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<"JI B.v Mimh Louise Nettle* Our Library \\V an' speaking to Camden i>eople jn(j Bo the term "our library" is per fectly correct for if you are a citizen >f Canvten you are a part owner and .bould bt" personally1 interested in its ielfau'1 progress ai?d usefulness, for vhat we (,wn we ary usually interest* ^ in and wo cannot always suece's* iylly evade the responsibility of ownership. The Camdon Library rep resents the type that has struggled jpward and outward with limited in ans arid under many disadvantages. The secret of whatever success and nfluemv the library has attained, lies n the purpose to keep it a live in stitution. Perhaps there is compen sation in the absence of convention ality, fettering rules and formalities, 'or there is probably nowhere a freer lublic library than the one in Cam Majestic Theatre Friday, December 18. James Oliver Curwood's "THE ANCIENT HIGHWAY" (A Paramount Picture) And a new Gang Comedy "Mary, Queen of Tots" Saturday, December 19. ? Zane Grey's "THE RAINBOW TRAIL" With Tom Mix and Tony, the Wonder Horse And a New Episode of "Wild West" Monday and Tuesday December 21 and 22. D. W. Griffith Presents "THAT ROYLE GIRL" \ With Carol Dempster, James Kirkwood and W. C. Fields Admission 50c. Children 25c Wednesday, December 23 Lewis Stone, Nita Naldi and Virginia Valli in THE LADY WHO LIED" A First National Picture. And a Christie Comedy Thursday, December 24. Mary Philbin in a Universal Picture "STELLA MARIS" And Pathe News. Christmas Day ^ ? Jackie Copgan in " OLD CLOTHES " And a Sennett Comedy. di n. Tin- public, Mild young, aiv taking books duvctly from the shelves; the opportunity to handle the ! books is not only of practical help in making selections, but promotes a<?- ' quaintances and friendly intercourse | with tho books and puts patrons mi terms of affectionate regard and cherished intimacy with the library. Visitors always remark: "What a fine collection!" Yes, the library whs started on a high plane and has been kept there. It is the desire of the management to .put in the best fic tion and that the library shall bo especially rich in biography, history and travel. . A botanical collection and also one in national history has re cently been given by Northern friends which is quite an addition. Twenty volumes of choice fiction for girls was the recent gift of Miss Sara Wolfe and late fiction by Mrs. George R. Cook. Education cultivates, en lightens and refihes; it makes better and more useful men and women and improves and cultivates the citizen ship of a community. A public library is an important spoke in the wheel of education and upon its presence or absence depends largely the strength or weakness *>f that .^heel. That a library is an asset to a community has been conceded by all great minds and educators; and for that reason legislation has made it easy to estab lish and hard to abolish libraries. Therefore our Library can never sink while Camden swims, but it is for the people to say whether ii shall strug gle for existence or proudly ride at anchor with success floating at the masthead. We are the waves of the Ocean of Life, leaving the history we have macfe on thfe shore behind and giving motion to the expanse beyond. Our attitude toward the "home insti tutions today determines to a great extent their usefulness and possibil ities of \omorrow. We remember Camden's first appropriation to a li brary. It was made or decided the representative from Ward One break ing a tic vote in the city council, the mayor was so opposed that he voted out of his time, and. an alderman broke the tie. It was an unselfish vote, for hO^ didn't use the library himself ? but was true to tho> people | he represented. That vote was the die that was cast for Camden's pub lic library and is carrying weight to day though the one who cast it has "gone the way of all flesh." Coleridge says: "Often do the spirits of .great events stride on be fore the events and in today already walks tomorrow." PERSONAL MENTION Mvssrs. Otis Russell, Ucnauf Rua* soli and Harold Mason, of Boston, were guests last week of Mr. W. H. Kirkbride who came down for a week's hunting on his Fairvi^w plan tation, north of Camden. Mr. Kirk bride has returned to Boston but will come back to Camden later. \ Mrs, J. II. Hums, T. K. Trotter, B, Clarkson, B. (i. Sanders and I>r. R. K, Stevenson will leave on the 21st of December for a hunting trip in Colle ton county, Commander William Antrum, of the United Statds Navy is in Camden to. spend the holidays with his fam ily. Miss Marlon Watkins is visiting in Charleston but will return to Camden for tfye holidays, Mr. and Mrs. Adam^ Shannon, of California* are expected in Camden t or the Yule tide. This is Mr. Shan non's native town and he is assured of a warm welcome, by a wide circle of relatives and friends. Miss Minnie Clyburn left Sunday night for Florida where she will speml the winter. Lieutenaut^'\Villiam Wallace of the United States. Navy and Mrs. Wallace and children are here to' spend the holidays with the former's parents, MV. ?ndl Mrs. J. B. 'Wallace. Lowjs, one of the little four-year old tSVfns pi Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Fleni* ken, is quite ill at the home of his parents on Mill street. Mr. Flenikeri is agent at the Southern freight depot. ? ? " v A two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Goodale, of the Wateree mill village fell one day this week and fractured his thigh In two places. The little fellows limb has been put in a plaster, cast am} will have to re main this way for three weeks, or more. Mr. James Keenan, of Ridgewood, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Oliver, of New York City and Mr. Addison J. Gallien, of Montclair, N. J,, are guests at Ivy Lodge for the winter. Mrs. M. II. Baldwin, Miss E. L. Mickle, of New York; Mrs. D. A. Holmes and Miss Mary Holmes, Mrs. F. S. Hamlin, of Haverhill, Mass., are at "Sunnyside," the home of Mrs. A. S. White for the winter, season. Mr. I. I. Loftis of Brevard, N. C., was the guest of his son, Mr. L. II. Loftis and family, on north Broad street Friday last. He was enroute from Charleston to his home in Bre vard. * Mrs. It. (J. Zetrouer, of Gainesville, j Fla,, who has boon visiting her mother, Mrs. (j, C?. Alexander, has returiled home. Miss Sara Towel I of Asbury I'ark, N, J., is the guest of heik Viator, Mi s. B. H. llaum. Mr. and Mrs. Kalph I'earce of Columbia spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Humphries, . Christmas Celebration at Magnolia The happy yuletide was ushored in Wednesday morning at Magnolia Kindergarten when forty kiddie* gathered to make merry and greet the real Santa Clati* who made a flying visit tothis particularly favored gar den of buds before starting on his regular rounds Christmas eve night, The assembling room was in holiday j attire with all the brightness and em blems of the season in evidence. A lovely tree adorned the center and garlands of green and red made by littlo pupils, led from it to tho four coroors of the room, with holly and mistletoe in every nook and corner. A miniature house with the yard planted in evergreen* and covered with snow was specially attractive. The little desks or tables and chairs were arranged for the festive occasion when the kiddies were to hav?! some thing more than their usUal milk and crackers for Santa Claus V Jhad put mints ahd other harmless dainties in each tiny dish. The work accom plished by the baby hands was simply wonderful and each tot had a package of . their own handiwork to take home to ''mama." They had ' also J been taught Christmas, carols '^nd. ^.recita tions that Were cleverly ; rendered showing how quickly their fright, fresh young mind 8 respond to train ing. That Magnolia Kindergarten is one of the town's assets no one who has visited H will deny. The equip ment! is eomplete indoors and outside, tho grounds are spacious and sunny and tho service to the children is all that could be desired. Miss Wolfe is a graduate of Goucher College, Balti more, where she specialised ii\ prim ary work. She has experience in teaching in Cincinnati and New York City. However she is loyal to Cam den and willing to put forth her best efforts for her home town TRESPASS NOTICE Tresspassing 'for cutting trees and shrubbery on our lands at Lakeview is strictly forbidden, HENRY SAVAGE " J, B. CROCKER 37-38lpd Don't send your money away from home ? ? when you can get superior qual ity at home We practice what we preach Electrik Maid Bake Shop MRS. A. M. McLEOD MRS. J; WH1TAKER, JR. ' ? ' i : - ? (Corner Shop Corner Fair aod Laurens Streets r * SQifts? Sport (Slothes OPEN NOW To DUtribute Calendar* The Dank of Camden has a quan tit? of 11*26 calendars for distribution to their friends and customers and thoae desiring; one are asked to call at the bank for same. FOR BEAUTY'S SAKE SHAMl'OO SCALP TREATMENT 11A! " ESSfNG HA IK BOBBING uoCnu ctijui.inc; FACIAL THE AT M E N TS TOILET REQUISITES MASSAGING MANICUKR HAIR GOODS . lk'K>?niiiK December 12th we will stay open until 7 o'clock during ChriHtmuN holidays. Telephone 149 Camden Beauty Parlor Mrn. D. M. Davis MARCEL WAVING WATER-WAVE EYEBROW ARCHING PRIVATE SCHOOL Conducted by MRS. W. J. JONES 1502 North Lyttleton Street Treat Colds Externally For sore throat, bronchitis or deep chest colds, rub Vicks VapoRub briskly over throat and chest and coVer with warm flannel. Vicks acts in two ways ? both direct: abtorbtd like a liniment and inhaUd as a vapor. A quick relief for the cold troubles ojf all the family. yiCKS ? VapoRub Ovsr HMhuom Jars Usko VkARur For Good Taste and Distinctive Beauty "Say It With Flowers" ' " ' . - - ? \ ? * \ # ? THIS The Camden Floral Company PHONE 193 Camden : South Carolina