Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-06-11
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Memorial to Sunbeams. Meet
ing For Public Library. Car
lington-Smith Marriage.
D. of c. Officers.

leader, Mrs. W. j. Hatcher stated to
the members that a memorial gi1C
had come to the Band from Mrs. w.
L. Coleman. This gift, $40 gold
piece, was given by Mrs. Coleman IN
memory of her dear little grand
daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to go to
the memorial fund for the "Lucile
Chapman Bed" at the Baptist HOS
pital, Columbia, S. G.
This piece Of money was the last
gift to Mrs. Coleman from her hus-
band before whose sad death re-
moved him to his heavenly home.
The gift was made on May sOth'
the anniversary of the death of little
Marv, and is all the more valued and
appreciated because of its assocla-
ton. i.
The Sunday School convention OF
the Ridge Association will be held
here with the Baptist church on We'd
nesday and Thursday, June 20 ana
26. Some of the speakers will be Rev.
Murray, and Rev. 7. J. Watts, state
Superintendent of Sunday School
Work, and on Wednesday evening,
Dr. E. Pendleton Jones, of Batesburg
will speak on the great $75,0oo,ooo
program of Southern Baptists.
On Sunday morning, Rev. Brooke
announced this, at an early date that
the members might have this In mlI.d
Of the feast of good things that would
be afforded my hearing these noted
men speak on subjects relative to
matters of vital importance.
Miss Hortense Padgett has arrived
from Edgefeld to spend the summer
here with relatives.
On Friday evening at O'CLOCK
there will be public meeting IN the
school Y auditorium IN interest OF a
public library. DR.. r. G. Lee of Edge
field will make an address on the
great value of such to the town, and
Miss June Rainsford will also speak
on the subject
If the library plans can be estab-
]ished and the movement well under
way, it is expected that the Carnegie
Fund can be secured that will be a
great aid. 1t is hoped that every one
will attend.
On Wednesday evening at the Bap-
ti.t church at the Prayer Meeting
hour, Hon. Joseph Jacobs who has
been acting as vice-consul from
America to China, will make an ad-
dress on his four years sojourn in
China. This will prove most interest
ing.
On last Tuesday evening the home
of DR.. and Mrs. ]. A. Dobey was the
scene of happy event, this being
the marriage of Miss Catherine Gar
lington to Mr.. Earl Smith.
Much cordial interest centered in
this because of the love and esteem
in which these two are held.
The home was tranferred into
bower of loveliness with quantities of
flowers and ferns and in the parlor a
canopy was arranged for the bridal
couple to stand a.:der.
Just previous to the entry OF the
bridal party, musical program was
had, Miss Ella Jacobs presiding at the
piano and during the singing of 81
Love You Truly" by MISS SalGe Hey
ward, the Rev. David K,ellar entered,
and Immediately followed the happy
pair, behind them being little Sara
Caroline, who carried the ring in a
Gala lily, the ring ceremony being
used.
The bride never appeared more
beautiful than in her bridal attire of
white georgette, heavily beaded, and
the veil was arranged with clusters
of orange blossoms. She carried a
shower bouquet of brides roses and
valley lilies.
Scarcely before the guests could
give the hearty congratulations and
good wishes, the bridal pair eluded
them and were soon on their way for
a honeymoon, at northern points.
The bride was attired in a modish
coat suit with all accessories match
ing, for travelling.
After the ceremony music was a.
gain had by several of the talented
young ladies, and while enjoying this,
block cream and brides cake were
-oryod