The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-11-29

esting paper on "Young peoples organi.
cations in our Churches" prepared by
Rev. r. W. Lide, and, in his absence, read
by Rev. E. J. Forester, of Green nwood,
was the first thing on the program. This
was followed by short addresses from sew
eral of the members. The services were
interspersed with some fine music by the
choir. The Conference adjourned to meet
at 10 o'clock this morning, and will finish
it's business this afternoon. The Conven'
ton proper will convene tonight at 8
o'clock.
Mrs. Emily Dodd, wife of our towns
man, Mr.. J. j. Dodd, died at her home, on
south Main street, Tuesday morning, 2Sth
inst, at Q o'clock, and the announcement
of her death was q great shock to her
friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Dodd
had been in bad health for number Of
years, and two or three months ago was
stricken down and her death was expected
at that time. She soon began to improve,
and was doing very well and able to do
her household duties until last Saturday
evening, when she had severe chill
followed by hemorrhage. She was bet.
ter Sunday, but late in the evening she
had another hemorrhage, which was fol-
lowed at intervals by others until death
daughter OF John II. Hopkins, deceased,
and was born and reared at Pendleton.
At eight years of age she joined the M. e.
Church, and throughout her life was
most faithful and consistent member.
She was most highly esteemed by her
friends and acquaintances, and has gone to
reap the rewa ards promised the followers
on this earth OF the blessed Saviour. She
was about So years Of age, and leaves
husband and four sons to cherish her
memo.y. The funeral services will be
conducted ir, the Methodist Church this
afternoon at 4 o'clock, by Rev. g. P. Wat
son, after which the remains will be in
tered in the Presbyterian Churchyard.
On last Thursday evening Mrs. Ernest
Brown gave q charming reception COM
pimentary TO her guests, Rev. and Mrs.
John M. Lander, lately returned from
Brazil, where they have spent four years
of their useful lives In the Masters work.
The residence of Mr.. Ernest BrowD, on
McDuffie street, was most beautifully and
artistically decorated by Mrs. Browns
tasteful fingers, until it was like unto
fairy palace, Ton handsome parlors,
hallway and dining room were wreathed In
green vines and crimson autumn leaves.
Beautiful bright flowers were twined oyer
pictures and mantels and over windows
and doorway, and crowded into every
available space where these lovely offer:
ings of the woods and garden would lend
beauty and teste. In corner Of the par.
lor stood pyramid Of exquisite chrysan-
themums banked in tasteful and ingeni-
GUS arrangement. their delicate perfume
pervsding tho room. Many beautiful and
handsome costumed women passed
through thess brilliant rooms and were
presented to Mr.. and Mrs. Lander, who
occupied one of the parlors and most gra-
ciously received. The charming hostess
wore an elegant heliotrope silk evening
gown, daintil7 trimmed In laces. She was
assisted In receiving by several Of her in
innate friends, who were also costumed In
full evening attire. During the evening
most delicious cakes, fruits and Charlotte
Russo were served, and all who came and
went pronounced it charming occasion,
and Mrs. Brown a most delightful and
graceful hostess.