Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-12-23

and the people of that section al,
keenly aware of the fact that they vii
have to build good roads if they hope
to successfully bid for the, many tourist;
who are seeking the mountain coun
try with splendid automobile roads.
Hendersonyiile would have a great
deal to gam in lending its encourage
ment in large measure to this pro
posed undertAing.
DAY WE SHOULD ALI APPRECIATE
Only ? few weeks ago the President
of the United States called upon US as
"a grateful people to celebrate a pa-
tion's Thanksgiving. That has hardly
ceased Go c1eeI cur hearts, and
row we are. reminded by a promlama-
ton from the Giver of All Good to
commemorate the revelation of Peace
eli earth and good will to men," on the
seventh dly O. the present week.
This is the attest occasion of all tbs
year fer putting away sorrow from our
hearts and evil from our fesh-the ex-
ample set before us by God Himself
when He, from His great soul. pre-
serted the world with the matchl0s5
gift of His Son.
He commissioned His angels to
bring US the proclamation saying,
glory to Cod in the highest, on earth
peace and good viii toward all men!"
Celebrations OF independence Day
and the anniversaries of great hatties
frc the old warriors hearts and fill
their breasts with patriotism.
The golden wedding day reviyes thn
old fow Of affection. The faces. voices
and merriment all revisit the cham
bers of the old mans soul as he stands
with lettering steps and Bonded form
beneath the mistletoe besides the faith
ful companion of the best years of his
life. Despite the weight Of years their
hearts grow young again.
Their why should not the anniversary
Of tie birta of Our Savior fill our
hearts with joy?
Let las y4ald 20 the enticings of Gods
goodness and let the sunshine of hap
piness flow into and cheer our souls.
There is neither wit nor wisdom in
fallacy that would make pleasure
sinful. Many good meaning people
have tortured themselves with the no
on that there is virtue in a long face
md a sad heart. But it is the Eeriest
folly-although some folks seem SO
constituted that they must Indulge
in perpetual feastsi ibf' the
'blues."' Try, at least, to cut it out,
for a world of good reasons.
OF all persons, the child of God has
The best reasons to be happy. The
first principles of happiness are good
will toward men and a heart at peace
its Maker. These the christian
rust have. Contentment with his lot
this life is the best for every man.
Oh learn it, that its the cheerful man
Hho has REAL friends, the happy girl
\ no will attract worthy s~uitors.
Yet, with all this, there comes the
horror that some folks will this COM
.ng week stain their hearts with the
crime of folly and crime.
Along pleasures pathway there are
20 many pitfalls to trap the unwary.
But why should any real man forget
SOD amid the rejoicing of Christmas?
We leave it to you. especially if you
whom God has given you to love and
,e loved by in this great and wonder
III world. In preparing for the enjoy
nents of the festive season let your
irst thoughts be for their happinesS
md comfort.
And. let us not forget that our en-
oyment of the Christmas festivities
will be in exact proportion to the eff
crts we put forth to make those
Lround US happy. No man should live
himself alone. Love thy neigh
,or as myself" says the Master. Your
up of joy may be filed by minintra,
ions of a kindly beneficence to needy
right at your door.
Some of US will not be here to cele-
next Christmas anniversary, yet
ere is no death.
As saul. bound for Damascus fair.
Vas struck blind by the sudden light,
% my eyes are panied and dazzled
q radiance pure and white
;rot hack nv the FURNISHED armor
a gt~,- Nolt"d Knight"