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■ ”—*—***■l I ■ fls-* fl f * , wI % >i w I I TF W ■ j /""W ■ , ■ M > > j X▼ JL JL M / w 1 X B ' TIL w Vol IX • No. 185. I SOCIAL SALAD ■pleasantly report® for .SUNDAY’S CALL. The toilette* to be worn by the April bride* will be of unusual beauty •o<i elegance. The wedding gown of Mies Tuaie Caldwell is of the stylish subdued shade of brown cblh. 'The cost is so made as to be worn buttoned or flaring open over a vest or full front. The | - lining is of checked silk, showing a ? touch of rose coloring. t The weeding gown of Miss Mar guerite Gunn, of LaVilla, will be of I white mousselaine de soie, the entire skirt adorned with an applique work of point lace T he corsage will be simply but elegantly fashioned of the applique lace and the drees will bo worst eg*r a elip of pure white satin. The wedding gown of the lovely Miss Sanders, of Forsyth, is of ivory white satin. Tbg. skirt falls in a graceful demi train, and the.corsage has a nov el and beautiful effect, given io shir* ring The yoke is of shirred satin and the entire corsage finishing in sbir> ring. Among the garments which one. of these charming brides will wear are two lovely waists. One is of white and violet striped silk, the shades oOiolet graduating from the dark (to /pale shades. The front is finished jzy'rev ers of pale violet velvet that turn back from a front of white mousselaine de soie, over which falls a jabet of lace. The sleeves are novel in their make-up and are composed of lace insertions an inch in depth and folds of violet silk in three varying shades Another waht is’-of pale colored sunset pink in taffeta silk. The square yoke is composed of narrow velvet rib bon, put on to form blocks,* in the center of the blocks are applique fig ures us lae«. The drapery of the cor sage is adorned with narrow bands of black velvet libbon. ♦ a ♦ The wedding of Miss Lora Smith and Mr- Otis Crouch will be a church affair of beauty and elegance, and will be followed by a reception at the love ly new home of the brjde’a mother, Mrs. E. G. Smith, on West Broad street. The ushers at this aeddiog will be: Mr. George E. Btricxland, Mr. Ben R. Flemiatejr, Mr. Lyndon Patterson, Mr Joseph L. Burr, Mr. J. H. Wood, Mr. Robert H. Strickland, Mr. W. H. New ton. ♦ Mr. and Mrs Crouch will delightful ly spend several weeks traveling through the northern and eastern states ~ • • • Mrs. ThomasE Patterson entertain ed a congenial circle of friends at a lovely Tttncheon on Monday last in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lee C. Manley. The table was exquisite with a floral centerpiece of Easter lilies, and ele gant appointments of chins, cut glasat and silver added to the full enjoyment of a menu unusually tempting. Mrs. Manley, who is always beauti fully dressed, wore a dark green cloth which was decidedly becoming to her brunette beauty. Mrs. Patterson was handsomely gowned in black taffeta with trimmings of green mousselaine de soie. She is a charming woman, and an invitation to her delightful boriie is always received ' with much pleasure. \* * * The Social Circle held a business meeting in the parlors of the Y. M. C, A. building on last Wednesday after noon. Arrangements were made for entertainments to be given after East er for the benefit of the Methodist church. The ladies of this society rex speeded nobly to the call for funds to repair the church, and have been un tiring in their efforts to assist. The pastor, Rev. T. J. Christian, is doing all in his power to aid them, and the . work has already been commenced that will make tbe Methodist church creditable in every respect ♦♦ * " Mr. Daniel Franklin Gunn has is sued invitations to the marriage of bis daughter, Miss Marguerite Gunn, to Mr. Wi]|i aai Daniel Davie, which will ba solemnized Wednesday, April 40th, at 12 o’clock at his home, La Villa, Georgia. Miss Gunn is * beautiful young woman with delightfully gra cious manners, and will be another gain Griffin will secure at Hymen’s alter—she has frequently visited Gris fin as the guest of Mrs. R F. Strick land and has always received those attentions which ouly a charming wo man has a right to expect. Mr. Dayis is one of our most popu lar yon ng men and is well and favora bly known in the business world as a prominent hardwate merchant of this city. That Mr. Davis ba* scores of friends was evidenced by .his being , chosen mayor, which office be has filled most creditably fora year. Mies Gqnn will have as her brides maids Mies Pat lie Luke, of Virginia, , and Miss Hattie Head, of High Falls, with Miss Da>ay Mitchell, of Thomas* Ville, as maid-of-honor. Mr. Davis will be accompanied by Mr. Ben Flemister as beet man, and Mr. James Kimbrough aqd Mr. Henry Smith as groomsmen. The ceremony will be followed by an elegant break-fast, after which the entire bridal party will leave for Grif fin >Qn the evening of the 20th, Mr. and Mrs. Davis wili be given a large reception by Mr and Mrs. Baldwin Bradford Davis at their beautiful home on Broadway: r * • • The North Bide Card Club held a business meeting al the home of Mrs. R. H Taylor on Thursday afternoon. The social meetings of this very charming club will be -resumed af’er Easter. r '.-/V; ♦ ♦ * The Mystic Oirclb will meet with MrtT'E J. Flemister op Wednesday of thia weekx X» ♦ * The Eupbradean Society of Prof. Chas. M. Neel’s school will give an entertainment Friday evening at the Y. M. C. A , under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary. A charming pro gramme will be rendered and a dainty course of refreshments will be served afterward, « • * Mrs. John W Wolcott will entertain the Dorcas Society at her pretty home on North Hill street tomorrow after noon from 3 to 5 o’clock. • • • Next Tuesday evening, April 12th, Mrs. J. M. Kelley will give a concert at the Olympic Theatre for tbe benefit of the Baptist church. Tbe programme will be replete with brilliant numbers and the best talent in tbe city will take part. Among the vocal soloists will be Mis. William B. Reeves, Miss Lillian Patterson, Miss Mary Martin Milla and Mr. Chas, Thomas. This will be one of the many delightful Easter entertainments, and since it is given for such a worthy purpose, it deserves liberal patronage. » • • • Miss Maude Hammond has as her guests for this week Miss Tidwell and Mies Minnie Tidwell,of Atlanta. The Misses Tidwell are two of Atlanta’s most charming society girts. They have already - made some delightful visits to Griffin and their many friends are giving them a most cordial wel come. It goes without saying that this visit will prove quite as happy,* one.' * • * Mr, Walter Beeks left yesterday for Macon where he has accepted a fine position in the auditor’s office of the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad. Mr. Beeks is one of our most popular young men, and undoubtedly be will be greatly missed by the host of friends who wish him all possible success in his new field of labor. , • • • The Social Oiicle Helpers held a most delightful meeting with Miss Irene Boyles at her home on Sixth street. These young ladies are render ing able assistance to tbe Social Cir cle in the effort to improve end repair tbe Methodist church After all busi ness was transacted Miss Boyles served elegant refreshments of orefm and cake. Little Miss Addie Anthony was the charming hostess at a lovely bicycle meet on Friday after-noon last. After a delightful spin to Experiment Sta tion the happy little party returned to Miss Anthony’s home on Taylor street Where delicious refreshment* of sal ads and ices were served. Those pres ’ ent were Miss Ethel Reed, Miss Rosa i Doe, Miss Bessie Bowdoin, Miss Cora » Johnston, Miss Thao Mills, Miss Ao- I nie Goddard, Miss Carrie Gresham. 1• • • On account of sickness the. meeting I of the Young Matrons Cooking Club has been postponed until Tuesday * week, when it will meet at the resi r dence of Mrs. J. F. Stewart. _ BRIFFIN, BKOBBIA, SUNDAY MONNINS, APRIL ,10, 1898. TWO PKIMAKUB June 6th and 23rd are the Date* Mt By the Executive Committee* Yesterday the democratic executive committee of Bpaiding county met and the following members were present: A. W. Walker, J. M. Dingier, J. B. Bell (Prox) G. G. Head, T. E. Drewry, C. T. Digby, L. Cleveland, W. D. Davis, A. L. Morris, W. P. Maynard, O. O. Gay, D. L. Patrick, D. Glessner, B. R. Blakely, W. D. Carhart. Chairman A. W. Walker called the meeting to order and it was harmonious throughout. The following resolutions offered by Col. W. D. Carhart were unani mously adopted: Resolved, That a primary for the nomi nation of State House Officers and a mem ber of Congress from the sixth Congres sional district be held at the various elec tion precincts in Spalding county on the 6th day of June, 1898; polls to be open in the country precincts between the hours of 8 a. m. and 8 p. m. and in the town precinct between the hours of 6 a. m. and 6 p. m. Resolved, That a primary for the nomi nation of three supreme court judges and for county offices and a member of the General Assembly be held at the various election precincts in Spalding county on the2Brddayof June, 1898; polls to be open during same hours as above. And that at tbe same time each voter shall pjt upon his ticket the names (three in each country precinct and six in town) of those whom he wishes to represent his district on a new Democratic Executive Committee. Resolved, That none but known white democrats, who have been duly registered and qualified to vote for representative in said county, shall be allowed to partici pate in said primaries, and each voter must vote in his own district in each of said primaries, except candidates to be al lowed to vote in any district , Resolved, That on the day following , each of these primaries the executive com mittee shall meet at twelve o’clock and consolidate the returns, declare the result and appoint delegates to the different con ventions to carry out «the wishes of the county as expressed at the polls; and at ane of these meetings shall' likewise ap point delegates to the senatorial conven tion of the 26th District. Then Col. Cleveland offered the follow ing: “Resolved, by the Executive Committee, That before any candidate is voted for in the democratic primary elections provided for, that the candidates shall pay sixty (60) dollars tor each primary to the secretary of this committee, and the said funds shall be by this said committee prorated among the different militia districts to pay the expenses of the election, “Resolved further, That the secretary shall equitably ptorate the same among the different candidates,” Deate of Col. Mathews. Col. A. B. Mathews died at his home in West End, Atlanta, yesterday eve ning. ■* Col. Mathews lived for many years in Griffin and while a citizen here was one of Griffin’s leading business men. He moved to West End some twenty years ago. Col. Mathews was a brother of Mrs. Rebecca Jones, mother of Col. George I. and Mr. J. M. Jones of this city. His remains will be brought to Griffin for interment on the -5:20 train this evening and tbe funeral services will be held at tbe grave. Col. Math ews leaves a wife, three daughters and three sons and many friends both here and in Atlanta to mourn hie death. He was 81 years old. A Candler Club Organized. Lists for the formation of an Allen D. Candler club in this county are in circulation. Up to date over 200 have enrolled their names, and an organi zation was perfected st *n enthusiastic meeting held in Griffin yesterday. Dr N. B. Drewry was elected president; Mr. T. R. Mills, vice president; Mr. D. W. Patterson, secretary; Mr. John W. Hunton, treasurer. Arrangements are being perfected by the club to have Col. Candler at an early day address tbe voters and peo pie of tbe county at the opera house in Griffin. How’s This I We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward tor any case of Catarrh that cannot be • cured by Hall’s Cattfrrh Cure. , F. J. Chkmby & Co., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry 1 out any obligations made by their firm. West <fc Kbuax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Waldwg, Kinnan & Mabvtn, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, ■ acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Hall’s Family Pills are the best. ’ AoAe- z? - . Umllb <»* Royal Make, the food pert. -rilTrmi SOVAI BAKING FOWMR CO., HEW YORK. ATLANTA PRESBYTERY Will Convene in This City Thursday, . April 14th. Atlanta Presbytery .which will open its sessions in the Presbyterian church on Thursday night next, is composed of all the ministers and representatives of all tbe churches in Rockdale^ulton,Butts, Spald ing, Pike, Coweta, Troup, Clayton and Henry counties in the state of Georgia. It largest of tbe six Presbyteries which'constitute the Synod of Georgia, having on its roll the names of 38 minis ters, 2 licentiates, and 56 churches, each church being entitled to one representa tive chosen from its session. By the latest published report these churches have a membership of 5/520, who during the year ending April Ist, 1897, contributed for Ml causes something over >60.000, or nearly |ll per member. The moderator, or presiding officer, who will open the sessions here, is Maj. J. C. Wbitner, a ruling elder of the Central church of Atlanta. The Rev. James Sta cy, D. D., of Newnan is stated clerk. The Rev. Theron H. Rice of the Central of Atlanta, the moderator’s pastor, will preach the “opening sermon” Thursday night. After the sermon a new modera tor, and a reading clerk will be chosen, this done adjournment will be had until Friday morning. All the sessions of the Pftsuytwy wm be open to the public. I Adjournment will probably be had on Saturday evening, unless there be a great er pressure of business than is usual. In any event a sufficient number of minis ters will remain over Bunday to fill all the pulpits In the city that desire it. Thus far the First Baptist and the First and Hanleiter Methodists have asked to be thus supplied. FuQ preparations has been made for the entertainment of all who may attend, and the pastor and people of the Presbyterian church are deeply grateful for the kind and liberal hospitality tendered by Chris tians of other denominations. W. G. W. St. George’* Church. Easter services will be held in this church today with a celebration of tbs Holy Communion and a at 11 o’clock a. m., and also a Children's Easter Coral service with ao address at 7:30 p. m.. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Thos. 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