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CAROLINA TEACHERS TO HOLD SESSION To Moot in Columbia on March 28rd. Probable that Schools Will Allow Holidays. The South Carolina State Teachers' Association will meet in annual ses sion in Columbia on Thursday after noon at 4 o'clock, March 23d, and will adjourn at noon, March 2f>th. Indica tions are that the largest body of teachers over assembled in South Car olina wil be present. The fact that the meeting is to he held in the spring will largely Increase the at tendance. Low* railroad rates will be granted, and Columbia is accessible to the great majority of the teachers of the state. Ilollday Recommended. Moreover, the trustees of the schools are being urged to grant teachers leave of absence for two days, with pay, in accordance with a resolution passed by the State Hoard of Educa tion, to encourage the teachers, to at tend the meeting of the association. Day of Conventions. This is a day of wonderful progress, largely because it is a time of con ferences and congresses and meets In all lines of endeavor. We have the House of Governors, Conservation Congresses, Industrial Conferences, Hankers' Conventions, Medical Asso ciations. In fact, every profession has its great gatherings where the best in formation as to what is being found out along its particular lines is made known. A Great Mooting Predicted. Let us have a gathering of the clans in Columbia - such a gathering as will make other professions take notice, and make ourselves prouder of our calling. Let us have so many teachers in Columbia that the Capital city Will feel like decorating for us. Let us come to our meeting with a spirit of progress and a determination not only to enjoy mingling with our comrades in the great battle against Illiteracy, but to better equip ourselves for the waging of more modern and vigorous welfare. Pay Your Duos Now. Suppose we men send in now the one dollar, women fifty cents annual fee to Mr. C. V. Neuffer, treasurer, Columbia, S. C, so that the executive committee may be the better prepared to make arrangements for the meet ing. Do it now. Do it for your profession. The Program, The program for the State Teach ers' Association, which meets in Co lumbia March 23d-25th, will soon be completed. It will have on It some of the most distinguished educators of the South, a most successful teach er of the West, and a large number of South Carolina teachers. From outside the State, Chancellor Jas. H. Klrkland, of Vaudorbilt Uni versity; Supt. O. H. Benson, of Iowa; and Supt. Lawton B. Evans, of Au gusta, have already accepted Invita tions. The Local Committee. A strong committee, consisting of Prof. E. S. Dreher, Prof. L. T. Baker and Mr. W. B. Dove. Is In charge of the local arrangements in Columbia. This committee will likely secure the use of the State House as the meeting place of the Association. Inquiries are already coming In as to the rates on railroads, at hotels, etc., and the indications are that the attendance at the spring meeting will break all records. D. W. Daniel. President. FOR STRVING CHINESE. Several Added Subscriptions Receiv ed and More are Needed. The Advertiser Is In receipt of sev eral more subscriptions for the famine stricken Chinese. According to a let ter received at this office from the secretary of the Seattle Commercial Club, nearly two million people are in need of aid and will need it for sev eral months. Those on the ground and familiar with the situation say that two dollars contributed now will save the life of some man, woman, or child. This is indeed a very worthy cause and the call should be heeded by more than have already subscribed. We will be glad to receive more sub scriptions to this fund. The following subscriptions have been received and sent by us to the secretary of the Seattle Commercial Club: A friend.$1.00 J. D. Watts.1.00 Kings Daughters.5.00 Advertiser Printing Co.2.00 Total.$9.00 Don't forget our Picture Bargain, they are going fast. Remember $1.50 Pictures only 75 cents. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. FINE FURNITURE * REASONABLE PRICES Solid Oak Three-piece Bed Room Suit only $28.50 Beautifully Finished, First-class Material and Workmanship r Bed is 80 inches High, 4-inch quartered rolls on Head and Foot, full quartered panels massive iand-carving. Dresser base 4 2-inches long, and 19-inches deep, has four large roomy drawers, the mirror is French bevel plate, size 30 x 24 inches, roll and carving to match bed. Wash Stand base is 33 inches long and 19-inches deep, Mirror is 20 x 12 inches, roll and carvings to match Bed. ?{ Built to last a life time, the kind that always looks bright and new. ) S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. Snowdrift pats 'cm all in the Shade. Snowdrift llogless Lard is being im itated and substituted for in its sale. Don't take a cheap Inferior imitation. A few dealers are pushing the sale of other Lards because there is more money in it for them. Insist on get ting the best. Snowdrift is handled by every merchant in Laurens and Clinton. Dixie Flour and Grain Co. Exclusive Distributors. Simpson, Cooper & Babb, Attorneys at Law. Will practice in all State Courte. prompt attention (riven to all business When yoa feel vous. tired, worried or despondent it is a I sure sign you need MOTT'S NERVERINE PIULS. They renew the norm.il vigor and make life worth living. lie sure and ask for Mott's Nerverine Pills Bftfifi! W1LUAMS MFG. CO.. Propt.. CloYoland. Ohio LAUBE it ?4 DRUG CO. Lnnrens, 8. C. See our special window of Christy Pictures at 7f> cents for your choice, they are regular $1.50 Pictures, this is a special bargain in Pictures, get yours w'.iile they last. & M. & E. H. Wilkea A Co. OASTORIA. Bear* the /4ltlfl KM You Have Always Bwgrt The Just as Cheap as Ours fj?vement of oAre Not as flood as Ours decisively. 1 Bplnnera^MHMMHaMHMHHHBH -xhlbit. Ab ANNOUNCEMENT! The Just as floods as Ours Arc Not as Cheap as Oars STthaTwenty years ago we began to build our establishment upon a concrete foundation formed of equal component parts of Honesty, Integrity and Service, and to-dayVrfur large 200 feet long store is devoted to the selling and supplying of Up-to-date Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Dry Goods, Notions, Dress Goods, Silks, Millinery and Readj^to-wear. Ladies' Suits, Skirts, Dresses, etc., to the retail trade at reasonable and fast-selling prices. Our continued growth and success in business is the best indication of the values we offer for the prices asked. We are justly proud of this record. An old adage goes: "You can fool the people awhile, but you can't fool thein\all the time." This we have never tried to do, but supply our friends and customers with honest Goods at Lowest Possible Prices. We ask Vpur patronage on these kind of merits only. We want to call your attention to a few special values in Up-to-date Merchandise and will appreciate any business given is. Menxs Department! Just Arriving New Spring Models You will be settling the question oup/ht to mean lie Spring Suit Question within a very short time. Settling Ivhcrc will be the best place to invest i:i these articles? Style, QiAlity anc* Service at a Moderate Price here for your inspection.! There is a certain indefinable air of style and elegr ate uere tor your inspec our Master Tailored Clothes|?ot fomul in othcr5 MORE Tof*1''. MORE CLASS, MORE DISTINCTION. Ve? they cost no more than the ordinary. auce about $15.00 to $35100 We have other Suits from $7.50 to $12.50 That are World Beaters. The now 1911 styles of the fftinou9*Jno. B. Stetson Hat are all here. Blar*- 0rny and Drown. Pelt Hats.B*m to *5.oo Stiff Hats.|$3.00 to $5.60 Others.|M.OO to #-?..-,0 Something really new. not the sP1"10 ou' l)Ut" tern?There's a surprise in evl?ry one> Negligees.Al.OO to $2.50 Cheaper.60c, ?7">c an<1 *,?w0 Forc-in-hani. und bows in new silks, solid col ors, diagonal, cross and tin and down Btrlpe effects. Knitted silk ti$s In solid colors and stripes. .i.25c, .'>0c and #1.00 Shoes and Oxfords for men, women and chil dren. All the newest toes and lasts. Ladles.I.*.$1.00 to $4.00 Men's.$2.00 to $0.00 Children's.50c to $2.50 An examination!1 wiH help you where to make your purchases. Ladies' Department! We Want to Remind You of a Fact When it comes to getting the very best quality and style for the price our store is the place. We call your attention to a few items that you are sure to want. 1 ..T>00 yds. of fine white Lawn, worth 1- I-2c our special price.lOo 200 yds. of beautiful quality small check Dlmu tcrs, worth 2Uc our Special price.15c 300 yds. of beautiful printed Voile, special val ue at .25 c Wo have just what you want In black wool materials Of all kinds, extra special value at.60c and 75c O.il. Serge, tho most popular weave of woolen goo<ls in demand today. This serge is for women's and Misses wear. Special advantage is given by the sponged nnd shrunk finish and extra width, full 54 Inch. Extra value at.$1.25 Extra values In silks, prices 25o, 50c, 75e, $1.00 .Tu3l what yon want In black wool skirts made of fine pannina In n variety of the newest styles, special values at .. ,.$5.00 and $7.50 New Silk Dresses. 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