Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-08-04
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Children's Day Exercises. High
School Campus Enlarged.
Social Gathering at
Marsh Home.

Sunday at the Methodist church and
the porgram was one that appealed
to both old and young, the booklet,
''The soldiers of the king being
used and the theme, atime with the
times, appealed to all, and the con-
gregation seemed to catch the spir-
it. The church was beautifully dec
orsted, and the exercises were under
the. supervision of Mesdames M. E..
Norris and Olin Edison. The chill
dren entered from the vestibule and
singing as they marched in, we
are little soldiers marching" each
carrying a flag or banner. The
United States flag was carried by
the leader, Robert Crouch and the
others carrying conquest flags. AS
they gathered about the altar Will
Der Crouch recited 1--WE love our
flag; prayer by pastor, Rev. Thack-
er. The superintendent Of the Sun
day school, Mr.. J. D. Edison made
a few remarks concerning the de-
lightful occasion. Salutatory, Sol
diers of strife and peace" Miss
Edith Wright; song, "The son of
God goes forth to war;" concert
recitation by Misses Frances Crouch,
: Georgia Reynolds, Iona Perry and
John Olin Edison; song, We are
little soldiers;" recitation, Miss Ma
ry Myers; concert recitation by
Misses .Orabell Perry, Helen Yonce,
Margaret Reynolds and Barnie Lou
Duncan; song, Victory through
grace;" song, THE sword of the
spirit" was given by a number of
boys and girls, each carrying a
Bible;. recitation, Little soldiers of
! the king" by seven boys and girls.
The cradle roll exercises were very
interesting, Mrs. Olin Edison being
superintendent of this department.
A cradle occupied conspicuous
and during Che adllaby song
by Orabelle Perry it was rocked by
Frances Crouch and John Olin Eid-
son. Mrs. Edison called the roll and
each tot came forward and white
carnation was pinned upon them.
Several promotions were made.
!, Greeting song by the beginners;
recitation, Miss Sophia Meyer;
1 marching chorus, Giants to fight, :"
by eight boys; song, The fight is
4 on" recitation, Miss Vera Whittle.
4 The temperance feature of the ex-
ercises was impressive. The temper
ance yell was given by the young
q people and Miss Edith Wright and
Carlisle Thacker gave temperance
recitations. Song, The saloon must
die;" Recitative song, I've story
to tell to the nations;" song, On
ward Christian soldiers" by con-
gregation; closing prayer.
Two acres have been recently add
ed to the already large campus of
1 the high school and an athletic field
has been laid off. A ball team has
been: re-organized, and this addition
will be a source of much enjoyment
to the entire school. A tennis court
wilI:occupy a part and baskeJ ball
will also be a recreation.
The superintendent's home on
the high school campus has been
completed and is a comfortable five
room bungalow and the paint brush
has left it in dress of white and
green.
The picnic given last week by
the Berean class of the Baptist Sun
day school was one of the most en-
ioyable of the season. The invited
guests were the members of the
Philathea class and other friends.
The young gentlemen arranged
pleasant pastimes for the day, and
refreshing ices were served. The pic
mic spread was just what the occs-
sion called for and was in great
abundance. The warm day and cool
ing waters of the pond was great
temptation, so many donned bath
ing suits to enjoy this.
On last Friday while Mr.. Ben
Still, who resides near here was re-
turning from Augusta after having
sold wagon of chickens, he was
attacked by two negroes. This oc-
3curred near Summerville, the ne
Agroes attacking him with clubs,
Striking him on the head and arms.
4Mr. Still drew his revolver and as
they continued, he fired killing one
sof the negroes, the other making his
escape. The negro killed was un-
snown to all who saw him.
Miss Eula Satchsr is at home
from visit to friends in Augusta,
AND from south Georgia where she