The age-herald., 1901-12-22

will take it's place towards our enemies, when every face should beam with happi- ness and all alike should drink health to those they love, in the cup that cheers.
 For without egg-nog Christmas would lose much of its significance. For 1t invig- orates the body as well as gladdens the heart. But in the provision of our Christ mas beverages should we not be careful and see that the proper articles for their connection Is provided? Should we not use the article that for years has held a place of honor in well regulated house. holds2 Hemlock whiskey Is the article, and wm. Wise &. Co.,. the sole agents. Therefore before buying your Christmas and New Year liquor call and see them. They have just what you want, but "Old Hemlock' is their speeiaItys Wm. Wise & Co.,, 313 and 315 N. 18th street.
 The seeming ceaseless tread of the on- ward march of the vast army of holiday shoppers whose faces glow with the radi- ance of the sunshine in their hearts and the contagious spirit of the fast-ap- preaching Yuletide, are indeed substantial evidences of peace and plenty throughout the land.
 What better schooling would the stu dent of humanity need than to watch this 6ilAB IIld<3S OI 0uI0dllI1t NdCI anu du alike bent on missions of love, the happy greetings they exchange, the peals of cheery laughter that are heard-every one happy. all good-natured each doing his best to contribute his measure of mer- riment and sunshine to brighten this, the season of all the year. What better evi- dences are needed to show that, after all ''one touch of nature makes us wondrous kind' and lone drop of blood the whole world kin?'
 Verify, it is a wondrous sight as we look into the eager faces of those bent in the mad rush to provide presents for those they love, and the folk and the lit- tie ones at home. Sometimes tis humor- ous, sometimes pathetic; here are some flushed with prosperity, which adds elas- ticity to the step; here we see the sedate judge, and here the artisan, the woman of fashion and the tired, care-worn mother, smiling, as 1t were, through her tears as she thinks of the meager allow ance and how she must use it. all her thoughts are centered on her humble lit- tie home; but she will blaze it just as bright with the light of love and happi- ness as the mansions of the grand
 Every one wonders what is suitable for so and so. The poor but promising young man wonders what kind of gift he must provide for his heiress sweetheart. He knows what she would like. but, alas and compromises on a box of candy. Then there is the devoted wife who will surprise John wi.n box of cigars; she knows they are good because the man told her so-and she got them at such a bargain, too. But John becomes dis agreeable when she asks him why he don't smoke more of them. But John is wise, and lets her father and brother smoke them when they call.
 Right here is a familiar occurrence. Now, had she bought them from Hyron- amous, Burnett & Co.,, corner of Nine teenth street and Second avenue, John would have appreciated them much more. All smokers appreciate the cigars of this concern, which is responsible for the fact that they are headquarters for every thing the smoker uses. So when purchas- ing cigars for your friends or yourself, get box. Ask them what Is the proper brand and they will tell you.