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X" ~ » -- S - r j i% /I f > B I > u J\k ■ >- ■■"’fl W—l / ■ ■ ■ » I I ■ I I ■ ■ / w. '■ ■ i I w/ ■ ■ ■ IWk I I ■ I I ■ ’""■T* fl j JL ▼ t V J X* £ WB. 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. When Traveling Whether on pleasure bent, or business, take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs, 1 as it acts most pleasantly and effectually ' on the kidneys, liver, and bowels, prevent ' ing fevers, headaches, and other forms of t sickness. For sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company only. i —*———- CASTORIA For Infimtz and Children. Cda<*to S'oar Howell With Casceret*. Candj Cathartic, cure constipation forever, r vc, 25c. if C.C.C. fail, refund money. Royal makeo the food pare, o, ft POWDER Absolutely Pure B ROYAI BAKING FOWOER CO., HEW YORK, 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. ONB ENJOYS 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. Sjrrup 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 m its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its man v 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. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO, 3AM FKAMCIBCO, CAL. UhHWUU, KT. 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