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Show TIIE Saturday, JOURNAL, LOGAN, UUAII TRI-WEEKL- Y December 24, 1910. V .5 m$M CHRISTMAS and said, a baby boy was born injthe a large forest near the eity ated with costly- - presents! of delight city of Bethlehem' Its parents of Portland, in Maine, two pine hearing exclaimations Blanche whose names were Joseph and trees were engaged in an earnest from Mrs. Nelson and were very poor people ;and IIow happy. I who weer both well pleased with Mary, conversation. the baby who was to be the Savshall be at Xmas time! exclaim- their sqpcess. 'world' was born in a I am Meanwhile in a little home ior of the ed the larger of the two. stable and cradled in a manger. sure 'some one will choose me for near the forest Madge Canson wise jnen knew of his a Xmas tree because my limbs jmd her.motber were also decor Certain were'-guided to - the Their pres, birth and are so strong and beautiful. In ating a Xmas tree. stable by" a beautiful star which deed I believe I am .the most ents were simple but pretty and The angles shone very brightly. the Xmas tree w'as the little pine beautiful tree in this forest! of praise in If I were only as strong and chosen by Merl Brown and Will of heaven isang songs his the shepof birth and After honor stately aS you perhaps some one Carson, two weeks before. as well as the wise men would choose me also, ventured having decorated the tree Madge herds the stable to see him. to went If I were only and her mother sat on the sofa the , mailer tree. I think we should be very beautiful I could) do so much in Blanche Carson is going to forgiving and love our fellow-me- n this world! Would it not be nice have a Xmas party if Jesus could love us all to be decorated with presents said Madge. -- She invited all the die for us, said" Will. and help to make little children girls except me. IIow happy she enough to ' said Madge, That very- - true, happy ! Then the Xmas music I tan make her friends by giving better after telling hae often longe to hear" the parties! It must be nice to Lave who felt much to the story, for tell the truth, she alXmas music! plenty of money! But I am had at first felt slighted be cause There is no use for you to ways happy at home, where I am Blanche did not invite her to the dream of such things, said the conceited enough to believe I am Xmas party but by the time the larger pine, You are too small needed at all times ; and although was finished she was her I cannot giro partis I can help story and common old self again. Do look! interrupted small to make things" cheerful at Soon after Will opened the There are two boys com home. one, door and looked out. You are quite right my dear, They mg through the forest! It is not much like ihefirst You are alare going at choose a Xmas tree said her mother. he said. Xmas was, J am sure' for it is only two weeks ways needed at home and we starsXisible no are There and it before Xmas! would be very lonesome indeed veryjiark and cold. One could the- - party There is abeautiful - tree, if you were togo-t- o in the foresttd- It cheers me to have easily gepYost said Mierl Brown to his friend night! Will Carson, pointing to the larg- you say that you are always hapHe closed the door again and er of the trees before mentioned. py at home. sat down by the fire. Ten minutes Yes but it is too large for our Xmas evening Made withei later there came a timid knock Now here is a mother and three brothers sat use, said Will. at the door. very nice tree, he continued, go- around the Xmayfree telling Madge, said her mother, will ing up to and examining the stories and singing songs. The fire and see who is smaller one. Its limbs are .shape-l- y was burning brightly in the grate you go to the door door is realy very nice for and Jifue living room in which there! Madge went to the and d who would - take -t- hewondering-roaone so small. It will just suit ey isat, was warm and comforthrough the forest on such a table. The little Xmas tree was Madge! She wanted one ab dark night. She opened it and this size! very happy as the boys gazed at stood said it with admiring eyes and played to her surprise there You are right WVill, Neison! Blanche ; We ujjL'come down the games around it. Merl. Blanche wa3 very cold, she ha& Please tell us the story of the day beforeXmas and get it. to left her home that after-noo- n The rfiall tree was very much first Xmas Madge, said one of rised that it had been chosen the boys. It is always new to visit a friend and stayed longer than she had expected to. Whea plate of itp more beautiful me no matter how many times I dark-nerfriend." Its heart was filled with hear it. Madge laughingly re- she started home that night overtook her. Upon reaching sweetest joy as it thought of the sponded. Now I can "Hundreds of years ago, she approaching Xmas. (Continued on Page Five.) be of real service in the world, g? it said to itself. But its heart grew sad as it thought of the friend who had not been chosen. It had not long to be sad however for the very next day a little Mens Jackets and S weaters, GoIF Gloves, ail pine: Soon after he sold it to one, Mufflers and Handkerchiefs i good a Nelson, wealthy very Judge for your Xmas presents. man who lived in Portland. I am not .going to invite Gifts . For the Housekeeper: Pillow Madge Uaason. to my Xmas party! said haughty Blanche NelCases, Towels, Sheets and Bed Spreads. son to her ruother a few days before Xgnas An Xmas present of a' Messaline Silk PettiWhy not! asked her mother. Because she is poor and dpes coat, in all colors, hobble effect, is not dress like the rest of us. an appropriate gift.' no'She ahvajs has some pio-ution about tsome of the games A Muffler or an Opera Scarf is very too. Say no nice girl would take part in them. appropriate gift for Xmas. Do as yon like about it, 1 said her mother. But I always A of silk is gift stockings useful and will be thought Madge a very nice gill and even if she is poor that appreciated by any young lady. We have should make no difference to you. them in all colors, ranging in price from Oh dear, talk about our glorious $1.50 to $2.50 pair. American democracy! I think it is getting to be a thing of the la Dc Children in Family Who LiKe to Receive Gifts TtCPte- With List of All LEWISTON BY MERDITH KENT, Who Who's Edition Luxe, 5 Christmas Choices to-nig- j -- t, GRANDPA Born lontf time ago, but still takes art interest in life. Began to receive knit slippers as Christmas gifts a few years back. Would prefer something else this year, , nfaybe a meerschaum pipe. GRANDMA Born a few years later than grandpa and still considerably younger. Al- ready hssTm hand Urge stock of shoulder shawls received at Christmas. Fancies Chan-teclbonnets. v : ' ''jeV w??n - -- - er Born long enough ago to have acquired the ability toi judge cigars by natural selection: hence prefers to buy his own brand. Not old enough for gold headed canes. Urn brellas not barred. PAPA W 4 v-- . tell her age m. except to the census min.. Still very young at heart. De- - ! serves the best that givers can ( afford. Nothing too good for L MAMMAp-Doesn- t , s Ji & 1 t CHOLLY-A- ge . . . or . lOyf1 ' Has fancy tastes, but win 7 accept with thanks anything from a Christmas atd to an f i ieroplane. Likes' tofly high anyhow, ImHviU settle down to earth, when he gets the girl. MISS GLADYS y twenty-on- a no-W- 'Dolls . Christmas Specials p -- are About nineteen and Teddy bears no longer receivable. Boxes of bonbons, chocolates pre- -' ferred, not refused." Candy, kisses acceptable, but prefers the mistletoe make. Willing to receive anything from a jeweled hatpin to an offer of marriage. : - J ffivVlLLlEfg j s THE HEAVENLY TWlNS-Bo- rn several years ago and grow- i ing rapidly. Willie's tastes run to skates, sleds and motorcycles. Millie wants so many p things she hirdly knows what she wsnti. AXfl ' V a ,A I V $ family Bible for date of birth. If only six weeks old. rubber rattle thankfully received. If ten months, high chslr for table. If three years, contents of entire toyshop. BABY w' xV 4 . See S i is1. : , L - v V J a past! V f - " Blanche, said her mother the day before Xmas, if you intend to get the Xmas tree decorated this morning you will have to The boy8 have just put hurry. it in the parlor. Let ufc get the presents. They are in the lia- - X -' f, i!. r: v brary. 11' J N R r "jr V-- pniss GLADYSgyl . N - - ' ,mr " to-nig- . 4. v. w t y y T , V. qr j . Blanche andi her mother took the presents into the parlor. The stately pine tree stood in the center of the room, where it .had been, placed by the boys. l0h is itefmot beautiful ! exclaimed Blanche. Jtts limbs are so strong we can hang the most heavy pres-enl- jj on them. e was very The, large pine-trestood in Judge Nel-- j proud aa it sons.' Back Comb and Bareites to match are very good for Xmas presents. Gifts for Xmas are to be found at our store. Do not fail to call J and examine. , Our Indian Robes and Blankets. Any one would appreciate one for Xmas. Handbags are very useful and you cant make a mistake in selecting one for an Xmas present. , . f |