Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-07-25
Brooksvllle,

The most brilliant as well as tht
most enjoyable entertainment of the
season was given in honor of Misses
Beulah and Ruby IIankins, of Mcri,
dian, at the lovely home of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. L, Gaines, on the evening Of
July 2lst. All who had the good for
tune to be present on this joyous even.
ing will long remember II as one OF
those rare occasions when lille, for the
time, seems rs q sweet enchantment.
II was a bright and delightful even.
ing, numerous katydids chirped mcr.
rily in the thick foliage of the trees,
vines and shrubs in the Yards. The
Moon and stars shed their mellow
rays upon the long yerandas on three
sides Of the elegant building, and there
by rendered artificial lights Oh the ex,
terror unnecessary. The aroma from
the honcysuckie and roses filled the
air with fragrance. All nature seemed
entirely in keeping with the JOY and
mcrriment of the numerous guests
who filled the parlors at an early
hour. The hospitality mctcd out BY
the genial host aud cultured hostess
could not have been surpassed. Every
Ii was made to feel, not only at per-
feet ease, but that they were the sue.
cial objects OF attention.
The parlors and halls were brilliant.
~ illuminated with Rliitering chnndn-
licrs and decorated with rare and
beautiful flowers. The walls were en-.
hcllishcd with handsome steel cngrav-
ings, oil paintings and family portraits,
antique staiuary of bronze and nu.
meroua sea shells were noticed here
and there adding much to the beauty
of the apartmu mt. On the center ia
bic in the front parlor beneath the
chandelier was a large glass globe con.
tanning Numbers OF gold and silver
fishes, aud in the front hall was q sim.
liar globe in which the finny tribe
with golden scales dartcd about enjoy.
ing. seemingly, the attention they re.
ccivcd from the company,
Without a programme il is impossi
bic to give n full account account
of the various enjoyable features OF
this brilliant little social gathering.
A stranger would have thought manr
DAYS had been consumed in rehearsing
and making preparations for the oc.
casion. Such however, was not the
case. The arrangements were all
made after the guests assembled.
The Brooksville string banc,, led by
Major Bradford was called in reqnisi-
ton, and renderen quito . number of
excellent pieces Of music. From the
expressions of extreme delight noticed
upon the cOunieuance OF the entire
COMPANY when the music started, and
the seemingly almost uncomfortable
tendency to move the feet about, one
would have thought the te~'psichorcan
art would o be celebrated,
During pause in the music Miss
Katie Sandford kindly consented to
favor us with a recitation. Her sclcc
ton was "a kiss in the dark" and IT
was simply grand-the recitation.
Every one was highly amused and
lost in admiration. Mrs, Henderson
sang two or three sweet songs and ac'
companicd herself OH the guitar. Her
voice is absolutely faultless and has
been cultivated TO n high degree OF
perfection. II falls upon the ear
: aAs gently rs snow upon the sea,
And sinks into tho heart MS instantly"
Those who have not heard her sing
add a possibly do so have a great
treat in store.
Al 10 o'clock, or thereabout n voice
clear and distinct was heard to make
Iho startling announcement that the
presence of every u was necded IN
room. IL is difficult to describe
tho gorgcousuess and beautiful a r
ranuement of this department. Ihcre
was an elegance and APPROPRIATENESS
the arrangement of The table, inc
establishment of the walls with pc
.ures. the brilliancy of the chandelier,
,tc. which manifested clearly the IN
,piration of feminine taste. The tnoic
VAS beautiful 10 behold aud heavily
adcned with refreshments consisting
a variety of cakes, icc.cream ana
ropical fruits. The large boquet III
no center of tho table was 0eau'liui
md fragrant. t,.o
After partakipg beautifully OF 'he
cfrcshmcnts, the company returned
tho parlor and enjoyed in reality a
literary fcast-"Archie Dcau," rrh.
lcrrd by Miss Beulah Ilankins. MISS
Inukins evidently possesses elocu'ion;
nv talents OF tho highest ORDER snu
rs received o degree OF training III
his department which few OF 9 age
tlaiu. There were two other rer,,a.
ions during the evening, one oy Mass
rene Bowling and one by MISS MN
In HAYNES. They both did mucn
redit TO themselves, and contrlpu''u
,rrcly TO tho universal enjoyment OF
he occasion. .,, a,
In behalf Of every ono pr's'n, Nv
Me- ENJOYABLE entertainment , nave
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