DOLLS AND CHRISTMAS GO TOGETHER— and this doll with her jgolden curls and golden harp seems to symbolize the happiness of the sea son. She’s one of more than 8,000 dolls in the Samuel F. Pryor International Doll Library*, Greenwich, Conn. •The Doll Library may be visited by appointment only. Read The Classified Ads In The Transylvania Times Dolls, Dolls, Dolls! Each Has Story To Tell “It’s fun to get ■ doll for Christmas.” This statement comes from a real authority, who is a for mer Marine, a world traveler and international £i4uie ex ecutive — and who is also a man who has more dolls than almost anybody except Santa Claus! Collector Samuel F. Pryor is the founder of the Interna tional Doll Library in Green wich, Conn., where more than 8 000 dolls are gathered In fab ulous variety. Begun in 1953 when he in herited 300 dolls from a friend, the still - growing collection includes hundreds of dolls searched out by Mr. Pryor himself, and it has also been augmented by gifts from some of the thousands of visitors to the Doll Library — hence Mr. Pryor’s personal knowledge that a doll under the Christ mas tree is truly a source of delight. The Doll Library, so named because every doll has a story to tell, is attractively housed in a 1782 barn, remodeled to provide appropriate settings for the dolls. Visits to the Doll library are by appointment only. Here, there are antique dolls, historic dolls, craft dolls, reli gious dolls, dolls of every land and every era. The dolls in deed have much to tell to the serious student of world his tory and world civilization. But to Mr. Pryor, the impor tant thing about the dolls is that they are objects of affec tion — cherished by little girls waiting for Santa, and by ev eryone who loves dolls, to play with and admire. Along with their legacy of love the dolls bring a record of mankind’s ingenuity. Among the antique dolls in Mr. Pryor’s collection is a 18th century beauty who turns her head, flutters her eyelids, heaves her bosom and plays a tyre, to the tune of a, bidden music box. Many other dolls in the Pryor collection make it plain that mechanical accomplish ments are by no means limited to the dolls of today. For in stance, a group of early Ameri can dolls includes the “Auto peripatetikos” — a walking doll patented in 1862. Another kind of ingenuity is manifest in the craft dolls, lovingly fashioned by thought ful bands from virtually any and every convenient material — pen wipers, shells, newspa pers, wishbones, sponges, corn cobs, pine cones, pipecleaners, clay pipes, even an old potato masher. Among them are “Mr. and Mrs. Crab,” dolls with faces made from crab claws. These do-it-yourself dolls were fea tured in “Godey’s Lady’s Book” for May 1867, with 'illustrations of Mr. and Mrs. Crab and “how to” instructions. Among the Library’s little in habitants, dolls of other lands form a miniature United Na tions. A turbaned Brazilian dancer, a Spanish matador with cape and sword, a Japa nese geisha, a Belgian lady, a German tourist, an Arabian desert prince, an Argentinian gauoho — the list is seemingly endless. Differences may divide na tions — but not in the Doll Library. Mr. Pryor’s dolls get an opportunity to enact the holiday spirit of peace and good will, all year. As a pas time, he likes to bring dolls of many nations together in friendly groups. An enterprising designer has built a paper house that can be used as a beach house in the summer, ski chalet in winter and then can be collapsed for storage in the garage or cellar. It weighs 120 pounds, is fire proof and will last at least five years, notes the American Pa per Institute. Cost? About $600. When you think of prescrip tions, think ef VARNER’S, adv. — Christmas preparations Are as busy as eae fee, Shaping, wrapping, writing cards And potting up the tree. Afterwards— Conies the quiet time ef Christmas With candles and with prayer, Christmas songs and stories told So beautiful and rare. Yes, Christmas preparations Are a teal true heart’s delight. As we celebrate the birth of Christ Bent on that Holy Night! Gay shoppers with their packages, friendly smiles every where, lights glowing, sweet carols heard here and there, the excitement of children— yes, sweet Christmas time is with us agaiin. But do pause and remember whose birth it is we celebrate at this lovely time in December. Our Gardens are appreciated at this time of year. I’m sure a walk through the garden with the abundance of living ma terial available, brilliant in spirations for holiday decora tions will come thick and fast Lavishness is not the criterion of beauty. A simple design tells the Christmas story as clearly as an ornament composition. The universal significance of Christmas is symbolized by a Madonna and Child framed with material from the garden. Christmas roses (Hellebores), a large pale green candle and lovely foliage, (Evergreens such as Pieris, Kahnia, etc.), backed with the stately Yucca leaves is striking. The Conifers from the garden go beautifully with Christmas balls to carry out the color scheme. The mention of Holly brings visions of red berries highlight ing sprays of dark green, shiny leaves, imparting to door, mantle or table the aura of Christmas gaiety. Strive for a theme, and a color scheme. But most of all— enjoy your decorations to the fullest! H you do not grow Holly in your garden, or on your grounds now, plan to plant same holly in the spring. For holly means far more than the familiar holiday sprays, ar rangements, etc. It means stately, dense evergreen tree*, hedges of unequaled beauty and utility, low thick shrubs, deciduous trees and even gold en ones. Leaf forms run the gamut from Christmas card spikes to smooth miniatures Hof are unbelievably dainty. Make Notes of Hollies that you see at homes, in parks and* public places. Visit nurseries and plan to plant not only hollies, but as many Ever greens as possible. “All the bet ter to decorate with at Christ mas.” Note: Please go around and look at all the beautifully decorated homes. It will be time well spent. Include "T h e Christmas Home of the Elmo Crowe’s” in Rosman. Elmo and June are in viting all their friends to call any night after 6:00. Do drop by and see all this Christmas artistry at the Crowe’s, This will be one of your most en joyable evenings. Believe me! While we’re enjoying Christ mas decorations in Brevard and Transylvania county, former much beloved residents of our county, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murphy, (now of Jacksonville, Florida), are enjoying glorious rooes in full bloom in their i ______ ! WEEKLY CROSSWORD 6. fecpfoslon 11. Scruple 12. The world IS. Incite 14. Drink of the - cods 15. Latvian 16. Well ventilated 17. Buddhist monk 18. Cords 21. Pub sign 22. Fireside 23. Shosho neans 24. Dabble in 26. Mama’s companion 28. HI will 31. Public notices 32. Canadian rowboats 33. Iridium; sytti. 34. Autos 35. Japanese measure 36. Knot 38. flemish painter 40. Coronet 41. West Point ja student 42. Inflamed areas ok eyelid*; var. 43. Boils slowl/ DOWN 1. Vegetable 2. Vic*rt asstatant 3. Tattered doth 4. Bet: old Eng*. 5. Author Man chester: abbr. 6. Beverage* 7. Like Alencon ora mantilla (.Skill 9. Place for horse* 10. Pangs 14. Frighten ing dream 16. Specie* of Dier 19. Orates 20. Girl's 21. Princi pal Roman rooms 23. River in central Africa 25. J 26. Colors 27. Skillful 29. Long billed shore bird 30. Lives S3. Ruby spinel 84. Heal 37. 24 hours 38. Head covering 38. Soft drink 41. Cesium: sym. ii I- ... rose garden, exotic Camerrias and many other beautiful flow ers. The rose garden is a “photographer’s paradise”! All who knew the Murphy’s, love and miss them, and send “Happy Holiday Greetings across the miles.” And to Everyone—a Merry Christmas! So long, gardeners! CARD or THANKS We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors for the kindness shown us dur ing the illness and at the pass ing of our mother and grind* mother. We also acknowledge with sincere appreciation the beau tiful flowers and cards re ceived at this time. The Children and Grandchildren of Mrs. Dicie H, Whitmire , Hearts and Hunting Oeitsenstot Consider flit dMtrboth day anl flight « SMVMf m VMB «A«T ASSOCIATIN' When in need of job printing, ril The Transylvania Times.4 * V 'f * '* ~ :'i k & >•1 .*>•■ :