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ASSESSOR’S NOTICE Hm County Auditor’s office at Lau rens, S. C., will be open from the 1st day of January to the 20th day of February, 1927, for the purpose of taking tax returns for the ensuing year; anfl for the transaction of all business pertaining to the office. For the convenience of taxpayers returns can be made at the following appoint ments throughout the county on dates specified below. Please take advantage of these oc casions to make your returns and save a trip to Laurens in the cold and rain. Youngs Township, Lanford, Mon day, Jan^L7th. Youngs Township, Youngs, Tuesday, Jan. 18th. Youngs Township, Pleasant Mound, Wednesday, Jan. 19th. Youngs Township, Stewart's Store, Thursday, Jan. 20th. Youngs Township, Cook’s Store, Friday, Jpn. 21st. Dial’s Township, Thompson’s Store, Saturday, Jan. 22nd. Dials Township, Owings, Monday, Jan. 24th. Dial’s Township, Gray Court, Tues day, Jan. 25th. Dial’s Township, W. H. Bolt's stqre, Wednesday, Jan. 26th. - Dials Township, Reeve’s Store,' Thursday, Jan. 27th. Sullivan Township, Hickory Tavern, Friday, Jan. 28th. v Sullivan Township, Princeton, Sat urday, Jan. 29th. Sullivan Township, T. T. Wood’s, Monday, Jan. 31st. Waterloo Township, Jerry C. Mar tin’s, Tuesday, Feb. 1st. Waterloo Township, W. C. Thomp son’s, Wednesday, Feb. 2nd. Waterloo Township, Waterloo town, Thursday, Feb. 3rd. Cross Hill Township, Cross Hill, Friday, Fob. 4th. Hunter Township, Mountville, Tues day, Feb. 8th. Hunter Township, Clinton, Wednes day, Feb. 9th. Hunter Township, Clinton Mill, Thursday, Feb. 10th. Hunter Township, Lydia' Mill, Fri day, Feb. 11th. Hunter Township, Goldville, Mon day, Feb. 14th. Jacks Township, Renno, Tuesday, Feb. 16th. Jacks Township, S. W. Dean’s, Wed nesday, Feb. 16th. All items of personal property, poll and road taxes must be returned on or by the 20th day of February, 1927; so please get busy and make your re turns in January and avoi dthe rush as it will be impossibly to take all the turns in January and avoid the rush as wait until the last day, but make your returns early in January. Only personal property to be re turned this year, as return of all real estate'this year stands for four years, unless the assessment laws are changed. J. WADDY THOMPSON, tf County Auditor. A scientist telhs us that ! tha world will not end for at least 999,998,000,- 000,000 yean. . " So it appean that- there will be time for a number of generations to carry on the accumulated knowledge and folly of their fathers and to make experiments of their own—the sum of which process is known as progress. Whether the scientific gentleman may be mistaken a few months one way or the other does not much mat ter. The importance of the statement lies in its psychological effect. The idea that the world will spin on, bearing countless generations of changing men, is in itself a stimulat ing one. The old conception of a world that would end in a few years was a para lysing one. If the world wpuld surely end in a short time, mfen of former times asked themselves, why keep any accurate record of history ? Why carry on ex tensive scientific experiments? Why bother about changing social condi tions greatly? Why begin long-time projects of improvement when there would be no time to complete them? The idea that the world will go on, to all practical purposes, forever, tends to turn men’s minds to the prob lems of making it a better place to live in. It will force them to face the prob lems of getting along amicably with one another, which means the elimi nation of war. It will force them to turn their at tention toward the combatting of dis ease and the installing of new sani tary improvements to safeguard health. The same scientist says the earth has been in existence about two tril lion years, or something like one-five hundred thousandth of the length of time it will continue beyond us. This makes us realise that civili zation is just beginning, that man kind is taking the first faltering steps on a long career. It mitigates the despair occasioned by the child-mindedness of the crowd, the lack of progress in mankind and the insanity of the late war. The idea that the world will contin ue indefinitely is humbling, stimulat ing and encouraging. It m*iy inspire awe, but it will nev er stifle into stagnation as did the conception of the world as a tempa- rary thing in which the end was eter nally imminent. always so stupid!" declared a pretty girl to a small group around her. “1 wtsb we could put some pep and fun Into tbla one and give the people a good time, thing really like Christmas, and not so dull.” * The others looked dubious and scratched their lues da “What’ll wo doF they asked. "I know!” declared the pretty girt. ‘Just got the Idea. - 'Now. listen every one I Why not Imitate the way they used to do In pi den times? A min strel In the gallery, lota of minstrels! Singing and playing on horns and things! Hide them by screens cov ered with greens Let the people get tented at the tables, then all pipe up with old songs every one known Dram the minstrels In gay colors. Then have them come down the stairs sing ing and playing. them wind among the tables Have a jester In front joking and making fun. A real old English custom. It will help a lot and give the diners a good time." “And.” added another, fired with en thusiasm, "red candles on tile tables wreaths at all the windows wait- leases with red ribbons about their heads and a sprig of holly tucked over one ear." " < “Not to mention,” laughed a third. ”a dinner of roast turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes rolls coffee and mince pie!" ^ “Rlght-o!” said the rest And so It was done. The very mer riest community supper that was ever given In that «own'.—Patience Eden. <&. list. Wentern N>ffr»pmp«r rntom.) ••*••••• •••••• • •***■**■ • 11 * uu»*m „ Sing Heigh-Ho! Unto The Christmas Holly When you think of magazines, think of— JAMES W. CALDWELL "Anything in the way of magazines” at publishers’ price or less. Call 243 at 12:30 or send for cats* lofue. Recommend Receiver . For Gray Court Bank Gray Court, Dec. 11.—At s meeting of the stockholders of the Peoples bank, held last week, it was decided to liquidate the affairs of the bank, and W. B. Knight of Laurens, was recommended as receiver and to take charge in the next few days. The affairs of the bank were found to be in splendid condition, it waS said, but slow collections rendered it unable to meet demands. i A Record Breaking Year of Telephone Expansion D ECEMBER will mark the completion of the larg est telephone construction program ever under taken in the Souths 3^ New telephone buildings, additional central office equipment,^vast quantifies of aerial and underground cable and hundreds of miles of long distance circuit* have been installed to keep pace with the growth of the South. a Much of this work has been unseen and unknown to telephone users, but the service has continued without interruption during its progress. ^ Telephone service, as a whole, is now better and more valuable than ever before. r * - It is interesting to know that the largest part of this expansion cost, which totals practically $35,000,- 000, was paid for from new capital—provided by in vestors who expiect a reasonable return on their money. .'if*- You see, they, too, believe in the South. This State has enjoyed a substantial share of this investment, and the telephone workers share your pride in this material progress. They have been greatly encouraged by your interest and co-operation. * MORGAN B. SPEIR, Carolinas Manager - * ( ‘’Bell System" SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY V%OTHING quite so typifies the WT spirit of Christmas ss a btmgfc of beautiful, glistening foil aged and scarlet-berried holly. Holly the quintessence of Yule and should and generally does occupy the place of honor In Christmas decorations. There are states where the holly Isn't to be found In great abundance, in some sections of the South limited supply must be made to the purpose. For profuse decorations other greens fashioned from sprays of Irish yew whose fan-like and lacy foliage la Ideal for this nse; and. too. there are the beautiful, waxy leaves from the magnolia as well ns cedar. Rut the holly bough, of course, of all Christmas green la the loveliest and most popular, not only here but In other lands and In France, In par ticular, as Brittany grows It In quan tities. The holly Is of slow growth and propagated by seed which do not germinate until the second year. We think of holly berries always as be ing red, but some kinds bear yellow fruit, some white, and others even black. The holly has a commercial value that lent generally known. Its even- grained and hard wood la Ivory white and la used for Inlaying and as an ebony ‘substitute for teapot handles and other articles, when stained. The leaves are used in medicine.—Frances MarahaH Morgan. <<& Itlt. Newspaper Unloa.) — ■*.*.: j Some Hubbiet Are Btave She—What w».e you thinking at giving me for Christmas, hubby?. He—i was thinking of some nice warm woolen stockings, dear. First Christmas Trees Christmas trees became popular la the United States about the same time that they were introduced Into England. In England the first Christ mas trees were tet up In the royal palace of St. James at the time Queen Victoria roarsfed the prince consort. In 1840. Christmas Ct Heads of families think It la remark able what a short time there is be tween Christ mesea. The Christmas Trea It requires the sweet adaptability el the child mind to enable Its recent ad mirers to revel in a bonfire made of the Christmas tree. Eat It by the Tam Twelve hundred tons of plans pud ding are consumed In London at Christ mas. Start Day Early In Finland it la a custom to attend church services at ftvu o’clock an If they are beautiful Hotpoint gifts, they will be reminders cf the giver every day through long years of usefulness S OME gift* you might give loved ones at Christmas would last several happy days. Some would become old, or worn out and for* gotten? in a few months. * But Hotpoint gifts are permanent. When they are treasured heirlooms they will still be beautiful and useful. point gifts for as little as $2,95— or as much as $455.00. Each is an unequaled value at its price and of a quality famous for over a genera* tkm. Each will be a token of your affection not alone on Christmas day, but every day for long years of enduring beauty and usefulness. Yet Hotpoint gifts may be quite economical. There are suitable Hot* A few popular Hotpoint gifts are shown below. We have many others on display. Come in early while oar stock is complete* Parrott-Electric Phone 338 GIFTS Hotpoint! $I0i50to $36*30 is the l Y * "Proof nfX) some gasolines, winter is a h. soretriaL A hard test—some* times met, sometimes muffed. To make gas that meets year* round weather tests requires con stant supplies of the best crude oils, as well as the most advanced knowledge of refining methods. M Standard” has these, plus a deter* initiation to put out the most dependable and powerful gas for all-year use. 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