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' ' / X- : PAGE FOURTEEN TTTE rTJ\Tr>N CHRONICLE. CLINTON.' S. C. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1929 • fS»« SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON How Caeser, the Janitor, Enjoyed His Christmas By Rev. Samuel D. Price, D. D., Associate General Secretary of the W'orld’s Sunday School Association. • I International Sunday School Lesson for December 15 THE CHRISTIAN SPIRIT IN INDUSTRY Deut. 24:14-15; Ephesians 6:5-9; I Timothy 6:17-19 Religion that does not improve daily | cheered meanwhile by the statement living is far from practical. By this , that w’hile they might be servants “ac- test the spiritual power of the. Bible cording to the flesh” they could at- is above that of the sacred book of tend to their duties “as unto Christ.” every other form of religion. Right, Though no earthly eye was watching relationship between all classes in so- they should know that God was al- ciety are indicated in both the Old and ways beholding their thoroughness, or New Testaments. From the very be- lack of that quality in service. They ginning Jehovah has been teaching had entered into a contract and must mankind how to live with one anoth- deliver full value. What'is the differ ed Industry has a'lways been divided .ere whether an employer short- into two general classes—capital and ' changes the man or he short-times the labor. The best results for both can be had only as the explicit directions of Scripture are applied. Both must work in closest understandable cooper ation. Industrial and social principles man who is rightly expecting full vork during each hour? The story is pertinent about the woman who said life was so different since she became a Christian, “Now I sweep under the are found in all parts of the Bible, rugs. The chosen portions for today in ad- The spirit of the Golden rule is be- dition to those above, are Exodus 1: 8-14; 20-17; Amos 5:6-15; Zechariah 8:1617; Matthew 20:1-16; Mark 12: 1-9; Luke 3:14. A general summary is ing expressed in better working con? ditions that are afforded labor today. Sanitary surroundings, rest rooms, recreation centers, educational classes, the golden text: “As ye would that bonuses, etc., all help both parties con- men should do to you, do ye also to j cerned. Each is studying the prob- them likewise.” I lems of the other. The wealthy are Conditions were awful in Bible recognizing the responsibility that times. Slavery was in vogue. The lash goes with their vast accumulations was often felt before the command ' and are giving in lavish amounts for could be heard. Too frequently might; the general good. Kindliness makes made right, but Jehovah was always ; the day’s work smoother and more re- on the side of the oppressed. Israel | sultful. Multitudes are proving that had come out of Egyptian bondage Christianity does work in industry, and there must have been a glad j I" fact it offers the only workable sound when the underling heard “Thou ' solution for the serious problems that Shalt not oppress a hired servant that I are involved. Even so, it has never is poor and needy.” Neither must any j l>een fully tried, advantage be taken of the outlander ^ ~~ who was in their midst. Even in our NOTICE TO WORLD WAR VETrER- ANS AND THEIR RELATIVES , On January 1, 1930, the time will expire for World War Veterans, or their relatives, to file application for days unskilled labor from another country has been selfishly' exploited. Law became the protector and fixed the time for the payment of wages. In, , some states now an employee can Je-: Compensation (more com mand that his pay be given to him at. known as the Bonus ), which least twice a month. 'aw was passed by Congress in 1924. , , . , , , . ,' Several hundred thousand veterans The employer hes nght, also and Paul called for full, service from those i- a- rn. u i. i. ' application. Those who have not, w’ho had duties to perform. They were u u j u r • a i * ^ •' should do so before it is too late. If a veteran died without making T he Barrows family was hnvlna h l^looniy ('hristimis. Mrs. Burrows depressed hy recent misfortune, mmle little effort to enliven the atmosphere and Mr. Barrows, resenting her nlo«>m became gloomy himselt. IIoImti home from college for vacation wtis blue because a sprained ankle kept him from the holiday dam-es. So It was only ten-year-old .Mabel who was In tune, and even she felt rather wistful as she h»oked out on the snowy street. Suddenly, she gave a startled exclanintlon: "Oh. tnother! Here cotnes t'aesur' I forgot to tell you I'd Invited him to tiitiner!” "t'.nesar! Tiic colored Janitor at the church?" cried* Mrs. Barrows. "Yes: the other night when I asked him where he was going to have t’hrlstnias ditmer, he said, ‘No iihice honey: I ain’t got no mo’ home dtin a allev cat !' and so I told him to come fiere 1 forgot to fell you." Mrs Barrows, who could always rise to a scM-inl emergency, simttliered tie* irritatinti. and liurried to the kitchen and when the glorified Cnesar. Iti well hrnshed suit, shining shoes and red necktie was itshered Into the din itic r.H.m he found a small, well ap tiointed table set for him in one cor her "Ills suah Is great dolnsl" he ex cinitned; and throughout the meal he kept up a stream of Jokes and rein lalscences which set the family at the hlg table first Info chuckles and then roars. When the dessert was finished, Roh ert asked Mabel to bring his banjo down from his room, and for an hotii he played and sang college songs and negro spirituals, while Cnesar chimed In with his rich baritone until the room rang with melody—and hnr mony, too, of more kinds than one. When the plaintive strains of "Go Ing Home’’ were ended, (’aesar said- “Wnl. I nevah did hyah dat tune hefo’. hut It seems Ink I kiiowed how to sing It Jps’ hy Intermission, as dn\ say. Ah reckon dat tune Is a pnrty good one to go home on—an’ I've bothered you-alls long enough any * ' way. -COAL- CROWN BLOCK AND EGG Prompt Service, Prices Right. application, his widow, chlidren, or dependent mother or father may do so. Those desiring to file application will please write me at room 316, House Office Building, Washington, D. C. J. J. McSWAIN. "No bother!” exclaimed Mr. Bar rows heartily. “You’ve done us all a h»t of good.” “Yes." said Mrs. Barrows, “you’ve cheered ns all up Immensely.” “Hyah! Hynh!” came the rich ne gro chuckle, “Ah reckon you-nll don need much cheerin’ up. You’s ■ mighty cheersome fam’ly.” And ('aesar dejtarted. leaving echoes of laughter and song.—Myrtle Koon ('herrymnn. ((ZV 1929 Wintern Newiipat>er linlon.t J. M. PITTS I Phone 57 We Deliver Dn Frank F. Hicks i DENTIST Office National Bank Building Dr. Smith’s Former Location. Phone 153 1 • vt itf V* Christmas C HRISr.M.X.'^ aw«y Til seos-nns le hrigliiness aiul the cheer merge Into the dial The Bee Hive Our stock of Goods Is Now Complete a\id We Would Be Glad For You To Come and Look Them Over Before Buying. MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING UP-TO-DATE IN STYLE Men’s Suits — from $17.50 to $25.00 With Two Pair Pants Boys’ Suits — from $4.95 to $15.00 Men’s and Boys’ Overcoats at a good price. A good line of Men’s and Boys’ Pants. SHOES Men’s and Ladies’ Shoes at all prices. We have a complete line, and are able to fit any foot — the kind that wear good. FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN We want you to see our attractive collec tion of Dresses and Coats for Ladies and Children. Prices are always moderate. Ladies’ Full Fashion Hose, 98c, $1.50, $1.98 PIECE GOODS ^ Borden’s Prints . .. - 25c yard Shirting, 30 in. 15c yard Broadcloth, all colors 25c yard Outing 15c and 25c yard 40-in. White Homespun 10c and 12c yd. All kinds of Crepe Goods. / We have a lot of goods left from the basement that we '^are offering at a sacrifice—Hardware and Qiinaware. boxes of Searchlight Matches for 10c ‘ 3 boxes Soda for 10c . 3 sticks Biding 10c - Lamp Chimneys at .... 10c hnd 15c Lamp Burners ,10c, Good Coffee at 35c lb.—3 lbs. for $1.00 Window Shades at 50c, 75c and 98c ’ 'Brooms at 20c and 45c have a good lot of toys on hand. Come look them over. o of rmiline life. The tokens ol *•; V, love (ind n|)|iierl;ition fiide into tr. "f dim memories. The toys tire ’.C* v* • ill broken, the cjindy and the nuts «; '^1 eaten ntol the laughing ctiil ^ & dren go chasing other pleasures. JS? Tlie burdens laid down, for ^ the tirtie, hy older people are #5 § taken up again; the stoo ped tit ''***'-.* *■1 , tflV- forms go trudging op and the Jft ^ world forgets. ^ ^ But .Matiliew’s story of Josciili g and Mary, the wise men and the ^ ^ star, with Luke's siory of the ^ child, the Rugels and the shep S'* herds stand out always bright ^ and clear unmarred or dimmed i*. hy centuries. Ij The star will come again and ^ bring the wise men. The angels will sing again the same old s*»ng. A multitude of children will share again like Joys of other years. New pleasures, new hojies and new aspirations will cn»wd aniitlier season. Matthew ^ and Luke will tell again the S t .deathless stories which give to ^ '..'hristmas immortality.-Willitim L. Gaston. <®. 1929 W’jitern Newnraoer Onion.) BELIEVING IN A SANTA He—I suppo.'^e you still ■ believe there’s a Santa ('laii.s She—I diil —until you came along. First Observance of Christmas Tbe first observance of (.’hristmas j Deceinhl'r ’J.'i. was sometime Hlxmi iii mhhile of the Fourth century a He) CLrist. Cuill that time tii^ date of His nativity was not settli>«l d(>iiidiriy since the early Cliristians consbieied the observance of birthdays a ‘‘paguc mstom. Excellent Gift Values COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE UNE FROM WHICH TO SELECT YOUR XMAS GIFTS BIG VALUE SPECIALS A Box of 10 Christmas Cards with different designs 22c A Box of 16 Christms Cards, tissue lined envelopes .... 48c A Box of 12 Beautiful Colored Etchings, only 98c A Box of 15 StelS Engraved Christmas Cards 98c Special Novelty Bead Sale 50/{ off / • Gift Suggestions for Men Brief Case Fountain Pens Books, Bibles, Bill Folders Picture Frame > Dictionaries Scrap Books Tie Rack Banjos, Guitars, Key Rings Leather Traveling Violins Pipe Sets Utility Case Paper Weights Cigarette Cases Comb and Brush Set Subscription to Maga- Cigarette Lighters Fountain Pen Desk Set, zines Book Ends Ash Tray Framed Mottoes Gift Suggestions for Women Leather Hand Bags Manicure Sets Door Stops Pictures ‘ Plaques Book Ends Brass Trays Brass Candle Holders Brass Gongs Picture Frames Desk Sets Decorated Candles Brass Coal Scuttle and Fender Rogers’ Silver Knife and Fork Set Bridge Card Set Roseville Potteify Door Knocker Table Covers and Numbers Waste Baskets Incense Burners Rosebud Sachet Gift Suggestions for Children Books, Stationery, Fountain Pens, Pocket Books, Scrap Books, Lock Diary, Pencil Box, Games, Skates, Tops, Beads, Ever-ready Search Lights, Uku leles, Kitchen Sets, Water Color Sets, Moulding Clay Sets, Paper Dolls, Puzzles, Book Bag, Soap Animals, Music Rolls, Harmonicas, Pencil Golf Sticks, Book Ends, Sachet Bags, Santa Face, Jew’s Harp, Toy Shovels, Toy Carpet Sweepers. Oil Paints, Blocks, Horns, Christmas Stockings, Toy Dust Pans, Magic Snake Dance, Toy Clothes Line and Pins, Fly-Dog. Galioway-McMillian Book Store Clinton, S. C. Come and See! We Are Always Ready to Show You Through If we were to show lots of illustrations and make glowing descriptions of every article shown in the space, you would want to come see the actual goods before you bought anyway. This advertisement is an invitation to the read er to come to our store to look through our stock, see our assortments of furniture, stoves, rugs and kindred lines, get our prices and any infor mation concerning the goods you may want. If you find what you want at the right price, we shall appreciate your purchase and see that the article plesises you. If you do not buy anything, we are just as glad that you came and gave us a look. We shall appreciate a visit. Furniture, besides being a lasting gift, is one that every member of the family and others, too, will enjoy. Think about and talk about giving furniture and let all enjoy it. *' y !• MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Prather-Simpson Furniture Company . ~ “The Home Makers” Clinton, S. C.' S' Sf » w m.i3 if if if if If if, ‘I”??? k "v.