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A Leap Year Party.

Winton, N c., Jan. 7.-(Speclal.)- "A
Leap Year Party given at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs j. n. Clark by a number OF
the young ladies of the town was decided
ly the social event of the season. Miss
Emily Lucille, the charming little daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs Clark, constituted the
receiving party The house was elaborate
ly decorated for the occasion, the colors
being reen and white.
Each guest was provided upon his ar
rival with a puzzle cut from some adver-
tisement. Mr.. Huffman easily gave cor
rect solution for his and was awarded the
prize For two hours the time was quick
ly passed in social converse, while those
who liked games engaged to the fullest
extent the popular games finch and pit.
The enjoyment of the occasion was FUR
Their added to by appropriate music rem
dered by Misses Taylor and Carried, and
at IL O'Clock a delicate menu was served.
The remainder of the evening was given
over to various amusements. The public
courtshirs and proposals of each of the
gentlemen to each of the young ladies fur
nished considerable amusement. This be-
ing leap year, the ladies were not slow to
take advantage of the opportunity to in
dulge in little of the sentimental talk pc
cudiar to men. Mr.. Ellis was awarded a
prize for making the best proposal.
Mrs. Clark eclipsed herself as a hostess
and all of the guests were warm in their
praise of her.
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FATHER FINALLY CONSENTED.
MARRIAGE of Mr.. Morris aid Miss eau
die, at Park Hotel.

A marriage which came after some oppo-
sition took place in one of the pariors OF
the Park Hotel yesterday Afternoon at l
o'clock
The parties were Mr.. w. Morris, OF
Washington N. c., and Miss Amanda
Caudle, of Johnston county. They had
been sweethearts for two years, but the
young lady father opposed the match.
Finally Mr.. Morris On Wednesday saw
Mr.. Caudle, who at last consented, and
yesterday morning the happy pair, ac-
companied by Miss Matte Temple, OF
Willow Springs, came to Raleigh on the
Mills early train and stopped at the Park
Hotel.
DR.. w. c. Tyree, past of the First Bap-
fist church, was engaged and the happy
event solemnized by him. Besides the
parties mentioned there were present one
of the clerks of the hotel, and a newspa-
per man.
After the ceremony the party repaired
to the dining room and partook OF dinner
as the guest Of the groom.
Mr. Morris is "a travelling representative
of Eastern Life Insurance Company OF
America. with headquarters at Washing
ton. N. C. The bride is the daughter OF
Mr.. NJ F. Caudle, of Johnston county, and
a very attractive young lady. The bride
and groom and Miss Temple left on the
afternoon train for the home of Mr..
Caudle in Jo..nston county.
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Penry--

Lexington, n. c., Jan. 7,-(Special.) }
One of the prettiest weddings witnessed
here in a long time took place at $3.50
o clock last evening in the First Method
ist church when Mrs. Sallie Lee Hege.
became the bride of Mr.. Will G.. Penny.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. ].
d. Arnold, OF Rutherfordton. assisted by
Rev. J. NJ Higgins. The altar was beau
TRULY decorated with ferns. moss and
irv
For some time before the hour appoint
ed the church was crowded WITH eager
spectators AZ the wedding march was
played by Miss Gertrude Hammer, the
ushers. Messrs. E. S. Hutchins. ]. r. Nc
Crary. G. w. Montcasle and j. F. Ward
marched down opposite aisles End took
their places on each side OF the altar.
The bride came in on the arm OF her
brother, Mr.. Ben Nooe, of Pittsboro. who
gave her away They were Joined at the
altar by the groom and his best man.
Mr.. j. F. Hargrave. Soft music was
rendered by the organist during the per-
Torrance of the ceremony b7 Rev. j. d.
Arnold The bride was attlred IN trav-
ling suit OF black broadcloth. Imme
d,ately after the ceremony. the bridal
couple were driven to the station, where
they took the train for q wedding tourney
to Washington, Niagara and other places
of interest,"
The bride is one of the best and most
popular women in Lexington, and well
known for her musical talent. The groom
is leading and successful merchant.
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Greensboro Social News.

Greensboro, N c., Jan. 7.-(Special)-
Rev T. J. Ogburn left this morning TOR
Henderson, Vance county, to officiate to-
might, at the marriage of Miss Eula Harris,
of that city, to Mr.. Tompkins, OF
South Carolina. The marriage will be eel
ebrated in the Methodist Protestant
church, after which a wedding reception
and supper will be had at the home of the
brides parents.
At Muir's Chapel last night, seven miles
distant, Rev. DR.. ]. ]. Wrenn united in
marriage Miss Melissa Seawell, of Po-
mona to Mr. Giles N Edwards, assistant
florist of the Pomona nurseries There
the popular young couple received large
were five attendants on the marriage, and
number of useful and handsome presents.
They will set up housekeeping at Po-
mona.
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scene to get comfortable as we'll as ad-
yantageous positions, from which they
could witness the ceremony. Every avail
able position in the spacious edihce was
occupied when the organist, Miss Matte
Dewey, began playing selections for the
entertainment of the spectators. The
church was gorgeously and handsomely
decorated and while waiting for the arri
val of the bridal party the large crowd
present had lovely scene on which TO
feast their eyes.
At the hour of the organist began
playing the wedding march and from tho
vestbule emerged the ushers and brides
maids, who were as follows: CsheTs.
Messrs. w. T. Aycock, Edwin Lee, FRANK
den, Lionel We'll, Paul Borden ana Eugerc
Hines. The bridesmaids were Misses
Mabel Borden, Elizabeth Borden Juii:.
Castex, Nellie Edgertor. --zaDetn 81
hntionette Burwell, Bessie Miller, Geor-
iga Lee, Daisy Smith and Mrs. Murray
Borden. After these came the groom ard
his best man, Mr.. Chas N. Edgerton. fol-
lowed by the maid of honor, Miss Rachel
Borden, a sister of the bride, ard the
bride leaning on the arm Of her father.
Rev. +. w. FAIRIES, pastor OF the Pres
hyterian church. and Rev. M. Bradshaw.
pastor of ST. Paul church, pronounced
tho beautiful Methodist ceremony which
made the happy couple man and wife.
The PARTY were driven Ill carriages to
the home OF the brides parents, where
reception was held. The numerous
! friends of the popular young couple called
during the evening to offer their congra.
ulations and good wishes. The bridal pres
ents displayed at the home of the brides
parents were the objects of admiration
There were both beautiful and costly and
attested more than eloquent words the
cordial esteem in which the popular cou
pie are held by their friends.
| The bride and groom left on the 9:37
train for a bridal trip through the South
They will be gone for several days and
will return to make their home N Colds
boro, whore they have both been reared
! from childhood ard where none are more
deservedly popular or more universally
| admired
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Banks Torrance.

Charlotte, N. c., Jan. 7.--(Special.) j.
The marriage yesterday OF Mr.. Howard
Banks, editor of the Asheville Gazetee-
News, and Miss Della Isabelle Torrance
took place at the home Of the brides par
ents, Capt and Mrs r. A. Torrance, and
was charming social event.
Miss Torrance is young woman OF
great sweetness and strength Of charac-
ter. On one side of the house, is mem
her Of one of the most prominent fam-
lies of Mecklenburg county, on the other,
CT the CASTOR family Of South Carolina,
Georgia. Alabama and Massachusetts.
Mr.. Banks is a native of Asheville, a
son OF the late Rev. II. H. Banks. he
was educated at Venablea High School
Davidson College and the University, aud
is an experienced newspaper man.
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A Silver Wedding.

Purcepois, N c., Jan. 7.-(Special) -
A number of friends and relatives gath
cred at "Purcepolis," the beautiful home
of Mr. and Mrs Charles A. Purcell, to
celebrate with them the "Twenty-ffth
Anniversary" of their marriage. The
many guests were received in the drawing
room by Messrs. Alexander and Williams
Purcell and Misses Purcell. Mr.. and
Mrs. Purcell receiving in the parlor.
After an hour of conviyial converse
tion the guests were ushered into the
dining hall where a sumptuous dinner ives
elegantly served, reminding one of the
good "Old Ante Bellum days.
The parlors and ming hall were hand.
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MISS PEARL DUKE A BRIDE.
Her Marriage to Mr.. N. L. Bachman
Comes as Surprise.

| Durham, N. c., Jan. 7.-(SpeciaL) D
There was a quiet marriage and one that
was a surprise to most of our people
solemnzed at the home of Mr.. B. L. Duke
this afternoon at o'clock. The contract
| ing parties were Miss Pearl Duke, the
youngest daughter of Mr.. Duke, and Mr..
| Nathan L. Bachman, of Chattanooga,
Tennessee. They left on the afternoon
train for their future home at Chattta-
nooga.
The matter was kept profound secret
| from practically all of Miss Dukes friends
/ up to within a very short while of the
marriage. There were no attendants and
none present but relatives and few very
intimate friends. The home was beautiful
| ly and appropriately decorated for the oc-
casion, but there was no effort toward
display of any kind.
Rev. ]. w. Bachman, father of the
groom. and minister in the Presbyterian
church, officiated and spoke the word max
| ing them husband and wife. On his trip
to Durham the groom was accompanied by
his father and by Mr.. Melville L. Weight,
close personal friend
| Miss Duke is the second daughter of
Mr.. b. l.. Duke and is a very popular
society young woman. She has many
friends all over the State and is popular
| in society at Washington, New Jersey, and
other places, where she often visits She
| is worth considerable money in her own
name.
Mr.. Bachman is young attorney. He
was educated at the University of Vir-
ginia, and while there was prominent in
athletics, being a member of the foot
ball team representing that institution.
He has been here at times for five years
and it was known that the two young
people were to be married at some time.
In Difference to the wishes of the bride it
was decided to keep the matter a secret
until just before the wedding vows were
said, and even then it did not reach the
ears of but very few people.
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Edgerton--Bordon Marriage.

Goldsboro, N. c., Jan. 7.-(Special.)-
st. Paul Methodist church last night ar
{ o'clock was the scene of one of the
most elaborate marriage ceremonies that
the people of Goldsboro have witnessed
for some time. The principals in this
prominent society event were Mr.. A. H.
Edgerton, the popular young secretary aid
treasurer of the Enterprise Lumber Co..
and Miss Annie Belle Borden, the amin
BILE and universally admired daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Borden. Long before
the appointed hour for the ceremony the
invited guests who had held cards of
admission to the church were on the
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Fuller, by Mrs. Pou; Frances Willard. by
Mrs. Strong and Mrs. Cleveland by Mrs
Cowper.
After the literary program was con
Guided the club members and visiting
guests were invited to the dining room,
where delightful refreshments were
served. An artistic card. with a Gibson
head. was presented each guest and IN
these were appropriate quotations cor
corning women, the guests names ap'
pearing on the cards.
In addition to the club members there
was present Mrs. Page and Miss Page. Of
New York: Mrs. Page, of Raleigh; Mrs
James Mckimmon Mrs. w. II. Bagley
Mrs. TAFT Butler, Misses Hull, Pixley and
Sanborn, of st. Mary's, and Mrs. Kinealy
of Boston. The club next meets with Mrs
James Fl. Pou.
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WOMAN and
...S0CIETY...

Mrs. VIM. H. Broughton has gone to
Charlotte, where she will make her home.
MIR. Frank Stronach and his son, Mi.
Norfieet Stronach, have returned from
Tarboro, but Mrs. Stronach is still there
with her aunt, Mrs. Erwin Maheagan,
who is ILL.,
Mrs. Hugh Parham has returned TO
Kinston after visiting Mrs. J. F. Jordan.
Misses Bessie and Pearl Guthrie have
returned from Macon and Warrenton,
where they spent the holidays.
Miss Sarah Burkhead has returned
from a visit to Whiteville.
Miss Trueletta Young arrived yester-
day from Cary to visit Mrs. D. H. Young.
Mrs. ]. w. Mcneil, of Wilkesboro,
who has been visiting her parents, MI
and Mrs. d. T. Johnson, left yesterday for
her home.
Mrs. Chas. Baskerville, of Chapel
Hill, after visit to her mother, Mrs.
Geo. H. Snow, left yesterday.
Rev. and Mrs. Livingston Johnson, OF
Cary, were here yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Robertson were
here yesterday on their way from Clayton
to Chalybeate Springs, where Mr.. Robert
son takes charge of the Horne Turpen-
tine Refinery.
Miss Matte Temple, of Willow
Springs, was in the city yesterday.
Misses Estelle and Lizzie Purnel, OF
Louisburg, who have been in the city to
attend the Thomas and Shore wedding, re-
turned home yesterday morning.
Miss Lessie May, of Louisburg, who
has been in the city to attend the Thomas
and Shore wedding, returned home yes
terday morning.
Miss Annie McRae. who for some time
has been the guest of her aunt, has left
for her home in Macon. Ga.
DIR and Mrs. Bascom Groom left yes
terday morning for Baltimore, after visit
to DR.. Winwiddie, the father of Mrs
Groom.
Miss Mae Ford entertained the Sun
day school class of the Fayetteville Street
Baptist church at her home last night
Miss Annie Abrahams, of New York
who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs
d. Levine, has left for her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Kohn have gone
to New York to spend several days.
Miss Minnie Moring left yesterday
morning for Oxford, where she enter:
Hobgood's school.
Miss Louise Dughi left yesterday
morning for Belmont, n. c., where she en-
tiers college
Hon. and Mrs. Stephen A. Douglass. o.
Chicago, are in the city at the Parl
Hotel. Mr. Douglass is brother of AS
sociate Justice of the Supreme Court r
NJ. Douglass.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. NJ Mcintosh. Of
Windsor, are in the city at the Var
borough.
Mrs. Charles R. Thomas. of New
Bern, spent yesterday with Mrs. Fred a
Olds.
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ST. LUKE's CIRCLE.
he Annual Meeting end the Election
of Officers.

At ST. Luke's Home yesterday after
BON st. Luke's Circle held its annual
letting. There was quite good attend
ance and much business was transacted.
The yearly reports of the officers were
nade-some verbal reports, others hand
undeniable figures. The treasurer's report
was of much interest. We will only give
the expenses of the year 1903. These
amounted to $1,150. This has kept IN
comfort nine old ladies who have nothing
but words of love and blessings for this
home, for it is home indeed to them.
There was the annual election of officers.
resulting as follows:
Mrs. f. A. Olds-President.
Mrs. B. F. Dixon-First Vice-Presi-
dent.
Mrs. M. E. Scarlett-Second vice-Presi-
dent
Mrs. r. H. Lewis-Third vics-Presi-
dent.
Mrs. J. w. Foy-Corresponding Secre-
tary.
Mrs. W. A. Gattis-Treasurer.
Mrs. F. I. Holloway-Auditor.
Mrs. C. H. Gattis-Collector.
All of these elections were by acclama-
ton Mrs. VIM. Gattis, the treasurer, was
given a special vote of thanks for her
splendid work, and Mrs. G. H. Gattls, the
collector, also received a vote Of thanks
for her efficient services.
After the election of circle officers Miss
Eta Ramsey's name was presented for the
position of matron. With one accord she
was reelected. Her services have given
entire satisfaction and the Home is all the
circle could desire it to be.
We ask the charitable people of Raj
eigh to go there and see those contented
old faces and realize fully that there is
such charity in our midst.
Today a stranger from distance went
there and on ell sides came, "God be
praised for this lovely Home" 81 am
happier than I have been for years, -
"God bless St. Luke's Circle for keeping
up this Home"
Friends, this Home is kept up by hard
work of a faithful few. Will you not in
crease this band of workers and join us
in some way, either by membership or
by monthly pledges?
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The Tuscarora Club held its meeting
yesterday afternoon with Mrs. B. W
Kilgore, who most delightfully."- enter
tanned.
The only paper read was one by Mrs
John Hardin, this being on the subject OF
Alaska" After this current events were
discussed by the members.
Following the literary meeting dainty
refreshments were served. these being
greatly enjoyed. In addition to the club
members there was present Mrs. William
Dinwiddie, of Chicago, and Miss Susie
Dinwidie. The next meeting will be with
Nrs. Paul Lee.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse 8. Williams.

Wilson, N. c.. Jam 7.-(Special. AN
event greatly enjoyed was the dance given
Tuesday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
B. Williams, complimentary to Arthur
Bryant, their nephew, who Is visiting
them. Miss Nj Roberts assisted in re.
ceiving the guests.
The large dining room was converted
into bah room and the Big -Four band
furnished the music for a most delightful
dance. Delicious refreshments were
served during the evening, and the many
visitors were delighted.
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HAIR TELLS CHARACTER.
Color of Hair Said to Indicate q Per.
sons Temperament.

Many people believe that blonde, or
light hair denotes affection and dark
hair constancy. A person without hair
is not devoid of character; far from it.
The disposition of the average bald
headed man is to show such solicitude
for the welfare of others, that he neg
lects himself. A germ causes badness.
Prof. Sabouraud, of Paris, France, in
nocculated rabbit with Dandruff germs,
causing it to become totally bald in five
weeks time. To rid the scalp of these
d2ngerous germs it is necessary to apply
Newbro's Herpicide.
destroy the cause-you remove the
effect"
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in
stamps Tor sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit. Mich.
t1enIy \. t1lcks q Co., special agents
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Hamer-:Gibson.

sent to friends:
Mrs. Edith F. Gibson Announces the
marriage of her daughter, Martha Blanche,
to Mr. Thomas Cook Hamer, on Tues
day, the fifth of January, nineteen hun
dred and four, Gibson, North Carolina. "
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With Mrs. Charles McKimmon.

The Fortnightly Review Club was most
pleasantly entertained yesterday after
noon by Mrs. Charles McKimmon.
The subject discussed at the meeting
was Women of Power" and some excel
lent papers were read. these beng on
Victoria, by Mrs. McAden; Lady Ran
Victoria, by Mrs. McAden; Lady Ran
by Mrs. John B. Kenny; Margarette
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Marriage at Monroe.

Monroe N. c., Jan. 7.-(Special)-
John Farley and Miss Aldah Ramsey
were married here last night. The groom
is a young cotton buyer, aged 20. The
bride is one of the bellies of the town.
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somely decorated with Southern smilax,
La France roses, ferns and potted plants;
the color scheme being green and pink.
Many and costly were the gifts received
from frInds far and near.
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RoQers--CarrOIl.

Announcement is made OF the approach.
ing marriage of Miss NJ. ]. Carroll, OF
Baltimore, and DIR. Frank O. Rogers, III
Concord. DR.. Rogers is son OF Col.
p F. Rogers, of Concord, and Is popular
and well known young physician.
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Missionary Book Club.

The Young Ladies Missionary BOOK
Club will meet with Miss Blanche Hay
wood Friday afternoon at o'clock.
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Soiree Friday Niaht.

There will be a soiree in the dancing
school hall at the Carrolton Hotel on Fri
dag night.
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StantOn'S Poems and Say
ings.
atlanta constitutional

ITS all right to talk about the divine
afflatus," she said to the careworn poet,
but how do you expect to warm house
and seven children with poetic fire."
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afflatus," she said to the careworn poet,
but how do you expect to warm a house
and seven children with poetic fire."
THANKFULNESS.
Thankful for the weather, Lord
If it's snow, in sweet accord
We go singing down the way
That was violet yesterday,
So we feel the fall of Light
Rest beneath thy stars at night
Know thy loving kindness still.
Let the weathers work thy will!
Thankful for the weather, Lord
Still thy ample fields afford
Golden treasures, that thy poor
hunger III thy sight no more;
Still our steps by thee are led
Still thy tables wide are spread;
There thy blessing falleth e+'n
Let the weathers work thy Wilt TsMsa
Take this for a holiday text All times
are good times when the heart beats
right.
THE NEWS IN THE SETTLEMENT
The Sweet Singer of Whitseet sends in
the news Of his settlement as follows:
I'VE hear Aunt Susan Sprawls is dead
Of her we were the proudest;
We know she's singin' overhead
Her voice it was the luudest.
THE holidays are with Us now
The time of noise an riot
Boys, do not raise New Year row,
But drink your dram in quiet"
STILL IN THE RING.
THE old mans fined the church an
quit swearing" said the first born of the
Georgia moonshiner, but I'm thankful
fer one thing
And what's that?" he was asked
Amt d member OF his family but
knows jest how TO cuss out the govern
ment!"
THE REASON.
Why do so many American authors
spend their days in Europe ?-EXchange.
The reasons very simple
It's far away to roam:
/ They love this land of freedom,
But they
Can't
Walk
Home
They'd follow every poem
They ship across the foam,
But Fortune doesn't know EN-,
And they
Can't
Walk
Home,
THE LIGHT.
Even in sorrow
And ever in signs;
Hope for tomorrow
The Lights in the skies!"
Still the bells ringing
OF Light, when Light dies;
Still that sweet singing:
THE Lights in the skies!"
SHE HELPED HIM OUT.
He was quoting Tennyson's Ring, Hap
py Bells, Across the Snow"
Whats that line, Molly he asked,
about Ring in the new" I've forgotten
it,
so have l" she replied, but how vii
this do"
This dress l wear
Ring out the old
Ring in the new"
And then he said she ought to be seri-
ous-at least, in the New Year,
THE NEW YEAR BLESSING.
Beside the fire this Wfntry night
My fancies sweet confessing,
Your red, sweet, lips, your eyes of light
My New Year blessing.
That face, of earthly faces fair,
Ever to me the fairest,
a little wreath of dark brown hair
OF gifts the dearest!
And with that thought my soul uplitts
To hottest endeavor,
Your love, your life my greatest gifts,
Dear heart, forever!
Says Brother D,ckey: 1T is mo- better
ter give dan ter receive; but fer all dat
10 nc ie ul, ~ in do
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Date and Place of Next
Convention.

CONTINUED from first page.)
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THE REASON.

THE LIGHT.
Even in sorrow
And ever in signs;
Hope for tomorrow
The Lights in the skies!"
Still The bells ringing
OF Light, when Light dies;
Still that sweet singing;
THE Lights in the skies!'
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STILL IN THE RING.
THE old mans jined the church M
quit swearin,,' said the first born of the
Georgia moonshiner, but I'm thankful
fer one thing"
And what's that?' he was asked.
Amt d member OF his family but
knows jest how TO cuss out the govern
ment!"