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SOCIETY NEWS .:Chib Meetings:. fillrer Tea On Thursday, February 14, at four o'clock, there will be a Valentine tea f at the Woman's iCxchmige tea room near Grace Church to which all are cordially invited. This is a special benefit for the parish house which will be started this year. Annual Dinner To Be Held The annual dinner of Camden Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Kirkwood Grille on Monday evening, February 11th at 8 o'clock. Informal. Tickets can be had at Chamber of Commerce office on DeICalb Street, Crocker Buffiling.' Price $1.75 each. Lewis-Albert A quiet marriage of interest to many friends^><u that of Miss Christine Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D, Lewis, of Mill Street, Camden, to James R. Albert, of Atlanta, Ga., on January 81, Rev, J. P. Graham officiating. Mr, and Mrs. Albert will make their home in Augusta, Ga,, for the present. i . ' 4 ' : I,, Precipice Tea Room Opena [ The opening of the Precipice Tea Room under the managership of Mr. \ K. G. Whistler, of this city, is rej ceiwed a \yelcome on the pare of all the townspeople and is of es; pecial interest to Camden's winter l^sidents. On las^ Friday afternoon, the time of its' formal opening, there were quite a number who enjoyed the very great pleasure of having tea there before the bright open fires. In this tea room, with its tastefully 1 appointed furnishings, is reflected an air of hospitality that is not readily forgotten. Here tea i$ being served every afternoon..- and, - > appointment, luncheons or \ dinnerparties fnay be arranged. '' " ' ' ^ Beok Chtb Meets With Mrs. Hay At* their (>ecent "meeting," held on Friday of last week, .the members of the Kirkwood Book Club were entefrtatned by Mrs. Wj O. Hay ^t her home on North Fair Street. ' The program for the morning w&a directed by Mrs. Lee Little Wd this, proved a mo?t interesting one. The guests enjoyed a delightful salad course with sandwiches and coffee, Mrs. Hay was assisted'- in serving by Mrs. Leroy Davidson. Leave For Atlantaj Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Williams, both of whom for the past several weeks were considered seriously ill at a local hospital, have recovered sufficiently to permit their removal to the home of their son, Raymond Williams, in Atlanta, Gn. It is reported that the couple arrived in the Georgia city in fine spirits and that they are now well on the way toward complete recoyery. C3 PERSONAL NEWS NOTES Mr?. ?S?n Km re ah ham returned to her home here after visiting in Au? m snd Mrs. (J, C. Shaw have ut their guest the iatter's brother, Mr. Miller Killeh, of Aahevtlle, Nortn Carolina. Mrs. Ke'^h Brown, of Barnwell, is visiting her, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred G. Kennedy, at Bettyneck Plantation. Mrs. Malcolm Bryant and Edward Bryant, of Marion were the guests last week end of Mr. and Mrs. B. P, DeLoache, in this city. Mr. and Mrs. W. U, Zemp, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. DelAjache and Mrs. S. C. Zemp were visitors at Wint^rop College, Rock Hill, iSunday I Mrs. N. R, Goodale and Mr. Abbott I Coodale spent iSunday at Winthrop College, Hook Hill, with the former's daughter, Miss Mary Eleanor Goodale. Mrs. Virginia Clarke left on Monday of this week for New Orleans wherd*she will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Sam Welbome of that city. v Miss Ruth Shaw of Columbia was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.- C. Shaw, at their home on Humpton Street during the past weekend. Mrs. R. W. *White had as her gu/jsts Wednesday her three nieces Mrs. Ben Dunlap of Rock Hill, Mrs. John Roddey and Miss Mildred Richards, both of Columbia. MiBs Frances Boykin spent the past weekend in Columbia as the guest of Miss Mary Gillard at her home on Pendleton Street. While in Columbia, Miss Boykin attended the dance given at Forest . Lake Country Club on Saturday night. Miss Mary E. Spencer, who is the guest this winter of Mrs. R. W. Whitje at<^her home op. Lyttleton Street, left on Tuesday of this week for St. Petersburg: After visiting with friends there, Miss Spencer will fnr the Remainder of the season. -? Little Girls Quilting Party Bethune, S. C., Feb. 3.?The little girls of the Providence school gave a quilting party at the home of Mrs. Minnie Bowers last Saturday and had lots of fun because there was not one who knew how to use a thimble. Some would stand up and try to quilt. It was lots of fun to see them make the start, but " at last they soon learned and finished- the quilt. Their work was just fine for seven little girls. All those present were Alma Bowers, Rosie Bell Spears, Elsie Spears, Myrtle West, 'Hattie Mae Bradley, Ruby Bradley and Margaret Bowers. They sure did enjoy theirquilting party.?'Contributed. r Haywood Register, notorious criminal and escaped convict of Floridh, was shot to death by Sheriff "Bob" Baker of West Palm Peach, Tuesday. Register was a member of the notorious Ashley gang which terrorized Florida east coast villages for several years. V Anniversary Week For Boy Scouts , , To show Camden and Mayor C. P. buBoae that thin community hns a real a?Mt in iU organized boy scouts U the idea of one of the features of the anniversary week celebrationa of the local scouts in observing their 19th birthday. Sometime Saturday afternoon, February 9th, Mayor DuBoae will call Scout Commissioner John K. d?Lonch on the phone requesting the immediate mobilization of Camden Boy Scouts for community service. Mr. del*oach will immediately call his four scoutmasters, who will in turn pass the order down through assistant scoutmasters and patrol leaders to the individual Scout. Scouts will be "standing by" Saturday afternoon, but Will not know the place of mobilization until the call comes through. . Scouts will be seoii hurrtng through the streets, dressed in uniform, some carrying Arst aid kits, and scout staffs, to illustrate how they may be mobilized for community service in case of an emergency, 'Scouts are trained in community service through the daily good turn practice and are able to take their place in most any situation. i Boy Scouts of Camden plan to I celebrate in no uncertain way the I 19th birthday of Scouting in America I during Anniversary Week which begins Friday, February 8th. On the night of the 8th the Scouts will gather at the American Legion hall to have their birthday party, to renew again their scout pledge, and enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment. A Promptly at 8:15 on this night, led by John K. do Loach, local scout commissioner, every Boy Scout in Camden will raise his hand tit the Scout sign, and in unison with 800,000 other scouts scattered throughout these United States make this remarkable statement: I "On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God, and to.wy country and to obey the Scout Law; to hejp [ other people at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally Hwake and morally straight." ( R. B. Pitts, chairman of the Cadi| den district of the 'Central South Carolina council, will make a talk en -the value of the Scout movement to the community and other scouts 'wBl take part in the program. ' , Parents and friends are urged to attend all the meetings according to an announcement made by local scout ofAcials. * ? > Attention is called to the Bey Scout program over Radio Station WJZ at 8:16 the night of Februarj? 8, at which time James E. Webt chief Scout Executor will make an address on Scouting. i j j Grace Church Has New Pastor ; Rev C. G. Richardson, who has beta, Occupying the pulpit-of Grace Episcopal church since the recent resigna-f tion of Rev. I. deL. Brayshaw, has' accepted the invitation to become regular pastor of the church. Rev. Mr. Richardson formerly reL||d^d')in Beaufort' and immediately -prior- to taking up his mission in Camden was with the Church of the Adverit in Spurtanburg. Club Met With Mrs. West i { The January meeting of the Home Demonstration Club of Midway was held at the home of Mrs. H. H. West. There was a good attendance at this meeting and all officers were present, which means a real beginning for a better year's club work. I ' Scoring and judging canned products was given by tbe county agent' which was beneficial and an important factor to the home cannet. A better dress contest was also giveo and 1 Mrs. Ethel Anderson won the prize. ? The question for January was: ''What Are the Five JMost Beautiful Things in the World After" aft business was finished the hostess served delicious refreshments. The guests enjoyed music while the refreshments were being served. Christmas Seal Sale Was Success The final report to the state treasurer of the South Carolina Tuberculosis Association shows a total of $414.34 as a result of sale of Christmas seals and bonds, r^irese'iting an increase over sales for 1927 of approximately $150. This splendid report is due to the excellent cooperative spirit of volunteer workers, business institutions, clubs n^d fraternal organizations for which the Woman's Auxiliary to the Kershaw County Medical Association sponsors desire to express appreciation. Miss McMillan Hostess Miss Jo McMillan delightfully entertained the Entre Nous ^Bridge club at the home of her sister, Mrs. B. M. Smith on last Thursday afternoon. Three tables were attractively arranged for the game which proved a very lively one, and at which Mrs. D. S. Murchison wan winner of high score prize, m lovely bridge set, and Miss Virginia McSwain, of the low score prize, a dainty handkerchief. The hostess assisted by Mrs. Smith and Mrs. E. M. Boykin served a delicious salad course with coffee. Substituting 'for "the ' afternoon was" Mrs. Thornwell Ifoy. ' Mer bers of the club are:_ Mcsdames Leonard H, Schenk, Mortimer Boykin, J. D. GhapAan, Rich-" ards, Jr., D. S. Murchison, Clifton McKain, James DeLoache, Misses. Lucille Cox, Rose Seymou r, Etta Zonrp, Ada Montgomery, Virginia Mc-: Swain, Ella Dunn and Jo1 McMillan. Valentine Styles Change with Yean Styles change in Valentin** juat a* they do in. clothing, furniture, houses, motor car* and most everything ?Le, local florists say * lacy netwourk uf pasteboard trellis and fluted parchment surrounded tho sentimental verse of yesteryeur'a Valentiua. Many a fluttering heart they caused!- Many , a shy lover spoke his ftrst words in' praise of hia lady in one of thuse heart shaped messages "To My -Valentine."' ' j ' All Valentines, except comics, even i when flowers in February were lux- j uries thut the richest of Americans could hardly afford, woru decorations ' of blossoms and plants. Flower*! have always ranked high in the es-I teem of wordless loverf,! ty^ \ with facilities . so greatly improved, flowers in February arp within the reach of all, thanks to the ingenuity of the twentieth century, and the vust greenhouses and conservatories which dot tho country. "Mowers will be plentiful for the Valentine season this year," 'MLilteaof-the-Valley violets, forget-me-nots, primroses, roses, and many other flowers especially suited in senti-1 mental tradition to the season are on ' the local markets, in plentiful %uanti-1 ties, and at prices that take them en- j tirely out of the luxury class"The use of flowers as, an expres-' sion of sentiment, for Valentine's | Day and for other occasions, has been j growing steadily as the facilities fori securing growing things, from every climate have improved. There need be no onerous study for the proper words with which to express a ?t*eet-1 ing. 'Say It With Flowers,' the na- j tional slogan of the Society of { American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, is more than a catch phrase. Flowers actually represent sentiments?one needs no words to convey his thought when flowers are sent-. That is because mankind has always loved the beauty and .fragrance of living flowers, and has always compared them to the things he loved best- That suggestion is al-1 ways present In a gift of flowers." ; " Death at Liberty Hill Funeral services for R. B. Jones, 72-year-old beloved citizen of 'Liberty Hill, were held 9\ Liberty Hill Wednesday afternoon with interment following in the Presbyterian churchyard of that place. Rev. F. A. Drennau conducted the services while act|ing as pallbearers were the following nephews: A. J. Richnrds; R. C. Jones, Jr., W. J. Richards, E. Li Jones, J. P. Richards and J. K. Herrick. AMr. Jones had spent his entire life in and around Liberty Hill with the exception of a brief interval in Florida a number of years ago. He was a loyal and loving friend and the esteem in which he ^vas held was attested by the large attendance and numerous floral offerings around his burial mound. * Surviving Mr. Jones," besides a number of nieces and iiepheWs, are a brother, R. C. Jones, and a sister,, Mrs. C. E. Richards, both of Liberty Hill; Messrs. J. P. Morgan and Owen D. Young, New York flnunciers, left on Saturday for Paris, where they will represent the United States unofficially as delegates to the committee rtjf experts*"to" consider "Germany's reparation payments. Joseph Optician, New York jewelry salesman, reported t6 the police of Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday that he had been robbed of $50,000 worth of mounted diamonds. ' - ' ...Wt Auxiliary To> Mhdt . . The American Leghorn AufdUaxy of this city will meet todhy;. fffrtdky,. February 8th, at the legion building on OeKalb street. The meeting will be called at 4 o'clock.. All members, are urged to attend. A can of blasting poarikar placed before an open fire, ft* dry ?? believed! to have bpen responsible fbr the j death of ten persons at Buckhannon, West Virginia, shortly after midnight Saturday -morning The resulting blaze from the explosion destroyed the house in which, the ten personswere sleeping. Tbmerr*w Will Be Tag Day Members of the Camden Hospital Auxiliary announce that on Saturday February 6th, they will sell hearts for the benefit of the hospital. St. Vahmftine'a day is usually observed as Tag Day but this year they deemed it wise to sell the little hearts on the streets tomorrow. Baby's Colds , JR. Best treated without 1 dosing?Just rub on 3m visas < '4 O- - - Don't Forget VALENTINE DAY~14th We are showing the GIBSON line?; The Better Kind. ??Also WHITMAN'S Candies in appropriate wrappings" W. Robin Zemp's Drug Store Telephone 30 Delivery Service , r ? ' i?? . t . - ? Abraham Lincoln said: "Teach economy. That is one of the first and highest virtues. K begins with saving money." Abraham Lincoln knew the necessity of economy and throughout his life's journey from the little log ! cabin in Kentucky to the White House he practiced economy and thrift. i Your own future is -*v?hat YOU make it. Stop thoughtless spending. Open an account in our bank and add to it regularly.. He steadfast and you will succeed. We will welcome y.oiu. . Cj The Bank of Camden " ' -v The New Majestic ? Matinee Daily at 3 P. M?~ Nighte 7:30 and 9 P. M. PROGRAM FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11TH ^ Monday and Tuesday, February 11-12 "TWO LOVERS" Starring Vilma Banky and Ronald Coleman. All the world is going to love these "Two Lovers." A highly romantic Melodrama. Full of action, suspense, adventure, revenge and loveNever has Vilma Banky looked so beautiful. Never has Ronald Colman appeared so attractive. A picture you should see. Also Metro News. Adults 50c; children 25c. i Wednesday, February' 13th I .. "ALL AT SEA" Featuring Karl Dane and George K. Arthur in their greatest comedy since "Rookies."- See Dane and Arthur at sea. It's a comedy with a thousand laughs. It's a sure cure for the blues for anyone who sees, this entertaining comedy on the high seas._ Also Pathe Review. Thursday, February 14 "WHILE THE CITY SLEEPS" Starring Lon Chaney. Special Notice./ We will only show this picture one performance only. Matinee at 3 p. m. Due to the First Annual Legion Shrine Minstrel which will be presented at night, those wishing to see/'While The City Sleep*" can do so by patronizing our matinee performance promptly at 3 p. m. Also Metro News. ^ * * - - ~ I Friday," February 15 1 i "THE SHOP WORN ANGEL" ..[With an all star cast including Oary Cooper, Nancy Carrollj Paul Lucas and other noted stars In one of the sweetest love stories ever filmed. A picture that will please both young and >? ;. Also Comedy. "A. Pair of fights." _ , r_ Saturday, February 16 "THE PHANTOM CITY" Starring Ken Maynard in his best western picture to date. ' . Maynard at Ms best in this outstanding picture of its kind. II?r~~ I "SAY IT WITH WITH FLOWERSI VALENTINE DAY I THURSDAY, FEB. 14ft | I j THE CAMDEN FLORAL COMPANY ^