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Social Personal News reception given to NEW PASTOR. The ladies of the Christian Church gave an informal recep tion Tuesday evening in the din ing room of the church to the new pastor, Rev. R. E. Moss. It was an enjoyable occasion as the ladies had prepared a table of good things to feed several hundred and a large percentage of the members were present. It was a happy event which brought the new pastor and his members in close touch with one another around a long table fill ed with all the delicacies that make us feel free and easy at one of these informal gatherings. Revs. Jno. H. Mashburn, of the Methodist church, W. H. Faust of the Baptist church and Jno. H. Wood, who was the loved pastor of this church for many years, were present and gave appro priate talks of genuine welcome to Rev. R. E. Moss in the begin ning of his pastorate here. Mr. W. 0. Perry as toastmaster intro duced a number of lay members, who made appropriate talks for this pleasant evening. After all had spoken Rev. R. E. Moss feel ingly and 'eloquently expressed his deep and sincere appreciation for the kindness and words of welcome by the ministers and of others who spoke and the unsel fish efforts of the ladies for mak ing it one of the most pleasant jnemories of the years to come. MRS. PARHAM ENTER TAINS SEWING CLUB. On last Thursday afternoon Mrs. Parham was hostess to the Junior Priscilla Sewing Club. The living room and dining room where the guests sewed were made very spring-like and invit ing with bowls and vases of pret ty john-quills and hyacinths. After a busy hour of sewing a delicious salad course with iced tea was served. Those present were: Mrs. 11. A. Carithers, Jr., Mrs. 11. M. Milliken. Mrs. Otis Jackson, Mrs. Clyde Williamson, Mrs. Paul Roberts, Mrs. Robert Arnold, Mrs. Ralph Smith, Mrs. Lee DeLaPerriere, Mrs. Maddox, Mrs. W. A. Brooks, Mrs. Jim Saunders, Mrs. Broom, Mrs. 11. Perry, Mrs. John Craft, Mrs. J. M. Aiken, Mrs. Roscoe Eavenson. Col. W. 11. Quarterman spent Monday at Statham. Don’t forget the big rally Friday of farmers and business men. It will be to your benefit to attend this meeting. Rev. W. H. Faust and Mr. Asa Knight attended the singing at Union Church Sunday and dined with Rev. J. P. Eley. Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Faust and family and Miss Mildred Thrash er spent last Friday night with the former’s parents in Lexington. Rev. J. J. Shedd and family have been sorely afflicted with in fluenza, the entire family being down at one time and a little grandchild dying. Most of them are convalescing. Mrs. F. L. Sims and daughters Misses Allin and Manerva, Misses Stella and Winnie Perry went to Athens Friday afternoon shop ping. The many friends of Mr. 11. D. Jackson will regret to know he is yet ill and confined to his room. There is no man in Winder who visited those afflicted more than Mr. Jackson when he was able to get out. and this should be remembered by his friends while he is at home sick. It will do him good for you to visit him. Mr. J. L. Havnie, of Statham, was a recent visitor in Winder. Mr. I. E. Jackson spent Monday in Atlanta. Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Hodges spent Monday in Atlanta. Mr. Henry Lyle purchased a handsome Buiek Six last week. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Harris, of Bethlehem, were in Winder Satur day. Dr. S. A. Boland, of Statham, spent Saturday in Winder. Mr. E. L. Durahm, of Mulberry, was in Winder last week. Mrs. Joe Quillian and children are guests of relatives in Atlanta this week. Mrs. J. L. Jackson has been con fined to her room for several days. Dr. L. C. Allen, of Hoschton, was a visitor in AVinder Thursday. Mr. John Hill, of Hoschton, was in Winder last week. Messrs. T. C. Flanigan and Em ory Anderson, of Auburn, were in Winder Saturday. Mrs. R. J. Smith and children are visiting Mrs. Geo. Storey in Athens. Mrs. H. T. Flanigan has been quite sick at her home on Candler street. Mrs. Roscoe Parks and daughter, Alice Francis, of Parks’ Mill, are the guests of Mrs. Alice Dunn. Mr. W. A. Brooks spent the week-end with his family here this week. Dr. W. C. Potts, of Camp Jesup, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Potts Sunday. Mrs. Luther Wood, daughter of Mr. Dave Spencer, is quite ill out at her home on Route 4. Judge G. A. Johns spent the first of the week attending Gwin nett court at Lawrenceville. Mrs. Sarah Cronic and all of her family of six or eight, out on Route 4, are down with influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Maughon are expected home this week from California, Mr. Maughon having received his discharge from the army. Master Lawson Hill is out again, after a week’s illness at the home of his parents, Judge and Mrs. Green Hill on Athens street. Friends of Mr. “Doc” Hancock are glad to see him on the streets of Winder again, after an attack of influenza. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jones and children were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Whitehead at Eastville. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Carithcrs, Jr., have moved into their home on Broad street, formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Roberts. Miss Thelma Woodruff, of Shor ter College, was a week-end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Woodruff, at their home on Broad street. Mrs. J. A. Perry is spending a week at the Piedmont Sanitarium with her son, Joseph, who is under treatment there. Mrs. B. A. Juhan and son, Ben Jr., returned to their home in Alli ens Friday, after a week’s visit to Mrs. G. A. Johns. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. R. E. Moss, Minister. Sunday School at 10:30, Claud Mayne, Supt. We want 200 pres ent. Morning worship 11:30. At this service the recently elected officers will be ordained. The ser mon will be appropriate. Every member of the church should at tend if possible. Evening worship 8:45. Subject “Christianity and War.” The public cordially invited. Chris tian Endeavor 7 :00 o’clock. Our Union Services last Sun day night were very helpful and gratifying in evehy The (cordial fraternal spirit was felt and manifest throughout the large audience. The church reception Tuesday night was one of the best ever given. The occasion was full ( of good cheer and fellowship. Those who could not be present were missed very much. Our church is wide awake and ready for work. Mrs. Jno. AV. Carrington, Jr., is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. AV. Carrington, Sr., for several days. STRANGE’S Opening a Wonderful Success The crowds of eager buyers were immense—a real pleasure to hear the expressions of delight, “0, how pretty the hats,” “they are just beautiful.” We feel fully repaid for our efforts in growing Winder and surrounding territory. The best MILLINERY, READY-TO-WEAR and DRY GOODS Shop in this section. OUR GOODS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. RII Every express brings new creations direct from New York. Be sure to come and see these | new garments put in line this Come often for the most favored modes of fashion are j| here from which to choose. J. T. Strange Cos. Department Store PARADISE LOCALS. Miss Leila Kellum spent last Thursday night with Aliss Katie Sims near Hebron. Miss Johnnie Treadwell of Bethlehem spent last week here as the guest of Miss Maggie Ruth Jones. Mr. Levi Edgar went down to Bogart Saturday night to visit his aunt, Mrs. Henry Eberhart. School is on a boom at this place. The patrons feel justly proud in securing the services of two such efficient teachers as Miss Fowler and Miss Bailey. They came from Pendergrass and are t no strangers here, Miss Fowler ;having taught here a few years <ago. Mrs. D. D. Jones has been in disposed for several days. Aliss Odelle Greeson and Eu gene Edgar spent Saturday night and Sunday near Bethlehem as the guest of Misses Laddie Lee Chandler and Geneva McElhan non. Air. and Mrs. John Smith went up near Chapel Friday to see Airs. Alinnie Smith and sou Julian, who are very sick. Air. and Airs. O. L. Casey visit ed relatives near Bethlehem last week. Air. Berry Partin of Gratis and Mrs. Alanda Halloway of Bethle hem were the guest of Air. and Mrs. AA r . 11. Delay and family on Thursday night. Little Fred Austin visited his grandmother, Mrs. Smith, at Co rinth Saturday night. Airs. Capers, of Carither’s Mill, is on a continued visit to her daughter, Airs. E. J. AlcDaniel. Mrs. Columbus Hammond, of Statham, is the guest of relatives here. The continued rains in this sec tion are delaying the farmers in preparing their ground for plant ing. Scarcely anything has been done in the fields for the 1919 crop. Most of the farmers are planning to cut their cotton acre- age and make less, so as to de mand a higher price for their staple next fall. Mr. Editor, if you will kindly print this for us, we will come again soon with a few of the hap penings in our burg. AVe like the Times very much, in fact it is the “newsiest” papers we ever read. Rev. J. 11. Alashburn went to At lanta AVednesday to attend a meet ing of the Board of Church Exten sion of the North Georgia Confer ence, of which board he is presi dent. To Fill Nail Holes. Nail-holes in wood may be filled up by mixing sawdust with glue till It Is of the consistency of stiff paste. Press this compound into the holes, and It will become us luird as the wood Itself. Keep Smiling. Happiness of heart and soul can he willed. It Is psychologically true that the laugh which is at first forced may luter he made genuine. Try It. Try rending the joy column of the pa pers and magazines. Treasure the good ones arid pass them on to friends. Don’t destroy n play because It Is for laughing purposes only. Hunt such comedies and tell others of them. Stnrt every day In good humor, with e smile. It will help brighten the day for others.