Dec. 3, 1915. 
Some vases that are, perhaps, a 
little newer than the bud vases are 
vacuum vases that are found in a 
variety of styles and sizes, all so fas- 
cinating that it is difficult to make a 
selection. The smallest are about 
three inches long, are of engraved 
glass, and are fitted with a sterling 
silver ring to which is attached «a 
rubber ring. This last is wet with 
glycerine or water and attached ‘o 
the side of the tumbler, so that each 
glass at the table has its own ttay 
flower. These are 35 cents each and 
come nicely packed in a dainty box. 
A half dozen of these would be a 
gift quite appreciated by a women 
who is interested in new and attrac- 
tive appointments for her 
Vases somewhat similar to these little 
enes may be had in much larger 
sizes to be attached to a window 
pane. Some, about a foot long, have 
two rings of carved, enameled wood 
and cost $1.75 each. 
Sterling silver mixing spoons for 
long, cold drinks in long, cold glasses, 
while not new, are still desirable. 
“Many have enameled tops represent- 
ing grapes or cherries and these are 
quite festive looking. They are $1.50 
each. | 
Simplified Xmas Shopping. 
JuPY O’GRADY will purchase any 
of the above-mentioned articles or 
any that she has described in her 
former chats with Breezr readers, 
upon request and without charge. 
Simplified Christmas Shopping! 
Cupid carries a bow and arrows 
because he has no conveniences for 
carrying a gun—WMinot 
O ptic-Reporter, 
(NEDSS 
table. 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE 
CHRISTMAS. SUGGESTIONS 
HE postoffice has sent out the fol- 
lowing suggestions to the public 
which may be of great help to those 
sending Christmas packages through 
the mail: 
Mail packages early, They may be 
endorsed: “Do not open until Christ- 
mas.” Parcel post packages must 
bear the name and address of the 
sender preceded by the word “from.” 
A receipt may be obtained for ordin- 
ary parcel post packages upon the 
payment of one cent, but this in no 
way insures the package. Packages 
may be insured upon the payment or 
a 3-cent fee value up to $5.00, 5-ceilt 
fee value up to $25.00, 1o-cent fee 
value up to $50.00, 25-cent fee value 
up to $100.00, Insure all valuable 
packages. 
Address all packages fully and 
plainly. Pack articles carefully and 
wrap them securely, but do not seal 
them, as sealed packages are subject 
to postage at letter rate. Written 
inscriptions such as “Merry Christ- 
mas; Happy) New) Year, > Withs 
Best Wishes,” and numbers, names 
or letters for purposes of description, 
are permissible additions to parcel 
post mail. 
Books may bear simple dedicatory 
iuscriptions not of a personal nature. 
Other written additions subject par- 
cels to letter postage. Communica- 
tions prepaid at first class rates may 
be sent with parcels prepaid at fourth 
class rates, provided they are placed 
in an envelope securely attached to 
the outside of the parcel. 
Cards bearing mica, tinsel or other 
cbjectionable material are unmailable 
unless enclosed in an envelope tightly 
SCENE FROM “Battie Cry oF PEAcE,”’ MAjESTIC 
THEATRE, BOSTON, 
9 
sealed and paid at first class rates. 
Cards bearing writing inclosed in an 
envelope sealed or unsealed are sub- 
ject to postage at first class rate. 
The sender of a C. O. D. or insured 
parcel post package must be prepared 
to state the contents of the package. 
Adhesive stamps or stickers other 
than lawful postage stamps must not 
be placed on the face of mail matter. 
BELGIAN RELIEF FUND 
All New England people are urged 
te. contribute funds at once forthe 
purchase of new clothing and shoes 
for the Belgians. In no other way 
can relief be so quickly and securely 
given= to these., peapleisis The Ney 
Fngland. Belgian Relief Fund has 
thoroughly investigated their needs, 
and the methods of meeting them, 
and it 1s satished that whatever we 
send will actually reach the war suf- 
ferers. We shall adopt the sugges- 
tions of Mr. Herbert C. Hoover, 
Chairman of the Commission for Re- 
lief in Belgium, who has just visited 
this country. Without this help three 
millions of people will go without 
clothes and without shoes the coming 
wunter. 
Cloth can be sent, as it is now pos- 
sible to have this made up into clothes 
iii Belgium by destitute Belgian 
workmen, who are thus given em- 
ployment. 
Second hand goods are no longer 
wanted, as the regulations of foreign 
governments forbid their entry into 
Holland and Belgium. 
Arrangements are being perfected 
for purchase and transportation, free 
of cost to us, and we ‘feel safe in 
assuring the people of New England 
that we can do what we undertake. 
President Wilson has cordially ap- 
proved this relief work and appoint- 
ed a supplementary committee to 
help. 
The Commission for Relief in Bel- 
giuy and other agencies are absolute- 
ly taking care of the needed supply 
of food, and we are especially rz- 
quested to concentrate our efforts 11 
the direction of clothing and shoes. 
Give at once. Maintain or improve 
the record of last year’s generosity. 
Send cheques to: Joseph H. O’Nell, 
tieasurer, Federal Trust Company, 
85 Devonshire st., Boston. Visit our 
headquarters, 426 Boylston st., Bos- 
ton. 
We can’t all get rich in Wall street 
because some of us have got to save 
a few dollars to lend later to the men 
who are now buying war stocks — 
Grand Rapids Press. 
