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OCIAL and - PERSONAL IN BETHLEHEM. T was night in ancient Bethlehem, All calm and clear and mild, And tenderly, with voice and touch, A mother soothed her cnild: "Sleep, little one, the day is done, "Why do yon wake so long?" "Oh, Mother, dear, I seem to hear A wondrous angel song!" "Not so, my son. my precious one, 'Tws but the wind you heard, Or drowsy call of dreaming bird, Or osiers by 'the streamlet stirred Beneath, the hillside trees; . Some bleating lamb that's gone astray, Or traveler singing on his way His weariness to ease. Rest, little son, till night is done, -And gloomy darkness flees." Tet while she spoke, the shepherds ran In haste the road along, To find the Mother and the Babe, For they had heard the Song. "Rest, little son, the night's begun. Why do you toss and sigh?" "A brighter star than others are O'er yon lpw roof hangs night." "Not so, ,my son,' my darling one, I see. no gleaming star That' shines more bright than others are; "Tie but a lamp that burns afar. Or glow-worm's wandering spark; Some shepherd's watch-fire in the night, Qr traveler's torch that biases bright To cheer htm through the dark, Sleep, ljttle son, till night is done And upward springs the lark." Tet while she spok-e, three kings had come, Three. kings who rode far. To lay their gifts at Jesus feet. For they had seerf the Star. And so today beside our way The heavenly portents throng, Yet some there be who never see The Star, . nor hear the Song. i-ANNIE JOHNSON FIELD, in St. Nicholas. Mr. and Mrs. H. Q. "Whitney, of Pe tanstrarg, Va., are guests at the home or "W. A. Whitney. Mr. and Mrs. ! J. F. Farley went to WhiteyiHe yoaterday to spend dnrlst m with relatives. Miss Margaret Whitney, of Fort Caswell, is the guest of Miss Male Whitney during the holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. McDonald, of Charlotte, are spending Christmas with Mrs. J. Im Foster, 414 Chestnut street. Mrs. M. A. Hall has returned trom Scotland Neck, N. C, where she spent some time visiting her son. Percy Hall. Miss Gertrude Johnston, of Raleigh, Is the guest of Miss Henrietta Lewis, 613 Walnut street, during the holidays. Raleigh News and Observer: "Miss Marion Dunn, of Wilmington, is' th guest of Miss Irene Dunn, on New Bern avenue." Miss Emma Williamson is spending Christmas in the city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter Williamson, 602 Market street. Mr. and Mrs. . Benj. F. Baird, of Philadelphia, are spending the holi days with their unele, J. A,. Springer, 102 North Fifth avenue. ' Postmaster and Mrs. H. McL. Green have as their guest their -brother-in-law, Dr. George H. West, of Newton, . whom old friends in the city are glad to meet again. Friends of Mrs. J. B. Cramner, who underwent an operation, at James Wal ker Memorial hospital Monday, will be glad to learn that her condition last night was reported as being "fine." Miss May Latta Moore has arrived in the city from Stuart Hall, Scranton. Va., where she has been attending school, and will, spend the holidays with her parents, Mayor and Mrs. P. Q. Moore. t: Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Banks and chil dren of Sumter, S. C, are here to spend the holidays at the home of Mr. Banks' father, W. W. Banks. Mr. Banks is now with the TJnited States bureau of markets with headquarters at Sumter PROMINENT COUPJLE TO WED '- AT SCOTTS HILL, TODAY. A wedding of unusual interest to the friends of the contracting parties throughout this section of the state will take place this- afternoon when Miss Edith Sidbury, of Scotts Hill be comes the bride of Rev. J. S. Crowley, f this city. The ceremony will be per formed in the Methodist church at 1 Bcotts Hill at 5 o'clock by Rev. Dr. John M. Wells, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city, using the ring ceremony. The church has been artistically decorated for the oc casion. Attending as maid of honor will be Miss Margaret Sidbury, sister of the bride-elect, and William C. dimming Is to be best man. Miss Josey Foy will preside at the piano and J. Shep xd Bryan will accompany with violin. . The best restaurants and hotels in the South serve Oaxveu Mouse COFFEE because they are the best: because it is the best. , CHEEK-NEAL C0FFE2 CO Iftsfcvine, Houston, Jacksonville, : Eichmond Little Miss Mary Belle Sidbury, niece of the bride-elect, will be ring bearer. '-. NEWS OF THE SOLDIERS. Sergt. Charles R. Rogers, who left. Wilmington with Captain Gillette's boys on November 24, which was "Dad's day" iri the army, wrote his father, Charles Rogers, Castle Hayne road, a long and interesting epistle in which he expresses his pleasure over the ending of hostilities. He was then at the first corps school, Gondrecourt, France. He says it seems like a score of years, instead of less than one, that he has been away from home. He tells of his trip over, saying hef got mighty seasick. Going through England to France they finally got into -Belgium where wooden shoes. and the dogs hitched to carts caught his eye as well as the wind mills standing everywhere. Hun air attacks were frequent around Ypres and the first big gun shell that he heard coming over scared .him "some," which he freely ' admits;-anybody would be scared, he adds. Ho was sent to a gas school for a week and then returned to the Ypres front. Later his command was sent to France, to the Arras and St.' "Quentin front. In Belgium he had been with the English and the "Kilties" whom he says were good ones, and in "France with the Australians. He was at the "bueting" of the Hindenburg line and just before the war ended was made assistant instructor in gas at Gondre court, where he was when he wrote He sends a photo of his "bunch" and a tempting menu of a banquet they had. '-WTO- 11 W IS: .711 mi I ADpSE HICKS IN A LITTLE WATER ' RELIEVES HEADACHE Also. GRIPP and "FLU"Try It Trial Bottle tQo; also larger .sizes Picked Up Around Town - . . . . .- i SALVATION ARMY TO ; EHTERTAIN: CHILDREN Christmas Tree and Dinner at . the Opera House. Exercises Will Be Held In the Acad ay of Music : Beginning? at 3 .O'clock This Afternoon Good Program to Be Rendered. Li JOY in the merit and JL graciously given (gifts $earmgthelon Marcheabelate Appreciated Post, Office Honrs Today. . - Y Postmaster Green ' announced last night that the registry r and money order windows at the -post office will be closed throughout today; The stamp window will be. open from ,10. to 11 o'clock. Mail t may be. secured at the general delivery window, from 11 to 12 o'clock. 'The marl carriers will make only one delivery today, Mr. Green states, bat the parcel post wagon will be kept in service all day . so that patrons may receive their Christmas packages today. rirsi sergeant u. u. J ones, or "Davy" Jones, as he is more famil iarly known to his friends in "Wil mington and among members of h& old Wilmington Light Infantry, has written his father, Sol. J. Jones, 2017 Woolcott avenue, a most interesting "Ohristmas letter for Dad." in which he says that he is all well and getthrg on nicely. "I just received a nice letter from you last night, and certainly did ap preciate it," says Sergeant Jones, to his father. "You said that you had written me twice; well, I have receiv ed one letter from you before the one last night and I answered it so I guesf you nave recervea it by this time. ""Well, the war is all over now aad I am living in hopes 0f going back to the good old U. S. A. before very long now. we arrived in Le-Harv, France, on 22nd of last June, stayed there two days and moved'to Fort De-La-Bonnelle, near Longras, where we went into training until the first of August when we moved to St. Glomes, which is only a short distance from Bonnelle. We stayed there until Aug ust 25th and from there we went to vitry, France, where we built a trench artillery school and awaited orders to go to the front. Well, orders came on October 13th and we boarded the train oh tbfe night of October 14th, loading all of our equipment in tiie dark which consisted of 85 mules, 20 Borses, 18 wagons, one water cart, one rolling kitchen, six big guns and 18 combat carts and a great deal of other equipment besides our personal equip ment "I am giving you these figures to give you an idea what one company of artillery is up against when they move, ah or this done in the dark as no ligats were allowed to be shown on account of aerial raids. Well, .we sjarted on our Journey for' the front fore we reached Seoul. France, when all of this had to be unloaded and we started on. our journey for the front which consumed about two days' hik ing before we reached our position where we stayed for one day and then moved to another position where we established our two eschelon and on the 18th of October we proceeded to move our guns into place for firing. Well, we were lucky in getting our guns, in place as the weather was cloudy and we did most of our work in the daytime. No teams were al lowed to go up to gun positions in the daytime unless it was . cloudy on ac count of aeroplanes flying around at all times, so, therefore, most all haul ing was done at night and no lights were allowed and believe me it was a h 1 of a job at times, as this coun try is very hilly and it has rained quite a bit since October 1st and the roads would certainly be in bad shape -and our teams would get stuck in the mud and, of course, we would just have to push them out, and the German artil lery would shell the roads quite a bit. It made it hard to navigate with mules in the dark. "Well, we did not do verjntnuch fir ing. The only time we fired at all was at night, but we were preparing to pour it to them as we had Just hauled up great Quantities tr a.Tnmn. nition two days "before the armistice wan ie-nf? 4 "Well, I was In . the battery office when the major called on the 'phone, asking for the captain or one of the lieutenants. I could not locate one of them at the time, so he gave me the order to cease firing at 11 a. m. and have the men stand by in case of emergency. So it was the 11th month on the morning, of the 11th day at 11 o'clock that we . fired our last shot. Our men stayed up to the gun positions for about a week; then we were moved back to a place named Mauney, France, which was a "French town before the war but which is noth ing but ruins now. We stayed there until last week when we moved" where we are at now, though there is "noth ing left here but a few buildings and I am staying in a dug-out. The French civilians are returning one or two every day arid are starting to build up again. "This is a railroad centre and I dm expecting to get orders to move from here every day now as it is easy to get to trains. Our .battalion was not put in the army of occupalionT so we will not go on to Germany and J ani living in high hopes of their sending us back., to the states, .because ' it is all over now and I am ready to go back. . . T feel that 1 have done my duty andi I wouldn't take anything for the ex perience that I have hid and I surely IMed of Injuries.' v . The remains of William Crosby, who died at James Walker Memorial hos pital Monday afternoon were sent to the residence of his"1 family . in Halls boro yetserday 'aaorning. Mr. Crosby was brought to the hospital Monday morning after having - been caught1 In the machinery of a saw mill In Halls boro yesterday morning. Mr. Crosby his head and chest. . He underwent an operation at the hospitals but without successful result, succumbing to his In- juries . Monday afternoon ' at '4 " o'cldckV Funeral . .service r was held -and inter ment made at Hallsooro yesterday af v Oapt. Bolles Opens Office .Soon. Capt. Charles P. Bolles, .M. D., a well known Wilmington" physician and specialist, who has been in the city for some days .visiting . relatives and friends, leaves tomorrow for Camp Chtcamauga Park, having received or ders to report there for discharge. After getting his discharge . from ser vices Captain Bolles will go to New York to take a month's additional spe cial work after which he will return to Wilmington, opening his office-here .February 1. - Entertainment at Delgado. "The Christmas entertainment held at Delgado Baptist church last night under the supervision of Mrs. W. O. Fickling, superintendent of the pri mary department was reported a com plete success. A large crowd of child ren with many of their elders attend ed the exercises, and Santa Claus dis tributed fruit and gifts to the smaller totB. The entertainment consisted of recitations and songs by members of the. Sunday School and a play entitled "The Real Santa Claus," which was thoroughly enjoyed by the large aud-ence. Alleged Gamblers Arrested. Eight negro men were arrested last nght charged with gambling when police officers raided a house near the corner of Second and Brunswick streets at 8 o'clock. They gave their names as Boyd Jackson, William Ben nett, Dave O'Hera, George Herring, Preston Green Ben Riofiardson, Tom Wells and George Franklin. Tn's round-up was made by Sergt. E. J. Grimsley, A. C. Carter M. C Gray aad A. D. Nevton. T. Brown, colored, charged with carrying concealed weap ons and discharging a pistol on the public thoroughfare, and William Bry an and Fannie Williams, charged with affray, were arrested by Officer C W, Potter. i ED LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK OFFlBRS ARE Board of Directors WmsJ Aso ' Named . Yesterday Morning. . Shareholders of the Liberty Savings bank, -relbently . chartered," met - In the bankiaitadoae it .106 Soutn Front street yesterota ; morning at " 10:30 o'clock": and elected board of 'direc tors, who; , later:-inet and elected, the following officers;.: Thomas B,. Cooper, president;, Charles E.V Hooper, . vice-presideat;.U,'A.-. Underwood, vice-president; JosephvC-Buarfc,, cashier. The stockholders ' meeting was pre sided over byCharles E. Hooper and Joseph C. Ruark acted as .secretary, while Louis J. Polsson, acting-as tel ler, announced' that a majority of the stockholders were present" and the lection of ; the following directors was gone into: . Ralph E. Starre.tt,. vice-president and general manager of the. .Carolina Ship building corporation ; U.' A. Underwood,' Rhodes and Underwood construction company; J. W. Brooks, wholesale gro cer; Charles E. Hooper, manager of the Wilmington hotel; Joseph C. Ruark, Li. W. Davis, of-L. ,W. Davis and company; Thomas E. Cooner; pres ident of the American Bank -and Trust company. Carr, Poisson and Dickson were designated as attorneys for the new company. The bank will open for business to morrow moi-njng at 9 O'clock. The banking hquse it situated at 108 South Front street, and while rather smiil is very conveniently arranged and is equipped with the very best banking fixtures, including a burglar and Are proof safe which has been installed in the vault. The new institution will do only a savings bank business and indications point to a large patronage. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. C. M.,Hazelhuf st, senior at the uni versity, is spending thef, holidays here. Mr. Hazelhurst is manager of .Yackety Yack, the college annual, this year. Robert W. Strange, of Petersburg, Va., and Lieut. Thomas W. Strange, havo arrived in the city ot spend the holidays with their mother, Mrs. Flor ence R. StVange. Maj. Joseph A. Wilkinson, a for mer resident of this city and a well known promoter of amateur, baseball, is spending the holidays here, greeting old friends, : Roger Schulken, manager of the Texas Oil company at Roanoke, Va., and formerly in the same capacity in Vie local office, has arrived in the city to spend Christmas. Lieut. 'Maurice H. Moore has arriv ed in the city to spend the holidays with his parents, Mayor and Mrs. P. Q. Moore. Lieutenant Moore is an in structor at .the .training camp at Cor nell University, Ithaca, N. Y- Greensboro News: "Lieut. William Chisholm, of Wilmington, is spending several days in Greensboro as the guest of his. brother, Mitchell Chish olm, who recently returned here from Camp Gordon, following his gradua tion.from the officers' training school. have worked hard Bince I left the good old- U. S. A. - Being first sergeant of a battexy of 200 men is not such an easy job as one might suppose. But. I - am not Sticking. I have had plenty to eat and good' clothes to wear. What more can a man hope for in the . arniy in : a war on the battlefield. I am in good health, feeling fine anc have , given ; you all the news , that I can think of Just now- without going", into -details. u I will-write every chance I get. ' Please jrive .my love to all and tell them; I am geumg aiong one., . wj-tn -'love.nrom yojir only son.- - , rDAyttJn- t- 1 is. dd to the' Jov Of the' meal k give tho ftfiks something to look-for at the fln- f Jj'iavor vourdesserts-wiui .mue Many little hearts will be made happy this afternoon when several hundred children assemble at the Academy of Music to be the guests of Jthe Salvation. Army at a Christmas "dinner and tree, which will be held from 3 to 5 o'clock. During the after noon a special program, including Christmas carols, will be . rendered'. Rev. Dr. W. H. Milton, rector of St. James church, Mayor P. Q. Moore and others will take part in the exercises, the latter delivering the opening ad dress. It is customary for the Salvation Army to give Christmas dinners to children of the poor every Christmas but nothing so elaborate as that been planned for today has ever been at tempted here before. tast Christmas the exercises and dinner were held in the Salvation Army hall but the build ing was so small that many of tho kit tle ones could not get in the building and had to go home disappointed. Having this in mind Commandant George Morris, of the local post, de termined, that he would have no repi tition' of this condition and secured the use of the opera house which as sures plenty of room for everyone who cares to be present. The Scripture lesson will be read by Dr. Milton. The opening address will be delivered by Mayor P. Q. Moore. A feature of the program which is ex pected to prove of unusual interest is the play "The Magic Mantle," a de lightful little farce, which will be given under the direction of Miss Clara Sackett, recreation secretary of the local Y. W. C. A. Miss Sackett has been busily engaged during the past several days rehearsing the play pre paratory t,o its presentation this af ternoon. The program will open with the singing of "America" by the" assem blage, which will be followed with the opening address by Mayor Moore. The presentation of "The Magic Man tle" will then be given by Miss Sackett, assisted by Miss Margaret Georgn and a group of children, and Miss Messick as accompanist. Th,is will be follow ed with the presentation of the Christ mas tree , by Dr. Milton and the dis tribution 'of the presents. In addition to the good things to eat which the Salvation Army will give away this afternoon, during the morn ing baskets will be. distributed among poor families of the city. Christmas 0emtnent Je yours May 7he Pawn ofJhis ay Jgring you Both Joy and peace knowledge of accomplish- service well received and J-.. . PEACE in the satisfaction of being right with the world, true with your friends and kindly with your enemies. f May every little thing that comes to brighten the day reveal anew that friendliness and kindliness which, on this one great day of the year, opens our hearts to one another in the broad spirit of good fel lowship freed from every consideration save that of creating happiness between us all. May jTII Christmas Merriment jfe if ours i FLOWERS For Christmas Cut Flowers and Blooming Plants. "Say it with Flowers" See Christmas price list In Sun day's Star. Fifth Avenue Florist 119 S. Fifth Ave. Phone 1125. The showing of models for immediate and winter wear is calculated to be the most artistic of any yet exhibited. Prices Mast Moderate. Taylor : Ladies' Hatter r FOR SAI Four new two-ton Hall Trucks. Continental engine. Tim kin axles and bearings. Worm drive. A bargain in these trucks to prompt purchaser. Write us for cash price required to buy one of these new trucks. If you are wanting a good two-ton truck at a real bargain, now is your opportunity to get one. Address, Marion Motor Company Marion, S. Beaufont the Best Drink at All Founts i Stepped up to the fountain the other day and when the man behind asked me what I would have I couldn't think of anything that would satisfy me was sick k all the other insipid, zestless drinks that I had been getting, so I told v the man to serve me the drink he thought was best. And Oh Boy ! talk about your drink that hit the spot I got it. It looked like Champagne and had the sparkle I asked the clerk what it was. He told me it was B-E-A-U-F-O-N-T Ginger Ale, one of the most popular drinks he served and you can bet I believed him. ITS Take my advice and don't let yourself go by a fountain without going in to give this real Gin ger Ale a trial you'll be "delighted" just as I was. "Beaufont Ginger Ale is real Ginger Ale." yours truly, Jack Wise iIllU1IIIIIIUIIIII!lllll1IHIIf1lllllfllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIfiilllHlimiiiiiR Fine Diamonds A. O. SCHUSTER, JEAVELEB FRONT AND PRINCESS A GOOD VALUE Mission Stewed Prunes, 12c per Can. Phone your orders early. FRANK M. ROSS. Phones 108-109-110. MANHATTAN CO. Is the Greeting of this store to its patrons on this, the hap piest day of the year. 4 B R'G W N 9 S ; 1 Qnr I Liberty Clothing Company F. M. SOUTHERLAND, . . fS Manager, - lernoon. - ' . Don y&nma. aqt. ; t : v" -s ' 5 ;f -RIP
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