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i VC-- Vajre Two THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, December 24, 1953 «i \ We'll not remind you it's Christmas ... no need for that. But we will remind you that your friendship and patronage for this firm are both truly appreciated. Merry Christmas All! .. _ i Cox Home & Auto Supply Your Firestone Store SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT It was a custom in Austria for roving groups of amateur actors to give plays in the mountain villages. As the organ in their little church at Obendorf w'as broken and the mechanic from nearby Salzburg had parts on the floor, a local ship owner consented for the annual Christmas play to be given at his home. And, of course, Father Jos eph Mohr was invited to see the show. The sincerity of the young actors touched the priest. After the playi he went to the top of a hill that overlooked the tiny village. Alone, he pondered the wonders of thei hniverse. It was a still, clear night I . . . . a silent night. The next morning Mohr called at the home of Franz Gruber. Be-j sides being schoolmaster, Gruber] played the church organ . . . when it was in playing condition. Mohr] handed Gruber a carol he had writ ten. He might have it as a Christ-] mas present and shyly suggested that he try his hand at setting it to music. That night, December 24, 1818, Father Mohr went to his little church for Christma Eve services. 1 The organ fixer was there with: apologies for not having completed his job. Franz Gruber was there] . . . . with his guitar and a melody: he had written for Mohr’s carol.' They were young men, the priest! and the musician ... 26 and 21 re spectively. Neither had written a, song before and, so far as is known,] neither wrote another. Gruber called Mohr to his side ] He plunked the strings of his gui-] tar and the two men sang a new| Christmas carol. The organ fixer; memorized it. Back in Salzburg he sang it for the Strasser sisters. The famous concert singers added it to their collection of native moun tain songs . . . and started it around! the world. Translated, English] speaking countries know it as . . . Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright, Round yon Virgin Mother and child. Holy Infant so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night, Darkness flies, all is light. Shepherds hear the angels sing, “Alleluia! hail the King! Christ the Savior is born." Silent night, holy night, Guiding star, lend thy light; See the eastern wise men bring Gifts and homage to our King! Christ the Savior is born. Silent night, holy night. Wondrous star, lend thy light; ! With the angels let us sing Alleluia to our King! Christ the Savior is born.” The Christmas Bells Ltiztnta* it ina* t The Christmas Season is the one time of the year where the whole world is kin — when each of us rejoice in the happiness of others and look foiward to the pleasant associations with loved ones and .friends. May each of you enjoy it to its fullest measure. MERRY CHRISTMAS — HAPPY NEW YEAR! W’e Will Be Closed Christmas Day To Give Our Employees a Holiday Clinton Cafe I heard the bells on Christmas Day' Their old familiar carols play; And wild and sweet i The words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. And thought how, as the day had j come The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along The unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men.! And in despair I bowed my head There is no peace on earth, I said, For hate is strong And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men. j J Then pealed the bells more loud and deep God is not dead—nor doth He sleep The wrong shall fail The right prevail 1 With peace on earth, good will to men. —Longfellow. Christmas Music By Club and Band Of Clinton High The glee club and band of Clin ton high school preented their an- rmal puhlii- Phri-drripg program in I the auditorium oh^the evening of December 16. The selection was ] entitled, “The Christmas Story”, in ] Paul Yoder’s arrangement, with an added tableaux depicting the Yule-j tide story. The program was as follows: “Silent Nighf’Band and Chorus. “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem”! —Band and Chorus; Solo—Bennie! Hughey. “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” | Band and Chorus; Brass Quartet—, Wilson Barnes, Desse Jean Roberts,' Robert Horton, Oran Nabors. “Away in a Manger”—Band and Chorus; Flute Puet—Jackie Living ston and Sara Pitts. “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing” —Band and Chorus. “The First Noel”, Solo—Alma Spillers, accompanied by Band. “Oh Holy Night”, Solo—Jimmy Riser, accompanied by Band. “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful"— Band and Chorus. “We^ Three Kings of Orient Are”, Solo — Jimmy Tinman, Band and; Chorus. “Joy to the World” — Band and Chorus. JUtimd * 35# p«r Bottle • 1 CL ChJti&imaA. ■ . ; •• • ..-.V ‘ •«**: . ■,V- ' * As another Christmas Sea son is ushered in, we deem it appropriate to express again our greetings and to say to you that our hearts are grateful for the share of fortune it has been our lot to enjoy. As we cannot see each of you per sonally to offer our best wishes, this message must suffice. BANK OF CLINTON ** • N ME CUKI 0 I KY IMAS Along with Christm£ reawakening of all of people. Friendsh Christmas time am dling of the spirit and generosity tov] s comes a natural the finer emotions ps are renewed at •I there is a rekin- of understanding To those whose pi and friendly supp< year has contribut welfare we exten May your Christm ard all mankind. 2asant association rt during the past r d so much to our cordial thanks s be happy. © . € €> GILES CHEVROLET CO. SALES — SERVICE