Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-09-15
JOHNSTON LETTER.
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of Mrs. L. G. Latimer, the Pres. OF
the Johnston Missionary Society
Mrs. Tillman also gave the Institute
report. The last one was held at
Denmark, and the one OF next May
will be held at Aiken. She urged all
to 90, as it was 80 centrally located
for the Western Division. These
Institutes mean so much to the
union, for they are a school where
one can learn about the work and
how to prosecute it. Miss Heck's
message was read and all stood
while this was being received. Fol
lowing this several spoke of the life
of Miss Heck and Mrs. Carpen-
ter, who had attended the fuaeral
services told this, and of how beau
tiful this sainted woman looked to
her as she gazed upon her for the last
time, clad in her Jubilate robe.
The associational policy was read
by Mrs. Etheredge. She gave as the
watchword, "Have faith in God"
and the aim, "To investigate, en-
large, develop" The monied aim:
sl97C. Mission Study was to be
more emphasized and wished all
to engage in personal service. and
the Standard of Excellence was to
be the ideal. Societies were to
meet the apportionments before CIV
ing to other objects.
The Sunbeam hour during the
afternoon was in charge of Mrs. w.
J. Hatcher. Asso. Supt., and this
was very interesting. The Bible
lesson was recited by all the little
Sunbeams who occupied the front,
and Mrs. Hatcher gave an impress
sive talk illustrated by grapevine,
bearing fruit. The Supt's. health
has not permitted her to give her
undivided time as heretofore in
her work. The Johnston Band, of
which she is leader, she stated, had
labored under many difficulties, and
for the first time in IL years would
not get the banner. The Batesburg
Band having exceeded it. appor-
tionment would take the honors.
The Richland Springs Band had
done a beautiful work in paying the
Hospital bill of a little Sunbeam.
Mrs. Hatcher stated that in IL years
the Johnston Band had raised
sl22l.l3. The banner was pre-
sented to the Batesburg band by
Mrs. Tillman, the white of the
banner, she stated was for purity,
the gold for light. 1T is said that
coming events cast their shadows
before them," but she thought it
should be cast their lights before
them," for these coming women will
indeed be a light. 25 years from
now the present laborers will be,
perhaps ashamed to let these see
Just how and what they did. How
much it means to have them in
training now. The Sunbeams gave
in all sl9l.eO. The Pageant"
which was arranged by Mrs. Hatch
er, was impressive and greatly en-
ioyed. During the open conference
Mrs. Hatcher told that South Caro-
lima stood first for having the great
est number of Societies attaining
the standard of excellence. In gifts
she ranks fourth. Texas, Virginia,
and Georgia leading. She is second
for gifts for thank Offering and
churches. The Y. w. A. of South
Carolina stands fourth, and Georgia
leads in the Southern Baptist con-
vention. The report on obituaries
was read by Mrs. P. N. Lott, while
the BODY stood. Seven members
had crossed over the River to rest
from their labors.
The evening session was given
over to the Royal Ambassadors, "
and their State Leader, Mrs. Edwin
Carpenter, brought an inspiring
message. Their reports showed
good work and that their ranks
were filled with real embassa-
dors.
On Wednesday morning the first
hour was given to the Y. w. A.,
and every report of the IL Y. W.
AS. showed every auxiliary engag-
ed in some work that will bear fruit.
If banner had been offered Good
Hope Y. w. A. would have gotten
it, for the apportionment was ex-
ceeded by half. The apportionment
for all was 1927 and $l37.3S was
given.
A very interesting feature was
the mission study demonstration by
Mrs. hatcher. Just how class
could Be organized was shown and
the many excuses that are generally
,.;ro,, G,.ro oil 5opa owar with