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Carrying (he "Star of Bethlehem" *!IE Stur of Bethlehem as seen iu llollaud is h pretty, but u cheap sight, f?r It costs nothing. 'Tin harbinger of Christmas, u huge i alnuted star,* which is carried ugh the silent, chirk Dutch streets, ing upon the crowding people and t jucal of the star which once guided wise nieu of the Bast, i he young men of a Dutch town who go to the expense of this star, which is carried through the streets us a slg n. l that Christinas has come once a; in, are swayed by the full intention of turning the Star of ltethlehem to account. Tfiey gather money from the crowds for the poor, and, having done this for the. good of those whom fortune has not befriended, they betake them to the head burgomaster of the town, who is bound to set down the youths who form the star company to a very comfortable meal. 'Tis a great insti tution, the Star of ltethlehem, in many Dutch towns and cities. And may it never die out, for it does harm to uo man and good to many* The Yule Log. The ceremony <>f the Yule log, which Is generally agreed |?y authorities to be traceuhle to the pagan riles which were performed at that season of tlio year before the coming of Christianity, was nevertheless the most Joyous of Hie cerer.onlcs observed on Christmas evi- In medieval times. ? New York Celebrated Christmas With Biblical Play MANY curious feasts arose In con nection with the celebration of Christinas In early duys. Thus the ass on which Balaam rode In the "ltilms Mystery" won for the feast the title "l'Vstuiii Asiuoruin," the feast of the asses. As It was celebrated in France, according to William Hone, It consisted almost entirely of dramatic show. On one occasion the clergy walked on Christmas day In proces sion, habited to represent the prophets ami other characters. Moses appeared In an alb and cope, with a long beard unil a rod. David had a green vestment. Balaam, with an Immense pair of spurs, rode on a wooden ass, which Inclosed a speaker. There were also six Jews and six gen til >?. Among other characters the poet Vergil wus Introduced, singing monkish rimes. They moved In pro c< j|on through the body of the church chanling versleles and conversing on the lift* of Christ till they came Into the choir. This service, ns performed in the cathedral at ltouen, commenced with u procession in which the clergy rep resented the prophets of the Old Testa ment, who fori told the birth of Christ. Then followed Balaam mounted on the ass, Zacharltis, Elizabeth, John the r.iptlst, t! ? Sibyl, Xrythree, Simeon, Vei gil, Nebuchadnezzar and the three prophets in the furnace. ? Washington Post. Talc o; a Gift iiiat Wasn't Given GIFT giving has marked the theat rical profession In all tiiues, and It \v:is interesting to hear on one occasion an old actor tell with tears In his eyes of the most beautiful Christ mas present that he had ever received ? a wig (hat Edwin Forrest had worn In "Othello" and that he gave to the actor, then young, iu token of his es teem, says a player. It wus a most tearful scene, this old man recalling this touching Incident of the good old times, and we were ull leaving the table, burdened with the picture aud the memories that it evok ed, when Stuart Itogson leaned over and whispered : "You know Forrest never gave any one anything, and he didn't wear a wig in 'Othello.' " A Grudging Gift ? Dad say* that Christmas time U meant For girls and boys. Ha can't n-gr$t the money spvnt To purchase toys. This Is a pleasure, he asserts; It makes him glad. But there is one expense that hurta. Says dad. Dad gives the servants goodly tips For Christmas day. Into hla pocketbook he dips In kindly way. One lt?T aggravates him, though; It makes him mad To buy a gift for sister's beau. Says dad. ? KxrhaiM Representative Royal C. Johnson, of South Dakota gave up his seat in Congress Monday to enlist as a pri vate in the regular army. He left for Camp Meade, Annapolis Junction, that morning. To several of his friends he said that he would be "the tamest private in camp." Mr. John son is 32 years old and has a wife and two children. From 1911 to 1914 he was Attorney General of South Da kota. He was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-fourth Congress. Thrift is one of the corner st^ea on which manlicod must be construc ted. Notice! Auction Sale On Friday, December 2Sth, 1917, at 12 o'clock I will sell to the highest bidder for cash or good notes three good farm mules, one extra good driving and farm mare, one full Jersey cow with young calf. (This is extra fine cow. Will give six gallons milk and make two pounds butter per day.) Also two extra fine three-year-old Berkshire sows, a number of nice open gilts, same breed, and several shoats weighing from 60 to 100 pounds each. One lot of about 23 Bilkmore strain Barred Plymouth Rock chick ens, two farm wagons and harness, two buggies and har ness, one stalk chopper, one weeder and all plows and farming implements and household and kitchen furniture. Sale on the premises, two miles west of Princeton, on Southern Railway. Remember I shall sell Rain or Shine. Big Barbccue Dinner Free To All C. N. PARK12R Princeton, N. C., Route No. 1. Another Lot Family Bibles just Receiced at HERALD BOOK STORE Valuable Christmas Presents Don't \*as:e money in foolish worthless gifts. Our large store is filled with valuable art cles suitable for Christmas presents too numerous to itemize. Come see what we have, we can furnish you a present for every member of the family. Spiers Bros. Smithfield, .... North Carolina VALUABLE FARM In desirable neighborhood , good Schools and Churches FOR SALE 46,,/j. acres, about twenty-five acres cleared, good dwelling and out houses, one tobacco barn, and one small frame pack house. This farm lies mostly on good public road, about five miles from Selma in one of the best farming sections in Johnston County, near good schools and lodges, for both colored and white people. Terms to suit purchaser. For further information and demonstrations, apply to the Farmers Mercantile Co. Selma, N. C. Give Good Books for Christmas Presents -?See The Herald Book Store s Assortment
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