Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-05-14
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Memorial Day Fittingly Observ.
ed--Chapter D. A. r. to
be Organized-.-Mothers
Day Observed.

veterans of camp McHenry nigh,
accept an invitation extended them
for the 10th, by the Edgefeld chap
ter, D. of G. Upon invitation from
the Mary Ann Buie chapter, DR.. j.
r. Sewer, pastor of the first Presby-
terian church of Augusta was present
to deliver the address. The exercises
took place in the afternoon and a line
of march was formed at O'Clock
at the Confederate monument COM
posed of the veterans of camp Nc
Henry, headed by Judge j. G. Mob
ley who bore the fag; the IL grades
of the High School, each led by the
teacher, and lastly, the members of
the chapter. Each child bore a
wreath and banner. The process
sion marched to the school audito-
rum where the exercises we,e held.
TIE opening song was All saints,
who from their labors rest," follow
ed by prayer by Rev. K. G. Bailey,
Edgefeld. They'll never march
again. was sung by u young
maidens. Crosses of honor were
given to veterans, the presentation
being made by Mrs. Lille Sale An
drews, and Mrs. Angeline Bacon
bestowed upon her nephew, Mr..
Wigfall Cheatbala, the cross OF
honor won by her distinguished
husband, Col. Thomas Bacon. The
speaker, DR.. Sewer was introduced
by Mr. Bailey, and the marked at
S tention that was given him as he
spoke, showed how appreciatively
his discourse was received. At the
conclusion be was presented with
beautiful basket Of red and white
flowers by Mrs. James White, in
the name OF the chapter. The old
camp ground, was sung by 8
young men, Messrs. Boyd, w. F.
Scott, F. S., and Avery Bland, w.
E. LaGroue, Hillary Grant, How
ard Payne and DR.. J. A. Dobey.
Following this tribute was paid
to the memory of Mrs. Camilla Bla-
lock, of Edgefeld, and Mrs. w. D.
Woodward of this place, resolutions
being read, the audience standing,
and Nearer my God to thee was
softlysplaygl, The singing of Shall
we gather at the river" concluded
the exercises, and the garlands were
gathered up by the children and
carried to Mt. of Olives cemetery
nearby and the graves of the hero
dead were decorated.
Mr. and Mrs. st. Julian Harris
and children, of Denning, Ca, visit
ed the latter's mother, Mrs. P. N.
Lott, recently.
Mrs. Earle Misb, who has been
spending awhile here at the home
of her brother DR.. Page Nelson
Keesee has gone to Virginia to
spend the summer months.
Miss Sallie Belts of Trenton, has
been the guest of Miss Elise Crouch.
Mr. J. K. Allen, Master John,
Jr., and Miss Mary Lewis, of Meet
ing Street, were guests at the home
of Mrs. Willie Tompkins on We'd
nesday.
Mr. Grady Satcher who has had
a position in Florida, is at home
for a while. His friends gladly wei.
come him home.
Mr.. James Inman, of Georgetown,
is visiting at the home of his kins-
man, Mrs. James Turner.
Mrs. Fannie Pratt Andrews who
has been teaching at St. Paul, n. c.,
is here for the summer.
Capt. and Mrs. p. B. Waters are
visiting their daughter Mrs. Phil
ips, at Springfield.
: During the month of June, a
chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, will be or
ganized here, and any one wishing
blanks should apply Immediately to
Mrs: James White. 1t is through
Mrs. White that this is being effect
ed, and she has invited Mrs. Mayes,
of Greenville, the state regent, to
be present and organize, which she
has consented to do. Twelve mem
bers are required to effect the Or
ganzation, and more than this num-
Der have already made application.
On Thursday morning Mrs. M.
r. Wright entertained party of
friends, and the affair was one that
gave pleasure to all who enjoyed
her hospitality. The pretty rooms
of this home were made more at,
tractive with quantities of roses,
different colors being used, and the
highest score was won by Mrs. w.
A. Mobley, and the prize pair OF