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V 1 » Thursday, December 25, 1952 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Page Seven Society... (Continued from page three) ballet are students of the Heist Ballet School of Clinton and State Training School. The ballet was given in three acts, the first being distribution of Christmas gifts to three children around the fireplace. The most intriguing gift was the Nutcracker given to the little boy, coveted by Marie, the sister. After the family retires, Marie goes back to play with the Nut cracker but falls asleep. In her dreams the Nutcracker appears as a Prince and she a Princess. In the second act, Jam Moun tain lighted Christmas trees with bright flowers underneath. All the childrens’ toys appear. The Princp and Prnicess were charmed with the dancing dolls. Even the soldiers rescuing the gin gerbread from tbe mice was exci.t- ing. The act dosed with a pas de deux, Prince and Princess. Act III, the mother finds Marie asleep and takes her away to bed. Following the ballet the guests went to the auditorium for a social hour. Christmas Parties For, Camp Fire, Blue Birds The Tanda group, Camp Fire Girls, were given a Christmas party by their leader, Mrs. William Davis, and Mrs. James F. Ellison on Thursday afternoon at the home of the former. Gifts were exchanged from the beautifully decorated tree and re freshments in keeping with a sea sonal theme were served. Members enjoying the party were Judy Adair, Joan Brandt, Margaret Ella Copeland, Sandra Davis, Anita Ellison, Kathy Hart, Sara Ray, Pen ny Stafford, Joyce* Simmons and Mary Scott Wilson, and also Mrs. J. B. Hart. Jackie' Has Birthday Bishop home. Christmas scenes together with ^ f'Uriefiw/ic Fwo holly and cedar made a pretty set- ^nriSimaS CVc ting for the party. After several I games refreshments were enjoyed and gifts exchanged. As a group pfro- ject, each girl brought a gift for an under-privileged fh^ld. Carols were sung and pictures, made of the group around the tree. Mrs. Hubert Todd and Mrs. Ernest Hitt jointly entertained the Sun Pop py group of Blue Birds on last Wed nesday afternoon at the home of the former with a Christmas party. The group, including the leader, Mrs. A. G. # Sutherland, Jr., enjoyed several games before gifts were pre sented from the tree. During the af ternoon refreshments were served. ] - For the occasion the home was lovely with traditional holiday ap pointments. Saturday afternoon Mrs. Leonard Bishop and Mrs. William Chisholm entertained their group of Camp Fire Girls with a Christmas party at the ^v^‘ srMAS Jtt (X, CjooJ3rienJi JAMES E. WOLFE AGENCY James E. Wolfe Everette T. Bryant Betty Wolfe Billie D. Hooper to ¥01/ and YOURS We deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness and patronage during the year now closing. COPELAND HARDWARE SUPPLY CO. PRICES SLASHED! Big Bargains SALE STARTS -CHRISTMAS EVE MORNING Prices greatly reduced on every item in the shoppe in order to reduce stock by first of the year. Some items ore selling at lower than whole sale cost. # Full line of Sport Shirts, Toys, Unusual Gifts, Bridge Prizes, Lamps, Towel Sets, Libby's Treas ure Island and Curio Glasses (all sizes), fa mous Ballerina China, Magazines. Sale Starts Christinas Eve Day and Continues Until January 1 Hurry! — take advantage of these big sav ings before they are all gone. OPEN EVERY NIGHT UNTIL 11 O'CLOCK Roddy’s Gift Shoppe Bridge Luncheon Club Meetings Thursday, Mrs. A. D. Salter in vited guests for three tables for ; lunch and bridge. A Christmas tree, evergreens and tapers were features of the seasonal decorations. A hot luncheon plate and dessert course were served, ,af-j ter which several progressions were, ^enjoyecL-WLen scores. were- counted-! -prizes’were awarded Mrs. D.-V N., Parsons, of Darlington, who was vis- | iting her sister, Mrs. Bailey Wil-1 liams, and to Mrs. Preston Thomp son. Tuesday of the past week Mrs. J. Elliott Law was hostess to her club for a dessert bridge. A sweet course was served with coffee at the two tables and later In the afternoon a number of games were played. Club prize for top score went to Mrs. J. B. Speake. Nandena berries, white candles and poinset- tias withr a Nativity scene for the mantel were attractively arranged in the card rooms. MISS JACKIE FRANKS, popu lar student at Clinton high where she is a member of the 10th grade, is observing her 16th birthday to day .-.(CtuisLinaa -eveL and, her many friends will congratulate her on rushing in the Christinas sea son with a birthday. Jackie, as she is knowm, is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Franks and grand daughter of Mrs. Platt Prather of this city. She is unusually talented in acrobatic and tap dancing and takes part in many entertainments in the community. Friends wish her many “happy returns.” On Thursday Mrs. Robert M. Vance invited a number of friends for a twelve o’clock luncheon. A hot course, dessert and after- dinner coffee were served -at three small tables appointed in the holi day motif. Later in the afternoon members of hertrard etab -and- severat"additional guests gathered' at Mrs. Vance’s home for bridge. Mrs. Norman Sloan and Mrs. Caldwell Henderson made high and second scores, while Mrs. Harry McSween kept floating prize. Following the games, salad and des- Serf cdLTfsgs“w"ere served. In keeping with the Christmas mo tif a miniature tree and holly were used and small gaily wrapped gifts adorned the mantel. Masonic Groups Elect Officers For Coming Year Entertaining members of her club and several other friends, Mrs. Hor?-_ ace Payne was hostess for three ta bles of bridge on Tuesday afternoon of the past week. At the conclusion of the progres sions Mrs. C. W. Stone was high scorer and Mrs. William Brooks Ow ens second. Later, a salad and sweet course was served in keeping with the Christmas tree motif, which was used throughout in decorations and refreshments. • Pioneer Christmas By Adeline H. Loftis It was the night before Christmas; Their prayers having been said, The children were all tucked snugly in their own trundle bed. Outside the log home the world was snowy white, The wind sighed thro’ the forest, as it blew day and night. I made fast the shutter bars, thro’ the loopholes took a peep, As Mama crooned softly getting the baby to sleep. At sundown had some warnings of hostile Indians near; I pretended great courage—tho’ ac tually it was fear. I listened now for each different sound, Watching the while the ears of my faithful hound. v The crooning ended, our youngest child slept, Antj Mama about the cabin silently crept. Filling with home-made toys the tiny row Of our darlings’ knit stockings by the firelight’s glow. Then—echoing thro’ the forest—the hoot of an owl That either meant vigil—or signal of Indians aprowl. I snuffed out the candles; at a loop hole stood Watching and listening for move ment or sound from the wood. Thus passed the night, with no sign of the foe; Still outside alone I feared yet to go. Then,""from the forest there rang a great shout, “We’ve routed the red-skins — you may now come out!” The hound in riotous barking, bounded up, Upsetting the pine torch, aflame in a cup, Thankful and happy, I unbarred the door, The neighbors trooped in, stamping snow on the floor. We seated them ’round our rough- hewn board. Which the wife filled with food long kept in hoard. With bowed heads we prayed that safe Christmas morn— Filled with that Peace, for which the Christ-child was born! The following officers have been elected and installed by the three local Masonic organizations for the year 1953: Campbell Lodge No. 44, A.F.M.— Marvin N. DeYoung, Worshipful Master. Clyde R TammelL Senior Warden. T. Leo Heatherly, Junior War den. F. M. Boland, Treasurer. V. Parks Adair, Secretary. James D. Bailey, Senior Deacon. James F. Eilison, Junior Deacon. BeniP. Mauldin. Steward; Charles F. Dunaway, Junior Stew ard. X Joseph A. Black, Jr., Tiler. Rev. E. K. Garrison, Chaplain. William Plumer Jacobs Chapter, No. 54, R. A. M.— ;C. W. Bridges, High Priest. - J. Karl Johnson, King. F. E. Miller, Scribe. K. F Mills, C. of H. M. N. DeYoung, P. S. E. R. Knox, R. A. C. Wm. S Weir, M. 3rd V. J. M. DeYoung, M. 2nd V. Durward Murdock, M. 1st V. V. Parks Adair, Secretary. F. M. Boland, Treasurer. J. Gillette Simpson, Guard. Musgrove Council, ^No. 40,, JR. M. S.— S. C Chaney, I. M. J. Karl Johnson, Sr... D M. C. W, Bridges. P. C. W. F. M. Boland, Treasurer. V. Parks Adair, Secretary. Durward Murdock, C. G. M. N. DeYoung, C. C, F. E Miller, Steward. E. R. Knox, Sentinel. The Christmas Bells I hard the bells on Christmas 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 Hal 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 And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men. Then pealed the bells more loud and deep God is not dead—nor doth He sleep The wrong shall fail. The right prevail With peace on earth, good will to men. —Longfellow. Jacobs Plant To Close For Christmas Jacobs Bros, has announced their plant will close for Christmas and reopen on Monday morning. An nouncement was also made of the payment of a bonus equivalent to one week’s pay. for all employees connected with the firm for a full year. SC College Teams Hold Poor Records Only two of the state’s nine college basketball teams have .500 or better won-lost records, with three weeks of the new 1952-53 season gone. We want to use fhis means to thank most sincerely all those friends who have patronized our ‘‘new” busi ness thus far. While expressing our gratitude, we also promise to give you our very best in service during the coming New Year. We hope for you and yours a joyous Christmas sea son and a most prosperous 1953. PLAXICO MOTORS, INC. Your Chrysler-Plymouth Dealer * * y jfc: ' < F 71 - * S. W. SUMEREL 7ETNX-TZER Clinton, S. C. In the spirit of friendliness and good cheer, we thank you for your many favors and sincerely wish you an old- fashioned Yuletide. 'IIJtZSTMlS CLINTON SERVICE STATION GULF PRODUCTS Carrol, Mason and Charles Young - 1 COMPLIMENTS At Christmastime ■ \ TO OUR GOOD FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS ROWLAND’S RADIO AND TV SERVICE * Phone 430