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Social and Personal News By Mi?? Lo?i?? Mrs. <J. K. Taylor An Hostess. . Mrs. U. K Taylor wiis a gracious hostess to ltot>kirk Hill ('hau^yO. A. 11. for the February. meetiflJPWU Ke geiit, Miss Minnie Clylmrn prided, #*nd (be Secretary, Mrs. Hdwin Mullor called the roll, and read minutes of last meeting. - I. The attendance was unusually large, and quite interested and enthueud. The chapter feel* enddbted to Mr. If. (Unison, Sr., for securing pern) is ?Jon from city council to have city lights extended to the D, A. K. Chapter Hall, something that tho members have long desired, as they have a^eau i i fni hatt. for entertainments, fitted up with piano, etc.. and It Is to be hoped i that In the near future It will be In general use. v Miss Clyburu waa requested to net! as a committee of onp in awarding the contract for lighting and it la under stoo<l that It was to be given to the lowest bidder. It was decided at this meeting to glv<f a brldgo tournament at the Country Club on Tuesday evening February loth. There will also be a tea in connection with this and cards for other- games. Mte. T. J. Klrkland la chairman of the table committee. Those desiring to make up tables will please phone her, and she will be pleas ed to aid them. Delegates were elected to the Nation' at Conference which meets in Wash ington, in April. The Regent goes by right of office, and Mrs. II. 0. Carrl son is the delegate with Mrs. John S. Lindsay as alternate. The social hour was extremely .pleas ant. Mrs. T. J. Klrkland read a paper on "Mount Vernon" aud the shrlno of the American people. . j Mrs. L. T. Mills pleased the company with one or more of her charming^ songs, with a piano accompaniment by Miss Alberts Team. The hostess serv ed tempting refreshments, consisting of chicken salad crackers and coffee, followed t?y sweets. Frank Admission. "I don't like your heart' action," said the doctor, applying his stetho scope. "You had some trouble with angina pectoris, haven't you?" "Y oure partly right, doc." an swered the young man sheepishly. "Only that ain't her name." Valentine Tea. ,r x . ? On Mtonday afternoon. February i4, _ at 4 :30 o'clock at the home of t>r. and Mrs. Ralph Stephenson, 1717 North Fair street, a Valentine tea will be given by Circle Number One ot the Young Woman's Auxiliary of the Pres byterian Church. k This Is one of the <prefc&est and: most attractive homes in Camdeu, and the public Is cordially' invited "to come in and make merry," on this occasion when its hospitable doors are to be thrown wide open. Games and different amusements guarantee a pleasant afternoon to all who will attend. "Time cannot -wither wor custom stale" the pleasure of cele brating this festival, over whtch the god of love is supposed to reign, and each year there are new devotees to bow at his shrine. <Be sure to attend, you will enjoy It. An admission of 50 cents will be charged, which includes refreshments, there will be nothing for sale. The proceeds go towards building the new Sunday School rooms for the PreHby terlan church. Majestic Theatre programT Today, Friday, February 11th. ^ "Fatty" Arbuckle in "THE LIFE OF THE PARTY" Six Reels of Real Fun. Saturday, February 12th. William Fox Presents Pearl White in "THE TIGERS CUB" Also' a Mermaid Comedy "NONSENSE" Monday, February 14th. Adam Ate the Forbidden. A.pple "TO PLEASE ONE WOMAN" What Would You Do? A story ground deeply in modern lift', fiy TiOls Webster Tuesday. February 15th. Wanda Hawley in "HER FIRST ELOPMENT" With Walter Halm, Also I^ist Episode of "BRIO?. _!?! Wednesday, February 16kh. Famous Players-Laskey Presents The Cosmopolltlan Prooductlon "HELIOTROPE" Throwing with thrills and mystery. Thursday, February 17th. Joseph M. S-chenck Presents Norma Talmade In "THE BRANDED WOMAN" Presenting the screen's premier emotion star la the greatest rota at her career. ? 4daai?slo? 35c to *U. ? ? ? + frr~ . a fr MASONIC BANQUET Sevepil Hundred leathered Tuesday lining far Aiuiual Feast. It whs our privilege it ml pleasure to iu*vi>( an invitation extended by the .Masons of Camden t?>. their annual ban quet given at their Jrttmpiot hall ou the evening of Februarj'&th. In the lodge room before the bau was served, there were i>orhap# thret* hundred people assembled. Cor dial ?nd appropriate addresses of wel come were made by Mr. W. F. Nettles and Mr. W. Robin Zemp. Mr. b. T. Mills In his usual ploaslng and at traetlve way made a short address as he presented tho Jewel to Past Mas ter W. H. Zemp, aud Mr. Zemp in a few well chosen words accepted the gift and the honor conferred on hlin by a Lodge that holds him In high es toem for his faithful service. Mr. Robert T. Goodale In a beautiful pre llmlnaVy address Introduced the Si>ea le er of the evening, the Rev. Mr. Thayer, of Sumter. Dr. Thayer's subject was "God's Temple," which he Illustrated as the human body, and he held and delighted his audience through a mas terful discourse. s The music for the occasion was most enjoyable. Mrs. McCorkle presided at the piano, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifton MIcKain, and Mr. Cobb gave several beautiful vocal selections. After this ? Interesting (programme, they were "called from labor to re freshments," aud tho banquet hall, recently acquired by the Lodge, an*ply aoeomodated more than three hundred guests. When the four courses bad been done full Justice to a series of bright, catchy aud witty after-dinner speeches were" made, and good cheer reignfd supreme. Among tlie speakers were Mr. Da vies, of New York; Mr. .Tbnes. of Kershaw; Mr. W. Bratton deI>oachc; Mr. II. K. Hallett, Mr. C. II. Rlrchmore, Mr. T. Mills, Mr. John W. Wilson, Mr. James Wallace, and Judge M. L. Smith, who gave a toast to the ladies. Mi$s Louise Nettles ex pressed the thanks and appreciation of the ladles, for this annual event to which they looked forward to with much pleasure; that she did not think Mr. Zen\P had been the only one to receive a jewel, that the audience had received, and site hoped would retain a literary gem from each of the splend id addresses made. And especially did she stress the masterpiece of the honor guest. Dr. Thayer. . of Sumter, "Speech is a mirror of the Soul; as a man speaks so is he/' Confederate Bazaar. The John D. Kennedy Chapter U. D. C. will holcj a bazaar in the front of fice of the garage occupied by Messrs McKinsey and Trapp, on Friday after noon February 18th and Saturday 19th There is to be a booth of useful and; fancy hand-made articles, a candy booth, and a cake booth. Also chicken salad, crackers and coffee for sale Friday afternoon. On Saturday a hot luncheon, or old" time southern dinner will be served from 12 :30 to 3 o'clock. Camden is to have the honor and pleasure of entertaining the .South Carolina Division United Confederate veterans, this spring, and the local chapter United Daughters of the. Con federacy Is anxious to replenish Its 'treasury which is to be emptied for that delightful occasion. Old time southern dishes, and old time Southern cooking will feature this entertainment. The articles have been contributed and will be sold at a reasonable price. The public is cord ially invited. Bazaar for the U. D. ?. On tho 18th aud lfttfy of February, the John D. Kennedy Chapter. U. D. C, will hold a Bazaar for the benefit of the chapter funds. ' The office of the Kershaw 3fotor Co., on Broad street will be used for the affair. Beside the very attractive display of fancy arti cles which the committee in charge of the affair will have on sale, they are also planning to serve on Friday the opening day from noon to three o'clock ah old fashioned southern dinner. 31|p SJarrabrr &ljop of New York Showing New Spring * . Styles in Exclusive Hand Made Millinery Sweaters, Scarfs, Lingerie, Bou dpir Gapjj. Hosiery, including Oolf Stocking*, Wools Novelties, l?tc, 1818 BROAD STREET Thorn* 480 Mmt Thm Kirk wood PERSONA^ MENTION. Mis 0, O IVrvvn, of Salisbury, N Q, Is the of Mrs. John H. Goodl)^ on little ton street. ii ai>p?'Mis that soiu?> people go to the movies just to read the titles out loud to those around tlicui. Miss Leslie Johnson of Lancaster I U vUlttng her slater Mrs. Frank Zemp on .Villi sheet. r:t!Mr. and Mr*. Charles Cole; of Frank ford. Philadelphia, have leaned tne residence of Mr, Charles H. Ma rah on Hast T)??Kalh ilreet for a i>erioil uf one year. Mr. Albert Team who is attending school in Charleston spent the week end at home. "Mrs. A. C Aneruui has returned from nu extended visit to Charleston. Mrs. Robert E. Allen ? of Now York, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Boykln. Mrs. IC. Z. Team who has been* visit ing relatives in Charleston returned home this week. Mrs. Ralph Shannon as Hose teas One of the pretty parties of the week was given by Mrs. Ralph Shannon, in compliment to her cousin and house guest, M!rs Voglei, of Griffin, Ga. Mrs. Shahnou's attractive home on Kirkwood Heights, was simply, but prettily decorated for the occaaidn. Quantities of roses shed thoir frag rance everywhere, and the tablp had as a center decoration a huge bowl of pink Killarneys. The double silver services were presided over by Mrs. A. Kennedy Blakeney ami Mrs. Ver non McDowell, while the Ices and cakes were ivtsaed by Mrs. L. .A, Klrk land, And Misses Kthel Yates and Kath orlne Blakeney. Mrs. Voglei Is spending a month lii Camden,. as the guest of Mrs. Shannoft antl has received many social eourt tcsi(tf? while here. ? Mrs. Shannon's guests were limited to yonng people and the young mar ried set. D. A. R. Bridge Tournament. We hope that our people will give liberal patronage to the Bridge Tour nament to be given at the Country CM& Tuesday Feb. 15, at 8:30 6'clock. under the auspices of the Hobkirk Hill Chapter, D. A. R. Terms $3 per table or 75 cents each for some who may not care to play. Tables may be reserved for otlaer card games. The price Includes refreshments, and the proceeds will go for educational and charitable jVurposes. and for lighting the Chapter Hail. Be sure to attend, a pleasant evening is promised all. Missionary Society To Meet, ' Thi> Woman'** Missionary Society, of the Camden Baptist Church will meet; with Mrs. I. a A. Snipes on Tuesday, February 15th, at 3:30 o'clock. Will bo glad to have visitors meet with us. Important Notice. Members of the John D. Kennedy | Chapter, and the other friends who are making articles for the Confeder ate Bazaar will .please bring them in Monday afternoon, if finished. And If not send them to ?Vfl; Margaret C. Miller, Or Mrs. John S. Lindsay' by Wednesday afternoon. These ladles who are joint chairman of the booth for useful and fancy articles arc anx ious to get the collection together, and you will favor them by granting this request. Meeting Of Tbe Civic. League. Next Monday. February 14th, thej regular monthly meeting of the Civic T/eague will be held at the Library. The meeting will t>e called promptly nt 4 o'clock, and members are urged to be on time. It Is the 'time to collect nnnual dues, and the president and treasurer requests members to come prepared to pay. Called Meeting of The U. I). C. Members of the above chapter are requested to remoraS>er the called meet ing. Monday, February 14, at the Li brary. The meeting will be called to order Immediately after the adjourn ment ? of the Civic League and plans perfected for the bazaar to be held on the afternoon of Friday tbe 18th, and all day of Saturday the 10th, of February In the front office of the JKershaw Motor Co.. on Broad street. Quilien's Paper Quits. Greenville, S. C., Feb. 4. ? Declaring that his newspaper, The Fountain Inn Tribune a weekly publication, of Foun tain Inn. South Carolina, is "without revenue," Albert Qnillen. well-known paragrrfpher and editorial writer, an nounces In this week's issne suspen sion of publication. OIJ) FASHIONKI) FURNITURE WANTED. O Parties having old-time Furniture, Braftftfft, ami Antique Goodn, will find saje Ibr same by calling on Mr. F. If. Tim* at The Commercial ' A? -t? ??? ? '? i i .. ^ . llasUei 11*11 Tomorrow. There will be a basket bali game on the old httfh school campus Saturday at eleven o'clock. Tho local girls team will i?!a y Ib'ath Svrl ii^'s. TtlN promises to he a very interesting game as our Imitl team has always met with bril liant siuVotMj having been defeated only t>noo in two years and the third y?mr\s teatu? although a fresh one ? hopes to make this one better. The conch Ik Miss l?hebe Oswald with Miss Joyce Stcadmau as captain 1 Those who will moat probably enter the KHtno are: Florrlo Outlaw, Nellie j Klrkland. Joyce stedman, Mary Neal, Campbell, Margaret Mills. lOnilly I?ang and Hetty Halle. Admission charges will he 2fl and 15 cents. Flood Warnings. The recent heavy rftins here aud up ( state have caused the father bureau to semi out flood warnings to stations along various rivers of .South Carolina. The report states that the Watereo at Camden would reach a 20-foot s^age by the afternoon of February 10th. A Fast Kisser, A Lineal descendant of the man who kissed his sweetheart every time a light flashed in a "drove" of fire flies, lias been found. Strange to say Hie descendant balls from Ohlcago this time, Instead of Atlanta, accord ing to the dispatch. Aurellus Turpin, of Chicago, frotH wealthy and romantic, kissed Miss Vlr glna F0?!er once a nrtinrfefor an hour' A Jury assessed the. kisses at $58 each and ordered Turpln to pay $.1,500 dam ages. The evidence showed that be tween kisses he had promised Miss-, Foster to marry her. , I Kvorgraeii Post' of the American Le fcion In Baltimore, Md? is composed <i tislvoly of veterans who lost their sight In the World War. Activities of Woni?n. - ' Ada Walker, member of the Kan sas Legislature, Is a newspaper wo man. ? fireat Britain has thirty-six labor unions with an exclusive femnle mem bership. ,? ? Woineu In I'orto ftleo are not per mit ted to vote, but can hold public of fice. At the reoent election, Missouri voters chose thirteen women to public office. More than 1.700 girls, all under 21 years of age, were reported missing in New York city last year. Florence; Italy is known as the city of flowers. ?flu ? s'.. ? . ? . : Will You tfrtp Save One l#tfe? Ttu* situation lit (lie 'Near Kast Is so critical uud the uwh) for fund* to save the women and little children of Armenia from death l?y starvation is. mo great that The Ohroulelo has d?v, i elded (?i open U? columns for their fO ' Hof. I For humanity crushed, enslaved, bleeding, we plead; exiles wandering In the desert, children orphaned, Chris tian girls prisoners or slaves in Moslem harems; a strleken nation Itttdit im placable foes, Its ancestral territory, made saered l?y the martyrdoms. of flf teen centuries, seized by others^ homes In rujns, hopes crushed, lives iui|H>ri led. This prostrate Armenian nation, still battle ground of contending armies for two years after the close of the World War, Its crops rei>eatedly stolen, 2,200,000 of Its citizens massacred or starved to death, *?egs oJf prosperous, happy America for food enough to sua tain its life until all the promlsvs embodied In the terms of the Armistice are fulfilled. Will you help save the grief stricken survivors, or will you, through indifference, let , them die? Amorlca alone can save them. ! The Chronicle will receive and for wai'd to the Near Fast Relief houd quarters, ?jll Liberty Bank Building, [Columbia. s. (V, all funds contributed by people of Kershaw County and >yiH I Acknowledge receipt of sAine through i the columns of this paper. Celebrated Tenth Birthday. Benton, the bright and genial little ..son of Mr. and Mrs. James Burns, in I vlted a *number of his boy friends to come in and "make merry," on the afternoon of the. 7th of February, in honor of. his tenth birthday. The hap , py crowd first wvnt to tho Majestic and enjoyed a movie party, but hurri ed homo immediately after, where they knew good things were awaiting them. They were invited Into the (lining room I where a beautifully laid table claimed ( their attention, for It held upon Its snowy surface, iCe cream, cake and |bon<l>ons. The boys needed no second bidding to charge the tabic, and alas! the number was just thirteen. IIow j ever the gloom thnt sxirrounds un lucky thirteen. However the gloom ludky ; thrlrteen * was soon dis pelled by - the sunny presence of little Miss Betty Cureton, who J" just hajipened in," and was at once seized by the hostess and ushered Into the dining room In^time to save the situation. SHORT NEWS BTOHlflH -m ParuKntplis Gathered Here. There and Kvitjrwliei-e. Kftnsas has a doptvd an amendment to iwt- constitution which nuthorlMc? the state legislature to 1hh.ho bonds or Otherwise make appropriation for the purchase of laud to ho resold to far inns on long (iinc. This Is being done in .tini hope ttyit thereby tlu* tenantry of the farm lands will get somewhat lessened. Mrs. Sallic Jones, slitter of tiov or nor Cooper, died laht Monday at her homo on Ware Shoals. Mr. J. N.- Tenhet, the oldest citi zen of Marlon, celebrated her 90th birthday Monday. Harbors of ISrecnvUlo , have re duced (he price uf hair outs from oo cents to 40 cents amf shaves froui 25 wnts to -0 cents. There are fourteen murder cases and fifteen larceny cases on the dock et of the court of general sessions for Anderson county, which begins next Monday with Jndge Thomas S. Sease presiding. The gin, seed house and oil mill at Wfhi takers, N. (I, was destroyed by fire last Saturday, entailing a loss ' of $1(H>,(X>0. ! A negro nnmed Dan Harris w? ,n burned to death in the Thompson coun 1 ty, Ga., jail last Saturday, as the result |pf a fire that he started himself in .an effort to oaeape. A French medal, commemorative of , the great war, the design of which j has just been announced, Is to be a j warded to all Americans and other j members of the Allied forces who 'served six months in French units, in I eluding members of the lied Cross, j the Y. M, JO. A., the Knights of Oolum bus and other organizations officially credited to the French Army. Cotton mills In various parts of the country are starting up on full time. v. Marriage. Married at. the s home of Probate Judge W. Jj. McDowell, on Sunday night last, February 6th. 1021, Mr. Charlie Clark Joyner and Miss. Belle Campbell, both of Bethune, S. O. Palmafesta I Palmetto State Festival COLUMBIA, S. C. | March 28th to April 2nd, 1021 Opera House c^cDl MONDAY NIGHT, FEB. 14TH - . v I . A SMART SONG PLAY WITH A SMART CASf FOR SMART PEOPLE ?'i ' 1 . , . ? The Broadway Amusement Company Offers the Favorite Song Play ALL SPECIAL SCENERY 8 BIG * SONG NUMBERS EXCELLENT CAST BEAUTIFUL EFFECTS THE ACTOR SINGER, WILLIAM F. THOMPSON ? AND? Th<? Follow ing Cast: Katherine Cameron Mae Kirby Harry Dickeson Jofieph Kith D. P. Dickinson Harry Fanett AND OTHERS r-tcmxf AACtC WOtMfV ff<?Du*am BY GENE STRATTON PORTER ? t . . Millions Have Read the Book, t * Millions Have S^en the Play. WHY NOT YOU? ' PRICES? 50c, 75c, $1, Phis War Tax. Seats qp Sale at W. Robin Zemp's THIS IS NOT A MOVING PICTURE