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PAGE SIX (FV. I \ ft Men are like this! '"' w f* r K ' o Eyer notice how loyal men are to their ideals —if it’s Chesterfields he smokes, no other brand satisfies. If he prefers his B batteries wet, no amount of talking will change his belief to voltage prohibition. I The man on your list may not know our label but the chances are he does I and that this is where he comes for his apparel. I He’ll like these gifts! I Hosiery Traveling Bags Bath Robes Belts Handkerchiefs Gloves Mufflers HOOVER’S, INC. The Young Man’s Store \ hristmas Slippers ir s I J I Gifts That Will Find a Warm Welcome! { Special Values in FOOTWEAR For a Greater WlT&v! Lv, Christmas l / * \ [ / 71 FOR WOMEN—Slippers, Pumps and Oxfords. Blond Kid and Satin, Black ffwßCil/U Velvet- Patent and B * L\ < FORMEN—Dressy Street and Sport Shoes and Oxfords. Tan and Black j _ Calf. Brown and Black Kid J * [ FOR BOYS AND GIRLS —Sturdy Durable Shoes, Tan, Brown, and Patent. 1 - 1 Broad toe models suitable for growing feet 45 $3 95 k , «7 Bccl Roonl Slippers for the Entire Family G9c 79c' 98c In Every Detail Our Shoes are Far Better in Quality Than Those Usually I itP Hfk Found at These Prices I<lP''hßmK/k Markson Shoe Store Phone 897 A\ m \ \\ K,;. i l ' ■' a* a Bw 3\ 111 ** fu) mm / - THE CONCORD DAILY TRIBUNE YOUTH’S “810 BROTHER.” t Chailote Observer. In the death of Dr. Russell H. i Conwell of Philadelphia) a few days 1 ago. a distinguished figure in our j national life and a man of tremendous j influence passed into the Great Be- j yond. Classed as clergyman, leetur- ( er and educator, he had spoken |, throughout the country on his fnvo- * rite subject, “Acres of Diamonds.” 1 He was aptly called a “big brother 1 to youth." In his lifetime he earned L much wealth, but tie gave millions j for the benefit of others. Since his ! death he has been eulogized generally < by the American press. Dr. Conwell -was "a mighty influ- 1 cnee among the young men of Amer ica, - says The Harrisburg Telegraph, “and leaves a memory fragrant with good coils. - ' The Telegraph declares that lie "literally soattred •acres of diamonds’ along the pathways of life ( trod by thousands of those to whom he was ail inspiration, who came into tench with him personally or through the great influence he wielded.” Te was "a mnu among men. a type supreme for the emulation of the youtli of the land" in the judgment of The Winston-Salem Journal, which adds: "He was primarily a humani tarian. a philanthropist, a big broth er to youth. Probably no other man ever kindled and fanned the spark of ambition in as many youthful hearts as did Russell Conwell. - ’ Ho was "one of the few discernible single figures in the moulding of American thought and American char acter during the past two genera tion'-,-- according to The Grand Rap ida Press, which holds that “he was so true n cr.vstnllizer of human senti ment that hie ideas live in a whole type of American literatue—fiction, essai, drama and poetry. . . . his psy chology has become the psychology of millions, perhaps tile guiding psy chology of our age. - ’ The estimate P.iat "he was a rare mun. a good man indeed, nil example of true Christianity,” is made by The Albany News, which recalls that he “Was known as the ‘penniless million aire. and had given away, it is said. $11,000,000 in his limetiine to aid the needy. - ’ The News adds that "few men have so thoroughly practiced what they preached.” “Dying what would be termed in the world’s estimation a poor man.” comments The Jersey City Jersey Journal. "Dr. Conwell leaves in real ity a priceless heritage in the shape of a life well spent and energies de voted to exnltationx and glorification of riie God he served so well. In an age of materialism, self-indulgence and luxury, this man loomed large as a refreshing exemplar of self-de nial and whole-hearted devotion to humanity. And who shall say that Russell Conwell, living to spend and be spent for the benefit of his fellow man. did not enjoy life to the full.” “The man yvhu, in tliTs or any other day and generation," says The Nashville Banner, "can get great wealth and spend it all for the benefit of others, thereby puts himself oil a pinnacle. Truly might Dr. Conwell have spoken of himself as one who lived and served his fellows, and did ■ it with an energy and enthusiasm wliidh were rare. On that basis his name will be written high and in brilliant letters among those of them that likewise served the Lord.” Dr. Conwell’s career is cited hy The Syracuse Herald, also, as evi dence that “National fame can be yvon ami public respect gained by modest and industrious efforts to make men, better and to lift the standard of pub lic mornlity." An added tribute from Tile Vnion toyvn Herald is thub his "diamond mine has given more real wealth to the world than nil the diamond mines in all the ages." "His spirit still lives. - ’ declares The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, "ill the hearts of thousands whose lives he had touched with that divine something whidi characterized his en tire career. He leaves behind him u living memory of accomplixbment and actual examples of the product of his genius in a great university, a great church and three hospitals.” The story of Johnny King, a com rade of Dr. Conwell’s in the Civil Mar, is told by The Williamsport Son. Connell, a youthful captain and an atheist, was led to a Christian life by the example of King, a youth of seventeen, who was the captain's devoted orderly. The latter lost his life by flushing across a burning tridge under Confederate rifle fire to save his chiefs sword. And Conwell vowed that he would not only live his own life but that of Ring as well. ‘ The Yule Log. The Yule Log prayed a prominent part in the early festivities at Christmas time. Steam heat In the modern apartments robs the living generation geuerally of the pleasant custom of having a log and a cheery fireplace. In olden days a whole family (as iu Provence) would make it. a custom to go out on Christmas Eve and fetch in a log, the while they walked in line according to seniority and sang a carol. One of the children—t he, youngest—would liour wine on the log just before throwing it on the fire. Prior to the French Revolution, it was customary in Normandy to have the prettiest gir present sit on the log, while the others in the party drank to her health. Occasionally a figure of a human being was outlined in chalk on the log, which was reminiscent of the hentlien practice of offering, human sacrifices to the fire. Nearly every household which had a yule log made sure to save a brand with which to light the new log on the next Christmas. It will come as a relief to the mod* ern girl to learn that the outcry against women powdering and using their Up sticks in public comes three thousand years too late. In ancient Egypt It was considered a suitable amusement at a feast for women to continue the embellishment of their facet* in this manner. You cannot, it ia said, gather six Russians together tn a roam with out hearing six different opinions on any subject discussed animatedly. .m. |ji| Gifts That Last ||§ ? Being looked upon as headquarters for Christmas Gifts, M V/yft 4£/ we have assembled all our possible gift requirements and have «| prepared ourselves with a complete stock. i£4r^“j| Don’t wait longer as the last few days is always A RUSH. Ji|j| STARNES-MILLER-PARKER CO. .WM n £ ® ur Suggestions __^_ r . | _ nr _ r _ I __ ]n^^J ! llil—!i-IL..lL!.J lijg KRIST or TUNES WORK OF HIS DEPARTMENT 1 Discusses Plans For Development of Übtf and Printing Department. b Raleigh, Deo. 15.—W)—Speaking before the Raleigh Civitau Club here today. Frank D. Grist, commission* - er of labor and printing, outlined 1 the work of his department, and dis > cussed his plans and hopes for its < future development. Jir. Grist idacisl particular empha < sis on the employment division of the , department, and told (tie Civitans: » “Tlie idea that we want to work * out in our employment division is to - procure for you the most suitable per i son or persons for the position or po t sitions that you desire to fill, thereby f keeping n square peg out of a round i hole and doing nway with misfits in our economic and commercial life." The commisioner prefaced his re -1 marks by saying that in his travels t over the state it has been a “reve u lation to me that so few people in North Oydlina know a'nytfiiing of i the department of labor and print s in* ” * Mr. Grist explained that the tie* ~ rartment “as it is now being admin* p istered, is divided into five divisions.” U The first is the labor division, the e chief duties of which are to collect s "information and statistics concerning labor and its relation to capital, the wages of labor, the earnings of labor ers and their educational, moral, and financial welfare." In addition, this t derision collects' informations with re -1 lation to mining, milling, and manu* e facturiug industries. * The second division is the employ* * went division, the design of which f is .to “connect the jobless man or woman with the maniess or womanless * J°b- In discussing this division, the “ commissioners pointed out t b at, through the various offices over the { state. 35,510 registrations have been . recorded since January Ist, and of p Ibis number 32,140 have been referred to employment, and 30.060 of those referred have been placed in employ t ment. , The speaker humorously told of * what he had learned of human nature, l since taking office.* and told of in t stances of men suited for manual la* f bor wanting “soft- collar" jobs, and - particularly of negro boys and men , wanting places as Chauffeurs. , “I sincerely believe,’ he said, “that i the employment division of the de * paitment of labor and printing is ns essential as any other division of any separtment of the atate or federal gov . ernment. r “It is as much a public function t to place the idle people of our popu . lation into productive employment ns ejit is the function of our government . *to .provide ways and means of .sluci i tion. I will explain this statement ! thereby removing him from tempta- , MW M r^w , “^ ,^f^r* t!nf him *° tag a distinct service to society and the state.” The commissioner discussed the di vision for the deaf, headed, as re quired by law, by a mute, and the speaker paid a tribute to the "etfieien cy and loyalty” of those "who can neither hear nor speak." The printing division is headed by an. assistant commissioner, who is a practical printer. I'nder his deci sion, the state's printing is procured under contract on a competitive basis, and the work of this division “is a means of saving the state several thousand dollars per year on its print ing and paper bill." The miscellan eous supply division does a 'similar work in regard to miscellaneous sup plier for the state. "Cnnbiing the 3tate to buy its supplies direct from the jobber.” The division of farm labor was in augurated last spring, ns n subsidiary of tlie employment division, Mr. Grist explained, whose duty is the procur ing of farm labor for farmers when crops are in need of harWsting. The work of this sort was first rendered truck growers of eastern Noffih rur olina at the harvesting of their crops last spring, and later a similar at tempt was made toserve the cotton growers. “If, through the farm labor divi sion, I am able to procure sufficient y J ; OM," to Amxwr at Charlotte ' Thursday,* Dec. 17,.i925 tielp to assist eastern North Carolina fnrmers in harvesting their crops ( os they can get them on the market in ample time, thereby commanding a good price for their products, eastern North. Carolina, within a very few years, instead cf being a bankrupt, boil-weevil ridden section of our state, will become as prosperous as any oth er,” the commisioner predicted. He also discussed the division of service to the World War veteran, created by the last general assembly, and toUl of its work, with its head quarters in Charlote. Tlie commissioner said he felt that t'.ie department was not doing all he would like for it to do, but that it was hampered by lack of funds, per sonnel, and inadequate legislation to carry out some of the plans he nad in mind. Henry V- was the first English monarch to enjoy himself at tenuis. Henry VII. and Henry VIII. were both Iplayers of the game and the latter added a tennis court to the palace at Whitehall. Queen Eliza beth. though not an active enthusiast enjoyed watching the game. Women comprise fully 50 ih“r cent, of the staffs of all the newspapers in Holland.
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