Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-03-01
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Social Service Institute Held.
Town Library Attractive.
Reciprocity Meeting
Attended.

clal Service INSTITUTE was nelQ at the
Methodist Church, the Missionary So
ciety acting as the hostess. A large
delegation was expected, but there
were only twenty-six representatives
from. the following churches: Colum-
bia, Green Street and Shannon churches;
Edgefeld, Gilbert, Leesville, Ridge,
Harmony, Spanns, Pond Branch. The
local Missionary Society was well rep
resented, and visitors from the other
churches came to profit by the days
service. The subject for the day, $50
cial Service, is phase of work that
can reach all through its democratic
effort. The most blessed human en-
deavor is service; the service that edu-
Gates and builds, and makes this world
a better and happier place to live in.
Service is now the spirit of the hour,
and it blesses him that gives and him
that receives. 1t is the helping hand
extended unselfishly; it is bread cast
upon waters. Service touches at the
heart of things as nothing else can.
So with this great subject for discus
sion there were forceful talks, and
each one was impressed and felt long
ing to be doing her part. The. pastor
of the church, Rev. David Kellar, con-
Quoted the morning service, and Mrs.
H. M. Greneker of Edgefeid presided
over the meeting.
Mrs. R. L. Keaton of Columbia,
conference superintendent of Social
Service, spoke on this topic. She out
lined four different kinds of service,
legislative, cooperative, work of or
ganization, evangelistic.
"Christ was the ideal social service
worker" she said.
Mrs. R. E. Stackhouse of Columbia
spoke on international Work" She is
an earnest speaker, and she was heard
with interest upon the subject, and
having resided here when her husband
was pastor of this church. she had
many warm friends before her, her
presence being pleasure to all.
Mrs. Keaton spoke in the afternoon
on 1.-The Negro Problem" She said
we should investigate their homes,
schools and churches, and work through
them, and also teach them to work for
Kindness, she said, is the
only language the negro understands.
At the conclusion of the morning SER
vice, most delightful luncheon was
served in the Sunday school room, and
all had the pleasure of talking with the
two splendid speakers and meeting the
delegates.
Those from here to 60 over to Co.
umbia on Friday, to hear Sousa, were !,
Mrs. 0. D. Black, Messrs. John How
.rd and Oscar Black, Mrs. G. D. Walk
n and Mrs. F. H. Williams.
The many friends of Mr.. William 8
3ouknight will be happy to know that A
lis condition is most favorable, and it
8 hoped that it will not be so long be- !,
ore he can be back to home and !,
riends.
DR.. and Mrs. C. P. Corn have been -
or visit to the home of the latter's E
ather, Mr.. William Strother.
Misses Clara, Daisy, Maud and n
iladys Sawyer spent part of last week d
t Aiken with their sister, Mrs. Henry "
lark.
Miss Blanch Sawyer has returned to a
darlington, where she holds position.
Mrs. M. R. Wright visited relatives R
, Columbia during the past week. II
The Town Library is very attrac- al
We place now that more new books nj
ave come in. It is opened twice
eek, and many are getting out books. tt
he membership fee is $1OO, and for
lose that do not care for membership ST
small monthly fee is accepted. T.
Mrs. Gus Powell died at her home
ear town on last Friday. after short OF
ness. She was good christian wo- H
an, and was nearing ninety years of sh
se. The interment was made at sy
ocky Creek church burying ground, T.
Mrs. Grace Crouch of Mullins is on
,ending awhile here in the home of
r. and Mrs. H. w. Crouch. Sc
Mrs. Sallie Stanfeld of Aiken has ii'
zen for visit in the home of her 40
other, Mr.. J. M. Turner. n n
Mrs. James White spent the past
eek at Leesville with her daughter,
RS. Thomas Mitchell. w
Mr.. and Mrs. David Howard and