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* i . *' 11 1 1 ?! ' " ' - ' > 1 " ^ ' " | w r' ^ SOCIETY NEWS Telephone 100 - y Mrs. McLeod Hostess The Thursday afternoon contract club of which Mrs. Alfred McLeod is a member, was delightfully entertained by her "at her home on Hampton averse. M&g. T; Lee Little and Miss Katherine IVUIrT*hison were additional guests. High score f,6r the! afternoon was made by Mrs. J. G. Richards, Jr. After the contract games sandwiches, tea and cakes were served. Lawrence A. Kirkland, Jr., who is a student at St. Andrew's* school at Middletown, Conn., is at the hoipe'of ( his grandparents, Mr. and MTs, T. J. Kirkland, for the Christmas'Tlblidays. Spinster's Club Met. Miss Lucy Kirkland was hostess on Monday evening to the members of the Spinster's Club. Other guests wore Miss Barbara Hickox, of Bennington, Vt.; Miss llallie Carson and Miss Adele Sav<C>ge. Scoring high for the evening was Miss Lycy Kirkland. After cards the guests were invited into the dining room where a delightful oyster stew was served. Mrs. Llewellyn Was Hostess Mrs. A. S. Llewellyn was tyridge hostess Thursday afternoon when she entertained her contract eltfb and Mrs. Craig Wright, of New York, and Mrs. W. H. Harris. The afternoon'?, high score was made by Mrs. i Jack Whitaker, Jr. Late in the afj tcrnoon a delightful salad course was | served. M-Ptwand Mrs. Lawrence E. Graham leave tomorrow for Fort GainesT" Chi., to spend Christmas with Mr. Graham's parents. ' Personal Mention ; MUa Mabel. Todd, of Washington, j p. ( ., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Laurie Campbell. Miss A life DePass, who is attending a business college in Atlantu, is at home for Christmas. Rev. and tyrs. A. 1>. McArn will spend Christmas with the former's mother in Laurinhurg, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Paine, of Newberry, former citizens of \his city, were visitors in Camden Monday, Mr. and Mrs. R. Watson Poineroy ahdt dnt^rhter are here. They have the Pnifiror home on North Ly It talon .street for the season. Mrs, V. \V. Clark and Miss FJi/.abetb ( lark, accompanied by Mrs. N.. W. KosboV'ougb, motored to New Orleans this week to spend Christmas with relatives. Mrs. RUfus Thurman and daughter, of C.heraw; Mrs. Stanley Watkins and daughter, of Savannah, are the guests of R. R. DeLoacho for the Christmas holiday a, Lieutenant and Mrs. Roger Carleston, of Ponsaeola, are here to spend Christmas with Captain and Mrs. William Ancrum at the residence of Mr. II, G. Garrison, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Algernon S. Craven and two sons, of Greenwood, Va., have arrived in Camden for the winter -season. They are occupying a cottage at Hobklrk Inn. George W. Brunson, Jr., who attends N. M. N. Academy at Walworth, Wisconsin, is at home with his purentsi, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brunson, for the 'holidays. Lieutenant and Mrs. Dan Miller, of Annapolis, are in Camden for the Christmas holidays at the home of Mr. Miller's mother; Mrs, W. J. Mayfield. Mr/.and Mrs. J. II. Clyburn have as their guests for Christmas their children?Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lewi.-j Clyburn and children, from Hartsville; Lieutenant and Mr.<? James W. Clyburn and children, of West Point, and Henry Lee Clyburn, a student art The Citadel. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Casd, of Toronto, Canada, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Harry I). Kirkover at their home "The Hedges.'" They were enroute from?ihtrir northern home to Flonda for a visit, after which they will return to Aiken for the season. Mr. Case Ls a well known judge of horses in the United States, Canada and abroad. Teacher's Had Party The Camden Armory presented a scene of beauty and gaiety Monday night, when the Kershaw County Teachers Association held their Christmas party. The hall was charming in its decorations suggestive of the Yuletide season. Potted poinsettias were effectively used as were pine boughs and Southern smilax. Red candles burned in silver candlesticks and their light made a pretty picture of the cut flowers, also in shades of red. Mrs. Dan Murchison greeted the guests at the door and introduced them to the receiving line, which was composed of Mayor and Mrs. R. M. Kennedy, Jr., Superintendent and Mrs. J. G. Richards, Jr., Mr. Byrd; Mrs. Kathleen Watts; Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Caston; Rev. an<l Mrs. A. I). McArn, Rev. and Mrs. F. II. Craighill and Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Wimbeviy An attractive feature of the party was the novel program of entertainment furnished by Jack Richards, of Newberry; Mr. and Mrs. Lord, of Lugoff; Miss Virginia DeLoache, Mrs. James Gandy and Newell Wimberly contributed musical numbers which added greatly to the evening's entertainment. Amusing gifts from a gaily decorated Christmas tree were/ presented to the guests. C The tea table was overlaid with a white eloth and centered with a silver bowl of red berries and fern. Silver candelebra held lighted red tapers. At each end of the table was a silver service from which Mrs. W. R. Zemp and Miss Lillian Yates poured coffee. Miss Burnet Entertains , At her apartment on Laurens street Miss Margaret Burnet entertained at a delightfuj bridge party Friday evening. ChrLstnias decoraI tions were effectively used in the living room. Supper was served on the card tables before the contract games and Miss Minnie Clyburn scored high f(*r the evening. Carols Christmas Morning The* young people of the Presbyterian church invite, the boys *yid girls and young people of the city to join them in singing carols early Christj mas morning. Come to the Presbyi terian church at 11:30 Christmas eve night and bring a candie. You arc cordially welcome. , l)anre Christmas Night i Cards have boon sent out by th< Camden Dance Club announcing thei; I annual Christmas ball at the Armor: j Hall Christmas night. Music will b I furnished by Frank Girard and hi I ten-piece orchestra. ; The hall is decorated in the Yule j tide colors and with all the colleg ! girls and boys at home for the holi days this should be the largest,an most enjoyable dance the club ha sponsored the past year. Many ou j of town couples will be present als< Gen. Hugh Johnson, national r< ' covery administrator, predicts tht eventually industry in the Unite 1 States will operate on a six-hour da j basis. Monthly Report Of Associated Charities Report of Camden and Kershaw County Associated Charities for November, 1933, rendered by Warren II.j Harris, treasurer of the organization: Balance from last month ... $d69.44. , Receipts this month 200.03 v- * $800.07 Miss Kirklaud, eggs and milk $ 10.20 H. C. K tee pa, rent r>.0() S. H. Ross, groceries '.. 0.53 Stove repair . ., i.00 Water and Light 10.12 Ross, groceries , 21.18 Lttiuoy, groceries 17.00 Zemp 19.05 Thomas & Howard 50.00 I Plowing 2.10 Stamps for "Shower" .. 0.00 Norman Johnson 2.501 Paint and painting 4.75 Lamoy, groceries .......... 4.38 Lomansky 3.20 Andersqn, blacksmith work . . 6,00 Price, carpenter 4.50 Tax stamps .78 Expense "Shower" 2.00 Telephone bill 3.65 Mrs. Truesdalo, milk bill ... 25.19 J. J. Newberry .95 Myers. Filling Station 7.17 DePass Drug Store 4.75 Mackey Hardware Company 61.94 City Filling Station 7.01 j Wateree Messenger ........ 5.00 Government Envelopes ..... 15.00 I) 11. English, barber ....... 3.60 C. I*. DuBose, insurance .... 13.05 Labor and servant hire .... 78.00 Guy Lumber Company ...... 1.26 o $409.12 Balance . $450.95 Haile Gold Mine Was Once Productive Columbia, S. 'C., Dec. 8.?Eightysix gold mines or localities VWhere gold has been found but m^f^incd were listed by Earle SlOan,* state geologist, in his book, "Mineral Localities in South Carolina," which was published In 1908, it was recently pointed out by Dr. J. J. Petty, associate professor of geology in the University of South Carolina. Nearly all tho gold found in this state is rock gold found in this neous rock. It is usually discovered in minute Hecks in hard granite which must be crushed before tho metal can be removed, , The amount gotten from these gold mines is amaz/lhg. The Haile gold mine, in Lancaster county near Kershaw, which was for a lorag time the biggest mine in operation, had ait output of 7,500,000 tons of ore, yields ing $2.60 to $10 jM?r ton, with a profitable average exceeding $3.50 in gold values. In this mine the ohtcropa are exposed in crystalline rock on both sides of Lcdbetter creek. This mine was worked out. It is no longer -in operation. This became one of the most noted and successful gold mines east of .the Mississippi river. The localities, listed by counties where gold as a mineral has boen. found are: Abbeville, 7; Anderson, 1; Cherokee, 7; Chesterfield, 6;, Edgefield, 2; Greenville, 8; Kershaw 1; Lancaster, 13; Laurens, 3; Newberry, 1; Oconee, 9; Pickens, 1;, Saluda,. 3; Union, 5; York,. 12k. ~T, Ran Hijn Down The little man who had been hauled into court by his wife shuddered as the judge cornered him up with his keen questioning. "Where, did you first meet this atoman?"' tho judge asked. The witness responded: "Your Honor, I never did exactly meet her, she overtook me." StiH Following "Could you do something for a pooi old sailor?" asked the seedy-looking wanderer at the gate. "Poor old sailor?" echoed the ladj at work at the tub. "Yes'm, I fullered the wotter fo sixteen years." "Well," said the woman, after i critical look, "you certainly don't lool , as if you ever caught up with it." Then she resumed her labors.?Th New Majority. f A Gentleman of leisure "Mandy, do you want a divorc ' from Uncle Ned?" g "I sho' do, jedge. Dat nigger ain no 'count, nohow." "It's a case of incompatibility, e suppose?" "Well, jedge, if settin' in de ?U when de sun shines an' settin' by d g fire when de win' blows, an' eatin' nr t out o' house an' home is dat incom5 whut you said, den I sho' has g^t d: kind o' case against 'im."?Birminj ?- ham Age-Herald. it ?: ,<j Maj. Gen. Chas. H. Muir, U. S. / retired, commander of the four army of occupation in Germany, di< at his home in Baltimore Friday. Returns From Duty in The Far East San Francisco, On'l., Doc. 8.?After completing: a tour of duty with the Marines aboard the U. S. S.. Houston, former flagship of the Asiatic fleet, during which he visited many Oriental ports, Private First Clasa Robert C. Arthur, of Camden, S. C.r arrived here recently on that vessel. As & member of the Marine detachment aboard the Houston, private Arthur cruised thousands of miles, traveling between Yokahama, Japan and the Philippine Islands. Promptly upon returning from duty with the Asiatic squadron in the Far East, the Houston was assigned to the buttle fleet in the Pacific, where she will remain during the Christmas seasonArthur made his home with his mother, Mrs. Mat tie Arthur, of Camden, general delivery, prior to> enlisting with the Marines in October, 1931. After completing his recruit training at Parris Island, S. Arthur was assigned to sea duty and subsequently joined the Houston. Had Anniversary Party A delightful dinner was served at the City Laundry on Friday to the employees of the City Laundry and Ihe Camden Dry Cleanery and invited guestfc. The occasion was the sixth anniversary of W. M. Alexander's , connection with these two establishments. In a lovely Christmas set/ting places were set for the forty guests, and a bountiful turkey dinner was served to the employees of the company and the following invited . guests: Rev. J. B. Caston, I)r. C. F. Wimberly, Mrs. J. H. McLeod, Mrs. ' V. W. Clarke, Mrs. John Henry Me^ Dowell, J. F. Boyd, M. M. Reasonlover and Stanley Babin. I " I % Francis McLeod and Frank CasI ton are at home, for the Christmas 1 holidays from Mar's. College, NT. C. *1 REDUCED PRICES Cash and Carry Dry Cleaning Effective Friday, Dec. 22 Men's Suits 60c Ladies' Plain Dresses 60c Prices on other garments reduced proportionately. This is in compliance with government orders and according to the N. R. A. schedule for this terri tory. We wish all our friends and customers I Merry Christmas DesChamps Inc. Dry Cleaners and Dyers 403 DeKalb Street I I ? }% ? . (< \ | CHRISTMAS CUT FLOWERS | | AND PLANTS | | -? | ^ ' A fine assortment of stock ^ :i . * I >* in our show room jj \ " , 1 S s * | .211 East Laurens Street |4 | PHONE 193 | | The Camden floral Company I ;j Camden, S. C. | | 's 1 1 "?P . "" I eg mrnmmmmm???????????,??? ????? ' bnnmbbhnanahkiidbhen bbihlmubhhdblmhihdl wiooowiauit j Pillsbury Best Flour, 24 lb. bag ,. $1.07 Wesson Oil, pint cans lTF I Cha^e & Sanborn's Coffee, lb 27c Rumford Baking Powder, lb. can .. 25c ! ~ "del monte"" Sliced Pineapple, large can 17c j ^ " . Crisco, 3 lb. can . 55c Standard Tomatoes, No. 2 can, 3 for 19c Lucky Strike Cigarettes, carton .. .$1.30 ? (Tax Paid) * Echo Dry Ginger Ale, 12 oz3 for . 25c Best American Chgese, lb, 17c Del Monte Peaches, large can ? 15c . Sweet Mixed Pickles, 25 oz jar ? 17c Dill Pickles, 25 oz. jar, 2 for 25c ! j, Brazil Nuts, pound 15c Baby English Walnuts, pound .... 19c Paper Shell Pecans, pound 25c London Layer Raisins, 3 lbs, for .. 25c Fresh Marshmallows, pound ...>.. 15c ( hocolate Peanut Clusters, lb 19c XYZ Salad Dressing, pt jar^1_11__Jjc^ PRODUCE Lemons, dozen 20c Fancy Oranges, pk... 40c Tangerines, pk 40c Fancy Apples, doz... 30c ? Large Celery, 2 for.. 25c Cauliflower, lb 15c Spinach, 2 lbs. .. 25c Cranberries, lb. ........ 15c Bananas, 2 lbs. for ..15c KilnDried Yams, 51bs 15c Jumbo Lettuce, 2 for 25c Red Emp. Grapes, lb. 10c MARKET Native Dressed Broilers lb. 30c Native Dressed Hens lb. 20c Native Dressed Turkeys lb. 25c Fresh Pork Hams lb. 15c Cured H?m# lb. 19c Leg-O-Lamb lb. 23c Sliced Bacon lb 21c Fresh Oysters 1934 SEASON RATES FOR i KIRKWOOD 11: 18 HOLE G()LF COURSE O ; A 'V g| Season ... ; . $50.00 Month . 25.00 Week . . . . ' . 7.00 Day . . . . . ; . 2.00 GARL T. ABBOTT, President The KIRKWOOD 9 HOLE GOL^COURSE Is now open and in splendid condition. It will remain open until April 20th. RATES Season $25,00 1 Week .. $5.00 ~; iyiphth ?, 15.00 | Day 1.00 Family Season $50.00 Month 30.00 KARL P. ABBOTT, President 9 i 18 HOLE COURSE NOW OPEN 8 a 6 * ^ CHRISTMAS SALE " Entire stock of , "1 AA 1 Winter H&ts: J- 1 n 1* . IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT J| MISS M. E. GERALD - c> i 1 Opposite Post Office th ? Ul | ty *> ->? >