Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-03-12
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Pi Alpha Sigma Entertains.
Death of Mr.. Mitchell. Miss
Payne Entertains New
Century Club.

past week, was on ueSQ2y evening,
when the members of the Pi Alpha
Sigma club, s in number, entertain
ed a few of their friends, the occa-
sion being held in the home of one
of the members, Miss Elise Crouch.
This handsome home never appear
ed more attractive, with its brilliant
lights and spring blossoms, and the
merry crowd in full evening COS
tunes added animation. During the
first part Of the evening progress
sive Rook" was enjoyed, and the
tally card Of Miss Sue Smith won
for her the prize, a box of coufec-
tions, and the consolation was given
to Avery Bland. In the dining room
an elaborate repast was served. The
table bore no cloth and lace mats
were used, and large bowl Of
sweet peas filed the center. The
place cards were in white and gold
with the club name in Greek letters.
Several courses were served, and at
the conclusion Miss Angelic An
drews gave toast to the young
gentlemen to which MIR. Howard
Payne gave AN impromptu reply,
saying:
Here's toast to our girls with
eyes so true,
Here's to the dear little saint and
sinner,
Here's toast to the Pi Alpha Sig
ma girls,
But the best, is to the girl that can
cook a good dinner"
s After the feast, a quartette of
gentlemen gave several selections
which were enjoyed. Piano music
Z was also had. The members OF the
clnb are Misses Elise Crouch, An
gelle Andrews, Orlena Cartledge,
81, and 81 Sawyer, Sue
Smith, Pet LaGrone and Marion
Mobley and The gentlemen present
were Messrs. Avery Bland, John
Suber, Wilmot QUITS, Sheppard
Jones, Howard Payne, f. s Bland,
Earl Smith, James LaGrone and
DR.. Lucius Sloan Maxwell.
After an illness of more than a
wear, Mr.. Capers Mitchell died here
at the home of his sister, Mrs. w.
Wright, on last Tuesday evening.
He was great sufferer during this
time, and all that loving hands of a
devoted family could do, was done
for'him. He was just in the prime
of life, and was a good citizen, a
kindly neighbor and friend to ali
in the community in which he lived,
which was near Ridge. In manner
he was quiet and unassuming, and
Christian man, being a member
of the. Methodist church. All that
knew him liked him. The funeral
services were conducted on We'd
nesday afternoon by Revs. Z. II.
Beckham and p. E. Monroe, at the
! Mt. of Olives cemetery, and a select
ed choir sang softly two hymns.,
The pail. bearers were Messrs. }. d.
Bartly, A.. NJ. Clark, +. R. Mobley,
Jessie Derrick, ]. N. Lott, p. 3,
Waters, Jr., John Wright and w.
E. LaGrone. Many beautiful floral
designs were sent by sympathizing
friends. Those in the immediate
family left to mourn him are two
sisters, Mrs. w. NJ. Wright and
Miss Emmie Mitchell and three
brothers, Dr.. Hugh Mitchell, OF
Edgeield, and Messrs. Sumter and
L. L. Mitchell of Ridge.
Master Page Nelson Keesee en-
tertained about so of his little
friends on Saturday afternoon with
party and the time was joyously
spent with games and pastimes so
dear to childish hearts. One game
that afforded enjoyment was that
of pinning a rabbits tail on prop
erly, each one being blindfolded, as
the feat was attempted. Master
Broadus Mob!ey was the only sue
cessful one. AS it was near Easter
the decorations were prettily car
, ried out in the dining room where
the feast of good things were serv-
a5 Al tho corners of the ble fonr
little bunnies sat, and the little
ducks and chicks were also in evi-
dence. uThe fsvors were candy Eas-
ter eggs. Only the twilight hour
!. made the merry party disband.
The following item will BE- Of in
terest to the friends of Mr.. Hugh
F. Latimer, of Birmingham, Ala,
for though be is now located else
where, he made bis home here for
a nur;har of vears and this dis