Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-09
MAKE CHRISTMAS WORK A WORK
 OF LOVE.

Tn the high school days. the profes- sor used to tell us in regard to writing a theme, to first be sure we had some thing to say, and then to say 1t. 50 I've decided I have something to say and it Is what everyone gives, but mo- body takes-advice.
 So much has been said concerning the spirit of Christmas to which we've all listened, but very few needed. Let us stop and consider, and most all will confess that we are degrading Christ mas, making it perfect mockery.
 The average woman begins by max ing a list of names of people whom she wishes to remember, or pay back; and then opposite each name writes some appropriate or available present. By the time the list is completed. After it has been revised many times she is a weary woman and heartily wishes the holidays were over.
 But there is a way to overcome this. How many in that list do you give presents because you love? We'll, leave their names right there. Now, how many do you give because you're paying back or considering it duty? Cross those right off. That cuts your list almost in two. I know, because I've done 1t.
 Planning gifts for those whom we love is a pleasure, and that will bring to the holidays that happy peaceful harmony so many of us have lost.
 By giving to those for whom we care little or nothing is practising de- ceit and encouraging them to practise the same.
 Let our gifts this year signify one or all of these things: Love, friendship, human kindness. Let us give only what our hearts prompt us to give, and make this the best Christmas ever! The Social Cornerites have respond ed generously with contributions and I've enjoyed reading every one. l have a few ideas which haven't been previ- ously mentioned.
 Bows are an important accessory to | the modern girl, so here are few Daisy Bow-Take white coronation braid. loop into petals and form a daisy, making French knots in yellow silk for center Arrange about five in a cluster, sewing them on piece of | white cloth for a support (which is | cut away so as to be invisible). Cut | uneven lengths of braid about 3, and ! sew one daisy on the end Of each | Fasten the other ends to the center of the cluster on under side. The | number of daisies can be varied, ac-
 cording to taste.
 1 Ribbon Bow-Cut two lengths five
 inches long from red satin ribbon two | inches wide. Sew the four ends SC they form a point. Take one-hal1 yard green soutache braid, cut in half Take the two lengths, ends held un-
 evenly, and tie in the middle of the ribbon above, the knot coming on the
 upper side. Do not set ribbon one piece on top of the other, but back them so that both pieces are gathered evenly. Make four sweet peas of tho same color ribbon for ends of the braic by first cutting a piece of ribbon twt inches by one inch. Sew ends so a:
 to form point and draw in sides t hide raw edges. For the inner part O the flower cut half circle (radiu
 one inch). Sew up straight side. gath CT up curved side and set into tn
 middle of the large piece, which is nov
 doubled. Form a knot of braid ant
 hide end in the flower and sew on.
 Velvet and Ribbon Bow-This i
 made from two inches velvet ribbol
 and two inches satin ribbon. Cut length 1-2 inches off the velvet an' cut endS N-Shaped. On lne top this place a 1-2 inch length of rib
 bon. the ends of which are sewed t
 form a point: 'and on the top of thi put a piece of velvet ribbon 4 l.
 inches long (the ends having bee
 treated as the ribbon). Draw all to
 gether in center with strip of blu ribbon. Take four lengths of sma
 black silk cord and tie knots in eac
 length At the end of each sew O the trif1es made of the blue (half-cir , I'cle, one inch radius, straight sid sewed up, and curved side gathered Fasten the other ends to back of boy si I can also send directions for th , crocheted medallions through whtc