Milford chronicle., 1925-12-11
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YULETDE GOOD FELLOW !
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1t was story in the Atla1ltlc Lha1
referred to the "Inasmueh" theory
the gospel of sharing. In case
the reader isn't quike certain of the
entire quotation, it comes from
Mathew and reads thus, "Inasmuch
as ye have done it unto one of the
least of these, my brethren, ye have
done it unto me-"
It is the spirit of this quotation
that is exemplified in the good fellow
work that has been carried on for
many years. At the Christmas sea-
son, it is a truism, of course, to say,
that as our hearts are Overhow1ng
with good will to men" We desire
to share of our bounty with those
not so fortunate.
How best to extend of our good
to others is the great question. The
newspapers have taken a lively in
terest in the matter and have sup
piled names to all who wished them
so that Christmas would be more of
a Joyous occasion to the needy ones
But while with these names a
splendid work may be done, there
remain those dear shy folks who will
not admit that for some good rea-
son this Christmas is to be slim
one. If through careful questioning
one can find out these people, an Op-
portunity is afforded for giving, that
will be deeply appreciated.
Teacher Distributes Packages
In the schools, too, good fellow
work has been carried forward, with
excellent results. Packages are
brought to the teachers for distri-
button, and each child has thus had
a chance to share his good with his
brother.
The children, no question about it
will enjoy their Christmas more for
having thought of others, and for
having prepared for their happiness
A valuable suggestion has come in
the form of interesting children in
the hospitals of their own cities.
Children in one family or in small
groups can prepare Christmas for
the Children's ward of the hospital.
For one thing, broken toys can be
repaired for the sick ones. Paint
and paste will do wonders, and keep
little fingers happily busy. Games
can be donated or bought. Then
there are scrap books to be made.
Colored pictures from magazines
and advertisements can be cut out
and pasted on paper cambric, the
edges of which have been neatly
pinked Animal pictures always
interest children, and all sorts of
childish scenes and activities.
Arrange Letter ScrapbOOk
Then other scrapbooks can be
filled in the form of letters. A little
printing is necessary here for eX-
ample, Dear Friend, Qettering)
Father (picture) and Mother (pic-
ture) join me in wishing you a very
merry Christmas Qettering). We
expect Santa Claus (picture) and
his reindeers (pio.ure) sOon." This
will give an idea of how to arrange
a letter scrapbook.
The older folks can assist in ar
ranging for the decoration of the
hospital ward, and arrange, too, for
some Christmas music. In some
wards, new records for the phOno-
graph will be acceptable and in
Others, a little program of Christ
mas carols can be sung for the in
Valids. There are many, many ways |
to bring happiness 40 those who are |
perhaps weary OF waiting to be up |
and we'll again.
Speaking of hospitals, remind us |
not to forget the eX-soldiers who |
are still paying for the war in some |
way or other, in our institutions. In
some communities this work is
cared for by the women's clubs.
Christmas boxes are prepared by
with the definite stipula-
tion that the box is not to exceed in
value $10O or $1.50 so that all will
receive gifts alike. Pretty boxes
are made ready with gifts of station
cry, cards, cigarettes, different an.i-
cles the men will enjoy. In one
place, one organization gave each
man handkerchief, another group
gave socks, another prepared tree
for each ward and so on.
Help for Settlement Houses
Another fine work the women's
clubs may undertake at Christmas
is to assist a settlement house. One
club reported to it's members, that
especially stockings, were
needed at its adopted settlement
house, that soap would be welcome,
and preserves and jellies too. A
group of members were asked to
make baby clothes, that were much
needed, for babies in that district.
For each club, and for each fam
ly, there is an interesting and indi-
yidual way of handling their Good
Fellow" work and it is hoped that
some of the suggestions given here
Will prove worth while. 1t becomes
lher all, matter of looking beyond
)ne's own doorstep, a matter of
sharing, a matter of adding to the
Peace on earth, good will to men
hat we all so ardently desire.