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"K A 28 From the Danis Arcade-. Motion Pic Miss Vivian Rich, A Talented Leading Lady. Miss Vivian Rich's talent and unus ual personality have greatly enhanced the value of the American films since she commenced to play opposite Warren Kerrigan. She is affording the leading man a deserving support and the chance will soon become evident to American patrons. In the work during the last month she has shown herself very capable. * * * Hite Makes a Change in Majestic Scenario System. This week a change is made in the new Majestic scenario system. Under the old plan some scenarios were purchased by a new Majestic reader at New Rochelle and others by directors at the Los Angeles studio. This week Mr. Lonergan, former assistant editor of Thanhouser company,arrived at Los Angeles to become sole scenario editor for NewMajestic and either write or purchase " ROSEMARY THEBY, Leading Ladv With Reliance Company all their stories. Producing Manager Hite decided that it would be better to put the scenario work under one responsible head located at the center of production. * A miniature theatre has been added to the New Majestic studio at Brooklyn Heights. Howard Davies, who "JTVatf-ir" cpripc; nf films. tlCfttCU lU^; X UVVJ K/v/? AVW ? r, has joined the acting force. * * The N. Y. Motion Picture Co. announce that they will soon begin releasing "Eimpire films." Other brands will be added later to fulfill a contract which they recently signed with , the Mutual Film corporation. Allan Dwan to Produce Rex Pictures. Allan Dwan who has been producing Civil war pictures at Universal City since his joining the Universal directors returns to Hollywood studios to produce films for the famoui Rex brand. His company, which includes Wallace Reid, Marshall Neilan, Pauline Bush and Jessalyn Van TTump, returned with Mr. Dwan. Pollard Produces Child Plays. Children of Hollywood, Cal., are getting numerous treats from the pictures being produced by Director Henry Pollard with children chiefly in the cast. Little Doris Baker, Gertrude and Antrim Short and Joe Mattice, Jr., are objects of wonderment as they go through their scenes at ^ rim oc V ate uumto. A child said to little Joe, as he stood with Mr. Pollard waiting for a car to return to the studio, "My, but you are a ragged hoy." The boy, with a look of disdain, replied, "Hut, I guess you don't know I'm an actor.' Director Pollard had to spank his leading man, Joe Mattice. Jr., (4 1-2 years old) the other day when he was, and to severely scold his neice, Katherine Poyle, (51-2 years old) who plays "heaviest" in this juvenile company, when she insisted on laughing in the wrong place. * * # Universale (101 Bison) latest /.ntilflTrnmont ic "Rrvhinsrm Prinsnp" fl V^UXUllV JtVW V *** iX V/* MVVW three reel thriller to be released July I h poem by Henrick J &irdome, i JL K1 :iure notes. i '29th. * * * Geo. MY. Peters Joins Universal Co. Geo. W. Peters, who is known as one of the most expert camera men in filmdom, has joined the Universal forces at Hollywood. Mr. Peters, who for a.' considerable neriod has been with the Selig Co., has travelled all over the United States and Europe in pursuit of his profession, and brings with him a fund of valuable experience. C. J. Hlte Buys a Yacht. C. J. Hite, president of Thanhouser ! Co., has become a yachting enthusiast j since purchasing a beautiful boat, and j joined the New Rochelle yachting club. This is the only relaxation Mr. Hite allows himself from the strenuous duties of directing the produc- ' ing of Thanhouser and New Majestic 1 pictures. * * * Essanay Notes. During the taking of an Essanay feature photo play entitled, "Fear," j Howard Missimer almost lost his life, j It was necessary in one of the scenes | to have an explosion which was to! destroy a block house. The explosion j occurred in good order and a beam running across the top was cracked in two and fell, hitting Missimer on the shoulder and knocking him unconscious. It was fully 25 minutes before he was brought to. The physician who attended Mr. Missimer declared the latter's shouldder blade had been broken. Mr. Mis i _ i J IV.. ? I simer is at ms nome uuuer ue wic of a doctor. Ruth Stonehouse, leading lady of Essanay Eastern Stock Co., returned to work last week. Miss Stonehouse has been ill for the last three weeks with Scarletina. A surprise party was given in her honor by members of the stock company. Flowers were sent to her from all parts of the country by her unnumbered admirers A beautiful floral niece was sent to her by the photoplay fans of Denver. Miss Stonehouse will be featured in some forthcoming dramatic productions. * * * Virginia Harned in Pictures. A contract has been entered into between Daniel Frohman and Virginia i ., - .??^ I; '' Harned, whereby this well known actress will star in a moving picture production of "Tribly." This series will follow the ones completed of James K. Hatchett in "The Prisoner of Zenda." * * * Miss Greenwood Joins American. Miss Winifred Greenwood, the popular leading lady has left the Selig Polyscope Co., to accept an engagement with the American Film Manufacturing Co., and she will shortly be seen in "Flying A" films. * * Irene Howley was welcomed back to the Reliance studio after a two weeks' rest. "Half a Chance" proved a strenuous picture for Miss How ley, but she is back in the Harness as good as new?and still good natured. * * * Ramo >'Mes. Director Davis has received so much favorable comment from not only the exchange men but from members of VoHnnal Tirvovrl r\f fionenri r?n Itic i iiiC wuui u w l o vi* last Ramo two reeler, that he has started another that will eclipse his J ealy in s Daughte r ? o 1 _ 1_ l fieri, m o Dig reeis i Saturday, first one, " Man and Woman." These are busy days at the Ramo studios, especially the shipping de partment, which has been installed. It is worth while to spend a few spare moments inspecting the new Ramo posters. * * * Gaumont Co. Secures Hamlet by Hol?. ertson. The Gaumont. Co. were successful in persuading the eminent actor, Sir Johnston Forbes Robertsor, on the eve of his retirement, to allow his magnificent production of "Hamlet" to be perpetrated upon the screen. A large force has been working night and day for several weeks making and painting the beautiful scenery which will be used for all the interior scenes. Very elaborate preparations are also being made at Bushey, where there is some beautiful natural scenprv which is Deculiarly suitable, whilst a temporary outdoor studio has been erected there in order to facilitate the work. In addition to all this, on the cliffs of LuLworth Cove is being built a magnificent castle,1 which is to be an exact replica of the famous old pile still standing in Denmark. This is being erected absolutely regardless of expense, the only condition laid down for the builders being that it shall be an exact copy of A A???frino] LiiC VJ1 JQIUUI. Messrs. Gaumont have had to pay Sir Robertson a very high price for the film, for which they expect a tremendous vogul. # A little by-play on the American releases this wee, "She will never know" that "Jealousy's Trail" was the road to "Tom Blake's Redemption." % Favorite hot weather photo player? TVTftunrnArifQ Qn/VTXT iviai 5uci uuw *?. * <t * In Selig's "A Wild Ride," Bessie Eyton has a thrilling ride on an os-1 trich. CONFERENCE FOR COMMON GOOD iFirst Meeting of Conference IVilJ be Held in Columbia August 6-7, 1913. Columba, July 23.?The first meeting of the Conference for the Common Good will be held in Columbia, August 6 and 7. For this meeting all the railroads entering Columbia have granted special rates and a large attendance is expected. The purpose of this conference is to offer an opportunity for men and women who h&ve at heart the best interests of the' State to come together and discuss ?11 vital significant things and endeavor to arrive at a remedy for the evils which exist, and to assist each other in all efforts for the common good. The movement is non-political and the conference will discuss principles and not personalities. It is hoped that its conclusion may deserve the support cf all lovers of the State regardless of political affiliations. The conference la mtenaea 10 dc xuersi/ a preliminary to county conferences to be held la^er in the summer -or in connection with the county fairs in the fall. It will be noted by reading the programme tliat it is not made up of long papers. Men have been asked to state in a few minutes their conclusions, and the subject will then be open to general discussion. The committee extends a cordial" invitation to everybody to attend this conference and to unite in a resolve to think and talk about tne tr.ings mat are worm while. Farmers' Conference. A special feature of the "Conference for the Common Good" which will be held in Columbia August 6 and 7, will be a conference of farmers to discuss marketing, co-operation and farm credits. For this conference we have been fArf-.inoto annii trVi frn sopnrp tho cor 1V1 UUJUUbV/ tv WVVUi v V.HV/ Ovl vices of Mr. Clarencee Poe editor of the Progressixe Farmer; Mr. W. J. Shu.ford, of Hickory, N. C., and Mr. William R. Meadows, cotton technologist from the office of markets, department of agriculture. These will be assisted by farmers and business men from South Carolina. These gentlemen will conduct a real summer school for the instruction of farmers in methods of organization, marketing, farm finance and other subjects which >r" TlianknncPi* Maud F ing Rene': # J ? UMliUV wx July 26 are vitally connected with the farmer's success. j Mr. Clarence Poe is too well known | to need any introduction to the far I mers of South Carolina, or of any other State. He is perhaps the leading authority in the South on rural cooperation. He has recently returned from a trip around the world, and a study of agricultural methods of farm credits in all countries. He has made a special study of rural cooperation in the Northwest, and will explain in detail the methods of the farmers in this prosperous section of our country. Mr. W. J. Shuford is the head of a cooperative creamery and other organization sat Hickory, X. C., and is regarded as the leading exponent of cooperative agriculture in that State. He has recntly led in the Drganization of a rural Building and Loan association, which aims to secure cheaper money for the development of the farm. Mr. Meadows, formerly of 'Clemson college, is now cotton technologist in the office of markets, United States department of agriculture. Men in South Carolina who know Mr. Meadows and his work assert that he Has do superior m mis 4eld so important to our farmers. In addition to this special farmers' conference, which will be conducted by Mr. E. W. Dabbs, president of the Farmers' union, the general program will deal with many other subjects especially connected with rural development. One evening's programme will be given up to the topic, "Permanent Homes for Our People." At this time the conference will consider the best methods of assisting the teaant farmers of South Carolina to acquire homes. Tlie Hon. A. F. Lever, chairman of the committee on agriculture, United States house of representatives, will be presnt at the opening meeting and 'will deliver an address on "A National Programme for the Development of American Agriculture." Official Programme. The programme, Conference for the Common Good is as follows: Aifgust 6, Wednesday afternoon, 3.30 to 6?General topic "Cooperation for Rural Development 1. Purposes of the conference, stated by the president. 2. "A Message to Commonwealth Builders," Clarence Poe, editor of the Progressive Farmer, Raleigh, N. C. General discussion. 3. "The Part of the Church in Rural Development," the Rev. W. H. Mills, Clemson College, S. 'C. 4. General discussion. 5. "A National Programme for the Development of American Agricul ture," the Hon. A. F. Lever, chairman committee on agriculture, United States house of representatives. General discussion. Wednesday evening, 9.30 to 11? General topic, "Permanent Homes for Our People." 1. "Farm Ownership and Good Farming," W. W. Long. State director of farm demonstration work. 2. "Home Ownership and Health," Dr. Z. A. Hines, Seneca, S. C. 3. "Home Ownership and the School/' ) .4 "Home Ownership and the Church," the Rev. E. 0. Watson, president of Horry Industrial school. 5. "Effects of Home Ownership in a Mill Village." 6. "A Plan For Helping Mill Workers Purchase a Home," Mr. Wm. F. Robertson, Greenville, S. C. 7. "A Plan For Helping Tenant Farmers Acquire Land." 8. General discussion. August 7, Thursday morning, 11 to 1?General topic, "Education and Child Welfare." 1. "The State One-mill Tax, Its j.; TTco" Woil .T E. Apportionment auu ? Swearingen, State superintendent of education. 2. "Getting the Child in School." a. "Unused Possibilities Under Existing Laws," County Superintendent Geo. L. Pitts, Laurens, S. C. b. "The Necessity For a School Census," County Superintendent A. H. Gasque, Florence, S. C., president State Teachers' association. ? "a rnmnnisnrv Attendance Law." d. "The Possibilities of the Xight School," W. B. Dove, Columbia, S. C. e. General discussion. 3. "The Health of the School Child," Dr. Rosa^ H. Gantt, Spartanburg. > O *1 Eve bpecial age An F V/UUV 1A W VAl * 6 o'clock. Big Prog 4. "Building a Teaching Profession in South Carolina." Superintendent S. H. Edumunds, of Sumter, S. C. 5. . "Child Labor and its Relations to School Attendance." Thursday evening, 8.30 to 11?General topic, "Problems of Citizenship." 1. "Public Health in South Carolina." 2. "Building Community Pride in a Mill Village," Mr. L. P. Hollis, superintendent social work, Parker Cotton mills. 3. "Education and Citizenship," Dr. P. P. Claxton, United States commis sioner of education. 4. "The Majesty of the Law," Dr. H. N. Snyder, president of Wofford college. Special Conference. August 7, Thursday morning, 9 to 11?Special conference on cooperation in marketing, E. W. Dabbs, president Farmers' union, presiding. 1. "Typical Examples of Loss to Farmers on Account of Poor Marketing." 2. "Creating a Home Market For Home Products," E. J. "Watson. Summerla For W (Leesville - Batesbui Offers a Liberal Education Influ V ? ? w Ideal Location Rooms furnished with < j bureau, washstand, chairs, Electric lights, steam he water. A beautiful, safe and re Next Session Begi For further information Rev, P. E. Monroe, Leea 4> LODGE DIBECTOBY. <? Newbery Camp, No. 542, W. 0. W., meets every second and fourth Wednesday night in Klettner's Tlall, at 8 o'clock. imity Lodge, >'o. 87, A. F. 1L Amity Lodges No. 87, A. F. M., meet? every first Monday night at 7.30 o'clock in Masonic Hall. Visiting brethren cordially invited. T. P. Johnson, i, W, Earhardt, W. 11 Secretary. Wodmen of the World* Maple Camp, No. 437, W. 0. W? meets every first and third Wednesday evening at 7.45 o'clock. Visiting brethren are corially welcome. D. D. Darby, J. A. Derrick, Clerk. C. C. Bergell Tribe, JTo. 24, I. 0. E. X. Bergell Tribe, No. 24, Improved Or der Red Men, meets every Thursday night at 8 o'clock in Klettner's Hall. * J. 0. Havird, 0. Klettr/r, Sachem, Chief of Records. Omaha Tribe, I. 0. R. M* Omaha Tribe, No. 75, tI. 0. R. M., Prosperilty, S. C., meets every first and third Friday night at 8o'clock in Masonic hall. Visiting brethren are welcome. G. H. Dominick, Prof. J. S. Wheeler, Sachem. Chief of Records. Caoteechee Council, >u. 4, D. of P. I 0. R. M. Cateechee Council, No. 4, D. of P., meets every other Tuesday night at 8 o'clock p. m., in Klettner's Hall. ry child under 4| of 12 invited to 1 riday from 3 to ;ramme 3. "Cooperative Marketing in North Carolina," J. W. Shuford, Hickory, N. c- j i. uenerai discussion iea Dy uiarence Poe, A. P. Bourland and South ml Carolina farmers. ' 1 5. "Marketing the Cotton Crop," Mr. W. R. Meadows, cotton technologist, office of markets. United States department of agriculture. General discussion. Thurdsay afternoon, 3.30 to 6?Section conference: a. "On the Work of the Church in Country Development." b. "On Health." arranged by Dr. Wm. Weston, president State Medical society. c. Conference of farmers and business men on "Marketing and Credit," arranged by E. W. Dabbs. d. "On Woman's Work," arranged by Mrs. M. F. Coleman, Abbeville, S. C. c. "On Cooperation Between Colleges and High Schools," Dr. R. P. Pell, presiding f. "Cooperation of Chambers of Commerce For Rural Development." I nd College r i omen rg, South Carolina.) i - n _ r* i *.l: unaer rosiuve ^nnsuau ence. Expenses Very Moderate everything needed: Bed, art square, rugs, linen, etc. ;at, sewerage, hot and cold fined home. ins Smtemher 16 address the President, ) villeor Batesburg,S. C, Signet Chapter, lie. 18, B. A. M. Signet Chapter, No. 18, R. A. M., meets every eecond Monday night al 8 o'clock in Masonic Kail. Van Smith, T. P. Johnson, E. H. P. Lacotft Tribe, I. 0. B. 1L Lacota trib<j, No. 79, I. 0. R. 31, Jaiapa, S. C., meeting every other Wednesday night at 8 o'clock in Summer halL Visiting brethren are welcome. j T. C. Dobbins, J. Wm. Folk, Sachem. Chief of Records. Newberry Commandery, Ko. 6, K. T. Newberry Commandery, No. 6, K. Tn . ?IfAnHov nlffhl nt I IUt5t5U$ C'ClJ UlUU mvauay utgw* >?, w o'clock in Masonic HalL Fred. H. Dominick, T. P. Johnson, E. C. Recorder. Willow Camp, Jfo. 694, W. 0. W. ! Willow Camp, No. 694, W. 0. W? meets every second and fourth Tues| day nights in each month at West End school house. T. B. Kibler, Council Commander. A. C. Ward, Clerk. Palmetto Cainp, No. 694, Boys of Woodcraft, meets at Odd Fellow's hall, West End, every second and fourth Wednesday night, at 8 o'clock. G. W. Harrison, Commander. Best Lexatire For the Aged. Old men and women feel the need !of a laxative more than young folks, but it must be safe and harmless and one which will not cause pain. Dr. King's New Life Pills are especially good for the aged, for they act promptly and easily. Prkie 25c. Recommended by all drug&isti. i t