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December 11, 1925 - Image 2

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The Detroit Jewish Chronicle, 1925-12-11

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Now Playing

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Calithrerez (garner

Charles FitzGerald

and His Famous

CHANUKAH

has come for the lamp.
Dancing and Broadcasting Orchestra
I don't object. Take it, mama.
But I am so sorry, and sick. They
of Nine Men,
By
Ma:
Robin.
would light the first candle here, in
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the room where I am, but the doctor
Tee-totums are given out to us one said that I mustn't be disturbed. And
afternoon before being released by so I shall miss the initial lighting of
the teacher of the cheder we happen
"Yankili, look," comes mother's
to attend. With haste and joy, the subdued voice.
Dancing Daily, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 1 a..1,
trendel in pocket, we then run home,
I turn my head. The door is open.
Saturday Matinee Dancing 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m
unmindful of the frost, knowing that the lamp.
Chanukah is at hand.
And I see: in the next room, on the
"Fine Food Served Fine."
I Yes, Chanukah is approaching, and window sill, the first candle is lit.
we have so many events coming to
I don't move. I am weak, oh, so
be excited over. Which of them weak. And yet I am happy. I smile.
I should we consider first now that the Then I see father advancing toward
tee-totum is safely in our minds, al- me.
ready keeping us busy these long
"flow do you feel, my son?" he
winter evenings?
asks, as he lightly pinches my cheek.
(Directly Opposite Book-Cadillac Hotel)
Well, we have our Chanukah money
I long to get well. Chanukah oc-
to collect—collect It from our rela- curs only once a year. Why did I
tives—and it's not too early to begin have to be stricken ill just at this
doing it now. It may not be the period?
proper thing to accept money at or-
The days follow one another. I
dinary times; in fact, mother is dis- feel better. I can now sit up, and as
tinctly against it. But on Chanukah I sit I count the money in my little
it is allowed. As children we are en- Chanukah purse which mother has
titled to collect our Chanukah fund, made for me. There is quite a sum
which we save in a little bag sewed gathered, exceeding that of any other
for us by mother and worn by a year. Relatives coming and finding
string around the neck. Then, later, me ill, have been more generous than
if we are patient and don't squander ever when I was well, Sitting, I also
the money on candy, we shall give it play with the Chanukah top; while
to our parents, who, with more of there in the kitchen the stove is burn-
their own added, will go and buy ing and the embers crack, crack.
us a pair of rubbers, gloves or what-
They crack because mother is pok-
ever else they may consider neces- ing the fire, preparatory to setting
sary.
in the pancakes. Yes, we must have
Next, there is the anticipation of pancakes on Chanukah. These may
the first evening of Chanukah, which or may not be baked at any other
is long, long, in coming. Already the time during the year. But it's the
shammes—the sexton—has brought custom to have pancakes on Chanu-
us the ministering candles, to be used kah—Chanukah pancakes—a custom
e for lighting the Chanukah lamp each with which we children are well ac-
I evening. The sexton is gone, having quainted and never let mother for-
I received his fee from mother, and we
get.
still handle and smell these minister-
The cakes are hissing in the pan.
ing candles. Their odor is pleasant. The odor reaches me here from the
I When lit, they give out an agreeable
kitchen.
How I desire them! But
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Incense.
I mustn't eat them; it's against the
At last twilight is falling. The doctor's orders. Mother, however, has
I Chanukah lamp has been brought promised me that she will make pan-
I down from the mysterious place i cakes again as soon as I get well,
The finest selection of Wall Cabinets we have ever seen
THOMAS J. DOYLE
I where mother keeps it the whole year. even if it's after Chanukah; and I
INCORPORATED
Now comes the task of preparing the feel somewhat consoled.
now grace our big new store in anticipation of holiday
wick and pouring the oil into the first
GLENDALE 7117
I
am
up
and
out
of
bed,
with
Cha-
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WOODWARD
I well of the lamp.
buying. Not only are these pieces perfect examples of
nukah still here. I have won! To-
Father
does
this,
while
we
stand
night
I
shall
witness
the
lighting
of
cabinet-making, but the use of rich decorations and con-
by, watching, learning to be Jews. all the eight candles, after first as-
trasting tones of fine woods make them truly decorative.
It's a tense moment in the house. A sisting father in preparing the wicks.
match is ignited, the "shammes" And then, as I do every other year,
You can take your choice of a large selection and surely
burns.
Remember—
I shall help mother clean the lamp
find one that will enliven and beautify your home. Noth-
"Blessed net Thou, 0 Lord our and watch her put it away in the
A used car is only as good as
God,
King
of
the
Universe,
who
hest
sack amid the remnants of cloth
ing in furniture has quite the vogue now that distinguishes
the firm you do business with.
sanctified us by Thy commandments which she keeps for patches; and I
wall cabinets. Useful and pretty, they enjoy a deserved
I and enjoined us to kindle the Chanu- shall think with impatience of next
popularity that will be enduring. Come in and shoji, if
I kah lamp," rises father's voice in I Chanukah, when I will be more care-
prayer.
only to see these lovely gift pieces.
And the first light is lit, its reflec- fast Outside
and nut catch
cold
again. It dif-
dif-
the sun
is shining.
tion dancing in the window-pane. Our fuses a golden light. The snow has
eyes, too, dance as we keep gazing
HUNDREDS OF GIFT SUGGESTIONS
steadily at it. It seems lonely,
a little.
My boots
have
repaired
and mother
tells
me been
that
, this I melted
single Chanukah flame, oe- whi ch -e in a few days, if the weather condi-
Colonial Secretaries, Smokers, Gate- Occasional Chairs, Living Room
every home tions continue warm, she will let nie
there is one burning in ev
leg Tables, Breakfast Sets, Engraved Suites of Quality, Bedroom Suites,
of our town in Ukraine.
out for a while.— 1 oung Israel.
Dining Suites.
Mirrors, End Tables.
But gradually their number in-
creases. There are two on the sec-
200,000th Cadillac Sold.
ond night, three on the third. The
HEADQUARTERS FOR ALMCO LAMPS
lamp has flowed over with oil. Al-
The
Cadillac Motor Car Company
ready the fourth and fifth compart-
has just passed another milestone by
ments have been invaded.
the
production
of its 200,000th car
"Which candle have we tonight?"
equipped with a V-type, 90-degree
inquires a neighbor at the door.
All one has to do is count the num- eight-cylinder engine. This enormous
ber of wells still clean and then give production of cars of the highest
grade has been accomplished during
the answer accordingly.
Now comes the exultation of the the past 11 years and is equal to the
last few nights, when there are seven combined production during that
and eight candles lit and burning as period of all other cars in the Cadil-
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one. They are no more lonely. We lac price range and above.
MOUNT CLEMENS, MICH.
The event has been given added in-
keep pulling out the wicks, to make
Greeted Health Resort in the World for Rheumatism, Nervous
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them burn brighter, brighter. Ah, terest by the sale of the 200,000th
Disorders, Blood Pressure, Tired ■ and Run Down Condition.
the light, the joy with which these car to Glenn 11. Curtiss, noted air-
The most exclusive and finest Resort Hotel in America. Spacious
small flames flood the heart! Truly plane and hydroplane manufacturer,
lobbies,
beautiful billiard rooms, ballroom and dining rooms. Cuisine
who
rose
to
fame
by
his
pioneering
a festival of lights, a feast of illumin-
unexcelled. American and European plans. Write for booklet ,.
ation. Outside it is cold, dark, but achievements with gasoline engines
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and by the invention of motorcycle,
here it is warm, cozy.
MAX ELKIN, Manager
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Then the regret at seeing the holi- airplane and hydroplane V-type en-
Operated by ELKIN HOTEL AND BATH COMPANY
day depart, watching the lights flick- gines. The sale was made by the
Elkin Hotel under same ownership.
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er away—the last going—now gone. Miami, Fla., Cadillac dealer of Claude
A whole year more now to wait for Nolan, Cadillac Florida distributor,
Open a Clutrge Account
Chanukah. But long will the window. who, 15 years ago, took into Florida
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sill and wall beneath be stained with the first airplane seen in that state.
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It was a Curtiss plane and was equip-
the oil that has overflowed.
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A snow has fallen for Chanukah ped with a Curtiss V-type engine.
this year—a deep snow. Fall, snow,
fall—to the ankles, to the knees, to
the neck. Fall, snow.
In the morning I was out wading
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110 ,t-. :1-' '`'k':;* wading. For joy I went wading
through the deep, fresh snow, while
the sun shone upon it, while my
cheeks glowed, while my heart, hid-
den away beneath my coat, jacket
and heavy undershirt, palpitated with
warmth, with longing and happiness.
But this fine powdery snow, still
too crisp to be pressed into balls,
leaked through my boots and I was
compelled to return home earlier
than I hand intended, frozen at the
toes, my happiness marred, feeling
very uncomfortable.
I should not have done this before
Modern real estate operation offers
Chanukah; I should not have gone
out with torn boots. For now I am
many favorable opportunities to far-
in bed with fever, with mother com-
ing and going, nursing me, and I so
sighted investors.
inconsolably sad because I won't wit-
ness the lighting of the first candle.
But I hear them in the house, go-
ing about, preparing. And now
mother, who more than all under-
In preparing for our projected de-
stands and pities me, has appeared
with the Chanukah lamp.
velopments of the future, really un-
"Look, Yankili," she says.
I look. Yes, our old Chanukah
usual investment opportunities fre-
lamp. I had almost forgotten it. But
quently arise in connection with syn-
how dear it is to me.
"Mamma, let me hold it."
dicate and holding company deals.
Mother gives me the lamp. I fon-
dle it. I smile at it. I could almost
speak to it. A poor lamp ours is.
But so nice—no? Look at it. From
year to year mother keeps it hidden
Those interested in real estate oper-
away among the pieces of cloth which
she saves to patch up our garments
ations from this standpoint are in-
with. It is made of lead and so
heavy I can scarcely hold it now.
vited to communicate with Mr.
Its design is pretty, quaint, for the
lamp has come down to us by in-
Lingeman or Mr. Keating.
heritance from my great grandfather.
Father, who is a goldsmith, has sol-
dered it much at the base, where the
heat of the burning candles melts
away the delicate parts.
There are lamps more fancy than
ours, beautiful lamps, of rich design,
with arms branching out, that are
sometimes brought to father for re-
pair. But ours appeals to me more.
It is our own, related to us, become
almost animate in my eyes, so much
do I like it.
Affiliated with Highland Park State Bank
A poor lamp ours is, but there are
, homes poorer than ours where no
I lamp is owned at all. Potatoes are
then used instead, with a hole cut
ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR — REAL ESTATE BLDG.
out at the top for the oil.
CADILLAC SQUARE NEAR WOODWARD
It is dark. I fee. eo very hot. Fa-
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RANDOLPH 7444
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Chanukah
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A GOOD REASON

We are jealous of the repu-
tation of Dodge Brothers
Motor Car — because we
sell it. That in itself is good
and sufficient reason for
taking particular pains to
see that our Dodge Broth-
ers Used Cars are in good
order when sold.

Furniture That Makes
the Home attractive

SCHOR

OLYMPIA HOTEL AND BATHS

FURNITURE COMPANY

'Empire 3271

8926-8930 Twelfth St.

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CASPAR J. LINGEMAN

Highland
Park
Trust Co.

Acts as

—EXECUTOR
-- ADMINISTRATOR
—GUARDIAN
— TRUSTEE
—ESCROW AGENT
-- FISCAL AGENT
—TRANSFER AGENT

We solicit Your business

HIGHLAND PARK
TRUST COMPANY

Casper J. Lingeman,

WOODWARD AT MANCHESTER



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