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Show Thursday, December 23,' 1909. X SMITHF1ELD TUB city of Denver lived two neighbors by the names of Davis and Mowers respectively. MV. Davis had but one while Mr. 'child, Gwendolyn, The children. five had Mowers eldest was a girl of about eighteen, whom they called Ada. Mr. Davis was a very rich man and Gwendolyn never laeked anything. On the other hand, Ada was obliged to work very hard for the few things which she received because her father was not so wealthy. The two families and there Jiving so close being no other children around Ada and Gwendolyn became very intimate friends. Gwendolyn she that could go. no thought where .without Ada. Ada had a very loving disposition. She was kind to everybody and even though her lot w as hard she never complained. If ever or grumbled anyone quarreled over some thing that did. not -- quite suit him, she would always try to show him how wicked it was to harbor such feelings and how displeased the Lord is with those who are ungrateful for tlieir blessings, Gwendolyn was just the reverse. She could have all that her heart desired and 'for this reason she was extremely IN er -- ! Selfish. . one time the two were ployed in the same store, Ada At em- neat and punctual. Tier aim "was to please the manager. She showed good judgment in that she bought only those things which were necessary, then the remainder of her earnings were given to her mother. Gwendolyn spent her money on was both O fine clothes and parties. The end of the month found her in debt. She thought she could easily 'earn. enough to pay it but month by month she 'grew deeper and rJD a Y i s .no deeper Jn. . d eh ticed how his child was spending her money and said to her, My dear child, dont you know it is wrong for you to spend your money so foolishly? I am sure Ada gets along with far less than you, and helps her brothers and sisters besides. Why father. said Gwendolyn it is impossible for me to use less. In my social position I am eompelled to use ' Ada. And now that more th Christmas is coming it would be imports if I were not to send each of my friends a token of remembrance I dont see how them can smd presents th;s you year,' was her fathers reply. Gwendolyn did not know either but sher was determined to have them, whether by honest means t io the store; but it was with a at bight would dream of how she feeling of dread that she did her would in some way revenge work.-Gwendolyn. Every thought made At noon when Mr. Blake and her hatred grow deeper. At last Ada had gone to dinner Gwendo-Ij- n it was with difficulty that she did said to herself, now is my not give vent to her feelings. chance. I mil take ihe money On Christmas Eve Ada yecallel and put it in my coat pocket the words of the Angels, the 1 can then puljt in Ike night of Jke birth of Jesus, attic ami reither father nor Peace on Earth Good Will To mother will find jt. out. Men. When she went to bed With these thoughts ir, mind she that night she was filled with went "up to the safe, carefully anger and revenge. She said to I cannot say. Peace opened it, and took out the heiself, All afternoon was she on To Good Will money. Men.. Earth, I do TiofrwFhGwehdoljn peace first reminded her of the com- this night. My desire is that not she Shalt TThou shall suffer for ruining my mandment, Steal. The other, that .there good name. But shehad m no danger Jn her scheme. sooner fallen asleep than she saw Finally .the ..xvL! powenbecame a. unost Jbeautiful picture It was master and at night she climbed the face of the' Saviour and Oh! the stairs, walked into the attic, how different its expression from and hid the money in an old her own. She could see a look of chest. Still the feeling of uneasi- sadne-- s, pain, and sorrow', also ness seemed to overcome her tender compassion. It smote her Each day she thought more and heart to think that she had been more of the dreadful act. Little so hard and unforgiving when able to content herself. But al1 the Saviour, with the taunts and the time saying: Mr. Blake wil sneers of the whole world, could never miss it, and ravashh "o freely forgive them, and lay to-nig- ht s CvJ. spent the money. After a short time Mr. Blake could see that some of his monej was missing and wondered ii someone had taken it. To find the guilty one he called the work ers, one by one, to his office that he might cross question them When Gwendolyn was' called shT appeared indignant Yhat her should even suspect her But she knew of one .yhoni she was sure had taken it Ta person Ada. was Gwendolyn uch evidence forth clear brought Ada that Mr. Blake susagainst pected her. Ada was then called but she denied the charges made against her. She tried hard to prove her innocence but it was useless. Mr, Blake said, yon have proved unworthy of the trust I placed in jou; you must therefore lose yonr position, at least( until youve confessed the theft and asked my forgiveness. The cruel "words" made Ada feel both wounded and grieved She wondered why Mr. Blake should not know that she wa innocent. When ske reached the house she opened the door, threw -- her-ar- ms em-ploye- around ber-moth- er ' -- nt r. i empty1 Weak ThroJ Cold after cold; cough I and was taking-col- d habit? Befd. After confidence in Ayers y greetings, medicine like it for vid known, your doctor 'for his htion and His approval is valuabied. No alcohol in this couf Amy into where the Lungs lied with this have great work. No jfnHngs. Ask iT'A about it w;,a!l times. fceson. What thira deckle. sin 1 A asking false a money and Mr.1 Will you This was dolyn. She u nothing gu es uu. think that present. The thing is not wp- so sweet anaju tv he 'a matter bargain-- ,. - cruel enou Preserve a decent herself,j aside and see1 her il of a Christmas spirit" and so badly. She went repay the obligation, not by a arms threw her aroum tardy responding gift, but in Oh Ada! was some other way at some other and said: who took the money, I did not le. if you want to. mean to bewicked. I only took it because I wanted to give my friends presents otthey-- 2 would not want me as their friend anymore. But, Ada, I am going this very morning and tell Mr. I do not think anv of Blake. s ; X' L us could be happy .today unless it was all made JThe two girls then clasped in each others arms resolved always to be friends. When Ada went home she told her mother what had happened. Oh Mother! she said, I am so happy to think I went and made it right with Gwendolyn. That day in the midst of he Christmas festivities a loud kSock came upoq the door. Ada went to opyn it and found a little boy anjMoofrWon you come No thank you, in;P said Ada, as the lads reply. But here is a note I brought for ,you. Ada opened the note and read it. This is what it said : , Dear Miss Mowers. I am sorry I treated you so wrongfully. It was a false impression that misled me. I beg Miss Marie De Beau at: your pardon and would kindly request that you allow me to un- the do the wrong I have done you. I House Friday and Satahalkbe-pleaseto restore you. to urday,- Dec. your old position at an increased 25th. Special Matinee salary. Respectfully yours, JAMES BLAKK. Christmas Day; 3 p. mAda was so filled with happi- K Jsed Jt V , rijt k i hm Theyre Inu.v bag here. This bag was one of .my wedding presents and 1 carried b"wn oir flrst Journey , " bink sVi much Of course f8 of it Id nevt e fffeleP" By ELLA E. B ARISE. (Copyright, 1909, by American Press Association. the proverbial Santa Clans with white beard bad visited our Christmas tree to distribute the gifts and dispense hla mirthful cheer. Last year he conld not come, and as the age la one of womanly achievement he asked permission to send his wife. Of Mrs. Santa Claus we had all heard, but none bad seen her, and the announcement of her coming provoked great Interest. Many were the queries regarding her appearance, but none could be answered. A knock at the door announced her arrival, nnd In came the kind old lady, covered with (cotton) snowflakes, rosy and animated after her long Journey, but radiant with loving good cheer and affection for "alt.' She wore' a long cioakrof bright red homespun (a real antique, borrowed for the occasion) and a wonderful poke bonnet, an ancient calash, trimmed with gleaming holly an4 adorned with flowing strings of red and green ribbon. Upon her hahds were huge fur mittens, and beneath her clonk, which she threw back from her shoulders, we saw her Bpotless crossed kerchief and a wonderful lawn apron with green sprigged border. These she was pleased to exhibit to the ladies, for she took a womanly k pride-i- n her d reasr- -s k btmg b--e he-- eo fessed that the styles did not change ters on Hannah r neck, and cried, theyve done it. Somedear, said her mother. taken some has one' money or ;t has been misplaced, and Mir. Blake has put the blame upon me lie told me never to come in his presence again. My dear do said Mrs. Mowers, child, not feel so. If you are innocent or not Father, wont you give your name will be cleared in th All of mine is end; for the Lord will not puni e some money ? spent and I have none left for ish the innocent and let the guilChristmas. Why my dear ty go free. If ever Ada wrent out she was said her father, I canchild, not give you any n 'w. You must pointed at as a thief, while burn the Iusop of economy Gwendolyn, the truly guilty one, remained In the store. There she first,.' When Gwendoljn 'went to bed heard jeers which were thrown at tl at right she was wondering her friend, but knowing alL the how she coulu l 'the 'xnoucy time they should be for her. - The For she thought it will be too thoughts of being accused ' lat when I receive my next theft made Ada feel jscr bad y months earnings and father will that she decided never to gooi.it ' Jve me any Wl.at shall again. do? As time went on the thought At last llis Thought came( 1 'me-t- o her that perhaps it was to her i Ill jkc it from th st m- -, Mr. Blak wP never endolyn who had taken thp 3 ?f ft Mr d can return very soon f m; ay but dared- - not-t- ell This turned Adas anger As soon as this thought was te jj' " '"Gwendolyn and decided finitely settled in her'mind .ytg o! associate with her again, fell asleep. Next morning Hingl led over it all day and dressed very hurriedly and vf die Ahvayskeepa good laxative in theft is the best laxative for this? Ayer " mr It- -f Sm J monogranpJ. Vtand for he flrst -- , TheifciJiady Atiidly exhibited her old'j)8hloned sole leather satchel and fro if Its capacious depths distributed w 4!i -- That6her Opera 24th and d - the polar snow balls. These were formed of white cotton, and each when unwrapped was found to contain a tiny numbered star. The gifts upon the tree had been previously numbered, CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCE. MENTS are now in order, so we extend you our greetings and invite you to visit our, remarkable line of Holiday Goods. JFine variety and quality will most agreeably surprise you, and our prices cannot fail to meet r3 tka SO ln1 Hu tU biiiftw-l- mtT tUUILR trU tv vtti u Hvi" sod the gift to be received. Mrs. Santa m 1 1 a Claus herself gave the presents and kept the company amused by her com- ments upon the beauty and nsefulnesa of the various articles. , The evening was one of great pleasure and merriment At Its close Mrs. Santa Claus was Invited to come again: but. while she thanked the ladles for -- J1 down his life for them in tlA end. Ilep heart softened and she was so filled ,with happiness that she fell upon her knees and tendered to him a fervent' prayer. Oh help me, dear Lord, to forLet sweet feelings) give her. of peace to me come. 'As I hope Dear Lord in for forgiveness, As she Thy mercy grant Thine, smile a was .repeating her prayer of approval illumined the features of the tSaviour, j When morning dawned Ada went to her mother and related to her the vision she had had and how her feelings towards GwenMother, dolyn had changed. she said. I am going over to ask Gwendolyn if she will not forgive jneJoraccusing her, for I cannot let Christmas Day go by without everything is- - made right, ( As soon as breakfast was over Ada put on her shawl, and went over to see her friend. The door was opened and Ada was ushered into the room. Gwendolyn 'I have mmetliing to tell you.Do you know I thought it was you -- j their kind thoughts, she said. TU hare to see what Mr. Santa Claus says, for I always do exactly as he wishes. your approval. IGHTAKC4- - Riter Bros. DRUG COMPANY No. 33 N. Main St., i Logan, Ulah IN CAMS THE KIND OLD LADY. very often at the north pole. and. ahe was too busy to think nn.-wa- l such thing'.. Afer short rest, through which she rather gusped her Christmas salutations. she stood to make a short speech before beginning her gracious labor of distributing tbe gifts from the laden Before the old year closes I desire press my gratitude to the public in tree. my patrons in particular, for the generous support and She said In part: Ever since I roar encouragement that they hive given me. During the nine months rled Mr. Santa Claus, over ISO years a to be tried real ago. Jve helpmeet I have been in business here the 1 that people of Cache county have to him. Eut Ive never gone around to entertainments before. shown by their patronage and helpful Ive 'done suggestions that they the work In the background, so to as wdfe Ilow-good should, speak, thoroughly appreciate open, fair and square methods of doing busiever, this vear Santas been dreadfullyl ness, and have furnished the inspiration for redoubled efforts to overworked 'Why, Just think of all' the! these Philippine children added to erve them better during the coming year. To all I extend the American list not so long ago. not to .... best wishes of the Yule-tid- e speak of the Alaskans and others and the hope that the coming year Then theres that bothersome Crowd, may be one of happiness and prosperity for them. As in the at Panama. So Santa said to mereal past he Hannah.' this said, coaxing: I shall be year prepared to fill the wants of all in the way of footwear HI have to ask you fo help roe out by) going once before tbe public. There s, and mccrelv hope that our relktions may be as MRS. I CLACS GAVE THE PRESENTS pleasant hi 1910 as have been a tree Ive always attended, but I cant fr? they during the year that is just closing. possibly get there this year. Til send , the present as usuaf. but you go down 82 me. for Sincerely Yours wont you, and distribute Micro S t BAN i J A . I for me? A great many ladies speak ln!'v public these days, and you neednt be afraid. So. though Pm bashful here, and please excuse any mistakes 1 may make. Santa sent his love best wishes, and Pre brought you each a polar snowball as a kind of curiosity." I picked them op just before I started i Ed. Seligmann ' Tie c0Sy comer Shoe j j i j ! x |