The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-11-21
The "poyertie Partie. "

nv poverty party given Mt the lone
oi l'r. .. ". Dncworth on the night of
'he .hd lnst was q big success both
socially and financially. The moral of
the party was to show how neatly and
YET inexpensive each attendant could
dress, consequently those who went
on "high dixie were fined as nun
islmcnt for having broken the rules of
the party.
i'y sundown the young people began
to come in from all directions and "a
the sound Of their footsteps rang cut
on the front door steps they were met
10y the pretty Miss Laura Lee Ducworth,
who, after collecting an admittance
Zee OF five cents, escorted them into the
nall. Here the boys were immediately
surrounded by three beautiful Young
ladies. Misses Mamie Moorhcad, Eva
Gentry and Rosa Wclborn, whose duty
was I" assess the tines. If the Young
leliow was found to be rushing" q
soid watch and chain, five cents was
booked against him. II he was so un-
fortunate as to possess Il mOustachc he
was iincd two cents, and for n full.
beard three cents. For patent leather
shoes he had to "cOhunll' ND three
cents, and tan shoes two cents. If he
was found with gold cuff buttons ON
his person he was only askehl for five
cents more, and for plain scarf pin
just five cents more. lie was only ask
ed for another five cents if upon ex-
animation his collar was found to be
linen, and for linen cuffs he was lust
out two cents more. For silk tie he
was asked to produce another Chick"
and for the audacity of attending the
party with clean uppcllip the sum Of
one cent was to be forthcoming. FL
naily, WHEN the account was run up
anu presented to the young defendant,
with smile on his face his hand went
silently into his pocket for the wanted
amount, after which he was sent into
the parlor to join his predecessors.
Now, generally the fair sex escaped
such punishment, but this time they,
too, were fined for dsobcdicncc. The
young lady who venturcd out without
an apron OH had to surrender the sum
of one cent, and if it was trimmed it
called for three cents more. For the
privilege OF wearing car rings she had
to pay ten cents, and n stick pin called
FOR another "brOwnic." If she was
found with a finger ring OH she was as
sessed three cents more, whether it was
an engagement ring or not. If she had
to resort to pampadour for her brazen
effrontcry i'll wearing it to the party,
she had topay another five cents for
her mlsdcmean0ur, and il found to be
wcnring side combs two cents more
was cOllcctable. Hats called for five
cents, glasses with steel frames called
for three cents and no glasses one
cent.
1t seemed rather hard to see the
young ladies taking the money from
the corner of their handllerchief's to
pay for looking purity" but it was ac-
cording to law, so they could do moth
ing but obey.
Well, by the time the fines were all
collected supper was announced, which
consisted Of sandwiches, crackers,
pickles and coffee. Each gentleman
escorted lady out to supper. and as
he arose from the table he was asked
to leave twenty cents i'll his plate rs q
souvenir.
| When supper was over all repaired
to the parlor where they were highly
entertained with sweet music ION the
violin by Mr.. A. j. Smith, with an ac-
compartment on the piano by Miss
Minnie Anderson, and with songs by
Misses Birdie Ducworth and Maud
Dontht.
Mr.. d. Anderson was appointed n
spy and ho was to watch for those who
indulgcd in flirting, telling secrets and
backbiting. He made very efficient
officer and several Of the boys had to
go down after their chewing gum
money when their crime was exposed
by Mr.. a.
And now to the Doctor, Mrs. Due
worth and Miss Birdie, for all who at
tended the party we return many
thanks for a very pleasant evening.
The proceeds of the party, which
amounted to $3.50, will be devoted
to the relief fund for aged Baptist
ministers. w. l.. C..