Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-05-16
JOHNSON LETTER.
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of meeting. This was very pretty
sight, each with gaylands of bouquets
and flags. The ministers of the
town took part in the exercises, the
Scripture being read by Rev. W. II.
Thacker and prayer by Rev. M L..
Kester.
The prize offered by the chapter
for the best essay on ALBERT Sgd
ney Johnson" was presented to Miss
Mary Waters by Capt. J. D. Eid.
son and was set of historic books.
Eight of the Children of the Con-
federacy sang very effectivly Bring
Flowers" these being dressed in
the colors of the Confederacy.
The orator of the day was Hon,
Hadden Johnson of Aiken, who was
introduced by Rev. W. S. Brooke.
Mr.. Johnson is commander of the
Sons of Veterans of Aiken. The
subject of his address was The
Knight of the Ark of the Coven-
ant" and this hallowed memorial
occasion impressed him to beautiful
expressions and patriotic words.
When he concluded he was pre-
sentcd with large bouquet of red
and white roses, tied with the colors
of the Confederacy.
A roll call of the departed heroes
who lie buried in the cemetery near
by, sixty-two in number was called
by Mrs. J. H. White, soft music be-
ing played the while. After this,
the children gathered up the flowers
and marched to the cemetery near
by to strew them on the graves of
these hero soldiers.
Miss Gertrude Strother entertain
ed most cbarmingly one evening of
the past week in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Huiet Waters, and all present
enjoyed the occasion. The vine
clad porch hung with japanese Ian
terms made beautiful corner for
the punch bowl, this being presided
over by Miss Mollie Waters, the
hostess receiving with the honorees.
A very sweet musical program was
rendered in the parlor, and in here
the decorations were of Dorothy
Perkins roses, the lights being
shaded pink.
During the evening the hostess
assisted by Mrs. w. M. Sawyer
served delicious salad course.
Mrs. Lewis Blount and Miss EN-
nile Wright entertained on Saturday
evening at the home Of the former
in compliment to Mrs. Hamer of
New York, who is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Blount.
The party was held out of doors
under the large shade trees, and any
one who knows the old Bacon place
knows what lovely place it is for
such. Twelve tables were arranged
for Progressive Rook, the score
cards being flags, and everywhere
were many flags waving.
After an animated game, the
prize, a box of stationary was given
Mrs. G. G. Waters, and Mrs. Hamer
was presented with pair of silk
hose.
Block cream in red and white
with macaroons was served, the
fayors being flags. The occasion
was one of many pleasures.
On Saturday Mrs. P. c.. Stevens
entertained her Sunday School class
with a picnic at her home. The
children passed most happy day
in the grove nearby.
DR.. and Mrs. G. A. Saunders will
go to Georgetown next week, the
former having accepted position
as Pharmacist there. Everyone
regrets to have them make their
home elsewhere.
Mesdames H. w. Crouch, L. S.
Maxwell and MIR. and Mrs. E. O.
Crouch, spent a few days of the
past week at Spartanburg with Miss
Annie Crouch and enjoyed the Music
Festival.
Mrs. Susie J. Latime:, who has
been away for over year visiting
her sons, has arrived to spend the
summer here. Everyone welcomes
her.
Mrs. w J. Hatcher spent last
week in Darlington conducting
missionery institute.
Mrs. David Moorer has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. D. Kenny.
Miss Sallie Hayward was hostess
for the Apollo Music Club on Tues
day afternoon, and a most delight
full time was spent in this pleasant
study. During business presided
over by Mrs. Minis Walker, the