The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-09-26
SOCIAL NEWS


is an institution of about eighteen
years standing. Its summer vaca-
tion terminated on September 22nd.
and the initial session for another
club year was held on that day at the
residence of Mrs. r. e. Wylie. The
greetings were warm as the mem
bers filed into their places. The
spacious hall and drawing room
were artistically decorated with pro-
fusion of golden rod and other yell
low blossoms, which seemed to ra-
diate sunshine from their glowing
petals.
In response to roll call many
leading current events were given.
The literary feature of the meeting
was introduced with reading:
John NJ. Hall. the Bayview Man.
which was cleverly done by Mrs
Ernest Moore. Fashions in HUI
NOR" was the selection from the
Bayview Magazine for the study
hour, and proved quite entertaining.
Another pleasing feature was the in
production, by the president, of our
new member, the fair young bride.
Mrs. w. S. Patterson, wife of the
popular pastor Of the A. r. P.
church.
Mrs. j. P. Hunter, to her surprise.
had been assigned the "seat of
honor" and when refreshment trays
were brought in package of pretty
lnn nrIc
discovered to be birthday cards be-
ing Mrs. Hunters natal day. she was
much touched by this delicate at
Itention from the club. She read
each one aloud and the many good
wishes and sentiments sank deep in
her heart. Then small table.
Ispread with hand-embroidered
piece, was placed before her. and
when the delicious salad course was
finished, beautiful frosted cake,
bearing sixteen tapers, and wreathed
with fragrant pink roses, was
brought in and set before her on the
table. The cleaning candles signi-
fed the number of years Mrs. Hun
ter had served as secretary Of the
CLUB. She cut generous slice for
each member. which was passed to
them by Miss Louise Wylie Then
the president, Mrs. T. Y. Williams,
arose and spoke as follows:
"In my entire club life nothing has
thrilled me quite so much, or given
me such keen pleasure, as the priv
ilege OF extending to our loved sec
retary the birthday greetings of this
circle
How we all rejoice that the good
stork brought you into this fair
world, and kind providence has cast
your lot in our midst
LAS I glimpsed the sixteen lights
upon the cake, instantly thought
of Sweet sixteen, for to us, you
have ever been an example of age
less youth; but upon reflection, there
is more serious side. for the sixteen
glowing tapers, truly signify sixteen
years of faithful service! For sixteen
long years you have kept our records
yes, your facile pen has always il
lumined our happier doings, and
!striven to guild our errors. My sim
cerest wish, is that each one here
present. may live to see sixteen more
candles of service added to your
birthday cake. How heartily do we
all unite in saying to you in the
words of Browning, Grow old along
with me: the best is yet to be-"
Mrs. Hunter rose and endeavored
to express her deep gratitude in, these
words
II thank our sweet and charming
hostess, and each one OF you for this
thoughtful attention to me on my
birthday, which has never before in
|, all my life, been taken note Of This
, event will for all time mark golden
, day in my memory.
"I cannot cope with our silver
tongued president in eloquence and
beauty of expression but with deep
est feeling of appreciation again
thank you all for this delightful lit
tie birthday party"
In honor of Miss Pearl McManus.
Mrs. r. N. VanLandingham gave a
very charming announcement. party
Friday Afternoon at her home on