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That "TheiT Fro b i /sWedy, c?| eir beds ai A ivw/ 2VW/ Carols each Chrisp What are thc WK That gather anear the ]Where the winter frost They are soulless elves, ^yVithin, and laugh at o .Ring fleetly, chimes! They arc made_o fNoeiJ Noel!' Cease, cease, each Cl Under the holly 1 tere the happy child Ehat shado w seems to ^iSf?it the mother, *MAt it?^i^greens wee ser usm^falling chimes Mi Cfce Spirit cr etmtraas* There ls hardly a festival in the calen dar which has such a hold on the hearts of old and young alike as Christmas Day. The ring of the car bells and the voices upon the streets seem to take on a more cheery tone, and the spirit of the time seems to throw a glamour over places and things which ordinarily are devoid of all beauty. As it is with placeS, BO it is with people. They, too, not only seem to change, but the transformation does take place in millions of hearts to a greater or less degree. The spirit of Christmas even affects people who for the rest of the year are devoid of sentiment and of feeling for their fel lows. The most interesting stories of Christmastide are those which will never appear in print-true stories of men and women whose thoughts have been only of their own selfish aims and pleasures, but have been awak ened, if only" for a day or two, from their UBual self-complacency, moved by some force of which they are only half-conscious to do some act of kind ness to make the day happier for someone less fortunate than them selves in a worldly way.-The Chris tian Herald. The Ohrlstmas Spirit. But don't you see that there ls a Santa Claus! ? ie isn't a man in a fur coat, and a reindeer sleigh and all that, but he is the Spirit of Christmas, Isn't he? They've personified that and made a saint of him and Invented legends about him-fdr the children, but when we're no longer children and don't believe In him, we still have that Christmas spirit-and it's that that gives presents and makes us feel toward one another, and makes Christ mas what lt is.-Harvey J. O'Higeins Edmund Carence Stedman Lb instmi bex) snow: >m rard wai >oft. les A allJ?Sy has lain? list w-pane Swil f the, mocking mist A, instmas bell? jough, ren throng and shout, flit about? . who died ^y0 e last Christmas-tide? ! Cease, cease, my| thymes! Wouldn't Take Foy's Money. Eddie Foy, the actor, lives near New Rochelle and owns a motor car. The other day the comedian was In a hurry to get to New York to attend a rehearsal. The car was In iront of his home. He gave the crank a twist. Something broke In the engine and the machine was put out of commis sion. The next best thing for Mr. Foy to do was to catch a train. A car was coming along the road and he hailed lt There was no one in lt but the driver. He readily consented to take the comedian to the station. When they arrived there Mr. Foy offered the man a dollar bill. "No, thank you," replied the car's driver. "I don't want your money, Mr. Foy." The comedian thought that the man was certainly a queer chauffeur. "Oh, you know me, then?" he asked. "Yes, by reputation," replied the other. "And here's my card." On the card, Mr. Foy says, was en graved "W. H. Vanderbilt"--New York Telegraph. Association of Ideas. Mr. Baker, who claims to be at home in all that pertains to good cooking, was sitting on the hotel piaz za one evening lately, explaining to his friends. Lawyer Thompson and Colonel Robb, the manner of prepar ing the latest fad in delicacies-the snail-for the breakfast table. Thompson was interested, but Robb was quiet and . seemed drowsy. Sud denly he brightened up. "I saw three of them playing mar bles in front of the postofflce this morning," he remarked, "Why, what's the matter with you, colonel?" asker Mr. Barker. 'Tm talk ing about snails." "Well, I'm talking about messenger boys," said the colonel. "Go on with your conversation." Auditor's Notice. All persons owning property of any kind whatsoever, or in any capacity, as husband, guardian, executor, ad ministrator or trustee are required to make returns of the same to the Audi tor under oath within the time men tioned below and the Auditor is requir ed by law to add a penalty of 50 per cent to all property that is not return ed on or before the 20th day of Febru ary in any year. All male citizens between the ages of 21 and 60 years except those ex empt by law are deemed taxable polls. The township assessors are respect fully requested to meet me at the ap pointments for taking tax returns m their respective township and they are also required to make tax returns for those who fail to make their own with in the, time prescribed by law. The 50 per cent penalty will be added far fail ure to make returns. i ' For the convenience of tax payers, I or my representative will be at the following appointed places on the dates mentioned to receive tax returns: Roper's, Monday Jan. 15.. Meriwether, Tuesday, Jan. 16. Collier, Wednesday Jan. 17. Red Hill, Thursday Jan. 18. Clark's Hill, Friday Jan. 19. Modoc, Saturday, Jan. 20. Parksville, Monday Jan. 22. Plum Branch, Tuesday Jan. 23. Morgan's Store, Wednesday Jan. 24. Liberty Hill, Thursday Jan. 25.| Cleora, Friday Jan. 26. Pleasant Lane, Saturday Jan. 27. Meeting Street, Monday Jan. 29. Johnston, Tuesday Jan. 30. Herrin's Store, Wednesday Jan. 31. Trenton, Thursday Feb. L The office will be open to receive re turns from the first day of January till the 20th day of February as prescribed by law. - J. R. TIM H ERM AN, Auditor, E. C. S. C. EYE TALKS No 1. Under this heading I propose to give yon each month a paragraph or two concerning your eyes. While designed to advertise my Optical establishment, the talks will, at the same time be interest ing-if I can make them so. GLASSES Now add it least thirty years of comfortable vision to the average life time, so my work aids every calling and promotes human happi ness. It always makes me happy to help others. Will w?? - ?elp j Edg Whether you need present, we invite yon 'ment weil filled. We have handsome in oak and Mahogany. In china, we have f toilet sets. They are signs will please the ] equipped in this depi The designs are ne^ ment of ru^s and art Beautiful assortment o the holiday trade. A We exte the town a stock. I J. M. WISE & SON ? Trenton - - - South Carolina t t t t t t t. !? ?? . TTTTTTTT?? ?^p|HE holiday season is almost upon us and we .niiwiiiHiiuim + ? f JL.f. f. ,t, .ft. JL TTTTTTTTTT $ * have anticipated the wants of the people by ordering heavily of those things that glad ! den the hearts and brighten the homes of 1 the people at the Yuletide. Besides a full stock of heavy groceries we have all the delcacies of the season in fancy groceries and fruit cake ingredi ents of all kinds. Call .or send us your orders. SANTA CLAUS Is invited to make our store headquarters. We have just opened up a complete line of toys, fire works, and everything that will make the little folks happy. Very large stock of oranges, apples, banan nas, cocoa nuts, raisins, nuts, candies, etc. Lowney's fine candies fresh by express in pretty boxes from 1 to 5 pounds. BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMEN OF RUGS. Just the thing for a Christmas gift. ' Our stock of furniture is also complete, such as bed room suits, tables, chairs, rockers, brass and enamel beds, mattresses, lounges, etc. Call and let us show you through. Our prices are very reasonable. Let us sell you a good farm wagon. If we haven't got what you want we will order it for you. ristmas or edding Present a buggy, furniture, household furnishings, Christmas or wedding to call. We are ready for the buying public, with every depart suits, dining chairs, china closets, dining tables, beautiful rockers all dinner sets or can sell you a single. See our beautiful 10 piece being greatly admired. In silverware, our new and beautiful de-t nost fastidious and exacting buyer. We have never been better irtment. Have you seen our cut glass? N and our prices much lower than the city stores. Large assort squares. Nothing will make a more suitable Christmas present, f sterling silver and solid gold jewelry, stock just replenished for full assortment of Violins, Guitars, Mandolins, Banjos, etc._ nd a cordial invitation to the people of nd county to call and inspect our large