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Camden Singer to Be in George's Jubilee The full rich voice of a South Carolinian will add to the enjoyfrnent and pleasure of the thousands who will gather in London in June to par ticipate in the celebration of King George's silver jubilee. Edward, the Prince of Wales, is president of the English speaking union and Benja min P. DeLoache, Jr., baritone, Cam den born and bred, will represent tifoe union on that occasion in a brilliant recital to bo given as a 'part of the elaborate ceremonies. The great and the near great from the far corners of the earth, India, Egypt, Afghanistan, Canada, Iraq, Arabia, all nations which in any way honor the British empire will be re presented at that jubilee and South Carolinians wil1 feel a thrill of pride in tibat among that vast assemblage the name of a South Carolina boy ? will have high place on at least one program. 1 Mr. DeLoache arrived in Columbia yesterday from Camden, where he is ppendipg the Easter holidays and yesterday afternoon was a guest at the homo of Mrs. George V. Sumner on Hunter Street and last night was the honor guest at a large reception given by tlhe Barnwell Mannings at Heathwood Hall. There he sang. "It is much more fun to sing be fore people than before a mSke," he said. "You get a certain reaction frolm a breathing, living audience that is absent when you are on the air. A mike is something intensely sensitive and alive, but when I sing before it I am not conscious of an unseen audience. "Nervous? Yes, both before a re cital for an audience and before go ing in front of the microphone. There is, in eadh instance, the same drain on the nervous energy ? you give in both and one is about as ex hausting as the other. "And am I hungry after recital? You should see me as I reach the ice box. "I do not think it wise to follow too rigid a regime or (plan in my work. I try to live each day as though I were going to give a con cert that night. "I go to bed about 9 o'clock and if I am going to sing at nigtht I have dinner about 5:30 p. m. After din ner I rest and may be sleep until a fcout one hour beforo the concert opens. "Not to get too much fussed up about a concert ? the less you fuss the. better off you are," said this at tractive young man, tall, full chested, virile and not tending to be snooty to the less gifted of the race. People who have heard the young man sing say that he is going some where. Fast is, (be has already gone eomewhere! He has already achieved, and not yet reached his full growth. His voico is fuller, rounder, richer as each year goes by and Columbians who heard l.ifm sing so beautifully last night knew that satisfying .as was his work they were in tftve pres ence of an artist already recognized but yet to reach his zenith. Mr. DeLoache, who by the way, sang on a glee club at Wofford Col lege, has shown his talent on many occasions. In 1927 ho Won a scholarship in a nationwide audition contest of the Atwater Kent Co. Since then lh>e has won five others, so that all told ho has had six years at the Curtis In stitute of Music of America, from which ho graduated last June. He was on the air with the Nation al Broadcasting system with Eliza beth Rothberg, soprano, of tJh*r? Mot lopolitftn for a considerable poriod, lid last winter was Boloist with the Boston orchestra under the direction of Sevitsky. He has had some thirty solo appearances with the Philadel phia orchestra under Stokowski in that cfty and in New York. Two solos have JH?en recorded by tflito Vjctor Co. these being Gourre Leider of Schonberg and The Raven by Du bonsky. He appeared in opera with Mary Garden, John Charles Thomas M?d Richard Crooks, and has recent ly won a Nautnburg prize irf New York which will give a debut recital in Town hall in New York next win to*. After his return from England Mr. DeLoache goes to the Adirondacks * */<??? .. Liberty Hill News April 22. ? A series of meetings closed at tiho Presbyterian Church on Sunday night by the pastor, Rev. F. A. t>rennan, who delivered thought ful and interesting1 BSble discourses to his Ihtearers. At the close of the morning sermon Communion services were held, ! Frost was plentiful on low lands on Thursday morning of last week. "We think the fruit crop escaped ser ious injury, but some garden vege tables were injured by the low tem perature. | Mr. Gardner of Lancaster, who has- tihe contract for repairing and replastering the Presbyterian church commenced work on Monday. Ser vices will be held in the school Ihouse while work on the Church is being done. ^MiBses Phoebe Richards of Greens boro, N. C. and Righton Rihcrads, a member of the Lynchburg, Va. school faculty spent the Easter season with tifoeirV parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Richards, who also had as guests their daughter, Mrs. M. C. Wilson and little son of Darlington. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Richards of Asheville and Miss Marion Richards, teacher in the Bennettsville schools were here for. the weekend with their mother, Mrs. C. E. Ridhards. Messrs. W. J. Mayfield and George Coleman of Camden were here for a while one day last week. Miss Ann Thompson of Columbia I spent several days at the home of I her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. j Thompson. Mrs. A C Cureton and little son, j John Belton, who has been a patient I in the Camden Hospital have return- 1 ed home* Miss Callie Jones of the Columbia school faculty, spent several days at] tihe home of her (parents, Mr. and I Mrs. R. C. Jones. I Chief of Police Mothershed, and I Mr. Jones of Kershaw, and Mr. E. I WV, Young ^ the] ?amev~town were in our ?aectforf last] week ? but the Chief w.as not on of- 1 ficial business. I Miss Lucy Clements, member of the Great Falls High school Glee I Club, sang in the contest of Glee Clubs at Winthrop Collego on Friday last. I Miss Clara Johnston has been con fined to her Ovome for some days by sickness. We are sorry to leam of the death of Mr. J. B. Munn and Mr. Gus Hirsch, two of Kershaw County's outstanding citizens, as well as other good citizens of our county of recent date. Their passing has cast a gloom over many households. Senior Class Midway High to Present Play The .Senior Class of Midway High Scfotool will present play "Aunt Je rushy On The War Path" Friday night, April 25th at 8:30 o'clock. If "Aunt Jerushy on the War Path" doesn't make you laugh, you 11 laugh when Sufficiency Fish falls in the pan of starch; if you don't laugh then, you QVad better see a doctor. Bring your wife, you can even risk your mother-in-law if you want her in r? good humor. Admission: Adults 20c., children 10c. Baptist Church Services Tho following services are announ ced for tihe week beginning April 28 at the First Baptist Church: Sunday School at 10 o'clock, with C. 0. Stogner, superintendent in charge. Public worship conducted by tho ipastor J. B. Oaston at 11:15 A. M. and 8 P. M. Morning subject: A Truo Conception of God. Evening subject: The Value of Being Ready. Prayermeeting Wednesday evening at 8. B. Y. P. U. Tuesday evening at 7 :80. The public is cordially invited to at tend all tihe services of this church. An electrical device which travels at the rate of six miles per hour and marks defective rails is now in use on several railroads in this country. to work witfh Charles Seagle at Sehroon take. South CaroHnians generally and rmrtdcians particularly, are watchinpf the career of young Del^oaohe with abiding interest. ? The State Bethune News Itep Bethune, S. C., April 22^Tbe Limestone College Choir from GSalf ciey gave a concert here Thursday morning in the school auditorium to an appreciative audience. Dr. R. C. Gran berry. College President, and Miss Katherine Pfolbl, Choir direct or, and head of the music depart ment, accompanied the Choir on this tour of the State. After tihe concert the party was given a luncheon in the school din ing room. Members of the Home Economic department Berved under the supervision of the teacher. Miss Isabel Pensley. Tlhte junior class will give their an nual reception to the members of the graduating class Friday evening the 26, at the home of Mrs. A. It. McLaurin. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Richards of Asheville, N. C. were tflie week end guestft of Mrs. Richards' parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McCaskill. Mr. end Mrs. M. G. King and son Billy and Mr. J. A. McCaskill were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leon ard King in Hartsville Sunday eve ning. Miss Margaret Truesdell of Queend Chicora College spent the Eaator holidays with her parents. Miss Mary King- of the Olivia school faculey in NortQi Carolina is spending some time with her mother* Mrs. E. B. King, who has been ill for several weeks. Robert King o^ the Carlyle Fitting school is also at home. Cadet Jack Norton of Carlyle was the guest of the W. A. McDowell's during the Easter holidays. An Easter sunrise service was held in the Methodist Qhurch by tljte Epworth League Sunday morning<r.v& The Evangelistic club? of Gheraw will take charge of the union prayir meeting in the Methodist churth Thursday evening. \ A* quarterly meeting of the second division ofthe W? M. TJ. 4>t Kershaw Association was held la the Baptist Church Saturday. Mrs. Louise Etheridge and Misses Celia King and Harriet Mays return ed from a sight seeing trip to Wash ington Tuesday. Frank D. Artihur, Captain of the Camden, a modem and cofrnmiodious vessel of the Pennslyvania Steam ship Comipany, was recent guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Arthur. Captain Arthur has been recently commifeaioned Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserves. He. was in service with the Navy during tihte World War. The Shannon Players, who were here for a week last fall, will give tent exhibitions during this week. Mr. and Mrs. Green Gordon and infant child of Asheville were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. 7. P. Gordon. Mrs. G. B. McKinnon and little daughter, Peggy Anne, were Satur day guests of Miss Helen Gailand in Columbia. Mrs. M. F. Helms and daughters, Misses Mary Alice and Kate Helms spent Saturday in Columbia shop ping. ? < , Miss Eloise Miller of the Bethune scftfool faculty visited her parents near Spartanburg the past week end. Miss Emma McCutcheon spent the weekend in Florence. Miss Mary McKinnon has return ed from a visit to friends in Tim monsville. Mrs. N. E. Truesdell and Miss Kathryne Truesdell attended the night session of the House of Repre sentatives Thursday evening. SIxtee--Pound Baby is Born at Orangeburg Orangeburg, April 20. ? Existing records were searched today to find a parallel to the birth of a 16-pound baby here. The baby was born to Mrs. George Browning. It is 24 inches tall and measures Ifi inches around tho chest. Dr. A. W. Browning, the attending physician reported both the mother and son doing nicely, i >i?i Hew iw>i<i>? His nose provides a living for John Halpin, of Bridgerport, Conn. J for he is an Inspector for tho board of healtft*. He rides the buses all day, sniffing the air for impurities. Important Meeting to Be Held May 1st This is a call for all male citizens of Canmden and Kershaw County who are deeply interested in the develop ment and welfare of tftite entire county and who are willing to take an active interest in the definite program of advancement to attend a very impor tant meeting at the Camden Hotel "Wednesday, May 1st at 7:30 p. m. which time matters of importance to the City and County will be dis cussed. Dinner will be served at a cost of 50 cents per plate. One hun dred admission tickets are being printed. One of these tickets will en title the holder to dinner and full (participation in the meeting. These tickets can be secured from the Chamber of Commerce office in Cam den or from one of the following men at their office at a cost of 50 cents per ticket: R. M. Kennedy, Dr. J. D. Zemp, F. D. Goodale, Jdh"n K. deLoach, Lawrence Wallnau, and I^pnry D. Green. very important that the pro gressive, aggressive, and thinking citizens of Kershaw County as a wholo combine their efforts and activities if Camden and Kershaw County are to receive their proper share of the benefits that are expect ed to accrue due to the tremendous Federal appropriations about to be come effective. Other communities are securing Federal and State pro i jects simply 'by taking definite action land several opportunities are now, or | sotin "will become available. It is de I sired that it be distinctly understood that movement is not intended solely as a Camden Proposition but is for the good of tfhe entire County. IIen<i$? it is very important that the leading citizens from all sections of the County participate. No solicitation for money from those attending will be made at this meeting. Matters of vital importance to evai^citizenof Kershaw County will j be brought up for discussion and It is desired that all Interested and progressive citizens take an active part. 'ffW1 Children's Day at Swift Creek | Sunday School Commemorating the first anniver sary of the Swift Creek Sunday Sdhool, a Children's Day Program | will be presented and preaching by | Rev. George Bobo of Camden Sunday ! morning at 11 o'clock, after which dinner will be served on the grounds. The public is cordially invited to at tend. F. M. Mellette, Superintendent of the Sunday school and the following committees have charge of the ar rangements : j Program committee: Mrs. Chalmers Young, Mrs. John Cannon, Mrs. J. H Walker and Mrs. F. M. Mellette. Entertainment Cctavmlttee: John Cannon, Blake Kelly, Chalmers Young, Mrs. Blake Kelly and Mrs. Arnold Trapp. Stores to Close nt 1 p. m. Thursdays Beginning May 1 the majority of stores in Camden will closely at 1 p. m. on Thursdays during the sum mer months. MOTORISTS URGED TO BUY LICENSE PLATES NOW Persons who purchased half-yoir automobity? licenses Inst November wero urged yesterday by officials of tho higftyway department, if they hopdo to avoid tho last minute rush for new plates and the necessity of ntanding in lino at tho license win dow iprobably for hours, to send in tfhoir orders immediately. Ben R. Stroup, director of the mo tor vehicle division, called attention to the law which provides that a 00 cents penalty is levied on all regis trations after May 1. He said that applications were coming in slower tfhtan usual and thore would likely he a big rush tho latter part of the week and tho first of next. Approximately 97,000 licenses were Issued the first half of tho year, Which means that approximately that number of persons will have to pur chase tags for the second half of the iyftftr or let their vehicles stand In the | garage. Robt- W. Pomeroy Dies in New York Gamden was saddened Wednes day when a messago was received announcing the death of Robert W. Pomeroy, 67, one of its outstanding winter residents, which occurred in New York City. Mrs. Pomeroy left immediately by plane from Santa Barbara, California where dhe was visiting. Mr. Pomeroy was a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Law School. Ho practised law in Buffalo. New York and in late years resided | in Bedford Hills, N. Y., where he has been making ihis summer home. He came to Camden in 1919, occu pying Mulberry Plantation and be cajne a great booster of Camden and was instrumental in bringing to this section many members of our winter colony. He was married in 1893 to Miss Lucy Bemis of Boston and sho with a son and daughter survive, Robert Watson Poaneroy and Mrs. Lucy Pom eroy Deans. Also one sister and one brother survive: Mrs. Sherlock Hor rick, of Cleveland and Theodore Pomeroy, of Buffalo. He was a member of the Dpiscopal Churdh. He was or?e of the original directors of Shredded Wheat, a dir ector of the Erie Railroad, and chair man of tihe Finance and Manufact uring and Traders Trust Co. of Buff a lo. During the world war he took an active part in Red Cross work and all Liberty Loan Drives. He was a mem ber of the Buffalo club, Saturn club, Country Club of Buffalo, Yale Club of New York and many others. In Camden he was a mefnbcr of the Rotary and one of its most active members. He was a great lover of bridge and was considered quite an expert play er, also enjoyed golf and shooting. He was a benefactor to many needy people in ti.lp city and county. He owned the beautiful home Ceda~ Knoll, located on Kirkwood Heights. Funeral services iwere held FflK day afternoon April 19, at Auburn, New York. THE APRIL MEETING OF AMEK1CAN LEGION AUXILIARY The Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. L. L. Wallnau with 16 members present. In tlhte absence of the Chaplain, Mrs. R. M. Kennedy, Miss Lulie Whitaker read the opening prayer. The Preanrfble was repeated and min utes of last meeting read. The President, Mrs. A. M. McLeod, asked for a report from all chairmen. Mrs. Hughey Tindal, chairman of Child Welfare and Rehabilitation, reported buying and sending to Vet erans Hospital in Columbia 1 dozen glasses. The President reported $35.00 cleared on the play sponsored by the Auxiliary and all were thanked for their cooperation. Membership Chairman, Mrs. R. E. Ohewning reported 36 paid members to date. In the absence of Mrs. Llewellyn, legislative Chairman, Mrs. Tindal reported 3 telegrams had been sent our Representative in Washington re lative to the bonus bill. The replies were read at the meeting. (Jhairman of Health and Happiness reported flowers had been sent Mrs. T. V. Walsh who in sick. Poppy Chairman, Mrs. H. E. Beard, stated that the poippies hurl been ordered. rPh?e date for the an nual Poppy Sale is May 2f>th. Seven delegates attended t.ho Spring Rally in Columbia and Mrs. Tindal gave a very interesting re port of sa<me. At the conclusion of the meeting Mrs. Wallnau, assisted by Mrs. Sim on Kichel served most delightful re freshments. Service* at the Methodist Church Prea<flving by the Pastor, m ng and night. Subject at 11 : 1 T? ' \ it Shall I Render Unto the Lord." Sub ject for 8:00 p. m. "Whero Art Thou?" Wo shall recelvo as many of the class into membership as we can pre pare by tihat time. The parents of these candidates should be present at this service. ? C. F. Witnborly, Pas tor. Junior Order is Now in Session The -lOtth Annu:il Session of tho South Carolina council J. C). U. A. M. convened hero Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock in the auditorium of tho First Baptist church. Prospects are bright for one of the best meetings ever held, those in charge said. The association of state secretaries held its meeting Monday night in the Masonic temple, when L. II Jones, president, presided. Among tho del egates present are State Councilor W. \V. Snioak and other state offi cers as well as National Counselor William S. Howe and Vice National Counsellor 10. A. Llewellyn. The Daughters of America opened their session with a banquet at the Palmetto Tea room. The secretaries held their meeting in the American Legion 'hall followed by special en tertainment. from 10 until midnight for the visiting delegates of both or ders. RED CROSS ADDS CLINICS For the past five weeks the Amer ican lied Cross has been conducting toxoid clinics in every part of Ker County. The work is under the direction uf Mi.>s Magdaline Banz hof. American Fed Cvo.-s Field Nurse She has been asMsted in this program by the County Medical Association and the County Health Department. The purpose of t'hvse clinics is to ?safeguard children from the age of f, months to 8 years against dipht heria. Up to this writing about 20 clinics have been held and 3,025 children have .been given the toxoid. Your attention is called to tho an nouncement of four move clinics yet to be held, w'lvich are; Camden Fri day April 2G at 12 noon, at the Old Court House on Lower I? road street, for white children; Camden, Friday, April 20 at 1. p. m. at Jackson High School for colored children; Mt. Pis ga?i Church for white ami colored children Monday April 20 at 10:30 a. m.; Timrod Church for white and colored Monday April 20 at 11:30 a. m. Bring your child to the nearest clinic. .'1 Presbyterian Church Services Sunday April 28. A. Douglas Mc Arn. Church school 10 a. ni. Morn ing worship at 11:15. Vesper ser vice at 1 :30 p m. The public is cor dially invited to the services of this church. THREE IMPORTANT MEETINGS There will be three services of far reaching importance conducted at. tho Baptist Church this week, Wednes day, Thursday, and Friday evenings at 8 o'clock. 0;i Wednesday evening an address will be delivered by Mr. Ned Gregory of Kershaw. Mr Gregory is an outstanding attorney and will bring a great message. Ev ery member of tho church should hear him. Rev. W. J. Bradb y who is also a splendid speaker will bring tflYe, message on Thursday evening, and Rev. A. D. McArn of our own city will be the speaker on Friday evening. Mr. McArn always delivers a thought ful and helpful message and we are fortunate to he able to secure, his services in this series of meetings. Every mnmber of the church is urged and expected to attend all of these services. The public is cordial ly invited. Men's Bible Class Methodist Church The class rolled up an attendance, last. Sunday of 78, in spit ? * of tho Easter Out -of Members, who but. for the day. would 'h'ave been present., we would not have missed 100 very many if it. had not bee i K aster. The deck will be cleared for next Sunday. Captains Parsons came out victorious with his Blue Soldiers; hut Captain Nettles was close in helm d him. Come :irxt Sunday, and Ft. us roach our goal and hear our teacher on "The Race Set. |5efure t's." Jack Moore, S'eeretary. Roscoe Perm is resting his arhin'* feet in jail in Atlanta. Roscoe told police he became tired and sat. down in an automobile to rest. When his foot struck the starter he was too tired to lift it. lie is charged with stealing the machino.