The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-01-30

h river blocked at this point yester-
day, the first time this winter.
WANTED-Young man to learn bakery
and confectionery trade. Inquire at d.
Hackers bakery. 1-30t2
Read the supplement in this issue. We
a mum Der OF items of local interest in our
supplement.
Mrs. Jane d. Groves was summoned to
Richmond yesterday by a telegram an
noudcing that her brother, Col. G. t.
Garner. was very low and not expected to
live.
Messrs. Grimes and V~enable, SO long in
the iewelry business In this city, have
closed out their stock and quit business.
This was one of the oldest firms In
the city. Both gentlemen are well known
throughout the county, and have gained
an excellent reputation for fair and square
business dealings. Mr.. Venable, who is
a practical and experienced ieweler, has
opened q repair shop next to the Lafay-
cite County bank, where he will be pleased
to meet his many friends. He is fully
equipped for business, and we wish him
much success.
Miss Mary Silver entertained about
twenty friends with a chatting dish party,
Tuesday evening. Two long tables in the
dining room were tastefully decorated
with pink and red carnations and at each
end Of the tables a chatting dish, four in
all. These were presided over by Misses
Mary and Claudia Silver, Mamie Chew and
Elizabeth McGrew. A plate was placed
for each guest with beaten biscuit, olives
and celery thereon, these with the nicely
broiled oysters served by the young ladies
mentioned, were very much enjoyed.
Miss Mary entertains charmingly ano her
guests are Indebted to her for a most
pleasant evening. The Misses Marina
duke and Dyer were the guests of honor.
Misses Marmaduke and Dyer were
delightfully."- entertained by Miss Annie
Ireland last Friday afternoon, from 8 to 8
O'Clock. Cards were issued for a luncheon
and on each invitation a request for the
guest to bring her thimble. About
twenty five were invited to meet the
young ladies', nearly all of whom were
present. 1t was decidedly a "violet"
luncheon, the idea being carried out
beautifully, both in decorations and
refreshments. A bunch of these flowers
we're given each guest as a souvenir and
aver the small pieces of linen given the
guests to embroIder were stamped with
violets. Mesdames Moorehead and Hunt
and Miss Dyer were equally successful in
their embroidery and drew for the prize.
Mrs. Moorehsad was the fortunate one
but gracefully presented 1t to Miss Dyer.
This was one of the prettiest social affairs
of the winter and Miss Ireland may be
congratulated on her success as a hostess.
The home of Mrs. Upton Wilson was
the scene, Monday afternoon, of the
largest affair, socially, OF the past week,
It was a reception given by Mrs. stephen
Wilson and Miss Wilson In honor of the
Misses M~armaduke and Dyer. The guests
were invited from three till five O'Clock,
and Notwithstanding the inclement
weather, quite a number were there, the
cold, dismal afternoon only serving to
make one appreciate the pretty scene
within all the more. For this occasion
the house was decorated throughout with
carnations and potted plants, arranged
with perfect taste. The members OF the
receiving party, gowned in harmony with
the decorations, added much to an
already pretty picture. Music from a
largo music box in the hall was a delight
full feature of the afternoon. Delicious
refreshmenta were served on small tables
In one corner OF the dining room, while
in one corner of the room Mrs. T~odhnnter,
of Dover, and Miss Minnie Neale presided
over the coffee table. Mrs. and Miss Will
son thoroughly understand the art OF
entertaining, and their reception was n
beautiful one.