CHRISTMAS ALPHABET.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3711, 21 December 1912, Page 15

CHRISTMAS ALPHABET.

the head, and poured out a handful of diamonds. “That cane, miss,” ho said, “was given you by Billy Mudge, one of tho sharpest diamond smugglers in Eng-, land or America. We were telegraphed that he was coming and have been on the lookoiit for him.” “He is Viscount Cheasley,” gasped Miss .Henderson, “and knows my brother.” “He was a tenant on the Cheasley estates, and may have met your brother, but not as an equal.” . / Miss Henderson never mentioned this episode, and is now Princess Baronetti.

A for the Apples we eat at dessert. B for the Bonbons wo crack without hurt. C means the Cards which our friends always send. D for the Dolls that we give without end. E for the Evergreen hung in the hall. F for the Feast, most important of ail. G for the "Goodies” of "good” Christmas fare.. H for the Holly which people now wear. I for the Ice of old-fahsioned Yuletides. J for the Jollification besides. K for the Kindness which everyone shows. L for the Love we feel e’en for our foes. M is the Mistletoe —hang it up high! N for the Cuts Santa Claus will us buy. O for the “Oh’s!” of extremes! delight.

P for our Puddings which all turn out right. Q for the Questions from young and from old. It for the Rose which at Christmas is sold. S for tho Stockings for small girls and boys. > T for the Tree hung all over with toys. U for the Uusual romping and game. V for the Vanloads of great Christmas fame. With W I wish you a merry Christmas Day. X for the eXtra good joy in our play. Y for the Year which is now nearly done. Z for our Zest as we enter the fun. . V. Drewry.