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Show HOLIDAY SEASON The many features associated with the holiday season are at hand, and there is apparent the usual bustling activity as the anniversary an-niversary of the Nazarene's natal day approaches. The good old saint, whose jolly little rotund figure has been firmly wedged in more than one narrow chimney, is preparing to leave his workshop in the frozen North, and has already started packing his generous bags with gayly colored toys, mechanical devices, de-vices, bright ornaments and whatnot. In connection with this august event a decided change is being be-ing manifested in the deportment of many little boys and girls. A beautific influence appears to be transforming them from erstwhile erst-while incorrigibles to near perfection, and not a few critical childish child-ish glances have been directed at the dimensions of the fire-place. Mothers and fathers are preparing reports of juvenile conduct for the files of St. Nicholas, who, however very kindly disposed to-w to-w vrd youth, is nevertheless regarded as a martinet Christmastide has associated w(ith it a peculiar reverentiail atmosphere. at-mosphere. To the Christian it again brings with poignant sweetness sweet-ness the ofitold stor3' of the manger where the Christ-Child received the adoration of the Wise Men who were led thither by the bright stir. Thus Jesus, who has been designated "The Man of Sorrows," rn?de I lis humble appearance in a world that sorely needed His gentle ministrations. Even though many do not concede Nazarene to be the "Son of God," His life may be studied and emulated with profit. At this hr.ppy season there is much good work being accomplished accom-plished among the unfortunates. Those who are in poverty will be provided for; orphans will be well supplied with the things that make the child's heart happy; hospital wards will resound with laughter at the antics of those kindly members of the theatrical profession who give much of their time and effort for the benefit of shut-ins; and the hitherto drab interiors of penal institutions wili be beautified by the gigantic pine or spruce tree all aglitter and gleaming with myriad vari-colored lights. Thus by gladdening the heart of the orphan child, by giving comfort and assurance to the invalid, by providing for the poor and touching the heart of the prisoner, the Christmas season reflects, to a degree at least, the works of the Way-Shower. His presence is seen in the kind and loving deeds of those who remember the unfortunate and who unselfishly contribute to the happiness of others, especially at this season. . |