The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, December 25, 1914, Page 6, Image 6

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Christmas jtmm? A , * II THIS anine <an imilo inoiv fun ami laughter than almost any ot'n-r. i:\orylimly who can i ...... .a.... i...? .... port linguist is reipiired to piny it sue. rcsvfully. A prize is awarilfd to llie player \\ln> ran rcn<| and pmnounei distinctly as well as rapidly every \vor?| in tlio following lisi of expros* sions. The poison pronoiineinp those oorrootly and distinctly in the shortest lime is awarded a prize: Six tliiok thistle stioks. Haze on the pray bripado. I Strange stralepie statistios. She says she sells seashells. Hipli roller, low roller, vowor. A plowing pleam prowinp preen. (Jive (.rilii'xs .liin's pill pip whip. Flesh of freshly fried llyinp fish. The sea eeaseth. and it sullioeth ns. A ''lip of coffee in a eopper coffeepot. Sarah in a shawl shoveled soft snow softly. A box of mixed biscuits; a mixed biscuit box. A bleak breeze bliphted the briplit broom blossoms. Say. should such a shnnelv sash I shabby stitches show? Smith's spirit llnsk split Philip's sixth sister's fifth squirrel's skull. Strict. strong Stephen Stringer snared sliekly six sickly silky snakes. Swan swam over the sea. Swim swain swim. Swan swam back again. Will some swan. It's a shame, Sam, these are the same, Sam. "i'is all a shame. Sam, and a shame it is to sham so, Sam. Susan shines shoes and socks. Socks and shoes shines Susan. She ceaseth shining shoes and socks, for shoes and socks shock Susan. * <? :*! HANDKERCHIEF POOL, i $ 3 ? 4* ? 'Handkerchief pool" may be started at a moinei! 's notice, for there need be no preparation. If the party numbers ten. more or less, let there be as many numbers, l'rom 1 to 10, inclusive, distributed among them. Then each (Hil,) <1 |UIII? Ills II U IJ JIICI" lUKICI'IICU I II a corner of his handkerchief ami pins it securely out of si^lu. All toss their handkerchiefs ii|>on the carpet in the miil'llo of the room. Then once more lite pianist strikes up u lively tune, ami everybody skips nr dances about in a circle around the "pool." At any moment the music may suddenly stop. Then ev rybmlv must seize a handkerchief frot i the pool. Immediately the music strikes up nptaiu. and all start off in the frolicsome circuit, meanwhile unpinning the corner of the handkerchief to find out the number each has drawn. v t i.w . i... i ? > " - <m.-> |">|||| tin- mon'SJi <11 K'JIlK'l <lrnps into the pool :is ninny duplicate numbers loss oiie ;is there are hnndkenduefs. and again the music stops unexpectedly, and everybody scrambles for a number, one player, of course, securing none. Those who fall to draw a number to match the one pinned in their handkerchief must toss the number back into the pool, and the frolic goes on until the music again stops, und another rush Is made. Those who gain their duplicate first tie their handkerchiefs about their heads and retire from the game, wearing them as a crown of victory. But tlie one who at the last fails to secure a number wins the jokes and prophecies "f the luckier ones?and a brown paper dunce's cap besides. xS | THE FEATHER. 1 <^> Would you like to play a game with ? feather? This is the way: The play ! orv sit down on the lloor or on foot* j stools or eushions in a eirrle. holding the edges of a sheet with both hands just under their ehins. A small feather is then blown into the air by one of the party, and it has to he kept in mo tion by out* or the other of the people who are sitting around the sheet. One player is outside and hovers around the eirele trying to get the feather, whieh is blown away by one or the other as soon as ever his hand is near it When the player catches the feather he is allowed to Join the eirele round the sheet, and the person through whom he caught it ta'ies his place. ' riiti'm fruwVif DO YOUR CHRISTMAS BUYING CHEERFULLY; I IT'S GOOD EXERCISE *;45& CUUISTMAS shopping is filled with hustle, extdement. pleas- i ur?; ami good exercise. Whoever lias nut tasted tlieno tilings I has vet to experience all of the joys of | Christ mas. It is true every shopper, once arrived home, vows Christmas is a nuisance; that it is the part of wisdom to j have it only once a year; that next Christmas some younger muiuhor of; the family must take upon herself the onerous, fatiguing. brain wrecking, nerve straining work. I bit no one who hears this declaration takes it for more than its tuIuo? wliieh is inlinitesiuuil for wlueii the next Christmas puts in. iLs appearance and shops and stores ami streets are onee more alive with hurrying humanity and pood natured crowds the shopper who voted it "killin?" this year will plunge into the ex eiteuuuit as of old. with greater enjoy meat than ever. It is true the elbowing of one's way through crowds, the long waits in the. stores, the standing in cars almost i bursting with their load of human lie- | ings and the despairing delays of j these selfsame ears are apt to leave \ very little balance en one's account of j cheerfulness. In spite of these bin- ! drances. however, lies the true satis-! faction, if not real pleasure, of having j purchased for this one or that some i little surprise which has been longed for. but never expected. For mental attitude and for a hint from the athletic teachers the wise woman will go into the work of Christmas shopping with the exhilarated feeling rightfully attached to any form of pleasant and exciting exercise. The cultivation of this spirit will make the crowds, the discomforts and the inevitable disappointments of the annual gift purchasing experience no more , worm ireuiug over or iKinoing man the varied experiences of the athletic field or gymnasium. and It will bring the aforementioned wise woman up to Christmas day in the most enviable and desirable physical condition she could fancy or imagine, for everything depends upon the manner in which the feminine shopper attacks the Christmas situation, and a well conducted round of Christinas slumping provides as much fun as the mer riest game of basketball or tennis and stirs up and strengthens neglected muscles just as well. | HOW WE GOT OUR j ; CHRISTMAS HYMNS. ! f Many popular Christmas hymns |j nave a nipsi interesting History. loose |( who have heard the waits and enrol- g ers sing "ITark. the Herald Angels Sing!" on Christmas eve will be astonished to know that many years ago it was rendered "Hark, How All the _ Welkin Rings!" and was sung to the ]< tune of "See. the Conquering ITero b Conies." When this former wording y was adopted in the new hymn book of Ii the "Hymns Ancient and Modern." there was a great storm of criticism from those who prefer the modern ver- ! sion. The hymn was written by , j Charles Wesley. ] The author of "Christians. Awake: o Salute the Ilappy Morn!" was John I n Hyimn, Manchester's famous man of i A letters, who was horn at Kersal in I dpi . I'.yrom had several children, hut. like many another father, there was a favorite. This child was a little girl j named Holly. A few days previous to j Christmas Mr. Byroin, after having I a romp with the favorite. Dolly, promised to write her something nice for Christmas morning. On the morning of the great day, when she sat down to breakfast, sbe found on her plate an envelope, addressed to her in her father's handwriting. It was the first thing she opened, and. to her great delight, it proved to bo n Christmus carol addressed to her, and to her alone. 0 Another verv noniilnr f'hri?tmna hymn to that entitled "As With Gladness Men of Old." It Is remarkable that this rbeerful hymn was written sj at a time of great depression. The ie author, William ChHtterton Dix, who ff died In 11)00, had l>oen seriously ill for lonjt time, and he wm feeling dls- yj eonsolate an<l miserable. Due evening, after he had been some ' weeks In bed, he felt a great deal K better, and while in this Improved state he eonoeivod the Idea of writing a Christmas hymn, end as a result of this we get ".I* With Gladness Men of li Old." n "Onee In Royal David's City" is the c' most popular Christmas hymn for ehil S1 dren. If was written by Mrs. Alex- (^j nnder, who also wrote those famous (, hymns, "There Is a Green II1II Far Awjiv" Miwl "Wn Arn In if T Htl/v f'Kll. dren Wc.'i k." h' Welcome Christmas. Now thrice welcome. Christmas, '? Which hrincrs us pood choc* til Mince pies and plum porridge. Good file and strong beer, tf With pig. goose and capon, .j, The best that may he, Bo well doth the weather ,p And stomachs agree. -Old Bong. at <li The Merry Season In Edsn. Adam sighed. "IT we could only slave off clothes till after Christmas, so sho can't give me a necktie." he muttered. h 1 1866 :l T X | I F f T > In selectir ?* get something before them th V f T T T 1 k vv e nave 1 1 Lu. :* everyone, and making a selec T y | Wc have X Seed Pearl, am X all grades of a T y r y r Y t C y v ?? I Miss Y. Not Much. (The State.) The South recollects with the liveest gratitude those enormous ship>ads of food Europe sent her after Iherman's little visit. Pains in Back and Hips Are an indication of kidney trouble a warning to build up the weakened idneys, make them vigorous, rid youi lood of acids and poisons. Go to our druggist for Foley Kidney Pills \ oOc and $1.00 si/.es. Sold by all ealers everywhere. Aged Woman Dies. Worcester, Mass, Dec. 20.?Mrs, .ouisa Waltorman Carpenter, a^ed 08 years and 4 months, died tonight f old atre. She was the oldest living lembers of the Daughters of the imerican Revolution. "^^theoloreliablJ^^I il ?I*41 Tfv REMEDYFORMEN. AT YOUR DRUGGIST. A New Lesson. (Tampa Times.) Here's a new lesson in freopraphy rom the Columbia State: "The Unit1 States is bounded on the east by ie Atlantic, on the west by the Paific, on the north by mobilization and n the south by hell." Best For Kidneys?Says Doctor. Dr. J. T. R. Neal, Greenville, S. lys that in his 150 years of expernce he has found no preparation >r the kidneys equal to Foley Kidney ills. In 50c and $1.00 sizes. Bcsi ou can buy for backache, rheumasm, kidney and bladder ailments, old by all dealers everywhere. AISF.lt MAKES TRIP TO FRONT AGAINST PHYSICIAN'S ADVICE London. Dec. 2i. F.nnnrnr Wil am's departure for the front, anouneed yesterday, is said by the Exhange Telegraph company's correpondent at Amsterdam to have been eeidod upon against the advice of ie emperor's physician. The miliiry chiefs, however, insisted, their jrrspondent adds, that the emperor pen<l Christmas with his troops and e so decided, (lore, (la., I*. A. Morgan had oecas' n recently to use a liver medicine id says of Foley Cathartic Tablets: I'hey thoroughly cleansed my sys'111 and I felt liko J1 ru?w rr>!ir??licrlir id free. They are the best medicine have ever taken for constipation, hev keep the stomach sweet, live'' :tive, bowels regular." Sold by all alers everywhere. Should Hegin at Home. (Anderson Mail.) Some dear women will knit for the elgians, but won't knit for their own usbands. A^A A ^ |,""^T 4r <^r W^ 4^ <^> "y "y SUIT or Eve tg a Christmas Prese that will last throug le sweet memories o: the most complete li) will be gled to sho1 :tion. : an Exquisite Lin d Diamond Jewelry, ises and movements. ^ckard's Han<3 lut Glass, Ster 5 M. I Ak ^A A^A j AB?f = This?and Five Cents. DOX'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose five cents to Foley & Co., Chicago, 111., writing your name and . address clearly. You will receive in return a free trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and croup, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic ' Tablets. Sold by all dealers every' where. _ Gen. Morton is Dead. 1 Washington, Dec. 20.?Brig. Gen. Charles Morton, U. S. A. retired, died at a hospital here tonight after a brief illness with pneumonia. He was in his <>!)th year. Why They Recommend Foley's Honey and Tar. P. A. Efird, Conejo, Calif.?because "it produces the best results, always I cures severe colds, sore chest and j lungs and does not contain opiates or iiarmiui drugs." L>r. John VV. Taylor, j Luthorsville, Ga.?because "I believe it to lie an honest medicine and it satisfies my patrons." W. L. Cook, Neihart, Mont.?because "it gives the best results for coughs and colds of anything 1 sell." Every user is a friend. Sold by all dealers everywhere. Notice! -i- i vvl- uo general repairing, such as Welding Cast Iron, Brazing Copper, Brass Steel and Cast Iron; soldering Cast Iron, Steel, etc. All kinds of Lathe Work. All kinds of Threading, etc. Vulcanizing Auto Casings. Repair Guns and Revolvers. All we ask is that you give us a trial at your work. W. NEWELL SMITH AUTO COMPANY. UNION, S. C. ?J. C. PERRIN UNION, S. C. CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR i Dr. Virgil R. Hawkins DENTIST ) OFFICP. OVF.R MUTl'AI. ITnJ^n C p 1 DRV GOODS COMPANY UIllOIl, O. VJ. | 1 ABLE as G ftm jnt for those who hout the years to f Christmas, 1914. ne of Christmas Goi w you through an e of Lavalliers, G A complete stock I Painted Chii ling Silver, El 5. Till ^rT^^rT^T V^ ~^F<| , F = Christmas ai Excui SOUTHERN PREMIER CARRIER OF THE SOL TICKETS BETWEEN ALL STATI ?FINAL RETURN LEV ?Convenient Local Schedules? \mple Pullman Sleeping Car Service(For information concerning fares, Agent, Southern Railway. m Backache Six 11 8 I Miss Myrtle Cothrum, 1111 ill I of Russellville. Ala . <tav?? III I W"For nearly a year, 1 suf- ljfl fered with terrible back- J I ache, pains in my limbs, and my head ached nearly all the time. Our family doctor treated me, but only gave me temporary relief. I was certainly in bad health. My school teacher advised me to TAKE Cardui The Woman's Tonic 1 took two bottles, in all, and was cured. I $hall always praise Cardui to sick and suffering wo Illl men'" If you suffer from IB II ||11 pains peculiar to weak II IK If ir women, such as head- UU Ijfl ache, backache, or other |\rl Illl symptoms of womanly l||| Illl trouble, or if you merely 11 11 IVI need atonic for that tired, |ll| nervous, worn-out feefNojr, and the world no^s with you. Thirst, and you thirst alone.?The State. The Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head liecause of it? tonic unit laxative effect, LAXATIVK KKOMO QUININE is t>cttcr than ordinary Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor ringing in liend. Remember the full name and look for the signature of R. W. GKOVR. 25c. 1914 | ifts | e! | X are dear to you, % come and keep X ods, suitable for d assist you in X f T f T ameo Brooches, % : of Watches in 4 T * la X "C Y isley | id New Year sions J RAILWAY TH?WILL SELL REDUCED FARE ONS ON DEC. 16 TO JAN. 1, 1915. I IT JANUARY 6. 1915? ?Excellent Through Schedules? -Southern Railway Dining Car Service. , schedules, etc., apply to any Ticket I ? I I umsiuiias I Will Soon Be Here So come to the Palmetto Drug Co. now and forget that there is any war or I hard times, by looking over our most beautiful line of Christmas Goods we have ever shown in Union. Don't forget to come now and avoid the rush. Remember the MONEY SAVERS PALMETTO DRUG CO. UNION, S. C. SPECIAL NOTICE All goods not called for in 30 days will be sold for repairs. W. Newell Smith Auto Co. tf Union, S. C. \ \ *