The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-01-23
Society Notes

The reception given by the
Daughters of the Confederacy at
the home Of the president, Mrs. j.
w. Howard. on the afternoon Of
Monday, January ~, in honor of
and in memory of Robert E. Lee,
was a most brilliant occasion. The
handsome rooms we're draped with
bunting in the Confederate colors
red, white and red-and the
flags of the lost cause made bril-
liant groupings on stairway and
mantle. Mrs Howard was assist
ed in receiving by Mrs. d I. How
ard, Mrs. Lem Donelson, Mrs.
Ellen Gillespie. Miss Mary Giles,
pie and Miss Annie Wood Donel-
son. Mr.. j. w. Howard and Capt.
Robert Houston, commander of
the Samuel j. Gholson Camp of
Confederate Veterans, were in
charge of the Wis ting veterans. A
program of music and with an elo-
quent address by Mr.. Ben Nc
Farland on Robert f. Lee, and a
recitation by Miss Julia Jordan, of
the Lines on the Back Of a Con-
federate Note" by Major S. A.
Jonas. made a most enjoyable ad-
dition to the pleasure of the aftcr-
noon. The musical numbers were
varied and well given. MissDonie
Sykes, Mrs. Nell Reynolds. and
Mrs. Orestes Staicos sang sw eetly,
Misses Marie Louise McQuiston
and Allie Colquhoun played beau
tifulIy, and the Mandolin Club
under the leadership of Mrs. Kirby
Lam delighted the assembly with
sweet music. The members of
the Club are Misses Sue Jinkins,
Bessie Dortch and Minnie Nc
Gill, Messrs. Frank Sykes, John
Allen Sykes, Neil McCaskill and
Mr.. Cooper. An interesting COL
lection of articles were much ad-
mired-three swords used in the
war between the States, one OF
which was worn by Col. X. 0.
Reynolds; pistols, belt, canteen
and other implements of war. and
a portrait of Mr.. Dan Irving How
ard, brother of Mr.. j. w. Howard
who was killed on the field of Fl.
Donelson. Beautiful flowers were
placed under the flag-draped por-
trait Of Robert E. Lee. In the
dining room a round table was ar
tistically decked with Confederate
colors in ribbons, bonbons and
napery. A tent formed of large
Confederate flag formed a booth
where as a viviandaire Miss Annie
Wood Donelson served fruit nec-
tar. A delightful luncheon of
oysters and coffee was served and
the whole affair proved one of the
most charming occasions of the
year.
The results of the exhibit of
pictures at the public school were
most gratifying both as regards
interest and pleasure derived, and
in a financial way. A net amount
of $50 ia to be expended for pic
lures for the public school build
ing, while in the memory of all
who saw them will be many pleas
ant pictures to enlighten a weary
task or brighten a dull day. The
evening entertainments given in
connection with the exhibit were
delightful and showed the varied
talents of our Aberdeenians. AS
social affairs the evenings proved
successful also. So in every say
it is possible to pronounce it a de-
cided success.
Miss Georgia Clopton has re-
turned after a most pleasant visit
to Memphis friends.
Mrs. Philip Goodin is the
guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
James Carter. Mrs. Goodin is
doubly welcomed. as her presence
is a surprise TO her friends.
Mr.. and Mrs James Atchison.
Mrs. Hugh Jennings, Miss Anita
Terrell, Messrs George aud Hamp
Reynolds, formed a merry house
party at the Evans home near
Muldon. where there we're thirteen
present to make the happy hours
fly by. They accompanied Miss
Lucy Young home after q few days