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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-22

Clarence McCann. 20, Of Ills con.
gress street. Portland. was killed ..
electricity. and six other men weIs
severely shocked early Monday morn
ing when a coal conveyor they "efs
moving In the West Commercial yai.
OF the Portland Gas Light Co.. GU.
through a live electric wire. lyins o.
the ground. Eilas White. LIVING a.
the Morrills House. at Morrills cor
ner and Caroline Sontanio OF Ne~
bury street. two Of the other woIs
men were sent TO their homes SUI
fering from fright.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-22
London ONCE and mercantile huil,

London ONCE and mercantile build
ings are blossoming out in colors. now
that the war is ended. and the house
painter has returned to his task.
London is far less smoky this year
than in former years because Of the
decreased use Iof coal and the In.
crease in the use Of gas and cleo
tricity. This prompts the use Of
lighter colcrs by the paiutsrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-22

German trade journals concede that
the exporting of toys and porcelain
ware from the famous Thuringen
district to the United States 10 some-
thing OF the past for many years to
come. However. the journals con-
tend that. despite all restrictions and
precautionary measures by the Allied
authorities, Germany will continue
to control the world market in potas-
SUM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-22
This Will Rebuild Europe.
(Willard Price in World Outlook 70
rSrilN

(WNlaru triCe IN WOriu outIVok &OT
ApriD
In Belleau Wood. where every inch
of the ground is sacred to memory, I
saw what had been a beautiful house
in the remains of which the owner
had erected a little wooden shack.
and smoke was cheerily issuing from
the temporary tin chimney! In
front of the house. beside the road, a
magnificent tree had been literally
torn off by she'll fire, leaving on the
stump a mass of strings and threads
of wood to show how terrific had
been the wrench Of the explosion. The
giant tree had >dpubtless been the
pride Of the place for generations.
Now the man Of the house. with the
spirit that extracts comfort even from
adversely was calmly saving up the
old monarch into short lengths for
Morale did most to win the war.
Robertson. Canadian chief of stan.
said. "Seventy.five per cent. Of the
resources winning this war was
spiritual
Sir Julian Byng. when about to
lead his men. nicknamed the "Byng
Boys" into action. hrst made all hu-
man preparation-then dropped on
his knees. ~
Sir Douglas Haig went on record
to the effect that the greatest essen
tial for the winning Of the war was
spiritual energy.
And how much more viii morale
be needed IN the long, slow. dull.
painful days and years ard decades
OF reconstruction! 1t takes courage
for q soldier 10 stick to his machine
gun ana tear down q wall In the face
OF enemy fire. It takes even greater
courage for the woman whose wall or
whose house that II 10 to come back
tn ~ ana rah1ailA II af0na hx afOna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-22
Lively Demand for Government Food


The municipal court room present.
ed scene Of unusual activity dur
ing the day Saturday. especially aft
er the hour of opening the sale of
the government foodstuffs, the first
carload of which was put on sale at
ESQ. the sale continuing until 1850.
The prices offered are a liberal saw
ing to those availing themselves Of
this opportunity to purchase food,
end as 1t was desired to make q fair
distribution during the FIRST DAVIS
sale, each family was limited to SIS
purchases. All sales were for cosh.
vnday evening at o'clock the sale
VIII again begin. while ON satur7. :,
, afternoon and evening Of the s1.h =
week pence. IT Is expected thsra s,.;,
be another consignment ofYer;r. =.
larger variety OF goods. The .., :
on this date follows a special town
meeting to be held during the eara,I
part Of the afternoon. Among the
volunteer sales people are C. r.
Hight, John ]. Greene, e. T. Good
rich. Prof. r. w. Leighton, Supt. L.
w. Gerrish. c. p. Merrill and Harry
Burgess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-22
Private CASTOR Molard was recent

Private CASTOR Molard was recent
ly condemned by court martial at
Paris. to 10 years in prison for de.
sertion when abroad. Molard was
prisoner in Germany. After the
armistice he asked to be allowed to
remain in Germany to work there.
He was arrested by the Germans and
handed over to the French author
itfeA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-22

rand Jury Reports 43 nc ments Longest List in Several
Years; Many Not Made Public-CriminaI Docket to Be
Called Monday-Pleasant Eastern Star Gatering-Social
and Entertainment at Methodist Vestry-County Sunday
School Association Meets at North Arson and Elects OFF,
GERS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-22
Use the Want Ads
in Your Business

You know the tremendous pulling of the little Want Ads
Doubtless have had that has convinced
You have often thought that this form of publicity MIGHT be
utilized in business profession Well CAN In fact is
already being used by Augusta merchants with gratifying
results You have seeneir ads EVERY DAY and the idea find
ing favor with Some of the details Of the plan perhaps not
quite clear to Let send representative who will fully
explain points that be Do it today We have at
tractve proposition that will interest you at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-22

Miss Belle Fourier and her broth
or. William Fourier Of Edmunds-
town, N. b.. who have been the gues.s
of their cousins. Miss Dele c. ana
Miss Alice Bouchard. have departed.
Miss Rattle Tozier who has been
enjoying weeks vacation 1som her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-22

The spread Of gambling afnons 80
German soldiers has prompted ~
eral Noske to issue an order Ss
hibiting all. gambling in barr"s aSs
canteens, meas halls, on pa, ~so
grounds or in public places -"
Berlin authorities are proceedins ". ia
orously against the owners or so
operators Of all gambling places, wy
when convicted are invariably NV,
jail sentences under the provisions "
martial law which b still effective
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-09-22

"A narrow mind win not ADMIRE
neither win ccnceited one.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-10

FOR RENT-Big lot, fenced, for
garden, in Nogales, Sonora. Address
P. o. Box No. 131, Nogales, Arizo-
no. 3-5-tf-c
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-10
! MEXICO NEWS !
: AND INTERESTING ITEMS
!. ABOUT THE MEXICAN :
!. COLONY OF THIS CITY
!; By r. K. Ruiz. Reporter

Mr.. Enrique Buelna's supporters,
held political meeting at No. 8 In
genieros street Of Nogales, Sonora,
yesterday evening. The gathering
was attended by many citizens.
Toribio Caballero, chief Of the gang
of robbers that robbed the bank and
commercial houses Of Cananea the
ninth ult. was captured yesterday by
the national forces at a place near
the boundary line between Naco and
Aqua Prieta. The prisoner is con-
fined in the city Jail of Cananea until
further orders. Caballero denies of
being the chief of the gang and
declares that he was the first to re-
fuse to kill civilias or government
employees. The accused will be sent
to the penitentary at Hermosillo.
Another report has the man hanged.
The "Paartido Socialista Obrero"
of Cananea, held political meeting
yesterday evening to designate their
candidate for the next election.
Mr.. Julian S. Gonzalez, ex-editor
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-10
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
SELL STOCK IN TRADE

Notice is hereby given that I. C.
L. Witty, intend to sell and deliver
unto ]. C. Hayes on June 10TH, 1919
all stock in trade now situated
at 337 Morley Avenue, in the Town of
Nogales, County of Santa Cruz, State
of Arizona.
Witness my hand at the Town Of
Nogales, County of Santa Cruz, State
of Arizona this 9th, day of June A.
D. 1919.
G. L. Witty.
State Of Arizona,
County of Santa Cruz.) IS.
This instrument was acknow-
lodged before me Notary Public in
and for the County of Santa Cruz,
State of Arizona this 9th, day of
June, A. D. 1919, by C. L. Witty
known to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed thereto and who
acknowledged to me that he executed
the same for the purpose and con-
alteration therein sxprssssd
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-10
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mr.. T. B. Grace and family from
Douglas, are guests lat thu Hotel
Bowman.
By the train from the south there
arrived yesterday evening Mr.. John
Glasson, former superintendent of the
Bradford mine, near BloXton, who
returned from the Rio Plata mines,
in Chihuahua, six days ride in the
saddled east from Navojoa. Mr..
Glasson had been out there seven
months, with the Rio Plata Mining
Co.
Glasses wrong, See Arizona Optical
Co. 5-l5-tf
With regard to the Spanish class
for Americans in Nogales, Sonora,
THE OASIS is informed that the
number of pupils will be limited.
Those desiring to enroll should do so
at once, addressing Mr.. Litman IN
writing, by mail or by delivery at Mr..
Litman's office, Room z, Jund build
ing, where he will be between the
hours of 1o'clock to 8, to meet those
wishing to confer with him. Tuition
will be free.
Eyes examined. glasses fitted right.
Arizona Optical Co. 5-15-tf
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-10

Witness my hand and seal of office
the day and year in this certificate
written.
(Notarial Seal)
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-10

of the daily newspaper GEL TEMPO"
of Cananea, arrived last night from
that mining camp and departed this
morning for Hermosillo.
Mr.. Florentino Rocha, ex-municipal
president of Cananea, arrived at No
gales, on Fridays train and en- QUITE
to Sinaloa, where he will pass a few
days leaving for Durango where he
has his family.
Mr.. Oscar Valales. representing
the Los Angeles Tanning Co., of chs
city, departed this morning for the
south On business Of the firm.
Mr.. F. Romo, Customs Collector Of
Aqua Prieta, is visitor at the bor-
der cities and guest at the Hotel
Central.
A meeting of the "Partido De-
mocratico Liberap took place Sunday
morning at the Hidalgo Theatre, No
gales, Sonora. Nomination of a
candidate for mayor Of that city was
postponed until next Sunday.
Mr.. J. Robledo, from Pachuca, was
a visitor at the line cities, and left on
this mornings train for Cananea,
where he is engaged in the CONNER
cial business.
Mr.. H. T. Guzman, has opened an
apartment house at Cananea with
which he is doing thriving business.
His building is in modern style and
with all furnishing right down to
date.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-10
CLASSIFIED ADS
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
RATES

CLASSIFIED COLUMN
RATES
cent per word per insertion;
4 cents per word per week; z
cents per word per two weeks;
IL cents per word per month.
No advertisement less than 25
cents.
Business men employ the col
umns of The Oasis when look
ing for reliable help.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-10

FEW DAYS ONLY-SPECIAL-
Reduction clearing of all standard
fabrics, MadSme Randall made to
measure corsets. Space needed for
newest creations French fabrics now
on the way from New York buyer.
You are assured of a years corset
comfort and the stylish lines given
by a tailored corset, by the fact that
we keep your corset up, repair alter
and dry clean free of charge for one
year after purchase. Expert altera-
tions and repairs on any make COR
set. Dry cleaning 75c. Mrs. W. T..
Woodfin, Hotel Burton, Room z. II
A. M. 6 P. M. daily. Sc habla
espanol. 6:1O-6t
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-10
PROPOSALS FOR
CONSTRUCTION

Office of the Constructing Quarter
master, Camp Stephen D. Little, No
gales, Arizona.
Sealed proposals will be received
here until two o'clock P. NJ, June ID,
1919, and then opened, for the con-
struction of one laundry, wood floors
for fifteen mess halls, cement floor
for warehouse and construction Of
railroad spur. Further information
upon application. 6:4-6:6-6:8-6:10-6:
12-6:14
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-10

Sunday there arrived from Hous-
ton, Texas, Miss Mary Adelaide
Lichtenstein who Us visiting her
aunt, Miss Caroline B. Nash, at the
home of the latter rhmed lady. on
West Street. Miss Lichtenstein will
soiourn with her aunt about = month.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-10

GRAN OPORTUNIDAD - Corstes
hechos la medida, se garantiza
ajustarlos a su figura comodidad
absolute Y larga duracion.
Reparamos Y limpiamos nuestros
corsets gratis durante un ailo. Re-
ferencias locales, Sc habla espaiiol.
Hotel Burton.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-10

Mr.. Agustin Guzman, who was for
some time sick in bed, is now re-
covered and will leave for Sinaloa in
short time.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-10

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. Apply
Dunbar's Real Estate Office, 219
Morley avenue. 4-19-tf-chg
Evening star., 1919-03-10

DOWNTOWN GARAGE SITE.
1900 square feet. 100 feet front
back to 30-foot alley. viii build
for satisfactory lease or viii sell
and help finance bufldlnK.
GEORGE 6. REES, Owner.
us Evans building.
Evening star., 1919-03-10
Cont1nueA,

PACKARD touring car; newly overhauled: eS-
ilent condition; by Army officer leaving
service. Call Main $50, brance 1869. IL
REGAL touring fve-passenger; Al condition !;
$3.50. For demonstration address Box 176-D,
Star Office. IL"
REQ five pass. touring; AL condition. SIS JEFF
ferson ST. NV. Cali bet and pm. Monday
REQ roadster 1915; excellent condition: four
new fires and spare. Apply Circle Tire
Co.. 1105 14th st NV.
Evening star., 1919-03-10
FOR sALE-HoUsEs.
Continued.

FOR sALHLNICE 2-FAMiLY APART
ment Of rooms and bath each. located
IN splendid northwest section Can %
sold for s. 500, on very Reasonable
terms: Excellent opportunity 70 buy
property suitable for an Investment of
home.
VIM. s. PHILLIPS.
Successor 70
PHILLIPS & SAGER. Inc.
Mss. 1909 New York ave. NV.
FOR SALE - NICE GROOM AND
bath home, in splendid location south
east. Hot-water hest. Electric lights.
Hardwood floors Excellent condition.
Price, S5.50o. Terms can be arranged.
WM. 5. PHILLIPS,
Successor to
PHILLIPS & SAGER. Inc,
n. es. i4o9 New York ave. NV.
FOR SALE-A SPLENDID oPpcRTU.
nifty to buy a good detached two-story
apartment At q sacrifice. Has nve
rooms and bath each. $e5 rent being
received monthly. Can be bought for
1850.
VIM. $. PHILLIPS.
Successor to
PHILLIPS & SAGER. Inc.
II. sS. 1909 New York ave. nv.
FOR sALE-oNE OF THE MOST AT.
tfaetfve semi-detached homes on Park
road NV; six rooms; splendid l6ts
nrst-elass condition throughout. Prtcss
WIN. S. PHILLIPS.
Successor to
PHILLIPS & SAGER. Inc.
u. %. 1909 New York ave. nv.
FOR sALE-A VERY ATTRACTIVE
detached home 10 splendid location
northwest: has 6 rooms, hot-watec
heat. electric lights; thoroughly mod
ern Throughout; open fireplace Posses
sion in fifteen days. Price. SS, $50. Can
be bought on term payments.
VIM. S. PHILLIPS,
Successor 10
PHILLIPS & SAGER. Inc,
II. %. 14o9 New York ave. NV.
FOR sALE-A Broom DEEP HOUSE,
northwest, with hot-wster heat; sta
tionary wsshtubs; front porch; ex-
ceptionally deep lot to paved alley.
WIN. s. PHILLIPS,
Successor to
PHILLIPS 4 sAGER, Inc.
y. ". 14oS New York ave. Nv.
FOR SALE-oNE OF THE INCEST
arranged Broom detached homes In
eaul's Addition; hot-water heat; eiee-
tric lights; beautifully finished
throughout. Price, $12.50
VIM. s. PHILLIPS,
Successor TO
PHILLIPS SAGER, Inc.
u. %. 1409 New York ave. NV.
FOR SALE-NICE SIX ROOM BRICK
tad In
town. Price, $1,000; on very easy
WIN. S. PHILLIPS,
Successor to
PHILLIPS Il SAGER, Inc,
NJ. 9S. 1403 New York ave. NV.
FOR SALE-EXCEPTI0NAL NICE
six-room home in best section Of
Bloomingdale. Price, 5000. Terms
can be arranged.
VIM. s. PHILLIPS,
Successor to
PHILLIPS SAGER.. Inc,
NJ 9s. 1909 New York ave. NV.
r FOR sALE-A VERY NICE SIX
rooms brick home, northeast. Price.
$4,000. Terms, $500 cash; balance
monthly.
VIM. S. PHILLIPS,
Successor to
PHILLIPS & SAGER, Inc,
N. 9s. 1909 New York are. NV.
Evening star., 1919-03-10

COLUMBIA ROAD. WEST OF SHERMAN
awe rooms and bath; furnace heat; in ex-
ceilent condition; house built about 4 years
ago; immediate possession. Price, s., $50
NEW YORK REAL ESTATE BROKERS, 1923 +.
SPLENDID SECTION N.E.-6 ROOMS AND
bath; furnace heat; good lot to alley; porches.
Price, s.. .750: $500 cash,
NEW YORK REAL ESTATE BROKERS, 1923 F.
PETWORTH. NEAR SOLDIERS HOMESIX
rooms and bath; hot-water heat; electric lights;
front and rear porches; lot 20x110, to paved
alley: immediate possession. Price. $50.
NEW YORK REAL ESTATE BROKERS. 1923 F.
SIX ROOM FRAME HOUSE; 5000 BLOCK
Georgia ave. NV; 5000. Apply OWNER,
1895 14th st. Ii.
s-ROOM HOUSE IN NORTHWEST SVBURB-
Modern plumbing, electricity: very large lot;
price reduced to $500 to make quick sale.
Charles S. MUIR & CO., 1908 New York
ave.
FOR SAILS ROOMS, SUMMER KITCHEN.
front porch; all modern improvements; very
cheap, $500. Call Sunday, 1921 Minn. ave-.
Anacostia. IL
WHERE CAN YOU FIND. IN MT. PLEASANT
section, modern, 2story, colonial brick. 8 fine
r. and tiled b.; INV. heat: near 14th st. cars:
nice white location. for $4, $50? II not. see
MR.. WILLETf. 1909 b NV.
VERY DESIRABLE HOME NEAR CONN.
ave. and Keokuk st.. Chevy Chase: 8 rooms
and bath hot-water heat; electricitJ: first
dp0r kitchen; corner Of alley; front and hack
porches; immediate poesessicn. Price. $40 900.
Z. 2. SCHWARTZ. INC. 734 18th NV.
WANTED FOB EQUITY m
good suburban lot n the NV. section; large
proyements Ford car pesfefrsd lddfese Box
10-R, Star oface.
Evening star., 1919-03-10

Nj. PL1AeAief-1utfrs tarl 8sse, hs1.
hot water SIS gentlemen. Col. 1857. los
Evening star., 1919-03-10

BEST BARGAIN OFFERED. IN 500 BLOCK
Otis st. NV; 2o-ft. colonial style Groom
house a;,nl ami: will sacrifice for s. go; s.
IN $500 BLOCK ILLINOIS AVE. N.w-I
have fne six-room houses: hw.h-: efec.
Big bargains Sell for s., $50 each Terms
Apply 4ia Kenois bldg. Tel. Frank. 5442. S.
THIS is THE BIGGEST OPPORTUNITY TO
get a Groom. colonial style. box house. in 500
block on Kenyon st. NV; sell for also. Very
long ysra dt to .iey TENS Apply
IS, 5oo-BEsT BUY IN NORTHEAsTLA
beautiful six-room modern home. practically
new; tiled bath; cellar under entire house !;
electric lishts hot.wster heat: double rear
from car line; this house is practically an
L. ]. MILLS. sos 9Th st. NV.
CHEVY CHASE, D. C.-AN UNUSUAL BAR
gain: II you are looking for 12-room home.
ideally located. in perfect condition, bed
rooms. 2 baths: garage; large lot, detached
possession: OWNER. Cleveland 1897.
Near 10Th and Lamont SITS.
built and attrae lively planned s-room and bath
modern homes in this beautiful section: house
~ #. wide; colonial type; trimmed throughout
in hardwood; electricity; ff.w.h.: large front
and rear porches and every convenience for
comfort: in perfect condition; real bargain
at the price asked for an immediate sale Ad-
dress Box FPS. Star office.
SPLgNDIDLY LOCATED SEMI-DETACHED
brick dwelling located in the best section of
Petworth, containing 6 rooms. reception hall
AMI bath; h-w.h.: electric lights; front and
back porches owner leaving city will sacrifice
for So 500 and give immediate possession.
NEW YORK REAL ESTATE BROKERS, 1423 f.
FOR SALE.
9th st. ne between f and G-2-story brick
rooms, bath: h.w.h. Price. $4,1O0
18th st. ne. between and F-2-story brick
-ooms and bath: furnace heat Price. $4. 600.
9th st. ne. between H and history brick
rooms and bath 1atrobe heat. Price So 700
Ind St Sc. between d and E-2-story and
basement, rooms and bath: latrobe heat
Trice $3.50.
10th st. ne. between and D-2-story brick
6 rooms and bath; cellar; furnace heat. Price
81 900.
Facing Lincoln Park-9 rooms and bath
b. .w.h. Price. S6. 500.
j. G. WELDON & CO.. 224 E. Cap. st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-23

I'll have to look out for him." he
whispered.
/ shook my head reprovingly
Don't be nonsensical. Dicky." 1 said,
but secretly I was glad that he had
learned 10 jest about the ordinary
polite compliments which men pay
women, bat which Dicky had always
before resented when hey were ~ad-
dressed 10 me.
BY the time Katie was ready to
bring in our luncheon Mr.. Savarin
had recovered sufficiently TO go to
the room and TO remove the dust Of
his journey. And whom ne Joined us
at the table ne did full justice to
katie's delicious creamed chicken
served in a chatting dish her French
fried potatoes, lettuce hearts and
strawberries, the first which Dicky
had seen in the market.
/ had been most anxious that Mr..
Savarin's first meal, his first impress
sion of our home should be a favor
able one. And 1 was amply re-
warded for any trouble l might have
taken when our guest at the close Of
his luncheon. said earnestly:
Mrs. Graham, you make me feel
as If really had come back into the
world again"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-23

real, is a marmalade set in Vene-
tan glass. white, but powdered over
with gold. That, too, just fits into
my color scheme and is particularly
lovely on my favorite table cover
Of black oilcloth stenciled in gold
No matter how lovely a plain white
set might be in itself, it would
never have given me the Joy that
this gold and crystal combination
fitting so perfectly into my color
scheme, has done.
Gifts need not be expensive to be
real gifts. Another thing that
came to me not long ago, another
thing in which I take much pleasure,
is a holder made of black sateen
button-holed all around in golf floss
and fitted with a neat little loop to
hang il up by. hat is one of my
most useful posse ssiOns, and. when
ever I do any cooking in my bras
and copper chatting dish, il proves
its usefulness as well as its good
looks. Then there are the hand.
knitted face cloths with the yellow
borders, which just match my white
and yellow bathroom I could go
on at great length, telling Of the
many gifts, real gifts, that 1 have
received and enjoy constantly. be
cause Of the loving thought that
they express. l could also 90 on to
name a number OF presents, some
simple, some elaborate. that arc
what call just presents; they ex-
press a kindly thought for the most
part, though some are undoubtedly
a result OF habit I am getting tc
the point where 1 would much pre-
fer receiving a card, with a simple
message Of remembrance upon il
than a gift sent more or less gladly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-23

probably. but with also a sort Of
sense of duty attendant upon it.
when gifts-or presents-get to
be a mere exchange, then, I believe,
it is time TO cease. To hear any
one say, I must send her something
because she always sends something
TO me- is a travesty on giving. II Is
just as the poet put it: The gift
without the giver is bare The real
gift the true gift, the gift that is
worth having and worth giving, is
the gift that is prompted by the
loving thought of giving pleasure
and that, to give the fullest meas
ure of happiness. is chosen with
affectionate regard for the taste and
wishes Of the recipient
Il really did not mean to preach
such a long sermon, but i have been
shopping today and I saw so many
beautiful things that would make
charming gifts that ] could not help
thinking how very happifying it
would be, if every one who wanted
to give a gift 70 a friend, would find
out Just the sort OF thing that
friend wanted and would enjoy.
and then search out just the right
thing: instead, as some may be
tempted TO do by the very multi
plicity Of things 10 be bought, Of
purchasing a lot almost at ran
dom, choice being guided by attrac-
tiveness of the articles themselves.
and then parceling them out, almost
equally at random. with the sole de
sire or impulse Of giving, without
the more intelligent thought Of
making the gift welcome TO the re-
cipient as a background for the Civ
ing"