Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-04
JOHNSON LETTER.
Special Prayer Service. DR.. Al
len Moved toSaIuda. Beauti-
full Easter Party. New
Century Club Met

and at this time the program OF
meeting at the week of prayer as OBJ
served by the W. NJ. S., of the
Baptist church was had.
This program was arranged by
Mrs. w. J. Hatcher AID was repeat
ed upon request OF Rev. w. S
Brooke who had charge of the
prayer meeting hour.
The meeting opened with the
mems chorus singing All hail the
power of Jesus name," and after
prayer meeting by Mr.. T. j. Wat
son, many beautiful and splendid
as we'll, papers were read, and sweet
songs followed each paper which
further emphasized the thought and
meaning.
The subject for the evening was
''The Name of Jesus and the Pow
er in His Name,'' and after the an
nouncement the congregation sang.
'sOh, magnify His name with me. "
Introductory remarks, Why we
had this subject in the w. M. S"
by Mrs. w. J. Hatcher; a paper,
'sthe name wonderful" Mrs, NJ, +,
Turner, followed by a vocal trio,
There's a wonderful name;'' the
name councillor" Mrs: James
White; male quartette, / have a
Saviour, He's pleading in glory;;"
"The Mighty God," Rev. Brooke
for Mrs. Brooke; vocal duet, He
lifted me-" "The Everlasting Fa-
ther,'' by Mrs. P. N. Lott; vocal
duet "He knows;" THE Prince of
Peace" Mrs. P. G. Stevens; Song
wonderful Peace;;' THE Name of
Jesus,'' Mrs. F. L. Parker; Remarks
by the pastor Rev. Brooke; closing
hvmn, Take the name of Jesus
with you.''
DR.. and Mrs. B. L. Allen moved to
Saluda last week to make their fu-
ture home, having recently erected
a residence upon their lot there.
These good people had many warm
friends here that they had made
during their eight years residence,
and everyone regretted to have
them go.
Mrs. Joe Herlong has the sympa-
thy of all in the death of her mother
Mrs. Padgett, which occurred sud,
denly last Sunday night at her
home between Ridge and Bates
burg! Mrs. Hellong was not able
to reach the bedside before the end
came, her death being very sudden.
Mesdames Alice Cox and NJ. n.
Crouch spent Friday at Saluda,
the occasion being field day.
A beautiful Easter party was
that of last Friday afternoon, when
Mrs. J. Howard Payne entertained,
those present being the members OF
the Young Matrons club, and few
invited friends. Quantities of spring
flowers wer used in the decora-
tons and tn. tables for Rook each
had basket of aatiny Easter eggs to
eat, and little chicks perched on the
handle held the table number. The
score cards had decorations of bun.
nies and chicks. An animated
game was had, and the prize a
blooming Easter lily was won by
Mrs. G. P. Corn. The consolation,
a fluffy yellow chick was presented
to Mrs. Harry G. Strother. The
favors were tiny little chicks and
the doileys had Easter decorations.
The hostess assisted by Miss
Frances Turner served frozen fruit
with macaroons.
The New Century Club met or
Saturday afternoon with Mrs. James
Strother, al d during business it was
decided to observe Baby Day" in
connection with the Social Hygiene
meeting, and again invite the other
organizations to unite. The collect
ing of waste paper, with the sale Of
old papers and magazines was dis
cussed, an offer of one-half cent PEI
pound having been offered by
packing firm. The club will under
take this and hopes to add a goot
sum to the treasury.
Our Mutual Friend,' by Dick
ems, was the subject for the after
noon, with Mrs. w. E. Lagrone a
leader. Mrs. J. A. Lott gave
synopsis and Mrs. P. N. Lott gav'
a splendid criticism. A selected
reading was given bv Miss Alma
Woodward, and the transformation
of Bella Wilfer was told by Mrs. ii
d. Grant. Everyone enjoyed tn
social feature, and during the tim
Misses Gertrude Strother and Dals,