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You can now secure the choicest selection from our elegant stock. ; All purchases engraved and laid aside. JTT Don’t wait until the Xmas rush begins and the stock has been picked over WILL BB HBLO AT THB GRAND OPERA HOUSE THIS AFTERNOON AT SiSO O'CLOCK—BEAUTIFUL PRO GRAM WILL BE RENDERED. THE MACON DAILY TELEGRAPH: SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 6, 1908 Lockets and Shirt Sterling Silver Gold Bracelets and Watch Fobs, Pins Cut Glass and Waist Rings Manicure Sets and Sterling Silver and Button Diamond .Leokets from 12.50 up to $20.00. Umbrellas Mesh Bags Sets Rings Shirtwaist Rings ranging from 93 up to |20 sterling 8ilvsr Manicure 8«ts $12 to Handsome lot of Bracelets $5.00 up. A nice suggestion for gentlemen, a Pin and Button Set Large iino of exquisite Cut Giasa,' weighty and sparkling. Latest Novelties Gold and Silver Handle Umbrellas frorq $5 to $50. Sterling Silver Mesh Bags; the lat est out, $20.00 and up. A beautiful line of Watch Fobs. You should Inspect our atook of Dia mond Rings before buying. 570 Cherry Street J. H. WILLIAMS COMPANY 570 Cherry Street Illustrated catalog of our stock sent free on request. We have special equipment for mail order business and any one can order with every assurance of receiving exactly what is ordered and that it will be all that it i srepresented to be. PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED TO ELKS’ “LODGE OF SORROW” The public Is eorflillf Invited to at- ' tend th* Lode* of Borrow of th* Muon 1o4«* of Elk* at the Grand Optra Moua* this afternoon at 3:20 o'clock. A pro* ovary partiouJar. will I* rendered- Me- mortal exercise* or U>*B. P. O. B. will 1» «»*ndufi'd today In every dt7 In tha • <Miau> where the order has a lodfc. Tha will be occupied by men* bar# of tha Mecca ledge. No. U9. am tiny *1!! »it aa tn rcaular lodge mt«t tn« throughout th* exerclass. Tha mo# Lnfeature of tha program mnum. aeabna. —. Julius Fleischer. Morris ■' Pa la and C. a, “ Mo-rls liapp. r it? prate's moat eloquent speak# ___ -ill II hatocthm—Elk*' orchestra. Vrsyer—Jtev. Rutherford K. Douglas. Opening ceremonies--l»y tha lodge, i , i*h , >n—Double quartetl*. _ r«.itval T# Doum—Dudley Duck. . waLAiift. *"«<•<«lseI Duivvody. inn##. •ei#itlou—Elks'jirchastro?**’ Duct. selected—Messrs. Boone and Of- Mr*. C. It. Wright; Mr*. Offi Fatten andAkCardaL Kuiogy—Brother E. II 1 5«>ln. salaried— Mies Was tiTs" a io8fl -Rav. Rutherford Jfi. *“ Doug- r Ml!** P™*rent will ba Handing tha exercises this afternoon. T$a cover design fopresente tha Recording Ansel sitting within th* dial of a clock, whose hands point to ths hour of alovan. In tha dark background there appaara the head of an elk. Ue- Heath the figure there Is this Inscription: “Their virtues upon ths tablets of love and memory Tim officers of the Macon Lodga of C. Jon... Eal.am.cl l^adhii KAtlM—I* W. Ilur- k# {J»teamad Loyal Knight—Augustin ^ttieafnad lecturing Khlghtr-F. It. , '?S}ulrr—A. TV. Meek. ’ Treasurer- - r. A. XVMfams. Recretarv-C, R. Wright Inner Gugrd-rA. F. llSlt. «Jr. Tyler*4t U 'vjebttLv' # ' Organist—J*s McCardsl. Chaplain—FAD. Coatee. Truer#**—O. If. Weaver. M. M. Taylor. *ilamoriai 0r, cnmmltt**—C. It, Wrl| chairman. F. A. Williams.,F. it fright *rt> •Service! at Christ Churoh. There la being delivered at Christ church a series of eerniott* on Bundsy nights drawing on th* Life of our Lord entitled "tltudlcs tn tha Character of Je sus." which are attracting Interest. The growth of the evening congregation at Christ church has baan so rapid that tha th* entire church la quickly filling up. Title la due to the fact that the entire service la mad* thoroughly alive and all feel uplifted. Th* music' by the largo vested choir, directed by Dr. Dlngley Drown. 1s always beautiful sn«l Impressive. Th* anthem for this morning and thin evening Is “There to a Oreen Hill Far Away." by Gounod. Tenor eolo by Mr. o. K. Nichols nnd chorus. E LITTLE FINGERS WROTE JPE LETTERS TO 8ANTA CLAUS TO TELL HIM WJJAT THE WRITERS WANTED AB0VE*ALL THINGS IN THE WORLD. Tho Telegraph has no^ Rants,Clat*! column, but when chubby Angers la boriously put on paper what they want of tho old gentleman, nnd make tho request that those wishes ho print ed so that he may rend and comply, that request cannot be refused. Here are § few of the heart-wlahos received: Dear Manta Claus: I want you to please bring me some fireworks, Ro man candles and all such; a veloci pede and Irish mall; and plegg* Go not forget to give me aomc fruit, nuts and candy. J. will ba a good little boy until you come.. Your little friend. SAM MOSELKY. Macon, da. My Dsar Amttn Claus: l n r. n U. tie girl nine years old. 1 want you to hrlng me a lltlo rocking chair, and: a little broom and a tdg. pretty doll that haa long curly hair and big brown eyes, end a largo doll carriage with a little parasol. J would thank you so much. Ranta. bring m# some small dolls, too. My little ulster. Louise, wants to write too. Ry„ by*. Wish ing you a merry Xmas. HAKAll Tli'RNKR. 2110 Second St, lous for Xmas to come. I will writ* and tell you what I want you to bring m*. I am a little girl only rlx year* old, and T wank you to bring me * little rocking chair, a big. pretty doll i Macon’s Foremost Xmas Store WHY? 4 Because here are found gifts that are useful u well as beautiful; gifts that will 4 not P* 83 awa y with the memory of Xmw, but remain as a constant reminder of tho 4 thoughtfulness of tho giver for time to come We h&vo something suitable for all; 4 father, mother, sister, brother, sweetheart or friend, and last but not least, tho 4 children. ' 4- A few suggestions may help you in your choice of a present. 4 China Cabinets, Music Cabinets, Ladies* Writing Desks, Dressing Tables, Book 4 Cases, Combination Coses, Leather Couches, Davenports, Morris Choirs, Shaving 4 Stands, Costumers, Reed Rockers, Fancy Rockers in Oak, Mahogany, Birds Eye 4 Maplo and Early English; Kitchen Cabinets, Fanoy Indian Baskots, Clothes 4 Hampers, Handsome Rugs of all kinds, and countless other things to gladden the 4 heart and brighten the home. ♦ 4 We are the only Furniture House in t Macon carrying a complete line of 4 Sensible and Lasting Gifts for Child- X ren. Read the List Carefully ♦ Automobiles, Glascock Racers. Velocipedes, Doll Go-Carta, Doll Oradlei, Iron ♦ Wagon* Bent Rail Wagons, Hobby Horses, Rocking Horses, Bhoo-Fly Horses, Ted- ♦ dv Bears, Rocking Chairs, Tablo Chairs, Morris Chairs. 4 THE BEST TIME TO BUY IS NOW. Delay only means that the choicest arti- 4 cle* go to those who come first. ♦ We will put aside your purchases and deliver when you want them. with black curly hair arul pretty bin. I eyes, a IIUI# broom, a large doll car riage with a little* parasol und some small- dolls, to j. My sister. Surah, is writing to. you too. Wishing you a merry Xinas. I am your little girl. . LOUISE TURNER, 2910 Socoud St,. Wayside. Go. Deer Rente Clans: I am In school today. I am In the sixth claxs. I xludy grammar, geography. history, physiology, spelling, reading and arith metic. I am working in common fraction and will soon be in compound quantities. I want you tn bring mo a doll.ntov * and some nuts, npplcn, raisins, orange*, cucoanuta nnd candy. 1 am twelve years old. My teacher's name la Carle Hodgo. We haven't tout twelve pupils on roll; there were four: more come today. I will close for today. Your little friend, DOLUB R. HODGE. P. 8.—I thank you for my tea aet you brought mo las, Christmas. 1 have got It y#t and l have got all the things you brought me yet, und I thank you for them all. and please bring me the things I told you to. An swer my letter. D. R. H.. f Dames Ferry, Oa. Dear Santa. My Dear Old Friend: As I am not sleepy I will try and scribble you a few lines. I haven't much news to tell you only dull times and I think It dull times everywhere. I am In the sixth grade. I am In common fraction In arthmrtlc. Rants will you please bring me a little rocking chair for a ten-year lit tle girl. I am nine now. I win be ten years oh! on January twentieth. I will close for this time. Your truly friend. JESSIE M. HODGE. P. 8. Will you not come to ace me? T thank you very much for my Toddy and other things you'brought I have got them yet and expect tn keep them as long aa possible. If I didn't ex pect to keep them I wouldn't wanted you to brought them If I wasn't go ing to keep them. Answer my letter. J. M. U. Wayside. Ga. Dear Rants: I am going to school today. I am In geography, grammar, third reader. Rant*, please bring doll bed room aet Christmas, ro going to move down on the river reckon, before Christmas. My school teacher's name Is Oscle, that la my sister. Wa have twelve scholars on roll. I am eight year* old now. hut will be nine years old next February. 1 will hsv« to close. Your little girl, KULAH «. HODGE. Macon. Ga. Dear Renta Claus: Please bring me a goat, voaalpled, wagon, cap. suit of clothi. Are crackers, fruits, candy, nut* nd don't forget to bring me a engine. Oh? Rants. iom» negro-toss. Don't forget sister; she Is a big girl, but bring her a doll; all gtrla ere fond of dolls. Don't forget mamma, papa. ^1g •ta. big brother and. ok? my Ht*l» sweetheart. She will be disappointed If she doesn't get something. Youra sincerely. MASTER EDWARD WILLIAMSON. Ell 8t„ R. If-. Ga. A CARD OF THANKS. To the Editor of The Macon Telegraph —Dear Blr: lies?# allow me space to thank the colored teachers of the public schools. R rlr parents, also the general public, for e aid given us In our ninth annual Thaaksgiving tally, which was shown by their liberal donation, which caused tho rally to meet with great success. Also, we thank the business whit* people of Macon. Atlanta and other cities through out the country for the deep tntamat they manifested ta thl* rally. I-set. but sot least, we thank The Tele graph and other dally papers for the Spec* given us tn their column* for pub- MM^tonk JnJuitrli] uid "'•e«nAr*a"i»>a HOMK FOR AQEO WOMEN. BUILD NEW ORGAN The fourth number of "The Parish Infl tqlllKence," published from th# rectory of Christ Church, ha* appeared. Typo-| graphically and otlterwlse It to neat ajnl| [most readable publication.^ out of tho many good tilings for this| number, the following concerning the new organ, written by 1W. J. 8. Bunt ing. tho rector, will be read with lnter-1 Th# transfer of the choir froiji the gal-1 l**ry to to the chancel calls loudiy forM transfer of the organ to the same place. As the. present organ Is too small arid too old for this' to be desirably done, this tneetto of course a new organ. The prcaont arrangement Is working very well Indeed, but It Is not normal, and any thing out of normal means streps, work and worry. We are glad to say that a strong movement, ably tod, has been set on f "i l to get a new organ, and haa alrd gone well on toward accomplishment.^^ I. The rector haa already outlined a plan by which It could be aacured and was pH the point of announcing It publicly to MM congregation, a plan which would have enabled us to begin it next fall. At this I point, however, he waa approached by MlWrSl now organ the late ML_, . - - - quests were soon Increased by others from all over the congregation, Indeed from beyond the parish out In the cit: they came, and an with one voice said '" “nthe organ to Mrs, Schofield.] .. _ ilversal desire must be heard am answered and satisfied. It Is not strange.. For, twenty lowover, lie waa approacnca oy people, who suggested that the an be Installed u# a memorial to Mrs. C. E. Schofield. Those ro- "Bui if 1 | This universal desire must ba heard [ahj^aang ^pramf"voice with us and*for us. end served ns she sang—from the soul to the soul was Its method, moving hoerta because her own heart was mov- eidf No wonder, then, that this deep feel ing should have sought expression. No wonder, either, that every ono felt that an organ waa a fitting and worthy mon ument—Its presence and it* use would tell In pnUse and melody of the life that ahe lived. ^ v Miss Ida Holt (220 Orange street. Ma con) came forward and most generously ofTered to canvass the parish and assem ble tha offering* and pledge* that were ready but which needed some one to gather them In. She haa been ably and earnestly aided In this work by Mrs 'William Yates, who, along with Miss Holt, was on* of tha flret to think of | t V. , NU has gone forward so rapidly that wa are able now to see success Is *The n araount desired Is ».000. for It should be a thoroughly im instrument beautiful and adequate, built by the best skill nnd built to wear and stand. It skould be built Into, th# present vestry rra»m. transforming It into an organ; chamber. Wo hope In our next Issue to say when construction can be begun. )©@i]ETY White-Smnlling. A marriage that will be of much interest oa well as fc surprise to a host of friends, waa that of Miss An nie Smalling to Mr. T. M. WhlCe, uf this city, which occurred at 10 o’clock Saturday morning at the residence of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Smalling; Rev. A. C. Pyle offi ciated. The bride wore a handsome blue cloth tailored suU* .made with long coat worn wltlr an exquisite picture hat with long plumes. Immediately after . .the ceremony they left for Jacksonville. St. Augu#-. tine and other points of interest In Florida. * They will be at home to their many friends after January l«t, 2049 Second street. Draying Darsey Drays Is a comfort When Darsey'a dray leaves with a load It will not coma back via the repair shop. Darsey builds three styles and sixes of drays. They are all good— $100, $105 and $110. We’ll show you the difference when you coIL J. W. Darsey 651 THIRD ST. Young Matrons' Club, Tho Young Matrons' Club of East Macon held a very Interesting and de lightful meeting at the homo of Mrs. Ed Wilson. Friday afternoon. The regular routine of business was trans acted while the sowing waa in pro gress, and arrangements were made for a series of entertainments at the home of the members during Christ mas week. Refreshments were served nnd the afternoon wkii in many‘other ways pleasantly spent, Mrs. Wilson proving herself a charming hostess. The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. Clarence Dennlcke. Engagement. Mr. and Mrt. J. Kaylor announce the engageme ntof their daughter, Edith May. to Mr. Arthur Harvey Wil liamson. of Macon, the wedding to take place at homo on the evening of Jan- uary 7th. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ramsey, Jr., Enter- Mr. nnd Mrs. J. W. Ramsey, who have Just returned from tholr bridal tour to "the Land of Flowers," entertained a party of congenial friends very delight fully Friday evening at their suburban * H The r<?ep?imi d h*ll.' drawing room nnd dining room were thrown together and artistically decorated In. a rink nnd green scheme, palm*, ferns, chrysanthemums ,0 Mrs. "Ramsey, tha charming hostess, received th* guests in a lovely gown of coral pink m- tiin.wttM c m bands embroidered In Persian colors, which was very becoming to her petite brunette beauty- • Delicious refreshments In three coi were served In the dining room. P«_ _ at the table were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. CfkWT LEAK or SOAK RYE4 OR You Get Clean Pure Whiskey 90 £-■3 Gal, aajr«..— PREPAID CORN WHISKEY IN GALLON BOTTLES GOLDEN VALLEY BRAND ONE 00 Qfl or Two Gallon Pc Oft GALLON u/.UU Bottles uO.DU STANDARD GALLON 3IEASURE ABSOLUTELY PURE. I.W * hl P, only the beat nnd purest goods In gallon glass ■ bottles which don't leak, don't soak and are perfectly clean. Ilou eee what you buy. Tho remarkable guarantee we are 1 making on Golden Valley Corn or Rye Whiskey and the un- Iequalled value of the Whiskey Itself has mad# these fine old | I brands the best-known and most widely used In the South. I I Both are medicinal Whiskies of the highest order, coming I I to you In all Its original strength and richness of flavor, f I unadulterated, unweakened, as pure and healthful as sun- | light Even the gallon bottle In which It Is shipped Is an I article you will value. There fs nothing cheap about our I Whiskey except the price. Try It, Is all we ask; We treat L pvfTybody fair, give pure, honest goods and guarantee eat- I | lsfartlon or return your money. ! cf th# exUtenca cf this hornet u shown by thalr generosity. Other* have no knowledge of Us existence. To there t would introduce this modest little cottage. It Is a reality, situated oa ■ Regers avenue, lust beyond Clayton ^LJetrect. \ InevlH*. The lot waa a gift of I the tote N. R Corbin, and tb# bom# ha# + l'aughteri^ *** •* #rtlo * u ot 'be “Kings | It I* nen-a*ctartan, having bow three “ denomination* within .It* wnito. ^ Fo good i*onl* do not forest ue ta the ▼ distribution cr funds ,»r material. Cora- ^ munlvTOtloes cajr t>* directed to tbedrest 1- C. T. GARDEN Kina's . Daughter* XVLL1R TROUTMAN. PHONE 876 452 SECOND STREET. Thl# la Worib Reading. Leo F. Xellnaki. of IS Otbeon atrrst, jffakv Jjf. Y., $\\%: “I cured the oat annoying oold sor# I ever had. “ ritt# ‘ MOTHERS „ _y° u Duty? You know th winter months bring colds and you know that Pneumonia Is to be dreaded. Croup is dan gerous. QOWAN'8 PREPA RATION scatters Inflammation. It cures. Then buy to-day and be prepared. !5c. 50®^- externst All druggists. #y, Jr.. M wnlddon. ; Shiran, ail ^ __ Loll!* Tayi«\r. Mfas Katie Lou Howard and MUs Drue Bum. Messrs. D. E. Moore. Fern an GlUriand, Lamnr Ed wards, Roy Shlrah and Frank GUleland. Heard—Grace. A marriage of unusual Interest ww celebrated at the home ot the bride's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. w; J. Heard, near Waljetj, on Wednesday, when .their daughter/ Miss wVotone, was united In marriage to Mr. John L. Grace, of Wal den. The home waa most artistically deco rated with emllax and ferns ana white chrysanthemums, th# bridal party stand- in* under a bower of amUax. from which | suspended the wedding bell. present and the many costly presents they received. The ceremony wa# per formed In an Impressive manner by Elder 8. T. Bentley, of Cullodcn. ■ Immediately after the ceremony th* bridal partv left In a shower of rice end the congratulations of a host of friends for the home of the groom’s mother, “t reception awaited them. the nome of re an elegant r. and Mrs. Grace expect und will ba ‘ [en to their friends take an extended atTWaly MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE metto, la visiting Mr. J. J. Galllard. Mtos Lillian Cornell haa returned from Birmingham, after a delightful, visit t 0 Mrs. Geo. P. Cornell. Jr. She Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mac* Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Anderson have I | ■ permanently located in Macon, at 124 The bride was handsomely gowned In i Forsyth street, blue taffeta ink with hat and gloves to —— — «. . «r*™**„. E\’clyn Smith, a charming ?lt- tr and number# fita friends by tils *e~l V* ** v ** ,t,n * ^ rS * qualntanccs. jJ. J- Galllard. *“* ' “* of the young couple was j , - — • large aumboy of friends Hon. Duward B. Bullard, of Pal- The popularity attested .by the Ask the Grocer. If he haa any better Vanilla or Lemon than Blue Ribbon. Wo know he will say there Is none bettor. An Investigation by the state geollgiat of New York found much more Important deposits from . Iron than hqd been gen erally supposed, and in his recent report that official expressed the opinion that th# state one day will be prominent iy the production of that metal. Free! Free! LESTER - CLARK SHOE COMPANY ■■ BUGGY AND HARNESS was r ' H#-.:s all sores Hold un-l I Car guarantee at all drug • torts. |A%* You will have good cause to shake hands with yourself for having* ’Si^ een a customer of ours should you be the one to secure this splendid turnout “Get your name in the box,” tnrt qf tb* aorej