anaheim-daily-herald 1921-12-20

Tuesday, December 20, 1921. Cradle-Rocking Is Form of Worship at Christmas Time in German Churches The thoughts of many Anaheim mothers and fathers are today turning back to their childhood times and other Christmas days when in the holiday season and Epiphany season they would wander into the churches at all times of the day to gaze wild-eyed on the lifelike scene of "cradle-rocking" and offer a prayer to their "Little Brother," as they called the Christ child. Foe such was Christmas in Germany. Throughout Germany, and also Italy and France, there has been for some time a widespread use of the "crib." It is now universally diffused in the Roman church. The use of the "crib" THE RETURN AT YULETIDE Christmas comes and the old world turns Fondly back to its fairy days— Days that saw Him whose splendor burns Bright through eras of murk and maze; Back to the Star whose speaking rays Wise men spied as it beckoned them Over Judea's winding ways— Back to the Babe of Bethlehem! Christmas comes, and the old heart goes Gayly back to the dear days past— Days whose breath of the budding rose Scents the years that have followed fast; Back to the Star whose spell was cast Over young eyes and dazzled them, Filling rapt youth with a wonder vast— Back to the Babe of Bethlehem! Christmas comes, and the old faith lives. Summoned back from the days gone by— Days begemmed with the joy that gives Mortals balm; for their sob and sigh; Back is the Star in the smiling sky, Pilgrims haste as it urges them however, is by no means confined to churches. There grew up in Germany, about the Fourteenth century, the extremely popular Christmas custom of cradle-rocking, a response to the people's need of a life-like and homely presentation of Christianity. The crib became a cradle that could be rocked and the worriers were thus able to express in physical action their devotion to the new-born babe. The cradle-rocking seems to have been done at first by the priests, who impersonated the Virgin and St. Joseph and sang a deet. The people and the choir took part in the singing. In time dancing, which was a natural accompaniment to festive song to the early Germans, became common around the cradle. Eventually, the people were allowed to rock the cradle with their own hands. It was by appeals like this to the homely instincts of the people that the church was able to gain a real hold over them, so that during the Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth centuries Christianity became a genuinely popular religion in Germany. In the dancing and jubilation around the cradle the religion of the cross, however much it might in its innost character be opposed to the nature of the German people, was felt no longer as something alien. It had become naturalized but had lost in the process its very core. The preparation for a life after death which was its Alpha and Omega, has passed into the background. It was not joy at the promised "redemption" that expressed itself in the dance around the cradle; for the German has never learned to feel himself utterly vile and sinful; it was the joy at the simple fact that a human being, a particular human being, in peculiar circumstances, was born into the world. KILLED HER HUSBAND; RELEASED ON BAIL A Christmas tree will every Anaheim home adorned with the churches and lodgings Saturday and Sunday; parents, and how many children, the story of the first Christmas tree. When Ansgarius preaches Christ to the Vikings or runs the legend of the Lord sent his three Faiths, Hope, and Lover, the first tree. Perhaps he should be as high as Love, and that more than cross in every bough, balsam fir, which bestows in the forest met the rebirth. Perhaps that is a good thing: clings about my trees that which has piled from being swept along of luxury today. But that a tree studded with lights, garlands of tinsel, ing every branch, and knickknacks is not a thing: wax candles, of course; candles of wax that perfumes with that of the Red apples, oranges and cornucopias made of oats must also find a place children's monument of You... Back to the Star whose spell was cast Over young eyes and dazzled them, Filling rapt youth with a wonder wast— Back to the Babe of Bethlehem! Christmas comes, and the old faith lives, Summoned back from the days gone by— Days begemmed with the joy that gives Mortals bain, for their sob and sigh; Back is the Star in the smiling sky, Pilgrims haste as it urges them On to the heaven ever nigh— Back to the Babe of Bethlehem! Christmas come, when the world shall go Bounding back to the best of days— Days when He in a manger low Sages charmed into prayer and praise; Back to the Star whose speaking rays All men spy as it beckons them Over Juden's winding ways— Back to the Babe of Bethlehem! James C. McNally, in St. Louis Post Dispatch. KILLED HER HUSBAND; RELEASED ON BAIL DALLAS, Tex., Dec. 20.—Mrs. Georgia Smith, 28 year old, who shot and killed her husband, Dr. U. T. Smith, 48 years old, in their home here yesterday, was released on $1,000 bond pending grand jury action, Mrs. Smith fainted four times while making a statement to officers, in which she is quoted as having said: "I had to do it, he beat me and cursed me; I am sorry he's dead." Physicians said Mrs. Smith's body showed a number of bruises. Standard PLANOS AT Standard Prices As the local representative of the great Geo. J. Birkel Co., of Los Angeles, I am in a position to supply the residents of Anaheim and vicinity with pianos of standard makes at regular prices. Cash or 30 months to pay in. Among the famous instruments to be found are: STEINWAY the famous— WEBER the popular— KURTZMANN F. SIEGEL, 422 W. CENTER ST. ANAHEIM CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC WEBER the popular— KURTZMANN F. SIEGEL, 422 W. CENTER ST. ANAHEIM CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 38--Timely Suggestions--38 For Christmas FLASHLIGHTS PYRALIN IVORY ROLL-UP MANICURE SETS MANICURE SHEARS THERMOS BOTTLES THERMOS LUNCH KITS UNIVERSAL VACUUM BOTTLES UNIVERSAL LUNCH KITS ALUMINUM HOT WATER BOTTLE HOT WATER BAGS WATERMAN PENS SHAEFFER PENS EVER-SHARP PENCILS PERFUME AND POWDER SETS PACKAGE PERFUMES TOILET WATERS CAMERAS KODAK ALBUMS ELECTRIC HEATING PADS DJER-KISS SETS MOTOR DRIVEN VIBRATORS $5.00 ALARM CLOCKS CIGARS IN SMALL BOXES CIGARETTES IN CARTONS FANCY CANDY IN BOXES CHOICE STATIONERY MILITARY BRUSHES COMBS AND BRUSHES PLAYING CARDS RAZORS AND MUGS SAFETY RAZORS (All Makes) LATHER BRUSHES COIN PURSES BILL FOLDS STAR VIBRATORS HAMILTON-BEACH VIBRATORS MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS SHAVING STANDS Heying's Pharmacy "On the Corner" ANAHEIM DAILY HERALD FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE LIGHTED THE FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE A Christmas tree will be in nearly every Anaheim home and in many of the churches and lodges of the city Saturday and Sunday. How many parents, and how many children know the story of the first Christmas tree? When Ansgartius preached the White Christ to the Vikings of the north, so runs the legend of the Christmas tree, the Lord sent his three messengers, Faith, Hope, and Love, to help light the first tree. Seeking one that should be as high as Hope, wide as Love, and that more the sign of the cross in every bough, they chose the balsam fir, which best of all the trees in the forest met the requirements. Perhaps that is a good reason why there clings about many Christmas trees that which has preserved them from being swept along in the flood of luxury today. But who can say that a tree studded with the electric lights, garlands of tinsel gold festooning every branch, and hung with knickknacks is not a thing of beauty. Wax candles, of course, are essential: candles of wax that mingle their perfumes with that of the burning fir. Red apples, oranges and old-fashioned cornucopias made of colored paper must also find a place in the children's monument of Yuletide. Little Tot Tells Christmas Story Every year when Christmas comes round ma goes up in our attic, digs around among boxes, broken furniture and old clothes that have accumulated there and produces the dusty red and green Christmas wreaths of last year; jolly good Christmas odors issue from the kitchen; Sallie and Mae come in from the crisp winter evening air, muffling tissue paper packages under their arms and speaking in mysterious whispers; little Jack and Peg and I are taken over town, excited and happy, to see old Santa enthroned in a case of cotton batting now on the second floor of the big store. Then comes Christmas morning with its surprises and its beautifully trimmed tree. The height of the day's happiness is reached when Uncle Ben and Aunt Molly arrive with their children, rosy cheeked and rosy nosed, too, from the effects of King Winter's nip. After all pa's and ma's folks are there, the house is just one lump of good cheer. The day slips by and evening comes. The part that is always the most pleasing to me is when we gather about the fire and Sallie, seated at the piano, plays the Chirstmas hymns and all the children sing them, grandfather joining in the chorus in his crackled old voice. Thus it was. But last year it was different for me. Ma got the wreathes as usual; the same good odors came from the kitchen; the crinkling of Sallie and Mae's packages could be heard, same as ever; we were taken over town to see—but here's where the sad part comes in. How heavy my heart was as I trudged on our way to see old Nick with Peg next to me, her little hand-holding tight on mine. And when I thought of her joy when she should see Santa, I felt so old, so experienced. All Christmas day I spent around in a dream from the first thing in the morning until I was tucked in bed that night. All day there was envy in my heart toward all the children from little lisping Jack to seven-year-old Peg, because my day had lost its joy for me, on account of the fact—oh, killer of joy—I no longer believed in Santa Claus—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Jap Steamer Leaking Badly; 2 of Crew Lost Astoria, Ore., Dec. 20.—The Japanese steamer Texas Maru, leaking badly, lost two men overboard, according to a radio message received here. The position given was 900 miles off shore. The steamer sailed from the Columbia River December 16 with wheat and lumber for Kobe. STORE OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS FALKENSTEIN PRACTICAL CHRISTMAS PRACIGICAL CHRISTMAS This Season as Never Before is This Store Distinguished for Practical Gift Suggestions. Now—instead of after Christmas Every Coat, Dress, Suit and Skirt —in our entire stock Radically Reduced! EXCELLENT DRESS VALUES Now from— 1950 to 5950 COATS NOW FROM 1950 to 4950 SUITS NOW ¼ OFF ORIGINAL PRICES “Oregon City” Auto R 950 and better —A very large showing of those nationally Auto Robes is now being made in our Blanket Section. Wonderful Plaids as well as Indian Patterns to choose from—Ever “Guaranteed All Wool.” Christmas Gloves —They occupy a prominent place in the g sonnel, and every woman who puts on the she receives for Christmas gives them an ex of approval. CHANUT FRENCH KID GLOVES $3.75 —Shown in all the popular plain colors an contrasting stitching. GAUNTLET KID GLOVES $5.00 TO $6.00 —Other short Kid Gloves $2.75 Pair. —Long Kid Gloves, $7.50 to $9.50 Pair. Bath Robes $5.50 up Silk Hosiery SUITS NOW 1/4 OFF ORIGINAL PRICES Bath Robes $5.50 up —Our stock is the most complete we have shown and includes dozens of attractive models in as many different colors. Also Corduroy Robes in the popular shades. Friday & Saturday Evenings Only! —Falkenstein's will NOT be open evenings except Friday and Saturday. This will give us an opportunity of giving better and therefore more satisfactory service during the busy hours of the day! GAUNTLET KID GLOVES $5.00 TO $6.00 —Other short Kid Gloves $2.75 Pair. —Long Kid Gloves, $7.50 to $9.50 Pair. Silk Hosiery —New shipments have been received for the Pre-Christmas Shopping Days. They are made of America's foremost mills and may be had in colors, lace stripes, clocked or embroidered. Prices Range From $1.50 to $7.50 Pair Silk Underweave —The most extensive stocks in the history store are here for your choosing. Every garment made of the best of material, trimmed with elegant laces and finished in a better-than-usual way. —Cominations $3.95 to $9.50 —Camisoles, $1.95 to $3.75 —Gowns, $5.00 to $11.50 FALKENSTEIN'S - FIRST YULETIDE FEAST SERVED IN WHITE HOUSE IN 1800 The first dinner at Christmas given in the White House was that which took place in the year 1800, when John Adams was president and thrifty Abigail, his wife, sat at the head of the table as hostess. It was not a comfortable meal, although a splendid haunch of venison, the gift of Mrs. Washington, graced the board, and the country people of what Mrs. Adams called "the City of the Wilderness" had generously contributed gifts of all sorts to make the feast as toothsome as one could well wish. The reception after dinner took place in the oval room, which is now the library, and was at that time barely habitable, though furnished, as Mrs. Adams wrote, in "warm crimson." The view from the windows on that first Christmas day would have disclosed what John Cotton Smith describes as "a deep morass, covered with alder bushes." The sidewalks were laid with chips from the stones with which the capitol was built. A wooden bridge spanned Black Tiber Creek, and low houses, also built of wood were the residence of the congressmen. The only brick dwellings were those that stood in Pennsylvania avenue, between Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets, six in number and built with money derived from the sale of lottery tickets. These were the surroundings of the first Christmas day of the Chief Executive of the young nation "whose policy in government has been more Christ-like than any other nation on the face of the earth which keeps the holiday." CITRUS MARKETS NEW YORK, Dec. 20.—Thirty-two cars of oranges and two cars of lemons sold. Market is lower on oranges. Lemon market is higher. Weather fair. BOSTON, Dec. 20.—Twenty cars of navels sold. Market is strong and higher on good quality navels. PITTSBURG, Dec. 20.—Ten cars of navels and one car of lemons sold. Lemon market is higher. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.—Six cars of navels, one car of lemons and mixed car of Arizona lemons and Jaffas sold. Market is lower on navels on account of increased supplies. Lemon market is strong and higher. CLEVELAND, Dec. 20.—Sixteen cars of oranges and one car of lemons sold. Market is lower on oranges. Lemon market is lower. ST. LOUIS, Dec. 20.—Fifteen cars of navels and one car of lemons sold. Market is strong. CINCINNATI, Dec. 20.—Two cars of navels and three cars of lemons sold. Navel market is unchanged. Lemon market is weak. STEIN'S SHOP EARLY! EARLY IN THE WEEK AND EARLY IN THE DAY MUSICAL GIFTS Distinguished for Its Display of Beautiful and Suggestions. "Auto Robes d better of those nationally known ng made in our upstairs ful Plaids as well as bright oose from—Every Robe as Gloves nt place in the gift perwho puts on the Gloves s gives them an extra pat GLOVES $3.75 PAIR r plain colors and with ES $5.00 TO $6.00 PAIR $2.75 Pair. to $9.50 Pair. A Column of Gift Suggestions Furs, Petticoats, Umbrellas, LINENS TOWELS BLANKETS COMFORTERS BED SPREADS AUTO ROBES IVORY TOILETARTICLES MELBA PREPARATIONS KIMONOS HAND BAGS ES $5.00 TO $6.00 PAIR $2.75 Pair. to $9.50 Pair. Hosiery en received for these final Days. They are made by and may be had in plain d or embroidered effects. $1.50 to $7.50 Pair. Underwear kks in the history of the boosing. Every garment is ideal, trimmed with excellent later-than-usual way. $3.95 to $9.50 $1.95 to $3.75 $0 to $11.50 COMFORTERS BED SPREADS AUTO ROBES IVORY TOILETARTICLES MELBA PREPARATIONS KIMONOS HAND BAGS SWEATERS SCARFS SILK UNDERWEAR BLOUSES DRESSES SUITS AND COATS SWEATERS RIBBONS SANITAS LUNCH SETS NECKWEAR BOUDOIR CAPS HANDKERCHIEFS SILKS DRESS GOODS INFANTS' GOODS ETC. ETC. ETC. ANAHEIM CALIF.