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D. C. Catering Business Now Suffering A Slump By JAN EF.AOtt WA6hlNT3TON ? ?ome of the men behind the scenes at most of the capital social shindies, tl) their business Irs* slumped off "It's hat anywhere mar as pros perous as It was in lh.14, when ?c had one of our best years," reports one big catering firm, which sup plica Washington bostesse; with everything from caviar to cocktail f!asses, and from peasant en piuatnge to butlers and car-callers Avignon Freres, which has been in business 37 years and supplies M per cent of the embassies, rays even the Russians?who used to five the splashiest wing-dings? are "going very slow" and "don't have much on the books this year. I"*"" "Now they make some of the ' f'-od themselves In the kitchen of the embassy, and all we supply tlx m with in lee cream. pel it four*, mint* and rookie*," a spokesman I said. Avignon Frere* say* they're not worrying. They're still supplying j cocktail party tidbits, tea snacks, luncheons. buffets 'seated and j landing' and formal dinner* Busl ' ties* will pick up now that the elec ? lion* are over, they say. \vignons have two kind* of 1 china, one service with a double j ?eld band, another all of silver, j u?ed for the more formal affair* 1 They have two kind* of glasses, one pure crystal; silver place *ettlng*. pure linen table cloth* and nap- . ? ! IT" I I kins. "Most people are using paper napkins for cocktails and buffets as they only cost a penny." an official said. "The linen onaa coat 8 to 10 cents to wash and press." The firm also supplies butlers, dishwashers, chefs, doormen, car riage men, personal maids and even a detective! Formal dinners range from $12 to $25 a head for food and service, not including liquors arid flowers. At a formal dinner for 40 about 15 people take over to wsist the host. Including eight butlers with white gloves, two maids, dishwashers, car-callers, a checker.' The cost of a seated dinner de pends chletfly on the food. "The price Includes an allowance for breakage." says a firm member. "This Is very heavy, especially at the RussImv parties!" I Christmas "And the Lerd C.od formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into hit nos . trils the breath of life, and man became a living soul "?Gene*!* 2:7. There are the word* from the book of Genesis which tell of the creation of man. Who* can say what meaning they hold? All evidence of human existence disappears a compara tively small way back along the shadowy corridors of time. Man is a rank newcomer among the multitudinous variety of creatures which inhabit the earth. Despite its apparently late emergence on the scene, the human mind sets man apart from all other trie. It holds within its concepts the spiritual center of his being. Its unexplored depths of understanding are the wellspring from which will flow the creative, quest ing, imaginative ideas that have the power to change the character and face of the world we live in. That the mind of man could have evolved through some natural process of selection in so short a time seems utterly impossible to many learned students of the subject. Some have called human evolution "explosive" in its rapidity. Per haps, as some have said, a spiritual force no science can dis cover created this marvelous mechanism against all the ap parent lows of nature. The ability to believe in such a spir iltual force is part of the essential nature of all humanity and lends meaning and substance to individual lives, hopes and aspirations. Once again this Christmas season Christians everywhere will rejoice within their hearts as they commemorate the birth of Him whose teachings of humility, faith, responsi bility and love hold the answer to most of the world's prob lems. A sublimation of human nature which resulted in fewer actions being motivated by greed, jealousy, and hope of selfish gain would make it mandatory for nations to observe a code of honor in their dealings just as responsible indi viduals must. It is not too much to believe that the spiritual force that.created the marvel of the human mind will show the way to the wisdom and strength necessary to make this a better world?one of peace founded on fair dealing and trust between all peoples. Making Your Own Yule Decorations Can Be Fun Make your holiday decorations and you will not only save money, you'll have fun A kissing ring for a doorway can l.c mode by covering two embroid ery hoops with ribbon or tinsel I'lace them at right angles to each other and add a bell, ball ornament or sprig of mistletoe inside. Attach a bow at the bottom if you wish. Instead of embroidery hoops, you may use can rtnRs painted with gilt or tempera paints. Evergreen branches can be used in many ways. Have you ever tried covering the wood moulding about a door with them? Or bending a wire coat hanger into a circle and a'laehing greens to it to form a ?wreath? You can add ball orna ments or bright cranberries to brighten it a bit. Then how about decorating your windows and mirrors? Cotton, white spray paint or white paper snowflakes ahvays look pretty. But if there's an artist in your family, why not have him paint a scene of a tolly Santa on a window or mir ror with tempera paints? mh^ im ?Tith sincere appre ciation of your patronage and friendship, we are happy to wish you every joy of the Holiday Season. INDUSTRIAL CLEANERS 119 Main \ Hazeb?oo<J ?Irmpnmmmbwmmmmmtmmmmrn \ '? M T ? Oft-repeated but sincere y Is our Christmas wish to you: An abundance of good cheer To last (he whole year thru. A WAYNESVJLLK RADIO & TV SERVICE 116 Miller Street *JoiJOlA4 iM' ????;* A. ~ nt i . '/ '?* -/? ~ 'J - i ?? (Day the joy and love that glorified the night of Hi* birth ?hine in your heart thi* Chriitma* day, ?l and all the day* to come. K JONES MARKET 518 Bovd Avo. I r _ '4 2^1* . j II g it came upon a mibnigtjt clear, may the joy of Christmas shine anetu in P| / your hear^, and it# abundant graces enrich your days throughout the coming year. TURNER'S STORE MAIN STREET WAYNESVILLE i i ii i i????????? LegendsAndCustomsCome From All Over The World Christmas Eve Memory Check Did Tn Remember . . . ... to take home a few extra toy*? If you are expecting two or three neighborhood small fry to drop in. you can be sure *lx will show up. And three toys and alx children do not enhance "Peace on Earth." Did You Remember . . . ... to cheek the Christmas tree lights? Not day brfore yesterday. Not last week. t*t mean right now. A few stores are still open and you can supply new ones. Better pick up a few more orna ments too. Did You Remember . . . . . . that you told all those peo ple to drop In for refreshment tonight? Better check on the cake, cookies, soft drinks, and other goodies. Did You Remember . . . . . . those last minute Christmas cards? If not, you can send tele grarns to friends too far away for cards to reach them by December 25. You can even have a messeng er call at your house while the guests you Invited In for snacks are thefe. and probably everybody will remember someone far away who should have a Christmas greeting. Did You Remember . . . ... to hang some kind of Christ mas decoration outside the house, so passing strangers may enjoy some of the Christmas glow that is in your home and reflect it around ycur town? Remember, everyone has a part in this Christmas cheer, not just your small circle, and the more cheer you scatter, the more you will gather. Nearly half of the foreign stu dents in the United States come here on their family's funds. The remainder receive financial assis tance from private organizations in the United States. About ten per cent receive aid from United States and foreign governments. Many Christmas legends and cus toms are part of the folklore of our ancestors In all parts of the world. Many of them. too. ace a mixture of ?arly Christian and pagan ob rcrvances whieh time and Chris tianity ?ave given new meaning. Santa Claus, our American giver of gifts, is little known elsewhere in the world. In Eastern and South ern Europe, It is the Wise Men who arrive bringing gifts. In Hungary the gifts 'come from the Angels, in Poland from the stars, in Greece. 8t Basil Is the gift-bearing patron saint. Popular tradition has it that the candle we place in our windows at Christmas is a custom originated by early Christians to whom the candle represented the star that guided the Wise Men to the stable at Bethlehem. One interesting legend tells of a shoemaker who. though poor, always placed a can dl" In his window at night to guide weary travelers, and so inspired the villagers that soon each window contained a lighted candle. The holly bush, long associated with Christmas, and with many legends was once called the holy bush. because in its natural state the berries ripen at Christmas time. The Wassail bowl, which today is C'-iistmas punch, is said to have come to us from the ancient Sax ons. Wassail was a word of greet ing which meant literally, "What Hails?", or "How fare you?" At Christmas time, traditions of the Old World live again. Pinatitas, doves and festival straw chains from South Europe; wheat sheaves, paper and carved wood from Scan dinavian countries; angels, stars, C/echoslovakian bells and gold German stars are all bits of Old World charm that we re-create in | our homes. The Nizam of Hyderabad, last of India's ruling princes, uses an emerald the size of his fist as a paperweight. The District of Columbia has only 35 miles of railway line. Polygamy is legal in British To-1 goland. Africa, but not generally I practiced. There are a few women chiefs. m Christmas is here again, bringing a sparkle to children's eyes and joy to the hearts of all. May the spirit , of the season enrich your life with it$ blessings, now and throughout the New Year. BURNETTE'S PHILLIPS 66 SERVICE 4 1509 N. Main Waynesville Ulu's Rurnette, Owner 1) paw P?1 vjjv vr-..' ? rfi ||o our many friends both old and new, we wish the joys of the season in fullest measure. M^y your holidays sparkle with the merriment of good times and good cheer, and glow with the radiance of warm friendships, family and home* Sneppe^ ^ t ? fjtfk 123 ^a'n Street ' Slrand Theatre Bldg. v V
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