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"^m '^^k \ ^m J For your Spi | Oxf< | Ring'sti p? t . i i^l T-~ C?J? X ou i^aiiy Perfection Br F. A. MITCHEL Howard Chidester was ao artist in lore with his art He began to make pictures when he was a child and before he was a man bad become famous. He painted all day and sometimes would have painted at night bad It been practicable. At first it was love for bis work alone that gave him an Interest in It but in time be grew accustomed to the praises It brought ^ him. Between the ages of twenty-Ave and thirty-five be would go into a gallery where one of his masterpieces hong on purpose to bear the encomiums heaped upon It. Persons might compliment him upon other gifts?and be possessed several In do small degree?without exciting Id him the lightest pleasure, it was to bear bis praises as a portrajer of nature that found a place in bis heart Chidester was thirty-flve years old when he painted the great picture of Ikis life. young lady one day drovt up to his studio in her carriage, which bore her family crest, a ad. alighting, sent up her card. The artist's eye lighted with pleasure. Miss Eleanor Gray, whose name was on the card, was the most beautiful woman of her \ day. When she appeared at functions, at the opera, driving out she passed every head was turned to look, at het At the time she made this visit to . Chid ester her beauty was simply perfect Not a line appeared anywhere on her face, her complexion was a most exquisite pink and white, and her figure was a combination of ravishing curves. "I have called," she said, "to ask If you could be Induced to paint my portrait I know it is a great deal to ask of the most famous living ^rtist but you will, won't you?" Chidester stood gazing at her, wrapped In admiration of her beauty, for some time before he replied. "I can do greater Justice to your beauty." be said, "by using you as a model In a picture I am painting representing springtime." "Paint me to show me at my best" he replied, "I have nothing but my fcoaoty to Interest me?to be proud of." "And I," he replied, "could not live without my art" The most artistic dressmakers were snulled to for designs for a costume which would give the best effect, and one was selected ravishing in Its simplicity. The head, neck, bust, the feet and lower limbs below the knee were tared: the hair was partly concealed. Chidester saw before him a perfection of beanty, and he idealised it The re salt was his chef d'oenvre. the mar relous painting which was to him what the Slstlne Madonna was to Ra phaeL The world 6aw and wondered. Who* ChMoafer aru* all nthors ftppm ed a crowning glory was Id fact the misfortune of his life. He bad been climbing, had reached the crest a?d must begin his descent For a time he did not realize this, then feared it. and at last it fell upon him like u death stroke. He hunted everywhere for another model that would inspire him like the last one. He found one equally attractive of its kind, but a different style, a child. He read sta rles of children by Hans Christian Au dersen to fill himself with their inno cence. then began his work. It whs' H?nn H I Ta ThIIii An Iiu ruuy Mp you must see them, best styles in suits av don't have to buy. V town. jS. MA] SPR ring Milliners A. I )rds for Men i ree Dry suecessrui, one it 'was not ma master piece. Then the consciousness thai he had begun his descent came to him and he fell into melancholy. Before a final giving up of all hop< he determined to paint his formei model. Miss Eleanor Gray, In a ne\i conception. He hurried to her houst and sent up his, card. When the lad; came down to receive him he noticed a tinge of melancholy on her face. "Why do you look sad?" he asked. She placed a finger beside one ol her eyes and said: "I hare discovered a line there. Do yon not see It?" Chidester declared that he did not Bat this did not reassure her. She de clared that she had bloomed and mast now pass Into decay. In rain he told her that she had not reached the rich est beauty to which she was destined that be woald paint one more picture of ber representing her as "Summer.' He coald not excite a hope. That lit tie line would multiply till It cor ered her whole person. Where then was one today there would be severa tomorrow, and In time she would tx covered with wrlnklee. "No." she said, not knowing that h< was pleading for himself as well at for her. "I have passed the summit What you painted was the perfectioz of my beauty. What you would paint now would be a shade lower In the scale." A look of distress crossed his face and she asked what It meant "Tou have been describing me at well as yourself," he said. *1, too have climbed the hill and stand look lng Into the valley. I can never make another picture like the one I made 01 you. From this time forward my pow ers will wane." "I cannot understand that" she said ,|V" ? ? ? ~ rv?(mA TKoro on iou art; iu juui yuuici auviv years of work before you. You wll climb higher." "No, I will not climb higher, but hac I not met you I might hare been long er in climbing. Your perfection o: beauty, coming to you before yoi were even in midage, brought my per fectlon in my art long before it shouk hare come to me. Your realization, ai mine, will carry us down the quicker Our descent will be slow, but It wil be sure." (J Read the "Situatior Wanted" columns, Mr. Business Man. fJThis column is the ladder of the discon tented ones?for discontent nine times in ten spells ambition. fjjust the young man your business needs may be appealing to you today. Take a chance on die "ambitious employed." predate S. Mai r>._ t-A j: | ? Kigni now our uopia^ u ^aits your inspection. Co Ve want you to see the HCUS \ A ING / and Dress ( ?- - t I! ;ne oeaumui n ind Boys. Goods I ; QUININE AND IRON-THE MOST EFFECTUAL 6ENERAL TONIC > f*.hill Tnnif rnmlu'wM lw<K r in Tasteless form. The Quinine drive* > out Malaria and the Iron builds up r the System. For Adults and I Children. Yon know whet yon ere teking when . you take GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, recognized for 30 yeers through1 oat the South es the standard Malaria, Chill and Fever Remedy and General Strengthening Tonic. It is as strong as the strongest bitter tonic, but you do not teste the bitter because the ingredients do not dissolve in the mouth but do dissolve readily in the acids of the stomach. Guaranteed by your Druggist. We mean it. 50c. m,.-. r>T,ivon?. "PROMO QUININE" Look for signature of K. W. GROVE on e> | Statement of tie Condition of ' The Bank of Kingstree, ! LOCATED AT Kingstree, S.C. i At the Close of Business June 4,1913. t Resources ' Loans and Discounts, 0214,278 61 Overdrafts 2,0*23 25 Furniture and Fixtures, 1,958 78" Banking House, 2,153 71 > Due from Banks and Bankers, 18,748 84 . Currency 1,778 00 . Gold 35 00 , Silver and other Minor Coin,. 927 68 t Checks and Cash Items, ? 662 00 . Total, $242,567 87 Liabilities Capital Stock Paid In, $ 30,000 00 ? Surplus Fund 30,Q00 00 : Una. Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid, 4,806 04 Due to Banks and Bankers,.. 4 89 1 Individual Deposits Subject to Check 33,712 24 f Savings Deposits 107,998 72 i Cashier's Checks, 1,045 98 . Bills Payable, including Certi, tificates for Money Borrowed 35,000 00 1 Total $242,567 87 j STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,! county OP williamsburg, ) Before me came F W Fairev,Cashier ? of the above named bank, who, being " duly sworn, says that the above ana I foregoing statement is a true condition " of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. F W FA IRE Y. 1 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of June, 1913. H O Britton, ' Clerk of Court. Correct?Attest : n r Smtt. R H Kellahan, ? John A Kelley. Directors. Statement ot tbe Condition of ' The Bank of Williamsburg, t located at Klngstree, S. C. At the Close of Business June 4, 1913. I Resources Loans and Discounts, $231,031 04 r Overdrafts. 2,737 83 Bonds and Stocks owned by KARanlr 1.041 99 I Furniture and Fixtures,? 4,143 23 Banking House 9,032 79 Due from Banks and Bankers, 15,986 80 Currency, 3,110 00 Gold, 550 00 I Silver and other Minor Coin. 1,42119 , Checks and Cash Items, 4,405 21 Total, 1273,459 58 Liabilities . Capital Stock Paid In, $ 40,000 00 I Surplus Fund, 15,000 00 cus' Clothes f all the newest and me and see them. You best clothes values in I f Jk ?? IS Hi Fmhrni/ v \/ * J ? ^ mmm m-r m. ne at our store 0 r* RELIEVES PAIN AMD HEALS AT THE SAME TIME The Wonderful* Old Reliable Dr. Porter'* Antiseptic Heeling OIL An Antiseptic Surgical Dressing discovered by an Old R. R? Surgeon. Prevents Blood Poisoning. Thousands of families know it already, and a trial will convince yon that DR. PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEADING OIL is the most wonderful remedy ever discovered for Wounds. Burns. Old Sores, Ulcer*, Carbuncle*, Granulated Eye Lid*, Sore Throat, Skin or Scalp Disease! and all wounds and external diseases whether slight or serious. Continually people are finding new uses for this famous old remedy. Guaranteed by your Druggist We mean it. 25c, 50c, $1.00 ' That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE rery box. Cures a Cold in One Day. 25c. | Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid, 4,454 90 Due to Banks and Bankers, _ 770 82 < Individual Deposits Subject to Check 73,075 70 Savings Deposits, 71,073 05 Cashier's ( necks, 856 44 Notes and Bills Redlscounted 728 67 Bills Payable, including Certificates for Money Borrowed 68,000 00 Total. $273,459 58 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,) i COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG, S Before me came E CEpps. Cashier of the above named bank, wno, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. E C EPPS. Sworn to and subscribed before me this llth day ot June, iaia. J D Gilland. Notary Public. , Correct?A ttk st : J F McFaddin, Wm I Nexsen, Chas W Stoll, Directors. StateneDl of tbe CoDdftion of foe : : Wee Nee Baek, :: LOCATED AT KING5TRBE, 5. C. At the Close of Business June 4. 1913. 1 Resources Loans and Discounts, 389,012 80 Overdrafts, 592 41 Furniture and Fixtures, 2,718 46 Due from Banks and Bankers, 5,469 81 Currency, 2il 00 Silver and other Minor Coin, 251% Checks and Cash Items, 123 82 198.380 26 ??""! . Liabilities Capital Stock Paid In, $30,000 00 Surplus Fund, 3,000 00 Undivided Profits, less Current i Expenses and Taxes Paid, 2,644 26 Individual Deposits Subject to Check, , 21.668 71 Savings Deposits, 31,047 29 Cashier's Checks, 20 00 Bills Payable,including Certificates for Money Borrowed, 10,000 00 Total, $98,380 26 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA , > county of williamsburg, Before me came L C Dove, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. L G DOVE. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of June, 1913. Thos McCutchen, Notary Public. Correct?Attest : w k scott, H E MOintgomery, Hugh McCutchen, Directors. 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