Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-02-20
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Address From Sergt. Flahiff,
Meeting of Mary Ann Buie
Chapter. Spirited Game
of Ball.

thrilling talk on the war as seen
and participated In by him. He is
a member of the famous Princess
Pat Regiment" of Canada. He
came under the auspices of the Red
Gross, per cent of the proceeds GO
ing to this. All who heard him
were very glad to Lave had this op'
portunity.
The union service was held on
Sunday evening at the Lutheran
church, Rev. J. H. Thacker of the
NJ. E. church presiding, and preach
ed forcefnl sermon. At the con-
clusion of the services special col
lection was taken for the suffering
OF Western Asia, occasioned by this
horrible war. Contributions have
been made from the town to this
cause by individuals and clubs, but
as yet no general collection from
the town as whole has been made,
so on Sunday morning each pastor
told of this special collection, hop
ing that every one would have a
part. Pictures of these suffering
people were exhibited, and the fact
that there are 100000 orphans, des-
titute and starving will urge all to
make a good contribution.
The United States and other gov
ernments appropriate millions of
dollars for relief of women and
children of France, Belgium and
other lands, but the Armenians,
Syrians and Greek christians Of
Western Asia are scattered races to
which the United States govern
ment cannot legally make a loan.
So the only hope for the barest ne
cessities of life is in American char
ity.
When this union service collec-
ton had been taken it was turned
over 10 the appointed committee,
Mrs. J. w. Marsh having been ap-
pointed chairman by the New York
Relief Committee. Each contrlbu-
tor wrote the name of his or her
church on the collection envelope,
that due credit might be given in
this way.
Johnston has been asked for $500,
and it was hoped that $3.50 could be
subscribed at this collection. The
amount raised will be given later.
The Methodist church has already
sent 10000 to this fund, and Rev.
Thacker stated that Harmony church
had sent $4,000.
Mrs. G. P. Cobb, who has been
critically i'll, having trained nurse
with her, is now much improved.
Mr.. Duncan of Atlanta has been
spending few days here with his
sister, Mrs. w, J. Hatcher.
Mrs. Harry G. Strolher and little
Harry of Chappell are spending this
week in the home of Mr.. NJ. 7.
Turner.
Mrs. Walter Hendrix and Miss
Floride Hendrix Of Leesville spent
the week end in the home of their
aunt, Mrs. J. NJ. Turner.
Sergt. Benz. Lewis and Guy Horne
of Camp Jackson were pleasantly
greeted by all Sunday.
One of the grades of the High
School, under the direction of Miss
Eva Rushton as teacher, is making
pinafores for the orphans, twenty
four having been completed.
The school children have COM
pleted sixty comfort kits and one
hundred gun wipes. They are each
interested in doing some part no
matter how small the child.
The historical meeting of the
Mary Ann Buie Chapter, U. d. c.,
was held on Thursday afternoon in
the home of Mrs. ,. Ii. White, and
besides a full attendance there were
several visitors. The program car
ried out was that as arranged by the
Historian General.
In February there are three noted
Generals whose birthdays fall in
this month. and two Confederate
poets, so these occupied the pro-
gram.
These Generals were each noted
for one special trait. Gen. Albert
Sidney Johnston for his usefulness
which was manifest even in his dy-
ing hour.
A paper on his life was given by
Mrs. Is. i. Boatwright, and selec-
tion Of his last days, read by Mrs.
o. u. Black.
Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, who
was called Old Joe Johnston, the
game cock D was noted for his 10y
alty. Mrs. J. A. Dozier prepared
a paper on his life.
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