Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Coker College Girls at E Ridge. In the heart of the mount; North Carolina is situated Ridge, where between five a hundred girls have met, r?pres Virginia, North and South Ca: Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, bama, Mississippi and Loui All that is helpfulness, good happiness and close fello characterizes these represen girls of our southern colleges. They came tojhear the sp] addresses given by college ?dents and leaders in Y. W. ?work. The Blue Ridge Conferen sembles ten days of ideal ci life more thau anything else, fi have rules to obey like real s life. At seven in the mornin? bugle blows for the gills to pr for breakfast, which is serve seven-thirty o'clock. If the di lions are large enough, they oe a table to themselves, and there are fourteen Coker girls fourteen chairs at a table, we a: together. At Blue Ridge, one may e: at any time the most delig changes in the ordinary way o ing things. For instance, int of saying grace at the table, we some hymn, an evening hymn supper, and sometimes thedoxol The meals are served by co girls who are given dining r scholarships for the summer, fare at Blue Ridgers deligh even good enough to satisi mountain appetite. The wall the dining room are decorated pennants of the various colle aud during the meals the col girls sing their college songs. At Blue Ridge no one is a sti; er to any body else. Every b wears her name written on a < pinned on her dress, so all have to do is to walk up and r< There are two Japanese and Chinese girls at the conference. After breakfast is over, at ab eight-thirty o'clock, all the g assemble in the auditorium fe little prayer meeting led by on( the consecrated conference lead There are numerous diversion; Blue Ridge, such as tennis, bas ball, kodaking, horse-back rid and hiking. Mission and Bible study cia? are held in the mornings. 1 subjects are varied and the teacb are many. On Sunday afteruo different denominations meet e arately, with officials from the c ferent denominational boards me ing "-Ith-them. At six o'clock supper is servi At eight o'clock, another meeti of the conference takes place, which some splendid speaker tall Then at 9 o'clock the various de g?tions meet together and t; over the good ideas they have got1 during the day, and discuss pla for their colleges for the corni session. Lights go off at 10: The Coker girls are very fortune to have fourteen delegates, ai since we have that many we z able to occupy a cottage, wondt fully equipped and commanding excellent view of the distant mou tains. There is a big fire pla where ve keep fire burning, raakit everything extremely cheerful ai homelike. Besides the fourteen girls in ll cottage we have for our chapero Miss Mary Taison Dixson, the re resentative of the Woman's Missioi ary Union of the Southern Bantu Convention. We are very proud of the fa that Coker is in the list of lan colleges, on account of the we organized and large cabinet of tl Y. W. C. A. We are constraint to believe that everybody at Bin Ridge knows that Coker is on th map by the yells and the songs tha the girls have given in an euthusi astic manner. Some colleges have only a fe\ representatives, one college havin? but one delegate, and fourteen fron Coker shows that Coker is essential ly a religious institution, very widi awake, and very well-informed oi how to prepare for the Y. W. C. A to be bigger and better every year Some girl remarked that on< thing that impressed ber very mud was the fact thai the people ai Blue Ridge proved that religion wa; no long-faced affair, meaning thai their accommodatir g spirit and gladness of heart, were what mad? the christian atmosphere of thc conference so delightful. We hope that by the time we leave, Coker College may be known over the South Atlantic and South Central fields of the Y. W. C. A. and we hope that next year we maj' have a delegation twice as big, ready to carry back to our Y. W. C. A. at Coker twice as much inspiration as we are going to carry this coming session. Florence A.. Minis, Jr. To Cure a Cold in One Day {Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It stops the Cough and Headache and works off the Cold. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. ?. W. GROVE'S signature aa .coca bos. 2ao GRADUATING EXERCISES. (Continued from First Page.) grade, and was awarded by Rev. A. L. Gunter The medal for the highest schol arship in the High School was won by Miss Mat garet May for the third year in succession, this being award ed by Dr. E. P. Jones. The delightful programme closed with a quartette, "The Star Span gled Banner," sung by . Misses Elizabeth Ramford and Sadie Miins and Rev. A. L. Ganter and Mr. Mitchell Reynolds. F. A. M. County Home Picnic. On the 9th of every June, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at Edgefield and many other unions in our state visit their conntv alms house, and carry a picnic tc the inmates and hold a religious service, the various unions of the county uniting to make the occasion helpful. On Saturday this annual event took place, when representa tives from Edgefield, Trenton and Johnston were present, and a good number from the surrounding countys. Perhaps Johnston had the largest representation. ( At twelve o'clock, a large bell was rung which summoned alt the inmates to the table. There are seven whites and seven colored persons now at this institution. Most of them were able to come, and to those who could not, the large boxes lull of good things to eat were carried. Each box was filled with bread, biscuits, cakes, pie, chicken, ham, candy, canned goods, fruit (oranges and apples), salads and sundry other good things and a bucket of lemon ade given to each one, a tiny flag, a bouquet of flowers and a fan. Iced tea was served also. Rev. A. L. Gunter and Rev. M. L. Kester were present and assisted in the religious services after dinner in the chapel. Mr. Kester conducted the devo tional service, the chapel being pretty well filled. Mrs. Tillman played on the organ and everybody led the singing in the "good old fashioned way." Rev. Mr. Gunter made a very kindly, helpful and comforting talk on the "Home of the Soul," followed by a vocal solo, "More like, the master," sung by Mrs. White of Johnston, who also read two beautiful flower mission poems. As the service was over some repaired to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scurry and beard some good music before beginniug the hotne ! ward way. _ Miss Ruth Tompkins Entertains. On Tuesday afternoon Miss Ruth Tompkins entertained very beauti fully for Miss Sallie Dunovant, the bridesmaids and a few friends composed the congenial cumpanj*. On entering a button containing a U. S. flag was pinned on each guest and the decorations of Hags on the walls of the parlor and din ing-room were of the same attrac tive patriotic design. A flower contest engaged the at tention of all for some time, Miss Sadie Mims succeeding in answering the greatest number of questions and thereby receiving as a prize a beautiful rin?r in which the Red Cross was enamelled. The hostess also presented dainty handkerchiefs to the guests of honor, Miss Sadie Johnson of Lexington, Kentucky and Miss Carrie Sue Tompkins of Columbia and to the bride a hand embroidered robe. Another pleasant form of enter tainment was a Wedding-Book, tied with red, white and blue colors, in which each person present wrote an acrostic from her own name giving advice to the bri Je. The guests were then invited into the dining-room and seated at small tables where a delightful 6alad course was served. The place cards were decorated with a flag in one corner and on the tables tiny flags ?vere placed in a circle, while large ones in stands formed the center piece. After refreshments had been served Mrs. Tillman gave a toast to the bride, expressing good wishes for the best that life affords and the love of her large circle of friends. Free of Charge. Any adult suffering from cough, cold or bronchitis, is invited to call at the drug store ot Collett & Mitchell and get absolutely free, a sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup, a soothing and healing reme dy for all lung troubles, which has a successful record of fifty years. Gives the patient a good night's rest free from coughing, with free expectoration in the morning. Regular sizes, 25 and 75 cents. For sale in all civilized countries. JOHNSON LETTER. (Continued.from First Page.) seated at tables for progressive Rook, the score cards being blue birds, and the tables were adorned with flowers and held compotes of confections to be enjoyed during the games. At the conclusion of an animated game, the honoree was presented with silk hose by little Miss Grace Turner, the package being held together by a little blue bird. Frozen fruit pudding with mac aroons, was served, the doileys being decorated in blue birds, and a little bird hovered on each serv ice. The last meeting of the Apollo music club was held with Mrs. M. L. Turner and was a most pleaHant one, there being a large attendance, an honor guest being Mrs. W. Wal lace Turner. The arriving guests were served with punch on the cool veranda by Miss Frances Turner aud Mrs. J. Homard Payne, During a short business session conducted by Miss Gertrude Sho ther, a parliamentarian, Mrs. M. J. Hatcher, was added to the list of officers, and Mrs. Huiet Moters' name was added to the membership list. The cards sent out by Mrs. Visauski, relating to the war emergency measure were all signed. The pro gram, whicb was of a patriotic nature, was arranged by Mrs. Hat cher, and was most sutable to the spirit of the times, and well gotten up. Mhe many flags about in the decorations of ferns polms gave a patriotic air. Chorus-''America." "The weak and strong points of the club,"-Mrs. White. Chorus-"Columbia." "How to make the club a no 1 club,"-Mrs. Scott. Chorus-"Star Spangled Banner." The last verse of this is not now sung in deference to England. Quiz on the constitution. Vocal Solo-Mrs. Coro. Piano Solo-Miss Elsie Mobley. Chorus-"The Marseillaise." Violin Solo-"Nearer My God to Thee," Mrs. O. D. Black. The social period was very pleas ant and while chatting, all enjoyed frozen peach cream and cake. At the last meeting of the Mary am Buic chapter, M. D. C., there were many mothers discussed, the chief thing done being the offering of a scholarship of $50.00 to a lineal descendant, of a Confederate veteron. This will be supplemented by $50 at the college where the Scholarship is placed. The chapter has $750 at interest, and this interest will be used for this purpose. There is also ?27. 13 in the Treasury. The annual picnic for the veterans and their wives will be held on Wednesday June 20lh. at the home of Mrs. Martha Edwards. Guest of honor will be Gen. Haraemet Teagne and Gen, RothrocK, of Aiken. There were two new members re ported and seven application blanks giveD out. The Historical work was progressing, the Historian re porting 10 more papers. This being the afternoon for the election officers, this was enterevieto, the present 6et, being no longer ?jligible, and the following were elected. Pres. Mrs. M. T.Turner; Vice Pres. Mrs. J. H. White; Rec. Ses. Mrs. J. P. Bean; Cor. Sec. Mrs. O. D. Black; Treas. Mrs. John Wright; Historian Miss Zena Payne; Regis tar Mrs. H. W. Crouch; Gleaner, Mrs. Hattie Bruce; Auditor, Mrs. Chas. Lamb. The new officers were presented, and each bad a few words to say. HAIL: Protection against Hail damage to crops can now be had by a policv in the HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., through E. j J. Norris Agent. See or phone Mr. Norris. Shareholders Will Meet. The annual meeting of the share holders of The Edgefield Building and Lone Association will be held in its office at The Bank of Edge field Friday June 15, 1017 at 5 o'clock p. m. B. E. Nicholson President. 10,000 good cotton seed meal, corn and oat bags. Will not buy but thirty days. Hurry them along. J. G. ALFORD, At Addison Mills Whenever You Need a Genera* Tonic Take Grove's The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the well known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents. If you shoulder a gun, you can do no greater duty; but if you stay at home remember that you are personally responsible for the success of the boys who go to the front. You can meet this obligation through buying Liberty War Bonds. When you buy Liberty War Bonds you are not giving but lending your money to your country. Every dollar you invest is secured by U. S. Treasury gold, and bears interest at the yearly rate of 3 1-2 per cent, payable twice a year. Liberty War Bonds ma)' be purchased in multiples of $50. They will mature in 30 years and are redeemable in 15 years. They are absolutely exempt from income tax, and may be registered in multiples of $100. Should the Government, be fore the end of the war, issue any bonds at a higher rate of interest than 3 1-2 per cent, Libert)r War Bonds may be exchanged for them. The last great Government bond issue sold for par in 1898 and 110 3-4 in 1900. So val uable were these bonds that the Secretary of the Treasury could secure only one-tenth of them when he offered re demption. Every cent of the Two Billion Dollar Loan made through Liberty War Bonds will be spent in America for American goods and Ameri can wages. This great flood of wealth will be poured into every nook and cranny of our busi ness activity. You, as an American citizen, dependent on American prosperity, can . see your reward as well as your duty in buying Liberty War Bonds. Send into Service every dollar that can be spared from your home-your savings your wage. Buy Liberty War Bonds because they are secure. Jg Buy them because of the 3 l-2fper cent interest they bear. Buy them because they make for American prosperity. Above all, buy Liberty War Bonds because it will give you the conscious ness of having done your bit for liberty, and have helped strike a death-blow to the tyranny that hangs like a pall over the peace of the world. There is no "red tape" connected with the purchase of Liberty War Bonds. Just apply at the Liberty Loan Window of any bank. The Farmers Bank of Edgefleld The Bank of Edgefleld