Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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? ? | PERSONALS 1 S f Miss Betty Brown will go to Union next Thursday for a visit to her friend, Miss Frances Nicholson. * * * Miss Pauline Jones Marlon returned Monday from Rock Hill, wnere she visited Miss Caroline Heath during the oratorical and athletic contests. * * * Mr. B. B. llorton spent Friday in Yorkvlle and ltock Hill. # # * # Mr. J. Harry Foster of Rock Hill was here 011 business today. * * * Mr. and Mrs. It. E. Wylie are in Yorkvllle, whero they will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. McDow during the sessions of Bethel Presbytery. * * * Miss Eva Hough returned yesterday from Rock Hill, where she spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. E. E. Cloud. * * * Col. Leroy Springs left Sunday nieht for Memnhtn to attorn! tlio nineteenth annual meeting of the American Cotton Manufacturers' Asaociation, which convened in that city yesterday. He was accompanied by Mrs. Springs. * Dr. L. D. Ingram, Thomas Beaty and Dr. A. A. McManus of McBee were in town Monday. * * * Hon. J. Copeland Massey of Kershaw was a visitor here "Monday. * * * Mrs. Martha Mackey of Heath Spring is visiting her son, Mr. R. B. Mackey, who is recuperating from his recent illness. * * * Mrs. J. H. W. Stevens is the guest of her son. Mr. Walter M. Stevens. * * * Mr. Don Maliaffey of Great Falls visited his mother, Mrs. Maggie Maliaffey, who returned with him to his home this week. # * * Judge Ernest Moore left Sunday for Greenwood, where he is holding court this week. * * * Messrs. Don Pettus and D. S. Wilson of the Belair section were in town Monday. * * . # Messrs. J. A. Hyatt of W. N. Ashe nf Van IVvcli wore here on hnsiness Monday. * # * Hon. \V.,l>. Clyburn of Hail Hold 1 Mine was in town Monday. OHIMHUBN*S pay i:\HHcisr.s. Presbyterian Sunday School Holds Mission Kally. A congregation which filled the auditorium of the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon enjoyed thoroughly the Home Mission program carried out by the children of the Sunday school. The church was darkened and a single light gleaming from a tall lighthouse cleverly designed by Mr. John H. Poag, the popular and efficient superintendent, shone on the faces of the children and also carried out the idea of the "Light oi the World," wnicn was me keynote of the program. A cho'i of ten voices, accompanied by Mr. Thomas Beaty on the organ and Mist Mildred Qreen and Mr. R. M. McDermld on the violin, made sweet music. Then there were recitations and responsive readings, as well es other attractive numbers. Spring > flowers were used in abundance and added a pleasing decorative touch, so appropriate to the season and to tbe occasion. The superintendent, ^ Mr. Poag, and his competent teachers, are to be congratulated upon the success of the service. ' CINDERELLA" AT THE STAR. Lave Pleasure to Old Folks as Well aa Children. Among a number of good pictures shown recently at the Star Theatre, "Cenderella," the fanciful fairy story, which Is such a favorite with children, has been perhaps the most pleasing. This was presented yesterday with Mary Pickford in the title role and her husband, Owen Moore, as "Prince Charming." Both of these movie idols are quite popu* lar with old und young and the get, ting for the play was charming. Manager Parr is to be congratulated upon the presentation of this excelJ lent picture. * The many friends of Dr. R. T,. Frank Kee are anxious bcrauso of his serious illness with pneumonia. Bis parents and his undo, I)r. T. J. Strait, have been summonded to his bedside. Kwat the First Fly. Swat the first fly, and there will be Just that much less swatting to do later on.?Anderson Mall. Social News In honor of Misses Elizabeth Finley of Yorkville and Araminta Holcombe of Danville, Va., the guests of the Misses Wylie, Mrs. Leroy Springs entprtflinprt of n I party of two tables Thursday afternoon. The table prizes, bridge scores were won by Mitres Nannie Hill Moore and Elizabeth Finley, and to each of the guests of honor Mrs. ' Springs gave two decks of cards, j After the rallies refreshments in two dainty courses were served. * * * Miss Hetty Brown was hostess of (the Girls' Auction Bridge Club Fri' day morning and the members of : this club, as well as a few other I guests, enjoyed a pleasant morn in,*. After a series of exciting games, j Miss Nannie Hill Moore was declared the winner of the club prize, a deck of cards, and Miss Araminta Holcombe of Danville, Va., the guest prize, a bridge set. During the morning hours the hostess served an elaborate salad course with tea. # * * Another very enjoyable affair of the past week was Mrs. Hazel Witherspoon'B meeting of the Friday Afternoon Book Club. In the living rhom of Mrs. Witherspoon's home, in which the club assembled, an interesting discussion of current events and a critical study of "The Tempest' took place. When the literary discussions were over, a helf hour in - - eiiicr vein wus enjoyen (luring which delicious refreshments in two 'courses were served. Master James Witherspoon assisted in this pleasant duty. # * * Mrs. Li. C. Payseur's reception Snti urday afternoon in lionor of Mrs. Leroy Springs was the largest affair of the spring season. and most enjoyable. Mrs. T. M. flushes greeted the callers at the door and her atetractive young daughter and namesake. little Miss Eugenia Hughes, received the cards. The ' hostess, wearing a handsome gown of black lace over white, and the I guest of honor, lovely in an imported white lace gown with touches of pink, received with the following: j Mrs. Ernest Moore, Mrs. Ira B. I Jones, Mrs. T. Y. Williams, Mrs. Hugh R. Murcliison and Mrs. James H. Thayer, each gowned in becoming dresses of various pastel shades. In the dining room Miss Annie Gregory and Mrs. Walter M. Stevens received and here pink and white ice cream cr.ke and mints were served. Misses ' Lucia Murcliison and Laura Gilbert | Williams pinned dragon flies of 'every hue on the guests as they left (lie dining room. In the hall Misses | Marguret and Nannie Hill Moore served punch. Mrs. Ola P. Gutling at. tho piano, accompanied by Mr. R. M. McDcrmid on tho violin furnished music which added greatly to the pleasure of the guests. About fifty women called during the afternoon and enjoyed this charming affair | given by Mrs. Payseur, who is always such a successful hostess. THE TRADE ROOSTER. Work Regun Suite Friday Afternoon. Fair weathei is predicted and all is in readiness l^r Merchant* Trade Week. The prospects for a successful undertaking are good and unless all signs fall many people wiil visit the county seat this week. We regret that Governor Manilla;, ..ho had been Invited to cpeait here Jaturda;, finds it Impossible to leave Columbia and has had to postpone his visit to us. He has promised to come to Lancaster at a later date. Although the governor cannot be present other attractions wi:l be of interest to the visitors, t-'rlnay nod Saturday will be the two big days and the horse show, the aeroplane flights, |>an concerts are only a few of the inducements Lancaster has to offer. Read this "Booster Special" and you will find out that other good things are in store for you here. This special edition is the work of only a few days, having been started only last Friday afternoon. We wish to acknowledge here the help of Secretary Ellison, whose co-operation with us made this edition possible upon such short notice. A Correction. In the big advertisement that is carried for Robinson-Cloud Company in this issue there is a big mistake in the price of one of their specials for Dollar Days. The item referred to is "Embroidery Flouncing 20 inches wide, worth 2r?c yard; ! Dollar Days, 20 yards for $1.00." This thould have been ten (10) yards for a dollar. Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kills wish to express their heartfelt thanks to their friends of the Mill Village for their kindness and attention given them during the severe illness and subsequent death of their little bo/, j THE LANCASTER NEWS, S ! ! LOCAL DOTS | ? .. < > 4 v,>>>*XMX"X-X"X"W"X"X"X"X":"V> ?Friends of Mrs. Daisy Hassel|tine will regret to learn that she still j remains critically ill at the Fennell Infirmary. She was stricken with Bright's disease and little hope is entertained for lier recovery.?Hock Hill Record. i| * * * * j ?rne many friends of Mayor J J ' M. Hood will regret to learn that he | is confined at home with grippe. * * * ?Mr. Quay Hood has sufficiently recovered front his recent attack \ i pneumonia to be out again. * * * ?Mr. H. J. Lowery of Kershaw county, who has been visiting his g j daughter, Mrs. Wylie Wright, at jfleath Springs, was in town today. In renewing It is subscription to The News ,he said, of the several papers I hie takes, "The News is the best." " * * * : ?Cotton planting on the red hands of Lancaster county is now in I progress. Much work has been done ion the farms this week. * * * I ?On the invitation of the organist of the First Baptist church, Mrs. ? Ola P. Catling delighted the congregation with a short organ recital i Sunday night. * * * ?Rev. H. It. Murchison and Mr. It. E. Wylie are in Yorkville representing the Lancaster Presbyterian church at the spring meeting of Bethel Presbytery. 1 * * * ?Mr. Ceorge W. Williams lias i been confined at home for the nasi several days on account of sickness. * * * ?Mr. \V. It. Elliott, of Winnsboro, district Held agent of the, I'nited States department of agrieul- ( tare, is in Lancaster county this week. * * * John MeCollough, a well known " negro who worked for many year < in the employ of the Crawford i Brothers drug store at this place, died yesterday front the effects of j pneumonia. Jim was a quiet, reliable negro who was well liked by both white and black "laXtASTKIt LEADS." Our Entrants Itring Home Many Trophies From Catawba Meet. The five Lancaster contestants wjto entered the Catawba Interscholastic Oratorical and Athletic Contests, held at Hock Hill Fridcy night and Saturday, brought home a silver trophy cup, four medals and two third prizes. This is a record of which all of us should be j proud. First of all in the oratorical con- j test. Miss Mary Locke Barron, grand-daughter of Sheriff John P. Hunter, not only won a handsome gold* medal for her recitation, but. brought home also a handsome lov- J ing cup, which, if won two other j times In succession by the Lancaster I school, will become the nrnnnrtv t i , the school. All who heard young ! Miss Barron recite are enthusiastic | in praise of her delivery of the prizeKvinning selection, the bear story by James Whitcomb Riley. She spoke easily and with clear enunciation , and was most graceful. Special mention should also b?* | made of the declamation, "Southward. Ho!" by Malcolm Williamson, another contestant from the Lancaster high school. Although he was not awarded a prize, his delivery i won for him many compliments and tremendous upplause. Those who have heard Mr. Williamson speak '.can appreciate the fact that he was well received. Another easy victor in the congests was Mr. Eugene Hough whose . athletic prowess la quite remarkable "Gene" won the bronze medal .given as first prize, for the 100-yard dash, as well as the first prize bronze % medal for the 220-yard dash. These | were the only events "Gene" entered and the other schools have rea-' ^ son to be glad that he only entered the two. ' J. W. Craig, another splendid athlete, won first place In the run- . nlng high Jump, a coveted dlstlnc-, ] tion, as well as third place In the half-mile race. Mr. Craig's Jump- 1 Ing has won the admiration of all who have seen him compete and his records are wonderful. i Deserving of special mnetion nl'o Is Walter Eva re, who when slightly in the lead In the 120-yard low hurdle race, and but Ave yards from the , goal, tripped and fell, only to rise at | once and tie for third place. lie t ran over and won tntrd place In less j tlmo than the winner of the first . place. Mr. Evans has pluck, per- I severance an I swiftness and la tc be 11 congratulated upon his achlevo-j J rnent. APRIL 13, 191T) MERCHANTS' TR And Sarin0 I 0 Bell's Lot, Opposite L. & caster, S. ( ENTIRE 1 : C0MMENC1. Monday, Api All Attractions Fui n ni 1 XJLt~V UpiUII^ WEDNESDAY AND FRI THE MOTORDROME?Motorcycle r by death-defying Riders. 20 IN 1? all parts of the world. 20 Sho TANGO GIRLS?Miniature Musical Funny Comedians. Neat, Clean, R TOCRACY?Up-to-Date Minstrel She ers. Something New and differe FIRE WORKS[ I DOLLETA, Smallest Huma ureater dheesl FEATURE EXTRAORDINi Sheesley's World s Toured 1 v % * * A i i ji L -- ^ ^ I FREE SPECIAL EXTR; A orf\r%Inrtn ADE WEEll Fiesta I C. Depot, Lan-V WEEKI NG =W il 12th. I nished by | ley Shows I \RY SUPREME Wild Animal Show r . * *? ... i ? *1* * L'" >' > *\ / FREE V SPECIAL Flights DAY AT NOON aces on a saucer track Living Curiosities from e i i ws ror Une Admission. Comedies, Pretty Girls, efined. COLORED ARIS>w, 20 Colored Perform nt in Plantation Show. reacts n Mother on Earth