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THURSDAY,' MAY 8,192T ■: , THE CLINTON CHRONICLE. CLINTON. S. C 6| SOCIETY EVENTS OK INTEREST TO WOAEN Mrs. Larry B.* Dillard, Society Editor. Telephone 154 BA ILEY-DIXON ANNOUNCEMENT I city announce the engagement of their, daughter, Corinne Davenport, to Brewer Dixon of Birmingham, Ala. The marriage will take place June 4. U. D. C. CHAPTER MEETS TOMORROW Attention is called to the U. D. C. meeting Friday morning at 10 o’lclock, the Hour being changed on account of the Chautauqua. An important bus iness meeting is to be held and a large attendance is urged. J. I. Copeland, A. T. Fant, G. W. Gig- nilliat, E. L. Glasgow, Bothffell Gra- Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Bailey of this ham, W.^E. Hoy, W. A. Johnson, Ed ward Long, A. V. Martin, D. W. A. Neville, D. R. Nimocks, A. E. Spencer, John Spratt, H. E. Sturgedl, O. J. Woods, M. G. Woodworth. Mrs. Rob bins and Miss Wheelwright wer£ vis itors. ^ •i MRS. DOUGLAS HEADS ^ UNIVERSITY AUXILIARY (From yesterday’s State) Mrs. Davison McDowell Douglas was elected president of the auxiliary to the University of South Carolina at a meeting held yesterday afternoon at her home on Pendleton street. Mrs. E. T. Motley was elected treas urer and Mrs. W. H. Callcott, secre tary. r Mrs. Josiah Morse, retiring presi dent, made a short farewell talk and Mrs. Douglas said a few words in ac cepting the honor. After the meet- enjoyable social hour was THIRTEEN CLUB HOLDS MEETING Mrs. William P. Jacobs was ah at tractive hostess to the Thirteen club. The afternoon was spent with needle work and the following were present: Mesdames Carl Robinson, Pringle Copeland, Raymond Pitts, Hubert Pitts, John T. Young, R. C. Adair, ing, an Barnie Parrott, Irby Hipp, R. E. Fer guson, Marshall Brown, J. F. Jacobs, Jr., W. V A. Johnson. A salad course with iced tea was followed with cream and cgke. ACTAEAN CLUB WITH MRS. McFADDEN 'On Friday afternoon Mrs. M. J. McFadden entertained the members of the Actaean club and a few neigh bors. Forest flowers, roses and pop pies were used effectively and the hostess, assisted by Mrs. L. B. Dillard, served a salad course and tea to the following guests: Mesdames Bothwell Graham, C. M. Bailey, W. D. Cope land, E. J. Adair, T. D. Copeland, Waters Ferguson, J. L. Wright, J. F. Jacobs, Sr., W. W. Harris, A. B. Gal loway, Eugene Galloway, J. Will Dil lard, G. H. Ellis, T. L. W. Bailey and Miss Clara Duckett. spent. The house was adorned with pnk roses, and pink and green ices and sweets were served. v The assistant hostesses were: Mrs George Huggins, Mrs. Frank Shufeldt, Mrs. Sam Derrick, Mr?- Francis W. Bradley, Mrs. Perry Teeple and Miss Katherine Heyward. — STORY TELLING CONTEST IS HELD The story telling contest was held at Academy Street school on Thurs day. The following pupils were chosen as representatives from the different rooms: Barbara Strange, Frances Lyles, Ruh Brown, Claude Warren and Zona Norris. Stories were read by Mrs. Hugh Simpson and Mrs. Gary Dillard, and these along with Mrs. J. T. Little acted as judges. The $2.50 gold piece presented by W. J. Bailey was awarded to Zona Norris, with Claude Warren as second. VANISHING PARTIES FOR PAST WEEK On Thursday afternoon Miss Nora Johnston and Mrs. Lula Jamison were joint hostesses to the following: Miss Cora Richie, Miss Eliza Bell, Mrs. Ma ry P. Wilson, Miss Lina Simpson, Miss Lula Cason, Mrs. H. B. Warner, Miss Ada Barstow, and Mrs. Cora McQuis- ton. Thusday evening Mias Lina Simp son was hostess to the following: Miss Nancy Pearson, Miss Alice Mary Ray mond and Mrs. Letha Gilmore. Mrs. C. A. Fleming was hostess on Saturday afternoon to: Misses Nelle Rearden, Kate Latimer, Ina Compton, and Martha McFaddin. Miss Nancy Pearson was hotess on Friday evening to: Mrs. Banks Dove and Mrs. Anna Carey. Mrs. R. G. Murphy on Monday af ternoon was hostess to: Misses Isabel la F. Witmer, Dora Bell and Mary Welsh. dty, and is a successful young busi- — w* 1 *- After a motor trip to (fhattahooga, Johnson City smd other points in the Blue Ridge, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs will be at home to their friends in Clinton. JOINT RECITAL SATURDAY AFTERNOON • ““ j On Saturday afternoon Miss' Maude Sumerel and Mrs. Barnie Parrott held a joint recital at the home of Mrs. Parrott. All selections were rendered with credit and the following parti cipated: Duet, “Hungarian Concert Polka,” Alfoldy—Ethel Killen and WHlie Rudd Fuller. “In Hanging Gardens,” Davies— Willis May Wilson. “Sweet Bess Gavotte,” Bechter— Lydie Leake. Duet, “In the Bright Moonlight,” Spaulding—Mary Kate Hollis and Elizabeth Boozer. “Menuet Melodique,” Delacour—El la Little McCrary. ~ „ “Spanish Dance,” Friml; “Village Blacksmith,” Johnson—William Moor head. Duet, “Melody in F,” Rubenstein— Louise Bond and Miss Sumerel. “A Summer Reverie,” Torjussen— Mary Pauline Lawson. ~ T “Acacia,” Holst—Sara Copeland. “Camps of Gypsies,” Behr—Mary Kate Hollis. Duet, “Serenade,” Schubert—Mary Ellen Workman and Sara Buford. “Over the Waves,” ■ Grant-Schaefer —Dorothy Wilson. “Iris,” Pfefferkorn—Ouida Cox. “Lady Betty,” Smith—Copie McCra ry. “Dancing Moonbeams,”**Krentzlin— Marvin Whitmire. “Sylvana,” Heins—Almena Milling. “In the Gypsies’ Tent,” Crosby— Marguerite Dillard. Duet, “Progress March,” Presser— Martha Whitten and Mrs. Parrott. “A Little Melody,” Bilbro—Ehrline Copeland. • “Elfin Dance,” Heins—Virginia Kel lers. “Rose Petals,” Lawson—Marguerite Boland. “Tick Tock,” Mattingly—Frances Barnette. “The Soldier’s Parade,” Kern—Wil- iliam Bobo. “Blue Flower Waltz,” Behr—Eliza beth Boozer. ’Mhrand Polka de Concert,” Rolfe— J.anella Boland. Duet, “The Beetle’s Dance,” Holst —Almena Milling and Sara Copeland. Modem Arithmetic Teacher: If, you have six oranges an gave two away— , * Children: Ym/f- *How muck gin would it take to make five ’orange blossoms?*-*—Tex as Ranger. SEABOARD ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAINS CLINTON, Is. C. To and from SOUTH and WEST Arrive: Popart; 2:SI a. m. Atlanta-B’ham 1:48 a. m. 2:60 p. m. Athens-Atlanta 2:16 p. m. ■6:60 p. m. Athens-Atlanta 11:30 a. m. 6:60 p. m. B’ham-Memphis 11:30 a. m. To and from NORTH aad EAST Arrive: Depart d:48 a. m. New York-Wash. 2:51 a. ■ V. 48 a. m. Rich.-Norfolk 2:51 a. ■ il:30 a. m. New York-Wash. 6:60 pj 11:80 a. m. Rich.-Norfolk 5:60 p. m. 2:15 p. m. Monroe-Hamlet 2:00 p. m. C. G. LaHatte, T. P. A., Atlanta,. Go. W. H. Shands, Agent, Clinton, S. C. A rat can devour 40 per cent of his weight daily. The rat spoils or de stroys much more than he actually His teeth are his weapons as well ts his tools. He must keep them sharp so he gnaws lead pipe, wire and a-eatabie* substances causing untold damage. Only cement, glass and hand metals defy his teeth. Loos es amounting to more than $2.00 for every man, woman and chad in Ifiii United States 'are chargeable eadv year to rata. Rats must be killed. Use Rat-Tox. It is the tasty bait aad pow erful poison developed at the Melloa Institute of Industrial Research. Get Rat-Tox fro* your retailer. ,. Opening Lake Thomas SATURDAY, MAY 7TH ♦. ■ New Bathing Suits, Fresh Running Water. Sand Bottom. Swimming Free on Opening Day. Come. Wm. B. Bailey NEWBERRY COLLEGE SUMMER SCHOOL June 13—July 22, 1927 Courses for certification credit with the State Department of Ed ucation offered to High School. Intermediate, and Primary teach ers. Standard courses for college stu dents desiring to make up back work or to secure additional credit. College entrance courses. Strong faculty, excellent table fare, comfortable dormitories. Tuition, board and room rent for the six weeks, $40.00. Write for catalog to JAS. C. KINARD, Director Newberry, S. C. CLINTON BROADCASTS TO RADIO AUDIENCE For the past three nights station W. I. B. J. Redpath Chautauqua has been broadcasting from Clinton with J. B. Parrott as announcer. On Monday evening the Presbyterian college or chestra and glee club gave a most de- BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR CHURCH WORKERS The Willing Workers of the First Presbyterian church enjoyed a birth day party on Monday aftemoort^it the home of Miss Clara Duckett. Mrs. J. Will Dillard is social chairman and all details displayed her cleverness. Attractive musical numbers were giv en by Mrs. Gary Martin, Mrs. Mar shall Brown, and Mrs. Oliver Bur roughs with Mrs. W. P. Jacobs as ac companist. Mrs. John Young gave two attractive readings. The cutting of the cake caused mu<ih amuse- ^ About fifteen dollars was giv en as a free will offering. Delightful sandwiches and tea were served. ROBIN SON-JACOBS WEDDING A wedding of interest to a wide cir- J^htful program. On Tuesday even cle of ^.Vnds was solemnized on Sat- i* ng t ^ le mus * c pupils of Mrs. Ferdinand urday, April 30, when ^.os Ayliff e 1 Jacobs rendered their May recital, and MRS. STURGEON HOSTESS TO CENTURY CLUB The last meeting of the Century club was held on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. H. E. Sturgeon as hostess. A delightful program on “Stevenson” was enjoyed. The roll was answered with a quotation from “Child’s Gar den of Verse. “Life of Stevenson” was presented by Mrs. Bothwell Gra ham, and “A Review of Some of Ste venson’s Works” was given by Mrs. G. W. Gignilliat. The following were present: Mesdames H. A. Copeland, Robinson of Easley, became the bride of Thomas Dillard Jacobs of this city. The wedding* a very quiet affair, took place at six o’clock in the North Avenue Presbyterian church of At lanta. Dr. R. 0. Flynn, pastor the church, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by a few close mvnds of the couple: Miss Collette Griffin, Mrs. Lonnie McMillian, Messrs. Daniel Ravcnel and Bennette Townsend of Clinton, and Messrs. Lou Mensol and Bill Russell of Atlanta. The bride was lovely in a beautiful georgette dress of rose beige with ac cessories to match. She wore a cor sage bouquet of bride’s roses and val ley lilies. Immediately following Jthe ceremony Mr. Mensol entertained for the bride and groom at a course dinner at the Winecoff hotel. Mrs. Jacobs is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Robinson of Easley. Since her graduation from Winthrop college she has been a successful teacher at the State Training school of this city, having charge of the in dustrial arts and crafts department. - Mr. Jacobs is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, Sr., of this .. evening a mixture of songs and quartettes were given. Mrs. Marshall Brown, Mrs. W. P. Jacobs, Mrs. R. W. Wade, Mrs. Oliver Bur roughs and Miss Collette ¥3riffin de lighted the audience with pleasing numbers. The following numbers were given by Mrs. Jacobs’ pupils: Chorus—“Welcome Swee Spring.” “Three Little Monkeys,” Sawyer— Florence Adair. “First Violet Waltz,” Woodward— Vivian Parks Adair. “The Ginger-bread Man,” Sawyer; “The Mill,” Gaynor—Irene Dillard. “Spring Song,” Mendelssohn—Ag nes Shealy. “Lilac Time March”; “Farewell To the Piano,” Bethoven—Frances Addy. “Characteristic Dance,” Morrison— Isaac Copeland. “To Spring,” Greig; “The Ava lanche,” Heller—Alice Benjamin. “Chopin Valse”—Nannie Sue Adair. “Narcissus,” Nevin—Mary Howze Dillard. i “Scarf Dance,” Chaminade—Billy Owens. Trio, “Clayton’s Grand March,”— Nannie Sue Adair, Mary Dillard and Billy Owens. “Anvil Chorus,” “II Trevatore,” Ver di—Helen Adair. “Love’s Dream,” Brown—Hazel Bo land. “Revel of Spring,” Frimel—Janet Leake. “Allegro Classique,” Ravina—Jea nette Crawford. “L’Argentine,” Kitterer; “Staccato,” —Alice Ruth Hollis. WE ARE READY To serve you with Horse Feed, Dairy Feed, Chicken Feed and Fresh Ground Corn Meal. We al so buy Grain in exchange for any Feeds that we sell. Come to see us—inspect our place. A welcome awaits yon. Farmers' Exchange T. J. BLALOCK, Prop. Next To Milling Grocery Co. CLINTON, S. C. \A7E try to make our funeral home jpeally a dwelling place of effici ent, desirable service. More than that, we try to make the home itself the big gest, most appreciated service of all! The funeral home is undoubtedly a very great convenience. The fine equip ment of our funeral home makes it especially desirable.. D.E TRIBBLE COUnc FUNERAL DIRECTORS 'Phone 94 NIGHT PHONE 205 CUNTON. SC >ost is cCmcdter of your own convenience^ This Mel or SI 46.50 FLOWERS For Funerals, Sick Friends or Wed* dings. \ We represent Glenn- Ayers Floral Co., of Spartanburg, S. C. Call 74 ‘ CHRONICLE PUB. CO. Stationej-y Dept. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE $1.50 A YEAR We offer as a special value the above suite upholstered in a high grade Jacquard Velour with a beautifully finished walnut frame around edges for $146.50. The very latest in style and of sturdy construction but at a price that makes it unnecessary to buy cheap, shoddy furniture. If you are in the market for furniture of any kind and will give us a look, we will please you. Fuller-Simpson Furniture Company: “The Home Makers” \ CUnton, S. C. i • i