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A CHRISTMAS FAIRY STORY There was once upon a time a lit tle black boy called Billy. Ho had lived all of his short life In a black camp with his parents and a num ber of other uburinglnes of the tribe lMUy had never been very kindly treated, and as he had a soft heart himself be some times felt It very much. Now. one Christinas time, being left alone as usual, with no presents of any sort and no treat, ho began to think of nil the stories he had been told about the wiiilo children's Christmas and determined then and there to ilnd out what it was really like. He had heard of the Christ mas hills in a country many miles off and planned to go there, believ ing from their name that these must contain all the mysteries of Santa- Clase and other joys from which he had always been isolated. With a loving farewell to his own mla min?the little shelter of bran ches which he had built for him self against the thunderstorms?he set off with only a piece of orJpos sum skin hung around his waist for clothing and a boomerang in his hand. Billy journeyed for many hours ovor paddocks and wire fences, wad ing bravely through creeks, water holes and branken undergrowth, where the snakes were very numer ous and posionous, till he found himself in a beautiful valley be tween a blue and a purple moun tain. Approaching a vineyard, he asked an old gardener where the Christmas h?ls lay. "Yonder," snid the man, pointing straight in front of them toward the blue mountain. "This is Yarra glen." The little black boy was very hot and thirsty, for the sun hud been beating freely upon him all the way along, so he begged a few of the round Juicy grapes which hunt; in profusion on the vines. "By all means," said the good na tured gardener, as he picked him the largest bunch he could find, ripe and inviting, with the bloom upon them. Billy thanked him, saying he hoped some time to be able to re turn his kindness, and, taking the fruit he continued his way with a light heart. As he climbed and climbed, ris ing higher and higher, the glen grew smaller and smaller below him until he could not see the old man any more. Soon the hill became so steep and slippery that he was for ced to draw himself up from three to tree holding first on to one branch and then another. Blue gum and wattles rose high above him In monotous granduer till he began to wonder where the Christmas trees and stockings were and how they nrc\v. Feeling thirsty again, he was putting some more grapes into his mouth, when suddenly he perceived a poor old woman lyon on the ground, looking very faint and ill. "(live mo some, kind youth!" she gasped. "1 have been sunstruck." "But 1 have traveled many miles on foot and am parched with thirst." said Billy. 'I'm dying," groaned the other feebly "Have pity." Whereupon, moved to sympathy, he gave her all ho had left. To his astonishment as she was eating them she turned into n love ly fairy queen all dressed in soft, idiimmery blue the color of the sky "As you have done me a service." she raid, "I mean to reward you in the way you most want. You shall have a roal Australian Christmas." Billy was overjoyed and at her bidding followed her through the bush till they vouched wonderful "nrden. ".'.led with brilliant " >??<???? and frull Wlll*h surpassed his wild est drennifi Strawberries' grey.* in masses all along the borders, and the trees were laden With luscious ripe peaches, nectarines, figs and ev ery other southern fruit he had over thought or heard of In or out of sea son. Here they entered. and the blue fairy summoned ten other little fair ies Just Billy s own size and age to wait upon and entertain him. They were all fn different colors, so that as they flitted about him in the sun light with their floating gossamer Kowns they looked like a rainbow, (least the little darky boy: (live him pudding, fruit and toy. .Sing and dance and merry make; Don t lernet the Christmas >??!>? For (lie goodly darky boy' Having sung and danced Tor him. they then set the ( nristmas rllnil ir on a long narrow table out. in tho garden, There were strawberries and, cream, and grape cake, mince pies (Gunsler made so many that Christ mas he never missed those the fair ies stole), chocolates, pineapple dump lings. And last, hut most Important. In stead of a hot plum pudding with hoi ly. hi. the cold countries have, there waR a huge Ice cream pudding, with precious stones instead of raisins through it, and a piece of yellow wat tle blossoms stuck in the top. Five fairies sat at one side of the table and fivo at the other, while Hilly sat at the foot, and the blue queen at the head. They filled their glasses with magic wine, so that all who drank would be lucky all the new j year. Bach fairy's wine matched her ! dress; the green one had green wine, the pink one, the pink wine, and the purple fairy purple wine, and so on till it came to Hilly, and bis was. black with a crimson light in it, and ' he thought It more delicious than any thing ho had ever tasted. Then they were given each a large slice of the! gray cake, and afterward anything they wanted till they had appetite, left for only the ice pudding, which on such a hot day was most refresh- ] ing. Each fairy found in her share a precious stono again to match her j dress. The yellow fairy got a topaz, 'the heliotrope an amethyst, the blue! a sapphire, and so on till it came to j Hilly, who, after eating for some time, suddenly closed his white teeth upon something very hard and. taking it out and looking at it found it was an opal with every one o?* the fairy col ors combined gleaming in it, and exclaimed, "That is a magic opal, and the owner of it will some day | become chief of his tribe." Hearing this, lie put his mouth under his ton-! gue for safety, for, as be had no' clothes, of course he hud no pocket. I The fairies then, seeing he had no stocking to hang up, presented him instead, for a Christmas box, with a new boomerang, telling him it was a charmed one, so that whenever, he wanted anything he1 hud only to throw the weapon high into the air, and it would return with the object of his choice and lay It at bis feet. Hut alas, there was a wicked lit tle goblin, peeping through from the bough of a peach three, a-id, though he had not beard about or seen the boomerang, he had caught all regard ing the magic opal ana had seen Hil ly place it under his tongue. So when the little black boy had bidden good by, thanking the fairies for his Christ mas feast, and started home again he was waylaid in the bush by the evil goblin, who had followed him out of the garden to rob him. Hilly re fused to give up his stone and cried for help, but the goblin knocked him down and beat him till he lost con-1 SClousness, Then the wicked creature forced open his mouth, stole the magic opal and ran away with it as fast as he could. When poor Hilly recovered I ho soon noticed thai (lie opal was gone and guessed who had taken It, I but he was in despair of ever finding it again, so sitting miserably on the ground, he opened his mouth wide > open and cried long and loud. Hut this he soon realized was a silly use less thing to do. .lust then he spied j his boomerang, which he had quite forgotten, on the ground nearby, and., remembering what the blue fairy had told him, he picked it Up, and. Jump ing to his feet, he threw it skillfully high Into the air. Away it swung without touching the '.ees. and. sure enough. ;.s the goblin, a couple of miles off. was just j admiring his plunder, the boomerang! lifted it OUt of his hand before his ; very eyes and carried li back to the I feet or its rightful owner. Hilly shout-: ed idr joy, and pulling il once molt' in his 'mouth, he took his wonderful toy under his arm ami sped down the hill. When be reached tho vineyard he saw the gardener still at work, so. asking him what he would most Ilka as a token of gratitude for tho grapes, tho old man looked him up and down nnd answered "There is not much a little ftdlow like you could do for mo." "I can tit) my best," said Dil I y. "There is only one thing I want.'' said the gardener sadly, "nnd that is the little daughter I losi in the bush a \ear ago." No sooner said than the boomerang! went whizzing through the air as be fore, ami In a few moments it came I floating swiftly back through the blue, haze with a little fair headed Child seated happily and safely upon it. With joy too deep for words, the old man clasped her in his arms, and Hilly triumphantly left them together ami journeyed on again over pafldock ami fence till at last he found himself back in the black camp where his lit-[ He inia and aborigine companions, ,voro. When they found how success fully he COUld throw and the wonder ful things the boomerang brought back he grew so very popular ami rich that they at length made him chief of the tribe. Then he married a SWCel little black girl with the tightest, tiny black curls ami tho blackest pos- ' slide eyes. Kound her nock he hung the magic opal, and as she wore it always they lived happily ever after- ' ward ? Leslie's Weekly. I What Cores Eczema? We have had bo many inquiries lately regarding Eczema and other skin diseuses, that we are glad to make our answer public. After care ful investigation we have found that a simple wash of Oil of Wintergreen, as compounded in D. D. n , can be relied upon. We would not make this statement to our patrons, friends and neighbors unless we were sure of It?and although there are many so-called Eczema remedies sold, we ourselves unhesitatingly recommend D. D. 1). Prescription. Because?We know that It gives In stant relief to that torturing Itch. Decause?It cleanses, soothes and heals the skin. Because?It enables Nature to re pair the ravages of disease. Because? 1). D. I). Starts the cure at the foundation of the trouble. Because?The records of ten years of complete cures of thousands of the most serious eases show that D. P. D. Is today recognized as the ab solutely reliable Eczema Cure. Drop into our store today, Just to talk over your case with us. The Laurens Drug Co. or email headstone* receive the same careful attention from our exp rt workmen. W? buy carefully at the quarriea and watch every detail of designing finishing and setting of memo rials. Don't buy frt m travel ing agent* or catalog*. We can show you the matei ial. wheth er It be granite c n ai hie. and are glad to advis* with you n bout improvirg ycur c? metery Iota. Lot us phow you the dif ferent Ri unites and marbles and tell you about thim. ZZZ. P. F. BAXTER ? SCN, Nfvleny, S. C. II Columbia, Jicw berry & l.aureus lt. R. Schedule In effect Oct. 6th, 1910. Subject to change without notice. Pub lished as information only, the schedules indicated are not guaranteed. No. No. No. No. 52 54 A. C. L. 55 68 6.10 lv Charleston ar 10.00 9.54 lv Sumter ar 6.20 C. N. & L. 11.15 5.00 lv Columbia ar 11.15 4JU* 12.42 6J!f? lv Prosperity ar 9.50 3.31 12JMJ ?.44 lv Newberry ar 9.32 8Ji0 1.50 7.35 lv Clinton ar 8.44 2.84 2.S? 7.56 lv LaurenB ar 8.20 2.12 0. & w. c. 4.00 0.20 ar Greenville lv 7.0u 12.20 4.0.*? ar Spartanburg lv 12.20 S. A. L. ?.'27 2.28 ar Greenwood ar 2.38 lAi .??..'?5 2.56 ar Abhevillo ar 2.08 1.02 6.05 5.04 nr Athens ar 11.60 10.30 8.45 7.15 ar Atlanta lv 0.55 s.o<> Xos. 52 and 53 arrive and depart from Union Station, Columbia, daily and run through between Charleston and Greenville. Nos. 54 and 55 arrive and depart Gervais Street. Columbia, daily except Sunday and run through between Columbia and Greenville. ft Note?Black face type Is for P. M. and light face typo is Tor A M. For Information, ask agents or write J. F. Livingston, S. A. W. J. Cl'ftlg, P. T. M. Columbia, S c. Wilmington, N. C. Mail orders promptly filled. Goods sent on approval to responsi ble persons. Fleming Brothers All Goods Bought of us ENGRAVED FREE. Christmas Announcement Every year styles seem to improve and every time the Christmas season rolls around we can say, with all honesty, that our stock is more attractive than the year before. This year with the return of prosparity manufacturers have mide an extra effort to improve their lines and have certainly succeeded, not alone in more attractive patterns, but in the addition of many entirely new ideas of the practical kind and you won't have half as much trouble selecting a gift this year for the ones who seem to hav everything. Our Christmas stock is now complete and the following list gives just a suggestion of a few of the many attractive gifts to be selected at our store. Come and look around before the rush com mences. We can suggest lots of suitable gifts and will assist you greatly in making out your Christ mas list. THE MOST POPULAa? JEWELRY Lockets Solid Gold, Plain and Engraved .$2.50 to $18.00 Gold Filled. Plain and Stone Set .$1.00 to $(5.00 Bar Pins Plain and% Hand Engraved Styles In Solid Gold at $1.25 to $6.00 and in Gold Plate, 25c to $1.00 Butch Collar Pins. Odd Designs In Gold and Holled Plate from.50c to $10.00 5^ Diamond Jewelry A good quality diamond is a con stant pleasure. A poor one a con stant disappointment. The quality of our diamond easily recognized, espec ially when a comparison is made. Diamond Rings.$7.00 to $.100 Diamond Brooches . . . .$8.00 to $200 Diamond Lockets . . . .$8.00 to $.'?0.00 Diamond Scarf Pins ..$7.50 to $10.00 Diamond Links.$3.00 to $40.00 CUT GLASS Berry Bowls Beautiful Patterns, Well Cut at.$8.00, $4.00 and $5.00 Some Entirely Now Effects, Hange Ing from.$6,00 to $16.00 ('emp?rtes Large and Small Styles in a Oreat Variety of Designs at prices from . $8.00 to $10.00 Bon Boi' Dishes Our Leader at $1.25 is a Beauty, Oth ers Larger and Mori Elaborate!) Cut.$1.50 to $6.00 Watch Fobs. Black Rihhon. Gold Mounted and all Cold Styles in Gold Filled and Solid Gold.$1.00 to $20.00 Combination Sets. Cuff Buttons and Scarf Pin to Match, tho Most popular (lift for a Man this year.$1.00 to $15.00 Scarf Pins Beautiful Fancy Stone Effccl in Piain and Elaborate Settings, All the most Popular Styles . 50r to $10.00 Ln Vallicr'is Solid gold, pendants set with Ame thysts, Jades, Turquoise, Peals, and Diamonds, price from $7.00 to $150.00 Brooches, (always appreciated by the ladies) can he found here in endless prices and designs. The most com plete line we have ever shown. Prices from.25c to $150.00 Kings. Cold Signets, for baby, sister, brother, father, or mother, Cold set rings, with Ruby, Amethyst. Turquoise, Topaz, Pearl, Opal. Sardonyx. Moon Stone. Emeral, Bloodstone, Tiger Eye, and Cameos, price $1.50 to $50.00 Other Suggestions, Cufl Pins in Gold and Plate. . . Pair.25c to $,',,00 Collar Buttons, it Practical Gift, .25c (o $1.50 Bracelets, Hal Pins. Etc., in Endless variety. SIVER NOVELTIES. Match Boxes Plain Styles For Monogram and Fancy Effects in a Oreat Variety Nickel. Silver and .Sterling ..75c to $5.00 llnnd-Palutcd China. The genuine article, in Cake Plates. Howls, Vases. Chocolate Sets, Bon Hons. Tea Sets. etc. Price.$1.50 to $80.00 Souvenir spoons. Plain and Fancy Styles. Our Slock III all Represents many Different Patterns at a Range in Price from .25c (o $2.50 Decorated China Plates, Vases. Pitchers, Trays. Choco late Sets. Berry Bowls. Ice Cream Sets, Whip Cream Sets. Bread and Butter Plates, and lots of other fancy pieces, price . 25c to $5.00 Japanese Ware Jims, Smoker s Sets. Cigar Jars. Pin Trays. Hon Bon Olive and pickle Trays. Price . . . 75c (o $7.50 Umbrellas. Good Umbrellas Guaranteed to Give Hood Service. A Oreat Variety of Plain and Fancy Handles for Both Lady and Gentleman $5.00 to $25.00 Mit \SS. Disk Sets Useful and Attractive, a Pleasing Gilt for Either Man or Woman. . $1.00 to.$10.00 Oilier .?rllclos Candle Sticks. Trays. Jardinieres. Fern Dishes, Smoking Sets, Hook Hacks. Etc-.. In American and Imported Brass, Costing from . $1.50 to $15. i| Men who do things carry the I lOWARD Watch. Ill the fi< Id, in the counting room, in the stud/ ?1 Iowakd lime 1>;>s been a factor in every event that has made .America what she i >. Price ?xed by printed ticket ? J>;>5 to $150. v Let us ?iiuw jrou this distinctive ?rauh. Watches A watch from Flemings is recogniz ed at once as a good watch. All our watches from tho cheapest to the high est prlcod, are fully guaranteed. We have Men's Watches from ..$2.00 to $125.00 Ladi.-s' Wac hes from ..$5,00 (0 $75 00 Boys' and Girls' watCIICS from . $1.00 to.$5.00 Other NowllJf Fi I Hat Murk: Tags .Is . . r.morvs 25c to !?l ?"? 75c to *:i.on . .25c In 75c ,50c to $1.50 .50c to $1.50 25c to $1.00 to y < hi I ?1* Hid .silier Plated \rtlclcs. ,,.r y ... f.. V'i'-Ji ? . "'.',!; IIO.OOl Napkin Ring 50c I? $MMH ill's ('up- 75c to *:! 50: Kakii lies and Many ()lher Useful Ai Mllkri Plain Signet, Hand Engraved, Fnncj and Stone Set Styles In Solid Hold, Sterling Silver and Gold Plato, Solid Gold Buttons.$1.50 to $12.0(1 Silver and Plate.25c to $2.00 Sterling Silver Ftincj Pieces Sugar spoons. Berry Spoons, Meat Forks and Other Serving Pieces Mail) Patterns.$1.00 (o $l0.(in Itiead Trays. Sandwich Plates, lion Bon Dishes and Other vrllclcH Ol Hol low ware.$2.50 to $50.00 Bed Boom ( locks New Style Clocks in Brass and Ma hogany with Reliable Tlmo and Alarm Movements, a M?sl Plcnsitlg and Prnciicol Gifl $2,50 <o $30.00 FLEMING BROS .lend Hoves Pretty and Practical, Vel 11 Number of Different .$1.50 (0 $12.0(1 Reliable Jewelers Laurens, S. C. if