The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-10-13
THE RECEPTION.

4
Missionary Society of the North Allan
! Ia District in Marietta last week, was
preceded on Friday evening by re-
| ception being rendered the delegates
at Senator A. S. Clay's elegant resi-
dence on Atlanta street. by the Wom-
ans Foreign Missionary Society. of
Marietta
There were about rs or 100 ladies and
gentlemen present, while the Juvenile
Missionary Society was represented
quite largely, and the young people
had room to themselves where they
engaged in such social features as ad-
ded to their amusement, sacred songs
Vocal and instrumental Mrs. D. A.
Warlick, Il great friend of the young
people, gave recitation for their
benefit entitled, clap Jacks" the
negro dialect, with all its quaintness,
rendering it highly entertaining.
In the spacious parlor Mrs. Clay, and
a coterie of lady friends, received the
guests with ease, grace and courtesy
that gave everybody home greeting"
Senator Clay, in the reception hall,
met every guest with that agreeable
manner and warmth of handshake so
characteristic of the distinguished
gentleman
To add to the pleasure of the occa-
sion, the Marietta Orchestra discoursed
music at intervals throughout the eve
ming, and those who have had the OPP
portunity to hear this most excellent
band, know full well how charmingly
and sweetly they play. One of Ever
ett's grand pianos, with Mrs G.. p
Stephens at the finger board, gave
forth rich and melodious strains that
added much to the Orchestra's ex-
! quisite renditions.
A nice treat was also given to the APP
preciative guests by two superb liter
AIRY recitals. Miss Susie Buttolph rem
dered 'Curfew Shall Not Ring To-
Night" parody. The humor of this
piece is very catchey and convulsive,
laughter following as night the day.
Miss Buttolph is gifted and talented to
a high degree, in bright conceptions
and faithful portrayal of humorous
| productions and it is needless to say
We never saw more appreciative as.
semblage of her most praiseworthy
rendition
Equally captivating and pleasing was
the recital of "Hindoo Legend" by
Miss Mary Reynolds, the lovely and
gifted daughter of Dr. and Mrs H. V.
Reynolds. Our Marietta people know
how we'll and beautifully she recites,
and she sustained herself in this most
excellent literary production with
credit and praise.
The lady members of the local Mis-
sionary Society served a most sumpt-
uous banquet of refreshments in the
dining room, which in every detail was
complete and credit to their good
taste and culinary skill 1t was gra-
ciously, courteously and pleasantly
served with that genuine hospitality
so characteristic of Marietta ladies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay never filled the
/, pleasing duties of host ard hostess
more agreeably, and won additional
compliments in the very felicitous
manner in which every attention was
| given to those present.
The reception was complete success
and our Marietta ladies of this most
faithful band of religious workers de-
serve unstinted praise for the recep-
ton rendered their sister delegates and
for the great good they are doing in
the mission field
The officers of the local society are
Mrs. ID. f. McClatchey, President
Mrs. Theodore Frey, Secretary; Mrs.
J. Austin, Treasurer, and Mrs. W. Il.
Power, Corresponding Secretary. Mrs.
w. Il. Power is also District Secretary