Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-02-10

One of the most enjoyable features of the
occasion was the high tea given by Mr.. and
Mrs. j. n McMorries 20 the bridal party
on Tuesda, evening, January 30th, at 6
O'Clock sharp,
The bridal patty, consisting of Mr., Carl
ton ana Miss Blackwood, Mr., II. IL. Brooks,
Jr,, and Miss Augusta Klaus. Mr., julius
Klaus and Miss Mary Haueastein, DR..
Henry Hanenstein and Miss Lula Gri ,gs,
Messrs. Ed Bell and Arthur Dugan, arrived
at the brilliantly Illuminated residence of
Mr.. and Mrs, Memories at an early hour,
where they were received by their host and
hostess with y degree OF hospitality and
gracious welcome which at once prepared
them for the joyous festivities to follow,
The parIor, halls and dining room were
brilliantly illuminated beautifully decor
ated with eyelgreers and flowers of rare
beauty and delicious fragrance The dim
ing room alone would fill a column were it
described as should be, yet suffice 1t to say
the walls and ceiling were decorated and
iestooned'with pictures and floral wreaths.
Hearts of gold and silver were hang ng
everywhere and directly over the table was
suspended large double heart pierced by
an arrow from Crpid culver.
Heart shaped souvenir cards for each of
the guests with their names written on
them and each guest was also supplied
a., ha0 ho han IF a
heart. intended to contain slice of we'd
ding cake In this connection one of the
guests remared THAI ha would tike TO have
a cat pu in his sack,
The table was dressed for the occasion
and did much creCit to the skill and cll-
tured taste of the hostess.
Misses Mary Henderson and Maggie
Bowling, as tea girls, acquitted themselves
gracefully. With their daiuty little caps
and aprons they were the emf odlmeNt of
dignity itself, and at the same time were
always at the right place at the right time
The meal was served in five courses and
showed evidences of culinary attainmenls
which only the scientific gaStronomist
could be familiar with, Cutting the wed
ding cake was one of the ENJOYABLE aud at
the same time exciting features of the fifth
and last course. Miss Lula Grggs won APP
plauSe by cutting the ring, which signifies
that the guests present, she is to be the
next bride. Mr.. Bell, it SEEMS is TO.
be gentleman of great wealth, as the
nickle was found in his slice, And Miss
Klaus will cause many heartaches and
many sad dsappointments by declining
them all. She won distinction by cutting
the thimble We think that thimble
would suggest the idea of industry rather
than continuous celibacy.
The guests repaired from the dining room
to the parIor where they participated in a
| literary loye story This was a contest
which only those v no were familiar with
the authors of standard literary works
cauld stand ary chance at all. Miss Lula
| Grggs proved to be the champion of the
party and WOO the first prize, handsome
silver candleStiek, which was selected by
the host IS for the occasion and was eX'
cendingly appropriate, sug esting rs il
does. intellectual .br' ghtneSs, Mr., Arthur
| Dugan received IN honorable mentiOn, be
ing second in the contest, He answered
every que ton correctly except one. DR.
Hauensten received the BOBBY, Il box o
backing,
At 10 O'Clock the guests reluctantly tool
their departure. after spending delight
ful evening.
Best line of Hosiery in Macon at Wal
ter B Patty's.
Spring goods ale running in RICH
along at Durant Owens, His counter
are fairly running over with Spriu!
dress goods and novelties.