Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-10-28
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Miss Mobley Entertained. Re.
ception by Sunday School.
Flower Show November
The 9th.

Miss Josephine MoDley ehtet .'I'h'
ed very delightfully."- on Friday
evening in compliment to her cous-
in Miss Mary Dunovsnt, of Chester
Although the elements were dreary
without, all was brightness and
good cheer within, and the parlor
and living room, were attractive
with bright autumn flowers. Six ia
bles of progressive cards were en-
loved and the highest score was
made by Miss Nina QUITS who re-
ceived the prize. Ices and cakes IN
pink and white were served during
the latter part OF the evening and
during the time, sweet music was
also enjoyed.
On Saturday afternoon a recep-
ton was given by the Baptist Sun
aay school to the mothers and ia
theirs of the babies Of the cradle
roll department, Mrs. James White,
being superintendent, with Mrs. y.
d. Black assistant. There are 81 on
this roll and with most of the tots
and babies present the hours were
quite lively as we'll as pleasant.
Among those present were the su'
perintendents of the other cradle
roll departments of the local church
es. A sweet and appropriate musical
program was enjoyed, and awhile
was spent in society chat. The ba-
bies were gwen strings of animal
crackers to enjoy. Refreshments of
ices and cake were served in the
dining room, the colors in here
being baby blue and white. The ta-
bic was covered in white lilies and
in the center huge birthday cake
with a burning taper for each mem
Der. Two tiny fairies, Virginia
Blount and Claud Lott nestled
among the lilies, and helped to
carry ont the idea Of the center
piece. The favors for all were tiny
cradles. Before the happy crowd dc
parted, Rev. Royal Shannonhouse,
who was present, took several pic
rr,svs uf tie party. 1t wassa great
pleasure to all to have MIR. Shannon
house present.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hubbard
celebrated the fortieth anniversary
of their marriage, on last Wednes-
day. and number of their friends
and their children we're present to
participate in the joys of the day.
a regular wedding dinner was
served.
The annual flower show which is
held under the auspices of the D.
of g., will be had here on Satur-
day, November Z. Despite the un-
usual season on the flowers there
are already number of entries and
the show bids fair to be fine one.
Premiums will be offered for the
best specimens in the various classl-
tications. Mr.. G. t.. Balk of Au-
gustSwill be the Judge. As a means
of entertainment during the day. a
mother goose bazaar will be had,
and the characters of these rhymes
w;l; have the different booths. Jack
lie Horner will sell you all the pie
he cannot eat; little Miss Muffett
will dispose Of her sweets and Jack
Spratt and his wife will sell ham
sandwiches. The old lady who fed
her children on broth, and put them
to bed will sell oyster stew and the
other booths will be similarly car
ried out. a turkey dinner can be
found at the harvest booth.
Mrs. Frank Covington Of Allan
ia is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
B. L. Allen.
Miss Ida Satcher is spending this
week in Columbia with her sister,
Miss Gula Satcher.
County farm demonstrator, Mr.
P. N. Lott, went over 10 Columbia
few days previous and arranged
an exhibit from Edgefeld county at
the fair grounds. A number that had
promised to contribute failed him
but nevertheless, some splendid ex-
hibits were carried.
Mr.. Ben L. Stevens who has re-
sided in Augusta for several years
was here last week en- route to
Meeting Street where he will now
make his home at the homestead.
Mrs. M. L. Hester has returned
from a weeks stay in Newberry.
Miss Alma Woodward visited
relatives during the past week at
Beech Island.
Miss Sara Stevens has gone to
MoCormick to accent school,