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@flm @fimflflfi @nmmim 2. NO 41. mat Mm FEBRUARY ECONOMIES! JDo you know that the Camilla Branch of the Cincinnati Bargain House offers., Good^ For tr*e> Money! If not you’d better investigate and see if our statement is correct. Our Buyers attend the Iarg= «st Auction Sfiles of the country and with Spot Cash get the cream of the market for lowest prices. That’s the main reason we can sell to the most economical person in Mitchell coun= ty goods at a positive saving. Come around all you economical trading folks and examine our goods and prices. See if we are right. We take pleasure in show ing you, if you buy or not. Cincinnati Bargain House, 214 *216 W 5tH "St. and 13 5 E, Court st. Camilla Brandi next to Bank. B. Lubin, Manager P* fi SOCIAL CAMILLA. Mr. and Mrs. Spence Perry Enter, tain in Honor of the 36th Mar¬ riage Anniveosasy of Mr. and Mrs. F., M. Perry On last Friday evening, from 6 to lfe o’clack, the elegant home of Mr, tunti Mrs, Spence Perry was thrown open to -a happy gathering.®! relatives and friends, who had been invited to Join them in celebrating the 30th anniver¬ sary of the marriage ■«£' Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Perry, the father and mother of Mr. Spence Perry. As the guests arrived they were received by Mrs. Spence Perry assisted by 'Misses Law son and .’Susie Spence, Kate Cochran, Cleveland Baggs, and Mr. F. B. Perry, and after hav¬ ing disposed of wraps were serv¬ ed with delightful frait punch from a co$y-corner in *the hall The large double door separating the front from the baek parlor was thrown open mailing one large reception hall. 'Graceful palms and spot flowers, with vases of cut flowers added to the al¬ ready charming interior .of this pretty home. Sweetest music and songs of the old times, such as “The Spring time has come again gentle Annie,” and “Wait for the wagon” regaled 'Mie ear, -rendered by Miss Ethel Perry : and Mrs. Clara Twifcty. Here in this happy company •were not only the pastor who -performed the marriage cere¬ mony thirty years ago, but the Ordinary who issued the license, and the gentleman and lady who acted as best man and brides¬ maid At about 8:30 the large folding doors that, separated the din¬ ing room from the parlors were thrown open and the bride and groom of thirty years ago., escorted by Rev. J. L, Un¬ derwood, the'man who pronounc¬ ed the words that made them hus¬ band and wife, and was now to be toast master on this occasion, led the way to the dining room, where an epgant Supper was served. The u*w i order of things was reverse-: n. this oc¬ casion rod the hr. • * were given before the supper v.ts served. The first toast, “The Bride and Groom,” was responded to by Judge J- H. Scaife, who, in fit¬ CAMILLA. GA- FEBfRJARY 5 I904 ting words, paid tribute to the worthy man a®d noble woman, in whose honor this $est ; ve occa¬ sion was given. The second toast, “Mine Host,” was'responded to % Rev. C. T. Claifk, who praised the beautiful home and its comfortable sur¬ roundings, paid tribute to the: lrugal and iodustnial habits of: the young man., and* the wo¬ manly qualities of fibe fair young wife who presides so grace¬ fully over ail these temporal blessings. The table appointments were especially dainty., the color' scheme of red and white being carried out mm be the dainty! desert. The centre piece was a 1 bowl of exquisite red, white, and; va/Eiegated japomieae. The dainty menu and souvenir cards were hand painted and tied with red and white baby ribbon. On one side was this «|Kprapriate se'ec tion from that dear old Scotch poet, Robert Bums:— '“Shoild auld aasmaintaaee be forgot, And nevsr brought-teswiin’ Should auld ac9®aintanat fee forgot, And dayaofo" lang syne?” iltwas not a gay throng, but a more happy gathering of mature men.and women never came to¬ gether for the parposeof extend¬ ing congratulations to the friends of their youth who had, through the providence of a lowing Fath¬ er, been spared to each other in a happy wedded life ,«f thirty years. It was indeed pleasant to be there and it was ahappyifchougbt on the part of the loving son and his accomplished young wife that prompted them to thus honor and cheer the hearts of the fath¬ er and mother and at the same time give pleasure to them and their friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wimberly Cullens Entertain. In honor of their most charm¬ ing guests, Misses Fleming and Ledbetter, of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Wimberly W. Cullens en¬ tertained a large number of the social circle of Camilla Friday evening from 9:30 to 12 o’clock. The parlor was beautifully dec orated with bamboo vines, while the hall presented a very enticing j rustic appearance effected hr | various garlands from the wood V Panic was the prevailing featu com* [! of the evening, the entire pany being excitedly interested in the exchange of stock. The amusement of the crowd reach¬ ed its climax and the room was convulsed with laughter, when Hie fine-humored host took a hand in the game and was en¬ deavoring to obtain a corner on the “Panic” card itself. When. * little later on in the evening, some fond suitor took his lady - friend from the delightfully heated parlor and fat out upon ftlie extremely cold east verandah, «he same good natured gentle¬ man was heard to remark that f»e had heard of the sweat box feeing used for inducing confes¬ sion, but he had never thought of the refrigerator being used for tike same purpose. Delightful refreshment* were served at 10:30, soon after which tlie minor portion of the guests left the numerous spooning oouples to their own self-contain¬ ed enjoyment. Mr. and Mrs. Guliens as host and hostess have gained a favorite place in the hearts of the young people who were so fortunate as to enjoy their hospitality. COMMUNICATED. "9iie. of the happiest entertain¬ ments of the season, was that, given at the residence of Mr. and Mr®. F. Spence Perry, last Fri¬ day might, in honor of hisparents, celebrating the thirtieth anni¬ versary of their wedding, which occurred Jan. 29th 1874. in this county. The wedther seamed to be do¬ ing it* best, to mar the evenings anticipations, but the old folks were there, and within doors all was pleasant and happy. On every hearth glowed gen¬ erous fires, while the song and music floated through the house from room to room, and remin¬ iscences of by gone days, passed from friend to friond; the hearty hand shake, the laugh, and ab¬ sence of all formality, reminded one-of a gathering of children, instead of gray haired men and women, who had reached the summit of life’s mountain, and was going down on the other side, nearing the valley of the shadows. We sometimes feel the thread of life is slender. And soon with all the abor will be wrought; Then grooms our hearts, to other hearts, more tender “The time,’the time is short.” Such scenes as these, are worth the effort, turning our eves as does, to the brighter side of life. The program for the evening seemed to be self evolving. The moment a guest crossed the thresh hold, they were taken po session of, nor did these atten¬ tions cease, until the last “good nignt” was repeated. Miss Law son Spence* Miss Susie Spence, Miss Kate Cochran, Mi's3 Cleve¬ land Baggs and Mrs. T. B. Perry assisted Mts. Perry in reoeiveng the guests. / Rev. J. L. Underwood, who performed the ceremony thirty years ago, was appointed “Toast master” Miss Ethel Perry pre¬ sided at the piano, while Mrs. Clara Twitty ‘sang the old songs,’ of thirty years ago. Nannie Sue Perry and Annie J. Cochran, served the guests in the library hall with “punch” during the evening. At 8 o’clock the dining room doors were thrown open. The beautiful dining room, the tables covered with snowy linen, jardi neres of flowers, atid various decorations, were delightful to the eye. The bride and groom led the way to the head of the table, opposite was the parents of Mrs. F. S- Perry, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Cochran. After the places were assigned the Rev. C. T. Clark invoked the divine blessing. The “Toast master announced that the toasts for the occasion, would be drank with water, and after a few complimentary re¬ marks, proposed the toast, the “bride and groom” and the friend and schoolmate, of the “brides” early childhood days, Judge J. H. Scaife was called on for a re¬ sponse, and in a few well chosen sentences, expressed the senti¬ ments of the guests, and won a generous applause, A toast, “Our friends” was re¬ quired of Judge W. N. Spence, but suffering from neuralgia, was excused. * “Our host” was responded to by Rev. C. T. Clark who warmly congratulated “our host” on every scon, and acquitted him¬ self gracefully, and received his quota of appreciation, for the same. After the toasts, were delivered, the supper was the absorbing element, and was thoroughly ap¬ PRICE $100 PER YEAR preciated, The “menu” was tastefully arranged on a pair of white gilded cards, tied with white and scarlet ribbons, one bearing a verse of auld Lang Syne and the other the following menu. ‘Punch’ Oyster soup crackers Olives Quail on toast Saluionsalad Beaten Biscuits Saratoga chips Wafers Devilled eggs Cofiee Gelatine Whipped cream Cake The young ladies, who assisted Mrs. Perry in reeiving the guests, assisted her also in dis¬ pensing hospitality in the dining pro* room and did their ishare in moting the success of this feature of the evening’s entertainment. After supper, “Our Host” qui¬ etly slipped the gentlemen off to the “den.” from whence the odor of “Havannah’s” revealed the plot, while the ladies gath¬ ered in groups reveling in fem¬ inine chit chat,” and enjoyed themselves as only females can. Our new editor, Mr. W. A, Allen a veritable “Sunny Jim” graced the occasion with his presence, also his wife, who has already found her way to the hearts of the people of Camilla. Mr. G. C. Ccchran, of Flint the “all around business man” also made his presence felt, with his jolly good matured face that seemed to reflect the happiness of his many friends. As the hour of ten approached Judge Underwood marshalled the guests into the parlor for the closing scene. Mr. J. C. Turner and wife, Judge W. N. Spence and wife, Judge J. H. Scaife and wife were called into service to attend the bride and groom for a matrimonial ratification. The bride and groom acquited them¬ selves creditably—as Judge Un¬ derwood plied the interrogations that brought the “smiles ar flush” to- the cheeks of the venerable youngters, while tl solemnly promised to love a cherish each other thirty ye longer. All joined in singing “A Dang Syne”^t the conclusio wjiieh Judge Underwood let prayer for a continuance of blessings over all. 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