Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-10-03
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Library For Sunday School,
Emily Geiger Chapter Met.
Bow Scouts Very Active.

The need of a library in the
Baptist Sunday School here has been
felt for some time.
MANY years ago a good one was
had. but with many changes and build
inc. the books got scattered. Steps
will be taken next week to begin a
library, the initiative being taken by
the "T. E. L.", class No. 5. This
is their plan to begin this:
On Friday afternoon, Oct. 5th a
reception will be had in the home OF
Mr.. and. Mrs. S. J. Watson, and to
this every member of the Sunday
school, nearly 400, is invited to
come. the requirements being this:
Every one that attends is expected
to bring a good book, or the price
of book.
This is a splendid idea, and every
single member of the Sunday school |
should attend with book, and If
detained. send one, for they will en-
joy the benefits Of the library much
more, knowing that they helped by
their bit, to fill the shelves.
Preston Y. Wright, of Cincinnati
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Wiley
Derrick. Mr.. Wright holds pro-
minent state position in the interest
of Insurance. =.
The friends of Mr.. P. n. Lott
will regret to know that he has been
quite sick for several days.
The National League for woman's
service met in the home of Mrs.
James White on Wednesday after
noon. and while business was being
transacted and during the reading
of many clippings by Mrs. White,
all were busy making triangular and
other bandages, also making the
clippings with which to I'LL arm
rests. these to be used for wounded
or broken arms.
The box of clothing that is being
sent to the needy of France was
reported as nearly filled and was
valued at $40. 1t was hoped to get
it valued at 500, which will no
doubt. be done, for every one that
was asked, so willingly gave, and
perhaps with such willing spirit.
Another box may be sent later.
The matter of knitting was dis,
cussed, as to whether.sweaters could
be made by the League.
The coot warmers, for the conva-
lescnts, was exhibited, with the
pattern.
The idea of organizing Red
Cross, was further discussed. Ihe
200 members, necessary for organlz'
alton, at s1.00 per member dues,
will give 500 for a local Red Cross
to work with, the other halt going
to Headquarters.
DIR. w. States Jacobs, now of
Houston, Texas, who has been
elected as head of Thornwe.l Or
phanage, at Clinton, to succeed his
father was, several years ago, pastor
of the Presbyterian church here,
and all who knew him, are confident
tha, a better man could not have
been found, to have taken up this
noble work so we'll carried on by his
father.
The Boy scouts, under the leader
ship of Mr.. Stanton Lott, are much
enthused, and at their meeting on
Friday afternoon, presented a hne
appearance ali in the new uniforms.
At an early date. they will take their
first hike on some Friday afternoon
and camp over night, at some
pleasant spot.
Mr.. George Logue, of Meeting
Street, spent Friday here. He stated
that his grandmother, Mrs. Margaret
Stevens, whe had received fall on
Monday and broken lower limb
near the hip joint, was resting as
comfortably as could be expected.
Mrs. Stevens had the misfortune to
break her wrist ia the spring months
but had entirely recovered from this
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmot QUITS have
been in Augusta for awhile, the
former being at the Hospital under
treatment.
\ The Apollo Music club held with
Mrs. T. r. Hoyt was moss
pleasant one.
The study course promises q
delightful year, the subject being
''The Worlds greatest singers
Olatorio, Opera.
Those who had got out the year
book Mrs. q. D. Walker and Misses
Clara Sawyer and Annelle Thackel
.o ,-;uop q rioipr vote of thanks