Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-08
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Reception For Teachers by w.
C. T. u. Waters-Connerly
Marriage. Mrs. Lott
Entertains:.

EnteftalnS.
One of the most delightful occa-
sions that has ever been had here
was the reception given by the W.
C. T. U. on last Friday evening in
honor of the new members, twenty
five in number, and the teachers of
the High School, eleven in number.
This occasion was held in the
home of one of the W. C. T. u. men,
bers, Mrs. w. j. Hatcher, which was
prettily decorated. The union has
about fifty members and a number
Of honorary members, so the rooms
were filed.
Next to the church there is no or
ganization that is based upon such
beautiful principles-"For God and
Home and Native Land"-and all
present were proud to be identified
in the cause.
The arrivals began at 7:30 o'clock,
and after while OF pleasant chat,
an instructive as well as enjoyable
program was had. Mrs. T. r. Denny,
president of the w. C. T. U. well
coined all in cordial words and Miss
Halle White, in paper, told some
thing of the pioneer work and pres
ent work of the local union.
Mrs. j. L. Minis of Edgefeld, State
vice-president, made a good and
timely talk on claw Enforcement"
and Mrs. Mamie Tillman made "a
splendid talk on Scientific Temper
ance Instruction" The boy of today
I is the man of tomorrow and the
school is great channel to present
the truths.
Rev. David Kellar spoke on 'sThe
3Present Needs of Temperance"
A vocal trio was rendered by Rev.
and Mrs. Kellar and Mrs. C. P. Corn.
Following the program there was
general intermingling and a variety
of sandwiches and coffee followed by
sweets was served.
Mrs. Mamie Tillman of Edgefeld
attended the w. C. T. U. reception
1 of Friday evening.
Mrs. Darlington has returned from
visit to Newberry.
The friends of Mr.. Leland Chester
will regret to know that his condi-
}tion is such that his parents had to be!
|agains called! to his bedside
3 The announcement Of the mar
riage of Miss Lila Maud Willis to Mr..
R. E. Cudd has been received by
| friends here. The marriage took place
at the home of the bride in Spar
atanburg. For several years Miss Will
\ lis taught music in the high school
4 here.
A quiet but beautiful marriage was
that of Miss Betty Waters to DIR.
William Connerly, which took place
on Thursday evening, December 2,
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Waters.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. WIS. Brooke, and the happy
pair entered unattended, and as the
beautiful young bride and manly
groom stood before the minister they
made a, beautiful picture. The bride
was attired in a modish coat suit of
! blue.
After congratulations and good
wishes DR.. and Mrs. Connerly left
j in car for Augusta and from there
afor southern trip.
1 The bride is greatly beloved by
#every one here for her gentle manner
4 and her many lovely traits of charac-
&ter, and it is pleasure to know that
jher marriage will not remove her
&from her home town.
DR.. Connerly is a North Carolinian
4 and has been identified with, the peo-
aple here for year or more.
4 He is in every way worthy OF his
Hair young bride. Congratulations
Ito them.
4 Mrs. o. D. Black, first State vice
Apresident and Miss Zena Payne, dis
1hrict historian attended the State U.
%. C. convention last week in Green
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander have
adopted a little son which they heard
III at the orphanage in Augusta. The
5;kt ttie one is six weeks old and was
Named by his foster mother.
sd The friends of Miss Emma Bouk-
Skight warmly welcome her home al
{er three months trip abroad.
~ Mrs. Heber Ballentine charmingly
% %Ssentertained with a dinner party on
BTuesday evening in compliment to
Mrs. Irwin yelling of Darlington.
Rev. A. C. Baker, who has been
pastor at Philippi for several years,
Shas resigned to enter another held
of work. Mr.. Baker and his family
were held in love by all the flock, and
his resignation is regret to all.
Mr.. Willis Holmes has been quite
Asick during the past week.
"A A surprise marriage was that OF
Miss Maggie Clark and Mr.. Clifford
'sButler, which took place Sunday last,
Ii the Methodist parsonage, Rev.
David Kellar officiating.