THE EXAMINATION OF THE EYE
'Vo Render You Expert Service
T he examination of the eye, te be complete, must take in
visionUNoiratT ?°lnts far (ieePer than a mere test for
skrht J,ofl l' <"‘ T (,0rrect any defect found in the
mk it.Jnit we also test the strength cf the rotary muscles
mav wo/ki anv-w'aknf;i found there, so that the eyes
fatigue- U H0!1 and perform th( ir functions without
Fitting Frames and Mountings
^cPay lar,aUontion to fitting frames and mounl
flln .t10 f'a,ssi:s.w'11 l|() the utmost good, and not,
r: \\ ‘"-' tooKs ot the wearer. Unless the lenses ar
■ i ,V, btfon‘ thc' T,UT>il-’ of the/eves the result
wjll not be. satisfactory. '
Tc ics and Invisible Bifocals
coM«!)r*hCri^ n i or curved lenses in manv cases be
““ ® y allow a,Wider range of vision, fit closer to the
cy<. and are more becoming to most people. For persons
!!!v: 'of 't'r 1 Si;!>r b.c’th near and distant vision we supply
ces*!’: ’lfOCa K v we have fitted with excellent suc
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n... ,T)PV, D- M- MORRISON, Optometrist
uitice b. o. Morrison Jewelry Store, Shelby, N. C.
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One more issue before Christ
mas. Get your ad in early.
<lA
Community
Tree
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i®, 1U23. Weutcrn N’«w»paver I'nlon.)
LP Solomon Way lived In n
shuck at the foot of the
mountain. He w&s a queer,
solitary man who seldom ap
peared In the village. Now
and then he drove in for
supplies:’ these he bought
, with as little conversation as
possible. No one knew his
history, and it is to be feared that few
gave a thought to him, beyond Idle
curiosity which stirred mildly upon
those occasional visits of his, and then
died before satisfied.
Two days before Christmas there
was a meeting at the minister's to
discuss arrangements for a community
tree. Most of the village was-jiresent.
particularly the young people. This
i ■
contrived to get u great" deni of fun
out of planning and talking about the
tree.
Just ns the meeting was called to
order, the front doorbell Jangled and
the minister excused himself to an
swer it. In a few moments he reap
peared. and walking at Iris side was
Old Solomon Way. He was a giant
of a fellow, a tritie stooped about the
shoulders, but carrying a certain dig
nity that hushed the clatter of the
lively young people. ' The minister
made no comment, but, seating Old
Solomon in a comfortable chair,
opened the meeting.
The usual discussion followed. Who
would go for the tree? Who would
set it up in the village green? Who
would trim It? Who would arrange
the electric bulbs and see about the
battery?
Old Solomon listened Intently. Per
haps the? rest of the people forgot he
was there. In any case, there was a
little gasp of surprise when the tall,
white-haired man arose, and, looking
about.shyly, said he would like to say
a few words. The minister spoke a
few courteous sentences to make Old
Solomon feel at ease, and then sat
down.
4‘I ain’t never been down to one o’
your meetin's before,” began the
woodsman, “but I reckoned I couldn’t
miss this one. I've seen your pretty
Christmas trees now for two or three
year, and It kinder seemed as though
I wanted to say somethin’.”
His voice was deep and gentle, with
a slow patience that gave it, and the
words he said, a sort of weight, and
richness. The young people listened
In puzzled silence, but It was to be
noted that not a whisper disturbed
the assembly.
“Mebbe you won’t like what I got
to say," continued Old Solomons- "but
I feel like I must speak. I see and
know a lot of things, up there in my
cabin, that the rest of, you don’t have
time to notice. And I’d feel pretty
mean If I did not put in an oar foi
some friends of mine who can't say a
word for themselves."
He paused, looked around the room,
and then continued.
“We human bein’s are pretty apt to
think we’re mighty Important: we go
about takin’ for granted that this hull
universe was made purpose for us, and
everything In' It. But when you’re
aloue ns much as I be, ’specially cold,
windy, winter nights, you can’t help
rliinkin’ about(kll the little emitters
outdoors. And In the mornin’ there
are their trncks all ahont the house.
iTliey don't ask nothin’ of us. All they
Want Is a chance to hunt for food and
“'some sheltered hole to sleep In. An
the birds! Even the pesky sparrows!
No matter what the weather Is, they’re
flutterin’ around chipper ns anything!
No complaints, no discouragement, nc
fuss; and If there’s a warm corner 01
a bit of sunshine, they manage to try
a few notes of slngln’. They’re aa
everiastln’ example to us grumblers.
And I was thlnkin’ ”—Solomon looked
keenly into the faces of his listeners—
"If this year we couldn’t have a com
munity tree, as you call it, not fog our
selves but for the birds, and any small
critters that would venture near it.”
Not a person answered this appeal
they were too surprised. The minister
arose and said the meeting wns open
to discussion.
j Finally a girl in the back of the
room popped up and asked liow the
thing could be managed. Old Solomon
was ready with his plans.
"It you’d be willin’ to have your
tree Just a little outside the village
not too far to get to, I think we could
fix it. I’ll cut and haul down a good
Christmas tree, and you young folks
come out day before Christmas t<>
jtrim It. Make It as fancy and pretty
as you please. We’ll tie on scraps of
meat and suet for the birds. And we’ll
clear a good space aroiind it, and pm
down boards for crumbs and grain
And a little ways off, wejll have a heaj
[of hay for the deer, and odd hits foi
rabbits and squirrels and such. Thi
has been a powerful hard winter, with
[the heavy storms and Ice ond snow,
I’ll bo tlio first to promise to keep tilt
community tree supplied for ono dsj 1
a week, oji'l I reckon there's young |
folks i .nor. ! wlio’d i wi Ilnjfto take i
a day unt.il the ■winter breaks. Seems
to me"—here his big, rumbling 'voire
lowered to a beautiful depth, "that.the
' Baby who came this day, nearly tw*t>
thousand year ago, meant for folks
to remember their brothers in the
woods. 1 sort of believe He’d like to
see us chin’ ’thought to 'em. Who |
knows? Maybe they're as important
in the ■■■rheme of things as we are!
And Christinas will lust beyond one
•lay. r thank you for listenin' to me."
Old Solomon sat down. Immediately
there was a quirk, light clapping of
.ipptY' i.tiion.
Christinas day saw the community
tree set up In u farmer’s pasture. It
was gayly trimmed with bright rib
bons. popcorn and hits of food. Five
hoys shoveled away the s'now around
the base. Hay was brought; hoards
were laid on the ground for grain and
other scraps. Never lmd the village
sue'h fun. When things were all in
place, they fanned a circle around the
■fee and sung a carol. Old Solomon
sang the loudest His face beamed
with happiness. And if you'll believe
if, no 1,-s Ilian fen people invited him
to dinner that day!
It was a glorious Christmas. And
not only did the spirit of love and
good cheer fly about that day, hut con
tinued for weeks. Every day someone
went to "the community tree and
trimmed it with fresh hits of meat nod
suet. It grew famous: bird lovers
ennie from m:ies around/o Watch the
pretty sight : the birds hovered about
In flocks. At evening and morning
three young deer ventured down for
the hay. Rabbits and squirrels ap
preciated their good fortune. Best of
all, the village folk learned ttie hnppl
n"s« of..thought for wild things. And
they also learned a deep affection and
respect for old Solomon, who had
prompted them to this unselfish serv
ice.
YULETIDE NUT LOAF
Put one nnd one-half cupfuls molafc
*es ami throe-quarters of a cupful of
proven sugar into a saucepan and boll
mill the mixture forms a hard ball
■'hen tn d in cold water, or when It
registers 200 ’degrees by the thermoine
:er. Add a quarter of a cupful of iwit
! ter and continue to boil to -SO degrees
jr until itritV* "'lien tested in cold
water. Next'add u pinch of b iking
>odn, tjvo eciiftfs stoned and chopped
j lates, one tjjjajspoonful of l«*uon ei»
ract nnd one cupful each of blanched
dmoiids, walnut meats, hickory nut
uuats, one <upful of Brasil nut meats
tnd pecan nut meats hrokch In small
nieces. Ilonr into a buttered loaf pan
and leave in a coot place for 12 hours.
Turn out and cut in slices. Wrap the
dices In waxed paper. The candy
hould be stirred all the time It B
•ooklng.
The highest natural air temperature
known on earth was recorded by this
lueteorojogical Instrument kept by the
United States government on the floor
of the famous Death valley in south
ern California—the hottest spot on
earth. .The almost unbelievable tem
perature of 134 degrees Fahrenheit
was registered by the^memiry there
this year. Only one white man lives
there. He replaced five others who
died insane.
Our naval vessels condemned to de
traction are fast being dismantled.
This workman la spiking one of the
big guns of the Georgia with the torch.
Or Their Watches Large?
Robert lived in iln> country and hurt
never seen a Sailor.
•r»i'u." lie said one day, ‘'sailors
must he very small men."
"Why do yo.: think so?" asked Ids
father.
“Hemuse.'* answered Robert, "I reml
In the paper nhout one who went to
sleep on his watch."
The Place to Degin.
Everybody respect the reformer
who reforms himself.
Don’t forget to attend
the big bargain jubilee
at Evans E. McBrayer’s
clothing ernporiu m.
Service and value g p
hand in hand. 5 goo&!
salesmen who know
their business are here
to serve you and serve
you well. Come — a
welcome awaits you.
DISSOLUTION NOTif li.
This is to give notice that E. L
Webh has sold his entire intere. t in
the Piedmont Grocery Co., to W. C.
Lutz and .1. T. Webb and th. t the said
E. L. Weldi is no longer n pons,o’>
for any bills contracted in the name
o fthe said tirm W. C. Lutz J T Wet.i,
and Ray Lutz* arc now the owners of
the Piedmont Grocery and 'will col- '
lect all bills and pay all accounts. ■
The business will continue under '.he
name of Piedmont Grocery i'o.
This November 19, ,32".
E. Li W.Mi, W, ?. Lutz, J. T. Wei h
and* Ray Lu.z.
SALE OF VALL AISLE I A KM. j
The her- of the late J. (\ War!ic!;, j
deceased, will offer for sale. at pub- :
lie auction, to the highest. bidder at |
the court l ouse door Lincolnton, N. 1
C.y at noon, on
Saturday, January 5th, 1924,
a tract of land containing 80 2 , j
acres lying about six miles north of
T.incojntoff. N. G.. Lincolnton town- !
•-■hip. Uncoi l county, adjoining no !
lands of A'lain Hoover setate, Lee
Hoover, A. r. Lutz home plat'o^-'Surti
ntey Warlic'; and others, • raid land
fronts on the public road; one mile
from Salem and Marvin churches, and
two miles from Oak Grove school
house. There is a five room dwelling
j house, a barn, three branches, a well
and a spring on said land, nbciut 40
:'acres, under cultivation; 12 acres in
oak and hickory tinnier; . 25 or jiff
acres in pine timber; and <> acre; un
der wire.
Terms of sale: One-third cash, one
third in one year and balance one
third in two year* time. deferred
payments to bear interest at six per
cent., title reserved until payment of
purchase money in full.
For further information apply , t i,
Miss Lena Warliek, agent ,J. ('.
Warlick, heirs.
Kemp P. Nixon, Atty. Lincolnton, N.
C.
Oranges, grape fruit and
APPLES
Car load of bulk ora trees and grape fruit
priced-$2 per bushel or 50c per peck. Car
load oi bulk apples at 40c and 50c per peck
CEPH BLANTON
At My Store—-On Sale Now
GiVe One For Christmas
The Tudor Sedan is a gift
every member of the fam
ily will share. 1: adds to
daily happiness. It will
extend the joyous spirit ol
Christmas to every day of
the year.
This nova Ford type in of
an exceptionally pleasing
design. \V ide doors open
ing forward, folding right
front scat, and a roomy
interior make it a conven
ient car to use: its high
radiator, broad cowl, sun
viscr, and large windows
make it stylish in appear
ance. Yet it is sold at the
lowest price ever asked for
a Sedan—only $590 f.ab.
Detroit.
The rich, permanent luster
of its finish, the quiet good
taste of its upholstery, and
the ornamental treatment
of its full-nickeled hard
ware, all help to make it a
car you are proud to drive.
This Car cart Le btauwil through the Ford Weekly Purchase Plan.
R.S
CAi^r
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
SHOP EARLY AND GET FIRST CHOICE
OF CHRISTMAS GOODS
The list of presents we have is too long to
enumerate, but will mention a few for your
consideration.
We have the largest stock and nicest'pack
ages of Candy we have ever had.
PRICED 50c PER BOX TO $10 PER BOX
Buy Candy from me and put the difference
in the hank.
Mavis, Houbegants and Azurea Combina
tion Sets $2,50 to $6.00.
Houbegants, Coty's and Hudnuts, Extracts,
Toilet Water and Powders.
Cigars, Combs and Brashes.
Our Christmas boxes of Stationary and Cor
respondence Cards will surprise you. 25c to
$5.00 per box.
Toilet Sets §3.50 to §10.00.
. FAULWEBB, Phon<
The Rexall Druggist.”
21.
Phone 21.