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(society news i By Mr*. Frances M. B. Wooten 8 Telephone No, 133-W Air Minded I lie found his car was going slow, I And thinking gas was getting low I Searched with a match, the tank let I A mile^he sail#^ as flies the crow. I To thus negotiate the air On just a' pint of gus is fair, More gas, of course, that afternoon, Would send our hero to the moon, Or Jupiter, if not afraid To make the overwhelming grade, I And altitude won't make him sick, I Spcony waits to do the trick. llow beautiful to sail along I Up where the skylark bursts in song! ?4)scar Laighton, Camden, S. C. Had Valentine Tea On Friday afternoon of last week a lovely Valentine tea was held in the Woman's Exchange. This pretty affair was given for the benefit of the Parish House of Grace Episcopal I church. The ^Valentine idea was carI ried out in every detail. The table I jVvus most artistic, the center decora[ tion being of red tulips and at either I end of the table burned red tapers in I silver candlesticks. Mrs. I). A. BoyI kin and Mrs. Robbrt Marye presided I at the table. Receiving at the door I were Mrs. L. A. Kirkland and Miss l.illian Yates. During the afternoon I delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Henry Savage, Jr., Mrs. J. K. I do Loach. Mrs. Nettles Lindsay, Mrs. Ancrum Boykin, Jr., and Mrs. James B DeLoache, Jr. Entertained Bridge Club Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Richards, Jr., I charmingly entertained at a dinner party at their home on Tuesday I evening last, honoring the night I bridge club, of which they are members. This was the last meeting of the series, so the prizes were awqrdH cd. The ladies' prize was woVi by j Mrs. Jack Whitaker, Jr., and the I gentlemen's high score was won by i Mr. John M. Yillepigue. ' Complimented Visitor In charming compliment to Mrs.' B J. P.. Schenk, of Charlotte, Mrs. ' B Floyd B. Beaver entertained with a ' lovely tea on Monday afternoon from 1 I 1 to 6 o'clock. The living room in j which the guests assembled was loveB ly in spring flowers. Mrs. D. O. llouser assisted Mrs. Beaver in re ceiving the guests. Entertained For House Guest On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. I James N. Worcester entertained at I the Precipice Tea Room for her house guest, Mrs. Ralph Royal, of ,New York. Around fifteen guests played I golf on the Tom Thumb miniature I golf course. Miss Helen Stone was winner and received the prize. The guests were then entertained at tea in the tea room. Follies Here Tonight The Follies of Columbia being pre;j scrited at the school auditorium toj night under the auspices of the Junj ior Welfare Workers will no doubt 1 be well attended. Prices of admisj sion will be 50c, 75c and $1.00, the i proceeds from this entertainment to j go towards a tonsil clinic to be held I in Camdeli'in the spring. Last year i i the Junior Welfare Workers paid for I a clinic that was held in Camden and j twenty tonsils were Removed from ; children who otherwise could not ] have had the operation done. j Mrs. Morton Was Hostess Mrs. S. W. Morton, of Albany, N. I Y., is spending several weeks at the j Kirkwood Hotel. On Tuesday evening she gave a lovely dinner party in the Grill Room at the Kirkwood. ! Her guests included: Mrs. F. B. Gray, j Mrs. Roland Smith, Miss Louise Palj len, Mrs. W. F. Tucker and Mrs. j Dalton Kennedy. j Entertained at Deare Place Mrs. Julia L. Knapp was hostess I ? vn Friday evening with two tables of bridge honoring her house guests, I Mr. and Mrs. George Hester, of RichB mond. Quantities of spring flower3 were placed about the rooms where B r. most delightful evening was spent. B Mrs. Knapp's guests included: Mr. and Mrs. John K. de Loach, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Savage, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. B \ ernon McDowell and Miss Agnes De Pass. The ladies' high score was won hy Mrs. de Loach, and the gentlemen's prize went to Mr. Hester, After cards a delicious salad and sweet course was served. Grace Vhurch Services Services as announced by the rec tor. Rev. C. G. Richardson, of Grace I Episcopal church on Sunday, February 2,'lrd, will be: Communion at *:O0 a. m., church school at 10:00 a. m. The morning service will be at 11:15 a. m. with sermon by the rector. Bamea-Br uorton Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barnes announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Emily to J. P. Bruorlon, both of Georgetown. The mar* nage will take place in the early spring. , The above announcement will be of interest to friends in Camden of the young couple, where the bride-to-be formerly resided. I FOR ALDERMAN. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of" Alderman for he City of (Camden from Ward Four, subject to the rules of the city pri wary. Leon H. Schloaburg. Personal Mention Mr*. T, S. Nelson spent the 'week end with, relatives in Ridgeway. Mr. John S. Davidson spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. A. S. Davidson. Miss Christine Monger, of Canadago N. Y., is with Mrs, E. C. DuBose on Fair street. Mrs. Ralph (Shannon, of Griffin, Ua., is the guest of Mrs. Woods Robinson, on Fair street. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Chapman and sons spent several days last week in Newberry with relatives. Mrs. Robert Rabin left last Saturday for the northern markets to buy stock for the Outlook. Mr. J, D, B, Mcl/ean, of Gastonia, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. William King on Fair street. Mrs. J. E. Schenk, of Charlotte, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Beaver, on Fair street. Mrs. T. J. Kirkland has as her guests Mrs. Russell Dart and daughter, /Margaret, of Middle Haven, Conn. . Mrs. Horace Zeigier and young son, of Columbia, are visitors ut the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Kirkland. Miss Dolly Singleton, a senior at Converse College, spent the week end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. C. P. DuHose on Fair ^reet. The many friends of Mrs. W. M, Alexander will be glad to know she is improving after a serious operation at the Camden hospital. Mr. and Mrs.. George Griswold and Miss Running, of Old Line, Conn, are with Mrs. Edward DuHose for remainder of th? season. Mrs. Malcolm Bryant and young son, of Marion, are on a visit to the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. P. DeLoache on Mill street. M isses Amalie and Norvellc Wall- j nau, of Charlotte, were guests Sunday at the home of their brother, Mr. L. L. Wallnau on Fair street. Mr. T. Garvin Davis, of Goldsboro, i N. C., is the guest of his brother, ! Mr. Lamar Davis, on North Broad street. Mr. Leroy 8.. Davidson, Jr., left a few days ago for Hartford, Conn., where he will be associated with the Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, 1 of that city. I Miss F.dna Holland was a visitor i in Charleston last week and while j there attended the annual ball given by the Medical College of South Carolina in that city each year. The Rev. F. H. Harding and Mrs. Harding, of Milledgeville, Ga., have returned home after spending a few days with the latter's sister, Mrs. Frank M. Zemp on Fair street. Miss Ida Kibble has returned to Camden from the Northern markets where she purchased stock for the millinery parlors of Miss M. E. Gerald. Miss Martha Oglesby motored to Conway last Saturday to spend tho week end with friends. She was accompanied as far as Marion by Messrs. Arthur Harris DeLoache and Johnny Bryant. Friends of Dr. and Mrs. Walter Sorrell, former citizens of Camden, but more recently residing near Kershaw, will regret to know that they left Thursday for Alabama where they will make their home in the future. Friends in Camden of Mr. and Mrs. DuBose Hey ward, the popular novelist of Charleston, will be interested* in the following announcement: Born on February 15 in New York to Mr. and Mrs. DuBose Heyward a daughter. She - has been named Jenifer Heyward. Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens, of Kershaw, were visitors in Camden a few days ago having just returned from a lovely trip to Cuba and Panama Canal. Dr. Block and his two daughters, Mrs. Hunley and Miss Rosa Block joined the party in Columbia and the trip was made toT gether. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Tindal and daughter have moved to Bishopville, whete they will make their home in the future. Mr. Tindal is connected with the Carolina Oil Company, of Camden, and he will manage a 'branch wholesale plant in the Lee county capital. Camden people regret to lose this interesting family. Mrs.. Lindsay Hostess To Club Mrs. Nettles Lindsay was the delightful hostess at the Wednesday afternoon bridge club thi? week. The high score was made by Mrs. J. Thornwell Hay, and she was presented with the prize by the president of the club, Mrs. Lambert DePass. After the game a most enjoyable salad course was served. This club recently called a meeting for the purpose of electing two new members. Mrs. George Little, Jr., and Mrs. Henry Savage, Jr., were unanimously elected members. Met With Mrs. Zemp On the afternoon of February 10, Mrs. J. B. Zemp w^s a most gracious hostess to the Winthrop Chapter of Camden. At this meeting there was discussion concerning a worthy local activity. The expressions made favored the sponsoring of the organization of a garden clilb with a plant exchange and encouragement of home flqwer growing throughout the community. Those present also planned to enlist all of the Camden alumnae in arranging a social meeting for the Winthrop Daughters of Kershaw county. Nicholas Dumbinsky, 36, jumped from a 12th story window of a Wall street building in New York on Tuesday, and waft instantly killed. He had $3,000 in bis pockets, besides two bank booka showing substantial deposits. .. ( >S- ' I *. Dr. Vance Heard Twice Daily Here ?? ?ii i Beginning last Monday evening Dr. Jumes I. Vance, pastor of the First 1'resbyterian church of Nashville, Tenn., has been preaching in Camden. Dr. Vance enjoys the honor of being one of the country's most eminent preachers and all of his sermons have supported this fact. The -meeting has been growing in interest and the people of Camden and nearby communities forfeit a real privilege if they stay away from Dr. Vance's services. Below is a schedule of the remaining services: Friday at noon at the Majestic Theatre. Friday evening at the Presbyterian church the hour has been changed from 8:00 o'clock to 7:30 out of courtesy to entertainment sponsored by Junior Welfare Workers for benefit of children's tonsil clinic. j 1 here will be no services on Saturday. On Sunday the services will be at 10 o'clock at the Presbyterian Sunday school and at 11:15 o'clock in the morning and at 8:00 in the evening. The public is cordially invited to hear Dr. Vknce. Legion Auxiliary Held Meeting a ? On P riday afternoon, February 7th the Camden unit of the American Legion Auxiliary held its regubii meeting and was delightfully entertained at the TTome of Mrs. Leon Schlosburg, with Mrs. Joseph Baruch as assistant hostess. Our efficient president, Mrs. Chowning, presided. 1 here were twenty-four members present, which was an unusually ' large attendance. Included in this number were two new members. The president stated that a bath robe had been purchased for the wife of a deceased ex-service man, who i3 confined to her bed in our community. Arrangements were made for the erection of a booth in front of the post office for the sale of poppies. (Jur dances each Thursday evening at the Legion Hall are proving very popular, and in this connection we wish to call to the attention of oumembers, the Masquerade Ball, to be held on the evening of February 21st, celebrating Washington's Birthday. During the social hour, Misses Olivfa Buddin and Lenora Rhame delightfully rendered piano solos, and Miss Olive Nettles beautifully recited "The Sword of Lee." Congealed fruit salad, saltines, wafers, coffee and mints were served for refreshments.?Contributed. PRETTY WEDDING IN SUMTER A most beautiful and impressive home wedding was that of Miss Bertie Lee Beck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bock, to Mr. Basil 'Bruce of Camden, on Wednesday aftefnoOn, February 12th, at 4 o'clock, at the handsome Beck home on North l Washington street. As the guests entered, they were greeted at the door by Mrs. R. PL DuBose, Mrs. C. ^R. Barringer, and Mrs. L. L. Clyburn of Camden. The reception hall and stairway were gracefully festooned with long sprays of Squthern smilax placed on a white background. The wall lights were dimmed with ro^e colored shades, which cast a glow over the many pink roses arranged in bowls and vases. In one corner was placed a large punch bowl presided over by Mrs. Frank Thorne, Jr., and Mrs. Oscar Kennedy. Mrs. Vogel and Mrs. Cromme -met the ladies, escorting them to the room to remove their coats. Prior to the ceremony Miss Mabel Crombe sang two beautiful vocal selections, "Until" and "Because," accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Lamar i Davis and the violin by Miss Loree Truesdale, both of Camden. Just before the wedding march was played, Mr. C. Clifton Beck, of Gadsden, Ala., brother of the ibride, lighted the many candles on the altar. At the first strains of the wedding march, the dame of honor, Mrs. C. Clifton Beck, of Gadsden, Ala., descended the stairway. She was becomingly attired in a costume of ashes of roses with touches of blue, and j carried an arm bouquet of vari-colored snapdragons of blending hues tied with a graceful bow of pink tulle. I Mrs. Beck was followed by tho bride whose unusual type of beauty was greatly enhanced by her becoming, gown of peach colored lace and chiffon, featuring the extreme princess silhouette and uneven hemline whi?h touched the floor. Her hat was an exquisite cloche of transparent silk braid in a matching shade, ami her shoes of a similar shade in brocaded Satin. She carried a formal bouquet of ('alia lilies adn ferns tied with a bow of flowered tulle. The bride -was met at the foot of the stair by her father, Mr. (\ G. Beck, who accompanied her to the altar, where she was met by tho groom with his best man, Mr. Robert Bruce, of "Camden. Dr. J. M. Wells, pastor of the First Presbyterian church performed the impressive ring ceremony. Mrs. Beck, mother of the bride, wore an exquisite gown of orchid colored chiffon with shoulder corsage of sweet peas. Mrs. Bruce, mother of the groom, stood with Mrs. Beck. She was. gowned in a beautiful black costume with a corsage of Ophelia roses. After tho ceremony, a delightful reception was held for the guests. Mrs. J. A. Blackwell, Mrs. D. R., Coker, Mrs. J. I). Hlunding and Mrs. F. M. Pierson acted as hostesses in the dining room. The table was beautifully appointed with an exquisite lace cloth, the center decoration being u handsome basket filled with pink roses and ferns. Four tall silver candle sticks with lighted tapers were placed alound the basket, and the table gleamed with many silver dishes filled with pink and white mints. The buffet held the lovely bride's cake with candelbras filled with ii ii,,"f 7 ? ?-smmm&ssssssssss 1 ghted white candles placed on either side. The mantel was also arranged with candelabrus of lighted < tapers, and graceful garlands of ' smilax. i Misses Hilda Thome, Klizabeth i Ard, Ix'slie Wright and Mrs. Julius i Pitts served the guests delicious : cream and pink iced cakes. In a room upstairs, the many handsome gifts to the bride were displayed, attesting her popularity and the love of many friends. After the reception the brido changed to a (becoming traveling costume of reseda green with matching accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce left for a short wedding trip, after which they will make their home In Camden, where Mr. Bruce is engaged in business.? Sumter Item, Fob. 1*3. Among the guests attending from Camden- were: Mrs. Lillian Bruce, Miss-Evelyn Bruce, . Messrs. Robert Bruce, Curl Rotfborough, T. Carvin Davis, Ceorge Coleman, Joe McKain, Sam Kvans, Mrs. Lamar Davis, Mrs. S. C. Zemp, Miss Martha Oglesby, Miss I.oree Truesdale, Mrs. Hubert Wilson, Mrs. Ixnvis Ix*e Clyburn, Mrs. Betty Foster. Keeps Windshield Clear O. P. Murray, yard engineman at Klwood, Ind., has a formula for keeping ice or snow from freezing on windows of automobiles und locomotives, or, in fact, any kind of windows. Murray mixes one ounce of glycerin, two ounces of water und one-eighth ounce of common suit. This will keep ice or snow from 'freezing on windows for a period of three days.?From the Pennsylvania News. Bridge Benefit ",;'l The annual bridge for the benefit nt St. Mail's church is to be held on ryeaday, March fourth, at St. Mary's Hall. In past ycara this haa been ti popular event, and the committee .n charge are planning to make it aa attractive aa ever. 1 W9 Each Year More Mothers Treat Colds Externally The Danger* of "Dosing" Colds Now Avoided by Use of Modem Vaporizing Ointment When Vlcks VapoRub was introduced, mothera especially were quick to appreciate it, because It la j11.si rubbed on and cannot upset children's delicate stomachs,as''dosing" Is so apt to do. Today, the whole t rend of modem medicine Is away from needless "dosing." Ah more and more mothers adopted this modem oxtamai treatment, the fame of Vicks spread until today It is the standby for colds?adults' , us well as children's?in over BO countries. Just rubbed on throat and chest, Vicks acts through the skin like a plaster: and, at the same time its medicated vapors, released by the body heat, are inhaled direct to the inflamed air-passages, loosening the phlegm and easing the dlfttcult breathing. Ever-increasing demand for thia better method of treating colds is shown in the familiar Vick slogan. 1 Made famous when Vicks reached "17 Million Jars Used Yearly"? later raised to "21 Million"?there are now "Over 20 Million Jars Used Yearly." ??> i Sunday Menu AT THE PINES Mrs. B. R. Truesdale, Hostess Telephone 2102 1 j Cream of Tomato Soup with Whipped Cream : j Salted Nuts" ^ ! Chilled Celery Queen Olives Choice of Meats Turkey Fried Chicken Cranberry Sauce Dressing String Beans Creamed Potatoes Candied Yams ! Hot Biscuits Pineapple Salad Apple Pie with Ice Cream Coffee Tea Milk Dinner From 7:00 to 12:00 p. m. > --- . .4, . Buy your tires now at the lowest prices you've ever paid. 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