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- MB . -W- S • U E ■ i iW /■ u w I ■ I w ’ f /W ■ Bl ■ J IW / ■ a * ■ J I I ■ I Iff ff / w ■ B^■ ■ 1 I w/ ■ W ff ■ B. I ■ I B ■ B / BB■BIPIIB I B A y B A B ■ • -- ■ /..■. < ; .. . • .■ -- Vol IX. No. 155. SOCIALJALAD PLEASANTLY REPORTED FOR SUNDAYS CALL. Sometimes, between long shadows on the grass, The little truant waves of sunlight pass. My eyes grow dim with tenderness the while, Thinking I see thee smile 1 And sometimes, in the twilight gloom apart, The tall trees whisper, whisper, heart to heart. From my fbnd lips the eager answers fall, Thinking I hear thee call! —Catharine Young Glen. *« • • The members of the First Methodist church gladly responded to the very cordial invitation extended by the Epworth League to attend the reoepx tion at the church On Friday evening last. After the interesting program which was greatly enjoyed, refresh ments consisting of gelatine, charlotte and cake were served to those present. * v * Hill Crest, the beautiful suburban home of Mrs. Thos. E. Patterson, was the scene of a most delightful enter tainment on Tuesday last when the Young Matron’s Cooking Club met for another of its very pleasant afternoons. Mrs. Patterson is a gracious hostess and her every entertainment is an assured success. The drawingrooms were gorgeous with decorations of crimson japooicas. In the dining room with its pretty appointments, yellow was the prevailing color, many daffodils, jonquils, and tulips being used. The table was lovely with its satin damasb cloth, and exquisitely embroidered pieces, in which there rested great yellow blossoms Shortly after arriving at Mrs. Patterson’s home, each guest was handed a picture with 1 the request to find in this picture as many of the following things as possi ble : 1. A place of duty—Ans. Poat. ~ 2. A musical character —Ans Bar. 3 A kind of sewing machine —Ans, Weed. 4. Goes away—Ans. Leaves. 5. The entire amount —Ans. Hole (whole). 6. Mashed fine—Aus. Ground. 7. Important in drawings—Ans. Shadow. 8. Home of a painter —Ans. Hill. 9. A weight—Ans Stone. The prize, a dainty hand-made handkerchief, was awarded to Mrs. Chas. Wolcott, she having correctly answered the greatest number of ques tions. At 5:30 o’clock an elegant collation of Swedish timbals, Saratoga chips, hot rolls with butter, caramel custard with whipped cream, and pine apple cake was served. Mrs. Patter son’s guests were Mrs. Whitley Kin caid, Mrs. Joseph Stewart, Mrs. Frank Lake, Mrs. Lee Manley, Mrs. Joseph Thomas, Mrs Perryman of Talbotton, Mrs. J. H. Drewry, Mrs Milton Daniel, Mrs. Carlton Jones, Mrs Baldwin Davis, Mrs. Wilson Mathews, Mrs. W. Key Howard, Mrs. Floyd Johnson and Mrs. Chas. Wolcott. • * • The latest gowns display the bolero jacket, which is rapidly taking the place of the Russian blouse. The bolero adds materially to the graceful appearance of the figure, an*d possibly that is the secret of its revival. Ex travagant decorations are lavished on these pretty bodices, and numberless and fanciful are the conceits in this line. • » » Plaid skirts are once more making a bid for public favor. The blocks of white in the new shades are of medium size. They are plaided over at wide intervals with shaggy lines of camel’s hair of ' contrasting tints. These are very pretty with shirt waists. * * * Despite the very inclement weather of Wednesday afternoon of the past week, the Social Circle held a roost pleasant and profitable meeting at the home of Mrs. J. W. McWilliams This dainty, tasteful home was profusely? decorated with growing plants and cut flowers, and the brightest of fires lent ah additional glow to the already bright picture. At the last meeting but one, each member of this Circle pledged herself to earn one dollar to be given to the funds being raised for ehorcb repairs aod to tell in rhyme bow this money was made. After the reading of (bese rhymes, all of which were very bright and witty, the guests repaired to the dining room, which was dainty and beautiful with its dec orations of carnations, terns and palms. The delicious refreshments consisted of salads, wafers, pick'.e, oelery, fruit char lotte with whipped cream ’and cake. Miss Mattie Mathews presided over the chocolate urn in the rear hall. Mrs. McWilliams was assisted in receiving her guests by Mrs. Victor Brown, Mrs. B. R. Blakely and Mies Mollie While. * ♦ * The marriage of Mr. Olis Crouch and Miss Lpra Smith is announced to occur at the First Baptist church on the 27tb of April. This marriage will unite two of our most popular young p-ople and the congratulations and good wishes of a host of friends are theirs. ♦ * * .J X . The reception given by Mrs. Robert F. Strickland yesterday afternoon— the twentieth anniversary of her mar riage—was an elegant and elaborate affair. Mrs. Strickland’s new home on the corner of College and Eighth streets is one of the handsomest in the city—with its beaulifnrfurniture, del iOate bric-a brae, exquisite paintings and fie many fragrant flowering plants, nothing more tasteful and home like could well be imagined. On this de lightful occasion the reception hall, the drawing rootas and dining rooms were profusely decorated with white hyaoiQths, lilliee and srnilax ; the beau tiful music room and library were made more beautiful still by tali crys tal vases filled with jonquils and daffo dils. During the afternoon several of Griffin’s talented musicians gave vocal and instrumental selections iu a most pleasing manner. Io the spacious hall the guests were given a cordial welcome by Miss Lora Smith and Miss Mollie White who directed them to the drawing rooms. There under the magnificent chandalitr with its brilli ant lights gently toned by delicate green shades, Mrs. Strickland received the numerous friends who came to wish for her many years of just auch happiness as the past twenty have held. Mrs. Strickland wore a beautiful and exceedingly becoming gown of white mousseiaine de soir over green taffetas, diamond ornaments and white carna tions completed this most elegant costume. Those who assisted in re ceiving the guests were: Miss Hattie Head, Mrs. R. P. Brooks of Forsyth, Mrs. E R. Anthony, Mrs. W. H. Boyles, Mrs. John W Hunton, Mrs. T. R. Mills, Mrs. Charles G. Mills, Mrs. Kin caid, Mrs. J. Henry Walker, Mrs. Amelia Johnson, Mrs. Ed C. Smith— were exquisitely attired in charming afternoon toilettes—each parried a great bunch of calla lilhes with the natural loliage. Miss Lora Smith wore a dainty cos' turne of cream brocade with touches of that deep crimson so becoming to her blonde beauty. Miss Mollie White was handsomely gowned it. white taN telas with trimmings of pearl passa mentine. After leaving the diningroom where an elegant salad course was served, the guests passed into the library where Miss Jacksonia Mills very gracefully dispensed punch. About 150 ladies called during the afternoon. * ♦ ♦ Miss Leila Redding, one of our most charming and popular girls, left on Wednesday last for an extended visit to friends in Macon. It is needless to say that Miss Bedding will be the recipient of many delightful social attentions during her stay, * * A The meeting of the Current Topics Club at the residence of Mrs. Thomas R. Mills, on Friday afternoon, was well attended The subject,“The advantage of American writers over those of other nations,” was ably discussed by the very intellectual ladies who form this club. * * « Mies Pearl Neely, of Buffalo, N. Y , who has for several weeks been the much admired guest of Miss Mattie Smith, left yesterday for Guntersville* Ala., for a visit to friends before re turning to Buffalo, Miss Neely is a young woman of charming personality and during her visit here has made j many friends who sincerely regret her departure. The Social Circle will bold its next meeting at the home of Mrs. James Brown. Mrs. Charles Wolcott will pleasantly entertain the Young Matrons Cooking i Club on the 15th of this month. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, 80NDAY MORNING, MARCH 6, 1898. GRIFFIN ON TOP. WILL SOON BETHS “LOWELLOf : THE SOUTH ’’ Three New Cotton Mills Are Confi dently Expected Here Be fore Christmas. As the Call has already staled act ive pieparations are being made daily for beginning work upon a new mill out at the Kincaid mills, nr more than double the capacity of tbe present plant by enlarging the same. The fact is,the two mills here are many months behind with orders al though not a day has been lost jn more tbau a year. The machinery used is of the very latest and best kind, and the goods turned out are unex celled, if equaled, by any mills Jn tbe United States. Hence the necessity for another mill, which will De up and running before the next crop is gathered. ANOTHER. The Call was reliably informed yes terday that local capitalists were ar ranging for the erection of an SIOO,OOO mill here for tbe manufacture of Cot ton yarns and twine. This mill would have been started by early spring and been in operation by mid summer, but for Providential causes. Tbe projectors of this enterprise have ample cash to erect and run tbe same, and not many moons will pass before active operations will begin up on this new enterprise, which will af ford employment for scores of opera* lives. » STILL ANOTHER. As a Call reporter was out in search of news yesterday he caught a thread that was quietly whispered around, of another new cotton mill in contem plation. Being in possession of the thread of rumor, it was quietly, though success fully, traced to its bead, and there learned that a party of focal capital ists had been seriously considering the erection of a cottou mil! here iu tbe near future. In this mill thread and cloth are to be made, and the plant enlarged and improved as business and requirements demanded. Our informant, who will be a large stockholder, stated that $75,000 bad been subscribed and the cash was on lap when it was decided to begin oper ation. These are not vague rumors, wiitten for olarney or space, but are bicked by the declaration of Griffin money, in the hands of business men of the first order. These are encouraging features for Griffin, and should be encouraged, as every business man in Griffin feels and recognizes the benefit to trade by tbe presence of the mills already here. Best of All To cleanse the System In a gentle and truly beneficial manner, when the springtime comes, use the true and perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. One bottle will answer for all the family and costs only 50 cents; the large size sl. Buy the genuine. Manu factured by the California Fig Syrup Com pany only, and for sale by all druggists. ANNOUNCEMENT. For Sheriff. I respectfully inform my friends—the people of Spalding county—that I am a candidate for the office .of Sheriff, subject to the verdict of a primary, if one is held. Your support will be thankfully received and duly appreciated. i M J. PATRICK. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Justice of the Peace 1001st District, G. M., for the unexpired term. Election first Saturday in April. W. D. CARHART. Do You Admire Fine Fowls? If so, try a sitting of my Barred Ply mouth Rock, Langsban and Black Winor ca eggs. I also keep poultry and pigeon supplies of all Lewis D. Clark. Seed Corn. Genuine Tennessee Seed Corn for sale. Apply to C. A. Jones, at R. F. Strickland & Co.’s. ( CASTORIA For Infants and Children. Mate- Mas* b ■ Royal BMkca the food par*. by IbbSbebbooi dtoMcßoOMw POWDER Absolutely Pure k- ■ i KOVAL BAKINS Fowptll CO., N«W YOM. I ' Y. M. C. A. Entertainment. Quite a number of people, both old and young, can be pleasantly enter* tained for an hour or so (i if they will attend tbe reception given at the Y. M. C. A. rooms on Friday evening, the lilh, by the ladies who have so kindly and generously offered their assistance to that association for tbe purpose of raising funds to help defray expenses. Tbeir aim is to make these gather ings both social and entertaining. An attractive pregram of music has been arranged and tbe menu will be dainty as well as appetizing. A very pleasant evening can bb spent for the small sum of 10 cents. Attention, Sunday School Workers- Mr. J. H. Miller, field worker of tbe Georgia Slate Sunday School Associa tion, will be in Griffin Thursday, Mar. 10, 7:30, First Methodist church, and wishes to meet the teachers and offi cers of Griffin and Spalding county. The association is interdenomina tional, and all schools are expected to be represented. Write off any ques tions about Sunday school work and bring with you to be answered. Superintendents and pastors please announce. Henry B. Mays. one KNicnra Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and ac ’ ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. \ Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute. CAUFQRHIA FIG SYRUP (A MM FRAMCIBCO, ML UUmUU. KT. NEW VOU. N.l I Wi> A SCRAP OF PAPER can tell a long story sometimes. The pa per that tells our story best is the writing paper stored upon our shelves. It is of the best quality and of the greatest variety. Pads and tablets from the smallest to legal cap size. Envelopes to fit any sized paper, at prices to fit any sized pocketbook. If you want your moneys worth come to me J. H, HUFF, 24 HILL STREET. IT IS TRUE, IF YOU SEE IT IN MY ADVERTISEMENT! I | Every article <ff Winter Wear at absolute cost for the next two weeks. I WILL BE ABSENT, VISITING THE WHOLESALE MARKETS AND PURCHASING THE NOBBIEST LINE OF CLOTHING EVER SHOWN IN GRIFFIN. In the Mean Time 3 ■ IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY ANY THING YOU MAY NEED IN WINTER GOODS, AB YOU WILL GET IT AT ABSOLUTE ’ NEW YORK COST, FOR THE CASH. \ -Igi THOS. J. WHITE Clothier, Furnisher and Hatter. •—mmmwhmmwmwb MMWasMsmsasMiMMMMBMMWMSomwsHMIBMMHHMiMMB R. F. Strickland & Co, % s-s-r low -1 W I PRICED SHOES! Ladies Robbers 35e. and 50c. Mens Rubbers 50c. Childrens Rubbers 35c. IWM ftjtf Boys, and Giris School Shoes 75c., S PR SLOO and $1.25. Ms. ■ I Mr a^es uuUou ur SI.OO, $1.25 and $1.50. Mens wet weather Shoes keep the savoy yonr feet dry. - 2 _ ~ ~ '■■ - 1 ' R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. ———— —"■ BANKRUPT SALE OF HARDWARE! Having bought at Sheriff’s sale • I the entire stock Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Farming Implements, etc., of C. H. JOHNSON & SONS, we are determined to close it out with in 60 days. Such bargains in Hardware as you will find in our store have never before been offered in Griffin. W. D. navis & Bro. r I I Ten Ceuta per Week