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16 WILMETTE LIFE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1924 -· MADE CHRISTMAS REAL FESTIVITY No ~ A Real Santa Claus Since we must have our Christmas trees the chief problem is how they are to be obtained. The cutting, shipping and selling of Christmas trees ha s develoved into an established business, extending over the entire country. One large shipper of New' Englaod has been in the business for forty yeara and in that time has s9ld many thous "land carloads of tJ:ees. Some of these have been · shipped as far south as Texas and as far west as Chicago. This pioneer in the industry is now eighty-two years of age, but he is still active, and curiously enough he is a real Santa Claus in appearance.-Frank Herbert Sweet. ~ Coinylete Without ·the Gifts ·T his gas and oiling station is just aaoss · the street from our garage, and · is under our management. "t~i Mr. and ' Mrs. · tlrown · a~re'ed not to have any Christmas ce1ebtati0'11. They would just be semible, and have a restful holiday whfiout any of the worry of trying to out~o each other and their friends in the exchange of gifts. · ::· (C., 1924, Western Newspaper Un.) Their 'friends had consented not to give them any presents, and as they'--------------~ had no children, it would be eau to carry out their intention of hav,nfl Local Men Retain Places just an ordinary holiday. ... · with Mitchell-Faust Co. Christmas morning arrived and .... Announcement that John A. Dickson Mr. Brown looked at Mrs. Brown of Evanston had resigned as general adthrough blinking eyes. vertising manager of a 'Chicago news"Merry Christmas," he said: "Merry 1)aper to assume an interest in the MitChristmas," echoed his wife. --~~:,·- c.heii-Fanst Advertising company, brings They were both startled. That was with it the statement that Stanley G. not the way to begin an ordinary holi- Swanberg, llO Fifth street, and Carl day. They had begun it just as they Hugo Linn, 214 Fifth street, retain had begun every other Christmas. their positions as vice presidents of the "But then," Mrs. Brown explained, , "it wouldn't be right not to say it. concern. Mr. Swanberg, for the· past two years, would it, dear?" Mr. Brown quite agreed with he-r. has been actively interested in the . Community Church advertisements appearing and thry went down to breakfast At Mr. Brown's place were some each week in WrtMETTE LrFE. · As chairman of the committee which is preparpackages. "What are these?" he asked, with ing the copy for these weekly announcements, Mr. Swanbet-g is applying modpretended harshness. "Oh, dearie," said his wife, "you ern advertising principles to the yearwon't be angry -.....will you? I JUSt round campaign of the Church council couldn't help givmg you something. to emphasize the importance of the It wouldn't be Christmas without church in community affairs. some surprises. And as we weren't giving any presents, I thought it was Moon and Ice Honored a good opportunity to get you some things you have needed a long time. Aa the Christmas Guests Mr. Brown tore open the packages. They planned to have a moonlight which to his great delight contained skating party during the Christmas a velvet lounging robe, some Russian season. All of the young people, and leather slippers and a box of his a number of the hearty older ones, too, favorite cigars. had been interested. "You dear I" he cried, and kissed So the party was planned. his wife ardently. And then everyone hooed the two Then he drew from his pocket a honored guests would not fail them. small box which he handed her. Her For without the two honored guests eyes sparkled. there could be no moonlight skating "For me?" she exclaimed. party. "For you," he said, and added, as What would a moonlight skating she lifted from the box a beautiful party be without a moon ~d without necklace of pearls, "I thought since icc-? we weren't giving any presents this Nothing at all. · year, it was a good opportunity to buy But the moon came and the icc froze you these yearls you have wanted so solid. And the crisp, clear air seemed lo~g." , . . . to have a special Christmas vim about You dear, satd hts wife. anfl it, too.-Mary Graham Bonner. kissed him joyously. (C., 1924, Western ~ewspaper Union.) senger with Howers and candy was at the door. "I thought it wouldn't be Christmas without these," said Mr Brown. "Ann you were ri~ht," agreed his wife. "You can't have Christmas without candy and flowers, and presents and surprises, which show how people really love you." H. Lucius Cook. u.&t she I the l 10 ht gue s~ A Timely Suggestion If there is someone on your gift list .you want to tnake especially happy this Christmas, give something for the car. Nowadays the n1otor car ts the fatnily pet and iatnily pride. Shirts? Pajan1as? Neckties? He'll get plenty of those -anyway - and probably won't like the styles or colors. But sotnething for the car is a sure bet. Come and look over the tnany gift suggestions \Ve are displaying at 1noderate prices. Electric Cigar Lighter Pines Winter Front A Bovey Heater Rear Vision Mirror Stop Light Boycemeter Weed De Lux~ Chains A Good Spare Tire Automatic Windshield Wiper Radiator Cover Fyrac Spot Licht Bumpen "At inquil "i\1 fift y Chri thro what "Itl me," thou ~ HUBBARD WOODS GARAGE 1010 Tower Road WINNETKA, IWNOIS "Ser~~ice ~" 9a. h. II · - A. - - NEW KIND OF PINCUSHION A pincushion is always a useful and appropriate gift, and here is one that is most satisfactory. Fill a small wooden, pasteboard or metal box not over an inch deep, as full of steel wool as possible. Cover the top neatly with a bit of ribbon or any pretty goods at hand. Pins and needles stuck onto the cushion are kept fC .. 1924. WPIItPrn NewApaper Union.} bright and fre-: from rust by the steel wool, and the bottom of the box keeps them from working downTRIMMING THE TREE Some people hang ev~rything on the ward. Christmas tree but themselves I That comes later . . · when the bills arCharles McCue of 631 Washington rive. -Martha Banning Thomas. avenue is expected to return very <4::~ 19'24, Western Newspaper Union.) shortly rom the Evanston hospital. JYith A Smile. 11 PHONES: WINNETKA 617-1834 - Chinese and Oriental Ruga Buy Direct From Importers Just received a la.rge shipment of Chinese and Oriental rugs- also lamps- cloisene and curious. -Save Dealers Profits- CITY MARKET CO. 627 MAIN ST. -:- PHONE WILMETTE 1870 JULIN IMPORTING CO. 3ZO So. Franklin St., Chicago WHOLESALE BATS RETAIL Strictly Fresh Eggs Per dc,z·.............. ... Christmas Shoppin8! Christmas day is drawina near. Come in and see what we are ahowinc in our WODdet fal holiday store: Beautiful framed pictures Holiday boxed stationery Wallace Nutting calendars Leather goods, smokers' articles Beads, hand made jewelry novelties Candlesticks Fountain pens and pencils Decorated baskets Brasses and pottery Trays in brass, wicker and wood Desk sets, desk accessories Incense burners and incense Beautiful quill pens Boxed bulb bowls, boxed novelties Easel swing frames for holiday Decorated and plain candles photos Toys, books and other "presents" to delight the children. Armour'· Cl~ver Bloom Butter A7C Pound prmta . . . . . . . . . . . . 'I m; 60c fr< pe wi Special-Lean Pork Shoulden l..b·........................................................... 17c FOUR DAILY DELIVERIES-I A.M. -11 A. M.-Z P. M. --4 P. M. WILMETIE, KENILWORTH, GLENCOE, WINNETKA Your Serving Problem ia a aimple one when you buy your meats hewoe: "Quality Meata at Loweat Pricea" aolvea it quickly. Jpecial Sale-Friday and Saturday, December 12-13. Routine Chickens-Fresh Killed Lb·........................................................... Pork Loina Leaa of Veal Half or whole, lb. Fancy Milk fed, lb. Special-Native Pot Rout Beef Lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Native Rib Rout Beef Lb· ..................... rr rr h Cluiatmu cards, W. and wreaths s-Jj, ............., taWe deeona~ fa-.on ·d talliea 2llc I Wilmette A GUt Shop 3Sc 28c 22c Special Wilson's Certified Bacon Half or whole slab, lb. . .......... . .... · ... · ....................... 3Sc