The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-12-28

morning so I put in an extra hour on it then.
 carohne-All my relatives presents are ''on their way rejoicing" l sent them
 on the Sth and they will get to liver pool in plenty of time Esther-But you are making something now.
 caroline-Yes: this is for next year. I am getting an early start, for once. Never shall l fail in Math. again on
 account of Christmas 'have-to's." Louise-Here comes the sandwiches. Margaret must be out of sorts today She feeds our bodies but contributes
 not to, the conversation. What aileth thee. damsel?
 olate and passes the sandwiches)-I'u tell you.
 Esther-They are good.
 Helen-of course; consider who butter
 What is it, Madge, scheme No. 1000? Aa,rgaret.Girls, arg, had ,n strange dream of my mind. The whole scene was so ! Esther-Was 1t a pleasant dream?
 Aasgasstml ar'sss and w was s,a happy when was
 satisfied with myself.
 Hclen-How Helen. o,,a about yo1rr friends Are
 to make a personal improvement"
 club from this material. Better give
 it up, Madge. We come here to be uIdl yOu hIlO" are flOl
 on today's. program.
 Aargaret-No, honestly girls. I'm not going to preach. III just tell you
 H way off ae Far fa ca,hay sseff so it's cafled aH in that leaflet I've been reading. and was really at the court of the King. Esther and Calortne-Like a fairy story
 cloth of gold and red samite! 1argarst-No, indeed. Everything was white.
 Heien-How monotonous. like color. . vrar rof-- VI fS p,nc hn0 full place l ever saw. The king was | holding court on his birthday and all
 . the people peIh came. came to him with gifts white steeds, the, poor presented him l with flowers and rice and pigeons.
 But all the gifts were white;
 Aarga-st-Because the King desired | them to be so. He wanted his birth
 day celebrated in just that way. The
 and the King valued all equally. Rich 1 and poor were greeted alike and the ! King showed no favor to the wealthy. Jane-Tell us some more about 1t. l Madge.
 azArGarst--I was there but no -onf~sAw me. l guess l must have worn some magic cloak for ! was as, invisible: h,: The l kneeed before the King and placed l their offering upon his royal table. 1 Not one spoke word. Helen-kind of a spooky performance I couldn't have kept still.
 ndargaret-I was listening to the music They sang beautiful song to the | mas song. Really. the whole scene made mo think of Christmas. Do yon know. girls? i, is our Kings birth 1 in our hurry to make gifts: Several 1 girls attempt to speak) There isn't 1 a single present on my list this year tie reason pops up beside every one. l and tries, to tell me why I'm giving it. l I'm going to change the whole plan | There isn't one. not one. that I'd dare l to offer the King.
 Mabei-I'm going to change my list,
 Louise-I wish could.
 Agnes-Will you help us, Madge?
 Marsaret-Do you really want to-, girls?
 Madge. Where do you keep the 1 spoons? Yes, l will-no--I'll not join l any white club this afternoon. I've 1 soino important things to do at home, | Youll never miss me. Chatter away.
 I'll slip out while .n giant scheme sch m, is
 being ev1yea' ,o fsS s,aY Ku'9 You I kHow ehs" 1 was busy last night so I've some 10 make up.
 Margarst-,How many , of you v, girls can can l ciis. That's right-and shopping lists. tTo lFelen)-They obey like the home guard. T., l readiness to take notes.)
 11argaret-First I'll collect the gifts
 Jane, can you give 2 violin so,o' lt phans' Home at Hortonville and you 1 can assist that much with the pro- ] gram.
 give this year Madge You know Christmas hasn't been Christmas since mother
 z1adse-'hastilyl-We know. Jane: denr S;sc | at onco (Writing)-Jane. violin solo
 - -cuia.-what can do. Madge? wish
 now I & hadn't hought bought ,o thst v,vn hat fo' | roginative powers? You know yon can recite beautifully How abou,
 that tone poem. "king Robert or nout.e-would that do? Would you play the accompaniment: Agnes?
 'gns.cGTtanlHH Here byi Maare hsSs is wHoe S dollar. wish we could buy some flowers for dear old lady on Graves 1 sumr7er-and this fall her geraniumss 1 suffered rror, the frost. Not one of thor, will bloom for Christmas.
 cr+her-1 have 75 cents for the flower fund
 orace-I haven't any. money. You knH" | I have to leave school after the holi-
 days. Fathers & business s ,ans has faiiea; ha, ! can I do hest. Madge?
 n6ergarst-You can sew. Grace. dear l There is poor family I know. right 1 in the next block. The mother isn't well and she has ho"n trying to make i clothes for tho children: They are in 1 exercises at school. You see, girls ] they are not the kind that charity will l reach. They are too proud to accent | anything in that spirit. But you can | do the sewing just the same. Use tact-you know how-and It will do ] ynr of good
 9nth-r'7, going mp to my aunt.s home | Tuesday We have q half holiday yor know. and I'll make some cookies | and pies. ,,,, l eat them and I'll introduce this white | gift" idea a' the "I.end-a-Hand cinb l tomorrow You girls know ! haven't | a minute to spare, but here Is dol 1 lar for the flower money. CaroIine-Mabel. YOU can't afford tha' | r1uch You told me you were going l 10 buy a nugget pin for your Uncle George.