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the BUTLER HERALD, BUTLER, GEORGIA, DECEMBER 15, 1932. butler locals Miss Verna Jarrell spent the Week end at home. G A Roberts and Mrs. Sarah FiSng’spent Saturday in Macon. r C. Montgomery and Mrs. Waited Suggs spent Saturday in Co lumbus. 1 • Mr and Mrs. E. E. Jarrell and Mrs W. H. Trussell spent Tuesday in Atlanta. Mr. J. F- Brooks, of Schley county, was a pleasant visitor • to the city Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Jones, of Rey nolds, were the Sunday guests of Mrs Annie Smith. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Pye and little son, H. G., Jr., spent the day recently in Americus. Mrs. J. H. Adams and Mrs. Luke Adams were Monday guests of Mrs. B. H. Bazemore, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gray, Mrs. T. L. Fountain and Mrs. W. H. Trussell spent Friday in Atlanta.' Dr. and Mrs. James A. Fountain, of Macon, were Thursday guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Fountain. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Byrd end children'of Panhandle, 3pent S ir.day with their mother, Mrs. Nora Waters. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Amos and children were guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Amos, at Wesley Sunday. Mrs. J. A. Smith and sons, Messrs John and Roy Smith, of Talbotton, were guests of Mrs. Florence Gordy Sunday. Mrs. B. H. Walker and Mrs. Mattie Cogburn left Sunday for Montezuma diere they will spend sometime with relatives and friends. “The Shepherds’ Vison” To he Given at the Butler M. E. Church Sunday Night PAGE SEVEN B. H. S. NEWS Mrs. Laura Bivins Jordan, of Statesboro, is the guest of her broth' er, Mr. G. W. Bivins, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. West. Mrs. F. A. Peed was called to Birmingham a few days ago on ac count of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs, A. J. McGee, wh6 is reported to be improving. Jarrell’s Dept. Store, Inc., is really a farmer’s exchange. Let us kne what you 'want. We can get it. Jarrell’s Dept., Store, Inc., Taylor County born and bred Rev. J. L. Ivey, of Decatur, has been spending a few days in-.Butltip on important business. While here he was the guest of Bev. E. H. Dunn, a former classmate at college. The Methodist Sunday school will present a delightful Christmas pro gram at the Methodist church Sunday night beginning at 7 o'clock. A cor dial invitation is extended all to be present. The program which is under the direction, of Mr. P. C. Rowell, Superintendent, is as follows: Hymn—Oh Little Town of Bethlehem Scripture reading—Frances Riley Prayer—Rev. W. E. Hightower, CAST OF CHARACTERS: Shepherd Boy—Earl Rowell. Shepherds: Charles Benns, John An thony, Fred Wade, Harley Riley, Thomas Daniel, Lovett Anthony. Angels: Kathleen Anthony, Dorothy Roberts, Bertha Bazemore, Verna Rowell, Irma Gill, Katthleen, Hortman, Lorena Daniel. Angels Sing, “Silent Night” Hymn by Choir. Little Angels — Dorothy Bazemore, Wilma Gill. Madonna Mrs. P. C. Rowell. Wisemen — Horace Pope, Thomas Chapman, Lawrence Joiner. Richman—Cecil Butt., Pilgrims—(Group) Women, Men and Children. Laborer, Julian Gill. Princess—(Laureate Fickling. fe—W. R. Anglin. A Child—Frances Rowell Youth and Maid—Robert Cochran and Pansy Riley. • Duet — Ophelia Hortman, Laureate Fickling. Torch Bearer—Billie Turner. Leader, of Gift Bearer—Virginia Me Cants Cradle Roll—Mrs. R. A. Turner Beginners—Mrs. Herman AmoB. Primary—Myrtle Bazemore. Juniors—Alicenel Amos Intermediate, Senior Boys—Charles Fickling, Horace Joiner, Henry Anthony. Senior Girl—Neita Richardson Young Ladies—Sara Cox Woman’s Bible Class—Mrs. T. B Joiner. Men’s Bible Class—Seab Montgomery Gift of Treasurer—Hazel Hortman. Eleventh Gift Bearer—Aurelia Trus Mr. and Mrs. Dave Harbuck, Mrs W. Watson, Mrs. Cecil Gill, Mrs, Kate Jarrell, Mrs. U. G. Wall and children, and Mrs. Z. T. Locke were Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. G, Pye. Music—Kathleen Peed. Choir—Mrs. Kate Porter, H. P. Wal lace, H. E. Childres, Walter Suggs, Mrs. Walter Suggs, Mrs C. W. Bazemore, Mrs. 0. S. Cox, G D. Locke Luther’s Cradle Roll—Oscar Adams Ann Gray,* Carolyn Bazemore Kathryn Amos, Betty Jane GUI, Peggie Joyce Gill, Edwin Allen Elizabeth McCants. On account of a recent severe at tack of influenza Rev. Gordon Baio- more has arrived from New O'deans, La., to spend a few days with his mother and family. He will return to his work next week. Mrs. W. A Lundy has been ap pointed teacher of the Ladies’ Bible class of Butler Methodist church, to become effective Sunday, Dec. 18. Come let’s make our Sunday school a great success. P. C. Rowell, Supt. Mrs. Will Kilpatrick, of Macon, made a business trip to Butler Mon day. Mrs. Kilpatrick before her mar riage was a popular young lady of Butler who will be pleasantly remem bered as Miss Louise Montfort. Mrs. R. R, Dunwody, after a few ‘•ays’ visit to her mother, Mrs. Belle Carson, returned to her home in Ma con Wednesday, and is leaving today for New York City, where she will spend the holidays as the guest of her son, Mr. Robert Dunwody. Richard, the little six-year-old grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Hale, en- tretained quite a number of the little folks yesterday afternoon with a birthday party at the home of his grandparents. After a number of mar t's’ children’s games were enjoyed de lightful refreshments were served by Mrs. Hale. Mrs. E. W. House and daughter, Miss Bettie, of Lumpkin, were guests Mrs. L. R. Adams Thursday, Dur ing the afternoon Mrs/ House gave an inspirational talk on Missions to the Voma’s Missionary Society, the Ambers and visitors being delight- % entertained by Mrs. G. A. Rob- er »s- The meeting was presided over ^ Mrs. Adams, the new f president, who presented a most delightful Ingram. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jackson are ™ ovi ng here this week from Gray and *i'l occupy an apartment at the resi de of Mrs. J. T. Adams. Mr. Jnckson is a member of the engineer- Ul S corps State Highway department an< i is assigned to duties on the lower Jortion of Route Three in Taylor county, the paving of which will be- j' n after Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. I ackson have many friends here who , 1 be pleased to learn of their re- CHRISTMAS OFFERING FOR METHODIST ORPHANS HOME A committee will see you for a contribution for our South Georgia Methodist Orphans Home. Any pro duce such as corn, meal, potatoes, syrup, flour, meat, sugar, chickens, or anvthing in the way of food for 140 children will he greatly appreciated. Marriage of Mr. Helms and Miss Taunton Occasion of Much Interest to Friends Something that has caused intense interest in school this week is the Depresion Plant. True to its name, the plant can be afforded by almost anyone in this time of depression. All you dp is take three small lumps of coal and dampen them. They should next be placed in a bowl. Then sprin kle the coal and bottom of the bowl, not too thickly, with the contents of three 5-cent packages of powdered bluing. Add three table spoonsful of salt and 10 or 12 drops of mercuro- chrome. After this, add four table- spoonsful of water to the -bowl, being careful not to wash all the bluing from the coal. Now, it won’t be long before you will have a beautiful rain bow colored plant. Rev. H. G. Hobbs conducted chapel exercises Monday morning with one of his talks that always interest the en tire student body. The eighth grade English class, whose teacher is Mrs. Brown is writ ing original themes on “What I Found in a Hermit’s Cave” and “Hunt ing Capt. Kidd’s Treasures," follow ing the study of Stevenson’s Treasure Island. In Miss Maxwell’s section of the tenth grade of spelling Mary Booth and Vivian Mclnvale have tied, mak ing 18 hundreds apiece. Miss Anderson and the 4-H Club girls met in Mr. Brown's office Tues day and made Christmas candies. The first grade decided not to have a Christmas tree because of the de pression, hut instead, they will dis cuss among themselves how nice and kind each can he to someone else. Mr. Brice, a Shakespearean actor, stopped with us Tuesday morning and acted several scenes from differ ent plays by Shakespeare. He also acted several other things, with the High School English students as his audience. This was greatly appreciat ed and enjoyed by everyone present. The Seniors still regret the absence of Miss Ogbum although they are enjoying having Mr. Flowers with them. The Agricultural boys, with their teacher, Mr. Culberson, held a chap ter meeting at the school building Tuesday night. Misses Juliette Jarrell, Ruth Turn er, Carolyn Hill, Edyth Parks ana other former seniors of Butler school visited the school Tuesday. Mr. Rickman reports the following as his “A” students: History, Vir ginia Garrett, Bessie McCants, C. J. Peterman, Harley Riley and Richard Turk; 1st Year French: Mary Booth, Elsie Heath, Vivian Trussell, Pansy Riley, Horace Pope and Thomas Daniel. 2nd. Year French: Kathleen Anthony, J. C. Driskell, Hubert Jones Riley Bazemore, Anne Pittman, Myr tle Harmon, Irene Kirkksey, Virginia McCants.and Janie Peterman. The sixth grade pupils are working on Christmas decorations for their room. They have one new pupil, Roy Eubanks, which makes their enroll ment 35. The fourth grade has many pupils absent on recount of illness. They re port several new books for their li brary which give them 50 story books besides quite a number of supplemen tary readers. The fifth grade is glad to welcome Ralph and Helen Eubanks into their class. This brings their enrollment up to 32. The third grade regrets very much that L. M. Campbell had to move away last week. Instead of having a Christmas tree in the room, they are making little gifts to make . others happy. tion, hut rather a place wheri> Inspired artists could work out their dreams under ideal conditions. Items from the Studio The recital planned for December 20th has been postponed until after the holidays. The Junior Music club also will sponsor a musical comedy “Pack Up Your Troubles” early after mid-term exams are over. Mips Frances. Wil liamson will coach this attraction. She has had training and experience in this line of work, and the club is fortunate to secure her services. A program will be given Friday afternoon as a tribute to MacDowell by the music dubs. Only MacDowell music will be used, and will Include the following numbers: Hungarian Etude, Scotch Poem, Concert Etude, Romance, Hunting Song, To a Hum ming Bird, Thy Beaming Eyes and to a Wild Rose. Some Christmas songs, including carols will conclude the program. The St. Cecelia and Ed ward MacDowell Clubs will combine their December meetings, omitting al lstudy features, and concert rating in the study of MacDowell. The classes in Plano Study are making progress, proving that the group method of Instruction the many problems can be made profitable for beginners. Miss Ruth Dunwody attended the Kresiler concert In Macon recently. Miss Lorena Daniel was missed f’om the music classes Friday, hav ing spent the day In Atlanta. Oscar Adams, a talented pupil in Grammar school, is absent this week on account of illness. George Roberts, president of the MacDowell Club, acted -as pianist fot the Christmas program given at the Methodist church Monday p. m. . The 1933 Music Club Convention willbe held in Macon next Mar.ch.Con- testants will be interested in this an nouncement. Myra Byrd, Laurette Fickling, Publicity Reporters. ute on this joyous day. Especially is It a day for children, for them to be happy, to enjoy their gifts, to realize . in their youngest years something of the beauty -and warmth that Christmas brings with it. Even when snow is on the ground and the hearth Are blazes, the air is filled with an indefinable, mysterious peace that makes glad the hearts* of all. And MubIc plays its part at Christ mas in the home, in the school, in the church. Whether it be the simple carol, or the lofty anthem, or the subjects of some European power. The ideas of the Monroe Doctrina are as follows: (1) Two Spheres—It was hold that the world was divided into two spheres, the Eastern and the Western. President Washington stated one side of that drinciple in his doctrine of "Isolation", which was that the Unit ed States was not called upon to take part in the affairs and especially the wars, of Europe. The other side, ns worked out by Adams and Monroe, was that European powers ought not to interfere in the affairs of Ameri- calm of that tenderest of Christmas 1 ca. They recognized thnt Great Brit- melodles, “Silent Night, Holy Night," ! ain had large Interests in Canada and our voices are lifted up and our hearts are made gladder in song. Make music at Christmas t Let it be good music, music that touches the heartB of men and makes them exult in the knowledge that once the West Indies, and that France and some smaller European nations had Interests in the Americas. (2) Political System — Monroe wrote, “the political system of. the illied powers is essentially different year, in times both good arid 111, the, from that of America. We owe it spirit of the Christ Child is with them, so finely expressed in those comforting words; Peace on earth, good will to men! American History Club The American History Club has be- despite C omo very successful. The members are very much interested in the work nnd are co-operating in their efforts. The Independence of Texas Is the subject for discussion thiB week. Hunter Jones has prepared a paper on this subject which he will read to the class Friday. The Monroe Doc trine was the first to he presented to the class it -being prepared by Tom- and Monroe was to prevent wars ot my Singleton Tuesday and proving 1 conquest by Europe. At Christmas Of interest to their many friends is the announcement of the marriage of Mr. John Felton Helms and Miss Marguerite Taunton, a pleasant sur prise of the past weekend. This popular couple drove to the home of Rev.’ and Mrs. E. H. Dunn, about 6 o'clock Saturday evening, ac companied by a few special friends, and were married by Rev. Mr. Dunn. The groom is Convict Warden of Taylor county, which position he has held for many years and is held in high esteem by all. who know him. He is a native of Sumter county. The bride is the attractive daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Taunton of near Reynolds, and is one of the county’s most lovable young ladies. NOTICE TO TAX CITY PAYERS are now All city advalorem taxes due and payable by Dec. 20th. H. J. Porter, -Clerk. Christmas is only 10 days off. We invite you to visit our store before buying your presents, as well fruits, nuts and candies. We have large assortment of these items and our prices are very low. We have use ful gifts for Mother, Dad, Sister and Brother. Let us show you. Jarrell’s Dept. Store, I*c- MUSIC EDUCATION (This- column is edited by the Junior Music clubs of Butler High school in appreciation of _music; to give information, inspiration and en couragement to music students.) The outstanding feature of the musical world this week is of course •he national observance of the 70th anniversary of Edward Alexander Mc Dowell—America’s composer genius— his birthday Is December 18, and this year also marks the 25th anniversary of the Petenboro New Hampshire colony for creative artists which was MacDowell’s Dream, realized by his wife’s efforts through the years fol lowing his death. The MacDowell colony was founded by the composer to give musicians an opportunity to work in an atmos phere of tranquility which MacDowell himself had surely missed during the earlier years of his career. There was a festival concert given in New York Monday and -broadcasted giving opportunity to hear Mac Dowell. Mrs. MacDowell spoke. She said Peterboro was not a place where artists could go and have a inspira- The loveliest season of the year.. To everyone), everywherie, 'Christ mas is the time of rejoicing. Men women -and children, ever since the brightest of all stars shone in the heavens and guided those Wise Men to Bethlehem, have given themselves to its sw^et spirit, have stopped in work and play to offer a happy trib- therefore to ourselves and the nation* of Latin America to declare that we consider any attempt on the European powers to extend their influence to any of the Americans as dangerous t« our peace and safety." By “Political Power" President Monroe meant the attempts of the Holy Alliance to get the Latin American countries under their control. (3) Colonization—In his speech Monroe said, “The American conti nents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain,are henceforth not to he considered for colonization by tha European powers." This was directed against Russia. (4) Peace—The purpose of Adams very interesting. The Monroe Doctrine The Doctrine was first clearly stat ed -by President Monroe in a message in 1823, tho the main idea of the message and some of the wording are due to Quincy Adams, the Secretary of State. The reason for the pro nouncement of the Doctrine was that by the American Revolution and then by the revolt of the Latin American colonies, a new kind of state was cre ated in the world. Up to 1776 every civilized person In the Americas were —Tommy Singleton. We have on hand the following fruit cake materials: Orange and lqmon peel, citron, pineapple, currants dates, seeded and seedless raisins, Brazil nuts and English walnutB. Jarrell’s Dept. Store, Inc. If you are not satisfied with your coal wo will call for same. We sell Creech and Blue Gem. Jarrell’s Dept. Store, Inc- HOTEL LANIER Macon, Georgia Conveniently Located Excellent Cafe Rates $1.50 and Up ^0 mmm Receiver’s Sale Creech Coal is the best that you can'buy. Place your order now. Phone 32 or 72. Price $7.60 a ton delivered. Jarrell’s Dept. Store, Inc. Will be offered for sale at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash at Howard, Ga., Wednesday, December 21,1932 the following personal property of the F. R. Purvis Estate consisting of Mules, Cows, Hogs, Farm Implements, Feed Stuffs. Farm Machin ery, Automobiles, Wagons, etc. Also at same time and place will be of fered for sale the stock of merchandise of said Estate consisting of Dry Goods, Shoes, Notions, Groceries, Hardware, etc, this stock will be offered in lots, This sale is made pursuant to an order of Court, no confirmation will be necessary but if bids are acceptable, property willbe delivered at time of sale upon payment of price bid therefor. Sale will commence promptly at 10 o’clock A. M. H. H. RILEY, Receiver.