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9. ' ’ r '< ’■v’V 1 v THUIfflDAY, OCTOBER 29, 192$ — ti\ \ SOCIETY EVENTS : OF ^ Wt INTEREST TO WOnEN ; Mrs. Larry B. Dillard, Society Editor. Telephone 154 f * $ 9 f ♦o»Me»Meeeee»»ee»»M99»» LADIES BAZAAR NOVEMBER ISTHrUTH The Hospital Association is ipjceiv* ing much encouragement in its pre- parations for the bazaar. The names of some of the Clinton ladies were accidentally omitted from the lists of committees recently published in The Chronicle, and the association regrets this very much. All ladies of the town are urgently requested to assist in any way they can, and those who have not already been reached are asked to call Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, Sr., and indicate their preference as to where they wish to work. o »— MRS. JODIE CHANDLER ENTERTAINS BRIDGE CLUB On Thursday morning Mrs. Jodie Chandler was an attractive hostess to the Bridge Club. Her attractive new home was graced with pot plants and fall flowers. The hostess assisted by Mrs. Frank Kellers served an attract ive salad course and coffee. The guests present were: Mesdames J. R. Copeland, J. F. Jacobs, W. J. Bailey, Rufus Sadler, Reese Young, J. W. Little, Carl Robinson, Christopher Adair, Barnie Parrott, Pringle Cope land, William Bailey Owens and Miss Clara Duckett. ^ 4 4 MRS. BOLANiP HOSTESS TO MUSGROVE CLUB On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. J. D. Boland was a gracious hostess to the Musgrove Club. Quite a pleasant hour was spent socially and those present were: Mesdames H. M. Young, T. J. Blalock, H. D. Rantin, Gus Davidson, T. L. Webb, Henderson Henry, Pressie McMillan, William McMillan, Henry Hearn, William Penry, G. R. Owens, and Lula Pavidson. The hostess as sisted by Mrs. John Little and Mrs. Will Milam served an attractive salad course and iced tea. <D , HALLOWE’EN PARTY AT COUNTRY CLUB . The Ladies Committee of the Bois- Terre Club has v arranged to have a benefit bridge and rook party at the club Friday evening, October 30th, 8 p. m., to which the public is cor dially invited. Tables will be arrang ed for playing both bridge and Took and club members are urgently re quested to make up tables, bringing any guests they Ayish. A fee of 50 cents per person, or $2.00 per table will be charged. The ladies plan to use Hallowe’en decorations, and re freshments will be served. Those who do not wish to # play either game will be charged only 25 cents. o LOVELY BIRTHDAY PARTY On Wednesday little Miss Willis Mae Wilson delighted a number of her little friends with a lovely birthday party. Miss Julia Patrick 'and Miss Bertha Gallman directed the games. Misses Alice Todd and Alva Wilson served delightful cream and cake. Lit tle Hallowe’en baskets filled with can dies were given as attractive favors. Those present were: Copie McCrary, Mary Howze Dillard, Caroline Martin, Josephine Lopez, Sadie Chandler, Ernestine Chaney, Lydia Wiggins, Mary Emma Speake, Elizabeth and ' Katherine Blakely, Frances Blakely, Sara Ray Coleman, Isabella Landrum, Myrtis Holland and Lucile o —^ CELEBRATES GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Burns, resi- utnts of Laurens, celebrated the fif tieth anniversary of their marriage last Wednesday evening, when, in re sponse to invitations, about onejiun- dred guests attended a reception given in honor of the occasion. The callers were .met at the door and gi ven a wel come by Miss BetjLie Bramlett and Mrs. R. R. Walker, and then they were escorted to the reception room where Mr. and Mrs.' Burns and mem bers of the family were in the receiv ing line. In the dining roofn white and gold cake and cream were served with Mrs. Reeder Workman and Mrs. W. A. Moorhead of Clinton, presiding. In another room punch was served and favors, minature golden wedding bells, were pinned on the guests. The collection of presents, consist ing of $150 in gold coins and many articles of gold, were displayKT^n a table in the back hall, and elicited much interest. Mr. and Mrs. Burns reared a fam ily of ton children, four boys and six girls. Mrs. Burns was formerly Miss Ellen McAteer of the county, and for many years after marriag^iived near Warrior Creek church. - LOVELY RECEPTION FOR SIRS. WIGGINS AND MRS. HOLLAND On Thursday afternoon Mesdames J. W. Finney, Pressie McMillan and Lula Davidson entertained with a lovely reception in honor of Mrs. L. E. Wiggins and Mrs. Davis Holland. Autumn flowers and Hallowe’en deco rations were much in evidence and all details carefully and skillfully plan ned. Welcoming the guests were Mes dames J. D. Jeans, and Irby Hint). Mesdames J. R. Copeland and Pringle Copeland introduced the receiving line composed of Mesdames J. W. Finney, L. E. Wiggins, Lula Davidson, Davis Holland, Pressie McMillan, W. M. Mc Millan, Nannie Finney, Mary Chaim ers, Morris Cashion and W. A. Gallo way. Mesdames Rex -Phillips and Hugh Simpson invited the guests to the dining room in which Miss Myra Leaman, Mrs. Hugh Donnan and Mrs. Tom Leake were entertaining. Misses Nancy Owens, Elizabeth Tribble, Alma Davis and Annie B. Adair served an attractive salad course. Inviting the guests to have tea were Mrs.. Hender son Henry and Mrs. Robert McCrary. Tea was poured by Mesdames B. L. King and J. Hamp Stone. Mrs. Ray mond Pitts, Mrs. Henry Hearn, Mrs. O. T. Lawing and Miss Kathryn Mc- Swain served tea and tid 1 bits. i During the appointed hour quite a number of friends called and enjoyed I the lovely occasion. 0 TWO LOVELY PARTIES GIVEN BY MRS. OXLEY On Wednesday two loVely parties ere given by Mrs. W. C. Oxley. The Hallowe’en season was ushered in with true significance and the black cats, bate, and skeletons all played well their part. In the morning the hos tess was assisted in entertaining by Mesddmes R. L. Bailey, T. M. Adair and J. D. Jeans. An attractive salad course with Russian tea was served and tables of rook were aranged' for the following players: Mesdames T. C. Johnson, E. G. Fuller, DH>. Rhame, D. W. Mason, B. H. Boyd, R. J. Cope land, J. W. Leake. W. H. Simpson, J. H. Witherspoon, H. D. Henry, G: P. Copeland, W. J. Bailey, S. Y. Adair, T. J. Peake, Maggie Hays, J. P. Mc Millan, J. R. Copeland, B. H. Henry, R. J. McCrary, Misses Mayme Leake, Minnie Lee Nash, Leila Norman and Maude Pearson. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Ox ley was assisted by Mesdames Rex Phillips, C. C. Bailey and J. D. Jeans, and the following players were pres ent: Mesdames R. W. Johnson, Thomas Leake, J. W. Finney, M. J. McFadden, Lula Davidson r O. T. Lawing, J. W. Dillard, L. B. Dillard, F. C. Pinson, V. P. Adair, G. A. Copeland, F. R. Gaines, E. R. Ferguson, T. L. W. Bailey, E. M. Smith, J. W. Crawford, L. E. Wiggins, B. L. King, T. L. Coo- pfer, P. S. Jeans, Todd, Misses Roslyn Blakely, Gladys Wilson and Mattie Lee Riddle. * i , ■ o MRS. ADAIR HONORS MISS LAKE OF LAURENS Quite a lovely party was given on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Christo pher Adair when she entertained at her attractive new bungalow in Col lege View in honor of Miss Rebecca Lake of Laurens. „ Tables were ar ranged for bridge amid a setting of green and white. Vases of white roses and floor baskets of white dahlias and graceful ferns added touches of beauty. Greeting the* guests were Mrs. Adair and Miss Lakh. Mrs. Reese Young introduced the Laurens friends to the Clinton friends. Seven tables were arranged for bridge and gracing each table was an attractive bon bon basket tied with airy tulle with a spray of orange blossoms. The honored guests included: Misses Rebecca Lake, Rosa Gray, Hattie Gray, Knight, Clara Duckett, Mes dames Frank Cain, Henry Franks, Tom Easterby, Dorroh Ferguson, Joe Phinney, -Latimer, Harry Wilkes, James Todd, J. F. Jacobs, Sr., J. F. Jacobs, s Jr., W. J. Bailey, Rufus Sad ler, J. R. Copeland, Carl Robinson, J. W. Little, Jodie Chandler, T. J. Peake, Pringle Copeland, R. W. Wade J. T. Young, Felder Smith, and Barnie Parrott. Mesdames N. R. Young, Bariife Par rott and Miss Myra Leaman assisted the hostess in serving a tempting salad course and tea. Miss Lake held highest score and was presented with an attractive gift. Miss Lake was also presented with a lovely boudoir lamp as guest of honor gift. The oc casion was one of unusual pleasure. n. They will make their rhpme in Clinton oit their return front Florida. The out of town guests attending the marriage were: Dr. F. B. Mc- Crackin and Miss William McCrackin of Bamberg, brother and niece of the Ivride; Miss Ethel Langston, Earl Langston and Mrs. Ambrose Hudgens of Laurens, George Watts Copeland, John Wallace and Elizabeth Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. Leisel Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. John<Floyd Workman, Miss Ruth Bond and C. B. Johnson of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hollingsworth, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hollingsworth, Archie, George, Edgar and Pascal Hollingsworth, Misses Iona and Nina Hollingsworth and Mrs. Heath of Union. L McCRACKfN-HOLLINGSWORTH WEDDING \ Newberry, Oct. 25.—Beautiful in its simplicity was the wedding of Miss Rachel McCrackin and Gus Watte Hol lingsworth of Clinton, at the suburban home of the bride’s parente^,Mr. and Mrs. S. P., McCrackin, Wednesday evening, October 21. The two were united in marriage by. the Rev. E. D. Kerr, pastor of the bride, in the pres ence of the immediate families. Over one of the windows in the ceremony room an attractive- back ground was made of green and white, with a bow of tulle showered with tiny white field flowers, whose streamers reached two pedestals on either side. The pedestals held two large cut glass vases of beautiful white chrysanthemums. The mantel in green and white held a long row of white candles, which shed a mellow glow over the room. Miss Julia Johnstone at the piano and William McCrackin on the violin, g&ve two selections, “Traumeri” and “Song of Love”, just before the bridal couple descended from the stairway tc the strains of Mendelssohn’s wed ding march and took their places be fore the altar. “To a Wild Rose” was played soft ly during the Impressive ceremony. The bride was in a beaded cut vel vet dress and carried white roses showered with valley fflies. Immediately after the ceremony Mrs. Gfeorge Young and Mrs. C. P. Suber Of Whitmire, sisters of the bride, and Mrs. Wilson Brown usher- co the guests into an adjoining room, where many gifts were displayed. Block cream and pound cake were served by Misses Mary Alice and Gladys Suber, assisted by Mrs. G. A. Caldwell and J. C. JohnsoiL in the dining room. Vases of yellow cannas and white field flowers and chandeliers shaded in yellow carried out the yellow and white color scheme in the gift room. Mr. and Mrs. Hollingsworth left im mediately after the reception for a trip to points in Florida. < Mrs. Hollingsworth is the second daughter of Mr. and'Mrs.-McCrackin, r. graduate of Newberry college and has taught successfully in the state for several years. Mr. Hollmgsworth is a successful busines man of Clin- MARTIN-TAYLOB WEDDING The Martin-Taylor wedding which was solemnized at Fairview Presbyter- iart church. Fountain Inn, S. C., last Thursday evening, was a social event of wide interest In "a ceremony characterized by beauty and impressiveness, Miss Janie Martin and Rev. Arthur Taylor were married Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the historic Fairview church, 18 miles below Greenville. The pastor, Rev. J. N. McCord, officiated, using the ring ceremony. The chancel vlas banked with large Terns against a background of white, *nd many baskets of fall blooming flowers added beauty. - The altar was artistically trimmed with ivy, and the name Taylor in large white letters, formed a very unique background. Prior to ,the ceremony, Miss Sarah Kennedy of Greenville, gave a pro gram of very appropriate m*kic. Piano solo, “Venetian Love Song” by Nevin, and “Believe Me If All Those Endear ing Young Charms.” Then Mrs. A. S. Kilgore .of Simpsonville, sang “Be cause” and “Until.” Mrs. J. N. Mc Cord of Fairview, sang “O Perfect Day.” Then Mrs. McCord and Mrs. Kilgore sang as a duet “0 Perfect Love.” When the notes of the wedding march from Lohengrin were sounded, the bridal party in couples came down the two aisles, Messrs. John Peden, Clyde Sprouse, and M. R. Henderson, David Stewart. Next Miss Katharine Martin, sister of the bride and Rev. A. R. Bachelor, of Whitmire, S. C., entered down opposite isles. Then Miss Mary Sprouse of Fountain Inn, and Rev. C. E. Piephoff of Greenville. Following were Miss Louise Stewart of Greenvillte, and Rev. L. C. LaMotte of Fort Payne, Ala. Miss Nannie Campbell of Piedmont, S. C., and An gus Martin, brother of the bride, all forming a semi-circle about the altar. The bridemaids wore handsome gowns of pink and blue georgette, trimmed in silver lace. Each carried an arm bouquet of snap-dragons and sprin- geri. Mrs. W. P. Few, Jr., of Travelers Rest, dame of honor, wore a lovely costume of pink georgette trimmed in gold lace, entered carrying a bou quet of snap-dragons. Miss Helen Martin, sister of the bride, attended as maid of honor. ‘ Sbe wore a handsome gown of orchid georgette, and carried a large bouquet of snap-dragons and fern. Preceding the bride, entered her niece, little Bettie Martin, bearing the ring in a large white rose. She is the charm ing little girl of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Martin of Florence, S. C. The bride entered on her father’s arm, Mr. A. Mcl. Martin, who gave her in marriage. She was never more beautiful, than in her handsome bride’s gown 'of heavy white satin, trimmed in rhinestones. Her veil was held in place by clusters of orange blossoms. She carried an immense Xrm bouquet of bride’s roses and ferns. — • The groom was accompanied by hi)s brother, Mr. Hayne Taylor of Laurens, S. C., as best man, and met the bride at the altar. “To a Wild Rose” was played during the ceremony. Mendel ssohn’s march was played as the re cessional. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor left imme diately on a motor trip. After which they will make their home in Atmore, Ala., where Rev. Mr. Taylor ia the popular young pastor of file Presby terian church. 1 Mrs. Taylor is a graduate of Chicora College and has a wide circle of friends throughout the state. She is a young woman of refinement and at- ti active personality. She has a host of friends who deplore the fact that her marriage takes her so far front them. Mr. Taylor is originally from Lau- rehs county, a graduate* of Thornwell Orphanage, the Presbyterian College* and of Columbia Theological Semi nary. He is held in high esteem in Carolina. The wedding was attended by a large number of friends and relatives, many from Greenville, Laurens and Clinton. WAKE UP JACOB for COUGHS and COLDS at SMITHS PHARMACY Aii - Of Unusual Cham and Utility—Ideal Remembrances for Every Bride. Our Gift Department con tains many beautiful, use ful gifts, which are quite reasonable in price. You can find a suitable Gift for any price you want to pay—and know that the quality is superb and taste elegant. CHRONICLE PUR COMPANY STATIONERY AND GIFT DEPT. *'• ' 1 1 • >. / 11 Get the Best Fruit Cake at Clinton J Right-0! The Styles For Young Bloods! New ideas for college '/ and high school men. Styles favored by Hol lywood’s film heroes. 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