The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-01-04


cdedly lively one, judging from the in
terest which is being taken in the matter
Good humor and merriment was the
order Of the evening at the home Of Mr..
?. Melton Christmas. II was the oeca
sion of the entertainment for the young
folks, and they were out in full force.
It was indeed happy occasion long to
be remembered, and the children and
Young people who enjoyed the hospital
ity Of Mr.. and Mrs. Melton will recall
the event with pleasant thoughts of de-
iighttul JOY and pleasure
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J Saunders gave the
young folks an entertainment Thursday
evening of last week. aterin the even
ing, after a lively game of "rowser,"
few couples tripped lightly to the har-
mony Of sweet music As the music lent
its charm and inspiration, the cosy rooms
resounded with peals of laughter from
the merry guests, who at a late hour,
departed for their respective homes to
dream Of the many holiday pleasures.
Mr.. I. N. Wilson and wife celebrated
Christmas by giving an entertainment
to their many friends that evening" A
large number Of invited guests were on
hand. and all indulged in the merriment
and Joy of Christmastide until the wee
sma' hours of morn. Mr.. Wilson aud
his charming bride, who were onl y mar
ried the Thursday previous, were the re-
cipients of many hearty congratulations
and well wishes for . long life of Eappi-
ness and prosperity.
Miss Lula Hartley and Mr. Lee Fry
were happily married at the home OF the
bride at Eva Wednesday afternoon, T.
Lowry, esq, officiating, The bride
is a daughter OF Mr. &. J. Hartley, and
is most charming oung lady, while the
bridegroom is an industrious, persever-
ing Young man Of exeellert habits and
good business qualifications. MAY they
live long aud be prosperous and happy,
is the wish Of their many friends who
we join in congratulations
Last Sunday morning Miss Alice K.
Wbeatley, a. member of the Romano
Temperance Troupe, of Big Sandy, and
Mr.. Thadeus Jackson, of Paris, were
united in marriage at the Stigall house.
". T. Morris, esq very gallantly per
formed the ceremony which made them
one. While it Is not known that there
was parental objection to the union, the
young people took this romantic oppor-
tunity to plight their VOWS IN the holy
bonds of welded bliss. They left i'm
mediately after the marriage ceremony
for Big Sandy, the home of the bride.
An enjoyable entertain ment was given
at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs
J, II. WHY Wednesday evening of last
week, and Notwithstanding the snow and
intense cold which prevailed there was 6
large attendance of merry, joyous guests
Christmas festivity reached its climax il
the balmy atmosphere of warm rooms
and amid happy faces. It was a glorious
evening for both old and young, whel
the good cheer and merriment that al
ways prevail at this time were heighten
ed by the happiness of the young folks
in their graceful plays and joyful songs
The two Sunday schools at this plac,
celebrated Christmas with an old fash
ioned Christmas tree at the Methods
church. There were in fact three treel
grouped together, and much credit il
due the ladies for the decorations anC
finishing touches to the trees, which wer,
beautifully decorated with wonderful
array of gifts for both old and young
The gifts were SO numerous their distri
button occupied nearly the entire even
ing, and doubtless every one present wa
remembered in some way by loved one
and thoughtful friends. The gathering
which thronged and packed the church
was first entertained by chant, 9Th,
Lords Prayer" by the choir selected to
the occasion Prayer was led by Judg,
b. c. Scruggs. AT the conclusion Of til,
distribution of the presents, the choi
rendered "IEallelujah Col the Highest
and the audience was dismissed with
benediction by Rev. T. F. Cason.
Considering the extremely disagreed
J BILE weather, fair audience turned on
i Saturday evening to see the well-knowl
temperance drama, "Ten Nights in
/ Bar-room," presented by the Romano
Temperance Troupe, of Big Sandy. Tn,
characters were represented by Misses
Alma Broa ii, Alice Wheatley, Glen
) Lowry and Cora Brewer and Messrs. J
Yates, T.. B. Cantrell E. b. Bowles
J. B. Waters, w z Caraway, Edwart
Lindsey and Leon Caraway. Each on.
was an individual success in the charae
ter personated, the death-bed scene be
ing very effective and realistic Th
play is founded on picture Of every da.
: life aud the performance was exception
t ally bright and enjoyable. It was a sue
; cess from the start, and the audienc
) showed their appreciation by libel zap
plause, In fact the young ladies aul
| gentlemen who rendered the perfoI N
a,,ae etraro tbonad thn ooo1 IN, taraeeini