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hoot !" A We also do Si PHONE NO. 107 HORRY FIELD DAY HAS BIG PROGRAM i Will Take Place on Friday and , Saturday March 30-31st EXERCISES INTERESTING AND VERY UP-LIFTING High ana urammar fccnooi Oratorical and Athletic Association. The schools of Horry County will hold Field Day Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, 1917. These dates were decided upon by the executive committees of the Horry County High and Grammar School Oratorical and Athletic Association which had charge of arranging the program for the exercises. Committee in charge of Oratorical and Athletic Contests: Power W. Be thea, Conway; S. C. Morris, Horry; Miss Sarah Harley, Little River; Miss Sadie Kate Hunter, Aynor; Miss Flora Smith, Nichols, R. F. D. No. 2. 1 Oratorical Contests. There will be two oratorical contests. The first will be held in the Burroughs School Auditorium at 2:30 o'clock on Friday afternoon and will be open to the 5th, 6th, and 7th grades of any schools in the county, while the contests held in the evening in the Burroughs Auditorium will be open to the 8th, 9th and 10th grades. Each school competing in the two contests is entitled to four representatives, a boy and a girl from the 5th, 6th, and 7th grades, and a boy and a girl from the 8th, 9th and 10th ;grades. Both of these contests will be in charge of Supt. Power W. Bethea of the Burroughs High School. An admission fee of twenty-five cents will be charged at both of these contests to pay for purchasing the four $5.00 medals to be awarded tin successful contestants and to defra;. the incidental expenses. Literary Contests. Friday afternoon at 2:&) o'clock in the class rooms of the Burroughs High School four literary contests will be held which will be open to both high and grammar school pupils. These contests will be in ar.ith metic, spelling, map drawing and 1 composition. 1 Spelling contest?open to grammar and high school. Thirty minutes. Progressive course Book 1 written. ; Two contestants from each school, a ' boy and a girl. Each contestant pro- 1 4 KITCHEN SINKS Modern sinks mean almost ! as muck to homes?lor saiv- , itatlon, comlort, cleanliness ? as do modern bathrooms. '$\and(W<f' sinks make kitch- ( j eus sanitarvj and dellghtlul j j to work in. Let us show them to tjou ? also good i j plumbing lor all otlior 1 domestic purposes. ' For Salo by 1 W. J. BENSON, . Conway, S. C. 1 * T.,--; , 1 # - 2 vv.-v * -V* . < ~ Ho vto Repa NEW SHOP-NEW Ml anitary Plumbing and Heating. vide his material. Miss Sarah Har4 ley, Little River, teacher in charge. K-rst prize, $1.00; second prize, 50c. Arithmetic Contest?Open to gran, mar and high school. Thirty minutes. Two contestants from each school, a boy and a girl. Rev. S. C. Morris. Horry Industrial School, teacher ir charge. First prize, $1.00, second prize, 50 cents. Composition Contest?Open to grammar and high school. Thirty minutes. Two contestants from each school, a boy and a girl. Miss Flora Smith, Wannamaker, teacher in charge. First prize, $1.00; seconc. prize, 50 cents. Map Drawing Contest?Open to grammar and high school. Thirty minutes. Two contestants from each school, a boy and a girl. Ou!trine*qiap: of South Carolina, locating five principal cities, principal rivers, and locating Horry County in that map by : 11 i?: r> vjuimic, v?cii u? |JUK IIIJ; v UIIWHJ HI its proper position in Horry County. Miss Sadie Kate Hunter, Aynor, teacher in charge. First prize $1.00: second prize, 50 cents. Important Notice. Schools participating in Oratorical and Literary contests should send in the names of their contestants to Supt. Power W. Bethea, Conway, S. C., at least two days before contest to be held. Pupils over 21 years of age and pupils who have won medals in prveious Field Day oratorical contests are inelligible. '? Athletic Division. Committee i? charge: S. JH. Brown, J. I. Robinson, Chas. Sprott, W. L. Gore, M. D. Cox, W. P. Gore and Misses Margaret Connor, Lila Watson, Sarah ttarley, Ida Watts, Laval Rogers^. Cash premiums, First, 50 cents; second, 25 cents. The following is open first to high school pupils, second to grammer grade pupils. 50-yards dash?for boys and girls. 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, three legged nice, running high jump, running broad jump, standing broad jump, pole vaulting. The boy or girl making the most athletic scores or points will be giver an extra premium. There will be a series of basket ball games between Conway, Loris, Little River and Socastee, schedule to be arranged later. Rules and Regulations. n i i ? ? ~ - rupus who are more tnan z\ years >1' age are ineligible to participate in any of the contests or games. Only bonafide pupils who have >cen in actual attendance upon their regular school duties for the past hree months are eligible to participate in any of the athletic contests .\nd games. Attendance. Attendance?The teacher or trustees bringing the greatest percentage of their enrollment to Field Day (may or may not wear colors, such . . .Continued on anothrc galley . . .. :\s caps, badges, dress regalia or ribhon, style according to their own plan may prepare a float if you prefer.) The line of march or parade will be formed at the Burroughs School build ng at 10.20 Saturday morning, and n the line each teacher's or trusee's pupils will he counted. First premium, $10; second, $8; third, $0; fourth, $4; ten others, $2 >ach. Division of Improvements. The rural school making the greatest number of improvements on build ngs: First premium, $3; second, $2. The rural school making the great ?st improvements on equipment: ?irst premium, $3 second, $2. If the school boys and girls will use their leisure time making some article we can have at this fair the greatest exhibit of school whrk that ve have ever had. Later we may ut in some more work or gather something for premiums. The work suggested above is open o every rural school in the county ind whatever you may do will be appreciated. If you find that your school will close before Field Day do mt let that prevent you from taking >art or coming to Field Day. Your * *. vtM > ; % ?U > % / -. wg? tkv ^ 41 / ?>? I;)* THE HOEEY HE] I Ml rry Moto IR.ING OXY EN--NEW EQUIPMENT. I Full line of Bath Room Fixtu HE SHOP WITH THE WHITI presence will be appreciated. Division of Exhibits. Committee in Charge: M. J. RulU>ck, Misses Essie Derham, Minnie Louise Stanley, J. Conway Garlington, Francis Cooper and Mr. E. C. Allen. . I Division No. 1. School Work?Best exhibit of' t School work. ] Each school will arrange its own exhibit, and every principle must furnish a written statement, showing that all work exhibited has been done by pupils of that school during the present year. High School Division. First premium, Sit); second premium, $5. i Rural Graded School Division. First premium, $10; sceond, $o; ton, others, $3 ouch. One Teacher School Division. First premium, $5; second, $o; ten others, .$2 each. Individaul Exhibit, Division No. 2. Product map of North America, this map to be drawn by the pupil. First prize, $1.00; second prize. 50 cents. Salt and flower map of South Carolina, first prize, 50 cents; second prize, 25 cents. Paper mache map of South Carolina. First prize, 50 cents, second prize, 25 cents. Map of the present war, showing flla Pll rnnou n M~0 v? ?. V|/VM I VU1 A. & W* ^ 1/lCU the Central powers at the beginning of the present struggle, and one showing the territory controletf- by the Central powers at the prestiit. First prize, $1; second prize, 50 cents; third prize, 25 cents. . Plain Sewing. One cook apron with bib, prize 50 cents, second prize, 25 ctnts; one shirt waist, first prize, 50 cents, i second prize, 25 cents; one kimona gown, first prize, 50 cents, sefcond prize, 25 cents; one work apron ivith short sleeves, first prize 50 cfnts, second prize, 25 cents; six biftton holes in cambrick, first prize,^ 50 cents, second prize, 25 cents. ? Fancy Sewing. Wool chrochet saque, 1st pjrizc, 20c; 2nd, 25c; crocheted au;o cup, 1st I rize, 50c; 2nd prize, 25c; towel witn crocheted edge, 1st prize, 50:; 2nd prize, 25c; hemstitched frill with crocheted edge, 1st prize, 50c; '2nd ipiize 25c; embroidered towel, 1st prize, 25c; 2nd prize. 10c; work bag, 1st prize, 25c; 2nd pnze, 10c; cehte1, pioce, crocheted, 1st prize, 25c; 2nd , prize, 10c; center piece tatted, 1st prize, 25c; 2nd prize 10c; baby cap, , crocheted, 1st prize, 50c; 2nd prize, , 25c; babv can tatt.ed. neWn . . ?. 1 ? r* ""-I yv ' i 2nd prize, 25c; kimona, 1st prize,f50c and 2nd prize, 25 cent3. Cooking. Six biscuits, 1st prize, 25c; ;?nd ; prize, 10c; one loaf liquid yiast bread, 1st prize, 25c, 2nd price, lOc; 1 rolls, 1st prize, 25c, second prize, IOc; cake?layer, 1st prize, 25c, seopnd prize, 10c; cake?plain, 1st p:ize, 25c, 2nd prize, 10c; candy?taffy, '1st I I 1 ' H V V UB'^yt 'I lilt Wll'l I HAVE IN THIS WEEK THI MULES, ALL 600D QtlAI BOUGHT. A LOT OF NltE HARNESS. t G. B. Jl j .4 EtALD, CONWAY, S. 0 r Compa Acetylep 5IVE US A TRIAL ALL V res and Supplies carried. Cal E FRONT AND GREEN D00I prize 25c, 2nd prize, 10c; candy? fudge, 1st prize 25c, 2nd prize, 10c; candy-?bon bon, 1st. prize 25c, 2nd piize, 10 cents. Manual Training. Book case, 1st prize, $1.00, 2nd prize, 50c; towel rack, 1st prize 50c. 2nd prize 25c; screen, 1st prize, 50c, 2nd prize 25c: bread board, 1st prize, 60c, 2nd prize 25c; key rack, 1st prize 25c, 2nd prize 10c; tie rack, 1st prize 25c, 2nd prize 10c; collar box, 1st prize, 25c, 2nd prize 10c; ironing board, 1st prize 50c, 2nd prize 25c; iceless refrigerator, 1st prize 50c. 2nd prize 25c; taboret, 1st prize 25c, 2nd prize, 10c; dish drainer, 1st prize 25c, 2nd prize 10c; schrubbing chariot, 1st prize 25c, 2nd prize, 10c; NEWSYNEWSOF A NEWSY TOWN 4 ?? D. W. Hardwick and his hand bag spent Tuesday in Conway. What does he cany in his satchel? Ask him. Dr. and Mrs. Huger Richardson .spent Sunday with Mis. Richardson's father, Sheriff J. G. Butler. Dr. thought Chough of his wife and him self to go where he could get u square meal. John Leggett, H. B. Elliott and J. Q. Graham were welcomed visitors to Loris, "The Gate City of South Carolina" on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Harreleon had as their guests for tea on George Washington's birthday, Misses Carrie Garrison and Minnie Stanley, and j Messrs. J. I. Robinson, L. G. Graham and L. C. Inabinit / .Vi< . The Epworth League held a cot-, tuge prayer meeting , and pounding on Saturday evening at , the home1 of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Kirton. O. C. Cox was a business visitor to Conway on Monday. Mr Don McQueen celebrated "Fath er George Washington s birthday" by spending it with his parents, Mayor and Mrs. V. P. McQueen. Loris is quiet this week. Why ? Because, Geo. C. Butler is in Conway. Yes, George is dispensing jus uce as a grand juror. Miss Carrie Garrison, who was the charming guest last week of the Misses Stanley has returned to Mullins. * Miss Belle Jenrette has as her guest her sister, Miss Ruby Jenrette. Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Duncan, Jr., entertained the members of the Epworth League on last Thursday evening. Eaervone present "killed a big one." The evening was pleasantly spent in playing various games Among the Leaguers present were Misses Fannie and Ida Wilkes, Ellen McQueen, Edna, Claudai and Esther Stanley, Ida and Fronie Watson, Daisy and Carrie Skipper, lone Alverson and Messrs. Rembert Rogers, Herbert Harrelson, L. C. Inabinit, Spurgeon Stanley and D. McQueen. Miss Golda Skipper of Conway, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. ? RTY-EIGHT HORSES & LITY--THE BEST CAN BE BUGGIES, WAGONS AND . , > ENKINS 4 * tjSQj1' 1 "" " t ny <e Weldin VORK GUARANTEED. i us when your pipes burst or gi ?s ? and Mrs. E. K. Skipper. Rev. Mr. Hill, Pastor of the Con1 way Baptist church, will preach in the Loris Baptist church on Saturday evening and Sunday Morning. Every body is invited. Geo. L. Warr spent Monday in Con way. o NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF LAYMEN COMMITTEE. A meeting of the laymen committee held at Conway Baptist church on Sunday March 4th at two P. M. The organization of the committee and other important business is to be atforwlr?rT - ' >v<iviv<i ?,w, l--av.ll IIICIIlUL't IS Ulgt'U to be present. The following ive the members of the committee: J. E. Harrelsoti, M. J. Bullock^ Hu(ison Shelley, D. D. Harlelson, L. W. Anderson, E. W. Prince, A. H. Long, J. H. Lay, H. Brown, ! V*\ J. Jordan, A. L. Proctor, E. S C. Baker, J. W. Jordan, W. A. Prince, | and M. C. Holmes. CHANGE IS OFFERED FOR LIVE DISTRIBUTORS F. Lee Shoppy, fcth Floor, 243-W. 17th Street?New York City, General Sales Manager of the largest concern of its kind in the world, wants three or four men in Horry County and several men in adioininer C!mm __ * "?o ties, to work for him spare time or all the time. He can use only those who have a rig or auto. Work is very pleasant and no previous selling experience is necessary. Work consists of leaving a wonderful new household necessity in the homes on free trial. Tests at more than thirty of the leading Universities and the Government Bureau of Standards show this new article to be four times as efficient as article now in general use in this section. Article is needed in every rural home and benefits every member of the housel hold, bringing cheer, comfort and happiness into the home. Not necessary to be away from home nights. Pay from $6.00 to $15.00 per day according to ability and number of homes visited. In writing Mr. Shoppy, mention what townships will be most convenient for you to work in; what your regular occupation is; your age; married or single; how long you have lived in the community; what kind of a rig or auto you have; whether you wish to work umc ur ateauy; now mucn time you will have to devote to the work, when you can start, and about how Cast Your Ft With the I The year of 1917 finds u than ever; and the beauty of chsaed on the markets in time prices of almost every commo benefit from this. We know by experience keep for the trade of this sect for you during the years gone supply you still at prices that < I Rememher that nnr nnnr can find of like class and styli you will find in many stores, spending your money elsewhe are within your reach. Cast your lot with the ol DUSENBUI Toddville, ______ o fl B ivc you trouble. fl ON 4TH AVENUE. I ?????--?______ B many homes are within six miles of you in each direction. This is a *B splendid opportunity for several men B in Horry County and counties adjoining to make good money, working steady or spare time. Some of the B field men earn $800.00 per month; B one farmer earned $1,000.00 working B spare time only. No investment or B bond necessary. B GOVERNOR STUDIES I ACT UPON LIQUOR 1 O fl Gov. Manning has given no intima- fl tion as to whether or not he will ap fl prove the DuRant bill, which reached fl him yesterday. The measure restricts 1 to a quart a month the amount of li- J quor a citizen may order from with- fl out the State during a calendar | month and nrnviiins t-imf hofr.??* .J~: , UWIUIC UWIII^ his he must make affidavit before a M probate judge tbat the liquor is for medicinal purposes. There are a I number of other restrictions. \\ is likely that the giW6rri6f !ri acting on 1 the matter will study attentively the *1 effect on South Carolina of the 1 amendment which passed congress II yesterday. The DuRant bill is to be- 1 ?ome effective 60 days after its ap- 1 proval. t I O | Thomas W. Livingstone of Ham- J itiond, was in Conway on business one 1 day last week. T SUBSCRIBE NOW To South Carolina's Greatest Newspaper THE COLUMBIA RECORD'S ! BARGAIN PERIOD RATES | Now in Effect I DAILY AND SUNDAY $4.00 ' 1 12 Months DAILY ONLY ? $3.00 12 Months Save $2.00 by Sending in Your Subscription Now You should keep in constant touch with all the important news events of the. world. The nation, the State and your community. To do this you should subscribe today for THE COLUMBIA RECORD This offer only lasts a short time. !, Send this ad with remittance. irtune Old Reliable i is with a more complete stock it is that the goods were puri to save .the .recent rise in dity, and you will reap the the kind of goods to buy and ion of Horry. We kept them by. and we will be able to will be satisfactory. Is are the equal of any you e. 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