Show 1 A CORDIAL CHRISTMAS GREETING I NCE more more the the News presents with the compliments of the season its Christmas edition an issue the fame of which extends over oyer the two hemispheres It is specially devoted this time to the interests 1 of three Western States Utah 0 ONCE Idaho and Nevada They are arc united by mutual tics ties and each contributes to the welfare of the others Their voices join in gladsome welcome to the thc advent of the day on which all States tates and all nations throughout Christendom swell the lh chorus of Peace on earth goodwill good will to men Christmas comes this year wreathed in smiles over present 1 pleasures and future prospects Prosperity shines upon our beloved country and md the thc West has hus its full ull share The crops have been abundant abundant dant the thc mountains have given up vast metallic treasures the flocks and herds on the hills and plains have multiplied business has been brisk commerce has extended railroad telegraph telephone and other means of transportation and communication comm n cation have been be n vastly improved and imd countries communities and neighborhoods have been brought into closer union moving towards that universal fraternity and harmony of which the t he Christmas spirit is s the cheerful harbinger Hail the glad gladday gladday gladday day with its promise of better times to come I It speaks of the birth into the world of its best and greatest genius the gentle but majestic and mighty Nazarene His natal day we celebrate his divine character we adore his teachings we accept as ns standards of faith and conduct his life we should strive to imitate and his example to follow If all peoples would truly accept him nim as the Christ in word and deed in everyday actions and associations not merely in Sabbath worship and theory but buta a few more anniversaries of his advent would pass before there would indeed he be peace and good goodwill will among mankind i strife would cease war would be no more crime would be abolished selfishness the bane of the world would be swallowed up in altruism poverty would be unknown and every man in every place would meet a brother and a friend Each recurring Christmas aids in the movement towards that happy consummation The very greetings of the day suggest and promote the tha thought and the thc desire that it may be realized I wish you a a happy Christmas is the word to friend and foe It is more than a formal salutation In the large majority of instances it comes from the heart It is prompted by the spirit of the hour when Christ was born and the angels sang the heavenly carol It breathes the sentiment that swelled his tender breast breas who gave himself a ransom for mankind It bears the promise of his coming again without sin unto salvation It proclaims Joy to the world the Lord will come and earth receive her K lag ing The general observance of Christmas on this land as well as on the eastern hemisphere is a n token of the spread of Christian good feeling and fellowship It is thi th period of gentle rule Forgiveness takes the place of stern resentment charity softens the soul family feuds fends fade and are obliterated parents and children come closer together and neighbors give the glad hand in the thc of their joy The poor are not forgot forgotten ten He whose birth we commemorate left them as ns a legacy to his followers On this anniversary at least no one should suffer s hunger or cold or neglect The little tittle ones are sure to be made glad for He loved them and declared Of such is tho the Kingdom of heaven Christmas ought not to be a time of asceticism or straitlaced solemnity for Christ was no hermit or despiser of good cheer The liThe son of man came eating and drinking so it is written But yet he was in all things temperate and This is the key of the door into the chamber of joy moderation and regard for others The Deseret News wishes sinless So feasting and merriment may follow fervent devotion being quite compatible if not indulged in to excess the welfare re of the whole human family fa ily It has cause for rejoicing at this Christmas time because its efforts for the general good have been so greatly appreciated It has grown in public favor and support Its subscribers and advertisers include people of all parties and Ind creeds and thousands who wh are not of the same faith fai th as its proprietors and writers wr lers praise it in word and act For this we are truly grateful and each Christmastide brings increased cause for thankfulness in the good words and generous patronage that we receive From near and amI far these favors flow We respond heartily to them all nil A merry Christmas to our friends in every land I The same to those who try to be bc our enemies I We can cnn afford to wish them hem too the compliments of the season truly and an sincerely May peace and kindness stream forth like a river of love lovel Health happiness and plenty be the common lot lotI May sadness and pain flee like the shades of night before the thc glad sun of the Millennial morning I Gods blessing rest upon the whole world I Hail to that Christmas day that shall usher in the thc reign of the Redeemer and flood the globe with light tight and happiness I Meanwhile if we do not see eye to eye let our differences be rational and freo free from wrath Let misunderstandings be borne with courtesy if they cannot be settled with calm reason Let nations arbitrate arbi their disputes instead of fighting them out on Ott the gory battlefield And let individuals agree to differ or discuss differences fairly in honor and truth as conscience shall guide In that Christmas and therefore Christian spirit truth will gain the victory and will not be crushed crashed to earth error will not march on with brazen face to triumph in its assumption might will not trample upon right oppression and tyranny will be soon soma dethroned and Ind earth will witt be prepared for the glorious coming and reign of the lowly Nazarene exalted to an everlasting throne Hail the glad dayl day As its forerunner and t we wc welcome the Christmas of the present May it prove a happy time to our readers and friends and to all who wish well weIl to their fellows and give to them a foretaste of a happy New Year Yearl I In n U |