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. k & C, Thursday, December 23, IMS GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES AT THIS MOST JOYOUS TIME from your friends at, McBRIDE^ |nc. r Way that Cove which inspired tite first (Shristmas fill every heart at this holy time. Ruby's 4 Beauty Shop THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Tb» progrcis of CSuistUnlty — and our civlllsatioa as w«U—has accompanied hr the far-reaching menage of the bells—bells that call the reverent to worship, that herald the approach ef a holiday or commemorate a great or blessed event But, particularly at Christmastime is the message of the bells most effective. From the echoing ring of the bell in a small mission afcureh to the resounding peal that comes forth from massive cathe dral towers, the bells tell of Joy and peace and call to the world to Oeme and adore. Older themselves than the story they tell at Christmas, bells were Amt used to sound the alarm in lire or tumult Rich burghers Jealously their bells and used them to rally their followers when danger fuarded threaten L What was the famous deed George Washington performed on Christmas dayf L When did Santa's sleigh first make its appoaraneeT 1 Where did the real Saint Nicholas livef 4. Legend has it that the crown of thorns was plaited from which Christmas plant? I. What was the message inscribed on the Amt Christmas cards sent by Henry Cole? A What does the name Kris Krlngle mean? T. In Nome mythology, who killed whom with a mistletoe arrow? t. For how long has Christmas been observed on Dee. Vth? •. Where did the Yule Seal idea originate? 10. Who was Joel R. Poinsett? ANSWBU L Or Meter *2 Ike Delaware. *. la CU»eet Meere’s •aaem seem. The Tlett Freer Salat Nlehelae.;* I. Salat NtekeUe waolSe Maker el Kyra, la Tmrker. «. Frew the keUy pleat. S. "A Merry Ohrtetarae aaS a ■aapy New Tear te yea.’* S. Ckrirt Chll*. 1 Lett kOleS BalSer, the eaa Se4. alter BalSer’e aaether haC ektateeS a prearla BRIGHT UGHTS... Christinas lights shine just as bright in < parts ef the world. The scene above depicts Madrid’s Predadso Street, fat the center ef the Spanish capital. The night view strings ef lights stretching from eae side ef the street te the with stem holding the lights in a canopy effect while crowd the roadway ant from of at at Clinton Service • • i Legends of Many Lands Many of our most famous Christmas legends have been passed down from gen*, er&tion to generation. Yet there are others which are practiced only in certain countries. Some of these are so charming thatch is a shame that we Americans have not adopted them. The young women of nor thern England continue to preserve a legend concern ing Christmas holly. Many a girl still believes that if she places a piece of holly under her pillow during the observance of Christmas, her chances for obtaining her “prince” are assured. No bt this practice has its doub points... . Bishop Paulinas of NoU In southern Italy Is oommoaly credited with introducing the first church bells about 411 A. D-, when he put Up a huge copper kettle on the roof of his church and struck it with a hammer. Before that, a crier had announced sesvtess by running AubUklMhe streets ringing s hand belL From Italy, the Idea spread to France and thsnea to England. Net until the 11th Century did bells appear In the towers of German and •arias churches. Competition among bell eastern developed the bells la size, quality of tone end beauty. A founder had te be e matahirgiat, designer and musician as weR The race te bigger and better bells wont on until a bell was east In Russia that proved to be too heavy for machinery to lift Into piece. Cast In 17ft, In Moeeow, It is the Osar KoiokoL" It weighs 110 tons, measures 00 feet la height, tlfeet in diameter and Is 0 Inchas thick. Many costly but futile attempts were made te hoist ft late place. rMne, the mother of many thfogs coat the first great hell In 1401. Weighing 51 tons, it hangs in tbs Big Bril Temple In Peking. Another large bell, 10 tans, Is suspended in the ancient Buddhist temple In Japan. The chimes of St Mlchaora In Charleston. A. C., are probably the meet traveled bells, having crossed the Atlantte seven ttmee be cause ef ownership changes or to ba recast They last crossed Am Aflaatle la 1ML In Switzerland the un married romantic couples have a similar belief. Should a Swiss miss meet a young lover who offers her a sprig of the mountain flower, edelweiss, she's engaged. There is nothing, though, in the legend about what hap pens if the young lady would offer a gentleman a sprig. Although many believe that Ireland is a little bit of heaven, the Irish have a charming Christmas belief. If one should die on Christ mas day, so they believe, he goes straight to Heaven. The doors to Paradise are open for such fortunates, and Purgatory is complete ly bypassed. There is also a legend in the Emerald Isle concerning the burning of the Christ mas candle. In ancient days and today a candle is left burning in the window on Christmas. For as they say in Ireland, “Who knows, on some Christmas Eve, Jesus, Mary and Joseph may come again; not to Palestine, but to the Emerald Isle.” This candle, burning in the win dow, just may light the way Jo for Mary and Joseph who might be looking for shel ter.' Although the Irish have always been said to have the “gift of gab,” it is the French peasants of the re gions who believe that all babies bom on Christmas Eve will have a ready and facile tongue. IF YOU DON’T READ THE CHRONICLE YOU DON’T GET THE NEWS PHONE 8SMM1 Whiteford’s Drive-In South Broad St. Tips To Guide Seiedion Of Best Holiday Tree Wh*t species of evergroen Is best for use m s Christmas tree? Here are some facts about tha most common species which may be helpful in selecting the right tree for your home: Balaam fir — once the most commonly used, is now relatively scarce. It haf short, fiat, dark green needles attached to oppo site sides of the limbs in a feath er-like arrangement. Top Tree Douglas fir — the top commer cial tree. It has blue-green or dark yellow-green needles, soft and pliable, attached all the way around the limbs, giving it a bushy, full appearance. Scotch pine — long needled variety. It has needles which are arranged in clusters on the branches. It holds It needles ex ceptionally weU. Black spruce — a hardy trot, hut has a dark, un-Christmasy color. It is widely used for dyed and treated trees. White spruce — another hardy, attractive tree, bat unfortunately it gives off an unpleasant odor. Some things to look for in ea-. * lecting a tree: retention of" needles; full symmetrical shape; limbs without sagging; fragrant odor, springy brandies, Ghristmas blessings to you and yours! i Jlouk SUofifie OFFICE SUPPLIES CHRONICLE PUB. GO. PHONE SSS4541 207 North Broad Street 8S3-2472 V Sears Roebuck & Company Clinton, S. C. Wishing you a merry Christmas 1 H. D. Payne & Company "r t