Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-15
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Bible Study Class Organized
Meeting of the Daughters
of Confederacy--Recep-
tions Galore.

The first historical meeting OF
the D. of G. for the fall months was
held on Thursday afternoon, with
Mrs. B. T. Boatwright at her pref
ty home, Cedar Grove" near town
The historian, Mrs. o. D. Black
arranged very interesting pro-
gram, the subject being Rear Ad-
miral Raphael Semmes, naval Off
GER" The meeting opened with a
Confederate song and several papers
and sketches were given: Mrs. G.
P. Cobb, THE navy and war yes,
sels;" Mrs. J. P. Bean, Life OF
Semmes;" Miss Zena Payne, The
sea adventures of Semmes;" Mrs
D. w. Lott, THE Alabama, com,
manded by Semmes;" john How,
ard Black. a member of the chl,
dren's chapter sang "Old black joe
with guitar accompaniment, and
Burrell Boatwright, Jr., gave Lit
tie boy blue" Following the pro-
gram, the hostess invited all into
the dining room where salad
course was served. A large bowl of
autumn flowers occupied the center
of the table and throughout the
parlor and hallway their brilliant
flowers added beauty to the already
attractive rooms.
Miss Mallie Waters is at home
from a visit to Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. N. Lott visited
in Edgefeld last week.
Mrs. w. L. Coleman has return
ed from the Knowlton hospital, Co.
lumbia, where she went for treat
ment, having suffered greatly dur
ing the summer with rheumatism.
Mrs. H. w. Crouch and Miss
Elise Crouch spent feMsdaFssek
last week with friends at Trenton.
Mr.. Sam Carter, of Columbia,
visited at the home of Maj. F.. M.
Warren recently.
Rev. and Mrs. NJ. L. Lawson, Of
Laurens, have been spending awhile
with friends and relatives. Mr.. Law
son is a former pastor, having serv-
ed the Baptist church from 1907
1910. and he and his wife found a
warm welcome. On Sunday morn
ing, through invitation Of Dr..
King, Mr.. Lawson filled the pulpit.
On Friday evening, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack A. Lott gave a most en-
joyable dinner party, the guests of
honor being Rev. and Mis-. Lawson,
and Rev. and Mrs. L. A. Cooper,
who were visiting in the home and
DR.. and Mrs. A. T. King, and Mrs.
Estelle Cough. There were several
other friends present to enjoy the
cordial hospitality and good cheer
of the host and hostess who are
charming entertainers.
: On Saturday Mrs. F. n. Boyd
gave a beautiful afternoon party
for her guest, Mrs. Coogler, of
Chester, at which about 40 friends
were present to enjoy the pleasures.
The rooms We're decorated with
blooming flowers, gorgeous red
dahlias being used in the parlor and
pink and white ones, with ferns,
elsewhere. Upon the arrival, punch
was served on the piazza by Misses
Mallie Waters and Zena Payne and
Miss Lyle LaGrone escorted them
into the hall, where the receiving
line stood with Mrs. Boyd and
Mrs. Coogler and the other hon
orees, Mesdames NJ. L. Lawson, A.
: T. King and Estelle Cough. The
guests were introduced to these by
Mesdames J. A. Lott and j. A.
Dobey. After awhile of plea 'ant
converse, intermingled with bright
and inspiring music by Miss Willis,
refreshments were served consist
ing of frozen cream, pound and
fruit cake and mints.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Stevens gave
delightful dining on Saturday at
their home near town, and the day
was happily spent.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J.. Walker en-
tertained about a dozen friends at
tea Saturday evening.
Mr.. Elkins, of Parksville spent a
few days here at the home of DR..
J. A. Dobey the first of the. week.
DR.. and Mrs. J. A. Dobey enter,
tained with a very pleasant dining
during the past week and present
were several of their friends and
relatives.
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