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TO INCREASE CAPACITY. today, will be disappointed .to return know she will be away until' the last of December. Royal makes the food pare, wholesome and delicious. Brandon & Wood Buy Property and will Improve their-Plant. Mr. J. E. Craig, the jovial, the jolly, at home for the holidays. ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW Prominent Visitors Will be Present.—Exer cises at Dean Building: ai 10:45 a, m. —Addresses at Auditorium.—Bis Day for the Fraternities. Messrs Brandon & Wood have pur* chased the Sell & Yearwood building near the Southern depot, and will move their harness and collar factory from Bradford and Washington streets to the property just purchased. They will add new machinery for stuffing collars, new harness machinery, and a new steam engine to their already well equipped plant, and greatly increase, their capacity. They propose to do a greater business than ever, and every body in Gainesville hopes they will have continued success. The Sell and Yearwood building is now occupied by the colored school, and 'the Board of Education is in a quandary as to where to move it. Messrs Brandon & Wood expect to be in their new quarters by January 1st. , and a new school building will have to be provided at once. Miss 0 Reed of Asbville, N. C. and Miss Cora Reed of the Seminary, Will be the guests of Miss Lillie McConnell. ALL LATEST BINDINGS All arrangements have been com pleted for the ceremonies Monday by the Masons and Odd Fellows when the cornerstone of the new Dean building, the home of the orders, will be laid. The day promises to be a big one for the fraternities, a large number of visitors are expected In the city, and some of the most prominent secret order men in the state will be present. Hons. Hoke Smith, Allen D. Candler, Daniel LATEST SHAPES; CHRISTMAS BOOKLETS. PRETTIEST WE HAVE YET SHOWN Absolutely Pure ROYAL bAKING POWDER CO., NEW VI TEACHERS’ BIBLES. ‘ See them and note prices. FAMILY BIBLES.—Latest editions Lowest prices. Special sale on OXFORD TEACHERS and HOL MAN’S SELF-PRONOUNCING Blfilfef- C. H. Brand and Robert T. four of the most prominent • men in Georgia, will make addresses. They will stir the people with their elo quence as they extol the virtues of their respective fraternities. Hons. Hoke Smith and Allen Candler will represent the Masons, and Hon. C. H., Brand and Robert T. Daniel will speak on behalf of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. , The cornerstone ceremonies will oc cur at the corner of the new Dean building next to the Hudson House. The Odd Fellows will first carry out the ceremonies of laying the corner stone, and will be followed immedi ately by the Masons. The ceremonies are yery impressive, and will be ob served with the greatest interest. The fraternities and those who as-, semble to witness the cornerstone ceremonies will march to the audito rium of the Seminary at the conclusion of the exercises at the Dean building, the Odd Fellows leading the march. In the auditorium the addresses by the invited speakers will he delivered. Hon. Hoke Smith will speak first, fol lowed by Hon. C. H. Brand of Law- renceville. Next comes the address of Hon. Allen D. Candler, followed by the closing speech of Hon. Robert T. Daniel. The speakers will be introduced by the master of ceremonies, and between each address excellent music will be rendered. The program will be very interesting throughout., It is expected that quite a large crowd of visitors will be in the city to witness the celebration. Prominent secret order men have been invited and the Masons and Odd Fellows have determined that they will have a very pleasant occasion of it. A general invitation has been extended to all » Masons and Odd Pellews to be present. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. -Latest Novelties. Win Arrive Today. Col. H. W. J. Ham will arrive home today from an extended tour through the' North and West.' He has lectured in Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky and Other states, and has had a very pleasant time of it. A letter receiyed in the city from him early this week states tha^ he is getting along nicely. He will be at home for two weeks or more. able. The little folk m every Christian land, are making merry, and by a reflex joy, the seniors too, wear a kiudly smile. Truly, this is a chil dren's festival! A tiny boy in the long; ago, on Christmas day, first smiled upon this old earth of ours, and down the centuries the echo of his baby laugh is floating ever. The breezes that whisper to ns, repeat the story of his birth; the wind, howling and gusty, mellows its discordant tones, and sings the message of the angels sent us on that first grand Christmas morn, “Peace e®i earth, good will to men.” The very air, rejoicing and gay in its crispness and freshness. Ah, the brightness and warmth and cheer of Yule tide! May we never grow too old to feel the joy, the peace, the happi ness, that is hovering around us and above ~us like a blessed benediction from the Christ child who gave us \ ^ • Christmas,! * V' . * The gayeties on the tapis for the coming fortnight are many. Our little buig is keeping up, or if you please to: JAPANESE CHINA NOVELTIES^ —Are here . and are pretty and‘cheap.- BOLLS ! DOLLS l DOLLS !—At Cut Prices next week. Miss Georgia Gaston leayes tomorrow for Tampa, Fla., to visit several friends. She will be absent some time and no doubt many charming social attentions will be shown her. Miss Gaston is a talented young lady and her charming personality wins for her friends wherever she goes. Good Trade. The merchants have had a good trade this week. They have sold stacks of goods, and Christmas shog ping has been profitable to them. The stores have been beautifully decorated, and the goods have been nicely dis played. Good crowds have been in from the country * and Gainesville mer chants have been doing the business. Miss Jennie Gardner is at home to spend the holidays. She has been teaching at Hartwell. Her friends welcome her return. Have you taken a bad Cough, Cold or LaGrippe? Do you suffer from Habitual Constipation? Have you Disordered,Liver or Heart Trouble? Have you a languid, lazy feeling, with Headache? Do you have ^ever of any kind? Miss Alice Barnes, director of music in the Institute at Jackson, is spending the Christmas season with relatives and friends in Gainesville, her former home. Ail are delighted to see her. She will not return to her duties at J&ckson until after the holidays. Col. S. C. Dunlap visited Atlanta Wednesday. . Mr. J. T. Turner left Thursday for his home at Wofford, S. G., to spend Christmas. IVIr. W. H. Hosch, jr., of the Junior class, Emory college, Oxford, is spend ing the holidays with his father’s family. He ha^s many friends in the Miss Gertrude Williams will leave Tuesday to 'spend the Christmas with Miss Octavia Hutchins, at hes' home “Oak Hill” near Suwanee. Lamar’s Lemon Laxative “Miss Irene Carter requests the pleas ure of your company at a meeting of the T.' T. Club at her home on Satur day evening, December 25tb, 1897, 7, to 11 o’clock.” The above invitation was sent out to a nu mber of young gentlemen friends of the “Thursday’s Twelve” club sev eral days ago, and the fortunate ones look forward to-night with a great deal of pleasurable emotion. Miss Carter is a most charming hostess, and an evening spent around her hospitable hearth promises to be indeed an en joyable one. Those invited are 1 Misses Martha Campbell, Alice Barnes, Marie Campbell, Kate Dozier, Lizette McConnell, Mamie Ashford, Lillie Mc Connell, Annie Wood, Rilla Dozier, An nie Bailey, Maude Palmour, Eulah Hosch, Julia Palmour. Messrs. Frank Carter, Fred Estes, Hayne Palmour, Edwin Dozier, Mark Palmour, Hub Logan, W. R. Hightower, Floyd Laird, George Lathem, Gus Bell, Ezra Pilgrim, Jim Ashford, Oscar Palmour, Sam Bick ers, Gus Canning, Will Hosch. Is the best suited to yo^r case of any remedy you can find. While' the preparation has been on the market a very short time, hundreds testify to the relief obtained by taking it.* If you have pot tried it, call at any drug store, or let us know yo.ur address and we will cheer fully send you ONE sample bottle FREE. No family, especially : with children, should be without*this valuable remedy. Miss Lucie Callaway of Lexington, is the admired guest of Miss .‘Susan Wmn Banks. ‘ Mrs. E. C. Chastain will continue her dressmaking at her home, 67 N. Green street, until the spring season opens. Jffisses Irene and Lena Felfcer of Monroe, that home of elegant people, will visit Miss Lelia Banks. They are not ^strangers when in Gainesville, and thear many genuine friends will give them a cordial reception. CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT C. F. W. GUNTHER, Baker and Confectioner\ 2nd door below post-office. v •. n, ’■ . ; Fresh Bread and Cakes and Home made Candies. By the Primary Department at the Seminary Tues day Eveningr. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bell have assued invitations to a dining on Tuesday at 6 p. cm., celebrating the end of the first deeade of their married life. Mrs. Bell is famed as a hostess, and her dinners are always thoroughly enjoyed. The following very interesting program was rendered at the Christmas entertainment at the Seminary by the primary department last Tuesday evening. A fairly good crowd was present, and the children acquitted themselves nicely. Under the direction of Miss Shephard the pupils in the primary department are making rapid progress. PROGRAM. F, M. Johnson, Mrs. J. T. Telford will give an ele gant reception on Wednesday’ evening in honor of the Misses Felker of Monroe. JOHNSON & DORSEY, Sell, exchange and rent all kinds of real estate. Have in hand anything you want in this line. Will make it to your interest whether you want to sell or bby. «• Will insure your property against oss by fire in old reliable prompt pay- ng companies. Mr&.J. M. Oliver will next week en tertain in honor of Miss Cox of Atlanta, and Miss Mary Pillow of Greenwood, Miss. A delightful, evening awaits the younger set in society. Handsome Menu Cards. The menu cards for the Arlington hotel today are specimens of artistic beauty. They .wtere painted in water colors by Mrs. J. H. Akers and Mrs. H. D. Jaquish, and the elaborate bill of fare was printed at this office. Mr. H. N. O’Neal will treat his guests to an elegant Christmas dinner. For a perfect fit go to H. SOUNDERS. Miss Juliet Cox of Atlanta, a winning little lady, will be the guest of Mrs. J. M. Oliver, after Friday. * Over 1st National bank. Mr. William H. Pitner and Dr.T. L. Ballinger, two prominent young men of Cohutta, will spend the Christmas season with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Craig, mi North Green street. James Merritt “The Artistic Tailor Large line to select from. , patterns in stock. .6. Recitation...... May Lizzie Hynds. 7. Recitation, Widow Gray- Maud Smith. 8. Tableau, Widow Gray’s Surprise. 9. Recitation, One Holy Night Louis Tisin^er. 10. Song, Star of Bethlehem,* assisted by chorus class. 11. Pink Rose Duett. part n. ‘ * 1 Quartette, Electric Polka—Sanderson.......... .........Misses Wood, Moody, Hall and firasfield. 2. Recitation, Picnic Time—Eugene Field. .... Mary Brightmab. 3. Trio, Le High Polka—Dresher...- .......... .Misses ToWnsend, "Van Horn and Burt. 4. Song, My Dolly and I-—Cohen.. Josephine Blumstein 5. Recitation, Christmas Memories—-Jas. Whitcomb Riley ' Corrie Smith. 6. Duett, Sunshine Waltz—Brainard. . .Misses Townsend and Bloomstin, 7. Quartette, Cavalier March—Ritteo Misses Moore, Van Horn. Ruffin and Hopps. S. The Cradle §ong, (Lullaby) Misses Williams, Shephard, Gaston, Hynds, Smith. Miss Eufaula Gregory of Atlanta and Miss Enla McKinney of Demorest, will be the guests of Miss Chambers on N. Green street during the holidays. The young ladies of the G. F. S. will he at home to their young men friends Monday from 8 to 11 p. m. Interesting is any girl, a. school girl doubly so, and trebly fascinating is a pretty school girl in a becoming evening dress, hence, a thrill of pleasant anticipation steals through the masculine ■ minds of Gainesville when Monday evening is mentioned. uir. j. ts. Chastain, from his far away home *in Indian Territory, has come to spend the v> r eek with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Chastain. First-class Dental Work, quarters tor best Tooth t Mouth Preparations. Moore & Co.’s Restaurant Next door to R. Smith & Son Gainesvi SSHi