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*. • r ''it .r , .-s r THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1927 THE CUNTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C. PAGE THREE - • X \ 1 SOCIETY EVENTS OP ■ 1 ■£ INTEREST TO' WOAEN Mrs. Larry B. Dillard, Society Editor. Telephone 154 I phts-evans J WEDDING I A. wedding.of impressive solemnity Mrs. Ross D. Young of Laurens; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Galloway of Abbeville; Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Sq&jtb of Kinard; and much beauty was solemnized l|*st Mrs. Burgess of Kingstree; Miss Mary Thursday evening at Broad Stp^et Sue Bolt of Laurens. MISS DUGAN IS COMPLIMENTED On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. 0. A. Sowers and Mrs. Mae Leaman enter tained with a lovely party in honor of Miss Caroline Dugan. The Mary Musgrove tea room was the scene of this happy affair and Hallowe’en dec orations were most attractively ar- raged. Ten- tables were placed for rook. Miss Dugan wore a lovely dress of heavy satin with blue accessories; and was presented with an attractive lemon dish of green glass. Mrs. F. W. Mitchell of Asheville, was an out-of- town guest. FUNDS REQUESTED FOR HAMPTON MEMORIAL The Stephen D. Lee chapter, U. D. C., will be pleased to receive anyjdo- nations from the citizens of Clinton to the Hampton memorial fund. South Carolina is asked to pay $5,000 of the $25,000 to be used in paying for a statue of General Wade Hampton to be placed in Statuary hall in Washing ton, D. C., and the South Carolina di vision, U. D. C., is in charge of raising this fund. Please send your contribu tion to Mrs. F. M. Boland, treasurer, Stephen D. Lee chapter. ■ / WILSON-WYMAN WEDDING A quiet wedding was solemnized Sunday afternoon at five o’clock in the First Presbyterian church of this cfty, when Miss,Myrtis Wilson of Charles ton, and Dr. Hugh E. Wyman of Co lumbia, were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Dud ley Jones and witnessed by only a few intimate^riends and relatives. Dr. Wyman is a well known young physician of Columbia and has fre quently visited here. He is a nephew of Mrs. Dudley Jones. MRS. FRONTIS IS HONORED On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Julia Griffin and Miss Collette Griffin en tertained a dozen friends at bridge in honor of Mrs. J. B. Frontis, a recent bride. The hostesses were assisted in entertaining and serving a delightful salad course and' hot tea, by Miss Mayme Leake and Mrs. Wm. Bailey Owens. Hallowe’en decorations were most effective. The guests were: Mrs. J. B. Frontis, Mrs. W. A. Johnson, Mrs. B. H. Boyd, Mrs. W. C.> Oxley, Mrs. J. D. Jeans, Mrs. J. B. Parrott, Mrs. S. C. Hays, Mrs. R. W. Wade, Mrs. J. A. Chandler, building. She expressed l^r pride irt the fact that this chapter now has three of its members on the Tamassee board of trustees. Mrs. W. J. Bailey and Mrs. J. A. Bailey are life mem bers, while Miss Clara Duckett is an active member of the board, being the present state treasure^. Mrs. J. A. Bailey presented an in teresting paper on “Early Colonial History of South Carolina,” after which the hostesses served tempting refreshments. Those present were: Mrs. J. H. Davis, Mrs. H. D. Henry, Mrs. C N J. Killen, Mrs. D. J. Woods, Mrsr Rhett Copeland, Mrs. E. W. Fer guson, Mrs. J. A. Chandler, Mrs. J. A. Bailey, Mrs. M. A. Hays and Mrs. W. H. Shands. Methodist church when Miss Sarah Louise Pitts became the bride of Sam uel J. Evans of Laurinburg, N. C. Graceful ferns formed a background and floor baskets filled with white cosmas were placed at effective inter vals. The entire chancel was outlined with cathedral candles and graduated pedestals field the softly burning ta- Ladies To Give _ - Big Hot Supper The public is cordially invited to at tend an old-fashioned hot supper to be given by the ladies auxiliary of the Mountville Presbyterian church pers which shone thru the -mass of j on Friday evening at the home of Mrs. green. A Pieere mirror draped in I Annie H. Dunlap. All who attend may white tulle and asparagus ferns re-, be assured of an excellent supper. LOVEL PARTY FOR MRS. I. M. SMITH Mrs. John Earle Smith of Kinard, and Mrs. Miles Hunter of Owings, were joint hostesses last Tuesday af ternoon from three to five o’clock at the beautiful home of the former, hon oring Mrs. I. M. Smith, Jr., a popular bride of this month. Three rooms were thrown ensuite and amidst a setting of lovely roses and ferns seven tables were arranged for bridge. The guests were asked to find their places. The fleeted to the assembled guests the beauty of the entire grouping. A half hour prior to the ceremony a musical program was enjoyed, with Mrs. Ferdinand Jacobs presiding throughout at the organ. Miss Col lette Griffin sang “Until”; J. B. Par-| rott, “All for You”; Misses Marian and Katharine Bolt, “At Dawning, 1 and Mrs. R.' W. Wade, “God Touched the Rose.” The gentle strains of Lohengrin’s wedding march ushered the little rib bon bearers in black satin suits with white silk bows: Drayton Nance, Da vis Workman, Wayne Gamble, and (John Griffin Pitts, Jr. The candles were lighted by Messrs. Hubert and Raymond Pitts, brothers of the bride. Miss Nell McCants of Orangeburg, iH a velvet of American beauty and carrying white chrysanthemums, en tered as first bridesmaid and was at tended by N. H. Gibson of Laurinburg. Descending opposite aisles, Misses Ruth Manning of Bennettsville, and d Colds " , L . Distance Is Bridged by modern motor equipment; no mat ter how far away you are, you can avail yourself of our services. Illllllll We serve in the rural districts as ,Ai as in town—wherever discrimi- ^ nating people are to be found. Do not hesitate to call upon us. Mary Stokes of Lynchburg, in velvets el of canton blue and" carrying yellow bride’s place was marked with a i chrysanthemums, were followed by P daintyTfliniature bride. After^a round of progressive games the hostesses presented Mrs. Smith with a useful and lovely gift. An elaborate salad course with hot rolls was served. Fa vors were miniature rosebud baskets filled with pink and white mints. Much merriment was caused by a number of jokes being told on differ ent ones present. Just before the guests disbanded a very interesting reading was given by Mrs. Johnson Hunter of Owings. LOVELY TEA FOR RECENT BRIDES On Saturday afternoon a lovely tea was tendered Mrs. I. M. Smith, and Mrs. W. E. Henderson of Belton, sis ter of Mrs. Spurgeon Sumerel, by Mrs. Relieved with Vapors Snuff Vicks tip nose or melt in hot water and inhale vapors D.E TRIBBLE COJnc FUNERAL DIRECTORS VAPOR UB Iteff t? Million Jars Used Yearu “HERE COMES ARABELLA’ NOVEMBER 22. 1/ 'Phone 94 MIGHT PHONE 205 CUNTON. S.C ^ykeGostis amatter of your own convenience^ M. Gilchrist of Laurinburg, and J. M. McIntosh of Florence. Miss Elsie Nix on of Columbia college, entered with James Pitts. Her costume was of' EE American beauty velvet with white chrysanthemums emphasizing the richness. Down opposite aisles the two dames entered: Mesdames Hubert Pitts in pink georgette with rhinestone trim mings, and Mrs. Raymond Jennings Pitts in lavender georgette with silver and pearl trimmings. Both carried arm bouquets of butterfly roses. Miss Emmie Pitts, only sister of the bride, in an exquisite creation of heavy pink satin and an overdress of two-toned meline ruffled made bouf fant style, and carrying an arm bou quet of Columbia roses, entered as maid of honor. The two little flower Sumerel and Miss Maude Sumerel All decorations were indicative of the 1 girls, Frances Simpson and Allene Hallowe’en season and particularly ar- j Copeland, in green tulle dresses of resting was the dining table in pump-1 fluffy ruffles, from dainty baskets kins, jack-o’lantems, witches and scattered rose petals. Little Mac Fin- black cats. Welcoming the guests were: Mrs. Frank Kellers and Mrs. Hugh Simp son, and introducing to the receiving line was Mrs. T. L. W. Bailey. Com posing the receiving line were: Mrs. Spurgeon Sumerel, Mrs. I. M. Smith, Mrs. L. B. Dillard and Mrs. Zee Me-. Miss Maude Sumerel, Mrs. W. E. Hen- Lees. D. A. R. HOLDS OCTOBER MEETING The regular monthly meeting Musgrove’s Mill chapter, D. A. R., was held in the Woman’s club room, Mrs. of derson, Misses Minnie Clement and I Lena Woods of Greenville, Miss Annie Vaughan of Belton, and Mrs. Edward Long. ^ Mrs. Gary Dillard invited the guests to the dining room where Mrs. H. A. ney in a white satin suit, carried the ring in the heart of a chrysanthemum. The bride in a lustrous white satin with crystal and maline trimmings, and with veil worn coronet effect with the soft folds draping the elegant court train, was given in marriage by | her father, J. M. Pitts. W. J. Evans of Kingstree, as best man, entered with the groom. Rev. 0. M. Abney in an impressive manner united the two lives. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pitts and is a grad- Copeland and Mrs. George Ellis pre- uate of Columbia college. For a num J. H. Davis, Mrs. J. A. Chandler and sided. Delightful refreshments were b er 0 f y ears s h e h as jj een a successful Mrs. E. W. Ferguson being hostesses. Mrs. J. H. Davis, the regent, told of her recent visit to the D. A. R. school at Tamassee, upon the occasion of the home-coming day celebration. Her report included an account of the re cent improvements in South Carolina cottage and the furnishing of the chapter’s room in the, administration served by Mrs. R. C. Adair, Mrs. R.J. an( j j R j n es teem Pitts, Mrs. Barnie Parrott* and Miss scores 0 f friends. Mr. Evans is a Ruth Bailey. Assisting in entertain- g Ta d ua te of Clemson college and of ing were Mrs. J. H. Stone, Mrs. W. A. ^ University of Wisconsin, and is Moorhead, Mrs. J. B. Yarborough, now conne cted with the extension di- Mrs. A. K. Kinard, Mrs. Blakely Trib ble and Miss Josie Vaughan. A pleasant afternoon was spent by several scores of friends. vision of the North Carolina State col- 1 STYLES OF THE HOUR Smartly Fashioned and Attractively Priced Style is paramount and quality assured in our new, <. distinctive styles in “Diamond Brands” for the entire < family. 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Mrs. Hugh Workman and Mrs. Parks Adair invited the guests to the dining room. The dining room was in bridal i green and white. Adorning the center! o | of the table was a bride’s bouquet and from the chandelier fell a shower of meline and asparagus ferns. Serving cream and cake in the dining room were Miss Ethel Copeland, Mrs. O. j T. Lawing, Miss Collette Griffin and i Miss Mary Pitts. Favors were pinned | by Misses Polly Elrod and Nancy Ow- ! ens. Mrs. R. W. Wade and Mrs. W. A., Galloway entertained in the dining: room. I i Mrs. William King and Mrs. Pringle, ! Copeland invited the guests to the Jiv- ! ing room wh^re beautiful gifts were ! displayed. In the gift room, Mrs. R. | C. Adair and Mrs. Oliver Burroughs ] entertained. Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Smtih presided at the bride’s register, i Throughout the evening Mrs. J. W. Finney and Miss Willie Register of Orangeburg dispensed punch. Cn Wednesday evening after the re hearsal Mr. and Mrs. J. M~. Pitts en- | tertained the bridal party. The find- | ing of the different emblems in the^ beautifully iced wedding cake cau* much merriment. Dainty sandwiches and frozen punch were served. In ad- V. dition to the bridal party the following out-of-town guests w-ere present: Mr. and Mrs. Drayton Nance, Mr. and Mrs. Ellisor Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Nat Gist, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Pau, Mrs. Emnfa Longshore, all of Newberry? Mr.mnd Mrs. Wayne Gamble of Gree- lyville; Misses Katharine and Mar ian Bolt of Florence; Miss Willie Reg ister of Orangeburg; Miss Mary Woodley of Orangeburg; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Todd of Simpsonville; Mr. and Wave Coming! Don’t Wait! Let Us Put in Your Heating Stove We Are Showing a Most Complete Line Attractvely Priced . s Genuine Heatrola Circulating Heaters Attractive Heaters For the Home Just the Heater for Stores, Schools and Churches A Nice Heater for any Home, Store or School \ Our Prices Are Extremely Low See our Flat Top Laundry Style Heaters. We have a size or style heater for every need. 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