Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-03
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and the chapter flower, the nastur-
tium, was used in the, room where
the program was carried ont. The
guests were welcomed by Mrs. E.
r. Mobley and Mesdames j. L.
Walker and F. NJ. Boyd assisted in
directing all to and from the parior
to greet Mrs. Calhoun. With the
guest of honor and Mrs. Turner
were Mrs. James White, president
of D. of c., Mrs. w. F. Scott,
president of New Century Club and
Mrs. Minis Walker, president of
music club. After cordial greetings
and before passing into the library
to enjoy the program punch was
served by Mrs. ]. Howard Payne
and Miss Frances Turner. Mrs.
Turner called the meeting to orier
and after expressing her delight in
having the State regent visit the
chapter and also of having other
visitors she turned the meeting over
to the leader of the program, Miss
Zena Payne. The subject for the af-
ternoon was Colonial mothers,"
and Mrs. W. F. Scott gave an ex-
cellent paper on this subject. Vocal
solo, 20, heart of mine,'' Mrs. G.
P. Corn; Life sketch of Emily
Geiger," Mrs. j. P. Bean; piano
solo, "A spring song.'' Mrs. w.
F. Scott; current events, Mrs. +.
NJ. Boyd. Mrs.. Calhoun addressed
the chapter, and she brought 10 the
members an inspiring message and
one that was helpful, explaining
points of interest. She is woman
OF charming personality and grace
fully fills the position she occupies.
Later all were invited into the din
ing room, where fruit cream and
pound cake was served, followed
by mints and all enjoyed awhile
chatting with Mrs. Calhoun before
departing.
While in Columbia during fair
week Messrs. julie Mobley aud Leon
Slansell happened to what might
have been very serious accident.
Mr.. Mobley was driving his Car,
and as he turned corner he ran
into car standing near by, which
had no rear light and SO his atten-
tion was not directed to it. They
were both thrown considerable
distance and Mr.. Stansell was un-
conscious for awhile. Other than
bruises, they sustained no further
injuries. MIR. Mobley's car was al
most wrecked and some damage was
done to the other car.
Johnston sent a very large dele
CATION each day to the state fair.
1t would be almost impossible to
mention each one, there was such
host.
While In Columbia on thursday
Mr.. w. L. Coleman had $50 taken
from him by pick pockets.
The Halloween party sgiven by
Mrs. w. z. Cassells and Miss An
ma Harmes was very unique, and
from beginning to end kept one in
a mixed spirit of enjoyment, fear
and creepiness. The weird settings
of the home added to the spookiness
of the party ard bogy faces peeped
out from dark corners. Autumn
leaves on the floors cracked at
every step and made one constantly
peeping behind to see what was af-
ter them, as the home was in semi
darkness. The hostesses were dress
ed as witches and ghosts, and re-
ceived after their manner. Scarry
stories, Halloween riddles and con-
tests were held, prizes being given
which were won by Mesdames WE.
LaGrone, E. o. Crouch, j. A. Do
bey, F. H. Williams, the latter and
Mrs. J. Fl. Payne making a tie.
The lights were turned on which
seemed to cause the weird spirits
to HE themselves away to their
haunts and then delightful repast
was served, the favors being SYM
bols of Halloween.
Miss Mary Lucia Mobley, now a
senior at Coker college, has been
chosen as president of the student
body government.
Mrs. O. S. Wertz spent last week
in Columbia and attended the state
fair aud was accompanied home by
Mrs. Taylor Goodwin who is
spending this week here.
MIR. H. w. Crouch stated to a
friend that last Saturday marked
the top notch in cash sales. Notl
since he began the mercantile busi-
ness has one days cash sales amount
al to or, p,unh