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N GARDEN CLUB MET , - > The Garden Club met Tuesday af ternoon with Mrs. Charlton at Little Hedges. Mr. Gordon Dunthome of the Dunthome Galleries of Washing ton D. C. and Kennebunkport, Me., who has the finest collection of eighteenth century flower prints in America, displayed a small part of his collection including examples of the earliest color printing by Wein manon down to the work of the French Master Red. ~ate in 1840. He described delightfully > the various methods of print making, engraving, etching, mezzotinting, aquatinting and lithographing explaining the dif ferences in tone and character got by the various processes. Of special interest to Carolinians were prints of Carolina roses now ex tinct except for these printed records. Mr. Dunthore called attention to Weinman's picture of a double nas turtian which is the same flower this year's seed catalogs are advertising as a novelty He had a picture of the Tris Susiana introduced into Holland from Constantinople in 1573 which became extinct in Western Europe and has lately been reintroduced from Turkey as a novelty. Mr. Dunthorne displayed examples of Trew, John Edwards, Mary Law rence, H. C. Andrews, Redonte', Dr Thornton, Robello and Ehret. Hi? i collection is of the greatest interest both to gardners and to collectors of Eighteenth Century Art. MRS. WYLIE SHEORN AND MRS. j J. M. GANDY JOINT HOSTESSES Mrs. Wylie Sheom and Mrs. J. M. s Gandy were joint hostesses Thursday evening at the formers home on Mackey street when they gave four tables of Contract bridge for the ben efit of the American Legion Auxiliary Bowls of lovely spring flowers were attractively arranged in the rooms where the guests played. High scores for the evening were won by Mrs. Al fred McLeod and Marion. Williams the floating prke was last held by Mrs. M. McCann. The hostess served delicious fruit punch and sandwiches. Miss Myrtle Alexander, Miss Mat-' ti? Ward and Mrs. P. M. Millent of Charlotte spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Alexander. Mrs. Millen returned to Charlotte with them af ter a week's visit to the Alexander's. THEATRE PROGRAMME Week Beginning March 15 WEDNESDAY Lili Damita IN "Goldie Gets Along** ALSO COMEDIES THURSDAY AND FRIDAY James Cagney IN ' 'Hard to Handle' Also Comedies A Paramount News SATURDAY Tom Kccnc ? ? iw ? ?Cheyenne Kid* ALSO COMEDY AND SERIAL MONDAY AND TUESDAY "King of The Butter Crabbe Frances Dee Coming? M arch 23-24" "The Sign J of The Gross** The only plcturs to be shown In this Theater at advanced prices. Matlneet 10-25e.; Evening 10 -35c MINUTES OF AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETING The regular monthly meeting ofj the American Legion Auxiliary was held in the Legion Hall, Friday Mareh 3rd. The colors were advanced by Mrs. Sam Karesh and Mrs.> Marvin Reasonover. The regular program 6f salute to the flag, chaplin's prayer repeating of Preamble and singing of America was carried out. The Treasurer reported a balance in the bank of $67.68 thiB amount hav ing been raised by fan advertising bridge tournament and a dance. The President gave a very interest ing report of the Spring Rally held in Columbia on March 2nd; and pre 3ented to the Unit a National Cita tion won for unit activities. The Membership Chairman report ed that our membership quota was being held back by failure of some of u,he Junior members to pay dueg. Unit Activities Chairman reported that the Auxiliary would sponsor : dance at the Legion Hall, Monday night March 6th. Miss Lula Whittaker, Chairman of the Junior Auxiliary reported a meet ing of the Jun^urs in February and ?nid that they presented a picture of Washingtqn to the Crescent school and also gave them some popy seed. A report was read on the school bill which is now before the Legislation. But a motion was carried that thr Auxiliary take no action on this until after the Legion had taken action and then follow their head. It was moved and carried that thr Auxiliary not sponsor the Wofford Glee Club. The President reported that th< Auxiliary would be responsible foi the Indian and Quaker costumes for the Historical pageant to be giver March 19-24. The Auxiliary was then favored with ^ very interesting address on Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis given by Dr. Wimberly of the Metho dist Church. Delicious punch and cake was ther served by the hostesses Mrs. Sam Ka resh and Mrs. Leon Schlosburg. PAMELA THOMAS, Sec CHARLOTTE THOMPSON P. T. A. MET. The Charoltte Thompson P. T. A. met Friday evening, March 3 at the sdhool house. The attendance was unusually good. ? Mrs. West^eported that free seed would be given to those that signed cards for them. Sweaters and hose will be given to people in need of them. A Founder's Day Program was giv en by the school children and some of the older folks. It was as follows: 1 ? Song ? Dixie was sung by all. 2 ? Candle Lighting Service in memory of Founder's Day. Memory Candle (white) was lighted by Bay nard Boykin. Mrs. Ella Pearce light ed the National Candle, which was blue. The State Candle (xed) was lighted by Miss May Rush. The local Association was represented by a gold candle. Mrs. Shell West, Pres. of the P. T. A. .lighted this one. The history of the National P. T. A. was read by Mrs. Ancrum Boykin during the Candle Lighting Service. 3 ? Poem "A Tribute," was recited by Raymond Dennis. 4 ? Song ? America. 5 ? Several children came in bear ing a birthday cake. It had thirty six candles on it to represent the age of the National P. T. A. The cakr was cut by the different members. A thimble, button, wishbone, ring and a dime were in the cake. x The cutting of the cake caused much merriment Coc^a was served to all along with the cake. 6 ? Last of all, games were played in which all joined. These Were led by Mrs. Araia Sanders and Miss May Rush. MEETING OF THE SAN-SOUCI BRIIHJE CLUB Mrs. Floyd Beaver very delightful ly entertained the members of the San Soucl Bridge Club and two extra tabled of guests Friday afternoon a ( her home on Fair Street. Playing be sides club member* were: Mrs. R. E. Stevenson, Mrs. H. D. Niles, Mrs. M. McCann, Mrs. Louise Oantey, Mrs. Q. H. Baum, Minn Boneau Hall, Mrs. Joe McKain, Mrs. I'reanley Miller, of Charlotte, Mrs. W. M. Alexander and Mrs. E. B. Mobley. High score prl*e was won by Mrs. R. E. Stevenson, and 2nd high by Mrs. Henry NUes. The consolation prize was cut by Mrs. M. McCann. A salad course with tea was served by the hostess. KERSHAW iiY.ML RALLY ? > ? ?!W Kesrhaw B. Y. P. U. Associ ation held its regular quarterly rally at the Bethune Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon March 6. The meeting was opened with a song ser vice led by the Choir, followed by the devotional exercises conducted by Mr. Wade Carpenter of Camden. The theme of the program wap Spiritual Strength. Mr. Thomas Smith discussed , "The Source of Spiritual Strength." Striving for the Height" was discussed by Miss Eloise Miller also of Bethune. A playlet by the Shamrock Union "What the Standard of Excellence" was a very interesting presentatior of the value of the of the standard of excellence to a Union. ? Rev. J. B. Caston of Camden mad' quite an instructive talk on, "Be Strong in the Lord,"" stressing thf length, breadth, depth and height of human life in relation to Christianity The Thornhill Senior and Intermed iate Union won the Efficiency ban ners. The Thornhill Unions won thf attendance banner. The next rally will be held with the Thornhill Unior April 30 at 2:30 P. M. The meeting was closed by prayer by Rev. J. B. Caston. ? A. J. Smith reporter. GEORGE RHAME CITADEL STUDENT EXPERT CHESS PLAYER. ; From Springfield, Missouri paper. We have just learned that Joseph Dunn has recently acquired fhe title of champion Chessist of Drury Col lege, having won the aoveted title by defeating Philip Kramer, the runner up in the finals. For that reason the challenge of George Rhame, ?the Cit adel, Charleston, S. C. published in this column last week. So, Mr. Rhame, please choose white and write your first move to Joseph Dunn, 1029 Clay Street, Sprinfield, Mo. We hear that George Rhame of the Citadel, Charleston, S. C. is ill in the college hospital. Sorry, George, but Bravo! we're glad you have your chess board right there on the bed. Our correspondent said that you had given up every thing but chess. Mr. Rhame you remember is playing a correspondence game with Joe Dunr of Drury College. MRS. W. M. ALEXANDER HONORS HOUSE GUEST On Thursday afternoon Mrs. W. M. Alexander entertained with two ta bles of bridge, honoring her guest and sister-in-law, Mrs. Pressley Mil ler, of Charlotte. Guests playing were Mrs. Floyd Beaver, Mrs. Leon Tobin Mrs. Marvin Reasonover, Mrs. Dess Goodale, Mrs. J. B. McQueen, Mrs. M. McCann, Mrs. Louise Rosick and Mrs. Miller. Top score prize was won by Mrs. Marvin Reasonover and the consolation prize by Mi*. McCann The honor guest was presented with a dainty gift. Delightful refreshments in green and white suggestive of St Patrick's Day were served and the table appointments further carried out the color scheme. MEETING OF NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGE CLUB. A delightful meeting of the neigh borhood brige club was held with Mrs. Alfred McLeod as hostess Wednes day afternoon. Invited to play with the club members were: Mrs. Hubert Wilson, Mrs. M. McCann, Mrs. Henry Niles, Mrs. Carroll Deschamps, Mrs. John T. Mackey, Jr., and Mrs. Dan Murchison. High score for the visi tors was won by Mrs. Henry Niles high score for the club was made by Mrs. J. L. Williford. A congealed salad course with tea was served. MRS. WITHERS TROTTER CLUB HOSTESS. The Friday afternoon contract bridge club of which Mrs. "Withers Trotter is a member was entertained by her at her home in Brevard Place this week. Substitutes for the after noon were: Mrs. Fred Bryant and Mrs. Sam Evans. Mrs. Kirby Tupper was the winner of the top scorc prize. Mrs. Joel Hough assisted the hostess in nerving a delightful salad course. CLUB HOSTESS. The Thursday afternoon bridge club of two tables was entertained by Mrs. Alfred McLeod this week. Before the begun delightful refresh ments r.itt'dstlng of Fren.m apple pie with cream, toasted sandwlchorf and coffee were served. Substitutes for the afternoon were Mrs. Mortimer Muller and Misp Charlotte Boykln. J Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fulk and daughter Mary of Bamberg were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Leon ToMn. BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICES The following services are announ ced at the First Baptist Church for the week beginning March 19: Sunday school at 10 o'clock Mr. C. 0. Stogner superintendent, public worship conducted by the pastor, J. B. Caston at 11:15 A. M. Evening ser vice will be called in that the congre gation may join in the Union servicr it the high school auditorium. Week ly teacher's meeting Monday evening it 8 o'clock. Midweek prayer and > raise service Wednesday evening aJ 1. B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. The subject for the morning hour s: Somtf Dangerous Folks In The South Land. The public is cordially invited tc ?ttend all the services of this church GRACE CHURCH SERVICES The Rev. F. H. Craighill, Jr. an nounces the following dervlcse for Sunday March 20th, the 3rd Sunday in Levt. Holy Communion, 8 A. M. Church School, 10 A. M. Morning Prayer Sermon, 11:15 A M. Y. P. S. L., 7 P. M. Services for the week as follows: Monday, Children's^ervice, 4 P. M Tuesday, Vespers, 5 P. M. Wednesday, Vespers, 8 P. M. Thursday, Holy Communion, 10 :3r A. M. - Friday, Vespers, 5 P. M. Methodist Church Announcement For Next Sunday We shall have all the regular ser vices of the. morning ^our. All thr i Sunday School classes will meet ir their regular places ? except, we hopr thai the "Willing Workers" will mee* in their new room under the parso nage. Preaching at 11:15, Theme:" Stoner of Difficulty Removed." No pree^ching at night ? in view of the Bicentennial Meeting at the Public School Auditorium. ? C. F. Wimberly Pastor. MEETING OF WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB. Mrs. Bennie Smith wai hostess to the members of her bridge club Wed nesday afternoon. Mrs. M. L. Smith Jr., Mrs. Donald Morrison and Mrs W. W. Bates played for absent mem bers. High score for the club went to Mrs. Chap Barrett, Mrs. M. L. Smith, Jr., received high for the vis itors. The hostess served a salad course. Sunday School And Members Of The Methodist Church Please do not forget, that next Sun day morning we are to bring in our Penny-Feet Envelopes. We trust that not one will fail to place at least one "Foot" in his of her envelope. The pastor is anxious to have this be of sufficient volume as to wipe out the debt for magnificent improvement? which are just about finished under the parsonage, which will be a great asset to our church property, anil thr efficiency of our organization. Le * all do their bit, and we will "go over the top." ? C. F. Wimberly Pastor. Bethune News The town and community were sad* dened Monday morning when they learned of the death of Mrs. Nancy King at the home of her grandson, L. M. Best, with whom she had made her home for a number of years. Mrs. King was 81 years of age and had been ill for several months, She was the widow of the late W. M. King and was a woman of beautiful, out standing christian character. Her sweet, unselfish spirit endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. Funeral services were held at He bron Church Tuesday morning con ducted by her pastor, Rev. W. V. Jer man of the Methodist Church in Be thune, assisted by the Rev. J. N. Keels of the Bethune Presbyterian Church and the Rev. Mr. Henderson of the McBee Methodist Church. Pall DANCE AT ST. MARY'S HALL Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Betsill and Mrs. Rhetta Halsall jointly entertain ed at a dance on Tuesday evening at St. Mary's Hall. The guest list num bered around forty. During the ev ening punch and sandwiches werr served from a lace covered table cefr tered with a silver bowl of deep pink sweet peas, pink tapers burned in silver candle holders. Misses Virginia Lee Nettles and OHve Nettles were week end guests wi?h their parents Mr. and Mrs. W P. Nettles. NOW Is The Time To Buy Your We Handle High Grade Fertilizer, Mixed and Raw Materials We Have on Hand Always Ample Stock of the Famous Tuxedo Feeds By Early and Daniel Horse Feeds, Dairy Feeds, Chicken Feeds Including Starting and Growing Mash McLeod & McLauchlin Telephone 53 109 East DeKalb Street Tune in on WLW Wednesday Nights at 8:45 and hearSmilin' Ed McConnell bearers were: Loring Davis, Mack Davis, M. G. King, J. L. King, Con- , way Gardner and G. B. McKinnon. | Mrs. King is survived by one bro- i ther, B. W. Seegars of Oswego and six grandchildren, L. M. Best and W. M. Best of Bethune, L. W. Best of ! Sumter, Mrs. M. D. Marsh, Miss Kit tie Best of Columbia and two great grand children. The eighth grade Home Economic class gave a lovely course dinner in the school dining room Tuesday ev ening with Elizabeth Brannon hos tess. Through the center of the long din ' ing table potted begonias bloomed. , Red candles in crystal holders shed ' soft lights over the scene and place cards of quaint maidens, holding um brellas and being blown by March winds, were a true -indication of the fury of the weather on the outside. The efficient way in which the j meal was carried out reflected much credit upon the the teacher, Miss Lil lian Goodlett. Out of town guests present were Mrs. Kathleen B. Watts of Camden ' and Mias Carrie Yarbrough of thr Baron DeKalb school. "Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farm" was presented in the school auditor ium Wednesday evening by the Mil* Tolbert players. The play was giv en undeflK the auspices of the tenth grade and was greeted by a large audience. Dr. E. Z. Truesdale attended the County Medical meeting held in the Camdetft hospital Wednesday evening A joint meeting of the circles of the Methodist church was held at thr home of Mrs. Clara Davia Thuisday afternoon. During the social houi which followed, contests and muRic were enjoyed. The St. Patrick's mo tif was carriod out in detail. Punch and cake were served. A number of people from this place attended the Training school conduct ed at the Camden Presbyterian church last week by Col. and Mrs. J. H. Cud lip. Special Navy Blue BLADES For Gillette Type Razors S for 20c DeKalb {Pharmacy Phone 95 We Deliver Build Up Health and Pains Go Away WOMEN who suffer from weak neea often have many aches and pains which a stronger state of health would prevent. Women In this condition should take Cardui, a purely vegetable tonlo that has been In use for over 60 years. Take Cardui to Improve the gonoral tone of the system in cases of run down health and "tired nerves." Women have found, in such casus, that Cardui heltta them to overcome pains and make the monthly periods easier. CARDUI Is safe and whole some for women of all ages. 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