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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
HOW SANTA CLAUS MADE GOOD
Story of Grandfather Who Wanted Make His Grandc
dren Happy at Christmas and Didn't Have
the Means Do So.

; their father is sick Santa Claus is
not likely to bring them many
toys" remarked the mother sadly.
Going to his room to remove his
damp clothing, he caught a glimpse
Of himself In the mirror.
Snow-white beard and white
hair that needed BARRIERS atten-
ton badly. and over hair and beard
a sparkling Of snow flakes. His
eyes twinlled merrily as he looked
at himself, and suddenly he
laughed aloud and cIapped nis
hands.
:'I believe I can land a job all
right after all" he exclaimed,
''even If I am on the shady side Of
seventy. Mighty glad, too, that
haven't had money enough to have
my hair trimmed for a month or
more.
The next day he disappeared
from home and was gone for sew.
Oxd1 AOuISs w ucA hO CeAu1C DcACh
his face was wreathed in smiles,
but he made no explanations.
After that he was often away
from home and frequently brought
back queer little bundles that he
hid away. Christmas came nearer
and nearer, and now he was away
from home more and more. Some
times he looked a little tired whan
he, came in, but happier and hap
pier.
It was on Christmas Eve that
his sons wife took the children
and went down town to see t1A
sights and hear the carols.
Crowds lined the streets, their
arms filled with bundles and holly
wreaths. Coming out Of store
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
SECRETS OF HEALTH
BY CHARLES A. L. REED, M. D.

; the back is manipulated, and fl
nally the scalp and face are
treated.
Every joint. is to be moved un.
der gentle, deep, but firm pres
sure in each Of its normal d1rec-
tons. The surface is to be gen.
tly stroked to stimulate the local
circulation of the blood. Then
the same surface is to be deeply
but firmly rubbed until it is made
to glow under the manipulation.
After this press down firmly
upon the skin and soft parts until
you can feel the underlying bone.
Then, without moving your fine
gers or hands on the surface Of
the skin, you simply move your
hand and the skin, muscles and
all over the bone, the direction Of
the pressure always being from
the extremities toward the cep-
ter. This is probably the most
as it tends to dislodge Particles
of matter from the tissues and
to force them into the circulation.
After the whole body has been
gone over in this way it should
be gone over again very rapidly
by stroking it with the palm of
the hand contracted until it
forms a sort Of cup.
The members Of every family
should learn massage by follow
ing these general directions, or
securing instructions from an ex-
pert to make 1t available as =
health measure in the home.
No other instruction. only some
practice, is necessary.
Tomorrow: Some Interesting
Facts About Germs.)
Copyright. 1923. King Features
Syndicate. 1nc.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
TO THE
-LOVELORN
by Beatrice Fairfax

y
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
I work in an office where
meet many men. A young
professional man comes in fire.
quently whom I like very much.
We have conversations, some
times a little, friendly, but even
the friendly conversations are
not very personal. I think
I had met the young man socially
instead Of in a business way a
mutual friendship would have
resulted. The only way Of bring
ing about the desired result, ac-
cording to my mind. is for me to
take the initiative, which I
hesitate about doing.
"HESITANT.'
WHY don't you invite a group
w Of your office acquaintances
to tea or dinner or to spend an
evening at your home and in
clude the young man who inter-
ests you? Probably all those to
whom you offered this hospitality
would be delighted ct your sra-
ciousness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

"Bunch's kittens art gone"
Gomez / gasped.
Eyes, SIR" cried Bobby. 1--WE
hunted all over with them and
can find them nowhere"
That's too bad" said I. at
wonder what on earth happened
to them"
You can well imagine how much
we missed the family Of little
gray kittens. But what surprised
us was the fact that Bunch didn't
seem to mourn for her babies,
but came regularly for her meals.
'I'll bet you anything those
kittens are not far away" said
Bunny wisely one day. Just you
wait and seer" he added with a
twinkle in his eye.
Strange as it may seem, we
didn't have to wait long for. the
very day after Jack left to go
home, Bobby came running into
the house and shouted:
1.-THE kittens are back and
they've grown"
GOOD news" exclaimed,
II just found them this very
minute, when I came from the
station"
isn't that strange that they
should come back right after
Jacks train left"
mot at ALL" said Bunny slyly
Nov what do you mtan?" /
asked.
II felt along that the kittens
were not far away, Foxy Grand
pa, and I told you so once"
answered the rabbit.
II remember you did, Bunny.
But what's that got to do with
Jacks going away"
"Everything,' said Bunny.
Bunch is a, smart cat. She sim
ply hid her kittens while he was
here and as soon as he left she
brought them home"
1T do believe you're right" said
T as I started for the barn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
By Charles A. L. Reed,
M. ID.

FOF7ner President Of the Ameri-
can Medical AssOciatiOn.)
" AVE you ever taken gen.
IL OF one trained to give it?
Such treatments are sometimes
given in the management Of GER
tain diseases or during the con-
valescence following them, under
which. circumstances they ought
to be given only under the ex-
plicit directions Of a physician.
But / wish here to discuss Dkas-
sage as a health measure.
BY massage is meant the rub
bling, kneading and other nanipu-
lation of the body to increase the
tone Of the nerves and muscles
and modify the force and effici-
ency Of the circulation.
In health and for the purpose
of maintaining health, you can
give yourself many Of the most
valuable movements, or they can
be given by one not specially
trained for the purpose.
Massage is best given or taken
following a general bath, either
a dry-heat bath, or a vapor bath
a plain tub bath or, If nothing
better is at the moment possible.
a sponge bath.
With the subject on his side or
back on a cot or cushioned board
begin at the toes and go up one
leg, then the other foot and leg
then the fingers and arm of first
one side and then the other then
the abdomen. The subject now
turns over face downward and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

as they passed by an old man
emerged. He had on long
red cloak, trimmed with fleecy
white cotton. Big black boots
came up to his knees and a gay
red cap sat jauntily on hts flow
ing white locks. On his back
was a bulging pack.
TITS Santa Claus!'' Fred cried
shriIly. "oh, Mother, look,
there's Santa Claus!"
Santa Claus! Santa CIausY'
echoed Dorothy. "Oh, 1 want to
shake hands with him.
''Well, well. little folks, how
do you do?" Santa Claus greeted
them cheerily as they made
rush toward him. Merry Christ
mas Merry Christmas! Seems
to me I've seen you little chaps
before somewhere"
But little Sammy jumped right
into the midst Of the packages
and bells and glittering tinsel ex-
claiming excitedly.
why, it's not Santa Claus at
all, It's my ,Grandpa"
It was a little difficult to dis
entagle themselves from the merry
crowd that surrounded them, but
at length they broke away and
went home. Then Grandpa Santa
Claus unwrapped his bundles and
there came out toys and dolls
and all kinds OF trimmings. The
pack he carried on his back was
SO full that every member Of the
family was remembered and there
were besides toys for the little
Hadleys and candy and popcorn
and nuts for most Of the poor
children in the neighborhood.
you see," explained Grand
father Gray, at all came about
this way: Mrs. Hadley told me
one day that I looked like Santa
Claus. That gave me an idea.
So I went down to the big store
you saw me come out Of and
asked for a job playing Santa
Claus. They dressed me up as
you see and turned me loose
among the toys.
1--WE had grand time and
earned money enough to buy q
lot Of toys and something over.
I'm to return this suit later, but
I'm already engaged for next
Christmas. So I'm happy as 3
lark and feel like shouting
Merry Christmas! Merry Christ
mas' to everybody
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
Y GU r BEAU TY

proving this in your own expert
ence.
To paraphrase the words Of the
poet:
las one light lights an
other nor grows less,
So happiness enkindles hap
piness."
So let yourself be happy this
Christmas Day. Whether you
partake OF a royal banquet or
dine sparingly on ''herbs,"
whether you arc the center of
hilarious holiday gaiety or spend
the day quietly with your hopes
and dreams-you can be happy
provided you make someone else
happy. This is the recipe for
happiness.
And be sure that in the proper
ton that you catch the spirit OF
Christmas with its lIght-hearted.
unselfish happiness you will, even
II unconsciously, add to your
charm. your grace, your beauty.
Such JOY as I am speaking Of
today-Christmas joy - brings
beauty Of the spirit rather than
Of the body. Such joy defies the
years and even fate. It is our
heritage from Christmas Day and
we may well live it into every
other day as we'll
How wise the Greeks were in
their ancient beauty lore! Their
symbolic mythology gave the bod
dess Of love and feminine charm
three hand-maidens to constantly
attend her. These Three Graces
were Thalia, Emphrosyna and
Agalia.
Thalia, translated. means Joy:
Euphrosyne, cheerfulness, and
Agalia. brightness.
Brightness, cheerfulness, Joy.
These three attend upon charm.
They are essential to the perfec.
ton Of feminine loveliness person.
flied by Aphrodite. the goddess Of
Spring and Love.
So II you would win irresistible
charm. cultivate the Three
Graces, brightness, cheerfulness,
Joy.
Once more wish you all, a
very Merry Christmas!
(Erasing tho lines that come
with wintry winds!-See Wednes-
days articIe)
Copyright, 1929. Premier Syndicate, Inc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
YOUNGPEOPLE
AND CHURCH
BY VIM. A. McKeeve

"HERE is plant going from
everywhere that young peo-
- pie are leaving the church.
No wonder; their love dreams
have been shut out. Wherever
love goes, there healthy youth
will follow. The church which
fails to recognize this fact and
to take advantage of it is des.
tined to dwindle. The young Of
today will not attend church
from mere sense of duty.
If the churches will take over
the parties, the picnics and the
other happy affairs Of the young
and help make these a brilliant
success-if preachers and priests
and Sunday school teachers Will
assist in directing the energy OF
youth into acts of decency and
nspiration-then we may ex-
pect big spiritual revival.
Make the Sunday school place
Of friendship; greet each child as
he enters the church door; recog-
nize him personally as he sits
in the class; ask him questions
about his daily life, especially
the matters which appeal most
to his interest.
My point is that the children
who are made happy in the
church while small, who are met
with Smiles and with indorse-
ment Of their own Joyous affairs,
who are thus led to the habit Of
attending and participating in
services which fit their inherent
needs-my point is that these
boys and girls will be far easier
to keep within the influence OF
the church after they become
older.
Young people can and should
be led to bring all their match
making" affairs into the church.
The social room should be more
attractive, if anything. than the
main auditorium. The preparation
of the social programs need
fully as much thought as the
sermon; indeed, to map out sue
cessful church party for Friday
night is one-half of good Sunday
sermon already preached and the
other half made easy.
The active membership of young
lovers within the church should
dominate all the social affairs
Of the local community.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
BY Elizabeth Moore Joyce

r WING with Joe and his
family was satisfactory to
- Grandfather Gray in most
ways. Both his son and his sons
wife treated him well. and
the children considered him their
dearest playmate. OF course, he
had a good home and plenty to
eat and good enough clothes, but
Joe's finances were limited in the
extreme and Grandfather Gray
had very little money.
It was only at Christmas that
he felt the lack. His longing
was entirely unselfish. He wanted
money to buy gifts for the fam
lily, for Joe and his daughter-in-
law. and especially for the chill
dren. Fred and Dorothy and
Sammy.
He went out to think It over,
and came face to face with his
next door IneigEbor, Mrs. Hadley.
Why, Grandfather Gray, il It
really you? Or is it Santa Claus?
With the snow all over you and
your white hair and beard, It II
hard to tell you apart
Maybe look like the old saint
because I was thinking about
him." replied Grandfather Gray
with q laugh. ct was just think
ing that it won't be long now tin
Christmas.
81 want Santa Claus to bring
me a toy auto" cried Mrs. Had
ley's little boy, land Sister wants
a doll that opens and shuts its
eyes,"
Children don't know that when
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
WAYS OF A HUSBAND : By Ann Ii
A Delightful Sequel to when Girl Marries," Which
Scored Such Tremendous Success Throughout
the Country.

. someone who feels he ought to
see you"
Mabel turned quickly. In her
simple gray gown she looked for
the moment like some misty
wrath instead Of q flesh and
blood woman. But her voice was
full Of reality land warmth as she
cried:
Its Park
Il had a moment to register
mental joy because Jim didn't
hear this and find in It proof Of
his suspicious. Then I felt Park
flash by me and go over to the
window where Mabel stood. I
turned and went from the room.
1 went back to, my own room
and waited long minutes. My
heart was beating high with anx-
iety over the meeting between
Park and Mabel-and all the
while / was wondering If I had
done the right thing in permitting
them to meet.
Presently q voice called from
the hall:
"Anne-it's Mabel-may I coHae
in for a monent?"
I went to the door to meet her
and found her with her cape
about her and her face muffled
in the folds Of her scarf. She
held out a hand that was icy cold.
I'm going" she said. Parks
staying to talk to you. It's best
for me to go first. / couldn't talk
even to you now"
Has is been so hard for you.
dear?'' asked. "Was it wrong
Of me"
Her voice rang out:
Ito Be Continued Tomorrow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

: toward the back Of the apart
ment.
Suddenly he shook off my hand
and before could guess what
he meant to do he seized his hat
and coat, which for some UNI
fashionable reason were lying on
the hall bench. In the next mo-
ment he wrenched open the outer
door and, limping heavily. rushed
out. The door slammed after
him. For a moment that sound
seemed to crash through my
brain. Then Parks voice broke
in:
"Oh, Mrs. Anne Harrison, I
drove him out OF his own home!
But you understand"
Eyes, I understand" I said,
more tender with another hurt.
and struggling love, because Jim
had just hurt me so. Come,
Park, I'll take you up to Mabel
But you must remember that love
which doesn't protect-even from
itself-isn't worthy Of the name"
S 'I'n remember" declared Park
in a firm ton far different from
his usual excitability.
Then I preceded him into the
living room. Mabel had gone
over to the windows on the far
side of the room and was looking
down on the street below. I sup
pose delicacy had prompted the
move. She was undoubtedly
aware that some alteration was
going on in the hall and evident
Iy didn't want to be an evesdrop-
per.
Mabel I called tenderly, long
ing to help and not to make
things harder for her, i've some
one here who wants to see you
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
Household Hints

If the drawers of a new chest
are rubbed on the sides and low
er edges with q hard piece Of
yellow soap there will be none Of
the irritating sticking.
Unbleached muslin should al
ways be ironed on the wrong side.
It should also be remembered
that il there is any embroidery
on the unbleached muslin aprons
they are more easily ironed on
wrong side and look much nicer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
WHO SAID IT
AND WHERE

1.-THE jests Of the rich are ever
successful
People used to laugh at the
boss's jokes even in Goldsmith's
time. as he noted in 1.-The Vicar
Of Wakefield"
"As men do walk a mile, WON.
en- should talk an hour after sup
per; tits their exercise"
Beaumont and Fletcher are
guilty Of this cynicism in their
play hilaster."
Copyright, 1923. King Features
Syndicate. In0.l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

. Il 4 1tA1 vi 1OT
z my board and I expect
q to apply for the job of
]. sweeping out the rooms at the
: school So replied young
J. student of Industrial art when /
asked him who was paying for
! his education. He will win, for
!. his method is as sound as the
. American dollar.
Y Not only has this youthful
artist the right idea about get.
) ting on in school. but he is
v.hving. example of how one ought
- 70 carry out the plan. His eye
! Is clear, his skin is pink, his
! mind is alert and his hopes run
= high.
So It is true that many boys are
2 now working their way and sue
ceeding, but too many groan as
II they were carrying a heavy
load. Here. however, is a burden
), bearer who rejoices. Too many
of the stock variety Of youths
seem to think that society or
= somebody is conspiring against
= them if they have to work, and
they become embittered. This
young artist faces his trials and
difficulties with cheerful mind
and a singing heart. can easily
imagine how big business men
= will be anxious to employ such
q boy.
It is the same everywhere
along the line. with men and
boys alike. Not the purse, but
the personality is the best asset
with which to make a start in
life. Not the purse, but perse-
Verence. Sooner or later a boy
must learn to be a "self-starter. :"
The more he can do to con-
tribute to his own education the
quicker he will get started on his
. life work and the better he will
stay on the main highway OF
SoSNOSS' MANY youths whose Ia
theirs start them in business stop
or fall down as soon as the pa
rental shove ceases.
He already is guaranteed more
friends and hackers than will he
: necessary to carry him triumph.
s"antly to some kind Of happy life
achievement. Everyone likes to
help the boy who proved by his
own effort that he needs no as.
sistance Very few care to helm
the boy who is a leaner and who
imagines the world owes him a
living whether he tries or not
: 30. there you have it. Take the
maxim or let 1t alone.
The issues which make life
worth while, the motives which
make a real man and citizen out
sOf q boy, come from within his
own mind and heart.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
. ARK'S plea for me to make
Jim understand that he had

) ~ ARK'S plea for me. to make
Jim understand that he had
to see Mabel was delicately
., balanced in my mind against a
doubt that Mabel wanted to take
!, the risk of meeting him.
NJ While hesitated, Park said
again. in a n1ufded tone:
=. I've been trying to find Mabel
ever since realized through
. what Bonnie Buchanan has been
$ dragging her. missed her every
where-except places where
= couldn't speak to her for fear OF
= giving that brute something to
!, use against her. But I've been
MISUNDERSTANDING. Tonight +
saw her car come here. I hung
around. Mabel didn't come out.
I decided she'd stayed to dinner.
II thought I'd wait till you'd had
> yours
Haven't you had bite to eat.
you poor boy?' I asked, finding
this practical detail a proof Of
Parks simple devotion.
- For Pete's sake, Anne, done
sfget slushy over a mans going
without his dinner to keep a
) rendezvous with beautiful wom-
anf's enooYnd Tim
You shan't use that word!''
Cried Park, stammering in boy
ish misery and despair of making
Jim believe him. mabel prob.
3 ably doesn't know I'm here even
. SOW"
4 that's likely" Jim inter-
erupted.
y eve might just vanish and
! wash our hands of this" ]
%quavered.
- Park smiled and took step
forward Jim stared at him bel
hgerently. then turned his eyes
'<on me. They were dark and re-
mote, as I've seen them before in
s moments of fury. But tried to
I meet his glance and to smile it
down. I attempted to steer him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
By Maria Jeritza.
Famous Prima Donna of the Met
rOpOlitan Opera Company and
One Of the Most Beautiful
Women of the Day.

A CHRISTMAS greeting to
AZ you one and all, my
y friends! May Santa Claus
bring you helath and happiness!
And that will mean success in
your beauty quest.
Do you know that joy is a
great beautifier? Yes, one of the
greatest. 1t brings a brilliant
sparkle to a woman's eyes and
roses to her cheeks and lips that
no cosmetic can rival. And joy
is catching. You cannot catch q
genuinely happy person without
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
WHEN DID IT
HAPPEN?

when was the World Peace
Foundation founded?
2-When did Woodrow Wilson
publish his History OF the
American People?"
S1When did Enrico Caruso.
the late world-famous tenor,
make his first appearance in the
United States7
when was King Manuel Of
Portugal deposed?
b-When was the noted hymn.
Rocked in the Cradle Of the
Deep" written?
ANSWERS to These Queries win
Be Printed TomOrTOw.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
Whats in a Name?

pRAIsEGoD BAREBoNRs was reformer prominent
ly identified with Cromwell's regime, in England
(164958) He had brothers, Christ the
world-to-save' and the other called Damned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
ANSWERS

To Saturdays Questions.
1.-The mariners compass was
introduced into Europe in 1860.
2-Frederick Barbarossa was
King OF Germany from 1852 to
1889.
3-Louis Napoleon became EN-
peror OF France in 1851.
@The Crusades began in 1895
and ended In 1891.
5-Bryn Mawr Pa9 College
for Women was founded in 1885.
Copyright, 1929. King Features
Syndicate, Inc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
This Day in Our History.

IN this date in the year 1860, the State Of South
" Carolina the most belgerent below the Mason and
Dixon line, issued declaration of independence, pre-
lminary to actual secession.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24
PERSONALITY
NOT PURSE
Noted Lecturer and Authority on
Educational and Sociological
Subjects.
BY VIM. A. McKeever-

KIT am waiting on tables for
my board and I expect
= to apply for the job of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-24

F'OF7ner President Of the Ameri-
can Medical AssOciatiOn.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
THE FIRST LEyIATHAN

The first attempt to provide trans Atlantc travellers with a vessel that in size and magnificence, would be a floating hotel. was made in the building of the Great Eastern. The launching of this huge ship, for some time called the Leviathan, was commenced November 2, 1857. but owing to the difficulty of moving the enormous weight, the vessel was not finally af1oat until early m lsoe' The secret of managing so large q liner had not been learned, and the Great Eastern was from the first q vl,ite elephant to her owners. Her
 only real service was in laying of Atlantic cables. She made her last voyage 35 years ago, and was then disposed of as junk. The pioneer Leviathan had length of e92 feet and a tonnage of 27,000.