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SEC. D, PAGE 2—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thurs., Dec. 25, 1969 I HEARD THE BEILS ON CHRISTMAS (I fiexixd h(zz HdU on dfixiitmai. 'ZJfiLix old, jamdiax caxoti /,/ay, and ivdd and uve.&t DL ivoxdi xe.be.at of peace on eaxtn, good cvdt to men! (I tfiouyfit (ioiv, ai t(ie dag fiad come *D(ie (•’elfxies. of att dfixiitendom cHad xotted atony Dtu un&xofzen long d)f peace on eaxtfi, good ivdt to men! c^nd in detpaLx 6 fcoived mg fiead: y ( IJ(iexe is. no peace on eaxtfi, 0 i.aid, K < \Jox fiate ii. itxong crfnd mocfi. tfie i.ong Of peace on eaxtfi, good cvdt to men. Hfen jjEalcil tfiE. C'ztli moT£ loud ana "<P,oA ii not dead; nox dotli cHs. iteiji! DL ivxong JiatL f ad 17/,£ xic/fit lixt-vait, peace on eaxtfi, good ivdt to men! HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW, 1807-1882 THE MANY SONGS OF CHRISTMAS At about this time of year it becomes very apparent that caroling is about as much a part of Christmas as the ex change of presents. In fact, caroling is nearly as old as Christ mas itself since it was in the second century that the bishop ol Rome urged his people "to sing in the celebration of the birth of our Lord.” However, St. Francis of Assisi, who lived in the thirteenth century, is regarded as the father of caroling as we know it. The most familiar of the carols we sing today were composed in the 18th and 19th centuries. "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” - 1703 "Joy To The World” - 1708 "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” - 1739 "Silent Night” - 1818 "Little Town of Bethlehem” — 1868 To all of you who have favored us with continued patronage, we wish the merriest-ever Christmas! Metal Fabricators Sheet Metal HEATING — AIR CONDITIONING Phone 276-4670 East Main Street NEWBERRY, S. C. BELLS HAVE SPECIAL MAGIC AT Medieval people consid ered bells almost living be ings. They were dedicated before being hung and the dedication was almost like a baptism. During the cere mony prayers were offered that the sound of the bell might summon the faithful, stimulate devotion, drive away storms and banish evil spirits. One document of days long ago comments: “in those dark chambers, high above the turmoil and strife of human life, dwelt the apostles of peace, whose sal utations were never so wel come as at the time of the great Winter feasts of Christ mas.” The novelist Victor Hugo calls the ringing of the bells “the opera of the Steeples.” Bells come in all shapes and sizes. Their moods span the ages . . . from the rattle of the African chieftain to the sweet-toned church bells. Bells were originated ac cording to legend by Bishop Paulinus, in Nola, in Cam pania, in the fifth century. From his town and district are derived the name Cam panula, the Latin for bell. 15th Century Xmas Prayer And go to Mary and make covenant with her, to keep her child, not for her need but for thine. And take to thee the sweet child and sweetly swathe it in his cra dle with sweet love bands. Put from thee the cradle of self love and draw to thee the cradle of true love, for that liketh this child to rest him in, and so in thy soul sing lovelike and say: Lovely little child, fairest of hue, have mercy on me, sweet Jesu. And the while thou sing- est, be sorry and think how oft thou hast received thy God and laid him in a foul common stable to all the seven deadly sins ... and sel dom fully cleansed to Gods liking; therefore oft sigh and sorrow and shrive thee to God as thou rockest the cra dle, and sing and say: Lovely little Child. Anonymous Some say that ever ’gainst that season comes, Wherein our Saviour’s birth is celebrated. The bird of dawning singeth all night long; And then, they say, no spirit can walk abroad; The nights are wholesome; thep no planets strike, No fairy takes, no witch hath power to charm; So hallow’d and gracious is the time. Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 1 Men This Christmas LEAVELL'S RADIO TV and APPLIANCES ZENITH Sales and Service 1411 Main Street Phone 276-0326 May Santa bring you your heart’s desire —you deserve nothing but the best!. Thanks for your patronage! SUMMER INSURANCE AGENCY 1200 Main Street Ph. 276-3582 R. E. Summer David B. Summer Betty Leitzsey R. E. Summer, Jr. Linda Hiller Peggy Bedenbaugh