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THE MACON TELEGRAPH: SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 23, 1894
S^&BSBSS^BSkShiSnmau’it
THROUQH 2YES
MMIfilM.
fntr«, will be greatly mimed durixvz the
Christmas fesUvirie*. and their retnrn
will be lok<^d for ainxlcrualy.
This year it any -mint 1 etc©
IVJthiu her “ad oak Jiall" l» found,
I'm going to propone u> frier—
T\> laive It there the 'Whole year
round!
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""Tvraii Chrtiifcmna brought the might
iest ale;
Twfls Christman <told the merriewt tale;
A Ohrletmas gambol ott will rbf^r
*A’ (pooi* imm'e Invert through half the
year.** (
% don't itMnk our generation
h very far removed (from the age when
rijjhe JoitJ of rnrt«nile” and “tfln.* lord of
utiretHon'' were Hhe mipivme beings j\i
Christman Dime. In our country It Ik
not, howovey, the hired huffooir v/ho is
itlie **Rmnd *auptia 4 Jne of ■mJschl'riV?,” hut
It to «nh* lm’pr»*«Hfl»’e “nnfraa boy.” It
Ski only fair it» add that often those of
oMer yernrs ore quit© noisy and hard
to n»aaai;e at ‘this particular t3mc of
/merryHoi ridnir. As long $m the smot
boy o3« buMd a pyramid of b.irrelfl for
a bortHre. Pinpoint to ward 6be skies
with rockets ond Romrin oandloH, and
«Wl ale his firecrackers to the dulls of
the domestic pets, J list so long w'ftl toe
small boy's “heart #><? huppy arid head
he light/' It 1struethatchirifttmlaA Is a
f.iltfvaa ’of joy und a time for revelry,
hut nowhere Is there wuch iwflld excite-
meat* sued nm uplifting of Coud votovs
and ti waste of dynamite as we hove
in our Bovlhera ffUteM. We have
oVlopted English customs in this, as in
many other things, hut since the six
teenth century even the EiigMsh heave
devoted ibe <9%y ho family ^unions,
evergreen trimmings end the giving of
presents. The old Oenmam observance
of ChrUflmtui comes nearer my ldoa
trtau anry other. It was with them torn
ton Christimns tree originated, and ni
ter the d^trtbution of gifts from the
tree on Christmas morning tiho parents
took that opportunity to my prlv&ttrty
to the sons rawd daughters what had
been (fbm*vo<\ most praiseworthy or
most flamlty in their conduct during the
year. What happiness not to be oor-
roetdd every day for three hundred and
nx"y-fiw <*or»r«vuHw -I.iv.s'
The ChrhHrmis tree Is the general
way of oolf-l»raiintg througnout the
HnlN* tflat*'*. snM unless there ore in
the household little folks to -who one
cah tell weird talcs of Hirt?;! Claus, ond
ihako rnuoli of the hoibajlng up of stock
ings, 1he day lose* haVf Its pleasures
arwl one's hanmlness ts Incomplete. The
irivim; of prer.ents Is a custom that is
much abused. Whnt pleasure 1s 'there
in roeelvmg a fftft If we know it putw
us under «in cvefteidlng obhgatfrm to
the donor? And this business of gSvlng
for returns «nd exchu wring presemtg [a
certainly nut |f fining to think about.
Hut then I suppose It would bo foolish
do expect, every man's motive to he
pure find frioncet (not to speak of wo
men's motive*)?
If vm could only know on Chrlritmss
Eve that fan til Cfcimso <wmiM iOdiOfl
visit all toose who (had (been good and
•worthy, and that Justlco could bo done
every one. the poor as well as the rich,
(tfow Infinitely happy we all oould bo!
The day Is considered in (the double
lli.'lit "f m (*• rly r »:!irn* , m*»pitlt»n atl! m
cheerful fcstilval and is aooordlngly cel-
nb rated nt all churdhes Vn remem-
(bronco of Christ's nwtivtty.
In diaeufwlng pin ns for the New
Year's day. I hear one of iMooon’*
brightest young women remark thelt
she wanted her friends to know sho
(would rccolvo on Christmas.
Dr. Holt’s progressive euchre party
op Thursday evening was an oxc«*p-
HiAnally ilian-isome and enjoj-cilblo one.
The elegant prt7.es were won by Mrs.
George ‘Duncan, ‘Mrs. (Miller Gordon,
(Mr. Charles C. Hat and Mr. Tom
IDurke.
M iss Frankie Held, n geoarikl favor
ite In Macon society, Is spending s>me
time with Miss hlulmle Wllloy. Miss
Hmlth of flmlthiboro and (Mias AVlsins
of JOattonton w^*re wlsi Miss VVT*ey's
gueota several Awys mat week.
One of <tho most promlnowti everils
Su^.Ued for the N‘ew Year t* the
ojnlng out riwpHon (to bo given by
Mm. W. E. Handers to her two hand-
some diaiugb(ors. Misses 'M«rg\» and
IM.iybelle Flanders. r Phe regulotlon
VlebutUnte tea will be from 5 to n, tmd
the unlinarricil set sro InvlttM for
'Wrds'' Ip -the evening.
On Thumilay, January M, Mr. and
(Mm. WIlHttm. (MoRweci J<»hliston . will
onitertAin the Cut C^ilss Eu<*hre Cub,
One of tih© m»ist elogtml uffslm of the
past woek iv.is Mins Charlie Conner's
euchre thirty to Miss tVunp of Home.
The prism were iwon by Miss Vbdsy
C*»!env:m and Atr. H. C. Jordan. In Ihe
fr>:iUdtfCUne dining rem covers were l.toi
for fourteen wt. .» heauttfriVly d«x-orate\l
table 1n v;h1te and vk>lot. The guests
were iMIsnes Oaiop. Oideninn. Hatcher,
Wing and 'Mttngtvum, Messrs Huff,
Jordan. Wanker, Ptekett. Clli»hy. Hsl-
Jam and Dixon. Mrs. George Harris
cist Mis* Conner cmterttla del!obtfully
mid the evening was one of thorough
euijoymnob to the truest*.
On the evening of the ?st.h tho Nine
O’olock Ortflllon Clu3> will give « ger-
sir.ui alt the Voluntoerw' Armory. The
young «men are ntaWirg extensive prep,
luutkiu and the affiir promises to -be
one of itho liargeati s-ihl most rl»gant of
the Christmas festivities. The N.ne
O'clock Clriti .his irtven a number of
d* lightful tkfKM during the tuMum,
t>\vt WiAs *>Jie will oclipse nCl tho others.
Dr. Baxter siient sMeiul dnys ktst
week with Tom Baxter lu
Hp.irU. In onier to enjoy good ehoot-
Ing.
B’Jonea—Did you iienr of Daah-letgh'o
hard death? IVJinks—No: how »v*s It?
H'.hwea -Jh* H<tt**mj>ted lo kiss Mini
iku'kbay under the mint lot co. iuuI fell
dead—Unatnn ariff.
Mr. Blanton Wknahlcs Mr. Ps«te Stet-
r* *n am! Mr. Win ship CtUMbdes spent
Ihsc week with Mr. iilchkrd JUnrtlan
«tt t)ts Auher'e «x>untr^' tanne. They ca-
jr\v«M rare *povt and I'dwjjrht home
w.rh them many ti»i«hle» from toe
.hunt.
Alomr about Chrtatnvui eve the Chi-
XMfio girl becomes reconciled <o too sire
»>f her footwear.
Mr. Ed. Ourd amt Mr. Legsre Walker
left l««t ndgtvt for ivaufort, 8. C„ to
pj>end the tooknlaya vritb Mr. Walker’s
fsn.Uy, who recently moved to that city.
'Pearertt DoHa—WbQT do you a)wp\*a
bsng the mAsUetoe on <h« oMwndeNer tn
trie mtVlW of toe room? fiweetatt Hu-
Kin—It Ihu’I n^eeamry to hang ft In the
dark camera, my dear.
Mr». C. G. Mills returned to Griffin
yeaterdaqr after a very pleasant visit to
Ok!-"a. Dmoity W’inohkx
Arias Martha Johasatoo arrival Is.at
i Bil|ht to egs^al the OhrWWmaa tmlhVvvn
nt heane. Johnston V attendl***;
Is'lOOl In Baltimore, hut vrlU b>' fvirnia'ly
P.tixviiu.xxl In socltKy next auem. She
la diwrinod to bo a very great lelle. for
her p»*m*nal magm-tHmi suid varied se
ct nvdlahtTKtfgs <vmmvt tn*t wUi warm
glM*da oral anient <uhnire.\s
Mr. ore! Mns. M. J. Hatoher. aitm
Slwi.'bfr and Felton Hatohor will anrtxl
ChPetmaa In M«rShallvtUe wtth Mr. stsl
Mre. W. H. Foltfwv. Mow CaniR who
Itas been Mlsa HateheFa guest for the
wvki, will ao'ojuwuw her to
LM^n/JaJlMile. T:»ey leave umv'nvw
vt.oming These two young ladle*, who
have been prominent la alt aocial af-
Ml*' Mitchell of Thomasvllle will ar
rive today, to be the guest at JIUw
ula Evans, on Academy square. Mfei
MlQchril 5is a d&agchlui* of Col. Tom
Mitchell, one io«f ThonvaHVllie's -weal 1th-
kt*t an/i most prominent tifttzeoik She
Is a graduQ,te of Wevtljriq College, and
is a very charming and etedactiyq debu
tante this BsaMOO. Her visit to iflU
Evama ■will be a BoeJn! triumph, tor both
young ladies cun ixxittt of a large circle
«.f fr.KWJrf and lircm In Macon.
'Miss Enmma Wise returned yeMenlay
from a dettClftful visit to Mm. Frank
Eanter in Amerdcuo. During her wuiy
Mins Wise *>m toe rcdlpfrorit <»C v* ry
tlalLtcrJng social oittentlonr# from iJcortn
of admirers In tout city.
Mr. and Mr. 8. C. Cooper will «ix»nd
next week with Mrs. A. J. Orr. a'l 821
Cherry street.
Master George Duncan happened to a
niu: Jl on Tti.t-uliy aftt-rno«-*n
Jus' aa the gupftts were arriving at Mr*.
Jaibnston'u euchre 4<yrty. Ute MUle fel
low fell from a fence, breaking hi* arm
juat at the elbow. Atr«. MeHUtoO made
a charming hoatona wfille Mrs. Duncan
proiMed Jn the alck room.
The yoifijg ladles, while very sympa
thetic for little George, enjoyed u die
Eghtful game of euchre and an elegant
supper, at which Airs. Duncan was able
to be present.
A wedding of much interest Is the
one which will uniiro Mr. George White
and. Mia Mantle Guttenbcricer on the
2Hrh Inst., ait -the home of the bride's
parents, in VlneviUe.
•Mr. amd Mm. (DUfat Talboitt go to
Richmond today to sjx'nxl toe Cbiriaaimas
tioMdae's wllii Mr. Talbott's family.
Mrs. Curd and Miss Curd arrived ln«t
night from Now York, where they have
been for several months past.
The ChrJHtmas tree for .tho orphans
will be given at ihe Home on Wednes
day, /She 36th/ Mrs. Emory Wn»hVj> has
spent much tfme snl mu-ration on the
•preparations, and together with the
many who have so ably assisted her,
/will give a good deal of happiness to
/the el»hty-flve boys and glrla at the Or
phans' Uiiine.
Tliere were very tinterectins: ChrL^tmaa
exercises Hit the Grisham High Bolu»l
Friday morning. An antmetive pro-
granmie <>! an ! .1 ■ ■■ ■■■>' ■■■■
well rondered, anil the cntenUUnmemt
was wrea/tly enJop’O d by toe whole
school.
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The german at the Dog Cablu Club
l.iwt Tupe^day evening was ohe of much
pleasure. Mr. l'nentlee H*uff led Ih M*
usual etay manner. Those who atkend*
cbfifWer* MiMies Camp, Hatcher, Ilaaison,
HUL Tinsley, Carrie May Lane. Emily
wiuwwtjsan, CabafCcm. cilsby, willing
ham, and Talbott of Eatoraton; Ifeasm
Huff, llnllnm, McCaw, Burden, Curd,
Freeman. Harry Jones, Rdddlng, I*lck-
utt, Owens of Savarnmndi. S. D. Jones,
Hum*>11, .\n*!»T.M-Mi. loliis. Haxtor, Huger,
Conner, White, Caldwell, Dure and Va-
ton; Mr. nml Mrs. N. R. Wlnehlp, Mr.
und Mrs. iH. C. Kendall. Mr. nn>l
Airs. B. 01. Talbott.' ,
The Girls' Cooking Club gave their
Chrlstmns meating at the home of Alios
DaJsy Thomas ora FridLuy evening. It
Is iflifOr custom to give a luncheon ev
ery Saturday afternoon, but tills par
ticular meeting was dedicated to their
young gentlemen friends, und was. in
oaiwequence, turned into a 6 o'clock
dlnmer. The elegant menu was mn*D06«\l
to be prepared by tho young ladles
th‘*mselv<«, and If mioli be true, they
have aimortt reached pon^otion In the
culinary art. So the boys eay.
Ool. AV. F. BrlUton of New York Is
visiting Dr. Maury Stapler, on High
street. “Billy," as ho Is familiarly
known, k one of tho oldest dry goods
■fdHpxan {traveling in toe South. nnU
bos a Inrge rtumber^f friends In Alacan.
On Christmas wHtomoon and evening
tho Log Crabln Club will entertain ita
memlbers and their famUkw with an old-
faShloned dLnce and egg-nog.
ntere will bo n Ohrlatima Voa laden
wrliili Orvworks and tlira hi>i'i!?«, niwl every
man, woman and cMM will receive a
present from flho hand» of Ool. Nn/t
wdnshtPk Col. George (Dunoon und Mod.
Morrison Itogers, who are to be m.-unuvs
of csromonleft.
AH .live members are urgently Invited,
nfl Uhls Irtlto bo the croffiming success of
t!u> l<og CabLiv Club's cnu^taknoiaMs.
l*«t everybody canvo and bring plenty
of children and fireworks.
Thero U mudli anftlctpaitlon over the
“coaKurvdrum tea” klwiit Is to be given
Thurwlny evcfiiirag cut tho home of Air.
and Mrs. Julhui Rod'gcrs, cui Coleman
avenue, 'Hugiuinln (llo-llglriM, tor the lam
ent of .the new TttbUnU eqiutTe Bap-
<Wt Church bulUUng. In addition to an
«*»wer«d# nvoniu, Gint will bo served In
psnplixLaff i comlniklnumt*. (Nils# Daisy
Badger will give one of her delightful
re.‘-It 1 tlons, autl Mr. Goode Price will
slot one °f Us /favorite mxvgv. lit Is ulso
axpooted that Air. Sam Evoret't /will give
une of Ills humoroiut reading*. No ail-
mlualon »w1ll Ik' oharged, uml any six
diahity "comnndrunis" will 0 served tor
a very mnsJl price.
MIm Vannie and Hist Me Carter of
Waco, Tex., who have b^n-n ooendlng
some time very pleaMttVUy ot Gr«m
•Kteoot, Augusta, tho guests of Mm. Iitu-
Cmer, rotumtg to the olty yesterday,
and will ramo/ta duripR the holMuy*
with Char coualna Mr. und Ain* joUsn
on Col ecu an avenue, lluguenln
Heights.
Tlie txdreKhi&l of M4hs Hennle Snrkna
to Mr. Sag Bkraswatup-r of i;i\*asumh,
Ga., has ftxoon AivutAmoed,
lit Is soUkitn that an occasion affonles
»uvih rare tvijoymerai as did the raid
party tendered by tho Ybung Ladies'
Cooking Club at tho ivoUIhikc of Col.
Junto* A. Tiionxis. on ftmulatmt, Fri
day evening.
Tho Cooking Club la Oomixwed of a
largo number of toe youngor «*et of
Mooch's aoohty yovmkt ladlm. and one
of tlm features of it ho club Is itliat each
membiT of toe club is to .provide same-
el»mg cooked by herself nt each of toe
monthly meetings, eo that by too time
tlit* members and guests bod amembled
Inst m^gtu there were enough <if too
good things rrf Ufa to form one of the
mast temcStOg ooUatJoms the mhul can
convolve. Uvorythtrag was ureoarvKl
nVth that oare twul •'xi}uL.H.ov>t*N Umt
muKI only cv>me from dainty humb end
l:)R««doiis brads, n:>.l the guvs;* of lfr>e
Club deoWwxri ivO i>v>asr the treat of
their Uvoa.
Tho contest for the rrtr.«v» aJTonbxi
unbbund^I plnamire to evon\*ne now-
oral. EvryboJy «%^nnc\l to tiieir bright
est atsl hanuiost movKl. w^hlUi wit ni*d
tumw ruled to-- evening. A more
oftutrtnlrag li*Mt<*fld oouWl not be found
than Mtaf l>ali*>' Thonms. It was toe
graotous welcome Mho gave tout pre-
ivAn^l euoh 1most ut«ei thWr »rri\*iU
for toe ideasurvM ot toe evening, and a
sikett but unanimous vote of too*** {.rw-
ent elected h*v ris* «iu«*vi of luvtK
Tho first kulao* pris** was a vine-
fret to. sjkI toe Utv»t goratk-tiu'n’i* pri»
was a pair of UnW*x\ brownie cuff but-
tons.
Among th*' frvtosts present were.
Misses Thomas, Hsivwin. CtBawtiy.
J mid. Jarvto lxu'4*-l. IlvHp.'rs, Kate \v*tl«.
ituns .Eila May Williams, 8-)u:»ioe \V«ll-
Inti is, Dunwoay, H«»lUilWd, Keruie*iy,
Burr, wlnuhlp; lltoeA Hanuw
ArtlBlWK flOPwden. AmeCron#?.. l>ure,
&arkx Burtlen. RudMIl. MoAndn-w*.
Kinney, Tlvunas, BIlUkMiiMtn, BstuiKin.
Corbet t, Winshivv El Ik*. Ibtiky, Norris,
Burner, Huff, VNihrl oikl Hsttoor.
In tt rejoDi srr^'le, addressed to tho
di^buUrate’s mother. E. B. W., who 1
a well known Souttwru writer* give
thus s»i\1ce as to the charm of cour-
St HI an »t*h.'r duty «»f the *M>u-
Urate’s mother is to express by exum
pl6 And precept too duty of universal
courtesy. No wise motoer will taCfrew
her Uttle maid to frisk away all her
days iii se'.ilsn simssenivnts. She will
»*ke her along when she goes herself
to call on the older p«*>ple. » She will
/-ee that her child learns to appreciate
the iratelUgonce, the dignity and aharm
of people maturer .than heraclf, and
thAt she lurns the sweete.ot. of all vir
tues, deference. Si»« will ttuch her that
the »*r*-e< r^th to the winning of lov’e
is carofcCaess In trifles. The girl who
nwvtotoers U> aUwfiys inquire with kind
Lntep&fft after au acqualnrarace nvho la
sick or HUfferUfT, land does not tnlnk it
too mu-.li tPoribie !to -go with a book or
a hand'ful of flowers a lUitle tokem
that the iraiernut she. expresses Is real,
who remembers to b*j fgtsixi wftb otoers’
0OOtf foiitune, to recGIl Wrt&days, write
at once in tanawer to notes, to make
friends with the bdlhlef, aaiVi sit down
for a fitCle talk with the old )ad«es, Is
going >;io -be a success In her social
world, whether she be plain or pretty,
witty or not.
There Is a great; dcb4 In having the
reputation of -betog oj desirable dinner
guest. In the ftrrft place, one Is expect*
cd to kno»w exactly -wnat ore the good
Things to edit, ami to Vapprcctotc them
spinituilly and ’materially. Then one is
supposed to be tuble to talk well.
A good talker 1h, first of all, one who
never marj,«ages to toudh your sensitive
spot.
A good talker is one /whose voice Js
agreeable *to listen tto.
A good talker if ome whose memory
Is not too good.
A .good talker Is one who remembers
the charming side of fife and forgets
the dwagreeuible.
A good tulker is one who never asks
•m/pertlnent quedttona.
A good talker Is one who reaDlzots
the vUOuo of too personal .touch In con
versation, and yet steer* clear of scan
dal.
A good halker Is a Joy forever, know
ing when to keep still and -when to
speak.
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The dashlon of finger gtas?es does not
vary .much, as toe plaih shiiys ere the
most pCActiml and answer TheJr pur
pose best. Of course, there are Innu
merable varieties of plain and fancy
glass, engraved or cut, which are cho
sen aceor/Sln# ibo itisle;. colored Bohe
mian glasses 'are also Very pretty, and
the fttlvKW'.l are well known for
tho?r Charming and varied Shiades. The
newest etyle tods year consists of a
d'Mibb* ghiss, the smaller ctle being
pheed tnsl-de the ordinary sized Unger
gloss, and oonrtaJnlng toe water, -while
the outefde one is filled with flowers.
These are very effective, hut on too
whvdo too simplest styles ore gen
erally the preDtIest.
She had a voice like a «lren. an when
she mngt
1MM pjay sure, rtand pal aces, toough
hea-m a Home,
Bo tt averse oh wum bull, there, snow
play sly comb,
rand so on ito the conclusion, there
wasn't a'dry eye In the room.—-London
Tk-nila.
Bounder—Demit you think thoit bal
lerina very <fl>lc?
Rounder—Ohlck nothing. She’s an
eta hen of fifty 'If she’s a day.
A pretty finish for an otherwise un-
trimmed, low-necked corsage, or for a
plain high bodice chiffon or any color
may be used, but, tho lac© employed must
ton© with It, being white, cream or butter
color, according to the color of tho chif
fon. Make a foundation of ribbon not too
wldo and shape td' a point back and
front. Arrange tho chiffon In full length
wise folds on tho ribbon, catching It
down nt Intervals beneath small rosettes.
Over each Bhoulder fails a deep bretelle
nr Hlk overlaid with lace, an «•>)*• - l.tlly
large rosette being placed on the left
•Bhoulder. Carried out in different colors,
n dressy effect is easily produced.
The width of tho. dress skirt varies
greatly. No two aro-just alike. Certain
dotalltt are followed,! but tho skirts differ
In tho number of gftres In tho width at
the foot, and In thelr’ndjustment, various
materials requiring different modes of
manipulation, different ways of shaping
for street, evening or general. wear, and
tho nvodlsto settles the question of steels,
fontherbone, haircloth, fibre chamois, can
vas, silk or crinoline, in the making up
of each gown for each special wearer.
THE DANNENBERG CO.
NEW STORES, 364 AND 366 THIRD STREET.
ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS
And the Winter season ■will be over, and, of course, all goods not sold will have to be carried
over till next season. To itvoid just this will be our aim for the next few days. Our entire
store converted into an immense bargain emporium. Bargains in Clothing, Dress Goods, La*
dies’ and Misses’ Wraps, Table Damask, etc.
Clothing Department
EVERYTHIN!} AT BARGAIN PRICES,
OAercoats.
Over 2,000 overcoats at Just 60 cents on
the }i.
Men’s Business Suits.
Over 1,600 men s sack suits In plain and
mixed goods at Just 60 cents on the $L
Men’s Dress Suits.
Over 1,200 men’s fine dross suits at just
50 cents qn tho H.
Boys’ Clothing.
Over 200 boys' fine and medium suits
for drees and school wear at Just 60 cents
on too 11.
Big mark down In men’s and boysf hats,
underwear, sox, handkerchiefs, neckwear,
umbrellas, shirts, etc.
No reduction to equal this ever made
In this city before.
Ladies’ and
Misses Wraps.
Our loss, your gain. Every ladles’ and
misses' wrap in our house at just half
price.
Twenty-five ladles’ fine coats, black and
colored, that were 120 now $10.
Twenty-nine ladles' coats, black, ton
and brown, that were $16 now $8.
All ladies’ coats and capes that were
112.60 now $6.25.
All ladles' coats and tackets that sold
for $10 now 15.
THE
Thjrty-flve misses' handsome coats and
Jackets sold for 18 to 116 now $4 to $8.
Forty children’s jackets 76 cents each.
Children’s long coats reduced just half.
Black Goods.
Buy the black dress you nr© sure to
want now and save yourself money.
Short Lengths.
Fifteen short ends, five and one-h’alf to
eight yards, all flno goods, to go Monday
at one-third off reduced price.
Black sllk-flnlsh 46-inch Henrietta, was
|1, now 75 cents.
Twelve pieces Priestley's fancy weaves,
were 90 cents to $1.35, all now at 78-centa
and 93 cents the yard.
White Aprons.
One hundred dozen fine white aprons
worth 20 cents to 40 cents, on sale this
■week 10 cents, 15 cents and 20 cents. The
cloth In these aprons can’t be bought for
what you can now buy the aprons.
Handkerchiefs.
Largest stock of ladies' plain hemstitch
ed and embroidered handkerchiefs in Ma
con. See the handkerchiefs we /sell for
5 cents. Our window is -full of them.**
See the handkerchiefs wo sell for 10
cents, 15 cents, 25 cents and 50 cents.
Many of these are sample handker
chiefs and cannot bo Imported for tho
price. t
Hosiery.
Ladles' fast blacl^ regular made hose,
eight pair for 61.
Ladles’ fine 40-guage 35 cents hose 19
cents a pair.
•Ladles' extra fine black cotton hoso
were 60 cents a pair, now three pair for
one dollar.
Ladles’ extra value and extra heavy llslo
thread black hose worth 75 cento for 50
cents.
Ladles' pure silk hose worth 63 a pair
for 6L66.
Best stock children's black hose in tho
city.
A $1 Silk Sale.
Tills week any piece ot silk or satin In
our store, black or colored, that sold as
high as 11.60 this week lor ft the yard.
This chance to buy a silk dress or waist
should not be missed.
Specials.
Fine leather pocketbooks 25 cents to
61.25. ^
Best 61 umbrella in the city.
New black and colored veilings.
New plain and pleated chiffon.
New lot silk and gauzo fans.
Three pairs 50 cents black hose for 61/
New wash silks for children’s dresses.
New 50 cents scarfs and four-ln-hands
New side combs 15 cents a pair.
New ribbons and laces.
See our laced and button gloves for 6L
Three extra-size all-linen damask tow*
els for 60 cents. '
New French flannels for children’s
sacks and cloaks 50 cents, worth 75 cents.
New lot hoods and sacques for children.
10-4 bleached Utica sheeting, short
lengths, 19 cents the yard.
. New combs, new hair brushes
CO.
Some of toe coat fronts of toe now
"Allx" fedlngote have fur-edged baaqu<?3
that open on a vest of the skirt material.
In others they ere wide rovers of shot vel.
vet, while others are without rovers and
cross diagonally, the edges'being finished
with an effective Irrldescent passementerie
And again aro models cut off straight
at the waist lino In tho front nr.d worn
with a crush, belt. Further complications
are also seen; for Instance, a moss-green
begallne skirt opens clown the front on
petticoat of palo ecru cloth. Tho redlm
goto Itself Is of old rose and mowN-areen,
trlped moire and satin. The bodice has
rovers and capo collar of moss-green vel.
vet narrowly bordered with mink.
Short and von' full double cloth capes
and small French visiles with sling sleeves
that reach to tho wnlst line only,
made of black and of richly-colored Lyons
velvet*, and also very beautiful Persian
brocade materials with golden threads In
terwoven. These aro variously decorated
with seal, otter and Alaska sable bands,
and many of them are furnished •with
fancy muff and French toquo to match.
In all fancy dry goods houses are now
exhibited very rich and stylish looking
collarettes, vest pieces, yokes, /^reading
revers and picket fronts intricately wov
en; all In wholly new devices in silk c<yd
and galloon, trcllls.patterned and
bosque passementeries; also In heavy
raised designs In cloth and velvet art
work. These detuchable decorations are
still in highest vogue, and the new pat
terns fc&ve alu-.idy found an Immense
sale, notwithstanding their rather high
price, for the reason that thoy can always
bo offered In their flavor, which Is. that
they are always so transforming In their
effect, at the cost of very little trouble
In their adjustment. However, they are
not all extravagant In price, and the
plainest, unadorned gown is uvtdo nt once
notably attractive by the addition of these
exceptionally handsome accessories. The
suporh patterns In Jot exhibited create as
much enthusiasm and admiration ns If
this was the initial season of thclr vogue.
IM
This season the choled between the cape
and the coat Is merely a matter of ta*<te a
each being equally fashionable. The choice
of fabric and trimming Is a matter of
means, as ths range In these regards Is
almost limltlcsM. Capes or general wear
are mads of blue, brown or green cloth,
with a fur-borderod colkirette of the
same. This Is the plain, simple sort, of
which there are scores. The elaborate
and ornate models nre made of velvet,
lined with moire or brocade and superbly
trimmed with passementerie ami fur
Mnda The French visit© is preferred by
some to either coat or capo, combining as
It does some of the best features of each.
The fitted back renders It warmer than
tho o*pe, and the ample aling sleeves
easily accommodates tho huge dress
sleeve underneath*
wedding at ellavilt.e.
Kllavlllc. Dec. 21—(Special.)—At this
place on December » Hon. H. A. Math
ews of Fort Valley was united In mar
riage to Miss Lula Murphy of Ellavllle.
At 6 o’clock the ushers. Missra Henry
Williams and I«on Arrington of KUaville,
followed by tlv* attendants and the bride
and groom, qntered the Methodist church,
which was beautlfuhy and tastefully dec
orated for the occiudon. The ceremony
was perormod In a Bokwnn and graceful
manner by the Rev. Messrs. R. F. Will
iams of Rtkivtlte And George W. Math,
cwa. pastor of St. Luke’s church. Colum
bus. a brother of the groom.
Mr. Mathews is one of the most prom
inent attorneys of middle Georgia and la
loved and respected by ail who know
him for his sterling character. Ho has
twice represented Houston county in the
legislature and enjoys the full confidence
and esteem of his people.
His bride is the accomplished daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Murphy and Is by
reason of her charm of manner and grace
of womanhood which she possesses wothy
the lovo bestowed upon her by all. The
attendants were Miss Charlie Winn Bals-
den of Amerlcus with Mr. Henry M. Bran
ham of Fort Valley, Miss Nellie Davis of
Amerlcus with Mr. T- F. Branch of Shell-
man, Miss Leila Hornndy of Ellavlllo
with Mr. Roy Balsden of Amerlcus. Miss
Lilia Everett of Fort Valley with Mr.
Louis L. Brown of Fort Valley.
After the ceremony the party repaired
to the home of tho bride, where an ele
gant reception was tendered. Mr. and
Mrs. Mathews will bo at home to their
many friends In Fort Valley after tho
22nd Instnnt.
A RECEPTION AT PERRY.
Perry, Dec. 21.—(Special.)—The young
gentlemen of Perry tendered a reception
at the Wells house last evening compli
mentary to tho young ladles of the town.
All of the lower floor of that elegant
hostelry wns thrown open to too numer
ous happy people who assembled there to
do honor to this occasion, and never be
fore did Its walls encompass a more beau
tiful or refined assemblage.
The decorations of evergreens caught up
with japonicas, lent a tore grace to the
occasion, and this, added to the beauty
of the ladles there, made a Bight well
worth seeing.
The feast spread was In keeping with
the reputation of the house, and it is
needless for me to add more.
Dancing was Indulged in until a late
hour to the music of an Italian band.
In addition to nearly all the young peo
ple of Perry there were present Misses
Brown, Cooner and Riser with Messrs.
Giles. King and Wheeler from Fort Val
ley; MUs Bassie Booton and Messrs.
Murph and Humph from Marshallvllle;
Miss Mattie Hill of Montezuma, Miss Julia
Smith ot Jones county. Miss Wright of
Macon, Miss Huff of Walden, Messrs.
Lewis and Grice of Hawkinsvllle, Mr. J.
G. Brown, Jr., of Grovanla, and many
others from tha neighborhood.
CHARMING ENTERTAINMENT.
Eastman. Dec. 22.—(Special.)—Mra. The
odore H. Edwards’ elocution class gave
a public entertainment in the parlor of
the Uplands hotel to a large and apprecia
tive audience Wednesday night. The pro
gramme wns successfully carried out and
cuch and all of the young ladles acquit
ted themselves In a highly creditable man-
ner v evincing careful and skillful training.
No entertainment In Eastman hns given
so much pleasure. Each of the parts was
received with generous applause and Mrs.
Edwards was the recipient of hearty con
gratulations.
A gold medal awarded by the judges was
presented by Mr. J. E. Wooten to Miss
Annie Benton.
The class, through the same medium,
presented Mrs. Edwards with a pair of
bisque statuettes.
It was announced that Mrs. Edwards
would resume instruction in elocution on
January 20, next.
SOCIOTY AT SilRLiUMAN.
SlioiliiM'tt, Dw. 22.—(i&dolaJ.)—On
Wodutwliy owning torn a u>o»t lioau-
t.ful .ml impnwmvo marritnw wia »>1-
otmr.goil In rhu Bjpa.ac fll
SnMlllv.lk’. Mr. 1\ u*«(l Crtuau,loa of
SbeUnuu wa» tn matrimony 05
M ss Bui* A. Wot la of Su* illirtUe, Her.
LarHn Crumley, the l>ri>J«’a panioc,
performing tho con.wnny.
Tlitf uni.m of Jlvwo t«\> j'unti people
briucx ropUjor two prominent and
.rist Hwitto ftuniltos !n nteir rewpeoure
comuamit;»«. Mr. Crittenden Is a pro*
RtVtMtve votnw piinder. eo.’itt'rie nul
prusitocvmt, and one of tile do*
■ervolly poptiar younx tntu of Stell-
■mn.
M!tw is twiwnrttius'.y beautiful,
a perfeot bmt*tete, email, willowy atttl
graceful, with porfi.w amt erpnwiv.
fovturvee fWte tVis beautiful dark hair
and eyes tr» n.it.it. uml drvweo beeotn*
l ugly aMwayx. Hoc bounty ha* not in
the l<u>ti spoiled a manner and tkituro
cllannlns for Its sincerity and con
sciousness. SbeibonA is to be conscat-
uitted In gaining such a valuable ac-
quslHon to Us social return.
Worth, are Intulenutue .to describe tho
dill roll decorations, tvlildh co twisted of
(lowers and p.tims ltv profusion, artist
ically arranged by the deft hands of the
bride's young lady xrlends. Two little
gates covered all over with evergreens
stood in either aisle, mihiah wore opened
to admit the a tteiwVan.'ts ns they ap-
prouahnd by tin dr beepers, Mvet.tr Pont
McAfee and little Miss Minnie Wells,
sister of nihe br.de.
'Xlho ‘bridal parly entered guided by
the mal/odlons strains of the rt’aldlug
March, artlsUeuIly rendered by Miss
Jessie Payne, up the rtapeotlve aisles
of the dhuroh, tts fodlotvs: Miss Annie
Johtwon, with Mr. Walter .Tenn'.uits,
Sr.; Miss Juila CUrier, with Mr. T. It.
Arthur; Miss Nora. Jonulngs, with Mr.
J. A. IDIirldge; Miss BatUhtt Jennings,
with -Mr. O. A. Crittenden; Miss Af-
dex, with Mr. WateBP Jennings, Jr.;
Miss Lizzie Crltlonileu, with Mr. Char
ley Jennings, Mis. Plorrie Johnson,
wilhtMr. J. N. tVa.tts; Miss Hattie Mc
Afee, with Mr. Sami Starks.
'Hie bride, with ner maid of honer.
Miss l»ra Pttstfaa’l of Dawwon, earno
up iffiie left aisle, and flio groom, with
his bast min, Mr. H. O. Crittenden, his
brother, of ShttUmatn. up the right,
mooting In front of the altar under a
perftxg oanopy of alowon. arranged In
eiribleimu.tlc order for 'the occasion.
After the ceremony a most enjoya-
blo reception was tendered tho bridal
party ait Cite homo ot tho bride’s father,
Mr. J. L. IVeifci. from 8 to 11 o’olock.
•Miss Hatltie McAfee of Smlthvilie,
one of tho most charming young ladles
of sourbwest Georgia, Is visiting Misses
Eva -and Jessie Payne, and It Is a
source of tmuob pleasure to her many
admirers In shrthuan to know than she
will spend live Chriatnwe Holiday* in
the olty.
Miss Julia- Garter, nnorher of Smith-
vlUe’s most beautiful and interesting
young ladles, Is spending a few days
with Miss Lizzie CrCEtendeu. Site bus
made many fr.ends In Shellingn, and
It Is with sincere regret that we learn
she wtx not spend ‘the entire Christ
mas In our matt:.
The social fentunw ot Shfitontm’s
Christmas promises’ to be unusually
gay tillt season. Mrs. Fuyne, assisted
by her U’aiKifol daughters, will tender
a reception nexlt Tutulay evening to
her euivKs, Miss McAfee of Smithtville
and Mi* Qrafg of Mhoon. Art who
have ever aw rained one of her enter-
tainmema know hotv.to anticipate whnt
this one wfll be, She Is a charming
hostess and never falls to afford much
pleasure to all her guests.
The KMgtfts ot’Pythias will have a
pubkc instilHvT.on of officers hn Mon
day evening. The exercises will be
mtorapersed with muslo and songs by
the young lady friends of 8jo members
of !iw older, nod the omislou wtH be
a source of much pleaMge to tho In
vited guests. .After tbo exercises a
batupiet will be serrert, which will be
presided over by ttoeir district deputy,
Mr. J. N’. IYuAib of the local hxlge.
Mr. M. M. Crittenden, who has been
attending the untvwmTty at Athens for
the fttst term, -wlil spend the holidays
at home.
Miss MoafirtS, one of 'niomnsvilk-’a
most popular young ladies, arrived lu
the city yMOanlay and wail spend the
liofichys with Miss Lida Hvuus, on
Acadomy otrec*.
I hnd rather have the money
than the Furnituro; conse
quently I have put the price
on it that will- move it.
i Mm too in.
Thinking that trade would
he exceptionally good this
month, I bought too much
of everything that any one
could possibly need for
the house. Trade has
tailed to 'materialize and I
must get rid of this sur
plus stock.
inn
And you have the best of
the bargain. It’s my fault
and not yours. You will
have to come to the store
to get prices. • There arc
some things that
on be ii ill PH;
TONIGHT, TONIGHT.
And all day today vre will put our ca
ll re stock of Xmas books, toys, frames,
etc., «*i Che nvsrket «t prtow toad can
not be beaten. Qetl ttml look At this
s:ock after supper tonight If you Are
too busty during the day. Burke’s Book
_ _. ...
I had rather not publish
my prices, because people
might expect the same
after January 1st, and I
couldn’t afford to keep up
this lick.
DflliDll
For a week or ten days,
but too much of a good
thing is as bad as not
enough. You will see
the difference in my prices
and the prices of other
houses as soon as I tell you.
GARDEN,
THE FURNITURE MAN.
173 Cotton Avenue.