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r ..- v : . *' • ,.-r . > "-f: 'vl X*L£*?\. fiSitaWSmi . A WW-.-v^'.- ■»i At.«#'!».S-Miarttwf i.'J . f'-' 1 *mmk ■■••'•■'- Ml— THE CHRONICLE StriTM To Be a Clean New* paper, Complete, Newsy and Reliable. ; VOLUME xxrv j y:a>mi >. ■ 5**«# HitAitii- ’ T9?. :Vf —» If Tm Don't Bm4 THE CHRONICLB Hm Don't Got Tfco CUNTON, S. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1924 NUMBER 15 P •Xi “GOOD FELLOWSHIP” IS ^ KEYNOTE OF MEETING Two Hundred and Fifty Business and Professional Men of Laurens and Clinton Gather In College Dining Hall for Joint Meeting—Sumptu ous Dinner and Happy Speeches Make Up Enjoyable Program. PIEDMONT MEET HERE NEXT WEEK With an attendance of 250, and with a spirit of Good Fellowship reigning supreme, the first joint iheet of the Clinton Commercial Club and Laurens Business__ League was Tield Tuesday ^evening In the’ beautTfuT new dining hall of the Presbyterian College.. The members first assem bled in the college auditorium and from there marched to the refectory which made an ideal place for buch a gathering and had been beautifully Arranged and decorated for the oc casion. The menu was prepared under the direction of Mrs. Myrtle Hunter, ma tron of the dining department, *and it brought forth the highest praise from the big gathering. It consisted of everything good to eat, including a half fried chicken on each plate which was par-excellent. The whole menu was “fit for a queen” and the clubs expressed themselves as deeply in debted to the college for the fine entertainment and sumptuous dinner. Assembled in the dining hall, the large gathering joined in singing “America,” after which the invoca* tion was offered by the Rev. C. T. Squires of Laurens. When the sweets of the menu had been readi ed, W. W. Harris, president of the Clinton organization, rapped for or der and expressed genuine pleasure in having the Laurens club present for the happy occasion. He extend ed to the visitors a most hearty and cordial welcome. He further stat ed that he deemed it quite appropri ate that Laurens should gather with in the college walls since the Lau- - rens Hall stands on the campus as a ' gift from Laurens * citizens. He congratulated the Laurens club upon its splendid growth and work, and then introduced the president of the club, Mr. M. L. Smith. Mr. Smith expressed the pleasure of his club in being present for the * occasion, especially since the meet ing was held in a Christian college. He spoke of the splendid work be ing done through the church and denominational colleges and paid 'a tribute to the institution located here and its directing head. His remarks were well received and highly enjoy ed by all present. The meeting was presided over jointly by W, W. Harris and M. L. Smith, presidents of the two clubs. Dr. D. M. Douglas made a happy speech on “Closer Qooperatipn,” and expressed his pleasure in having the Laurens people present^ He told of the generosity manifested _ towards the coHege by Laurens and pleaded for a closet 1 spirit of cooperation and interest between the two towns. “Good Fellowshipp” was the sub ject of an enjoyable speech from Mr. R. R. Nickels of Laurens. He said that the meeting was sure to result , in a better understanding and coop- eratioo between the two towns, and he was happy that such was the case. He closed his clever talk with an appeal to the members of the organizations to work and boost their towns and to give their influence and support to all activities making for the betterment of the county. Mr. W. P. Conyers, president of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, apoke, on “Advertising South Caro lina.” His speech was a happy af ter-dinner address and he spoke con vincingly of the greatness of . the State and the things that needed to be emphasized and worked for by its ’ citizenship. Mr. R. T. Wilson of Laurens, made a strong, constructive speech on “A Present Need for Our State,” in which he cited the possibilities that lie before the people and directed his hearers to the importance of edu cational advancement in particular. His address was well received. Mr. J. F. Jacobs, Sr., of this city, spoke on the “Laurens County Good Roads Association.” He made an in teresting address that was well re ceived, in which he spoke of the im portance of road development in or der to bring about town and county development and urged the people to give their hearty support to the good roads association of the county. He stressed the great need today' of transportation facilities and said that (Continued on Page Four) Representatives From Twenty-five High Schools to Gather Here For Annual Field and Track Meet. ' Plans are rapidly being perfected for the holding of the Piedmont Field and Track Meet in this city next Thuradayy JEaida 17, 18, and 19th. More than twenty- five high schools will enter the vari ous contests and the event will attract considerable interest throughout the Piedmont section of the State. The local commitees appointed by the city’s various organizations are now cooperating with Coach Walter A. Johnson to make of the event a com plete success. The athletes will be entertained at the Presbyterian Col lege while the people of Clinton are being asked to provide entertainment for the speakers. , The program will open next Thurs day evening at eight o’clock with the girl’s reading contest. Friday evening at the same hour, the boy’s declamation contest will occur, both of these events to be held in the orphanage chapel. Saturday will be Field and Track day. At ten o’clock in the morning the preliminaries will be held to se lect the entries for the final meet. This will occur on the college ath letic campus at 2:30 p. m., and it is expected that a big crowd will be present. • Thus far, the following high schools have expressed their intention of par ticipating in the contests: Anderson, Belton, Clinton Calhoun-Clemson, Central, Easley, Greenville, Greer, Gaffney, Hastoc, Honea Path, Liberty, Pickens, Piedmont, Seneca, Walhalla, Woodruff; Union, Fountain Inn, Iva, Laurens, North Greenville Academy, Pendleton and Spartanburg, College Receives Handsome Check Rockefeller Foundation Sends $3$,- 000 As Payment On Its $125,- 000 Endowment Contri- •bution. Another Scholarship For the College Rev. John McSween and Sister, Give Scholarship Fund <As Memorial to Their Late Father. The Presbyterian College of this city has within the past few days received a check for $2,500 from the Rev. John McSween and his sister, Miss Kate McSween of Timmonsville. The gift is to be used in establish ing a scholarship at the institution in memory of the late John McSween of Timmonsvillo ■ whose death occur red a year ago. Mr. McSween was a prominent leader in the Presbyterian church and for more than twenty-five years served as a member of the board of trustees of the Thornwell Orphanage. He. was also a devoted friend and supporter of the college. Mr. McSween is pastor of the Presbyterian church at Clemson Col lege. He has manifested the same interest in the two institutions here that was shown by his father, and the gift that now comes from him to the endowment is highly appreciated by the college authorities. Baptists To Held Revival Meeting Rev. C. C. Coleman, D. D., of Char- leston, to Conduct Two Week’s Campaign in June. A series of evangelistic services will be conducted at the First Bap tist chbrch of this city from June 15-30 inclusive by Rev. C. C. Coleman, D. D., pastor of the Citadel Square Baptist church of Charleston. An^ nouncement to this effect was made Sunday by Rev. Edward Long, pastor of the church, and he expressed him« self as very much gratified in beihg able to secure the services of Dr. Coleman for this special occasioftJL, Dr. Coleman has sersud his pres ent pastorate in Charleston for ten years and ranks as one of the lead ing divines of the Baptist denomina tion. He is said to be a*man of pro found learning and great ability as a public speaker. Plans will be made, Mr. Long stat ed yesterday, to have a full atten dance at all of these meetings and invitations will be extended the other denominations of the city. Resigns Position With The Chronicle J. C. Davis, Member of Chronicle Force, Goes to Florence. J. C. Davis, for the past year con nected with The Chronicle Publishing Company as linotype operator, has re signed his position and leaves Satur day for Florence where he will be connected with The Morning News Review of that city. Mr, Davis is a former Thornwell Orphanage boy, and since joining The Chronicle force has made many friends in the city. He is energetic, competent, and thoroughly reliable, and it is with sincere regret that the management and employees of the firm see him leave. f He goes to Florence in order to be with his mother, and the best wishes of all his friends will accompany him to his new home and position. The Rockefeller Foundation of New York, has forwarded the Pres byterian College of this city a check for $36,000 as the second payment on its recent gift $125,000 to the endowment fund of the institution. A year ago it made its initial pay ment of $18,000 and the contribution aTpasf week'Tlihgs ''The total now up to $56,000. 4 < Two years ago the Rockefeller board approved the Presbyterian Col lege as one of the institutions to par ticipate in its public funds. Dr. Douglas was informed that the col lege would be given $125,000 to be applied to the endowment provided he would raise $250,000 additional. “For every dollar you raise for your endowment, we will contribute one- half the amount,” the board advised Dr. Douglas, The liberal offer of the Rockefeller committee is highly appreciated by the college. It comes in recognition of the splendid class 6i work being done by the institution under the leadership of Dr. Douglas. Orphanage Wins The County Meet ■■ ■ r 11 Clinton Institution Carries Off First Honors Over Number of Com peting Schools of the County. The Laurens County Track events, postponed last Friday on account of rain, were staged here Tuesday af ternoon at the college athletic field and drew a large crowd of interest ed spectators. Several schools in the county were represented and had their .^gn&^.UXgmg thfc..partiripwt^oft to victory To the Thornwell Orphanage high school goes- first honor in the track events, while the Clinton high school captured third place. ^ The Thornwell team scored 55 points against 19 for Gray Court, the next highest scorer, and Clinton as the third con tender with 16 points to her credit. Charlie Wilson of the orphanage team was the highest scorer with a total of 18 points. L. Dunlap of the same team came second with 15 points, while Timmons of the Clin ton high, was third with 11 points to his credit. The orphanage took nine first places, five second places and three third places. The teams participating in Tuesday’s events will enter the Piedmont contest to be held at the college on April 17, 18 and 19th. Ten prizes were offered covering the various events. They were giv en by the following concerns: High jump—$6.00 gold piece given by Fuller Grocery Co. Broad jump—$2.60 gold piece giv en by First National Bank. Hurdles, low—1 belt and buckle given by McMillan’s. Half-mile run—1 belt and buckle given by Copeland-Stone Co. 440 yard run—1 Eversharp pencil given by Chronicle Publishing Co. 220 yard run—Fountain Pen given by Smith's Pharmacy. Pole vaulting—1 shirt given by Adair’s E^utment Store. lOO-yinT dash—Baseball ghrve giv en by Coleman’s Book Store, and a knife given by Kellers Drug Store. Discus throw—1 tie given by L. B. Dillard, and 1 purse given by Adair-Sumerel. Shot put—One Eversharp pencil given by Sadler-Owens Pharmacy Election Almost Unanimously Carried Bond Issue of $80,000 for School Improvements Carries by Vote * of 108 to 2. Little interest was manifested in the election Tuesday on the ques tion of issuing $80,000 ~bon3s for school enlargements and improve ments in Hunter district No. 5.' But the vote cast was almost unanimous for the bond issue, the managers tabulation showing 108 voting “yes” and 2 “no.” ** The^election now carried, the. trus tees propose to get the bonds on the market as soon as possible and sold. It is hoped, soon -thereafter to get building operations under way and to push the work during the summer in order to relieve the congested con dition of the schools by the opening of the next session. It is planned ^to enlarge the pres ent buildings, to erect a new build ing for the colored people, and to provide a new grammar school for the city. Sites for the location bf the new building are now invited by the board of trustees. LUTHERANS TO HOLD COMMUNION SERVICE St. John’s Lutheran chujch of this city will hold its regular Communion service next, Sunday morning at eleven o’clock. The pastor will preach, and a cordial invitation is extended the public to take part in the service. -• £ Five woipen have been elected to local. offices in Duybury, Vermont. The town has a population of 631. The 13,000 tenant! of the Equitable Building in New York City require twenty subway trains of ten cents each daily. PROGRAM COMPLETED FOR ORPHANAGE COMMENCEMENT NOTED LECTURER TO APPEAR HERE William Rainey Bennett to Deliver Great Address During Chautau qua Week On “Pathways to Power.” William Rainey Bennett, who will deliver his noteworthy address, “Path ways to Power,” at the coming Red- ! iw . MC-.CWKv: . y.v Closing Exercises Begin Early la June—Baccalaureate Sermon By Rev. L. E. McNair, D. D., of Jack sonville, Fla., Address to Graduates By Rev. John McSween of Clemsoa College. iV,<w- . • % • \‘ W-9^ Clinton Girl Wins In County Meet Miss Willie Putman Gets First Hon or In Recitation Contest—Lau rens School Wins In Boy’s Contest. The attendance last Friday even ing for the county declamation-reci tation contest was not as large as expected due to the inclement weath er. The exercises were held—in the orphanage chapel with six schools ■of the county competing. First place in the recitation con test was awarded to Miss Willie Put man; member of this year’s gradu ating^ class of the Clinton high school. Her delightful recitation was en titled, “Laddie.” * f First honor in the boy’s declaimers contest was won by Rothwell Finley, representing the Laurens city high school. He was awarded the John R. Minter medal, offered annually to the' high school boy of the county who wins in the yearly contest. The subject of his declamation was “The Lesson of War.” WILLIAM RAINEY BENNETT -> of the greatest dramatic orators of the day. Mr. Bennett is nationally known on the lecture platform because he has a vital message which he presents in a most convincing manner. He has wit and humor to make his listeners laugh; he has Jmagination and de scription to hold them spellbound; logic to convince and force to inspire. Young and old alike come under the spell of his enthuaiaam. The theme of his lecture, “Path ways to Power,” is that “he can who thinks he can”; that in every brain there is a sleeping genius and that it can be awakened. This lecture has inspired thousands to higher achieve ments and has given poise and power to many. It is one of the headliners of the approaching chautauqua. Plans for the approaching com mencement exercises of the Thorn well Orphanage of this city, are now rapidly maturing and a strong and interesting- prognun har been ifraftg^ “ ‘ ed. The exercises will begin on June 6th and continue through the 10th. The annual declaimer’s contest comes on Friday evening, June 6th, at which time six' high school boys will compete for a gold medal. On Sunday morning, June 8th, in the Thornwell Memorial church, the baccalaureate sermon will be preach ed by the Rev. L. E. McNair, D. D, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Jacksonville, Fla. Dr. Mc Nair is an able speaker and a de voted friend of the institution. He will be heard here with interest by a large congregation. On Monday evening tlie young ladies of the literary societies will present their annual entertainment Tuesday morning the graduating exercises proper will be held, at which time the Rev. John McSween, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Clemson College, wilPdeliver the ad dress before the graduating clasa. Mr. McSween is a son of the late John McSween, who for more than twenty-five years was a member of the board of trustees of the institu tion. His place on the board waa recently filled by his son and it ia a source of pleasure to the' institu tion that he is to appear on thia yeaejg program. The week’s exercises close on Wednesday evening with the annual exhibition in which a large number < of the children will participate. Ta all of the exercisea, the public will he cordially invited. . Dial Confers With President SEMINARY’S CAUSE PRESENTED HERE McLendon Makes Gift To College Well Known Evangelist Contributes Fund for Gymnasium Equip ment. The Rev. Baxter F. McLendon, well known evangelist, and a personal friend of the Presbyterian College Hfid Coach®W. A. Johnson, has con tributed five hundred dollars to the college to be used toward the equip ment of the new Leroy Springs gym nasium now under construction. In making the gift, Mr. McLendon noti fied C^ach Johnson to use thewnoney in any manner he desired in connec tion with the gymnasium equipment. It is stated by the athletic director that the gift will in all probability be used in purchasing equipment for the boxing room. Mr. McLendon is a devoted friend of the college and has always mani fested an interest in it. His 'son, Sol McLendon is a member of the student body. The gift of the evange list is highly appreciated both by the student body and the college authori ties. Dr. Melton Clark, member of the faculty of the Columbia Theological Seminary, occupied the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church last Sun day evening at which time he made an earnest appeal for the institution, and expressed himself as strongly opposed to the proposal now pending to unite the school with Union Semi nary at Richmond. CITY DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETS TONIGHT s, ‘ ''J.', Vfft. •v.v . . v'.-f - • There will be a meeting of the City Democratic Club on Thursday, April 10, 8:00 p. m., at Copeland's Hall over Kellers Drug Store for the purpose of electing officers, adopting Constitution and By-laws and appointing com mittees. All members and all citizens of Clinton who de sire to become members are cordially invited to attend. New Policeman Added to Force M. B. Chandler Succeeds T. D. Abrams As Member of Rural Police Force. M. B. Chandler, who was appoint ed on the Rural Police force during the recent session of the legislature, received his commission a few days ago and joined the force April 1. He succeeds T. D. Abrams of this city, who had been on the force for several years. Mr. Chandler lives in the Hopewell section and will patrol the sections bf Clinton, Renno, Goldville and *rrj . Mountville. He was for fifteen years policeman at Greenwood, having serv ed twelve years as chief of that force. South Carolina Senator Discusses Measures for Increased Pensions. Washington, Apiil 8.—Senator Dial called to see the F re8 ><te n t at the White House yesterday but said up on leaving that he had no special statement to make at this time re garding his visit and that any state- * ment coming therefrom should be made by the President. There are two matters, however, about which it is understood the President aiyi Senator Dial probably conferred. One of these refers to Senator Dial’s bill to permit the use of one hun dred and fifty million dollars now held by the alien property custodian by persons abroad who may wish to borrdw -this money to purchase raw products from America—‘including cotton, wheat, corn, toBacco, etc. It is also’ understood that they dis cussed the bill that passed the Sen ate last week, and which Senator Dial vigorously opposed, providing for*in- creased pensions to veterans of the war between the States and their wives. The main reasons why Senator Dial fought this bill so vigorously were because he did not believe the tax payers should be burdened with this extra expense so many years after the war is ended, and because it show ed* rank discrimination against sol- idiers of the Spanish American Wat. It was his contention that before ad ditional money should be voted civil j war pensioners there should be a fair law for Spanish American war sol diers. . 1 There are 1,000 lepers in the United States. v mmwm Toy A. Drummond Announces for Clerk The candidates column of today’s paper carries the announcement of Mr. Toy A. Drummond of Laurens, as a candidate for the office of Clerk of Court in the approaching Demo cratic primary. Mr. Drummond is at present a member of the county board of commissioners and is man ager of the Laurens Bonded Ware house. He is well known over the county and his friends will learn of his announcement with cordial inter est. The real name of ITasarmaff, the vice-president of Russia, ia Roaanfeld. - . . V