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' If THUS CLINTON CHRONICLE Clinton, S. C^ Tlmff»y> Dtc—btr 14, 1H4 <» W 'c'f- r "THE NUTCRACKER” One Chriatmas Eve, many years ago, a little girl named Marie received as a gift • wonderful wooden nutcracker. No ordi- F i aery kitchen tool, this—but a brave hussar with high black shako and bright red coat, Who cracked nuts between his teeth every time he clicked his heels. No wonder Marie Stole softly downstairs to see him again! But what was her astonishment, reaching the tree, to find a fierce battle raging be tween the plump parlor mice and the come- alive toy soldiers. To protect her from harm, the valiant nutcracker transformed himself into a boy prince, and bore her away to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. There, all her favorite candies joined in dances representing the countries from which they originated. Light as spun sugar themselves, the children traveled on through the frosty night to the land of the Snow King and his Queen. Before scintil lating thrones of ice, they whirled with the dazzling snowflakes, until a drift of perfumed blossoms melted the ice-bound court, and wreathed the drowsy children with the magic of spring. Deep in a mist of dreams, Marie and the little Prince lost one another. When at last Marie awoke in her little white bed at home, the amazing nutcracker lay stiffly on the counterpane. But the Prince, long a changeling by enchantment, had escaped forever into the Land of Dreams Come True. Ever since that night, the nutcracker has refused to talk about the strange adventure. But at times there is a twinkle in his eye which amounts almost to a wink. Marie knows that he, too, will never forget! At great formal par ties when her father and mother entertain the peers of the Realm, the nutcracker is an object of special delight to all — and only Marie truly knows why. wm m Ijulotido'T (.Wishes Maxwell Brothers “Quality Home Furuishiags' May this season bring the spirit of , love and understanding to you. We thank you for your loyal patronage. McGees Drug Store EGG NOG Eggnog’s popularity is such that at Christmas and New Year's, the drink can be found in nearly every average American home. It is generally believed that Eggnog came to us from the Old English sack-posset, a hot drink which contains the seme ingredients — milk, eggs, sugar and nutmeg. No one really knows who invented tesearchera ‘ era just say that it goes 'way, Nray back and like and Eggnog. Re Topsy it "growed and growed." The flavorful teste of Eggnog Is not the only reason for the drink’s popularity. Eggnog is easy to make, it goes e long way, and tt allows the hostess to have as much fun as anybody else without having to worry about the guests. Eggnog is « senre-youraelf drink and most folks seem to prefer to fill their cup themselves. Eggnog is flexible. That is, you can make a lot of It in one batch tf you've got a large enough punch bowl and your refrigerator is particularly spacious. On the other hand, Eggnog can bo made in •mailer quantitiei — which are equally delightful end flavorsome. A typical recipe would include: < eggs, separated 2 cups milk M cup sugar '/» teaspoon salt 2 cufs light or whipping 2 Beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Beet in cream, milk, salt, and vanilla. Best egg whites until they hold stiff peaks; fold into egg yolk mixture. Served in chilled punch bowl; sprinkle with nutmeg. (Makes 2V* quarts.) Infinite dome of sky>.. Still earth swathed in white. In'the serenity of Nature We sense lasting harmony. yea health ami lastis) peace! \ Clinton-Newberry Gas LOWMAN LUMBER CO. Authority May all your , / * to olierlaHed. Hearts, to lead you to OHristxnas: Hearth., to spirit’s strength, witH tHe Hloeolng of tHe Joyous Season. Clinton and Lydia Cotton Mills