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SUNDAY, AUGUST 30. Society SPECIAL NOTICE. Items intended for the Society De partment should be written on one side of the paper only, addressed to the Society Editor, and should be at The Herald office not later than 11 a. m. to secure publication. Parties are cordially Invited to make use of these columns for all social and char itable announcements. MISS JULIA MOORE. HEPHZIBAH SOCIAL NEWS. Hephzibah, Ga. —Miss Louise Cars well entertained delightfully with a book party Tuesday evening. Those present were Misses Emily Griffin* Jennie Lee Richards, Emily Richards, Hattie Carswell, Estelle Carswell, Elizabeth Reynolds, Marie and Em mie Murphey, Cephier and Cordelia Henderson, Mildred Murphey, Messrs. Harry Frost. Ellet Walker, Leon Kel ly. Eugene and Hamilton Carswell, Millard Clark, Milton Goosby, John Weathersbee. Claude and Thurmond Henderson, Ferdie Richards and Dr. C. C. Fishburn. The handsome home of Mrs, Mary Palmer was destroyed by fire early Friday morning. Mrs. H. Joe Carswell will return to her home In Atlanta Saturday. Mrs. U. B. Frost, with her little daughter Louise is visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas, in Waynesboro. Mrs. R. C. Corley entertained her lmuse guest , Miss Montine Buford, .With a spend the day at Fulcher’s Mill / last Friday. Mrs. Oscar Brandon and her two * charming daughters, Misses Edith and Grace Brandon, have returned from their summer home at Harlem, Ga. Mr J. L. Henderson entertained his Rural School Letter The County Unit The United Staten Bureau of Educa tion suggests the following essentials of 1 lie county unit basis of organization for the- administration of rural schools. They result from studies of the various regula tions.in the states now organized on that basis: (I)—The county the unit of taxation and administration of schools (except that in administration, independent city districts employing a superintendent would not be included.) cl) —A county school tax liVied on all taxable property in the county, covered into the county treasury, and divided be tween the independent city districts and Ihe lest of the county on a basis of the school population. < 3 ) —The county school funds, includ ing those raised by taxation and those received from the state, expended in such a way as would as nearly as possible in sure equal educational opportunities in all pans of the county, regardless of the amount raised in any particular part, r Any suhdistrict should be permitted to raise, by taxation or otherwise, addi tional funds to supplement the county funds nrovided the subdistncl desired a letted school plant, additional equip ment or a more efficient teaching force than could be provide from the county Yunds.) (4) —a county board of education in which is vested the administration of the public schools of the county (except those in independent city districts I. composed of from 5 to 9 persons, elected or ap pointed from the county at large; the board to be non-partisan; the term ot office to be at least five years, and the terms arranged so that not more than one-fifth would expire in any one year 1 5> A countv superintendent of schools. . a professional educator, selected by the county board of education, from within or without the county or tote, tea lung term (at least two years) who shall serve as the secretary and executive of ficer of the county board and as such be the recognized head of the public schools in the county iexcept those In independ ent city districts.) 16) —District trustees in each subdis triet of tlie county, one or more persons, elected by the voters of tlie district nr selected by the county board; to be cus todians of tlie school property and to serve iti an advisory capacity to the county board. The expenditures of lo cal funds raised by the subdistrict would rest with the trustees subject to the approval of the county board. (j)—The powers and duties of the county board of education: laiATo select a county superintendent who would be its serTetary and executive officer in the performance of ail of its other functions; and to appoint assistants as required. ib) —To have general control and man agement of the schools of the county. it) —To submit estimates to the regu lar county taxing authority of ttie the amount of money needed to support the schools. id) —To regulate the boundaries of the gcl.ool subdistrlcts of the county, making from time to time such alterations as in , its judgment would serve the best inter ests of the county system. ls)_To locate and erect school build- V in * S - , -V I If) —To supply the necessary equip ment. (gl — To fix the course of study and se lect text boks (using the state course and state adopted text books in the states where action has been taken.) i h > —To enforce the compulsory educa tion. laws. „ . ii) — To employ teachers , fix their - laries and the salaries of other em ployees. OPTIMISM. (Leigh Mitehel Hodges in ths Philadel phia North American.) Her hair is moon-gold and her eyes are like windows That open at morning on new-awak ened skies. Her cheeks are lljce petals of roses that June blows A» welcome to summer, but this I most prize— Her heart It Is pure and her nature Is And These are the depths in which true beauty lies! With voice still unclouded by hardships or sorrow, She greets me at morning and, like a young sun, Dispels all the mists I bad feared fear the And"**!*?*when the rwtft-fylng day's * Jh done, I /« her soft head where my fond *> .»;« rtf is heating ind her'sou! ar.d mins In the twilight are one! Sometime* when I’m writing she steuls in on tiptoe. softly as unfolding flower*, and {rui j lift the anchor and let my tnougbt * And then, 0 ' with a great smile, she throws out her hands And says. "I just knew you w«-e waiting Ther°*dan' away to play's ceaseless ’ demands. O, child of a vision which showed *hy hands leadinf I'htea jrfcariain fatt to a piact whaia ■friends and family with a delightful barbecue at his country home near Hephzibah last Thursday. Those en joying the barbecue were: Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Dye, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Dinkins, Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Dinkins, Mrs. Garland Embry, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henderson, Misses Lottie, Cephier and Cordelia Henderson, Messrs. B. Cloud. J. C. and Thurmond Hender son, Mr. and Mrs. U. B. Frost, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Bearden. Miss Caude Turner has returned to her home in Greenville, S. C„ after a short visit to her mother, Mrs. F. Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Timm have returned home after a two weeks stay at Monteagle, Tenn. Miss Sarah Perkins will leave soon for Washington, D. C„ after spending the summer with her aunt, Mrs. Steed. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Sewell will move soon into their home, on Main street which has been remodeled re cently. The many friends of Mrs. F. P. Reynolds will regret to hear of her illness at her home on North St. Miss Helen Murphey will return in September from North Carolina where she has been spending the summer. Mr. Ralph Snell and family leave seen for Dunbarton. S. C„ where they go to make their home. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Christie will move soon into the Fryer house on Railroad Avenue. Miss Rosa Reynolds is spending a week at Sandersville. Mr. Leon Kelly leaves soon for Dunbarton. S. C. Mr. Chas. Carswell’s many friends are glad to see him up after his serious accident. my part Might he to prevent some of life’s latter pleading. To hold out a shield against woa’s chilling dart.— Thou teachest that all are just "walling for loving,” That most of our burdens are borne by the heart! SOMETHING FOR THE CHILDREN,—HAVE YOU A BIRTHDAY THAT COMES IN AUGUST? Boys and girls, under TB years of age, who have a birthday in the month of August, are requested to send in their full name, address and birthdate to the “Children’s Editor,” Augusta Herald. The Herald is preparing a sur- pleasant and enjoyable for its boy and girl readers who are getting ready to celebrate a birthday In August. Be sure to give full name, ad dress and birthdate, and address your letter to— CHILDREN’S EDITOR, THE AUGUSTA HERALD. SI.OO blue or white Overalls. Gloves SI.OO. $1.25 and $1.60, best made. F. G. Mertins. MONDAY WILL BEGIN OUR LAST WEEK OF THESE GREAT BARGAINS Final efforts to reduce our stock of Mid-Summer Ladies’ Ready-to - Wear Garments. While we could save money by putting these garments back in stock, we do not have the necessary space to do so. You ladies have fully five weeks longer to wear Mid-Summer clothes, and can certainly afford a few of these articles at such prices. Broken Lots of Mid-Summer Dresses, Waists, Skirts, and Millinery. We are Practically Giving These Away in Order t»o Make Room for Fall Stock. DRESSES This lot of Voile and Crepe Dresses, including the _ lat est styles and effects of the summer season, valued up to $12.50, going d»0 QO tomorrow at .. . vO**/0 Another lot containing Rice Cloths, Ratines, Voiles; values QQ up to $6.50, at vi.”o One Broken Lot ol Odd Size Silk Crepe Waists Made in the latest effects, including the most popular colors. Values up to (t*| an $5.00. Special while they last at Ol«*/0 SKIRTS Beautiful selection of Mid-Summer Skirts, made in long tunic effect. The very latest designs, in colors and styles. Values up to $7.50. Going <t»o *jrr Saturday at / J Two Lots of Midsummer Millinery Values up to $12.50, going at $1.75 Values up to $5.00, going at 95c GOLDEN BROS. Ladles' Outfitters The Store es Style and Quality at Popular Prices 1054 Broad St KELLY’S THE STORE THAT HAS THE NEW THINGS FIRST KELLY’S A WORD TO THE WISE IS “KELLY’S” THIS HAS BEEN PROVEN CONCLUSIVELY, when it comes to Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Garments, and never with more telling effect than right now. Fashion has decreed that the Fall Coat Suit must be 45 to 46 inches length Coat, the Skirt is to be pleated or straight line, some with hip yoke, no tunic. We have them now in stock and incidentally, this is our second lot this season, the first lot being dispos ed of in a jiffy. And yet you see displayed in every show window “with large cards announcing New Fall Suits,” Coats that only meas ure 36 and 38 in., and why? Over zealous buyers without the proper knowledge of correct styles trying to keep up with Kelly’s. That’s why we wouldn’t offer descriptions of our models in previous advertisements. We meant to prove conclusively that this is THE STORE THAT HAS THE NEW THINGS FIRST. T KELLY " New Fall Suits Made of imported broadcloth, cheviots and chovos cloth, In navy green, wistaria and black; 45 inch coat with slight flare at bot tom; wide girdle at waist line skirts pleated on straight lino; some with hip yokes. To be shown Monday.. S* vr • V/Xs Joffres Military Capes New' Capes, resembling the Napoleon Mantle: straight, collar of Persian silk, small tie, military braided front cross bands that fasten in back so cape can hang gracefully; QA unbuttoned at neck. Special Monday 0.70 Lingerie Dresses and Dancing Frocks Made of sheer organdy and made of fine imported make lace and embroidery; trimmed with wide ribbon Q P girdle; values k> $25.00 <P / . /O Glove Silk Vest $2.25 embroidered Glove Silk Vests, in white, pink and blue; silk tape neck and armholes; guaranteed fast colors; easily laundered; cut your laundry bill 1 /(» in two. Monday 1,y7 $1.25 Baldwin House Dresses 63c $1.25 Baldwin House Dresses, the ideal house dress, no hooks or buttons —snap and it’s on; r-ade £7 _ of percale. Monday Odd Lot of Underwear $1.25 to $1.98 Gowns, Corset Covers, Combinations, Skirls, Pants, and Pajamas of Crepe, cambric and nainsook; slightly A _ soiled from stock handling. Monday Hre^C Extra Special Lot No. 1,15 cto 29c—Embroideries and Laces, In beading, inser tions and edges, all to go Monday at OC Extra Special Lot No. 2,25 cto 50c—Embroiderles and Laces, in edges, bands, gal loons, insertions, all m £v to go Monday at A THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. WAISTS These beautiful Summer Waists 52.00 to $3.00 White Waists for ar only yOC Sure it’s a little lot, other otherwise we would never resort to such a price—just about 50, and you may be sure they are going in a hurry. These in Voile or Crepe, either plain, striped or figured. Beautifully made and dain tily trimmed with laces and insertings—some with rich embroidered effects. Bet ter shop early for these. c**> rJSiiJV. Jr / -efv s . j /jjyfl ' k ’ fyfp ) ' V 1;. V/ V • \ .\v \ *V , m \ X J # Jill Silk Glove Sale $1.25 Kayscr’a Silk Gloves, In white, black, while with black or black with white stitching, navy, browns, tans, etc.; double-tip fingers. Every pair with (he name in the hem and one or two stars. While the lot O_ lusts Monday OCrC Silk Hosiery Sale $1.26 Onyx Silk Hose In every Imag inable color, Including king’s blue, American Beauty, Kelly green, navy, grey, purple, pink, blue, rose, laven der, In fact any shado you may name. All imported goods and right in the face of certain advance O Q _ in price. Monday., U7C Big Drop in Pianos and Player Prices Now is your time to buy a Piano. You have been waiting and looking for bargains, and this is your opportunity. High grade new and used Pianos 1-8 to 1-2 off. We have more pianoß and Players in store than we need, and more on the way, and have received instructions from the various manufacturers we repre sent to cut prices and reduce stock. World’s Choice Pianos For Little Money $350 Reliable Bradley, dark mahogany, new $l2B $375 Prescott, figured, mahogany, new .. .. .. .. ...»_sl4B S3OO Mason, carved mahogany, new ...... ..$123 S3OO Conservatory, mahogany, used 98 $375 Harvard, carved mahogany, used .$195 $360 Bradley & Co., dark mahogany ..$l4B $350 Bradley & Co., dark mahogany, carved * $155 $450 Beautiful Bailey, Cir. Walnut, new „„ ..$245 SBSO Electric Piano, Oak Mission, used . j $385 SBOO Electric Piano, dark oak, used .. ..$250 SSOO Gordon & Son, Cir. Walnut ..$285 $450 Gordon & Son, Figured Mahogany .. .. „„ ..$270 $550 Kranich & Bach, Figured Mahogany .. ..$325 $350 Stodard, Figured Mahogany, used* $155 $350 Kingsbury, oak case, used .. ..$95 S4OO Kingsbury, Mahogany, used $l5B $450 Haddorff, Mahogany $325 S6OO Newton Player, mahogany $295 Do not handicap your home and children by denying them a Piano; give them an equal chance in life with your neighbors. Secure one of these great bargains and have music and happiness in your home circle. You can make a first payment of as much as you wish and arrange terms for balance. Play while you pay. We have many other good bargains in fine Pianos and Players of leading makes. Our liberal guarantee goes with each sale, also the Manufacturers’ warranty. Store open evenings during thiH sale. All Pianos und Players marked in plain figures. Organs, sls, $26, S4O, SSO. - ♦ A. A. Thomas Piano Co. No. 639 BROAD STREET. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA Formerly of Thomas & Barton Co. New Fall Suits Made of English Worsted and Cheveron, in navy and wistaria; 42 to 45 inch coats, In misses’ or ladles’ sizes; skirts with pleats; warranted all wool material; coat lined with heavy C satin in self-shades. Monday J Misses College Suits Middy and skirt, made of fine qaullty of French serge; shield and bars on either sleeve, sailor’s knot in front; sold everywhere at $17.59: as a special- as wo expect fl* I*J CT/X to sell these In great quantities— Monday A 4m% JVJ Silk Street and Evening Dresses One lot of Silk Street and Evening Dresses, values to $59.00, choice Monday of any dress in the lot— fl* 1 1 Q C First come first served ... A 1 • 7 J Glove Silk Bloomers $2.75 white, pink, blue and black Niagara Maid glove silk bloom ers, elastic waist and knee band; launder perfectly; no ironing, simply wash out .and dry over 1 QSA night. Monday.. .. ... . ... li/O $1,75 Baldwin House Dresses 88c $1.75 Baldwin House Dresses, made of best quality percale and chamhray, In neat stripes and checks, piped in QO. self or contrasting colors. Monday .OOC Odd Lot of Wnists $1.90 to $1.39 Waists of crepe, m ill or batiste. In white, pink and blue; some soiled, others perfectly 4 fresh; for quick clearance, Monday mm "tC Extra Special Lot No. 3, SI.OO to $1.39 —Embroideries and Laces, in wide bands, galloons and edges; some of our Q handsomest pa!lams Monday .... ..... ,07C Extra Special Lot. No. 4, $2.00 to $3.50 —Alto vers, Bands. Flouncings, etc., In em broideries and laces; this takes in our entire OQ slock, no reserve. Monday ... ..... 07C FIVE