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Pan 8 STANDARD AND Only Newtpaper In WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8,1999 Chatter. MRS. C. OLIVER 1SEL1N OF WESTBURY WIIiL ARRIVE MARCH FIRST TO OCCUPY Mrs. Iselih's many friends in the colony.will be pleased to know that she will visit Aiken this season for the first time in a number of Hopelands is'one.

of the show places of the colony residences and much of the social activities of the season -will be centered there. Rudolph" Agassiz has arrived from Crossing, will vjsit for.some time at Willcox's. Mr. and Mrs. John P.

Rutherfurd have arrived from York-and are with Mrs. Rutherf urd's father, Winthrop Rutherfurd and Mrs. Rutherfurd at Ridgely'Hall. Mrs. Murray Cobb entertained at 'dinner, for her guests Mr.

and'Mrs. Nelson Perrin who have arrived at Murray house for a visit with Mrs. Cobb. Mrs. M.

Robertson, Cincinnati and Mrs. W. Lock, Louisville, Kentucky are at 'Highland Park where they will visit for some time. Miss Kath- aerine dcB. Parson has arrived from New York and is occupying Hoof Tree Cottage.

The Tuesday drag hunt will start from the Horse-Show grounds in Hitchcock woods-at 11:30 a. m. MRS. THOMAS L. LAUGHLIN ENTERTAINED AT DINNER IN HONOR OF MR.

LAUGHLIN'S BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY EVjHNIXG. The guests included the Dunbar Bostw.icks, the George H. Bostwicks, the Lewis A. Parks, Mr. and Mrs.

William Post, Mrs. Seymour' H. Khox, Mrs. Charles Bohlcn, Miss Frances Post, Robert V. McKim and Ricardo Santamarina.

Mrs. Clajrencc. gave a dinner the same evening and on Tuesday "Mrs. Janries Simpson was hostess at dinner to Jef Harber, of London, "England -who is passing a visit here. H.

Post Dunbar W. Bostwick will leave this week for Orlando, Florida where'they wijl nttned the. Goodwill Trotting i'oi'V. Mr, and Mrs. J.

Dennisori Lyon have arrived and'are occupying the Den. They will be joined Jn Aiken shortly by Lyon's Frederick Byers, and Airs. Byers. The'George Edward are arriving this week to ccupy Sandhurst. Brady arid John C.

have arrived at Willcox's from New: York. Robert W. Sh.ervv'in, Miss Constance Sherwip and Perkins of New 'York were also guests McLaughlin and children, with her mother, Mrs. Luke have arrived from Greenbricr, Pshawa, Ontario, Canada- and-will -pass the season at High'hUni Mrs. Dimitri -Ivancnkd gave a small dinner at Twin Myrtles last night.

Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar W. Bostwick gave a luncheon on Tuesday at Bostwick house. Mr.

and Mrs. Marshall 'Russell are attending a week's shooting party at Barnwell. SOMEWHERE IN CHINA AIKEN DISTRICT BOY SCOUTS HOLD COURT OF AWARDS The Aiken District Boy Scouts held their District meeting af.the courthouse at eight o'clock Friday night, February 13rd, at which time the 'Court of Awards assembled and was presided over by Ernest Thorpe, as Chairman. Mr. Compton, the- Scout Field Executive was present.

At the Court of Awards, Joyner, District. Connhissioner, awarded to Ted Owens. Bath; Wm. Bath; and C. W.

Story, Bath, all of Troop No. 104, the tender and insignia, they having passed all tests be- 'ore the 'board of Review. Commissioner J. Owens, of Bath, presented and examined, Scout E. W.

Collins, Richard Harmon, and McDoweU, all of Troop No. 104, Langley-Bath, the insignia second class Scouts. Mr. Compton, Field Scout Ex- MR. AND MRS.

F. AMBROSE CLARK ARKIV'ED MONDAY FOR A SHORT VISIT WITH MR. CLARK'S sister, Mrs. Fitch Gilbert and Mr. Gilbert.

They are departing today for New York where they will be the guests of Mrs. J. Watson Webb before sailing for England to attend the race season. Mr. Clark will have- an entry in the Grand National Steeplechase.

Another colonist to participate in the same event will be Louis E. Stoddard, who will ride Mrs. Stoddard's mount in'the international classic. Mr. and Mrs.

William Post gave a dinner on Saturday for Miss Frances Post and her fiance Ricardo Saritamarine. The Post-Santamarina nuptials will be an outstanding, social event of the season being celebrated during Philip von Stade gave luncheon on Saturday at the home of his parents, and Mrs. F. Skiddy von The guest list included a number of Phillip's classmates at the Aiken Preparatory school. The H.

BoRtwicks entertaified at danner Saturday. Eugene Grace has de. parted for Bethlehem, after a visit with Mrs. Grace at Rosebank cottage. W.

Hunneman, has gone to New York after arriving with Mrs. Hunneman last week to occupy Sandy corners Miss Br.unner Hunneman who is passing the winter with her mother is entertaining Miss Betina Belmont for several weeks. PROBLEM. OS are 'not the only problem the Japanese forces face In China. To fight battles, the army must have supplies.

Here is a transport unit, somewhere In central China, mired in a muddy road while troops at the front await food and ammunition. So the unit commander har put. at work-to pull his vehicles out of the mud. Spotlight on Sports MRS. SEYMOUR H.

KNOX HAS DEPARTED FOR NEW YORK WITH HER BROTHER EDMUND PENDLETON ROGERS WHERE they will join Mrs. Rogers who is arriving this week from a vacation in Italy. Mr. Knox is passing some time in Buffalo the foresome will arrive shortly to pass the season. Dr.

and. Mrs. Charles Beard are at the Hotel Henderson from Milford, Conn. Mrs. Robert G.

Elbert is at her apartment in the same hotel from Airy Hall plantation Mrs. Arthur Iselin is occupying th' Archer cottage. Miss Dorothy Wagstaff gave a luncheon on Sat urday at Horsehaven Mrs. George B. Wagstaff and Mrs.

Au gustus F. Goodwin gave-dinners on Friday. HI Yale Dolan arrived from Bainbridge, Georgia where he has been quail-shooting for a week. E. T.

H. M.etcalf and Miss Carol Metcalf arc here'from Providence, R. and are at Willcox's The formei Governor of Ihe Phillipines W. Cameron Forbes who has been at gone to Thoinasville, Mr. and Mrs.

Austir. 'Niblack are expected shortly to occupy Let's Pretend cottage Mrs. Murray Cobb gave a dinner for her guests Mr. and Mrs. Xelson Perm who arc with her from Washington, D.

C. Two Arrested at Allendale In Seed Loan Violations Allendale, Jan. the arrival in Allendale Wednesday of R. M. McDavid, United States secret service agent, John MIT- aon, and Jacob Mixson of the Baldock section of this county were placed under arrest, charged with forging a government check and in connection with a fradulent negotiation of a government loan.

Both were placed in the Allendale County jail and later transported to Aiken where they arraigned before a United States commissioner. Both guilty to the charges and are be- held under a $1,000 bond each. While this is the first arrest and prosecution in connection with loan violations, unofficial information dMchxea that there are qnite a number of throu ont the entire lower MCtioB of the DOW under hrrertiotion Banker of aireete predicted within neiir future. the caricature William Oreen, president of the American. -yteraUon of ntecUafbf executive council inlfUal.

that he wo-'Id Hatjpnal Donald W. a dbvetor. alt. OTMB cbaivad Mr. Sodth QUALIFYING ROUND FOR TOURNEY The qualifying round for the four-ball bestball championship was layed over the Aiken Golf course Saturday and Sunday with four- een golfers qualifying.

The first match game will be played next laturday, February 11, the second to follow on Sunday with the nals set for Saturday February 18. Those socres were Robert 84, handi- ap 22, net 62; W. B. Winan, 79, handicap 10, net 69; William 'erwilliger, 75, handicap 6, net 69; E. H.

Andrews, 77, handicap 6, et 71; Henry Busbee, 96, handicap, 24, net 72; Dorcey Lybrand, 7, handicap 15, net 72; Ed -StaHings, 87, handicap 15, net 72; jeorge N. Owen, 85, handicap 12, net 73; John Henderson 93, handi- ap, 20, net 73; William (Woodiey, 91, handicap 18, net 73; David Vleharg-79, handicap 5, net 74; A. W. Oakley, 88, handicap 14, net D. L.

Alexander, 89, Handicap 12, net 77; Harold Bedford, 111, andicap 23, net 88. 6. St. Valentine's Reunion Ball St. Valentine's Reunion ball will be an event of next Tuesday -evening at the Titanian Hall.

Joe Holley's orchestra will furnish melodies from 10 til 2 and reservations are now being made for the ball. This affair will be one of the first of the season sponsore by the Butlers and Chauffers of the winter colony. -The proceeds of the ball will go to St. Mary's Catholic church and as usual this annual entertainment has the support and cooperation of many residents of the colony who contribute to the success of the ball: John Rossiter is chairman of the Ball committee with Pat Lally as treasurer and Ted February: "The effects of the' Hayes, secretary. The commit- CHILE HELPED BY THE RED CROSS Much Yet to Be Done to Reitore Country Following In response to 'the appeal to the public through the Red Cross of America, the people of Chile have been remarkably helped.

The Cross has contri- cash to this ecutive, acting for the Court of Awards, presented Fraroptou. Toole, the bodges for Pioneer- ing. and physical development, her' haying completed the tests on-, those subjects. Among the Commissioners present were E. D.

of 'the? Cubbing Pack, J. E. Thorpe, J. Owens, Mr. 'Joyner, and Scout Executive, Aahburst, who was recently awarded-the Silver Beaver: for long service and distinguished merit.

Frampton W. Toole, Aiken Area Chairman, was present, and announced that the Court, of Awards will bo held in on March 3rd, at which time he- expected, many more Scouts would present themselves for advancement. A report was made that active work was being done in forming another the city of Aiken. Troop in. In the fiscal year 1938 the federal government acquired of forest land.

American Red buted $1,000 stricken area. President Roosevelt issued the following statement on the first of acting lr Pl.f> tlio appalling calamity. It Js desirable not only to make the best effort we can to help our friends and neighbors who are in distress, but to make this effort in the most effective way. Therefore I urge all those individuals, institutions and organizations whose sympathies arc aroused by the grief and suffering of thousands of-individuals in Chile to coordinate their efforts and to make their -contributions through the American Red -Cross which, from the outset of this disaster, has been giving assistance through its sister society, the Chilean Red Cross. Some days ago I instructed the States Army and Navy to cooperate in every practical way.

Since medicines and other hospital supplies arc of paramount importance, I am glad to say that I United Stoics Army planes have already landed in Chile with em- I ergency medical.supplies. This co- George H. Mead, secretary of the Aiken Polo'Chib has i operation on the part of this Pairings Meharg-Owen, handcap 6 versus Andrcws-Winans, Terwilliger-Ly brand, 8 versus 11. (ee-Alexander, 15 versus Henderson-Perry, 16. ford-Woodley, 15 versus, bye.

PLANS NEARINC COMPLETION FOR WOMAN'S TOURNAMENT W. O. Jones, chairman of the tournament committee for the stag- ng of the third annual Woman's Invitation tournament over the Viken Golf course announces that plans are being completed for the vent. John R. Inglis, golf director, announces that already there an entry list which is made up of nation's finest golfers.

MILE TRACK OFFICIALS ON GOODWILL TOUR Dunbar W. Bostwick, president of the Aikt-n Mile Track associa- ion and secretary of the United States Trotting Association, Fred 'ost, vice president of the Aiken Mile Track association and Harry Whitney will, leave Friday on a goodwill trotting tour. PREPARATION FOR POLO SEASON catastrophe which has overtaken thc-'people of Chile became hourly more serious. The need for hospital supplies! food and clothing ia imperative. Perhaps greater than all else is the need for prompt and practical help that may further strengthen the magnificent morale shown by a people afflicted by an tee on arrangements, tickets and buffet supper include Frank Richardson, William Seidel, Tom Duncan, William Lund, Joseph Brennan, Jack Blight.

William Micks, Michael Kassane, Misses Ann Riley," Margaret Feeley, Mary Gray, Kathleen Bradshaw, Mrs. A. M. Lund, Mrs. Agnes Fuller, Mrs, Joseph "Brennan and Mrs.

John Rossiter. CHARLES FULCHER and ORCHESTRA Catering- Especially to Parties Addreu 7O8 Green St. Ancutta, Ga. Phone 1169' Mailman Fuel Co. Telephone 113 SEED POTATOES Selected quality Red Blifts and Cobblers Lowest Prices.

Seed Oats for Spring Planting. Per Bbl. 96's Flour $4.40 Guaranteed Satisfaction. P. W.

Townsend that polo will be played, at least, afternoons each week beginning, the middle of February. Then- will be a match game every Saturday afternoon on one of the Club fields. In addition there will be regular games on at least two. af.trnoons each week. Parking spaces have been allotted usual to the regular subscribers and places in same relative location on the park rail on both sides of the Post Field, the west side of the Powder House field and on the south side of the Whitney field, as in past yeara.

The charge for the parking spaces for the 'season is $25. For those who do not have seasonal parking spaces, the admission for the individual games will be posted at the entrance of. each field. Parkng spaces'may be obtained by new subscribers from A. Durban, and all checks should be drawn payable-to order of the treasurer of the Aiken Polo club.

The donation of $25 to the maintenance fund for polo by friends has been (Treaty appreciated in the past and a contribution of any amount will be very acceptable this year. Aikcri is anticipating the best season of polo in the more than 50 years of the history of polo in Aiken. America's best players will be seen in action as they prepare for the matches with the British team to be played on Long Island in June. Then, too, the British players will bo seen in action. In the light of this fact, parking spaces should be more in demand than before.

NATION GOLF CHAMPION TO PLAY HERE Willie Tumeaa, national amatuer champion, is expected to come to Aiken late in March or early in April when he will be seen in play ovjer the- Aiken Golf Conrae. Mr. now in Florida bat toornament in April 1-3 and will eowt to Alton to visit Mr. Inrh't either before or after the government will be continued. In accordance with their traditional practice, the American people will surely wish to give such assistance as they can to peoples of other lands who are in distress, particularly when as in the present case, those suffering from disaster are the nationals of an American republic bound to the people of the United States by I close ties of understanding and of friendship.

The Chilean disas-l tcr is of such tragic proportions! as to merit the most prompt and 1 generous response from American public." Even though a great deal has been done for the Chilean people, yet there is much to do in the way' of restoration. I After the' fear has died away; there ttill will be many who will' be in dire need of Won't you i then who read this article, send, your contribution to the'Execu-' tire Secretary, Mn. Sammcrall, where she may send this donation on to headquarters for UM relief of suffering i Chile i Announcing! The installation of the latest precision equipment in our Radio Service Department Under the direction of W.W.RAMSEY Trained aad a Radio Technician. Guaranteed service work on any radio, household or automobile. Jones-George ELECTRIC COMPANY fOR AfiDWt WILL WIRE FOR YOlT- PHONE AKZM.

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