The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-01-10
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| The Christmas holidays here, passed
on quietly, unusually so. There were
few entertainments, no fights, no
murders and very little whiskey was
drunk.
The Christmas tree given in the Meth
odlst church was great success, ii the
weather was a little inclement. The
tree was well laden with presents of all
kinds and descriptions, cheap ones and
some that were not SO cheap, for the
old as well as the young. A very APP
propriate address was delivered by Mr..
+. b. Bridges, and it was greatly en-
joyed by all. A nice programme was
arranged consisting Of songs and reci-
tations. Mr.. Poiner Chiffon, as Santa
Claus, was amusing.
Mr.. Huber, from Crystal Springs,
has been called by the Presby terrain
denomination here. to fill this pulpit.
Mr.. Huber preached his first sermon at
this place, on Sunday last. His APP
pointment. will be the first Sunday in
every month.
]. H. Benton, one OF our citizens,
has met with the misfortune of losing
his residence by fire. 1t was insured
for $500.
The horticultural society, held its
regular monthly meeting Thursday.
After the reading of minutes of last
meeting, the next in order was the cleo
ton Of officers, who are elected annual
". After few minutes talk by sew
eral members, 1t was decided that the
old officers should remain in office, SO
. IL al ~ L. s,fr -
all. This was the only business attend
ed to Of note. The labor question will
BE- called up at the next meeting, then
some very heated discussions can be
expected.
Mr.. T. N. Jones, has been on the
sick list, but is now up again and at his
post of business.
One Of the prettiest and most success
full entertainments during Christmas
week, was given at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. G. E. Young. Their hand
some parlor was elaborately decorated
with ferns and flowers of most every
kind that winter admits. The chande-
Tiers were entwined with beautiful
plants, aud the hall was brightly illu-
which added exquisitely to
the already tasteful decorations. |
Messrs. Perkins, Fontaine and Prof.
dispensed sweet strains of
music throughout the evening, to the |
delight of guests. The dining room |
where the supper was served, was beau |
tifuliy adorned with holly and cut
plants. A great many friends were
present, and the enjoyment of the sv-
sning will long remain in the minds
and hearts of the participants.
Miss Pearl and Ruby Smith enter
tained few friends on last Friday ev-
sning at a party. Everyone present
seemed to have enjoyed themselves
highly.
A delightful dance was given at the
residence Of Mrs. M f. Ash Friday
evening after Christmas. 1t was well |
attended and was enjoyed very much.
4 light supper was served at 10 o'clock
which was heartily enjoyed by the
iancers. At q late hour they returned
% their homes with the one opinion
hat more enjoyable evening they
lever had spent.
eye in Meridian spent the holidays
VIII ncf pkrsnIs, Mr anu MrS. II. W.
Stewart.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Hoy have return
d from their trip to the Atlanta Elk
POSITION and Birmingham.
Judge Thomas p. Hoy, Of Sedalia,
No., is the guest for few days of his
,ephews, Messrs. w. e. and. +. L. Hoy.
Judge Hoy is among the many demo-
rats who was defeated in the election
# last fall.
DIR. and Mrs. h. e. Mckay. from
spent the holidays with
here.
Mr.. Quit Hughes and his son Lee,
rom Louisiana, spent few days dur
ng Christmas with his sister, Mrs A.
ninth.
HENCE.