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- ■ _ * , . • 2X ■ ■ ----ST . ■ -WK ... • . - u F ■ TF ■ V- ' ■ ... '■ A lw m a > I B pßk \ U w ’ /W ■ 'W' « 9 E By IW/ I S B I‘B I yßk J K K / w I 1 I y V v J ax. |\l I I xl 1 T % j /-% •*" * * .A. V .A. a. W-A. W JLX W X_m ■ -J ■ -Jy ___ ■ . ~ Vol IX- No. 221. . SOCIAL SALAD pleasantly reported for SUNDAY’S CALL. The Ladies Committee of the Y. M. C. A. gave a very delightful aa well as ' profitable eutertaiumeot al the Asso* ciatiou building on Friday eveniag }«ct. Messrs. Gibson of Chicago and Roland of Atlanta played beautiful . .elections on the harp and violin In a truly artistic atyle and Mr. Clark of Albany, who poa«eaaea a magnificent tenor voice, aang several lovely Solos. After the programme, re freshments of cream, straw bcrrieei and > 0 ike were served. * * « The Ladies Aid Society enjoyed a liberal patronage at the entertainment given on the lawn of the Presbyterian church bn Thursday evening of the past week. Quite a neat sum was rea lized. t * • • One of the loveliest and moat enjoy able of the many pleasant entertain' menta of the past week, was that of Thursday afternoon, given by Mie, Thomas E. Patterson at her charming home, Hiilerest, on Sooth Hitt street This entertainment was a compliment to the Young Matrons’ Cooking Club, and wan in every particular, a delight ful succesr Mrs. Patterson’s home spoke a pretty welcome in the beauti> ful floral decorations, which made even more picturesque the quaint nooks and corners which are every** where to be found at Hill crest. The vine-wreathed veranda, on the floor of which beautiful, soft rugs had been spread, and the rustic chairs with their many pretty cushions gave a welcom ing look to things as one entered, and to this welcome was added that happy graciousness Os manner with which Mrs Patterson always receives her J guests. Elegant refreshments of Lao* teanola cream, cake and Lemon de Rose were served to the guests as they aat on the verandas and the pretty lawn. Besides the members of the club, those present wore, Mrs. Floyd Johnson, of Atlanta, Miss Holt, of Ma can, Mies Murphy, of Barnesville. Mra. Loyd Cleveland will entertain J the Dorcas Mneiety at the regular meeting tomorrow afternoon. * * * Cards are out announcing the ap preaching marriage of Mr. Edwaid Pendleton Bridges of this city and Miss Cora Eugenia Bramblett of For* eytb, Ga. The marriage will be sol* 1 emnized at the Methodist church in Forsyth at 4:30 o’clock on Wednes day, the first of June. Mies Bramb* lett is a young woman who possesses not only personal charms, but a strength of character and a sweet wo* manliness that is rars. She is quite popular and will be much missed in Forsyth. Mies Bramblett ha” fre quently visited in Griffin aa the guest of Mrs. Henry Mays and has many devoted friends here who feel great interest in her Welfare. Mr. Bridges is well known jn Griffin and aa well lihed. He is a member of the firm of Flemis* ter and Bridges and ja counted one of our most promising and successful business men. He has made for him* self an enviable reputation lor energy and reliability. Mr. Bridges has numberless friends who congratulate him moat heartily upon bis approach ing happiness. Miss Brambleet will be attended by her sister, Miss Alice -Bramblett as maid-of-honor, and Miss Kiltie Wyl Carroll, of Albany, Mrs. E. M. Sharp, of Macon, Misses Fannie rod Annie Smith, of Atlanta, as brides maids. Mr. Dave F. Gray, of Chatta nooga, will act as Mr. Bridges best man, ‘ and Mr. Loren B. Williamson, of At lanta, Mr. Ogden Persons and Mr. J. W. Bowden of Forsyth, will be grooms men. Mr, Louis Anderson, of Val dosta, Mr. Pitroe Anthony and Mr. W. B. Arnot, of Atlanta, and Mr. Lton Davis, of Griffin, will be ushers. The wedding march will be rendered by Fros. W. M. Fillebrown and the mar riage ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Henry B. Maye, brother-in law of Miss Bramblett. Immediately after the ceremony, the bridal party will come to Griffin. A small reception will be held at the home of the groom in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bridges will be at borne to their friends at the residence of Mr B. B. Brown on Taylor street. • ♦ * * Mr*. Elisabeth Winship, of Macon, ’ia in Griffin, a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mills, with whom she will spend a few days. Mrs. Winsbip is prominent among the Colonial Dames ■nd the Daughters of the American Revolution, ia withal a charming wo* man, and her friends io this city are delighted to see her here. * • • A unique an 3 charming affair was the card luncheon given Friday by Mrs Wilson Mathews in honor of Miss Alberta Holt, of Macon, and Miss Ar “• Murphy, o JBarnerville. Mrs. Mathews, who is one of Griffin’s brightest and handsomest young mat rons, entertained her guests delight fully and the occasion waa one of pleasantest moment. Lone band eu chre waa the game played, and the fpcore-sheet a were dainty bits of white card-board with a tiny American flag attached to each. At the close o! the very interesting game it was found that Ml* Holt waa entitled to the first prise, a dainty fan, and to Mrs. Jo seph Drewry was awarded the conso lation prize-a beautiful Maine souve nir spoon. The floral decorations of Mrs, Majhews’ home showed the mar tial spirit that ia pervading all things just at the present. They were chiefly of red, white and blue sweet-pesa ar ranged, ia the most artistic manner to represent flap Punch was served in thorear ball by Mias Nell Dismuke in usual charming manner, and the me nu served at luncheon waa elegant an<J delicious. Mrs. Mathews was at tired in a beaulifai gown of white or gandie with many frills which made it so becoming. Miss Murphy wore a lovely American beauty taffeta Waist with a handsome skirt oT black bro* cade—she never looked more atf rao than on tbig Q6Q m > OD « Miss Holt is one ofthe brightest and pretties via itoag Griffin has hed thia summer and is always beautifully gowned—on Fri- ng she wore a lovely lace trinanmd organdie with broad pink i»flTet»Wlbb. ' The etpry ot the marriage of Miss Mary M«H Neel'to Maj. W. J. Ken* drick is a subject of romance to charm the imaginative They were married one afternoon and be waa ordered off to war the next day. Miss Neel has been engaged for some time to Maj. Kendrick and tbeir marriage day bad been decided on for the coming fall. But when Maj. Ken drick, who is at the head of the First battalion of the Second regiment, was ordered to the front, be and Miss Neel, realizing that in bis departure and in the case of his being wounded, that Mies Neal, as his wife, could go to him and nurse him, determined to be mar ried before he left While the happiness of the wedtjjng was of course shadowed by the cloud of separation, still it was a beautiful, though quiet, marriage, and Mrs. Ken drick will join her husband as soon as his regiment is settled at some partic ular point. Miss Neel is the daughter of Prof. C. M. Neel, and while Griffin has been her borne for only a short time, she has by her lovable disposition and bright charming manners madweaum* herleaa friends who feel much loving interest in her happiness. Maj Kendrick is a young man of] gveet strength o*character and utmost integrity, and is in every particular worthy of the woman who has just lie come hi's, wife. He ie the gallant com mander of "the First battalion of the Secohd regiment, and no officer ie held io higher esteem by bio men. The marriage ceremony wasjmpreo sively performed by the Bev. T. W. O’Kelley, and immediately afterward Maj. and Mre. Kendrick left for Fort Valley, the borne of the groom, where Mre. Kpndrick will refiiain for a few wteke. Maj. Kendrick joined hie regiment at Macon yeoterday and accompanied it to Tampa. The Current Topics Club met with Mre. Thomas Mills, on Friday after noon at her home on College etreet. Mre Smith read a fine paper on the “History of Cuba," which was greatly enjoyed by all her bearers. Mre. A. G. Martin also read several bright clippings in a charming man* ner, after which there wasHa general discueaion of the “Hietory of Cuba," the subject for the afternoon. » * * . The entertainment with which the Thirteen Club was complimented by its president, Mre. Pritchard, on Fri day afterndon wae in every way a happy eucceae. The Thirteen Club is one of the most distinguished social organizations in the south and has an enviable reputation for ite hospitality, the excellent leadership under which t has flourished, and the elegance of its entertainments. Mrs. Pritchard is not only the inspiration and initiative power in every movement pertaining to the life of the club, but ie a charm ing acquisition to all Griffin society. She ia a delightful hosteee and her beautiful homeis well adapted to the pretty entertainments she always gives —the ope of Friday afternoon has never been surpassed in point of artis tic beauty and elegance. It was a bright and happy occasion, in a home where the atmosphere is one of warm eoutbern hospitality. The entire bouse was a study in red, white' and blue - floral decorations, and large American flags were gracefully draped along the walls. The feature es the afternoon was the guessing of the names of vessels in the American fleet and their commanders, from photo graphs given each guest. At the close of the contest it was found that Miss Brawner and Mies Beesie Clark -Brawner had tied. To each was given a tiny “Maine” with a fuee attached—to the owner of the ehip from which the first explo sion came, the prize was awarded,. "Miss Brawner being the fortunate winner. The prise wae both unique and a hat pin made from a button off the coat of Gault, the pay-master of the Columbia. The gueete were received by little Miesee Gena Pritchard aad Bertha Brawner beautifully attired in white orgendie with red, white and blue OMhee. Dain ty yafreebmente of cake, with red and white cream in handsome Delft plates, cloeed the happy afternoon. MUFFIN, SKOReiA, BUKDAY MORNIN&, MAY 22, 188». ONE REGIMENT IN GIMP. THE SECOND LEFT YESTERDAY AT NOON FOR TAMPA. A Touching Jasident When IfiOO Comrades Sang “God Be With You ’Till We Meet Affaih ’’* Shoitly after 12 o’clock yesterday the Second Regiment of Georgia Vol unteers U. 8. Infantry were all being carried to their new camp gewupJ at Tampa, Fla. At 4:30 o’clock in the mornibg reveille was sounded and in leas than fifteen miontea ‘ company hdd reported to Coi. Garrard all present dr accounted for. At 5 o’clock the corjt panies breakfasted and just two bouse later tents were struck, baggage packs ed and ready to-move/ It was the busiest set of men evei seen upon the ground before Every officer and private 'toad bis duty to perform and none, faltered until that duty was accomplished. Each Company bad its quarters hf a baggage car where its teuts, cooking utensils, rations and all necessary artH olee, excepting those carried by each* individual, was stored, and a guard detailed to go down with this truck. The men lounged around in tbeir old quarters, now a jrlace of ruin caused by the removal of the tents and necessary camping outfit, while pa tiently awaiting the command to "fall in,” and “forward march" to the wait ing train The first battalion composed most ly of Savannah troops commanded by Col. Garrard was the first to take tbeir leave over the Southern railroad. They marched to their cars amid groat oboula and good wishes from comrad and friend. Each company was al lowed two and one half ears which Was a sufficiency to allow each man one seat, "{his battalion took their departure about 11:30 o’clock, when the Central train in two sections warn st once’carried to the side track upon the camp giound for the second bat talion. As these companies headed by Col. Oscar J. Brown and staff were march ing from the ground to take their de« parture they passed directly in front of the First regiment under command of Col. Lawton, who bad ordered hie men to arms to pay due respect to de parting comtada, and at the command of Col. Lawton, three cheers went up from the throats of every man in his regiment. The waving of hate and flags and the cheers of the men stirred the blood in every human heart. But that was nota’.l The moment the cries ceased, some man under Col. Lawton, with a heart ae big and true as ever beat, and a voice as pure and eweet aa a bird, started the old sweet song, “God Be With You ’Till Wo Meet Again.” As if by magic the words were caught up down the line until every man was singing at the top of his voice. A moment—only one—of intense silence followed, when Col. Brown faced his men aud“ ordered three cheers for Col. Lawfpn’s regiment. With gun in one hand, hat in the oth er and heavily ladened backs, each heartily responded to their colonel’s call. It was an impressive scene and one which touched the hearts of all. All who witnessed the scene were brought tape to face with patriotic incidents never to be forgotten, and all dropped a tear of joy and sorrow. ' This was coon over, and the First regiment bad returned to their quar* ter* and dqty. Col. Lawton detailed 72 men to clean up the grounds just evacuated by Col. Brown’s regiment, and ere long no trace of the former camp was visible. The officers’ headquarters, faave been moved into the mess balls, where they have better quarters now, Col. Lawton has determined to keep his command under the strictest mili* tary discipline and train bio men in the very best of shape for active seri vice, should they ever be called into the geld. When Nature Needs assistance it may be beat to render in promptly, bat one should remember'to use even the most perfect remedies only when needed. The beat and most simple and gentle remedy-is the Syrup of Figs, mannftctured by the California Fig Syrup Company. * Reyal OMk«, the food pare, I/ST-, i __ ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. A QUIET DAY American Fleet Said to Be Off Havana -103,000 Soldiers Mustered in. IWas«imgto», May 2J —General Blanco has sentan official diepatch to hie government staling that several American warships have arrived off I the port of Havana. If the war department of our gov ernment has received any intimation of the whereabouts of Sampson and Schley they have kept the matter a profound secret. One hundred and three thousand have been mustered into the service of the United States ao eording to the reports that have ■tacbed Adjutant General Corbin and Ry the end of next week the officiate hope that every man of the 125,000 sailed for will have taken the oath and •worn allegiance to protect the United States government in its war with Hpain. ' ’ Arrangements are making for the recruiting of the “immune" regiments, in the gulf states. A circular pre scribing the mode of recruiting and the qualifications requisite for enlist* Jflbaforisitt prepared and cirenlated freely in the south. It is expected to get 10,000 men “posseesing immunity from the diseases incident to tropical climates,” in the south,a large number of them being negroes. o- a, jf tA- >., fhofte- , limit z’TY zzsrj „ *’* Blind Tigers- Deputy Sheriff Freeman arreeted Silas and John Simpson, colored, Friday afternoon for selling whiekey. They bad been doing a rushing busi ness for several days with the boys at Camp Northen, when the officer ar rested them. They had a preliminary trial before Justice Carhart and were bound over to the City court, which convenes on the first Monday in June, and after giving bond were liberated. TUB EXCELLENCE OF SYBUP OF FIGS is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, bnt also to the care and skill with which it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the California Fig Sybup Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original As the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Sybcp Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assist one in avoiding the- worthless imitations manufactured by other par ties. The of the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co. with the medi cal profession, and the satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has , given to millions of families, makes the name of the Company a guaranty of the excellence of its remedy. It is far in advance of all other laxatives, i aa it acta on the kidneys, liver and , bowels without irritating or weaken ing them, and it does not gripe nor nauseate. In order to get its beneficial effects, please remember the name of the Company— CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. BAM IBUICWCO, C.L ’ LOUISVn.LS.Kr. MKW YOKS.X.Y. I J K'lncnta Year BoweU With •’nacacotk. Candj Cathartic. cure con«cip*tiaa fare ver. 10c.(Sc. If C. C-C. fail, draKKistß refund money. ■■ -•-- ■ ■ .F.Strickland&Co. The Department Store of Griffin. • —<°> — Look at These Prices and Come in and Compare Qualities. ■ XV hit® White figured Pique 17ic., regular price 28c. White cord Pique 17ic., regular price 25c. White checked Dimity 12ic„ regular price 17|c. Persian Lawn ajjd India Linen 17ic., regular price 25c. Muslins and Organdies sc. to 30c. yard. Ladies seamless faithlack Hose 9c. pair. Ladies Hermsdorf fast black Hose 12ic. to 25c. Bleached honey comb Towels 9c., worth 12ic. f Unbleached honey comb Towels sc, each. New plain and fancy Ribbons all colors. New Vai. Laces and Ensertion. IMIZEZST’S WJ3LASL Men's balbrigan Undershirts 25c. , Men’s bleached drill Drawers 25c.J Men’s Negligee Shirts 48c. to 98c. Men’s all linen Collars 10c., Cuffs 20c. Everything sold cheap. R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. | CASH OTCRW . - —(»> — "TTn wv*Kr i NWz/JKltkrJr Ir 1 —(0) , W JZxlma JEZL a CRIFFIN, GA. ' —'!L-! SPECIAL EDITION Infantry Drill Regualtions, United States Army. ALSO, The $5.00 VIVE CAMERA, with Complete Outfits for Taking Plctnres, for sale at .... . J. H. HUFF’S BOOK ANO MUSIC STORE ' - J—■■ ■ "< EDWARDS BROS. RACKET STORE. - * HAVE JUST RECEIVED sun runs siiiifie shoes' All Grades to the Finest Call before they are pick- -g % ed over and get.a pair .. AT WHOLESALE PRICE * ! J "? V ■ Al 3 EDWARDS BROS. Ten Cents per Week