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mh JJmuinal tAit.4 by MISS LOUISE Tr NETTLES . TnU pko... 3l?-J Mi?'h Tools At home il seems to bo the rule Fa never has "the proper tool" Or ktiuck to tlx thing*. For the blunt That stumps iuu, you'll huve to huu The caster In tfie table leg \ Fell out . Ha said a w*ooden peg Would fix It up. Hut ma kop' mum An' fixed It with a wad of gum. Wo could scarce open our front door It stuck bo tight. An' pa, he swore He'd "buy a plane" as big ait llfe-^ Ma fixed it with the carving kuife. The bureau drawer got Htuck one day, An', push or pull, 'twas there to stay, Say? pa, "Borne day 'twill Hhrink 1 hope." Ma fixed It with a piece% of soap. The window-shade got out of whack 'Twould not pull down, jior yet roll back. Fa says, "No utio can tlx that thing' Ma fixed it with a piece of string. 1 broke the stove ifcoor hinge one day. CTwas cracked before, though, any way.) l'a said we'd put a now door l/i. Ma grabbed her hair un' got a pin. The bath-tub drain got all clogged up. Ha balled the tub out with a cup? lie hud a dreadful helpless' look. Ma cleaned It. with a crochet-hook. One day our old clock wouldn't ? start. Ha salil ho'd take It all apart Borne day and fix the old machine. Mu soused the works In gasoline. The garden gate latch broke one day. Cows ate our sweet corn up. An' say, Ha scolded like a house afire! "Ma fixed the latch up with buy wlrej Ho when ipy things got out of fix Ho 1 ask pa ifo mend 'em? Nix! Hut ma just grabs what's near at hand An' togs things up to beat the band. ?Jessie T. Clapp. ****** The Maids and Matrons Club. One of the moBt delightful meet ings of this bridge Qlub was held with Mrs. Lucy Shannon Boykln on Cbesnut Btreet last Thursday morn ing. The dainty little home?one of the most attractive In home-like Camden, wuk artistically decorated with black-eyed susens, ferns, palms etc. DellclouB refreshments wore served and each guest made to feel that she was the favored one by the fair hostess, where hospitality 1h a gracious heritage from a long line of the South's finest representatives.! Among those present wete: Mes dames John Corbett, Douglas Rich- ] ardson, ^Eelton Boykln, LeRoy Da-1 vidson, Ida Heath, Egmont von Tresckow and Miases Harriot Shan-1 lion, Marlette Boykln, Meta Boykth, Lucia and Lillian Yates- , Marie Smith, Lovlnia , Margaret'and Dora thy Eldredge, llallie Carrison and others. This delightful morning will linger long In the memory of the fair dames and damsels who at tended. ****** A party consisting of Messrs. Wil liams, DePass, Nettles, .Little and Wooten attendorl the ball game in Columbia last Friday. The trip was made in Mr. Wooten's car. 4 A I'wHy Party, Charming ami delightful lit evory detail whh the fancy dress party given oil last Friday evening by Miss Kllen Douglas Hoykln, the handsome aiwLamiable little daugh* tor of Mr. and Mrs. I). A. Hoykln. Hy 8:30 the house and lawn wan ablaze with lights and decoration*, and gay with tlie happy laughter uf the lads and lasslea who form one of the circlets of Camden's youngest BOciety set. Many enter taining game* were played, and at ten o'clock deliclona refreshments were nerved. The following guests enjoyed Miss Fllen's hospitality, who as "Little Bo-Peep" made a piquant and graceful hostess: ' MIbb Uetter DeLoaohe, "A Wa ter Lilly;" MIbb Nan DeLoaohe, "A Morning Glory;'' MIbb Wrennie Hoykln, "Forget Me Not;" MIbb Martha lioykln, "A Pink Hose;" Mi?b Nancy Lindsay, "A Daisy;'" MIbb Mary Withers Klrkland, "A Cherry;'/ Miss Penny lioykln, as "Martha Washington;" MIbb Ida Hoykln, "A Fairy;" Katherine Wal lace, "Colonial Dame;" Klizabetli Wallace, "Queen of Hearts;'" Eliza beth DePass, "Queen of Hearts;" Kulalle Yates, "The Debutante;" Ititta Heath, "A Olrl From Japan;" Margaret Hauskett, "A Butterfly." llebecca DeLoache "an emerald;" Masters Kershaw deLoach and Char He Vlllepigue, "Colonial gentlemen;' Hratton deLoach and James Zemp, "Indians;" Fugene Zemp, a "mod ern young lady;" Nettles Lindsay and William Trotter, "sailor boys;" James DeLoache "a Chinaman;" William Stoney, "a Spanish Knight;' Lewis Stoney, "an up-to-date young lady;" John Heath, "a cow boy;v Deas Hoykln, a "Scotch laddie;" AdickeB Klrkland, a "Colonial, gen tleman;" Caleb Whltaker, "the King's Joker." *??*** Mih. \v. M. Shannon Hostess. The practice bridge club met on Tuesday morning with Mrs. W. M. Shannon, whose hospitable doors are ever thrown open to her friends, with a guarantee of a warm wel come within. On this occasion the welcome was particularly warm, as a hot course luncheon Berved?typl cal of the day?the "glorious 4th." Only a few are members of this club, but they consider themselves ''the chosen few." with special priv ileges, which are denied to the many. The Missew Block Kntertain. About fifty girls and boys enjoy ed the generous and pleasing hospi tality \ of the Misses Block on last Thursday evening at their pleasant home on DeKalb street. The occa sion was a compliment to their friend, Miss Lorena Humphries, j Music, dancing, games and dainty refreshments made the evening a success and one long to be remem bered by the happy young people who participated. Luncheon oodies I N -THE BEST society the luncheon goodies used are the kind we sell. That meant that when you wish to give your family or friends a treat you show wisdom in choosing from our extensive stock. Our lunch- >? eon (goodies add to your reputation as a host ess and give increased delight to your family. A selection of all the best and most delicious is carried. You can pick delicacies here to pjease ALL tastes. Brace's ? "The Pure Food Store" - , Telephone 66. Camden, S. C. i-V. -Irl A rUusani Dame. About sixteeu of the young peo ple enjoyed ,the evening of the fourth by a Jolly straw rid? with the Club Houwi an their destination whore thoy held an informal duoee. Mr, und Mrs. F. B. Brooks chaper oned the purly, und .Miss Mildred Goodale furnished the iuubIc. Those who uttendad were Misses Lucia and Lillian Yates, Bessie, ISm rt lo and Mary Lenoir, Mario Hmith ,of Char leston, Lai Blakeney, Mury Ville pigue and Messrs. Earnest and ('an ties Zomp, Burnet and Jack Whita ker, Lonnon Kirkland, Alfrod Hoy kin, Burnet Stoney and 8, A. Brooke. ****** ArnonK those who attended the Woodman picnic at Antioch on the Fourth were MeBsrs. R. B. Wil liams, C. It, Lewis, E, J. Lewis, J. F. Bateman and family, Jno. Clark and family, Vernon Dixon and Min uet* TerlBa Block, Anna Hmith, Kate Murchluon and Rosa OelBenhelmer. Dr. Ham Lindsay, of WinnHboro, spent the Fourth in town with his brother, Mr. J. H. Lindsay. Mr. Marvin Jennings, of WlniiBboro, al so surprised bin Camden friends with his genial presence. The trip was made in Dr. LindHay'B automo bile. Mr. and Mrs. John Cureton, for merly of Chester, passed through on the Fourth in au auto. They were on their way to the mountains we learn with pleasure that they expect to make Camden their home again in tho not distant future. Burnet Whitaker 1h at home af ter taking a successful business course in Atlanta. Hhannon Heath, Alfred Boykin, W. L. Boykin and Dave Boykin?Citadel boys are at home for tho holidays. Mrs. J. D. Harris, of Watkins vi'Je, Ga., in visiting Mrs. C. M. Coleman on Fair stroet. Mrs. Har ils- Is pleasantly remembered in Camden as Miss Grace Durham. Mr. Gay Baum went over to Co lumbia on Tuesday and returned Wednesday with Dr. Hearley Lind say, of New York, who will be bis guest for some time. V Miss ltetta Wilson, who has been spending some time in Laurens, lias returned, bringing with her Miss Minnie Sullivan, the friend she had been visiting. Miss Ethel Sturkey, who has been visiting Miss Ida Goodale, left last Monday to visit friends in Augusta, before returning to her home ln Birmlngham. Misses Sallie and Lou Benton, and Misses Beaulah and Margaret Dempster, all of^ Kershaw, were the guests of Mrs. H. L. Watkins on the Fourth. Misses Margaret and Mary Bur nett left last Monday for Waynes ville ,N.. C. where they will enjoy the mountain air for the next few weeks. Miss Juanita Wylle, one of Lan caster's charming Bociety girls, has been the guest of Miss Hallie Chrri son for the paBt week. Mrs. D. M. McCasklll and her lit tle niece, Miss Willine Brltton, have returned from a pleasant stay on Sullivan's Island. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bateman and children, who have been spending -tome time on the Island, have re turned home. Misses Oralee Mathis, Luclle Lew Is, Evaret and Ethel Birch more at tended the picnic at Providence on the 4th. Mrs. M. A. Shannon and her daughters. Misses Leila and Char lotte, have gone to Pawley's Island. Mrs. Edward Salmon and Mrs. Lu la Lang are In Charleston, W. Va., visiting Mrs. J. D. McDowall.' Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hirsch and thei beautiful ; little daughter, Louise, have been visiting in Orangoburg. Mr. and Mrs. M. Baruch and lit tle Miss Sara Wolfe left last Sunday to make an auto trip to Atlanta. Mrs. McKay, of Cheraw, has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. LeRoy Davidson for the past week. Mrs. Thames, after a three weeks visit in Camden has gon^ back to her home in Charleston. The Messrs. Porter, of Charleston, are visiting their grand mother, Mrs. Henry Salmond. Mr. Alton Stuckey, of BlBhopville, was the guest of Mr. Vernon Dix on, the past week. Jack Whltaker, of Sanford, Fla. is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Whltaker. Miss Jean Wylle, of Rock Hill, Is visiting Miss Lee Gelsler, at Ho tel Central. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Pittman are spending the summer with Mrs. T C. DuBose. Mr. S. W. Johnaion, of Baltimore, ?pent Sunday with hiB sister, Mrs Vau gh an. ? - ?* ? v- ? V*' ? ' ?J. ^ Miss Corrlnne James, of Lancas ter is visiting Mrs; Sumter Rhame Mr. Jack Feaster, of Ooala, Fla., U rteiUmg MnA? la (oil this tHk About Advertising. What would you think of u merchant In this up-to ?Ittto' modern commercial who never changed IjiIh win dow dlKplay front one wi-ok't ond to another, and even If he did, continued to use thy hum e plan of display. You would no doubt buy that man never hud unythluK new to show, hut wiiH u fossl I, out of date, back number, or boinu equally iih uncompll -montury conclusion would bo arrived at. , , Hoiuo merchants womlur why thoy don't got returns from tholr advertislng, thoy contend that tlio people do not road advertising. The whole truth In JiiBt here, the advertisements are not made , attractive. You can count on if that tho people will no tice and read ovory lino that In up to date and attractive. If you, Mr. Merchant, con tinue day by day to run your ads In the tAuno atylo, us ing the same type, same Hpace and particularly say ing the name thing, you'vo nobody to blamo but your solf for not getting proper roturiiH from your advortls Ing. The people don't have to read It, becauao they all know "by heart" what you are telling them. TIiIb same ness In adverting growB just an monolonoiiK iih the KameneBB In window dress ing, or any other display of your merchandise. Your ads Hhould be gotten up, attract ively, they Bhould be Illus trated, thoy Bhould not con tain too much wording, to be short and to the point, and give the newspaper irfan an opportunity to display bis skill in the arrangement of your adB. You will find that people read advertise ments, and you will get ro sults. In Camden, The Chronicle, the paper that goes home, that prints all tho news that Is fit to print, Is the beat medium for advertislu* your wares. Help llim Along. If you see hoiiio feller tryln' Kor to make some project go. You can boost It up a trifle; That's your cue to let him know That you're not a-goln* to knock It, Just because It atnt your "shout," But you're goln' to boost a little, 'C^iuse he's got "the best thing out.' If you know some feller's fallin's, Jus forge 'em 'cause you know That same feller's got some good points, Them's the ones you want tx> show; "Cast your loaves out on the waters They'll come back" Is a saying true; Mebbe they'll come back "buttered" When some feller boosts for you. ?Prom the Rooster. liot U8 do your Job Printing. FINAL, DISCHARGE. Notlco 1b hereby given that 011 Saturday, July 29th, 1911, I will ap Ply to the Judge of Probate for Kershaw County for a final dis charge as Administratrix of the Es tate of L. W. R. Iabell, the same having been fully adminiHtered. MRS. MAGGIE L. ISBELL, ^ Administratrix. July 7, 1911. FINAL, DISCHARGE. I hereby give notlco that I will ftPPly to the Judge of Probate for Kershaw County on Saturday,July 29, 1911, for a ftnal discharge as Administrator of the Estate of Chaney Williams. STEVEN WILLIAMS, Administrator, July 7, 1911. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Notice is hereby given to all cred itors of the Estate of the late W. D. Marshall, deceased, to pre sent their demands to me duly at tested as required by law; and all indebted to tho said deceased are notified to make payment to me. J. B. MARSHALL. Admr. Estate of W. D. Marshall. Published in tho Camden Chronicle. Camden, S. C.. July 7, 1911. Mr. and Mrs. Boag, of Winnsboro, spent the 4th Vlth Mrs. R\ T. Gdod ale. Mr. Wjlliam Bauqkett, of Florida, ift visiting his family in Kirkwood. Miss Jennie Cooney, of Charles ton, 1b visiting Mrs. S..E. Goodale. Mrs. Randolph Shannon is visit ing Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Shannon. Mm. Russell Zemp and children are visiting at Mrs. E. C. Zemp'a. Mr. Marlon Hoyman spent Sunday In Rock Hill *lth his family. Mis* Ada Olyburn tot Kershaw, in visiting Mrs, Arthur Watklns. Mr. Jj. Block spent the Fourth In TlmfltfraerWe. DONT DO THAT ! You'll want it . some Day' The money many men "fool away" in one year would start them on the road to true independence. When one has once begun to travel this road by banking his money he never turns back. It's a comfortable feeling. i Make OUR Bank YOUR Bank. We pay liberal interest consistent with safety. The First National Bank OF CAMDEN, S. C. For Hul??. 200 or more fine cedar posts, | 2T?c each. Write P. (). Hox 258, ! Camdon, S. O. ^ I Mult' For Halo. A good mule for sale cheap. Ap- : j-ly to Moseley Bros. i CLEMSON AORICUIiTUItAL COLr LKGE. Enrollment Over 700 ? Vnlue of; Property Overa Million an<l a! Quarter ?*? Ninety TeaeherH and Officers. / Seven full four yearB courses, In Agriculture, Engineering, etc. Cost per session of nlno months,! including nil fees, board, heat, liKl*t | laundry, and necessary uniforms? $121.87. Students who nro financially able Pay $40.00 tuition additional. Scholarships ami Entrance Examina tions. The college maintains 124 Agri cultural scholarships, and 4 8 Tex tile scholarships, worth each $100 and froo tuition. (Students who have attended Clemson College or any other Col lege or University, are not eligible for the scholarships unless there are no othor eligible applicants.) Scholarships and entrance exami nations will be held at the County Seats July 14th, 9. a. m. Next Session Opens Sept. 13, 1911 Write at onco to W. M. Rlggs, President, Clemson Collego ,S. C., for catalogue, scholarship blanks, etc. If you delay, you may bo crowded out. Subscribe for The Chronicle. Hacker Mfg. Co. Successors To <?KO. 8. HACK Kit X- HON \V? Manufacture^? Doors, Hash mill Blinds, Columns and llalustci-s, (JritlcN and (labia Ornaments, Kcrwin IKMtrH and Windows. We Deal In? (iliiHH, Hash Cord and Weight*. CJlAKIiKHTON, H. C. Oilr Job Printing Me'iuuw, Administrators Notice. All parties indebted to tho estate of the late Jamen H. Thome are hereby notified to make immediate payment to me, and all partios, if any, having claims against the Baid estate will present tho same duly at tested. HARDY THORNB, Administrator. June 8th, 1911. Hubftcrlbo for The Chronicle. THERE i? no prettier custom than the wearing of photograph of a dear one concealed within dainty locket. It serves the two-fold purpose of an artistic article of personal adornment and the photo graph is a dear bit of refined entiment. S 4$ G. L. BLACKWEBB Jeweler and' Optician Camden, S. C.