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New Britain herald., 1917-09-13
Warm Bedding at Blanket Sale
 |fS Time to Think About f

WE HAVE ALREADY HAD A FEW ONE PULLED UP THE BED CLOTHES MORE WOULD BE NEEDED SOON. DON'T LET JACK FROST CATCH YOU DRE,ARY WHEN THE COLD SEWERS BACK FOR THE LACK OF ENOUGH ABUNDANTLY SUPPLIED WITH ALL THAT THE HOUSEWIFE COULD WISH ABLES OF ALL KINDS AND GRADES. ALL NEW ENGLAND. WILL PROVE GOODS TO YOU.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-13
Berlin News BROWN SELECTED
 TO HEAD TICKET
Democrats Confident That Party Will Triumph at Polls
NOMINATIONS NOW COMPLETE
Finance Board to Hold Public Meet ing-Registrars in Sessinn-Guards School Crowded.


 After coubing the democratic ranks to find a candidate to head their ticket, the democratic town con- mittee has selected James Brown of kensington. MT. Brown, when of fered the honor. accepted and will work hard to bring his party to the front next month.
 MT. Brown has always taken an active interest in politics. He served this town for a number of years as assessor and fulfilled his duties in a capable manner. At present he is retired, and should he be elected, ~ will devote his entire time to the running o1 the town affairs. MT. Brown was for a number of years employed at the Malleable Iron Works, New Britain.
 With the entire ticket complete, prominent democrats this morning an- nounced that a strenuous campaign will be conducted to place a demo- cratic selectrnan and taX-collector in office this fall. Encourage by the largest vote in the history of Berlin, every effort will be bent to bring the ticket to the top.
 When it was learned this morning that MT. Brown had been rendered the nomination, and accepted, much favorable comment was heard. AL though it is an admitted fact, that Judge Willard I. filling, the republi-
New Britain herald., 1917-09-13

selves at the Brass city for examina- ton.
 One draftee from Southington who fingered too long over the flowing bowl had to be given some good ad- vice by Officer Marine. He was found by the officer on West Main street com- blaming that someone had taken his watch and accused several prominent citizens of the deed
New Britain herald., 1917-09-13

Arthur Sternberg met with an cident the other night while rid his bicycle, on the Elm Hill road.
 struck a large stone which threw over his handlebars, injuring his h and hands
New Britain herald., 1917-09-13

SHEET BLANKETS, might coln- fortable for cold night are in sin gle bed size for $1.75 pair. Larger ones priced $2.25 pair.
 BEACON BLANKETS, including Cosy Bathrobe Blankets are of fered at $3.25 with extra heavy ones $4.5O, also Jacquard.
 FINE WHITE BLANKETS of California wool will keep you good and warm. priced $500, $6.OO, $7.5O, $8.5O, $0.5O to $25.OO pair.
 ATTENTION CALLED TO COT very large and fine showing in woe line covered, some with satine, othe nice line Down Filled COmfOrta bl e;
New Britain herald., 1917-09-13

G. Fl. Latham has purchased V Dodge automobile.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-13

Miss Leora Saunders left Monl for Northport, Long Island, wherea will teach in one of the schools IT
New Britain herald., 1917-09-13

turned after spending two weeks
 Rome. Pa. Mrs. M. B. Rowe .} Mrs. Walter Rowe whom they vist returned with them.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-13

w NIGHTS THUS EARLY THAT ES WITH A FEELING THAT . HOW ARE YOU SUPPLIED? U MAPPING, FOR A NIGHT IS RS ARE RUNNING UP ONES
 BED CLOTHING.-WE ARE L. THE KINDS OF BLANKETS HI FOR, AS WELL AS COMFORT s. NO BIGGER ASSORTMENT IN E THAT BY SHOWING THE
 FOR COVERINGS there are the wool finish blankets, white and grey, also all wool kinds priced very cheap for these times.
 PLAID BLANKETS, all wool ones, priced at $7.5O pair. Others of very heavy quality offered at $13.5O, $15.OO pair upwards.
 BEAR IN MIND THAT our Blan- kets were ordered before price of wool had risen to it's present rates. You get the benefit.
 ORTABLES of which we have nd cotton filled. Some are silko- with silk null. We also have a overed with satine or silks. and offered. Glad to show them to you 2 Sent on Approval or Exchanged,
New Britain herald., 1917-09-13

for duty at Camp Devens, Aver, Mass. on SeDtemh hel. 20
New Britain herald., 1917-09-13

G. E. Root and family have re- turned after spending the summer at East River.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-13

Mrs. D. A. Goodsell and daughter Miss Anna. are home after spending the summer in Worthington, Mass.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14

cranberries, popcorn, nuts and other
dainties beloved of birds. Strings of
red skinned apples, cut into tiny pieces
convenient for birds to peck at, were
4 prominent feature of the decorations.
and so were bacon rinds and Jumps of
Euet, which are good to keep warmth
in the little bodies when the cold creeps
under their feathered coats.
Miss Louise, who spent most of her
time in the country, studied the ways
OF the birds and their hkings, and she
knew that they are as strongly attract
ed by bright colored things as are chill
Eften. That is why the tree was made
pretty with gay tinted berries.
There was a large attendance, and
no birds were, turned away. no matter
how shabby their coats or disreputable
their regulations. The clustering little
English sparrows were welcomed with
see rest, although they tried to bully
Ehe others. Even grouchy old Sir Grow
was permitted to peck bit.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14

of that unwearied patron of children,
that homely but delightful personifiCa-
ton of parental kindness, Santa Claus,
his custom and his equipage, as he goes
about visiting the firesides of this hap
py land, laden with Christmas bouns
ties, but from whomsoeyer it may
have come we give thanks for it.
There is TO our apprehension spirit OF
cordial goodness in it, playfulnesS as
of fancy and a benevolent alacrity TO
enter into the feelings and promote the
simple pleasures of children which are
altogether charming. We hope our lit
tie patrons, both lads and laSsieS, will
accept il as a proof of our unfeigned
good will toward them, token of our
warmeSt wish that they may havs
many a merry Christmas; that they
may long retain their beautiful relish
for these unbought, home bred joys.
which derive their flavor from filial
piety and fraternal love and which,
they may be assured, are the least al
Logged that time can furnish them -
Philadelphia Press.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14

Certainly you are not the first TO
1atter me nor the first that failed to
pay me, but" she added, and her eyes
filed with tears, 81 had better hopes
of you. Fine words win not help me-"
Il know they will not. What have
I that will bring IL lIvres? This ringT'
"But that is a wedding ring
MY mothers. And it is for my
wife. 1t is for you
aaThat is q cruel jest. And 1 thought
you were 50 different. You have never
seen me before, but I live not far
away, and 1 have often seen you. You
are not yourself now or yod would not
mock me So
Il was never myself before" insist
ed Dufresnay.
At this moment q stately personage
appeared in the doorway and rang the
l bell with great yigor.
| Dufresnay greeted him with delight
'Is his majesty returned to Paris
I Neg He is wellT'
Turns~g to the girl, he said: Il am
as perhaps You know, the kings POOR
kinsman, as poor as he is rich. u.
Rtbot has been the bearer OF many
good gifts. Monsieur, madamoiseIle is
my betrothed.7
"Aheml NJ. Dufrtsnay. his majesty
fntrusted me with this Christmas
present for youths purse Of gold,
500 louis, I believe. and this commits
sion creating you valet de chambre du
roI, with a stipend Of 100000 liyres per
annum. I congratulate you, monsieur.
As l have many other commissions TO
execute for his gracious majesty, /
must humbly take my leave
Present my grateful thanks and
Christmas wishes to his majesty"
II. RIbot made his departure with
somewhat the air Of one who gladly
takes leave Of questionable company.
''yIay I also congratulate you, mon
sieur?' timidIy ventured the girl. You
can pay me now" she added rather
tamely.
You see my estsblishment-how
live. Could not the order Of these
apartments be improved? VIII you
abandon me amid such ruins2 The
able who ministers in the church yon-
der is my good friend"
'SWhy. he is also my able :"
Wonderful White lambs and black
are alike his care. I am q most I'M
lucky gamester. And you can give me
better luck than ever came OF winning.
On my honor, 1 love you. Aad the
able viii be very glad TO see US, Shall
we NOT make the good old man happy 2
IF you Will, monsieur. w. r, Van
Deusen in New York Evening Sun.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
The Spanish Santa Claus.

In Spain, however, it is not Santa
Claus, but one OF the three kings. no
less a person, indeed, than Balthasar,
who is the purveyor of gifts. He is
always represented as a negro, even
I'm the pictures of the old masters, and
as such he survives in Spanish legend.
On the eve of the Epiphany the chill
dren leave their shoes and boots out in
some convenient spot near the CHM
ney, to find them laden with gifts in
the morning. Boots, in fact, preceded
the stocking everywhere, the superior
advantages Of the latter as a recep-
racle having been q recent discovery.
In Belgium to this day the children
give their Shaes an extra fine polish on
Christmas eve, fill them with hay, oats
or carrots for Santa Claus white horse
and put them on the table or set them
In The fireplace. The room is then
carefully closed and the door locked.
In the morning a strange thing is
found to have occurred. The furniture
Is all turned topsy turvy, the fodder
has been removed from the shoes, and
81 its place the good little children find
all sorts OF nice things and the bad
ones only TRds made of birch. In eth
or localities baskets. dishes and wood
en- ware ars made the reeeptaeles. But
the elasticity of the stocking, its
adaptability and the fact that, while
1t preserves the individuality Of the
owner like 4 shoe, it may yet be clean
ed and made ready for the reception
of edible resents-these characters
tics have &c used 1t to grow into general
favor among the Juvenile votaries or
Santa Claus.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14

Place in q granite kettle two cupfuls
Of granulated sugar, half cupful Of
glucose or corn strip, half cupful Of
water and one-fourth Of teaspoonful
Of cream Of tartar. Boil sll together 70
the crisp or crack stage (2S0 degressl
and after removing from the fire favor
with few drops OF oil Of peppermint.
wintergreen or sasSafrss. Divide the
candy into two portions and color one
with red vegetable eoloring. Pull each
part separately, then twist the red can
dy around the white until you have il
In the form OF stick. Cut into sticks
and form into canes or take slender
strips Of the red and white, braid and
shape into baskets.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
A Christmas Prayer.

God grant no little child HsGy 90
VITA hERgrg heart or empty hGRd--
Gipe this ting scorId one ruGiGRt day
To understood. to aHdsrstGa5.
Gtre rs the ftting scor5 to soy,
The spendthrift spaiIe, the brure 90
FeSS:
Disclose orr hearts and gire rs Hote
The courage Of our tenderness!
Lord. ace are old scffh toll and tears,
Our souls are reiIed tcith rdriOIs CRIT.
Yet stiH fhe little ckifdreH keep
ThiEe GHeieat siEspleness of heGTt-
AID they alone Of al thy breath
Nay biEd the burning aHgeFs eyes
And, striking laughter from fhe slrord,
Rsfrace fhs gears to paradise.
They are so 5rGre pfth lore and
dreams,
So eager eyed and, al, so GsGrl
I fhiRk ice mast rStgrR taeTs Eoi0
The fuifA they bore across the yssr.
I tAisE fhdf see mast gfre fhem nosc
TIE SpendtArift sEsi!s. the Eiadly
tcord,
Thdt earth HsGg keep is aEeisnt aope
ARG tes try fuH commandments
LORD.
-Dsas BErRst.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
"A Visit From,
St. Nicholas"

WTHAT is the best known poem in
w the world? Not Gray's "Ele-
gy," nor 1.-THE Song Of the
Shirt" nor "The Raven" but "The
Night Before Christmas" The author
is not SO well known ais his poem.
One recent Christmas the name Of
Clement Clarke Moore was honored as
never before. Above his grave In the
chapel Of Holy Trinity cemetery, New
York, the choir boys sang carols on the
night before Christmas, and service
of light was held. This beautiful cere-
monial starts with a procession Of
torchbearers whose torches are kindled
from the leaders flame, and as the line
winds through the graveyard the fire
is passed back from one to another IN
til the lights grow In number and dis
pei the surrounding darkness.
The father Of Clement Clarke Moore
was once the bishop Of New York.
HThe Night Before Christmas was
published originally without the au-
thor's knowledge in the Troy ScatIneI
two days before Christmas, 1923
Moore had written it the preceding
Christmas just for the delight of his
own children, but it's circulation slip
ped beyond the family circle, and an
unknown friend sent it for publication.
The Sentinel readers paid no attention
to it, and it passed without comment
until seven years later, when the same
paper reprinted it. The second recep-
ton was very different from the first
"A Visit From St. Nicholas" as it was
then entitled, was copied broadcast,
and its author awoke to find his work,
if not himself, famous.
Although Clement Clarke Moore was
educated for the ministry, he never
took orders. For the greater part OF
his life he was identified with the New
York General Theological seminary,
being professor of Biblical learning
and Greek and later of oriental Tan
guages.
Clement Moore's family life had many
sorrows. His wife died at the early
age Of thirty-fve, and the two little
daughters, for whom he wrote 'sThe
Night Before Christmas both died in
their childhood. His son and name.
sake lived to the age of gfEty-eight and
| is buried in the family plot.
When "The Night Before Christmas
was first published in the Troy Send.
mel the editor wrote:
''We do not know to whom we are
indebted for the following description
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14

Tie smile. The last time came yo-r
servant said you had no money. You
owe me II nyreS"
Dufresnay gaEed in speeehless incre-
5ulity for a moment and then burst
cut laughing.
"a merry Christmas TO you, made
noiseIlel' r. he cried. is the basket sor
meY'
Il wish you also a merry Christmas.
But please, please listen TO me. Per
haps the wine is not yet out OF yonr
head. But / must have money today,
Surely you can understand"
Dufsesnay partially mustered his
wits and attempted an elaborate COM
pliment.
Il have seen all the shepherdeSses of
eur Arcsdian Versailles and BY the
goddess OF the laundry, you are not
crying The basket is very heavy.
An6 here are actual shirts r
lie looked in comic peTpieSity from
the basket 10 the girl. Then he said
gently, ~HaS no one ever told you how
A@sHtiful you srsf'
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
Va = = = . = y = = = = = = . y
Christmas Tree
For the Birds
sssse ~ Z 2 ~ sag9g

Mr.. and Mrs. Song Sparrow, the
Misses Flicker, Cock Robin, Miss Jen-
ME Wren, Sir Woodpecker and other
members of the feathered -Four Hum
dred who were lured by warm days at
beginning Of one winter into stopping
with US, only to find themselves sadly
hit later by the high cost of Living.
were thrown into iutter of excite
ment by cards issued by Miss Louise
Ioidlaw of Sands Point, N. X, to a
birds Christmas tree party.
1t was held in the bird sanctuary on
the Laidlaw place, near the commodi-
GUS home built for bird tenants in d
sheltering elm there. The tree was
the finest ever.
For days little Miss Louise was busy
in the pauses Of her lessons, stringing
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
Dufresnay's
Christmas
Awakening

I'M Christmas morning OF the year
1851 VI. pufresnay's apartments
were in some confusion. Mon
sieur himself as he slept on a spindle
legged sofa was not the very image Of
order. His rose colored satin coat was
under his head, and his silk stockinge.l
calves dangled over the end OF his all
too brief bed. The cards of yesterday
ard yesternight bestrewed the floor.
He was disturbed by the insistent
trnkling Of a bell. Dufresnay groaRed
aLd struggled to his feet.
On opening the door he beheld a
very beautiful young lady quantity dis
guised as q working woman and carry
ing a large basket such as laundresSes
use. Dufresnay retreated in confusion,
bowling profoundly and wrestling with
his coat.
Il pray you pardon me, mademoiselle.
| did not expect "a visionI"
-And pray you, monsieur, not to
mock me" she replied, with a wry lit
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14

Twist each Of these strips slightly and
leave SIS stick candy. or. should you
prefer II. cut the mixture into small
squares when cool and pack in that
shape like tafy drops.
Golden Strip Tsfy-IugredientS: A
pound Of graduated sugar, ) dessert
spoonful Of golden strip, one-half pint
Of water. TWO ounces Of butter, vanilla.
Melt the sugar and water slowly and
then sdd the strip. stirring carefully
all the time. When the whole has
melted and is wen blended add the but
ter, putting il in in small pieces, and
bring TO boil Boil until s little drop
ped into ice water becomes brittle. pour
into buttered tin. mark into squares
when cool and leave 70 hSrden. This
is particularly delicious taffy.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
Derived From Days of Yore.

1t is beautiful arrangement and de-
rived from the days of yore that this
festival, which commentaries the an
nouneement of the religion of peace
and love, has been made the season
for gathering together of family con-
nections aud drawing closer again
those bands OF kindred hearts which
the cares and pleasures and sorrows of
the world are continually operating TO
east loose, of calling back the children
OF family who have launched forth
In life and wandered widely asunder,
once more to assemble about the pater-
nal hearth, that rallying place Of the
affections, there to grow young and
having agsin.--WaShington Irving.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14

on. Christmas is hGppy time,
When human hearts are light
And human hate hare pdnished
And al the tc0rId looks BRIGHT
And Christmas Is q SoIensR time,
For back long, long ago,
Christ iedS born to gire the icorId
The joy that scs Hot0 kRoc.
But not alone az Christmas tirsS
Is happiness and cheer,
For he lch0 really loreS the LORD
Hath Christmas OH the year.
-H. Il. Soldier.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14

base OF which might be banked with
greens, with either fruits or flowers in
rerspersed. A sprlg Of holly or mistIetoe
might be put into each parcel or knot
ted along the length Of the ribbons.
And the rest Of the room ought really
to be decorated, too, with holly or
greens draped over the pictures and az
the doorway, for the custom Of bring.
ing green things into the home ct Tules
tide dates back TO a very beautiful Gus
tom Of the old Drui5 worshipers- who.
at a festival which 10 them was much
Ike our Christmas brought into their
house branches Of trees and nistietoe,
which was the sacred flower, and they
believed that the spirits OF Druids drIv-
en- away from their tree homes by the
cold would come and take up their
habltatian in these branches and that
as long as this spirit remained goOs
luck would be with all the members q
Z that household So from this pretty
4 pagan custom has come ours Of deco
+ rating our homes ar YaIeIide.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
UNIQUE DECORATIONS
a Pretty Pagan custora Revived TO
Vary Holly.


For table decoration a doll dressed
as Santa Claus Or az an angel could
be put in the middle Of the table,
and tied around It's waist may Be a
lot Of narrow ribbons, one for every
guest. Zach one Of these should run
from the doll 70 plate, where should
lie tied to It a tiny parcel with SOME
trfding gift or mock present. II definite
places are assigned to each guest soze
little things which KNOCK at some II
their foibEes would make lots 81 laugh
ter around the table az the parcels are
opened care being taken. however, not
70 touch upol some sensitive point, for
that would most effectively SPOIL any
further attempt al fun For this ar
.rangement the table could be decorated
in almost any desired way. The soE
might be perched upon q taI1 vase, fhe
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
srewn hIashed Petatoes.

Wash and pare 8 quarter peck OF
eyen-siZed potatoes, quarter and put on
with enough boiling water to cover
Boil twenty to twenty-five minutes or
until tender. Drain and nash. add 9
teaspOunful salt, one-eighth teaspoon,
full white pepper and one-Quarter cup
full OF hot milk. Beat with wire spoon
Put into bake dish, rough the surface
with g fork. add q teaspoonful OF but.
ter in small pieces over the top and
bake ten minutes in hot oven or until
the edges are brown.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
Fig and Nut Strips.

Chop few figs and cook with a Lit,
tie water snd sugar until reduced 70 s
thick paste, Ron out s sheet Of good
rondant cream, sprinkle with chopped
nut meats snd spread with the ig
paste, which should be cold. Cover
with another sheet OF the f0ndant.
press lightly together, and when the
hg paste is firm, in shout twenty-four
hours. cut into short strips.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
Good Cheer
For
DaU
Roast Turkey, Bread Filling With Glib
let Sauce.


Clean, draw and truss the turkey, ell
with bread filing, sew up and place il
roast pan In very hot oven until it Is
well scared. Dust with tablespoonful
Of salt, oBequarter teaspoonful white
pepper and haste with a cupf1l Of va
ter. Reduce the heat Of the oven. In
twenty minutes turn the turkey over
and haste with cold water You VIII
have to haste the turkey two or three
times. For a seven TO nine-pound fowl
allow one and three-quarters 10 two
hours for roasting. After the turkey Is
scared turn it over on the breast; then
the juice viii go into the white meat
and it viii not be dry. Remove the
turkey and make the gravy.
Filling for Turkey.
-Four cupfuls stale bread, two table
spoonfuIs drippings or butter. two Ia
blespooEfuls finely cut onion, two t.
blespocnfuIs chopped parsley, a table
spoonful salt, one-haIf teaspoonfuI pep
per, one-haIf teasp0onful paprika- The
liver and heart can be used to make
very good dressing by putting them
through the meat chopper. Put the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
CHRISTMAS CANDIES
Homemade Sweets for the chlldren
This Year.

This Year.
Barley Sugar DrOpS.-IngTadtenss.
Half q pound of loaf sugar. 3 large
teaspoonful Of white az egg. half q tea
spoonful Of lemon Juice, half . gin Of
water. Boil the sugar, water and egg
until il thickens, then add the lemon
Juice. Bring to The boil again and COOK
quickly until the mixture begins to
candy, then pour into 8 shallow butter
ed tin and when cool cut into strips,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14

drirplngs. onion. heart and liver in g
pan over a slow fire and cook until the
onion and liver are thoroughly cooked
but not brown: stir constantly. Add
the bread. which has been pressed be-
tween the hands until all the water Is
out; then add the salt, pepper. paprika
and parsley. Mix we'll together while
il is on the stove. 1t must be cooked
through before filing in the turkey.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
eibIet Sauce.

Boil the gizZard. put through food
chopper with the raw liver and heart,
put into pan after removing the turkey
and part Of the drippings, add a table
spoonful finely cut onion. Fry until
tender. Add enough watsC TO make
two cupfuls, add 8 tablespoonful -four.
wet with a little cold water: a table
spoonful caramel and seasoning to
taste: boil five minutes, add s table
spoonful chopped parsley.