I AND Blossoms •y MAMIE MILLER MIRROR MORSELS The life of humanity upon this planet may yet come to an end, and a very terrible end. But I would have you notice that thi.s end is threatened in our time not by anything tljat the universe might do to us, but only by what man may do to himself. --John Haynes Holmes. "He knoweth the way that I take; when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold." — Job 23:10. We always associate tlie "Old Sweet Violet" with old people and old homes. The homestead no longer offers violets oppor tunities. They will do well onthenortli side of a dwelling or wall, where their feet are protected from the hot sun, and roots get plenty of moisture and nutrients. Many sweet violets are offered on the market. There are some flowers that appreciate your letting them alone. Kindly enjoy their fra grance, and comment about them and they are happy. Dianthus never stops bloom ing from spring until frost. It is equally beautiful in rock garden, near the pool and in borders. You need not ferUllze it if you have good garden soil. These come in red, pink, and white. Everybody likes the old-time fragrance. Group Bleeding Heart with Dianthus to make a beautiful bed. They are winter hardy trai. This week’s Buds and Blos soms poem, a favorite of the Mirror’s editor, is appropriate for this time of year. We are happy t(: share with you "Stop ping By Woods On A Snowy Evening” by the late beloved Robert Frost. Our whole social life is in es sence but a long, slow striving for the victory of justice over force. -- John Galsworthy. A house is no home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as for the body.— Margaret Fuller. Just stand aside and watch yourself go by; think of your self as "he” inste.ad of "I”.— Strickland Gillian. Though little dangers they may fear, when greater dangers men environ then women show a front of iron; and gentle in their manner, they do bold things in a quiet way. — Tliomas Dunn English. MIKE'S JEWELERS 222 MIDDll ST. LOW OVERHEAD LOW PRICES r— GREENLEAF PARK FLORIST The ready bubbling over of thoughtfulness for one another, and the habits of smiling, greet ing, forbearing, thinking in these w.ays. It is these above all else which makes one’s home "a building of God; a house not made with hands.” — William C. Gannett. Learn to respect yourself. He who seeks only for applause from without has all his hap piness in another’s keeping.— Goldsmith. Flowers - Gifts p. O. BOX 2322 NEW BERN, N. C. MARGARET B BOB GOTTEN PHONE 637-3076 I You pay no more for courteous treatment when you purchase one of our clean, late-model used cars. Though today may not fulfill all tliy hopes, have patience still, for perchance tomorrow’s sun sees thy happier days be gun. — Paul Gerhardt. Do you know that conversa tion is one of the greatest pleasures in life? But it wants leisure. — William Somerset Maugham. -THE AUTO MART FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION ALL-SEASON AIR CONDITIONING warms or cools at a touch! Whose woods tliese are I think I know. So here hath been dawning another blueday; think, wilt thou let it slip useless away? ~ Thomas Carlyle. 'The S. B. Parker^ Company . 1104 National Avenue ME 7-3397 Lennox Comfort Craftsmon Youf certified Lennoi r r - I p e r! Fried Chicken for one or a dozen, cheaper than you can prepare it yourself. The Charburger His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. • INSURED SAVINGS • • HOME LOANS • 513 Pollock Sireol - Phone 638-5621 - Now Bom, N. C. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest eveningof the year. GLam-OraMA Triangle Plaza Shopping Center -ANYWHERE IN NEW BERN YOU’RE JUST MINUTES AWAY FROM CAPABLE CAR CARE MEL'S ESSO 1700 Noute Blvd. MEL'S DOWNTOWN ESSO Broad & Middle Sts. MEIVIN WllllAMS. OWNER & OPERATOR He gives his harness bells a shake To ask If there is some mistake. The only other sound’s Uie sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. Your Prestige Professional Cleaner -STORAGE- The woods .nre lovely, dark and deep, But 1 have promises to keep. And miles to go before I sleep. And miles to go before I sleep. Drop Off in the A.M.-Pick up in the P.M. OPEN 7 A.M. - 10 P.M.

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