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THE MORNING CALL. 4. ft- Jr Vol IX. No. 167. I SOCIALjALAD PLEASANTLY REPORTED FOR SUNDAY’S CALL. The reception given by Mrs. N. B. Drewry on Monday afternoon in honor of the twenty-oin'h anniversary of the organization of the Dorcas Society, was an elegant affair and opened the week in the pleasantest fashion. Mrs- Drewry is a woman of rare charming personality and entertains in a most delightful manner. Her home is beau tifully and tastefully furnished and on this occasion was more than usually attractive, w,ith its profuse decorations of cut flowers and growing plants. In the spacious hall were many handsome jardiniere holding stately palms and glowing oxalis. The elegant drawing rooms were beautifully decorated with daffodils, jonquils, and hyacinths and were brilliant with many lights dainti ly capped with yellow satin shades— here Dr. and Mrs Drewry received and entertained their guests with a delight ful hospitality. The dining room of this lovely home is one of its most at* tractive rooms and on Monday after* noon was made doubly attractive by tall vases of American Beauty roses. The table, with its dainty appoint* ments, was all that was beautiful — running diagnally acrors it, were two broad bands of satin —one each of American Beauty and green, with a delicate tracery of amilax between the two. On Either side were bunches of roses tied with green ribbons, and huge blocks of ice hollowed, and filled with green-stemmed strawberries- The lights, with dainty shades of American Beauty crepe paper suffused a soft radiance over this beautiful pic ture. Elegant refreshments of salads, zephyrettes, olives, cheese sickts, strawberries with whipped cream and cake were served. Mrs. Drewry who was handsomely gowned in a costume of green brocade, was gracefully assist* ed in receiving her guests by Mrs. J. W. McWilliams and Mrs. Amelia John son. During the afternoon the follow ing interesting program was given : Piano solo—Miss Sherwood. Vocal duet—Miss Mattie Terry and Miss Mamie Mills. Recitation—Miss Sara Malone. Vocal Solo—Miss Lillian Patterson. Recitation—Miss Florence Doe. Vocal solo—Mrs. William Reeves. Recitation—Miss Malone. * * * The dinner given by Mrs Edward C. Smith on Monday evening was the occasion of a happy family reunion that had many unusually pretty fea tures. The table was like a flash of gold as the doors of the dining room were thrown open and its beauty diss closed. Jonquils were the floral deco* rations, silver candelabra with candles of the same yellow tint added mare of the pretty color. The places ofthe guests were marked by bunches of jonquils and there were various courses in the elegant menu that repeated the golden note in the symphony of yellow. The artistic basket of jonquils which formed the centrepiece was finished with a white satin bow on each side. The menu served at this delightful din ner party was as follows: Grape fruit; soup,with slices of lemon ; broiled shad, lemon, potato croquettes, French peas, turkey, rice, cranberries, celery, lemon cream with cake Mrs. Smith is a de lightful hostess and always wears the daintiest of gowns. On this occasion she wore a costume of red cloth, with trimmings of cream opplique and fur. Among those present were Mrs. E G Smith, Mr. and Mrs J P Nichole, Mr. and Mrs. Chae. F. Wolcott, Rev. T. W. O’Kelley, Miss Lora Smith, Mr. J. H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Smith. * * * An engagement which will create much interest in this city is that of Miss Marie Bannon of Macon and Mr. " Waller Harris Jones of Atlanta. Miss Bannon is a beautiful and attractive young woman, and during her visits to Griffin, as the guest of Miss Florrie Jean Richards, made many delightful friends who extend their best' wishes Mr. Jones is the son of Dr and Mrs. Chandless Jones of Atlanta, and is a young man of prominence in both social and business circles * * * The meeting of the Young Matrons' Cooking Club with Mrs. Charles WoL cott on Tuesday afternoon, was one of the most delightful which this very pharming clqb of our brightest young (married women, has .ever enjoyed. One of the happiest features of the afternoon wan the finding of beautiful yellow-tinted pak leaves of while card board in which were copied leceipla ' for the different delicious dishes pre pared by the graceful hostess. These leaves were cunningly divided, a part of each being hidden in some one of the quaint nooks afid corners of Mrs. ’ Wolcott's handsome drawing room. s Mrs. Edward Smith was the winner’of the first prize, a uninty Dresden bon ’ bon dish, she being the first to find the bidden part of her leaf. Mrs. Lee , Manley received the second prize, a ’ beautiful bunch of American Beauty roses. Mrs. Henry Burr, Jr., won the ! consolation, a tiny candlestick, “to , light her on her way.” After this | most delightful search was finished, the guests were ushered into the beau tifully decorated dining room where an elegant collation of oyster patties, celery salad, olives, wafers, crystalized ginger and cherry nectar was served. The guests of honor were Mrs. J. W. McWilliams, Mrs. Victor Brown, Mrs. Carlton Jones, Misses Matti Terry, Mollie White, Lora Smith. • • • Dr. Joseph A. Stewart was the host at a very delightful slag party from eight to twelve on Wednesday evening last. Dr. Stewart is an incomparable hokt and it goes without saying that on the occasion of this entertainment, each of the guests found the evening one of thorough enjoyment. An in teresting game of six-hand euchre was played, after which was served an ele gant and elaborate supper of broiled shad, oysters, hot rolls, olives, canary cream and cake. Several bright toasts were proposed to which Dr. Stewart responded in his usual graceful style. Those present were Mr. William H. Brewer, Will Davis, Mt. Seneca Sawtel), Mr. W. Dun Carhart, Mr, James Flynt and Dr. Joseph A. Stew art. # * * On Wednesday afternoon of last week the Mystic Circle was delight fully entertained by Mrs. M. E. Wilson at her lovely suburban home. Beauti ful decorations of geraniums with their brilliant blossoms, and palms and ferns were everywhere seen in charming profusion. Samuel Coleridge was the poet for this meeting and several bright interesting papers on his life and writings were read Mrs Wilson is a most attractive woman and an after* noon spent with her in her pleasant home is sure to be a happy one. She has a charming voice and on this oc casion delighted her guests with sever al beautiful vocal selections. On en- i tering the drawing room each guest was given a card on which was written the fo'owing bright conundrums: 1. What city is a useful appendage to a bottle? Cork. 2. What Islands are a drove of po* nies? Shetland. i 3. What island namesagiil? Cicily. 4. What city names a girl? Florence. r 5. What city is not too tight? Tou« [ louse. i 6. What islands are not wise? Sally : islands. . 7. How many colored seas do you i find? White Sea and Black Sea. 1 8. What island is a person? Isle of . Man. 9. What city is a relative? Antwerp. ; 10. With what country would you , celebrate Thanksgiving? Turkey. , 11. With what other country would i you cook it? Greece 12. By changing the last letter of a j river what piece of your body would i appear? Elbe (o). i 13. What island is almost (be name . of a fish? Sardinia. 14. What city would you choose . when buying chinab Deaden. , 15. What city would you select for . a loaf of bread? Naples. Mrs. T. J. Collier secured the prize, a photo of Mrs. Wilsoo in a beabtifully 9 embroidered frame, for correctly an * swering the greater number of the • conundrums As a sovenir of this 8 most pleasant afternoon each guest 9 was given a dainty little fan on which s was lied a bunch of fragrant white e violets. Those present besides' the I members were Mrs. E. W. Beck, Mrs. James Walker, Mrs. Edward McCombs 1 of Milledgeville. i♦ * • a The regular meeting of the Current b Topics Club was held at thq residence of Mrs. T. R. Mills ou Friday after noon. Mrs. Brawner and Mrs. Nall •’ read interesting papers on “American ' writers,” after which there was a bright general discussion. y• • • g Mr. Will B. Goodrich and Mr. F. W, 6RIFFIN, &EOR6IA, SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 20, 1868. I. Beck, Jr., will very handsomely repre e sent Griffin at the convention of the il insurance men of Geargia, which -will d be held al Macon during thia week. A a large delegation will be present and - on Thnrsdty evening an elegant ban* e quet will be served al the Lanier. t. » ♦ f The engagement of Miss Florence i. Sanders, of Forsyth, and Mr. Cad M. i. Harrison, of Montezuma.is announced, f the marriage to be solemnized en the j 12th of next month. Miss Sanders is j the daughter of Capt W. F Sanders, 3 of Forsyth, aud is a most popular and i attractive young wo>nan. She has i frequently visited Griffin and by her » winning ways and charming manner ( has made many warm friends who i wish her great happiness. Mr. Harri son is one of the most successful young . business men of Montezuma. Mr. and , Mrs. Harrison will make Montezuma their future home. f Mrs. James Brown very prettily en tertained the Social Circle on Thurs day o afternoon last, at her beautiful country home. Mrs. Brown is a bright, attractive young woman aud counts her friends by the score. After the business portion of the meeting, which was the arrangement of the “spring opening” to be given by the ladies of | this society on April Ist, dainty re freshments of charlotte and cake were served. * * * On the thirtieth of this month Gen. John B. Gordon will deliver a lecture on “The Last Days of the Confederacy” at the Olympic Theatre in this city. School Enumerators. i The Board of Educators of Spalding , county, at a recent meeting, appointed , the following gentlemen to take the , school census of the different districts as the law requires. These enumerators are expected to begin their work on the first Monday in April, and make a report at as early a day as possible to the board. Mt. Zion—Dr. W. M. Byne. Line Creek—W. L. Bowers. Orr—A. J. Maddox. Akin—E. E. Akin. Cabin—R. S. Thompson. 1 Africa and Union—J. 0. A. Miller. W. B. Hudson was appointed by the r city council, the board concurring, to , take the census of Griffin in detail, and has already begun bis labors. Presbyterian Church, Anniversary sermon by the pastor ’ at 11 a. m. Last service of the current 1 ecclesiastical year. Children’s service at 4p. m. No night service. Sabbath school and pastor’s bible class 9 :45 a. m. W. G. Woodbridge, Pastor. 1— i To Presbyterians Today marks the seventh anniver j sary of my connection with the Griffin Presbyterian church I should be glad , to seo every available member at the service this morning. My discourse , will be retrospective, prospective, and , with a view to the general welfare of . the church. W. G. Woodbridge, Pastor. Best All To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly 1 beneficial manner, when the springtime comes, use the true and perfect remedy, f Syrup of Figs. One bottle will answer for all the family and costs only 50 cents; the . large size sl. Buy the genuine. Mahu , factured by the California Fig Syrup Com pany only, and for sale by all druggists. l K CARD. There being some misapprehension on 1 the part of some of my friends as to the 1 course I will pursue as to appointment of a deputy sheriff in case I should be elected e at the approaching election, I take this method of stating I will have no deputy e aheriff, but will give the office my entire time and rely upon the efficient aid of the bailiffs for the proper discharge of all the r duties incumbent ou the office. , M. P. PATRICK. ’» Griffin, Ga., March 19,1898. r • Registration Notice. e The county registration books are now g open at my office in Hasselkus’ Shoe Store and all qualified to do so should call and 1 register. b They will close twenty days before each e election. T. R. NUTT, T. C. e * CASTORIA t For Infants and Children. - ftfiatarsZ witj H M D "' • t t Seed Corn. Genuine Tennessee Seed Corn for sale. Apply to 0. A. Jones, at R. F. Strickland A Co.’s, R.yal auk.* the food pare, nod li.. j? •; ‘ Sir v. ' I amh * ■ • DffnlflWD rUwvMIM"* •OVAt. (AKIM KWMM 00., HnyjWlK. J 1— Ml" P" 1 ” INVITED TO GBOTN- * The Gubernatorial Candidates Invited to Speak Here. The people of Spalding county would be delighted to have Hou. A. D. Can dler, Hon. R. L Berner and Hon. 8. ? " f-' R. Atkinson speak in Griffio at some early aud convenient day, and to se cure tbit end- the county executive committee has united in sending an invitation to each candidate. Griffin is centrally located, acceaai bls by rail from every point, and there is no doubt but au immqosQ audience would greet them. It is loped the candidates will unite upon Main as early as possible So that t|B tan)9 may be extensively ad ver tied, and thus afford the mseeee an oppttttunity to hear them. The ftfttowing is the action of the committee yesterday: Whereas, The democratic party will soon be called upon to ohooee a candi date for the office of governor, there being three tar this high Whereas, Il has been customary for such aspirants to jointly fiiscuM the issues, upon' which they ask support; b« it QrtfMMe Resolveo/qy the Democratic Execu tive Committee of .Spalding county, That a cordial invitation be extended to all democratic candidates for gov ernor to address the public in joint discussion at Griffin at tbe earliest date suited to their convenience; at tbe same time calling attention to tbe fact that Griffin is one of the most central points in the stale with railroad facilities that will allow the candidates’ friends to easily attend. Resolved, That a copy of these res olutions be sent to Hon. R. L Ber ner, Hon A. D. Candler and Hon. Spencer R. Atkinson, and their ac ceptance urged. A. W. Walker, Chairman. W. D. Carhart, Secretary. OWO ENJOYS Both the method ana reunite 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 oent 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. CMJFORHIA FIG SYRUP CO. MK FXAIKIXO, CAL. ummuLE. kt. kew rase Mt Dugan House For Sale or Rent My bouse and lot on Poplar street Apply to myself, Mrs. E. W. Dugan, Williamson, G>., Or H. P Eady, Grif fin, Ga. SPRING :-: HATS, IN THE NEW BLOCKS MO NEW SHADES. THE HAWES, WJSUr New Spring Clothing. ALL THE NEW AND NOBBY THINGS FOR MEN’S SPRING AND BUMMER WEAR JUST RECEIVED. LET ME SHOW YOU THE BEST VAL. UEB, AS WELL AS UP TO DATE CUT AND DESIGN. REMEMBER EVERY GARMENT I SELL GOES OUT OF THE HOUSE UNDER XN ABSOLUTE GUARANTEE AS TO QUALI TY AND PRICE. Boys’ and Children’s. Suits. * JUST RECEIVED IN QUANTITIES.’ OUR KNEE PANTS SUITS HAVE Double Knees and Seats. THOS.J.WHITE Clothier, Furnisher and Hatter. R. F. Strickland & Co. to ■ Dry Goods and Shoes. ilil -ftf NEW SHOES W jfel OXFORDS. W The latest shapes, all sizes and widths, black and tans. ..Air x are *S entß for tlie facturers in the United States. Krippendorf, Dittman & Co. ladiee 6 ne Shoes, made for southern feet, v (W perfect fit and wear, prioeesLso tofS | Zeigler Bros, ladies and childrens / NH fine Shoes. You know that Zeigler's BA I are best Shoes on earth tor the price. BJr All styles for ladies $1.50 to $3. AU styles for children 75c. to $1.50. Ullie Bracket 4 Co. men fine Shoes, perfect in every respect There are DOne better. New shade tans and chocolate brown. THt WINDSOW R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. MM——— RACKET STORE PRICES! . ■ (O>— , M LOW PRICES ON GOOD MERCHANDISE 18 THE LEVER THAT TURNS THE MERCANTILE WHEEL AND KEEPS BUSINESS GOOD. BY THIS METHOD WE WILL CONTINUE TO MERIT A JUST PORTION OF YOUR TRADE. • 1 paper of Pina, Ic. 1 good lead Pencil, Ic. 1 card Hook and Eyes, Ic. 1 card Hook and Eyes with hump,3c 1 quire of good Note Paper, 4c. 1 package of good Envelopes, 3c. 1 package large square “ sc. < 1 spool Goats Thread, 4c. 2 spools King Thread, 2CO yds, sc. AU grades of Linen Collars 10c. Celuloid Collars. sc. The prices we have placed on Shoes are moving them out, to be replaced by our spring goods. EDWARDS EROS. Ten Cents per Week Silk Olub Ties 10c.—dost pay 25c. Best yard wide bleached Domes* tic, 6c. 3 Best Prints, 4c. and sc. Splendid black Hose, 10c. The best Toilet Soap in the world, absolutely pure, sc. and 10c. Yard wide Percals, best goods, 9c. Yard wide Sea Island, 4ic. A. 0. A. Feather Ticking, 10.