Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-02-07
REX OAK GROVE.
Faithful Pastor Braves the Cold.
Social Circle Met. Cold
Forerunner- of Good
Crops.

w lud Jul loiVii ~ PoSS'f
w. Bussey filled his appointment
yesterday at Red Oak Grove.
The congregation listened well to
an interesting explanation of Gen.
"a, from fifth verse through the en-
tire chapter. His subject was han,
died in practical, every day events,
which all could catch and we'll uu-
derstand.
We found seven mile ride in
the cold, with the thermometer
around in the teens, took none the
vigor and cheerfulness from Mr..
Bussey's nature. His health is fine
and is in good spirits in his seventy
third year.
Cupid is never an idle master, do
ing some midnight travelling Satur-
day night in that cold preparatory
to the 'sedlock of Mr.. I. ]. Willis
and Miss Bennie Doolittle. The
marriage by Rev. Mr.. Bassey took
place Immediately after the congre-
CATION was dismissed yesterday at
Red Oak Grove.
Our young people are enjoying
themselves with social me !tings oc-
casionally which we think is right,
but we need to be on the alert some
times. and watch the trend of
amusement and not overcome good
with evil"
There is much to make us feel
our country is in upheaval; in the
verge of war, despite the patience
and long. suffering of our far seeing
President. Yet, we want our epeo-
pie to falter not, but he ready: and
willing to defend the honor Of our
country,
Three cheers to the young man or
boy who fearlessly and willingly
goes to defend the dignity and hon
or OF his country. and may each mo-
ther that is called upon to Thus send
her boy away, be able TO feel that
Gcd has blessed her. 1t is our duty
to protect our ladies, just so it is
our duty to protect our country and
patton, therefore, need we worry
about these things, but IN abiding
faith, place ourselves under watch.
care Of tie Ruler of the Universe,
praying each day to be willing to
say, Thy Will, o Lord BE Done"
These cold days we have found
much pleasure in reading the histo-
ry of the Baptist mission from the
time of Cary up to 1865, by Rev.
G. Winfred Hervey, A. III. The
lives of Cary, Rice and Judson, our
missionary heroes, and their hard
ships, should stimulate US to more
giving, better living, more work,
and better work along our mission
endeavors.
The girls are hoping to join the
dollar campaign for our training
school. The next meeting Of their
Y. w. AS. will be with Miss Lou
Eva Parkman on the third Sunday
afternoon, and we feel sure that
their leader, Mrs. Thurmond, has in
store for them much encouragement
and help to carry out the idea they
SO beautifully planned:
Our Social Circle meets Wednes.
day afternoon in the hospitable
home of Mrs. Lizzie Shelton, at
which meeting other plans will be
decided. Will give details if de-
veloped.
Mesdames Fannie Griffis and T.
w. Lamb have been asked to meet
with Circle No. on Friday p. m,,
at Mrs. Ann Doolittles. Their meet
ings have been enthusiastic and
growing interesting. We. can hard
ly refrain from mentioning that
which we appreciate.
The friends of Mr. Nick Grifis
are showering him with congratula-
lions on his appointment as Super
visor.
Messrs F. P. Bailey, o. o. Tim
norman and T. w. Lamb gave Mr..
J. w. Bailey at Pleasant Lane, a
visit last week.
1t is the belief of many that our
cold is only a forerunner of
l good crop year. At any rate, we
night as well feel that we are bless
I'd, for down South we have only to
encounter weather as cold, a lapse
If long period.
Our farmers are in fear of criti-
cal state for their grain. If it is
injured, again we can but know that
man proposes, but God disposes.
All things work together for good
- IL o,o u,b louo H.,