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-'S ■ < i ■ ‘ - ;W ' O c-V < PAGE TWO » K v ./ /i . • rr ,h *twr ^ THE CLINTON J Gr^r'cJmother Compares, Present With Long Ago KKNY pn<i her great-grandmother were having a little chat while they waited for the announcement from the maid that Christians dinner was ready. \ Grandma Smith had been born and reared in the South. She was gpetidiuK the holidays with her daugh ter in the North. Grandmother was in her early nineties, but a remarkable woman for her agt\ Tall, erect, spry, she would never grow old mentally for she was too progressive In her think ing. , ( “Jenny, as I looked around the house Ranged From Fire to Earthquake ! "f- nu *- 1 cuulltnt ^ but reuiiw 3 t what a difference a generation or two has made in our mode of living. I couidn’t keep from comparing this day ^ _ ' ' • . ; • . ' ■ LINTON, S. C. ilO GROSS YE‘R k RELIEF RECORD Huge Relief Work After Midwest Tornado the Greatest in American Annals. ♦ " ■ DISASTERS DROP \H 1925 and Covered Wide Area at Home and Abroad. Virtual completion of the largest peace-time project of post-disaster re habilitation ever known has been ac complished by. the American lied Crobs in less than a year, as a part of its relief work in the more than SO disasters in which it served In the past year This great program was undertaken following the tornado, which struck Cv« mid-western "States last spring, killing 796 people, injuring 2.239 more, and causing inestimable property loss It left a huge area of devastation in Its wake, presenting a real problem The Red Cross, however, went to work on the heels of the storm car ing for rtie injur'd, sheltering and feeding whole ccnigminlties. an<l help Ing every Individual sufferer from the dUetruetion back to no; trial The magn.»ude of the problem is in dicated by comparison of its huge ca* nalty list with that pf the entire pre ceding year, whose combined losses wt*re 735 dead and not quite 2.000 in jured, as a result of the record num ber of 192 catastrophes. The story of the Red Cross service iu the past year, recounted by the re port, ranges from hres beading the li!*i ol destructive forces with 29 disasters to mine explosions, torn..does., ty phoons, floods and earthquakes. The Santa Barbara earthquake was among the outstanding events record i ed in the report. The Red Cross had j completed its relief organization on the scene within a few hours of the ' disaster, and tn addition had iatrnxhed r a program designed to permanently* j restore every person affected by it. i to his former status once more The Red Cross service in the period following the wreck of the Navy air- 1 ship “Shenandoah" was typical of its promptness and effectiveness. Serv- j ice in this Instance was afforded by i Red Cross chapters in the vicinity of the wreck, and by representatives of the national organization. It demon strates graphically the value of each \ of the more than 3.000 chapters of ' the society which are at work in vir- ^ tu&lly every part of the country, in 1U:1«9 Christmas Plan : Affords Entertainment A SUCCESSFUL pre-Christmas pits ** for old and younf In dubs, school sroupo. etc., which loooona reopond- bility and labor. Is a Relay Christmas, I when, a week or more before Christ* mas, a series of socials are Indulged in. One or more of the group Is S hostess, assisted by others who dse> •rate, plan toe stunts and game#, ar range the menu provided by the hostess and which consists of things usually served us the drat course of a .dinner. The second kocial will be held at an other home with fitting food for the > second course in a dinner. if the hostess desires to present gift favors she plans a novel way ef distributing them. On packages on s line across a room, blindfolded guests may tie Christmas tags on s parcel which becomes his gift. Magic tricks one Christinas, years ago. Andrew | are performed and prise gifts art built a little cabin on a plot of ground 1 awarded those who guess the tricks, j. rtv -• '•?* v and home with a Christinas Day and home I knew long ago. You know, Jenny, Andrew and I were married on he owned. It was per. bed up on a hill. I thought it was the loveliest, most beautiful cabin ever built in the whole world. And It was. * It wus the j last word In cozy, home architecture of the times. Inside it had a dirt floor and a few pieces of hickory furniture whieli Andrew had made. I wove all , the linens and other cloth which we used. We were so happy. We had a big home wedding. One of my wed- ; ding .presents was a tin cup. That cup 1 was a prized possesion, much talked about nrn^ envied by my neighbors. Sometimes 1 1 wonder, we lived so sira- | ply—and happily—and now how com- i plex are—” The dinner gong boomed forth a wel- ’ come sound. The family gathered and with Joyful cliatterings hurried In to the festively arranged Christmas din ner table.—Eleanor E. King. <©. 1»2S. Western Newspaper Vnlaa.) LETTER GOT THERE Winning in various stunts Is an «b- ; cuse for a gift to be presented, tha object being that each guest shall re-, reive a package of equal value. A post office with postmistress may hbld^ a coveted gift which may J»e procured , only by performing some task or stunt peculiar to the individual. , The last early social may be served with popcorn, candy, nuts In holiday baskets distributed from a tree, or cleverly hidden in the fireplace which may later have a fire around which re freshments are eaten. This relay idea may be carried out during holiday week, called "New Leaf Year” parties, with games savoring of prophecy for the New Year. A New Year’s Eve wake may terminate fee- tlvltles.—Gertrude Walton. (©.T93&, Woatern N*w*paper Uataa.) I the facility they afford the national j organization in emergencies. There were 61 domestic disaster op- j erations reported in which the Red j Cross rendered service either through | chapter or national staff personnel j during the year. In 34 of these the i.ational organization appropriated*a total of 13,047,256.49, the greater por tion of which was received as direct contributions for the relief of speci fied disasters. The relief operations following the northern Ohio tornadi of June. 1924, were brought to a close in May. 1925, after an arrangement had been made with the Lorain chap ter to provide expert services to the families of any tornado sufferers who required such assistance in the nex: two years. In this single disaster the relief work, as finally accounted reached a total of $1,019,751.23 The mid-western tornado of this jear, covering a strip pf territory 400 miles long involved an expenditure up to June 30 of $774,000, while tae total amount turned in to the fund through the agency of the Red Cross was $2,645,000 In addition to this sum specifically collected for the pur pose, Red Cross had expended from/Its regular reserves $124,000 In all thsse disasters. Red Cross workers have been impressed by the spirit of determination and hopeful ness shown, by the people. Once they recovered from their grief anti bewil derment, they began at once to re build, materially and otherwise, and •Iways on a better scale w^here poss: ble. Another significant feature of these occurrences, as noted in the re port of the Red Cross, was the prompt ness with which the local chapters organized emergency .relief before kelp could be received from outside sources. A direct effect of their ex ample has been to stimu’ate disaster ^-lief preparedness among chapter^ all over the country The services of the Americau Red Cross are performed invariably In the name of the American people. On the effectiveness of tMs representation during the past year, it will launch the ninth annual roll call this year on November 11. to continue until Thanksgiving. November 2*. during which support through membersni’.) Will be invited for 192$ S HE didn’t have Santa Claims’ address, but she kn%\v that Aunt Mary must have it. so she wrote the following “letter to him and sent it in care of “Aunt Mary, New York,* having first read it-to her mother: “Dear Santa ClausT “I hope you are well. Are you? Won’t you have to come this year In your airpljdn, or ydOr atomobile? Here Is my list: “Too teddy hears in dresses. A doll’s writing desk. A doll, not a girl doll. A doll’s house (It Is in the corner bookshop that is kept by Miss Sinclair). One bear brown and the other white, I think that Is all. Your loving friend.” The letter must have arrived, for the presents did.—C. G. Hax- ard. (©, 132*. WMtarn Newspaper Union.) What Becomes of ffed Crete Sweaters What becomes of the sweaters which the Amerwan Red Cross haf asked for? In the first place, they arfe needed for the 30.000 disabled veter ans a till in hofpitals this winter, the garments being in great demand. The surplus left from the war has been exhausted since the Armistice, hence the new call for the sweater-knitters to resume their neodles, a call already being met. ^ Christmas Card That c.naea ms usnciincss F OR several years circumstances bad made James Wingall move from town to town so that he seemed to lose almost the entire connection with his past. He was so occupied with trade [ he did not note the passing years, nor realize that almost all his schoolmates now- were married and he a bachelor of thirty-five. One Christmas Eve. however, when he returned to an empty hotel room. It was with feeling” that In spite of his business success, something vital was lacking In his life. Perhaps that was why he disliked Christmas so. When business ceased, nothing else remained. In the solitude of his room, he opened the few Christinas cards which still' sought him out. Every one he* spanned he tossed aside, except one from the first girl he had ever kissed. He held It tenderly and read It many times. "You faithful dear," he murmured, and going to the tele phone. Inquired when he could catch a train. He had decided to go home and see his friends again, and find a pirtner, If he could, to iqake life really a success.—H. Lucius Cook. (©. 1825, Western Newspaper Union.) White Christmas Trees To prepare white Christmas trees take branches of evergreen of desired size and dip in thick starch to which a small box of borax has been added and while trees are still damp sprinkle each with artificial snow. The tree? when dry may be placed in pots or baskets and the top of earth covered with moss. A larger tree may be made to glitter with artificial onow by sprinkling It ofl while the branches arc moistened with glue. Tufts of cotton and glass icicles may be uatd fo? trimming. Every Christmas Fair and Happy for Swinton T WAS an unusual Christmas; Na- , ture had made it so. The rosebuds were still bursting into bloom; the sunshine was broadcasting far and near; a warmth that doesn’t usually ; continue was over the, land; but one fire was needed and that Ure Christmas blaze, to kindle in the hearts of the cold and selfish the warmth and sun shine which God had settled over the land ftad intended for every heart. Abe Swinton came from his shanty, yawned and looked around. Old Scrooge himself couldn’t hold a candle to Abe. who was seltfeb end stingy to the bone. The chimes of the First church were pealing forth "Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas to all!” The boys and girls were playing in the street and shouted to Abe: “A Christmas of sunshine and flowers, we bring you today. We hope you’U enjoy them and your grouch will pass away.” Abe went into his hut and muttered to himself; be felt chilly bat couldn't venture out again. He took from hid- j Ing a bug of shining gold—lie felt of It, started to put It back, but Instead took it to the IVovldent association. "Use this he said, for the poor. This is the best Christmas I ever had and I feel happy. It’s became the son shines so warm, I suppose; never an other like It, to me at least.” The sunshine continued and every ‘ Christmas was fair and happy and ! Joyous.—Emily Burks Adams. (®. 1811. Weatara Nawapapar Unloa ) N A GOOD SUBSTITUTE AL*V. NO M01\EXWKV GOOD CHEER r ISTRWT so? WEL-L LET 1ME INTRODUCE! MR.PLOM PUDDING! ?/. For little Folks It seems as though Santa Claus baa trtmble to more trcfcble making thing" for the little girls titan the little boya Ala year. There are complete tea seta of lusterware, electric seta that really cook food in sufficient quantitiss for a good sixed tea party, real cedar ehaato, floor lamp* and sewing tables, all Just as nicely finished as the growo- furnlture. For Golfing Friend For one’s golfing friend, a alee gift would be a small score pad In a leather wrist strap. It provides a space fot keeping one's own score, that ef lbs opponent, and the number of boles played. Charity at Homo Tardon mCr sir, I am soliciting fer •or Christmas rummage sale. What 4e you do with your oM clothes?" "Why, I brash them sad fold these carefully at might, and I put theta ea again la the morning." ►r The American Red Cross serves In your name; you can make It more effective by adding your name to its membership during the RoU Call Nov. 11-26. ' Tost "He has proposed, but does he real ly love me?" "Watt and see what he sends you for Christmas, girlie. Then give him your answer.” C T j, Christmas Eve Bread According -to i»tr*old superstition. bread bated on Christmas Ere will never Ds>‘o)ne* moldy. * ■ /' Irate The bride hurled the cookbook eel \ the window. — After It went the remain* ef a hitatmae pie. , “New," aeld she, "Just let me get eae crack at the fellow who invented > phraes‘easy aa pte."* s The Christmas Sock Ipve Is shout the a stocking hi wbete V. ^ r, ‘jg -T '.V IFT :^A— S' * * ** For Women Shoppefs! For Men Buyers! - * h*. Christmas will soon be here—your shopping list brought here can easily and satisfactorily be filled. When you choose a gift—be it large or small, it is ^a great satisfaction to know that the gift is “Right”— Right in style and quality—Right in type and in price. You need never hesitate in choosing a gift from our Gift Shop of things beautiful and useful for Christmas giving. - , OUR STATIONERY STORE Is filled with many attractive and useful Gifts— Gifts for every member of the family, all conveniently arranged to give you the quickest possible service and to make your shopping easy and a pleasure. “SCATTER SUNSHINE WITH XMAS CARDS” We ehanale exclusively the A. M. Davis beautiful line of Christmas Carets and now have them on display. A card to suit every pferson, individual designs, appro priate wordings, the highest quality of workmanship. Come in today and make your selections for the list of loved ones and friends you will want to remember. Cards from one cent to fifty cents. BIBLES BIBLES Nothing makes a more appropriate gift than a Bible. We have a large and complete line in the best of bind ings, good type faces, and all prices and sizes. Bibles and Testaments—the gift that will please your loved ones. Be sure to see our line. • , STATIONERY Make this a Stationery Christmas. We have a beau tiful line of Eaton’s Highland Linen and Crane’s Linen Lawn—the paper that needs no introduction. Station ery makes an ideal gift and when you see our line you will agree with us. All the correct shapes and shades, priced from 25c to $10.00 a box in special Christmas packages. -— ,| ’ ^ — TIMELY SUGGESTIONS TO AID YOU IN YOUR SELECTIONS: Fountain Pens Pencils . Bill Folds Ink Wells Desks Filing Cabinets Typewriters Candles Candle Sticks . Bridge Sets Photo Albums Writing Cases Smoking Stands Toilet Cases . Note Books P. C. Stationery Fraternity Stationery Children’s Books Pencil Boxes r Sewing Cases Pictures Mottoes Brass Goods V-. Leather Goods Glass and China Fancy Candles Novelties, all kinds Stationery Bibles Testaments Calendars Desk Pads Book Ends • Compacts Diaries Desk Sets Memory Books . Bride Books School Day Books Baby Books Tea Sets Serving Trays Picture Frames Wate rColors ' Dolls SHOP EARLY! We cordially invite you to visit us. Everything con veniently arranged to n\ake shopping easy. We will be glad to put aside purchases for later delivery. OPEN EVENINGS You are welcome. Your patronage appreciated. /-• STATIONERY AND GIFT DEPARTMENT a. X- f & ■' *>' \ •> ■ 1 ». - V •- *■ , rl... * , / S- 4.; Tv-