The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-23
A DELIGHTFUL OCCASION.
Rev. and Mrs. l.P. Hedepeth En-
terrain the Sunb cam Band of
the First Baptist Church.

the First Baptist Church.
Reported for The Robesonian
Picnics are always pleasant
but one of unusual pleasure took
place lastThursday afternoon on
corner of Eighth and Cedar
streets. The host and hostess
were Rev. and Mrs. |. P. Hedg-
peth to the members of the Sun
beam Band of the First Baptist
church. The mothers of the Sum
beam members were especially
invited and several were pres
ent.
The place was ideal for such
an occasion. The oaks formed a
canopy and the soft grass a car
pet of green. The colors red,
white and blue were draped from
tree to tree, under which were
many rustic seats. Birthday Of
ferings were received at the en-
trance by the officers of the
Band, Miss Sadie Rae Pope and
Master Lewis Shelby. They were
assisted by Mrs. NV. Floyd and
Miss Emma Higley.The offerings
amounted to $3.50.
The several little marshals re-
ceived the guests and ushered
them to the different sections of
the grounds. whichwere designat-
ed by the color of the badge CIV
en- at the entrance. These sec
tons were in charge of different
ladies who led in the games and
contests. The largest children
were OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Cover, MesdamesM. w. Floyd and
Hedgpeth. After several amusing
games they reSorted to the spac-
ious porch to enter into a rain
bow contest. SUSPENDED in the
northeast corner was the rain
bow which had a pot of gold"
conceal ed at each end.
Strings of the bow colors were
given to each person, which, af-
ter being unwound from the lat
tice, banisters, rose bushes and
chairs, led to the rainbow. This
caused much merriment and dill
igent searching, but Master Lew
is Shelby was the successful one
in finding the most gold. The
next division was presided over
by Mesdames j. P. Mcneil and
KIM. Biggs. Here there was a
flower contest and word contest.
In the first, the prize was won
BINARY Lee Caldwell and in the
second by Vivian McNeill. The
primary children were entertain
ed by Mrs. RID. Caldwell, who
was quite in her sphere. None
others seemed to enjoy them
selves better than the little ones.
Mrs. H. T. Pope, in her happy
manner. soon made the mothers
feel the spirit of the hour and
they entered thoroughly into its
enjoyment. At the tapping of a
bell all were called from the
games to a heavily-laden table
filled with delicious refreshments
brought by the mothers. Along
with these, the hostess served
iced lemonade and tea. Mr.. R. E
Lee, in his great generosity, ha(
sent several crates of saltwater
which was much enjoyed also.
Just after this delightful par
of the program Mrs. R. D. Cald
well led off in a peanut hunt
Lewis Shelby was again the sue
cessful one in finding the mos
, peanuts. After this the children
: cast votes for the prettiest moth
! er and baby present. Mrs. Fran
. Cough received the most vote
and the blue ribbon was given t,
| Little Emma Frances Mcneil
2 daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P
D Mcneil. The prizes, which wer
] japanese cups and saucers, wer
t then awarded to the successfl
Y ones by Mrs. Correll, Miss Lila
t Proctor, Mrs. X. M. Biggs an
. Miss Cover, Master Lewis She
by, having received two prize
E had one of his presented to Mis-
Marie Linkhaw. Just here tt
q guests were delighted with a son
4 THE Rainbow" by Misses Sad
= Rae and Margaret Pope and Ca
). RE Mae Hedgpeth.
: At the suggestion of Mrs. POI
e all waved their handkerchiefs
: Rev. andMrs. Hedgpeth as an e.
t preston of thanks and appreci
:. ton for this delightful afternoo
e Never was known so many di
i ferent things provided for t
!. entertainment and amusemen
of the Sunbeams so as said in t
! beginning it was a picnic of u
: usual pleasure. ~