Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-09-11
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Schools Opens With Large En-
rolIment. DIR. Cody Preach
ed. Young Ladies Re-
turn to College.

any year. This is the seventh year
with Professor W. F. Scott as super
intendent, and he was we'll pleased
with the prospects. There was fine
attendance of patrons and friends
and the opening exercises were en-
iovable. "America" was sung,
PRAYER was offered by Rev. Thacker
and scripture read by Rev. Bailey.
Rev Brooke made an impressive
talk and Mr.. Scott also made a talk,
telling something of the present con-
ditions of the school. The corps of
teachers are: Prof. w. F. Scott, Miss
Antoinette Denny, Miss Gertrude
strother, Miss Daisy Brokington,
Miss sallie Hayward, Miss Ella ia
cobs. Miss Eunice Abrams, Miss Bel-
en- Lewis, Mrs. L. C. Latimer, Miss
Holland.
1t was a great pleasure to all to
hear DR.. q. T. Cody of Greenvllle on
Sunday morning at the Baptist
church. He preached upon Christian
education, taking his text from the
GREAT commission in the 2Sth chapter
of Matthew, using the goth verse to
base his remarks on: Teaching them
to observe all things whatsoever L
have commanded you" He said ne
had in mind the great educational
campaign that was worked th'S
month. Following his sermon, Kew.
Brooke spoke of the campaign ana
stated that he wanted his church to
give $4,000 of the $4,000. that IS
the mark for the Ridge association
to reach. The day was to have been
the regular business meeting but as
DR.. Cody was compelled to return
on the midday train, the services
were changed in measure. Mr. Wlii
Sawyer gave summary of the years
work of the church, which showed
that It had made one of theAbest=re-s
ports in its history, about doubling
its apportionment.
Misses Frances Turner, Marie Lew
is. Louise Hoyt and Zilla Smyer re-
turned to Greenville Woman's COL
lege on Wednesday, the first two en-
tering their third year there.
Miss Mary Waters has gone to
Converse college where she holds the
scholarship of $4,000 which was
given graduate of the high school
here at this last commencement.
Mrs. W. B. QUITS has gone to Ten
mile, Ga, to visit her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. C. S. Smith.
Miss Lillian Mobley is at home
from a visit to her sisters, Miss Ella
Mobley in Columbia, and Mrs. NJ. T.
Siftley in Orangeburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Kneece and
three little children have been for
visit in the home of Mr.. NJ. W. Clark.
Mrs. John Wright has accepted
position with the firm of M. R.
Wright and Bros.
Mrs. G. G. Waters entertained the
eve Are Twelve" club Friday after
noon in most pleasant manner, and
some plans were made for the pleas
ure of the club members. All enjoyed
a variety of sandwiches and tea at
the conclusion.
Miss Annie Crouch has gone to
North Augusta where she is teaching
in the high school, Miss Annie finish
ed at Converse last June and spent
two of her vacation months in study
in New York, in preparation for her
work:
Misses Rachel Simmons and Liz
zie Kate Anderson will go to Char
lotte, N. c., soon where they will take
business course.
Going to Coker college this year
will be Misses Carrie Belle Stevens,
Alma Johnson, Jamie Bruce, and Miss
Bessie Bean, the latter taking a post
graduate course.
Miss Loise Boyd will leave on the
18th for Hollins Institute, Virginia.
Mrs. Anne Mobley has returned
from Virginia where she has been
visiting her daughters, Mrs. Harry
Hamilton and Mrs. Oliver Hamilton.
Mrs. Frank Crouch and children Of
Saluda are visiting in the home OF
the formers father, Mr.. S. J. Watson.
Mr.. T. NJ Boyd went to Charleston
on Sunday afternoon and will be IN
the government service.
Cecil Sawyer of the navy in Char
lesion is. here for short visit to the
home folks.
N6re Hattie Rruca will pO to