Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-12-12

of them, as the night was very dark
and the car struck this, and both
occupants were thrown against the
wind shield, which broke, cutting
both in the fall, the shield breaking
into many pieces.
An artery was cut near the
temple on the face of Miss Sawyer
and as soon as the car could proceed
she was given medical attention.
The wagon was not broken in any
way, and only the slow driving OF
the car was the reason that their
accident was not more serious.
On Wednesday evening Dec. ] 9th,
the Sunbeams under the leadership
of Mrs. w. J. Hatcher will have a
Christmas entertainment in the Sun
day School room of the Baptist
church.
This will occupy the regular
prayer meeting hour.
The Y. w. A. of the Baptist
church will help Santa Claus in
his visit to the Orphsnage.
At the suggestion of Mr.. Jamison,
they will send gifts for half of the
Martha Smith Home', all of the
occupants here being girls from Z to
IA years of age.
They are going to tie up the gifts
with the prettiest of Christmas
ribbons and cards, and make their
contribution bring just as much
happiness as possible.
The Fideiis class is packing box
not only of gifts, but some clothing
as we'll to send to the Rescue Home
at Columbia.
The class sent a fine box last year.
and this year, it is going to be even
better.
The w. G. T. U. at their meeting
on Friday afternoon will receive
gifts for the Christmas box to be
sent to the Door of Hope, Columbia.
The Apollo Music club met with
Mrs. d. r. Mobley. Pres, on Tues
day afternoon, and besides the
members, there were a number OF
friends present to enjoy the program.
During business the chief matter
was in deciding to give IS to the
Fund to aid the Armenian Sufferers.
Miss Anna Harms was elected
cor. secretary, the club having
brsnched out on larger lines, found
it better to make the Office of Re-
oordlng and Cor. secretary separate
Miss Gertrude Strother had charge
of the program, which was enjoyed.
there being splendid papers on the
topic studied, and three singers,
Capoul, Patti and Wilson were
discussed. Piano and vocal music
were also enjoyed.
Following the program, there was
a genial intermingling, and all were
served with a tempting sweet course
Mrs. G. p. Corn very pleasantly
entertained with a Bridge party or
Wednesday afternoon the honoree
being Mrs. Gus Smith, of Mullins
The large living room was bright
and CHEEKY with flowers, and swee
music was enjoyed previous to the
game.
Four tables were played, and The
top score being made by Miss MAUD
Sawyer, she was presented with th'
prize. The general prize, when Gu
for was thrown by Mrs. Archie
Lewis, and the honoree was present
ed with lovely gift.
A delicious two-course repast was
served.
On Friday afternoon, Mrs. Huie
Waters was hostess in the youns
matron's club aud the twelve mem
bers, all enjoyed meeting with her
Everyone brought their sewing bags
and many held knitting, some being
for the soldiers. Conversation anc
music was interspersed.
The hostess was assisted by Mis-
Gertrude Strother in serving daint.
sweet course.
The Emily Geiger Chapter held {
fine meeting on Monday afternoon
Mrs. Alice Cox being hostess. Mrs
w. S. Mobley presided, and a
business, all were delighted to learl
that the % pieces of knitted gar
ments for the Battleship South Car
olina, would be ready intwo day
to send to the State Regent.
This gift was made at a cost O.
SsO.05, the Chapter having over thi
amount set aside for war relic