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C’o.c ICTY Be ■ T f-l E WOR L D 1 ” WRRQRED ' Lamentation, Ended is the long vacation. Joyous time of recreation. Now, without much jubilation, Children turn to education. While their teachers through the nation Waste no time in gratulation. Some regard with consternation The return to regulation. Others feel exasperation, Thus recalled fromidissipation, There is frequent lamentation, School to many seems vexation. Tribulation, desolation; ▲nd acquiring information Isn't fun, like osculation. So, without much exultation. They resumed their occupation. In a word, the situation Rather damps exhilaration. Bombrville Journal » i Gossip of Shorter College. Shorter is jubilant! Well she may be for the opening this past week scores a larger attendance than for any years previous. Girb, girls, girls, some from Tenn., some from Florida, and Mississippi and others tates; they have lighted up the hallways and study rooms, and their joyous laughter is full of hope and insouciance. The other morning a whole crowd of little tots were on the noith terrace kicking out their slippers on the pebbles as they played a game suddenly one of them screamed *'break-er loose!” Then they all scampered away. This phrase seemed to be the watch word of the whole hill. Everything there is ‘ ‘break er-loose, ” and work, and enthusiasm rule the hour. The teachers are looking so well and happy and are ready for the fray. Miss Dustman has much to say of the New York Chautauqua, while there she took lessons from Sherwood, the most noted American pianist. He had a class of over fifty some of whom had studied iu Germany. The attendance at this Chatauqua comprises as many people as are numbered in the whole of Rome, the the south giving a predominance of representatives. Miss Dustman having heard singers and concerts, and lectures galore of the very best type is more than ever prepared to teach the young Amer ica to trip the light fantastic witn the fingers o’er the ivory. Mies Gibbs has been to Nashville and Memphis and the mountains. Her mind seems to be more on the lovely wood land haunts of the country, and the wide fields of mental pasture-lands than anything else. A visit to her reading room found her engrossed in books as usual—though she did point with pride to some pictures on the wall. The four presidents of the college, and Gen. Lee and one a very handsome portrait of the president of the board of trustees; Col, D. B. Hamilton. z Miss Leavell the new teacher of the sciences is a Rome girl born away out in Mississippi. She is bright, pretty self poised and up-to-date. Her mother was the beautiful Miss Julia Bass and hergrandfather was Mr. Nathan H. Bassso well known in all the sur rounding country. Miss Bettie Ledbetter has about thirty little ones under her supervision. The children seem delighted with their ' new guide and she says she has never seen nicer or better behaved pupils. Miss Ledbetter is well known as an educator and is sure to please. Mr. C. A. Tnompsou made a brief visit to New York and Boston where he listened to some fine music. He spent most of the summer at Warm Springs, and it can be proved that he was still “in the swim” • even if he did tarry among the pines of southwest Georgia. Miss Celeste Ayer gives a charming account of her trip to Europe. She d <velt particularly on her delight in seeing the wondrous picture galleries of the old world, the Luxemburg and Louvre in Paris and the Ufizzi and Pitt! gal leries in Italy. She saw the finest works of the old masters R tphael, Rubens, Titian, Tintorretts, Fra Angelico and others. The “impressionist” school of art seems to be the • ‘fad” over there said Miss Ayer “while in America it does not gain much favor.” She said: “I have gained many useful hints and new - ideas, which I cannot exactly explain but which I am sure to use in dealing with my pupils and their work.’’ If space permitted many more things could be told of Shorter and her inter esting faculty. Mr. Wade C. Hoyt after a pleasant visit to his sister, Mrs. Frank C. Gil reath, left Wednesday for Rome to re sume his work with O. P. Mears Jr, & Co., large cotton buyers of that city. Mr. Hoyt is pleasantly remembered by many friends in Cartersville.—Carters ville News. Mr. Simpson Bobo Dean, editor of the Lake Wood News at Palm Beach Fla., is visiting his sister Mrs. J. H. Hoskinson of this city. ;Mr. Dean was married on Sept. Ist. to Miss Nina Wood of Union City, Mich. After a tour of some of the principal North ern cities. They are now enroute to their home in the Land of Flowers. H. H. Veach, of Adairsville, will ar rive today to visit Dr. Harbin. A party of young people took a moon light ride to the summit of Mount Alto las tnight. Invitations have bten received in Rome to the marriage of Mr. Albert S. Wynn and Miss Blanche Gauldin next Wednesday in Birmingham. Mr. Wynd resided in Cave Spring several years ago. He has numerous friends in fbat place and in Rome. Mrs. J. Harris Chappell and child ren, of Milledgeville, who have been visitidg the family of Dr. Kincaid left yesterday for their home after a most delightful visit. / Barnett Norton is in the city for a few days. Mrs. E. H. Colclough is in Carrolton visiting her daughter. Mr. Tom Berry is enjoying a vaca tion on Lookout Mountain. Miss May Patton has returned from quite an extended visit to friends and relatives in Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Mitchel], who has spent the bummer at Mont Eagle, has returned home to the delight of her many friends. One of the most delightful social events of the late summer season, was the bril receptim tendered Thursday evening by Mrs. L. A. Dean at their handsome country home “Coligny. ” It was given in honor of Mies Tal mage, «a most charming young lady from Athens, who is the guest of |Mrs. Dean. The pretty lawn was lighted up brightly, and dainty refreshments were served. Dancing was indulged in, and altogether it was a very delightful oc casion. • Mrs. Dean was assisted in receiving by Mesdames. C. S. Sparks, H. A. Dean J. W. Ewing. Among the invited guest were: Misses Julia Dean. Marie Celeste Aver, (Annfe Pentecost, Gadsden; Mamie and Sallie Looney, Memphis; Manley, Augusta; Louise Oehmig, Chac tanooga;Miunle Langford, Atlanta; Sara Nunnally, LaGrange; Annie Beatie, Memphis; Floy Rowell, Ava Printup, Edith Smith, Grace Steele, Allie Mc- Donald, Mary, Francis, Laura, Mamie, and Leila Berry. Meriam Reynolds, Berta Maddox, Edith Carver, Willie McWilliams, Clelle McWilliams, Murtha Norton, Florence Fouche, Bes sie Sproull, Jessie Reynolds. Eva Camp, Julia Bayard, Maynor Holmes, Letitia Johnson, Clara Johnson, Joy Harper, Jordan, Rose Wooiruff,Mamie Rounsa- TUK ROME TRIBUNE. SUNDAY,. SEPTEMBER 111, 1897. ville, Linnle Thomas, Eddie Magruder, Ella Gilliard, Nannie and Lou Flem ming, Estelle Mitchell, Ollie William son, Will Nell Lavender, Cora Clark. Messrs. James O’Neill, Will Trout, Chas. Smith, Ben Yancey. Pennington and George Nixon, Sam Gentry, Lang don Gammon, Montague Gammon Guy Cothran, Will Wright, Yancy Harris, Claire Rowell, A. G- Ewing, Wright Willingham, Sproull Fouche, Paul Black, Tom Berry, John Berry, Roy Berry. Chas. Warner S F. Magru der. George Magruder, Will Sanford, Ed Harris, R. R. Harris, jr., Will Nor ton, Hughes Reynolds, Walter Cothran, Edwin Maddox, Oscar McWilliams, Beau McWilliams, Dr, Robert Harbin, Walter Ross. Bernie Hale, W. P. Simp son, J. N. King, W.L. McKee, H. E. King. Otie Jones, Frank Holland, Dr. Will Shaw, James Shaw, Charles Hill and Bob Gwaltney, Mr. Charles Farris has returned from Warm Springs. He has been there during their summer as a mem ber of the orchestra. Mrs. R. V. Mitchell and daughter, Miss Estelle are home from Mont eagle where they spent the summer months very delightfully. Mr. W. H. Ennis has returned from a business trip to Atlanta. The many friends of Mr. Henry Powers will regret to'learn that he is quite ill out at D'nclale. Mr. Albert Hine, who has been head clerk at the St. Simon’s hotel until the close of the season, is in the city visiting his mother. He will be here about three weeks before ac cepting one of three positions which, have been offered him. * —— Miss Susie Fleming a beautiful and highly accomplished young lady of Birmingham returned to her home yesterday after spending three weeks with her grand mother Mrs. T. J. Mc- Caffery. Miss Fallen has returned from a pleasant visit to friends in Nashville. Mr. Henry Forsyth, formerly of this city but who has been making his home in Apolachicola, Fla., for the past few years, has reached the city and will be with the popular firm of F. J. Kane & Co. Mr. Henry Taylor has returned from a pleasant vacation of two weeks spent at bis old home in Bowling Green, Ky. He is now with the Rome Pharmacy company. Mr. Wright Willingham is spending a few days in Atlanta on professional business. Col. I. D. Ford has returned from a pleasant summer spent in Waynes ville and Ashville, N. C. Mrs. Ford is in Morristown, Tenn., and will return home next week. Mr. and Mrs. Ford will be at the Armstrong during the winter. The following letter has been received by Mrs. J. A. Gammon, secretary of the Rome Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy: Augusta, Ga., Sept. 9, 1897. To the Rome Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy. Please take notice that Mrs. C. Helen Plane, honorary president of the Geor gia Division U. D. 0.. and president of the Atlanta Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, will, at the next con vention of the Daughters of the Confed eiacy. propose the following amendments to the constitution of the state division of the U. D. C: First, that the officers of the state di - vision shall be elected fbr a term of not less than two years. Second, That the officers, including the historian, shall constitute the execu tive board. Third, That the division shall furnish all application blanks to the chapters. The convention will, by invitation of the Augusta chapter, be held in Augusta on the 14th and 15th of October. The convention opens on the 14th and will hold through the 15th. Jbe Augusta chapter will entertain all delegates. If there are as many as fifty delegates we can secure reduced rates on the railroads, provided we are not too late in learning the num ber of delegates likely to attend. Mrs. Ida Evans Eve, Pre* Ga. Div. U. D. C. The Missess Hoge, of Macon, are guests of their cousin, Mrs. Dean in East Rome. Maj. L’. W. Dean and wife of Gads den, Ala., are visiting their daughter Mrs. J. H. Hoskinson., Miss Grace Steele, who has been with her aunt, Mrs. A. B. McDonald for the past two years, left yesterday for At lanta to be the guest of Mrs. Frank Lester for two weeks. She will then leave for her home in Toronto, Canada. Miss Steele is of a rare type of beauty and most winning personality. Her many friends, in Rome regret very mnch her departure. Miss Emmie Wright returned yester day from Washington, Ga., where she attended a very pleasant house party. Miss Louise Oehmig, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. West, re turned to Chattanooga yesterday. Mis° Miriam Reynolds entertained a few friends Thursday evening with an elegant diping at the beautiful Reynolds home in East Rome, Miss Reynolds is a a most charming and gracious hostess. Those present were Misses Maynor Holmes, Letitia Johnson and Miriam Reynolds, Messrs. Alex Bonneyman, Hughes Reynolds and John Grahame. Miss Gertrude Wilson, of Atlanta, is visiting Misses Mamie and Adelia Mc- Lean at their home on East Second St. Miss Maggie Lee, of Rome, Ga., who has been visiting Mrs. M. B. Wel born, returned home yesterday. By her gentle manners and sweet chara ter Miss Lee has made many friends in Anniston who are always glad to welcome her to this city, and her visits are always a source of much pleasure to her Anniston friends.— Anniston Hot Blast. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Moreland, of Mobile, are the guest of latters par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J, A. Smith on Second avenue. Hon. T. 8. Plowman, a very promi nent citizen and politician of Tallade ga ,is the guest of his sister, Mrs. E. B. Freeman in East Rome. Mrs. J. Linsdey Johnson with her son Gill leave today for New York. They go via Norfolk and anticipate quite a pleasant trip by water. Mrs. Johnson will be in New York about a month and will then retorn home. Her son will re turn to Notre Dame University where he will resume his studies. Miss Letitia Johnson is out in the country visiting the family of Mr. Smi ley Johuson. She will be there several weeks and then go North for quite an ex ended trip. Friday evening after the german at the Armstrong Miss Mamie Roun saville tendered a reception to a num ber of her friends from 11 to 1 o’clock. Miss Rounsaville is a charming hostess, and the evening pasted very Bargains I . THIS Bargains! Bargains! WEEK AT F. J. Kane & Cd’s. In every department this week you will find great BARGAINS 1 A genuine cut price Money-Saving Sale.J CALL + MONDAY. Examine goods and Prices. At these figures you will be forced to antici pate your future wants, and buy. Fancy Dress Goods. Fancy Dimities. Silksand Satins. Hamburgs, Wash Fabrics. Torchon Laces, Corsets, Gloves. Mens Underwear, Hosiery, Ribbons. Ladies Underwear. Ladies’ and Hisses’ Shoes. Men’s and Boys’ Shoes. Visit our house this week for bright, clean and new bargains. F. J. Kane & Company 248 Broad Street. pleasantly for the guests. Those pres ent were: Misses Willie McWilliams, Daisy Talmage, Louise Oehmig, Mamie Rounsaville, Rose Woodruff, Lou O’Neill, Leila Berry Marie Celeste Ayar, Maynor Holmes. Julia Dear, and Julia Bayard. Messrs. John Grahame, Paul Jack, Yaacey Harris, Walter Cothran, William, McWil liams Ed ward* West, C. Bayard Seay, Beau C. K. Ayer , Dr. Will] Shawand Walter Ross. Mrs. Ethel Hillyer Harris enter tained the local chapter of the D. A. R., yesterday afternoon. The meeting was a most charming one and was greatly enjoyed by all present. Miss Sarah Nunnally, of Macon, who has been the guest of her broth er, Mr. W. J. Nunnally of this city for the past few days, left last night for her home at the former place. Miss Bessie Shaw, of Atlanta is vis iting the Misses Gaillard on Second avenue. Messrs. Walter H. Coker and Elbert McGhee, of Rome, were in Centre this hebdomad.—Cobsa River News. Mr. <l. A. Benscoter, of Chattanooga, general passenger agent of the South ern was at the Armstrong Friday. Mrs. Will Darby and her friend, Mrs, Baxter spent yesterday in the city. They are spending the summer at Spring Bank. Miss May Hardin, who has been the guest of friends in the Fourth ward, returned to her home at Coosaville yesterday. Certainly you don’t want to suffer with dyspepsia, constipation, sick head ache, sallow skin and loss of appetite. You have never tried DeWitt’s Little Early Risers tor these complaints or you would have been cured. They are small pills, but great regulators. For sale by Curry-Arrington Company, Rome, Ga, ‘ The American Business College Omaha, Neb., has a notice iu the lo cal columns of this paper offering a thorough course of instruction in bookkeeping and business methods by mail free of t uition. Did you read it? To avail yourself of this liberal offer is the same as accepting a pres ent of SSO. Cali on the Rome Guano Company, Rome, Ga., if you want the highest grade fertilizer for wheat and oats. FORD’S DRAMATIC CO. At Nevin’s Opera House Monday,. Tuesday and Wednesday. The New York Herald says the great' play, “An American Hero,” now being produced at the Lee ave nue Academy of Music is one of the greatest successes of a decade. It con tains ail the best melodrama. The mechanical effects of the spectacular. The pathos of the emotional and rol licking fun enough for half a dozen farce comedies. The scenery used in an American Hero consists of the famous. Wall street scene, >ew York Safety De posit Vaults. Brooklyn Bridge, Deck of steamer Bolivia' 1 “Simoon in the desert and the Mexican Tropical scene. All this beautiful scenery will positively be used at the Nevin opera house Monday night. 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