Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-10-06
JOHNSTON LETTER
Annual State Convention of
w. c. T. u. Towns FL
nances in Good Shape.
Clubs Active.

SATURDAY evening, anu "eie aAi
placed in the homes after cordial
welcome, and badge was pinned on.
Everyone was happy to have
these representative women of the
state here and proud that the conven-
tion came here for no organization
has done just such a work, such a
wonderful work of humanity. His
tory records nothing more heroic
than the ultimate triumphs of the
White Ribboners, mad nothing more
inspiring than the willing sacrifices
of the w. C. T. U. members. So, of
course every heart and home was
open to these white ribboners.
On Sunday morning the first SER
vice was held and the delegates at
tended the various Sunday Schools,
all gathering at the place of meeting
of the union service.
a tthe Baptist church.
The music was bright and inspir-
ing, special choir of SO voices being
had. Following the order of service:
Organ Prelude.
Scripture and prayer, Rev. David
Kellar, M. E. Church.
Hymn.
Welcome. Rev. W. S. Brooke, Bap-
tist church.
Hallelujah Chorus.
'svictory"-Solo by Miss Miriam
Norris, Edgefeld.
The address of Mrs. Elizabeth
Perkins of Ann Arbor, Michigan,
National Director of Child Welfare,
was one that held the keen attention
of every one: She based her remarks
1 On the sth ysrse Nth Psalm:
"Our help is in the name of the
Lord, who made the heaven >and
earth" She is magnetic speaker
and in her gifted, womanly manner,
sent a message right to the hearts of
all. She had a most appreciative au-
dience.
Sunday afternoons service held a
great message from DR.. McLane of
Aiken, who spoke in the absence of
DR.. Lee, of Edgefeld. His theme was
"The bad citizenship of good men,"
1t was a most timely address. DR..
McLane is a gifted and scholarly
speaker, and the convention heard
him with pleasure. The state presi-
dent invited him to again address the
body at the convention of 1921.
1t would be splendid thing of the
addresses of this convention could
be in print, that'all might hear the
ringing message. Rev. J. D. Kinard
of the Lutheran church conducted
this service.
Sunday evening was again full of
good things, and well filled audi
torium greeted Mrs. Perkins who
spoke on "Child Welfare"
The w. C T. U. is rich in work in
this department and her message on
this special one was appealing.
Child welfare is one of the great
ways the W. C. T. U. is solving the
question of Americanization and
Christian citizenship. Rev. David Kel
lar conducted the service and special
music was pleasing feature.
After the service an opportunity
was given all to join the W. c. I. u.
Monday and Tuesday were busi-
ness days and were full to the min
ute, the gracious president, Mrs.
Sprott, of Manning, presiding over
these sessions. A detailed account of
this part of the convention will ap-
pear later.
The town clerk, Mr.. John Suber,
has submitted his statement OF the
town disbursements Tor the year'
the total receipts being. s9,975.76,
with balance of s2,O16.sO. Mr.. Su-
Der is very efficient and capable
clerk.
Mrs. Julian A. Mobley has return
ed from the Baptist Hospital where
she has been under treatment.
Miss Helen Ready left last week
for Maryland to enter school there.
On Sunday morning at the Baptist
Sunday school the superintendent,
Mr.. S. j. Watson stated that a book
of aid would be secured for the
teachers during this quarter, as the
Gospel of st. Matthew was being