Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-05-31
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Music Club Held Last Meeting,
Reception For Baptist Pas
tor. Receptions For
Mrs. Bland.

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Oh last Tuesday evening in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stanford
Bland, and the home presented a
scene of fairyland in its elaborate
decorations, the entire lower floor
being in a gala attire of gorgeous
blossoms. The strains of sweet mu-
sic were heard during the entire
time which greatly added to the
enjoyment. As the guests arrived
they were served with fruit nectar
by Misses Frances Turner and FL
berta Bland from bower fashioned
of ferns and pink sweet peas, the
color motif bei-g pink and green.
Those assisting in directing the
guests were Mesdames J. w. Marsh,
Frances H. Williams, M. B. Pierce
and Aline Clark. In the receiving
line were Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. La
Grone, Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Bland,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Tompkins,
Mrs. Hattie Parrish, Mrs. Minis
Walker, Misses Ruth Coleman, Or
lena Cartledee, Marion Mobley and
Messrs. julie Bland and Earl Smith.
After many pleasantries the guests
passed into the dining room where
again the color scheme was most
artistically carried out, and the ia
BILE from which block cream in pink
and green with cake was served,
beautiful to behold. Those assisting
in the serving were Misses Mary
Waters, Marie Lewis and Louise
Hoyt. The favors were pretty and
attractive, being good luck pieces.
The bright and beautiful scenes of
this occasion will long linger in the
memory of all present.
On last Friday in Columbia, the
members Of the woman's missionary
conference committee of the Luther
an Synod met and discussed plans
4refatise To tle annual meeting which
is held in October. This committee
which is composed of nine from va
rious parts of the state decided upon
Johnston as the place of meeting.
Johnston feels honored-two state
meetings to be here, this for Octo-
ber and the D. A. r. conference
for November.
With the last meeting of the mu-
sic club which was held with Mrs.
R. Mobley, the activities of the
will cease until fall months, so
last meeting was full of busi-
2ss. There are 25 members and
DShere was present also number of
visitors to enjoy the program. Re-
fresniag punch was served on the
front veranda, from rose bedecked
corner by Misses Marion Mobley,
and Ruth Thacker. After the usual
order of opening the first business
was deciding upon a study course
for next year and this will be The
music of Italy," starting with the
origin of the operas, etc. Italy is
rich in music and this will furnish
delightful study. A portion of the
time will also be devoted to the
study of the worlds best operas and
oratorios. Officers for the next year
were elected and will be, president,
Mrs. Minis Walker; vice president,
Miss Gladys Sawyer; secretary and
) treasurer, Mrs. Leon Stansell; critic,
Mrs. W. F. Scott. A most delight
full feature of the meeting was the
report of the recent federation held
in Anderson, and given by Mrs. G.
P. Corn. The program was in
charge of Mrs. Minis Walker and
the subject was "Xaver Scharwen-
ka," and life sketch was given by
Miss Gertrude Strother.
Miss Mary Lucia Mobley beauti-
fully rendered Mazurka by this
musician, and later another piano
solo. Others assisting in the pro-
gram with solos were Mesdames T.
r. Hoyt, Minis Walker and Miss
Emma Bouknight. The hostess, as
sisted by Mrs. P. N. Keesee, served
block cream with pound cake, and
before departing all again were re-
freshed with punch. The members
reluctantly disbanded for the year
has afforded much pleasure, research
and study, and the coming year of
study will be most pleasantly an
ticipated.
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