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Evening star., 1943-02-02
Fighting French delegation in the

Fighting French delegation in the
United States, will be guests of the
Earle Theater Friday evening at the
$3.50 pm. performance Of Warmers
motion picture. "Casablanca," which
opens that day at the theater.
Beside Mr.. and Mrs. Txier, the
following representatives of the
Fighting French delegation will be
present: Col. Pierre de Chevigne,
Capt. and Mrs. Gayral Naval At
tache), Col. and Nine. Charles Luget,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jean Chalon, Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Baudet and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jean Baube.
The following members Of the
France Forever organization will also
BE- present: Mr.. and Mrs. Jean de
Lapp- -Suguy, president: Mr.. and
Mrs. w. s. Conant, vice president;
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Nelson, vice
president; Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Alderman, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Worthington, jr.; Mr. and Mrs.
F. R. Roseberry, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
de lie Paulle, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Anagnost, Mr.. and Mrs. Law Voge,
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Nicklin, Mr..
and Mrs. Wallace Clark, Miss Lee
Sutton. Mrs. Philip Shepley, Mrs.
H. B. Hutchinson and Mr.. and Mrs
COrrinRtOn-Gil
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01ScoverS he has Anerew T. Aeliey.
married 4 mother image, q babbling
1ngenue, animated and not too
bright, = child-bride who has never
become detached from the maternal
apron strings. Claudia is a creature
of moods, impulsive and, some may
and, cloyingly cute. Her naiyete
and complete detachment from the
4aotS Of life bracket her logically
With the adult infantilism. 1t takes
. realization that life goes on, and
the mating instinct has RESPONSE
halit3es to make Claudia grow up.
That, and the knowledge that her
mother has an incurable malady
sradua1y natures her point of
view. .> i.
Fat Ingenue Rsle.
Acting and direction are what
make Claudia" the substantial
success inherent In q two-seasons
hit. In the role of Claudia is
Dorothy Mcguire. with the art Of
the actress endowing the imp with
a sprightly animation, the charm
and prattling innocence of q farm
Dulcy, her faults and her virtues
as = wife understandable, rather
than irritating. Miss Mcguire has.
played 1t 30 often she has world
a assurance, knows the value Of
expert timing, which lines to accent.
= Is . tour de force for a clever
inEenue, who incidentally leaves to
Portray the role for Hollywood.
being replaced on Friday night by
Phyllis Thaxter.
The supporting cast is par excel
Ience. Donald Cook, whom . long
run has given avoirdupois, plays the
husband for every ounce OF its laugh
possibilities. Much of the effec-
Hveness Of this character depends
upon expression, conscious under
Evening star., 1943-02-02

"CLAUDlA"-A John Golden production
At the National Theater Author and d.
rector. Rose Franken. Scenery by Dona Id
OenSlaeer. Costumes by Blanca Stroock
The Cast.
Un the Order OF Appea rance)
Mrs. Brown Frances Starr
Davlo Naughton --------- Donald Cook
CLAUDIA Naughton ton------Dorothy MCGUIRE
Fritz Franz TveddeJI
Jerry Seymoure Milton Gran
Madame Daruschka Olga Baclanoya
Suha Naushton ----- Audrey Ridewell
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playing, and in both respects Dom
aid Cook Is Equity perfect.
- FranCAS Starr Sh8nA~

playing, and in both respects Dom
aid Cook Is Equity perfect.
Frances Starr Shines.
The mother role is entrusted to
one Of the contemporary stages
finest character actresses, Frances
Starr. As the patient mother she
makes an admirable foil for the
newlyweds, blesses her emotional
moments with the finesse of real
artist. Wilton Graf, Olga Bacla-
nova, Audrey Ridgewell, Adrienne
GeSsner and Frank Tweddell are
superb in what can be called the
seasons most accomplished cast.
Claudia" loses precious prin-
cipal with the departure of Dorothy
Mcguire, but the fihnsy play struc-
ture has been so carefully tricked
up for audience appeal. the Rose
Franken play win probably survive
her departure.
Newsreels At Casablanca.
Newsreel cameras caught the
historic unconditional surrender"
3Casablanca conference and shots of
the event will be released to the
Nations motion picture screens this
week. In addition the Army Signal
Corps and the United States Navy
photographers shot considerable
footage. Both services have crack
Hollywood photographers in uni
form and the coverage is expected
to be complete. The motion pic
ture section Of the Army's Bureau
OF Public Relations will clear this
epic celluloid.
Neither wind nor snow nor icy
streets could stop the Bob Hope
Bing Crosby parade to the box
once windows for Road to Mo-
rocco" It collected Sc, 600 at the
Earle Theater for its second week
and was rushed to the Metropolitan
screen, where the bumper business
continues.
Miss Schreiner to Speak.
Miss Bess Davis Schreiner, man
aging director in Washington Of the
Theater Guild and Of the American
Theater Society, will be dinner guest
and speaker at Chevy Chase Junior
College on Wednesday evening, Feb
ruary 3. Miss schreiner. who was
born in Washington, has long been
identified with theatrical interests
In this city, her work including pub
licity, promotion and production for
such groups - the Arts Club, the
Summer Festival and various civic
org Hons For ~ yeaFs she ar
rInged for. produced and directed
the Christmas drama. "The Other
Wise Man." given annually at the
Luther Place Memorial Church. Her
talk to Chevy Chase students will
be on the current theater in New
York and Washington.
4 NAA
Fighting French - Attend.
Representatives Of THE Fighting
French delegation and members of
France Forever. headed By Mr.. and
Mrs. Adrian Tixier. head Of the
Evening star., 1943-02-02
Advice

Maj. D. p. ]. Lloyd, British ofiicer
who served under Gen. Wavell in
Egyptian and Libyan campaigns, has
been. named technical adviser for
Five Graves to Cairo" The major,
now on duty in the United States,
is an authority on desert fighting.
Evening star., 1943-02-02
Where and When
Current Theater Attractions
and Time of Showing

anu 1AuC Ok C4AOW
Stage.
National-"Claudia," with origi-
nal Broadway cast: Tonight at $50.
Screen.
Capitol-"China Girl" intrigue in
the Far East: IL an, lao, 4:20, Z
and s:40 pm. Stage shows: l2:45.
3:25, sos and 8:45 pm.
Columbia-"Reunio in France"
glamour in the underground move
ment: 10:45 am, l, 3:l5, $50, 7:45
and 1905 pm.
Earle Commands Strike at
Dawn" on the Norwegian coast:
II am, l:45. 4:35. 1885 and 1905
pm. Stage shows: los, 3:55. Gas
and o:25 pm.
Keith's-"Arabian Nights" on the
magic carpet of technicolor: ll:l5
am, los, 2:45. 4:25, sos. 8 and
$50 pm.
Little-"Waterloo Bridge" tragedy
of one woman in wartime: II am.
l2:55. 2:55, 5, tbs and 9:45 pm.
Metropolitan-"Road to Morocco"
another trail for the three zanies:
1880 am, 1880, $3.50, $50, 1880 and
$40 pm.
Palace-"The Black Swan" Ty
Power bares chest as a pirate: 1850
am, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20 and $50 pm.
Pix-"American Empire" Richard
Dix building 1t. ass, sos, 7:35 and
10 pm.
TranS- -Lux-News and shorts:
Continuous from 10 am.
Evening star., 1943-02-02

Fighting French - Attend.
Representatives of ttie Fighting
French delegation and members of
France Forever, headed By Mr.. and
Mrs. Adrian Tixier. head Of the
Evening star., 1943-02-02

sonAltties, into q pleasant weave.
Some may find-as they did in
Seattle-that for all OF its seemingly
Evening star., 1943-02-02

3 UT IA CO 1nno-
cence the dis
cussions Of sex
problsm m s are
frank enough to
be tndelicate.
All Of the Ac-
Aon takes place
In the living
r o o m Of the
N An ghtons. 10
mikes from New
xWK IN Cn2rm.
MSiy rural Con-.
necticut. David
NAughton, BRIDE
groom Of 4 year.
Evening star., 1943-02-02
eClaudia,' on Third Visit,
Pleases Huge Audience
Dorothy Mcguire Leaves
Cast Friday to Play
Role in Hollywood
BY ANDREW r. KELLEY.

CLAUDIA"
then
acqseed BY Hollywood is the
Efankeas play which returned
1ase et - of character
incidents
sonalies, into pleasant e*-----
Kodiak mirror., 1943-06-19
NOTICE To Pay School Tox

(ln Accordance with Chapter 38, Session Laws of Alaska, l943)
 WHO MUST PAY SCHOOL TAX: All male & female persons between 2l & 55 years of age must pay the scool tax; a female
Kodiak mirror., 1943-06-19

Ray Martin, owner of the Club Liquor store, left recently to join Mrs. Martin and two children in the States for a short vacation before their re- turn to Kodiak.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-06-19

person who is unemployed < who depends for her support on her husband is not required to pay the tax; persons in the active military or naval service of the U. s., paupers, insane persons < those cared for by the Territory or who are permanently injured, iinfirm, maimed or crippled are
 also exempt,
 WHEN PAYABLE: The tax | is payable after the first of Jan.
 in each year. It must be paid to
 the school tax collector upon de
 mand. If no demand is made for
 payment, it must, nevertheless,
 be paid to the school tax collect | or or to the Territorial Treasurer
 on or before the first day Of Dec
 ember in each year. Please re-
 member that no demand or mo-
 tice is required to be made or
 given; but. as indicated, if such
 demand is made, the tax must
 be paid immediately to the coll
 lector. If payment is not made.
 a penalty of $2.50 attaches and
 both are collectable by suit.
 ] EMPLOYER MUST FURN-
 ISH LIST OF EMPLOYEES 1 AND PAY TAX. Whenever re-
 quested by the school tax collect
 or any employer who has people working for him who are subject to the payment of the tax, must furnish a list of his employees together with the age of each of them to the collector, and must
 also pay the tax due from each
 of them. When such payment is
 made by the employer, the col lector must give him receipt 1 for each tax paid and the amount thereof may be deducted from the employee's wages
 DOUBLE PAYMENT OR ] PAYMENT BY MISTAKE.
 Auv person who pays the tax when he is not liable therefore, or if 1t is paid by an employer for his employee when such en- ployee is not subject thereto has the right to claim refund of the
 amount paid; such person should first request the school tax col
 lector to make such refund and Tiff this cannot be done, he should
 forward such request to the Ter ritoriul Treasurer at Juneau. Up
 on receipt of such request the Treasurer will investigate and if he finds that the tax was paid by
 mistake, will make the refund immediately. Remember that re- quest for refund must be made not later than ninety days after
 the end of the calendar year dur
 ing which the tax was paid.
 NON-RESIDENTS SUB- JECT TO TAX: The tax is payable by residents as well as non-residents. If the nonresident is merely sight-seer or tourist, he or she is not required to pay
Kodiak mirror., 1943-06-19

The office of Dr. Eugene Sui- livan, dentist, in the bank build- ing, will be closed until the doc tors return from vacation trip Dr. Sullivan left this week for Florida. and plans to be back in August.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-06-19

Wm. Hardin, taxi driver, left recently for the States to receive medical treatment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24
Christmas Cantata
By Senior Choir

Rev. j. r. Bicking preached Sun
lay morning from the text, when
he tullnes of time was come, God
lent forth His Son. Miss Sarah
5pangler sang Might Divine" The
Junior choir sang "Carolng On
AT the evening service the Senior
-hoir gave the cantata Music of
to large congregation
u msic-lovers, who were delighted
With its rendering under the direc-
slon OF Miss Isabelle Mccoy, Miss
dorothy Keilholtz at the organ. Solo
parts were taken by Miss Anna Ryan,
.ars. Lucille Bicking, Miss Sarah
spngler. The mems quartet, Mr.. Ed
.vln L. Haines, Rev. j. r. Bicking,
AR. Allie McNamee, Mr.. Wilson
ewing. also sang. Next Sunday even
ing the members Of the M. Y. F. will
give a Pageant OF Chistmas'' at
1850 o'clock. Everybody welcome,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24
Met auley-MiIler

Miss Mary Charlotte McCauley,
daughter of Mrs. James c. McCauley
of Leeds, Cecil County, became the
bride of Mr.. Ralph B. Miller, son of
Mrs. George Miller, York, Pa, on
Saturday afternoon, Dec. IL, at four
O'Clock in the Methodist Church at
Leeds. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. d. G. Wildey.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her brother, Mr.. James L..
McCauley, of Baltimore, wore a gown
of white faille with white lace bod
ice Her fingertip length veil of tulle
fell from a cornoety Of matching lace
and she carried bouquet of white
rosebuds.
Miss Elizabeth l.. McCauley, who
was her sisters maid of honor, wore
a gown of french blue faille with a
matching hat and carried pink rose
buds. Her bridesmaids were Mrs. J..
Bair, another sister of the bride, and
Mrs. Wesley Roberts, of Wilmington,
Del. They wore gowns of woodrose
faille with matching hats and wells
and carried bouquets of red rosebuds.
Little Miss Helen Louise Bair,
niece of the bride, was the junior
bridesmaid and wore pink taffeta
and net. She wore a bonnet of match
ing taffeta and carried red rosebuds.
Mr.. Francis Miller, York, Pa, was
his brothers best man and the ushers
were Mr.. Wesley M Roberts and Mr..
Charles Marlowe, Wilmington, Del.
A reception was held at the home
of the brides mother. at Leeds, Md.
The newly-weds will reside in Will
mington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24
LIONS oBsERN
LA61Es NIGHT

The Rising SUN Lions Club OBJ
served Ladies Night on Thursday ev-
ening last when fifty or more Lions,
with their wives and other invited
quests enjoyed a bountiful turkey
dinner served by the ladies of the
Methodist Church, in the basement
dining room.
The tables presented pretty ap-
pearance with their Christmas deco
rations, and their arrangement en-
abled the serving to be done easily
and without confusion.
Following the banquet the assem-
blage gathered in the main auditori-
UNI of the church, and after the sing
ing Of Christmas carols by the entire
group, were addressed by Mr.. w. D..
Priestley, of Elkton, who gave talk
on Prime Minister Winston Churchill
that was replete with interesting
facts and highlights in the life and
character of this great English
statesman and war lord.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24
Graduates From
Bomber Mechan-
les School

KEESLER FIELD, Biloxi, Miss,
Dec. 18-Pfc. James M. Ho1brook
was graduated today from the Liber-
ator bomber mechanics school here
and is now ready for line duty or
further sraiHing uRder the Army Air
Forces Training Command. He is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Avery A. Hol-
brook, Rising Sum, Md.
Now qualified as B-24 mechanic,
Pvt. Holbrook will join the ranks
Of the green-clad army maintaining
the big four-engined aircraft, be
sent to factory school for further
specialized training, or go to one of
the Training Commands aerial gun
merry schools.
The course of approximately II
weeks here taught him the intricacies
of electrical and hydaulic systems,
propellers, instruments, fuel systems,
engine operation and aircraft inspec-
ton. For eight days before gradual
ing, he applied what he had learned
under simulated battle conditions at
Fort Liberator," a branch of the
airplane mechanics school.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24
Negro Truck Driver
Attempts To Steal
Waste Paper

The Cecil Democrat, in reporting
the waste paper drive in Elkton, tells
the following incident:
During the early morning many
residents of the town tied up their
old newspapers and other Kinds OF
old paper ands placed the bundles
either On their front porches or the
sidewalks. Not long thereafter, and
before the Boy Scouts got on the
lob, a large truck from New Jersey,
driven by negro man, was at work
gathering up the bundles.
Someone who was suspicious, no.
tilted Salvage Director Weinroth,
who started an investigation which
resulted in the location of the truck
and it's driver. In the machine was
found probably two tons of old paper,
atc., Officers were summoned and
the driver compelled to unload his
loot at the Jail property, where it
was later taken over by the Scouts.
The driver of the truck was threat
enedl with arrest If he made another
appearance in Elkton on such a mis-
sion. ~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24
PO0l-Willianns

Miss Barbara Bryne Pool, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson Pool,
OF Wilmington, Del, and Lieut.. Wal
lace Williams, Jr., son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace Williams, Sr., of near
Elkton, were united in marriage ON
Saturday afternoon, Dec. IL, in Trim
ity p. e. Church, Wilmington. The
ceremony was performed by Rt. Rev.
Arthur r. McKenstry, Bishop of
Delaware.
Mr.. Pool gave his daughter in
marriage. Miss Rebecca Pool was
maid of honor and the bridesmaids
were Miss Ann Pool. Miss Laura
Dogde, and Miss Corrinne Williams,
sister of the bridegroom.
Mr.. Joseph Williams, of Elkton,
uncle of the groom, was the best man
and the ushers were Mr.. Frank
Evans and Pvt. James Trone, both
of Elkton; Pvt. Fletcher Williams,
Jr., Swarthmore. Pa, and 1t. Comm.
Bryan Smith, U. S. ~, of Berkeley.
California.
A reception followed at the home
of the brides parents after which
the couple left for a wedding trip.
They will live in Atlantic City, N. j..
where the groom is stationed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24
lakewood Homemakers

The Homemakers' and Secret Pal
Club held their Christmas party at
lakewood, Thursday afternoon last.
A good attendapce was present and
a fine time enjoyed, with an album
dance of good eats The Club decided
20 discontinue the meetings for the
winter months, the next meeting to
oe the first Thursday of April, with
Mrs. Ruby Kilby at her home Those
who attended the party were: Mrs.
Florence Hill, Mrs. Connie Kilby,
ruby Kilby, Blanche M. McCauley,
Amy Deckman, Ray Bowen, Ida
5hoff, Blanche Kirk, Gertrude Watts
hazel Raglan, Cordie Bruce, Mrs.
ralph THOMAS, wayne Bowen, Law
renee Ragan, Freddie Kilby and An
lie c. Grub.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24
70 Red Cross Knitters
Rising Sun Branch

We have shipped out to our Armed
forces during this past year of 1943
he following knitted garments:
32 NAVY Turtle-Neck Sweaters,
l3 NAVY Sleeveless Sweaters, II
NAVY Helmets, 6 pr. NAVY Gloves,
II pr. NAVY Socks.
IL ARMY Turtle-neck Sweaters,
20 ARMY Sleeveless Sweaters, 81
ARMY Scarfs, IS ARMY Helmets.
/ now have new supply of wool
IN hand for the coming year. Army
sleeveless sweaters ana Navy turtle
..eck sweaters are required. II you
AN help US with our new quota,
please apply tor wool anytime
mrs. William r. Cherry,
Production KNITTING Chairman
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24

GREATER TIMBER
CUT is URGED

AS result Of the forestry field
day held in Elhaon, the many farm
ers and sawmill operators who at
tended, discovered new methods of
cooperation to back up the nearly
1900 young men who already have
been drafted into the armed services
of the nation from Cecil County
alone.
The official news reel, Wood for
Victory" shown at the morning SEES
sion, indicated that it requires near
ly 1000 feet of lumber for every sol
der considering needs for training
camp barracks, and bIildinges and
packing cases for equipment. Nelson
II. Fritz, area forester, made an APP
peal to woodland owners of Cecil
County, to produce some of the logs
this winter that will go into ships,
planes, trucks, hangers, boxes and
general construction necessary to
supply the Army and win the war.
Addresses also were given by Harry
Dangler, extension forester for Mary
land; County Agent J. u Miller of
ElkLon; and District Forester Bond,
Lieutenant Grottey of the U. S. Nav
al Reserves.
One practical method of local lum-
Der increase developed as result
of discussion which followed these
salks, was for farmers to bring logs
to local mills or to- the roadside in
winter, and to release labor for part
time work until spring. During the
afternoon manufacturing concern
demonstrated power chain saw in
woodland operation three miles south
of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24
Olters-Craig

Miss Anna M. Wolters. daughter
of Mrs. Louisa Wolters, of Philadel-
phia, was married to Louis G. Craig,
u. S. N. r., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Err
ven r. Craig, of Chesapeake City, in
Emanuel Reform Church, SSth and
Barring Streets, Philadelphia, Satur-
day, Dec. IL.
Miss Helen Wolters, sister of the
bride, was maid of honor, Miss Vera
Swanson and Mrs. Betty Hohl were
bridesmaids.
The bide was given in marriage
by her brother, Mr.. George Wolters,
and Mr.. Porter Craig, brother of the
groom, served as best man.
The ushers we're Mr.. Arthur Demo,
of Gloucester, N. j., and Mr.. Veto
Acquinia of Washington, d. G.
The young couple will be at home
at 1913 Spring Garden street, Phila-
delphia. Mr.. Craig is stationed at the
Marine Base. Quantico, Va.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24
Drunken Drivers
Before Magistrate

Magistrate Weinroth, of Elkton,
found Glen e. Doyle, Of that town,
guilty Of driving an auto while under
the influence of liquor, and gave him
a suspended fine of $101.45 and
S2.45 for reckless driving.
Albert Rothman of Elkton, ran in
to a car driven by a sailor and failed
to stop. He was given a suspended
hne of $l25.O0 for driving. while UNI
DER the influence of liquor and for
reckless driving. The fine was sus-
pended on promise to pay damages
TO sailors car.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24
Engagement Announced

MIR. and Mrs. John T. Hopkins, of
near Elkton, have announced the en-
gasement of their daughter, Miss
Charlotte Anne, to David p. Bevis,
seaman first class, son of Mrs. Ca
Uterine H. Bevis and the late Mr..
David P. Bevis, Wilmington. Miss
Hopkins is graduate of William
Penn High School, New Castle, and
Beacon Business College, Whining
ton. Mr.. Bevis is graduate of Will
mington High School and is now SER
wing overseas in the U. s. N. R.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24
douglas

On Wednesday, Dec. Is, Miss Viz
ginia Smithson, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry l.. Smithson, Havre de
Grace, formerly of Colora. was united
in marriage to Warrant Officer (jg)
William S. Douglas, Army of the
United States.
The wedding took place at the
brides home, Rev. R. Allen Brown,
pastor of the Presbyterian church,
officiating.
The bride wore moss green trav-
cling suit, and a white rosebud cor
sage, Miss Margery Murphy, of Co
lora, Cecil county, who was the
brides only attendant. wore a har-
monizing brown travelling suit and
ia yellow rosebud corsage. The best
man was Mr.. Robert LeFevre, a
well-known sportsman of MERGERS
burg, Pa. A small reception was held
for the immediate families and a few
friends following the ceremony.
The bride is a graduate of Jacob
Tome Institute and attended Peabody
Conservatory of Music. The groom is
a graduate of nearby West Noting
ham Academy, where he was mem
Der of the faculty prior to his en-
trance into the armed services, and
lof Franklin and Marshall College.
Mrs. Robert Richardson, formerly
of Radio City, New York City, ac-
companied by Mr.. Richard Holstein,
of Elkton, at the piano, furnished ap-
propriate music.
Warrant Officer and Mrs. Douglas
left for a weeks visit with friends
and relatives in Pennsylvania.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-12-24
Ghriattilaa
BY Edward sanford Martin

~ ~ - -
Though doubters doubt and scoffers
scOff,
And peace on earth seems still far
off;
Though learned doctors think they
know
The gospel stories are not SO;
Though greedy man Is greedy still
And competition chokes good will,
While rich men sigh and poor men
fret,
Dear me! we can't spare Christmas
yet!
Time may do better-maybe not;
Meanwhile let's keep the day we've
got!
On Bethlehem's birth and Bethle-
hens star
Whate'er our speculations are
Wherever for us may run the line
Where human merges with divine,
We're dull indeed If we can't see
What Christmas feeling ought to be,
And dull again il we can doubt
It's worth our while to bring them
out.
GLORY to God; good will to men!"
Come! Feel 1t, show 1t, give 1t then!
Come to us, Christmas, good old day,
Soften us, cheer us, say your say
To hearts which thrift, too eager,
keeps
In bonds, while fellow-feeling sleeps.
Good Christmas, whom our children
love,
We love you, too! Lift us above
Our cares, our fears, our small de-
sires!
Open our hands and stir the fires
OF helpful fellowship within Ms,
And back to love and kindness win
us!