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VOL. 84 EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1920 JOHNSTON LETTER. Mother's Day Observed. Negro Soldier's Body Brought From Overseas. Apol lo Mus; c Club Met. Owing to the fact that Rev. W. S. Brooke will be away for the next week or more at the Southern Bap tist Convention' in Washington, D. C., there will be no preaching Sun day, the 16th, at the Baptist Church. On Sunday evening, Rev. W. S. Brooke preached a beautiful sermon on "Mother," this being a very ap pealing one. At the conclusion, two young men came forward to unite with the church, the message had so touched them. Several from here attended the meeting Saturday at Red Bank church which was called by Miss Sal lie May Burton, superintendent of the W. M. U. Ridge association. This was held with the view of clearing up any point for the organizations con cerning the campaign. Owing to the fact that the veter ans of Camp McHenry had received an invitation to attend the Edgefield chapter U. D. C., the address which was to be had here under the auspi ces of the Mary Ann Buie chapter, was postponed until Sunday 16th. The address will be delivered by Prof Yates Snowden of South Carolina University. Everyone is cordially in vited. Mother's Day was observed by all here for everyone had on a flower in honor of mother, the red for those whose mothers were living and the white for. the mother who had gone ->rto her heavenly home. Cradle Roll Day was observed at the Baptist church with beautiful ex ercises. Mrs. J. H. White has charge of the cradle roll and Mrs. L. C. Lati mer of the first grade, and the exer cises were participated in by children .. .of these two classes. This is the 11th ""year" of the "cradle roll T?o^th^re*?re-'J 85 members, only one being mother lenn and one fatherless. There were songs, recitations duets and solos by the little ones, that were rendered wonderfully well. It was interesting to see the little ones coming up and being brought up to receive a gift. There were four little ones whose ! birthday came on this day and a cake with lighted candles and a birthday song was {had. During the year 22 Bibles had been given by the Sunday school to those having reached the age of 4 years, and these at this hour "grad uated" from the cradle roll. It was a lovely sight as the little girls and boys came out in robe.and cap, with diploma in their hands. During the year two little ones have died-Grace Nina Collins and George Scott, and two of the mothers of the church-Mrs. Missouri. Lott and Mrs. Ira Donnell. During soft music, white roses were placed in a large wreath, a flower in memory of each one. On Friday the remains of John Mobley, a colored soldier of the World War, ?rrived from overseas, for its final resting place. . Over a year ago his mother, Em ma Mobley, received a message tell ing of his death, while in battle. The casket which contained the remains was a heavy mahogany one and this was enclosed in a large wooden box and all covered with a large United States flag. John made a brave soldier, and when the news of his death came, if\ was regretted by the white people as weil as |iis colored friends, for he and his family all bear a good name and are well respected. Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Stevens are at home from a visit to the family of their son, Willie Pearce Stevens in Florida, the trip being made in their car. V Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Allen were here on Friday and purchased a handsome new car. On their return trip to Meeting Street they were accompa nied by Mesdames Willie Tompkins and Fannie Jefferson for a visit. A largely attended meeting of the Mary Ann Buie chapter U. D. C., was held on Thursday afternoon with Miss Emma Bouknight, Mrs. John Wright conducting the meeting. An interesting feature was the report of the recent district conference held at Aiken, this being given by Mrs. P. B. Waters. The dues were voted to be raise to $1.00, this to begin in Octobe Mrs. O. D. Black reported two ne' members. Nearly all of the membei had paid 25 cents for the Dan's M? morial and 10 cents for endowmer fund for Suth Carolina room in Mt seum in Richmond. The chapter will have charge o one of the movies on the 28, a spier did picture play to be shown, i A discussion of the Lincoln prop aganga that is trying to be put fort! now-a move to supplant Washing ton with Lincoln-was had. Member were urged to watch for this am combat every error. Keep the grea men, Lee, Jackson, Davis and other before the children. An invitatio! for the veterans' picnic was extend ed by Mrs. Martha Edwards, and th< members gladly accepted this for hei home is an ideal place for such, sev. eral picnics having been had witl her. The subject of the program wai "The war poets of the Confederacy.' This was conducted with a pianc duet by Misses Frances Turner and Bettie Waters. The hostess served a tempting re past and-while this was being enjoy ed victrola selections were given. Mr. Marion Williams of Augusta, has been for a visit to his sister, Mrs. T. R. Hoyt. Mrs. Carl Richards of Ohio, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Herbert Eidson. Dr. and Mrs. L. S. Maxwell have gone to Greenville for a short visit to relatives. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Strother, Mas ter Harry and Josephine have been to Chappell and Greenwood to visit relatives. Mrs. Joe Cox and Mrs. J. H. White attended the musical festival at Spartanburg last week. , Misses Maude and Gladys Sawyer have gone to Georgia to visit their sister, Mrs. John B.land. Mr.v Leroy Wertz of Belton has purchased from Mr. C. D. Kenney, his dwelling here. Mr. Earl Smith is now occupying this. A reception of much beauty was that of last Wednesday when Mes dames J.. A. Dobey and James Tomp kins entertained in honor of Miss Sallie Heyward, the occasion being in the home of the former. Each room was artistically deco rated in quantities of roses and ferns a color scheme being carried out in each room, and harmonizing lights shed a soft glow over the scene. From 5 to 7 o'clock a large num ber of friends came. The guests were greeted at the front by Mesdmaes G. D. Walker and B. T. Boatwright. In the centre of the hallway, un der a bower of flowers fruit, nectar was s?rved by Misses Frances Tur ner and Bettie Waters. Mrs. W. B. Ouzts and Miss Elise Black carried the guests to the par lor and in the receiving ' line were Mrs. Dobey, Miss Heyward, Mrs. Tompkins, Mrs. Carl Richards and Miss Estelle Campbell. While pleasantries were being ex changed the happy secret that the honoree, Miss Heyward, would be married on June 23rd, to Mr. Alex Sullivan of Beaufort, S. C., was told. From here the guests were carried to the dining room by Miss Marian Mobley and Mrs. W. P. Cassells. The appointments of the dining table were lovely, and seated here were Mrs. F. S. Bland and Miss Orlena Cartledge who cut pink and white block cream, which was served with cake. Pink and white mints were ser ved also. Those assisting in serving were Misses Sue Smith and Maude Sawyer and Mesdames Mims Walker and Heber Ballentine. The occasion was one of great pleasure to all. Miss Grace Turner celebrated her eleventh birthday on Saturday after noon. Fifty of her young friends were invited to be with her on this happy occasion, and after they all arrived it was a beautiful sight to see them as they played games and pastimes out on the lawn. During the time they were all in vited to the dining room and entered while a march was played. The birthday table, with a large cake with eleven bright candles was very pretty. cake and ice cream was served in abundance to all which they greatly Pleasant Laney News. (Written for last week.) The farmers are quite busy plant ing their crops after having such a late beginning. The grain is looking real pretty now. I know the farmers' are glad to see it, as the corn was short last fall on account of heavy rains in the summer. ; Mr. Arthur Harling and Miss Car rie Morgan were married at Saluda the 18th of April. Mr. Harling wak fortunate in winning such an at tractive lady. Mr. Jeff Timmeruan has been spending some time with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Timmerman and their two bright little sons, J. P.. Jr., and Bennett, spent last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Timmerman. Mrs. Timmerman and children re mained the following week with rel atives and friends. We are always glad to see them as Mrs. Timmerman made many warm friends here while living in this community. Mr. ar.d Mrs.( McKie Bailey spent Sunday in the Callison section. Messrs. P. A. Timmerman and W. S. LaGrone spent Saturday in Au gusta. Mr. Hobson Byrd of the B. M. I., spent Sunday with his parents, Mr? and Mrs. M. B. Byrd. Pine Grove school closed last Frfr day, April 30th. Miss Sallie Smith;' who taught here this past session left immediately for her home at Red Hill. i "BLUE EYES.'.' Candidate for Solicitor. Another aspirant in the person of Mr. T. C. Callison announces this!; week to the voters of Edge?eld coun ty that he is a candidate for the office,^ of solicitor of this circuit. Although an Edgefield county boy, or at least from. - that-> portion ' -o?-'<5?e?awood! which was cut from Edgefield, Mr. Callison is a member of the Lexing ton bar, where he has been located practically from the time that he was admitted to the practice of law. Mr. Callison is a hard student and has rapidly risen in his profession. If elected he will do his utmost to ad minister the affairs of this impor tant office to the satisfaction of the people. For House of Representatives. The friends of Mr. S. McG. Sim kins in all parts of the county will be pleased to learn that he has decided to become a candidate for the House of Representatives, his formal an nouncement appearing in our candi dates' column. Mr. Simkins is a law yer of ability who has represented the county in the legislature before and is therefore not without exper ience. As opportunity affords he will meet with the people in all -sections of the county and give his views up on public matters affecting their in terests. D. A. R. Meeting. The Old Ninety Six District chap ter D. A. R. will meet at the home of Mrs. N. G. Evans, Tuesday afternoon May 18th at 5 o'clock. A full atten dance is desired as a report of the recent Continental Congress will be given. enjoyed. Many pretty gifts were brought and good wishes were also given. A thoroughly enjoyable meeting of the Apollo Music club was held on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. L. S. Maxwell, with a fine attendance, the programs always being so attrac tive, one regrets to be absent. The club voted to send $5.00 to assist in the printing of the State year books, and. recommendations coming from reports heard at F?d ?ration were discussed. The members were requested to bring a suggested topic for the study course of next year, to the next meet ing. Reports of the Federation were given by Misses Zena Payne and Em ma Bouknight. . The hostess, assisted by her moth er, Mrs. H. W. Crouch and sister, Mrs. Grace Crouch, served -? elab orate salad course with iced tea. The next meeting will be in the home of Mrs. Mims Walker ,who is joint hostess with Mrs. G. D. Walker. Sunday in Boston. At'the suggestion that wonderful churches and sermons may be seen and heard at almost any time, we de cided to visit a church of historic interest, the Old North Church built in 1723 in what was at that time the centre of the city near the home of Paul ReVere which we also viewed from the exterior as it was Sunday, and we couid not enter. The Old North Church is like St. Michael's in Charleston except for the fact that Charleston has remained as an aris tocratic residential section just where is was from the beginning, whereas here, the desirable attrac tions, such as educational institu tions have gradually moved west ward, and left this quaint part of Boston almost entirely in the hands i of foreigners. It is a long distance from the section of the city which I am told is exclusive Boston. As I left the train on my arrival here on Friday evening last (larst, as they say here,) a lady who had been in conversation with me, said "You need have no fear?, anyone who gets m anywhere in the Back Bay sec tion is all right, it is the most aris tocratic part of Boston." I told her I didn't know anything about that, but hoped I wouldn't be entirely out of place. In Old North Church, the pulpit nds high with a winding stair, ich we viewed from the very high enclosed seats. As I entered, the ?opie were standing and their heads ?re so low over the tops of the seats rethought they were sitting down. We occupied a seat on which was a name plate of Col. Josiah Ahy, 1724. Im agine the poor little puritan maidens seated'in those places where they could see nothing unless standing up in their seats and listening for hours to' 3ome\^ry sermon, and then there were the long -rods with brass ends st??dirig in the middle aisles just as j they did . i&:those--e?rIy. days .with ^?cnto5'" tap Them on the ? head if they or anyone should happen to nod. As we approached the church, there were hundreds of foreigners standing out on the streets and in them, jabbering and talking, and fi nally a little ragged boy, (all of them were not ragged, however,) walked just in front of us and evidently recognizing that we were strangers began to talk with amazing rapidity, md we paid no attention to him. As ?ve reached the gate of the church, he ;urned around, faced us, spread out his arms and bowed, saying, "And this is the Old North Church." We understood then that he had been trying to tell us about it all the time, md we thanked him, and I would have brought him home with me if [ could. This was repeated by a some ivhat more genteel and handsomer boy as we approached Paul ReVere's house. I am told that when Grand Opera comes to Boston that these Italians flock to get the seats to such an extent that there is hardly room for the natives, and understanding the Italian language in which a large part of it is sung, they become the most enthusiastic portion of the au dience, taking pssession of the ap plause with their vociferous and ap preciative "bravos." After being seated in the Old North Church and carefully shut into our section ,we began at once to be interested. The walls contained many marble and other tablets, memorials and historical information of great inter?s! One tablet gave the names of benefactors to the early church, among them being Peter Fanueil, Paul ReVere, Sir Christopher Wren and Sir Francis Nicholson, one of the early governors of South Carolina. There was also a memorial to Sam uel Nicholson, a distinguished naval officer of a somewhat later date. His-,J tory says that most of the French Huguenots settled in the Carolinas, but a few to New England, as the nan.es of Fanueil and ReVere indi cate. On one pew there was an ex tra silver plate saying it was the seat of Paul ReVere, had been purchased by his son and was still the property of his descendants. There was a bust of George Washington, and a relic room on whose walls hang most of the former rectors of the church, the early ones dressed in the wig and knee pants. The minister ascended the high pulpit and as we thought, began a V sermon, but it was an introduci to the address of the morning wi was to te 'delivered by some one e When he introduced Prof. Sayre Harvard University, who spoke n convincingly on the "World w need of Christianity," my e caught the name, but I did not, first get the idea that it could be son-in-law of President Wilson, ; so it proved to be. On the eminei .from which he spoke, and as I lool at him from my seat, I thought the time of Mr. Jack Lott at Jo] ston. And while he was not as gc looking as Mr. Loot, neither was as good a speaker as some peo I-have heard in Edgefield not ma days since. For Sunday afternoon Florer ?had already purchased a ticket to concert by John McCormack in t Symphony Hall. When she went f the ticket there was but one left the whole Symphony Hall and th did not recommend it. I thought was very nice of them to save a se for me and then apologize because was not a better one. For this reasi I had to go in alone. It happened however, that tl seat was an excellent one, as I w; in the second balcony just over tl singer, and could see Mr. McCo mack very closely and hear evei word he said. He is a rathe:: goc looking fat man, with no particuh style and walks on and off the pla form rapidly and awkwardly, as : he wanted to get through with thi part of it. He is of the Irish type wit black hair. His voice is wonderfu strong and yet of such sweetness an tenderness that he thrills every erne tion. His programme was lon enough to have satisfied most aud: enees, but not so with this one. Be tween each number he was reca"e several times by unending and undji ing applause. He would come bac! and bow. and leave several times be fore he would sing;, and.then.gratif; therr?udie"W?'? ' "with: an .-. cnc-o&'r'-I sounded like showers of rain on roof, so enthusiastic was it, and ye there was perfect courtesy through out the vast auditorium, which I wa told was frequented by the most ap preciative and cultured audience ti be found anywhere in our'country One of Mr. McCormack's selec tions was "Anna Belle Lee," sung foi the first time. He sang as encores "'. hear thee calling me," "Mother Ma chree," "Little Mother of Mine' "Then you'll remember me" ant some ether familiar selections. Ir his programme proper were severa Irish songs and one negro melody Later I heard him as a soloist in i concert of the Boston Symphony Or chestra in the same building, but die not enjoy it so much as when he had only his pianist. In the evening, we attended the Christian Scientist Church which is a magnificent building and adjoining it the Christian Science Publishing House which we visited at a later date. There is no doubt but that this city is permeated with the Christian Science ideas. Everywhere one sees and hears it. In the morning at sev en their chimes ring out to be heard, I do not know how fat-, but distinctly from my place of residence and from all this sectibn. The enormous church is filled at each service. On the walls are 4pformous marble slabs sei; into the wall on which are quotations from the sayings of Jesus. On others are the quotations from Mrs. Mary Bak#r Eddy. This Mrs. Eddy was the president of the Boston*or New Eng land College of Metaphysics, and her adherents believe that she was in spired when she wrote her book in terpreting the Bible. They honor'her as the founder and originator of Christian Science. In every place I have been there was the literature of Christian Science prepared in the most enticing style, good print and inviting you to read. The service to me was rather dry. A very fine reader who stood in the pulpit, read the Scriptures wonder fully as much as two chapters, then the lesson for the evening was an nounced and a lady who stood beside him read the Bible lesson of one verse at a time and this man would give Mrs. Eddy's interpretation of it. I sang with them out of a hymn book several Christian hymns in which I saw nothing objectionable. MEMORIAL DAY. interesting Program, Inspiring Address by Mr Lumpkin, Bountiful Feast Served to Old Veterans. Following a beautiful custom of long standing, the members of the Edgefield chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, arranged a beau tiful programme for the observance of Memorial Day in the Opera House Monday. The attendance was larger than usual and especially were a greater number of veterans', thirty seven, present than for several years Mr. James 0. Sheppard acted as master of ceremonies and the exer cises were opened with an invocation by Rev. P. P. Blalock, which was fol lowed by "Jefferson Davis March'^ which was composed and played by him on the piano. Mrs. N. G. Evans read a selection giving the origin of the observance of Memorial \Day, which was follow ed by the singing of the hymn, "How Firm a Foundation" sung by the en tire audience. Miss Gladys Lawton recited "Little Secession Maid." The Confederate ritual was led by Rev.. L. A. Peatross. After introducing the honorary members bf the chapter, each of whom was presented with a bouquet of flowers from the chapter by Mrs. R. A. Marsh, Mr. Sheppard introduc ed the orator of the day, Mr. Morris C. Lumpkin of Columbia, who deliv eded an eloquent and inspiring ad dress which was well receive.d by the appreciative audience with generous applause. At the conclusion of the adrress "Dixie" was sung by the vet erans and the entire audience. It was generally conceded that the ad dress and the exercises as a whole surpassed those of former memorial' day observances. The veterans present were: J. D~ ;EJdson,_;R. 31. ..Derrick,. J. P.. Cull um?, G. G-Yardue,v?. CrWm??^WW Griffis, Whit Glausier, A. Gilchrist, 0. S. Wertz, Henry Green, M. C. Whitlock, O.xSheppard, M. W. Clark, G. A. Adams, J. G. Mobley, J. W. Dorn, Jake Smith, T. C. Strom, John Sawyer, N. L. Broadwater, S. J. Cor ley, R. A. Broadwater, W. M. Corley, George Vance, N. L. Brunson, H. W. Dobey, J. R. Hart, J. N. Fair, John T. Nicholson, F. M. Warren, J. C. Buzhardt, J. A. Lanier, 0. W. Lanier, P. W. C. Posey, Ned Holmes, W. E. Timmerman, W. T. Kinnaird and W. A. Cartledge. At the conclusion of the program in the Opera House the veterans and visitors were invited to a great feast which the members Of the hostest chapter prepared and served on the lawn of the Baptist church. The so cial hour under the oaks following the dinner was thoroughly enjoyed by. all present. The veterans were lavish in their praise and expressions of appreciation of what the Edge field ladies had done for them. I take this means of announcing that I am a candidate for re-election as warden for the town of Edgefield from the 4th ward and will abide by the rules governing the election. G. W. ADAMS. They have no choir, but one solo ist, this one being one of the Metro politan Opera singers, who gave a solo with accompaniment on the pipe organ. They were called upon for si lent prayer, which lasted about five minutes, every one sitting upright. I enjoyed the novelty of it, and was glad to see them putting Jesus first in everything, but it left me with one of my wierd feelings and soon after I went to sleep, I was awakened witk a start as if some evil spirit were grappling with me. I was glad to see a bright electric light shining in my window. '\ Today, which is the beginning of another Sunday, I shall attend the Tremont Temple Baptist church, which Dr. George Atkinson says is the only church in Boston with any religion m it, and he is a Presbyte rian. I know better than that though, because I am convinced that this won derful and well mannered city could not be what it is without the power of the Gospel. MRS. J. L. MIMS.