Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-02-22
LITERARY CLUB
Honors st. Valentine, and the
Occasion A Joyous One.

of several OF the most progressive OF
Marion's matrons. For over a year
they have pursued their literary club
work with zeal, but with many mascu
line misgiving. The husbands Of
these danes, it is said, heard some
thing Of what was discussed at the
club, but more Of what was eaten
there. And as it is q weird proceed
ing in the minds OF men for eating to
60 on without masculine talent taking
q part, the proceedings Of this club
had grown, indeed, mysterious TO
many.
But on the 18th Of January thesa
suspicious characters were told to pre-
pare themselves for an introduction
to the sacred rites of this club, at the
residence Of the Mayor, j. W. Blue.
Thence each member by s p. m. had
led her spouse, and there were aest TN
bled. Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Blue, MIR
and Mrs. @. 8. Mum, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. B. Yandell, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo M
Order, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Cochran,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Evans, DR.. AID
Mrs. j. ]. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Gray,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Fl. Orme, Mr.. and
Mrs. P. H. Woods, Mr.. and Mrs. r
f.. Haynes, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Will
born, Mr., Henry Woods, Miss Della
Barnes, Mr.. Norval Pierce and Mr..
Ollie M. james.
"A Right Merrye Companye" in
deed. st. Valentine, with a sly wink
had limited that this was his occasion,
but in, truth, to look upon this throrg
of splendid women, gowned in garbs
Of glory as for = bridal morn, this
home Of our host and hostess bedecked
With s:zsia's garnishings, all this made
Sd y sisnhuaL slS4ashR = =. - :
Mt& Wilb9rn, TIE accomplished
president Of ths.olab, greeiings Lavo
ing been eehangsc, rendered ! re i
t4tion viii splendid novel; d Jia
Miss Della Darnes. Aud thsn, 81
sorrow. and-0 human kinda bow
with feather winged arrow was
bought forth and each gentleman
was notified he must play at cupid.
An array of beautifully colored hearts
we're shown him upon the wall, ard
he must bring one down in this role
Of cupid, and 10, upon the snether side
was found the name OF her who Was
to honor him at the festal board.
Twas queer sight to see gentle
men Of two hundred or more avoirdu
pois take up this feathered bow; but
veil they drew, for one and all With
bland smile and triumphant mien;
passed out Of the room to supper
with a charming lady Upon his arm.
st. Valentine had bestowed his
blessings upon this DINING hall, in
deed, for hearts hung in beautifully
variegaled festoons over head, hearts.
filmY, gauzy hearts, Auttersd about
the table, beautiful heart iavors we're
at each plate, and generous hearts
had spread rich repast. Mr.. James
was made astmaster, and with tie
hour, working upon all, some won
derful, astonishing, elcquence was dis
played. Mr.. Cochran's toast 10 the
Club Woman, brought tears to some
eyes. Wonderful. wonderful was
calculated as Mr.. Z. F. Haynes clos
ed startling pert alton in the toast 10
st. Valentines Day. The other gen
tlemen followed and in their respfc
tive toasts were happy throughout,
and at times we're startling Mrs. VIII
born in most happy vein, respond
ed TO the toast, our guests, ana such
was the feeling of the gentleman is
the close they moved with fear. lest
in their exalted state they bump UP
against star in heaven and knock y
out TiI
After supper, repairing to the pat.tl
Tor, "picturs reading" and "quota
tons completing" contests, were held
Mr.. Glenn Num- leading the former,
and Mr.. Charles Evans, the latter
A handsome bottle OF perfume was
given Mr.. Num-, while q book was
given Mr.. Evans.
In jollity and mirth the evening
closed, and every masculine heart
vent away with three cheers ON hisl
lips for the Literary Club and the
refrain in bis heart
,wcethearts and wives, sweetheartsl
and wives, vi
rhey are the Joy ofall our live. i