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Mrs. Ed Johnson, of 145 War saw-st., and Mrs. J. W. Derricotte, of 157 Warsaw-si., were joint hostesses on Sunday the ninth inst. to Dr. W. A. Fountain, Jr., Messrs. Ed Johnson. J. W. Derricotte, A. M- Pinkard, Lucious Thomas and Lieut. Brown. The editor of the Republique chanced to be passing and stopped to deliver Mrs. John son’s paper. Clad in his trench boots made famous on the battle fields of France, the ladies became enterested in his appearance and invited him to join the distin guished gentlefnen mentioned above. A sumptuous repast of four courses was served. Those who remember the feast given by Mrs. W. W. Clark and Miss Susie Fields & another given by Mrs. and Mrs. Sam Me Queen will readily conclude that big din ners down on north east are fre • quent. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Perry, of 147 Strickland-st., and Mr. and Mrs. E. Duncan of 175 Marlin st., were glad to have as their guests during the holidays Messrs. Em anuel Sutton, of Chicago, and Thomas Sutton, of Brunswick, Ga., These gentlemen who are Mrs. Perry’s and Mrs. Duncan’s broth ers, had been apart seven years. It was indeed a happy meeting. In the course of their stay the ladies had Miss Lucy Whales over to dine with them. The Willing Worker’s Club was entertained by Mrs. Nancy Smith of Third - st., during the holidays. The ladies possessed the jubilance of the season, and indulged in many old-fashioned and new-fash ioned games. Peanuts, Pineapple Cake and Cream were served. Mrs. W. H. Horton, of Barnett, Ga., is expected home soon. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Battle, of 387 Flint- st., spent the holidays in Atlanta visiting their mother, Mrs. Oscar Nash. Miss Ethel Foster, of 387 Flint st., who has been on the sick list sor sometime, is out again. The friends of Miss Mamie Lou Evanston, cf Second-st., will be glad to know that she has recovered after a long illness. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Johnson wish to announce the birth of their little son, Farris Thomas. Mesdames Ella Tiller, Terrell, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Thomas, and Mr. and Mrs. Battle reported a pleasant evening at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Derricotte, corner Chase and Reese-sts. Miss Susie Ealey, of Dothan, Ala., visited her parents and friends during the holidays. On the 80- th ultmo she was the guest of Miss Edna Wilbanks, of 347 Fairvlew-st. On January 2nd Miss Edna Wil banks, of 347 Fairview-st., spent the afternoon with Miss Mattie Barnett, of Route 5. On Sunday, the 2d inst. Mrs. Melissa Goosby, of 377 Fairview St., entertained in honor of her brother, Mr. Jordan Thomas, of Chicago. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Jones, Mr. and Mrs J. B. Wilbanks, Mr. and Mrs. F. Reid, Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Henry, Mr. and Mrs, Jno. Arlie, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harris, Mrs. Alice Mit chell, Mrs. Sarah Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Bush Wilbanks, Mrs. P. C. Jones, Mr. Guy Wilbanks, Mrs. N. Mapp, Miss Jessie B. Mapp, Mrs. Adeline Gooby, Mr. and Mrs Claude Newsome, Mrs. Katie Mae Hill, Mrs. Mali nd a Ford, Mist Wil banks, Mrs. Laura Warren, Mrs. W. Saunders, and Mr. Campbell. The menu consisted of chicken sal ad, turnip salad, English peas, creamed potatoes, fried chicken, beef tongue, macironi, sliced ham, apple pie, potato custard, ambrosia with cake, wine and fruit cake. The day was happily spent by all who came. Mr. and Mrs. Byrd Stovall who left here last Spring and went to Lorrainne, Ohio, where they spent several months with their uncle, Mr. Joseph Sheets, liavd returned to Athens to make it their home again. They are now visiting Mr. Stoval’s mother, and shortly will visit Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sheats, the parents of Mrs. Stov all, who live on the Federal high way. Mr. and Mrs. Stoval now have three chidren, Sarah Louise, Paul, and Eddie. Miss Ruby Sheats who has re turned home from Atlanta where she spent the summer with her sister, Mrs. F. W. Dennis. Mrs. W. A. Mapp has recovered from her short illness. Mr* Jeppy Collins, of 1262 Hancock-ave., was hostess to the Get-together Club, on the after noon of the 10th inst. Those present were: Mesdames Sallie Lumpkin, Edwin ' Henry, Willie Milner, Henry Battiese, Lee Carter, Thomas Baszell, West Chappelle, Archie Lumpkin, Gov ernor, Sheets. The following menu was served: hot tea, social tea bis cuits, jello with woipped cream, (bearing the club colors) cake. The jolly crowd dispersed at twilight. —; r • * Mr. Victor Clemmons, of 265 Billups-st., is on the sick list.