Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-09
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lichamp of Barnwell, and Mr.. J. G.
Cooper, of Columbia. In the first
game not jump was made. Capt.
Fishbourn blocking the board. In
the evening Capt. Fishbourne,
blindfoIded, played six boards at
one time, and won over each one.
At any time during the game he
would be able to call out the posi-
tion of every check on each board.
The Mary Ann Buie chapter held
the last meeting for the summer on
Friday afternoon in the home of
Mrs. James White, and after the
reports of the officers AMI chairman
of committees had been given, the
record showed that good work was
being done. -Four members have not
I.missed meeting during the year..
Mesdames James White, j.. P.
Bean, O. D. Black and Miss Zena
Payne. One of the oldest members,
Mrs. Harriet Kenny, having missed
only one meeting. Along historical
lines, the chapter is gratifel with
The work of the year and the histo-
rian Mrs. Black was given a rising
vote of thanks for her earnestness
in the cause. Especial mention was
made of the number Of original pa
pers sent in and poem by Mrs., +.
M. Boyd. In the book entitled The
surgeons of the Confederacy," the
record of six veterans had been se-
cured. Plans were made ty the chap
ter for the annual picnic given for
the veterans and their wives and q
cordial invitation from Mrs. Martha
Edwards to have the picnic at her
home was accepted. June 90, being
selected. Officers for the coming
year were elected the following be-
ing the result: President, Mrs.
James White; vice-president, Mrs.
NJ. I. Turner; recording secretary,
Miss Zena Payne; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. F. M. Boyd; treas
urer, Mrs. J. P. Bean; historian,
Mrs. o. D. Black; registrar; Mis-.
John Wright; cleaner, Mrs. M, W..
Crouch; auditor, Mrs. w. L. Cole
man; leader of auxiliary chapter,
Mrs. P. B. Waters, Jr.
A most delightful affair was that
of Saturday morning when Mrs.
James Cullum entertained with a
luncheon in compliment to her
friend, Miss Elise Crouch. Thirty
six friends were invited and the en-
tire occasion was characterized with
much pleasure. The interior of the
home was beautiful with nasturtiums
and sweet peas and many cupids a1d
hearts gave sentimental air. Pro
gressive rook was played, the score
cards being of cupids and Miss
Marion Mobley received the prize,
a silver thimble. The hostess pre-
sented Miss Crouch with a dainty
embroidery apron and to Miss Pau
line Lewis she gave crepe de chine
handkerchief. Later hot lunch was
served by Misses Annie Holmes,
Kizz;e Eppes, Mary Waters. Loise
Hoyt and Marie Lewis. This was
very much enjoyed. ~
Miss Pauline Lewis is being the
recipient of many social attentions
by loving friends and on Friday af
ternoon Miss Elberta Bland com
plimented her with miscellaneous
shower, the occasion being held in
the home of her aunt, Mrs. Hattie
Parrish. The rooms were thrown
together and decorated in blooming
plans. AS the guests arrived punch
was served by Misses Bessie Ford
Turner and Marie Lewis and awhile
was spent enjoying delightful mu-
SIC. Suddenly little Grace Turner
ran carrying well.flled and mys-
terious suit case, saying it had just
been left there for Aunt Pauline"
It was opened and found to contain
gifts from each friend present: The
hostess gift was set of en-
broidered lingerie and Miss Elise
Crouch was presented with an ex-
quisite piece of embroidered linge-
rie. After the gifts had been admir-.
ed the hostess, assisted by Misses
Bette Waters and Frances Turner
served frozen cream and pound
cake.
MIR. Staunton Lott has been elect
ed Junior editor of the South Caro-
lima University Journal" and Mr..
John Fleming Marsh of the Citadel
has been placed upon the editorial
staff of The Journal. The friends
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