The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-13

laxville. Feb. o.--Mrs. Madge Cur
tbs and Miss Vivian Curtis returned
last week from n visit to Mr.. Alva b.
Curtis at Anniston, Ala.
Mrs. Elma Tisdale and son. william,
left on Monday for their home at
Rock Hill. after an extended stay at
the home of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs, +. 8. Geddings. She will stop
over In Sumter for % short visit to
Mrs. Leslie Brunson and Mrs. ]. c..
Pate.
Mr.. ]. l.. Pritchard. of Elloree, was
here Sunday and Monday visiting
friends.
Soldier Waldo Reynolds has re-
turned to Camp Jackson after visit
to his home folks. He has been con-
valescing from serious spell of sick
ness.
Miss Roberts. teacher in the Pine
wood High School. spent the past
weekend here as a guest of Misses
s<tfhthdS ItTfitt.
Hrs. Maggie Garvin. of Sharon, who
Is here on visit to her niece. Mrs.
Joe Minis. Jr.. is spending a few dave
in Sumter at the home OF Mr.. ]. W.
Minis.
Mrs. Hattie Durant. after stay
With her daughter. Mrs w. II. Keels.
~ 10
per sep In Sumter. Mr.. Eugene Du-
rsnl.
The PAxville Methodist missionary
society was held on Wednesday after
noon. the 9Th. at the >kome of Mrs. T.
w. Gunter. THE president. Miss Jes-
sie Curtis. presided over the meeting.
Miss Leatha Edmunds very beau
tifully presented the Bible lesson,
THE Challenge at a Time OF Great
Prosperity and Possibility" 1t was
the study OF the story of Solomon's re-
ceiving and availing himself OF Gods
wonderful challenge. ASK what
shall give thee" with its implied as
snrancc that his desire would be
ssanted. Like Solomon. we are com
manded TO ask. God has no favorite
sia' he Is still eager to bestow upon
his needy servants the fullness OF his
GIFTS
Mrs. w. II. Keels. our faithful treas
urer IN doing the best work i'm the
history Of the society. The work is go
Ink steadily on Notwithstanding the
claims OF war. New responsibilities
will not hinder the fulhllmcnt OF form
er claims and obligations. and the wo-
men OF Paxvlile Methodist missionary
society can and will do this and not
leave the other undone. The agent
OF The Missionary Voice." Mrs. +.
y. Geddinss. has secured yearly sub
scription for almost every member of
the society. The members will work
this coming month on squares for q
patch work quilt which will be sold
and proceeds donated To pledge mon
ey.
Miss Eule Perritt read the follow
Ing loanct. China: Beginnings in
China" Types of Work." STORY OF
McTyelre." and character sketch
Story OF Helen Richardson"
Mrs. j. w. Minis. Jr.. named and
located the schools of China. and tn,
missionaries there.
The monthly bulletin was presented
I'm the form OF a quiz which proved
real interesting. hesitate to men,
tlon our modification when this query
was presented bv our leader "Car
anybody present give the name OF tn,
nrst missionary sent out by American
Methodism In 1919? What countr,
did he 60 to? Mrs Hattie Duran
thinks sho answered correctly. We ar,
waiting for positive correct state
ment OF IL. Upon the adjournment
social half hour was enjoyed. dur
ing which the hostess served apple
and nuts
The next meeting will he held a
the home OF Mrs. Henry Curtis. tn
FIRST Wednesday In March. An.
visitor N always welcome at the meet
ings. irrespective OF denomination.
Mrs. II. w. Gunter.
Publicity Sup'