The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 23, 1933, Page 7

_ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 19383. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ADVENTURING | HAPPINESS A Christ pes Story Cha rles Frederick Wadsworth OGER TALLANT had the re lieved feeling of one who has just completed his Christ- ™mas purcliises, as he started to- ward the front entrance of the Em- porlum, But as he was about to pass through the door to the sidewalk, his- foot. struck something—not much, apparently, but something it seemed that should not be there. He picked it up and carried it In his hand to the light outside, A bill-fold! And besides some papers, eighteén dollars in bills. Then he noticed a clyb member- “ship card tucked into a litde holder made for that purpose. Roger made his way to the in- surance office of Jackson W. Hark- ess, and was shown to Mr. Harkess’ desk. “Did you lose this?” Roger held out the billfold. + Harkess took the book and looked into it, ‘Why, yes, 1 did,” he said, “T notice there is a little money liere. You take that, and I'll just keep these sheets of figures which Lcould not have replaced.” Roger protested. “I didn’t return it to you for a reward,” he said “I brought it because it was yours.” “Well,” said Harkess with a sly wink, “Duy something for your sweetie with it.” “Thank you, sir, but all my pres- ents have been purchased,” Roger assure, “Lucky!” Then: “Buy something for yourself,” Harkess urged, “Thank you again. I may de that.” And Roger smilingly took, the bills that Harkess held toward bim, : When Roger ‘Tallant reached home that evening: his family. noted the buoyance of his spirits. “Well, Roger,” said his father cordially, “you seem to have beer Christmas je ire by HELEN GAISFORD , ALPH McQUISTON sat snif- ‘fing. the warm air of the kit- chen, where his mother was basting a turkey and a plum pud- ding steamed, : | He was very proud of his new post as captain in the volunteer fire department; it smelled like a wonderful Christmas dinner; all in all it was a perfect world, except for just one thing: , The one thing was. Georgia, who hadn't spoken to him since their quarrel two months ago. It had been lonely enough before, but it seemed worse now not to have a sweetheart at Christmas time. “Better get ready for church, won." % “I don't think I'll go.” “Not go! Why, it will be a beau. Hie Family Noted the Buoyancy of His Spirit, having some kind of an adventure in happiness.” + ‘ “That's what it was,’ sald Roger, “But 1 hadn't given a name te ft” He recotited the Incident of tind- ing the billfold. “And what did you finally de with the motiey?” little Jack wanted to know, (He knew what he should have done with it) “Well,” sald Roger, who was a Nittle Inclined to be poetic. “I bought a pleture with it” “Where ts it? What is it like? This from Sister Margery, “It Is-something ‘like this—see If you can visualize {t,” said Roger. “It represents little children being supplied with good food and plenty ‘of milk; parents acquiring a cour ageous took and a sparkle to the eye; toys, clothing and other sup. plies where needed, without much chance of getting them: hope re newed: and faith Strengthened. a dete ition to carry on. In fact, ast passing a corner where a And when she sang, the sweet poig- | {"" nancy was almost more than he. & could bear. 'B After the service he went up to | WH RARRHRAG REE her. “May I say Merry Christmas, | K too, Georgia?” he asked. “Your | an’ Wise wa tee mee nes song this morning was wonderful.” | Gi “It 18 kind of you to say 80,” she | answered a little stiffly. There were | others waiting to shake hands /and exchange greetings, and she hadi to GOOD STA detected a faint blush. “Come along, Mother,” he said at last. “Let's get. on home to that’ turkey.” j But at that moment the alarm clanged, and all the men rushed ' down the street and around the cor- ner to the fire statian, Ralph’s post was with the chemical engine, and in a few seconds it was out and he and his crew were on their way. Almost the entire town followed not far behind. A dense pillar of smoke told where to turn, and Ralph | was dismayed to find that it was Georgia's house that was in flames, | He worked as he had never; worked before. He was im and out of the burning building @. dozen | times, dragging out furniture, urg | ing his men on, pointing out the best spots to concentrate their ef- | forts. | Georgia stood with the others looking on. “Don't, Ralph!” she pleaded one time when he came out. | Jf ONG ago before the white man “Please don't take such risks!” | reached the land of the In- “Just to haye you care is worth | dians, there came one wintry day more than whatever I can do,” he | (o a village of the Iroquois, an old answered. “If there is anything you | man fired, hungry and cold. At the value especially, I wish you would , irst bark cabin he asked for food tell me. I will get it for you if I and warmth and was welcomed to possibly can.” jthe fire in the center of the lodge. “No, you mustn't take any more He saw the cabin was occupied by chances.” ‘a widow with eight children, and “Nonsense! Tell me what to get.” | having warmed himself, he decided “The only plicture of nfy mother |to press onward to the next cabin, is on the dresser. I de wish that {where by chance fdod ‘would be could be saved.” But. wham he ; ore plentiful; but he was. re- dashed away she ealled after Bim | strained by the children who plead- to stop. “Let it go,” sue called | xd with him to share their humble “You might be burt” But he was | ‘are. inside the house, After the simple meal was over, Georgia stood tense, seareely dar | ae noted the children gathering up } fj i # is it; fl t | i a He geo % BENE MEI A IR a Te TE TE TE IO e PYTTITITITITITITITOTITITILITITIII Lr ecccece PAGE SEVEN Oe eh hhh hhh hhh ee \ : "IOOTOIILS, ‘REMINDER CALL’ BY | wurrine, Ind—atter spank- TELEPHONE COMPANY jig her 19-year-old daughter, Mrs.| |Catherine Latzko of this city, was |fined $1 and costs on a charge of; | assault and battery. FINED FOR SPANKING a; TITIPTIPILILLZIIZ LLL LL Ee (By Associated Press) MELBOURNE, Dec. 23.— Here’s help for absent-minded | ——__—— : husbands who forget their | The cost of automobile acci- wives’ birthdays and other an- dents in the United States has niversarioa; |been estimated at $2,000,000,000) The Australian postal (2 year. authorities have announced that a telephone subscriber may arrange to be reminded of any engagement or anni- versary for a fee of 10 cents. A prospective bride-groom thus may call “information” weeks in advance and book a reminder call. “Information” come through at the ap. pointed time with “Good |! EINHORN’S GROCERY ;| morning, this is your wed- Duyva! and Olivia Streets | ding day.” | | PHONE 216 GDL LSI IS SS. 1933 1934 HEARTY GREETINGS |} —TO OUR— Friends and Customers We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. TO GREET You With a Word of THANKS For Your Good-Will and Patronage will duly AND TO WISH YOU | A MERRY CHRISTMAS —— AND — A HAPPY NEW YEAR CHRISTMAS CHEE The Same Good Wish--- ' A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR J. L. STOWERS MUSIC CO. ee 1934 S. H. Kress & Co. Duval and Fleming Streets . ; . ; . ‘ . . : . . . ‘ N : N . : N eit ii iitititiiits LV AAPA PAPAL LLLLAL LA Mm. As we are about to turn and wind the clock of time for another twelve months, the echoes from the hours tolled off come floating back—and as the old year “tick-tocks” away—your con- Salvation Army lassie was tinkling her little bell to attract coins to the kettle hanging on a tripod, | pushed the money into the kettle.” “Well, Roger, that was a mighty commendable finish to your ad: venture,” his father commented heartily. “But that wasn't the finish,” said Roger, “After [ had walked a block, 1 thought TE should fn some way feet better about it. I had Just performed a few automatic moticns in connection with a twist of ely cumstances, While I felt glad that “Let It Go,” She Called. “You Might Be Hurt.” tiful service, Every one will be there, And Georgia is going to sing some songs.” “Yes,” he answered slowly, know.” “If you can't forget her, son, you had better make up, You can't keep on like this.” “Qhere’s nothing I can do,” he re- plied. “She fs too proud. If only something would happen.” The church bells rang out. “Only be | } fifteen minutes,” said his mother. ing to breathe. “Look out,” some- the bits of meat and fastening them one called. “The roof is falling!” | on strings of sinew and collecting There was a shower of sparks and |the crumbs of cornbred and crunch- a crash. ‘ing them into little balls. Then But through the door emerged | taking the old man by the hand, to- Ralph, with the pleture in his hand. | gether they danced around the fire “Oh,” she sald, and suddenly was | and hastened outdoors to the border imp In his arms. “You shouldn't of the woods. The boys immedi- have risked it.” {ately scrambled up the trees and “Georgia,” he whispered, as he tied the meat-laden strings to the held her close, “I would risk any- branches while the little girls thing for you. I wanted so to give | placed the corn balls all around the you a Christmas present, but I foot of the trees. didn't dare for fear you would re-| The whole group then silently fuse it. But now I can give you ‘crept away, and soon the little fidence in our ability to serve re-echoes again and again. To interrupt your life at this time is the season’s privilege and we grasp it to say the “Thank You.” We feel and wish for you and yours an eternity: of Peace, Good Will and Prosperity. We Wish You A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year the kiddies would have the benetit this picture, and I know you won't furred and feathered children of “You had better come along.” of the money, it was the same as though a stranger had done what T did. “TI had exerted no special ef- fort, had made no sacrifice—there was nothing of myself in it at all.” “How, then, did you square your. { self with yourself, so that you come } home as joyous-appearing as a} » bride?” asked his father, “] went back and put another | five-dotlar bili in the kettle.” said | Roger. “Money that I bad worked | The little church was crowded. Bvergreens decorated the aisles, and altar there hung a star. old story was told ayain, ngel chorus, and shepherds, wise men. the old, an refuse.” the woodland appeared and ate “ZT haven't any gift for yon in re- thelr Christmas dinner. The snow- turn,” she answered, “but if I say birds offered a cheery song; the that I am sorry, and—and that I gray squirrel wiggled his little ears; love you, would that do?” * and even the old owl winked at the “Would it!" he answered. “What (little Indian boys and girls who re- 2 Christmas!” ‘membered the Great Spirit's chil- ©, 1993, Western Newspaper Union. fren of the woodland. FIRE DELAYS WEDDING DENVER.—The wedding of} HOTEL ROBERT. for—that had @ part of me ground | Miss Irene Long of this city was! into tt—that meant that I should | @o without something that | want-! e@d—that represented a part of my | "ife—at least ve hours that 1 be lived for somebody else.” } Mra. ‘Tatlant gave ber son a ten-, @erly admiring look. “Roger, dear.” she said -seftly, | “that places a lovely frame around j your beautiful picture.” | © 1993, Western Newspaper Union | Subseribe to The Gitizen. . delayed two days when fire broke our in her home just as the cere-| mony was abcut to begin, Ruth Knoderer of C : was adjudged the “typical fresh- man co-ed” at Ohio State Uni- versity. The oldest assembly in the world 24 W. Flagler Street MIAMI, FLORIDA Single Room without Bath...................... $1.00 is thought to be the Welsh bardic congress, the Eisteddfod. CHARLES SAUNDERS WHOLESALE GROCER AND SPONGE PACKER 1001 Division Street