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?tee? ?????^???oeeM-n t* SOC Miss Louise O'Donnell, who hat been in Sumter during the past win ter attending St. Joseph's Academy it at home for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hardin, whe were married in Columbia on Thurs day, are here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hardin, In North Anderson. Misa Virginia Coffin of Spartauburg is visiting Miss Vina Patrick. Mrs.* A. M. Sharpe is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. E. Wakefield in Pied mont. Miss Atlleen O'Donell, who has been spending the past six months in New York, with relatives, returned home Friday. Miss Lauri? Smethera has gone to Eatonlon. Ga., where she will spend several weeks visiting her cousin, Mles Helen Little, who waa here in the high school, during the past year. Mr. and Mrs. Willett Sloan will go to Highlands today for a visit to relatives. Mr. Harry Hill, who has been visiting th-TI. will return to his home at High lr is. Civic Association. The Civic Association will meet on Thursday afternoon at five o'clock, with Mrs. J tunes L. Tr I bb le on North '.Main street. Miss Louise Jones of Spartanburg, and Miss Flora Laughlin of Vicksburg, Mllss., will be the guests of Mrs. R. C. Laughlin on Green ville street this week. Miss Laughlin has been spend ing some time with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. I .au ghi in. Master Blair Crayton has Issued Invitations to a few friends for a party on Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Hast have re turned" from their wedding, trip. Oelfghlful Party. Mrs. G. kB." Greene entertained eighteen little girls, yesterday after noon at a delightful little party In honor of little Miss Dorothy "Wells of Columbia, and little Misses Catherlno and Merion Bolt of Laurens, three at tractive visitors. They spent the time on .the lawn playing merry games, after which their hostess served a dainty sweet couse. AU were then carried for a deilghtful automobile ride, ending a very happy afternoon for each one. Beast Ifni Qr den Party. A beautiful garden party waff given Friday evening by Miss trances Ma t- ^ . * - - * . ^ ? ^ * * * ^ > ?! f I ft l?? I ll ?' F ^ w5 rTT f I'll .^?^??^r^F^r^ar^T^ ^ V * w w ? F ^ wt IETY ? ! IH?MINH?M?H ?lt* I ????<' ? i Jor, Mr. Sam Major, and Mr. Charles ? Major at their home Just south of , town. It was given in honor of their house guests, 'AUHH Ida Brownlee of Ab t bevllle. Miss Vera McPhatl of Pendle? ' ton and Miss Izetta Pruitt of Starr. The lawn was attractive with my riads ot Japanese lanterns, with, benches and swings everywhere. From : a prettily arranged old fashion well, covered with- ivy, delightful nectar was served all during the evening by Miss Jennie Cunningham and Sara Spearman, and later dainty refresh ments were served. About two hun dred guests were present and fully enjoyed this delightful occasion. Tucker.Thompson Marriage. Ranger Record. A wedding or great interest waa that of Miss Hazel Thompson ot Ranger, Texas., and Mr. Ernest R. Tucker, of Anderson, S. C., wblcb took placo at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Thompson, Wednesday evening, June 2nd, at 9 o'clock with the Rev* George E. Nels of Ft. Worth, Tex., officiating. Since tho announcement of tho engagement the bride has been recipient of several partis and show ers given bi her honor by her many friends In Ranger, and also In Baird where she has been teaching for two. years. Tho wedding was unique in that lt was an al fresco affair. Thc large porch which was used as the bower for the musicians was artistically de corated with palms, ferne, masses of roses and capo jessamines; from thia to the altar tho grass was carpeted with white runners forming tue cen tral aisle of the miniature church. Tho altar was indeed beautiful with a background of ferns and potted plants intermingled with masses of cape Jessamines. After Ute assemblage of about a hundred guests, Mrs. Kirk D. Hol land gave thc first number of the musical program, "Because I Love i You Dear," with violin obligate. As the first notes ot the wedding march from "Lohengrin"' fell upon the still night air the bridal party came down the beautiful white aisle. Leading was the bridesmaid, Miss Eugenia Simmons of Royse City, Tex., fol lowed by the maid of honor, ? Miss Ethel Rawls. Then came the little ring bearer, Miss Catherine Hodges, attired in a dainty frock of white with pink ribbons, carrying tho ring in a tall Illy. Following came the bride who entered on the arm of her father.' As thc .bride approached the altar she was met by the bridegroom who was attended by his beat man, Mr. Mar I vin H. Hancock, of Baird, Tex. Beauv tifl in ita solemnity waa the nroces sion, and the Methodist Episcopal ring ceremony, which was moat im pressive with thc Kev. Geo. F. Nols pronouncing the marriage vows. Dur ing the ceremony Traumerei was play ed and for ti o recessional the musi cians gf.e lohengrin's wedding 'march. The bride was beautiful gowned in a crepe mc too ri overraperies of matine caught with seed pearls. The bodice was combined with chiffon and pearl trimmings. A girdle of white charmeuse completed this handsome bridal gown. Her coiffure waa a sim ple arrangement adorned with a sin gle strand of pearls. She carried be sides the bouquet of bridai roses a real lace handkerchief, a family heir loom. Shortly after the ceremony the doors of the home were opened to a stream of guests eager to congratu late the happy pair. The decorations In the house being roses, cape Jessa mines and carnations. The wedding, cake was cut on the porch where the' guests also registered in the bride's book. An ice course was served. Adams-Murray Wedding. Macon Telegraph. The marriage of Miss Mamie Adams sud Mr. Edward Bobo Murray was au event of wide social interest, taking place Thursday night at the honro of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mr?. B. T. Adams on College street. The ceremony at 9 o'clock was wit nessed by a large circle of friends and afterwards a reception was held. Thc beautiful home was handsome ly decorated with Easter lilies, glad-, loll and peonies lu the spacious halls quantities of ferns and lilies were artistically grouped and tall floor vases with lilies were seen ev erywhere. In thc drawing rooms a tone of pink was observed. Hero gorgeous pink peonies and gladioli lent their stately beauty and diffused a gentle fragrance over all. And so each room had its own flower. In the left drawing room where tho ceremony was performed an al tar was formed of Easter lilies and ferns, having for a background quan tities of palms and other plants. The room was a veritable bower of flow ers, baskets and wall pockets filled with great bunches of peonies fur ther decorating the walls and the mantels were banked with tho same flowers. ? . The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. C. Dargan of the First Baptist church. Little Miss Harriet Adams andi Miss Mary Taylor receded the bri- j day party, each wearing the daintiest of white lace dresses carrying bask ets of pink snap dragon. With broad white satin ribbons they form ed an aisle for the bride and her at tendants. They .were followed by tho ush ers. Mr. Dudley Woodward and Mr. Willingham Tift of Tifton. Following came the bridesmaids; Miss Cornella Adams and Mise Mild red Taylor. Miss Camille Willing ham and Miss GlfVdys Schofield. Miss Helen Barnes and Miss Leila Rogers, Miss Evelyn Estes md Miss Ruth Obe;ry, who wero beautiful gowns nf whitfl tnffntn. f.-tshlnnmi omnh-i with lace and net trimmings and touches of pink taffeta and quaint hoop skirts. They carried bouquets of pink peonies. Mrs. Joseph F.*eed of Knoxville, ma tron of honor, was lovely in an im ported, gown of white sati> and rose points. She carried a bouquet of whit? roses. The bride ontcred with her father, Mr. B. T. Adams, and. was mot at the altar by tho groom and bia .best man. Mir. B. T. Adams, Jr. The- bride was lovely in her wed ding gown of white crepe faille, trim med in ruBe point with a foundation of satin. The tulle veil was hung, from a lace cap interlaced with orange blossoms and the bouquet waa show er of lilies of the valley. Mrs. Adams, mother of the bride, wore a handsome gown of white crepe taffeta with real lace and- mecklen net. A reception followed the ceremony. Guttenberger's orchestra furnished a most beautiful program for tho even lag and there were a number of at tractive girls serving punch, includ ing 'Miss Leonar Neel, Miss Adeline Small. Miss Gray Goodwin "and "Miss Ann Willingham. The bride ls the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Adams and one bf the sooth's beautiful young Women, pos sessing , the most attractive charac teristics and enjoying a wide popu larity-. The groom. Mr. Murray, ls a man of sterling qualities, popular In so cial circles as well as in busings, and holds cue of the chairs at- Mar ter University. After the rc-r^ptlon J?r. and Mrs. Murray left for a trip west, where they will bb for several weeks. SIoaa-Foy. .'Mrs. D. B. Sloan of Clemson Col lege announces tho engagement of her daughter, Nela Taylor, to Mr. John Treatien Foy, the wedding to occur, some ti .during the month of Oc u5ber. . Country Warnen Khoold Not, Ape City Women. In tho July Woman's Home Cem higftron Fr?nk A. Waugh writes a very interesting article on "The Country Winn's Opportunities." Among other things he urges country women to invite their friends to eat with them whatever they happen to have; without tho fas?) and worry of apec ifc! preparation. On this subject he say? In par*,: "I shalt ho sorry to see the day when tho country woman thinks she must glve * guest grapefruit with scallop ed edges, and salads made after au embroidery pattern. Potatoes, boll ed with their packets on. and eaten with aalt and butter..a slice of-ham from your own smokehouse, a jar ot last summer's preserves, a loaf ot homemade bread sad a pitcher of milk fora a meal that any country wooran can'offer a guest, with a minimum of labor and a maximum of pleasure for the. guest. I>on't let us- superimpose With The Ch Phon The Parliamentary Law Class. A class (br the study of parlla [mentary law has been organized by the women of the First Bptist church, with Mts. Rufus Fant as teacher and Miss Vera Pruitt secretary. It mcetB at the church every Thursday morn ing at 9 o'clock and the lessons are thoroughly interesting and instructive. I The first part of the time is given to [study and the remaind?-. to practice. It ls very essential that the'members, as well as thc president, of an or ganization know something of parlia mentary law; because as presiding of ficer is almost helpless without the co-operation of those In the audience. Wli n wc do know more about it, busi ness meetings will be made Interest ing- and not seem to drag along be cause we do not know what step to take next. Y. W. A. The Y. W. A.'s had a good attend ance on last Sunday and an Interest ing pr?gram on "Tho Efficiency of the Union/' Miss Vera Pruitt was thu leader and she was assisted by Misses Nan Lewis, Frances Riley. Bessie Tucker and Cora Bynum. A picnic was planned to bc held as early as convenient, and every \. W. A. girl is asked to vat cl. for the announce ment and prepare to go. Tho next' meeting will be the last for thc summer and tho progr im will bc In charge of the college *Y. W. A. girls, who have come home. Some thing interesting ls expected. The following officers were elected for the next year: President-Miss Lucile Burrlss. Firet Vice President-MISB Annie Cooley. Second Vice President-Miss Inez Kay. Secretary-Miss Lou Nelle McGee. Treasurer-Miss Lou Latimer. . ELECTRIC CIT . -,_ . Items pf Interest ?od Persan J . Wireless on thc ill ?9?*; Mr. McAdams,Makes Big Yield of ?heat. Mr. Sam McAdams of Iva was la the city yesterday and while here stated that no made 9 1-2 bushelB of wheat on a piece of ground 100 by 175 feet, which is a remarkable y iel l. He said that tills was made with c r dlnary seed wheat and that he thinks thc yield would have been much bet ter ,ha?4 he.,usen! wine better secj. Bobolink Omelets Are Selling Fast. Mr. Walter H. Keese stated yester day that he was selling the links for the Bobolink' bracelets, the new friendship bracelet, as fast as he could get them in. This is thc latest fad in bracelets .and nearly every girl in town has one. Negro Woman- r- - Given Preliminary. Leola White, a negro woman was given a preliminary before Magistrate Geiger Friday morning on the charge ?f sellin**: whiskey. The decision is reserved until the ' lawn as to agency can be investigated. . ? o Ia City la Interest Lau rr 1 Park Camp. Prof. I. B. Brown was In tho city yesterday in interest of Laurel Park Camp at HenderBonville, N. C. Prof Browne ls connected with Porter's Military academy. ?!-O Mr. Walter EIrod at Anderson Hospital. Mr. Walter El rod, a prominent citi zen cf Central waa operated on for appendicitis at the Anderson county hospital yesterday morning. He was reported as much better late last night. Pure Dr %JL Ci S aw/ a - . ? For years wc have been es tablishing a reputation for furnishing everything that is best in drugs, at the same time ^ kecking prices down where they belong. S We are not substitutors, and you can get exactly what you ask for at this store. Very special care and atten tion is paid to compounding prescriptions. ATKINSON-Drags *In Basia**A For Tofr Health.* M?HM urch Women Assistant Treasurer-Miss Nelle Harton. Auditor- Mis? Vera Pruitt. .MN.vi" mi ry Society. Tia- Missionary society ot the First Presbyterian church will meet on Mon day afternoon at 6 o'clock, with Mrs. J. Q. Cunningham on W. Market street. rhilathea Glass. Tho l'hilathea class of tho Central Presbyterian church met on last Fri day evening with Mrs. James Thomp son, at her pretty home Just eust of the ciiy. Then; were not so very many of the' members present, on account of the threatening clouds, but those who did come had u moat enjoyable time. After thc meeting the hostess served a delicious salad course. Soeial Meeting IMiilatliea Clans. An especially pleasant meeting of the Senior l'hilathea class of the First Baptist church was held Friday af ternoon with Mrs. G. W. Chambers, Mrs. J. li. Craig and Mrs. Ernest Johnson at the home of Mrs. Cham bers on fiver street. Thc president, Mra. D. C. Hrown, presided ami the election of officers for tho next six months was the prin cipal business for thc afternoon. Mr. J. A. Hrock was elected teacher with Mra. Alice Robinson as assiatant. Misa Gertrude Sander?, president, Mia? Margaret Evans, vice president, Mra. Frank Holt, secretary, Miss HOBS Tribble, assistant secretary. Mra. IA?Y?S Sanders, treasurer. Miss Nell Harton assistant treasurer. A committee was appointed to select some pictures and other little furnish ings for the class room. After a delightful, hut abort musi cale program was given, after which dainty refreshments were served. f. ************ * k7 SPARKLETS . il Mention Caught Over th? . reeta' of Anderson * i************* National Highway Being Improved. Mr. James Cook, superintendent of one of thc county chain gangs was in tho "dty yesterday and while herc said that thc work of improving the National highway between Anderson and the Savnnnnh river was progress ing nicely. Thc road is being widen-! cd, straightened out and fixed up gen- j erally. Repairing Rocky River Bridges. On account of the heavy weight of j the engine which ho has ordered ror the grading In connection with hauling | the sand for the city paving, Mr. Clarence Osborne ls having the bridge over Rocky river repaired in order that ho may be able to haul the sand from Carpenter's Mill. Work on Remodelling Is Being Belayed. The work of tearing down the old walb? of the Jenkins buildings on South Main street has been straped. It was reported yesterday that a deal was on for the purchase of that pro perty and that nothing further would bo dono until this was settled'. Great While our limite them at a disco electric toaster devices ever j^att While they last. Souther Weat Wh ite Pique Skirts at $1.50 That are just a little better rn style, quality and /it Opened Yesterday If you are interested in pretty Millinery Come in this week and look over these very clever Trims Priced Reasonable i GERMANS STUDY . GERHARD'S REPORT Berlin, June'lD.~~Dootor Anton Meyer-Gerhard, whose long., report to Forolgn Minister Von Jagow and other officials of tho foreign office ac quainted these officials'fully with the status of public opinion in tho United States regarding, tho. sinking of the Lusitania and otKer^nctden^ts of sub marlnc warfare, will be given full op* portunlty for a similar report to Chancellor Von Betbmann-Hotlweg before actual preparation of tho' German reply to the latest American ?ote ts begun. Whether.Or. Meyer-Gerhard who was sent to Germany by Count Hornjtorlf, Gorman'ambassador to the United States, will present a report to Emperor William In person lu not yet decided. T----rarmTt -rnrrrrwabi ? 1 1' 1 I?! 1 ? .' . '.."?. ?f?? ?(.'I.--?.al ..*?.'.."... . .;.??. >*| _.?i?>r ? iii ,i: Bargain Offer 1-3 OFF: ? supply of Toasters lasts? we will sell unt of 1-3 off the regular price. This is one of the most convenient cooking sntecL $2.00 n PubHc Utilities ?&. itner Street Phone 223 Remodeling Sale We are going to remodel our second floor* And to make room we will close out the following: No. 1 1 lei Linea aa?! LInene Skirt* from last season, Mw* ar? weil made, ellghtlj Bolled, make dan** morning I presses.. Hold $8,00, HW and *L50. TOBT cholee. Monday ? & I * r Ne. 2. 1 lat Ladles* Sommer Dresses, same eat eise*, tftia lat consists, of Lawas Gsbcrdlncs, sold cn to $*.00? KMW. ?7.00 and I'JW. Choice Monday.