The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, March 29, 1935, Image 1

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f MANY THOUSANDS TO ATTEND THE CAROLINA CUP RACES The Camden Chronicle CAMDEN, SOUTH CAKOUNA, FRIDAY. MAKCU 29, 1935 ~ NUMBER 1 " Large Entry List For Carolina Cup (l*y Sally Broomed 1) Thousand* of visitor? are arriving here by airplane, motor ami drain to attend the Carolina Chip Races here tomorrow (Saturday) on the historic Springda'le Course uwder sanction of the Hurvtw Committee of the National SUepLocihaee- and H-unt Association, beginning at 2 o'clock. Entries in the six races on, tihe program are e** follows: The big race of the <l^y, The Carolina Cup, third on the program: Mrs. Thomas H. Somerville's Charioteer, Richard Wallaeh, Jr., of Middleburgh, Va,, rider; Paul Mellon's Drinmore Lad, Jam^s E. Ryan, of Camden and Unionville, Pa., nder; Mr?. Samerville's Oliver (', Noel Iaing, of Southern. Pines, rider; North wood Stable'? Indigo, W* Burling Cocks, of Westbury, L. I., rider; Mi?. W .Austin Wadswotrth's I, tbid, Srtuairt Jannoy, Jr., of e, Md., rider; Mrs. Francis ui/'s Arundel, J. V. H. Davis, York and Pinehurat, rider; non T. Patterson's Hal Dale, Kerr, Jr., of Middleburgh, ir. The odda on last year's Charioteer, are 3-1, with e Lad, the favorite, 9-5; Oli! 1-2-1; Indigo, 4-1; Hotspur, Arundel, 6-1; Bagatelle, 6-1; 10-1; (Sporting Print, 6-1 and e, 5-1. rat race, the Palmetto Steeabout two aind a half miles iber, has the following en-' Hue Admiral, owned1 and ridJ. E. Ryan; Pontoon, owned on B. Metcalf, Jr., of RumJ., VV. Burling Cocks, rider; ie, owned by Mrs. George ?f New York, J. V. H. Davis, ames E. Ryan'si Aughrim rgan Macy, of Caledonia, N. ; previous winners, last year, Weir's Soldiers Pate; 1933, m Hay Whitney's San Romvtrie.s in the second lace, the Steeplechase, two miles ovi, are: Well Played, owned 11. Cambrill; Manletotz, o watt rleton H. Palmer, of New . B. Oocks, rider; The Chi?ied by F. Ambrose Clark, of k, F. Bellhouse, rider;, Rocky oplar Lane Farm, Raymond fe, rider; The Stag, 2nd, K. Mellon, of Pittsburgh, J. rider; Grown Up, Thomas r, of Warrenton, Va., Eddie of New York, rider; Mrs. e's Hust'le, E. Jennings, ridPalmer's Huntsman Dornin, determined; The Spy, owned L. R. Stuyvesant, of New I Aiken1, Morgan Macy, rids^owned by S. A. W. Baits' ew York and Aiken, rider mod. Mrs. Thomas W. Duec Wheeler was last year's irt'h race will be the Wateund a (half miles on the flat. *e: Legender, owned by Mrs.! Garvan, of Rosaflyh, L. I., Davis, rider; Mrs. Somerst Command, Carroll K. :>f Far Hills, N. J., rider; H. Palmer's Ghost Dancer, cks, nder; North wood Sta-1 enaute, 2nd; Mrs. Somer-1 n Dodger, Noel Laing, riddle, owned by Alvin T. Unci f Greenwich, Conn.? ItanfTey, of Mkldlebuirgh, Va., s. Somerville's Ballystrat. Palmer's Marletotz; Mrs. Sea Chart; Mrs. Lewis A. yal Thomas from Pittsmes E. Ryan, rider; Mrs. 4> Hustle. Mra. Somerville's1 us, 2nd, won last year, ih race, the Springdale se is two miles over brush. *e: Mr. Untermyer's Dram by Duffey; Poplar Lane cky Shore; Cold Punch, Mrs. John Hay Whit ew York; Our Friend Mrs. Vemer Z. Reed, Jr., st, Noel Laing rider; Mrs. 's Tecreus, Baissott, rider; t, owned by Thomas of New York and Aiken, Krney, erf New York and ier; Northwood . Stable's 2nd, Davis, rider; Mrs. s Muskogee, Bassett, rid9 Hitchcock's Saroti QuarPaJmer'a Ghost Dancer; , MellonThe Stag, 2nd, burgh; Mr. Palmer's Marr. Whitney's Old "Bachelor, a Our Friend was last ier. i and last race of the day OmokMi Plate, seven furbe flat. Entries are: Mr. Beotori, Duffey, cider; >wtiad fcy Mra. a SB. Do Parties Planned For Day Of Races (By Saflly CBnoomell) A Hunt Ball has been planned by the Owmden Hunt Olub to be held tomorrow evening following tins Carolina (>rp IReuces, nit "Mulberry Plantation," the winter homo of Mr. ami Mm David H. Williams, of Tulsa, Okla. The affair is for members of the Oaandon Hunt ami their ftvouseguests. Many reservations -have also been made for parties in the Kirk-; wood Grill. Mr. ami Mrs. Lewis C. Dawes, of Hackensack, N. J., are visiting Mrs. Dawes' sister and brother-in-law, Mr. ami Mm Dacre Bush. Mrs. David Fleming, of South/port, Oonaik, has arrived and will re-main until early April. Mm Denison D. Dana, of Englewood, N. J., has joined her mother, Mm. William H. Walker, and Mrs. Orlando Dana at Court Inn. Mrs. John Damon Peabody and three children have arrived at the Kirkwood from New York for the remainder of the season. Others who l have arrived for the season are: Mr. and Mrs. George G. Miller and daughter, of Buffalo; Mr. aind Mrs. William J. llealey and daughter, Miss Mary II. Healey, of Bradford, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Harcooirt, of Riverside, (Jonn. v Joining the Detroit colony at Hobkirk Inn are: Mrs. John Buckingham, Qod. and Mrs. Walter C. Piper, Dir. and Mrs. Robert E. Gumming, Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Murphy; also Mrs. Frank H. Teagle, of Cleveland. A large hunt breakfast for visitors here for the Carolina Cup; Races ie i being held this morning, following i the drag-hunt, which 'will assemble j at The Kennels. Mr. and Mm John ; L. Weeks and Mr. and Mrs. Ward 0. Belcher will be hosts at "The Cabin" at Fairview Plantation, the property of Mr. and Mrs. Weeks. The final game of a series between the Town and Country Teams of the Camden Polo Club for the trophy presented by ^Samuel Russell, Jr., will take place this Sunday. Numerous parties' are being held here -with many of the cottagers entertaining house guests this week. Mm Wand C. Belcher entertained at luncheon Sunday at " H/orsebranch Hall" for her house guest, Mrs. Wesley Bowers, of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur B. Rauthrauff gave a large informal tea at Hobkirk Inn, where they have a cottage. Mrs. Woods Robinson and her sister, Mrs. Gaylord Tucker, also gave a tea for about thirty guests. Mrs. McKee Graham entertained at lunch [ eon at /'The Cabin" for Mrs. Simon i T. Patterson', of Pittsburgh, who is ! here for the remainder of the season, and Mrs. Pattei-son's house guest, j Mrs. Russell Love, of Johnstown, Pa. j Mr. and Mrs. Delavan Baldwin gave I a dinner for their house guests, Mr. | and Mrs. Will Irwin, of New York. Mrs. Myron C. Wick entertained at dinner at the Kirkwood Saturday evening for their house guests, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wick, of Youngs/town, Ohio. Miss Jane Swords is/ giving a series ! of dinner parties whale her sister, Miss Marion Swords, of Morristown, N. J., is visiting her. Saturday her guests were: Mr. and Mm LamorP Dominick ai^d their house guests, Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds, of New York, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Woodward, Mr. and Mm Gaylord Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Kirk over, Mrs. Charles G. Knight and Miss Olive Whittnedge. Mrs. Frank Teagle, of Cleveland, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Streit, of New Canaan, Oonai., who have a cottage here. Mrs. Henry Knox Harden, of New Canaan, will join them tomorrow for the Carolina Cup Races. Miss Frederick a Bush, of Westbury. L. I., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dalton Kennedy. W. Phelps Warren, 3rd, of New York, and William E Katzenbach, of New Canaan, are visiting Mr. Katzenbach's aunt, Miss Olive Whittnedge. A large gallery followed the best ball exhibition on the Kirkwood links Sunday by Thomas J. Harmon, Jr., and Joe Pateflli vs. Ohao-les Schneider and Thomas if Somerville, Harmon and Patelli winning, 4 and 3. A luge gallery also attended the skeet shooting contest at the Kirkwood -Sheet field Sunday. Newton C. Boykin Won the handicap trophy and Willis Boykin won the championship I |,J|M uropiy w* _ y> j, ! TIT lil, | jf . -Ji W mW* m Mfl. KOOen W# MMTOC^ OS iLiCO" vttie. Oonn., who is at the Kirkwood, - ? tp -% - ~ "V% - I ii. , Jfc * . - *' " * ? -1 VJ' - -1J - for her daughter, Mi? Nancy Martin and a croup of young people here from octaouU Monday. Mm Irvine Bolton aiaa iwhrtiiiwd for the yoang psopte M a picnic and twoii paHy. Prominent Attorney! Of Camden Diesj This community wan shocked last Saturday morning, March 2.'i, to learn of the sudden death of Ilenjamin Mended Smith, a prominent member of the Camden Oar, who died of an acute heart attack early that morning at ihrts? home on North Mill street. He was a son of the late Judge Mendel L. Smith and Anna Dixon Smith. He attended the Oa'indea city schools and graduated with degree of Bachelor of Laws at the University of South Carolina. After his admission to the Bar he practiced with his late father in Camden. Since the death of Judge Sm/ith he had been practicing alone. At the time of his death Mr. Smith was serving his third trem as magistrate for DeKalb Township. In June, 1926, he was married ,to Miss Edwina Mc Mitten, of IlendeVj sonviHe, North Oarelina, who with jono son, Benjamin Mendel Smith, Jr., survive him. Other surviving relatives are his mother, Mm. M. L. Smith, one brother, M. L. Smith, Jr., two sisters, Mrs. W. W. Bates and Mrs. W. P. Heath, all of this city. Funeral services were conducted from Grace Episcopal church of Carrw den at four o'clock on Sunday afternoon. The dhuireh Was crowded far beyond its capacity, large numbers of peopfle being unahle to gain admission, sorrowing friends from "every walk of hfe, not only from Camden and the county but from many sections of the state, being in attendance upon the funerab The active pallbearers were: Ralph Little, Mortimer Boykin, W. L. DePass, Jr., Dir. J. L. Williford, Edward N. McDowell and Willis Boykin. Honorary pallbearers were: members of the Camden Baa*, the County Officials, Dr. John W. Oorbett, Dr. Carl A. West and W. L. DePass. Mr. Smith had for a number of years suffered from the ailment of which he died. Only a few weeks ago he was discharged from the hospital after suffering a very severe attack He was a\ lover of the outdoors ami a time sportsman. In his school days he was exceedingly proficient in football and baseball, being a tower of strength on the Camden High School teams. Ho was an expert marksman ami enjoyed hunting greatly, j- "Bonny," as he was known by his large number of friends, will be greatly missed in this community. His friendliness of manner, his geniality and his readiness always to befriend others won and held for him the friendship of the rich and the poor alikp. The sympathy of the whole community goes out to his family. Baptist Church Services Rev. J. B. Castam, pastor of the Camden Baptist Church announces services for Sunday, March 31st will be: Sunday school at 10 a. m.; morning service at 11:15i subject: "The Bible"; evening service at 8 o'olock, subject will be "Our Father."; B. T. U. on Tuesday evening at 7:30; prayer mooting Wednesday at 7:30. The public is invited to all services. Serve Chicken Supper The Kershaw, County Fish and Game Association has agreed by a special invitation to hold their April meeting at Anrtioch High School, April 8, art 7t80 p. m. The ladies of Antioch church will serve an old time chicken supper at 35* cents each. The public is cordially invited to attend this meeting1. Arthur A. Shanks Died Here Friday Nowh of tiho death of Arthur A. Sluinka, who died at his home in Kirk wood, last Friday morning caused genuine Sadness to scores of frierode in Gam den, where he was known as a imovier plumber. Ma*. Shanks succumbed to an illnose lasting over* a period of ?ix months. The deceased wa? bom in Whithorn, Wbigtowmshire, Scot<1 and, August 16, 1879 and came to Qanulen in 100-1. lie worked in various towixs in Scotland for thirteen years as an apprentice plumber. Coming to Oamdon as a journey mam plumber, he worked for a number of years, later entering business for himself, and many of the largest plumbing jobs, osinxially among the tourists homes here were done by him. He was a painstaking workman and a contract was never completed until the patron was fully satisfied1. Except for a few months spent in San Francisco, fallowing the great earthquake ami fire, his entire time in this country was spent in Camden, where he had a host . of friends. Whrilo not engaged in his Work, he loved sports of all kinds and was never happier tliam when with friends Mm a hunting or fibbing trip. Mr. Shanks wa*s tvyiee married, first to Mi.ss Frances Brawham, of West jWateree, who died moi*v than twenty J years ago. To fhis uprion was born one daughter, Mrs. John K. Branham, of Charleston, S. C., who survives him. His setoond marriage was to Miss Emily Bld^e, of (Chester, I England in 1921, who also survives him. Ho is /also survived by his mother, Mrs, John Shanks, now in her 87th year, who resides at the old homestead in the mother country. The following sisters also survive: Mrs. Robert Dry nan, of Chi. cago; Mrs. Agnes Dalglish, of Johannesburg, South Africa; Mrs. Sam ! Morrison, of Ix>ndon. Funeral services were held Sunday afbernoqn at 2 o'clock at Komegay Funeral Home, with Rev. A. Douglas Me Am, of Bet'hesxia Presbyterians church conducting them, assisted by Rev. J. B. Gastont, of the Camden ' Baptist church. The following friends acted as | honorary pallbearers: Da*. W. R. Cly| burn', Dr. Carl West, iS. W. Van?Landingham, Qraig Clyburn, L. L. i Clybarm, Willie Goff, Capt. Adams, 1 Neal Cox, J. F. Jenkins, S. B. Kirk' land. I Active pallbearers were: J. C. Cox, J. B. Zemp, L. M. Davis, Lee Campbell, B. P. DeLoache, all of Camden, and W. E. Kerr, of Columbia, j Burial was in the Quaker cemetery. His sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dryrvan, of Chicago, ! reached here in time for the funeral services. i The Revival Services The evangelistic campaign at the Lyttleton Street Methodist church began last Sunday, with two fine congregations!. Rev. C. M. Dunuaway made a fine impression on his hearers and it was most evident, that he was a master in the line of evangelists, and the outlook for a religious awakening is evident. The community is 1 cordially invited to b? with us at all the services. We are hoping to hold services each morning?except Saturday at 10:30, and the service will last but one hour. We plead with our people to ;fit this revival in/to their plans, so that the most possible good may be accomplished. The evening services will be at 8 o'clock, preceded with a song service of some .twenty or twenty-five minutes. Come and be with us, and we will do thee good.?O. F. Wimberly, pastor. 1 Presbyterian Church Services Sunday, March 31, A. Douglas McArn, pastor announces services as follows: . Church school, 10 a, nr.; morning worship, 11:15 with anthem and sermon. The session meets at 11 o'dlock to receive any who may desire to irmte with the church on confession J of faith. This is the last Sunday in the church year and the eleventh Sunday in the Belmont plan. Vesper services at 7:30 p. nr. The public i9 | cordially invited tx> all services in this church. Voorhees Singers Here Monday __The public is cordially invited to a musical recital at Jackson school auditorium sponsored by the school, Monday night, April first at 8 o'clock. This comedy will be put on by the VootheW Juhior College, of Denmark, 9. C. They have traveled extensively and have appeared before the beet wtt?'as In oar country. Admission witt be 10 and IS cents. *_7 * f\ t~ - v- tT Tryon Horse Show To Be Held April 17th Tlw tenth amvual Horse Show of TYyen, N. CL, one of the outstanding shows of the South an*! one thut etch year gaiiks greater popularity will be held on April 17 th. In lYyon's ft rat horse ahow, 'held in 1025, there were 41 ihorses entered in 12 obueea, In 1927, the number of claeaea grew bo fifteen. Each year following brought an increased interest in the show, attracting ?{K>rtwniein from' far and near. 19.34 marked the moat miccewsful home >how cvw held bom There were over ninety entries m eighteen classes. Among rthe three thousand spectators were prominent people from all i>aii*ts of the country. To many of these, coming from the shows of big cities, it was incixxliblo Ukttt a .town of only 1,300 inhabitarts eoulhi put on aw fine a show. The committee has received the highest praise fix>m the many eminent judges, who liave visited the Tryon shows, in regaird to the precision of clock-work making of the whole an exhibit of the greatest smoothness ami regularity. A feuture of this show is that, among the many horse shows throughout the country, no oblier, with as .many classes, holds its show on but one day. "Added to this is the fact that a Ifou-nd .Show is held in the morning and an hour's time given up to the luncheon'. Prominent men who have judged this show in the past ate: the late J. Garner West, of Gamereville, N. Y., dean <yf horse shows; the. late Wililiam J. Sampson, of Youngstown, Ohio; Charles M. Hanohea*, of Wheeling, \a.; Harry B. Thornton, Bradfordsville, Ky.; Col. Fitzhugh Lee, U. S. A., attached to the 4th C/orjxs Area Headquarters, Fort MePhorson, G?.; Hon. Earle Pom bonbon, Bowling Green, Ky.; Oapt. Dirk Van Ingen, New York, ami Hon. Henry G. Yuughan, Boston, Mass., President Masters of Foxhounds Association, of America. Judges for 1935 show will be: Hunters, Miss Ivy Madison; Gaited classes, George Gwynn. Honored At Winthrop College Following is an article from the Johnsonian, published by students at Winthrop Qolllege, stating that Miss Betty Garrison, Camden girl has been honored by her fellow students in being elected Editor-in-Chief of this paj?er. She is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Ca/rrison, Jr.: "Betty Garrison and Evalyn Hanj nab will assume the respective duties ; of Editor-in-Chief ami' Business Man! ager with .the next issue, Api'H 12. Associate Editors and Business Managers will be anmounicied later. Betty Garrison is a rising Senior, of Camden. She is a college 'marshal from Winthrop Literary Society. She has been associated with many phases of campus activity as secrei tary of the Masquers and the Social i Servite Glut, as corresponding secretary of Winthrop Literary Society, as a member of her class swimming team, 1934-'35, and as a member of the Special Meetings Com mi ttee of the Y. W. G. A. She is now a member of the Poetry Society, the Writers' Club, the Psychology Club the j Journal StalF, the Masquers, Winjthrop Literary Society, the Social Service Club, and Sigma A.mega Delta Social Club. She is sub-director of Alpha Psi Omega, National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity. Betty has served on both the reportorial and business staff j of The Johnsonian. She will appear in the cast of the Junior Follies tonight. She is a Sociology major." Westville Church Services There will be services at Bethany (Westville) Baptist church on next Lord's day as follows: Sunday school at 10 a. m., suporinteuxkmt H. B. G ask in in charge; Preaching service art; H a. m. In the absence of the pastor, Rev. J. D. Purvis of Ruby, S. C., will occupy the pulpit. B. Y. P. U. at'7 p. m., Miss Ruby Young, director. The public is cord!ialiy*r,>?vited to attend all these services. ' Grace Church Services Sen-ices as announced by rtfrw rector, Rev. F. H. OaighiH fpr Sunday, March Slat at Grace Episcopal church will be as follows: Holy eonmronron, 8 a. in.; church school, 9:46 ft. m.; men's ckuw, 10:20 Sundftyi^^o? 11:16 ** m' 8 o'clock. Tow Pooplo w4H roast at 7:60. , Prize Winners In (harden Club Show Thd Tollowing Udiet* headed by Mi&s Ruth Richards tut chairman acted tus a committee which sponsored the Annual Goaxkm Olub Show, 'hold in Grace {h>undh Pariwh ilounc, Tuomday, Maixth. ltttb: Mr*. W. S. Rainsfond, M im Fojundo Fletcher, Mrs. John M. Villepigue, Mrs, Carl A. West, Mrs. K. N. McDowell, Mm, H. G. Marvin, Miv. F. H. Onaighttl, Miss Ethel Yates, Mrs. Withers Trotter, Mr*. Samuel Russell ami Mrs. Clifton McKain. This year's show was oonaidered tiho finest yet put oav by the local Garden Club judging from number of exhibits and fine examples on display. An interesting exhibit of evergreens ami shrubs was arranged by Miss Famine Fletcher and Mrs. W. S. Ra/i nwforxl. Theue weiv more than forty varictio* in all. Although no prize was offered in this instance It was well worth consideration ami co imnenda ti oai. A silver bowl presented by Mrs. Dacre Hush for the most outetaending exhibit in tlve show was won by Mrs. R. B. Pitts. A silver cup for the most outstanding artistic arrangement pxxhsentcd by Mrs.. Hutchinewi was won by Miss Ethel Yates. In the sweepstakesi a book, "Old Gardens for New," given by Miss Richards, was won by Mrs. Hutchinson. A green china vase for the best collection of the greatest number of varieties of bul'bs was won by "Little Hedges." A book on perennials for the finest jcollection of bulbs horticulturally was won by Mrs. E. 13. Mobley. j Twenty-five gladioli bulbs were j won by Mrs. J. E. Saunders for the i largest, number of blues in single bulb classes. I .Mrs. W. N. Kerr took -first place j for hyacinths and received a trowel. I 1 he fli st prize for annuals, a spade, (was won by Mrs. E. C. DuBose; sec-/ Jond, Mrs. . Rainsfotxl; third, Mrs. M. Kain, A shrub for the best perennials was won by Mtrs. McDowell. First prize for flowering" shrubs, a book on ann/uals presented! by Corner Book Shop, was won by "Little Hedge? ; second, Mrs. McDowell j third, Mrs. John Villepigue. In the display of house plaints a Ligusrtrum J a pond cum was won by Miss Ruth Richards for the beet flowering plant and Miss Lai Blakeney received a pair of gloves for the beet foliage plant. , T1*? ^r6t prize of twenty-five glad-... ioli bulbs was won by Miss Ellen Ellorbo in the class for camellias; second,Mrs. Withers* Trotter;4 third Mm Rainsford. (Continued Next Week) Methodist Church Bible Class Rho campaign goes on, with en, .thllSfiasm. ?The Rustlers a^ rustling, and the Hustlers are 'hustling. They rolled up an attendance of seventyseven men on last Sunday. It is a neck to neck race. . Captain Nettles ar.<l Captain Parsons are both determined to win, and it is going to be a close race. The class was delighted j with the fine a<kJre?s of Mr. Watson j last Sunday in the absence of our | teacher, Dr. C. F. Wimberly. We are i agreed that fine substitute had been selected. Dr. Wimborly's theme next i Sunday will be one of unusual interjest ''Fuindaoneartala,We hope that wo can still keep up the increase each Sunday, until the goal is reach- ' i ed of one hundred men by Easter, j O.njy those who expoet to be im regu| lna- attendaauce can be counted. , We ai c glad to have all the visitors who can be with us, but they aire visitors, and will not be counted in the race for membership.?Jock Moore, secretary. To Have Camp Dance Officers and members of the 421st Company OOC .Gamp PomseWe, vVedgefield ore to hove a dance, Fri-.. (l?y, March 29ttb from 9:30 to l ;go. I^oo Down's orchestra will furnish the music. Script $1.00. Ohaperone* will be in attendance. Presbyterians Meet Tonight The Board of Deacons requests jthat every person in the Betheada Presby U*i ian church and Sunday school atbemf "a:"apodal meeting "i? ~ the church this evening. Friday. March 29, at 8 o'clock. Sunday Vespers An illustrated service ?t Betheada Presbyterian church Sunday 2^^SacrSc^1^ BlCry * :r Vi '