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Alter Christ las J\eductions on all doilies % Including Imported I weeds and AlcMullen C lassies at THE FROCK SHOP ! ? i 1 1 - i jjl f 1 ' 11 1 SOCIETY NEWS Telephone 100 Yulotide Festivities In honor of the many visitors in Camden during the holidays 'here has been much entertaining during the week. Ben Heath, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heath, entertained at a tea dance Friday afternoon from & to 7 o'clock. Bright holiday decorationa adorned the Corral room at the Court Inn, where the party was held and alfcout soventy-itve guests enjoyed this delightful affair. The Palmetto Swlngsters furnished the music. One of the important events of the week was the Christmas dance which was given Tuesday evening in the ball room of the Court Inn by the Kershaw County Clemson club. Many members of the younger sot of Camdon and their out-of-town guests attended. For the occasion an attractive Yulotide setting was used in the ball room. Music was furnished by the I>ixie Landers. The ball room of the Hobkirk Inn was gay with its Christmas^ decorations Wednesday night when the Citadel clubs of Kershaw and Sumter counties entertained at their annual Christmas dance. Delightful music was furnished by Ted Weigand's or-, chestra Entertain At Bridge Miss Drue Baxley entertained delightfully during the holidays when she invited a dozen friends for bridge Tuesday evening. The decorations, t tablo covers, tallies and the salad course served for refreshments all emphasized the Christmas motif In a most attractive manner. Mrs. R. E. Stevenson won the high score prize, Mrs. E3. B. Mobley the low, and Mrs. George Taylor cut the consolation. The hostess was assisted by Miss l^aura May Brown. Miss Elizabeth Hane, of Fort Motto, was the house gueat of Miss Frances McT<eod this week. Miss McLeod accompanied her guest home on Thursday tor a stay of a few days. Junior Welfare Bail The annual Junior Welfare League ball, at the Hobklrk Inn, Monday was an outstanding social event of the Christmas season." The ball was the largest held In several years, over two hundred guests attending. The main dining room waa beautifully decorated In Chripimas garlands, polnsettias, with the mantel featuring a Christmas tree of blue and sliver. Balloons In Christmas colors, suspended from the chandhllers, completed the gala effect. The music was furnished by Ted Weigaud and his Hobklrk Inn orchestra. Sandwiches and punch were served during Intermission, after wh&h the champagne waltz contest wus won by Mr. and Mrs. Burchlll Moore, of Charleston. The Judges of the waltz were: Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Coles, of Boston, Mass ; Mr. Mouldenhauer, of the Hobklrk Inn. Among the out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson, of Newburg, N. Y.; Mrs. Lawrence Prince and son, of Charlottesville, Va.; Miss Caroline Richardson, Of New York; Mrs. Susan Ball, Charleston; Mr. and Mrs. W. McD. Jones, of Blshopvllle; Mr. and Mrs. Marion Coles, of Boston, Mass.; Mrs. lailla B. Klrkland, of Ole Lyme, Conn. Tho sponsors of the dance were: Mrs. N. C. Boykin, Mr. and Mrs. Rruest Woodward. Frank Coursen, Mrs. Samuel Russell, Miss Helen Harman, Major M. A. Braisford, Mrs. W. H. Harris, Mrs. Mary F. Charlton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knight. Buffet Supper Among the lovely parties given-during Christmas week was the buffet, supper at which Mis. J. M. Dempster and daughter, Mrs. Beulah Hicks, entertained Monday evening before the Junior Welfare dance at the Hobkirk. Inn. Miss Nancy Dempster, of Ashe-j boro, N. C., was the honor guest and! among those from out-of-town at the party were: Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bass, Jlmmie Blue and George Cook, all of Asheboro. Am unusually lovely arrangement of polnsettlas and holly flanked by tall red candles formed the centerpiece for the supper table from which the twenty-eight guests were served. Were Joint Hosts at 8upper Before the Citadel dance at the Hobklrk Inn Wednesday evening Bobby Marye and Billy Bates were Joint hosts at a delightful buffet supper for about forty guests at the home of Dr. John W. Corbett. The party was given In honor of the visiting Citadel cadets and their dates who were here for the dance. Red berries and lighted tapors centered the supper table and evergreens and other seasonal decorations were used elsewhere iu| the house. Greeting the guests at the. door and otherwise assisting In en*er-' (.lining wer?': Mrs. Robert Marye, Dr. j ,J \V Corbet?. Mr. and Mrs W. W. ita'-'s and M . >Caroline Hit hardson. k Can is Close Monday Tin- nn> hank- <>i Camden- The^ mill' i'i i a I I a:. !< ';: < . n. I ' i and the K-j-s' N,V v.n n i l-tt.'k C..:nd<-:t *\ ill , 1, for ' t: in- Monday. J.?:;u,,t> 'j mis da:? b-dn uu,'d ins:- .id nf .la nun: y 1 n? New V- :iv'- Day The land occupied by the jWl/lic roads of the United States is equal to the area of the whole state of Indiana. < f ?? -J : Society News From Camden's Winter Colony ji This picturesque resort has been (he scene of a continuous round of lunches, cocktail parties, dinners and dances throuKhout the week for the entertainment of visitors and college students. Mrs. W. It Miller, of Montreal. Canada, has as her guest at Aids Cottage, Miss Dorothy Benson, of Montreal. Gould Shaw, of Boston, Mass., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Floyd on Saturday. Miss Kuth Richards, of Gardiner, Maine, has returned to her home, North House, and is entertaining Mr#* Robert Gill, of New York. Miss Richards wus hostess at a dinner Christmas night. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Whitaker, Jr. entertained for Mrs. Whitaker's parents. Mr and Mrs. Murt Coogan, of Euston, Pa., on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Gustavus T. Kirby, of Bedford Hills. N. Y? will give a din-' ner party on Friday at their home, Salubrla. Miss Fredericka Bused, of Now York, is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alex-, ander 1). Kennedy at their home on Broad street. John Steward, of New York, who | was a holiday guest of his mother, j Mrs. Campbell Slewaid, at Brevard, Place, departed for New York Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. WoodwardJ of LeRoy. Now York, were hosts at i dinner at their home, Holly Hedge, on j Monday. I Mr. and Mrs. John U Weeks, of] Southampton, L. I., gave a large egg-, nog party on Christmas day at their home, Bloomsbury. t Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson and, Miss Caroline Richardson, of NewYork. are the guests of Ur. J. W. Cor-, bett and his daughter, Mrs. Alice; Marye. | Richard Blackwell Boykin gave a; cocktail party at the Hobkirk Inn on Tuesday. I Captain and Mrs. Dwight Partridge, of Great Harrington. Mass.. entertained the members of the Hunt Club after the opening meet 011 Monday, at their home, Frogden. Mr. and Mrs. David R. Williams, of ( Tulsa, Ok., will give a dance for members of the younger set on Friday, ( Dfterober JO, at their plantation home. Mulberry. The Williams will entertain there with an egg-nog part> on New Year's Day. Miss Harriet Fink, of Washington, D. C., is a guest of Miss Martha Williams at Mulberry.' Miss Jean Harris will give a cock-1 tail party on Sunday, January 1, at the Hobkirk Inn. Registered at the Klrkwood are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swatley, of Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Val Kolb and Frank H. Abbott, all of New York. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Murt Coogan departed Wednesday for Eastou, Pa. I Lieutenant and Mrs. J. O. Bank3, of Newport News. Va.. are recent arrivals at the Court Inn. The Joint Masters of the Camden Hunt. Mrs Dwight Partridge and Mrs. David R. Williams, have announced the dales of the me?t? for 4be month of Janupry. They will be as follows: Monday, January 2; Tuesday, January in; Friday, January 13: Tuesday, Jautiiiry IT: Friday, January 20, 1 uesday. January 21; Friday, January 27. i .- !.,y. J.ii.mii.'jd... 1.115*. .4J nii-T-t 11:<- season will be held Friti;-; , :x L ?r J . at '1 i?e 17cau?-.,.i.... ; .,i.fO -i I'( ! C:uo play.' I .1 ma:. <>!i \\ ilm-sday b?-fi;r?- a large .:ail. ry < '' in:* r''s??*d rp<', 'atoi-. .ml 1:1. \ uiii piay another game on Friday. December 30. The second game of the Devine cup series will be played Sunday. January 1, on number one field. An Interesting feature during this game will be a camera contest open to amateur, camera enthusiasts. Premier Colijn of Holland announced to the Netherlands parliament Tuesday that his_gpyernjaieat was appealing to England, France, Denmark, Belgium and Switzerland, for urgent discussion of measures to find new homes for the Jews of Germany. The Netherlands, he says, is preparing two camps for "some thousands of refugees, bui that the Netherlands cannot act alone, as too many Jews would come to Holland. Legion Note* At the December mooting of the ; James lauoy Hulk. Post No. 17. of Camden. S C a committee of the following legionnaires, M. M Reason-1 over. Sam Karcsh, and 1*. W. MeFtidtien, wore appointed by Coiuiuumler Carl A. West, to make an investigation on the organisation of a Squadron of Sons of The Legion. The committee has made a number of coutacts with sons of members of the Legion and finds that many boys are interested in the program of the legion and have expressed a desire for a Squadron of Sons of the I?ogiou, uudor the supervision of The James I<eroy Belk, Post of Camden. All boys of members of the Tho lxtgiou are entitled to membership lu a squadron. The January meeting has been set aside as Fathers and Sous night and a most interesting program has boon arranged. The meeting will be held Monday night, Jauuary 9 In the American Legion Hall. It the organisation is perfected, a committee from tho l?egion post will bo appointed to assist and serve as an advisory committee. Officials to serve in the SquadWit will bo selected from the boy's organization. Patricia Ann Knight. Lively In every detail was the party which Mrs H. K. Sparrow gave at her home on Monument square for her little grand-duughlur. Patricia Ann Knight, who was three years old on December 21. The Christmas motif was used throughout the threo spaI clous downstairs rooms. In the hall wan h Christmas tree which burned brightly during the afternoon. About twenty of Patricia's little friends' helped her celebrate this happy occasion. After the play hour was overj the children were Invited Into tho dining room where they were served j Ice cream, cake and other Christmas ' goodies. Most attractive to tho cbll-' dreu was the largo birthday cake,! drawn by white reindeers. Atop the cuke was a tiny Santa Clans. Mrs. I Sparrow was assisted In entertaining i hy Patricia's mother, Mrs. T. W. i Knight. West?Gresham Mr. and Mrs. J. R. West, of CasVutt, i announce the marriage of tljeir daughter, Mattie klugenia. to John: Gresham of Marion December 23. J The ceremony was performed by the' He v. A. D. McArn, pastor of the' Ilethesda Presbyterian Church, at hiS: home in Camden. Mrs. Gresham was a graduate cd'! Winthrop College in 1936 and has taught schol in Marion County and Marion for the past two years. Mr. Gresham is connected with tho State Highway Department and is now stationed at Ixjris. After a wedding trip the young couple will make their home in Loris. Barnea? Brantley Francis Brantley and Miss Ora Barnes were married at Bethune on Saturday, December 24, Magistrate John A. Young, of Bethune, officiating. The couple will reside at Bethune route one, where the groom is ' engaged in farming. A"!! appreciated Christmas card was one received by The Chronicle from far away India. It was from Miss Miriam Bruce, daughter of Mr. and! Mrs. T. B. Bruce, now stationed mi Swat,-- India H was a scent* depict ing theV'Gatewuy oft India," overlook-' in 4 the harbor at Bombay. It was tiiiely mulled a- if reached us on Christmas Day. Miss Bruce said: "I i' Mainly look forward to the t'hronicle '."1.V '-' - A J\ li-'-U.- lift.. ALU romos in A recent, ::i\ at.'d d- e ! i twak . i ?;a < 1" / i i -; d r v " ' - - 1' a littlo belt that fastens about tho drlrr's lii'i-i: i, i.?a c..ia . tills u li,iii"ii mi tii- l>> it tii.-i* r:n; < a bell, warning the ?11 iv* - r ; v; i HEED?KENNERLY lu a ceremony marked by chnrmlng simplicity, Miss idly Katharine Rood becnmo tho bride of Joseph Kennerly, on Sunday afternoon, December 4, at 3 o'clock. Tlte ring ceremony was performed by Father Driaeoll at the rectory of Holy Trinity Catholic church In tho presence of relatives and close frlonds. . The bride's vivacious loveliness was enhanced by her wodding costume of Teal blue having black accessories. She wore a corsage of red roses. Mrs. Kennerly Is a daughter of Mr. | ami Mrs. N. J. Hood, of Camden, and has since coming to Orangeburg made many friends by her engaging personality and friendliness, all of whom wish for the young couple much happiness. Mr. Kennerly Is a son of Mrs. A. V. Kennerly and the late A. V. Kenner-i ly, of.this city, and Is widely popular. He is associated with Heeds'' Wholesale Fruit company. Mr. and Mrs. Kennerly left for a wedding trip to Florida and upon their return will reside at Oil South Mlddleton street.?Orangeburg Times nnd Democrat. HOLLAND?MASSE BEAU Miss Clara Bessie Holland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charllo Holland.' and Thomas DeWitt Massebeau, son of Mrs. Janle Massebeau and the late Thomas Massebeau, both of Camden, wero married Christmas afternoon, at 5 o'clock, in Chesterfield. The core-, I mony was performed at tho homo of: the Methodist minister, Rev. E. S.' Dunbar, a former pastor of tho bride,' using the impressive ring ceremony. | The only attendants were Mr. and' Mrs. Londees Davis. The bride, an attractive brunette wore a dress of dubonnet crepo with matching accessories. The friends of the young couple regret that after the first of-the year, they will make their home In Char-! leston wherb Mr. Massebeau Is em-, ployed. Much Interest In Operetta Five hundred people crowded the1 Baron DcKalb school auditorium last Wednesday evening t?? attend theChristmas operetta, "Tho Toy-maker's Dream," presented by the primary department of the school. The qualityof the presentation was outstanding. there Im ing a great many who described it as tile best operetta eyr presented at. the school 'I b?- en' ine?mi*-n 7T Torrtl of etrhTS'-'S'PWh VTijTdi - ii ' !: t on the lirsl. s?-i mnl and third ..r.?u< The priaai' v iea? lo-rs. M .Mitiriio BrocdJv'Ve. Mildred .loins sn-V. ,.y : i e I'i'.ien lb ii and (oft naie S Wi-a it". \s (| jri>( i oj-s X < chat go w as made fur ih?i play. 1: was tli.- school's contribution to the < (immunity Christmas spirit Entertain For Son During tho Intermission of the Citadel dance Wednesday evening, Mr. unci Mrs. John Vllleplgue entertained at a party at their home In honor of their son. Midshipman J. M. Vllleplgue, Jr. Many of the young society ? act from Columbia, Sumter and other neighboring titles were among the guests at tho party. Miss Ethel Yates presided at the punch bowl and Miss Lillian Yates assisted the hostess In serving. ' Family Party Following a custom of many years standing, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Vllleplgue gavo a party at their home Christmas Eve night for members of (he Yates and Vllleplgue families. Among the guests present this year wore their son. Midshipman J. M.' Vllleplgue, Jr., and M*\ and Mrs. Marlon Coles and their son. Charles Coles, of Boston. Miss Nelson Entertains Miss Harriet Nelson Invited a few friends to h small but delightful Informal tea Wednesday afternoon at her home in compliment to her sister, Mlsi Cornelia Nelson, of Washington, D. C, and her slstor-ln-law, Mrs. John Nelson, of Montana, who aro spending the holidays here. Postpone Meeting The January meeting of tho John 1). Kennedy Chapter U. D. C. has < been postponed. Notice of meeting will appear In the columns of The Chronicle. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Folkttvlng is a schedule of services for tho Mission of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Father Burke, pastor; Holy Sacrifice of the Mass?Sunday morning at 6:16 and 11:00 o'clock. Week day Mass at 8:00 a. m. First Friday and Holy Days of Obligation at 6:15 a. m. ? __ Confessions?Saturday afternoon, from 6:00 to 6:00 o'clock, and again at 7:30. Confessions for Holy Days of Obligation and Plrst Friday; on the preceding day, the same hours as Saturday. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament?Sunday evening at 5:30. --Religious Instruction for Children? Thursday afternoon at 3:30. The horns of the Rocky Mountain hct'fr whow lint animal's age through their annual growth rings. Raymond Kennedy. 37. at Cleveland, Ohio, has resigned Ills $2,000 a year Job us a government inspector ~ ..! invi material at the plant of the v (.'.'.'-"J.Amnrlch,, do? l.i'i lag that a man ran stand presa.i iiniy w- many ><-ars" He added:. made "U! r?-p i;-ls down here say i I'r a things, when 1 haven't f any closer to them than you ]iavTo '-arry tins prctensu tmy fur11...,. h" incompatible with my oath i>f office and the dictates of my conscience." Camden Theatre ) 0 00000?oo???o+oo c FRIDAY, DEC. 30. Aklm Tamiroff, Lelf Erickson, Prances Farmer In t "RIDE A CROOKED MILE" SATURDAY, DEC. 31 Weaver Brothers and Elviry in "DOWN IN ARKANSAW" - SATURDAY, DEC. 31 Late Show?10:30 Constance Bennett in "SERVICE DeLUXE" MONDAY and TUESDAY, j JANUARY 2?3 ? L L'rt is Stone. Siii.lii'V R.)on? y. C- ! iit J 'a iker in "OUT WEST WITH THE HARDY'S" WEDNESDAY,' JAN 4'" Joan Blonde]!. Meivyn Douglas in "THERE'S ALWAYS A WOMAN" BALENTINE'S ] ARISTOCRATIC PIGS ? heARD ov^r yyjg DA|LY, COME OUT and SEE THEM At MIDWAY HIGH SCHOOL, CASSATT, S. C. ' Sponsored by Tenth Grade THURSDAY, JANUARY 5?7:30 P. M. j| To I Say it zvith^=> # F LOW E R S Cut Flowers Potted Plants Corsages I4 lowers for All () tensions i The C 'aiiuIch Moral 1 ompany jj Phone 193 AT COURT INN Served from 12:30 to 2 P. M. Sunday and Holiday Dinners $1.00 NOONDAY LUNCHEON 75c SUNDAY SUPPERS 75c r " ? Z7~?; a... Special attention to the fitting pk/j?" H li 1"%^ 1 H B 1 1 1 1 A full line of Remedies. Preparations . . of Ladies' and Gents' Saddles ItA* of* ~ J\. i.^1 V-/ -i-J' and Stable Accessories carried in stock ______________OF NEW YORK Polo Sticks and Supplies TACK SHOP ^=^1 E. J. MORGAN, in charge HUNTING. POLO AND SHOW SADDLERY ^ 1 . v, y 1008 MAIN STREET CAMDEN, 8. C.