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By Miw Louise Nettles Visitor Complimented ,7 Miss Valeria Burnett of Waycroas, (la., U ? popular and admired visitor in Camden and* lias been the recipi ent of many social courtesies. On Friday evening a lovely bridge party was given in her honor at the home in. and Mrs. J, W. Corbett. Miss Harriet Whitaker won top score for jitilifs and G. C. Whitaker, Jr., was the lucky winner of the score prize for men. Miss Burnett received a happy reminder of the occasion. After cai'dSt ? sweei course was served. Miss Burnett Again Honored. Miss Burnett was again the guest of honor at a morning bridge party with Miss Agnes Shannon as hostess* In a lovely setting of summer bloom tables were attractively arranged for the game. Miss Sue Haile Won top score, wjiile Miss' Burnett was re membered as honor guest and also cut the consolation. After the game the hostess served a salad course with iced tea. Kirkwood Book Club la Entertained Mrs. W. O. Hay was hostess to the Kirkwood Book Club last Thurs day morning at a meeting that was charmingly and delightful in every particular as it featured Informality and social pleasure. In addition to the club members there were^several invited, guests. Among them Mrs. Edward Salmond, now of Charleston, W. Va., who a few years ago, a3 Miss Bet McDowell was an acknow ledged belle f^nd social favorite in old Camden and who is being warinly received by a long list of life-long friends in her home town. Also among the guests wer^ Mrs. McLain of Charlotte, N. C., Mrs. D. O. Houser, Mrs. B. O. Boykin' Mrs. J. T. Hay and Miss Valeria Burnett. At noon a tempting luncheon was served. ?Miss DcLoarhe Was Hostess Miss Margaret DeLoache was? an agreeable young hostess on Wed nesday morning when she had three tables of hearts dice in honor of ?Miss Marjorie Poulnot of Charleston who is visiting Miss Mary Goodale. This interesting 'gan\p was indulged in for an hour and a half, when the tables wereT cleared if or refreshments, which consisted of a salad cour^Mth iced tea, Vas^s o? zinnas actoTOea the rooms. The score prize was"\W5ftJ by Miss Annie Irwin Nichols of At lanta and the guest of honor was presented with a box of candy. Met at Holly Hedge Amid the luxuriant greens and blooming flowers, and beside the his toric lake over whose smooth waters the graceful white swans were glid-^ ing at beautiful Holly Hedge, the Woman's Auxiliary of the Presby terian church held ' its July meeting. It was entirely social apd informal and enjoyable to,*the fullest extent. On an island in the lake under the slanting rays of the setting sun* thrown on the water in (pimple, crim son and gold, they qn joyed a picnic lunch. ; *7 Majestic Theatre Today, Friday, July, 24 Paramount Presents Thomas Meighan and Li!a Lee in George Ade's ' Story "OLD HOME WEEK" Also a new Gang1 Comedy "Circus Fever" ^ Saturday, July 25 F. B. O. Presents Maurice B. Flynn, Anna May . Wong In "O. U. WEST" A whirlwind tale of the gr?at outdoors Alberta Vaughn in ? "The Pacemakers" A chapter of ? The Riddle Riders" Monday, July 27 Lincoln J, Carter's 1925 Speed Melodrama ?THE CYCLONE RIDER" With, Evelyn Brent, Reed Howes Charles Conklin A roaring race for gold and a girl Also Pathe News _ f ^ jrfc Tuesday, July 28 Gloria Swanson In the most famous of French roles "MADAME SANS GENE" And a Christie Comedy , Wednesday and Thursday July 29 ??! 30 ?THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" Cecil B. DeMille's Tremendous . Production Featuring Theodore Roberts, Leatrice Joy, Estelle Taylor, Richard Dix, Rod La Rocqn*' The most elaborate, spectacalar and lavishly W/yjucfd drama gver screened. "7 Admission 15c, Children. 25c Mr Friday, Jnljr fl Norma Talmade/ rTHK PERSONAL MENTION Miss Ethel Yates has returned from an oxtendcd trip North and East, Mr. and Mfs. W. O. Hay are spi-nil ing several days at MurreU'a Inlet. Mr. and Mrs. E. 0. Hlakeney are spending some time at Chimney Rock, Miss Willie Alexander is spending some time in Charleston with friends. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Pitts and family are at Blowing Rock for a months stay. Mrs. Jack E. Wither.ington, of Vataeboro, N. C.? was the guest Mon-? day of Mrs. Carrie Davis. Mrs. L. A. Kirkland and son, Law rence art- ut Blowiug Rock, N. C., for a few weeks. Mr. W. C. Cooley, of Greenville was the guest of his brother, Mr. G. F. Cooley the past week. Mr.- and Mrs. B. C. Brasington and 'little daughter, of Paw Creek, N. C? are .visiting, iu Camden. . ? I Mrs. J, O. Moseley and children of Charleston is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. U Moseley. Miss Margaret Hogue has returned from a trip to Hender^bnville and other cities in North Carolina. ** - Mrs. J. S. Rhame and daughter, Miss Olive Rhame are spending sev eral weeks at Brevard, N. C. Mrs, David Wolfe and Miss, Sara Wolfe are at Ocean View, Virginia, for thfc balance of the Summer. Mrs. George E. Pell of Montclair, N. J., and Orlando, Fla., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Sam F.' Evans. Mrs. T. B. Glenn and Miss Frances Glenn, i of York are the guests of Miss Margaret Hogue this week. ' Misses Sallie and Hannah Heyman of Chester were weekend visitors to their sister, Mrs, L. A. Wittkowsky. GU8 Michiotes, one of the propri etors of the New York Cafe, is en joying a vacation in the mountains of North Carolina. 'Mrs! H. W. Taylor of Lancaster, with her two sons, Milburn and Cecil# were guests of her daughter, Mrs.' Wiley Sheorn several days lasrt week. Mr, and Mrs. 3. - M. Stokes and children, former residents - of this ,city, but now residing in Raleigh, were visitors to relatives and friends in the county this week. t)r. Robert T. Goodale, one of the rejl*eiseritatives of the Grand Cont maftdery^of Southf Carolina, left Mon day mornirtg for Seattle, Washing ton, , to , attend the session ; of the Grand1 Encampment of Knights Tem: plar of the United States of America. ? -v:;" ' * . Heart Dice Party ~ !fr&oring Mibs Marjorie Poulnot or Charleston, S. C., her house guest and the Misses Weeks of Kansas City, who a^e -visiting relatives here, Miss Mary Goodale entertained with three tables of hearts dice on Mon day afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Goodale. The rooms were prettily decorated with pink and white asters. After; the game, refreshments consisting of candle salad, sandwiches and iced tea ,were served . The score prize, a lingerie set, was won by Miss Billie Weeks, and each of the honorees was presented with a dainty handkerchief as a reminder of the occasion. / There was much enjoyment over this new game, which is proving quits popular. ^ The Kiddies Enjoy a Party Around half a hu'ndfed tiny tots were invited to "come in and make nieiry" at 'the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johu Villepigue Monday afternoon. The occ<f?ion being the birthdays of their little sons, Jack, age 'five, and Yates, age two, each' falling quite near the same date. Oldtime games were enjoyed on the lawn and ices, cake and bon bons^ served. . - ? - , Engagement Announced A recent issue of a Spartanburg paper coutains the following an nouncement: ' "Mrs. George Roswell Dean an nounces the engagement of her daughter, Marie, to Mr. Andrew S. Ancrum,f of Camden, ^3. C." Mr. Ancrum is a native of Camden but now making his headquarters in Columbia where he is connected with the South Carolina revenue depart ment. Examination at Postoffice :The United States Civil Service -Commission announces an open com petitive examination for Clerk-Car rier at the Camden postoffice. Afl applications to be filed with com mission not later than August 12, 1925. Information and application blanks 'may be obtained from Mias M. Hogue at Camden postoffice." ? nL. Observant Salesman "I want some collars for my hus band," a*id Mrs. Goldc, "but I am afraid I have forgotten the Size." , ma'am?" J suggested- the shop assnrtank. "That's it. How djd yoa know?" "Men who let their wives buy their collars for them are always about thai siae* ma'am," ***lamed the ob? !\lr. and Mrs. Shewn Entertain Mr. and JVfrs. Wiley Sbeorn charm ingly entertained at bridge at their home on Highland avenue Tuesday evening honoring: the Misses Weeks of Kansas City, Mo., nieces of Mr. ?Sheorn. * | Garden flowers brightened the rooms and a color scheme of white and yellow was carried out. Four tables were set for the evening and the score prise, a deck of cards, was won by Miss Stella Weeks. At the close of the games a sweet course was served by the hostess as sisted by Mrs. J. P. Weeks. - < Surprise Party for Mr. Weal Mr. L. M. West was ginen a v?ur prise birthday party at his home "Nine Oaks" on Thursday ovening, July 16, at eight 'o'clock. Prior to the occasion Mrs^ West tyad secretly invited the guests, therefore the honor guest was greatly surprised, not realizing the significance of the gathering until seeing the birthday cake. . The lighting: of the twenty Qne candles afforded much merri ment. Music was furnished by Mr. Collins who never fails to please his aiidi ences. Later in the evening refresh ments, consisting of punch and cake were served. ' ' % Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Collins, Dr. and Mrs. C. A. West, Mr. and Mrs. J. E, Rush, Mrs. Mattie West, Miss Zula Prosser, of Hyman, S. Cv Mrs. W. J. Ander son of Hampton, S. C., Miss Ethel Bruce and Mr. R. A. Bruce. Bridge J*arty at Wannah Plantation Wannah, the plantation home of Mr. and Mrs. Ancrum Boykin, noted for the warmth and charm of its Jiospitality furnished the setting for an enjoya'ble party Monday morning, when Miss Helen Boykin was hos tess at bridge and luncheon honoring her sister, Mrs. Thornwell Hay and Miss Valeria Burnett, of Waycross, Ga., also Miss Margaret Kennedy of Columbia and Miss Page Godfrey, of Cheraw. The room? were brightened with forest greens and. garden flow ers, and the ride of ten mile? down the picturesque road under the arch ing trees made the guests quite ready for the delicious lunche'on that was served at noon. Miss Page God? frey won top score . and Miss Bur nett carried off the booby prize. For Mrs. Dougal Bissell" Mra. Dougal Bissell, of Charleston, who before her marriage was Miss Eulalie Yates of Camden, was com plimented Wednesday morning when Mrs. Jack , Whitaker, Jr., entertained in her honor. In rooms that were cool and inviting tables were* attrac tivcrfy arranged for bridge and after the game delicious refreshments were served on the prettily appointed tables. Mrs. John Villepigue won the score prize. ? Running Abound Is Right Chester,. July 20. ? W. H. Ferguson one of the Capers Chapel neighbor hood of Chester county has a nice little covey of partridges running around in his yard witn a bantam hen. Every egg that Mr. Ferguson put under the hen hatched out and the biddies are doing nicely as can be. ? Would Build Lake For Fish Chester, S. C., July 20. ? Some of Chester's citizens are pondering thej idea of an immense lake from 100 to 150 acres to .be stocked with fish and for boating purposes. Those in whose minds the idea was conceived believe that if the right kind of site can be obtained in this section at a reasonable figure, and it, is believed that it can be, that a big lake would pay as well here as in the mountains of North Carolina. The climate of this section is noted for its delight fulness and by another year some thing definite may be done in regard to A great lake for this section. WHERE TO WORSHIP j^t any of the Camden Churches you will be a stranger but once. They extend a cordial welcome to all.1 First Baptist Church ? Rev. John A. Graham, Pastor. ? Sunday School 10 a. m.; morning: services 11:15; even ing permon at 8:30. Prayer services ?very Wednesday ey/ening at 8:30. B. Y. . P, U. meets every Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Wateree Baptist Church. ? Rev. J. B. Slaver, Pastor. ? Sunday School at 10 a. m.; morning sermon at 11 a. m , and evenings worship at 8 p. m. PrAyer meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. . . Lyttleton Street M. B. Cnurch. Rev. J. T. Peeler, Pastor. ? Sunday School 10 a. m.; morning servicee 11:15; evening sermon at 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting every- Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Grace Episcopal Church ? Rev. I. deL. Brayshaw, pastor ? Early com munion 8 o'clock; ffunday ScbOoI'and Men's Bible class at 10 a<i?.; morn ing worship" aj?4 sermon by the pes tor 11:15; V. P. S. L. at 7-jtm. Brffcuii Praabytertaa Caardi ? Dr. w n r sermon by the pastor at 11:15 o clock. I ?' < Li t-L'-l /'? ' M MEMORIAL COINS Eighty Thousand In A Hutment To Be Sold In South Carolina V The sale ?f Confederate Memorial i'oin.s in South Carol inn is" being, pushed and the sales have been very i^fcood *o far. Coins are on sale in Camden at the Bank of Camden and the First National Bank ?f Camden. Mr. Thomas J. Kirkland has been named chairman for this county. In accepting the honorary chairmanship for the state of South Carolina, Gov ernor Thomas G. McLeod has issued fhe following statement: "The people of South Carolina are afforded the opportunity of having an active part in the erection of the Stone Mountain Memorial to the Confederacy with the placing on sale i in the banks of the state of tty Stone Mountain Memorial half-dollars. State pride and love of the cause so dear to us all obligate the eitiaeus of this state- to avail themselves of the op* portunity thus offered. VThe allotment of coins to South Carolina numbers 80,000v They are to be sold for one dollar each, the half dollar realized on the sale going to the fund for the financing of the Memorial. The coins arc* of an issuo of which there will be no other and their rarity added to their signify cance as^.a souvenir *rhould commend them to immediate sale, oven if there 'were not greater considerations, bike the great Memorial at Stone Moun tain, the coins are a tribute to^the valor of the Southern soldier, and <this fact should not be forgotten, "It is gratifying to know that South Carolina is to be well repre sented in the Memorial, five of her generals to "have, places on the great panorama. This should give impetus to the sale of the coins. , "1 have accepted with pleafcur? the position1 of honorary state chairman of the campaign in iSouth Carolina for tj\e distribution of the coins, and 1 shall be glad to Tender whatever as sistahce I can in promoting their sale, rl am very anxious that South Caro lina shall do its full share in financ ing the Memorial, and I sincerely hope that our allotment of coins will be bought readiy." Rush Reunion Held Near Westvflle On Wednesday, July 8, the Rush connections of the latel J. J. Rush and his wife, who was Miss Martha Young, gathered at the old home placd near Westville. Forty-nine members were present, and a most pleasant day was spent at this old homestead now owned by S. L. Rush. At noon a" bountiful lunch ' was spread In the front yard, which is shaded by oaks and cedars set there more than seventy years ago -under the direction of the grandfather of the present' owner when he had this home built 'in moving from another home on the estate. After lunc^i the "boys" wandered about to the old mill stream, the creek, or other places that they knew so well. Each spot recalled some incident which was told and was received with inter est by the^others. Visits also were made to the resting places of grand parents, parents and other relatives. However, almost the best part was j to ' sit in the cool porch conversing or to go through the old home again. Some changes have come, some marks have vanished but the place remains none the less dear to the hearts of ? those present. Altogether, the occasion was stJch a pleasant one that the party de-' cided to make the affair an annual event. ? ? She Had The Speed "The stenographer we require/ ran the ad, "must be fast, absojutely accurate and must have human intel ligence. If you are not a cracker jack, doh't bother us." One of the answeps wrote that she noted their requirements and went on: "Your advertisement appeals to me Strongly ? stronger than prepared] mustard ? as I have searched Europe, Airope, Irope and Hoboken in quest of someeone who could use my tal ents to advantage. When it comes to this chin-music proposition, I have never found man, woman or dicta- ^ phone who could get first base on me, either fancy or catch-as-cabch can. I write shorthand so fast that I have to use a specially prepared pencil *with a platinum point and a water cooling attachment, a note pad made of asbeston, ruled with sulphuric acid and stitched with catgut. I run with my cut-out open at all speeds and am in fact a guaranteed double hydraulic welded, drop-forged and oil tempered specimen of human light ning on a perfect thirty-six frame, ground to one-thousandth of an inch. "If you would avail yourself of the opportunity of a lifetime, wire me, but upless you are fully prepared to pay tjpe tariff for such service don't bother me, as I frm so nervout rI can't stand still long enough to have my drew fitted." got the job. ? Boston Tran script. "*"* ? . ~ ; Jot I * - RKKSK COOK Kershaw Presbyter inn Church 'Scene of Pretty WwMin* (Sunday's Columbia State) Miss Margaret Ilaile Reese, daugh tor of Mr. and Mr*. Harris Master* ling Reese, formerly of Kershaw, now of 1821 Gadsden street, Columbia, was married to William Hovt Cook of Charleston with a beautiful cere mony at the Presbyterian church in Kershaw last evening. The church, of which the bride has been a member since childhood, was decorated in fern, smilax, baskets of pink gladioli and tall white cathedral' candles. Before the ceremony ? Miss Mary Hayes of Kershaw played two selec tions on the organ and Mrs. John Gardner Richards of Camden sang two appropriate songs. The Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin was played by Miss Hayes. Miss Helen Geisenhgimer of Cam den, wearing a ffowty uf flesh colored georgette, and *liss Inez Hamel of Kersnaw, in pink georgette, were the two bridesmaids. Both carried bou quets of pink roses. Little Harriet Lee Truesdale of Kershaw, as the junior maid ot honor, wore a frock of pink crepe de chine. Mrs. Burwell J. Truesdale, the dame of honor, was in green georgette, car- ; rying pink roses, and Tittle Cornelia ' Dye Truesdale, wearing pink crepe de cljine, immediately preceded the bride and scattered rose petals in her path. The bride, who entered with her father, wore a gown of white georg ette over white flat crepe, hand em broidered in pearls. Hor veil was ar* ranged coronet fashion,, caught at each side with a cluster of orange blossoms and she carried . a bouquet of hp ide roses. Tne bridegroom was attended by Karl Cook of Kershaw as best man. The groomsmen were Norman Cham berlain of Charleston and Hal Fewell of' Rock Hill and the ushers were B. J. Truesdale and H. D, MeCaskill of Kershaw. The ceremony was performed by the pastor of the church, the Rev. F. M. Hawley, D. D. After the wedding a reception was given at the home of Dr. and Mrs. L. T. Gregory Receiving at the front door were Mrs John T. Stevens and Mrs. Fi M. Hawley. In the reception room Mrs. F. E. Culvern introduced the guests to the receiving line which was composed of the host and hostesp, the bridal party and the parents of the bride and bridegroom. From the reception ropm the guests Were shown into* the dining room by Mrs. Leroy Hicks and Mrs. H. D. MeCaskill. Here the decorations were in white and green, and punch and bride's cake were served by Misses Mary Loui&e Savers, Edith Truesdale and Edith and Nell Gregory: Mrs. E. C. Brasington and Mrs. R. R. Williams invited the guests to the room where the many handsome gifts iwere displayed. Miss Bessie Dye presided over the bride's register and Yt the side en trance Mrs. D. P. Dye and Mrs. R. M. Perry received. ? The bride, a singularly attractive young woman, is popular in Columbia as well as in Kershaw., Mr. Cook is professor of Latin and Greek in the boys' high school of Charleston and holds a B? A. and a M. A. degree from the University of South* Carolina. ?The young couple left by automo bile. to spend the remainder of the summer in the mountains of western North Carolina, after which they will make their hqme in Charleston. The bride wont to Kershaw a week prior to her wedding and was feted with a series of parties. Besides thosn already mentioned in The State there were a bridge party and shower given by Miss Inez Hamel, a bridge lunch eon given by Mrs. J. (?. Kichards and Miss Mary Hayes at the latter's home and a reception by Mr. and M*ji. Bur well J. Truesdale the evening before the wedding. It Was On A Ford Said a Gastonia, N. C., man tho other day: Going along one of the state high ways tho other, day, we saw the fol lowing superscriptions on as many Fords scattered up and down the road : i "Orpholia Bumps.',' "If our top's down go Over." | "My crossword puzzle." ! "A rum runner," ^ '*1 can't afford to can my Ford." j. "Why go to Reno to shake her?" I . "Dodge, brothers!" "Oh, for a Ford, owe and owe and owe!" "Chicken, here's your coupe," * "Danger! 20,000 jolts." "Struggle buggy." "Tho Uncovered Wagon." "Little Bo-Peek." "Honest Weight'? no spajngs." "Why gifts' walk home." i ? . . || ! Young Woman Gets Fortune New York, July 17. ? A girl with a golden voice gave up an opera career 1 to care for a sick old man has been rewarded $256,233 for her ministra I tions to Park Benjamin, attorney and father-in-law of Enrico Caruso. Mrs. Anna Bolchi Fuller received * this amount under Benjamin's will, it is shown by an accounting filed in court yesterday. Mr. Benjaihin [cut off his natural five children, in cluding Dorothy Benjamin Caruso Ingram, the tenor's widow, with $1 each. The sum of $00,000 pltis the residue of tho estate was bequeathed to Miss Bolici. The estate was ap praised at $307,734. Benjamin adopted Anna Bolchi in , the Pennsylvania courts. She gate up her dream of a career and post poned her marriage * to* Benjamin Fullet in -order to be a companion I to Dorothy Benjamin and to care for 1 Mr. Benjamin. | "In loving remembrance and re cognition of Tier faithful devotion to 'me while a resident in my house hold for more than six years," said I Mr. Benjamin's will< in explanation of his bequests to her. "I recognize her sisterly relation* for six years with my daughter, Dorothy, and I bequeath my estate in consideration of her having, at my request, refrained from pursu ing her musical career for which she I has been educated at her own cost, in order to devote herself to my care and welfare during old age, and in consideration of her consenting at my insistent and urgent solicitation to the aforesaid adoption." ^ The Mightiest Dramatic Spectacle Of All The Ages "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" ,The most wonderful Production ever made since the motion picture* was first pro jected before the eyes of men. At The Majestic Theatre Camden, South Carolina Two Days, Wednesday and Thursday JULY 29th and 30th Admission 75c * Children 25c Note. ? On 4 onlv mm ma each day. mw*