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Mr. Hiram Lawson was in town from "the Falls" Friday. Dr. H. C. Fennel spent yesterday in taraoun raiis un uusmcoo. Mr. H. B. Brown, of Winnsboro, is spending a few days in the city with friends. Miss Mary Sharp is in the city for a weedc-end visit to her friend, Miss Julia McAllister. Mrs. J. F. Clinkscales was down from Monterey Friday on a shop ping trip. Mrs. Onie B. Rogers, of the Pen ney's Creek section, was in town yesterday shopping. Miss Kathleen Adkins went over to Chester this week to attend the funeral of Mrs. S. M. Pryor. Mrs. A. B. Galloway, of Abbeville, is visiting her son, Mr. J. A. Chand ler.?Clinton Chronicle. Miss Mary Clinkscales, of Wil linotnn. is visitiner her friend. Mrs. H. C. Fennel on North Main Street. Mrs. Otto Bristow, of Abbeville, i was recently the guest of Mrs. J. M. Anderson.?Index-Journal, 2nd. Mrs. P. A. Cheatham has returned to Abbeville after a two week's visit to her son, Dr. Cheatham, in McCor mick. Mrs. Robert Simmons, Miss Willie Eakin and Miss Pauline Wosmansky are spending today in Greenwood looking over the shops. Miss Maggie Link has moved her boarding place and in the future will have rooms with Mrs. Minshall on South Main street. Mrs. Motte^ Gilliam, of the Sharon neighborhood, spent Thursday in the city with her sister, Mrs. Frank Mc Neill. Miss Ola Winn, one of the young ladies in training at the County Hospital, had a tonsil operation to day and is on the road toward re covery. ? Mr. C. W. Norris, who recently moved to Greenwood was on our streets Thursday seeing old friends and giving the news from his new home. Miss Tot McDill, of Abbeville is visiting her friend, Miss Margaret Cothran at the home of her aunts, ilrs. Susan B. Hill and Mrs. W. C. Tompkins.?Edgefield Advertiser. Mr. Charlie Elder, who has beer. keeping our people supplied with \ groceries for years, was here Fri day. He comes from Athens and he has no superstitions, for Friday is always his day at Abbeville. Mrs. Frank Welsh and her two lively young sons, went to Monroe Friday for an over Sunday visit with relatives. They will return Monday bringing little Winona Welsh with them. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bradley re turned to Abbeville yesterday after pending a short while in Greenwood as .guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. I Klugh on East Cambridge Street.? ndex-Journal, 2nd. Mr. Johnnnie Gilmer, of Kbox ville, Tenn., arrived in Abbeville this week and is paying a visit to his aunt, Mrs. W. H. Mundy. He is a son of Mr. Sam Gilmer, who was reared in Abbeville County and is well remembered by oar people.. RETURNS TO HONEA PATH Glenn B. Baskin, who recently left the Anderson hospital follow-! ing a successful operation, has re turned to his home in Honea Path, after spending seevral days with his parents at Iva.?Daily Mail. IN HONOR OF MRS. MILLER Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Harrison en tertained at a pleasant dinner party Thursday night in compliment to her sister, a.'qeflffioe shrdlu shrdul | Mrs. Percy Miller, who is here from i New York visiting her sister, Mrs. J. D. Kerr. The guests at this pleas ant affair were, Miss Maggie Lati mer, Mrs. Ella Latimer, Mrs. J. C. Ellis, Mr. Frank Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kerr, Mrs. Miller and Miss Lizzie Sharp. After dinner bridge and set back were enjoyed until a late hour. A MORNING BRIDGE Mrs. J. Foster Barnwell entertain ed the second of her series of parties Fridav morniner at her home on Greenville street. The occasion was ! C most pleasant, the guests being Miss 1 y Nettie Russell, Mrs. W. M. Barnwell, ii Mrs. W. L. Peebles, Mrs. W. H. White, Mrs. G. A Neuffer, Mrs Lew is Perrin, Miss Elize Bowie, Miss Plevna Seal, Mrs G. E. Calvert, Mrs. John Harris, Miss Kate Marshall and Mrs. Jas. A. Hill. After the games grape fruit and a salad course were served. IN HONOR OF THE BRIDE Mrs. Otto Bristow entertained this afternoon at a lovely party, the first of the series to be given by the younger society set in honor of Miss Mary Lawson Link before her marriage on the seventeenth. Bridge was the game of the after- ^ noon and Mrs. Bristow entertained twenty of the friends of the bride. After the games a salad course was served. MRS. HARRISON'S PARTY Mrs. F. E. Harrison entertained the second of her series of parties Wednesday afternoon. These parties have been pleasant affairs, the three tables of players being congenial and the games lively. Wednesday after noon Mrs. Harrison's guests were: Mrs. J. D. Kerr, Miss Maggie Latimer Mrs. W. H. White, Mrs. Mamie Lane, of Virginia, Mrs. Lewis Perrin, Mrs.. J. H Austin, Miss Eugenia Robert son, Mrs W. W.^Bradley, Miss Kate Marshall, Mrs. G. E. Calvert, Mrs. J. C. Hill and Mrs Jack Pressly. Plates of salad, aspic and other good things were served. A COMING MARRIAGE Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Wilson to the marriage of their niece, Miss Mary Lawson Link to Mr. Charles Pinck ney Townsend, Jr. This interesting event will take place on February 17th, in the Presbyterian church at nine o'clock in the evening. The marriage will be followed by a recep at the Wilson home at half past nine. Miss Link is the daughter of Mr. Robt. S. Link who since Liie death of her mother has made her home with her aunt, Mrs. Wilson. She is a student of Agnes Scott College and is a young woman of many charms. ir_ m J i 1! i mr. iownsena nas uvea among us for some time and has made a favor able impression as superintendent of the Light and Water Plant of this city. He is a veteran of the World War. A LUNCHEON PARTY One of the pleasantest of the many entertainments given in-Abbe ville this week, was a luncheon given by Mrs. J. C. Klugh at her lovely home on Park Circle Wednesday morning. Mrs. Klugh is a cultured hostess and Wednesday her guests were happy in her cordial welcome, her charming hospitality and in the animated and bright conversation which abounded. The house was thrown together \nd at half after one o'clock a five course luncheon was served. The table appointments were beautiful, the place cards dainty and the lun cheon all that heart could wish. Pre siding at the head of the table was ivirs. same uraaiey, tne motner ot Mrs. Klugh and also present was Miss Statia Wideman, an aunt, both old ladies who still love life and look with pleasure on the joys of the youthful. The guests at this pleasant affair were: Mrs. T. G. White, Mrs. C. A. Milford, Mrs. J. F Bradley, Mrs E. C. Horton, Mrs. C. E. Peele, Mrs. P B Speed, Mrs J. F. Miller, Mrs. C. H McMurray, Miss Jessie Hill, Mrs. W. W. Bradley, Mrs. Tutt, Mrs. S. L. Wilson, Mrs. G. A. Neuffer, Mrs M H Plaxco and Mrs Addie McMurray. THE ACE OF CLUBS. Mrs. Paul Kennedy was hostess to :he Ace of Clubs Thursday afternoon it her home on Wardlaw street. These young people have a pleasant ;ime at their meetings and the club s a success. Thursday afternoon jridge was played and sandwiches md chocolate enjoyed. ENTERTAINING THE CADETS Miss Elizabeth Lyon is enter aining a party of her young riends tonight at her home on Church street. Rook will be the ileasure of the evening and there vill ibe twenty players. A sweet ourse with bon bons will be served. This party will be given in honor f Mr. Archibald Hutto and Mr. 'harles Puerifoy, two handsome oung cadets from B. M. I., who are i the city for a few days visit to Ir. and Mrs. Joe Evans. Annie Rogers, Nine Years Old. \nnie, the little daughter of Mr. nd Mrs. D. A. Rogers, celebrated er ninth birthday this afternoon by iviting her friends to a party, ibout fifty little folks were present nd all enjoyed the games played, he pink cake with nine candles, the hocolate cake and the sweet con ections served. Souvenir bags of andy were given each little guest, 11 of whom thought the party was just lovely." IR. AND MRS. HILL HONOR THE BRIDE. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hill are hos 4- n IavaUt norfv to CSSCO C*U a iUVClJ UIIU^W W ight at their home on Ellis Avenue aving as their guests Miss Mary iawson Link and Mr. C. P. Townsend 'ho are to be married on the sev nteenth and the young people in own who will make up the bridal arty. The Hill's lovely home is decorated i white carnations and the score ards for the evening are of orange lossoms. At one table is a miniature ride and groom giving a dainty oretaste of the seventeenth. There re twenty young people invited and ridge is the game of the evening. A n/\n *0 f a ka n a n, aaiau tuuioc 10 wv/ vc oti *vu :freshments. U. D. C. MEETING. Secession Chapter U. D. C. will leet Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock rith Mrs. H. R. Zimmerman. Mrs. R. 1. Cheatham will be assosiate hos ;ss. All members will please re lember that Charleston is the sub jet of the historical program and jme ^prepared to tell some little ling of interest about the "City by le Sea." ' Mrs. F. W. Wilson, Pres. THE Y. W. A. The Young Woman's Auxiliary of le Baptist church met with Miss [aud Wood Thursday evening. After usiness affairs were over a social alf hour was enjoyed, Miss Ruth iowie entertaining the members with tusic. Tea and sandwiches were jrved. Mrs. Paul Kennedy is presi ent of this organization and keeps in flourishing condition. OPERA HOUSE PROGRAM. FRIDAY George Fitzmaurice's seven reel production "THE RIGHT TO LOVE" WITH Mae Murray and David Powell (Stars of "On With the Dance) ALSO A COMEDY 15c 35c SATURDAY DOUGLAS MacLEAN and DORIS MAY in "MARY'S ANKLE" (You remember these stars in "23 1-2 Hours Leave." See them in this one?you'll like it) ALSO A SUNSHINE COMEDY 15c 25c REX BEACH'S "GOING SOME" With an All Star Cast ALSO A COMEDY 1Oc 20c A PLEASANT MEETING. i Circle No. 4 of the Ladies' Auxili ary of the Presbyterian church held , a splendid meeting at the home of \ ; Misses Louise and Charlotte Brown Tuesday evening. Officers for the year were elected as follows: Leader,: : Miss Sara Perrin; secretary, Miss Ma mie Bowie; Treasurer, Miss Bessie Lee Cheatham. The subject for discussion at the meeting was "Christian Education" and Miss Sara Perrin as leader read several instructive articles. There was a good crowd in attendance des pite the inclement weather. The young people have a flourish ing organization. "NOTHING BUT THE BABY" The contest for the name for the Music Parlor at McMurray's has 'brought forth many bright and at tractive names for this popular plaice. On each coupon is the ques tion "What musical instrument have you in your home?" The little daughter of Mr. and Mm. Link I Evans submitted her name s.nd re . sponded to this question, "Nothing but the baiby." FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS The ladies of the Methodist church are making further improvements in the church. New hardwood floors are to be put down and the benches are to be gone over. Fourteen hundred dollars has been set aside by the la dies society to meet this expense. AT THE GRAB Mr. P. K. McAdams, who has taken charge of the "prab" at the shops has taken Charlie Darracott on as his assistant for the night work. Thes* are two lively young me:i and they expect to run an up to-date eating counter. AN ATLANTA VISITOR I Mrs. Russell Wade, who is well . remembered here as Miss Madge McLesky is here from Atlanta and will spend some time with her friend, Mrs. D. Townsend Smith. | " 1\/T ^ 1\/I T TDD 1V1U1V1 KJ 1\1\ I THE HOk BIG LINE , We extend new music time and he 11 i ed by 1:he w duced by th in "Mc OPERA HOUSE FRIDAY ONLY George FITZMAURICE r> 1 r> with MAE MURRAY and DAVID POWELL Stars of "On With the Danep" A beautiful young American wife ?told for power into Turkey!? treated by her husband like a girl of the harem! Her only aolace her baby?and the memory of a great, pure lore. But when, for* the "other wo man's" take, even her child was taken away? Come see a romance athrob with all that woman's heart has known 1 Flooded with splendor and thev spell of summer nights on the Bosphorus. Admission .... 15c and 35c Century Comedy Extra "LAUGHING GAS" v \Y'S :: MUSIC :: STORE" IE OF THE VICTROLA 8 1 and a OF OFFICE SUPPLIES to you an invitation to visit our parlor?"The Edho"?at any ar all the new music as render orlcl's greatest artists and repro e world's best talking machine. IE ECHO Murray's Music Store'