The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-05

uiuoy CIV cuiuS ny Cno score VI IL to
Il, with one inning to spare. Sew
enieen innings were played. The
performance of the boys opened the
eyes of the members of the senior
club to the fact, that on next Sat-
urday evening they will have to
hump themselves II they expect to
gain satisfaction. The game was
witnessed by many of our citizens,
among them scores of PopIarville's
m ost lovely bellies, who enthuslas-
tically applauded when a noticeable
good play was made. We have
been requested to state, that the
ladies are urged to attend all match
games, as their presence has most
happy effect in every respect, We
think that the playing OF both clubs
would show marked improvement
if the ladies' would offer a prize of
some kind, say handsome bouquet,
to the winning club. Each mem
Der Of the successful club.might al,
so be decorated with pretty butts
tonhole bouquet.
MOORE BROS. have bought
of Chas. Polk, OF ulnbertOn, the
town right to sell in Poplaryille
Inns Garden Cultivator-the best
garden implement ever invented,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Mills enter.
tanned the Progressive Game Club
Saturday night-an event produc-
tive of so much enjoyment that the
occasion will long be remembered
by the fortunate participants. Mr..
and Mrs. II. E. Allen were the
lucky pr;ze.winners, and Mr.. Jack
Shiyers and his sister, Miss Kate,
gracefully accepted the boobies.
Dainty refreshments we're served
during the course of thesgame.
One of the most pleasing features
of these club gatherings is, that old
and young, married and single par
tlclpate Ill the innocent pleasures
afforded. We consider that this
organization is productive of great
good to the community, as through
it means hospitality is cultivated and
developed, the social spirit is ex-
banded, and lasting friendships
formed. Long life, say we, to the
Progressive Game Club.
MOORE BROS. have for sale
cheap-a Coal Oil Tank in good
condition.
On last Friday night Miss Maggie
Scott entertained number of her
special young friends, the occasion
being the celebration of her 18th year.
Miss Maggie did not, however, for
get some of her older friends, as
DR.. Thornhill and wife, Prof. Abney
and Old Youth were present as in
vited guests, and enjoyed the sump-
tuous supper and the happy event
with as much usto as did the chill
dren. MIR. and Mrs. Scott and their
guests were also rendered esPec.
tally happy by the presence of Miss
Matte Scott. For once, at any
rate, the dreaded number Is brought
naught but smiles and happiness to
every face and heart; and may
Miss Maggie's friends, for the
allotted three score and ten years,
be able TO truthfully sing that old
song, "Maggie's By My Side.'
Fine Laces, White and Colored
EmbroideIies at MOORE BROS.
A protracted meeting, that COM
menced at the Methodist church
last Friday night, Is still in progress,
and will continue so longas interest
demands. The pastor in charge Is
ably and eloquently assisted by
Rev. @. II. Ellis, Of New Iberia,
whose evangelical work has so often
been crowned with the happtest re-
suits. The meetings are largely
attended and of great interest.
White and figured Lawns and
Nainsooks at MOORE BROS.
Attorney G. W. Ellis has been
confined to his room for the past
fan DAVIS with a severe attack OF