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Show ftxttk Halt? of IMjleljem Carol Singing Is Dying Out of carol singing of doors at Christmas seems to be dying out. This Is a great pity, for carols are a branch of folk ntuslc, the unconscious art of the peasant mind, a heritage of Inestimable worth. In many English villages there are (Carols peculiar to themselves, to lie 'Jenlously guarded and retained for their use. The Christinas carol dates from the birth of Christianity Itself, the angels having sung their enrols at the birth of Jesus Christ. Among the early Christians carols worn sacred representing hymns Christs nativity. Now the name Is given to a variety of popular nu r . THE-custo- I en I n. V j&y, well-know- n aome of - S' . e o to p from tho simple record of the birth of our Lord to rude was-sa- il songs and rhymes of holiday revelry. Probably no Christmas would seem and complete without the Jlnrk! the Herald popular hymn, Angels Sing. The word carol, wjdelt originally meant a dance. Is thought to have come Into our language either from the Norman French carole or from the Celtic carol. In 1822 Davies Gilbert published "some ancient Christmas carols, with the tunes to which they were former ly sung In the A eat of England." In his preface he declared himself to be desirous of preserving them in their actual forms, as specimens of times now passing away, and of religious feelings now superseded by others of a different caste. Of late years . t .!. ' " "f T WISHES that you may enjoy ilurinj? this Christmas ami the coming year tin greatest of GmI s gitls to mankind- II HALT1I. - VFAW.AX' D. C, CHIROPRACTOR Phone Chambers Building Spanish Fork SO Member Palmer Graduate l mubicke. (D stutg iijc stars together ,31 tijc morning long ago, hc little abe of lftljlclcm JHcpt tit a manger lotu, Uuiga of ntnriah angels & inept fthe trembling mists of morn, Jrhtce of lljctn jLTUten JHe folia foas pin ldiIi'lcnt tuas hum, iXIIjcn C. A. the little Jlabe of JJeiljMjnH, J!l see slrrpmg tijere, dee 'Tljine eyes as beep as summer skies; Cijy brofu so foljiie anb fair; see in fbmtber kneel JVga'ut of ilje folb, Clje 4Hagi foitlj ilcir gifts of myrrlj ltLle sliepljcrbs frankincense unb gdb. JVnb JJ see king, anb yet nu htaitem lpott Jits broto to rest; Jis hah no pillotu for Jits her.h motljer ary, dy in atue Ijer Ijattbs raresseb ,411 Js City Ipilofucb Ijeab of gbiry JJbcrc it laib upon ler breast; Jil bear the rromtutg lullaby Chat s!je so softly sings, pillule 'tt!m bear arm is rounb Ijer neck, JUIicre fcubcrly if clings. J!ut Jits cbm mother's breast; palace tuas a stable, Jlare of hniglrt or palabiit, Cijrist the jCorir of Jicabrn Came to free the faurlh of ciu. Jus tn JsJtr tucre Dhy ferf to fuanber Co seek lljc rrucl tree, Jttb Itarslj tijc Ijanbs fljai foaiteb Jllitlf tljcir crofon of tIonts for Djee, Jlut tDpnx Ijabst iliat one Ijappy Ijour (Of peace aub joy aitb rest, IIm iTliy Icab bias Iain in Petljleljnn .Ipon Cljy motljcr's breast. Jits eyes forre soft rs summer dues, Jjis brofo as foliite as snoto, roirnh Jiis It cab a ia!o diene Cike smtliglit's gulbcit glofo. J3ut, Jte lay au outcast, hibhen Jrcn: Jicrobs rrucl barm Cfje Jatmb of (Bob that nestfeh Jtpmt gits mutijer s am. John S. MGroartg. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM gentleme melody ' '' y'l'V' tAjf V SBIRG, ELMER F. churches chiefly In the larger cities have held Christmas carol services" during the Christmas season. This is an excellent movement, and might profitably be taken up by churches all over the country. Certainly if the churches can restore this old custom It will add to the enjoyment of the season. France Is exceptionally rich In carols, which are often drinking songs as in many European countries. We find many French carols translated Into .English, no doubt as a result of the Intercourse which existed between "dwellers on either side of the channel, In the days when English youths often pursued their studies in France. There is a great deal of discussion as to which Is the most popular carol. While It is impossible to name the . favorite, there can be little doubt of the universal lX fcj appeal of God rest ye, merry n, whose plaintive has touched a chord in the popular mind. Among modern compositions The Shepherds may bo mentioned, Left Tliotr Sheep, by Alfred Hollins. Mr. Hollins Is blind, but this nfflletlon has not prevented him from becoming one of the finest organists and composers in Britain. Washington Irving In bis famous Sketch Book Introduces us to most of the old English customs which have from time Immemorial, attended the Fhrlstmns festival. Of his first night at Bracebrldge Hall he says: I had scarcely got Into bed when n strain of music seemed to break forth in the air Just below the window. I listened, and found It proceeded from a band, which I concluded to bo the waits from some neighboring village. They went around the house playing under the windows. I drew aside the curtains, to hear The moonthem more distinctly. beams fell through the upper part of the casement, partially lighting up the antiquated The apnrtment. sounds, as they became receded, more soft ami aerial, and seemed to accord with the quiet and the moonlight. I listened and listened they It e c a m e more and more tender and remote, and, as they gradually died away, my head sank upon the pillow and I fell asleep." In Pnsqutls "Jests," a book published In 1004. an amusing story is told of a knight who gave a mas feast at which he entertulned his friends and the tenantry. 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