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Taukeetah Activities The annual dance drama of Camp Taukeetah given recently was the climax of the work done in dancing : for the first montn. Given outdoors under the moon and stars, it was one of the most beautiful and artistic events of the season. With a flower garden for a background, the moun- tains for a setting, and the full moon softening all with its beams, the whole ; gave an effect of fairyland. The program showed the intensive study that had gone into its making, and, -especially in the solo numbers, unr usual talent was exhibited. The pn ygram follows ; Part 1 1. Twilight. 2. Bacchanale. 3. Patterns in the Air. 4. Soaring. 3. Ballet: Sea Ballad. 1. Seven Come Eleven. 2. Adagio. .3. Faust Walti Flames. 4. The Enchanted Boat. .5. The Hamadryads. Part 3 1. Diana's Hunting Party. ' .2. Prophet Bird. 3. Ballet: Indian Lyric. . On Monday evening, the dramatics cjub of Taukeetah presented the play "Seventeen" at Franklin. The typical seventeen-year-old boy; the under 1 standing mother, the pretty flirt from ' the city, the little know-it-all sister all the characters that make this story of Tarkington's so popular, were im personated with an understanding, that delighted the audience. The cast was as follows : x .. ' " William .; Sylvanus. ,. Y .... Baxter Hazel Stamps Mrs. Baxter. .... .Mary jane Wharton Mr. Bayter. Miriam Block Jane Baxter. .Dorothy Kagsdale T TIIUaSOAY. AVZUZT I, I Death Calls R. A. Antbrson This community was shocked by the sudden death of R. A. Anderson, better known as "Uncle Bob." He was born July 10, 1857 and died July 18, 1928, age 71 years and 8 days. He professed faith in the loving Savior about 40 years ago and joined the Methodist church at Maidens Chapel living a consistent member un til death. He was twice married, first to Miss Lacepline Pendergrass. To this union were born 11 children, 3 of whom with their mother preceded him to the home "over there" in 1913. He was again married to Miss Gracey Clocr who still lives to survive the loss of a devoted husband. He had been in bad health for 3 years prior to his death. He was a lover of the Nantahala mountains ?l ranged stock there for years. He was "enjoying a camping trip with two sons and two grandsons at the White Oak Bottoms when the end came. He leaves to mourn his departure a wife, Mrs. Gracey Anderson, 8 chil dren, Henry, Hopper, George and Nonly Anderson, Mrs. A. Q. Williams, Mrs. Homer Dills and Mrs. Van Frazier, of Franklin, and Mrs. Harley Huscusson, of Shooting Creek, N. C. ; 49 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. The. remains were laid to rest in the Maidens Chapel cemetery to await the final resurrection.. His pastor, Rev. Roten, attended the funeral services. ONE WHO LOVED HIM. Miss Kate Huggins returned Sunday from a visit to her friend, Miss Ra chael Davis, of Highlands. Genesis Johnnie Watson. Joe Bullitt...... Mr. Parcher.... May Parcher.. '. Lola Pratt. ..... .Nina Hoffman , . . . . .Lillian Hauck Betsy Archer ..Elizabeth Paylor .......Ruth Miller .Elizabeth Causey Wallie Banks Douglas Lour Mary Brooks. . .Mary Frances Parker Ethel Bokc.v. Lcla Hooker 'George Crooper. ... ;Trudic Carver The annual Taukeetah banquet was given the past week. The dining Toorri was decorated in the camp col ors, green and brown, and the camp flower, the cat-tail, was used. Miss Nellie Irvin, the head counselor, acted -as toast mistress. Toasts were given to-all- phases of-eamp life, to the The Parry-Dise Players In Highlands August 14 No one within a radius of fifty miles should fail to sec that quaint legendary poem of Browning "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" portrayed by the Parry-Disc players on the lawn of the Smith Cottage, opposite the Presbyterian church, for the benetit of the Hudson library on Tuesday, August 14, 1928 at 4:30 o'clock. Nrs. Parry,, the able and gifted director of "Camp Parry-Dise," one of the best known girl's camps in Western Nortji Carolina, situated on the Dillard . road five miles from Highlands on "Little Scaly," and from the top of which there are views of the surrounding country of surpassing beauty, will have charge of the play so one is assured of a rare treat. Old English Folk dances will con clude the program the proceeds de rived therefrom to be used in pur chasing new books for ? the library, which during the summer is a boon to the visitors, and in winter affords many happy, helpful hours to the children of the community. Tellico Locals Rev. Jud Smith filled his regular appointment at the Tellico Baptist church last Saturday. Rev. Norman Holdcn preached at Tellico last Sunday. Rev. Holden is the pastor at Tellico for the coming year. Mr. James Anderson is driving Mr. James R. Ramsey's team, hauling tanbark to the highway. The Tellico singing - class is pre paring for the convention which will be at Kyle this week end. .." We are having plenty of rain in this section at the present. Several waterspouts have fallen near here. Birthday Dinner The family of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bradley and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lakey gave a birthday dinner and yard party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray .Bradley Sunday, July 22, 1928 in honor of their mother and Mrs. Ray Bradley and Mrs. J. A, Lakey (twin sisters). This was the fortieth birthday of Mrs. Bradley and sister. A crowd of eighty was present. Those present, other, than those re siding at Etna, were; Mr, and Mrs. H. P. Talent and children, Glenn, Ray and Helen, of Hazard, Ky.; Mrs. Ed ShepheM and daughter, Nina,, Mrs. W. J. West, Edwin and Evlin Mosly, all of West's Mill Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rabye arid sons, Lyle and Earl, Mrs. , George Rabye, of Leatherman. Thd oldest one present was the mother of the twin sisters, Mrs. Joshena Talent, of Etowah, Tenn. She is spending the summer in North' Carolina. The youngest one ' was lit tle John Ervin, the three-weeks-old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Bradley. All enjoyed the day and the fine dinner. A ' FRIEND. CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking the many dear people for the kind ness shown us during the sudden death and funeral procession of our dear father and husband. The Rittcr Lumber company, was so kind and helpful and, Oh! so many others. We can not thank each one person ally, so we hope you will all read this andi feel our heart felt thanks. 1 May God bless 'and help each and every one. 1 We are also very thank ful for the many beautiful floral offerings. . MRS. R. A. ANDERSON and CHILDREN. For A Leg O'Lamb Go to Sloan Bros. & Co. "The bee must make its fruit jar; you can buy L yours ready-madeSloan Bros. & Co. camp newspaper, and to camp spirit. According to the. point, system which has been in effect, cainy letters, backgrounds, and . monograms were awarded for work accomplished the r: t .-.ii- ;ri:ii - j i him iiiumn. ruuuons were awarneu 'those who had won out in the swim ming 'meet held that afternoon, and to those who had taken first, second, rand third places in the horseback contest - held thc previous -day. The climax of the evening, however, was the awarding .of the Evelyn Penny loving cup. Mrs. George T. Penny, ' of High Point, has presented this cup to Taukeetah in memory of her daughter, Evelyn.. . Each year it is to be presented to that girl who is -chosen as the one best typifying camp spirit. The honor this year went to Angela Patterson, of Greens- . vii .imuMiiiy auenioou ine amp Ttfikwasi girls were Taukeetah guests. 'There was dancing in the lodge, -a baseball game, and swimming. . Baptist Church News The following were among those ;rappojnted? to attend the Baptist as sodation at Cowee : Alex and John l-Mmrc, J. M. Carpenter, W. M, Lee, ' Silas- Womack, J. YD. Franks and wife, F. Y. McCracken, and Misses j Rogers and Pannell i lhe church voted to hold a meet ing". in September and to decide , the time-and other matters on the . first wSuitday' id September ; special vote of thanks given by standing vote was gien to the two Sunday school classes of .Mrs Franks and Mrs, . Hudson who donated a beautiful basket , to the church. It v will be used for flowers. The church appointed Brethren Car- pentcr and Led ford and Sister Franks to revise the church roll and . have ft ready for , a roll call of the church ' on the"" first " Sunday " in " September; The roll will be' called .';,andi every tneiffber is asked k be present and answer to his name. All bo have to be ..absent are asked to. respond by writing a lelier . to the pastor io be read belere the- ehiirch - 1 The trustees v. ere empowered . an;! authorized to sell . any . lumber .or building .material owned by the church and to survey the church property and make report. Messrs.. Joe Moore, Paul Carpenter, and Misses Ledford, .and Dalrymple spoke at the evening1 service on Christian education. Mrs. Siler, joined the church by let ter Sunday morning. The Senior choir rendered a beautiful anthem at 'the morning service. The junior choir sang at night. .School Assessment Lowered At the meeting of the county com--missioners Monday it was decided to lower the assessment for school pur poses from 70 cents on the hundred dollars to sixty-five. This was made possible by an increase of the equal ization fund to this conntv. Other assessments rerin the . last , ;: ". .. ' .Jilt " rs. 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