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VOLUME XXVII ALL THE WO I CHARA LOVES THE OF SANTA CLAUS F . • t * mt THE CHRONIC* ’Ton Don’t Get T; New*. >-*■ CLINTON, S. C>, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15,1927 NUMBI * His Coining Is Stores of the That Tdl Christmas will soon be*! with the happy event will come Claus with his loads of treas preparation for this day of da; eral local stores have laid in a of toys and other delightful t 1 that are how being daily the windows by the little folks are all excited and wondering Old Santa will leave in their No other Christmas symbol haslsuch a hold on the youth of the worlfl as Rie character of Santa Claus, ably he originated in Holland and Was imported to this country from i the early Dutch settlers. As St. Niick or San Nicholas he is the patron of the children, a portly.'jovial pe who has found his way into the of the little folks and is cheri lovingly by them. According to a p, ular myth he is supposed to sw ..down »from the North driving sleigh, laden with gifts for good el^il dren, to which is hitched reindeers The picture of our modern Sa Claus is probably described in nulst picturesque fashion by Clement Clayk Moore’s familiar poem: “He was dressed in fur from his hea 1 to foot. And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.” Even the reindeer were named in this popular tale of Christmas Eve night: *“Now Dasher! now Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen! On Comet, .on Cupid, on Donder and Blitzen!” V The idea of having Santa Claus come down the chimney may be ex plained by an old English custom. It was supposed to bring good luck to sweep the chimney *at that time. In France, St. Nicholas fs called Bon- homme Noel, or Pere Noel, meaning of Interest to Millions. Filled With Wares 1 . . ' v *. Approach. good Noel or father Noel. In Ger many the name is Chrstkindlein or fit Kringle. Not only are older persons secur ing pretty things ^or the children, but the Christmas shopping has begun in earnest, and stores are crowded with persons hurrying here and there in order to secure first choice on pres ents for their families and friends. It seems probable that the custom of exchanging presents at Christmas time came from the desire to follow the example of the unselfishiftss of Christ. It is said, however, that the pagans exchanged gifts at their win ter festivals. There was a custom which may be responsible for modern Chrstmias gift giving. It was known as the Priest’s box. Among the Ro mans it was customary for a priest to put a box on all outgoing boats, in which money had been placed. The box was sealed before the boat set to sea. When the boat returned, the box was kept until Christmas, when it was opened and the contents distributed among the poro. Later the Priest’s box was known as the Christmas box and those who had not placed any thing in it came forward and offered gifts. People sometimes think that the true significance of Christmas day is overshadowed by the stress placed on the buying of Christmas gifts. This, however, is not a late development. Germans were so fond of this tom that it became an obligation emd cases were known where men ac- ttlally left the country at this season ini order to escape gift giving. From GeVmany the custom spread over Eu ropie and to America, until today we are 1 drifting into the habit much as VSermans did. T— V * )■ / tered to the floor has given way to building sets. Today, the imaginative youngster can exercise his building talents through a set with which he can build a miniature skyscraper—ele- vataors and all! The little fellows who loved to tinker with doorbells has a chance to harness electricity in the steel structures that can be made from another bet; running, the elevators, lifting and carrying loads. The simple scooter h$s given way to the motor-driven toy cycles; the. latest is a 4-b. p. motorcycle with a side car, in which the young gallant drives his sweetheart to and from school! And the dolls f Ten years ago, only the very wealthiest families boasted “mama” dolls; for the most part, little girls were content with stuffed dolls, or papier mache dolls with eyes that closed when the dolls were pla horizontal position—sometimes Today, dolls must be dressed height of Toyland fashion; the must be"unbreakable; the wigs be made of real hair; and they walk—talk—cry when spanked- sleep. Yes, Santa would be a very as ished person if he woke up from a v year slumber, and read over 1 Christmas lists of today’s you generation! 666 is a Prescription for Colds, Grippe, Flu, Dei Bilious Fever and Ma It kills the germs. "<"l EVEN TOYLAND GROWS UP If Santa-Glaus had fallen asleep ten years ago, and awoke today, he would be very much amazed at the strides that Toyland has taken. Gone are the simple toy trains— the horse and wagon sets—the stuffed dolls that so delighted children a de cade ago. In their stead he would find contraptions which are miracles of creative genius. In place of the tiny locomotive and two miniature cars which depended upon a hand-wound, spring to jerk them around the wobbly set of tracks, are sixteeq-car strings which thread their way in and out of tunnels, slow ing down at crossings, stopping at au tomatic signal lights—and all this by electricity! The horse and wagon are replaced by automobile dump carts which are exact duplicates of the huge trucks that rumble down the roads today. Cranes, derricks, excavators — these work with the precision of the 20-ton originals. The s&t of wooden blocks that clat- Certain Conveniences - ' ' “* that a suitably furnished funeral home makes available cannot be otherwise obtained. The funeral home is the ideal combination of proper facilities - and the privacy and comforts of home. Our funeral home, is complete in every respect. It is placed without charge at the disposal of those we serve... D.E. TRIBBLE CO FUNERAL DIRECTORS miiilili ‘Phone 94 FI NIGHT PHONE 205 M CLINTON, S.C fT ^ ^JheGost is aXnatter ofyour own convenience 11 •/SCi •ft ‘ * ' 1' • ( “Growing Store of Newberry” — Haltiwanger & Carpenter Choose Your New Coat for Christmas anuary Clearance Prices gin Today on Entire Coat Stock One-huLtdred-and-tcn women who have been planning to buy a Coat when prices dropped in January may have the treasure of a new Coat for Christmas now at the January Clearance Prices. Beginning today, every (yoat in the store—110 to be exact—has a new Clearance Sale price ticket which represents the season's ultimate in Coat value. Those who are familiar with our Coat stock will be / the first to respond to this unusual announcement. TShe Following Prices Tell the Good News of Savings $89.50 COATS Reduced to $74.50 COATS Reduced to .... $60.00 COATS . \ Reduced to ^ $45.00 COATS Reduced to V : $64.50 $54.50 $42.50 $32,50 $35.00 COATS Reduced to $27.50 COATS Reduced to r . $16.50 COATS Reduced to . $11.00 COATS Reduced to $24.50 $19.75 $12.75 $ 7.95 We Are Sacriflncing FOUR BEAUTIFtH. FUR COATS v The remainder of a carefully, selected ass^H*t- ment from one of America’s Leading Designers: They are in the season’s best styles. The furs are chosen for exceptional matchipg quality and rich ness of the pelts. The tailoring and finish is superb. The price now marked* on each garment is down close to the actual wholesale cost. What a wonderful Christmas gift for wife or daughter! Now Everyone May Have A NEW DRESS FOR CHRISTMAS Every party dress, afternoon frock and stylish costume for street or general utility wear has come down in price to meet your idea of real economy. Hundreds of distinctive designs to Sbhoose from. Too many of them to describe in detail, but note the substantial savings: $35.00 Drassfes at $27.50; $27.50 Dresses at $19.75; 16.50 s Brasses at $12.75; $11.00 Dresses at $7.95; $45.00 grasses at $34.50. 3T Nr—'-.r Haltiwanger & Carpenter Newberry, South Carolina W i . A ' M * *■