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PAGE FOUR PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY' THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO. WILSON W. HARRIS Editor and Publisher TODAY’S PAPER , ‘ Following our established custom, we are today presenting our annual Christmas edition of The Chronicle. It has required lots of hard work, and heavy expense to produce this paper, and we hope therefore that the efforts of our force will be appreciated by our large family of readers. We tafl your attention, with due modesty, to this issue and the many special, attractive and unusual features it contains. > , „ ' There is a large and varied assortment of Christmas material consist ing of holiday stories, verses, illustrations, etc., that will appeal strongly to old folks, mfddle-aged folks and little folks. These articles are of beauti- Clinton, S. C. ^ - ■ —- t ■■ , — CLINTON, S. C. f DEC. 15, 1927 16 PAGES CATCH THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS At Christmas play, and make good cheer, Entered at the Clinton Post Office as matter of Second Class. Terms of Subscription: Cm* veat • $1.50 ful thought and sentiment and are peculiarly appreppriate for such an edition. Fix months 75 Its news columns contain the general world news of the week, state, county Three months SO an( j c ity activities, the going and.coming of Clinton folks, society happen- Payable in advance } n g S 0 f th e week, and helpful ideas and hintk to^ousy housewives just on , *—. ., 7^ the eve of the Christmas season. Its editorial columns carry Christmas of its subscribe-s and readers — the thou ^ ht and 8entinien L In short, today’s issue is a real honest-to-goodness j ublisher will a all times appreciate Christm as paper, aq accomplishment out of the ordinary for**al!»aper in v ise suggestion , and kindly advice. ' town this size. — Make all remittances to advert * s ' n £ columns contain interesting and helpful “store news” from 'HU* CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO merchants in Clinton, Laurens, Newberry, Greenwood and Spartan burg. These advertisements are carried by ^hqjjmigxchants as an investment that will bring paying results for the holiday trade. In this day of keen competition, the merchant who advertises is the one that is most wide awake |.to your needs, the one best prepared to serve you, and the public doesn’t need to be told this truth. We call your attention to the attractiveness of the advertisements, their Christmas borders, illustrations and suggestions, the excellent advertising cut service we place at the disposal of our mer chants, and the clear-cut, attractive mechanical appearance of the advertise ments. All of this is a part of the service we are rendering our advertisers— a service that is unsurpassed by any weekly paper in the state. For these advertisements, we bespeak a most careful consideration at the hands of our readers. They will solve your perplexing problem, “What to-Give and Where For Christmas comes but once a year, j ^ These lines were written four hun-j . „ . , , . . i /-u. • * , , u ♦ All m all, today s issue is a real Christmas paper, an effort that could ured years ago, but an almost forgot- , . * , , . , ’ . , , ten poet Thomas Tusser. not aaV€ ‘ )een P 0SS1 I ) ‘ e except by the co-operation of our advertisers and the And can’t you picture the Christ- faithful and untiting efforts of our own force, mas celebration of his day—the cnor-1 We hope this Christmas edition will be enjoyed by all our readers. mows Yule-log brought into tne, great / hall from the forest to add warmth and light, the wreaths of holly and 1 mistletoe, Christmas candles alight, | minstrel, singers, merry THE FIRST CHRISTMAS Over nineteen hundred years ago there lived in'the little town of Naza- feasting at 1 reth, a humble carpenter and his wife, Mary. the rough banquet table! And withal At this time the ruler of the Roman empire, Augustus Caesar, required —the glorious spirit of good fellow- j a ]j persons to pay taxes for the upkeep of the kingdom. Joseph was a de ship and the sacred interpretation put scen d an t of King David. Although he was living in Galilee, the law required upon the words, “Peace on Earth, Good I him to to Bethlehem in Judea and pay his taxes. Will to Men!” I * . ... .. . ./. T That spirit is no less in evidence I When it was time to pay the tribute, Joseph took Mary with him on the todav-and the Christmas star is stilL j° urne y to Bethlehem. It was a tiresome journey. They were very weary one of joy and love! - • * when they reached the little towm. Joseph went to the hotel to get a room Once a'yeat-comes the opportunity where they could rest. But poor Joseph was disappointed, for so many other to each person to be born anew. No people had come to the little town thaWlay the rooms were all taken. Noj matter how weary, how self-centered, doubt Joseph and Mary felt lonely and discouraged as night came on. At! how narrow, how shriveled or how en- i as t they went to a stable to find a place to sleep. Here in a manger the grossed we have become in the twelve § a viour of the worlcl was born. months pursuit of money, glory or sue- Was ver y i ow jy pi ace indeed for the Prinde of Peace to be bom. j cess, the chance comes at Christmas i - ’ , , , . , Prophets had been foretelling his coming for many years. People were ex-. for all of us to become new men and . , . , I ,,,,, pecting him to come, but in some very grand way. Some thought he would Selfish gain may dominate our lives ma k e t I ie kings leave their thrones and himself’be the ruler. ’ But he came for.eleven months and two weeks, but as a sweet, dear little babe. for the fortnight before Chnstmas at Now you wonder how the people heard of his birth, in those long, long, least unselfish love should bo the tri- days when there were no telephones or telegraphs? Perhaps you think so umphant note. . * ; important news as this would be announced publicly by the highest officials The king, of the C hristmas season or th e richest people in town and a holiday declared. is the child. g ut not so fj rs ^ news 0 f ^jg birth was told to people engaged in. How much happjer we all would be a very' humble and lowly work. if we could grasp Jiis. carefree spirit have been a beautiful warm night. Far out on the hills of old 1 ° U f r ® ve as u f ls tinting y. j U( j ea t he shepherds were herding their sheep. No doubt they were talking The child puts his heart into Christ- B women. mas and therefore he takes a heart to S ether aboutMhe *big crowd in Bethlehem that evening. Suddenly there Specials in Good Things to Eat . •* The Holiday Season just naturally calls for some thing out of the ordinary for the daily menu. This $tore can be relied upon to supply you with the unusual thing’s in Christmas foodstuffs. We have large varieties in all Holiday foods. We are prepared to deliver all orders with promptness. May we suggest the following things— —Oranges —Apples^ —Bananas —Tangerines —Candies —Nuts, all kinds —Grapes ’—Raisins —Grapefruit —Dates —Figs —Cranberries —Olives —Pickles —Extracts —Mince Meat —Cherries —Fruit Cakes and Ingredients FRESH OYSTERS —Plum Pudding CELERY — LETTUCE VEGETABLES (all kinds) CHOICE MEATS / HAM SPECIAL—Fresh Pork Hams for Christmas, average 10 lbs., 28c per lb. VISIT US—PHONE US YOUR CHRISTMAS WANTS EARLY. DENSON GROCERY CO. 50—TWO TELEPHONES—54 full of love with him when the day is done. appeared in the sky a bright light. The shepherds were afraid. An angel spoke to them and said, “Be not afraid; I bring you good tidings of great Christmas is the time to remember which shall be to all people.” Then he told them that Jesus had been all the big and little kindnesses which have been bestowed upon us through out the year, and however you remem ber it—^Whether with an expensivs Christmas present or with a greeting card—remember it witlu love. With this in mind your gifts will not be coarsened by any desire for display or to receive something in return, and it will be far better to senj the simple Christmas greeting than a showy gif: that lacks the Christmas spirit. born in Bethlehem; that they would find him, a babe, wrapped in swaddling Clothes lying in a manger with his mother, Mary. Suddenly there appeared with the angel a host of other angels singing “Glory to God in the highest and on-earth peace, good will to men.” After the angels.,were gone the shepherds talked over the wondrous news. Then they hurried away to Bethlehem to see if it was true. Sure enough, there were Mary and Joseph and the little babe, Jesus. They then went out to tell others. God also told the news of his gift to the world by placing a new star in the sky. The wise men saw it and ^followed its shining rays until they, too, found the “Babe of Bethlehem.” These wise men worshipped him and ☆ ft For no matter how much money £ ave gifts of gold, myrrh and frankincense. you spend, you can give no more than : your friendship or love with each g’fc. j , The rich, happy beyond their de-| serts, should not let this-day pass without making happier some qf those for whom life has been less easy. You . This was the first Christmas. leave that hand empty. You will find easily some man or brightness into the tired faces and faded eyes. The kindness of the indi vidual makes life possible in a world that is hard for so many. Do your share—big or little—give happiness to many if you can—to one or two at least. And do not forget—all you. who will eat, drink and make merry, that & o ft RELIGION By Dr. Frank Crane ^Dr. Robert A. Millikan, world-famous scientist, in an address on the need not go so fa>r todty to find a subject of evolution, declared that religion was one of the most striking child with sorrowful, longing eyes, and exantples of evolution. This was not in. the way of controversy or heresy, perhaps an outstretched hand. Don’t but merely emphasizing what was already taught in every important Rheo logical school of importance in the United States. Scholars have been pointing out that there was a progression of doctrine woman, old. cold and poor. Don’t pass in the Bible, the God of the Old Testament not having the ideals presented without putting at least a moment’s j n t he New. There is no doubt but that religion has advanced greatly from the days of Moses until the days of Christ. Christ Jesus is said to have come “in the fullness of time”; that is, he came when the development of mankind and its stage of progress warranted him. Since his day there has been a great progress made. Formerly, religious denominations were cruel. It was common to have fierce fighting among sects and both Protestants and Catholics were guilty of things of which they Christmas is, after all, Christ’s mass, I would not nowadays be guilty. The idea of God has undergone considerable and it does not mean squandering, variations. God may be the^same “yesterday, today and forever,” but our folly, gluttony—but a holy and beau- an( j a pprehension of Him progress. tiful thing! ^ ^ ave ^jg^ed the old tribal grods, the god of wrath and vengeance, Then yours will be indeed “A Merry an( j have substituted the god of Love.. Christmas. p^oeggg 0 f men’s minds has broadened, as their understanding and sympathy have deepened their conception of Gdd has improved, and no THE DA^ OF DAYS one can look at the activities of churches today and compare them with those Christmas—the day of days, has of yesterday and not see that there has been a great advance, come again to cheer and gladden the The missionaries in foreign countries are not’so much interested in mak- r earth, to bring each and every one of j n g converts to their beliefs as they are in doing goefo to the people. Here you will find hundreds of useful, serviceable gifts to wear for men, women and children. The novel gift, the homely gift, the beautiful gift, the tasteful, the~ inexpensive—indeed whatever gift you like may well be chosen here. Let us help you with your Christmas list. We suggest— us new hope and new faith. The old and the young, the grave and the gay, look for its coming with the same eagerness and delight, jvith the same confidence and optimism. Christmas has added unto itself so many dear as sociations, so many precious memories that we find ourselves treasuring the day more and more as the years go * The recent activities of the churches have all been in the line of help ing humanity rather than of fighting certain beliefs. In other words, there has been a definite evolution of religion from merely belief in certain tenets to practical helpfulness of mankind. Religion means nothing more than a devotion to the general good. Whatever there is of God nowadays is a God who inhabits all of the people and whatever makes for the welfare of all mankind is pleasing to-Hun,.. Religion, like everything else, must be tested by its results. Its triumph FOR MEN AND BOYS —Hart Schaffner and Marx Suits and Overcoats —Stetson Hats —Shirts' —Soqjcs —Sweaters —Scarfs —Pajamas —Dress Gloves —Auto Gloves —Belt Buckles —Bedroom Slippers —Shoes and Oxfords —Raincoats —rMufflers —Lumberjacks. —Underwear —Knickers —Chains —Links —Bath Robes FOR WOMEN —Fur Trimmed Coats —Dresses, all kinds —Oxfords —Silk Umbrella^ —Silk Scarfs —Hosiery —Sweaters —Handkerchiefs, plaii\ and fancy —Fancy Towels —Kimonas —Pajamas —Silk Underwear —Gloves —Leather Bags —Garter Sets^ * 1 * * * —Bedroom Slippers —Gowns —Blouses ~~ —Blankets, wool and wool mixed - by. The love of those around our own: jg no t due to its wanting all people to believe in certain things so much *s it is in improving our well being. Christ—whose birthday we now observe home and inearth, the kind remem brance and good wishes of our friends, the host of sweet, unforgettable things that are °urs at this time makes J bee “PEACE ON EARTH Christmas stand but in otlr memories as a day of happiness untold. Let the glad hells peal their tidings of joy—let holly and mistletoe', hang everywhere —let merriment and -knew all of this—and to prac- CHRISTMAS GIFTS Why'not solve your gift problem by Waterman’s Fountain giving magazines this year? h^ n c k ome V ag g air v * n ~ , - r christm “ j Pens delight any writer. | Another Christmas almost here. Heads of families think it remarkable what short time there is between Christmases. A nice selected stock at :^ AfUr u,> * * tM p * r f" b “ Iip —and scores of other fine gift things that will please. Farmers Mercantile Co. “The Home of Better Values” SMITH’S PHARMACY See me for other attractive offerp. JAS. W. CALDWELL Phone 243 at 12:30 P. M.