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_ ■ ? I A ATT 1 iIJIL IVlOixPs LiXi vj V>/yL/Lu. » * F7KW*" jTwijwß _•=— ; VeLX. No. #5. SOCIALSAIAD PLEASANTLY REPORTED FOR SUNDAY’S CALL. Oh heart of mine, We shouldn't Worry ao I . Whet we’re missed ofcalm we couldn’t Have, yon know I * What we’ve missed of stormy pain, And of sorrow ’s driving rain, We can better meet again We have erred in that dark honr We have known. When onr tears fell with the shower, AH Stone- Ware not shine and shadow blent As the Gracious Master meant? Let ns temper onr content With His own. For, we know, not every morrow Can be sad; So, forgetting all the sorrow We have had, Let us fold away our fears And put by our foolish tears, And through all the coming years Just be glad. * * * On thia day, when in every heart here abides the sweet feeling of eheer and content, of “Peace on earth, good will to men,” there comes with It a feeling of how we have tired in the years agone, and of how we will live in the years to come. We live in the things which are unseen and iutang ible which we have never looked up on with onr eyes nor grasped with onr hands. We live by means of houses, food, raiment, warmth, exercise; we travel, talk, amuse ourselves; we em ploy a vast number of instruments for our pleasure and a host of agen cies for our comfort. All these things we use and profit by ; but we live in and through qualities, possessions, passions, convictions, and activities which are intangible and invisible. Wo live in and through love, faith, hope, duty devotionpsacrifice ;ibeee are the words which compass our deepest life, and makes that life valuable and significant to us The great strug gle* of the race have been for ideas and principles and sentiments; the real bequests of the pact are costate moral or intellectual qualities which instantly move over the horizon of the mind when the words Jew, Greek, Homan, are mentioned in our bearing. It is one of the divine mysteries of man's life in this world that, while he is always dealing with material things, struggling for them, storing them up, and counting himself rich or poor as be increases or diminishes them, be io ready at any moment to bold them as dust in the balances if the things be carries in bis heart are in peril. He will open the dikes and destroy the country he has worked centuries to create rather than suffer her enemies to possess bis; be will sacrifice everything be has accumula ted for the love of those nearest him. Immersed in materialism, man is al* ways at heart an idealist; putting bis strength into the mastery and acqui sition of things, be is always finding hie life in ideas, emotions, convictions, He works with the material, but be lives in the spiritual. If the spiritual is withdrawn horn him, he withers like a flower from which the light has departed. If those with whom we live under the eame roof are invieible, and the tbinge which bold and eway us, as the moon controls the tides, are intangible, is it strange that God is not witbin the grasp of the band, nor the realm of those who have laid aside the garments which we once knew within the range of the eye? We pass through a room which is lenantlese, but there is a flower io a vase, and straightway we know that one has been there. We go alone into a bouse, and immediately an unseen person stands beside us evolved in memory by a thousand touches of the hand, a host of small, inanimate things, which, through the disclosure of a selective principle, fill the house with manifold suggestions of an invisable personality. So today at Bethldbem and the Mount of Olives a figure stands beside the traveler whose hands no human hand has touched these many centuries; and in the vast universe which God made and through which He has passed, there are evidences of His care. We do not see Him any more clearly than we see ourselves, but because He livee we live, and because we live He must live. ■' • * • A charming event and one charac terized by an atmosphere of genuine happiness and pleasure, was the affair given by Mrs. James D. Rivera last Wednesday afternoon, in compliment to the Social Circle. The pretty reel deece, an Broad street, was particular ly lovely in its decorations. The band* some drawing rooms wore a beautiful array of holly and mistletoe, .nd other Christmas greens. The dining room wee especially effective in its floral adorameuts. The table from which the refreshments were served, was a masterpiece of art. Mrs. Rivers is very handsome and attractive always, and never appeared more so than on Wed* nesday afternoon She wore a mag nificent gowu of black taffetas, with trimmings of white mousaelaine de soie and jet, which was exceedingly becoming The Misses Rivers and Miss Horne, of Washington,C , who served the elegant refreshment*, wore lovely afternoon toilettes. Among those present were Mrs. B R; Blakely, Mrs. James Mills, Mrs. J. W/ McWill iams, Mrs Seneca Sawtell, jdiss Sarah Malone, Mrs. Amelia Johnson, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs E. P. Johnson, Mrs. Lee Manley, Mrs. W, H. Boyles, Miss Mary Boyles, Mrs. B. B. Davis, Mrs. Thomas Patterson. • ♦ * The Daughter’s of the Confederacy will meet the second Wednesday in each month, beginning with January. * ♦ * The many friends of Mr. J. Albert Brooks and Miss Bailie Hair will be greatly interested to learn of their en gagement. Mr. Brooks is one of our most prominent and influential busi ness men—be is widely known and universally popular. Miss Hair is the daughter of the late Col. Hair, of Lex ington, Ky., and is a very charming young woman, who, by her warm> sunny nature, has endeared herself to all who know her. Miss Hair spent the past summer in Griffin, and her innumerable friends here will gladly welcome her in their midst once more. The marriage of Mr. Brooks and Miss Hair will be solemnized at the beauti ful Hair borne in Lexington early in the coming year. t. ■ • a * The Hawthorne Club will meet as usual with Mrs. Walter Ellie on next Tuesday afternoon. The following program will be given : Quotations relating to Ralph Waldo Emerson. Original paper on McKinley’s recent visit to Atlanta—Miss Head. Selected poem—Mrs. Henry Walker. Living character of Gen. Gordon—Mrs. Douglas Boyd, ' ! , Duet—Mrs. Joseph Thomas and Miss Janie Brawner. - t Current events—Mrs. E. L. Hanes. Short talk on Emerson’s essay, “Girls,” —Mrs. Victor Brown. >* • » Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bass have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Miss Bessie, to Mr. Edward Ezekiel Bass, on Wednesday after noon, January the fourth, at their home in Devereux, Ga. Mr. Baes was was for a number of years a resident of this city, and by his straightforward business qualities and genial disposie lion, won the good will and respect of all. He has chosen for bis life com* panion a woman of the noblest south ern type. • • • Mies Theo Tinsley, of Macon, arriv* ed in the city yesterday and for several days will be the guest of Miss Nall, at her home on South Hill street. Miss Tinsley is a frequent and always ads mired visitor to Griffin, and as usual, will have much delightful attention shown her. Miss Nall will return to Macon with Miss Tinsley, whose guest she will be for several weeks. •• • • u The Current Topics Club will meet with Mrs. Thomas Mills Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. • • • Mrs. T J. Collier will entertain the Mystic Circle next Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock. • • • The Misses Smith will entertain the Thirteen Club Friday afternoon at the Nelms House. The Modern Mother Has found that her little ones are improv ed more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs when in need of the laxative effect of a gentle remedy than.by any other, and that it is more acceptable to them. Children enjoy it and it benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of Jigs, is manufactured by the California Jig Syrup Company only. ca.«tor.xa.. Th.- uh Kind Ym Hiw Always Bought I sf J i BRIFFIN, &EOR6IA, SUNDAY MOBNINB, DECEMBER 85,1818. • ■varans tboom tv cna Necessary to Have A Largs Number There at Evacuation. Washington, Dec. 24 —There is ev ery evidence in the war department that strenuous efforts are being made to pot enough troops te Cuba to meet any call upon them through the speedy evacuation of, the Spanish garrisons. All the transports available at At lantic ports are being prepared under rush orders for sailing south. The Spanish are carrying out their evfccu ation contract with unusual celerity, and there is some question whether American troops can be cooewatteted at certain poiota befpre the Spaniards leave. Meantime the Cubans are pre paring for demonstrations during evacuation week, and it is thought very desirable to have an adequate force on band to prevent an outbreak that would jeopardize the American entente at the outset. There will be thirteen custom ports on the Cuban coast to be turned over to American control, and although some of these doubtless will be closed, these porta will require a large guard. Beside this, the department is having quite a search for competent customs men understanding Spanish to fill the custom offices. Discovered, by a Woman. Another great discovery has been made, and that too, by a lady in this country. “Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she with stood its severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent. For three months she coughed incessantly, and could not sleep. She finally discovered a way to recovery, by purchasing of us a bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery.for Consumption, and was so much reliev ed on taking first dose, that she slept all night; and with two bottle has been absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs. Lather Lutz’ Thus writes W. 0. Hamnick & Co , ol Shelby, N. C. Trial bottles free at J. N. Harris & Son’s and Carlisle & Ward’s drug store. Regu* lar size 5Qq aad. MOO.—Jteery bottle guaranteed. ■ -g. r Peace Commissioners Return. New York, Dec. 24.—Judge Wil liam R. Day, Senator C. K. Davis, Senator George Gray, Senator W. P. Frye and Whilelaw Reid, the United States commissioners to arrange a peace treaty with Spain, reached home today on board the steamer St. Louis. Holding that the rule governing their diplomatic mission is still in force, none of the gentlemen named would speak at length regarding the work at Paris. They took the first train to Washington, carrying the treaty of peace with them. Yellow Jaundice Cured. Suffering humanity should be sup plied with every means possible for its relief. It is with pleasure we publish the following : “This is to certify that I was a terrible sufferer from Yellow Jaundice for over six months, and was treated by some of the best physicians in our city and all to no avail. Dr. Bell, our druggist, recommended Elec tric Bitters; and after taking two bot tles, I was entirely cured. I now take great pleasure in recommending them to any person suffering from this ter rible malady. lam gratefully yours, M. A. Hogarty, Lexington, Ky.” Sold by J. N. Harris & Bon and Carlisle <fc Ward, druggists. Pitta’ Carminative aids digestion, regu lates the bowels, cures Cholera Infantum, Cholera Morbus, Dysentery, Pains, Grip ing, Flatulent Colic, Unnatural Drains from the Bowels, and all diseases incident to teething children. For all summer com plaints it is a specific. Perfectly harmless and free from injurious drugs and chemi cal Methodist Church. Preaching at 11 a m. by Rev. B. H. Basnett. Sunday school at 9:45. Pub lic cordially invited. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. Ths KM You Have Always Bugbt Bears the Signature of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve-' THE BEST SALVE in the world for i Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Balt Rheum Fever Bores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay re quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfection or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box, -For sale by J. N. Harris & Bon and Carlisle A Ward. s RoYal Baking Powder Made from pure cream ot tartar* Safeguards the food against alum —— *W**T“*> & mensem to iwsltn ot me present nay. At the Olympic Theatre. At the Olympia Theatre next Thurs day night, the Lilian Tucker Co will present the beautiful comedy “A Hero in Rags” as the opening bill of a three nights engagement, a matinee being given on Saturday. Popular prices, 10, 20 sod 30 cents will prevail and on Thursday night one lady will be admitted free with each paid 30 cent ticket. Miss Tucker and her company have received most flattering notices from the large cittes of the south and most enjoyable performances are promised. Reserved seats now on sale. No Paper Tuesday It has always been thq custom ol The Call Io miss one issue during Christ, mac week and give our feroe one day for rest and recreation. We will ob serve this custom as usual, and will issue no paper next Tuesday. The Call wishes all its patrons and friends a merry Christmas, and until next Wednesday, bids tffem adieu. THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also to the care and skill with which it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the California Fig Stbuf Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Strop Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assist one in avoiding the worthless imitations manufactured by other par ties. The high standing of the Cali fornia Fig Strop 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, as it acts on the kidneys, liver and bowels without irritating or weaken ing them, and it does not gripe nor nauseate. In order to get jts beneficial effects, please remember the name ot the Company— CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FBANCISC*, C.L LovisvnxK, ■>. NBW Tans, w. v. toIYMPIH theatre 2J: Three nighto, commencing Thursday, Dec. 29th, Saturday matinee. LILIAN TUCKER CO. In a repertoire of new and up"to-date Comedies. Thursday night ‘A Hero in Bags’ Change of Play Nightly Prices—lo,2o and 80 cento.' One lady 1 free Thursday night with each paid 30c. ticket. Reserved seats now on sale at , Reeve’s Pharmacy Co. FtrSato. The Hughes place, 2 miles north of Gris fin; good 5-room house, big barn, bermuda pasture, etc. 871-2 acres of land. Easy terms. A. 8. Bt.akk, R.F.Stricklami&Co. • (O) Christmas Preparations. THIS YEAR, OF ALL YEARS, YOU WILL NEED TO GIVE USEFUL I RATHER THAN PURELY ORNAMENTAL XMAB PRESENTS. IN OUR DRY GOODS Department ARE MANY THINGS THAT WILL MAKE GLAD HEARTS FOB MOTHER OR ISTER AND GLAD POCKETS FOR YOU, ' Beautiful Dress Patterns 81.50 to |6 00. Black Dress Goods 90c to 75c. 72-inch Batin Damask worth 75c, reduced to 60c. 70-inoh Batin Damask worth 60c, reduced to 48c. I'*" 73-inch Unbleached Damask worth 65c, reduced to 50c. 75 paragon frame steel rod Umbrellas at 98c, worth $1.25. White Bilk Handkerchief 25c to 50c- Japanese Enltial Handkerchiefs 8 for 25c. Ladles Bernsdorf black Rose 10c to 85c. Men and Boys Ties and Bear* 25c and 60c. R and G Corsets new shapes 50c to sl. A large variety of Cuff Buttons, Hat Pins and Beauty Pins. Whits Counterpanes 114 75c to $2. A pair of ou Warm Shoues would make Glad Feet and Glad Hearts for any one more do you want for Christm as? R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. Looking Backward! I The memory of Christmas shoppers usually turns to bargains, and to L. W. Goddard & Sodu V —they go fob— Rockers, Dining Room Chairs, Onyx Tables, Lounges, Couches, Brass and White Enameled Beds before buying your Mhas Finitm INSPECT THE STOCK OF L. W. GODDARD a SON. - ... . SSSS-SB"! i" 1 . 11 ". SSS JBHS-SBSSHn. |GBIFFINSand 10 CENT STORE. ODD FELLOW’S BUILDING.. I ’ (O>- ) We have the Largest and Beet Selected Stock of OHRISTMAS Goods in Griffin. Our stock is comprised of Dolls, China Fov< < -< " elties, Tin and Iron Toys, Silver Novelties, Bisque Figures, Wagons and articles too numerous to mention ’in the way of r Holiday wants. All at prices to suit the times. Every ' child must be remembered. A tew cents will make the little ones happy here. So be sure to give us a look. EDWARDS BROS. Ten Carta per Week '.i n'.-A’/'.-