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THE SUNNY SOUTH, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, DECEMBER 3 1892,
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a handsome Worcester vase was won
by Mrs. Chandler, and the booby was
triumphantly carried away by Dr.
Connolly. Delicious refreshments
were served during the evening and
all present enjoyed a thoroughly good
time.
It is never too late to mention a
happy event. Mr. M. B. Prewitt and
Miss Laura E. Kendrick, of Hender
son, Texas, were recently united in
matrimony.
Cordele, Ga.,November 19—(Special)
—The Ilissus Club, one of the most
flourishingorderS of this city, tendered
a Grover Cleveland banquet to a num
ber of its friends at the Suwanee hotel
last night. There was thirty plates
laid and the occasion proved to be one
of the most delightful events in the so
cial history of Cordele.
The table was handsomely decorat
ed with flowers and evergreens, Na
tional and club colors made beautiful
drapings for the walls ofthe large din
ing r<*o:n. The beauty and grace of
the ladies vied with the gallantry and
chivalr> of South Georgia’s young man
in making the evening one of con
tinued pea^nre.
Mr. C. C. Cutts, the handsome toast
master, introduced the speakers in his
graceful and solicitous style.
The address of welcome was deliver
ed by Mr. B. Griffin, and responded to
on behalf of the invited guests by A.
B. Johnston, of Birmingham. The
toasts were were responded to as fol
lows :
“The Ladies,” R. E. L. Shipp.
“Young Men in Politics,” Mat J.
Pearsall.
“The Ilissus of the past,” J. W.
Bivins.
“The Ilissus of the Future,” w. V.
Wardell.
“Our Meeting,” F. J. Bivins.
“The Ilissus and the Future of Cor-
de'.e,” Joseph E Bivins.
“Our Honorary Members,” J. E. D.
Shipp.
The recital of Miss Ketner and Mr.
Win. Owens, on Tuesday evening was
an immense success.
Even Miss Ketner’s warmest ad
mirers were surprised at the strength
and power of her rendition of certain
numbers of her selections, and her
exquisite beauty of person and charm
and grace of manner united with her
real talent to make her entirely irre-
stible.
Mr. Owens was received with the
well-deserved enthusiasm which al
ways greets his efforts.
The program was as follows:
1. Song. “Ask nothing more,” Mar-
zails.
2. “Absolution,” E. Nesbit.
3. Song. “Storm and Sunshine,”
Buck.
( a. “Twilight Idyl,” R. J. Bur-
4. < dette.
(b. Scene between Lady Con
stance and King Philip,
from “King John.” Act 3
scene 4, Shakespeare.
5. Song* “Were I the Stream,” Lloyd
6. “Aux Ttaliens,” (violin and piano
obligato) Owen Meredith.
A Thanksgiving reception was held,
on Thursday evening, at the Y. M. C.
A. Building, and a large number of
visitors were greeted and entertained,
with that warmth and cordiality,
which makes of the Y. M. C. A. such a
charmed spot.
The parlors were prettily decorated
and many ladies were present to make
all welcome.
Refreshments were served and a de
lightful program rendered. The roll
of Jthe States was called ; and' twenty-
two were represented.
Mr. Milner, of New York, gave sev
eral clever selections upon the xylo
phone.
Dr. Lee sang one or two merry glees
and the Y. M. C. A. quartette offered
their quota of music.
Rev. Mr. Matthews, of Calhoun, Ga.,
spoke for a short tune on the text;
“The half has never been told.”
Mrs. Mary E. Bryan read the follow
ing impromptu poem, entitled,Thanks
giving :
“Gire thanks, and wliy!’’ the cynicsr-eers,
••To him who works His mighty will,
enthroned amid the rolling spheres.
Fre-onlered auu unchanging still 1
The tread ot centuries Me hears
AS fall of leaves on autumn days.
What need has Me or pra' ers or tears?
Ten thousand-suns about him blaze,
He neees not, asks not, mortal praise.’’
Believe it not; this world outswung,
golden chains of praise are hung
To the great center of their being,
Tne ail-regarding as all-seeing.
Praise links us to bis throne; the flower
Breathing i n sweets and at twilight hour,
The thrill a giori .us sunset brings,
The quiver ot a Wild bird’s wings,
The mother’s si rb, surcharged with bliss.
The rapture of ove’s innocent kiss,
The noble discoii-ent of souls.
Yearning foi i^n r, purer goals.
▲II tilings t a m y untold, u raise,
wbat are they but unconscious praise?
■tertisl luce ■» of thauksgiving,
From all thing? earthly, ail thiugs living.
Never through all her changeful days
Has bhd our laud moie cause for praise,
The oloud that seemed to hover nigh
And threaten anarchy and strife,
Is gone—the danger passes by;
▲ now of promise spans our sky—
Promise of happy, plenteous reign;
And Hope springs neshaud fiee again,
Bees all o r South to progress bent.
With not a bar its wav to balk,
The winter of its discontent
Mai* summer by this Bon of York.
Never, in oar country’s proudest hoar
Stood she in such grand height as now.
Now, when the crowns of wealth and power,
Knowledge and culture gi< t her brow,
While faith and courage light her eyes
And point to deeds of high emprize.
“But sin is rife,” the doubter cries,
“Aye, sin is rife. Sere, as of old
Its b) dra head it raises bold.”
hnt see! its power to withstand.
An array of brave Christian knights.
Hearts up—the guardians of onr land;
They watch the depths, they gnard the
heights.
A brotherhood linked hand in hand—
Rriglit-eyed, strong-bit wed they stand,
An army under Christ’s command—
Our standing anny, brave and true.
And Oh! to see them on review,
With all their fair auxiliaries,
That nobly help to swell their ranks,
The brave sight thrills ns through ana throngh,
And swells oar hearts with fervent—thanks.
Miss Nellie Gannon on Friday even
ing last entertained a select party of
friends at her beautiful home on Pied
mont avenue An artistic and agree
able musical programme was given.
During the evening delicious and
dainty refreshments were delightfully
served and the affair was in every res
pect an enjoyable one.
On Wednesday evening, Mr. and
Mrs. M. P. Snelling celebrated their
wooden wedding at their home, No. 12
West End avenue, West End.
Music was rendered during the even
ing that was highly enjoyed. Delici
ous refreshments were served.
Some very lovely presents were re
ceived.
On Thursday evening, Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Haas gave a delightful dance at
their elegant home, 321 Washington
Street, in honor of their daughter,Miss
Blanche. There were present about
sixty invited guests and dancing was
indulged in until a late hour. During
the evening delicious refreshments
were served.
On Thursday afternoon Mrs. F. G.
Howard gave a children’s party at her
home on Formwall Street, the occasion
being the celebration of the fifth
birthday of her son, Alonza. There
were about twenty-five little folks
present and a happy evening was
spent. Delicious refreshments were
served.
At High Shoals, on Thursday even
ing, Dr. Allie Shelnut and Miss Mary
Williams were united ^in marriage by
the Rev. Mr. Barnard, of Athens
The ceremony was witnessed by a
number of friends and the church was j
prettily decorate;’ for the occasion.
The attendants were Miss Roena
Medlin, first bridesmaid, and Mr. Jack
Medlin, best man; Miss Sallie Wil
liams, Miss Sallie Mitchell, Miss Jessie
Frazier, Miss Jennie Williams, and
Mrs. Radwell, Mr. Ed Center, Mr. Al
bert Preston, Mr. E. P. Frazier, Mr. J.
Medlin and John Radwell.
On the evening of Thursday, the 24
instant, Dr. Isadore Dyer, a prominent
young physician of New Orleans, and
Miss Amelia Wise, a petite and charm
ing young lady of Brooklyn, N. Y.,
were quietly married at the residence
of Dr. E. H. Barnett.
Only the family of Dr. Barnett and
Dr. and Mrs. M. B. Hutchins being
present. The bride and groom left for
New Orleans at II o’clock p. m.
On November 10,1892, at the resi
dence of the bride’s brother, in Honey
Brook, Pa., Charles R. Haskins of At
lanta, Ga., was united in marriage to
Miss Clara Dorian, of Honey Brook.
There will be at home to their friends
at their residence on St. Charles
avenue, after the 24 instant. No cards.
A quiet, but happy marriage occur-
ed on Sunday afternoon, at the resi
dence of Mr. J. J. McMahon, on Raw-
son street.
The contracting parties were Mr.
Joe Clay and Miss Emma Guild. Rev.
Virgil C. Norcross performed the cere
mony.
On Thursday evening, at the home
of the bride’s parents on Hunter street,
at 7.30 o’clock, Miss Fannie Irwin land
Mr. Thomas Hendrix were united in
marriage, After the ceremony Mr.
and Mrs. Hendrix left for a wedding
trip. They will be at home in Atlanta
after December 1st.
A romantic marriage occurred here
on Tuesday in which ("many Atlanta
people will be interested.
The contracting parties were Miss
Julia Palmer of this city, and Mr. Ed.
W. Harker, of Augusta. It seems that
some opposition had been brought to
bear, and so the young people decided
to take matters in their own hands.
The knot was tied about half-past 1 on
Tuesday afternoon. The happy couple
then left for their future home in Au
gusta.
The bride ]is well-known and has
many friends in this city.
The groom is also well-known in
Atlanta, having been for some time
salesman for Kahn Bros. They have
the best wishes of many friends.
Cave Springs, Ga, November 24.—
Last evening at the Methodist Church,
Miss Hattie Connor and Mr. William
Sidney, both of this place, were united
in marriage.
The bride it the daughter of Mr
W. O. Connor, president of the "state
institution for the education of the
deaf and dumb. She has many friends
in Atlanta.
Mr. Stevens is well known in Atlanta
having been pastor of St. John’s
church in this city. He is now pastor
of the Methodist church at Cave
Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. Stevens have the con
gratulations of a large circle of
friends.
On Tuesday evening at 8:30 o’clock
at the residence of Mr. R. J. Griffin, 21
Howard street, occurred the marriage
of Miss Minnie Lee Barnes and Mr.
Charley Bloom, both of Charlotte,
N.C.
Miss Barnes is a sister of Mrs. Griffin
and youngest daughter of Mr. W. B.
Barnes, of Charlotte, a gentleman of
much railroad fame and ability. She
wore an elegant costume of gray
cloth, trimmed in Persian braid, with
hat to match and carried in her hand
a’.bouquet of brides roses. Her only
ornament was a lovely diamond pen
dant, a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Griffin.
The presents were many and very
pretty, among them a beautiful watch,
set with diamonds, from the groom.
The happy couple left at 11 o’clock
for Columbus, Ga., their future home.
On Wednesday evening a very quiet
but happy marriage occurred at 79
Johnson avenue, at which Mr. Edwin
L. Merchant was united in marriage
to Miss Gussie Ozmer. Rev. J. B.
McClesky, of Grace chnrch performed
the ceremonj*.
The wedding was very private and
only a few friends of the contracting
parties were present.
Mr. Merchant is the son of Mr. John
R. Merchant and he has many friends
to wish him unbounded happiness.
One of the prettiest marriages re
cently witnessed in Eastern Georgia
was that of Miss Carrie Bailey to Mr.
James Goodrich, which occurred at
Harlem last week.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Chauncey M. Williams, the dis
tinguished Episcopal minister of Au
gusta. The bride was gowned in an
elegant white silk, made en train and
was given away by her brother, Mr.
Thomas D. Bailey, of South Carolina,
Mr. Wm. Goodrich, brother of the
groom, acted as best man, and Miss
Belle Howard Hicks, of Atlanta, as
maid of honor. The bridesmaids were
Miss Mattie Lou Paschal, of Harlem;
Miss Poliie IFaii-on, of Grovetown:
Miss Sarah Carroll and Miss Ida Good
rich, of Augusta. There were no
groomsmen.
The bride carried a beautiful bou
quet of chrysanthemums; her maids
bouquets of pink roses. The parlors
were adorned with very elaborate flo
ral decorations.
The presents which came irom local
friends and from Augusta, Atlanta
and other places were handsome and
numerous.
Miss Bailey is one of the most char
ming young women in the State and
Mr. Goodrich has been indeed fortu
nate in winning her. Savannah is to
be the home of the couple.
The marriage of Mr. Robert Aber
crombie Hyer to Miss Lizzie Fannin
Jones, which occurred at Pensacola,
Fla., on the evening of November
24th, was one of the most brilliant oc
casions which has marked the present
social season of that place.
The bride is the eldest daughter of
Mr. Boykin Jones, and a niece of Col
onel W. D. Chipley, and the groom is
well known in Atlanta and is con
nected with some of the finest people
here.
Mr. W. H. Franklin, of this city, and
Miss Gladys E. Emmick, of Elmore,
O., were united in marriage last Tues
day evening at the residence of Rev.
H. Sanders, Fifth avenue, New York.
A happy event occurred near
Smarr’s Station, on Wednesday, when
Miss Joe Lee Rumble was united in
marriage to Mr. C. L. Green, of The
Rock. The marriage took place at the
residence of the bride’s parents, near
Smarr’s, in the presence of a few
friends. The newly wedded pair have
the best wishes of their many friends.
From Madison, Ga., comes the an
nouncement of the marriage, at Har
mony church, on Sunday, of Captain
James H. Ainslie and Miss Bennie
Ballard.
The church was beautifully decora
ted in evergreens and flowers,the bri
dal couple standing under a floral
arch, and oh a rug of pure, white
chrysanthemums. After the ceremony,
the company assembled, repaired to
the residence of the bride and groom
where a delightful repast was served.
Both Captain and Mrs. Ainslie have
numbers of friends in this section who
wish for them all happiness in their
new life.
Invitations have been issued to the
marriage, on next Thursday evening,
December lit, of Miss Dora Gordon,
of this city, and Mr. Y. T. Young, of
Asheville, N. C. The wedding will
occur at the home of the bride’s moth
er on Victoria street. It will be a
quiet affair.
Miss Gordon is a young woman well
Known and loved. She is a graduate of
the Girl’s High School of this city.
Mr. Young is a prosperous young bus
iness man of Asheville. They have
the congratulatious of a large circle
of friends.
Cards are out to the marriage of
Mrs. Alice Josephine White and Mr.
Theodore Burney, which occurs Tues
day afternoon, December 6th, at the
Church of Our Father.
A reception will be held at the
home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Mc-
Lellan, on Spring street, aud at mid
night the bride and groom leave for
Florida.
Mrs. White is well known in Atlan
ta and throughout the South, as one of
the cleverest and most charming wo
men, who have ever taken a stand in
the world of busy workers and held a
position whereby the force and lofti
ness of her mentality and gracious
womanhood.
Mr. Birney has recently formed a
partnership with Judge Anderson.
He has the reputation of being a law
yer of unusal force and culture.
Mrs. A. E. Cloud has issuad invita
tions to the marriage of her daughter,
Miss Rosa Cloud, to Dr. Jno. Frances
Cowan, which occurs at Jonesboro,
Wednesday evening, December 7th.
Mrs. Jessie Wagner, of Rome, has
returned home after a delightful visit
to friends here.
crooker, of Cinoinn&tl, who has been
spending some months in Hillman,
Ga., In pursuit of health, to give on
Thankgiving Day a supper to the en
tire neighborhood. Provision was
made for hundreds who enjoyed to the
full extent the sumptuous repast and
the kind thought whiob prompted it.
Mr. Erkenbrocker is one of the men
who know how to enjoy, in the truest
way, their wealth.
Ms. and Mrs. Robert Pigott will
soon take up their residence in the
cottage on West Peachtree, formerly
oecupled by Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Rhett. Atlanta in general and the
North Side in particular will gladly
weloome these pleasant people.
Miss Nena Kenner, after a charm
ing visit to Mrs. Ballard, on Crew
street, has returned to her home in
Dalton, mmoh to the regret of her nu
merous friends here.
Mrs. D. A. Stratter and Miss Eloise
Stratter, of Richmond, Ya., are the
guests of Mrs. Folly, on £Courtland
street, where they will remain until
after the holidays.
Miss Dora Harris, a oharming and
accomplished young lady from Little
Rock, is the guest of hor cousin, Mrs.
Goodwin, on Jackson street.
Mrs. Henry Moffett and Miss Abhie
Moffett,of Savannah, are the guests of
Mrs. Crawford, on Windsor street,
Mrs. M. E. Walker and Miss Eunice
Walker, of Richmond, Va., are the
guest of Mrs. J. M. Wallace, 268 Jack-
son.
It was a generous, kindly thought
which prompted Mr. Albert Svken-
Mrs. Hendree, is in Macon, the guest
of her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Park.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Quinton Adams, Who
were married in Raleigh, some weeks
since, have arrived from their bridal
trip. They will make their future
home in Atlanta.
PERSONAL MENTION.
A correspondent writing from Rome
pays a deserved tribute to one of At
lanta’s most brilliant young attorneys,
Mr. Blewett Lee.
Rome, Ga., November 23.—The La
nier Circle held a delightful meeting
last Thursday evening in the parlors
of Shorter college.
The usual programme wa3 not ad
hered to strictly. In its stead a fin
ished and elegant discourse UDon the
‘ Women of the Confederacy,” was
breathlessly listened to by the mem
bers of this organization.
Mr. Blewett Harrison Lee, of Atlan
ta, was the orator of the occasion.
Being the son of General Stephen D.
Lee, it of course, beats in his blood
to be patriotic, but this patriotism
voiced itself in an eloquence so touch
ing, so refined, so chase, that language
gives an inadequate idea of its beauty.
Mr. Lee is full of sympathy, and
knows full well the art of holding the
attention of an audience. He grace
fully steps from grave to gay. He at
will commands the smile or the tear.
The tribue which he paid to South
ern women was exquisite. He ladued
her as a queen; he worshipped her as
the embodiment of all purity, holiness
and self-sacrifice; he loved her as the
truest type of the trusting, loyal sis
ter, wife and mother.
His effort w T as replete with humor,
pathos and eloquence. The apprecia
tion of this masterpiece of finished
oratory was evinced by loud and oon-
tinued applause during his delivery.
This young attorney, whom the Gate
City so proudly claims, possesses a
deep and thoughtful mind and we pre
dict for him a bright record in the an
nals of the Georgia bar.
In compliment to Mr. Blewett Lee’s
address and because we love so deeply
the “lost cause” every member on the
programme for the evening related in
some manner to the Confederacy.
Mrs. J. W. Kries and her little
daughter, are the guests of friends in
Augusta.
Miss Lilfian Lochrane is enjoying a
charming time in Macon, as the guest
of Miss Ida Mangham.
Mrs. Bleeker Springs, of Raleigh, N.
C., is the guest of Mrs. E. C. Peters.
Miss Minnie Turner, of Conyers, is
visiting Mrs. Sam Stovall, 187 Wylie
street.
Miss Montine Thomas, of Gaines
ville, is the guest of Miss Gorday Riee
and Mrs. J. M. High, at the lattef’s
home on Peachtree street.
Mrs. Albert Thornton is the gnest
of Mrs. James Swann, in New York.
Mrs. Alice Josephine White and
Mrs. McClellan returned last week
from an extended and snocessfnl tour
of lectures, during which they visited
Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Waco,
Dallas, Tyler, Texarkana, Little Rock,
Ark., and latterly Rome, Ga.
Mrs. Bender, the charming wife of
Hon. B. D'. Render, of Meriwether, is
in the eity.
Mrs. Sarah Bryan, of Floyd county,
is in Atlanta.
Mrs. D. N. Speer is the guest of Mrs.
George Speer, in LaGrange.
Miss Katherine Wood, of Rome, is
the guest of her cousin, Miss Birdie
Crew, on Hains street.
Miss Addie Metcalf, of Kentucky, is
the guest of her sifter, M>*. Will
Plane. Miss Metoalf belongs to a fam
ily noted for the beauty and attractive*
ness of its women, and fully bears out
the reputation of the came, in her
own case. She wiii be charmingly en
tertained.
Miss Mary Owens, of Chattanooga,
who on a former visit to Atlanta,
made many friends here, is the guest
of Mrs. Howard, on Johnson street.
Mr. George S. May has arrived in
New York, after an absence of several
months abroad.
Miss Delia Arnold, an attractive
young hidy from Senoca, is visiting
Miss Jessie Griffin, at 21 Howard
street.
Mr. Henry Bloom, of Sumter, S. C.,
was in the city last week, in attend
ance on the marriage of his brother.
Mr. Jim Robinson is in New York
for some days stay.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Romare are es
tablished in their handsome new
home on North avenue. This charm
ing family will be a great addition to
the social life of their new seotien.
Cards are out to the debut recep
tion of Miss English on the 30th.
Mrs. J. M. Bill and Miss Pauline
Bill are guests o? Mrs. L. R. Allen, 73
Mitchell street.
Miss Mamie Curran, after a pleasant
visit to Miss Frances Smith, on Wil
liams street, has returned to her home
in Macon.
Mr. J. J. Orchard with his bride
are at home to their friends at the
Kimball. Mrs. Orchard is a beautiful
and brilliant woman and was a great
belle in Dallas society. She will prove
a decided acquisition to Atlanta’s cir
cles.
Colonel Thomas P. Stovall and wife,
will spend several months with Mrs.
H. Z. Orohard, 9S Formwalt street.
Miss Katie Lanier, after spending
seme time as the gnest of Miss Clara
Pause, on Battle Hill, has returned to
her home in Chattanooga.
Mrs. Howard W illiams, after several
months spent with her sister, Mrs.
Woolfork, in New York, has returned
home. Miss Sadie Williams accompa
nied her mother.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ryerson. of
Brooklyn. N. Y., are the guests of Mr.
C. J. Daniel on Forest avenue,
Mrs. Charles M. Cobh, of Edgefield, t S.
C., accompanied by her two attractive
children, i3 the guest of her mother, on
Luokie street.
