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Vol IX.* No. 191.
SOCIAL SALAD
pleasantly reported for
SUNDAY’S CALL.
Matter J. W. McWilliams and hie
charmiog sister, Mi.e Angusta, gave a
delightful Easter hurt on Monday as
ternoon to almost twenty of their
friends. After the hunt, the children
enjoyed dainty refreshments, and each
little guest received a liny basket of
eggs aaa favor.
The dbncert given by Mrs. J. M-
Kelley on Tuesday evening last,for the
benefit of the Baptist church, was mu*
sioally a brilliant event. There was a
large and eptbusiaatio audience, and
each number of the very artistic pro
gramme which had been arranged was
thoroughly enjoyed by all bearers.
Qiite a nice sum was netted.
The following programme was given :
1. Harp Solo—Mr. Gibson. <
2. Recitation—Miss Florence Doe.
S. Piano Solo—Miss Minnie Tidwell.
4’ Vocal Solo—Miss Kate Patrick.
5. Cornet Solo—Mr. James Redding.
6. Vocal Solo—Mr. Charles Thomas.
7. Harp Solo—Mr. Gibson.
8. Dialogue, “Taking the Census”—Miss
Sara T. Malone and Mr. James
Kimbrough.
9. Vocal Solo—Miss Lillian Patterson.
10. Harp Solo—Mt. Gibson.
it. “The Easter Exercise”-Misses Flor
ence Doe, Jeffle Bloodworth, Lizzie
Wilson, Anna Parmalee, Marie
. Starbuck, Evelyn Reid.
’* * *
On Wednesday of the past week,
Mrs. Edgar J F.emieter entertained
most delightfully the Mystic Circle,
together with a few outside friends
who enjoyed the privilege of being
present. The occasion was distinctly
literary in character,.and the hostess,
as the presiding genius, gave to the
boor the color of her own bright per*
•Duality. Mrs Fiemisier’s pretty
home on South Hill street was made
ail the more beautiful by quantities of
roses of every description. An ele
gant lunch served in the very charm
ing dining room of the Flemister tesi
dence closed an afternoon of uncom*
mon pleasure.
Those present were! Mrs. Collins, Mrs
Thomas Mills, Mrs. Nall, Mrs. Wilson,
Mrs. Charles Mills. Mrs. James Kimbrough,
Mrs. William J. Kincaid, Mrs. James L.
Boynton, Mrs. John Hunton, Mrs. B. R.
Blakely, Mrs. James Mills, Mrs. Will
King, of Atlanta; Mrs. John Mills, Mrs.
E. J. Flemister, Miss Maud Johnson.
• * *
The marriage of Mies Florence San
ders, of Forsyth, and Mr. C. M. Harri
son, of Montezuma, was solemnized
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock al the
First Baptist church in Forsyth.
Miss Banders never appeared so fair
and lovely as tn her exquisite wedding
gown of white satin. Her dark hair
was worn high On the head and the
veil of filmy tulle was eaught with a
handsome diamond pin, the bridal gift
of the groom.
A handsome couple were Mr. San
ders and his lovely daughter, as they
entered the beautifully decorated
church, and were met by the groom
and bis best man, Mr Leon Harrison.
Miss May Sanders, the bride's sister
and her maid of honor, directly pre
ceded the bride
Miss Sandert’ gown was of white
mousselaine, over pink taffetas, and a
short veil with white aigrette and os
tricb tips .was particularly becoming
and picturesque. She carried a shower
bouquet of pink carnations.
pisses Lula Chambers, Nelle Tur->
ner, Nannie Lawsun, May Collins,
Bessie Harrison, Mattie Terry, who
preceded Mies May Sanders, wore
beautiful gowns of white orgtndie
over white taffetas, and carried white
carnations. Messrs. Will Butler. Jas.
Harrison, James Killebrew, Arthur
Stewart, and James Hayes
preceded the bridal' party. Little
Misses Leah McKenzie and Lillie Hill
were the gate openers and Miss Gene*
vieve Smith the flower girls; all were
daintily attired in pink organdie.
The ceremony was impressively per
fornjgd by the Rev. Dr. Irvine, of For
syth
An elegant reception was given at
the bride’s home, after which Mr. apd
Mrs. Harrison left for Montezuma,
their future home. They were tender
ed a large reception on Wednesday
evening by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Har
rison, the parents of the groom The
presents received were numerous and
magnificent
Owing to the absence of no many of
its member?, the North Side Card Clnb
held a business meeting with Mrs. R.
A Taylor on Wednesday afternoon.
It was decided to reorganize in a few
weeks, when the meetings will be held
semi-monthly. The first meeting will
be bold with Mrs. Anna Brnks John
won.
* * *
The family reunion at the home of
Mr. and Mrs R J Redding on Thors
day, in honor of Mr. Arthur Redding,
who is soon to leave for Brazil, where
he has accepted a fine position, was an
affair of euch elegance and pleasure as
always characterizes Mrs. Redding’s
entertainments The pretty home at
Experiment Station was charmingly
decorated with roses and beautiful
palms,and an elegant dinner of several
conrses was served at 6 o’clock.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. R.
J. Redding, Mr. and Mrs. Will C. King
and son, of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Quilli
an, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Redding and chil
dren, of Atlanta; Mr. Arthur Redding, of
New York; Mias Leila Redding, Mr. Jas.
Redding.
Miss Alberta Holt, of Macon, will
arrive io the city on Tuesday as the
guest of Mrs. B B. Davie. She comes
to attend the reception to which Mrs.
Davis has issued cards for next Wed*
neaday, and will remain here several
days. Miss Holt iran unusually pret
ty young woman, with the brightest of
brown eyes and a mass of soft, dark
hair and delicate coloring. She is a
recognized belle of Macon, and during
her visit to Griffin will be shown a
number of charming social courtesies.
• e •
The Young Matrons’ Cooking Chib
will be entertained by Mrs. Joseph
Stewart next Tuesday week.
♦ • *
The marriage of Misa Marguerite
Gunn and Mr William Davis, which-;
will occur on Wednesday of this week,
has occasioned wide spread interest,
and both are pronounced very fortun
ate young people. \
The entire bridal party will arrive in
Griffin at 6 o’clock Wednesday, and
will be entertained at an elegant din
ner at the Nelms House From 9 un
til 12 on Wednesday evening, Mr. and
Mrs. B B. Davis will receive their
many friends in honor of Mr. and Mrs
William Davis.
They will be assisted by: Mr. and Mrs
Wilson Mathews, Miss Pattie Luke, of
Virginia; Miss Alberta Holt, of Macon;
Miss Daisy Mitehell, of Thomasville; Miss
Hattie Head, of High Falls; Miss Lois
Hudson, Miss Carrie Payne Atwater, of
Thomaston; Miss Arlie Murphey,- of
Barnesville; Mr. Leon Davis, Mr. James
Kimbrough, Mr. Henry Smith, Mr. Ben
Flemister.
The bride and groom will stand in
front of a window banked high with
palms and Easter lilies. The color
scheme in this brilliant affair will be
white and green; carnations, lilies,
smilsx, maiden-hair fern, bride roses
will be the flowers used.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis will be at home
to their friends at the residence of Mr
and Mrs. B. Blrirv+ft •
♦ * ♦
Miss Arlie Murphy, of Barnesville,
will be one of our most admired visi
tors during this week. Miss Murphy
will be tbe guest of Mrs. Wilson
Mathews and it is needless to say, will
have a most charming stay.
» « •
Tbe reception which immediately
follows the marriage ceremony of Miss
Lora Smith and Mr. Otis Crouch,
which occurs on tbe 27th, will be an
affair of unusual elegance and bril
liancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Crouch will be assisted’
in receiving by the members of the
Thirteen Club, toeether with Mrs.
Edwin Davis, of Eatonton, Mrs. Edward
Morris, of Atlanta, Miss Gene Covin, of
Atlanta, Miss Lizzie Crouch, of Gay,
Miss Claire Smith, of LaGrange, Mrs. Ed
ward Smith, Mrs. Howard Watt, of At
lanta, Miss Hattie Head—all of whom
will be beautifully attired in white or
gandie with white Leghorn hats pro
fusely trimmed with pink roses. Little
Misses Addie Anthony, Rossie Bell
Newton, Theo Mills, Rosalind Blake
ly will act as flower girls A beauti
ful musical programme will be ren
dered before the ceremony, which will
be performed by the Rev. T. W.
O’Kelley.
Mr. and Mrs. Crouch will be given
several delightful entertainments af
ter their return from their Northern
tour
* * *
Tbe Thirteen Club presented Miss
Lora Smith, who is one of tbe most
popular members of this club, with a
handsome silver punch bowl on Mon
day afternoon last. Many bright lit
tle speeches were made, in Which the
good wishes felt by the entire clnb
were expressed. Miss Smith respond
ed with 'her usual graciousnees, and
promised “loyalty to the Thirteen
Club for all time, even tboiigh de
barred from its sacred precincts by
marriage.’’ At five and a halt o’clock
a dainty luncheon was served.
“Household Economics” was the
subject of a bright discussion, at tbe
last meeting of the Current Topics
club which was held at tbe home of
Mrs. Thomas Nall on Friday afternoon.
Very interesting papers were read
by Mrs. J. W. McWilliams, Mrs.
.James L. Boynton, Mrs. M. E. Wilson
and Mrs. J. H. Walker. *
The next meeting will be *beld two
weeks from tbe tbe last.
The informal tea given by Miss
Maude Hammond Tuesday afternoon
in honor of her guests, Miss Tidwell
and Miss Minnie Tidwell, of Atlanta,
brought together a number of young
people io a home whose atmosphere
is one of culture and refinement
That home spoke a pretty welcome io
the dog-wood and other wild flowers
which made pictures of tbe nooks
and corners on all sides. There was a
welcoming look ebout things as one
entered, and this was diligently em*
t phasized by the hostess and her
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 17, 1888.
friends who assisted in serving the re
, fresbments. The hour was one of
genuine enjoyment to all present.
« « «
Mis. John W. Wolcott will enter*
tain tbe Dorcas Society on the after
noon of the 25th of April.
* * *
The entertainment given at the Y.
M.C. A on Friday evening. Jest, by
the Euphradean Society under tbe
I auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary, was
’ a most delightful affair. It was quite
; like an elegant party—with music and
cbarmirg people, and lovely refresh
ments served by a bevy of pretty girls.
The following is the very excellent
programme which was presented :
1. Reading—Miss Lucia Starnes.
2. Piano solo—Miss Willie Haaslekai-
8. Debate-Messra. NmL Manley, Cum
mings, Barnes, Gambrell and Goodrich.
4. Recitation—Misa Annie Kimbrough.
Though only a small admission fee
was charged, quite a neat amount was
realized. Tbs proceeds were, equal’y.
divided between the Y. M. Ci A. ana
tbe Public Sohool jdbraiy.
* * *
The Thirteen Club wijl be enter-1
tained by tbe Misses Wills at their I
lovely home on College street, on FH-1
day afternoon of this week.
PASSES THE. SENATE. J
Washington, April 16—(Special) I
—At 7 o’clock tonight the senate I
passed the majority resolution,
after accepting an amendment
offered by Senator Turpie,
of Indiana, declaring the govern
ment of the United States recog
nizes tbe republic of Cuba as the
true and-lawful government of that
island. The resolution passed by a
vole of 51 to 37.
The resolution will go to the house
for concurrence on Monday, and if
they report favorably on the matter
and it is sent to the president, it is
thought that be will veto the resolu
tion and send tbe whole question
back to congress with another mes
sage
PRESBYTERY ADJOURNS
Visiting Ministers Will Occupy
Griffin Pulpits Today.
. •
The Presbytery of Atlanta adjourn
ed on yesterday at 6 p. m.
The day was occupied largely with
the consideration of Rev. J. Watkins
Lacy’s application for ordination.
Mr. Lacy is a licentiate from .the
Greenbrier Presbytery, Va, and has
been laboring in tbe Presbytery for
some months. After a long meeting
behind closed doors bis “examination
was sustained,” and a committee was
’ appointed to ordain him. Mr. Lacy’s
sermon at 11 a. m. was a plain, com
pact, logical exposition of scripture,
’ and challenged tbe admiration of all
i who beard it.
Tbe rest of the day was occupied
with the bearing of reports, etc.
Tbe meeting has been a most agree
able one, and all our guests have ex
pressed themselves as delighted with
the treatment received at our bands.
Tbe following ministers, members
of Atlanta Presbytery, have been des
ignated to fill the several pulpits in
tbe city today.
In the First Methodist chuich at 11
a. m. Rev. Henry Quigg, D. D ,of Con
yers ;at 7:30 p. m. Rev. D. G. A;m*
■trobg, of Atlanta.
In tbe First Baptist church at. 11 a.
m. Rev. F. H. Gaines, D. D, President
of Agnes Scott Institute, Decatur; at
7:30 p. m. Rev. Theron H. Rice of tbe
Central church, Atlanta.*
In the Presbyterian church at 11 a.
m. Rev. Tberon H. Rice, at 7:30 p.
m. Rev. J. P. Anderson of LaGrange.
In Hanleiler Methodist in tbe
morning Rev. J. P. Anderson, in tbe
‘evening Rev. W. P. Hempbill.
In Y. M. C. A at 3:30 Rev. T. H.
, Rice.
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Organization Terfected.
Spalding County Candler Club held
l alarge and enthusiastic meeting yesterday
let tbe office of Col. Mills, and perfected
fee organization by electing Dr. N. B.
I lire wry permanent chairman, with M. F.
I Arson secretary and R> A- McDonald as
I jfc&very district in the county was repre-
Jfekted and the meeting proceeded to busi
| *6B at once by electing an executive and
I working committee for each district, with
I fee following named gentlemen aschair-
Nten:
■jAkins--W. 8. Colbert
. ( Africa—Henley Kell.
Cabins—A. W. Walker.
Line Creek—Leonard Bowers.
MU Zion—J. D. Williams.
Orrs—J. J. Flynt.
. Union—W. J. Bridges.
Reports were rendered from all sections
of the county as to how the people of the
various districts will vote in tbe coming
primary, and from information gathered
from this source it is apparent that Allen
D. Candler will carry tbe county by a
large majority. . •
The secretary was instructed to corres
pond with Col. Candler as to when it will
suit his convenience to address the citizens
of Spalding county. After transacting
feme other business the meeting adjourn
fe until next Saturday at 10 o’clock.
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