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'THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1925 f THE CLINTON CHRONICLE* CLINTON^ S. C. II in t 1;“^ . ' * " -| '' ■' == 5 iHary celebrated with * Brazilian Fes- v ' ** ta on* Tuesday afternoon! the twenty- eighth birthday of Miss Chamotte Hemper of Brazil. Decorations of OF ( INTEREST TO WO/AEN Mrs. Larry B. Dillard, Society Editor. Telephone 154 ^ GOLD ♦ / There’s fairy gold and pirate gold,/ And gold of willow trees; 7. There’s gold upon a field of wheat 5Vhen August .wind goes over. And there’s the gold in tiny plumes ’ Of belted honeybees, , Droning their song of deep content Above the rosy clover. Tht^re’s gold of morning, sun at noon, And gold of sunset hills, - Gold, of the bright forsythia And gold of daffodils. There's crown gold and miser's gold, p— t Gold of a baby’s hair; There Were the trees Aladdin found And the Nibelungen hoard. - And if you’ll go to the rainbow’s end A pot of gold is there, And undei 1 the wind white waves of the lake, The hilt'of Arthur’s sword. There’s gold you’ll find on maples when October nights are crisp, Or running along the edge of the swa^ap You’ll see the will-o-the-wisp; r There’s gold the' maiden spun from straw, The child that Midas kissed, The treasure of the forty thieves That Ali Baba found. And goldfinches an , D.reStm of the a^cl And gold of dandelion coins All scattered oft. the ground. , ThereVcrocus "gold and margiold; And wh£n the sirtniper’s done, There always will' be willow trees Shining in the sun. —Louise Driscoll in New York Times. honor of her birthday. Misses L$a^ man, Patrick and Alva Wilson direct ed the entertainment and served ice cream. Dainty baskets of ^candies weite given as favors^ The guests present were: Christine Sowers, Sara Frances Baldwin, Pauline Benjamin, Alice Rose Gaines, John W. Finney, Walter Todd, William Jacobs, Paul. Benjamin, Mildred % Ross, Katherine Graham, Patricia Jones, Frances Bla lock and Nancy Young. ^ V . “ X , MRS. ADAIR HOSTESS . ‘ ' TO MOTHERS’ CLUB , Oh Thursday afternoon Mrs. Frank Adair was hostess to the Mothers’ Club with the subject of study, “Scot land.” Little Emmie Adair and Frances Bailey delighted the 'guests with Scottish songs. Roll call was answered with a Scottish hero. Em-, mie Adair also told a Scottish story. A report was also made' from the year book committee. After the busi ness hour bhe hostess, assisted bjr Miss Annie B. Adair, served tempting refreshments. The guests present were: Mesdames A. J. Milling, A. V. Martin, J. W. Finney, Bothwell Gra r ham, T. L. W, Bailey, W. H.' Simpson, H. D. Rantin, John Little and L. B. Dillard. green and yellow were most effective and were arranged under the /skillful direction of Miss Clara Duckett, chair- ihan of social activities. Brazilian Dags, green and gold streamers, and bpwls v of Black-eyed Susan^ were much in evidence. The program was in charge of the Young Matrons’ Circle, with Mrs. Tr J Peake as. leader. Special music s^s furnished by Miss Ruth Crawford, Miss Nan Copeland^ Mesdames Wil liam Jacobs, Reese Young, and B. 0. Whitten. The speaker) Miss Margaftt DoUglas, of the Agnes Erskine School of Pernawhico, made an interesting aftdimpressive talk.^ Miss Douglas is well knoym in Clinton, being a sister of Dr./ D. M. Douglas, and on three furlough^ in the past eighteen years she has made three visits to Clinton. An attractively iced birthday cake bearing yellow and green candles, sur rounded by yellow pansies, whs placed on the center table. On this cake the birthday offering .for Miss Kemper was placed. Braudjan refreshments were served by the social committee. . ./■ - 1 * - -Vj?~ jit THORHWElL AUXILIARY ENJOYS BIRTHDAY PARTY On Monday, May*ilth, the Thorn- well Memorial Auialiary held its birthday party in/the reception rpom of the Turner building. Some special cause of the Assembly is presented at the. anniversary occasions and this year the, “special” is a school build ing for Charlotte Kemper School in Brazil, where Miss Kemper has been a missionary for forty one years. This is to be a gift to her for her eighty- first birthday in A u £ust. The flag of Brazil^ had a prominent place in the decorations anddts colors, MRS. RAYMOND PITTS ENTERTAINS WITH BRIDGE _ On Friday afternoon Mrs. Raymond ^^^t‘ r n...fti»d- -vT'ltow > r tX’prp used even. in BELOVED WOMAN CLAIMED BY DEATH Miss Nannie L. Waters, at Age of 88, . Succumbs to Death. Funeral Service This Morning.'' .Miss Nannie L. Waters, th^—last member of this well known family, passed away at her home near here early yesterday morning. The funeral service wilKbe held this rtlorning at the ^ Presbyterian cemetery at 11 O’clock. ' ■ Miss Ferguson was in her 88th year at the time of he^death, having lived practically all her life in this com- S unitly. She was a sister of the late rs. John A. Ferguson and Dr. E. D. Waters, and .the daughter of Captain Philmon P, Waters aftd Mary Mus- gnrve Waters. A She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. T. N. Barksdale and Mrs. T. D. Lake of Laurens; and by four nephews, Rfegfir' Fefguson~bf Spartan burg,' J. ETTE; W., and G. W. Fergu son of this place. The deceased wa&,a. me mber. of the First Baptist church of this city. Her circle^pf Triends highly regarded her iDid Ker death brings sorrow to many. Her many years of life was one of continuous love and devotion. She was a gentlewoman of the >true South ern type, possessed of a beautiful Christian character that made all who knew her, love her. BIG PICNIC AT STOMPS ' SPRINGS TOMORROW The closings of the Renno schools will be observed Friday with a big. old-time picnlmtt StU4Hp---Sprtwpi»«|^. Dinner will be served.on the grounds and all patrons and friends of the school' are cordially invited and asked .to bring baskets. v T HOST THORNWELL C. E TO LAURENS SOCIETY On Saturday evening the Christian Endeavor of Thomwell entertained the -Senior Christian Endeavor, So ciety of Laurens, and in all over one hundred guests were present. Cones of cream were served and in every particular the occasion, was jenjOY-. able. * * o —:—• CELEBRATES 1 - BIRTHDAY ^ On Monday afternoon little Xucille. . Wilson celebrated a happy occasion in The First Presbyterian church Aux- Pitts was a charming hostess wfien she entertained a number of • friends with an afternoon of bridge. A color scheme of lavender was beautifully arranged *with flowers, hand-painted §cbre cards, favors and refreshments. Misses Kathryn McSwain- and Mary Philson assisted theliostess in serving a delectable salad course, fqillowed by a lavender ice with miniature angel cakes iced with lavender. The guests present were: Mesdames J. P. McMil lan, T. J. Peake, William Bailey Ow-, ens, Walter Richbourg, Rufus Sadler, W. P. Jacobs, G, P. Copeland, J. W. Finney, Chris Adair, Barnie Parrott, D. R. NimocHs, R^W* Wade, Hubert Pitts, Reese Yotmg, John Little, W. D. CopelandT L. B. Dillard, Misses Annie B. Adair, Myra teaman, Clara Duckett, Pearl West and Nancy • Ow-' ens. *• AUXILIARY CELEBRATES WITH BRAZILIAN FJESTA refreshments.. The birthday cake was made*by*Misses Lina'an^Janie Simp-' son and was checkerboard of green and yellow, tripimed with vine of green iciftg. ^There were twelve yel-' low candles : Tor the twelfth year of organization of Assembly’s Auxiliary. *p Miss Mary Scales Miller, represent ing Miss Charlotte Kemper, was seat ed in a chair, decorated in colors, and after the cake, gifts and Dowers were brought in, all marched around her singing the birthday song while mak ing their offering. This followed »the pageant so well given by the teachers’ and girls’ circles under charge of Misses Annie Howard Ward and Mary Scales Miller, setting forth efficiently the urgent need of this school. The refreshments consisted jpf coffee and sweets, such as Friars kisses, nuns, sighs, and such. All pronounced this a happy occa sion, and Miss Kemper has the hearti- wiahra of Thomwell—Memorial Auxiliary for many more years in that needed field. - Select Your Gifts For The Graduate FROM OUR GIFT SHOP > TheTe’s no describing the elation of the boy and girl Graduate on Commencement Day. To him or her the successful completion of* studies means taking another important step in the game of life. And^ happily he or she looks forward to the future. You can add materially to that happiness by making him or her-a Graduation Gift that symbolizes your , / wishes. . We have many beautiful gifts on display. We suggest the following: Stationery—Every size, tint and pride ' Correspondence Cards Sheaffer’s Fountain Pens Graduation Books • Desk-Sets Writing Cases Handkerchief Cases Ladies’ Toilet Sets Men’s Brush Cases CigaYette Cases Compacts Diaries - Bibles Note Books - - Desk Calendars Hand Painted Pencils picture Frames . .. Cigarette Boxes Men’s Toilet Sets Card Cases , ’ . • - - '' -Purses Photograph Albums Mottoes Pictures Pen and Pencil Sets Bridge £&ts. * - Dictionaries Remington Portable * . Typewriters Engraved Visiting Cards A Gift to Suit Everyone. May We Have the Pleasure of Showing You? < 4 STATIONERY AND GIFT DEPARTMENT Honor Roll Given For High School * ' » *• 7 v • Seventh grade j Ruth Carter, Vera Martin, Jaunita Pitts. Eighth grade: Richard Ferguson, George Smith, Lillian Browning, Rachel O’Daniel. Ninth grade: Isaac Copeland, Alma Ruth Cooper, Jeanette Crawford, Jan et Leake, Odetta Mauney, Julia Rid-, die, Kate Robinson, Mary - Benjamin, Ouida Cox, Carrie Cunningham. Tenth grade: Elizabeth Copeland, Rosalie Jones, Cleon Pitts, Frances Sheely, Isabel Witherspoon, Kather ine Glasgow, Grace League, Zeline Davis, Joe Blumberg, Margaret Cope land, Alva Wilson. ' Eleventh grade: William Adair, A. W. Blumberg, Jr., Carlisle Smith, Lucy Bailey, Louise: Byars, Nell Clapp, Ellen Copeland, Margaret Fin- j ley, Benet,Godfrey, Elise Henry, Mary Helen Hentz,*Ella Belle Wilson. We^ are agents for that famous C^o. E.' Nissen Wagon, fheaper in the long run. If at Goldville, Clinton or Henna, call 3902. We are as near to you as your telephone. THE BELL COMPANY, Renno, S. C. WAN TS Rates for advertising in this column are otre cent per word for each inser tion, with a minimum charge of 25c, payable invariably in advance. WE HAVE a real bargain in a.used piano. O’Daniel & Reid. . 5-28-2tc Fair Play and BY THESE TWO THINQS WE MEASURE OUR SUCCESS. :v We have the following wiring contracts: ♦Dr.3. 0. Whitten’s residence. * : *MrI W. G. King’s residence. *Prof. A. T. Fant’s residence. A ’ *Mr. R. C. Adair’s residence, -s Mr. j. A; Chandler’s residence. ' *Mr. Irby Hipp’s residence. •Thomwell Orphanage Office.; . ..•Joanna.Mei'cantile Company’s three stores. * i • . .* / a. -S' " . ^ Names marked with asterisk denote fixture contracts in addition to the wirin#. • ^ ' v .. . «• '* * ~ ' _ We also have the contract for-the fixtures for the Model Home now under construction and the Lighting for the Thomwell Orphanage Pageant will be done by us. Notice the lighting equipment wherever you go! - Fair Play and Accurate Service! PHONE 338 Look Your Best There’S no need or excuse for an untidy appearance with our service at your disposal: HOl^E FOR RENT- • Buchanan. _ -Apply to w. A. f Itc FOR SALE—One good fresh milk cow. L. T. Bailey. Up Buy cotton seed and gin cottoii. T. J. Blalock’s Ginnery, Clinton, S. Gr FOR RENT—Unfurnished apartment of three or four rooms. Modern conveniences. J.'D. Austin, M. D. Ip - FOR SALE—50 ^ ,100 Speckled' Peas, $5.00 Geo. A. Copeland. bushels of per bushel. Uc PLANTS FOR SALE—Periwinkle, 5 cents per dozen, 35 cents per H)0. Sweet potato, 25-pents per 100. I. C. Boland. ' , - 5-28-2tc Boys’ white Duck Pants $2.00. . , L.B. DILLARD. Offering For Near East Relief In accordance with , a state-wide plan o.f asking school childrei and the public in general to make contribu tions for Near East Relief cargo, a [£ction 'wiH be made Friday even- g at the time of the high school menctment exercises. Contribu- tion¥ either in the way of bundles or money are desired to be sent the suf ferers in the Bible lands this summer. The cotlecfibrt Friday evening will give any in Clinton an opportunity to contribute to this cause who may de sire to do so. *•' . Seventh Grade . Defeats Sixth By Delma Riddle weakening in the second inning, the sixth grade of the local schools, lost to the seventh.by a score of 13 to 12. This is the second game that the seventh grade has won from the sixth. “Chink” Odiorrie pitched for the winners and he had fine support.. Many s^r pfeys and catches were made by both sides. “ Jicore by innings: Seventh 0101 000 020—13 Sixth .... .... 5 03 002 020—12 -Batteries: Odiorne and Dickyf'Rid- dle and Timmons; umpire, Farr. • A big. assortment of Work Hats. Prices 25c to 75c. L. B. DILLARD; We have the best Overalls ►made—“Fincher.”—both white and blue, $2.00. L B. DILLARD. WANTED—Live, energetic salesman for Watkins 150 Household Necessi ties in Clinton. Earnings $35-$50 weekly. Exclusive territory. Write The J. R. Watkins Co., Dept. J-6, 231 Johnson Ave., Newark N. J. 5-28-4tp , - ^ FOR SALE—Calcium arsenate. I have car of the best grade rolling this way. ' Place your order now be fore stocjc is exhausted.. Sold 133 drums one day last weekv Price right and terms cash. G.iC. Pitts. 5-21-2tc Try our Oats and sweet feed. Hay, corn in ear $1.50. We sell all plows at 8c. See us before you buy that Nitrate of Soda. THE BELL COM PANY, Renno, S. C. RE-BLOCKING HATS PRESSING AND CLEANlrffc DYEING—ALL KINDS This is our business. We know we satisfy for we ** • , ’ • never have a kick. Our delivery service is quick and v r . - reliable. —■ ‘ ' ~ il Send us your clothes and let us make them look new. Cal Coolidge has had his last summer’s suit renovated and made ready for use. Follow his example, and that of hundreds of others—send your clothes to us for reliable attention. • * A > ur clothes and If you live out of town just mail us yoii they will come back to you looking like new. CLINTON, S. C. PHONE :? BACK HURT BAD Lady Had Severe Paiiu ip * Back and Got Very Weak. . “I think very highly of Cardui for 1 have had great benefit from its use,’* says Mrs. Cora Nicholson, of Ware Shoals, S. C. “1 was in bed quite a while. It looked like my strength would not come back, and 1 suffered with severe pains in my back whenever 1 would try to get up. Sometimes 1 would scream out, my back hurt me so bad. “My husband got me some Cardui and I took two bottles/ Very shortly after I began to take it I could notice 1 felt better. , I be gan to get stronger. My appefiTe was improving and 1 could see that ! . I was much tretter. “After I had finished the second j§ bottle I was able to be up and do all ■ my own housework, so of course ■ I think Cardui is fine. It is-the 2 best tonic for women that 1 know m anything about, and 1 am glad to ■ recommend it. Not long ago I told a lady friend of mine abouHt, and&did her as much good as it has done for me.’’ - ♦ At all drug stores. * * c-32 CARDUI TheTfemanVIbnic ■ 5 Save a third of your cost ^ V- J , A gallon of Stag Semi-Paste Paint—a gal lon of linseed oil-^mix them and you have two gallons of the highest quality paint you. can buy—at a third less than the cost of mixed paint of equSTquality. If your paint bill is $30.00, Stag Paint will save you $10.00 for a few extra minutes! Yet Stag Paint is long lasting and brilliant. Mixes to the right consistency—spreads easily—won’t. peel or crack. There’s a “Stag” dealer near you. See him—or write us for literature and name of dealer. S' j- XV i.v /. A L MB ■ ,,