Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-23
JOHNSTON. LETTER.
Continued from First Page.)

lngtOn party anu Guo ioeoo Va 'AA>
day we're well carried out, the dec
orations being bright with crimson
carnations. The score cards were
red hatchets and partners were got
ten with these for 'rook. After SIX
tables Mrs. Ollie Hamilton was
presented with box of onogram
stationery tied with red, white and
blue. The hostess assisted by Mis-.
ses Lucille and Sara Norris served a
tempting two course repast. The
doilies were decorated in the Llber.
ty bell with the colors. Each mo-
ment of the party was most ENJOY
able. !,
Mrs. w. P. Casselles entertained
the sewing club, on, Saturday after
noon, the honor guests being Miss
Eloise Strother and Mrs. Smith.
The hostess was very cordial and
made the afternoon one of many
pleasures. In tue progressive game
Mrs. G. P. Corn won the box OF
pink stationery which she present
ed to Miss Strotber. A salad course
with coffee was served. -"
Dr., and Mrs. P. 1N!!i'Keesee en-
tertained with tea on Thursday
evening for their sister. Mrs: Ollie
Hamilton, those present being a
few relatives and intimate friends.
1t was a pleasure to all to be with
Mrs. Hamilton again a nd the time
was enjoyably spent chatting. The
tea table was very attractive with
cutglass and dainty china and a
large bowl of daffodils formed the
centerpiece. Many tempting daintles
were served.
Each year the chapters of the
U. d. G. are requested to send in
original poems to the state historl-
an, and the following one, by Mrs.
f. M. Boyd of Johnston was con-
sidered the best, and she was hon
ored by being on the program at
the last state convention and gave
this:
The Aftermath.
When the sun of peace, with enliven-
ing beams,
Cast aside the clouds OF war,
It's welcome light, its pure bright
Threw shadows before it afar.
In the North and West it lit up scene
Meier tread by armies invading, :,
But cities triumphant-the fields all
And prosperity never fading.
| In the South it lit up scene 80 iorn
And rent by the demon of war,
Its cities half empty, its people mourn,
Just weed grown wilderness you saw.
The blood stained sword'-the flash
ing torch
Had swept our South land Der.
| In the eyes of ner people the hot tears
And adUa> a look of despair they wore.
The North had nearlystaked her wealth,
The South had staked her all,
'Gainst greater strength and northern
stealth,
| Our valorous armies small
Hurled themselves with terrific force
And beat out their lives in vain,
Such daring and courage with half the
resource
The victory was easy to gain.
Our soldier accepted his cross of defeat,
He'd won the worlds admiration,
He turned to his home, Oh, what did
he meet?
More than poverty and desolation.
From a cup more bitter he was to
drink;
To drain to the dregs its insults,
From the loss of wealth he did not
shrink,
But the grand and evil results.
The warm affection the old slave felt
For the family of his OLD master,
Their refusal to leave will make the
heart melt
AND the purse DedL l!Itie Adete1,
The slave broke loose from shls
moorings-adrift,
Knew not what freedoms meaning,
Twas the Carpet Bagger" that
caused the rift,
Behind the negro screening.
Oh, South, so eloquent, ardent anc
brave,
Armed in the cause OF right,
The gale that swept thee never gave
Nor caused the darkest night.
The dread aftermath has passed,
Our country so friendly and true,
We look to the future--we blend te
Our Red and White witt. the Blue.
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