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By Min Louise Nettles the mocking bird from the vale what music ringing, Fills the bosom of the night; On the sense entranced flinging Spells of witchery and delight! <)Vr magnolia, vWme and cedar, From the locust top it swftlls, Like the chant of aerenader, o, the rhymes of silver bells. flird of music, wit and gladness Troubadour of sunny climes, Disoiuhanter of all sadness ? Would thine art were in my rhymes. O'er the heart that's beating by me 1 would weave a spell divine;, Is there aught she could deny mo Drinking in such strains as thine? listen! dearest, listen to it! Sweeter sounds were never heard! Tis the song of that wild poet ? ' Mimic and minstrel? Mocking Bird. -~From Songs of the South. A IMea For the Protection of Birds A distinctive charm of Camden is its prolific, varied and wonderful bird life. It seems almost superflous to write a line of description or even ?ame tho many beautiful birds that dominate this bird-dom. Their voices ring out clear and strong in the early morning hours ajnd more tenderly subdued at twilight they still rise above the sleepy notes about them. Camden is well adapted to bird life. Climate, sunshine and many rippling lakes and streams that surround and the number of trees that grace its parks and streets. In addition to this many of our citizens have placed bird baths in yards and gardens to invite and encourage their stay avong us. But alas! The small boy with the sling-shot, that tool of mischief i-a abroad and it is a common thing to pick up a dead blue bird, an emblem of happiness, a lovely brown thrush, a red bird, a blue jay whose beauty covers a multitude of sins, and even h mocking bir<J! Yes, a mocking bird, the song bird of the South, insepar able from its mate until parted b^y death and a gushing lyrical songster I hat only death itself can silence. He is one of the few birds that sing at night ? not in his sjeep or only by moonlight but even in the total dark ness just before dawn, he gives us the same wide-awake song that en trances us by day. Boys, how can you kill him? Par ents will you not read this article to your boys and forbid the use of the sling-shot? Will the boys not study the birds in their home life? How clever they are and how positively dependent agriculture is upon their ministrations and then wilful injury will become impossible. We have been requested by the citizens to Majestic Theatre - - , / . \ Today, Friday, February 5 A Paramount Picture "THE AMERICAN VENUS'* The novel and magnificent beauty comedy special Glorifying America's loveliest girls in an eye-dazzling spectacle. Beauty ? Fashion ? Romance. And your fill of gasps and thrills. Also a Sennett Comedy "The Iron Nag" Saturday, February 6 4 Hoot Gibson in "THE ARIZONA SWEEPSTAKE" To miss this big Western show is to miss the biggest treat now available on the screen! ~ Also the first episode of "The Ace of Spades" / With William Desmond A gripping serial in a historical setting Monday, February 8 The funniest love-story you ever saw ?THE GREAT LOVE" With Viola Dana, Robert Agnew and Chester Conklin. The year's comedy sensation, hailed as a film triumph of fun( thrills and romance And Pathe News Tuesday, February 9 Johnny Hines in "THE LIVE WIRE" Here's romanco by the wholesale. You'll laugh until you cry. A ro mance shot full of holes by giggles and guflaws! You don't know how iunny a picture can be until you've seen this uproarious com edy surprise. Wednesday, February 10 Gene Stratton Porter's Greatest Novel "KEEPER OF THE BEES" Warm with the sincerity of the most popular writer in the world ? fresh with a splendid outlook on Life and Love ? powerful with the drama of a^weak girl and her wonderful sister Thursday, February 11 Florence Vidor in "THE GRAND DUTCHESS AND THE WAITER'' The funniest of all French love comediet. With Adolphc Menjoo as the gay Parisian love-adventurer A 100 per cent love comedy. The smartest and most polished love comedy the screen has ever seen, . t-.t *HTT ? - ~ ? , write thi?, Mppv*li??K first to the boys Hnd their parents and trusting that it may not be necessary to go further by appealing to those in civil author ity. Meeting of John D. Kennedy Chapter The hospitable doors of "The Cedars," the beautiful homo of Dr. and Mrs. F. I. Proctor' were opened Monday afternoon to welcome a large and representative meeting of the John D. Kennedy Chapter. The chap ter president, Mrs. N. R. Goodale, presided .and Mra. F. I<eslie Zemp was in her place as secretary. Sev oral important subject came up for discussion und were disposed of. The chapter decided to have an entertain ment sometime in February, the mat ter was referred to the entertainment committee of which Mrs. Frank L. Zemp is chairman. Guests for the afternoon were: Mra. Houston, of Baltimore; Miss Perkins, of Boston; Mrs. Proctor, of Massa chusetts and Miss Mobley of Ashp ville, N. 0. The historian, Mrs. W. B. deLoach, took chargo of the meeting when the business was over and presented an interesting program. In February wo celebrate the birthdays of Albert Sid ney Johnston, Joseph E. Johnstoti, John B. Gordon, Confederate Gener als; and Sidney Lanier, Confederate soldier and gifted poet of the South land. His?writings possess a grow ing interest and value. Mra. Edwin Muller gave a reading on the Valley ride of J. E. B. Stuart and Miss Mary Blackwell paid a tribute to the two Johnstons and in her usual charming manner gave two or more selections from the writings of Lanier. He it was who ?t Lynn, N. C., on September 7, 1881, watched the sun' set behind the mountains in clouds of crimson, purple and gold and then before his brain dulled and his hands stiffened in death,- wrote that beautiful poem, "Sunrise." The chapter president, Mrs. Good ale stated that she would give a memorial coin to the high school girl or boy for the ^i>?st essay on "The Surronder of Lee' and Miss Louise Nettles offered a memorial coin to the high school pupil tot the best paper on "The South in the Making of the Nation." The winning papers are to be read and the prizes awarded on Memorial Day. These coins will bo very valuable in the years to come as no more are to be issued from the United States mint. The social hour at "The Cedars" was especially enjoyable and inform al. Refreshments were served. Mrs. W. B. deLoach will be hostess for March. Winthrop Banquet to be Given All Winthrop Daughters and those ?interested in Winthrop College are in vited to attend a banquet Friday eve ning, Feb. 12, at eight o'clock. The banquet will be held at the new and attractive Betty Thomas Coffee Shop. Reservation for this banquet can be made through the finance committee, Mrs. John W. Smith, Mrs. Marvin Reasonover and Mrs. J. G. Richards. Special guests invited for this ban quet are: President and Mrs. D. B. Johnson and Miss Leila Russell of Winthrop College, the Kershaw Win throp chapter, the senator and legis lators of Kershaw county, xand . Mr3. Bessie Rogers Drake of Columbia, a trustee of Winthrop College. SAVE -with SAFETY atyour{ DRUG STORE This Patent Package of Absorbent Cotton is the new, sanitary and improved method for handling absorbent cot> ton in the home, eick-room anfl nursery. Your hands only touch what you actually u$e. The rest remains in the patented box away from dust and dirt. Economical, safe and sensible. Doctors endorse it. 2-oz., 4-oz., and 8-oz. sizes DeKalb Pharmacy TA0 *%a*joAL Storm CAMDEN, S. C. - ; * ; PERSONAL MENTION Mrs, Letitia Taylor of Lancaster visited at the homo of her daughter, Mrs. WyHe Sheorn, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robin Zemp. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Nettles and Billy Lind say spent last week-end in Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. Nettles Lindsay were ?among the Camden people who at tended the Junior League revue in Columbia Wednesday evening. Misses Margaret DeI<oache ami Mary Goodale spent last week-end in Columbia, the guests 0f Mrs. Stanley Watklns. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ancrum of Chester spent last Sunday in Camden. Mrs. Ancrum's sister, Mrs. Henry Peel, of Woodmere; L. I., is a guest at the Cour^ Inn. Miss Mattie Gerald has returned from Baltimore and New York where" *he went to purchase stock for her millinery store. Miss Ida Kibble, of Cherriton, Va., accompanied her back and Will be with Miss Gerald again this season. New York Wedding of Interest Here "Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Crano re quest the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Julia Eleanore, to Mr. Henry Greenhagen, Jr., on Saturday the twentieth of February, at eight o'clock in tho eve ning at Marcy Avenue Baptist church, Brooklyn, New York." ' The above wedding cards have been ?received by relatives and friends, in Camden, where the bride's parents are well known. Mr. Crane was one time pastor of the Camden Baptist church and Mrs. Crane is pleasantly remembered in this, her native town, as Miss Sallie Goodale. Miss Crane visited here last winter and was at tractive and pleasing in person and manner. For Mrs. DeSaussure Miss Minnette Boykin was hostess at a lovely bridge party Tuesday afternoon, honoring Mrs. Blanding DeSaussure of Atlanta. Tables were attractively arranged in a setting of spring's early bloom, oa color note of yellow predominating.' Mrs. W. L. DePass won the score prize and Miss t)rew Baxley cut the consolation. The honor guest was also generously re membered. A sweet course was served with coffee. ' ' I At School Auditorium Tonight The Schohl Improvement associa-^ tion df ' the Wateree School of the] Southern Power company will present a three-act comedy at the Camden school auditorium tonight, entitled "Always in Trouble." This play was given in their home community lajt week and proved to be such a success that it was asked to be repeated at Camden. It is said to be fun all the way through and an evening of en joyment is promised those who attend. Girls' Game Postponed Due to the rain Wednesday the championship game between Charlotte Thompson High and Bishopville High could not be played. This game will be played on the Charlotte Thompson court Tuesday, February 9, at 4 p.m. A large crowd is expected to attend. Bishopville has won all her nine games played this season while Char lotte Thompson has lost only one game in two years out of the seven teen played. A good game is prom<^ ised. Don't forget the date Tuesday, afternoon at 4 o'clock. Miss Lucile Godbold of Columbia College will referee. Branch Store Opened Here The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company, operating chain '-stores in the leading cities and towns through out the nation, has leased the Beleos store on east DeKalb street and opened a grocery in that building. The new store is in charge of Mr. E. A. Tucker, of Albemarle, N. C. It is number 14,117 of the chain and will be known by this number. Head quarters are in Philadelphia. The store is neatly arranged, with every article marked in plain figures and the manager tells us that he has en joyed a good business from the open ing day. They make no deliveries and sell for cash. Two New Residences to be Erected The beautiful building lot on North Lyttleton street, the former site of 'the Leroy Davidson home, was sold last week to Mr. and Mrs. Dyer Smith, of Montclair, N. J., who have com 'menced the erection of a modern resi dence on this lot. The lot measures 111 by 250 feet and is in a pretty part of the city. Mrs. Smith expects to remain in Camden a greater part of the year where her children will enter the Camden schools. The lot of Dan M. Jones, measuring 175 by 500 feet on Green street, was gold this week to Mr. H. C. McLeod, of Novia Scotia and Montclair, N. J., who expects to erect in the near future a very handsome residence. Both of these sales were made by Mr. B. G. Sanders of the punden Raft! i Estate Exchange. v< ' t * Children's Colds A(? t>Mt tlMtMl ??? %?? nolly. fh?cfc lliom overnight without " br rubbing Vicka ov?r throat and thrtt at b?Hln? SING AT LYKKSLAND Camden High School Glee Club 'Pre* . ?entt? Versatile Program Lykesland, Jan. 30. ? The Camden Glee club delighted a largo and en thusiastic audience at the Lykesland grammar school Friday evening. The program wa? a varied one consisting of music, vocal and instrumental, dances, group songs and several un usual specialties. The costumes were novel and elaborate. The dance of the sunbeam and raindrop and the scene, "When You and I Were Sev enteen," were especially popular. The harmonica specialty was heartily en cored. Twenty-five well trained girls se lected from the Camden high school took part In the entertainment. The directress, Miss Margaret Bolton, of Lykesland, entertained the entire club at the Blue Lantern Tea shop during the afternoon. Mrs. DeSausHure Again Honored Mrs. C. P. DuBose complimented her house guest, Mrs. Blanding De Saussure of Atlanta with a lovely bridge party and luncheon Friday morning. The score prize was won by Mrs. William Shannon and the honor guest received a reminder of this pleasant occasion with the friends of "Auld Lang Syne." At noon a tompting luncheon was served. Mrs. DeSaussure, who was before her marriage Miss Minnie Ancrum of Camden, always receives a warm wel come1 in her old home town. Quite a number of. informal neighborhood parties have been given in her honor. 1 ' Lancaster Citizens Move Here Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Mobley, of Lan caster, have moved to Camdei\ where Mr. "Mobley is in charge of the Cam den Lumber company. They are at present boarding at the Commercial Hotel, but Mr. Mobley has purchased a lot on Chestnut street and expects to build a home here. NOTICE I am now with The Camden Lumber Co., formerly with the Builders Supply Co., of Lancaster, S. C., for seven years. When in need of building1 material call on me. Good prices and quick ocrvico. ? K. B. MOB L E Y YVinthrop Daughters Meeting On Friday afternoon Mr#. M. M. Rcasonover wan hostess to tho Win throp Daughters, Mrs. J. G. Rich ards, president, presided at the meet ing. Mrs. John Smith gave txyo piano selections. Plans for a banquet to bo given on Friday, February 12, were discusscd. After the business meet ing a salad course was served by tho hostess. . SonK Service at Mt. Moriuh The Camden Glee club will give the opening song service of tho season at Mt. Moriah Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, ac cording to announcement by Kov. 11. fc\ Bradford, pastor of Trinity Meth odist church. The service will bo u benefit to tho Trinity church building fund and a special invitation is ex tended the white friend* of this con- , g rogation. ~ Hunting Preserves 5,000 acres near Charleston located on hard shell road. Finest quail and duck shooting in the South. Also deert bear, fox and wild boar hunting. Residence and artesian water on property. Owner a sportsman and will co-operate in every way. This is not a dream, but a first-class bona-fide proposition. Let us show you. FOR SALE f - % 4,000 acres on improved road near Charleston, excel lent hunting, farm or development proposition. If you want something very cheaply priced with almost un limited possibilities, see us at once. C. P. DuBose & Co. A> -rxr ? TELEPHONE 43 ? CAMDEN, $. C. ! f)'lT ? N. C. Arnett, Realty Dept. ? Night Telephone 321 SHOWING OF HAMS . ; ' : ? : mM >. . * ' ? - * ? , ?? . ? . 0 V ' ? c *$ * A representative of Cudahy Packing Company will be at our store on Saturday, February 6th, with a line of the Famous Cudahy Hams. The public is cordially invited to come and see and teste this delicious meat. Home-Cooked Foods ? ? * I. \ ?? f ^ * f ' ' i' . ? _ . .-r ' 1 1 Mrs.M. F. Harris, who is noted for her fine cooking, will be at our store each day from 9:30 to 1:30 selling and taking orders for home cooked breads, cakes, pies, doughnuts, Boston baked beans and brown bread, and special orders. Groceries = Vegetables . . "? 1 Our line of Groceries is complete, and if Fresh Vegetables are to be had you will find them at our store. We specialize on telephone orders. Our telephone number is 137, and our delivery is prompt. Let us serve you in our lines. DeKALB GROCERY East DeKalb St. Telephone 137