Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-03-27

details being in harmony. She is
one of the towns most beloved wo-
men and her departure is deeply re.
GREETED. Johnston's loss is New
berry's gain. Mr.. level is one Of
Newberry's honored citizens and is
IN every way worthy of his bride.
Mrs. Joseph Cox entertained on
Saturday afternoon with beauti-
full party in compliment to Mrs.
James Cullum of Hartsville, and
Mrs. David Moorer of Columbia. a
cordial welcome was given all by
the hostess, the honorees receiving
with her, and later all gathered
around the arranged tables, after
pretty place cards had been drawn.
An hour was spent with progressive
rock, and after this a tempting re-
past of salads, sandwiches, crackers,
pickle and iced tea was served.
Everyone enjoyed the occasion and
was glad to meet again, these two
friends, who before their marriage
removed them to other towns were
among the most popularwoung peo'
pie here. Mrs. Cox is a charming
hostess, and each one thanked her
for the happy occasion it had been
to them.
About seven years ago the Mary
Ann Buie chapter, U. D. c., erect
ed monument TO the memory of
lhe Confederate dead at a cost of
81, $50. Last week the last payment
of $500 was made to this, TO the
great satisfaction OF the members.
The general U. d. G. has pledged
itself to let all endeavor 60 for war
relief and to erect no more monu-
ments or memorials as long as the
war lasts. But the obligation was
made several Syears ago and was TO
be met. With this on hand this
chapter has done we'll also in Red
Cross work.
Prof. w. F. Scott spent Satur-
day and Sunday at Monticello, with
his father, DR.. Scott.
Mrs. S. 6. Mobley mas been quite
sick for two weeks but is now much
improved.
The Angeline Bacon chapter, G.
of G. will devote their energies
this spring to war relief work and
their aim is to buy a liberty bond.
On Saturday they made $3.50 to
help on this. The little folks are
rea- enthusiastic over their plan,
an orked with will to raise the
money. Mrs. P. B. Waters is their
leader.
Mrs. p. N. Lott was hostess for
the New Century club on Tuesday
afternoon and every one enjoyed the
meeting and especially the literary
program. Some time since the club
decided to have some circulars print
ed to send out to farmers, urging
them to use the bulletin board sys-
tenn to advertise all saleable pro-
duce. The committee reported this
done. The bulletins are to be placed
on the public roads at farmers
houses and will be a fine way to aid
him in sales and also to give to
others what they may want to buy.
So. So was on hand to aid in pur-
chasing smileage books, these books
having already been sent on from
the club, the gift of the members.
The matter of replenishing the IL
brary with current literature and
other matters will be discussed at
the next meeting.
The subject of the program was
Southern Essaylsts," Joynes,
Trent and Guldersleeve'' being dis
cussed. There were selected read
ings from these and good papers.
While all were enjoying jelly,
whipped cream and Lady Balti-
more cake, several selections were
given on the yictrola.
On last Friday evening in the
High School auditorium there was
very fine debate, those contesting
being from the schools of Ridge
and Edge6eld. Everyone that heard
the debaters spoke highly of their
abilities and those of greater years
could hardly have beaten them. The
query of the debate was to the effect
that the immigrant should have
certain amount of education before
coming into this country" The
affirmative speakers were of Ridge
and were St. Pierre Asbell and Miss
Moore. The negative speakers were
of Edgefeld and were Edwin Folk
on1 Elryn Mooro F5roEo15 WI,