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TWO sgciiety BLACKSTONE-WREN. Announcement is made of the mar riage of Miss Lesa May Wren and Mr. Rilev Blackstone, which took place on Sunday morning at the parsonage of the Woodlawn Methodist Church, the Rev. Mr. Stone officiating. The Rev. O. It. Lawton, the new pastor of Grace Methodist Church, North Augusta, and Mrs. Lawton have arrived and are domiciled at the par sonage, where they are receiving a cordial welcome. THE OLD MAIDS’ CONVENTION TONIGHT. The Old Maids’ Convention at the Tubman auditorium is the attraction for many Augustans. Don’t fail to go. Twenty-five cents and every cent entitle* you to a good laugh. —Miss Justine Cnntalou passed through the city today on her way from Richmond, Vs., where she has been attending college, to Edgefield, to spend the Xmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mth. James Canta iou. —Miss Thomas who has been spend ing a few days with Mrs. A H. De- Vaughn, has iflu! tied to Columbia. Miss Marie Thomas will remain a few days longer. MARRIAGE OF MISS SIMMONS AND MR. MAc RICE KLEIN. The marrla„e of Miss Esther Marks Simmons and Mr. Maurice. Klein, of Greenville, S. C., was solemnized at high noon today at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Simmons, on The Hill, In the pres ence of the family connections and a number of dose friends. The tilting cold of the weather without, bet serv ed to Intensify the warmth, cozy com fort within, and the brilliance of (lie noon day sun was reproduced will in by the many candles and softly shaded eiectric lights which were used throughout all the rooms given over to the guests. The entire house was adorned with Southern smtlax, which trailed its verdant beauty wherever artistic taste could suggest. Slender willow palms were grouped about he corners and palms and ferns and high vases filled with exquisite white loses and carnations formed an altar before which the ceremony was performed, the young couple standing beneath a huge wedding bell of valley lilies and delicate ferns. Orchestral music en tertained the guests preceding the cer emony. the sos! sweet strains of (he wedding march announcing ttie en trance of the dainty little maid of honor, the small sister of the bride, Miss Sarah R. Simmons, who entered aolne wearing a beautiful gown of soft pink silk finished with delicate laces and carrying an armful of spicy pink carnations. The bride entered with her father and the groom was attended by Ills brother, Mr. Harry Klein of this city. The bride, who Is an exceptlonally lovely young woman, a clear brunette of exquisite coloring, was unusually lovely In her golng-away gown of blue chiffon broadcloth, one of the late models, with a Jaunty little coat open ing over a chiffon blouse over soft white sHttn. Her hat was a stunning small shape with a white ostrich plume, and her flowers roses and val ley lilies. The ceremony was Impres sively performed by Dr. Leo Reich, ac cording to the beautiful ritual of the Jewish faith, immediately following the ceremony and congratulations a delicious buffet luncheon was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Klein left for New York and other points north before going to Greenville, where they will be at home to their friends after January first. The removal from Augusta rs Mrs. Klein is the occasion of very genuine regret to all who know this charming and lovable young woman. She Is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Simmons and the granddaughter of Mrs. Sarah Hums, one of Augusta’s oldest and most estimable residents. Mr. Klein is originally from Middle town, Ohio, but his family are now making their home in Augustn. He, however, is located in Greenville, S. t’., and has already established hlut sclf very firmly In the business world of that city and has countless friends who will be delighted to welcome him charming young bride. Many beautiful and handsome gifts were sunt the young couple evidenc ing the love and appreciation In which they are held by friends Innumerable. Among the out-of-town guests In attendance at the marriage were Mrs. Dan Herat ami Miss Minnie Hertz, of Atlanta . Mr. and Mrs. I .eland, Mrs. it. B. Platt iu and Miss Gladys Pla teau. of Greenville; Mrs. Ixmls Punk cnsteln, of Athens, and Mr. L. G. Burns, of Thomnsvllle, Ga. —Mr. and Mrs. Ernest North, of Sa vannah, will spend the Xmas season with Augusta rt’attves. —Mrs. Jacob Phintiy. who has been at the Georgian Terrace since leav ing White Sulphur Springs. Is expect ed home tomorrow She will be t». I-*' Bon Air for a while before opening her Greene Street home. —Mr Elbert Jackson nnd Mr. An thony Salinas, Jr., who are at the Tech, will come home for the Xmas holidays, arriving on the 25th. -—Mias fortune Hubert, who Is at tending college at Kalotgh. N. C„ will return home this week to spend ti„> holidays with her parents, Mr. ami Mrs Harry f. Robert She will not return to college until after the wed ding of her sister, Miss Fannie Rob ert. Miss Harriett Eleanor Parr will return home this week from Augusta, Where she Is in school, to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs Harry Carr. Mis George Duncan will have Mrs Rodney Cohen and Rodney Cohen Ir of Augusta; Mr. George W. Duncan! of Greenville, 8. C„ and Dr. John h' Duncan, of Roanoke. Va, with her Christmas week.—Macon Telegraph Mr. and Mrs, Ripley Henderson have returned from a wedding trip to F'orlda and ar# making tlielr home with Mr. end Mrs. Dan Henderson til Aiken Thev were In the city today —Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Fulghum are receiving cordial congratulation* on the birth of a handsome baby bov who will be called H. H.. 111. 1 1 IN HONOR OF MR. AND MRS. RIPLEY HENDERSON. Mr. and Mrs. Ihtn Henderson will en tertain at ttietr Iwjtne In Aiken tomorrow evening with a reception in lionor of Mr ad Mrs Rtph > Henderson A number of Augustuns will go over for the event CAROL SINGERS GETTING READY At a meeting of the Woman’s Club plans wore further formulated (or the Xmas Caroling Kinging which It has been decided shoulU be on Xmas night be ginning nt slg o’clock, Instead of Xmas Kve as had*iMMi announced. The change Is made on account of the general hurry Heed the Warnings of Mature! before serious harm befall you and you become a chronic invalid. Backache, headache, low spirits, lassitude, bearing down pains are hard enough to bear, and they give you notice that the delicate femi nine organs are not performing their functions in the way intended by Nature. Act. Don’t wait. Secure at once the help you need. Now a New Woman Mrs. HOCO Mr*. Carrie L. Hogg of Del Hey, Calif., write*: i am thankful for the oppor tunity to Hf-nd a tent invinial. ! had been bothered for aix yearn with nervouanenß, a catarrhal condition which only women are nubject to and irregularity. Tried aev eral medicines butal) failed. I was advised by my friends to irive Dr. Pierce’s medi cines a trial. Hare taken four bottles of ‘Favorite Prescription’ and two of ‘(golden Medical Discovery* and I cannot say enoufth in regard to the benefit re reived. *’Will take pleasure in rec ommending your medicinaa to all weak and suffering women everywhere I go.” and bother attending Xmas Kve. It Ih the plan of the KhigerH to have] the big electrically lighted tree p anted on the vacant H«|Amre Juki next to Mar- | vett ITizit and Mrw. J. Hardwick Jack-i son will he hi charge of the aingerH there. All the Sunday uchools will march from their (darting point, taking whatever route they choose, and will ning as they go through the rMroetii until they reach the tree. Four enrols will he snug there and then the nlngern wi I break up into entailer aquad* and go to various points of the city singing ns they go. St Paul's school will march from St Paul's up Hrond. out to Barrett I'laz.i The First JTesbyterlan will go up Telfair street to the Plhsh; St. John's and St. James, the Greene Street Pres byterian and others will also meet at their starting point and ninke a direct route presumably to the Plazi. The enrols that Will he sung at the tree will he printed in the paper and It If* request ed that each child or grown person who is to sing wll\ secure a copy and keep It as no carol programs will he printed this season. Miss Louise Mays will come down from Lucy Cobb Friday for the Xm n holidays CAN NOW SEeTd* MONEY TO BRITAIN BY W. U< CABLE Many Inquiries have boon made at the Western Union offices In reKani to sending money to Individual!. In Europe. The following letter explains these questions In full: Mr. L K. Daniel, Second Diet., Sou. Dtv. (tear Sir: Effective December 7th, Money Transfers not exceeding $200.00 In amount may he accepted for payment tn Great Britain through British post offlee. The equivalent In sterling to he irnid at destination, will vary from day to day and cannot he stated. Transfers will he at depositor’* risk No Question What It’s Made Of The ingredients are plainly stated on every tin of Instant Postum and also in the advertising. Choice whole wheat is separated into kernel! and outer-coat—combined with a small amount of! wholesome molasses, roasted separately and skil-" fully blended to jrive Postum a delicious, snappy flavour similar to high-grade Java coffee. Rut Postum is free from caffeine and tannin, the drugs that make coffee harmful. Anyone with signs of nervousness, indigestion, heart flutter, sleeplessness or other ills so often caused by coffee, can learn something of value by quitting coffee and using Postum— Delicious—Healthful—Economical Postum now comes in two forms: Regular Postum— must be boiled to bring out the rich flavour. 15c and 25c packages. Instant Postum —soluble form, made in the cup with hot water instantly. 30c and 50c tins. Roth kinds are delicious, cost per cup about the same, sold bv Grocers every where. “There’s a Reason” for POSTUM A Message of Vital Importance to Women . DR. PIERCE’S Favorite Prescription (In Tablet or Liquid Form) has been used with entire satisfaction for over forty years and to the lasting benefit of thousands upon thousands of suffering women. You will find similar benefit. You will find Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription efficient in regulating all womanly functions, correcting displacements, removing pain at certain times, in toning the nerves and improving the general health and making life worth while. Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription has been sold in liquid form; but now it may be obtained in either tablet or liquid form from all dealers in medicines—or send 50 one-cent stamps and obtain by mail a trial box of the tablets from Dr. Pierce. If you wish to know how best to care for yourself or for your children, send for a free copy of Dr. Pierce's great book, The Peoples’ Common Sense Medical Adviser. This will show you what to do In emergency and at any time help vou to pre serve or maintain the health of your whole family. Send 31 one-cent stamps to pay the cost of wrapping and mailing and get your free copy of this 1008 page, cloth-bound liook. Address DR. PIERCE, Invalids’ Hotel, Buffalo, N.Y. Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets give tone and strength to stomach, liver and bowels. One to three tiny granules a dose. Pleasant to take as candy. of delay n* there may he difficulty In locating payees under existing condi tions. Yours truly, (Signed) J. K. SCOFIELD, District Commercial Supt. OPEN 11 ON WEDNESDAY Tourists from the north and other sections are hfVtnni ng to arrive in Au gust \ for the opening of (he Bon Air Hotel tomorrow, Wednesday, December 16th. Heveral of the guests will come this evening and tomorrow, and Im mediately after the holidays the house will begin to fill up. It is understood that practically every one who spent nv lime at the Bon Air last winter will return this senson. Mr. G. Trnssell, who has been wilh the Bon Air for a number of years, will again he personally In charge. He has been In the city for some time In advance of the opening, making ready for what he believes will prove one of the best seasons the Bon Air has ever had. It is pleasant to know that Mr. A. E. Martin also will again act as as sistant manager, Mr. Martin stated this morning that the Bon Air is ex pecting a flourishing season as usual and there are indications at present that the seuson should last until April. The hookings. It Is understood, have been heavy this year, and in every way a successful senson Is anticipated. Under Mr. Martin will he this year THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. " ~ the mail clerk, Mr. P. J. Carroll; mail clerk, Mr. T. S. Clapp; night clerk Mr. Frank Cotter; cashier, Mr. A. J. Res kie; bookkeeper, Miss R. Durham; steward, Mr. M. T Wing; housekeeper, Mrs. E. I). Griffith. ENROLLMENT INCREASE AT HOUGHTON SCHOOL On Sunday the Herald carried a re port on comparative enrollment this i year and last in the public schools which was read by Superintendent Ev-» ana to the trustees at the regular meet ing of the Board of Education Satur day. It is Interesting to note from the re tort that the school which some time ago was said to he the one which had reached its limit in enrollment was the one to show the greatest increase i of all, including both high schools of j the city. This is the Houghton school. J. T. Spears, principal, whose increase in enrollment over this time last year is 65 pupils. There are now 570 child ren on roll at Houghton, averaging 40 to the teaehet. The school coming next to Hough ton in increased enrollment Is the Richmond Academy, with a gain over last year of 39. Houghton’s increase is 1 37 more than the increase shown in ! any other grammar school in the sys- i tem. All of which speßks mighty well for Houghton and its principal and teach ers. r^*^ : -“ y /^gR * Y THE WISE DRY GOODS CO. Stretch Your Christmas Money Out By Buying Here. Substantial Bargains on All Sides in Just the Gift That You May Want. Christmas Handkerchiefs In fancy boxes, in initial and embroidered, at, per box 60c, 65c, 75c, 85c, 89c, SI.OO, $1.15, $1.25 and $1.50. Gent’s and Ladies’ Solid Travel ing Slippers $1.50 values at . . . SI.OO SI.OO values at 89c SI.OO Silk Hose tomorrow at 89c Gent’s $1.98 Silk Mufflers $1.49 $3.00 Brass Costumers at $1.98 $1.25 Brass Jardinieres at 85c Men’s Ties in individual boxes at 25c Tie and Sock Sets in the newest shades at 50c 75c Silk Handkerchiefs and Ties to match, in fancy holiday box for % 50c Jergen’s Violet Glycerine Soap, worth 10c, at 5c Jergen’s Benzoine and Almond Lotion, great for chapped hands and face at, per bottle 25c The best assortment of Dolls in Augusta. See the special prices—big Saving. % / New shipment of ladies’ neckwear, in individual boxes, from 35c to $1.25 Don’t Forget Our Refund Contest Help your choice win the $300.00 Cash Prizes by buying here and dropping your sales slips and receipts on accounts in their box at our door. We have decided to give each another registration day, commencing Wednes day, the 16th, as follows: V Mt. St. Josephs, Wednesday. Childrens Home, Thursday. Daughters of Isabella, Friday. Mary Warern Home, Saturday. Woodlawn Baptist Church, Monday. Salvation Army, Tuesday. Woodlawn Methodist Church, Wednesday. 50 additional votes for each Registration with a 10c pur chase. And to the one securing the largest number of registrations on their day will be given a bonus of 5,000 votes. Votes free. You had better get busy and ask your friends to come and register for you. Also drop their sales slips in your box, for the time is getting short Store Open Evenings This Week Until 7 O’clock The Wise Dry Goods Co. “The Shop of Quality' 1 858 Broad St. Augusta, Ga. TUESDAY, DECEMBERS.