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i, Tkt G*9* (HdJhni* »yWas Featulte of Christmas pay At Liberty Hill THE CAMDEN CHROHICLE. jagJaBrSmSSmSSmS^m IQWril CABOtlltJL TOK1DAT. PBCEMBPI Ml IMS ; V liberty Hill has always been noted for its fcoapttalfty. The large colonial homes were boflt mate for -nd preeenting charades and plays than for comfort- The great sliding doors were built to rofi back, throwing the orswing room, dining room and tile wide hall into one large space. ^ The smaller back rooms were used for dressing rooms. for the, arm. A small, while, iced in the It a time for sod froikk- Christmu, Chnstmm wma STfor housewives entertainment and Sr their expected guests. On Christmas night every one, young mas Trees. There were presents tor each and every one on the tree which reached from floor to ceiling Fruits were rare In win ter in those days end the children thought it wonderful to have taMnu. orMgM.~to.ttd coconuts on the tree for them. covered ring gnd of each The 12 riders, who were called knight* rode horses, whose bridles and tails were gaily decorated in ribbons. The knights distinguished by the names of their plantations as: Knight of Cooi Spring, Knight of Hoyt Hill, The Knight of Goose Neck, etc. The k rode tour abreast down the to the starting point The i horses biting on their bits show ed their eagerness for the race Crowds of spectators were lined on either side of the race track. The knight was given a long, wooden lancet sharpened to e ad. The Reese Uncovers Prim Relics Jack Reese, one of ■waft enthusiastic Indian relic col lectors, came home from one oft hit freqpenft tents last week with Eetons end a large day 1 V* waxen: ns Ddieves were an the banks of the Wateree many years before Co* lumbus discovered America. end Dad nearly left I came in with all Jack relates. As a maims of recording the find, Jack has sent pictures and to flmithwMiiaw Rambert News Mr. end Mn. George Brittiah of Brittian Colum- and Miss Sallia fait visited Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McLeod and Mn. D. O. McLeod SU Mr.^and Mrs. Arthur Lovering oft New York werf, guests oft Mr. and Mrs. Myron Layering A dajjslast Australia's basic wage from lift to mm a bow la te their knights. After the crowning ceremonies ere ever, music, games, and dancing were enjoyed till mid» point at one end. The objective When the crowd had assembled, i was to get the three rings on the id Santa Claus, a fat, jolly- bracelet as the rider rode swift- tooking old fellow with long, W hite whiskers and a red suit trimmed with white fur (cotton) caused much excitement among the children when he entered with his attendants who took the presents from the Christmas tree and called out the names. There and was much pushing, crowding, merrymaking while the m were being called. were being After all presents were taken from the tree, the children usually went home. The older people played games and danced till the wee hours of the morning. The day after Christmas Day was one most eagerly looked for ward to by the belles and beaus for that was the day of the lancing tournament. The tournament ground was a straight stretch of road beginning at a mud puddle at the top of the church hill and exteneding a quarter mile down a gradually sloping hill to the rattle snake bottom. Three poles were set up by the a pronged end hung from the TUNI IN jy-f- Drew Pearson ADAM HATS AUTHOftlKDi D. C. Dixon's Bargain House •SI CAMDBIL ft. C. ly by. The master oft the tourna ment called out each knight** name as his tarn came. At the drop of i a hat, off galloped the horse. It was a trick oft great skill for the night to catch the rings on his lancet Each knight had three trials and he Who had the highest number of rings won first prize. Like wise, the second and third high est were entitled to second and third prizes. A tin cun was pre sented to the knight Having the lowest number of rings. The win ners of the first, second and third prizes chose their sweethearts to be crowned respectively as q first maid of 1 maid oft honor. The young ladies were shy and modest and pretended not tq think that they would be chosen for a crown, although each one had been hoping for weeks that her beau would be a hacky rider. Their hearts went pit-a-pat as the knights rode down the slope to form a line in front of the spec tators while the prizes and names of the young ladies who were to be crowned were announced. The blushing girls tried to hide their expectation, eagerness, and pleas ure as their names were called. When the tournament was over* the knights gathered tiny sprigs of smilax. mistletoe and cut flow ers that bloomed at Christmas time, and sent them to the young ladies who were to be crowned that night. They skillfully fash ioned the flowers and greens into beautiful crowns. At one of the homes, a large crowd assembled that evening for the crowning ceremonies, which were very formal. Three high- backed, upholstered chairs cov ered in white and decorated with evergreens were awaiting the queen and her attendants, who were appropriately dressed for the occasion. The first honor knight the queen to the middle chair. She came tripping in, barely holding his arm with the tips of her fingers. Likewise were the maids- of-honor escorted in by their knights to take their places on either side oft the queen. The crowns were brought in by a page on a large silver tray. The knight* stood facing the queen and her attendants. The knight of first honor took the i crown from the page and queen's a placed it cm her head made a ceremonial speech. In maids-of-h like manner, the -honor FALL AND (Ihriatmas SHOPPING m COLUMBIA is never complete without a visit to CALDWELL’S The Jw ef CkdtffM* *IM«M * if yM Mt at CaMwaTi wfco 4a • FRIE check nm ttnko hr ptttkl • Two spodsm gehic peAlaf Mi aeed iSS# o Sack w«*rhii Umhln hU #♦ »««**# petew! • Yaar MM* w* ka Aaca »••! Recommended by DUNCAN HINES In tela "adventvms w oooo batwc- ALDWELLS AFETERIA 1334 SUMTER ST. ‘Met* Me At Ceidwdt* Walter Young was the weekend guest of Mrs. Gilbert Young in Mayesville last week. Mr. and Mrs. John I. Moors and son, of Johanna were the weekend jjfuests of Dr. anA Mrs. T. M. L. S. Vinson and W. D. Vinson, Jr, visited relatives in Columbia last Sunday, a David Chandler oft Johanna was the weekend guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. ChancOer. Mrs. W. D. Vinson, Sr., and Mrs. Kdd Goldbold shopped in Camden Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore, Jr, were visitors in-Sumter Tues day afternoon. and Mrs. Russell McLeod and son of Camden were Sunday gimts of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Me- Mr. and Mrs. Myron Lowering visited Mrs. Pearl Norris and Mrs. Thelma Peeples of Camden last Thursday. The Rembert Club met last Thursday evening. A delicious barbecue dinner saved by the hostesses, Mr. and Mrs. Erameett Emanuel and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Brown. The Womans Society of Christ ian Service met with Mrs. George Wilson last Wednesday afterenoon at 3:S0 o’clock. The president, Mrs. T. W. God- bold, presided over the devotional snfl business part of the — Miss Lftcile Brown had charge of the program, assisted by Mrs. Edd God bold and Mrs. T. W. God- bold. The meeting dosed with a prayer by Mrs. A. E. Smith. Arthur Rembert has returned to his home in Georgia after spending several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Andrea Jtem- CHR1STMAS PROGRAM The members of Pine Grove Baptist church near Rabon’s Cross Roads will present a Christmas program on Friday, Dec. S3 at 3 P The public is cordially invited. PAGE THREE wmmrmm ■AKINO HINT When greasing baking pans use 10t per east fata and oils because they term a continuous film and contain little or no protein as do olao and butter. Neither do they contain salt which causes baking to stick to the pan. 'iXi. CHEAP MONEY . Ws make loans of B30AM or more on Life Policies Issued by any reliable company. Mo rod tape — no foe Inter set rate below that charged by the company. Winchester Graham Premium Service Co. P. O. Bon 31 Phono 1-1M7 wmsmse PMmaiMmMMi foS^ > mrsHOPPM HERE'S YOUR SHOPPING GUIDE SANTA'S PUZZLED?—NEVER! for he knows thot we ore open —for his convenience—until the very last minute (7 p. m. Christ mas Eve) with shelves chock full of gifts for his selection! So take heed of Santo's wise actions... for your lost-minute gift shopping, come to iEi.K'S . .. check off every nome on your Christmas list Y(jth a pleasing gift ... use this helpful guide in making your selections. It will save you time arx^ money. / GIFTS FOIL "HER" Nylon Hosiery .—98c to 1.98 Hood Bags 1.39 to 2.98* Fabric Gloves — l_..98c to 1.98 Costume Jewelry 1.08 to 4.98* Crepe opd Nylon Stipe 1.98 to 5.9S Crepe and Nylon Gowns 1.98 to 8.95 Ladiot Fajamas . 3.98 to 6.95 obot 3.95 to 14.95 ——u———i—90m to 6.00 Sweater* 1.98 to 5.95 - -1.98 to 5.95 2.98 to 3495 2.98 to 16.95 19.95 to 49.50 14.95 Ladies R< Wool and Ladle* Blouse* Ladies Ski its Ladies Di Ladies Suits Pullman mm tk. i’ — B : 11 'Ww 1 .* r ! Jm relies Coses 8. isos .14. GIFTS FOR GIRLS •.34 Off ■' . GIFTS FOR "HIM" Man's Dress Shifts 1.98 to 3.65 Men's Smart Ties 1.00 to 2.00 Sport Skirts 2.98 to 5.95 Men's Socks 25c lo 59c Men's Pajamas 1.98 to 3.98 Men's Robes 4.98 to 9.95 Bedroom Slippers 1.79 to 4.95 Felt Hots —2.98 to 740 — Sport Coots 14.75 to 16.95 Mon'i Slocks £6.95 to 12.95 Hkkok Belts 1.50 to 340 Umthmr Jackets —10.95 to 19.95 Men's Suspenders —1.00 to 1.50 Men's Scarfs : 79c to 1.79 Umtker Dress Gloves J.98 to 4.98 Boxed Handkerchiefs —69c to 149 kx. Fitted Coses 1.98 to 4.98 Leather Bill Folds 3.00 to 5-00* .1.98 to 7.95 Girls Dresses 1 Girts Slips —: 2 Girts Fantiss Girls Skirts ^ r —.LI Girts Sweaters 1.1 Girts Chenille Robes GIFTS FOR BOYS-lj|p$years Polo Shirt. GIFTS FOR BOYS Boys Gabardine Shirts. lays Wool Field Shirts Soys mays Flannsf and Corduroy Shirts 3.98 to 5.95 Beys Broadcloth Shirts —.—..149 to 2.98 Boys Folo Shirts 98c to 1.98 Boys Sweaters — 1.98 to 5.95 Boys Faiamas — 1.98 to 1.98 Boys Leather Jackets Roy Roger Cowboy Hots Boys Caps Boxy Short and Shirt Outfit Toddler Suits — 1 Flannel and Corduroy Shorts Cordui 1.79 to 2.1 — ——149 Flannel and Corduroy Longios 2.98 * Children's Sweaters -1.98 to 3.98 Twssduroy Knickers .. Tweeduroy Lengies —. Corduroy Sport Coats Gabardine Dress Fonts .8.95 to 16.95 .1 69 to 1.98 .. 98c to 2.98 4.98 to 5.50 3.95 to 8.95 9.95 to 10.93 -2.98 to 8.95 GITS FOR THE HOME GIFTS INFANTS V / .2.98 to 5.95 .1.98 to 2.98 -59c to 1.00 -98c to 2.98 .1.98 to 198 Infants Shawls L Infants Sweaters — Infants Mittens Infants Cops and Bonnets _ Infants Blankets Infants Sweater Sets J 1.98 to 2.98 Infairts Dresses 149 to 1.98 Infants Rompsrd' :—1.49 to 2.98 GIFTS FROM TOYLAND Wagons J 149 . to 7.9$ Tricycles 6.95 to 19.95 Bicycles—small size 24.95 DoMs 98c to 12.95 Doll Carriages 4.98 to 7.95 Basket Balls 1.98 to 2.98 Foot Bolls ' .1 |4 69c to 1.98 Too Sets — - 98c to 1.98 Children's Books 1 - 10c to 50c Mechanical Trains 1.98 to 2.98 Electric Trains 5.95 Holster Sots single — ,„.1.19 Roller Skates ‘ 3.45 • Daisy Air Riffles 4.95 88 Shot—pkg. of 25 v- 1c .1.98 to 9.95 7.95 19.95 Elactric Table Lamps 7-Way Floor Lamp - Electric Toasters Electric Irons 1— .7.95 to 9.95 Electric Ferculators —i*—2.69 All Wool Blankets . 6.95 to 1X95 Fort-Wool Blankets 3.98 to 5.95 Both Mot Sets ^ ^ Jacquard Bedspreads — Chenille Bedspreads 17-Fc. Chino Too Sots 6 Floes Dinner Sett — Lacs Table Covers 98c to 1.98 3.98 to 8.95 4.95 to 7.95 .9.95 ■ v « 10.95 to 17.95 3.95 to 11.95 —1.69 1.79 Hteff 72x99 Muslin Shoots 81x99 Mustin Sheets Funch Bowl Sots 3.98 to Unon Tohls Covers .9.95 to Log Nut Bawls Boxed Fillow Coses Pressure Cookers — V 149 .1.98 to 2.98 1X95 ■i.'- Tax m • ^ , tow -1, im