The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1922-01-19

Reception For Rev. and Mrs. E. A.
Mcdowell.
The following is taken from The
Eustis Lake Region" and will be OF
interest to the many friends Of Rev
|E. A. Mcdowell and his family In
Kingstree and community:
One of the loveliest of the many
lovely social functions for which
Eustis is noted, was the reception on
last Thursday evening from eight to
ten-thirty, at which the members OF
the Baptist church were hosts and
the new pastor, DR.. E. A. Mcdowell
and family were the honorees. The
auditorium of the church, which was
formerly the old school building, had
been transformed into most beau
tiful and inviting place, having more
the resemblance to a large living
room in private home than church,
and as the guests entered voices
could be heard on every side saying,
els this the old school building? Is
this the Baptist church auditorium?'
But for this occasion it had been
transformed into a beautiful recep-
ton room, garlanded with moss and
the brilliant bignonia vine, with here
and there potted plants and ferns.
In one end of the room tables were
arranged for serving punch. The
guests, who included large percent
age of the citizens of Eustis, were
met at the door and introduced to
the honorees by Messrs. George Dykes
T. E. Webb, w. B. Burgess, E. I.
Mackey and DR.. C. B. Brewster, while
Mesdames Dykes, T. E. Cochran, D.
N. Hopson and Burgess assisted gen.
orally in dispensing good cheer and
hospitality, which was the keynote OF
the evening. The punch tables were
presided over by Mesdames D. L. Sell
lers, w. B. Merck and c. B. Brewster
assisted by bevy of pretty girls
who saw that each and every one
present had bite to eat and drink
of Florida's favorite beverage, Orange
punch.
Aside from the pleasure of meet
ing DR.. Mcdowell and family, the
guests enjoyed delightful musical
program, which was in charge OF
Mrs. Lillian P. Davidson, the accom-
plished choir director. A splendid
orchestra, first violin, Mrs. E. A. Nc
Dowell, second, violin, Mr.. B. G. Por-
ter, cornet, Mr.. S. S. Story, saxophone,
and Mrs. Davidson, piano, gave the
first numbers on the program and
were heartily encored by the guests,
who showed their appreciation Of the
very excellent music.
Kentucky Babe" and "Sleep Ma
Honey" two catchy little songs that
never grow old, were artistically rem
dered by Mrs. Davidson, sprano,
Mrs. w. A. Coin, alto, Mr.. L. C. Fer
ran, tenor, and Mr.. C. W. Williams,
bass, with Mrs, Henry Self, accom-
PIANIST. Prof. Donald Faulkoner, of
Plant City, who is recent acquisi-
ton of the church and educational
circles of Eustis, played with the
hand of finished musician the beau
tiful Traumerie by Schumann. Mrs.
E. L. Schumacher very graciously
read my Grandmothers Turkey Tail
Fan" and "Play Make Believe" A
SECOND number by the quartet was
"Hail Smiling Aorn," by Spofforth.
This was followed by solo by Mr..
Williams, who rendered in an ex-
quisite manner "Schubert's Serenade"
and responded to an encore by sing
ing "My Ain Folks" by Lemon. DR..
Mcdowell, who has recently accepted
the pastorate Of the local Baptist
church, and as an expression Of the
high esteem in which he is held by
his congregation, the reception was
planned that the public might have
the opportunity Of meeting him and
his excellent family socially. In 9
few we'll chosen and impressive words,
DR.. Mcdowell thanked the members
of his church and the visitors for the
lovely reception and their cordial