Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-02-14
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Quarterly Meeting w. M. u
w. c. T. u. Held Meeting.
Valentine and Box Party
by A. B. Chapter.

The quarterly meeting of the
First Division of the w. M. U., OF
the Ridge Association, which was
held here Saturday in the Baptist
church, was well attended, but not
as many representatives as had been
hoped for, these being prevented by
the weather.
Mrs. L. G. .Latimer, president of
the entertaining society, conducted
the devotional, and extended a most
cordial welcome to every one.
There are ls churches in this Asso-
citation, 6 being in the First Dlvls-
ion-Philippi,. Ward, Ridge, Bates
burg, Rocky Creek and Johnston:
The reports of the societies, and
also of the young people, were very
interesting. Very helpful to all
present, was the practicable talk of
the Superintendent, Miss Sallie Bur.
ton, of Batesburg. Many good
suggestions were made.
Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman, State
Vice-Pres., of the Western Divls,
ion, made an address on Steward
ship" and she based her remarks
on this scripture: "Ye are not your
own; ye are bought with price;
therefore, glorify God in your bod
ies." Mrs. Tillman spoke with
great earnestness and her words will
no doubt bear fruit.
The presence of Mrs Canada,
an ex-Brazillian missionary, but now
of Edisto academy, was a great In
spiration to all present.
In 1902. Rev. and Mrs. Canada
went to Brazil, and for several years
they took part in the great mission
work, until failing health caused
their return to the States.
Mrs. Canada gave, in her morD-
Ing talk, an outline of her first I'M
pressions of Brazil, and told many
interesting facts connected with her
great work. In the afternoon, she
again spoke, and at this time told
of the wonderful conversion of the
Priest Joseph Pianni. Later she
spoke of Edisto academy, and gave
an outline of days routine in the
school.
In the afternoon - Y. w. a.
G. A., r. A., and s .nbeams were
given part on the program, and
one of the R. AS, MIR. Ed. John
son, who has signifed his intention
of becoming a minister of the Cos
pei, conducted their feature.
At this period, Mrs. J. L. Minis,
President of the Edgeield Assocla,
tion, was introduced, and delighted
all by making one of her splendid
talks She stated that she had been
asked to talk upon this specified
subject at the recess, but had had
no moment to give it any thought,
but never the less, her remarks were
excellent, and every one was so g lad
she was present and to enjoy her
presence.
The Round Table discussions,
presided over by Mrs. w. j. Hatch
ar. gave a most helpful hour, the
leader making a very interesting
talk in taking this up.
Mrs. w. S. Brooke opened the
discussion on Bible Study VS. Mis-
sion Study"
Mrs. P. n. Lott well presented
"The Principles of Giving"
''Some Benefits of the Prayer Cal,
endar," by Mrs. L. G. Latimer.
''How Can We Change the Re
port This Year." Miss Anna Belle
Jackson.
''The Churches of this Associa
tion," Mrs. F. L. Parker. The las,
paper closed the Round Table.
Before the meeting closed, Mrs.
Latimer suggested that a letter be
written to the former President
Mrs. Alvin Etheredge, of Saluda
from the body.
The President, Mrs. Posey, OF
Ward, had recently resigned, and
the vacancy was filled by the elec
tion of Mrs. Ebh Cuibreath, mem
Der of Rocky Creek church.
The social feature of the meeting
was very pleasant, an hour of re-
cess being had, and during the time
the local society served lunch Of
chicken salad, ham sandwiches
crackers and pickle, coffee and cake
Those in attendance from Edge
field at the Division meeting, Ridge
Association, neld here on Saturday
were Mesdames J. l.. Minis, Pres
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