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♦ Pape Four THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, December 21, 1950 V (Clinton (Chrnntrlr Established 1900 WILSON W. HARRIS, Editor and Publisher HARRY C. LAYTON, Assistant Published Every Thursday By THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable In Advance): One* Year $2.00 Six Months $1.25 Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Post Office at Clinton, S. C n under Act of Congress March 3, 1879. The Chronicle seeks tie cooperation of its subscribers and reader*— the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestion^ and kindly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when they are not of a defamatory nature. Anonymous communications will not be noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents. '' MEMBER: SOUTH CAROUNA PRESS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION National Advertising Representative AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia The Immortal Story Christmas comes each year with the same glad message for one and all. We attempt to write no Christ mas editorial for these columns to day. Instead we are publishing the original immortal Christmas story of shepherds on the hills and the angels A Visit From St. Nicholas By Dr. Clement C. M*ore ’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, singing. Nothing approaching it in i Not a creature was stirring, not even beauty has been written or will ever a mouse; be written for a newspaper. 0 Little Town Of Bethlehem O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! The stockings were hung by the: chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon ! would be therfe: | The children were nestled all snug ; in their beds 1 While visions of sugar-plums danced 1 through their heads; | And Mamma in her ’kerchief and I Above, thy deep and dreamless sleep i Ha d j^t settled our brains for a long I The silent stars go by; winter’s nap I Yet in thy dark streets shineth | When out |awn , here !Tne everlasting Light; : such a clatter The hopes and fears of all the years , , rom ' bed , Are met in thee tonight . I was , he matt CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1950 (Htje Jirat (EljrtfltmaR And it come to pass in those days, that there went taut a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.' And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Naza reth into. Judea, unto.the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was that, while they were there, the days were accom plished that she would be delivered. And she brought forth her first born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was mo room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is bom this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrap ped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heaven ly host, praising God, and saying. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will to ward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another. Let us now go .even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe living in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were .told them by the shepherds. But Mar)' kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. —St. Luke: 2:1-19. Now when Jesus was bom in Bethlehem of Judaea, in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. Saying, Where is he that is bom King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod the King had heard these things, he was trou bled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. ^ And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet; And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Gover nor that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, in quired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And ^ie sent them, to Bethlehem: and said, Go and search dili gently for the youn$ cl$4; ^ntf when-ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. When they had heard the King, they departed: and lo, the fitar, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great 5oy. * And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Kim gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh- And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the .young child and his mother, and flee unto Egypt, and be thou there until 1 bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: And was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son. —St Matthew 2:1-15. For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above. While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wonderous love. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth, And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth! How silently, how silently, [The wondrous gift is given! | So God imparts to human hearts | The blessings of His heaven. ! No ear may hear His coming, \ But in this world - of sin - . Where meek souls will receive Him. still | The dear Christ enters in. ! O holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in; Be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel! Philip Brooks (1835-1893), prince among American preachers, has three significant memorials. Two of them are to be found in the city of Bos ton. Trinity church, which is active and far-reaching ministry in its splendid building, erected during Philip Brook’s rectorship, and beside the building, close to the street "where cross the crowded ways of life,” the second memorial, the fam ous St. Gaudgns stature of Christ, the preacher’s inspiration. The third memorial is found everywhere in the hearts of little children, Christian men and women the world over, es pecially at the blessed Christmastide for his "O Little Town of Bethle hem” is sung wherever Christmas is kept. The magnificant building and statue may perish, but not this be loved Christmas carol, for it is ever fresh in the hearts of those who love Han whose birthday we shall soon belebrate. While a young rector in Philadel phia in 1865, Philip Brooks went abroad for a year of travel and to make a pilgrimage to Palestine. The day before Christmas he rode ou horseback from Jerusalem to Beth lehem and visited not only the usual sights in the village but went east ward down the, traditional Field of the Shepherds-. He was very much moved to be on such hallowed grounds. Returning to America and some two years alter (at the age of 32) he wrote his immortal carol, which was used at once in the Christ mas service of his Sunday school in Philadelphia. The hymn tune “St. Louis” was written by Lewis Redner (1831-1908) organist of the church which so per fectly suits the words. Joy To The World! Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing. Joy to the world! the Saviour reigns; Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of his love. —'Isaac Watts. The Christmas Bells I heard the bells on Ghristma* Day Their old familiar carols play; And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. And thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along % The unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men. And in despair I bowed my head. There is no peace on earth, I said, For hate is strong bad mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men. Then pealed the be Us more loud and » v oeep God is not dead—nor doth He sleep. Ibe wrong shall fail The right prevail With peace on earth, good will to FALL SWEATERS and JACKETS !■ al the latest styles L I. DILLARD Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new- fallen snow Gave a lustre of mid-day to objects I below . . . When what to my wondering eyes i should appear, But a miniature sleigh and eight, tiny reindeer. With a little old driver so lively and: quick, I knew in a moment it must be St Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And when he whistled and shouted, called them by name: “Now Dasher! now. Dancer! now - , Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on Cupid! on Donder and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away, all!” As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; So up to the house-top the coursers they flew - , With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas, too . . . And then in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turn ing around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot. And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back. And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes—bow they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in 7 bis teeth. And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath . . . He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf. And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head * Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they ail flew like the down of the thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, “HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO AIL A GOOD NIGHT!” The First Great Carol ” What sweeter mu*ick can we bring, Than a oarrol, for to sing, The birth of this our Heavenly King? Awake the Voice! Awake the String! Heart, Eare and Eye and everything Awake . . . The Darling of the world has come, And fit it is we Xinde a roome To welcome Him. The nobler part Of all the bouse here, k» the heart. Which we will five; and bequeath This hollie, and this ivie wreath. To do Him honor; who’s our King, And Lord of all this rejoicing! —Robert Herrick Presbyterian Men To Meet T The Men-qg-lfie Tonigfit af-the-Churc h of file First PredbyterUn church will hold their December meeting this even ing at 7:30 at the church with all monfcei* invited. The guest speak er will be Dr. John licSween of Greenville, former president of Pres byterian college. FRUIT CAKES Best Fruits and Nuts Old Fashion Pound Cake Base TINMAN’S BAKERY M4-W I SEASON GREETIN MIDWAY MOTEL AND MIDWAY DRIVE-IN whhJKbest wishes ^ FOR CHRISTMAS May Christmas bring joy, and peace and contentment, and may the New Year be one filled with Health and Prosperity . . . Your associations have made the past year happy for each of us and we trust these friendships may continue for many years to come. The Country Market Telephone 90 V TO OUR FRltNOS AND CUSTOMERS fit Ckrist Mdy your every wish dor the Holiday Season be realized — that's our wish for you. Just the same old wish, ’tis true but with all the sincerity in the world and with a genuine appreciation of your courtesies and favors. 74e CabUne Shop, Comer Pitts and Broad Streets e v