweiters, colors grey, wine and whitey. CHRISTMAS DEO’ORATIONS TREE ORNAMEN $6.00,.96.50 and $7.00 ANDLES, TOYS