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r ’ ^ • IV Li t ' r THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1927 SOCIETY EVENTS Cl'' INTEREST TO WOWEN Mrs. Larry B. Dillard, Society Editor. Telephone 154 U. D. C. DISTRICT CONFERENCE The Piedmont district conference, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will be held April 16th, at Greenwood, S. C- at the First Baptist church, at 10 o’clock.. It is hoped .that every chapter will be represented. BEGINS SERIES OF "VANISHING PARTIES” On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. John Little entertained seven guests at the first of the "vanishing parties.” For several weeks these parties will be much in vogue, and those enjoying Mrs. Little’s kindness were: Mes- dames J. F. Jacobs, Sr.} T.*J. Peake, J. A. Chandler, Pat Kinard, Wilson Harris, Irby Hipp, and Miss Clara Duckett. FRIENDS ENJOY BIRTHDAY PARTY • Mlaa Carolina Burroughs delighted her little friends on Saturday after noon when she entertained with a lovely party, the occasion being her twelfth birthday. Easter decorations and favors prevailed. An Easter con test caused much excitement and Mary Howxe Dillard was the successful con- tostant and was presented with a box of candy. Miss Parks and Miss Tuck assisted Mrs. Burroughs in entertain ing and serving cream, cake and can dies. Little Brown Bird,” Mrs. John Young. Violin solo, “Listen to the Mocking Bird,”.' Lois Mimms. Tempting re freshments were served by the host esses. MRSi SPENCER HOSTESS TO. CENTURY CLUB The Century club held a delightful meeting with Mrs. A. E. Spencer. The subject for the meeting was “Eliz abeth, Frye.” “Life of Elizabeth Frye” was given by Mrs. D. W. A. Neville,” and “Prison Conditions in U. S.” by Mrs. A. V. Martin. The following members were present: Mesdames C. M. Bailey, A. M. Copeland, H. A. Copeland, J. I. Copeland, Marshall Brown, A. V. Martin, E. L. Glasgow, Bothwell Graham, F. D. Jones, Ed ward Long, L. R. Lynn, M. G. Wood- worth, D. W. A. Neville, Virginia Nev ille, 4- E. Spencer, John Spratt, H. E. , and Richard Starr. CHURCH WORKERS MEET IN LAURENS MOTHERS' CLUB WITH MRS. HUNTER Mrs. John Holland Hunter was a delightful hostess to the Mothers’ club on Thursday afternoon. Roll call was answered with the name of an historic church or educator. “South Carolina’s Contribution To Education” was ably given by Mrs. R. E. Jones. The election of officers was held, re sulting with Mrs. W. H. Simpson as president, and the former officers re elected. The hostess served a most bountiful salad course followed by block cream and cake. The following members were present: Mesdames R. F. Adair, P. S. Bailey, T. L. W. Bai ley, J. W. Dillard, L. B. Dillard, G. H. Ellis, J. W. Finney, R. E. Jones, J. T. Little, A. V. Martin, H. E. Stur geon, W. H. Simpson, J. Lee Young, H. M. Young. The following called for refreshments: Mesdames Gary Martin, Gus Hollingsworth, Roger Coe, Hugh Workman and John, Young. U. D. C. HOLDS MEETING FRIDAY The U. D. C. held an interesting meeting on Friday afternoon under the leadership of the new president, Mrs. C. M. .Bailey. After the ritual, Jie Lord’s prayer was repeated in con cert. An interesting program on Flor ida was arranged by Mrs. J. W. Dil lard. Roll call was answered with famous men and events in the history of Florida. Reading, “Orange Blos soms,” by Alice Benjamin. Music by chapter, “Swanee River.” Mrs. L. R. Lynn gave quite an interesting sketch of Florida. Vocal solo, “Bird Song,” Mrs. Gary Martin. Reading, “The Annual Meeting of the Woman’s Pres byterian Auxiliary To Be Held April 21 and 22. . The annual meeting of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Presbytery of South Carolina, will be held with the First Presbyterian church of Laurens on April 21 and 22. The counties of Ab beville, McCormick, Greenwood, Lau rens and Newberry comprise the Pres bytery, and a large attendance from all the respective churches is expected. “We Would See Jesus” has been an nounced as the theme of the approach ing conference. The two-day program is as follows: Wednesday evening, April 20, Pres- byterial executive committee meeting. Thursday Morning, April 21 Registration. 9:00—Period of intercession. 9:30—Presbyterial called to order. Prayer. Hymn. 9:35—Devotional. “We Would See Jesus As a Teacher,” Rev. Ez ra D. Patton . 9:50—Greetings from hostess church, Mrs. Carl Bramlett. 10:00—Response, Mrs. D. H. Sullivan. Report of program committee, Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, Sr. Report of credentials commit tee, Mrs. Thos. Easterby. Roll call and introductions. Memorial—Miss Bessie Todd, Miss Annie Blake. 10:25—Reports of officers: Secretary. Treasurer. Historian. President. 1:00—Impressions of the conference, Laurens representative. 1:15—Appoinmtent of committees. Announcements. 1:30—Lunch. < - Thursday Afternoon 2:30—Hymii. Devotional, “We Would See Jesus As a Savior,” Miss Vir- _ ginia Neville. . • 2:45—Reports of secretaries of caus es—three minutes. 3:15—Report of Young People’s con-. ference, -Jennings Dennis. 3:30—Bible hour, “How I Teach My / Child the Bible,” JIrs. Sydney Crouch. 4:10—Our birthday gift, “Plum Blos som Makes a Visit,” by boys and girls of Thornwell. 4:80—Announcements. Adjournment. . Thursday Evening 8:00—Music. 8:15—Foreign Mission address, “Bra zil,” Dr. R. D. Daffin. Music. Free will offering. Announcements. 11:00—Report of Synodical meeting, Mrs. F. W. Wilson. 11 tlO-^-Literature, Mrs. J. H. Sherard. 11:25—Home Mission address, Miss Nancy White. 12:00—The Fort Hill church, Mrs. Sydney Crouch. 12:40—The Colored Women’s confer ence, Mrs. W. O. Brownlee, Sy nodical president. Tlte shop at . • • « seems to spring instantly to every woman’s mind at food buying time. lbs This. is the result of their absolute certainty that they gain with every our- chase that A&.P values arc genuine values—and that only the most reli able foods find a place in A&Fs tine stocks. S| LUX jg SOAP 3 cakes 20c j[ BEANS itringless No. 2 can 10c 4 k * ;i CORN Sweet Crushed No 2 Can 9c BLACREYE Peas can 10c | SPAGHETTI American can 10c POST TOASTIES 3 pkgs 25c 17V mil? A & P Family 24 Ih r L vt UIV or self rising bag 98c COMPOUND LARD lb 12 l-2c .1 Friday 9:00—Period of intercession. 9:30—Hymn. Devotional, “We Would See Jesus As a Soul Winner,” Mrs. W. O. Brownlee. 9:45—Supplemental report of creden tials committee. Minutes of proceeding ses sions. 9:50—Reports of group conferences. Reports of local Auxiliaries— group leaders: . Group 1—Mrs. G. M. Telford. Group 2—Mrs. J. H. Sherard. Group 1—Mrs. G. M. Telford, ■ chairman. Group 2—Mrs. J. H. Sherard, chairman. Group 3—Mrs. A. P. Gaillard, Jr., chairman. Group 4—Mrs. J. R. Murph, chairman. Group 5—Mrs. D. W. A. Nev ille, chairman.^ 10:15—One-minute reports of out standing work in local Auxil iaries, by representatives. 11:00—Annual election of officers. 11:20—Reports of committees: Credential. Finance. Auditing. Place of meeting. Resolutions. Press. Standing committees. Unfinished business. New business. Minutes of morning session. Dedicatory service. Adjournment. Officers of P-resbyterial: President, Mrs. S. C. Hodges. Vice-President, Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, Sr. ' ‘ Recording Secretary, Mrs. W. R. Cothran. N Treasurer, Mrs. Geo. M. Wright. Secretary Spiritual Life, Miss Mary Adams. Secretary Foreign Missions, Mrs. G. A. Mcllwaine. Secretary Assembly’s Home Mis sions, Mrs. W. G. Anderson. Secretary S. P. A C. Home Mis sions, Mrs. Ezra D. Patton. Secretary C. E. A M. R., Mrs. W. J. Blake. Secretary Literary, Mrs. J. H. Sherard. Secretary Young People’s Work, Mrs. F. W. Wilson. Secretary Christian Social Service, Mrs. J. T. McLees. Historian. Mrs. A. D. Calhoun. Bible And Flag To Be Presented On Friday evening at eight o’clock, i Little River council No. (Hi, Junior Order United American Mechanics, will present the Laurens city schools with a Bible and a flag. The speaker of the occasion will be the Hon. J. J. McSwain of Greenville,, a member of congress from this district, and Ben E. Adams of Charleston. Mr. Mc Swain has announced as Kfs subject “One Hundred Per Cent American ism. All members of the Junior Order are requested to meet on the court house lawn in Laurens and march in a body to the school building. The public is cordially invited to attend ' the exercises. Former Clintonian Passes In Gaffney W. C. Abercrombie, a former citi-! SS 8 O’CLOCK COFFEE lb 35c Atlantic & Pacific S’ I Co. Clinton, S. C. zen of this place, died in Gaffney last Tuesday at the age of 42. The re mains we brought to Clinton on Wed nesday afternoon and interment took ! place at the Lydia mill burial ground. ! Mr. Abercrombje was operating two I stores in Gaffney at the time of his i death, and was highly esteemed by the people of the community where he resided for the past seven years. His friends here learned with sorrow of his passing. / The deceased is survived by his wi dow and four children. Also by five sisters •and three brothers. , Training School _ Pupils To Sing.== isr:- The choristers of the State Train- [ i ing school will render their Easter cantata at the First Presbyterian church on next Sunday morning at 11 H o’clock. The public is cordially in- I vited. Casino Theatre Monday and Tuesday, April 18,19 * Sn I TWO DAYS LLOYDS LATEST. LLOYD 1 He Rocks the Wocld With Laughter. He Will Make You For^ ws Be- •J get the Blue cause he is the World’s Greatest Comedian. v It’s Worth Driving 20 Miles to See. The Kid Brother* »r . * c . . - . Beauty, Fine Quality, Long Service We can’t imagine any hous3keeper who would not be proud to own one of our new. dining room suites—the finish is per fect, the colorings are so different, the designs are most pleas ing—taken all in all, they are just the kind of furniture that one just loves to live with, the kind that you will love more with each year’s use. Specially Attractive Prices We know you will be delightfully surprised at the very low prices we offer on these handsome suites. Don’t put it off— come in right away and see all t>.e new patterns and finishes— no obligation whatever to buy. Special Dollar Sale Saturday CLINTON STORE s White Enamel Tea Kettles, 3-gallon White Enam el Dinner Pots, Slop Jars, Dish Pans, Pitchers, Al- uminum Dish Pans, Wire Dish Drainers, 1-gallon Thermos Jugs—Saturday, tach only 1 YOUR HOME SHOULD COME FIRST 1 Wilkes & Company CLINTON •Two Stores LAURENS . . ; I . * •• i 'T* •>-••4-vw*>r ^