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/odety\ (By Mis* Louise Nettles) OCTOBER. The thought of old, dear things are in thine eyes. Oh, month of memories! Musing on days thine heart hath sor* row of, ' Old joy, dead hope, dear love. the sun swings farther towards his love, the South, To kiss her glowing mouth; And death, who steals among thy purpling bowers, Is deeply hid in flowers. Would thy steams were Lethe,. and might flow, Where lptus blossoms blow, <, And all the sweets wherewith thy . riches^bless Might hold no bitterness. Would in thy beauty we might'all forget. Dead days and old regret. ?Selected. Parent-Teachers Association, Very gratifying in every, particular was i he assembling and all round success on Friday evening at the school auditorium when the parefct-teachers association was organized. Mr. J. G. Richards, Jr. presided and Rev. J. P. Graham made the. opening prayer. Mrs. James Hammond#-ofr Columbia, gave a most interesting talk 011 the work, need and -benefit of this organization. Miss Ernestine Bateman followed with a splendid account of^a branch of the organization which she had organized in the -iqill school a year ago and which had indeed proved an asset t(jr the school. Quite a large membership, was enrolled and the following officers were elected: President, Mr. \y. R. Zempj ?vice president, Mrs. R. B. Pitts; treasure^, Mr. M. H. Hey man; secretary, Misi Margaret Wdcester. ^ After business all present wdre in-, vited upstairs where an informal reception was held. Mrs. R. N. Shannon, Mrs. J. M. Villepigue and Mrs. 1.. A. Kirkland, presided at the punch bowls and dainty refreshments were s erved frdm"a.tbflg table*.' r~" ~~ Mrs. R. B. Pitts as the chief promoter of the-^ organization is to be congratulated,upon the wonderful success of her 'endeavor and the apparent success of its full attainment; GRACE CHURCH WEDDING I . Miss SteedmiB BeconiM Bride of Dr. Taft, of Charleston. A weeding of much social prominence in this city and ^ throughout South Carolina and one characterized by beauty, rbarm and dignity waa that, of Miss Joyce Steedman and Dr. Robert Burbldge Taft, which was aoleuinized Wednesday, 8:30 o'clock in the evening at Grace Episcopal church. The church was elaborately decorated in graceful smilax and qther forest greens. Stately, palms, feathery ferns, roses, lilies and numerous candlesticks holding lighted tapers formed the background for Ihe beautiful wedding. ' Mrs, F? N. McCdrkle presided at the organ and gave several selections prior to the ceremony. The ushers were Messrs., Henry Savage, Jr., and Seree deLoach. The groomsmen were Dr. Pierre Jenkins, Charleston; br. J. Mclvey Willcox, Darlington; Mr. James DeLoache, Jr., Camden. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Taft, Charleston, sister of the groom; Miss Harriet Steedman, sister of the bride; Miss Virginia Clarke, land Miss Betty Haile, Camden, They I wore becoming dresses of flesh pink I taffeta, made tight bodice with boufjfant skirts, With hems of transparent I tulle and carried colonial bouquets of I sunset roses. Miss Sara Steedman, I sister of the bride was maid of honor I and was in rose pf^l^baffeta made I tight bodice, bouffant skirt, transI parent hem and carried Columbia' Irdses. Little Miss Rhetta Blakeney I of Charlotte was junior maid and was I indeed a bewitching picture in a cosI tyme duplicating that of the maid of (honor. iShe too carried a colonial J bouquet of-pink roses and ferns. The bride entered with her grand?[father, Mr. Charles J, Shannon, Sr^ ( who gave her in marriage. She /was ( charming in a "girlish bridal robe pi. [white taffeta and tulle, made sleeve[ less fashion with tight bodice and (bouffant skirt. The veil was worn | Noi mandy cap fashion with a band J of real laca and "pearls. Her bouquet | was of orchids "jhnd valley lilies. She [was met at the altar by the groom | with his best man, Dr. Wilson Ball, of Charleston, and the ceremony dras' (performed by the Rev. I. deL. Brayshaw, rector of Grace church. | Immediately after the wedding a ) large and. -brilliant- reception was.' | giveh at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. Bratton d^Loach. , Sentiment of a byLgone day held a place in the picture ! j here, for this was the home of the J late GejieraL-ftiid >irs. Joseph^Brevard } Kershaw, great-grand parents' of. the iand the home from which her parents, Mr. ' and Mrs. C. J. j on and her parents, J.he late "Mr. Steedman and Miss Harriet oi) were married. The entire] floor of this quaint old ante? home was thrown ensuite and rted into a? greenery. Forest] l| amid ^hich varied flowers ed made a charming setting for Hy assemblage. ' receiving line, composed of the ng party and. Mrs. R. Y.x.Steedcireled the spacious parlor. In lining r<y>n\ the bride's table was red- with a vase of deep pink roses, silver candlesticks held id Cathedral candles and the was further adorned with twg> t wedding cakes. jr punch bowls embedded?4nand flowers were presided over isses Louis Lang, Louise Hirach, y Jenkins, Faith deLoach, Molly cwell, Harriet Lipscomb, v [ the gift room many handsome, il. and beautiful gifts were dUter a wedding trip Dr. and Mrs. will make their home in Chartes,vfc r~~rrzr:7-Tu,. nong the out-of-town guests for vedding were: Dr. and Mrs. K, A. , Misses Mary, Betty and ; Mr. and Mrs. John ??rJar' J. Baker, Dr. B? R. Baker, Mrs. SwendeiwJ-Miss Bobby RoJ?^ DesChamps, Right Rev. William , Rev. Moultrie Guerry, CharlesMrs. N. H. jJJ-f William Shannon, Mrs. A. tin, Columbia; Mr. 9'W; won. pkfc**0! Mr8Jj PP. White Plems. N *4 Mrs. !. von Tresckow, Arica, Chile, Mr. Mrs. A. K- Blakeney, Mr. and , F. W. Lachicotte, Mrs. Ernest lg, Charlotte; Mr. and Hurt. C. H. p, Bessemer City; Mrs. Guy GunGreenville. ' - - ? ?1 ? Brides-Elect Bonered ne of the most beautiful pjebial parties honoring Misses WilMoCallum and J?y?? that given by Mrs. W.D. Barrett sday morning. In a setting of the liant colors of late hummer and y authmn four t*\)\e*-*rer* arran?d for bridge, one marked for the honor guests With a miniature bride and groom. Mrs. Ernest Spong of Charlotte won the score pnse aftd Miss Loree Truesdale won the boobyEach honor guest was presented with a dainty guest towel and a miniature bride whose costume composed five exquisite handkerchiefs. . < PERSONAL MENTION Mr. and Mrs. Mollis F. Cobb spent the week-end witb Mr, and Mrs. A. S. Paine in Newberry. , Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Tindal of Manning spent Sunday with relative* in Camden. Mrs. W. U. Allied and little sons spent the week-end with Mrs. AUred's parents in Asheboro, N. C. The trip was made -by motor with Mr. Capers Zemp driving. Mr. and Mrs. N. It. Goodale and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Haile spent Sunday at Winthrop college with their daughters, Misses Mary Goodale and Jumelle Haile. Friends of Mrs, Jack Whitaker, Jr., will regret to know that she is in a hospital in Charlotte for treatment. Friends in Camden will regret to learn that little Ralph Dunn,, infant son of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Dunn of Sumter and Camden, has been carried to Johns Hopkins hospital at Baltimore for treatment. His father Is there with him. Mrs. Summer Waite and little daughter, Betty, left Sunday night for New York and from there they sailed on Wednesday for Paris, where they will join Major Waite who is attending: the War college in Paris. They, have gone for a stay of two years. Mrs. Russel Davies and little sou of Dal?on, Ga., are visiting the former's mother, Mrs. W. J. Jones, of this city. Mrs. A. S. ThQmaB of Charleston is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Carrisort. ^ Miss Marlon Watkins spent last week-end here with relatives. She was accompanied home by her sister, Mrs. L. L. Clyburn and Mrs. T. J. Zeigler who spent several days in Charleston. A statue erected to Matthew Fontain. Maury in Richmond. Virginia, recalls his services^ to the country. Maury's nautical and meterological observations aided ndt only the United States Navy but also the farmers of his day, and became the forerunner of the Weather Bureau. He was ,a>fap3~one -of the original progenitors of;the%nited States Naval Academy. f Ah apparatus for dispersing fog is being developed at the Philadelphia Naval Aircraft Factory. A simple charging screen, a transformer ^Ith rectifying device, an airplane propels lor, and a meter, all mounted? on a truck, will electrify 700,000 cubic feet of air a minute and. cut a pAth ,2,000 feet wide and 1,000 feet high through a fog,- ? /' , , ,^7 % +U i Mussolini ..receives as salary" about $400 a month. Death c& Mrs. Johnson The death of Mrs. Margaret Francis Ancrum Johnson which occurred at her home in Kirkwood in the earlymorning hours of^ October first brought a wave of sadness to a number of life long friends, She w&a the. daughter, of the late' Col. ,Thoma& James Aiicrum and Mrs. Margaret Douglas AqarUm and warbofn February 0, 1856, and reared in Camden and on the Ancrum plantation in this county. In 'early life she married *the late Robert Cunningham o ^Johnson and reared in Camden a large, interesting and ^cultured family of which the following children Jburvive: Mr. W. *E. Johnson, Jr., Mrs. C. P. DuBose, Mrs. Alexander Clarkson and Mrs. Dan M, Jones. The following sisters Also survive her: Mrs. Blanding deSaussure, of Atlanta, and Mra. C. R. Spencer, of South Carolina. -*?'' . ^ |gT Mrs. Johnson was modest and retir* fng by nature, she belonged to the Old South, taking little or no part in public activities b'tot was queen of ber homeland the circle of friends thai knew her most intimately. She wai one of those 1vho by virtue of noble living made the world brighter And better by their presence. She fmd |he -unfailing devotion Of her loveSl ohes until the sun set apd evening star ppd to them the sympathy of tliU-community goes-out. We know that Ued ls love and^dfegt these affUctlonit w^ aeemeth :-ijy - o* grievous endapa bftfr for a rnmion and that joy cometh >m tha morning. The funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon, the Rev. I. deL. Brmyshaw, rector of Grace church officiating and she. was laid to rest beneath a mound of flowers among her forebears in the old Quaker cemetery. Do we mourn when another star Shines out from the glorious akyT Do we weep when the voice of war And the rage Of the conflict dies? Why then should our tears roll down, And our hearts be sorely riven, For another gem in .the Saviour's crown ' Another soul in Heaven? Party for Poputat Bride-Fled. Mrs. I. deL. Bray*b*w was hostess at a lovely payty Friday afternoon, honoring Miss Joyce ^$teedman? whose marriage to Dr. Robert B. Taft, of Charleston, was an piftstanding social event of the week. The attractive irooms of the Rectory were brightened with a varied collection of garden flowejrs that are just now blooming so abundantly in Camden's spacious gardens. Gaiety and infcrrfnallty reigned supreme in thft a nddr-good-bye gathering of Miss Steedman's most intimate friends. But interest centered around the entrance of Mam' Emma Rainey, a typical picture of ante-bellum days and otie that is frequently reproduced on the Btreets of the Camden of today, that of a laundress. In her huge basket she carried an array of beautiful gifts,' snowy linen, dainty lace and many other' things that represented the kindly thought and expressed tho love of, her girlhood friends. After the "shower" a salad course with accessories was served. ) ; Met With Mrs: Lindsay. The John D. Kennedy Chapter U. D. C. held the October meeting with Mrs. John S. Lindsay and it was perhaps tho most largely attended of any recent meeting. The rooms were flower filled?roses, marigolds and blackOyed susans Ailing every nook and cortlfer. * -Th/ chapter president, Mrs. -N. R. Gopdale, presided, cynd Mrs. F. Leslie Zetap, the retiring seeretary, filled that office acceptably as usual. The chapter regretted to give up Mrs! Zemp as an officer. He? faithful and loyal service will ever remain a sunny memory in' the hearts of the members. IjJfcjss, Alva Humphries was -elected to fill th^ vacancy. Mrs. W. F. Hetties, who. for eleven years has been chapter registrar, also -resigned. TVfiaa Louise Nettles, as a past* pres' ' " " "" ^ * <>' ident, paid a tribute to Mrs. Nettles' splendid service. More than one division President has commended her excellent work as chapter registrar, and it was through her efforts that the John D. Kennedy Chapter is pn the-honor roll as a correctly registered chapter. She has efficiency, poise and dignity. Mrs. John Smith graciously consented to fill that vacancy. All other officers $ete fre-elected. ; {Mans were discussed for the comin? State Convention wl.ich meets in Camden November 80th. The general U. D. C. convention meets in Richmond around November 15th, and Mrs. W. P. Malone, of Richmond,_who has retained her membership here wad V ' m ' * ' ?*!.. I,.." ! IH ) iiiTiT|"fl" .'tjM .elected to represent the John D. Ken* ftedy Chapter on ihc^Tdeciiston., A collection of dollars followed to enrich the treasury for the convention and te\Hng how they were made proved quite interesting. 4 The Chapter was ' pleased to have Mrs. W. J. Hall, a member of the Dick Anderson Chapter, of Sumter, a? a guest/ ahd ?ds<Htdnored Mfm BaIHe Kennedy Burroughs of Sum tor county, sister of General John D. Kennedy, fot whom' the chapter is nariled. After refreshments the Chapter adjourned to meet with Mrs. 6 E. Tgylor, the ftrst Monday in NovemberMrs. P. U Zemp and Miss Bllie Zemp to be assistant hostesses. ?>f> ' 1 . ?S AJESTiO" TliEAT RE WHERE IT'S COOL. * Today, Friday, October J& "NELL GWYN" See Dorothy Gisht in one * of the most famous, true-life loye stories of all time. The 'intriguing romance of England's popular actress and hei* royal suitor. A child trt the gutter,. Nell Gwyn laughs herself into a palace, but from the height|^of her good fortune, itever forgets the people from whom she sprang. The picture abounds with laughter and gMty. Also Mack Sennett comedy? "Fight Night." "B^d^AY^ALfLA^T" ^ Featuring Richard Talmadge Tn one of .his thrilling action pictures, that will thrill yoti and hold ypu, apellbdund throughout. Whatever you do don't fait to see Richard in this pTcture." Also "Smith's Baby " first of a series of comedies dealing with Thev Smith Family. Chapter No. 6 of "Casey of theCoast Guard." Special matinee for the children Saturday morning 10 o'clock, admissioh , 10 cents. - ?-hbwday. October -iT "MISMATES" Featuring 'x Doris Keuyon and Warner Baxter. You haven't seen the ultimate in drama until you "Mismates." A woman's dar- I ing courage when her baby is in danger. See the jewel pageant, the most magnificent scene ever produced, the Roman festival where a-cowardly husbafid gives a feast for a. lie and a smashing climax as thrilling as the .screen can give. It's wonderful. Also Pathe News. 11-' Tuesday! "Qrt.Ahiie i5 "YOU'D BE SURPRISED" You will be surprised when you see Ramond Griffith, in this wonderful comedy. It's a picture that will get every laugh you've got. ..Whatever you do, don't miss this comedy. You'll like every foot of this entertaining picture. Also comedy. Wednesday, October lJU- \ RATTLING BUTTI.ER You will* laugh, laugh', laugh, when you see Buster Keaton in this sidesplitting comedy. Buster Keaton will Ipft you put of your seats with laughs. "Battling Buttler" ft the beet full length feature comedy ' ever made. Come out and laugh with Buster. Coming Thursday, October 14? : "The Old 8dak," a picture that il ; af full of stdra as the skies, and j step feyfc. 2*? Flirt" i? coming to den 30oil^4 - vN.. No Longer riecoeeary to "Dote" ChU .. <fcfn ,W?th Internal Medicines to ^ - >/ 1 " Broa^ ?olds. . .Children s oiges-*1 tiona anrctsily up*?? set bjFloo mnejT "dosing." Vicka VapaKub being extem^hy applied, doesgotyUpaet littlecroup, sore throat. or any other cold tremote, uppiy Vicka frcelv. Inhere it nothinf to swallow? you just "fub it on.'%^r-.., 30x31 | Reg. CL Cord | 1 $7.95 ! | GREATEST TIRE SALE | I .HELD IN THIS CITY | I Tircstonc 1 I GUMDIPPED TIRES | I BUY AT HOME | I A Real Cash Price f if ANNOUNCING ^ JEWELERS AND OPTOMETRISTS I nr'l 1 ?" 1' r;"."'.' 1 * | I 11 11 1 he Camden Jewelry Company has II II II 11 come under a new management and || || a new name, A large stock of high || II i- J i j II If V r quality^ goods is now b6mg secured. mi H I || Mr. Jerome Hoffer will henceforth con- II II Camden Jewelry Company. || || OFFICERS || || J. M. HOFFER, President and Manager | I |8 I 1ENRY SAVAGE, JR., Secretary and Treas. 11 || DIRECTORS { .11 || J. M. HOFFER HENRY SAVAGE 11 II - V i HENRY SAVAGE, JR. ||fC