Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 21, 28 November 1909 — Page 12
THE K1CH3IOXD I A 17L A D I TJ3I AM) SU-TELEGRAM, SUNDAY, SOVEJ1BEK 1HK.
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CUmcnt Moort.1822. Twu the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care. In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug In their beds. While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads. And Mamma In her kerchief, and I In my cap. Had Just settled our brains for a long winter's nap;
When out on the lawn there rose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. .Away to the window I flew like a flash. Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon, on the breast of the newfallen snow Gave luster of mid-day to objects below. When what to my wandering eyes should appear. But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny Reindeer; With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew In a mome mt it must be Saint Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name "Now, Dasher! now. Dancer! now, Prancer! and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Dunder and Blftsen! To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall! Now, dash away, dash away, dash away all!" As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly. When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew With the sleigh full of toys and Saint Nicholas, too. And then in a twinkling I heard on the roof, The prancing and pawing of each little hoof; As I drew In my head and was turning around. Down the chimney Saint Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all In fur from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back. And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes how they twinkled, his dimples were merry Ills cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry; His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow. And the beard on his chin was white as the snow! The stump of a pipe he held tight In his teeth. And the smoke. It encircled his head like a wreath. Tie had a broad face, and a little round belly.
That shook when he laugtied like a bowl full of Jelly. He was chubby and plump a right Jolly old elf; And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself. A wink of his eyes, and a twist of his head. Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straigb to his work.
And filled all the stocking, then turned with a Jerk. .And laying his finger aside of his nose. And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose. He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle. And away they all flew like the down of a thistle; But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight. Marry Christmas to all, and to all a good night 1
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In Every Deportment Of This Store. Do your Christmas shopping early. It's better because you get the choice of new things, and the salespeople can give you more attention. This store is imbued with the full Christmas spirit. Never before were we offering so large, so beautiful and so reasonable in price. There is something here for every member of the family, both useful and ornamental. We want you to feel free to come in at any time and look at the thousand and one things suitable for gifts. The very article that will fit your case and your pocketbook, too will certainly disclose itself. We want to Direct your attention to the great Christmas stock, tender you an invitation to inspect it, and impress you with the fact that it is to your interest to trade early. Come in at any time. Bring your friends; also your children,
Men's $7.50 Overcoats $4.95 15c Gas Mantles 7c $2.50 Bear Skin Cloth for Children's Coats, yd., $1.98 Men's 15c Fancy Sox 10c $3.00 Punch Bowl and Glasses $1.98 5c Toilet Soap 3c $1.25 and $1.00 AH Silk Velvets, yard 69c Men's 75c Sweater Coats 47c $1.50 Foot Balls 98c Men's 20c Rubber Collars 15c Clothes Pins, dozen 1c 20c 9-inch Crystal Berry Bowls 10c Men's $2.50 Corduroy Pants ..$1.39 Ladies' $3.00 Sweater Coats $2.39
FUSEE
Beautiful Doll to be given to most popular girl under 12 years. Cast your ballot with each purchase at our store. Value $15.00. See Doll displayed in front case. BARGAINS We have now on display in our Bargain Basement a complete line of Toys, Dolls, etc., at a great deal less than others ask.
10c Jardiniers 5c 85c Ingrain Carpets, yard 65c 15c German China Cream Pitchers 7c Men's $12.50 and $15.00 Overcoats $9.95 10c Outing Flannel, yard 8c Men's $1.00 Dress Shirts 69c $25 9x12 Axminster Rugs at $19.95 Choice of 50 Men's New Up-to-date $13.50 and $15.00 Suits $9.95 Ladies' $7.50 Winter Coats $1.95 75c Crib Blankets 50c Men's $3.00 Gun Metal Shoes $2.48 25c Bit Braces 10c 65c Cotton Blankets, per pair 48c
TTT the Christmas gyetr. the Christmas sparkle and the general feeling of festivity comes an Involuntary desire to Infuse our own happiness and holiday spirit Into our surroundings, and make
ur homes as gay and cheerful as our--!ves-With the appearance of the nrst i.ollday wreath in a neighbor's window, mnounclng the fact that holUay time has rome. that the children are coming home from school and college, prepared for a right royal time, and that everyone Is busily engaged In preparing for the happy event, it Is a cold heart that does not hasten t anounce the same glad tidings r.nd flaant the same Christmas spirit from th.ir front windows, by this means
gladdening the hearts of passers-by and aktn them feel that this Is a hapTT Old
world after all and one that It Is good to
iv tn durins- Christmas week at least
Nothing helps so much to arouse the vouthful sDirtt and to create a Christmas
atmosphere, which moves us whether ws
would or not. as the briuiant terries i bunch of holly, a romantic spray of mistletoe, or a flaunting red ribbon. More jnd more this custom of decorating both windows and houses Is growing. NowaJays there is hardly a house that does not ?ontaln its Christmas token, its elaborate
holly wreath with scarlet ribbon ends, or
ts modest little wreath of red Immortelles.
Shop-keepers almost Invariably adorn their
packages or their buttonholes with a lew
red berries and a green leaf or two. ana
the passengers on crowded street cars ar bilged to dodge the pointed ends of holly
leaves as huge bunches are borne home to make the Inside of the homes as gay and
festive as the outside. Some seem to con
sider It sufficient If wreaths are tied In the windows, but It is equally as important that the family should be happy inside as that the passer-by should get his bit of good cheer. Florists try In vain to introduce a variety Into our Christmas decorations, but nothing is as Chrlstmasy as the
green and the red. the holly, the evergreen, the mistletoe and the Jolly little Christmas tree, ready for its gay burden of candles and glittering tinsel. They have made one valuable addition to the decorative possibilities In the polnsetta with Its brilliant red heads and Its large, graceful leaves. This Is wonderfully effective. It may be had either grown in pots or bv the branch. Its bright color and
glossy leaves are so large and striking as well as graceful and artistic that they make unusually effective centerpieces in decorative schemes. The arrangement of Christmas decorations Is a delight, but it Is also hard work. If we would have a thoroughly successful scheme, which Is artistic as well as suggestive, we must lay our plans very care
fully, scour the woods for ground-pine and
small fir trees. If we live in the country.
and place our orders with florists early In holiday week for garlands, wreaths and
bunches of holly If we are In lbs city.
Ten or twelve yards of evergreen roping, several large and small holly wreaths.
either doubly or singly faced, a large supply of loose holly branches and a small
bunch of mistletoe, win rurnssh tn m for very interesting decorations. If
may have In addition a larg bunch of polnsetta the problem Is very much simplified. Holly requires skillful, tactful and patient handling to acqnira satisfactory
results, beautiful though It Is. hut pom
tetta is most tractable and with very llttla
effort becomes a glowing center of decora
tion.
A supply of cheap, two-inch wide red
satin ribbon will help to cover awkward
Joinings, to brighten op dark corners wfeew
the supply of holly berries Is lnumc and to form effecttr bits of color besa and there among the garlands. Innums
able candle sticks and red candies ars
Invaluable both as a means of decoration In themselves and as a means of artist io
lighting for other decorations. A favorite
method of arranging holly is to stick large
prays over tb comers of ail tn large
pictures, at least where the holly wdl con.
ent to go. for U Is wilful. Either one or two sprays In a vase or over a picture are very bright and attractive if these must constitute the whole of the decoratlona. In decorating, as In an other artist is work, the whole effect Is to be considered first and the parts afterwards. There must be a massing of colors and a strong center to which all parts are subordinate. This Is as true tn decorating a room as la painting a picture. A plan must be blocked out with the fireplace, the bookcase or any prominent spot which promises opportunities for effective massing fot a center, and the other parts will fall twes their proper relations. At this central point the strongest mass of color should be arranged. For instance. In a room with a Urge stone fireplace at one end. this Is made the renter. All the bric-a-brac te removed e-scept the clock, which stands tn the center. On either side are massed large bunches of holly. In front of the holly, one on each side, stands two Russian brass candlesticks, with red candles In them; rare must be taken to keep the blase of the candles a safe distance from the holly leaves so that there will be ne danger of lire. At each side of the fireplace stand two holly trees, bright with berries, and the dancing fire completes the effect. Ropes of ground pine are drared
over the doors with holly wreaths hanging at the center tied with brilliant bows of ribbon. A large bunch of holly Is ar
ranged in a brass loving cup or Jardiniere
on top of the piano In the corner. Wreath
hang at the windows, and at night, the room lighted only with the candles an4 the firelight, the room la fascinatingDecorations of tinsel, red crepe paper, red Christmas bells and Imitation snow, made of cotton and brightened with diamond dust, are sometimes very original and interesting for special occasions, but In one's own home there Is nothing se dignified and beautiful as the time hon
ored favorites the holly, the
the mistletoe and the polnsetta.
CHRISTMAS IN THE NAVY Christmas ts observed In the Tnlte4 States Navy no matter where stationed. Men are granted special leave to visit their homes If within reasonable distance. When In foreign ports) they are given more than the usual "shore leave," and frequently make trips to some interesting city or visit a famons church for the Christmas Service. They also hav one of the best dinners of the year, whether In port or at sea for. If It becomes necessary to take a voyage at that time, stores for tne Christmas din. ner are taken on board before sailing. In port the ship Is "dressed with greens, both Inside and out. The day to given np to the pleasure of the men whose duties require them to remain on board or near the ship. They Indulge In sports suck an boat races, etc.. and tn the evening the ship's minstrel troupe usually gives an entertainment. An Interesting Christmas) custom of ths Navy is the singing of carols on Christmas TCvs.
We handle all grades of HARD and SOFT COALS and are selling them at reasonable prices. H. C. BULLEKDICK & SONS
529 S. FIFTH.
PHONE 1235
To Makers ol Country Butter
We want more milk We want more cream and YOU want more money YOU want to make it easier. Write, phone or come and see us and we will tell you how easily it can be done.
Commons Dairy Co.
9 SOUTH FIFTH STREET.
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Headquarters for
Hot Water Bottles, Fountain and Combination Syringes, Atomizer, etc. Cameras and Supplies. Hoarhound and Wild Cherry Cough Drops. Fancy Holiday Stationery. Fancy Box Candy. CONKEY DRUG CO. Corner Ninth and Main "If It's filled at Conkcys IVu right"
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