The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 23, 1950, Page 12

Season of Chrisimas Evokes Spirit of THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA der the sheet i } e England sent “God rest you, merry i i 4 » And France provided the even the youngest c ‘peek untdl the | (HRISIMAS (AROI. beautitul “Cantique de Noel” re unveiled Christmas morn- | “O Holy Night. Three American composers did 1 L1 ) n " i ‘ much to revive the ancient custom TOM by writing new songs which are, oday, a g the world’s best be- ; was a thriving | of the fourth| In towns and cities throughout | America, in churches, public squares “It Came Upon a Midnight and along home-lined streets, over Clear” was the inspiration of 4 | millions of radios and public ad- Edmund H. Sears, a Massachu- tems come the strains O getts Unitarian minister, in 1849, d's Yuletide melodies—old| pecs than 10 years later ¢ centuries, young as “I'm| yohn Henry Hopkins, Jr., Epis- copal rector from Williamsport, | dreaming cf a white Christm The United States, meeti tendom, contributes yearly to of. . OReRE AYeS the traditions of Christmas Perha the best-known Ameri- | thorns which was placed on the « Town of Beth-| head of Jesus was made of holly | lehem,’ yritten in 1868 Dby | and that before the crucifixion the | music by writing new songs and | ..y, popularizing old ones. ‘gi\'ing her a beautiful black satin | | housecoat, trimmea lavishly with | black lace and a finishing touch in Pa., composed both the words |a heavy gold locket. place of carols from all Chris- | 4nd music for “We Three Kings SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1950 9 x i ls‘hop of Massachusetts, was in- Spired to write the poem by the memory of a trip to the Holy Land | *| two years earlier. The rollicking | “Jingle Bells,” théugh non-rellglousi in theme, also came from the pen | of a churchman, John Phrpont,' and has enjoyed almost a century of popularity. FOR HOSTESS Holidays mean more entertaining for her. Make her feel the part of a charming and gracious hostess by S R Legend relates that the crown of s of Europe arrtved with | Phillips in Philadelphia. | berries were white, but turned who came to America I1he young Episcopal minister, later | crimson like drops of blood. | ‘O Come, All Ye Faith- WEe « » » WE BELIEVE IN SANTA CLAUS! You can't fool us! We believe in the old gent. So strongly, in fact, we've asked him to be especially good to all our friends in this community. He will be around to see you, we know, le. (Adeste Fideiis), - eventually | nslated into 119 languages and | dialects, belonged to ro one nation but was the common gift of the continent. From Germany came | and meantime, may we wish you a /L Luther’s hymn for children, “Away | in a manger, no crib for a bed...” T X g4 A ’a x, X T Ty Dane et e I b § e U CEC LN AN RN NN NN Shy CLOTHING STORE 177 to 179 So. Frankli {| There is no substitute for Newspaper Advertising! % 7 * ] § 3 s \ \ \ l} il l} l} § l} y ] \ \ I} § \ l} \ ’ \ \ Il N § { \ l} N \ § N I} \ I} l} N N { § N l} l} ly \ \ \ ) N y l} ) ] ) \ \ § § N l} | § § § 3 3 ! \ \ s \ ) \ N N \ )\ N ) { N N \ \ ] ) { 3 e Raas t*'\-ynv-’vmyvvn«av CHRISTMAS Asthe joyoils songs of Christmastide S/&I{{/flgifoglida, | BILL RAY'S LIOUOR STORE Il Sl ring out again, telling the happy story of “‘Peace on'Earth, Good Will to Men” we extend the Season’s greetings to our many friends. May Lo your Christmas be one of content- A . ment and good cheer. May the New WISHES 'S AND 6000 CheEq FOR A Werry C%r[fllnzaé AND A Happy Vew Year ' Year bring you a full measure of 7/ - i \ - happiness anid good fortune. } ’