The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-02-23
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M'CAINs, Feb % Tits stated some
where, that it was an ancient custom in
Egypt to summon all the noble maidens
every year TO the kings palace, and in
his presence a beautiful crystal vase
containing single lily, was passed
around. and the one from whose hand it
fell was crowned "The Bride of the
Nile," and doomed to perish in its
waters as an Offering to tn cir god
Were we to make a comparison to the
above we would say that generally it is
our ancient custom to pen our items to
our HERALD day sooner, but we were
summoned last night, not to the kings
palace, but to wedding feast--a rare
Occurrences tonight we crown our
self, "The Owl of the Night" and doom
Onrself To the loss of number of
hours sleep, because we love the
HERALD
Now, of course, all want to know who
has broken the monotony of singleneSS.
Mr.. John Irwin thought to surprise his
friends here, so he went to Williamson
County last week aud on Thursday
afternoon he and Miss Matte Ladd
were quietly married at the brides
fathers near Franklin. They returned
to his fathers Mr.. NJ J. Irwin, MONDAY
afternoon, where an elegant receptios
was rendered them and host of guests
were invited to receive them Miss
Emma Laid, sister Of the bride, and
Mr. Joe Glenn of Franklin, accom-.
nanied them. Mr.. Irwin was in the
Cuban war and has already made a
host of friends. His wife comes to us
q stranger, but we heartily welcome
them toto our happy circle, as they
will be at home to their friends at his
fathers, Mr.. NJ j Irwin. May the rare
jewel success crown all their under
Jakings through life.
Mrs. l.. b. Davis and son Earl have
been on the sick list the past week; also
| Master Stockard Harmon.
| Mrs. Eliza Dixon of Sunny Side,
moved to her sons, Mr. G. ). Dixon's,
this week, and will reside with him
this year. We gladly welcome her,
and trust much joy and pleasure may
! be hers, ami that she may grow old
| beautifully.
MIS-. Kit Braden had many friends in
| this community who regret to hear of
death. Rev. NJ. T.. Glbard and Mr.. and
| Mrs. Irwin attended the burial, Rev.
Gabard conducting the funeral services.
Miss ID. Walker is spending several
weeks with her uncle Mr.. John VIII
liams, at Pulaski
The last meeting of the Lyceum at
Mr.. l.. b. Davis was very much enioyed
hv all present. Mr.. G. b. TrOusdale
acted as chairman.
Miss Birdie Pender read a splendid
paper on the life of John Howard
Payne, picturing his true character,
the weaknesses as we'll as the noble
traits, which WAS appreciated and dis-
cussed admirably. At the close. his i'm
mortal "Home Sweet Home" was sung
softly and sweetly, while tender mem.
cries dwelt on the author The next
meeting will be Friday night, March
l6, at the home of Miss Pender; program
as follows;
Chairman, Dr r. $. Perry.
Quartet, MessTs Gabard and Maxwell
Misses Binford and Mccain.
Recitation, Mrs. I. "A. Neelly.
Select Reading, Miss Minnie Bryant.
Paper on the life of ID. l.. Mood v
Mr.. r. Z. Maxwell; discussion led by
Rev. NJ. +. Gaoard. After the program
each member will represent the title OF
some book, and all will enjoy a guess
ing contest. and the one guessing the
greatest number will secure the prize
offered.
| DR.. PeTry's many friends are glad O.
welcome him back from New YOrg.
We have a few cases Of measles in
rur community, aud we can't help bat
wish spring a speedy arrival.
What has become Of "Rippling
Waves" OME0A