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' ' LGEFOl THF rrrvTOM rHRONirT.R, n.lNTON. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 193» Grandmother and Her Very Best Christmas Jgr Iffitl* KooifChcrrymaa The Chrittmat Candle 3t>eHed Welcodie Home l^XlUNDMOTni:i(.’; said joans Alfred, slwayg Imikiiis for -weirdly dramaUc stories, “wbat was the worst Clirlstmss yoo ever spent?” ^“Oh, dear me!” laushed (Srand- aather, “What's the use of trying to reWmljer? I don't know a-hetlier It was the time y«ur frandfatlier went to tile city miles aw’ay and was thrown out of the sleigh and nearly killed on his way hack, or tlie time when all I hi* rhildren iiad HCiirlet fever and we fi-ared yo-.ir fiitlior would die.” "Or that time we flioiiglit Moriln had lieen kidna|M*<l,‘’ Kiig;.os»i'il I'ii- tlier, unulile to keep oiil of ijie roiiil- aifwenc*ea > “Oil, we won't evi !i t;ilk ahoiil that I" exrlaimwl riniiolinollior, “rd^rullier liejir alMHit llii* I'O'! CtiristimiK you evrr liiol. tliaiolin.i ” said gentle little “^ouAe ImI I me alMiiit your woililiiig ihiy—lli.it v..! « on ChrlKtnias. wtiNiri it? Was it tin* bappleKi one?" ‘‘Well. I iloti't know." mused (Inind Diotlier. “I reiiieiiilMT heiiig very well ■atistled with my liU'liaiid. ami feel ing very graiol In my liliie ‘Hiirair dress and all that. Imt tliere were so many proltleitis of living? ahead of us. I hardly think that was the liappiesi I'lldslmas. I,el's see—" "Well, , Howl" exelaiiiied I’allier. ‘‘I'm Nur|irised you should liesilale at all when yon reiiieiiilier that iiiy hirth day Is |ieeein)>er I.'. I slionid think , having a* inarveloiis Hrsi-liorii "wm ten hayli'leMTsAiltiwImr #l|r OI.LOWINtJ an old faniily rns- tom, fyutlierine Blair placed ■ lighted candle In the window, uri Inally serving to guide lost travele.s on Christmas eve. .Tohn Blair knew If had been placnl there the last tliree years with Kennel ti in iiiliid—tlie smi w ho was Km busy to come home for Ciiristnins. \ The candle's bright light laid brought ‘cheer to many, so a"iiin Kallierine placeil one in the window. I‘erha|»s this ynir It would he Ken neih if would guide home. A whir of a niolur overhead—the night mail was arriving. There ndglit he a letter from Kenneth. A car stopped' before the liouse us -h'lin I’hilr started for the post ofllce. \ man riishefl up the steps and 11.rough the o|m‘Ii door shouting *'.M**r- ry I'Krisinnis l>iid and >lother.'* I’.»*- V iv.een einliraces and tiandsliakes he evpialned: "Found out late I could come home, so I llew down with the niiill.” The rie\t words tilled Katli- erlrie'g tienrt with Joy—“The old can dle sure did sfiell 'welcome home' ui me!" Ilow.’ glad she was the candle was III the accustonied place.— Blanche Tanner Dillln. ((E). ur.O. WVnij-rn Nawsosper tnilon I Oi year I go over there and ple*d with h'mn to double his factory. We could sell twice as mu^h of his stuff if he would only turn it out. And do you know what he says? He just waves Staffed Tomatoes Stuffed tomatoes and peppers offer other chances for vegretable combina tions that are delicious. Here Js one that is unusual—and it calls for the Quota Mad A famous advertising agent was talking with me about business in these United States. It is hia function to prepare the ad 99 we try to figure out how he^ can do twice as much again! "I lunch with the officers of a ce ment company. If they wotild get to- veriising for several large manufac- i aether with their, coanpetitons, und turers, and to consult with them on •^ree to curUil production just a lit- their sales problems. He goes home could ^1 make more monoy. every night all tired out. He srys he b^ice of their product might have doesn't know anybody,in business who raised a trifle, but I doubt ir, would b»* hifi bands in French fashion and spot- addition of nuts, so really doeBi*t he- ters: ‘Why should I double my plant i long here. But i^xis very good. MaA and work twice as hard ? I and my 1 potatoes and season them well. Then fsimily are making money enough. We j add coarsely broken ^an meata— have a good time. We enjoy our lives. • half the quantity—to the potato^ With' jWhy should we wjj^k oursblves toiiais mixture stutf ^tomatoes fmn death?' ” I which centers have been removed. That seems to us Americans a veryj®*he, basting with butter and hot terrible utterance. It is treason to the j until tender and brown, spirit of modem business. (H eowse,! celery s man should force his production, and | •>'<1 boiled, and the peas sheold his sales, and force his own noor mi^ ^ boiled, too—make a good is getting any real fun out of it. “I'll give you my program for a typ ical day,'' he said. “I ccene down to my office a little before'nine and there is the sales manager of a shoe company waiting for me. His pockets are full of charts. His company's sales ^re 20 per cent ah^ad of laVt year, but i.^ he satisfied? Not for a minute. He must set the mark for next year .*>0 per cent ahead. “Then I go over'to the office of a food manufacturer. He has just f'.oseJ up the best year of his histoiy, .\p(l plest holhhiy fur yoii.". "Yes, (Iciir, I «ns very liiipiiy mu.' fimud,'' siihl- (irtiiiiliiiollier dreiiiiill.v “biif y«*ii were ii collirky hiihy. nnil—" "Oh, luiw, (htii'l I like ull my chir.v awiiy !" pnilesled Fnllier, “No. I'll liixe yon Ihe j{lory by siiy Ilig fh.'it Ihe Iieeeiiiher Ihnt hi'oiiu'ht your hrsi horn wiis my hiip|d(>st up to tliiit lime, Thore's somethlii;r Hhoni Im'Iiij: ti ^rn m I mother "'I'hiil mentis me, doesn’t It, tliiiii ny?" Inl(>rriipted Alfred. "Ves, denr. iiml the t'liri-ttints yoti Biint! Ihe sido In tlie hoy ehoir, I thonchl Id hiirsl willi pride nnd Jny." “Th«*n I lint wjis the liesi?" “No, lieeiiilse .Mice iiinde me feel the niiiie wny, Inst iilcht, when she iicIimI HO lieanlifiilly In lh«> piny nl thi> chnreh. I {'iiess, come t»* think of it. the t'hiislmiis Hint's Jiivl lo'eil Is yen enilly the he«l.” ((c) Wr(«(<*Hl NcWkixih'I t'liliill I May Enjoy Chrittmat in Mansions in the Skies JlT IS not now the fiiMldoti to "keep both feet on Ihe pronnd.” In fuel it's hiird to keep even one foot on the ground; the other one H<‘emM iilwnvs to he lip,' gettltijr Into a enr or ‘ because the sales expense, that much les*. But wrll they curtail? Never, Every year piust show bigger figures. The quotas must go up and up. “The trouble with this count-y is that we have gone crazy on the sub ject of volume. We are quota mad.'' As he talked I recalled a conversa tion I had seme years ago with an American who represents a French manufacturer in this country. "I have a heart-breaking time with that F'renchmar.” he sa’d. “Every his sales, and force his oyn poor mind and 'body until he dies at the age of sixty wQth an order blank in his hand. Somewhere between the French at titude and our attitude there trust be a half-way point that would combine the best elements of both. “Life,” says the Bible, “is more than.) bread, and the spirit t^n raiment.” It also asks the question," “What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own Ifie?” 'Or, in modem language, wbat's the use of killing yourself by being quota mad? tomato filling. Or string beans, bread crumbs, shredded green pepper and onion. Tomato, celery, and onion, with rice or bread crumbs to give consistency, make a good ftlling for stuffed green peppers. Or you may use 'rice, onion, celery and asparagus. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Why not solve your “Gift Problam** by giving Magazines this Ckristmaaf 1 have some attractive offers wkate- hy two or mor# copies of the saam magazine can be had at the price of 2 and 3 y^r sabocriptions. JAS. W. CAmWELL, Call 243 at 12:30 P. M. T The Tenth Anniversary Sale at... t nil Christmas Carol by Dicky, Canary Bird Rv llarolil L. C(Mik nrp-X^i f**ct' entirely, c6mi»lt‘1i'l.v (IlNllTirtly off the ground! Wliiit this roiiditlon niny nieiih to future generiitioiis Is hard to ^rn(•^K. i'erlmps In n yiMir or two (leople will J imike a dale to (■«•l(•h^lte ('hriHtmnsj Ihroe thoiiMiitid feet up In the nlr. ^ "t'oiiie oil iifi!" friends may l*e iirg lug. "We’re gidiig to sluMit n party up over .Ml. W iishlligton. iMiiirliig, .(•hiiriijles Mild a fancy dress hnll I" .\ii(i we shall he obliged to taxi In a small plane to Ihe party niid he whisked ahoard, and w<irry whelh»»r we eiiii get a taxi-plane home again. .\n(f every (’ockpit will lie trimmed In colored Imihs and the trade for t'hrisiniiis trees will he literally go ing up! BIhiip .^rueks to deliver a flue s))ruee at the service entrance of a Flying Mansion In the Skies. So don't stick to limt old one qhont holh f(‘et on Ihe grotttid. If yott do, yolt'll tliid yourself frigid fully low- down und left behind!—Martlia Ban ning Thomas. I'ct Idlio. We».(i'rii N'^w.imp.r futon i Charm of Christmas X** T' 'UK chief charm of t'hrist mas i.s its simpricll.v. It H a -fx-xl+TTrl—t+rjrt““H pp( ■n't^" Tn-TT(‘T',v Its. B'lM.\l.\li;l{ liocr fo|'::ot aiiylnxly (jr anything at t’hrist- liiiiM. .'<he uii((h< iirescnts for every oio' of the iicii'lihtti s' children nnd sin* either hiiii;:ht or made soiindhitig tnwv tor «“\(‘rv ntoin In the Imiixe it lu'w hath mat or shower citrtain for tlie bathroom, a new dish driiiiK'r or tow(*ls for tlo* kileh(>n. new etirlalns <»r table (osefs for the living room, a ribbon for the eat. a collar for the dog and ibis year, a new gia'cti cag(‘ for IMeky, Ihe ciiimry. K\e(y thing ,\as in phiei* tin* day Ix'foie fill jsi mas when Ihe childi'eti •rrived home for ili(> Imlhlays. nnd Jkliiry Klleii. the ol(le‘-l daughter, had Just lllil>hed her tour of liis|ieelioU of Oirlsliii.is pri'-eiiis to Ihe house, when she stojiped''!!! Iroiif of I»i(k.v’s new cage and whisilcd to start him singing. But Iheii' was no aiiswi'i from Ihe cage. "Well, iiioiher. yoii doa'I .s(M*in to have f»»rgoiien a viagle thing or a Hiiigli* idoin, ' M.ir,' I’.lleii said. "Bui what has h.ipiciicd to 1 li Uy ? Is he dn>.ed by the s|,|,.mior of his new pal Hee, or Is he loo old to sing'.'" "I cant male it mn." r(>pli(al Mrs Brimiiii'r. ‘ lie sang alT right in tin <dd eitge, hiil he hasn't peeped a tiol( ■iiiee I pul' him in this one ihrm' day.^ ago. He 11111:1 lie honiesii k. If hi doesn't 'Iiig h\ tonmrrow I’ll put him bu^ek ill the old eagi*. so ||ia| he UUI' ha^e a Merry fhiisimas. too," fliristiaas niorniii'g the I’.rimmer^ found ill'tailed In their living room u new radio, f.nd they lo'gan ihi> dav happijy by listening In on that delight fill half hour from eight thirty to nine o'ldiH-k which brings daily cheer te Ho iiinuy .^liKM'lean IniUies. The sing iiig of a bird enme over the radio as • lisiekgrituud of the progM'ani. and al lDi»ta with the lirst bird notes from the radio, IMcky stniiial hopping around lu his new gneu ptihice, and niialiy broke liilo a full ihrouiisl fhrisimns rand wlih h was a Joy to ev(*ry one. He was auyiiig Slia ry Christ mas to hla little hrolh«*r who was singing a dmusaiid tulles away In .New York. <0 J»:.a, WMtrra Nowximp*r riil,.n i vt V‘ V* ff X'* one. hecaiis** evyry one can tin- ».t -ti' I V* Y* ieS (lerslaiid it. A gcIlllilK* fidlovv ship tiervadi's oiir lommoii life - a fellowship whose source Is oiir eniiiinoii shari' in Ihe gift of the World’s gnailest Fife which ^vas given to I'lo* whole world —Arilinr Keed Kimhall. •li Kt h *v *a •f. Christmas Cards .Vir ll(‘iiry ('oh*, an Knglish micIhI and ('diicaliontil reformer. Invented th(> tirsi Christ mas card. It was six Inches long and four liichua wide, and depiciml in the panels' formed by a leafy trellis two acts of charily— clollilng the needy and I'ewllng the htiiigry. Fast year more tiinn tMMMSMi worth of fliristmaa curds were sold in Hie I'niietl StateHi' Christmas and tha Eirds II is said ihut no peasant In Swe- (hm will sit down with his olilldren to fliristniHfl UintitT nnlil lie hns (im vided f(M)d for Ihe hird.s. The fnrm- ers ens't poU‘s In their dooryards to which slu'afs of grain are iioniid. lo provldt* for liirds through the season when vegc'iHlIon f« c(*V(Med vrilh snow and he. • '• I First Christmas Carols Christmas carols orginated in the eleventh ciMilury. heing sung helvveen the scenes of the miriK'le and niys- lery plays of the peritMl. -I ww' Christmas Trees for Porte Rico New h^igluMd helps Forto Ulco muke It H green t'hristmus. Cliristyins lives are among the exports to Ihe little island. The Evo of Epi^lmay The Kve of KpIpliHiiy, ur Twelfth Night (January «L it to the children of Koine what ('hriatmts It to u«. Fra-ChHatasas Good Humor If cvaoiHNiy would auintaiit that fi^^hrlatimia good humor through | tV yWf wbat a haiqvy World this be. ^ Would Not Write Cwrd Vursoa Tennyauu opce refuttd an offer of £l,<tdo for a abort aei of wraes for t Oltrlstmaa cards. te tbt Padilc, It Cbok rtefaM day. 1T77.^ Good'lCtet of Carol Faite G«mm1 King Weficealans. «if v'urtd fame, araa a Kli>f of Huhemla. of Good Things to Eat The Holiday Season calls for something out of the ordinary for the daily menus. This store can be relied upon to supply you with the unusual things in Christmas foodstuffs. We have large varieties in all Holiday foods gathered from all parts of the earth.‘All orders deliv ered as specified. We advise Shopping Early for best choice. SANTA CLAUS FRUITS Grapes, Ibt, 10c ^ ^ I Grapefruit 5c to 15c Apples, box $2.35 Apples, dozen ... 15c to 60c Tangerines, doz. 30c Bananas, doz. 25c Oranges, box $3.50 Oranges, doz. 12c Oranges, doz 25c Oranges, do^ ... 50c Pecans, lb 35c Stuart \ Pecans, lb..... .. 40c Extra Fancy SHkH Pecans, lb 50c Ormend’s Large Budded Walnuts, lb 40c » Ormond's No. 2 » Walnuts, lb 25c Brazil Nuts, lb. 27V2C Almonds, lb IT^Itc DEUCACIES ... for the.. CHRISTMAS TABLE FRUIT CAKES All Sizes and I’rices. Fancy Box Candy Just the thing for Mother, Wife or Sweetheart. We have Candy for the little folks, too. Everything that goes to make this a real Christmas. We are going to do our very best to make every body glad that they gave us their business during the Christmas season and this year. Fnii: Cake Mat )rif^ Seeded Rals nr, lb 10c Seedless Ra 'ins, lb 10c Citron, lb 45c Crystalized (,harries, lb 69c Crystalized Gmger, lb. 69c Crystalized l^neapple, 60c Orange Peel, jar 25c I..emon Peel, jar 25c Fancy SIFTED PEAS 25c Fancy BARTLETT PEARS ... SOc Fancy Bartlett PEARS, No. tVi can .... 45c FRUIT SALAD, No. 2V| can 4Sc Whole Pork Hams, Ib.. 25c Sliced Pork Ham, lb... 28c Pork Sausage, lb 28c Mixed Sausage, lb. 20c Dressed Turkey, lb. ... 30c Turkey on foot, lb. 28c Dressed Fish, lb 30c Select Oysters, qt 80c Sugar Cured Hams, whole, lb. '.;.j^27c Be^ Pot Roast, lb 19c Rib Roast, lb. 25c Steak Roast, lb. 27c T-Bone Steak, lb 30c^ Sliced Bacon, lb 35c 1 lb. box Kingan'a Reliable Breakfast Bacon ..... 40c Smedeed Sausage, lb. .. 28c Souse Meat, lb. 25c Uvo* Pudding, tt>. 25c Baldwin’^ Grocery Laaih RbaaU Ib SSc Beef Roast, m, 19c to 27c Pork RoteM, Ik 28c The Hmne of Good Thii^ To EaP Phones 99 and 100 UdHb Olliyc* lb. 29c Veri Ib. 35c Pork Ib. „ > 28c a m T i-V r I*? -Mi- s I- ,•^.5 J --A*