Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-12-21
JOHNSTON LETTER,
Churches Plan Pretty Christ
mas Exercises. Johnston
and Ninety Six Teams
Play Ball.

and Ninety SIX Teams
Play Ball.
The yearly budget for 1922 Of the
Baptist church was read before the
members on Sunday morning, by Mr..
S. ]. Watson, chairman of the Board
of Deacons. Three special commit
tees were appointed that will be a
great aid in church work. Upon re-
signation of Mr.. S. ]. Watson as su-
perintendent of the Sunday school,
the board recommended Mr.. NJ. R.
Wright; assistant superintendent, Mr..
James Barnes; second assistant su-
perintendent, Mr.. Clark Edwards.
The board also recommended as as
sistant secretary of the Sunday
school, Mr.. j. Howard Payne. These
Recommendations were passed upon
and carried by the church.
The resignation of Mr.. Watson has
been source of deep regret for he
has served in this capacity for over
twenty years. During this time he has
given of his best service, being faith
full in every way, and during all these
years he was never absent but a few
times, occasioned by sickness. Al
though hesis not at the helm now, the
work of the Sunday school was so
dear to him that il. will always have,
his same loving interest. His work
has been greatl appreciated.
Some of the adult classes of the
three churches here are planning
some beautiful things to do during
the Christmas season. There are some
:. that are poor and need helping; some
are sad and lonely, that need cheer
ing. This is indeed, the Christmas
spirit, and must be what the angels
meant, when they sang "good will to.
men,
The Christmas entertainment of
the sSunbearns which will be Wednes-
day evening promises to be one Of;
.saplueh' and bsaat aalissas'
well, and everyone Should be present
to hear and see all that the little
folks have planned.
Misses Ella and Ola Smith are
spending week here in the home of
their mother, Mrs. Ada Smith.
Mrs. James Tompkins has returned
from Darlington where she has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Irving Wei
ling. !.
Miss Carrie Belle Stevens, teacher
Of the Plum Branch school, is at
home for the holidays.
The friends of Mrs. Herbert Ed
son will be glad to know that she is
now better, after her recent illness.
The little daughter of Prof. and
Mrs. Compton was quite sick during
the past week.
Mrs. C. P. Corn entertained the
rook club on Thursday evening in a
very plea SAINT manner, there being
several guests besides the regular
members. After the game dainty
salad course was served.
James Booth who is in the. navy,
is visiting in the home fhis mother,
Mrs. Nal Boatwright.
Miss Mary Waters who is at a
business college in Augusta, is at
home for a week or more.
Miss Griffin, of Columbia, is the
guest OF Mrs. L. C Latimer
Everyone is glad that Mr.. Fred
Parker is at home, for the holidays,
especially the music lovers. He is a
talented musician, so is always in de-
niand, at occasions where music is a
feature.
The B. Y. P. u. had most enjoy
able social on Thursday evening in
the Sunday school rooms of the Bap-
tist church. The union has fifty or
more members, and each one did
their part toward making the other
have good time.
There were lively games of basket
ball and foot ball here Friday after
noon between the teams of Ninety
Six and Johnston. All sides did excel
lent playing. In the basket ball game
Ninety Six team won and in the foot
ball game, Johnston won. Every
thipg passed off pleasantly and there
was much cheering.
The Johnston high school will close