Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
JOHNSTON LETTER.
High School Commencement
Civic League Organized
Johnston Without a
Newspaper.

day evening, the 2lst, the muslcal
recital taking place at this time. The
sermon will be preached by Rev.
Mr.. Mcleod of Trinity Episcopal
church, Charleston, and on Monday
evening DR.. Cromer of Newherry
will address the graduating class.
The young women of the graduat-
ing clase will this year, wear tho
robes and caps.
A Civic League was organized
here and the following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. S. j. Wat
son; vice-president, Mrs. E. M.
BOYD; recording secretary, Miss
Eva Rushton; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. M. T. Turner; treasurer,
Mrs. Wilmot QUITS. A second meet
ing will be held at an early date and
ful lther plans made for the organi'
zation. With this movement on foot
we hope to some day be known as
the City beautiful
Miss Josephine Mobley has been
th- recipien! Of many pleasures ar
ranged by thoughtful friends, and
the affair of Friday afternoon plan
ned by Mrs. j. L. Walker for her
was one rep'ete with happiness and
good will. Invitations were extend
ed 10 about SO friends, and in spite
of the inclement weather nearly all
we're present. But April cold, aud
with dropping Grain, brought apple
blossoms and lilacs again." for the
interior of the home presented a
lovely spring time effect. Mrs. j..
Neil Lott welcomed the guests and
after pleasantries In the parlor all
passed into an adjoining room,
which was but a transport to Japan.
The room was softly lighted with
japanese lanterns and everywhere
were the apple blossoms and lilacs.
Jspapese maids, Misses Oelens
Cartledge and Maud Sawyer, charm
ing in costume served tea and sand
witches which were enjoyed seated
on cushions. Miss Mobley occupied
an honored seat and a miniature
bridal couple, little Helen Walker
and Nelson Keesee, came in as Men
delssohn's march was heard and they
presented her with gift box, doing
this in rhyme, the box containing
many pretty handkcrchiefs from
loving friends present. All seated in
japanese style, were served with
tempting sweet course, the cake
being in pink and lilac, by Miss
Lucille Norris, Virgie Courtney and
Miss Mary Walker stood nearby
the bride-elect and kept the Josh
sticks burning. This is said by the
japanese to keep off any evil from
one going on journey. The guests
reluctantly bade their hostess good
bye for she had given them not on
ly two hours of pleasure, but also a
trip to Japan.
Easter Sunday was a bright and
beautiful day, and the services at
the Baptist church bore upon this
glad day. Special music was ar
ranged, with two anthems, Risen,
a glorious king" and Il know that
my Redeemer liveth."
The monthly sacred concert will
be held on Sunday evening at the
Baptist church at O'Clock.
Master Burrell Boatwrlght enter
tained number of his little friends
with an Easter egg hunt on Satnr-
day afternoon at his home The
cedars." The rain prevented the
planned hunt in the grass for eggs
but just as good time was had in
the house, and after each child had
found as many as their hands could
hold, games and other childish
sports were INDUCED in. The jelly,
whipped cream and cake which was
served was very tempting to them.
The past week contained many
social pleasures and one of the most
beautiful in each detail was that of
Tuesday, when Miss Alma Wood
ward entertained in compliment to
her sister, Mrs. w. L. Whitaker
whose marriage was happy event.
Miss Josephine Mobley was also an
honoree. Violet was the predominant
ing color in the decorations, the
lights being of this shade also. The
hostess was assisted in receiving by
Miss Maud Sawyer, and af yer the
arrivals progressive cards were
enjoyed, the tables being designated
by number in violets and on each
sable was a dainty violet basket fill