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Gems In "Verec * SYMPATHY. My heart wn broken >e?tei<lay Mr uu? who would boI i<ui ? it o are. Kh?> lightly 1>? ?l ?? nit ?o my way AmJ to**od a rove for ino (? >v our. Her answer to my ?iirnM>i p)e>? WrtN Wilt * ttlOUtflltlltHtt III lift ^e?l, Tot ?{WHioui?ly ?be toH?M to me A frtKrunt crimson ro?e that ?lie Had lately worn upon her breaat X heard her laughter when I turned To go my hopeli'tftt way- t<? try Ta lot tlx* lovi* that whe Imd wpurned I >1<* nN the roue Mho guv*.' nniht die The path which had l? -en bright before, When I hud blithely gone to her. Wan dark; the branchee bonding o'er I\>nne*ued their former grttee no more. And not a aongnter wan nntlr. My heart wan broken yeaterdey By one who flung a roae lo me Hut yesterday lit far iiw:?y. And alt the future Im to be! Another wweetly liatenod while I lingered with her to complain. And Mjrmpathy wa * in hur amlle. The past la? yonder many a mile - My eager heart 1m whole again. ? Chicago Record- [Fern l<1 i At Mr?. Hava^'H N?"*t Friday Night The congregation of Grace Church Will give au attracLvio entortain meat ou next Friday evening at the home cf Mr. andMrs. Henry Savage. (us cal and literary program^ A(f^ miss on 2f> cents, refreshments free. Public cordially Invited to attend. Doors open at 7 o'clock. With MiH. If. E. Beard. The Klrkwood bridge club held an Enjoyable n eoting on Thursday af arnoon with Mrs. H. E. Beard at fir home on Un on street. Palms mid ferns made a charm g decor tion and the afternoon w:g goounted among te p'easantes y t ipent by the club. After cards the tost S3 served coke and wire. The stltutes \\ere Mrs Iilakeney ?Semp and Miss Lai Blakeney. Ifohkirk Hill jUhapter 1). A. H. The last meeting of -this chapter ran held with Mrs. Henry Savage, nd was most onjoyable in overy Jway. The study for the afternoon ras from II a'cric Camden. Meeting! nd Wyllo S roots and interesting aj;ers were road by Misses Leila hannou, and Selma Parrish. Mrs. '. H. Sawyer sang delightfully and Irs. W. 11. Eve, Jr., played the ac ?Dompaniment. Mis. John Wylie, of Pba ada, was a guest of the aftor ioou. o After the program the hostess in i ed the guests into the dining oom which had been converted in Jto a greenery with palms and ferns nd hero dainty refreshment** wer? rved. The next meeting will l><* with KMiss Selma Parrish on the first ?Thursday afternoon in February. V rMl* CI *0 * I chum Au en oyable 1 ffu r < f la st w ok wau given at he N it? ham home ou Fair Street, wlio 1 Mian Cleo Mitth ain, . (ho young daughter of tho home charmingly entertained in honor or her birthday. Tho rooms 1 were prettily decorated for the oc casion in potted iilaiit h and cut fiovse b Ab<JU< twenty young people assembled and enjoyed to the full 0 1 the games, progroBSlve conver Kit Ion, etc. They also brought ma ny bonutiful presents hh material ev 1 loiice of their love and bout wishes for many happy returns of the day. On the beautifully laid table in the dining room, a dainty suppor way served. Mr*. W'liitukor uh HonIomh. On Baturday morning Mrs, Jack Whi akor charmingly entertained at a bridge party. The rooms were bright and inviting and fragrant with pink carnations, mingling wlt^ the green ferns. The score prize, a lovely blooming plant, was won by Mrs. Willis Cantev, while Mrs. Dou glas Boykin cut the consolation, a beautiful centerpicco. Each of the four card tables held a crystal bon- 1 bon dish, filled with dainty candies, and after cards the hostess served a salad course. A Brilliant Kocial Function. The most brilliant social function of the week was the reception on Tuesday afternoon when "fWrs. John Boykin was the agreeable hostess, and Mrs. Blandlng deSaussure, of Atlanta, was the charming gust of honor. The rooms of the Boykin home were thrown together and the pink carnations, ferns and other greens made a pleasing decoration. In' the receiving line wero Mesdames John Boykin, A. C. Ancrum, Brattou deLoach, Burrell Boykin, Misses Leila Shannon and Francis Boykin, and the honoree, Mrs. Blanding de Saussuro.w I10 as Miss Minnie An crum, was a social favorite, and whose popularity has not waned in the passing years, for she Is always tho rec'pient of many social favors when she visits the home of her girlhood. In the dining room everything was particularly bright andJ pretty? the high'y polished table had as a center deoratlon a crystal bowl, fill ed with pink carnations and ferns. It w complete in all its appoint ments. the refreshments were deli cious, the China, glass and silver ex quisite, arid presiding gracefully at either end of the table, to pour tea for the th'rty were Mtb. Miller Boy I kin, and Mrs. John Cantey. Serious Indeed! Gabe ? "I saw the doctor's auto in front of your house today. ' "Any thing serious?" Steve ? "Serious? Should say so. He collected his bill." ? Cincinnati Enquirer. Isn't it nice to go into a grocery and find all just as pou like it to be? WE THANK YOU For your liberal patronage during the year just ended. Hoping that you may favor us with a continuation of same, and wish.ng you a happy and prosperous New Y?*r. B R U C E'S The Pure Food Store TlIK KKNT KOOM. I of CivUl I/O.lgUC MnKc A|?|h-<*I l'\?r Worthy Chunc. In rbtrottpeit of t he jearb work of the Civic League many Improve ii?o 4b in the City lloaut il ul arc no tod, but iiooo ho important uh the Hem Hoom, Conducted 011 eeonom I i-it I aid bysUinatlc piano it has I >e?n. a huccckk the pa?t year, Willi the. closest o< onomy tin* Host Kooui ?'Ot?l $:ioo per annum lo maintain It, Tho civic League - hub mi capital, but depends upon the citizens < our City to aid in thin very ossoii , tiui part of their work. A personal app< al will ho boon sent to eiw&b of tho business houses of Camden unk ing for a donation for tho support of the It oat Hoom for this year. The Civic 1/caguo workn to main tain a progressive city and believes thai a Hobt Hoom lb olio essential to an uptodate city. Wo tru?t that tho cti/oiib will come to the Hupport of the League In tills par tlcul r wl h at) liberal contrlbutloiiH as las.. year. If they will, the Rent lloom i an be kept going to the ben efit of tho City in jirovidlng for the convenience and comforts of the many v'h toiB and shoppcrb who vis it Camden. Trusting that thin en terprise will not fall. Very truly, The Civic l',eagm\ At The Kirkw<KK|. invitations aro out for tho first entortu hment at the Kirkwood read ing jtH follows: "You ar? invited to att nd the celebration of CJ?n e.al Robert K. Lee's Birthday, at Tho Kirkwood, on Monday, January 19th, 1914. Concert at 8:30. Dauo* lng o fo low. Invitations aro ne cess ry ?o Attend." Tho Kirkwood will terve a special dinner at $1.00 for which tables may bo engaged. Cook? Hancock. A marriage of interest in this coun'y was Bolemnized at G i>. m., Wednesday, January 7th, at Salem Me hodlst Church, when Miss Bessie Cook, tho oldest daughter of Mr. aid Mrs. Barney Cook, became tho bride of Mr. Walter Hancock, of Spring Hill. Long before the appointed hour tho church was filled with the rela tives and friends of the popular yaung couple. The church was beau tifully decorated for the occasion, a color sheme of green and white being successfully carried out. There were no attendants, the bride and groom entered alone, and standing beneath an arch of ever greet s, before an altar gleaming with white candles, the pastor unit ed their lives with the beautiful cer emony of the Methodist Episcopal Chu rch. The bride was becomingly dress ed in white satin with lace over dress, her veil caught with white roses, and she carried a bouquet of bride's roj-es. After the ceremony a reception was tendered the young couple at the home of the bride's parents, and a sumptuous old-time wedding supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Hancock will make their home at Spring Hill. Announcement, To the Democratic Voters of Cam den: L hereby announce myself a candidate for Mayor in the approach lng primary election, subject to the rules governing said election. If honored with this position I will use my best efforts to serve all tho people in a business - like and sat isfactory manner. Your support will be greatly appreciated. It. T. Goodale. For Mayor. The friends of Mr. C. H. Yates hereby announce him as a candidate for mayor of Camden, S. C., in the coming election, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic Primary. For Alderman \Var?l a. 1 hereby announce myself as a cindl.la e for Alderman in Ward 2, in th ? C ty Democratic Primary, sub ject to the rules governing same. It. S. Williams. For Alderman Ward 5. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Alderman in Ward 5, i'i i h > C ty Democratic Primary, sub ject to the rui'os governing same. W. It. DeLo'ache. 1 hereby announce myself as a end d te for Alderman in Ward B, in the City Democratic Pr^mray, sub ject 10 t.ie ruks governing same. W. E. Johnson. For Alderman Ward O. I he eby announce myself as a cind da e for Alderman in Ward G, in he City Democratic Primary, sub j ct to the rules governing same. S. C. Zemp. TO RENT? For the year lit 14, a! ono horse Farm, about 1 mile north! of Saunders Creck^. Apply to W. F. j Russell. v 35. . FOR SALE? Four pure bred Po- j land China boars, ready for service, also six gilts, safe in pigs. Price $15 each. Apply H. Savage, Cam- I den, 8. C. 3 5-3 6 | FOR SALE. Frost proof Cabage plants, grown In the cpen air. Send orders to Laurens Street Greenhouse, Cam den, S. C.f P. O Box 2<^>. '"OFFKNSK OF THK CHKIHT" Will b?< tho Subject at the llwptUt (liurrli Huutlcy livening, The HUhJoet for diaeuHuion at tin llaptiBt Church Sunday evening will bo "The offeuho of the t'hriHt." Condemnation iloch not always re present an an. ?> rt ion of she Hplrit of jiimloo. )?ot t It it loan who in bat- ] tliug f<?r principle sand firm The i hero Ik the fptjow who haa lhj? u><? rnl ufurage to Ht U*K lo IiIh eouvic-. tlonw and atruggle ngalUBt the tldo of public delusion. Tin* lift* and conduct of .Iowuk wan an offenwe to the public opinion of his day. lit* flung hiinuelf in tho face of the pro dlepOHition of hia tiiiitM and it coat h in hiH I IJ ?. Tho cr ? k in represent Qd by the trial before I'ilate. Thill (rial dlid not cease with his death Tho dbeusHlon Sunday evenlnj will d??al with Jesua before the til bunal of tin* modern predisposition. If y ?> ii have no other nervier to attend you are Invited to Join In tho cotisjdo. at Ion of jlils < heme. Come praying for a blessing upon the Her vice. J. A. 1>. ! Mr. \\\ W. Mlckle IKml. A message received in Camden to day announced the death of Mr. Wl.lia W. M.ckle, which occurred In Charlotte, N. C., about ii o'clock today. The young inan died from the effect h of an accident iwo weeks ago near Monroe, N, C., wlien ho waH struck by a train. For fifteen days he hat* lain unconscious in the Prrnbyterl&h liOBpItal at Char lotte i nd h a doa h w.'is not uri expect ed. He wiik about 2f? yearn old and 1h survived by four Bisters and one brother, and hlfl mother, besides o-ther relatives in Camden and the county who will regret to hear of hi death, lip to the hour of going to preBH Nve had not loarne<,l tho funer al arrangements, but the body will reach Camden Saturday for burial. W ants ? F or Sale? Rents Ads inserted under this heading for 1 cent per word. No ad taken for less than 25 cents. FOR HKNT ? 5 room epttagc on Bro.nl S.reet, opposite Court House. Apply to Mrs. S. A. Wittkowsky,- on Bread S.reet, Camden. 3D FOK RENT. ? For two or three months, six rooiu furnished cottage, stoves, fireplaces, verandahB, bath, etc. (Mean and Sanitary. Apply a. 1511 Pair 'street, Camden, S. C; WANTED ? Live turkeys, guineas and chickens, and other fowls ai The Coyrt Inn, Camden, S. C. 1 1 j>. LOST ? One brooch, on .January 4, on Lyttleton Streets, between De Kalb and Cl^esnut. Liberal reward if returned tp The Chronicle office. FOR SALE ? Cotton seed, King's Improved, and Hitcs Prolific, at 75c per bushel. Also pigs at $2 each. W. W. McDowall, Hfd. 3, Camden, S. C. . 3 8-4t. SAW MILL WANTED ? Wanted to rent or buy one second hand Saw Mill, complete except power. Small mill preferred. Must be in good condition. Address W. A. Ilyatt, at Cassatt, S. C. 37-2t. FOR SALE ? Jersey Wakefield Cabbage Plants. $1.50 per 1,000 delivered In Camden. 20c per sin gle hundred. From now until the 15th of February. Order at once.' W. H. Barfleld, Camden, S. C., Rfd No. 3. 3 7-4 1. FOR SALE or RENT ? Horse, good saddler, buggy and harness, good as new, for sale or rent at once, for the next six or 12 months. Apply to B. T. Hasty, rte. 2, Camden, S. C. HORSE FOR SALE? First clasf young horse for sale. -Can be seen by applying at this office. A real bargain. 37 FOR SALE ? One tract of land in Buffalo Township, on the waters of big Lynches creek, containing on* hundred twenty-four (124 acres, with dwelling house, barns and sta bles, with about. 4 0 acres cleared balance well timbered. Will sell at a bargain if solrf in the next thirtj days. D. M. McCaskill, Camden, S. C. Jan. 1, 1914. FOR SALE ? Frost proof lettuce plants for sale at 20c per hundred, now ready for delivery. Apply to B. It. McCreight, Broad St., Cam den, S. C. 3 4 - 4 1 . FOR SALE? Two 2-horso wagons and harness, four good work mules. Will sell as a whole or seperate at a bargain to a quick buyer. Can be S'-en at D|bhl?''s lot, near King's stable. fi. Carncr, Camden, S. C. 34-tf. FOR SALE ? Cord wood for sale, delivered in Camden. FOR 11ENT ? Two 2 horse farms for re At ; f, miles from Camden. Apply 'to J. H. Burns, Camden, S. C. FOR SALE.-- 200 cords pine and hardwood wood, 1,000 bushels Ap pier s^cd oats, Johnson grass am' Pea Vine Hay. Orders left with Ma o"0-Pearee-Young Hardware Co or v. i : h the undersigned will br promptly filled at lowest prices. A D. Kennedy, Camden, S. C. 22-3tno WOOD FOR SALE. ? Pine wood , for sale at ?3.00 per cord, deliver- j ed anywhere. Apply to H. A. Brown pnone 265-L, Camden, S. C. 35-4ip Marry and Get Used to It. A young ludy of tny a<ijuuinUnc? K<*t k extromely Hilary at times. 8H? will throw knives or Anything ?he can get h??r hand* on, 8h?> Jump*, kicks and sifting things at u terrific rate. What can be done? ? Query In 1'hlc.aKO Tribune. Not Suitable. "You moan to tt?ll me that box t? an ld?<al place to keep t>< ef hii (I chopa and t*gK?!" "Yt'U, ttlv," replied the inau who wuh welling r*frlg?rau>n?. "Why, ti burglar could brunk Into (hat without even uhIuk nitroglycerine. "T-Waahln#' ton 8tar GRASP THE FQJJMDTrY Tfiko advantage of the opportuni ty that In now in your hnndn in the shape of a huiii of money? open a checking account with it NOW at thin inhtltutJoil und lieglu Hateguard Ing your money againntt he dan K?T8 of having it on your peruon, around (ho houB<', etc, Do you ever consider that when you pay hills with check h tiiat you receive more respectful attention ? thnt your credit standing goeB up considerable? We would he pleased to handle your account and UHHiire you of the maximum Hafety. Your Account is Respectfully Solicited. Even the Squirrels Provide for the Future They Bank in a hollow tree. Our government provides good National Banks for you. This is one of them." The First National Bank OF CAMDEN, S. C NEW 1914 Prices on Fords RUNABOUTS $547.70 TOURINGS - $597.70 Full I .ine of Fore] Parts Caseings and 1 ubes on Hand. D. C. SHAW CO., Sumter, S. C. PHONE 55*3