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na QAJtaozx nun Mnnufoii. aAttMtixAoomrrr, o L THURSDAY. DBOBHBRR IS, 1183 California Adopts Gay Christmas Berry S OTAL to Its own products, Cali fornia has ndopted the "Christ mas berry" as Its holly, and from some points of similarity It makes a very good sub stitute for the well-known holly of the eastern stHtes. The California holly—Christmas ber ry—toyon—Is not very similar to the regular holly In structure, but the tint of the leaves and of the berries ap proximates the colors afforded by the regular sort. The leaves of the California holly are not of the form of holly lenves, but the berries easily suggest the reg ular species. To make the effect seem more real, some florists of coast cities nitx the berries of the California holly with the prickly foliage of the live oak. The shrubs of the California holly grow 4 to 25 feet tall, and the flowers appear In July and August, and the berries, which grow in large clusters similar to cherries, are ripe by Thanks giving and remain on the trees for some time; although they do not keep well after being plucked. The plant Is common in most of the pouthem half of the state, and at Christmas time the rich cardinal ber ries contrasted with the full green of the foliage adds a gay note to the florists’ windows and the baskets of the street vendors. The berries have a rather pleesnnt taste, somewhat ndd and astringent, and are "sometimes eaten by the In dians with great relish," according to Vary Elizabeth Parsons Cunningham, In “Wild Flowers of California." Such has been the wild scramble for California holly at Christmas times In recent years that It has been necessary to protect the shrubs by law. It now being a misdemeanor to gather the holly In the hills and along the high ways without the permission of the owner of the property. Landowners, however, usually are willing for motor parties to avail themselves of a reason able supply of the rich red and green decorating material for home use, but dealers arc orten at a loss to supply the demand at Christmas time—C. F. Wadsworth. A US*. Wsst Mysterious Kindness Up fan idle |FTBll the Jeyens e*d tenants ef Christmas Da/ tbs/ all sat about the blastag hearth Are with happy remlalecent thoughts and called upon the te tell them a story. "I will," he said, "apse see csndl- dlOoB; each see #f you must throw e •frail fagot upon the Maas and toll a «sry as long as H hens thee I will tMl ray story. So they did, and ploorant and laugh ing Interest wont round until the turn sans to the doctor. "Well," said ha as ha threw a larger fagot Into the fire, “my story la not yet a day old, and still It la not a little one, for, aa I went my round ef calls this morning I was surprised to ase a largo bundle lying In front of the door of a cottage by the roadside that looked as If It were in need of palat and everything else Curious to under stand the matter, I stopped to lavestl- gate It and discovered by a card that was pinned npon the wrapper that the bundle was designed for Vrs. Oafferty. Knocking upon the door. I at last In duced the woman herself te open It Reading the card to her, X lifted the bundle Into the room, whereupon she called out In a loud voice: ’Here, you, Hike, Kora, Rom, Timothy, Patrick. Bridget and Kate, come here you spal peens and se phwat the leprechauns have brought ye.’ “They came, from above, below, and from all sides they came, and It Is many a day since I have seen as much Joy as came out of the mysterious kindness that was bound up In the good things of that bundle." Before they went to bed they voted the doctor’s story the best Christmas story of them ell.—Christopher G. Hazard. (£k 1SSI. Veitin Ni*tp«P« CHRISTMAS ALONE A fallow that la far away from hie home folks on Christmas day may mako an effort to bo gay, but doesn't have much luck, says a writer. For though he occupies no chair, across the miles his heart Is there, with mother, dad and sis to share the dressing and Something In his throat grows tight end makes him dream of homo. THE FIRST CHRISTMAS CAROL I. Fear not, for, behold, I bring'you pood tidings of great Joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you Is born this day In the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped In swaddling clothes, lying In a manger. Chorus: Glory to God In the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men. —St. Luke'e Qoopel. SOME PEOPLE Borne grownups are so childish that they do not even belleTe In Santa Ckaus. ON SHOPPERS’ LIST The next event In the ■hopper’s Ufe will be the January salaa. * OAK RIDGE—SOUTH * *•«•••***••* Mill! can—Godbee. Married, Sunday afternoon, Decem ber the 9th, a* the home of the bride, Mrs. Scab Milliean of riiis place, and Mr. Bill Godbee, of Carrollton. Their many friends wish for them a long end happy life. Several from this community attend ed the singing at Oak Grove Sunday afternoon, and report a good singing and a large crowd. Miss Josie Little spent Tuesday af ternoon with Miss Gwynn Meigs, of Star Point. Little Miss Lucy Phillips has the measles. We wish for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. L. J. M. Camp had the misfor tune to lose a milk cow last Thurs day night. She milked the cow on Thursday night and it. seemed to be alright, but Friday morning it was dead. Mr. Amos and Miss Connie Smith spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Will Harper and family, of Lonely Corner. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Lyle and baby, Rachael, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Ragland, of near Goshen. Miss Louie ; Traylor spent from Thursday until Saturday with her rephew, Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Traylor, of Carrollton, and report a most en joyable time, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shircy and fam ily spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Gillespie and family of near Tal lapoosa church. Miss Katie Lou Griffin spent Sun day night with her cousin, Miss Isabel Little. " Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Storey and chil dren spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Moore, and fam ily, of Stnr Point. Mrs. W. L. Little and children: spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. T.. A. Griffin and children. 8cveral from this community at tended the show at Roopvillo Friday night and also Saturday night. Tlioso attending prayer meeting at Mr. W. L. Littlo’s Sunday nij-lit from Star Point were: Misses Gwynn, Dro- cthy and Annio Ray Meigs, Nervie- Oray and Messrs. John Lambert, Mel vin Lane, Lester and Claude Lylo and Dalton Moore. m % jg 1 1 I I Helpful Hin.ts 1 ftMtSl tCMtSf lit •£*.«**• oe*»-xiRa» “Blinr•**—**» tl&SSXa: •■Mmna wmwmwMwmmmwmwmwmmmwmmwmmmwmw^wmwmwmWmmmwmWmim Make our store your Headquarters for Christmas presents. We have a wonderful selection of attractive gifts. Fountain Pens Thermos Bottles Flash Lights Shaving Sets A „ V Xmas Stationery Our line of Christmas Stationery is most beau tiful. It consists of fine paper in beautiful boxes in the popular tints and pure white— 50c to $7.50 Safety Razors ;x, . Manicure Sets and Perfumes PEREUMES AND PERFUME SITS We have Dainty Per fumes in all the popular odors from Caron, Coty, Houbigant, Viva d o u, Hudnut and others, in individual bottles and combination sets. These make desirable gifts for young ladies and are sure to be highly appreciated. Norris Fine Candies in regular and Christ mas packages, boxes and baskets. Your sweetheart will certainly appreciate one of these 65c to $7.50 FRENCH IVORY TOIUT SETS IN HANDSOME CASES Our selection is varied- ranging from the small er ones at $4.00 and up to $50. Visit our store early while the selections are good. Christmas Cigars ■ Tobaccos, Pipes And Cigarettes Visit Our Fountain While Shopping m | 1 Carrollton Drug Co. f Phone 80 j mmmmmmmmmsimmmwmrtimwKmsmmeimimimm