The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-05-10
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
PROSPEROUS PROSPERITY
Mothers Day Appropriately Observed
High School Seniors Enter
taincd-Friendly Dozen.

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it not true? 1t is said that the dying
soldier on the battlefield, far from
his friends and his country, utters
i that name when his lips can form no
other. Yesterday was Mothers day.
Throughout the land men and women
paid particular honor to their mo-
| theirs. A red flower was worn for
mothers living, and a white for the
mothers dead. All the churches IN
Prosperity observed Mcther's day. 1t
is fitting and timely that the children
of the country be taught to observe
lit because it teaches the lesson th2t
next to the love of God and the guild
ance of His almighty hand, the
strongest bulwark of the race is the
love of mdther and the respect for
womanhood.
One of the. most delightful events
ever enjoved in the juvenile social
circles Oh the town was the Junior and
| Senior high school reception given at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Wise
Thursday evening. The wide colo
nial porch was transformed into
woodland scene with pine trees trans
planted and southern smilax draping
the columns. The tenth grade colors,
gold and black, were artistically dis
played in the decorations. From the
lights were suspended clusters and
garlands of sweet peas and field dali
sizes, these being tied with ribands of
gold and black crepe paper. The
guests were welcomed by Misses Re-
becca Harmon, Elizabeth Brown and
William Hunter, and were sho9n to
the punch bowl by Misses Nellie Mae
; Dasher, Sara Amick and MaybeN XII
nard, where Misses Ethel Shealy and
Essie Robinson presided from a vine
clad nook, with hundreds of daisies
peeping out. Contests, music, games
and conversation We're the features
of the evenings entertainment. The
favors were dolls representing the
sweet girl graduate, with cap and
gown of class colors. The prize, a
lovely basket filled with sweet peas
T and tied with black and gold, was
captured by Miss Grace Wheeler,
while the consolation, a bottle of
catsup, fell to Miss Lucille Pugh.
After the serving of block cream and
waters, Miss Rebecca Harmon as
toast mistress was responded to ad-
mirably with toast from Miss Grace
| Wheeler, L. S. Long and Supt. Nc
Swain.
With Miss Gertrude Bobb as hos
tess the William Lester chapter, u.
D. c., had a most enjoyable meeting
on. Friday : afternoon. After the
usual routine of business Mrs. G. w.
Harmon led the meeting in the abb
sense of the leader, Miss Vanie Lake.
The Life of Father Ahram J. Ryan,
written by Miss Lake, was read by
Mrs. Harmon. The poem, Conquered
Banner, was given by Miss Effie Haw-
kins; a reading, Song of the Mystic
was read by Miss Willie Mae Wise.
The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Olin
Bobb, served iced tea and sandwiches.
The Friendly Dozen Book club was
entertained Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Miss Efie Hawkins. Noun
tain laurel and sweetpeas were used
to brighten the attractive rooms. At
ter books had been discussed and ex-
changed the hostess served iced tea
and sandwiches.
The James D. Nance c. of C. held
it's May meeting Saturday afternoon
with Misses Julia Lester, Rosalyn and
Sara Quattlebaum. Albert Sidney
Johnson was the study for the after
noon with Miss Nellie Mae Dasher as
leader. The life of Johnson was Civ
en- by Miss Rebecca Harmon, the de-
scription of the Battle of Shiloh was
told by Miss Julia Quattlebaum
"OGe" by Timrod was read by Miss
Grace Wheeler. Zee cream and cake
were served by the hostess.
The Prosperity high school COM
mencement will begin Friday, May
20 with play entitled. "kentucky
Belle" This play will be given by
the members of the graduating class,
and is being supervised by Superln-
tendent McSwain. The baccalaure-
ate sermon Will be preached on Sun
day morning at Grace church, the or
ator being Dr. D. O. Lawton of
Greenwood. The graduation exercis-
es will be held Monday evening. The
! ,dJrocr will hn NaGp hV Prof S !