Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-12-14
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Good VIII "a Mem Means More Than
Exchange Of Gifts, But Rather
Help to the Poor.

Christmas time is drawing near
the season Of Peace on earth. good
viii toward men, This marks the
cemmemoration of the birth OF our
Lord Jesus Christ. the greatest gift
to mankind; or will II be the custo.
mary exchange OF presents one feels
one must make 20 keep up with the
times
Public sentiment Is being aroused
against iniudicious giving at Christi
mas time A movement Is on foot hi
New York, started by Miss Anne Nor
gan and other phllanthropic ladies' to
discourage the custom OF excessive
exchange OF presents. giving as their
reason that the working girls can not
keep zip with the demands made up.
on them and AZ. this time and be the
women they should be.
What does this excess gife.giving
but rather a great desire to Guido
each other and giving rise TO envy.
heart aches and an empty purse the
contents Of which latter have gone to
buy foolish gifts because one must
give To those from whom they re-
ceiye.
In our own town this giving at
Christmas time does not always par
take Of the real Christmas spirit
the good will toward men, The
writer knows of several cases In
which some very poor families have
laden their children with unnecessary
expensive toys because other children
In the neighborhood were to receive
likewise and their gifts must not be
inferior In any way. Meanwhile the
coal box Is empty and appeals must be
made to church or friend to help out
In the dilemma.
Who Is TO blame for all this? Those
who have funds Mt their disposal
should purchase suitable helpful gifts
and set the example OF true Christ.
mas giving to their less fortunate
neighbors instead OF rousing the envy
and desire TO emulate by inappropri-
ate and expensive gifts.
In the giving to our dear ones can.
not we all remember the little babe
wiz WbN win rQ iDtfily 1tdto dkU anu
in His name put aside certain sum
70 be used In really bringing peace on
earth? In Martinsburg are several
cases whore the fever has wasted the
families; where mothers are wonder
ing where the winter clothing fuel
and food are to come from. knowing
no christmas JOY will be their chill.
dren's lot. WIN you show your good
Will toward men" by cooperation with
the workers at the Stone Home In
making this time of rejoicing warm,
comfortable and happy time for these
less fortunate than yourselves?
Every effort will be made by the
workers TO bring Christmas cheer to
these homes. besides giving to the
children who attend the various clubs
and schools at the Home the usual
Christmas entertainment and treat.
This means large amount of money
Is to be invested In new shoes, cloth
ing, underwear, toys, fruit and candy.
to say nothing OF coal and wood. Who
Will take some shares OF stock In this
His enterprise?
All who read the call and care to
have heart In II may leave Their
gifts Of money with Mr.. A. d. Darby,
cashier OF the Bank OF Martinsburg.
For every dollar thus invested the
givers will receive the greatest OF divs
idendsthat peace in their hearts
that comes from giving substantial
evidence Of their love for Him and
their good viii toward men.
tMRS.) GRACE STONE HETzEI.