Hood County News from Granbury, Texas • Page 7

HOOD COUNTY NEWS, GRANBURY. TEXAS. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1972. PAGE 7 Holiday Fashions Contain Excitement, Wide Variety Blessincjs CHR15ITM5 Evening clothes wearer a fabric offer the option. May the wonder of Christ's birth fill your hearts with joy, peace and happy hopes.

CHEERS Cm 1- LL'-'1 ujw 1 1 1 1 nw i in Town Country Builders ROYCE BOLTON BILL LRICKSON Some feature brilliant glitter, sequins and met allies Others are traditional sportswear fabrics such as gray flannel and corduroy, designed to capture the holiday feeling. Accessories include free-spirited and decorative beltings, ornaments and baubles. Egyptian-influenced Jewelry Is quite good-particularly pendants-- along with stranded pearls, ivory and stainless steel looks. "An aawareness of holiday fashion trends promotes more consumer satisfactlonfor dollars spent--whether by buying ready-to-wear or selecting fabrics and patterns for home sewing," the agent concluded. Holiday fashions-more a "state of mind" than a season are foremost In the thoughts of women everywhere as they prepare for all aspects of the holidays.

Current holiday fashions contain variety andexcitement enough to satisfy and flatter each individual, Mrs. Hannah Hale, county Extension agent, reported. Colors will be rich versions of the deepest jewaj tones- emerald, ruby, sapphire and Jade. Neutrals are also strong, from pure white to eggshell, camel to beige, grays and definitely black. Crisp colors of the newly revived plaids and Jet- age batiks are also winners.

"A wide variety of fabrics promise to fi lithe scene with a sense of holiday magic, and more often than not, they'll glitter in soft, shiny hues. "Corduroy is back in many textures and designs. Velveteens, as always, are Important. And velours gain added prominence in elegant Jac-quard wovens." thority also has 42 units for elderly residents. The new units Include one, two and three bedroom units.

(STAFF PHOTO) The Golden SIXTEEN UNITS Granbury Housing Authority will open 16 new low-Income units in January which will make 28 units in Granbury for low-income families. The Au Needle Craft Shop L. Olllges Songs off Season Conryomigj fJleirirV rJlodleirn Message FIRST NOEL rm a little help from our Brazos River DRT Chapter Meet medieval England, say the editors of the New Book of Knowledge. At first, carols were sung between the acts, just as music might be provided during intermission, at a play or movie. Soon, people demanded more.

In response to their enthusiasm, carols were sung on stage, as part of the entertainment. The leader had a portable organ and led the singers in a procession across the stage. Swept away by the spirit of the carols, the audience sometimes joined in, and the procession moved into the streets, singing. And today, that same enthusiasm leads people everywhere to join in the singing of beloved carols. friends we've built up a fine patronage.

From our hearts "Happy Holidays, Thanks." Norman Lumber Co. Dec. 21 and Saviour of Man. Its source is an Antiphonary, or collection of antiphons songs to be sung in response or in alternate parts. Though the Latin words may look complicated to an nonscholarly eye, the music is simplicity itself notes for a basic melody.

Simple as it is, this hymn comes from an era which saw the beginning of greater com-. plexity in music. Toward the end of the 15th century, church music became not only a religious inspiration but a moving force in musical development. Rhythms became more complex, and counterpoint began to evolve. Changes took place in the language of Christmas song, too, for Latin was no longer a language understood by all.

The solution? "Macaronic" carols, which may suggest something to eat but "macaroni" adds a to become "macaronic" and gain a new meaning "in two languages." Macaronic carols combined Latin with a language that the common people understood. Dancing with Joy A Christmas carol might also be a Christmas dance. Origin of the word "carol" itself seems to trace back to the French word, "caroler" meaning to dance, and carols of yesteryear may have been sung by carolers dancing in a circle. Full of rejoicing, the carols we sing today literally dance with holiday merriment. Henry Sargent Obituary Is Corrected As families and friends gather to sing carols, as carolers roam from home to home, as happy notes ring out in church services and other gatherings, the familiar and favorite songs of the season celebrate the pure joy of Christmas.

Busy about his holiday tasks, one singer alone might "carol joyfully," just for the gladness of it. The Christmas treasures of heart and spirit are his in fullest measure, for carols belong to people everywhere, and most especially to every individual. Carols are simple and sincere, merry and joyful, usually religious and sometimes secular. Some carols are ancient indeed and some are of today. But whatever a carol's age or origin, one thing is always true.

All carols are modem. Their spirit is that of the first of all Christmas songs, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men," sung by an angelic chorus. Their message, like the age-old Christmas story, is as fresh and new as tomorrow. Hymns Were Latin By its very character, a carol brings "Glad tidings of great joy" or, to put it more simply, "Good news." The French carols known as "Noels" express this with the use of the word "Noel" or "Nowell" as a refrain and "Nowell" means "news." Scholar's Latin was the language of the first Christmas hymns, the forerunners of present-day carols. Typical of those ancient hymns is a leaf from an illuminated manuscript, now in the Library of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.

The leaf features a dramatic initial letter, illustrating the Nativity scene and "illuminated" by touches of gold. It's the work of an unknown 15th-century Italian artist. The hymn celebrates the birth of Christ, Son of God la7 The Brazos River Chapter of The Daughters Of The Republic met December 21, at the home of Mrs. Larry Calhoun. The President Mrs.

Raymond Hendricks presided. And the program was dedicated to two deceased members: Mrs. Ina Burke of Stephenville and Miss Ethel Baker of Granbury. After a minute of silent prayer In their honor the Lord's prayer was given. Minuted were read and approved.

Pledge to the U.S. Flag and a salute to Texas flag were given. The program was on "wives of the texas presidents Meeting adjourned and delicious Christmas refreshments were served. The member from Stephenville, Mrs. George B.

Sparkman brought a guest, Miss May Allmon. The chapter will meet a-gain January 18, in the home of Mrs. E.B. Price, Sr. at 10:00 A.M.

for a covered dish luncheon. joy of the First Noel bring you a fuU share of the Christinas spirit. Our many thanks to you. Williams Dry Goods MARTHA, E. G.

(PIG), ALLEEN Mr. Henry Sargent's obituary that appeared in the Dec. 21 Issue of the NEWS was incomplete and need to include his sons as survivors. Mr. Sargent's survivors include four daughters, Mrs.

Buel Biggs of Granbury, Mrs. Charles Taylor of Ft. Worth, Mrs. Doc Eve ret te of Granbury, and Mrs. Howard Grooms of Weatherford.

He is also survived by two sons, Algene Sargent and Billy Sargent both of Granbury and 18 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nine great great-grandchildren. His funeral services were held Monday In the Chapel of Martin's Funeral Home. Jhe Star shone brightly to welcome the Newborn Babe. May your Christmas be filled with the Light of His Love. The Dairy Queen JACKIE SHIRLEY HOPPER Singing "Wassail" Traditionally, carols go with the feasting and toasting that are part of holiday cheer, for a "wassail bowl" is any festive beverage, and a "wassail" is also a carol.

The "wassail" was one of the earlier forms of English carol named, probably, for the Anglo-Saxon "weshal," translated as "to be hale or hearty." It's Entertainment That carols have always been popular music, in the modern sense, is illustrated by the mystery plays of 1 IT'S LEGAL Alabama was the first U.S. state to make Christmas a legal holiday, in 1836. 1 iwvi i i wyw JJL 'Tis the season to be 1ST fyt jolly! And we send Jolly good thanks to all ourfrn Jfp Cp Home is where hearts are especially during Christmas. Our hope is that every home is filled with the warmth of the true Christmas spirit Many thanks to everyone. Rash urniture Jreetings! Just a friendly note to say I v.

"tf ife. ax. We wish you the merriest Christmas Day! Drazos r.lobilo Homes EDDIE BARBARA JULIAN Gibson's.