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X/dcigtyA j ILsOTaBaBnHMHBBasaEimBEaB^ By Mis* Louise Nettles The Hospital Benefit. We hear with ?. pleasure that the play, "Florence Nightingale," given last Friday evening and ro pea te<1 Monday evening at the school audi torium was a gratifying success from ver^ standpoint. Wo congratulate the {iromoters of the entertainment, the ladies of the Hospital Auxiliary, the Hospital Staff and the entire cast who carried off the laurels. We regret our inability to give an account of the play as it was not convenient for us to attend. Miss Ernestine Bateman as the leading lady, we are told, faithfully portrayed the character of Florence Nigtingale and that character could not fail to make an interesting subject. One whose life makeB a great difference fpr all; all are better off than if she had not 'Iiyed; and this betterment is for always, it did not die with her, that is the true estimate of a groat life, and such a life on the stage or screen is an Inspiration to the youth <>C our land and to the high calling .?f a nurse. i slept and dreamed that life was Beauty; 1 woke and found* that life was Duty! Was the dream then a shadowy ,iie ? Toil on poor heart, 'unceasingly; ? And thou shall find thy dream to A truth and noonday light to thee." .????? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? - ? . ? ; | . Meeting of Hobkirk Hill Chapter. Charming and delightful in every particular was the May meeting of the above chapter Held with Mrs. W. J. Mayfield. The regent, Miss Leila Shannon presided and the secre tary, Mrs. S. C. Zemp, was in her place. Officers and committees re ported and the chapter is much grat ified in regard to the increased ^mem bership roll. It was decided to begin work at once on the restoration of the Ker shaw burying ground, a matter that has been too long neglected. Camden owes much to the memory of its gen-1 erous benefactor of early days and every succeeding generation sho.uld be taught to honor the memory of one whose generosity did not die with him. but has lasted through all the years in the many beautiful and spacious parks that give Camden a < harm entirely its own. for "A thin/? of beauty is a joy forever." We believe Hobkirk Hill chapter by? its loyalty to history, will restore flpd mark the old landmarks around Cam den and that the people will show their appreciation and commendation by standing four-square for the chap ter in this work. Other matters of importance were disposed of and Miss Ernestine Bate man gave a reading from the Con stitution, that is being studied by the, rhapter this year. The hostess, assisted by Miss Fay Kirkland, served strawberries, cream and cake. Grace Church Services. Sorvices at Grace Episcopal church on Sunday, May 11th, will be con ducted by Mr. Waller Bailey, of Columbia. The services will begin promptly at 11 ' o'clock. # The public is cordially invited to attend. Banks Close Today. All four of the banks of Camden will be closed today (Friday) in order that their employees may observe Confederate Memorial Day. Memor ial Day comes on May 10th, but this date falling on Saturday the day will be observed today instead. ' ^ Majestic Theatre Programme TODAY, FRIDAY, MAY ft , Kenneth Harlan and Eileen Percy in "EAST SIDE, WEST SIDE'* Also Stan Laurel in "The Soilers" SATURDAY, MAY 10 Raymond Hatton in "WESTERN FATE" Western Feature. Also "AffprevatinR Papa" And "FiffhtinK Blood" MONDAY, MAY 12 Johnny Hines in "CONDUCTOR 1492" A Carload of Fun. And a New Episode of "The Way of a Man" TUESDAY, MAY 13TH. Florence Vidor in a King Vkior Production "THE REAL ADVENTURE" And Pathe News WEDNESDAY, MAY 14TH - Warner Bros, with / Arrangements with David Belasco Presents Lcnore Ulrte in T "TIGER ROSE** Also a Rolin Comedy THURSDAY, MAT 15TH borothy D.lton in ^ I"/* MORAL SlNNpF ? ? Abo Pathe N?WC PERSONAL MENTION. M?s. A. K. Blakeney and daughter, who are now making their home in Koek Hill, are hei'e on a visit to. relatives. Mrs. K. T. Drown and children of Sumter spent last week here with the former's sister, Mrs. George Rhame. Mr. and Mrs. J. (\ Peers of Orange burg were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C, M. Coleman last week-end. ? Mrs. J. Sumter Rhame Is spending sOme time in (Charlotte with relatives. Norman lluekabee attended the Faster German of tho university last Thursday night. Mr. Albert Team was n visitor in Camden ^last Saturday. Miss Laura Inglis, of Cheraw, is a guest at the home of Mrs. F, 'Leslie Zemp. Miss Virginia DuBoso, of New York, is spending her vacation with her brother, Mr. C. P. DuBose at his hoiheion Fair street. Mr. Charles Herbert Zemp and Miss Etta Zemp spent the week-end with the former's mother, Mrs. Laschicotte, of Charlotte. Mis. T, J. Clyburn and little son, of Asheville, who have been visiting relatives , in Camden, have returned| home. Mrs. Frank L. Zemp made an au tomobile trip to Hendersonville an<V Asheville last week, stopping by Statesville on the return trip to visit her daughter, Miss Dorothy Zemp, who is a student at Mitchel (College. Mrs. William Shannon, who?~is making her home in Columbia now, was a visitor in Camden last week at the home of Mrs. K. G, Whistler. We arc glad to note that little Charlotte DuBose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. DuBose, who had her knqe badly hurt last week is getting on well although the doctor thinks she . must be in a wheel chair for several weeks. < Johh Kennedy DuBose left last week- for New York where he sailed Tuesday on the ''Robin Goodfellow" of the merchant marine fleet for a cruise tp Vancouver, British Colum bia. His trip will take him to all the ports on the Atlantic and Pacific from New York to Vancouver and ho will return to Camden in August. Major J.' M. Riddle, Mn and Mrs. John Riddle, Mrs. W. P Bennett, and Mrs. Will Reed of Lancaster, were visitors in Camden Sunday. Mrs. H- L- Bradford and children, 'of Hopkins, spent last week here with Mrs." Bradford's parents, Mr. and .Ma?. W. iht McDowell. Messrs 1. C. Shaw, D. S. Trapp, L. A. Kirkland and J. L. Moseley left today for a visit to Charleston. Mr. Shaw was one of ten New York Life agents in this state who won a trip to the City by the Sea where the southern department of the New York Life agents will hold a conven tion at the new Fort Sumter hotel which opened this week. The friends at home and abroad of Mr. and Mrs. K. G. Whistler of Camden will be glad to know that the recent sale of their property on north Broad street will not entirely remove them from Camden, as they will make their home here during the winter months. Mr. and Mrs. Whistler have /purchased a cottage at Henderson ville and leave today to spend the summer there. Mrs. ^Whistler has long been identified with Camden, having made her home here *or twenty-seven years. She has numerous friends not. only in Camden but among the winter colony and tourists who will learn with-pleaaure that Tine will still be numbered among Camden's residents. r ^ . To Observe Early Closing. f Beginning May 15th and continuing until August 16th tile four banks of Camden have agreed to close at 21 o'clock in the afternoon instead of 8 o'clock as heretofore, Mondays ^nd! Saturdays will be excepted, the banks observing their regular hours. The public is requested to keep these changes in mind and do banking busi ness earlier than usual. ( _ To Erect Store Building. ? Workmen have been engaged this week tearing down the old frame building on Main street formerly oc cupied by M. H. Heyman & Co., as a jewelry store. Heyman & Co. lywe moved to the building on the corner of Broad and DeKalb streets where they will con tinue their jewelry business urvtil the new building planned on the old site Is ready for occupancy. The new building will be 20x85 feet and will be of brick, with tile floors. Mr. Fletcher Moore has the contract, and Mr. Heyman tells us that it will be an up-to-date jewelry store in every particular. It will be a fire proof building. ?f - . .. William Willis, described by his wife as "the kindliest man alive," has been chosen to the post of England's official hangman, to suc ceed John Ellis, recently resigned. There are eigh't candidates in the race for sheriff of Mecklenburg maty, North Carolina. r Ex-Mayor Bland of Charlotte, Is the latest to announce his candidacy for the office. BKTHUNE NEWS NOTES. llapprninitN of Interwt Ah Told By Oar Correspondent. Bethune, S. May 7. Mr. 1>. W. Seegars died at his home hero Sat urday night after several weeks ill ness. Mr. Seegars was 04 years of age and had been in failing health several months. He was taken to Florence hospital for a short stay -?*h1 returned for H few .days before his dial I). Mr. Seegars VfW bplt* and reared in Buffalo section about fifteen mill's above hero. lie was inarriod three times. First to Mi.ss Margaret Culm' of t In* sjinic section. After her death was married to Mrs. stogner of Lancaster. Then to Mrs. Bessie Clyburn of Bethune. Soon after this ht- made Bethuno his home and be came actively engaged in church work and for a number of years was super intendent of the Baptist Sunday school. He was a member^ of the Masonic lodge and was buried with Masonic honors at Mt. Pisgah church, about thirteen miles above here, Sun day. . Kev. M. B. Gunter, his pastor, assisted by Rev. Jerman, conducted the funeral services. Mr. Seegars i* survived by his wife and little son, Woodrow, of Bethune and other^chil dren are as follows: R. L. Seegars, of Kershaw, W. A. Seegkrs, of Jeffer son, J. B. Seegars, of Hamlet, Ed ward Seegars, <Sf Charleston, Mrs. C. M. Horton and Mrs. El}a Middle ton of Charlotte, Mrs. D. W. Griffith, of Jefferson. Invitations have been issued to the commencement exercises of the Be thune school to be held Wednesday, May 28th. There are fourteen in the graduating class. Prof. O. R. Bell and family spent the week-end in Lancaster at the home of the former's parents. Mr. Bell was accompanied home by his grandfather, Mr. Roddy. Mr. Theodore Clyburn had the mis fortune of breaking his arm last week while cranking a Ford at his father's home. v* ? Mp. and Mrs. W. E. Davis and Mr. E. B. King visited at the home of the late W H. Tiller in Columbia Sunday. Mr. Tiller lost his life in the recent tornado. Mrs. Lillie Walters was called to the home of her brother, W. H. Tiller, in Columbia Friday. She remained over Sunday to attend the funeral. Material has been* placed dn the premises of Mr. M. O. King for the erection of a seven-room brick bun galow. Misses EliBe Hook and Mae Long spent the week-end at their homes in Irmo and Prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Best returned Tuesday from a week's stay in Mc Cormick at the home of Mrs1. Best's parents. , < ? Dr.' S. M. McCaskill and daughter, Miss Kate, of Camden, spent Tuesday in Bethune assisting Dr. Truesdale in throat operations, . A baseball game was played here Monday afternoon between Charlotte Thompson and Bethune. The score resulting in 9 to 6 in favor of Bethune. An interesting game of ball was played Tuesday afternoon between Kershaw and Bethune at Kershaw. The score was 5 to 11 in favor of Bethune. Mesdamcs K. T. Estridge, A. K. McLaurin, Miss Stella Bethune and Joe Estridge were the guests of Mrs. L. K. Yarbrough in Sumter Wednes day and Thursday. Kershaw County Sufferers. Frkmds and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gaskin, former # residents of the Flat Rock community will sympathize with them in their great misfortune which befell them at their home in the Lykesland section of Richland County Dy the terrible tor nado of Wednesday of last week. Mr. i and Mrs. Gaskins and their son, Andrew Gaskin, had to be taken to the Columbia 'hospital badly wounded, while two of their children, aged five years and eighteen months met death in the tornado. The bodies of the children were brought to their former home near Flat Rock where they were buried. , Mr. Gaskins was engaged in bee culture and farm produce. Pension Checks issued. The probate office was the scene of much activity on Saturday last and had the appearance of an all day re union of Confederate veterans and widows of veterans. Judge McDowell was kept busy all day issuing pension checks and more than forty-six hundred dollars of the fund was checked out on that day. 8trawberry Festival. For the benefit of the Church of the Ascension located at Hagood, an entertainment will be given Wednes day afternoon and evening, May the 14th beginning at 6 o'clock, to be held in the beautiful rose gardens of Mill vale, the Ellerbe home. A pleasant ride through the May woods will take you to this enchanted spot where a warm -welcome awaits you. 8a nd wicheft, strawberries, cake and punch will be served abundantly. Admission fifty cents, which includes refresh ments. The public is cordially , in vited. FOR 8 A LB ? Brick from O aiaden Bride Company, prompt delhreiy. ?-.b May I)iy at WiterM Mills. It whs our privilege ami pleasure to attend. the May Day festival at the J W?teree Mills, hii event usually looked forward to with bright antici pations by the people of the village and their friends in the adjoining^ ity 4 of Camden. The exercises werd" held oi X the ball park and the grandstand was packed with the enthusiastic ad mirers of the young people who were taking part in the festivities. The Watereo Mill band furnished the music for the occasion and the success they have attained in so short a time since organization is really wonderful. The May Queen was Miss CJracie Robinson with a court of protty vil lage maidens, her pages were Ksther. Furcron and Kathevino Hallett. The queen and her maids wel'e garlanded in flowers for? 1 ! "Waterce banks aro wild and fair And VVateree woods are green, And one may gather garlands there, To grace a summer queen," The May-pole, which time cannot wither nor custom stale was trimmed with the rainbow ribbon^ while the village lassies danced gracefully over the soft green sward of. meadow grass. Another pleasing number on the program was the tambourine drill, successfully carried out by a bevy of young girls in bright and catchy uniforms. Too much praise cannot be given Miss Peppeard, Miss Helen Phelps, and others who joined in making May Day of 11)24 a great success at Wateree Mills. But then we always expect the best of everything from this model, up-to-date village, for like the Earl of Chesterfield, they believe that "Whateyer is worth doing at all, is worth doing well," and they do it. At the conclusion of the exercises, Mr. H. K. Hallett, the retiring super intendent was called for and Mr. Hollis Cobb, in behalf of the mill em ployees presented him with a hand some silver pitcher and six silver goblets as a testimonial of the love and esteem in which Mr. Hallett is -by the entire village. With a heart too full for utterance Mr. Hal-^ lett accepted the gift. Mr. , Cobb's /short i>ut impressive addross is "worthy of publication and calculated to inspire the youth of our com munity to bend to the oars until success floats at the mast-head. The following composes Mr. Cobb's re marks: * I "The parting of friends has ever b$n a sad occasion and your de parture from among us hah burdened ojjlr hearts with sorrow. But our girief has been mitigated, our mourn ing alleviated and our .state of sad ness soothed by the thought that you are going higher into the field of endeavor. "It has not been difficult for most of us to see that sometime this day ,of> parting would cothe. Promotion comes to him who sticks to his work, who works not by clock, nor sun. nor any stated chart but who does gladly a little more each day than ha -is rTlrnuiferated for. Promotion comes to him who uses .careful and intelli gent thought for the comfort and welfare of those he employs. JfroTno tion comes to him who works not solely for some selfish prize but who holds his employer's interests sacred. Promotion comes to him who renders service to his fellow men. * "These things you have done .well, sijr. There was a time when kings and princes were born? not made. /ETNA-IZE TO OWNERS of Private Parfsenger Care? We offer A t I W a AUTO Liability Insur ance protecting you up to $10,000.00 for injury to any one person or for any one accident for but 10 per cent more premium than you are now paying for an in adeuuate $5,000 $10,000 policy. Twice the protection (for injuries to one per son) for but 10 per cent additional premium: WRITE OR PHONE CAMDEN LOAN & REALTY CO. AETNA-IZERS '.V- . /?; ? " Phone 62 Camden, S. C. ANNOUNCEMENT We have purchased the business and equipment of the Camden Ice Company and expect to give that will be unexcelled. - Ice Books on sale at office. If anyone has any complaints please call phone 18 CAMDEN ICE COMPANY, Inc. - ALFRED- M.McLEOD, Manager I There was a time when the position of men was fixed and staid. But that time has long: since partsed into his tory. For our forebears became sickened with the sight of weak men held up in high places and strong j men heJd down in low places and as i a consequence we have' this great democracy of ours where men shape their own destinies and are rewarded according to their own abilities. And now throughout the length and breadth of. this great land, from the Atlantic seaboard to the west coast, from' the great divide to the gulf, men are everywhere going up and down the ladder of success in accord- j ance with their capabilities and energy. "Men are of two kinds, sir. There are those who preach their virtues and _ boast their benefactions and there are those who allow their acts to express their lives. "No flowery phrase or glibly spoken word of self-praise has gained for you this host of friends ap has your deeds of kindness and manner of fair dealing, of laying the cards on the table, to use your own familiar phrase. No broken pledge has lost you the respect and admiration of these people with whom you have come in daily contact during th? past seven yea'Ps. - "Your sense of fair play has en deared you to them. From the most menial to the one of highest position you have devoted equally of your time and talents. And now, when* you are about to go into other fields with one great accord they would .K?VP as a remembrance of the splendid feeling that has always existed between you and them a small symbol of their esteem and affection. "Its intrinsic value may be smalL but the spirit that promps this gift is Magnanimous. May its pure metal ever remind you of the pure love and devotion of these people. "May its consents intoxicate you, sir, make you drunk with an enthusi asm for greater deeds in behalf of the people of the cotton mills of this Southland and in the far distant future may the reminiscense of this occasion give you joy and gladness in the thought that at Wateree Mills, Camden, South Carolina, there is a city of people who have always honored and cherished the name of H. K. Hallett. And now sir, in behalf of the em ployees of Wateree Mills I wish to present you this gift and with it their love and best wishes for a bright^ happy and prosperous future." 3F a a t a tt I| a p CLEARANCE SALE of Suits, Coats and Silk Dresses Suits - - $10.95 to 19.95 Values $24.50 to $45.00 ?oats - - $9.95 to $24.95 Values $19.75 to $45.00 Dresses - $9.95 to $39.95 ? Nothing Over