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HV tfRSDAY, D1 * y ? i»- : CLINTON, S. C /i MMmww-. > /?’ ’ t ■ Sf.?v in • . % MERRY CHI AT THE. M RS. BRIGGFS sat at the window looking out at the snotr. Mrs. Fenn aat at the opposite window. . “Mrs. Fenn,” said Mrs. Briggs, “did you always have a turkey for Cbrist- masr Mra. Fenn sighed. “Yes, we always had a big one, an* Pa used to say no body on earth •could roast a turkey better or make better stutfln’ than 1 could. We always had a tree, too.” > “Sordid we,” said Mrs. Briggs, ‘till Emmy died, then we got clear out of the notion. Christmas aJVt no fun without a chick or a child tu hx fur.” The door opened and in came Mrs. *1 Fenn Murphy. “Girls,” she said, “there’s the awatest little boy In tbe'hospitul. . He’s an orphan; he broke his leg an* they brung him here last night. An’ when I wuz clanin’ In there Jest now he sez to me, ‘Will Santa Claus come to the poor farm tonight?’ 1 seat: ‘Sure Mike.” “What^a pity,” sighed Mrs. Fenn. “Shame .ou yerself,” cried Mrs, Mur phy. “We got to make Christmas fur him.’’ ' “I got a red petticoat—It’s too full,” said Mrs. Briggs. “I could make him some mittens.’’ _ Mn. Murphy, wouldn’t be placed with red Now you be thlnkln’ an IH come back.- - In abobt twenty minutes she re turned bearing some cedar boughs. “I thought we’d tie them together an’ have a tree. Old Mg. (jptes Is goin to town an’ he’a gonna buy four candles at the Un-clnt store.” “Then be can get a bag of marbles and a horn,” cried Mrs. Fenn ; “I got twenty cents.” “Grand,”, said Mra. Murphy. “An’ here la tout* ears of popcorn the gar dener Jest give me. Miss Fenh, you pop ’em an’ we’ll string It fur the tree)" The next night Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. were sitting at their accus tomed windows. “He even liked the mittens,” said Mrs. Briggs. “Jest as well as he did the horn and marbles,” replied Mrs. Fenn gener ously. “Wasn’t'it lllgant to have oP Mr. Hogan with bis white whiskers for Santa Claus?” “An’ when you rung the dinner bell an’ said ‘Whoa, you reindeers,’ I could have died a-luffin! ' “An’ wasn’t the tree pretty?” “And wasn’t he sweet when he said Merty Christmas!”—Jane Roth. CHRISTMAS CLIMAX THAT WAS WELCOME ] j UICK istmas Make this Christmas last. for thousands of miles There’s a way to make this Christ mas a long-remembered dayVor your family. Surprise them on Christmas morning with a won derful new Buick for 1928. ‘ ^ Nothing you could choose would ' x give them greater happiness. Ik* liberal G. M. A. C. time payment plan it available if<Ui»e4. ' , THOMASON MOTOR CO., Laurens, S. C. 1 U r That Really Express Your Good Wishes W E are showing and selling not only the newest Volland holiday books but all the books in that famous line which have grown into enduring favorites with young and old. Highly artistic in their illustrations and binding, each book appropriately and tastefully boxed for presentation, they simplify your Christmas buying and help you to fill your list with the knowledge that your gifts will bring lasting^ happiness. Among the new 1927- VoJUand books are THE TARZAN TWINS by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Is there a boy in town who does not know the ramous Tarzan? SMALL FRY AND THE WINGED HORSE—z won der story by Ruth Campbell, lavishly illustrated in color '. by Tenggren. - . • . WOODEN WltUE—the newest and best book by Johnny Gruelle, of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy fame. GRANNY GOOSE—the book the world has waited for, a true modern Mother Goose. THE JOLLY KID ALPHABET BOOK— to the widely popular "Jolly Kid Book.” l companion c Books for Qood Friends Where can you find anything better of more welcome than one of these famous gift books? ’’A Friend or Two,” ''All to Myself,” "God Bless You;* ’’Yesterdays With You,” “Each in His Own Tongue,” "To a Friend AwajfcK. "Old Friends Like You,” "Mother,” "I Was Thinking ofiYou.” There arc many other well known titles, and any number of other books fpr grown-ups, and for big and little children. * CHRONICLE PUBUSHING CO. 'T' MlS^^prafthnl and pleasing gift I was planned bl a son and daugb* ‘tur for their aged parents, who claimed that the Joy It carried through the year was a climax.fo all previous Christmas love tokens. When the package, on which was written, “Dear Father and Mother, with greetings and our love,” was opened there were re vealed twelve parcels of various sizes, shapes and colors. In the December envelope, ^ which was decorated with seals, Santa Claus pictures, holly, etc., was a five-year subscription to the home newspaper, with snapshots of the grandchildren, scenes in the son’s and daughter's home, friends, etc. The JannuryjQjUckage had a small January calendar on it which held a receipt for a year’s subscription to a fashion magazine. February’s box contained a valen tine with an original verse which ex plained a surprise that would arrive early In the month. The surprise proved to be two current magazines, one on Hunting, Trapping, Winter Sports and a Woman’s Household and Handwork Magazine. Comic pictures of March capers dec orated the March parcel, which prom. Ised, by a receipt inside, a Home and Gardening publication. April was in the form of a joke, 'With a note on which was written in large letters, “When? What? Why?— April Fool.” Through the month a popular weekly Farm and Home Jour nal arrived each week. A May basket held coins with lines to the effect that the father and mother could purchase whatever they most desired. For June was a letter, fittingly deco rated, in which were congratulations— the wedding anniversary of the par ents occurred in this month. There was also forthcoming an “Outing” hublication. . As July and August were the months in which the birthday anniver saries of the parents occurred, these •packages were wrapped together. In a paper boat, on which was. pasted a flag, was wrapped a check to cover a trip to the homes of the son and daughter with instructions to pur chase a popular Recreation Magazine, as well as highway guides and maps, for the father had a hobby of study ing road guides and maps. When the September magazine ar rived it contained a number of greeting postal cards which, the par ents could send to their friends. October’s envelope was an order for a religious publication. .November’s was a copy of a -maga zine .reviewing the interesting topics of the past twelve months, as a fib ting climax to the year’s reading ma terial which had given such satisfac tion. The son and daughter had arranged “Vith a'"book “st'and to’ 'deliver tlurt magazines. What a -joy they must have experienced in planning this gift, : which was indeed a Christmas climax that lasted throughout the year!—Ger trude Walton. (©, 1927, West«rn Newapaper Union.) fi '-'-.J Give Practical, Stylish, Wearable Gifts For Men and Boys Your masculine friends and relatives are sure to ap preciate a gift of something to wear—especially if that gift comes from The Men's Shop. * ’ If you get it here—the quality of'material and work manship is the best and the style smart and authentic. CHOOSE FROM THIS LIST OF SUGGESTIONS- - —Cravats —Shirts —Suits —Overcoats —Handkerchiefs —Mufflers $ —Pajamas —Underwear -Silk Hose —WopPHose —Lisle Hose —Sport Hose _ —Garters —Belts —Buckles . —Jewelry ~ —Robes. —Sweaters —Rain Coats —Hats . .. —Caps —Gloves .—Slippers . > All Gift Goods In BeautifuTHoliday Boxes* Ft- “Headquarters for Style’’ At Christmas Time A t CHRISTMAS TIME Beth lehem Is the famous capitol of all the earth. Then, the star of Bethlehem outranks all the flaming constellations. Then an- gels and archangels crowd the it sky and fill the night with !i chants and praise. Then the . j shepherds, come to seek for Mary’s child. Wise men come,- i. with gold for a new-born king— it with frankincense for the high jli priest of all the ages and with myrrh for the .sacrificial lamb. Jj* At Christmas time the manger ijt is a sacred shrine and the swad- jtl died babe is king of all the earth •jj —Christmas the,greatest day of v all ihe year.—William L. Gaston. i/ §). 1927, by Western Newspaper Union ) Ain’t It So! “What, are men’s fashions coming to next?” “Lord knows! What do you think of a guy that wears red knickers?” “Well, whd In the world does that?" “Santa Claas.” " Several Santas* —- There are several Santas, including Kris Kringle and St Nick or Nicholas. The original St. Nick was a bishop who is said to have lived to take patT“f j In the historic Council of Nice. Thl’s is disputed-^y historians, 4niL he der- talnly lived. 4 jtfU>r to the reign of Justinian, ' in whose time several churches in Constantinople were dedi ented to St. Nicholas.-—Capper’s Week-* »7- - your answer- You do not have to think any longer if you would make gifts of the utmost 'beauty,, usefulness and durability. Furniutre gifts last longest and are a continual and pleasant reminder of the giver. .Be sure to see our gift exhibits. Why. not come in this week—today—and select your Christmas Gifts? .V v»* , . You will find our prices the very lowest, for remember; “WE SELL IT FOR DESS,” and we guarantee the quality of every arrive we sell. Bright en the home for the holidays with a piece of Furniture—Santa says there’s no better place than here to look around. ANY ARTICLE PURCHASED NOW WILL BE STORED FREE AND DELIVERED CHRISTMAS EVE. ** * '*' '•*' * __ * ■ givtttan orthophonic victrola CLINTON, “SELLS IT FOR LESS” SOUTH CAROLINA i 1 . ■ ' * -^5.