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The old question – What shall we give? Too often answered by giving the easiest thing. “There, that’s off my mind for another year!” Yes, off your mind – but how does your heart feel when your friend sends you something that shows that he has cherished a little special thought of you?

Christmas giving may be a blessing or a blight – according to the spirit of the giver. It is a blessing when it carries with it a thought that honors the one that gives and benefits the one that receives.

“Benefit is the end of Nature,” says Emerson, “and he is great who confers the most benefits. Beware of good staying in your hand. Pay it away quickly to someone.”

Thousands of you tell me in the daily mail how The Mentor benefits you. Can you give a better gift to your friend than this same benefit? If we benefit you, we can also benefit him. With whole heart we pledge full service to him as to you. Give, then, this Christmas, The Mentor and all its service to your friend. Your message of friendship will be repeated to him twice a month throughout the year.

THE EDITOR.

IN THE HERMITAGE, PETROGRAD

SOBIESKI – Portrait by Rembrandt