Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-05-16
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Mothers Day Observed. Ami
versary Service Held at
Baptist Church. Interest
ing W.C.T.U. Meeting.


and affecting. Cradle Roll exercis-
es were held, and this was most
pleasing.
This department was organized
in 1908, and little Ben Lee Allen
was the first name on the roll, over
two hundred since having been on
the roll.
Mrs. J. H. White is superintend-
ent, with Mrs. o. D. Black assist
ant. 1t was beautiful sight to see
the little tots as they carried out
their part, in song and recitation,
and those promoted to first grade
were presented with Bibles.
At present there are 81 names on
the roll, and these names were called
and a white carnation was pinned
on by Mrs. Fannie Jefferson. Each
was given tiny flag also.
One of the mothers. Mrs. Alfred
Holstein, had recently died and a
memorial song was sung. This con-
Guided the exercises.
Following the exercises in the
Sunday School, an Anniversary
service was held in the auditorium,
the following being the order of
service: Doxology; Invocation;
Song, by congregation; Scripture
Prayer, by Rev. w. S. Brooke; An
them, Grown Him Lord of ALL"
Ofertory-"Ave Maria" Addresses
by three LaymeL: The Value of
the Church." Hon. J. l.. Walker;
''Our Duty to the Church, Mr.. w.
NJ. Sawyer; 1.-TWO Views" Mr.. S.
J. Watson; Song, by Congregation;
Benediction.
The evening service hA"""
ice, follow
mon by tn
''The Sec
anniversary VI tue .ars pastorate
of Rev. Brooke.
A largely attended meeting OF
the w. c. T. u, was held on Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. Annie P.
Lewis, and during business presided
over by Miss Zena Payne, many
matters were discussed.
Prohibition as war measure,
which is now occupying the minds
of the half million white ribboners,
and thousands of leading Americans
whose opinion mean much, was
one topic of discussion.
The Union had sent telegram to
President Wilson urging this, and
at the meeting petition was drawn
up which was signed by all and
this will be sent also.
The work of the department of
Soldiers and Sailors" was presented
and many of the ladies have their
comfort bags ready. These were
passed around and viewed, and the
18th was set as the day to pack
the box and have ready to send on.
The Union made a contribution
for the electric fans to be used in
the hospitals.
Baby Day will be observed here
soon and the Union will cooperate
by exhibiting posters and distribut-
ing literature, and all of the men,
bers were invited to come and bring
picnic lunch.
1t was decided to visit the County
Home on June 9, Jennie Cassidy's
birthday, and unite with the Unions
of the county in making happy
day for the inmates. A committee
was appointed to arrange for
basket of good things that each
union is expected to carry.
Membership Day was observed by
the model member contest report,
five new members being gained.
The side of Mrs. A. P. Lewis made
1921 points and that of Mrs. J. H.
White S26. twas found that Miss
Zena Payne made the most points.
Miss Eunice Gates of Augusta is
visiting Mrs. James White.
Mrs. Workman of Cross Hill is
visiting her sister. Mrs, A. P. Lott.
Memorial Day was beautifully
and ittingly observed here on Thurs
day by the Mary Ann Buie Chapter,
U. D. c., the occasion being held
in the auditorium of the High
School. The decorations here were
very pretty and patriotic, and with
the many flags of the Confederacy
was Old Glory draped.
A line of march composed of the
various grades of the High School,
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