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THE CHAm.Grnne news, DECIPffB£R S4if 19X'i Social and Personal By MRS. J. p. CALDWELL Christmas bl«8sel of the angels »ong e^ai cannot pass away sriadneBB flowing^ carols. wish to^ ’hnstmas Havergai. Ridley i.*ra Flic'S The Christma* Story. - o wore In the same coun- abiding in the field, ' l'tt:iich over LIBHARY N0TC8. OLD ENGLISH CHRITMA8 CAROL resr their flock by lo. ■Id hf. an?:el of the I^rd came uid the dory of the Lord round , v -aid. . P anpel said unio them, tear 1 bring you good tid- » jov. which shall be to all ,,„to you is born this day In • „ of Darid a Saviour which is 1- the , -Ms ^all be a sign unto you: ^11 find the bab^ wrapped in clothes, lying in a ther« was wttK the T, '”•* God. and saying. , w,n to God in the highe^. and on neice good will toward men. w came to pass, aa th« angeto " foae from them into heav- rhTihapherds said one to another, ■ « DO- go even unto Bethlehem, ■ ^ tl' *hinp which Is come to the Lord hath made Ui’tO UB. j , ,ev came with haste, and M.;'. and Joseph, and the babe -a manger. 1 they had seen it. they •'.own abroad the aaying which totd them concerning this child. . 11 . V that heard it wondered rtiQCT which were told them -• f ..pherdB. NU kept all tese things, and r-d them in her heart. hepherds returned glorify- .. id prf lslng God tor all the that they had heard and seen. ^3 told unto them.—Luke 11:8 The Peace of Chriatma*. Child of Nazareth t-ie was 'he iun. according to the Boen- nd leaped In the heavens, the siar? around it danced. A ;:.ie ^^ver mountain and lorest. iie rotten stump stood straight >h' on the green hillside. The as beflowered with open blos- . " •> sweet as myrrh penrad- 1 nnd forest, birds sang on .niain top. and all gave thanks r-> fre«t Gnd.” It 1 - r'-.t but an old folktale, but iliL' alb hidden at its heart, for a subtle force, a spirit of genial " I a new-born kindness, seem '* le child and man alike when '• ^rorld pays Its tribute to the «4v«D-sent youngling.” as the PJ^t !'" ^ni calls the Infant Christ.” ■; the Three Wise Men rode from F, 'i >n'o he West on that “first rhriiitma- night.” they bore on ‘ “Idle-ijows three casket filled ^jid and frankincense and myrrh -V'l at the feet of the manger E-U of Beihdehem. Beginning * "is old. old joudney, the spirit of Into the world’s heart - M4^ t came bearing gifts, so do gifts that relieve want, gifts ■ Bweet and fragrant with 5hi gifts that breathe love, gifts ' jenice, gifts inspired still th. that shone over the City of ' a;iy two thousand years ago n h .ns the green coronet of the -* tree with glittering baubles ■1« of flame; heap offerings on " .aid branches: bring the Yule firing; deck the house with ' mistletoe, the bells on earth shall ring -8 day in the morning.” —Kate Douglas Wiggins. •IAS ^ -"ANCE. •!d Sweet Song” should be the numbers on the program ■ by the Commonwealth Male f*', 'f Boston, at the Y. M. C ^ ^ V night. There Is a reason i« i: Tf' afternoon at 3 o’clock Mr ' ^rpcnter, a member of the as married in this city, to >i, = 'ollin&, of Boston. The performed at the marfse ■ A. R. P. church. Rev. Geo offlclatlng. Of course it "d of an old love story, ncer waa bouth en tour. He wanted to spend Xmas *®'*d In explanation, > I. , Charlotte. The the meeting was that they -nd not only this Xmas, but "hrtstmasea together. The nr* engaging young wom- and attractive. o^ the most popu- of the quartette. ” if" r Nan Lo- to . ■ Ga.. arrived last '*r«! holidays with Mr. W, H. Redfem. FOR CONCORD. Hook will hare wthering at their attracUve .i: ^ Morehead street this children will hare '’r tree. Tomorrow mom- ' ^ a a Hook and children ^ to ’an^H McDonald go to Con- Watt«rton will i Wattenwn ‘ 'itufdaJ “ to Char- the CHRi8T CHILD. ^ # » » » » » “For unto us a child is born, a son is given,” that is the foundation of Christmas. Other days,—St. Patrick, Fourth of July, Yom Klppur, mean more or less to a varying number, hut Chrlsunas belongs to evry one who be lieves in babies. That includes every body. The good tidings of great joy, the assurance of peace on earth and good will to men all center in the coming of the Christmas Child. He is the con stant reminder that the little people, and not our adult selves as we some times mistakenly suppose, are the ^"orld’s chief citizens. We grown-ups of each generation live in the dark ages, but the chilren march ever for ward toward the morning. The iron gates of tomorrow, through which we cannot pass, will some day open wide at the touch of their soft hands. ‘Who is greatest in the kingdom of Heaven?’ And He called to Him a lltle child, and set him in the midst of them.” The first Christmas saw shepherds leaving their fiocks in the field and wise men coming from afar to kneel belfore a peasant woman and her Baby. From that day forth, now. almost two thousand years, to see that GrOd Who came as a Child still comes as ^ a Child, and that to revere and cherish Mother and Babe is to worship Him, has been the Royal Secret of Christ mas. In proportion as men and in stitutions have worked this spirit Into the fabric of daily life, Christmas be longs to them.—Curtis H. Watermore in Royal Arcannm Bulletin. XMAS AT DAVIDSON. Mrs. W. R. Stowe, of Belmont, spent the day in the city en route to David* son, where she will spend the Christ mas holidays with her mother TEACHERS’ HOLIDAY. Mr. Frank Graham, who has been teaching in the Raleigh Graded Schools for the past year, is spending the Christmas holidays with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Graham Mr. George Graham, who has been teaching at Manchester, near Fayette ville, arrived in the city last night. He will spend about two weeks here with his parents. H. ^lannf’ 'JC Car- -Q' r» ler We live In deeds, not In years; in thoughts, not in breaths; in feelings not iu figures on the dial; we should count time by heart throbs. He most lives who thinks most, feels the nob lest, acts the best—Bailey. THE PRETTIEST TREE OF ALL. There will be many pretty Xmas trees in the city, but none will exceed in beauty and faiiTrland effect that which Miss Barbara Wadsworth Smith, the lovfely little daughter of Mr. and Mrs.* Frank B. Smith, of North Church street, had yesterday morn Ing. The tree completely filled one com er of the room. It was beautifully or namented, there being no design In tinsel decoration not thought of by little Miss Barbara’s mother. 'Hie Illumination was left to Mr. Smith and nothin*: could have exceeded the beauty of It. Hidden in the cedar were myralds of tiny incandescent lights Of course his royal highnesa, Santa Claus, pressed the button, for he was there,’ right by the tree, on top of a big chimney which he was in the act of descending. As he put his finger on the button and instantly the tree was H luminated as with an electric wave. The ffect was enchanting. No comer in Queen Titenla’s realm was ever more beautiful. And dear old generous Santa did not stop with this good act. Aie had a pack full of beautiful gifts for the host of little friends who were guests of little Miss Smith. The gifts were dainty souvenirs of the merry mom. , , , j Then there were just lots of good ^as things to eat, and they were ^armingly served. TO VISIT DAUGHTER. ^ Mr. S. Lk Cootes, of Harrisburg, Va arrived last night to visit his daughter, Mrs. Edgar Price, at 431 Elizabeth av enue. VISITING AT MR. KIRKPATRICK'S^ Mrs J. L. Rankin and daughter, Miss Bnolse Rankin, of Birmingham, Ala are visiting Mrs. Rankin's Parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker Kirkpatrick, in Sharon. OFF TO ^^r^an^Mrs. J. P. Elliott and child^ ren have gone to Atlanta to spen Xmas. ^MAS IN M. spend Xmas in Rock Hill, S. C. MISS JAMISON'S ^'^ss’Jamison, of the South School, gave her ^^Jren a happy day Friday. She ga^ the children candy distributed In ^ S JS ■*nd il; on Jamison la one in the 1 city were game. Miss most popular teacher* schools. ^ MR. AND MRS. THEIS ENTERTAIN. ^ Mr. and Mrs. O. J- charmingly at home family friends. The decoratiolis orate and the Christmas dinner wa As Joseph was a-wauicin’, He heard an angel sing, “This night shall be the birthnight Of Christ our heavenly King. ”His birth-bed shall be neither In housen nor in ImJI. Nor In the place of paradise. But in the oxen’s stall. “He neither shall be rocked In -silver nor in gold, But in the wooden manger That lie^h in the mould. “He neither shall be clothed In purple nor in pall. But in the fair, white linen That usen babies all.” As Joseph was a-waukln*, Thus did the angel sing, And Mary’s son at midnight Was born to be our King. Then be you glad, good people. At this time of the year; And light you up your candles. For His star it shineth clear. To all borrowers and firends of the Charlotte public library; to all lib rarians and friends of libraries in North Carolina; and, to all lovers of good books; Greetings, and all good wishes for joy and peace on the one thousand nine hundred and eleventh birthday of the Christ. Although William Dean Howells, who has just returned to this country from Spain, is said to have done practically no work on this pleasure trip,” it is difficult to believe that so fine an opportunity for a new travel book by the author of “London films” and “Certain delightful English towns’* will bp lost. Mr. Howells visited Spain in his youth thoroughly explored Seville and Madrid, and it is likely that the recollection of his early experiences enrich with a fine mellow background whatever he has now made of new discoveries. The library will be closed all day to-morrow. The hours on New Yearta Day will be from three to six P. M. Mary Roberts Rinehart, although she has an elegantly furnished library in her home, does very little of her writing there. ?he has a study in one of the largest office buildings in Pittsburgh, where she spends a cer tain number of working hours each day. When at home her attention is bestowed entirely upon her husband and three boys. I I Wish to €a!l Yotir Atteit^oa to My Spedal Sale of Skirts which continues only until Jadi. ^2nd,. >ldl2. $3^00, $4-00 and $5.0& per yard goods, complete skirt for $11.50, any ^ style you desire. Also this i» the tim e you-should talEe 'advantage of my great semi-annual sale, and-have your' suits and automobile coats made at a great reduction in p^ce or one-third off the regular price. Th^ suits are of the latest designs, consisting of imported goods in all shades and colors. Don’t miss this great opportunity, but call and make an early selection before the best styles are sold. Workmanship and l|t guaranteed. .This o’clock. _ . , JACOB HARRIS LADIES’ TAILOR AND IMPORTER 14 N. Church St., Phone 1582-J lUWIlRDED I ■ — The board of water commissioners has awarded the contract for the building of the pumping-station at the river and the intake to Mr. John Hsias. The contract reprints a sum ,sonie- thing less than 120,000/ The station will be erected at the old Sample mill, on the river. This award will be heard with interest throu^out the city. The bidding for this contract has been on the order of “many being called, but few chosen.” > A number of bids have been sub mitted at several meetings of the board, but the bids were adjudged by the b^rd as being too high. The board has awarded the contract after deliber ation and patient waiting for the fig ures to come within the amount the board was agreed upon. Carolina Agmcy Co. Leads AU Othets Carolina Agency Company, consist ing of W. B. Price, R. D. Moore and F. C. i.^lms, general agent for the Continental Casualty Company for the central Carolinas, won the Ch^stmas prize check offered by that company for the most business written in Nov ember. To Be Cashier at Tel^hone Ejfichang e \ Mr. Edgar B. Grier, who was for merly with the Ed. Mellon Company, will after the first o’f the ydar go to the Southern Bell Telephone Com pany, to take the position of casl succeeding Mr. Jo Wiggins, proQU to the position of teller. Mr. Grier will make good at the telephone ex change, as he does everywhere. —Mr. Chas. F. F, Dalton home last night for l6n9£. arrived With heartfelt appreciation for the biggest business^In our history, we thank our many friends, and wish them oneiand all the fujl happiness of % the season. LUDIN FUFflNITURE COMPANY. Jeffery Farnol is at present at work on a new novel,. “The history of na amateur gentleman.” As soon as he completes it, he expects to pay visit to this country. His last book The money moon” bids fair to be. al most as popular as his first book “The broad highway.” MRS. TARVER ^ ARRIVES. Mrs. J. B. Tarver arrived last night to spend Christmas and some time af ter with her daughter, Mrt. H. M. Wade. ^ MISSES DOGGETT HOME. Misses Lucille and Sai^a Doggett are home to spend Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. O .Doggett, at tehir home in Dilworth during the Christmas holidays. ^ ■ DR. FERRELL COMES. , ^ ^ , Dr J. A. Ferrell of Raleigh, arrived yesterday to join his family who are at Mr. B. P. Withers’ on East ave nue. ♦WHERE THERE IS NO CHRIST-^ MAS, ♦ The little men and women of Japan don’t know anything about Christmas and Santa Claus, but they have ever so many other holidays which are/just as delightful for them. The only trou ble is that these holidays belong to the children all alone, and, so, instead of having a family Christmas tree, with father and mother and brothers and cousins and aunts, these Japanese children do their celebrating all by themselves. The little won^n have what is called th« “Dolls Festival, which occurs on the third third month. All the dolls eMh l^^tle woman owns are taken from boxes, where they have been carefully kept, and are set on a stand, t^ether with all their dresses and toy fumiture. The little Japanese maiden then makes them offerings of rice cakes and sweets, which they probably enjoys as ipuch as American dollies enjoy their tea parties. , ^ But the Japanese dollies dont have any other good times all the rest of the year—no rides to the parks in doll car» riages, nobody to make dresses for them on rainy afternoons, and no lit tie mother to put them to bed at night. When the “Dolls’ Festival Is over, back they have to go Into their boxes, to be kept until the next year. Two of these holiday dolls are given to every baby girl when she is bom, and she keeps tnem to hand down to her own little daughters. So there la often large collection of dolls In every MusKAtlhe Association Today Following is the musical programme to be rendered by the Commonwealth Male Quartette of Boston, Mass., at the Young Men’s Christian Aasocla- tion this afternoon at 5 o’clock. In ad dition there will be the usual service of song. “Sing, Oh eHavens”—^By Perkins. “Sunset,"—by Van 'De Water. Tenor Solo—“Oh Hbly Night.” by Adams, sung by Miv A. L. HipBon. “Rock of Ages”—a special arrange ment for the Commonwealth quar tette. The speakers for the two meetings to be held at the sanie hour in differ ent parts of the building are the Eev. Dr. Gilbert T. Rowe, at Hanna Hall, to men, and Rev. Mr. D. H.. Rolston, to boys,' in the lobby of the boya’ de partment. All men are invited to be> prosr ent. ■ ■ MIM WCKLE* family, and It Is because they are so precious that It won’t do to play with them every day. FAMILY gathering. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Irvin’s Xmas will be made merry and glad by the home-, coming of their sons, ob« one son» bride. Mi*. Ollmer C. Irvln, .>* Wash ington, Mr. Ted Irvln and brl^ of Rj^ond, and Dr. H. C. Irvln, of ^ anoke Raplda, aU of who come tonight. \ At Chrlstmastlde, oh, be thou tender, true; ^ Thy friends make glad, and all iiy foes forgive; With Its sweet light begin to live anew, ♦ Ungrudging glv«. and, iJvlng, much re*elve. —A. Judson Rich. ^ Mr. Price Resins From Printing The directors of the Charlotte Printing Co. met yesterday afternoon. Mr. H. B. Chamberlalne was elected secretary and treasurer. Vice Mr. W. E. Price resigned. Mr.* Price sold his stock to Mr. Chamberlalne. The con dition of the company was report^ as being excellei^. Christmas free At St. Fetets Ho^ftal The nurses at St. Peter’s hospital celebrated Xmas in-happy style last night. They had a great big tree^ which had a generous load of gifts. Not only the nurses, but the patients who were able, were present, and there was a Santa Claus who brought remem brances to all. The rooms were tastily decorated and the affair so happy a one that even the sick enjoyed it. Chnslmas Tne at the Pr^byterian Hartal The BUMes at the Presbyterian hos pital had a Christmas tree and ex change of gifts last' night. The tree was Erected In the parlor. There were 425 presents on the tree, and six box es of oranges, and other friilt in abun dance. All the patients able to leave their beds joined In the tree merri ment. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS BY royalty. GIVEN fnh is hdiiKe frons Although many people nowadays af fect to despise the good ^d cuisrtxnn of g^en presents at Christmas time, th6 members of the royail family of Bhg land show no sjrmpathy with the new lik^y to be a leading feature of Uie royal CSiristmas, for both the King and Qneep are great upholders of the cius tom, and their Majesties are k^ busy for several weeks before the festive season making a careful eelection of the Christmas presents from the many novelltiee sent for theb* inspec tion by the tradespeople of London and Windsor. These are brought to Buckbigham palace and arranged^ for inspection on tables in the receptloh rooms, which resembles nothing ao much as smart bazars by the time all the goods;are laid out, all parked I9 plain figures that leave no doubt as to th^r eitacl prices. The King aid Q^mn, the Prince and Princes of Wales and most of the members of the roval family make the iluijority of thetr parthases in this manner, although some of the younger royaltlen are to be.>aent in tte West End shops buying their Christmas gitts like the rest of the world. Dr. Ethoi7 Alenuftder and friend. Dr. Deaver, the noted ininfeon. will arrive |b«re tU» morniiMK l^m Ph^ delph^a^'to ‘' We Wish You a Merry Xmas and Thank You for the Liberal Patronage Accorded Our Stoi^e. This Store Will Be JM'. • ^ i i During the Week Wonderful Bargaim Will Be Offer^ Throughout Our Store. Those Who Failed to Purchase Their Prescaits, WiB Save Money to Pay Us a Visit.
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