Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
b. A. r. Celebrates Washing
toms Birthday.

The monthly meeting of the
Daughters of the Revolution was
held at the home of Mrs, Mamie
Tiliman on Tuesday afternoon. Be-.
ing so near the birthday OF George
w ashington. the occasion was
treated with more than usual con-
sideration, and the decorations were
of the national colors, red, white
aud blue, with many of our coun-
try's flags lending to the scene an
air of patriotism and loyalty.
The programs were very taste
fully arranged with a picture in
colors of cherry tree and hatch
ct. The historical numbers were ar
ranged by the historian, and car
ried out in detail. Selections had
been assigned to Mrs. B. E. Nicbol-
son, Mrs. A. A. Woodson and Mrs.
]. L. Minis. These included a sketch
of George Washington, "Remi-
niscences of George and Martha
Washington ard the Religious
life of the father of our country. :"
Music added g realty to the after
Moons entertain ment. The vocal Sc
lections were greatly enjoyed and
appreciated. Mrs. j. R. Tompkins
and Miss Miriam Norris sang as
a duet 20 vert thou in the cauld
blast" Mrs. Shannonbouse gave the
vocal solo Till the end of time, y
and Miss Elizabeth Rainsford, as
part of the historical program sang,
George Washington's birthday, ac-
companied by Miss Emily Tomp-
kins. THE nightingale" was sung
by Miss Miriam Norris, and an in
strumental duet, "rhe march of the
continentals" was rendered by Mrs.
Tillman and Mrs. J. L. Minis.
As each guest arrived they were
served to cherry punch, Misses Ma
ry Lewis and Florence Minis serv-
ing, and then repaired to the recep-
tion room where the officers of the
local chapter stood in the receiving
line,
There were about twenty guests
from the Johnston and Trenton
chapters who were most graciously
welcomed. and who aided greatly
in the good cheer and successful de-
velopment Of the afternoons pleas
ure.
Mrs. A. A. Woodson, regent of
the chapter presided, and welcomed
the visitors, and expressed apprecia.
tion to the hostess for her large
share in this delightful occasion.
In the midst of the program a
great sensation occurred, when it
was announced that two distin-
.guished guests had just arrived, the
hostess in great haste proceeding TO
bring them in. Who should it be
but George Washington himself
and his beloved Martha, bringing
with them cherry tree which in
cherry season would have been full
of beautiful cherries, but out of
season, so remarkable was the va.
riety, heavily laden with bright red
hatchets tied with blue and white.
OF course each guest speedily seized
one of them, especially when they
found that they bore upon their
blades messages from the father of
their country enjoining the same
honesty he practiced when he cut
the cherry tree.
It was soon discovered however,
that the two who bore the cherry
tree were not George and Martha at
all, but Hansford and Winks, who
were as devoted during the after
noon as the real George and Mar
tha ere said to be.
! Another sensation was the ap>
pesrance of young bride of Is in
the costume which she wore l60
years ago, a beautiful buff silk made
entirely by hand. This was worn by
Miss Gladys Chappell who told very
sweetly something of the history of
the dress.
At the close of the program an
elaborate two course luncheon was
served. The sweet course consisted
OF pink and white Charlotte Russo
and miniature pound cakes bearing
the auspicious 1892 and standing
upon them a tiny silk flag waving
as if to proclaim to the world the
victorious life that had begun in
1882, and lad eliminated in such
wonderful achievements,
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