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LOCAL AND PERSONAL
MRS. LYNDA LEE BRYAN, IN CHARGE
Phone 159, after 1:50 |\ 51., 000
If you have any friends visiting you—if you are going anywhere
or coming home, write a postal card to this department, giving the
details or telephone the item. It will be appreciated.
.Miss Maude Mobley was in Atlanta,
Saturday.
Miss Ruth Worsham was in Atlanta
Tuesday.
Mrs. R. 11. Heard spent the week-end
m Atlanta.
.1 udge and Mrs. A. D. Meador spent
Sunda> and Monday in Augusta.
Misses Ora and Fletcher Lou
ford spent Thursday in Atlanta.
.Miss Mary Loyall Brown of Lucy
Cobb was cordially welcomed Sunday.
Mrs. John B. Davis was with Dei a
fur relatives several days.
Mrs. It. P. Lester is in Mobile called by
the illness of her sister.
Mrs. G.T. Wells and Miss Floretn •
Wells’ spent Monday in Atlanta.
Miss Gene" Lee of Atlanta spent th
week-end with her Lee-White relatives.
vi i s Harrv \ (’hildrtn
of Bayonne, N. J., are visiting Di !ini1
Mrs. H. B. Stanley.
M.ij. Walton U. Clarke of Atlanta,* will
spend the week-end with his parents
Ait. ami -tits. \\. a H. vial’Ke. i
Mrs. Hammond and children w<- •• -
with relatives in the county, the past
week.
Mrs. A. S. Hopkins and son, Elwyn
are with Mrs. P. G. Veazey, at Warren
ton.
Mrs. James Patrick, Mrs. Jno. Hall
Homer Patrick of Rutledge, were with
Mr si L. A. Patrick Monday.
Mrs. J. B. Robinson went to Atlanta
with her daughter, Miss Marcelle Rob¬
inson Monday.
Miss Lyda Sue Bowers, prominent
ly connected with the Colege
schools was home for the week-end.
Mrs. A. D. Meador spent several days
last week the guest of her daughter,
Alias Helen Miss Helen, at Cox College.
Miss Annabelle Robinson of Coving¬
ton is the attractive guest of Alias Sa¬
die Robinson.—Walton News.
Mayor Henry Odum was at the Ga.
Fair Association convening in Atlanta
<>n Wednesday, Feb. 23.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Sockwell and Miss
Mary Sockwell motored tv Atlanta
Thufadaj.
Mrs. Torn Callaway was the guest of
her sisters in Atlanta, Friday, going
up to see “The Marrionettes.”
Mrs. C. B. "Roquermore made a stop
over visit to Mrs. L. A. Patrick, en
route from Conyers to Mansfield.
Alw C. IT. Echols, who has been tin*
guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Clarke
left Thursday for Kansas City.
Mrs. Bert Davis leaves Saturday
San Francisco to join Mr. Davis, who
holds a responsible position in the
California city.
Friends were glad to see Mr, “Cape"
Harwell motoring Sunday. He has
M;? been shut in several weeks on account
illness.
Alts. John Sockwell spent Sunday
with her sister at Buckhead. Mr.
•Sockwell attended church services :<t
Conyers.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Aliller, of At¬
lanta, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. VY.
H. Pickett, Jr., and Mrs. Gantt last
Sabbath.
Mrs. Estelle N. Pye has returned
Thomaston. She was accompanied
far as Atlanta by her sister, Mrs. An¬
drews.
Air. J. S» Hargrove, of Atlanta spent
Sunday afternoon with his aunt and
unde, - Judge anti Mrs. A. D. Meador
and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carr and son
Piedmont, Ala., were guests of Dr. and
Mrs. J. A. Wright during their
in Covington.
Alisses Sara White Callaway
Sara Ethel Norris were among Gov
ington’s representatives in the
City this week.
Mrs. E. M. Leete who has been the
guest of her daughter. Mrs. Joseph
Gaither Hall, at the Delaney. will
turn to her home in Gulford, Conn., at
an early date.
Air. Willie Brown visited Athens last
week and was a guest of his sister, Miss
Alary Loyall Brown, a student of Lucy
Cobb: and his cousin, Air. Brown Park
at the University of Georgia.
Many friends are rejoicing over the
fact that little Edwards Mahoney, who
has been so critically ill with influenza
in st. Alphonsus hospital. Boise. Idaho,
has passed the crisis, and is improving.
“Uncle" John Smith and Dr .J. W.
Lee arc much improved from the se¬
vere illness they recently suffered.
These esteemed veterans were the recip¬
ients of especial courtesies from the
’ T d Ci and sympathizing friends.
Mr and Mrs. O. C. Gordy and baby,
Miss Cleo Ledford motored from
with the dinner
Ttlanta Sunday and were
luc-sts Of Mr. Emmett fc. Gordy at the
w. Child’s home. The Messrs. Gor
V*
brothers.
Mr. Carter Terrell of Mansfield was I
in Covington, Thursday,
Mrs. G. S. Christian, of Douglas, Ga.. |
is spending some time with her aunt j
400 Monticello j
Mrs. K. !•'. Edwards at
street.
The stork has visited the home of
’Mr. and Mi:s. bred Barnes and left the
SWt “ ete8t to bun<Ue gladden oE any humanity heart. that A little ever |
came
boy arrived Tuesday morning. Mother
and child are doing nicely.
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WOMAN S CLITS ENJOY
NOV EL FNTFKTAIN MEM
Beautiful beyond compare was the re¬
ception given by the March committee
'Vhe “ Mrs!' W’.'fSk, in
Xorth Covington, made an ideal set
ting for the occasion. As the
descended from their cars, fait yellow
daffodills, stately and tall, all in a row
nodded glad greeting.
The American colors waved proudly
i from eY r ery nook 9iui u.lcove. Dunlin^
j vvas festooned with artistic grace
I doorways and windows
both great and small, single and in
clusters gleamed in exquisite blending
0l re( | j white and blue. Silver urns
"and crystal vases glowed with a wealth
of spring blossoms.
j T i le n . giving, line was composed
the entertaining committee and repre-
1 seated the ladies of the. White House;
| m follovvs; Mrs. Chas. Powell, Martha
Washington; Mrs.’Walter Death,
rustic; All s. W. C. Clark, Airs. James
K. Polk; Mrs. Henry Odum, Airs.
ham Lincoln; Mrs. James Carroll, Dolly
Madison; Mrs. H. B. Anderson. Mrs.
W. Al. Taft; Miss Mary Park. Mrs.
Franklin Pearce; Mrs. A. D. Meador,
Mrs. T-heodore Roosevelt; Aliss Brownie
Huson, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. They
were introduced by Mrs. W. H. Pick¬
ett, Jr.
The costumes were exquisite types
of the long-ago powder and patches,
ender and old lace, ostrich tips and tor¬
toise shells were effectively intermin¬
gled. Rosmary and incene made frag¬
rant the imagination of the onlookers
as the panorama of well nigh two cen¬
turies unfolded.
Mrs. W. C. Clark. Pres., cleared the
business budget with, neatness and
dispatch. New members were receiv¬
ed. Academy Spring Park reported in
flourishing condition. District clubs
will meet in annual convention at Cov¬
ington. Mrs. Hollis of Newborn talked
on timely themes with impressive
charm and exquisite diction. AIrs.C.
A. White presented plans for financial
betterment.
A lovely program of readings opened
with “America,” sung by club mem¬
bers. This was followed by incidents,
anecdotes and quotations from George
Washington on through the administra¬
tions. Mrs. James Anderson rendered
enchanting violin melodies to Miss An
nie Pauline Anderson’s aceompainment.
Alisses Alleen Simmons and Clara
Belle Adams added the very joy of
completeness in their song selections,
Miss Pear lie Taylor charmed her au¬
dience with two humorous readings.
Cake, cream and mints carrying out
the patriotic motif were dispensed in
conclusion.
ANNO! NTEMENTS.
The woman’s Missionary Society of
the Methodist church will meet at the
home of Rev. Mrs. J. E. Ellis next Mon¬
day. March 7 3:30 p. m. A full atten¬
dance is urged.
The Bible Study Class has changed
the day of meeting from Monday to Fri¬
day at 3:30 o’clock. The home of Mrs.
It. U. Fowler gives open sesame.
Evening services at the Baptist
church ill he held in future at 8
o’clock, beginning Sunday p, m., March
e.
Rev. D. Harvey Viser, of Charleston,
W. Va. will preach at the Presbyterian
church, Sunday, March 13. Rev. Vi¬
ser has accomplished a marvelous work
as Synodical Evangelist. He occupies
a distinguished place among the good
and graet men of his denomination.
WEEK OF PRAYER
( LOSES ERIDVY.
[The W. M. U. of ’the Baptist church
enjoyed a refreshing season of prayer,
and praise this week. Airs. Ed. Hutch¬
ins presented “Mountain School” and
various educational activities on Alon
day.
“Lo! The Poor Indian,” with all his
romance and savagery was the theme
for Mrs. IV. IV. Child’s program. Tues¬
day.
Mrs. Chas. A. Sockwell ably directed
a Round Table on Foreign work, Wed¬
nesday.
“Cuba" was discussed Thursday by
Airs. F. W. Simmons and her efficient
assistants.
Airs. W. T. Stradley will conclude this
pleasant and profitable week with a
discussion of Mexico.
While an outline is prepared the la¬
dies introduce a note of originality,
infinitely pleasing and instructive. The
music was appropriate and inspiring.
MRS. ROGERS READS
FOR CLUB
A list of the presidents and a beau¬
tiful description .if their wives, present¬
ed by Airs. J. F. Rogers at the Woman's
Club Tuesday afternoon deserve espec¬
ial mention for charm of rendition and
historical significance.
Society Continued on Page Nine.
THE COVINGTON NEWS, COVINGTON, GEORGIA
TELLING HOUR
APACE.
In her report to the Woman’s Club,!
Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. J. B. Robin¬
Chairman of Child Welfare, gave 1
son,
in round numbers the decided increase
since the initial meeting of the Book
Lover's Class. The attendance is mar
velous, even on inclement days.
The picture was well patronized and
financially successful. Mrs. J. C. Up¬
shaw assisted by her daughter, Miss
Ora, presented an attractive program
Saturday.
Many games enlivened the occasion,
directed by Miss Upshaw, who is rarely
gifted in the art of entertaining.
The following is little “Miss Liriie
Turner’s" x ui hci a report: l cptn t.
^ children’s “Book Lover’s Club!
met as usual last Saturday at the Li
brary . The reading and games were
mU(dl enjoyed by all present. Miss Ora
Upshaw read “One Eye, Two Eyes, and
Three Eyes,’’ a fairy story. A commit
tee waa appointed to take charge of
lbe games. Mrs. H. B. Robinson is
director for next Saturday, March 5th,
2 p. m.
\ D.W IN THE WOODS
* Ml ’ and Mrf! ’ Count D ’ (libs0n ’ wlth ?
their son, Sam Thompson and Mrs. Sum
Thompson, were the first to heed the
lure of , Spring. _ . „ Early , m Tueedaj, the.
hied themselves to the dim old forest
Hunted wild violets, heart leaves and
the season's brave harbingers. Dining
a length, beside the camp fire, which
hud afforded the noon tide ; s savory ,
mea l. “The call of the wild,-.’’ will soon
answered bv ' manv devotees to na
Then picnic parties will be
frequent. i
\V. C. T. I . MEETING.
The regular monthly meeting of th
W. C. T. U. will he held in the home of
Airs. G. T. Wells, next Tufesday, March
; 8th( 3 : so o’clock
A full attendance is desired.
V PRETTY BRIDGE
PARTY
Guests for two tables were hidden to I
the attractive home of Aliss Lucy I
White, Friday evening to enjoy
game of bridge. Fragrant flowers en¬
hanced the charm of the occasion. I
Coffee and sandwiches were served at
the expiration of the game. The par-|
ticipants were; Misses Natalie Turner,
Eugenia Guinn, Grace Wilson, Lucy
White; Messrs. Clarence Meador, Jeff|
Meador, Jim’ Wells, Chas. White.
ii your home is properly
nished. you have one of
main comforts of life
Money First CQiisiderafiori
But it does not Hike much Money to buy Furniture at our Store
But How Will You Know
EASY AS FALLING OFF A LOG—
COME, COME, COME and see our Furniture, you will be under no obligation
to buy. We only want to give you the opportunity to get the best Furniture
that is made at a trifle in cost.
You Need Something
Your consideration will cause us to do our part.
If amsey Furniture
Where you get The most for the least. . . .
SERVE YOU
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WE SELL GROCERIES s
A COMPLETE LINE OF THE BEST BRANDS AND H
AT PRICES AS LOW AS POSSIBLE; DELIVER THEM
ANYWHERE IN COVINGTON AND EXTEND THE 0;
COURTESY OF A CHARGE ACCOUNT TO ANY 1
WORTHY PERSON.
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WE KNOW IF YOU WILL GIVE THE MATTER A LIT¬ 1
TLE THOUGHT, THIS SYSTEM OF DOING BUSI¬
NESS WILL APPEAL TO YOU AND PROVE' FAR
MORE SATISFACTORY THAN ANY OTHER PLAN. a
LET US HAVE YOUR ACCOUNT IN MARCH- SUCH
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A STEP WILL REBOUND TO OUR MUTU AL BENEFIT
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