Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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.'Mrs. Ennett Writes Interesting Letters From Edinburgh, / Scotland (Continued from Page One.) were sore. The gates to the wall are called "bars," and there is a fasci nation in walking through "Monk's Bar" or "Bothan? Bar" and imagine all the perils in the old days that made them necessary. The city with in the walls is equally as interesting. There are streets called "shambles" which are so narrow that the build ings on either side seem to bend to the centre and almost touch. I do not know when they were built, "but if you asked me, I should say "before the flood." Everything looks ante .quated and out of date-the people as well as the streets. Of course the principal attraction here is the 'Cathe dral which* is said to be the largest in the world, but I must take this statement with a pinch of salt. How ever, too much can not be said of the "beauty and grandeur of this building. It is pure Gothic and was seven hun dred years under construction, being completed in the fourteenth century. You can imagine the veneration and pride with which this old Cathedral is regarded by the natives, and every thing possible is done to preserve and guard it as it stands. I had a fine view .of it from the top of the Roman "Wall and I wish I could send you a picture of it as it lay before my eyes, with its well kept grass plots and .well trimmed shrubbery, softening and toning down the classic severity of the architecture. I do not remember mentionnig it, but the cooking in England is very poor, and they seem to live harder than any people I ever saw. I often think of that lunch Cleora gaye me when I left Edgefield and I believe if I should suddenly see that much fried chicken I should die of heart failure from the shock of joy. But ter is never served except for break fast, and coffee is served with boiled milk. I believe it would create a pan ic if you asked for cream. We have just had our first meal in . Scotland and have found it so superior to any thing we have had since we landed, thatl believe we would be able to get out of the under-nourished class if we stayed here long. The next impression is the women. They seem not only extremely poor ly dressed but actually untidy. Their 2iair looks bushy and they adore loose looking blouses, lacking that, smart ness you see ni New York girls. Even our Edgefield girls could lay any of .them in the shade. ?? - I can not write anymore tonight. Don't fail to write me in Paris. I love you all and God bless you for . GRACE. Royal British Hotel, ??*- j. nt> Princess Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. My dear Mother: I wish it were possible for me to write up this trip for you as it should be done, but when night comes on all my strength and time have been been consumed, so I never hope to do it justice. There is so much that is new and interesting, that it will take .years to mentally digest it. We got in so late last night that with darkness and rain we could see nothing, so this beautiful city was a happy surprise when I waked this morning. It is built on seven hills and reminds me, in a way of Ashe ville, on a much grander scale. It has a population of over 500,000, and a lady here told me it was considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. She was a Scotch l?dy, "however, so you can accept this infor mation as I did-with reservation. Everything looks so much more modern and up-to-date after London. The streets look broad and clean, the "buildings fresh and new and even the people are not only better looking but dress better. I don't think I have ever seen more misery than in the streets of London, and I am glad to nd it does not seem to exist here. There are no parades of the unem ployed, and so far I have seen none of those repulsive looking beggars w"hich prey upon your pocket book or your conscience every minute you are .on the streets of London. I have seen there a crowd lined up before a thea tre office, being worked by six beg gars at once. And the trouble is, there is so much Bolshevism mixed in with .real suffering and need, that it is a hard matter to decide which are the needy. The hotels here are so different from those at home. None of them are heated much, and what little heat yog do get, comes from an open fire. You seldom find running water in the bed rooms, just a bowl and pitcher, but what they lack in conveniences they make up in servants. I can well understand now why Americans have such a reputation for bad manners, .since the people here in every class have the most beautiful manners I ever saw. Even the maid who comes to our rooms every morning with a pitcher of hot water, is all courtesy, and politeness. At night our shoes are put outside of the door and we find them cleaned and ready for use next morning. When bed time comes the' beautifully clean sheets are folded back and a hot water bottle is put in side to keep the feet warm. It all seems so much work and trouble where a few modern conveniences would answer so much better. But these are a conservative people and their point of view would be hard to broaden. We spent most of the day in see ing Edinburgh and Holyrood Castles. Castles and Cathedrals have been our specialty for the past few days, and while there is a certain sameness af ter you've seen many, the surround ings and location of both these give them a unique advantage. We also visited St. Giles Cathedral and John Knox's tomb, then took a peep at the courts where we stared with gaping mouths at the judges and lawyers all dressed in gowns and white wigs. I can't see why they must be freaks to be officials. We met a manufacturer from Man chester last night, and I asked him if he could give me any information about cotton. He said there was no demand for cotton anywhere in the world. China is not buying, and none of the markets for England's big out put, so the goods are piling up in mills. Hence, they were buying no cotton. He said this was the situation in all manufacturies and if something was not done soon, some of these in dustries were bound to "go West." I hear a good deal about Ireland here and the sentiment is strong against her. Some say England would [settle with Ireland if it were not for I fear of America. Lloyd-George also comes in for a large share of abuse. He, like Wilson, seems to have lost his popularity since the war. Well, enough this* time. I find it hard to write in here as my attention is divided between the conversation going on iiear me and this letter. I am afraid I might miss something. With lots of love to all the home folks. j, . 1 . I r . ?. ~,? GRACE. SEARCH SOUTH CAI FOR QUE! Edgefield Comity's Most Atti $ Woman Sent to Coli Social Gayety Mai Who will represnt Edgefield coun ty in the contest for queen of Palma festa (Palmetto State Festival) to be held in the capital city March 27 to April 2? By means of a popular voting contest through local newspa pers during the next four weeks, can didates will, be chosen from every county in South Carolina who will go to Columbia as the guests of the Palmafesta Association, which organ ization will defray all expenses, in cluding railroad transportation, hotel bills and entertainment. The young women will be chaperoned by promi nent Columbia society folks and will feature in a week of entertainment and social gayety which promises to rival the famous New Orleans Mardi Gras. During the week an election will be held in Columbiato determine tiie most attractive and popular young woman from among the dele gates assembled from the various counties. The winner of this contest will be proclaimed Queen or Palma festa, and will be awarded a grand prize consisting of a complete Spring trousseau of the finest apparel ob tainable. One of the leading moving picture companies will film the queen and her entire court and this special ly selected galaxy of South Carolina beauties will be sent far and wide via the movie screen to advertise the Palmetto State. Palmafesta is to be an annual Spring event, held in the capital city for the entertainment of ail the peo VOTING Queen of ? "PALMAFESTA" EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER Gentlemen: My*choice for Queen of Palmaf? Name.. Address... This coupon good for one vote. A Ye this Newspaper counts 100 Votes. > What Ex-Presidents Do. Considerable speculation is being indulged in as to the future activi ties of President .Wilson. It is the un derstanding that Mr. Wilson will con tinue to reside in Washington af*ter he retires from the presidency next March, but so far there has been no intimation as to his plans for future work. It is reported as more than likely that he will devote himself to writing, and from his pen the nation may expect some notable contribu tions to the history of the times in which so few statesmen have played so prominent a part as he. Only one president has returned to public life after he quitted his office. John Quincy Adams, retiring from the presidency in 1820, returned to Washington two years later as a member of the house of representa tives, at, the age of sixty-four. Friends feared this step would dim the lustre of his great fame, but his service in congress only added to his renown. The chief occupations of the presi dents after they quit office have been as follows: George Washington, upon retiring from the presidency, engaged in farm ing. John Adams devoted himself chief ly to the writing of history. Thomas Jefferson gave his chief at tention to the foundation of the Uni versity of Virginia. James Madison lived a strictly re tired life after quitting the presiden cy. James Monroe became identified with the University of Virginia, and for a time held office as a local mag istrate. John Quincy Adams, as already stated, returned to congress, and re mained there until his death, in 1848. Andrew Jackson went into retire ment. Martin Van Buren spent much time in travel and took an active part in politics. William Henry Harrison died in j office. ?j John Tyler cast his lot with the Confederate cause, sitting in the Vir ginia Secession convention. James K. Polk returned to his home in'Tennessee and died within a short while. Zachary Taylor died while in office. R0LIN? ?N OF FALMAFESTA - - - . - - [.active and Popular Young umbia for Week of 'Ch 27 to April 2. pie of South Carolina. It will be a week of many and varied attractions, including the State-wide automobile show exhibiting the late models of cars, trucks and tractors; the spring style show, featuring the latest cre ations from the realm'of fashion by professional models to be imported from New York for the occasion; daily band concerts by one of Ameri ca's premier musical organizations; floral, trades, automobile and baby parades; fetes, dances, social events and special attractions at all thea tres, with nightly exhibits of fire works in which will be featured specially designed set pieces depict ing important events in South Caro lina history. The auto show, stlye show and fireworks display will be staged at the State Fair Grounds. In order to secure the most popular young woman in Edgefield county as candidate for Queen of Palmafes ta, there is printed below a popular ity voting coupon which is to be filled out and mailed as per instructions contained therein. Voting coupons will be printed in each issue' of this newspaper up to and including the issue of March 12th, at which time the votes will be counted and an nouncemnt of the winner made. There will be no restriction upon the number of each person may cast. Every coupon clipped from this news paper is good for one vote, and a yearly, paid in advance subscription will count 100 votes. COUPON ?alfhafesta ?sta is: arly Paid-in-Advance Subscription to THE QUALITY SHOP WE take this means of announcing to the ladies of Edgefield, both town and county, that we have opened an up-to-date line of MILLINERY and Ladies' READY-TO-WEAR goods in the Annex to The Corner Store. We have just returned from market, where we purchased a large assortment of the latest and most stylish spring apparel for women. We haye no old goods, nothing that was carried over. Our goods are not only brand new, but they were bought low in price, atter everything has declined. We are receiving new shipments by express every day, and invite the ladies to give us a call. Our long experience in millinery and ladies' ready-to-wear goods will enable us to supply the ladies of Edgefield with just what they want. In order to sell at rock-bottom prices we will adopt the cash plan of con ducting our business. No goods will be charged to anybody, which will enable us to buy for cash and sell cheaper. We Invite the Ladies to Come in and Inspect Our New Goods THE QUALITY SHOP Miss Kate Samuel and Miss Ruth Lyon Proprietors TURNER'S AIM IM EX, TO THE REAR OF TH IE CORNER STORE m N, Millard Filmore made two trips to Europe and devoted- much time to charitable work. Franklin Pierce spent several years in travel abroad and then went into retirement. James Buchanan, returning to his home in Pennsylvania, lived in retire ment. Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in office. Andrew Jackson engaged in poli tics. Ulysses S. Grant made a world tour, engaged in banking, and wrote his memoirs. Rutherford B. Hayes became iden tified with educational and charitable institutions. James A. Garfield engaged in the practice of law. . e; -. r Chester A. Arthur engaged in the prrctice of ?aw. grover Cleveland be?ame identified We have beer brands of comm the farmers of have used our g are our best ad has used our br and our reputati to live up to it. Any of the Co the following de EDGEFIE I W. P. CA? SAWYER with Princeton University. Benjamin Harrison devoted himself to writing and delivering an occasion al lecture on law. William McKinley was assassinated in office. Theodore Roosevelt made trips to the interior of Africa and to South America, became an editor and final ly a candidate for the presidency. William H. Taft became identified with Yale University, delivered lec tures and wrote for the press. News and Courier. For the Liver and Bowels. When your liver and bowels be come torpid get a bottle of Chamber-* Iain's Tablets. They will tone up your liver and cause a gentle movement of the bowels. They also improve the digestion, .__~.;?'0?ii..'.Jti I ? i-.. ... IP.min nu H ---? - MORT! 1TILIZ1 For 1921 i in business since ercial fertilizers are Edgefield county, roods are thorough] vertisers. Ask you ands. Our motto i ion shows that we^ li e-Mortimer brands ( alers: LD WAREHC Ddgefield, S. Q 3SELLS, John & JONES, Ri( Tribute to George Washington Father of his country in truth and deed, ? A patriot and soldier in time of need; No human tongue can adequately praise Nor to his memory can worthy mon ument he raised. His name will be sacred in the home? of this land As long as God's mercy permits it to stand. Though many have passed the way he's gone, None have surpassed our Washing ton. " :.; W. S. G. HEATH. .. _-,-.^trl FOR SALE: A good yoke of oxea well broken. Apply to L. R. BRUNSON, Jr. 2-16-2tpd, Cleora, S. C. \ mm MER 2RS i 1857, and our well known to Farmers who ly satisfied and r neighbor who s "QUALITY," ave endeavored ;an be had from )USE CO. ston, S, 0. ige Spring WM