Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Ill Tiw Garden of Ufe. I, when 1 first began to plant if'e'b gardeu clow, I did uol' know jror I was young and Ignorant) ,'hat cboloe of seeds 1 ought to bow ml many things I planted there Its! turned oui hut barren goods, lUd often died for want of caro,, kiid many more proved noxloutt p weeds. ? Lt In the midmost place of all. [ little slip grew, unaware, Lnd it hud burgeoned fair and tall kefore \ knew that It was there, I ? ^ * 1 kround its head the sunlight drew, Tbe sweet ourth drew around its' root, Lud fairer still In form it grew fo bud, to blossom, and to fruit. ? hid now, so radiant it grows, F|ie garden Is a magic bower ? (paces of perfume and of roae, loft-veiled with beauty and with flower. ' ? Charles Buxton Going ? ? * I'tht \V?U!r?!fl Has Collie to Front For Tim Hospital. On last Friday evening u delight U| entertainment was given at the lome of Mr. and Mrs. James Team, or the benefit of the Camden Hos Ital. This handsome home at Lu off was ablaze with light and you ] jit the warmth of Its hospitality ven before entering Its open doors. ji old time hot supper was served, tie long table ladened with every ling to tempt the healthy appe te. After supper the company en-j aged In general dancing, a neat am was realized for the Hospital, I nd Mrs. Team and her committee i re to be congratulated. Who next? Let us hear from some other com lunlty. * * * Wednesday Morning Bridge Club. { Jfr0. i<ia S. Heath .waq hos-toss to bis popular club this weelt, and he meeting was one of the pleasant st of the spring season. The club is playing auction bridge 10 w and enthusiasm runs high. Af er cards were laid aside the hos ess nerved a delicious salad course, n addition to the members several isltors were present. * * ? . A rt liu r ? McLeod . Married in the presence of a few; riornls, on the evening of April 22, t the residence of Mr. F. M. Zemp, incle of the bride, Miss Leslie Ar hur to Mr. E. J. McLeod, attended iy Mis* Loree Arthur, sister of the iride and Mr. W. M. Young, the [room's best man. ? After the cere uoiiy, Mie bridal party way enter aim il at supper by Mr. and Mrs. ). A. Koykin, with whon} the groom ias long made his home, and by vliom he is held in high esteem, ilr. McLeod has recently purcliased i comfortable cottago on Fair street ^iwl the young couple will at once issume the duties of home-mak? hK, and are tendered tho best wishes of all their friends. f fall at Zemp <& DePass' and vote or Hie "May Queen." At 'lite CivU (Paper read by. Mr*. 8. E. Good ? ?1?, bffore the Civic League.) ' - When asked to prepare this pa per for the Civic league 1 was re queated by a friend to not make It- "flowery." I do uot think 1 can do that, but If 1 could, would auy thing be too flowery for our work of the Civic Lqpgue. 1 could men tlou many beautiful flowers, vinea, tree* and ahruba that might be put In our parka, but al thla has been ably discussed and suggested from time to time by members of the* League. However, 1 would like to auggeat the crimson rambler rose to be get at the cornera or edges of the Parks, which la a beautiful rose for an appropriate and pleas ing netting for the other vines ami plants. if it la not Inappropriate 1 would like to auggeat more seats in all the parks, and especially in Hampton Park where many Rather from time to time In public meet Inge and picnics. 1 muat hasten to speak of ttye plauta 1 have choaen for thla paper. The Paalmlat calls them like the olive planta growing up around us: They are our boys and girls. They differ in the kind of soil and training each muat re ceive to , grow to maturity and healthful success, but each are planted iu common soil. First, our girls. If we can get them to grow up in the open air among the trees and flowers they w$ll be healthy and happy, and free from the harm ful effecta aometime resulting from constant indoor apiusements, which are not always conducive to moral and apirltual well-being. There is only one thing, perhaps, that I love more than girla; and that is boys. Who does not love a manly boy? Dreary, indeed, would our parks be if there were no boys to romp and play in them. We of the Civic League owe much; to our boys. Our public grounds are theirs by right and title; for they are our out-door sentinels, and to them we must look for future protection. They are to be our statesmen, soldiers, farmers, doc tors, in fact, our all in all. I wish to claim in their behalf all that ttrts organization can give them; they in return "will Rid us in all our undertakings to preserve, protect, and beautify our public grounds which are so extensive and beauti ful, and that lend comfort i>nd pleasure to our citizens and visi tors. ' I will now leave our olive plants inthe care" of this League, hoping in time to come to find that they have grown to perfection and beauty. Call at Zemp & DePass' and vote for the "May Queen." An Kn^aKenient of More Thun Unuul Interest. The recently announced engage ment of Miss Margaret Post, of Scranton ,Pa.,Ho Mr. R, B. Pitta, of this city, will be of more than state wide interest. Miss Post is a popu lar society belle of Scranton, who spent several weeks during the past season at the Hobkirkf Inn, and made many friends, who will be pleased to welcome her back to Cam den. Mr. Pitts is the capable and efficient President of tlie .Hermi tage > Cotton Mills, he has been In Camden several years ,and is popu lar in both business and social cir cles. A host of friends extend con gratulations "The busy woman makes cleaning day a delight with the materials sold at this store. Everything that is used by the experienced and wise old housewives who know theJEASiEST WAY, will be fotlnd here. We Have specialized in materials for cleaning day since way back and can guide you in your choige of the best. Our knowledge of what others are getting the best results from, guides us. Let us show you. The Pure Food Store ? ? ' W -""' a A Coming Marriage. Mrs. Ann L nil simian, or this city, has announce^! the engagement or her grand - daughter, Leila A. liirschuian, (0 ir viii Edward* Kemp, of IMttaburg, ftt., the wed ding to lake place In early June. The brlde-iQ-tM?, known to a large circl? of frieud* an "Queenie," lb an attractive young lady, who ha* wou many friend* by her charinlujK andunaffected manner. Although a native of New York, ahe haw spent the paat few year* in our little olty, and la a descendant of oue of Cam den's oldest families, being the on ly dauKbter of the }ate Alexander Hlrshman, ?o pleasantly remember* ed in this bin native town, Tlfe groom-elect la a popular bus iness man of IMttaburg, and' the Camden people consider him partic ularly fortunate In winning one of her fair daughters. ? * ? SioutH Kntertalnim'nt. One of the moat beautiful and most artistic of the early apring entertaiumehta* waa given at the old Rectory on Kershaw Square on last Friday evening for the benefit of the ijoy Scout a. Mr. Strohecker, scout master, and Meadamea Hlalr DeLoache and 1). A. lioykln w^re Certainly Successful In their venture, and thla entertainment planned and perfected by them was a success in every particular. > * The Hoy Scouts have many fair frlenda who came from far coun tries to honor the occasion. Misses Khetta DeLoache and Eulalle Yates came from the green fielda of Ili bernia, bringing with them sub stantial sandwiches, and delicious SUlad made from the potatoes bo abundantly produced by their coun try, and served from a booth fly ing the Irish colors. Misses Lucia Smith and Harriette Nelson were the fair representatives from Iceland, and offered for sale the frozen articles from that ice bound country In a booth glistening in white and *apparantly -fringed wjlth icicles. Holland was particu larly attractive with blue and white decorations while Misses Estelle El dredge and Margaret Lenoir in na tive costume were the quaint little Dutch girls, who handed out the oheese straws, ice cream, etc., just to? show the quality of the cream, butter and cheese for which that country is famed. In a picturesque tent was Miss Sara Wolfe, the dark-eyed Gypsie girl, *W|ho knew all the traditions of her race and had learned their art to perfection. She could tell wonderful things of the i)ast, pres ent and future if you crossed palms with her sliver . And then, _too, they had the picturesque and quaint old well from the Orient, where not only one, but two Rebeckah's drew the refreshing drinks from its crystal depths. Misses Ethel Smith and Nancy Lindsay in the flowing white robes of the far East were as obliging and gracious as Rebeckah of old when she watered the cam els, and afterwards won the heart of young Isaac. Fair Japan, the land of flowers, was charmingly represented by Misses Ellen Douglas Boykin and Nan DeLoache, who woro the grace ful silk kimonos fresh from the looms of Japan, - and the regal chrysanthemum, the flower of their oountry.' Punch and cake were served from this booth^ w hich was a bower of flowers. America's broad domain was rep resented by two fain daughters ? Misses Elizabeth Wallace and Em ma Alexander. This booth was very attractive in red, white and blue, and the "Star- spangled banner," proudly waved about it. ' Cake and candy were sold here, which fitting ly represented several of the great industries of the 'United States. An attractive musical and litera ry program was presented. ' Recitations by Misses Gallic Wil liams and TresBa Hough; reading by Miss Cleo Mitchem and piusic by Miss Boykin and Mr. George Rhame. Mrs. Leroy Davidson Is Hostess. - The maids and matrons bridge club, ofie of the brightest and most charming clubs In the city was de , liphtfully entertained yesterday af ternoon by Mrs. Leroy Davidson at her handsome home on Monument square. The parlors presented a gay iappearance, filled with pretty girls in bright spring" dresses and lovely hats. The buhch of girls rivaled in beauty the great profu sion of roses with which the rooms were decorated. After tl** usual round of games the hostess served block ice cream and cake. Tljoso present were: Misses Lucile Peck, Delia Shannon, Tiny Eldredge, Hen riette Johnson, Hallie Carrlson, Ma ry Whitaker Lucia and Lillian Yates Mary Johnson, Klara Krumbholz, Harriett Shannon, Minnette Hoy kin. Mrs. voi?. Tresckow, Mrs. Margaret 'Miller. Substitutes, Mrs. Ida Heath, Hiss Tfnnie Boyfctn, Mrs. Wfikftker, of Boykins, and Mrs. Stewart Heath, { of ^neboro. 1 Hrldge Club. ^ Mrs l.eroy Oftvidaon won hosier for the popular curd club on last Wednesday morning. The usual number of members were present and also several visitor*. After card? were laid aside a delightful i?oura?* luncheon wuh served. P? v ^ ? * ? Wn. Sbauiioii Hostess, The John I). Kennedy Chapter U. j I). C., will meet with Mrs. W. M. Shannon, Monday, May (?th, at 4:30 p. DO. This la to be an important meeting, and a full attendance Is earnestly desired. Plans will be perfected for the Veterans dinner oji May loth. The president re- i quests all applications for memhei\j bhlp to he ? rought In at this meet ing. Twelve ?papers are out, these must he properly filled In and pans- 1 ed on bya committee before the ap plicant eau be considered a mem ber of t.he Chapter, And to delay this matter will get everything In a tangle. Ladies, please remember this and bring in your applications properly filled out at the May meeting au the president is anxious to close up the business of the sea son. ? < ? ? Clcaniiig-l'p Day. The Cemetery Association has ap pointed next Tuesday, April 30th, as a "cleaning-up day" for the cem etery. it Is hoped that every fam ily in town will be represented, and all take a hand in this much needed work. *? Take a pride in this Silent Laud where bo many of our loved ones are sleeping. Next Tuesday will f?e Our best opportunity, for carts and wagons will be on hand and men to aid us in the work. ? * ? Mrs. Hums Hostess. I The Hobklrk Hill Chapter 1). A. j R., will meet with Mrs. James 11. Burns Thursday, May 9th, at 4:30 p. m.l( This is un important, meet ing. An election of officers and other matters of business to bo at tended to. The Regent ur^es a full attendance. ? ? ? Picnic Last Saturday. Miss Charlotte Boykin gave a picnic last Saturday to her music pupils, and each little girl was al lowed to invite a hoy friend. They intended to go to Dicey 'h creek, a picturesque spot just beyond the Kirk wood, but the sun refused to shine on this particular day, and w<hen the rain came down, they de cided to go to the McRae place on Jumelle Hill, where broad verandas furnished ample shelter for this happy crowd of girls and boys, and where a bountiful dinner was served. Miss Boykin has^glvcn up her music class, much to the regret of her devoted pupils. ? ? * ,.\n Old Fashioned May Party. The energetic president of the Civic League is planning for an old fashioned May party which will take place out of doors on one of the Parks on Monumental SrjUare May 3rd, and promises to be a great treat to old and young, it will con sist of crowning the chosen queen with a chaplet of flowers, and one of her subjects will invest her with hor royal sceptre, and still another with a fair garland. Then she will receive tributes from the Seasons, from Ceres and from Flora, and will be attended by Cupid and a lovely little Psyche. The approach of the queen will bo heralded by a fanfare of trumpets in the hands of a knight, dressed as in "ye olden time," in "Merrie England," and she Will be proclaimed "Queen of Love and Beauty." When she has been greeted : by her subjects and seated on her throne, lovely children will trip thro'- the measures of the famous May pole dance before her and there will be Karnes played to en tertain her, the most exciting of which will be a "wheel parade" in which both bicycles and trl-cycles will take part, and a fine prize is offered- for the best dressed wheel. The queen will be chosen by vote, at five cents a vote, so think how proud you'll be to see your lady love occupy the throne of "love and beauty" and vote soon ilild often ! Ice cream and cake will be serv ed e to make the evening perfect for the little ones and there should be a large crowd out to see the beau tiful attractions and .to help the small band of ladles who have un dertaken to keep alive the Inter est in Civic League work and help to make ours a City Beautiful, The children will gatheit at four o'clock and the parade will move at half j^ast four. The president urges that the merchants close the stores 4 o'clock in order to give the clerks a chance^to seevthe crown irffe of the queen. Tickets 10 cents. Let 'everybody attend ! Shingles. Just received car load of first? class shingles which will be sold cheap.- Apply at once J. Moore. Apr. 25. ? ltt. Camden, S. C. TetinU i'lub Organized. The Camden TennU Club wuh or Kunixed at t"he Kershaw Park Court lHat week. The following officer* were elected ? J. H. Zerap, Presl? den | ; K*v. J. V. Rowan, Secretary; and J. M, VllleplKue, Treasurer, A committee composed of M?ur?, Kow an, Haunt and Yale* were appointed lo draw up a act of rule#. The cu^irt )iuh been enclosed with chirk* en tuenh wire about ten feet h Ik It ? The following are the member* of the club: \lfanet? Harriett Shun* i?on, Lucta Yatt??, Lillian Yates, Hal III riti r1itSiJDu.--.M?ry Utolir, Freddt* Hiuh .KJUh ZiMiip, A lice J'uvk and Mrs, l?*wrunce Klrklam). MeHnrM, J. lilakeney Zemy, John Ylllcplgue, C. H Yato*, Hev J. C. Kowan, New ton C. Uoykln, (J. 11. liuutn, Ralph Shannon, Tliomutt Ancruui, Jack Whltuker .Chnrlea l'otlel1, Cawnola Zeiup. "" call at Zemp & Del'nsii' and vol* for 'he "May Queen," T, li. Clyburn, o t Kerahaw, wpont Wednesday In Camden. 3RR1S ATLANTA -WORTH ? aMAGKXNO YOUR. UPS OVER. FREE-- DEMONSTRATION ? FREE NORRIS EXQUISITE CANDY You Juat must try somo of NdRHIB' Exquisite Candles, In order to appreciate how wonderfully nood they are. On next Wednesday, May lat., we will conduct a free demon stration and cordially Invito you to vialt our establishment and aamplo . these delicious confections. * Thia candy for which wo have the agency is the product of America's Master candy-maker and In addition to, being far beyond any candy produced In America, It la packed fn boxes so bounti ful that they offer a feast for the eyes uot soou forgotten. I'HK'IO, eighty cents and one dollar per pound. Your Inspection 1h solicited without any obligation on your part to purchase. THE KIRKWOOD GROCERY CO. Exclusive Agents Why a re there no incut inurketH ^ yt the North l'ole? IJoonuHe th<-y never lm<! a Cook (Ijw. LADIES ! Wo have June been thinking What a hungry world 'twould he IT all the moat Bhopp wero trans ported fur beyond the Northern Sea. What would you do for <11 unci- TO-MOHKOW? Campbell Bros. Not the old fashioned heavy, cum bersome, drudgery kind that makes your arms ache and yojir back tired and have driven many a boy from the farfti, but the light, strong, .sharp, steel kind that make gardening the pleasure it should be. * 0 There is usually a good garden where there are good garden tools. Buy them NOW and get the full use of them this season.