Judge — December 18, 1897 — page 28: what you’re looking at

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HABIT VS.: SENTIMENT. HE money-king lolled back in his chair, toying leisurely with a fragrant weed. A mellow benignity glowed on his care- marked features. He was thinking of the coming Christmas and of the homely but genuine cheer of his boyhood Yule-tides on the farm in rocky old Vermont. Thence his thoughts strayed to his busier years, his early struggles, and the bliss of being the centre of a young family during the sweetest of seasons, He recalled, too, how, one severe Christmas, a widow's plea had reached his heart and he had given free rein to the promptings of charity and showered substantial blessings on the poor woman, This served to turn his ‘thoughts into a benevolent path, and he was soon immersed in all kinds of phil- anthropic schemes to make the world happier and better. He had just begun to elaborate a plan to give all the desti- Nursk—‘ Where was Moses when tute children in the city a turkey dinner aoe eae aut —'T guess he was When the office-boy entered and delivered tiptoeing into the parlor in his ‘nighty," himself thus: and feeling of the presents on the Christ- “Now, Mr. Munion, I been in dis mas-tree in the dark.” . rare “ office five years an’ I ain't got on'y one raise. It’s about time I was gettin anoder, sir, an’ I hope you won't forget dat I've always tried t’ do de right thing.” “You have been faithful and honest, William, and I look to see you an honored member of society some day. Of course your salary is a small matter to me, but there is a principle involved. It has always been my aim to curtail small expendi- tures, to stop small leaks. This A CHRISTMAS-BVE FANCY, is the secret of my success. I coop can’t raise your wages at pres- DEFINITION. ent, William, but try to acquire : this habit of watching small out- PAPA, what's lays and some day you'll be a a cynic? financier.” asked Benny The millionaire then re- Bloobumper. turned to his philanthropic re- A cynic, Benny,” replied Mr. Bloobumper, “is a man who asks his wife if a receipted bill goes with the Christ- mas present she gives him.” flections, EDWARD CLAYTON SAVAGE. A WASTE OF MONEY. Madge— What makes you think that modesty can sometimes be carried to an extreme?” Marjorie—" Look at old Mr. Goodhart. When he makes a present he always rubs the price off, even when it is an expensive one.” AT, drink, and be merry, for on New-year's the bills come in, NECESSITY. Crawford— Business must be rather dull with you when you buy such a small Christmas-tree.” Crabshaw—" That isn’t the reason. 1 live ina flat.” ’ A SUITABLE GIFT. HAVE decided to give my husband a nice book for a Christmas present this year,” remarked Mrs. Darley to Mrs. McBride. “Has he expressed a wish for any particular book ?* “No; but I saw a lovely one with binding that just matches my new centre-table cover.” HIS REAL CHOICE. Cobvigger—" What kind of a Christmas present would you like Freddie—" Something that I can pull to pieces in a day or two to see how it works.” E SURE the girl loves you before you pawn your watch to buy her a présent. Christmas Judge. of how the people of York city dew high, gosh ! I could never understand it till not ON THEIR FIRST VISIT TO NEW YORK CITY. Unciz Haysexp—"' Now, mother, I've heerd tell and read do you know, by Comrmany 1097 ey THE JUOBE PUBLSKIBG COMPANY OF MEW YORK, comicbooks.com