Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-15
Baptist Glass In
Big Celebration
(RepOrted.)

The Shaw Philathea class of the
First Baptist church celebrated it's
thirty-fifth anniversary Thursday at
p. m. by having a get-to-gether
meeting of the former officers and
members, the Home Department and
Sunday school classes of other chur-
ches in town.
The two hundred or more who at
tended were greeted at the church en-
trance by Mrs. E.. c. Shaw and Mrs.
C. G. Shaw. The registration was in
charge of Mrs. John Milne and Mrs.
c. D. Allen. Mrs. Thompson and Mrs.
J. F. Mills extended greetings at the
class room door, while those at other
doors were Mrs. w. D. Massee, Mrs.
n. c. Mics, Mrs. j. T. Alderman and
Mrs. w * Phillips.
Tie meeting vas opened by sing
ing the 0hilatnea song accompanied
by Mrs katharine Hight Rev. Mr.
Hale led in prayer Mrs. Ralph
Thompson, the president then extend
ed a hearty welcome to all present,
first to pastors, then to presidents,
teacl ers and members of the other
Sunday schools, the representation of
each church responded cordially and
happily.
The: Home Del artment in large
numbers was present to enjoy the
welcome. The history of the class
from it's origination to the present
was given by Mrs. J. T. Alderman in
a most thrilling and interesting man
ner. She perhaps could do this as no
ether, since she has been with the
class almost from the first and %
years as it's teacher.
Here the progl am was interrupted
by a telegram which added interest
to the occasion. It was cOngratula-
tons from Mrs. Nettie Elmore Wearn,
the first president to our president,
Mrs. Thompson, which was received
with appreciation. The next number
on the program was roses of remem-
trance, given in a most unique man
ner by Mrs. w.. K. Phillips, assisted
bv Miss Halle Frank Mills, represent
ing the spirit of Philatheas through
the passing years. AS the beautiful
bouquet grew before our eyes we were
made to realize who has helped to
make it's glorious history. Mrs. J. F.
Mills in a short and impressive talk
paid beautiful tribute of praise and
appropriations to Mrs. Alderman for
her long years of undaunted interest
and service. Then on behalf Of class
presented a token of their love-a
string of pearls. Mrs. Phillips then
presented the roses to the president,
Mrs. Thompson, who in turn present
| ed them to Mrs. r. L. Wester, the on
lv charter member who has been &C
| tivelv connected with the class thro-
| ughout it's history. Mrs. M. G. Miles
rendered a beautiful and appropriate
solo. Memories accompanied by Mrs
Ada S. Parker.
Mrs. Thompson in few fitting
words announced that there would
be an informal social hour and urged
that everyone would get acquainted
and lust have a general good time
Thew obeyed most heartily; at once
| thew were ushered into the ladies par
lor. which by deft' hands had beer
transferred into fairy like beauty with
! it's lace covered and flower tedeckeC
tables. The center table with it's large
roses and vari-cOlored butterflies cap
tured every eye. Beautiful and de
licious varied refreshments loaded
every table Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Dale
and Mrs Marvin Davis presided over
one punch bowl and Mrs. E. B. Will
kinson and Mrs. Crawford Daniel over
the other.
Mr. Weisenfluh and Mr.. Gossarc
furnished delightful music throughout
the social hour. The informality Of
the occasion served to enhance the
feeling of fellowship. All departed de
claring enthusiastically that it hat
been a meeting of unusual interes
and entertainment. Those bidding the
guests good night were: Mesdames
Thompson, Alderman, Mills, w. C
Stainback, C. H. Gilliland, K. H. Pat
terson. and Norman Edwards.
Previous to the meeting there were
various committees appointed K
whom credit is due. The chairmer
were as follows:
For contracting former members
Miss Carrie Draper and Mrs. r. L
Wester.
Program, Mrs. w. K. Phillips.
Decorating, Mrs. E. B. Wilkinson.