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ALMA CHILTON LEADS Y. W. C. A. Last Thursday evening Alma Chil ton told of various customs of the Christmas season. The celebration at Christfrias time is a mixture of Paganism and the Christian relig ion. Different dates are observed in different parts of the world, some people observing the sixth of Janu ary, while others observe it in March, April, May, or September. The twenty-fifth of December was widely celebrated by the pagans with a great feast, for the winter solstice; so Pope Julius established this date for the celebration of Christ's com ing. The Yule log was originally used in Scandanavia and is now used, in England. It was brought in by men singing carols; if It burned it was supposed to bring good luck. Decorating with evergreen came from the old Roman feasts. The church was weak in early days and was anxious to give to the Pagan people a new meaning for their feast and holiday, thus the holly with red berries is the modern burning bush. It symbalizes the love of Christ. The mistletoe was from the Druids; the white robeld priests gathered it while the people sang. It has come to be regarded as the emblem of Christ's birth. The custom of the Christmas .tree came from Germany, and candles from Norway. There the Yule can dle was burned for the God Thow at the winter solstice. They are now called candles of purification. This year bayberry candles will be used as Christmas presents. The berries grow on the Atlantic coast and have a delicate fragrance. They are said to protect the owmen from all harm if lighted on Christmas day. The giving of gifts was an ancient Roman custom. The Romans gave each other gifts during the January Kalends. Then when the Feast of Nativity was hallowed by the church, the time for giving gifts was changed. The Dutch brought to us the cus tom of Santa Claus from Holland. Thus we look upon the customs as sacred that have been for so many centuries, and it iJ not strange that at this season when every one is filled with good cheer, the wealthy should give gifts to the poor, to show that the spirit of Christ is abroad in the land. It is our privilege to spread over the world the news of the greatest gift that was ever given. WHIRLWIND CAMPAIGN AMONG GUILFORD STUDENTS (Continued from first page.) cleaned so that you scarcely know your own room. One young lady has succeeded in turning our recent fire disaster to good account, and for ten cents a lamp for each stu dent weekly almost makes us forget we are in darkness. Fine launder ing, manuicuring, hair dressing, shampooing are also among the fine courtesies extended in this new day, although one dare not go out from his room without a goodly supply of dimes and nickels. The entire student body is exhib iting the real Guilford spirit these days. Watch the Guilfordian and see how they can do ithings. Council on Ways and Means Elected. The following members of the council of ways and means for the Students' Campaign for the Endow ment Fund have been elected by their respective classes: Seniors, Elsie Clegg, Hugh Moore; Juniors, Dovie Hayworth, Herman Raiford; Sophomores, Ruth Outland, Hugh White; Freshmen, Clara Hen ley, Spot Taylor. The preparatory students have not yet appointed their representatives. The faculty members of the committee are Miss i Edwards, Miss Noles and Professor Balder&ton. CLAY-PHILOMATHEAN RECEPTION (Continued from first page.) subsided delightful refreshments were served, consisting of Whittier j apples, oysters, stuffed celery, Sara- J toga chips, pickles, wafers, frappe, j ribbon cake, coffee and mints. But Father Time would not pause in his course and just when : everyone was gayest, when laughter i was merriest, when chatter was live liest, the departing hour came, and all too soon the scene of the happy occasion was left behind, all the good-nights were said and history had one more event to add to its pages. Bemau THE POPULAR JEWELER Invites you to his store when in Greensboro. BEST STOCK OP WATCHES, JEW ELRY, SILVERWARE, DIAMONDS FIRST CLASS REPAIR SHOP. MEDALS AND CLASS PINS MADE TO ORDER IN SHOP. GREENSBORO, N. C. The Parker Paper & Twine Co. WHOLESALE Pioneer in Exclusive Paper and Twine Business in North Carolina W. T. PARKER Sec. & Treas. and Gen. Manager HIGH POINT, N. C. Tomlinson Chair Mfg. Co. Manufacturers of CHAIRS AND FURNITURE Specialty: Complete Dining Suits HIGH POINT, N. C. GUILFORD BARBER SHOP Special Attention Given College Students Guilford Hotel Building Greensboro, N. C. HOWERTON'S DRUG STORE We invite your patronage 46—PHONES —17 Agent Norris Candies Guilford Hotel Corner THE GUILFORDIAN The College Students ARE ALWAYS WELCOME WITH US. OUR LINE OP DRUGS, CANDLES, TOILET ARTICLES AND SODAS ARE COMPLETE. Ralph J. Sykes' Drug Store 350 SOUTH ELM ST. NEAR DEPOT BOOKKEEPING AND COMMERCIAL COURSES THOROUGHLY TAUGHT. ENTER ANY TIME. SCHOOL YEAR ROUND. Greensboro Commercial School, Greensboro, N. C. YOUNG MAN! Get the saving habit. The way to begin is to fix things so that you MUST save. We can show you how to do that, and at the same time, how to per petuate your income—or part of it—in case you die while you are saving. We can show you how to insure against the uncertainties of life as well as the certainty of death. The cost is low. You are young. The Provident Life and Trust Company of Philadelphia Fourth and Chestnut Sts. Philadelphia, Penna. 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J. E. LATHAM Real Estate GREENSBORO, N. C. EASTMAN KODAK AND SUPPLIES FILMS PROMPTLY DEVELOPED Mail Orders a Specialty. FARISS-KLUTZ DRUG COMPANY Greensboro, N. 0. DR. L. G. COBLF. DENTIST Phone 001 Greensboro, N. Q David White, President. J. W. Brawley, V.-Pres. & Treas. R. YV. Harrison, Sec. & Atty. The Real Estate & Trust Co. We buy and sell Real Estate, Negoti ate Real Estate Loans and write all kinds of Insurance 2:*3 S. Elm St., Greensboro, N. C. Jos. J. Stone & Company PRINTERS, EN GRAVERS AND BINDERS Office Equipment and Supplies GREENSBORO, N. C. Lewis & Andrews MILLINERY 10 Per Cent Discount to College Girls 108 W. WASHINGTON ST. GREENSBORO, N. C. 3
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