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Miss Florence Mimi; Exto j Virtue of Unassuming Greatness. Dear Advertiser: As I sit to write many thoug -come to me, and if I were cle1 enough, I would put them in a f words, like a quotation. In losing n self in a wilderness of sentences also lose the inspiration I wot bring to you. That is so surely illi trated every day, the thought of qi ity rather than quantity, for we ways say that the richest gifts s put up in the smallest parcels. You remember the story of t students who were competing for prize. Each was writing an accou of the incident in the Bible of Chr; turning the water to wine. Mai men wrote things, papers full of fi] and minute description. One among them all, who dared Do be direct ai sincere wrote, "the conscious wat saw the Lord and blushed." And th quotation will never be forgotten. That idea is what I would like 1 express-how it is that the hones unassuming person or act or piece < literature, or what not, has tl greatest value. How humble and really child-lil are the few really great men I h^ known, how willing to teaeh and 1 be taught themselves. How read they are to be put in the backgrouni Watch the stern, over dignified ma or woman and see if he or she doe not keep you at a distance for fea you may see, close at hand, som ill-concealed imperfections* Perhar. some over-estimated success ha made them feel "a little lower- tha the angels." How much lower tha: mediocrity is the egotistic persor "Conceit in weakest bodies, stronges lies." However, I am thinking more pax ticularly of the other side of th question, the unassuming kindness o true greatness. The higher a persoi goes in any line, it matters not what the more surely must he contras himself with the incarnation of al real perfection-God. Consequently therein must he see his own little ness. The great men I have knowi have been artists, and real art is se closely allied with religion, that '. cannot mention one without the oth er. It is my rare privilege daily te watch' artists at their work of re hearsing plays. The company are nol all artists, but at least two of then number are, and I would have ? blunted sense of excellence did I nol discriminate between those who are still travelling the road to artistry. Their director is a man of wide rep utation, himself an artist in acting as well as in directing. I have seen students who though! they had all knowledge because they had been applauded by one or two enthusiastic audiences, but nevei the men who have played before many thousands. There is a pathos in watching them, eager to take directions, anx ious to learn more, these two who know so much. And sometimes a poignant ' sense of thankfulness comes over me that I have seen the artist nature at its best, a thing that cannot leave me unmoved be cause of its very eloquence. This is their attitude always, "I know noth ing. Teach me." And when they play, a sort of glory that passes under standing comes over the audience, for these players have forgotten themselves. They hold themselves be fore you only as mirrors of beauty and truth, willing to be only the means through which great inspir? tions may go over the footlights to their fellow man. The great man does not call at tention -to himself, but he makes him self a sign pointing to something sublime. Small incidents often affect me more than great ones and I often draw a truth from an everyday occur renee. I stood in a theatre one af ternoon when workmen were prepar ing it for the first performance of the season. There was "the sound of hammers, blow on blow." Men with stolid faces were cutting car pets and tacking them down. Char women were dusting and scrubbing. Laborers were bringing in stage properties, while others were moving a piano. Great confusion reigned. Much noise jarred on the ear. Force was at work to accomplish material perfection in the building, and in the faces of the workmen there was a dull mark of stirring and of effort, and a stupid adherence to duty as they were commanded. They were framing the picture, so to speak, put ting six feet by eight of framework together. They would not understand the misty blue and the mellow gold of the landscape that was to look out of it. And late in the afternoon just be fore the time for the audience to come, "the turmoil and the shouting died," and "the captains and the kings departed (with apologies to Kipling)." They went to their hard earned meals of baked beans, and the best things that they knew were the satisfying of hunger, the smok ing of a pipe and the enjoyment of after dinner gossip, perhaps. Just, about that time the things they had prepared for, but in which they had no part, were taking place. There was no more the sound of hammers adjusting the row of seats, j but the throbbing purr of limousines outside, as Boston's elect drove up to the Five Arts Theatre, and step ped upon the deep velvet of the car peted stairs so recently adjusted. There was the soft glow of coral lights and mellow rose walls. But still there was no sound where once there had been '"steel clanging sound ed on steel," Only the laughter from the leisure ones who had come to be entertained. And perhaps there was a faint perfume of orchids and roses that the ladies wore. Then there was the rustling sound of pages turned as some raised their lorgnettes to read from the program short bits of news from the dramatic world, book lets that workmen would tread upon the next day and wonder why there were so many papers lying around. Then there was a sound of soft music floating through palms, and at the last, a curtain raised, and, for the rest of "the evening, "words, words, words," and nothing more. Just words, but ah! how pregnant with meaning, how filled with charm for those who understood, and all that work was to make it possibles that just words should be said words on a lighted stage! And so it is that man passed through the stone and the iron ages before he came to the literary age, and the age of printing and the art of writing, for the great masses were slow indeed in coming. The centuries will be so many that they cannot well be counted before man has learned enough about the true expression of his thought, which is act, and when he has learned all about it, it will not be' earth here, but heaven, for art indeed is man's striving to put into concrete form, in one way or another, his concep tion of God. FLORENCE MIMS. 25 St. Stephens St., Boston, Mass. Waycross News. We are having some fair weather once more after a continued spell of rain. The farmers are gathering the crops and sowing grain. A large crowd attended services at Stevens Creek Sunday morning, a splendid sermon being delivered by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Mangnm. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Lswis spent last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Zonnie Dorn of Pleasant l^ane. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Parkman of Good Hope spent Sunday in the home of Mr. A. G. Ouzts. . Mr. Jess Rearden and Watson Ouzts of McKendree motored to Greenwood Sunday to visit relatives. Miss Mattie Timmerman spent last week with her sister, Mrs. J. B. De Vore of Kirksey. Mr. Goody Lewis and daughter of Shatterfield spent the week end with his brother, Mr. E. G. Lewis. Rev. G. C. Mangum and Mr. James Dodgen of Good Hope spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ouzts. Miss Mazie Kemp of Edgefield spent last week end with Miss Ad die Blocker. Miss Grace Ouzts was the spend the day guest of Miss Emily Ouzts Thursday last. Mr. John Parkman and Mrs. Ida Murphey of Augusta married in Aiken on Monday last. We extend to them our heartiest congratulations. Master R. B. Padgett of Edgefield has been spending a while with his grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Parkman. Messrs. Raymond Timmerman and Tommy Walker >of Pleasant Lane were visitors in our community Sun day. Miss Ida Parkman is visiting her sister, Mrs. Will Bryant in Edgefield. Mr. C. H. Johnson and family have moved to the old Tompkins place. Messrs Leslie Rearden and John Ransom were visitors in the Kirksey section Sunday afternoon. Mr. Wilson Lewis was a visitor in the home of Mr. W. M. Ransom Sun day. Mr. R. C. Bledsoe visited Mr. C. A. Nicholson on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Jess DeVore of Kirk sey spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Timmerman. FOR SALE: 250 bushels of Red Rust Proof Seed Oats at 80 cents per bushel. P. W. & C. A. CHEATHAM, Cleora, S. C. Edgefield Community Fair. The Edgefield Community F will be held in the Opera Hot November 8th. All persons wishi to exhibit articles will bring them: the Opera House the day before t fair. A committee will be there receive them. We will be glad have people from all parts of t county to take part. One of the 1 quirements will be that no one sh: be allowed to remove any of the e hibits until after five o'clock p. i So all exhibits will be entered wi that understanding. Following is the list of very us ful prizes given by our merchan and business men: No. 1. to the best exhibit of Chr santhemums, each a different variet $2.25 given by T. A. Hightower; 2i best in this collection, $2.00 give by Dr. J. S. Byrd. No. 2. The finest collection ( white chrysanthemums, sack of Ear] Breakfast flour given by Edgefiel Warehouse Co.; 2nd best in this co lection, $1.00 given by M. A. Taj lor. No. 3.- Best collection of pin chrysanthemums, sack of flour give by W. W. Adams and Co.; 2nd b?? in this collection, $1.00 given by ? H. Cantelou. No. 4. Best collection of yellow chrysanthemums, sack of flour give by W. G. Byrd; 2nd best in this col .lection, umbrella given by Dorn i Mims. No. 5.- Best single white chrysan themum, 1 pair black silk hose giv en by Reynolds and Padgett; sec?n? best in this collection, 1 pair towel given by I. Mukasb"" No. 6. Best single pink chrysan themum, 1 pork ham given by Jack son market; 2nd best in this collect tion, aluminum pitcher given bj Quarles and Timmerman. . No. 7. Best single yellow chry santhemum, 10 pounds sugar givei by C. W. Watson; 2nd best in thii collection, bottle of toilet water giv en by Collett Pharmacy. No. 8. Best single Japanese chry santhemum, jardinier given by Chas F. Bird Drug Co.; second best ir this collection, pair brown silk hose given by Economy Store. No. 9. Finest two on one stem, 5 gallons gasoline given by Yonce Mo tor Co.; 2nd best in this collection, bottle of Hudnut's toilet water given by Mitchell & Cantelou. No. 10. Best collection of dahlias, 3 pounds Maxwell House coffee giv en by J. D. Kemp & Co.; 2nd best in this .collection, 1 bushel home ground meal given by J. G. Holland. No. ll. Best collection pf roses, pair silk and wool (mixed) hose giv en by W. H. Turner;2nd best 1 lan tern given by W. L. Dunovant. No. 12. Finest Boston fern, em broidered towel given by Miss Ruth Lyon. No. 13. Finest Ostrich Plume fern, 1 pair black silk hose given by Smith-Marsh Co. No. 14. Finest Asparagus Plumosa fern, 1 piece of china given by W. C. Lynch. No. 15. Finest Maiden Hair fern, 1 piece hand painted china given by Miss,Eliza Mims. Household. No 1. 'Best pound cake, 1 sack of flour given by Edgefield Mercantile [Co.; second best, $1.00 given by P. ?B. Mayson. No. 2. Best Caramel layer cake, $1.00 given by J. L. Addison. N. 3. Best pan of rolls, 1 sack of "Twinida" self-rising flour given by R. L. Dunovant; second best, 1 mix ing bowl, given by Jones & Son. No. 4. Best variety of pickles, veg etable and preserves, 5 pounds lard given by Reel Bros. No. 5. Blackberry jelly, 1 pound tea given by Warren & Cantelou. No. 6. Apple jelly, 1 pound Max well House coffee given by R. H. Parks. No. 7. Grape jelly, 1 can cherries given by Edgefield Fruit Store. No. 8. Cucumber pickle, 1 bottle of Heintz relish given by Edgefield Fruit Store. No. 9. Sweet pickle, 1 can fresh Norse Crown mackerel, given by Edgefield Fruit Co. Fancy Work. Embroidery: I. Card table set, 1 inner tube 30 x 3 given by Lyon Bros. 2. Pair pillow cases, 2 pounds plum pudding-given by Frank Huggins. 3. Towel, 50 cents given by E. J. Norris. 4. Handkerchief, 1 pair wool hose, heather mixture given by J. Ruben stein. 5. Centerpiece (white) set knit ting needles, 2 sizes, given and made by W. E. Lott. . 6. Centerpiece (colored) $1.00 given by J. D. Holstein. 7^ Centerpiece (crochet) 1 gallon MEW PRICE Buy a FORD and Spend the difference -Henry Ford Reduction LOWEST PRICE IN HISTORY OF FORD MOTOR CO. , Today: Touring, plain. $298.00 Touring, clincher rims, self starter . . . . 368.00 Touring, demountable rims, self starter . . . 393.00 Roadster, plain.?. 269.00 Roadster, clincher rims, self starter .... 339.00 Roadster, demountable rims, self starter . . 364.00 Coupe. 530.00 F. O. B. Detroit Sedan 595.00 Chassis, clincher rims, self starter. 305.00 Chassis, demountable rims, self starter One Ton Truck. 330.00 380.00 Were: $34:8.00 418.00 443.00 319.. 00 389..00 414.00 580.00 645.00 355.00 380.00 430.00 We are in position to make immediate deliveries on all types AUTHORIZED FORD AND FORDSON DEALER JOHNSTON, S. C. Phone . . . 57 motor oil given by Hamilton Auto Co. 8. Baby dress, 1 pound Regis cof fee, given by C. M. Thomas. 9. Silk underskirt, centerpiece given by A. Daitch. 10. Knitted sweater, 1 sack home ground flour given by E. S. Johnson. 11. Knitted sweater (by child un der 14 years) $1.00 given by Mrs. J. G. Holland. 12. Best silk quilt, 1 percolator, I given by Stewart & Kernaghan. 13. Best baby cap, 1 sack of flour given by L. C. Parker & Co. 1 crate of ginger ale given by Bet tis Cantelou will be sold the day of the fair. Pim War Tai: Is the rate on a station to station Gill between 8:30 p. tn. and 4:30 a. in. For A Five Minute Talk *.* To all points within a radius of 72 miles. J.J ? Night Rates On station to station calls ar? sur prisingly low; the service ls quick and clear. ' Station to station calls cannot be reversed Ask about thia service. i - For other rates Call Long Distance FOR SALE: Pure bred Duroc Jer sey pigs, subject to registration, just the kind to purchase as a foundation for hog raising. Better begin stock raising at once. Leave your orders at The Advertiser office. SALE ! FRIDAY Quarles &' Varier ? THIS is a personal inv our annual fall sale, pated and prepared for a i believe that the Fall Inv peak of all years in bai attending. We are deten in the way of making this tion of our store's history We're inviting ; we know we ? values for you will make you and want to Put a circle upon the cal this great Fall Invitation S here on the opening day many bargains. We'll e ----_ E47MAu22 FOR SALE: Corn in shuck, fod der, peavine hay ?nd seed oats at Mr. B. C. Murrell's near Har mony church. / Mrs. C. W. DeLOACH, 10-ll-2t Edgefield, S. C. Hyacinth, Narcissus, Daffodil, Chi nese Lily bulbs for planting. COLLETT DRUG CO. STARTS , OCT. 27 Fimmerman y Store itation for YOU to attend This year we have antici record breaking event. We itation Sale will reach the -gains offered aind crowds nined to let nothing stand sale the top-notch attrac youherebecav.se have some real --bargains thai glad you cam? come again? . U'i?.. i . .. .?* i \ [endar around the date of {ale. Then prepare to be to take advantage of our xpect you! Come early! V3410