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ME CAMDEN CURONIOE H^NTC^, * J ' TtdTtor and Pfprlfr I'ubll?hod every Friday at Number 1I0? North Kroatf Street. and entered at the Camden, South Carolina Poatofflc# a? eeoond claee mall matter. Price per Tear M 00. No aubaerlptldna taken for Ice# than Mix Morithe. In all Inaiancea the aubm-ription price l? due and payaable In udvance. All eubacrlptlons are cancelled when euhecrlber falla to renew. Friday, March 2b, 1937 :??r?:? * * t i* Benefit Circus Was Quite A Success Miss Olive Whlttrodge, chairman of the circus held on Tuesday taut, reporta an attendance of nearly nine hundred und receipts of between fXOO and |900. After deduction of expenses, thin means thut there should he nearly $709 to go Into the fund for the. reKtoratioo r?f the Ifethesda I'roshyterlan church. It whs undoubtedly one of the moat successful affairs of the kind overbold in Camden. Mveryono had fun, especially. the children, some of whom were pretty well along in years to be called children. In the gymkhana held In the afternoon, Carl I.ightfoot took first honors by winning two events, the potato race and the balloon and pin contest. Mis Myron C. Wl?k and Pete Jetton w^op the bride and groom class, two on a horse, and Miss Martha Williams gnd John Mill took the costume class. A greased pig and a greased pole for colored hoys delighted the crowd. Outstanding umong the freaks was the most dissipated dog la the world aud a dog with meaalea. A real rattloanako wait alao offered but the top number waw the leglona woman, a magnificent thing for aide ahow en tUufllflata. The pomiinjttoe* 4yere uh follow a: General chairman, Mlaa Olive Whitrodge; aaaocluto .general xdiulnnan, Mra. John Devlne. Gymkhaha manager, CLarka'on Rhaioe. Mra W C. Belcher, chairinau of aide showa. . " In charge of hoolha-Mra. Wood a Itobinaon, Mra. 1). W Mabee, Mre (luatavua Klrby, Mra. Oharlea Knight, Mra Martin, Mra. K. D. Jilakeney, Dixie lioykln, F. M. Hhodea. Stage propertlea, Mra. E. C. Stout. Mlaa Grace Keller, eupper chairman. Otbera, Mlaa Alberta Team, Mra A D. MoAru, I'lirade chairman, Mra. Donald Morrlaon. Mra. It. II, Pitta, asaoclate. Groumla: In charge of anlmala, Mi*, .J G. Richard a, Jr.; Chairman. I Aaaociatea, Mra. H. p. Keridnll, Mra. .1 II Zemp, Mra. Frank Spencer, Mra. Wataon Poinoroy, Mra. Myron C, Wick, 10. (*. Stout. Chairman of clowna: Mra. W. C. Moore. Mra. Gaylord Tucker, chairman of committee for vendora of cigarette, hallooona and the like. Chairman of pony ridea, Mra. C. P. DuHoae, Jr. T. K. Trotter, chairman of ahootlng gallery. Mra. R. 10. Htevenaon chairman ot lemonade and orangeade. Mra. lien Ancruzn Moore, of Darlen, Conn.; Mra. Frank Moore, of Spartanburg; Mra. Fred Bell, of Hock Hill; Mlaa Leila Boykln, of New -York city, were guosta at the home of C. J. Shannon, Jr., thia paat week. Th? PUym?k?r'? Guild The cant of the comedy, "The Tavern," which in to be presented at an early date will bring to the stage many character* who have already j proved their druuiatic ability to CkUtiden audience*, and will introduce eeveral persons who will be uuthualag|k> ally welcomed for their sylondld performances in thia inillat production of the Playmuker's Guild, STh? character* in the ordee of their appearance are a* follows; Zach. the Tavern keeper's dutiful Hon, Allan Hardy; Bally, the bimd girl, played by Virginia lQ|ile v,$s) endeared every one to "Pops," nio lovable teddy bear iu "The Tin Soldier," presented by the Junior Welfare league; Master Freeman, the Htern and forbidding Tavern keeper, L. w. McFadden; the loading role, the Vagabond, a charming, witty and appealing character, Hubert E. Hreck, a portrait painter in Cainden for the winter; Governor JsuiiHon, an ambi tiouu, yet human, politician, Major Moultrie Urallsford; Mr?. Damson, his moat helpful wife, Mpfc. L. P. Tobtn; Virginia Damson, the governor'* daughter and tho interest of the Vagabond, Ml** Peggy Pitts'; Tom Allen, the Intended hu*band of Virginia Lam-i *on, Joo Mckain; Violet, the mysteriou* woman, Mi*. Stanley Babin, whose characterization of this role iu splendid; Willum, the hired hand, u delightful comedy role, Donald Morri*011, who will keep the audience roaring; tho sheriff, an apparently worthy and conscientious officer of the law, Dr. T. II. Bruce; Joshua and Ezra, his able cops, Thorawell Hay and John DuBose;- Slovene, the doctor who unravels the mystery of the drama, Clifton McKaln. "The Tavern" is under the expert direction of Mrs. Donald Morrison. No person in Camden needs to be informed of the merits of Mrs/ Morrtson for her successes iu past productions have been so numerous and so outstanding that they speak for themselves. Mrs. Toblrds Bridge Party Mrs. L. P. Tobln's pretty party of live tables was given for het house guest, Miss Martha Snyder, of Suniler. Yellow was the chosen color Ifote of the party and Jessamine was used to decorate the room. Mrs. James Gundy won the top score prize and Miss Getrude Zemp was awarded the prize for low score. The honor guest received a gift and there were also gifts for Mrs. Prank Gruver, of Asheville, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. T. Lee Little and for Mfs, A. A. Wilson, of Elliott, who was the house guest of Mrs. P. D. Goodale. ' PRIZES TO BE AWARDED AT THE FLOWER SHOW ON WEDNESDAY Following is a list of prizes to be awarded at the annual flower show to be held here Wednesday, March 31: Silver cup for artistic arrangement, and silver cup for outstanding exhibit. Cup to be held for one year only. Prizes: Artistic arrangement?Tulip sprinkler. Miniatures?garden clippers? Mantel Vases?metal flower bowl. Arraflgement of green foliage in brass or copper?blue flower bowl. . Arrangement of pansies?f\owof vase. Miscellaneous: Anything outstand* ing grown by exhibitor, not in abovk classes?$5.00 cash in memorial tb Laurens Mills. _ ! SHU life or shadow boxes?bird bath. Chopping bowls?flower vase. Sweepstakes?glass fish. Specimens: Shrubs, any flowering shrubs, 3 sprays of any variety?book. Bulbs: daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, lilies, 3 specimens of 1 variety?One prize to be awarded for the best display of three in the bulb class?the best in each sub class will receive a nandina. First prize?book on bulbs. Perennials: Verbena, candy tuft, roses, etc. Prize?naiultna. Annuals: Pansles, English daisies, poppies, etc. Prize?i^uidina. Robert C. and I^aurence^H. Norton ind their sister, Mrs. Fred R. Whiter vith her two children, Frod R. White,Fr., and Miss Mary Carollpe White, of Cleveland, are in Camden occupying :holr home, The Magnolias, on Qreen street. " WatvrM Baptist Church Bervlces announced for next Lord's day are as follows: Buuday school at 10 a m., with J. K. Ifoblnson. superintendent in charge. Our slogan 1st "Watch the Hunday Bchool Orow and Go." Preaching service Is seven p. ui. each Hunday. The subject for this Hunday will be : "Christ Forsaken on God.' The message of the hour will be delivered by the pastor, Itev. n. J. Mclvor. We welcome you to come and worship with us at "The Friendly Church." Given Kitchen 8hower On Monday afternoon Mrs. Bam Kuresh entertained In honor of her sister, Mrs. Bam Wittenberg, formally of Cleveland, but who Ib now moving to Columbia to make her home. Four tables were arranged for bridge and Mrs. J<ouise C'antey. won high score, while Mrs. James Gandy received low score. At the conclusion of the games ti?e hostess served u salad course. The honor guest was presented with many loyely gifts for the kitchen of her new home,. f Special Tax Notice 1 I ?J| I AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OT 4 PER CENT M 1 WILL BE ADD8D'T(? TV TAXES UNPAID AS OF APRIL X, 1937, MAK-'l 1NG A WfALPENALrTY cJf 7 PER CENT. TAXES I j WILL RE. PLACED INTO EXlECUTION ON APRIL I I 16, 1937, AS^PBOVIDED BY LAW. |1 ! r--v.. ... ' " 1 I ; . ... -n - '7:.;'.". I C. J. OUTLAW, I | Treasurer, Kershaw County, South Carolina H FERTILIZERS 1 .. . For 40 Years 1 + The Southern Cotton Oil Company has been furI nislhdng the farmers of the South with the (famous SCO-CO Fertilizers. We are dependent upon the far! mers for gining and cotton seed for our mills, therefore we have made it a point to see that you get the very best in -Fertilizers. Poor Fertilizers* will cripple our business. Any Fertilizer Agent can furnish you with our Fertilizers and do not accept a substitute. We will carry at all times a large stock of all grades of mixed Fertilizer, as well as Cottonseed Meal, Nitrate of Soda. Kainit, Manure Salts, Muriate of Potash, Sulphate df Ammonia and Lime. We- Can Make Prompt Delivery. You Will 1 Like Our Service Tell Your Agent That You Want the Famous I Fertilizers Manufactured By THE SOUTHERN COTTON OIL CO. Phone No. 54 Camden, S. C. | SAVE AYS! 1"^^^RIGERRT0RS iS-.-SSKS' Now you can easily afford the ^ finest refrigerator money can Hj buy. General Electric ? the ! refrigerator that always cost J Ifst to own ? is now priced lower than ever! Don't be I j satisfied with anything less. Hi Know the thrill of owning the best ? and sat* three ways. Big, Roomy Cabin of* Brilliant Now Styling More Ice Cubes Moro "Cold" pj Capacity More Usable Storage Space M ore Conveniences 11 ALL AT LESS COST! UIImMJ The only refrigerator mechanism with forcedfttd lubrication and oil cooling, that assure less current consumption and longer life. Burns & Barrett Hardware Co. Camden, S. C. APRIL M m v W^' 14-17 .LISTEN TO RADIO^^iiiiS^ DeKalb Pharmacy * , ft, COLUMBIA CtTIDn^Q COLUMBIA 1 s. c. ILr IrVJL/ J s. c. V 11 ^ ' r r 1 Spring Coats ' $9.95 In the newest styles, well i tailored in a wide range of smart woolens, plain colors 1 and fancy mixtures. 1 |! Linen Dresses ;| ' i| i| Womena and misses .printed i, i linen dresses In a wide range J1 1 of the newest styles* special 1 ly priced at 1 I $2.98 I {> 1 New Spring DRESSES For misses and women In plain alike and gay new > prints, the very lateat styles to select from $9.95 Spring Blouses Lovely new styles In ladles I cotton blouses for spring j $1.00 j Boys' Suits 1 Boy Jack Tar Suits for Eas- i ter with long or short pants. / Sizes up to 12. <| 'i $.3.95 New Spring WOOLENS i New stylish woolens for spring in solid colors and > J1 mixed effects $1.00 yd.. I1 Visit Our New Beauty Salon on Second Floor Cotton COATINGS 4 inches wide, white otton coating in assorted weaves 79c yd. Wash DRESSES For girts In a large assortment of styles of wash materials, suitable for Easter wear 98c Boys' Wash Suits New styles for spring and summer in Boys' Jack Tar wash suits New ' 1 HANDBAGS I $1.00 m In the new fascinating J shapes for spring?new | colors for Easter. * 'M Printed BATISTE 25c yd. Lovely quality in a large assortment of new patterns and colors. When In Columbia visit our Luxlte underwear shop, where you'll find a complete assortment of ladles underwear. Girls' Easter DRESSES In prints and plain colors, the styles are beautiful and a large assortment to choose from at $1.95 ..y.; New # Sheer Silks 1 * ^ viJ New patterns and cok ore in these fine quality printed sheer silks for i sprino at ^ 98c yd. '-i *< r Printed Silk I Just received a big new lot j of printed silk for spring In | beautiful patterns at ; 69c yd. _ I' Printed Crepes 59c yd. j; j J1 Lovely new patterns In print' 1 ed crepes, large and small de- J i[ signs, new colorings. ' | . - r. r , j' v ? ' ' " J > I i I | Novelty Silks 98c yd. 'i '? These came in a wide range i of the new novelty weaves In plain colors and figured. <i ' I ;! i ! A- ~ Gothan Gold j Stripe Hose 1 $1.00 pr. ."J ii In the new spring shades jrf| sheer chiffons, crepe chiffons ^ and service weight. Flowers 1 48c and 95c 11 ? \ Bright and colorful In a wide 11 range of styles. 1 ;j jk C ri Bring your shoes to our shoe repair department, .located in i the basement, when they need repairing. ,'f < l ,j New Mirrors Just received on third floor, a large assort- . s; ment of fine quality mirrors specially ?? ! priced at jj $1.95 Enna Jettick Shoes 1 For women In the new ttyftfs for Spring, and summer) at $5.00 and|$6.00 ^ | I EFIRD'S J I | Department Storey H 1601-1603 Main St. '