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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
FALLIBILITY OF NEWSPAPERS

The time may come when Their,
will be perfect newspapers that nvee
make mistakes. 1t is a time that vii
come, however, no earlier than per
feet humans. who never make mis-
takes, arrive in the haunts of men,
For newspapers are about the onll
things we have among US that are a
human as humans themselves. The
are just as good or bad, and neve'
any better or worse, than the mel
who make them.
Some men cherish grudges yea
after year adding interest month af
ter month, the whole to be collected
on a day of final reckoning. So dI
some newspapers.
There are men who can't argyll
with other men without losing thei
tempers and saying bitter, vindictiv|
things. There are newspapers jud
as ~spiteful, just as vindictive-newd
papers that never engage in contrd
versies without resorting to person
alities and descending to mud-sling
ing. There are men who fall out witt
their neighbors and quit speaking {,
them. We have newspapers in Geor
gle that do that very thing. ~,
A newspaper is an infallible inde1
to the character of the men VIII,
make it. 1t is a thing of wood pull
and printers ink, yet it is as full O
human failings and human virtues a
if it we're a thing of bone and blooc
and sinew, of hopes and ambitions
of doubts, fears and disappointments
Some newspapers can no more "for
give and forget" than IAN some folks
while others do not seem to know
what it means to be offended-a hu
man trait which, while a trife rare
is yet common enough to make u
sincerely thankful that it still sur
wives. ~
The newspaper that isn't huma]
isn't real.-Albany Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
DEATH OF MRS KILLINGSWORTH

Mrs. Elizabeth Killingsworth died
Friday, Jany. 21st, 1915, at two
thirty o'clock, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Fannie Milford, in
Fort Pickens. Mrs. Killingsworth
was in her seventy-eighth year and
her life had been full of good deeds.
She was of a bright and cheerful dis
position and she will be missed by a
large circle of relatives and friends.
She was taken to her home church,
Shiloh, and was buried there Satur-
day.
In her last sickness and during
her advancing years she has been
lovingly cared for by her children
and her death to them is a sore be-
reavement. She is survived by the
following children, Mrs. Fannie Mil
ford, of Abbeville, Miss Corrie Kill
!ingsworth and Mrs. Seawright, of
Columbia, Mrs. Young of Winder,
Ca, and by three sons, DR.. S. L.
Killingsworth, DR.. Ross Killings
worth, of Columbia, and W. L. Kill
lingsworth, of Antreville.
The family have the sympathy Of
their friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
MARRIED.

As we approached the office of M.
E. Hollingsworth, Esq, on our re-
turn from dinner Monday, we noticed
that the atmosphere in that vicinity
was unusually pious-like. We got
by the door of the Judges office, but
something called us back. You have
had that feeling when you knew
something was about to happen.
AS we entered the Judge had just
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26

It's hard to. convince doctors and
druggists that health is wealth.
Fame, from a literary point of
view, consists in having people know
you have written a lot of stuff you
haven't read.
There isn't a department store on
earth large enough to supply every
thing a woman wants.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE.

The Calhoun and Agonian Literary
Societies of the High School, will
hold joint exercises in the Court
House Friday night, Jan. 29th, be-
ginning promptly at eight o'clock.
The public, all teachers, and
grades seven, eight, nine and ten are
invited.
PROGRAM.
Recitation - $500 Margaret Cox
"The Minister'S Visit"
Essay $500 Ruth HOWE
"The European War"
Duet Piano Mary Haigler and
Mary Milford.
Recitation --Rebecca Edmonds
"The Wreck of the Hespems."
Current Events = - - Fannie DuPre
Piano Solo Ruth Howie
Recitation - - Myrtle McLeskey
"Mount Muller"
Defamation Floyd Graves
Independence Bell"
Recitation -------Elizabeth Jones
Entertaining Sisters Beau"
DEBATE.
Resolved:-That half of the APP
preparation to the State College
should 60 to the High Schools.
Affirmative Calhoun. Edna
Bradley, Frank Gary, James Hill.
Negative Agonian. Eugenia
Coleman, Lewis ~Clinkscales, Hubert
Cox.
Chorus-Thirty boys and girls
"Drink to Me Only With Thine
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-26
No. '342l.
No. :3421. REPORT OF CONDITION OF
The National Bank of AbbeviIIe, S. C.,

al AbbevIle i'll the State of S &C, at the close of business o. Dec. 3a 1915.
RESOURCES.
u. a Loans and discounts except those shown on .... $3.50 6s1
> ver5,a ieai loans Loans sax; Z: ::o,c:..ai :voco 2ss96 81
- G"ut h LIS secured, soa'9;u unsecured, sl0Oo- s&57 81
q US. bonds deposited to secure circulation Cpr value .. sls7@M
c.aao Total . S bonds, n::1 :r -. -: $1,000. 1880 u
81. subscription to stock Of Federal ReserveB Bank .....6 10000
T. a Value Of bumking house if unencumberedj ". ."..""" 100000 ''o W
.. Ral estate owned other than banking house ....... SST al
~ Net amount de from Federal Reserve Bank -. $500: ......... SAP %
Chicago and St Louis $50. .s16sO6m
b Net amount due from approved reserve agents in other re- N""'
H. Net amount due from banks AM bankers (oher than included ~""' 4"' q
rs a Outside checks and other cash items ......... ...... 2ss14 80"
80 u rrHctWmc urfIcN, ncKfs,a ana cents 156A4 3O44 So
90 ISHrsm q, other. national ank $685. OO
a. ffmn mn certificates. sH 90
30 Redemption fund With u S Treasurer and due from t. Treasurer %@7 so
Total .."...~.... $500. .... .... ss5s454 "A
LIABILITIES.
T. Capital stock paid in.... 5 $4,000 90
10 I M"MMMIm mn :''''', - 1900" a:;:.. ...... 10000 90
Less current expenses, interest, and taxes paid H" ".". a54 Ct
!. circulating totes outstanding. ........ ... 1880 90
d." ~ n"enuIm n. "' 800. ............ 5000 90
30. Individual deposits suffice to check. 19G 56s a.
%. Se TImH OF depoStd tue IN less than 3" lays. ....... ...... 49,. 25SO5 3
80. Cashiers checks outstanding. ....... . 6G 10
Total denandd deposits .. .. $22l20O7
Total .. ..-...... 33E4 Il
STATE Of South Carolina. County of ALhcvnlr SIS:
.ho Il II o Co. Smith nit IT, r"1 Mf h of ,sM nt"" m%E mmMdI 1%k do sncmmy swear that the
II. {. SMITH, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn t. before ne this 18th day of January 1876
cu., ,,,. !; WHITE:
~ !: NJ. SMITH. ""'r ""'
W. NJ FAREWELL.
Directors.
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sD.titlIlNt,


ROOM ana board at .oa south Third
street. elegantly furnished. hot water
neat. s'nw"r baths, cNcciicuI table.
dinner served $50. special .,ccoinmo-
dati"nS iog t'auSicnts prices mod
crate.
SMALL. Siughr room heated next Ia
bath. Suitable for gentleman. board.
Mrs. L"hn Hurruss. "li WcSi Grace.
FURNISHED room with heat. light aud
board. couple s." per mouth Madi-
son lli2-J.
ANY QUO Wishing board in i quiet.
comfortable home Ia Ashland, viii
!ind II with Miss Fisher. Fright rooms.
beautiful p"rchcS. nmforiablc h"lnc
life. Addrcss ,Missl NJ. y, Fisher. ASH
land. Va.
Eo\';nEkS for desirable rooms. also
table b"ar'icrS IL t.as, Franklin
WANTED. couple Or two gon;!cmrl
hoaracrs, "inN Hanover Nr"ura.
boulevard ll"2-W
fnIN,i Cotl'LE OK BUSINESS rr:,-
ia: ~ ottIrl HANDSOMELY
FURNISHED. LARGE. FRONT ROOMS
REST OF EARE:. EVERY coNNi.\-
lEN,'E TERMS iit.NSoNAElE ~
w EST FRANKLIN
ErARDi.E~ Tor comfortably. rooms.
Forms mpdcrltr. to- Es-t Grace.
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AUTOMOBILES

Ia Nod drive u Ford Then wc hay,
something ut Importance 10 tel, YOU
only few loco iuilS guaranteed IL
writing. aOx3 tires ut $3.50 Com, ii
aud look III our cugin, hood covers
patented robes. Roller Ford starter and
many other auto necessities. DanncY
lirothcrS 60. seventh aud Franklin.
FORD OWNERS ATTENTION.
\ mcchauic:i starter for Your ctl
which operates from the drivers seat
only $50. How many parts has ii.
Guaranteed f"r oac car. Safety
t'irst. make is prove II, Dealers want.
eel banner Eros. 20. corner Seventh
and Franklin.
FORD for sale cheap: > or 5-passeu.cr
: p care Times dispatch,
WA\TEl,. '-passcnrcr Ford. 1875 OF
l"ld Address Il. \. H.. 23l: Hanover.
state price. aud where car can Il" seen
ONE l"ia model Studcbnkcr IN nrs;
class condition Will sell reasonable
information. phon. Randolph .oGi.
foi; sale. 1915 Ford roadster equipped
NTH wire wheels. Eusch magnetic.
r1ccirir iish,s N-shap"d 'adiat"lr.
shock ahSorhcrs. in very good coudi
tion, rhon6 Madison $500
rpl; sale. second hand REQ aut"mobii,
- good condition mechanically
l'ricr, $50. Address l.. ., !:oN -. city.
FORD commercial bodc. 1T sacrifice.
j., t"mn"rei.l nciiG. hnhii t. order,
North Eighteenth street
BARGAINS IN CESD CARS
Sis !, 'vlind"r. 1pasS.u:cr Sunde-
StN:G<ii"ler, ,-,aSsen4er rarn~r '
-raascnerr l.. NJ. r. IA s.25
titt,..- p.sscn=or MaNw.ll Si"ci,i. -"
l"li lH". 1-pasS"n."r. electric
starter and lights ...., .-......... : 80,
tlandclS 20. r"a lister ....... ......... ga"
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Pr. .IOSAf..

WANTED. you In know that w H.
CowardinS sons prices on watch ana
icw"lry work arc the lowest in town
Satisfaction is guaranteed 1916 East
Main street.
WILL. some philanihropist kindly as
SiSi a lady. alone in the world with
snail loan 1" save her home No
money lenders. Faith Route =: I;oy
,. ~. III S;Op L.. Richmond
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ICE. coal AND WOOD

IT pays 20 buy whore You know YOU
viii get free burning ana clean coal
because il lasts longer. Perfectly div,
easy 20 split wood. kindliuE oak and
pine S!abs. cheapest to start fire and
COOK quick meal L. 4. Long 1905
Wcst BROAD
BEST PENNSYLVANIA white ASH nil,hr.
c't". Nt"Nc, nut and o@r, $..5", spliut
sou, Ne" River lump. S5.75. New I,iv.r
OF i'"G1hont"s nut 80; run of iuin..
- -. w ~ Realms Iu7 North seven
t"suIh. Madison 6t3i
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DIVIDEND NOTICE.
ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD,
COMPANY.

COMPANY
Office OF the Treasurer
Wilmington y. g.. Dcc. H. 1915
THE hoard Of directors OF Atlantic
coast LING Railroad Company has
on tho common capital stock OF that
company. payable at tho office Of the
after January 10. 1916. TO stoclShol,lcrs
OF record as OF December 20, 1871, ut
. o'clock T. M
JAMES r.. POST,
Treasurer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-09

NEW auto fuel: entirely unlike ANY
Il, other: ono third cAcap"t; state conn
ety and local agencies permanently nro-
atcctcd. Ec quick Writ" inHih Fuel
Co. Akron -,
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DANCING.

oN t3li 200 satisfied pupils. .ioin my
CLASSES III the modern dances TX
pert Instructions: terms moderate: pri :
vat" classes and instruction by an
pointmchi. can Boulevard 12uS-I
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ENpi:ItT HAT'TERS.
- -------- ---------
i-NiIL.h lat ANnI.lHs

UNITED HAT WORMS
l'tHNoNDS GREATEST HAT
MAKERS
!. CLEAN AND EESHArE LADIES
ard "rutlem"n's hats az ever, de-
scription.
wv" ~" orir!nators. not mi,a,ots.~
our work IS the best Make ~ prove
~ 81" y. Farm - Ran 61.
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Hardwood Flooring

~ ono ~. ,,, p',,, ~ nu"''Iic1 ".k
course. ben. used ia nttra,,iyc. mod.
"rn residences, aud i; may ." laid over
,,i 'o I,i !" "'a MN an" h"""ti'm q. q"
E,vm,'io',n ,:mmner ,"mn2'N. me.
I,,i1l.,S ~ -. -, 49,. $3.50.
"'i,r''H lPtiShl llan"; 'uJh"ShhN
i,, .l.sip s mrN a. n,r' .,'. Iv"
Sta" weekly VII huy !, colonial
lihn. Corporation. 900 Fast i;f""d
street.
CNE: Roberts No. "a Whit. St.I. oven.
portable, n,,r 4 ,n.t ,r,,,,,I, !, vtr.
tables. - chairs. s. fuoi SiIcn, SaI.s..
m;tn showcases. ono ,.-1u:tr, irc,crcam
irc""cr hand or power; lot !Ars. tools
,'t.n N'"ress !. '"N' car" T'm'S-i's-
49,,
80 M'" nn"n, l''.""" wh"i. on 'f''
zones. III i. Il. M"Sh, ( "a
.i.>,,,.n,,,
r rI" " y, o .., ,%inM, s l..,,
~ ~ S u.",, conc I'"n y" l,H'h'l
ri,,. ~ -, WI sen cheap ~ '"fe
,.,,,. ..,,,. ,.a. ....-....
~, '"i'. :; 'toii' y tcWtl''' IN P,'.
,..,.i ,,n,'' VI IL ncN'' oS'H "S'"' ~
t 80 "olc .Na"lSon i2,".
iiN,.Hine '.,% T,,Sh' + 4s'd nna v
,.i.,, .",iu,,'"". $500 "'"l'li,
l l,'"m" '"rh"r"''o" 20" t'a*i liro"'
i.I.rI,r,
fn,,,,,,,, ~ -" Us lot h"is"'nS ~
.,ai. =, W. s"N" YOU ,n"ne> SO
MN" '''n,s; Malh Tt'et y W.,
iEEATEHS All of our heaters viii hc
SOLD less =; per cent Now - tho
niinro a. ,.'' tn. t ,II,tres rn Wv
=, '''H' ~ =. -
foE sale. - pieces of rihhuu SLATE.
,..,,,.,oi,,,, i;,nn i'GT, ~, ~ '"'h 'h"h'
.,,n"oIl'h flo". VII. l'hN'S
For sab. - IL rcmov",l, a la,.c frame
War"h"ns" contaimine = lar@r lot 81
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WALL. p.ipEIsiSH.

GROWING; III, huiuUd deserves the bcSi
Our prtc"S reduced tor next 80 daNs
Soc rs Warinncr & Fra, ser. 2ui North
Eifth street.
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r1PENRIgI;RS.

MEM NJ. ; oliver typcwritcr ~, $50
'ail amt Inspect same Nc i.i,.triy
Sh"r. t,ranklu ~ Eighth street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-09

MEM and secondhand safes sold.
nruGhi aNd exchanged. I:,rroS SAFE
ard Vault company. - North Twelfth
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SALES MEN--ENcellcnt. permanent 20.
Sitlon oron January IL Tor ,apahlc
sa iesmcn In Virginia Staple line. Con
era retail trade. l.ihcrai commissions.
sao weekly advance, I;alph II lde
az Williams Bldg Detroit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-09

ASALESMEN. try handling our Speciality
III, for nom" ana ui'irr, 10" per cent
snront Write ~ "u,U fur free partiru
I3ars. Morton supply 90. Hux IL. rur-
fters Falls. w VA
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;;t ONIS WITH BOARD.


ROOMS ana board. transient or pcriua-
nnat. steam heat. special rates FOR
table boardcrS. iOl East Franklin
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SHOE REPAIRING
CLOCK REPAIRING

'iN =. NnHr clock called for. rcnufrcd
delivered and guaranteed Phone
s5aJ
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FOR s.iLE-alacll!nerr.

ONE. paper cutter with 3S-i;,ch blades
one vacuum cleaner; first class con
dftiou / Huiord & 90.
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SHOES.
TIMING AND PLUMBING

TN MiiiNG work ~ all kinds ptamn,
attention given 10 all Jobs large or
,Wnll For uui"k service. cnu Madison
~ Gillian & shaw. CO E.ds, Mai,
street '''''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-09

i!UGIIi:S'S IIAIRpRESSINt; rAI,LDRS
SlthHl,"plNti. nanicurinS. facial mas
S"I". scsip treatments. We give tho
hot oil .I,tiScpt,c scalp Treatment Com
pi"tc stock OF human hair goods ana
toilet articles. combinrs made .rto
ANY stSl" 2og North Third
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SPEClAL NOTICES.

COME I" 50" rs ror .;our fruit vcsc-
,''tns; fresh fresh ne , "Ns'crs and nonl-
'r"nd street, Mag ~ 1878.
w ,.sw,:;lius -? s.n n u that ", II;
M: s,; Ell. sS'-' '!is Hssi
'I: 10y mr ss',%''s s " %H SGa wHrh g iay
Horth eighth i;:lndoiph iG9o.
i!uGlIES'S IINIIipHESSING rARLORS.
lNMl'piNG manicurins. facial mas
~. $40 -, ,v.ir ,rratnInts We give, Tho
PCT. atn-h OF human hair goods ana
tohtt 2ri'ti"s. Combincs made :rto
ANY stNl" .o9 North Third.
WAHrt:n ,, III. r"hiic 10 know that
I;EMo.m!,NT p!AMoNns is Tile
LhfE$'f STYLES. oId sold ana saver
taken in exchange,
Fl:i:GI SSoN Hli1S pi:,no mai;r,y
Richard -. li'cr@nss"u head OF MN.
III Most BROAD
cpI.LECTioNS.
SLOW accounts notes aud judgments
y" charGe I'd Us ,uru YOU" acco,m,s
- Lyric EuGdin-, I;ich,oond ! Z
NOTICE Thcj undersigned ld,uints,r.-
tt> 70 thn lat" L. 4. SH.prnrd de-
s.ir"s that III bills outsiandius agains,
him II" presented I" her TO- settle.
m"nt at hcr residence. No. 1911 Dcia-
. wnrI Aren ., Mrs. Il. i sheppard,
WI have . star" "ook exchange II
Nm"rIcan Labor bureau. Foster eulll-
InG
ri't: >n"rican l.,hnr Eurean wri slim
>"u any class "f ltho, 'arlnis ..ud
"a.
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NATIONAL. STATE. AND CITY BANK.
Richmond Va. Dee. IL, 1915.
THE annual meeting OF the stockhold-
crS OF this banh viii 10 held in its
banllinE house TUESDAY. January II.
ialG, III Il o'clock NJ, FOR the election
or directors and the transaction OF any
olncr business that may properly como
before the meeting
JULIEN III. NIL.
Cashier
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OFFICE GUARANTEE BUILDING;
tptihORATlON.
Richmond, Va, Dec. -, 1915
THE annual meeting Of tho stockIold-
crs Of thi. corporation VIII bc held at
Us office. No. & North Tenth street
tESbAN, january II. 1916. at s
o'clock t.. NJ
GEORGE. {. JEEFEESON
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FOR rnn, . - - -
~. = hlniiS room aud Kitchen
f:"S' trace street. or can lnu,loIni,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-09

FOX IoW cs'imate Hnml good work. call
l.. u. !'raucr. thy wallpaper nian. lU3
North lciGhth i.:tndoiph lG99
The Mount Holly news., 1916-12-19

Worry is a blunder that blackens ali
around and makes life regret.
The Mount Holly news., 1916-12-19
Mount Holly Lodge Directory

MVuut uViiJ AVuOv DlAVutViJ
Mount Holly Lodge No. II, F. & A. M.
Masonic Temple
Meets Mondays on or before full moon
James S. Hume, Secretary
Mount Holly Lodge No. S4S, B. P. o. Elks
Kelsey q Killie Building
Meets first and third Tuesday in each month
Harry l.. Walters. Secretary
Mt Holly Lodge No. 1877, L. o. o. Moose
Meets every Tuesday at Moose Home
George w. Dading, Secretary
pocahontas Tribe No. IS, Imp'd o. r. M.
Meets every Monday in Red Mems Hall
John b. Dobbins, Q. of r.
N ]. Lodge No. 1, Knights of Pythias
Meets every Friday in Red Mems Hall
Samuel G. Stanton. X. OF X. and =.
Washington Camp No. II, P: Q. S; of A.
Samuel e. Colder, Secretary
Washington Council No. S, Jr. o ia. M.
Herbert r. Smith, Secretary
Marion Circle No. 9, Brotherhood of
America
Meets every Wednesday in Red Mems Hall
John Throckmorton, Jr., Secretary
Mount Holly Camp No. IS, Woodmen of
the World
Meets second and fourth Tuesday in Kelsey
& Killie Building
Irving c. C.1Gaskill, Secretary
Bright Star Lodge No. IS, Shepherds of
Bethlehem
Meets Mondays in Kelsey & Killie Building
Anna M. Rossell, Scribe
Mt. Holly Court No 1, Imp o o. Foresrers
Meets second and fourth Tuesday, Red Mems
Hall
Tilden Bidwer. Recording Secretary
Mt. Holly Temple No. S, Masonic Tie
Meets every Thursday in Red Mems Hall
Mrs. M. 1. Pearson, scroll keeper
Gen. A. E. Shiras Post No. 70, G. A. r.
Meets every Friday In DIPS Hall
Theodore Nicely, AdJutant
Ladies' Aid of the G. A. R.
Meets second and fourth Tuesday in DIPS Hall
Miss Lorena Bates, Secretary
Ancient Order of Good Fellows, No. I3
Meets every Friday in Dilrs Hall
Walter Bowker. Secretary
Washington Council No. 10, ,Sr o. U. A. M.
Meets every Thursday in DIPS Hall
John N. CartyS Secretary
Mt. Holly & Unity Lodge No. Ie, 100 F.
Meets every Wednesday in Mirror Building
John b. Herbert, Secretary
Lady Marion Home No. 6, Brotherhood
VI
Meets every Saturday in Red Mems Hall
Mrs. Ida Eddleman. ScrolIkeeper
Mt. Holly Camp No. SO, Patriotic Order
of Americans
Meets Wednesda rs in X elsey Il Killie Building
Mrs. j. c. Mount, Secretary
New Jersey Castle No. q, K. of G. E.
Meets every Thursday In Red Mems Hall
Star of Washington Council No.2o, p. of A.
Meets Friday IN Kelsey Il Killie Building
Carrie Dennis, Secretary
Court Mckinley No. d, o. of G. S.
Meets Saturdays in Kelsey & KIllie Building
b. .. Herbert, Recorder
Gen. Joseph Hooker Camp No. as, Sons
of Veterans
Meets second and fourth Wednesday In Dilps
Hall
John b. Dobbtns, Adjutant
Santa Maria Council No. II7o, K. of c.
Saint Mary's Hall
meets first Sunday of the month at 2 D. m
First Tuesday after the third SUNDAY at 5 d. m
John LayeTY, Secretary
The Mount Holly news., 1916-12-19
The
Waiter-Guest
How He Gave Eclat to a
Christmas Dinner

By ALAN HINSDALE

1t was Christmas eve. Ned Willard
sat In his bachelor rooms before fire
place, on which he had lighted a blaze
and thought Of the many Christmas
ewes he had spent In days gone by
when he was one Of half a dozen chill
dren growing to manhood and woman
hood. There were a father and a moth
er who were interested In making the
anniversary Of the birth of the Christ
Child happy event. Then was the
going to bed with visions of Santa
Claus coming in his sleigh, drawn by
reindeers, distributing gifts on the way.
What a change between then and
now! The father and mother had pass
ed away. Some Of the children lay be-
side them, while those that were left
were scattered. Ned himself had drift
ed to city where he was unknown.
Christmas had come, and he must
spend it alone. Better his daily work
than the crowding upon him of happy
days that were gone forever. He
would go to the Office the next day and
busy himself with end Of the year ac-
counts.
In the morning he woke up looking
straight at the fireplace. The ashes
were cold, not an ember left. No
stockings hung there as Of yore. Life
seemed to him as desolate as these
ashes on the hearth He arose Ian
guidly, dressed himself and went out
to a restaurant where he usually took
his breakfast, then went to the Office,
where he stayed and worked most of
the day.
Ned had been accustomed at home
to put on evening dress for dinner,
and the habit had become fixed on
him He would as soon have neglect
ed to wash his face or brush his hair
in the morning as to dine In his bust
ness clothes. So he went to his room
and put on his "glad rags" then went
out to dine alone at a restaurant
where he had not dined before, more
expensive place chan he thought be
could usually afford. 1t was o'clock,
and he was the only guest in the
room. Having taken off his overcoat
and hat he was standing irresolute as
to which of the many tables he would
take when waiter came in from the
kitchen, looked at him and said:
"Are you the man who is to walt on
the Vincents 2"
Ned returned the mans glance with
out reply.
eff you are don't stand there gaping,
but get a move on you. The dinner is
at 6. You'll be half an hour getting
there, and you'n be needed to help
arrange the table"
1t was evident to Ned that the man
had mistaken him for a waiter. His
self esteem was not tickled, but 1t
flashed upon him that If he could not
be one Of Christmas dinner party be