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r: -T S' :r*prr#;'' k- ‘ L?) v'-’ If You Don’t Read THE CHRONICLE Yon Don’t Get The News m Qlbrnntrb »•«••••»•••••••••••••••«••• H • THE CHRONICLE • StriTes To Be a Clean News- | • pap^r. Complete, Newsy, • and Reliable VOLUME XXIX CUNTON, S. a, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5,1929 DOCTOR DOUGLAS PAYS • TRIBUTE TO COL SPRINGS Lauds Work of South Carolinian for Presbyterian College. Pre sents Swimming I’ool On His Behalf, and McSween Accepts. Speaking here last Thursday morn ing, presenting on hehalf of Col. Le roy Springs the handsome natatorium that has just been cpmpleted at Pres byterian college, Dr. D. M. Douglas paid high tribute to Colonel Springs and to what he has done for the insti tution. His combined gift of a gymna sium and swimming pool was charac terized as the largest financial con tribution to an educational institution ever made by a South Carolinian. President McSween accepted the gift in a few well chosen words and ex pressed his thanks on behalf of the: student body, board of trustees, and the alumni. The dedication exercises were held in the college chapel and at tended by a large number of students, alumni and local citizens. Dr. Douglas’ presentation address in full, follows: “A very delightful duty has been imposed upon me, but I would feel far more natural standing in the place of a recipient than occupying the posiucn of a benefactor. However, my obliga tions are so great, my esteem so high and my affeciton so deep for the bene factor, Col. Leroy Springs, that I feel honored to represent him in any posi tion. “When I was nresidei.t of this col lege I received many words of praise and commendation .which I constantly maintained I did not deserve. The praise was due a few outstanding friends, whose sympathy and liberal ity made possible the upbuilding of the college. Without their help I would have been left prostrate, unable to ac complish anything. One of the most liberal of these friends was Col. Le roy Springs whom I represent. I nev er forget my obligation to him and a few other friends who contributed largely to any success I may have at tained. I “The Presbyterian College is now in ’ possession of one of the most hand-1 some and complete gymnasiums in the j country, not one of the largest where it is necessary to take care of thous ands of students, but one of the most beautiful and complete to cai*e ade quately for the needs of 400 or 500 students. This plant represents a growth in the liberality of Colonel Springs. “In 1916 or 1917 at the beginning of the financial up-tum after the great deflation following the opening of the war, I went to see Colonel Springs to beg assistance for the col lege. He first said he would give $1,000 if I would raise $100,000, but soon moved up from $1,000 to $10,000. A little later he increased his offer to $25,000 and then doubled the amount, making it $50,000. When I conceived the idea of turning his gift into a gymnasium I told him I thought we could get a good, modern gymnasium for $70,000 and asked him to Increase his gift to that amount. This he prom ised to do. “We secured an architect who spent much time studying gymnasiums and consulting physical directors. Finally plans w’ere completed and bids open ed. We found the lowest bid to be $93,000 and the highest $127,000. I was horrified and at a loss to know what to do. The architect cut of $10,- 000 or $12,000 in his specifications and then with fear and trembling I noti fied Colonel Springs that qfter cut ting out everything we thought pos sible and advisable the lowest bid was $81,000 or $82,000. He immediately wrote me to put everything back in the gymnasium that was necessary. He said while he was building it he wanted to do it right and would fur nish all money necessary. He sent me checks for the gymnasium amounting to $100,000. “When Colonel Springs decided to give the gymnasium we all thought a good gymnasium could be built for $100,000, including a swimming pool, which, of course, could have been done. However, when Colonel Springs said he wanted the gymnasium built right while we were at it, we found that it took the $100,000 to carry out the plans and use the grade of material that would give the kind of gymnasi um that would reflect credit upon the donor and he left us with the hopes The Bee Hive v Our Stock of Goods Is Now Complete and We Would Be Glad For You To Come and Look Them Over Before Buying. MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING ■ UP-TO-DATE IN STYLE Men’s Suits — from $17.50 to $25.00 With Two Pair Pants Boys’ Suits — from $4.95 to $15.00 Men’s and Boys’ Overcoats at a good price. A good line of Men’s and Boys’ Pants. that he would contribute a swimming pool later, which he has now done. “This natatorium, which we are ded icating today, has been built under the direction of Colonel Springs at a cost of approximately $50,000, bringing the grand total for the completed gym nasium up to $150,000. This is prob ably the largest contribution that has ever been made by a South Carolinian to one of our colleges. The pool and all inside work is laid in beautiful tile and is furnished with the most mod ern improvements in hea’^ing and fil tration, housed in a building in per fect harmony with the gymnasium and sufficiently large to take care of both the sports and spectators. “While Colonel Springs has devoted his time and energies lavgeiy in the fields .of manufacturing, transpoi'ta- tion and finance, he has also main tained a live interest in education. Practically the whole time of his long residence in Lancaster he was a mem ber of the board of trustees of the town school and took a keen interest in the public education of both whites and Negroes. He has given scholar ships and assisted in the college edu cation of hundreds of boys and girls. While I was president of this college I think every year there was a student in college assisted through his liber ality and what he has done is only a small part of what was in his heart to do if he had not been denied the opportunity and his plans thwarted. “Presbyterian college nov; has equipment for the physical training of its students equal to any in the coun try. A magnificent gymnasium and natatorium lie hard by a beautiful football field surrounded by what is acknowledged to be the best running track in the South. The Southern In tercollegiate Athletic association has constantly held its meets here on ac count of the running track and splen did equipment. To complete the equip ment we have the Bailey stadium suf ficiently large to accommodate any crowd that may come to see the vari ous contests. This was made possible through the liberality of one of your own citizens, W. J. Bailey. “And now, Mr. President, in the name of Col. Leroy Springs ! deliver this beautiful natatorium with all its modern eqeuipment to the Presbyte rian college, through you, its represen tative. The desire qf Colonel Springs is that young men be trained well, physically, intellectually and morally, in order that they might become wor thy citizens taking their part as go.id soldier.s in the work of carrying on and building up the church and state. I do not believe there is any one in w'hose hands he could entrust his gifts with greater confidence than in yours, with the assurance that your endeavor will be to fulfill these desires. If you can train young men to have your sense of duty, outlook on life and faith in eternal things, and his fidelity to business, love of country and spirit of liberality, you will have fulfilled his desires and rendered a service to hu manity.” $4.14 per bird. The average number of birds kept for the year was 255, producing 142 eggs per bird with a total income of $5.74 per bird. Feed reached an average of 90 pounds, at‘ an average total cost of $3.19, or an average gain above feed cost of $2.56, or an average income for the year of $652.80, above feed cost. This is the average of all the complete demon strations. " I wish to mention the small flock of 18 birds owned by Mrs. C. E. Wil son, Laurens, producing an average of 158 eggs with a total income of $5.50, a total cost for feed of $2.20, with a cash gain per bird over feed -cost of $3.30. M. B. Henderson, Owings, has made wonderful record with his commercial flock of an average of 556 birds (white leghorn). He produced an average of 184 eggs per bird, with a total income of $8.29 per bird. Feed amounted to 120 pounds average, at a cost of $4,15 per bird, with a cash gain above feed cost of $4.11 per bird. Mrs. R. S. Gaskill, Clinton, has an average of 187 birds (white leghorn), producing 124 eggs per bird, with a total income of $5.34. Feed amounted to 76 pounds per bird, costing $2.60, or a cash gain above feed cost of $2.74. Information from Clemson college shows that Mr. Henderson received the highest egg production per bird from his commercial flock during the month of October of any commercial flock in the state, being 11.8 eggs per i bird. I The success of poultry with the I above demonstrators is due to ^he'.r i care in handling their birds. The sea- j son that we are now having is very I bad cn poultry. The birds should be j well housed, and fed a balanced ration j of both mash and grain, with an abun- ; dance of green feed, if you expect your poultry to be a profit to you. The question of profit in poultry is a question of producing, or buying, feed ;at low cost. NUMBER 49 I If it is some staple arti-* : cle you are ntierested in, don’t fail to visit our I store. What about an ;iron bed, spring, mat tress, cook stove, linole um rug, an odd dresser, a dining table, a heater or an ^d plain chair? Our prices are low on ^11 such articles. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE PRATHER-SIMPSON FURNITURE CO. 6 6 6 Is a Prescriotion tor Colds, Grippe, Fiu. Denffui;. Bilious Fever and Ma!:*ria It is the most speedy remedy known Extra Special SHOES Men’s and Ladies’ Shoes at all prices. We have a complete line, and are able to fit any foot — the kind that wear good. FOR UDIES AND CHILDREN We want you to see our attractive collec tion of Dresses and Coats for Ladies and Children. Prices are always moderate. Ladies’ Full Fashion Hose, 98c, $1.50, $1.98 PIECE GOODS Borden’s Prints 25c yard Shirting, 30 in. 15c yard Broadcloth, all colors 25c yard Outing 15c and 25c yard 40-ln. White Homespun . 10c and 12c yd. All kinds of Crepe Goods. oi We have a lot of goods left from the basement that we are offering at a sacrifice—Hardware and Chinaware. 3 boxes of Searchlight Matches for ... ... 10c 3 boxes Soda for 10c 3 sticks Bluing - y JJc Lamp Chimneys at 10c and 15c I.Amp Burners * 10c Good Coffee at 35c Ib.^3 lbs. for $1.00 Window Shades at 50c, 75c and 98c brooms at ■■■ ---- We have a good lot of toys on hand. Come look them over. ■ :b b b mzmn Farm Demonstration Notes C. B. Cannon, County Agent iiiibiiiibijIBiiiib: liB' iiB' .B::B' ' BiiiiB^. Bi:bi;:« Cj For the past three 'or four years poultry has-been ^ven quite a bit of •interest throughout Laurens county, and it has been very profitable as a 'source of income, as a sideline.. In 1926 the county agent did not ship any poultry from this county. In 1927, 3,855 pounds were shipped; in 1928, 25,856 pounds, and from January 17 to May 22, 1929 there was 48,859 pounds shipped, valued at $12,090.45, bringing a net profit to the farmers over the local market of $1,366.99. The quality of poultry has greatly im proved, due to culling, selection, feed ing, breeding, and 'housing., | There are a few fariwrs in the county who keep a monthly record on their poultry flock, annd send to the county agent’s office a copy of the record, which is also sent to Clemson college. These demonstration flocks are divided into three groups: Namely: backyard, which is com posed of from 5 to 50 birds; demon stration, 50 to 500 birds, and commer cial demonstration, of 500 or more birds. In this county there are demonstra tors keeping records in each of the above named classes. In the Novem ber report from Clemson college, which summarizes all the flocks of the state, H. M. Turner, Cross Hill, received honorable mention in the farm flock, with M. B. Henderson, Owings, and Jones & Martin, Laurens, receiving honorable mention in the commercial flock. Those completing their demonstra tions for this year are as follows: A. H. Moore, Laurens; H. Tur ner, Cross Hill; Mrs. W. E. McClin- tock. Ora; M. B. Henderson, Owings; Mrs. R. S. Gaskill, Clinton, and Mrs- C. E.»Wilson, Laurens. The cash gain above feed cost per bird on these demonstrations ranged from $1.89 to Suits of high quality, beautiful designs, lovely upholsterings, great variety of styles and— SPECIAL LOW PRICES Special Invitation Is extended every one (whether you wish to buy or not) to come and see our special display of gift goods and home furnishings. Wilkes & Company Clinton—^Two Stores—Laurens 1 \ - J \