REMEMBER THE BIRTHDAYS.

Cromwell Argus, Volume LX, Issue 3111, 12 May 1930, Page 7

REMEMBER THE BIRTHDAYS.

Birthdays are milestones on the journey of life which should never pass unnoticed. It takes very little to make a child happy, and the memory of those pleasant occasions remain with us forever.

By no means should the older members of the family be forgotten. It is quite as important to have unselfish ness taught at an early age. Surprises add much to the enjoyment of little folks, so if the plans can be kept quiet it will add interest to the festivities. Only good-will and thoughtfulness are necessary to make a happy birthday. A bunch of flowers, a pretty blossoming plant or fern, a basket or box of confectionery, either home-made or otherwise, a book, or year's subscription to a good magazine, or some little gift which has been specially desired, will afford a deal of pleasure. Above all, do not forget a little card or note of greeting which, after all, is the best part of the gift. .. For the benefit of those who much depend upon quotations, a few are given below which are especially suited to birthdays.

"Many birthday greetings I send you, also many more birthdays may you live to see, and may they bring increased joy to you.

"All hail to the day of your birth on this morn, For your health and prosperity always I pray. May your life be all roses and free from a thorn, May you have many happy returns of the day."

"And as years roll round With unwearying ground, And old age creeps on as we travel

our way; Yet still with a wish that life only can bound, I'll wish you a happy return of the day."

"Just a simple token, Sent in Friendship's name. Wishes that unspoken, Still a hearing claim; Wishes and a greeting. Tender, loyal, true, From a heart that's beating With a thought of you."

"Best wishes I bring from one Who loves you dearly, And begged me not to forget To tell you clearly, These wishes are from the heart, And not words merely."