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.1 TOCBgPAT. APRIL 2S, 1M« TA CLINTON CHRONICLE. CLINTON. S. C MV The Woman’s Page SOaSTT BVENTS, CLUB ANB CHURCH NEWS OF INTERB8T •frttpfcwn 74 «r 258 T ANIIOUNCBIIENTS The Music club will meet Wednes- Msj 1. St 4 o’clodc with Idrs. Heath OopelSiMl. MEa. DIULABD HONOmS MBS. CHAPIN Honoring Mrs. O. W. Chapin of Mafgaretsville, N. Y., Mrs. S. G. Dil lard entertained on Tuesday after noon with a lovely informal tea, as sembling a numbn of neighborhood friends. Colorful spring flowers added to the attnafiveness of the>living room. During the afternoon, tea, sand- >vicbes and cake were served. IJIJJAN DILLAED ENTEBTAINS AT FAETT Lillian Dillard entertained a num ber of friends on Saturday evening at Lakeside country club with a party. A number of interesting games were enjoyed. A deli^tful feature of the evMing’s entertainment was the .showing of colored movies por traying life at camp Ton-a-Wandah, near Hendersonville. Latm* in the evening punch and wafers were served. ME. AND MES. CANNON ENTEETAIN AT BEIDGE Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Cannon were host and hostess to members of their bridge club Thursday evening, as sembling players for three tables. Vases of tulips and iris iHrettily , adorned the livhtg rocm^ adiere the tables were appointed for bridge. A niimber of interestihg progressions were made, after which- the hostess served salad and sweet cjMirses with punch. PAETIES IN GEEENWOOD FOE CUNTON VISITQE Mrs. George R. Blalock, of this city, was chkrmingly entertained the past week in Greenwood, where she was the house guest of Mrs. Tom Taylor. Mrs. Tom Jeffries honored Mrs. Blalock on Thursday with a bridge luncheon at which time she was lare- sented a guest prize.* Mrs. Blalock was again complimented on Friday morning with a party at the home of Mrs. Nat Watson who also remem bered her with a gift. MES. DUNLAP HAS TEA FOE FEIBNDS Friday afternoon Mrs. Thomwell DmUap entertained a few friends at tea. A profusion of purple iris adorned the living room. During thn AftemoQa..thn gUMtk were inviteA iMs the dining room vdiere places were found at a pret tily ai^inted table. Centering the table was a bowl of blue phlox, pink tulips and bleeding hearts. A salad course with iced tea was served. IMOENWELL AUXILIARY HOLDS MEETING Members of the Thomwell Mem orial church auxiliary held their regular monthly meeting on Suodliy aftemocm at tlM Nellie Scott library'. Mrs. F. M. Stutts, president of (he following recognition was ^ven the local young pec^le who took partf Girls low voice—Frances Ruth Ed wards, Clinton hi|^, excellent; Mar garet Baker, Thomwell high, supe rior. Woodworth, Dorothy Taylor and Mrs. J(4m W. Finney, Jr., served. Assisting in entertaining in the va rious rooms were: Mrs. J. J. Cornwell, Mrs. R. G. I Watson, Mrs. Pringle Copeland, Mrs. ' Girls high vcrice—Marcia Galloway,, William Bailey Owens. Mrs. J(^ W. Clinton high, superior; Polly McLeod,; Finney, Mrs. Goyne Simpson, Mrs. niorawell high, food. |W. B. Owens, Jr., and Mrs. Tom Mll- Oirla trio—Frances Ruth Edwards,jam. Jean Layton and Marcia Galloway, | Mrs. D. C. Heustess and Mrs. Silas Clinton high, si4)erior; Margaret Ba-i Bailey jnesided over the register in ker, Louise McCown and l^lly Me-'the den. organizatkm, presided over the meet-il^<K>d, Thmnwell high, superior. I Bidding the guests bood-bye were ing, whkdt was the find in the new church year. A dedicatory prayer for the newly elected officers was of fered by IDss Cora Richey. Mrs. Sara Jacobs led an inspiring devo- tionaL Mrs. L. Ross Lynii gave a re report of the presbyterial meeting held in Newberry cm March 29. LOCAL PEOPLE ATTEND LUTHEEAN CONFERENCE The Piedmont conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina will convene at lOJO this morning at St John’s Lutheran church in Walhalla. Those named to go from the local church are: Wyman Shealy, delegate, or Ratchford Boland, alternate. Rev. J. LeGrande Mayer is also attending. A woman’s missionary conference is in progress in Walhalla and Mrs. Mixed quartet — Margaret Baker,,Mrs. J. Clarence Copeland aiul Miss Polly McLeod, Richard deMontmol- Elizabeth Copeland, lin and Glenn McArthur, Thmnwell: Virginia Gray, Fay Pitts, Barbara hi^^ superior. | Workman and Barrie Jean Wingard Boys high voice—Glenn McArthur, Thomwell high, good. Boys low voice—Richard deMont- mollin, Thomwell high, good. Frances Ruth Edwards was the only student in the state to win a rating of excellent in the girls low I- pinned on favors. During the appointed hours, four to seven, over three hundred guests called. Among the out-of-town guests were: Mrs. B. F. Hutto, Columbia; Mrs. PAGE THREE Momaial Day — To Be piMCTved Memorial day. Friday, May 10, will be observed by the Stei^en D. Lee chapter. United Daughters of the Confederacy, with appropriate exer cises. Miss Mary Ji^msmi, president of the organization, stated that plans for the program are now under way. NOTICE The Clinton Democratic club will meet Saturday, April 27, at 3 o’clock, at the Masonic temple for the pur pose of reorganizing, electing officers, and delegates to the county conven tion. R. W. WADE, President. voice event. {Julian Bolick, Georgetown, Mrs. J.j Excellent is rated equal to a grade [M. Dick, Raleigh, N. C.; Mrs. J. C. of 95-100; superior, 87-95; good,, Johnson, Newbeny, 80-87. All of these students are voice pu pils of Mrs. J. P. Jonston of Wood ruff. COUNTY MEDICAL AUXIUARY MEETS IN LAURENS The Woman’s Auxiliary to the Mrs. Gus Maron and Mrs. Cecil Roper, Laurens. Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford, Mrs. Liz zie Hollingsworth, Mrs. Lron Heath, Mrs. Heland Godshall, Mrs. G. E. Hollingsworth, Mrs. Arthur Collins, and Mrs. P. D. Bishop, Union. Mrs. J. R. Whitmire, Mrs Rosa Mjayer and Mrs, Boland are repre- Laurens County Medical society met S**"® Whtoire, Miss sentlng the Clinton organization. MISS SMITH HOSTESS TO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS * Miss Ruth Smith was hostess to “Faithful Workers,’’ Sunday school class of the First Baptist church, Fri day evening for a joint social and busiheas 'meeting. For the occasion a sixing theme was carried out with sprays of dog wood kcSing'Xttractiveness to the liv ing room. Mrs. Eteest Hipp is teacher of the , atm the following new offi- — wdye elected: Hiss 'Smith—re-elected inesident Mias Frances Jones—Secretary. Miss Lou Belle Neighbors—Mem bership vice-president. Miss'CsIkdys Nelson—Stewardship vice-iiresident. During a social hour the hostess PREFERRED GIFTS FOR THE GRADUATE EVERY GRADUATE DESERVES A FINE WATCH AND DINNER RING. Dr^ la and See Our Nice PRONTIS JEWELRY STORE and GIFT SHOPPE served a salad course with an iced driiA. BOSS HALLETT SPEAKS AT MEETING OP ^ESES The Laurens County Nurses club met on Wednesday afternoon at the Lesh infirmary on the Thomwell or phanage campus. ' ^ Thq^ meeting was called to order by the presidmt, Miss Helen Gil- dirist. Mrs. William McMillan read an article on “First Aid.’’ The guest speaker for the aftemocm was Miss Norma Hallett, educational director and psychedogiri at (he Sta(e Train ing school, who delivered an interest ing address on “The Status of Pres ent Day Therapies.’* Members joined in a general dis cussion on the te^ic of study. The committee on arrangements for the meeting served refreshments. EOT BENJAMIN, JE„ CELEBRATES BnTHDAT * On the occasion of his fourth birth day Wednesday, Roy Benjamin, Jr., celebrated with a party to which nine ot his little frinkis were invited. The little folk all wished Roy a happy birthday and remembered him with attractive gifts. A number of merry games were played on the lawn andl the birthday cake with four lighted candles was cut and served with ice cream. Miss Dorothy Hbrton and Mrs. J. E. Benjamin assisted Mrs. Benjamin in entertaining and serv- tkagf- ^ Guests for, the party were Rose Moore Nettles Virginia Payne, June Adair, Stei^en Huntley, Jr., Henry Chandler, Linda Adair, Jhnmy Dot- ton, Nell Buchanan and Michael Cas- sanova. LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS AT NTA HOME On Fik^ afternoon members of the American Legion auxiliary met at the NYA home to hear Mre. J. H. Summer, of Newberry, area supervis or of district five, which includes three counties. Mrs. lone Wallace, supervisor of the home, received the guests on the lawn. Mrs. Summer discussed the preamble to the constitution. In her talk she explained the Natonal ^fouth administration, bringing out jTts ultimate goal, to lead young peo ple to a more abundant life. A num ber of girls from the home entertain ed the group with musical selections. at .the home of Mrs. John Garrett 1 Wilburn, Cr(^ Keys. Hart in Laurms on Monday after noon. The ^w officers of the or ganization presented the business of the day. The meeting was presided over by the president, Mrs. D. O. Rhame, Jr., of this city, and the minutes of the last meeting were read by the secre tary, Mrs. Henry Perkins, of Laur ens. Mrs. M. M> Teague, vice-presi dent,'’discussed the forthcoming con vention to be held in Charleston next week. The program of the afternoon was given by Mrs. Hart, who gave a re view of the recent “Hygiea” story of “Conquerors of Pain,” dealing with Dr. Crawford W. Long's discovery of ether as an anesthetic in 1842. After the program refreshments of punch and sandwiches were served by the hostess, and a social hour was enjoyed by the twelve members pres- oit. The next meeting of the auxiliary will be on May 27th at the home of Mrs. RKame, in Clinton, with Mrs. W. A. Moortiead, of Goldvillc, in charge of the program. EASTERN STAR CHAPTER TO INSTALL OFFICERS James B. Parrott chapter, Order of Eastern Star, *will meet in Friday evening at the Masonic Temple at which time the newly-elected offi cers for the coming year will be in stalled. • The installing officer will be Mrs. Rachel Davis and Mrs. A. N. Rich ardson will act as biarshal. Mrs. Fayette Ramage will serve as chap lain and Mrs. Will Leake as secre tary. Special music will be render ed by Miss Collette Griffin, accom panied at the piano by Mrs. D. J. Brtmm. The welcome address wlli be given by ^ri. K. P. Chapman, and Miss Elizab^ Copeland will also take part on the program, reciting a poem. After the services refresh ments will served. The following officers will be in stalled at the meeting. Miss Elizabeth Copeland,, worthy matron. W. T. Putnam, worthy patron. Mrs. B. F. Wingard, associate ma tron. L. E. Cason, associate patron Mrs. R. P. Chapman, secretary. F. M. Boland, treasurer. Mrs. C. C. Giles, conductress. Mts. "SeliM B. Adair, asscoi^ conductress. W. H. Simpson, chaplain. Miss Julia Ferguson, marshal. Mrs. T. C. Johnson, organist. Mrs. L. E. Cason, Adah. Mrs. Lethe Gilmore, Ruth. Mrs. Dennis Sowers, Esther. Mrs. Rex Young, Martha. Mrs. P. B. Adair, Electa. Mrs. J. A. Coleman, warder. Carlton F. Winn, sentinel. Mrs. B. F. Wingard is the retiring worthy matron. MANY CALL TO VIEW LANKFORD’S LOVELY * GARDEN WEDBfESDAY Outstanding among social affairs of the spring season was the beatui- ful galxlen party Mrs. Clyde Lank ford gave on Wednesday afternoon at her home on Jones street. The Lankford gardehs, which fea- Miss Mrs. Malcolm Shirley and Mary Morris, Honea Path. Mrs. W. ’T. Martin, Mrs. W. A. Moorhead, Mrs. Downs Monroe, Mrs. Hugh Workman, Mrs. Vernon Shea ly, Mrs. Andy Young, Goldville. Mrs. George Young, Mrs. Otis Su- ber; Mrs. Sam Young, Whitmire. - Mrs. Carroll D. Nance, Cros& Hill. Mrs. John Bell and Mrs. Tan Ray, Renno. The Lankford gardens have been lovely this season and have been viewed by more than twelve hundred visitors up to a few days ago. FUR COAT STORAGE Protect your coat and ot|^ fora from moths dur- faiE the summer months. We are ugain eoilecting: furs for storage with ARCTIC FUR CO., of Colum bia. Your coat will be insured against fire and theft. BRING rr TO CHANEY’S DRESS SHOPPE And Birthdays - Mr. and Mrs. Gillette Simpson will observe their third wedding anniver sary tomorrow, April 28. It is also the birthday of Mrs. Simpson. Miss Ame Jacobs, daughter of Mr/| and' Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, is celebrating | a birthday today. j April 23 was the birthday of Mrs. R. P. Neighbors.' i Miss Martha Davidson has a birth day tomorrow, April 26. [ Mr. and Mrs. Duffy Stone will ob- j serve their wedding anniversary; Monday, April 29. Mrs. Fro Wier is celebrating a birthday today. Mrs. Paul K. Harmcm has a birth day Monday, April 29. R. S. Horton of near Clinton ob served his 58th birthday Tuesday, April 23. Mr. and Mrs. Sterlin Young had a wedding anniversary Monday, Ap ril 22. . MIs4 Ktdh Martin tehliraiai a birthday y«derday. Later in the afternoon the guests azaleas, were in (Ke heii^th of were invited to inspect the home and j ^ 'oewildering variety punch and cookies were served. E VERY henr^eresj iM fo tkiddii^ and ensh- damage foitsl i«TNA.IZE m comr mmi •i** 8. W/SUMBUA Attna-iNr Plume 8# CNntoii, S. C. GEOaOIA VISITORS ARE COMPLIMENTED Major and Mrs. James E. Matthews of Dahtoees*, Ca., were house guests during the past week of Major and Mrs. L. J. Ferguson. Ma^ Matthews, commandant at NorUi Georgia col lege, conducted the annual govern ment Infection ot the Preataytarian college R.O.T.C. battalkm. On Monday evening Major and Mrs, Alexander H. Cummingi enter tained ttie Matthews and the Fargu- ■ons at dinner. A praturion of llowen, irie and delphinfam pretkan- inating woa baauttfuUy wrimfad in Um borne. A lovely bouquet centered the table and tall Ughtad tapers wore in a matching made dt delphinium bhia. Again on Tuesday Majfur and Mrs. Cummings compUmaataA She viritors’ with a fMigtattul luncheon. OtlHw jucstB for the occaston were Dr. and Mrs. WiBiam P. Jacobs ahd Major and Mrs. Ferguson. CUNTON STUDENTS IN STATE MUSIC CONTEST A number of honors were awarded to the students rqireeenting Clinton In the ipmte high school music con- ^^esti^hfld at Winthrop coUegt' April 17-19. In the six events entered the of these fairy-like flowers filled the borders, under the tall pine trees with flaming brilliance. Mingled with the masses of pink, salmon, rose, white, crimson and purple blooms of the azaleas were groups of blue phlox, pansies and himdreds of tul- ipa in shades of pink, yellow and bronze. > Mrz. Lankford and Mrs. B. F. Hut to, of Columbia, received the guests at the garden entrance. Mr. Lank ford, Mrs. John W. Littie, Mrs. Ray- moi^ Pitts and Mrs. B. F. Wingard conducted ^ guests through the garden and explained the names of the various flowers. Serving pundi in the garden were Mrs; W. R. Pitts, Mrs. C. W. Cooper, Mre. Horace Payne and Mrs. G. W. Hollingsworth. ’ After the guests had vhwed the garden, Mrs. Ace Worionan vad Mrs. mag Pitts invimd tbmn Mto the house. Mrs. J. F. Jacobs and Mrs. Hubert Pitts receiveA in the living romn. A profuskm of Picardy gladioli were prettily arranged in Um recriv- ing room. Centerj^ the expuisite lace-covered table in the dining room was a low bowl of panstei. At either end of the table Mrs. P. B. Adair and Mrs. (3eorge Watts Cope land pouted tea. Mhieet Agnes Mill ing, Helen HoUingsworih, Betty Dr. FeMcr Snitb Dr. Dnacan S. Felder OPTOMETRISTS Specialists In Eye Examinations Office Heors Daily Pluiiie 29 ftM* Appfrintment CLINTON, 8. C SPECIAL SALE! LADIES’HATS These were purchased from a weH-known Hat manufacturer in Atlanta, Ga., each hat being per- .sonally selected. This shipment con.sists of / —LEGHORNS —PANAMAS —T0Y08 / —SISSALS Laden with Flowers and Veils, Streamers and Chignon Bows . . . Off-the-Face Brims, Homburgs and Crowns Mihtaire. • Values to $5.00 All this seasen’s newest styles, featured in two special groups— 'l-‘2 J See Our Big Window Display BELK’S DEPT. STORE When It Comes To ClaaSSeAS Bread danSSeiiS BREA POllOtD fOR FRESHNESS Nei ’“i-i III friwle ^^^