The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19
CHRISTMAS!
=" If thou anything hast let me have it,
I'll pay what is proper"

precious memories and endearing associa-
tions and breathing the sweet sentiment of
the Christ-love that has frightened the CEN
! turies with its gentle radiance, the influence
of these " dies diarum" is not wholly lost on
even the most hardened or selfish. There is
something in the very clock strokes suggest
i've of the beatiic harmonies that seem to
| attune every ear to the utterance of nature
| and art. 1t is the season for the fullest ex-
| ercise of self-subordination to the pleasures
| and happiness of others, rejecting in turn
| the highest experience of felicity capable OF
realization to him who so acts. Consciously
or unconsciously we are all better beings
| from the mere return of the " gift glee days"
and even as we say Supernatural" in homage
to the Higher Mysteries, so would we say
=" sub natural" in our estimate of the nature
that would not respond to the beautiful GUS
tom that brings us all nearer to the sublimity
of the Golden Rule. Let the anthems re-
sound and humanity rejoice, for there is no
time in life's years SO uplifting and emo
bling to the higher attributes as the period
commemorative of {" Peace on earth, good
will toward men," The whole world is then
unified and the feeble barriers of human con.
trivance, forming an artificial separation of
earth's peoples, are> leveled by the mere
dawning of the season that lends Divine en-
phasis to the Brotherhood of man.
The hearty observance of the Christmas
holidays is one of the supreme evidences of
| a nations progress, and the same may be said
| of a town or community. 1t is peculiarly
BETTING and one of the essentials of the
Western Reserve standard that it's citizens
| act in accordance with the understanding of
such subjects that is theirs by virtue of lib
eral mental and moral endowments and
splendid social environments. journey
through its municipal and rural domains
could not fail to convince the most skeptical
| that its people are keenly appreciative of
their obligations and privileges, exemplifed
| at no time, perhaps, with as universal and
| earnest accord as during the days whose
annual return is so near at hand.
| And while the pen is busy with its praise
words for the private individual donor, it
must not be forgotten that the great business
world is also touched with the spirit of hol-
/ iday generosity. A more convincing proof
or gratifying realization of the truth of the
statement could not be had than by a tour of
the business fronts of Rayenna. The mer-
| chants OF our pretty little town have certain
| ly favored the public with some choice spec
linens of window decorations.
| D. NJ. CLEwELL,
who is never so happy as when making 9TH
ers happy, has contributed to the displays an
artistic window scene representative of many
an American reality. A tree 'encircled lake
with its ice-locked surface lies half hid
among it's silent arborial guards water
gem of the woods,-while on an elevation
hard by little church nestles amid the snow
clad environments as if placed there by ma
ture herself out of compassion for those 9TH
erwise exposed to her elements as they wor-
shipped in Goods first temples" The clever
| handiwork commands constant attendance
| of delighted visitors, who are certain to find
some new feature to admire in the window
picture at each return to its we'll designed
and well finished representations. And by
stepping inside, the visitor, who becomes at
once one of theChristmas guests fthe house,
| is made to realize that its generosity is not
confined to mere initiative art for the enter
tainment of the eye. Christmas figures"
prevail throughout the length and breadth
of the establishment, and he need make only
one purchase Ito become the recipient of a
very acceptable Christmas present, in the
shape of reduced prices. I'll pay what Is
proper" is interpreted in Christmas sense
at this leading house, that is ever consider
ate of its patrons and careful of their inter-
ests. Equally meritorious windows are those
of
F. P. CHAPLAIN,
who, by the way, is one of the pioneers in
this kind of decorative display. There are
few windows in town talked about as much
as those of this popular emporium, and they
are well worthy the distinction. Hardly had
the huge turkey disappeared from the public
gaze when his place was taken by one of the
best representations of an up to date" Santa
Claus ever placed on exhibition. The good
old Saint is on bicycle, which, judging
from his erect and buoyant attitude, he has
learned to manipulate with becoming Amer
lean ease and gracefulness. And here also
will be found generous price presents" in
each department, Santa having been espec-
tally liberal this year to the patrons of this
well known house. A beautiful "holly
window forms fitting companion to that
of Santa C.
j. c. BEATTY & Son
the enterprising Clothiers, are also among
the best window artists in town, and have
something almost constantly to attract and
please the public eye. Their resources are
seemingly inexhaustible and their skill and
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window is one that meets hearty apprecia-
ton from everybody, being fine, large
Christmas tree literally bedecked with San
ta's goods. 1t is needless TO say that Christ
mas prices prevail atthis old, reliable house.
&c. PARK,
the Jeweler, has beautiful window, graced
with lovely array of artistically made
goods. That i" silence is golden" or that
there is such thing as "silvery silence" are
most pleasingly and convincingly realized
by look at these windows. Here, too, Santa
Claus has ordered Christmas cut in prices.
THE ROCHESTER, CLOTHING HOUSE
has especially pleased the little ones by a
window scene that represents Santa Claus
about to be discovered by two little children
who are timidly pulling aside the folds of
drapery that hides their patron saint from
view. This house always has something at
tractive and pleasing in this line, and can be
depended upon for bargains.
| n. c. Fox
has very attractive window, the apprecia-
ton of which is shown by the many groups
of sight seers that congregate in front of it.
Santa has left in full view some of his choic-
| est samples, and there is no better place for
Christmas bargains in the city than the well
known Hope Novelty Store.
J. C. CLARK
has very snowy and neatly arranged win
dow, pleasing alike to young and old. The
critical taste of this popular house in this
particular line of decorative art has almost
passed into proverb, and the display this
year is in keeping with the reputation en-
joyed. Holiday season means holiday prices
at this store.
w. A. JENKINS & Co.
have very fine display of Furniture, China
and decorated ware, banquet lamps, &c. The
resources of this establishment are beyond
comparison the best and largest in the County
and are among the first in Northern Ohio.
| c. A. MYERS
has window that is truly artistic. His su
perior line of high grade goods enables him
to make an exhibit of much more than ordi-
nary merit. Aglimpse in his window is we'll
| worth trip to town, and his prices are Santa