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SECTION C — PAGE TWO THE NEWBERRY SUN, NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1964 Music chib has Christmas meet The December meeting: of the Newberry Music Club was held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. James C. Kinard with Misses Margaret Paysinger and Julia Kibler as as sistant hostesses. Mrs. H. B. Wilson, president, called the meeting to order after which the club collect was read in unison. Hymn Chairman, Miss Julia Kibler, introduced the hymn of the month. “Angels, from the Realms of Glory” written by James Mont- pcme:y. All the members joined in singing. They were accompanied by Mrs. Paul Savko. Mrs. Roy Anderson, secretary, called the roll and read the min utes of the November meeting. Mrs. Dave Sokevitz, current af fairs chairman, invited the mem bers to attend the following Christmas programs: Newberry High School Band's Togram at the high school Mon- ’v, December 14, at 7:30 p.m. Miss Juanita Hitt’s chorus will sing at the First Baptist Church Wednesday, December 16. She also announced that Converse College has taken over the Transylvania 1 Music Camp at Brevard, North Carolina. Program chairman, Miss Julie Hamiter, introduced the program for the month, “Christmas With The Masters” -with Bach and Handel as the subjects. Mrs. Syd- nev Carter was leader for this interesting program. Miss Hami ter gave a brief and informative sketch of both masters after which Mrs. Kemper Lake played piano solo, “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” (Bach). Dr. Kinard told the “Shepherd Story” which always inspires dur ing the Christmas season. A re cording of the “Overture” taken r rom “The Messiah” (Handel) was hen heard. The entire group pres ent narticipated in the program by singing “And the Glory of the Lord” also taken from “The Mes siah”. Mrs. Dave Sokevitz sang four recitatives accompanied by Mrs* Savko, namely: “There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field”, “And Lo! the Angel of the Lord Came Upon Them”, “And the An- ‘ gel Said Unto Them”, and “Sud denly There Was With the An gel”. . Mrs. Savko sang an alto recita tive and an alto air accompanied by Miss Hamiter. I?irst she sang “Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind Be Opened” and next ‘H‘e Shall Feed His Flock’” followed by a soprano air, “Come Unto Him” by Mrs. Sokevitz accompanied by Mrs. Savko. Mi-s. Carter c o p c. 1 u d e d her Christmas program with the re cording of the “Hallelujah Chor us.” 3-DAY FESTIVAL Christmas in Turkey is a three- day festival. Christian Turks ob serve the season by visiting and entertaining and coffee, sweet meats, fruit and sometimes sour milk are holiday treats. TOYS TO PLEASE When you set out to boy a toy k’or that favorite nephew, niece, or grand-child, let price be your last consideration. A child has no concern about what something costs—he only knows that he likes it or doesn’t like it. If you don’t know the type of toys a particular child pre fers ask his parents. You don’t have to tell them what gift you intend to give, but, if you find out what interests the child, you can be sure that your gift will be appreciated and en joyed. PERSONAL CARD If you have the time — and talent — you can send a Christ mas card that will be most appre ciated by all your friends. A home-made card speaks of special thoughtfulness. It is becoming increasingly popular to poetize the family gossip of the year in the form of a greeting card to friends and relatives. THE PINATA Pinatas are a necessary part of any holiday party in Mexico. Tra ditionally, the pinata is a clay jug, with no particular shape, which is filled with fruit, candy, pesos, and a variety of small gifts. It is suspended from the ceiling. Children are blindfolded and given a stick, the pinata is swung back ^nd forth and the fun is on as the merrymakers try to smash the jug and send the goodies tumbling down. ANIMAL YACKERS ... Larry, the ,Lkm and Crackers, the talk ing parrot add a new dimension to talking dolls and cuddly ani mals. Each has a vocabulary of 11 phrases and talks freely at the mere pull of a string. SANTA’S VILLAGE Santa Claus, Indiana and Christ mas, Florida pop into the news each Christmas season, and throughout the year are visited by thousands of tourists. Away out West, in the San Bernardino mountains not too far from Los Angeles, California, the star of popularity is fast rising for San ta’s Village, a replica of the North Pole home of Santa Claus, complete with plenty of snow during the winter months . . . and including, of course, Santa himself, his elves, animals, toys, candy, and a 20-passenger sleigh. MASTERPIECE ... The above painting, “The Nativity,” by Ger ard David, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Jules S. Bache Collection, is one of 300 master pieces of painting featured in the widely-acclaimed color TV pres entation “The Coming of Christ.” First shown in 1960, this program was repeated last year. It tells the story of Christ and his minis try, bringing to life in a striking realistic still-pictures-in-action technique masterpieces of paint ing of the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. What Indeed Is Christmas? What, indeed, is Christmas? Why is Christmas, of all holi days, the most eagerly awaited, the best-remembered? The answer must be that Christ mas is the one holiday that has a special meaning for all mankind. The spirit of Christmas was first reflected in the eyes of wise kings and humble shepherds who had journeyed from far and near to ; witness a special miracle—the birth of a promised Redeemer. Christmas customs change with the modes and mannerisms of , new generations. Yet the real i story of Christmas remains for- (ever the same. Christmas is the ' birthday of Jesus Christ. ’ However we choose to cele brate this great holiday, we must find it difficult to ignore that there is in the world about us a spirit of love and goodness, of close communion with God and with mankind. It lives within the heart of all who have recognized the true meaning of Christmas. Syrian Observance Of Christmas Is Quiet The holiday season in Syria ex tends from December 4, Saint Barbara’s Day, until January 6, the Feast of the Epiphany. The Christmas observance is relatively quiet, but January 1, the Day of the Circumcision — is a day of rejoicing marked by the exchanging of gifts. January 2 is a visiting day for women. An old Syrian belief is that on Epiphany Eve every tree bends its trunk and inclines its branches in homage to the Christ Child. We extend our sincere greetings and best wishes to all our friends. Joanna Cotton Mills Co. Division of Joanna Western Mills Co. Joanna, South Carolina