-HE NASSAU PoeT: FR£EPORt,N v., THURSDAY, DCC M, ISH
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Thursday, Deoem^r 24, 1914
Published Thursdays by TMS RAMAu roar poausHiita oDMPAirr, M-24 Sooth Grove BtrMt. FrMport. NumU Cooatr. New York. Judos B. Stil«. rwidins is uw vilUtR* ot FrtpcrU town at Uemp- attai. ooantr of NatMU. stat* at Haw York. owiMT and pobliabcr.
JAMES E. STILES, Editor
SiriBSCRIPTION TEBMS
ONB YEAR 11.00
SIX MONTHS 50
THRBB MONTHS 25
A0VEKTI8INC. BATES ON APPLICATION
the Hempstead Journal, and tbe pro* grams by the Hempstead SeotlneL When you are In a position to reci¬ procate, do'SO."
Prfijited In the Nassau County Re¬ view in issue of December 18tb. A NICE NEIGHBORLY SLAP
"Our esteemed contemporary, the Nassau Post, ia planni&g a Christmas celebration for the poor children of the yiUage, as noted in this^ paper be¬ fore. They ran an entertainment with, the assistance of a number of the lad¬ ies of the Yillage, recently, in which they did not ask us to assist, and the week after the entertainment they published this nice little item:
We take this opportunity pf public- ally expressing our thanks to the sis¬ ter printers and our merchants. The tickets were donated by the Soutu Side Observer, the placards by the Hempstead Journal, and the programs by the Hempstead Sentinel. When you In a position to reciprocate, do
BO.
I refer particularly to the last para¬ graph. Perhaps it is hardly worth noticing, but in view of the fact that the publishers of the Nassau Post have on several occasions urged us to help them out of a hole by letting them have stock on which to print their newspaper, and the further fact that in printing their newspaper they Printed in the Nassau County Re-|^'d ^°^ ^^^ t*»e work done by either
Bntarcd •• SMond-«laM mattwr Arril S, 1914. at tha post offlaa at Fraaport. Naw Terk, aa- da- tha act of Marak «, lS7t.
All eonmonleation ibould b« liJraaaad to THE NASSAU POST. Main Offlaa Fraapr.rt, I.. L. N. T.
Branchaa at Vallar Straaat Ljmbrook. Eaat Boekanray, RoakTill* Cantrk, Loaa Beach. Oeaar: SIda. Baldwin. Marrielr. Clallmara,-Wan- ta«k. Saaford. Hampataad and Minaota. Talapbona «l Fraaport
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation ft any person, firm or corporation which «may appear in the columns of The Nassau Post, will be gladly corrected upon request at the main office, Mil¬ ler Building, 22-24 South Grove street, Freeport, L I., N. Y.
OUR XfVlAS BENEFIT
view, Novemlher 20th after the an- ouncement of our plan for a Gift Par¬ ty for the poor children of the village. NOT SOLICITING FUNDS "Lest our readers may be mislead In view of a similarity of name, I w^lsh to state that the Nassiiti County Review is not in any. way connected with any move to secure funos foi'^ the avowed puri>ose of providing a Christmas tree celebration for the children of the village. I am not aues- tloning either the motive or the cause, but wish to avoid any misunfferstand- ing."
Printed in the Nassau Post Decem- %«/ 10th, after successful concert vMck netted $43.60.
'^e take thia opportunity of pulb- lieally a^I*'^""'°8 our thanks to the sister pn.'B'ters and our merchants. Tha Ucketa ^er* donated by the Sonth Side ixbserver, the placarda b>
of the paper's mentlo.*«»,1 above, it Is rather difflicult to comprhend the ne cesslty for this nasty little dig."
COMMUNICATION
216 Pine St. Freeport, L. I. James B. Stilas, Dear Sir: — I read the Post for the first time to day and noticed your worthy ef¬ fort to help the little ones. Enclosed please flnd my mite to help along— sorry It is not much larger. Yours truly, (signed) R. C. R. BINDER
POPULAR HOLIDAYS
Most of the public holidays have lost their character. July 4, original¬ ly a day of Inspiring patrio<tlc utter¬ ance, has become a frolic of noise and miachief. Thanksgiving, originally a day of prayer. Is now a competition in
cooking, eating, and drinking. But Christmaa still remains an affair of wholesome merriment and religious
I sentiment.
< It is the perennlM appeal to the
; child heart. If the Sunday school
I classes rig themselves out in white dresses and colored sashes, and re¬ cite simple verses of Scripture, the parents will come out by the throng. Tbe most eloquent address by the most leam^ divine would not draw equally well.
j« The sparkling eyes of the little group around the tree, their rapture when the dolls and mechanical toys are distributed, count more than the most costly present you could make to the grown-ups.
There is a great and growing in¬ terest in the Christmas music, If i«
^ Is well done. If a choir consists of young people who simply gather to meet each other, and practice their carols perfunctorily, they will never draw a crowd. If it is a working choir, willing to sing an anthem over and over again until it goes with a
, will, that choir has its reputation, and will never lack for listeners when it celebrates a church festival.
j Christmas has its deeper and more spiritual aspects which should appeal to all -who live for something more
, than the grind and the sport of life.
, But even for the thoughtless, the
j rhythm and melody of'the carols, the
j vernal suggestion of the decorations, the merriment in the homes, form a combination of sentiment and sparkle /that makes the day the most popular
! of the holidays.
The college students are home tot he holidays, showing the benefits of education in their stylish clothes.
Presents from friends at a distance are always welcome, as it is safer to put them out of sight.
The receipt of a Christmas post card usually gives genuine pleasure, as it coats ao Uttle to return it next year.
The British war censor does noi give out any news Christmas day, but many newspapers carry able space writers to ta]ie care of just euch emer- fencies.
The young i>eople are hoping that the old folks will be properly shocked by the late hours they keep at the holiday dances.
Vhen the war bulletins don't give any news, it is often a sign that some real news exlsjs.
There is a feeling among the younib- er element that the old folks should give them flsh horns with which to Keep the family awake Naw Year's eve. ^
Christmas brings many families back to the dear old home at Grand¬ pa's, with a flrm resolve among the youngsters to give their cousins a good licking.
Practice at football tackling is con¬ sidered excellent preparation for the Christmas rush at the big city stores.
GENEROSirY PAYS
The Christmas season is always the occasion of a great deal of personal generosity. The amount of money given to needy people at the holiday season is much greater than is gen¬ erally realized.
The willingness to help In this pei 3onal way, in such cases of destitu¬ tion as are met in one's daily life, where the contribution will appear In no printed list of givers, is ao acid lest of character. It is a test that has been met with unusual frequency this winter, when the war and other causes have led to an unusual amount of unemployed and poverty.
! '
The man who fails to do what may be considered his fair ataare in help¬ ing to care for th» misfortune about him, is not always unsympathetic. He ie too fearful of his ownltuture. The darker portent of misfortune looms too large In his own mind. He would like to give, but he timidly looks over his own sboulde^ Cor the possible spedtor of destitution or disease. He feels that every dollar possible must be saved for his own bank deposit, which may be handsome already.
Another man's bank balance may be negligible or non-existent He may even owe the grocer, and give the money that In Justice should pay his tradesmen's accounts. But in any event, he is an optimist. The generous impulses of the heart are not blurred nor dulled by the cold paralysis of fear.
Some of our manufacturers are grossly violating the neutrality regu¬ lations by shipping guns to Europe and not tagging them as garden spades.
Now that the girls are wearlnK waists that look much like a man's vest, they should stick their fingers in the arm holes to make the effect complete.
With what an intense look of disap¬ pointment the kidlets receive a gift of some handsome article of crothin^ on the Christmas tree aa they feel that they would get it anyway,
TOYS
The Largest Toy Department in the Greater City
Prices Are Lower
Final clean-up next week with prices that ' are not equalled anywhere at any time
When in Doubt Buy ot
BROADWAY
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Groceries are Groceries
THE WORLD OVER
.^iit BARKKfl'8 are frsah, carehiUy tslected, promptly delivered. Betides we mix in the pleMure df ¦•rvic« to the be«t of our ability. And all thia audic* our groceriea juat a little bit different NO. MAIN ST. l>k«M IM-J FIEEJ>ORT
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ANNOUNCEMENT
M. F. KOCH
FORMERLY OF AMITYVILLE auonneas the opaalif af a flrat class Meat Market and Provlsloa Haope at Seutk Mala Street. Freeport. in the Fattenon Building.
H« raspecttnlly solicits an opportunity to deuoBstrate eooaoHlo aai sBeleeBt »arTiea. <.„ ...
Hla talepkone aunber la Treeport—TS. ''
"THE MARKET OF QUALITY*
BROADWAY
LINDEN & QLnNCY STS.
BROOKLYN
mk$
MERRICK RD.
NEAR VILLAGE AVE.
Rockville Centre
Dining Tables
make excellent gifts. We have them at all prices, in all styles and finishes. lUus- tf^l O TA trated table «P iO. JU
Baby's Christmas Gift
A carriage is the best gift for baby. See our large stock of Reed and Polished Wood or A A Carriages from 9.75 to OD.UU
Gk Snggesdofls for Ladies
6EWiN6 TABLES
PRINCE86 DRE88EI»
LIBRARY TABLES
MUSIC CABINETS
PARLOR TABLES
CLOCKS
SOFA CUSHIONS
BUFFETS
DININtt TABLES
CHINA CLOSETS
SERVERS
CHEVAL MIRRORS
SHIRTWAIST BOXES
ROCKERS
DRESSING TABLBS
DESKS'
SOMETHING FOR THE HOME
when selected with a view to quality, makes
An Ideal Christmas Gift
Our large stock is resplendent with any num¬ ber of useful holiday gifts. Consult our Sug¬ gestion Lists. ..,-,
We guarantee delivery of every article selected for Christmas delivery.
No need to'interfere with January bank interests— use our system of Special Charge Accounts.
iit Suggestions for Gentlemen
MAOAZINE RACKS SHAVING STANDS TURKISH ROCKERS ROtL TOP DESKS MISSION TABLES SMOKERS' STANDS CELLARETTES MEN'S WARDROBES BOOKCASES MISSION NOVELTiaS MORRIS CHAIRS COSTUMERS CARD TABLES TABLE LAMPS CHIFFONIERS
BRASS B^D^J%f
always acceptable gift. We tilus* trate a leading pattern, 1 T T A
attractively priced l«J«*lv
Others in all styles and finishes {
Colofnal Huic (abiDet Streit MiNrris Chanrs
•Thb. wosUent, highly poIiah«d Cokmial Music Cabinet, teyeral tpaoous shishres suitable for sheet m«ilicMMlplpy«rpi«n« tO 75
Golden Odk, Mahogany, Eariy English and Fumed Oak—Gcn> uine and Imitation Leather—foot rfsts attached, prices ranging from 14.50 to
$30.00
pMlestal-CeDarette
TUs artielB sarriat two par- pesaa aMkas aa ideal fifl— ee^Uret^aeraaee. JJJ
. Our Art Department
is a most practical place to select artistic and useful
Christmas Gifts
OIL PAINTINGS SOFA PILLOWS STATUETTES COUCH COVERS PORTIER8 LACC CURTAINS TABLE SKINS LAMPS
$8.50 to «150J)S
$1.50 to $SJ»
$2.50 to $4S.OO
$1.25 to V2M
$2.80 to $t8j00
75eto$25J)0
$1.80«o$SJX)
$4.80 te 9AOJ0O
A Gift for Father^;.
Buy him a Chiffo-Wardrobe, the ideal gift for men. Made in oak or mahogany with wardrobe compart¬ ment and five spacious OQ HP drawers and hat box. tLO*iD
oGJ Oak Rockers
as illustrated, large oom- f<nrtable rockers of pQlish- •d oak. Special¬ ly priced. ..v^...
Z95
Parlor Table
Mahogany finished, highly pol* ished, 14 inches square, with French legs, An ex- #9 7C cellentgiftat......:.. fimaiO
SHIRTWAIST BOXES
erf every description and aise,
ranging m prices froia 1.75 te
12.00
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