.< . I. . The Farmville Enterprise -Published by. - THE ROUSE PRINTER Y \ ? ? G. A- Rouse, J.Editor and Manager Mrs. J. L. Shackleford, Society Editor Subscription Price One Year $1.50 Six Months .75 Three Months .40 Advertising Rates V anished on Application to Manager Entered as second class mail matter May the 10th, 1910, at the postoffice at Farmville, North Carolina} under the Act of March 3rd, 1878. ? ' FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 1923 THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS ' A most carious and significant thing about Christmas is the way in which it has drawn to itself customs and rites from various heathen sources?the gifts and merry-making of the Roman Saturnalia and. bruma lia; the plentiful feasts and blazing logs, the evergreens and the mistletoe bough of the northern Yuletide. Some dour Puritans object to this and would strip it all away. It seems most wonderful and fitting that the natural impulses of human itindness and generosity and hopefullness, symbolized in those old rites and cus toms, should naturally come to the birthday festival of Him who is "the desire of all nations," even as the Persian Magi came of old, bringing gifts from afar. ?The enormous murapucauuu, ex pansion and elaboration-of Christmas presents has become a serious handi cap on the joy of the season. Old Santa Clans is in danger of being strangled by the weight of his pack. Shopkeepers seem to rely upon the enthusiasm of fond parents who dote on their children and remember their own joyous Christmases. There are exceptions of course, but if one visits all the shops in this town looking for evidences of the Christ mas spirit, they will be amazed at the result '^Berry Christmas" is not a one day event The weeks preceding should be weeks of joyous anticipa tion and preparation, culminating in the actual celebration of the birth of our savior. In the early days of our history the Celts and Germans celebrated the season as the beginning of re newed life and activity of the powers of nature. At the winter solstice the Germans held their great Yule-feast in commemoration of the return of the fiery sun-wheel. Many of the customs of the old Germans and Ro mans were adopted by Christianity, followed by the "manger songs," ca rols, dramas, feasts and at a later period the Christ-tree adorned with lights and gifts, reciprocal presents ? * ? i r and became' a universal social iesu val for young and old, high and low. The Christmas spirit among the people largely depends on circum stances. If shops and stores adopt a funereal aspect, merchants must ex pect a correspondingly depressing sentiment and lack of interest. In difference begets indifference. A few dollars expended in fancy fixings for the window, a little in terior decorations in keeping with the season, marks the live man, inspires enthusiasm and contributes to the Christmas spirit in the customers. But more important than all else is the effect on children. For many of them this display is only Christ mas. For all others it is a joy and a pleasure that permeates, the home and results in renewed interest, larg er purchases and a more prosperous and happy season. vLoosen up. ^hake off the tan-bark and ashes and get into the Christmas spirit " THE DEBT OF FRANCE The duties of the debt funding com mission are clearly defined by the act of Congress creating the compiission. These duties are to effect definite methods of payment of the amounts doe us, with interest The argument advanced by certain interests that these debts be cancelled as "America's contribution to the Al lied cause," and in the hope that our - foreign market might be increased, "0. are fhther far-fetched, and would ' rpever be accepted by the people. ^ 1*his country has already given, unstintedly, of its manhood and its money to bring vietory to the ailies. What, farther contribution- could be ejected? wiH net amount to^ihe interest on this dAt, and if the whole export trade will not amount to the inft^at on this debt, and if the whole _expdrt trade were sacrificed this country might be , _ _ , - TT ^ . g .wia A.. the vast and valuable German terri tory in Central Africa. France is i really better off today than before i the war. I This is evidenced in the fact that i according to official records, France has loaned to various European coun tries since the World War, more than five billions of francs, and is urging Poland and other countries to ac cept gigantic loans. Whether these loans be in cash or credit does not matter?the plea of poverty does not ring true. ?" - * 11? wnat America reau> rexuu u mo contention made by France that any t repayment made to America is con tingent on Germany first paying the t penalty levied by France."1 That prop- = osition under the circumstances, is little less than notice of repudiation. The American people have great sympathy for France in her difficul ties, but the principle of "the square deal" is one tnat every American school boy understands and appre ciates. DECLARES WHITE MAN , NEGRO'S BEST FRIEND Salvation of Southern Negro Depends on Friendship. With White Race Greensboro, Nov. 28.?That the sal vation of the southern black man de pends upon his cultivation of the friendship of his white brother here, as well as upon his making "some outstanding contribution to our prog ress and democracy," was the gist of an address delivered before the Agri cultural and Technical college (negro) in Greensboro by Charles Satchell Morris, Jr., of Norfolk, Va., famous colored journalist-and orator. - ?? * ? ? I Morris assured the Dig auaience m i students and townsfolk that now, as never before, there was a strong dis position to deal fairly, honestly and intelligently with the negro on the part of the southern white man. "The two races are interdependent," he declared, "one cannot rise without the other." ="?? I? I . -J. - The speaker is regarded as the oremost apostle of inter-radal har npny and "good will" in thev south, lis speech here tonight was applaud ST by a record crowd. CAUSE AND EFFECT He rose with great alacrity-* To offer her his seat Twas a question whether she or he Should stand upon his fpt EVEBY FACE A MENU - He?"Yes, the doctors say our food iffects our looks." She1?'Well, more people eat nuts han I thought." Nasal Catarrh is a Dirty, Filthy Disease That ccrttanal dripping: of ca tarrhal moras from the bead down into the stomach finally poisons the whole body, * condition known as aystcmie catarrh. For more than fifty years Pe-ra-na has held an euvia "V hie record for re Stilts in the treat ment' of all Ca tarrhal cooditkna. Sold Tablets or liquid J-l - - i ?1 a ? Elect President By Popular Vote m . In the belief that any political system which makes possible the election of a President in defiance of the expressed will of the majority of the people is archaic and undemocratic, the Sacramento Bee in a leading editorial calls for the abolition of the electoral college and the direct election of the national government executives. . What with the unit rule and the two-thirds rule governing in conventions, and the.delegation of authority to electors vot ing by states who twice at least nave chosen Presidents?Harri son over Cleveland and Hays over Tildren?in defiance of the votes of the electorate, the people are so far removed from their right tO choose the head of their nation that their rigid of franchise has become a meaningless waste of time. Under our present political system it is impossible for a man to split his ticket?he can't vote for the candidate for president on one ticket and at the same time vote for the candidate for vice-president ou some other ticket. TTo must vote for electors on one ticket or another in block formation. _ ? - - -* - ?? i A _ ? i Also under the present system it is impossiuie tor any inde pendent candidate for the presidency, to have his name placed on the ballgt. In Texas it is useless tor a Republican to go to the polls on a presidential proposition. The Republican voice is so small and still that it is entirely obliterated, lii Vermont it is equally futile for a Democrat to make a like attempt. Were the people to vote their choice then men an 1 women of an parties would have equal representation as they have equal taxation, and the will of the majority of the citizens of the country would be expressed in actiou. _ - ' The electoral coliegj?.of eejfffse v.as brought into peihg in a day when it was thought unsafe to trust the people witli what was then Tegarded as a dangerous power. From this groundwork e shrewd party tricksters have built up the gradual^elimination of public-participation in national affairs until today the citizen has the choice only of voting for one or two men hand picked by a half dozen political despots \ylio. meeting la a p-ir'or. decide who "shall and who shall md. have the right to go before ?Lo people for election. - Fortunately there are signs of the awakening of our oil izetvs to the importance of insisting ou, their right of utterance. With their ears always to the ground the political combine in oven now discussirifc the possible abolition of the two-thirds rule in the Democratic convention. If we can get that reform and next the kilting of the unit-rule we will have made, at least a start toward a real democratic rule. I This is the year 3923. The United State;? has outgrown knickerbockers. Its citizens can get along very well without political bosses to govern them or.e'ectnral colleges having the power or not always the temerity to defy the public will. fehere are grapes on sale In Washington Market. Xew York, at ftjift per orate ?f 30 pounds. Landed In a Fifth Avenne window they sell for fi.O^per pound. The gentleman who grows the grapes gets what? Echo and answers what' t ? ; ? - . ' . ?- ?- - ? : i';. ? ii. m i ' . . .... ' i *'?? ? .................... .......... ? I i To my friends in Farmville, I wish to an- I ;: nounee tint 1 hsve made a connection with the I Carolina Building Supply Inc^ in Greenvijle, I N. C., aad wM be in the office of that firm as I More than a hundred Unpeople as sembled at Tyson's ehurch, three miles from Farraville, and the small frame building was crowded to over flowing, not only with Tysons, but with that blest spirit cf love and fellowship. After a short song and prayer ser vice the assemblage was called to order by the President, Mr. Eibert Ty son, who in a brief talk explained the reason and need of thus assemb ling once a year. Mr. John David Cox, of Winterville, was the first speaker on the program/ Mr. Cox traced the Tyson name, back to 1708 and illustrated by means of a family tree why he is a Cox-n. Mrs. Josie McArthur followed this talk with a paper on heir branch of the family? the Joyners, while Mr. Henry T. King, of Gieenville, gave in detail the line age of the Mays and Turtiages.. All of -these talks ... and illustrations , proved most interesting and instruc- ' The outstanding ieaiure 01 me yiv gram was an address on the "Family and Home," delivered in a forcible and eloquent manner by Judge J*. Loyd Horton. Short informal stalks on* their .ancestry were also made' by Mrs. Parker, of Tarboro, -and Mr. Hawkins Tygon, of Fremont. . >; A most significant thing was that in tracing the family back for genera^ tions it was found and noted that Bible names were used'almost entire ly, both as to the men and women, proving that whatever else they may ! have -been, their familiarity with God's word is unquestionable. An election of officers was held Be fore adjournment and the following [officers were elected: <^T. C. Turnage, of Farroville, President; C. L. Tyson,- ? Vice-President; J. D. Cox, of Winter ville, Sec-Treas: A dommit^fe was appointed to look up other records and verify present ones. It is hoped to have a lucid and confirmed record of Hie family tree by the nexf'meet ing iii 1924. v . A regular old fashioned Thanks giving dinner was served on the grounds after adjournment "The Rouse Way?The Right Way" FOR BETTER PRINTING ...Send all orders to_ The Rouse Printery, Farm v ill e, N. C. NOTE bP APPRECIATION. The ladies of the M. E. church wish to thank their many friends for the generous patronage given them on Thursday at their annual bazaar mak ing it possible for them to clear $435: A sum that was very gratifying to the promoters. EPISCOPAL AUXILIARY The . Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal church enjoyed a social meeting^at the home of Mrs. W. R. Hooper Monday afternoon. After a pleasant hour of sewing and conversation, Mrs. Hooper was assist ed by Mfs. Walter Jones in serving a delightful salad course, i n : UNION SERVICES A farewell service which rivalled any ever held here in attendance was conducted at the school auditorium Sunday evening in honor of Rev. C. T. Thrift of the Methodist church who left this week to take up his duties at Moyock. ~ .. Rev. D. E. Hill, of the Baptist church conducted the musical program which' was followed, by short talks by thef- different ministers of the lo cal Ministerial Association, Rev. C. A. Lawrence of the 1" Presbyterian church, Rev. O. E. Fox of the Christ ian church and Rev. P. E. Hill of the Baptist church, i vrV These remarks of tribute were fol lowed by a strong message of vindi cation taken from the text "I am free of the blook of all men" delivered in a powerful, forcible manner by the retiring minister who enumerated the advances of the local church under his pastorship and of the promising religious future of Farraville which he has foreseen and which he had hoped to witness. He remarked the ambition of his life was to return to Farmville and that his removal was a marvel to himself and to the town. Mr. Thrift is a man of remarkable eloquence, character, and strong per sonality and unshakable in his faith and belief that he is being led by the Holy Spirit A parting gift amounting to $32.50 was contributed by the congregation to Mr. Thrif t THE 20TH CENTURY HEALTH SCIENCE KNOWN AS CHIROPRACTIC * , V '* ... r a-.' i 1 . ' ? . " . . . 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