THE COLUMBIAN SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITION.
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' Whnt profound emotloiiRof gratitude
Bhould swell up in every human heart
at tho mention of this now well-nigh
universal holiday I Hut it in to be fenreil
that the vnt majority of those w ho ob
serve it have no trim conception of in
moaning. Kven mnny of those whoso
Idea of it is that it 1h n time to bestow
end receive gifts do not fully compre
hend whnt Ih meant by this lmllowed
and common ci'stom.
Christinns not only commemorates
the birth of Christ, who gave II in life as
0 ransom for a sinful world, but typifies
tho ineffable gift of (iod, who "so loved
tho world that Ne pave His only be
potten Son, that whosoever believeth in
Kim should not perish but have everlast
ing life." raid tells us that snlvntJon
"in the gift of dod," from whom, ni
James says, is "every pood and perfect
pift." I'mil also deelarvs in writing to
.the Kpheslans that when Christ ascend
ed upon liiph lie "led captivity captive
cud pave gifts unto men."
What are some of these gifts which
ere thus typified and intended to bo
commemorated by the custom of pift
fcivlnp in Christ mas-tide? "l'eace on
parth, pood will to men," is the boon it
brings to mankind ns a whole.
J The coming of Christ was the mani
festation of (iod to men. There Is no
lull revelation of Clod anywhere save in
His incarnated Son. He ia the fullness
of the God-head bodily. Christ was the
ideal man, called by eminence "the Ron
pt Man." In Him we mark the fulflll
mentof all human capabilities. Vy Him
is reconciliation of sinful man and an
rJTcuded God. Faith in Christ cruci
fied the pift of inilnity to man Is tho
necret of salvation from tho conse
quences of sin. The gift of everlasting
life is to be hud for the taking.
1 Christmas, as a commemoration of tho
Wrth of Christ, without reference to IIi:i
nacritlclal atonement, would be mean
ingless. True, He taught grand lessons
,of love and duty, and of self-sncriflco
.for the good of others, but the sublime
climax of lull these teachings won His
Sufferings ntid death on the cross on ac
count of the sins of mankind. This has
ibeen aptly called the tragedy of tho
.world a tragedy in which every human
soul has an interest, because it provides
for human wants a balm in Gilead, a
fountain for unclcanness, redemption,
from sin, and a joy forever.
These personal and spiritual gifts ara
not the only advantages that have been
conferred upon mankind by the coming
;of Him whose birth is celebrated at
Christmas. The world as a wholo has
had an uplift in direct ratio as the les
sons of His life and death have been re
vealed to it. Genuine and helpful civ
ilization waits on Christianity.
' The sign of the triple cross Is not, aa
Ingersoll in his book makes it, the im
Idem of superstition, hate and cruelty,
which he transposes to telegraph poles
'labeled "for the use of man," but the
'cross, typifying Christianity, ever pre
cedes enlightenment, invention and all
'that tends to human progress and hit
;nuin happiness. The later cartoon, rep
resenting tho Christian church as a
woman currying the cross and the
bright light of Christian truth.and thus
jienetrating the dark recesses of igno
rance, tyranny and superstition, which
lure dispelled before her, while the em
.blems of civilization, the railroad train,
ithe telegraph, the church, tho school
house and the busy city follow ber;
ithis cartoon, I say, tells a truthful
etory of human progress. The most
progressive, most enlightened, intelli
gent and strongest nntions of to-day,
;wlth tho most of happiness among
'their people, are the Christian nations.
,Mr. Gladstone, the greatest statesman
:of this or ony other age, lately said:
"Talk about tho questions of theduyj
;there Is but one question, and thut is
the gospel. It can and will correct
;cverythlng needing correction. All
nen at the head of great movements
lire Christian men. During tho many
years I was in the cabinet I was brought
into association with 60 master minds,
:nnd all but five of them were Chris
tians. My only hope for the world is
,in bringing tho human mind into con
tact with divine revelation." How ira
jwtant, then, isltthatlncommemorat
ring Christmas we Bhould have a true
conception of what it means!
THE OOHUI.EU'8 INNING.
"Help, popl Old Crlssmus dinner's
a-gobbliu' me!" Judge,
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Something for the Hoy.
Office Boy Are you going to give ma
anythiug for Christmas?
Doss O, yes; a few errands to do.
Detroit Free Press.
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Gtffts fop C;ii;istiiias.
Our lines of goods suitable for Gifts are full and complete, both in useful and fancy
articles; but not at fancy prices, to which we invite nil to roam through the store nnd see.
If you should not see what you are lookin; for, ask for it; we may have it, as we cannot
display all the goods we have.
FRAMED PICTURES. The most complete line of these roods shown in the
market at the lowest prices. See the bin pictures at 95c. Our $2.oo pictures surprise. All
beauties.
TABLE LINENS.
The finest line of table linens, towels,
napkins and counterpanes we have
ever shown for useful gifts.
H.J. Clark & Son!
l"OK 1
HOLIDAY GOODS.!
DRESS PA TTERNS
of these goods for little money.
S 10.00.
HANDKERCHIEFS. The greatest
shown at prices that make buying a pleasure. Our 25c. line of ladies' embroidered is ad
mired by all. The men's line is immense. Those specials, 2 for 25c. meet with approval.
Silk initial handkerchiefs, 31c.
H OSIER Y. Ity the pair or box for useful gifis.
UMli RELLAS. A big line from 55c. upwards.
METAL I'll O TO FRA MES 19c.
TA RLE CO VERS. Full lines in Chenille. Tanestrv and silk.
LEA TUER GOODS n pocket books,
C U 1 (rJjAt. A line second to none in
FEATHER AND FUR HO AS.
prices. 50c. ana up.
llLANKKlk AND COMFORTS.
S1L VER WARE. Full line Hogers Bros,
Clark & Son ) hhow a lare line of co0(ls bo,h in fani;y c Clark &
( and stanle. for vnn tn Kelnrr vnnr I w-
'OK ? mfi.from.
Holiday Goods. J z .
LAMPS. See our lines, See the Banquet lamps.
ON YX T. RLES. A line of these. See the $ 3. 79 table.
t&f"A full line of Gentlemen's Night Robes a?id Hosiery.
CO A TS at greatly reduced prices.
SAIRTS make useful gifts. Our line is complete. Try those 5 gore "Merrill" lustre
wool skirts. Can be worn as outside or under skirt,
KID GLO VES are always acceptable gifts, and we have all the latest in kid gloves.
New lines. See the ft 00 glove.
MITTENS AND GLOVES. In silk and wool. Kid mittens lined. Kid
gloves lined, in ladies' and children's for useful gifts.
Ice wool Squares, Fascinators, I.egins, Caps, liroties, &c.
We sell the "Eighmie" white unlauinlried men's shirt, best made.
200 empty pocket books for sale for Christmas cifts.
JEWELRY. Full line rings, bracelets, pins, chains, &c.
Wood casles, screens, tables, stools, &c, for useful gifts. ,
IEIII!
JEWELERS AND STATIONERS,
BLOOMSBURG, PA.,
will save you
something on
every purchase.
Come and sec
that Holiday
bargains do ex
ist and that we
give them. Our
store is full of
big hearted bar
gains at big
hearted prices.
Or AHA
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XMAS
FllSIMTS
For father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cous
in, or sweet-heart Buy something useful
something that will be appreciated. Gloves,
umbrellas, fine neckwear, silk or linen hand
kerchiefs, with or without initial. Fine
silk mufflers, night robes, large children's
bows, smoking jackets, bath robes, Mackin
toshes and many other interesting Xmas gifts
at prices that move them quickly. Make
selections before it is too late. Goods pur
chased now can be laid away until wanted.
u, sidbins & go
H. J. Clark & Son
j FOR
(Christmas Goods.
make useful and always acceptable gifts. We have a line
Sec the patterns at $2.50, $3.00, 3.50, $5.00, $8.00,
line of plain, embroidered and initial.
All books recardless of cost. See them
b ags, music rolls, &c.
price and quality. See it.
A most excellent line of these at little
A full line of both. See the $3.50 blanket
goods, both flat and hollow ware.
Son
fin them. FOR
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Holiday Goods.
Buyers are want
ed to move this
large stock, and no
inducements will
be left unmade to
sell the goods. You
want the best, this
is your chance.
You can't help
being pleased, so
come in at once.
Plenty of good
goods at low prices.
S SUITS AND OVERCOATS
2 MEN and BOYS
J ot prices that mam much
va ' to those who uro
2 economical.
io Jfod to iQ
0kle
as long as our Enormous Stock
of Winter Clothing lasts.
Still selling those knee pants,
Still selling those children's waists, J J. j r
Still selling those men's working shirts, f f T ,1P,
Still selling those men's mittens, j Ul 1UUt
Still selling those men's heavy working pants at 49c
Still selling those heavy pull down and plush caps at
25 and 50c, etc.
Still selling those men's fine woolen pants at $1.75
to $2.00.
Still selling; those elegant Rochester overcoats at
$5 .00, $6.50 and $10.00.
Still selling those long warm storm coats, at $5.00,
$7.50 and $10.00.
Still selling those children's suits at $1.75.
HOLIDAY GOODS AT LOW PSICES.
White silk handkerchiefs at 19c.
Elegant neckwear at 25 and 50c.
Elegant gloves at 50c. to $i.od.
Low prices in these hard times is what the people want,
and these prices will last all the winter long at
Th D. Lowenberg
Clothing Store.
Solid silver watch given away on New Year's day. Every
dollar purchaser receives a chance on same.
CANDY, C h r 1 stm As C A N DY
ssjsrtasiaas" - t .Wats
line French mixture. 5 lbs. for one dollar,
line chocolates, 25c. lb. (always 40c.)
Best mixtures, 30c. lb.
We also hive mixtures for 10c. and ice. lb
Butter cups, oc. lb.
Call before purchasing ( it will be to your interest.
I. G. DEITRICK,
MarkeUjquare
Gfcfekt ffcdudtion
at the
Caleb Crininiina wan as nwert on Hob
by Dunder lis n bumble bee on honey
suckles. Tbnt was n well tinderstno'l
fnct 01110111? tbo younpr folks of ISrud
titiry, n bnek-?ountry villnire of tbr mid
dle west; nnd iiltboiifcli Caleb bud the
repntntioii of beinfr very "nenr" be Rft
Inowti In n mimberof inntnnces to bnve
"o)rned bis benrt" nnd his ptn ie
Bliplitly in denioiiKtrution of tbnt fact.
And when Cnle Crii'iniir.s "went ilwii
Into his jeans" (in tlio mellow flow of
tho villnfre tong-ue wnR-ers) it jncnnt
that K'turn luiKl't bo expected on tii-3
board in short order. That is to suy,
'folks was expeetin' of a invite to the
weddin' 'fore lonfr."
It pained Caleb intensely when he
thought of tho rapid succession of
birthdays, Chrlstmases and money
taking holidays with which the year
was crowded, and he resolved that but
few of thorn should elapse before be
had the knot tied hard nnd fnst with
Miss Debby; ond then they would gr
"kinder slow on tho posh blamed
Bjiendin' business." Debby wns not at
all extravagant in her notions of g-ift-taking,
but she did think it wns no more
than right that she Bhould be remem
bered occasionally with some tangible
demonstration of aiTection.
' Christmas was at hand, and Caleb was
in tho throes of a job of guessing what
to get for Debby. "There's so tornul
much nonsense 'bout Christmas pres
ents," said he, "that a feller don't know
whnt to git." Hut be held'to his estab
lished rule thnt it should bo "siJinetliiu
useful nnd oncxtravapunt." lint what
Debby needed most, that was the per
plexing question.
Caleb was to take Debby to the "Christ
mas doin's" at tho village church, where
there was to be a tree for the young
folks, nnd he thought it would be the
proper caper to hang his present on tho
tree with the others, and have it handed
out publicty, to show that he was up
and doing with the rest of them. And
so it came to pass that among the good
things hanging ou the tree was a sealed
envelope marked, "Merry Christinas to
tleborah Dander, from Mr. Caleb Crim
mins." This the minister, who offici
ated as distributor, took down, and,
with some sly remarks on its supposed
contents, called upon the young lady to
come forward and receive it.
As Debby passed up the aisle she was
accosted on cither side by her yrtung
friends, who eagerly Inquired: "What
Vv'lW t'I 4 'r&M
it I S3 Df.UUY 11ECKIVIXO UEUt FltESEKT.
is it, Debby? Open it and let ps see!"
With burning cheeks she took the mys
terious envelope and returned to her
seat beside the smiling donor, who ad
vised her to open it. This she did and
found within nothing but a slip of pa
per with some writing on it. She read
the words, nnd blushing still more deep
ly crumpled the paper in her hand;
then turning to Caleb In an agitated
manner, she said:
"Mr. Crimmins, we will go home,
right off."
' Caleb forthwith conducted Debby
to her home, where she bade him a
frigid "good night, Mr. Crimmins,"
and left him to sneak off to his own
abode, with a sort of "wish I hadn't"
feeling rankling in his system.
Tho match was broken off short then
and there, and it was some time before
the why and wherefore were known to
the wondering friends of both. When
the secret did leak out n broad grin
overspread the face of all Itrudbury,
and no wonder. Caleb's Christmas
present to Debby wns an order on tho
village dentist for "four dollars worth
of pullin' and flllin7'
A TIP TO SANTA t LAVS.
Jimmy There, now, dat looks bul
ly; I hopo he'll take de hint an put
some new stockings dere fore he doc
iinythiDff elne Ji. X. World. , ,
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