Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-01-28
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Mrs. Lewis Entertained New
Century Club Tuesday Af-
ternoon. Lee and Jack
som Day Observed.


On last Wednesday afternoon,
.'Lee and Jackson Day" was cele-
brated by the Mary Ann Buie chap
ter u D. C.
Next to Lee, Jackson is considered
the great cheiftain of the South.
In all the Southern States the birth
days of. these great generals are alb
served and in some the day is legal
holiday.
The observance here was held in
the home of Mrs. W. Lee Coleman,
and the veterans of the town were
invited to join in the celebration.
The home was decorated in flags
and red and white flowers.
An attractive program was ar
ranged, which was begun with patri-
otic music.
Miss Clara Sawyer told of the sig
nifcance Of the day and sketches on
the life of Lee and Jackson were read
by Mrs. j. H. White and Miss Zena
Payne.
A poem, 'Lee and Jackson's Birth
day" was read by Mrs. ]. P. Bean,
and Miss Ella Fannie Mobley gave a
reading on Confederate times.
The meeting was then thown open
and several of the veterans who had
fought on the same field nearby these
generals had many interesting things
to tell.
While they were talking repast
of sandwiches, coffee, whipped cream
and pound cake was handed and on
each plate was tiny bouquet of red
and white immortelles. These were
pinned on each veteran by Mrs. O..
D. Black.
The veterans were given treat
by Mrs. Coleman, a large stand filed
with fragrant cigars for them to en-
joy. Each one greatly enjoyed the
occasion.
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served IN the High School and the
teachers impressed on the pupils the
wonderful character of these two
great men.
On Wednesday evening, instead of
the regular prayer service, the men,
bers of the Royal Ambassadors had
charge of the service, and very in
teresting program was arranged by
the leaders, Mrs. S. j. Watson and
P. C. Stevens.
Mr.. Samuel Watson, president of
the R. A. conducted the meeting and
each one of the young gentlemen
did we'll. They sang their song, "The
Kings Business" in manner that
it did anyone good to hear.
Corn and Maxwell have a news
stand in the front of their store
which is proving very pleasant to
readers. All of the periodicals, mag
azines and journals can be had fresh
from the press.
Mr.. Olin Edison is improving his
home and has had additions made to
it, and the grounds also.
The family of Mr.. Will Collins
have all been sick during the past
week and trained nurse was secur-
ed to assist nursing them.
Those that know Miss Baker,
daughter of Rev. C. E. Baker, of
Ridge, will be glad to know that she
has dedicated her life in service to
her Master and will study to be a
medical missionary.
Mr.. Mark Toney spent the past
week in Columbia, being grooms-
man in Miss Boozer's wedding. There
were several social functions had du-
ring the week.
Miss Fannie Ferrell has gone to
Danville, Va, to spend while hav-
ing a vacation from the store of Mr..
j. Neil Lott.
Mrs. Mcintyre of Lancaster, is Wis
iting Mrs. B. T. Boatwright. She is
pleasantly remembered as Miss Alice
Owen.
Miss Maude Sawyer entertained
Saturday afternoon with bridge
party in compliment to Mrs. Mc1n-
tyre. There were twelve present to
participate in the game and at the
conclusion the honoree was present
ed with a dainty prize. While enjoy
ing music, the guests were served
with a salad course, with coffee and
whipped cream.