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10 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! ••• ""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. »•» 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. ••• 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.