Judge — December 3, 1910 — page 33: what you’re looking at

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She looked sweet there With glossy hair, About her neck a bright red bow, Yet I did miss To beat for her you know As she stood ‘neath the mistletoe. And this is why I did not try But calmly, coldly, tranquil sat— For standing gay Beneath that spray Of mistletoe, was Nell—the cat. JUDGE A Holiday Joke Flub—" My wife is a practical joker. She even carries it into her Christmas presents, so she gave me a felt hat.” Dub—* Where is the joke in that?"* Flub—* Why, she explained, somewhat laboriously it must be admitted, that she wanted to make her presents felt.” A Regular OLD SANTA is a.“ regular.” And all the kids are glad or if the old saint should “insurge,” y, wouldn't we be sad! Christmas Entries The Saint box.” HE Christmas girl baits her hook with mistletoe. climbs down the Bocker—* And the bills climb in the letter- A LITTLE CHRISTMAS GAME. The Old Homestead N OMY dre: valley, Just an echo of sweet childhood ringing clear; Round the fireside rally, For ‘tis Christmas Time, and all is peace and cheer. ms I see again the old home gain the loved ones The Prowlings of a Punster OMEN’S Writes—the various household d rtments in the Ladies crject Home Companion By F. P. PITZER [ SAW her stana In manner grand Beneath the mistletoe But my old heart It did not start This chance to kiss p If the pri of lumber con- Baby's Christmas Tree "“T'IS the last tree of cedars Left standing alone, Al its bigger companions Are chopped down and gone; But soon will come Papa To cut this tree down, tinues, it might yet mean And trim it for Christmas something to’ be’ called a ri s 2! . bipckbeadt: Within his own home! | " is able to buy Beneath the Mistletoe = an aeroplane, he is certainly ane I getting up in the world. By ESTELLE/MAY'NOLTE < . ; ‘a body meet a body =] No matter how poor rival h the: mistletoe, a football teams may be, they SJ 'Neath the mistletoe, generally make both “ends” Gin a body kiss a body meet. : — : Need one ery out “Oh?” a A CONSIDER! BAND. Every laddie seeks his 1s ND: es the mistletoe Pte Mrs. O'Flenn—"Och Mike, an phat did yez did wid there sthov?” When the lights are low, ig nan Hiss Bir without ask Make" Phats an of sold it, Bridget, to raise mooney ter buy a Christmas prisint ‘To steal a hiss {rom rose-bud proves that is the best way Mrs. O'Flynn—" And phat did vez buy me?” lips,— to do it at all times. Mike—" X ton av sthove coal darlin.” Beneath the mistletoe. | The Exception Under the Mistletoe Once is Enough ‘APWAS the night before Christmas and all ITE maid stood ‘neath the mistletoe, “ QURISTMAS comes but once year,” through the house he held her doggie Bose: And there's a special reason; Not a creature was stirring, not even a Wise pup! he knew the spot, for lo! For coming twice, how it would queer mouse; Ile kissed her on the nose. The Summer Number season! But down in the cellar ‘twould doubtless PU cdeiade A Christmas Explanation The Santa Claus of Long Ago The gas meter still would be running around. B ATH the mistletoe she stands By LA TOUCHE HANCOCK id he’s just looking er! ‘ ; ¥ . sa. bride's Jlist looking at her! iIILE T sit alone in my den, HERE are no presents in last year's stock- She is his sister—Oh, good lands Some Christmas thoughts would ing. ‘That's all that is the matter. have me soar Beyond the Now, and back to Then, To happy childhood’s Nevermore! I see, as fancies clearer grow, The Santa Claus of long ago! He always brought me toys each year, Though now I'd think them quite a bore, ill I reflect with just a tear He cannot come as heretofore! : He would not be the same, I kno ij The Santa Claus of long ago! Ah! could he come but once again, c Just as he did in of y ‘ Why should I wish, for ‘tis in vai GRANDFATHER'S REFLECTION. I'd have him greet me as before! Christmas comes but once a year, If it came twice I wouldn't be here. That joy for me is past below, The Claus of long ago! comicbooks.com