The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 20, 1936, Page 19

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, SUNDAY. DEC. 20 1936. o e shoners seenne OO ORI DORDDEREE 3””7’@6’%&@%’%’3}@%&%&% their flocks. 1sue and disclosed a white wool skat- | manger, i |ing outfit. watch over i S. Marelu had been so absorbed in|the heavenly music that was heard CHRISTMAS ANI] 600D REASUNS‘ Marelu had not| ppy on Christmas; | For many yea been exactly h somehow she had never received the pretty things bestowed upon Dlht‘l‘ gi “If they all only knew how I have secretly longed for those soft, dainty luxuries,” thought Marelu, as | she sat before the fireplace, just| three days before Christmas. ! “There are those kitchen aprons, for instance, from dear old aunt Lucia. Eve year, as far back as I can remember, it has always been | aprens. I must have almost a dozen by now. Then there is cousin Marie, | who has been sending the inevitable handkerchief right along, year after year. There must be quite a collec- tion 6f them, too.” While she had been grateful and thankful for these kind remem-! brances she had not been exactly thrilled. A happy Christmas thought sug gested itself to Marelu as she gazed . out at the slender icicles shining like .silver in the moonlight. “I|” | shouted, what the others were receiving that she had forgotten all about her self. For the first time in many years she Nad received the things she| really adored. With a heart full of | appreciation and joy, she suddenly “Merry Christmas!” The o(lwrs did not quite comprehend the L\tcnt of Marelu's enthusiasm, but she, herself, felt, somehow, that this had been the very happiest, merri- est Chnstmas she had ever had. SPIRIT OF BF CHRISTMAS Surrender yourseit to the Spirit of Christmas! Let its joy thrill you —let its peace steal softly across your heart! Open your ears to the magic of its message—open yours |eyes to the miracles it accomplishes! Read again Dickens’' Christmas Carol, the best known and most inspiring of all the Christmas stories. And don't feel ashamed, if at the end, as Tiny Tim whispers, ‘God bless us, every one,” you find your own eyes wet with tears. Open the Book of Books, and lev. know what Tl do. T'll start right|y e el you about that first Christ- | With the spelling upon the hills, to the thrilling words of the angel, “Behold, I bring you good tiding of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David A Sayior, which is Christ the Lord.” Bow your head and give thanks for the Prince of Peace who came, say- ing with the angels, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Let Matthew tell you of the com- ing of the Wise Men from the East, with their gifts of gold, frankin- cense, and myrrh, which they pre- sented to the Christ Child. Then, with the Spirit of Christ- mas in your heart, go forth and help make Christmas a brighter and happier d for others! Meaning Of “Noel” “Noel” is the French name of the Christmas feast and of the old car- }ols formerly sung in the French country churches at this season. Its | derivation is from the Latin “natal- ii%' meaning “born,” and the word was originally shouted or sung to express joy over the birth of Christ. “Nowell” it is \ now and wrap up all these things| .. ce fho long journey to Bethle-’found in Chaucer and other early ! info pretty Ohristmas parcels andiy., of the birth in the humble writers. give them to some one who really needs them.” When Christmas day Marelu started out with her basket | arrived |-, brimming full of beautifully wrap-| g ped @ ed C! step she took ove pet of snow represented a kindly | thought of cheer. | “Merry Christmas,” she cried, she handed a bright colored parcel; to dear old Linda Larsen. The .very same to you,” said she, with a questioning look of sur prise. The next moment she was proudly unwrapping a pair of pretty bath towels. Marlene and ‘Dolly, two | little girls around the corner, danced up and down with joy when they saw the snowy handkerchiefs with colored borders. Marelu smiled hap- pily ;s she left the little girls and procegded to her next stop. Effi Lyny was overwhelmed with sur- prisé when a gift was handed her. She'explained that it had been years since she had received a Christma present, After several other interesting calls Marelu started for home. The street lights flashed on and the glimmering Christmas trees joined in the ceremony on all sides of her. As she drew near her she stood still a moment and ad- mired the grandeur of the dark pines encircling the house under white burden of snow. The varia- tions of colors gleaming from the windows seemed to be stretching out to meef the pines. Inside the house was warmth and joy and Christmas cheer as . the mas tree, pointed with the star of Bethlehem. Marelu was just in time for the celebration. been chosen to read off the name: upcn the gifts and all eyes wer e| centered upon the huge basket con- taining them “First on the program,” shouted | Bobby, “is for mother.” All wondered what it could be. “A gorgeous lamp shade,” cried mother, as she held it up for all to see. While still admiring this thing of ! beauty, Bobby shouted louder than ever, “something for the governor himself. Get ready, pop, for you surprise.” his eyes popping with interest. “Well, I do declare, if it isn't a golf set. Just what I have wanted for a long time,” as he started to examine it. “Oh boy, hold out your hands| and catch, Dol a duck'» packam‘ for you, ‘What is it? Open it qmck! Dot, removed the bright red tis- own home | Bobby had | tmas gifts. Every | 4 the holiday car-|# ~-"!%’€!€’§’&€W’§!fi Fetch the Yule log, ‘deck the hall; Let Christmas cheer be shared by dll. /§ On with 3‘? fun, and o ‘Tis the be & R mirth, and folly - & « season to jolly! CALIFORNIA GROCERY Listen to| and POWER COMPANY Takes this oppor- tunity to extend the most cheerful holiday wishes to You and Yours. And the most sincere Best Wishes for the coming year. You have contributed much to our success and happiness and we thank you. We sincerely wish that the coming year will be packed with health, happiness, and great accomplish- ment for you and yours. ROYAL BLUE CABS BEULAH SUND A. (FATS) LEE H. R. (HEINIE) McLEOD PHONE 444