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ANDREW J. CONNER, PUBLISHER "CAROLINA, CAROLINA. HEAVEN'S BLESSINGS ATTEND HER" SUBSCRIPTION PER AN Mr.! S' D- LUME XXXVII RICH SQUARE, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, N. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1928 ^UMSiiK 52 Kirby Township Farmers Club! UDr. G. W. Forster, Agricultural Economist of State College, Addresses the Club on Subject “Planning the Farm for Profits”—Schedule of Meetings Announced The Kirby Farmers Club met at Milwaukee School on Thurs- day night, December 13. The speaker of the evening was Dr. G. W. Forster, Agricul- Davis, Milwaukee. The Kirby Farmers Club trophy, which is a beautiful sil ver loving cup that has ' been passing from hand to hand to ! 1 tural Economist of State College different winners the past three' whose subject was Planning the years, will be presented to the; Farm for Profits- This was the one of the eight men contestants' second of the series of studies that scores highest as a Master; being made by the Club this Farmer on the following score-! year in connection with the Mas- card: I ter Farmer and Master Home- Points maker Centers. The first one. Operation and organization of | on Business Methods and Ability farms 460 ^ was delivered by Dr. Carl C. Business methods and abili-1 Taylor at Severn on November ty 125 16. I General Farm appearance and | Dr. Forster said in part, “An up-keep 100 extensive study by the Tax com- Home Life - - 190 mission shwos that in 1927 Citizenship il25 North Carolina farmers, on the 1 average, made no business pro- Total 1,000^ fits. They did make, however, a Another cup, a new one that' fair return on their investment has not been offered before will| and a fair wage for their own be presented to the one of the- and family labor. These are im- eight women who scores high- j portant facts and are worthy of est as a Master Homemaker on further consideation. Is it be- the following score-card: j cause, as some suggest, all! Points forces are against the farmer?.The home plant 100 Or, is it because the farmers is | Management in the home—.250. not using business methods ? | Health record and living ha- j Let us look into these questions., bits of family —- 200 Thereupon Dr. Forster took, Recreation, social develop- up in detail the set-up of a 40-1 ment and family relation- acre farm in Kirby Township of; ships 250 which he had' been making an Community work 200 intensive study in the past tw’oj y§ars and showed this farm was i Total — 1,000 not up to the standard and how, | Announcement of the speaker by slight rearrangements, the | for the meeting at Pendleton on profits feould be increased nearly! January 11 will be made later. $500 a year. j His talk was very practical in deed, dealing not with farm pro blems at a distance, but with the actual experience of one farmer — in Kirby Township. His study wreaths in the of this farm as compared with tinsel festoons in the shops—streams the standard farm is later to be of shoppers with smiling faces and printed as a pamphlet and dls. aS tributed! ' mas spirit. The Club announced the fol-! ^ mother with a holly wreath in T . 1 J 1 j; dt one hand and clasping the hand of lowing schedule of meetings for ^ other stopped as the the balance of this series of child cried, “Mother, you dropped a studies, doing this with the hope •” that othei meetings that con- pieuty more,” the mother replied as fiict with these dates will be avoided: i 7:30 p. m. ! .‘.‘.Irlfnlh, J Iring dDoh Sthtitga”. A SPRIG OF HOLLY By BLANCHE TANNER DILLIN jO SPAKE the angel of the Lord to the shepherds, guarding their flocks, one night more than nineteen himdred years ago. “Tidings” is an ancient word which means simply “news”. Thus it was that the news of the coming of the Prince of Peace was made known that night so long ago and all down through the ages those tidings have been repeated at this time of the year v«;hich we call Christmas. Since those f ar-oS times, the fimction of bringing tidings or news has devolved principally upon an institution which we know as the newspaper. No such institution performs that function mere faithfully than the Home Paper in a community such as ours, a community of homes and home-loving people. And in that com munity none is so humble but that his or her name is written in its columns not once but many times throughout the years. For it is the Home Paper that welcomes you when you are born, watches you as you grow up and records your youthful triumphs. It tells the community that a new home has been foimded when you marry, congratulates you and wishes you well as you and your helpmate start out on a life together. It shares your pride when you become a parent and aids you in molding the minds and characters of those near and dear to you. It rejoices when you rejoice, sympathizes with you in times of sorrow; it is quick to record your good deeds and youf successes and slow to spread broadcast word cf your shortcomings or failures. And in the sunset of your life, it is a comparnon and friend, keeping you informW of the doings of those to whose youthful hands you “pass on the torch” when your race is almost rim. , So day after day ard weih after week throughout the year the Home Paper brings you the nows of your community. What better messenger, then, than the Flome Paper to say to you “Behold, I bring you good tidings” at Christmas time? For its tidings are the same as those of the herald angels on the hills of Galilee—“Peace on earth, good will to men”, and to every person in this commimity the Home Paper brings this message of community peace, community good will, community prosperity and an increased community hope for the coming year. ©, 1928 NORTHAMPTON GIRLS EAST CAROLINA TRAINING COLLEGE The Northampton County girls met soon after the college opened and elected officers for a Northampton club. The follow ing officers were elected: President, Dorris Woojdard. Vice-President, Josephine Har rell. Secretary, Mary Lassiter. Treasurer, Doris Stephenson. Social Committee Elizabeth Stephenson, Lena Joyner, Mary Holoman Johnson. Refreshment Committee Josie Liverman, Ruby Hughes, Jessie Parker, Helen Griffin. Reporter Beulah Lassiter. Roll Kate Turner, Evelyn Griffin,. Eliza Woodruff, Hazel Futrell, Meeter Harrell, Roselyn Griz- zard, Mable Collier, Lillie Spi vey, Elsie Lee, Florence Vin cent, Ozella Stephenson, Jose phine Grant, Lucile Kee, Helen Burnett. When the photographer came to take pictures for the Annuah the Northampton County Club girls gathered in front of the campus building and had their pictures taken in the form of a “N” for Northampton. she hurried the child on. And the holly was crushed by the next one. Nearby a man whose clothes bespoke luxury and ease picked up the little Friday, January 11, Pendle- crushed thing and tried tenderly but ton School, subject: The Home ’ , , leaves. The childhood home ot Carter Flnnt. i Smith, now wealthy New York broker, Friday, February 8, 7:30 p- m.' had been surrounded by holly trees, Conway High School, Subject: j ^ITso^^ Management in the Home. .{ Christmas lights, as he had'liked to Friday, March 8, 7:30 p. m.| ®aii them. Cl TT- 1 c 1 1 i There were alw'ays garlands Severn High School, subject: General Farm Appearance and Upkeep. Friday, April 12, 7:30 p. m., Milwaukee, subject. Health Record and Living Habits of the Family. Friday, May 10, 8 p. m., Pen dleton School, subject. Home Life. Friday, June 14, 8 p. m., Con way High School, subject. Re creation, Social Development and Family Relationships. The Master Farmer contest ants are Messrs. Macon Long, Severn; D. H. Barnes and Jr T. Woodard, Pendleton; G. C. Mar tin and J. E. Smith, Milwaukee; W. T. Liles and J. H. Draper, Conway. The Master Homemaker con testants are Mesdames M. L. Martin, Severn; 0. L. Horne and El- D. Stephenson, Pendleton; W. T. Liles and G. B. Draper, Con- wav: John Woods and L. C, ot ground pine through the spacious rooms of the old Southern home and holly wreaths in every window. Great fires of fragrant pine roared in the huge fireplaces, filling the rooms with dancing shadovvs and flickering lights. Each Christmas morn one was awakened by a black head thrust Into the room with the greeting “C’ris’mas gif’ Marse Carter,” or who ever might he occupying that room. Then the kinfolk arriving all Christmas day with gifts. Then, too, tlie dances and parties all week until New Year’s, were wonderful. That had been years ago, and tlie intervening years had been too full of other things to even think of those times. It was with shame that he remembered months had elapsed since he had written to his raotlier, who still lived in tlie old home. He must go back there some day—then the thought came, “why not go now?” He thrust the holly into his pocket, hailed a taxi and sped to his Motel, ordered his servant to [lack at once— secured train reservation—canceled a lioupe party engagement and was on the midnight train speeding South. In ills heart was a song and tucked safely away in his suitcase was the sprig of iRiily. 1(c). 1928. Western Newspaper Union.) CHRISTMAS CEMENT By ANNA L. NEVVSOM M ol.LIE watched tlie draymen car rying out the massive furniture anil draperies from the apartment be low her own. “How can .\Iph Cox have such ex pensive tUing.s—working in the same oHice with Bill—and us—?” The (lostman handed .Mollie a let ter, “A flieck from mother for $25. Now I will have tliat French doll for Bet ty and the S7.00 train for Harry. Sometimes Bill is downright stingy— and it’s Christmas time,’,’ said Mollie hurrying to , take one more peep at her plum pudding before going to town. Tile telephone rang and Mollie heard : “Oil, didn't you know? He had to leave—spending the firm’s money. To Canada, probably—and poor Mrs. Cox. Yes, she says it’s all her fault. Oli, running him in debt—and she’d planned such an elaborate Christmas, too.” “More Christmas,” asked Bill when Mollie showed him tlie check? “No, this goes into tlie savings. To day I’ve seen Christmas and other ex travagance act as a wedge when it sliould be a strong cement—binding families together. “Cox! Yes, too bad." And wiien Bill returned from the store that night lie mended and paint ed toys while Mollie dressedN dolls, Their Christmas w-as merry—and it was a cement binding them closer to gether. (©. 1928, Western Newspaper Ufllon.) The Wreath of Holiy The wreath of holly coiiihliies both pagan and Cliristian significance. It it closely allied with the crown of thorns, the red berries probably rep-, resenting tlie drops of blood. Less somberly, holly was said to be hate ful to witches and was therefore placed on doors and windows to keep them out. " " Early Mistletoe of He—And what’s the big Idea banging the mistletoe so early? She—Some of the guys In this town need practice before Christmas eve. ^ ^ Patron Saint of Christmas St. Nicholas, as the patron saint ot Christmas, seems to have been adopted by America; Father Christmas Is In digenous to Britain, Santa Claus to Germany, and Kriss Kringle to Hol land, hut they all seem to be variants of the first-named. -sit Christmas and Color Few ot us realize tmw much colm has to do with our liappiness. VVha' would Christmas be without rhe liriglitrie.ss of Ifolly, red Christmas bells, and evergreens.? Legend of the Mistletoe Tne legemt ot tlie mistletoe and it.- eonneetum with kissing belong to a distant past, and comes from Scandi navia. ^ ^ Fir as Christmas Tree The fir tree as a Christmas tree had Its origin in Germany. ■Neaffijy aitdL • • • • by T. T. MAXEY Martha Washington’s Rose Garden T he rose garden which was set out along about 1759 on the country estate of the Father of his Country at Mount Vernon, Va., is said to have been the first formal garden in Amer ica. This picturesque and quaint old gar den, maintained today practically as the Washington family left it, with Its wealth of bloom and delightful odors —pinks, sweet William, roses, helio tropes, verbenas, dahlias, hydrangeas and chrysanthemums—and Its atmo sphere of quiet peacefulness consti tutes one of the memories of rare' charm of Mount Vernon to visitors from far and near. The maze of flower beds—circular,! triangular, oblong and square, are laidi out In careful precision and the old-! fashioned box hedges which line Its; walks are smooth-cut on top, their- sides trimmed straight and exact. The protecting wall was made of brick: which probably were brought from; England and held together with oys-. ter-shell cement. It is said that the four great trees which guard one entrance were plant-’ ed'by Washington with his own hands and that in 1824 riie gallant Lafayette planted hem, in memory of his friend,^ a sprig taken from the grave of the great Napoleon at St. Helena. Features which attract marked at tention are the Nellie Custis rose, white as the driven snow, which Washington named in her honor—oft referred to as the lovers’ rosebud, where the prince and princess of Ru mania, as well as thousands of other less-world-known boys and girls and men and women have come to make their fondest wish—and a sea-sheU- pUsk rose—the- Mary ;Wa3hington— which he named for his devoted mother. mrYTT the wvtvttytyvyyyttt Iim-Keeper of Bethlehem By HELEN GAISFORD I T WAS a brilliant night, and the inn keeper tossed restlessly in his bed. Why couldn’t they let him sleep? Now some one was singing—an old hymn, full of “halleiu.1ahs.'’ He thought of his other guests and groaned. He would hear ahnut this disturbance in the morning. “Rebecca,” he said to his wife, “get up and tell those noisy singers that they must hush or leave. Shall 1 have- all my lodgers awakened? And here, close the shutters. I never saw so bright a night.” Quietly she did her husband’s bid ding. He was just falling asleep when Rebecca returned. Her face shone with excitement. She spoke as she entered the door. “Husband, wake! Come and see! You remember that carpenter and his wife—in the manger? Where tlie Child was born, you know? Well, people are saying that the Child is a King—tliut He is to be the Savior" of the .Tews! Shepherds are here from tlie liills and princes have come from tlie Far East—” “Don’t be foolish, Rebecca. A King out in our manger?” “But, it is true! Angels have sung of Him, and there is a great light shining in heaven. All the talk is of omen and prophecy. Hush I They are singing again.’’ “You are a fool to believe them. Why, the man Is a common carpenter from Nazareth, no better than you or I.” “They say he Is just now her hus band. And the mother is a cousin of Elizabeth, the wife of the priest Zacharias—” “He whom the angel struck dumb?” “The same. And we all know their ages, and how they were blessed with a son.” “And they named the child not Zacliarias, but John—” “Yes, and in that hour the father I recovered his voice, and told of a vision. You see? Then is it not pos sible that this Child In our manger may be, in reality, the Son of God?” “No, no. They are carried away by their dreams.” “But you b’elleved when you heard of Zacharias.” “Those whom I know have brought me news from the hill country. I must believe what they have seen. But no stjeh tiling would happen here —in our very courtyard! it Is too ridiculous. You are a dreamer, like the rest Come, get to bed. Tomor row we must work again.” “If you see them you will believe.” “Believe such things would happen here?” “But there are omens—” “Oh, come to bed. I don’t care about the Child. Do you?” ©. 1928. Western Newspaper Onion.)
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