Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
TAKING ON NEW LIFE
jolly Twelve Club, After Suspcnding
for Several Weeks, Hold De-
lightful Meeting.
BINFoRD DELIVERS ADDRESS
lilo Tells Teachers and Patrons of
Grecncsville County High School
About Widening Sphere OF Educa-
tion-Tributc to Civic League.

EMPORIA. VA, April l0.-The Jolly
lweive. having suspended activities for
several weeks, takes OH new life with
the Easter season. Mrs W. J. oliver.
received the members of this delightful
social organization at tho home Of her
mother. Mrs. II. J. Cochran. on Thurs
day afternoon from ) To Ii. Tall vases
or yellow ionquils were arr aged about
| the rooms against background Of
ferns and other growing plants Little
yellow chickens and fancy score cards
carried out the Easter suggestions In
the color scheme of green and yellow
AFTER merry game the first prize.
n lovely piece Of embroidered lingerie
was awarded Miss Bette leo for MAX
ing the highest score and the consola-
ton prize was presented to Miss Helen
kunes. The nonclub members present
were Mrs. J. r. Grizzard, Mrs j. Il.
Bailey. Mrs. L.. L. story. Mrs A c.
slate. Mrs. r T. E.ubank Mrs. Charles
.Sebrell, Mrs. Arlington. Miss Helen
Nuncs. Miss Carrie Fox and Miss sara
Wyche. \ dainty salad course followed
tn" game.
J. II. BInford, rural school agent for
the state. spoke informally TO the
teachers and patrons Of the Grccncyiilc
county High school ON Wednesday
evening. The central thought of his
discourse was the widening sphere of
the school. lie paid a high tribute
to the work accomplished by the civic
League OF Emporin. At III" close he
made a plea for the further develop
ment of III" rural schools. 80 needs
OF which h" thoroughly understands
and appreciates
Rev. : l.. Naff has resigned Tho
passionate Of tho Raptis; churches in
Emporia. and on May j he viii 20 10
winston Salem During the four years
OF Mr.. Mars ministry. the work here
mas been greatly strengthened and y
l.,.
lie has been fearless in his dcuuncia-
tlot or existing evils, working with
enthusiasm for the cause of rrohibi-
ton. Both ne and Mrs Nar will be
greatly missed in the church and in
the community.
The storm OF Friday night did con
siderable damage to tho telephone ser
vice in Empora. MI wires running
east and west In every section fcll
under the force OF the wind and snow
me repair crew went promptly To
work. and the phones we're in work
ing order by Monday night
Raymond Turpin and Mrs Evcr.,.c
at Iynchbure. attended the funeral ser
vices of their sister. Mrs. 7. H. Sharp.
on Tuesday.
Miss cornela Mish. of wayncsboro.
was the guest this week OF Mrs j. B.
Bailey.
Miss Wine. Of Danville. spent tho
Easter holidays with Mrs j. H. smith
j. c. Byars. OF Bristol. was CUES,
in the home of w + Tillar this week
Miss lrma and Douglas PEBBLES
students at the Randolph Macon In
stitute. Danville, were at home for
Easter. and brought with them a
party OF their friends. Among the
number were Miss Nan Randolph. Of
Louisiana; Miss Pauline Leach. Of
Mississippi; Miss Julia Wright OF
sumter: Miss Harriet Tilghman. OF Will
SON S. c.
The regular April term OF the Cir
cult Court opened Tuesday with a
rather short docket. Only one case
was tried that excited much interest
The w. T.. Bailey estate was suing the