Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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NRP vk ‘ * ■“’■?*; tii V X > , - tl' - _. • >. 5 ,-r ->L S: * •:• rv ,>**•••■*••*?«'••'*** ■. BP» li III .III Ml I hPJn S s »Sr»*fcV=''»V4tA > .. '' '■'■ ■ ^4^' ***' mz&n /♦•■ : I-.''. CUMTON CHRONICLE. CLINTON, SOUTH CAROLINA .. • •''' - ■ ' ".- ' PAG* OF INTEREST TO WOMEN Mrs. Larry B. Dillard, Society Editor. Telephone 154 LADIES AUXILIARY HAS BIRTHDAY On Tuesday* afternoon the Ladies' Auxiliary celebrated its eleventh birthday. “An interesting program was presented by a group of young ■■ om Thornwell Orphanage. ie Thornwell Auxiliary was Invited to meet with the Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church. A birth day offering was taken and quite a nice Httle sum was realized. Re freshments were served by members of the Young Matrons circle. ty-one were present Mrs. T. L. W Bailey and Mrs. Edward Long at tended from Clinton. MRS. JOHN C. DXVIS HONORED BY D. A. R’S. An interesting meeting of Mus- grove Mill Chapter, D. A. R., was held Thursday afternoon, May 15th, when Mother’s Day was celebrated, the chapter meeting at the home of its founder and first regent, Mrs. John C. Davis, to do her honor. In spite of the very inclement weather, quite a number of loyal Daughters were present. A beautiful basket vase fill ed with handsome red roses and adorned with D. A. R. colors, was presented Mrs. Davis by the Chapter. The Regent, Miss Clara Duckett, made the speech of presentation, speaking, feelingly of the love and ap preciation of the Daughters for their Chapter Mother. Mrs. Davis organi zed the Chapter June 29, 1905, and was Regent for the first eight years of its existence. The first Chapter Secretary, Mrs. W. J. Bailey, read the minutes of the first meeting with names of charter members, and gave a short history of the work of the Chapter during the Regency of Mrs. Davis. Interesting reports of the re cent Continental Congress were giv en by Miss Agatha Davis and Mrs. Joseph^ A. Bailey. During the social half hour which followed, a delicious sweet course was "served, the hostesses of the afternoon being Mrs. W. H. Shands, Mrs. R. E. Jonas, Mrs. Jack H. Young, Mrs. Rhett Copeland and Miss Emmie Robertson. o LOVELY PARTY FOR MIBB CLARY Quite an attractive party was given on Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Paul Austin in honor of Miss Mary Clary. Five tables were arranged for fife different games that caused much ex citement. The table of Miss Clary, a June bride, was marked with a mina ture bride. Mrs. Austin assisted by Miss Elizabeth Young, Miss Mary Henry, Mrs. Gary Dillard and Mrs. F. C. Pinson, served a tempting salad course with a refreshing ice and iced tea. The hostess presented the bride with a dainty piece of lingerie. Miss POWER OP WOMEN ^ • Presbyterians Decline To Withdraw Right To <6it On Committees. San Antonio, Texas, May 20.—The voice of women in the coundls of the Presbyterian Church in the Unit ed States was strengthened today by the sixty-fourth. General Assembly of the church in reaffirming the eligi bility of women to executive com mittees. A flood of oratory swept the as sembly, brushing aside demands from nine Presbyteries that women be re moved from the committees and a majority report on the committee of bills was provded that hereafter no members be apponted on the com mittee of. bills and overtures w] are not eligible to the assembly/^ A majority report was adopted. The assembly chose Lexipgton, Ky., for the 1925 meeting plate over Au gusta, Va., by a closp^vote. The assembly a^o voted to re main in the/federal council of churches of Christ in America. Time honored scriptural precepts went ddwn when the body decided not to retreat from the stand taken last year that women should be eligi- Emily Phillips, also another June bride, wee presented with • I>«^4le to the ex«u«yVro’n^itte^s. ”n.e some corsage of yellow roses, guests of the afternoon were: Masses Mary Clary, Elizabeth Tribble, Florie McGill, Virginia McSwajd; Emmie Robertson, Maude Ellis,' Louise Rich ardson, Essie Young/ Cornelia Blake Annie E. Hatton, Myra Leaman, Olive Tuck, Helen Sease, Etta Lee Scruggs, Theo Liles, Grace Daniel, Mattie Lee Riddle, Evelyn Brabham Mesdames Arthur Copeland, William Moorhead, Hugh Simpson, Spurgeon il, and George W. Young. TUESDAY CLUB ENTERTAINED Mrs. W. J. Bailey was a pleasant hostess to the Tuesday Club at the attractive Mary Musgrove Tea Room. For several hours rooks was enjoyed and following the games three en joyable courses were served. Those present were: Misses Dorcas Mason Emmie Robertson, Clara Duckett, Mesdames William Bailey Owens, Ray Nimocks, J. F. Jacobs, Sr., J. F. Jacobs, Jr., Reese Young, Jodie Chan dler and Hubert Pitts. IN HONOR OF MISS CLARY An enjoyable social event of the past week was the lovely course din ner Tuesday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Spurgeon Sumerel in honor of Miss Mafg Clary. Sweet peas were used in abundance, and most attractive place cards added color and beauty. The guests of the evening were: Miss es Mary Clary, Myra Leaman, Olive Tuck, Caroline Dugan, Mrs. Paul Aus tin, Messrs. Wilson Harris, Lew Hat ton, Harold Flanagan and Walter A. Johnson. X BEREAN CLASS HOLDS BANQUET The members of the Berean class of the First Baptist church spent a very pleasant evening together at a banquet given by the class at the Mary Musgrove Tea Room Monday night. Plates had been prepared for seventy or more and at the appointed hour the Bereans were on hand in full force. Mr. George H. Ellis, president of the class, presided, and in his uni que way, acted as toastmaster. Mr. Barnie Parrott, chairman of the en tertainment committee, not only saw to it that a delightful spread was placed before the men, but also kept them in one constant round of laugh ter with one anecdote after another. Mr. W. A. Moorhead, superintendent of the Sunday School, Rev. Edward JBirdie Broom; Charles Wilson, Miss THORNWELL SENIORS ENTERTAINED Dr. and Mrs. L. Ross Lynn enter tained on Friday evening at a lovely six course dinner in honor of the graduating claas of Thornwell. The decorations carried out the color scheme of purple and gold. Garlands of wisteria were festooned in the din ing hall. The place cards were at tached to large golden roses. The nut boxes h<ld jokes which were en joyed throughout the evening. Num erous-toasts were given, and Dr. Lynn with his ready wit, proved him self an ideal toastmaster. The fol lowing toasts were responded to: “Our Class Sisters,” Charles Wil son. "Our Class Brothers,” Miss Edith Rucker. “Our Colors,” Henry Fliedtier. “Our Coach,” James Stamp. "The Roses,” Harry Morton. “T. 0.,” Miss Birdie Broom. “This Class,” Prof. S. B. Hayes. “The Bosses,” J. A. Dugan. “Whither,” Neil Stevens. “The Triangle,” L. S. McMillian. * 1 The guests were: Prof, and Mrs. S. B. Hayes, Prof, and Mrs. H. E. Stur geon, L. S. McMillian, Miss Ruby Mof- fatt; Harry Morton, Miss Marion Pat ton; Henry Fleidner, Miss Eunice Patton; Lonnie Dunlap, Miss Edith Rucker; Neil Stevens, Miss Nell Hun ter of Chester; J. A. Dugan, Miss Lucy Bailey; James Stamps, Miss Avis O'Neal; Clarence Sistar, Miss doctrine that the scriptures give supremacy to man in church affairs was attested and denied by the action for the result of the stand it inter preted tb mean that women, if eligi ble to committees, are eligible to courts - of the church, and, therefore, may sit in ecclesiastical judgement on men. The assembly dented women the right to speak in mixed public as semblies of the church. An overture from the Presbytery of Concord, N. C., asking that the assembly give a clear deliverance on the question was answered simply by notation referring to action by a previous assembly which denied wom en this right. This action prohibited women from “speaking by way of exhortation or leading in prayer or discussing any question publicly in the meetings of the church or con gregation as a mixed assembly.” Ruby Crockett; R. M. Lynn; Mrs. Lola Dugan; Mrs. M. E. Lynn, and Miss Cora Ritchie. GRACEFUL LITTLE DANCERS One of the most artistic dances on ent one of the most enjoyable “stag" suppers of the season. - o Long and Rev. W. L. Griggs, of North Wilkesboro, N: C., tdgether with a number of others were called on for short addresses. The Berean clas|Jhias had a remarkable growth during the immediate past and the men by their presence and addresses showed a'keen interest in the future growth of the . ... . class. It was pronounced by .11 pros, M, “ °* ne ™ v « - gram Tuesday night was the “Child of India" stanced so gracefully by lit tle Frances Bailey in rich oriental costume. Frances and Florence, are the two charming children of Mrs. Marian Fleming Bailey, and one of the most applaused dancers on the program eras the solo by the Canary Bird in the Toy Shop by Florence Bailey. All of the solo dances in the Toy Shop were among the most popu lar numbers on the program, and some of the best little dancers of the Spirit of Youth appeared id solo dances in this-scene, among them. Mary Alice Legwen as the Bathing Girl, Margaret Merry as the Jazz Baby, Dorothy and Evelyn Harria as Jump Out of the Box, Marybeth Magahee aa Fairy Tip Toes, Billy Kitchen as Raggaedy Andy and Ruth Knowtaa aa Raggaedy Anne. The cake eaten, Lang Hogan, Jr, Samuel Waller, Frank Bilid, Dkk Daniel, Frank Cully, made a' great hit^-Auguata Chronicle. *. i,*ii CIVIC MEETS. NEXT TUESDAY There will be a meeting of the Civic Improvement/ Association Tuesday afternoon at four o’clock. Dr. D. J. Brimm will continue his class in parliamentary law and the sixth chap ter is assigned for study. o LIMESTONE CLUB NAMES OFFICERS The Limestone Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Sloen Mahon, of Chestnut Ridge. After the regular program the election of officers was held which resulted as follows: Mrs. Lawrence Barksdale, president; Mrs. Fred Culbertson, vice-president; Mrs. J. W. Henderson, secretary and treas- urec, and Miss Alliens Franks, cor responding secretary. In all, twen- ! ’ '••'’f A i’’ 6.4$'’■ '• “ • i ' ' .X : ■ . . -I* i . QUARTERLY MEETING Program of the quarterly meeting of the W. M. U. of the First Division of the Laurens Association, to be held at Harmony Baptist church. May 31 and June 1, beginning at 10:30 A. M. Saturday: Devotional—Mrs. J. J. Hunter. Enrollment of Delegates. Greetings. Response. Topic: “Happiness” (a) What is hap piness; (b) Seeking happiness; (c) How can we secure happiness ? Miss Lucile Owens. An acrostic on Happiness. * Topic: “The South a Mission Field and our Task.” Miss Sara Lou Bobo. Special music. Quiet Hour—Rev. J. A. Martin. Appointing of Committees, unch Hour. Q ^ai vt?riiuon orsSion Devotional—Rev. W. P. Rochester. Topic: “Opportunities of Mothers in Country Churches. Led by Mrs. R. M. Langston and Mrs. Ethel Robertson; followed by a general dis cussion. Are We In Earnest?—Mrs. B. F. Car- son. Report of Committees. Miscellaneous. Dismissal. ’ Sunday Morning 10:00—Sunday School. Devotional. Address by Rev. Mr. Ingle. All churches of the First Division are urged to send a full delegation both days. Mrs. W. W. Yeargin, Pres. Mrs. J. D. Hunter, Sec. H 0 1 0 0 COLUMBIA GOES AFTER NEW BANK Anxious To Land Reserve Bank, If New Institution Put In This Section . Columbia, May 18.—Columbia is' very much interested in landing a new federal reserve bank, which is pro posed for the Carolinaa, and it is said this bank would be located in South Piedmont section of the state proved too strong. — This movement, it is stated by a prominent business man close to the situation, favored North Carolina to South Carolina. Columbia and Charlotte are said to be the two most likley cities. It is said that the majority of banks in North Carolina are opposed to the Charlotte location, as the present bank at Richmond is more accessible to them than would be Charlotte. It is also stated by business men inter ested in the situation that about nine ty per cent of the banks of South Carolina favor Columbia as the loca tion for the bank, as it is central for tiie Palmetto state. It ie also pointed tut that Columbia has direct suR connections with Richmond. J. ▼. Norwood, of Greenville, and Mr. Wood, of Charlotte, are said to have been appointed a committee to se lect the afe* '• r ‘i .«?. ... -X -.:rr:r i Bur son Full Fashioned SILK STOCKINGS $1.00 » i These Stockings are in a fine grade of 42-gauge silk. They are full fashioned, with lisle thread garter top. The colors included are: Fog, beige, nude, white and black. Sizes 9 and 9 1-2. EXTRAORDINARY SELLING OF * “forest Mills” Union Suits 79c ’• ■■ •• .! These Union Suits are of a fine lisle finished cotton, in white, with built-up shoulders, in closed, loose knee styles. Sizes 43 to 42. Price .... 79c SPECIAL OFFERING IN % We are offering a liberal reduction on one lot of Hats that sold up to $15.00, which are divided into three price groups— ^ $4.75, $6.75, $9.75 % Every one is absolutely up-to-the-minute in Spring * styles. .. . • I Ido. THE LADIES STORE PHONE 23 5