The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-14

yet, though descending the scale
in numbers, a few occasions have
in their charm atOned for the
lack Of many. First to be singled
out in a glance backward over
the pleasant paths Of recent days
is the lovely entertainment at
which Mrs. J. T. Searcy, Jr.,
was the hostess Tuesday after
noon. Within the pretty Searcy
cottage, red was the prevailing
note in the decorations and was
observed in graceful designs of
holly, ia great clusters Of Grim
son carnations here and there, in
the crimson candles that heigh-
tened the effect Of the scene, and
again in the details of a delight
full meat course served at the
conclusion of the whist games.
An artistic trophy awaited the
successful player in an oval
plaque with figures in bas re
lief against the striking white
background, a priced souvenir
that was the reward of Miss Julia
Rhett's skill and good fortune.
The guests were, Mrs. Martin
Teasdale, Mrs. George Banks,
Mrs. w. H. Brooks, Mrs. Belts,
Mrs. Donoghue, Mrs. Mamie
Taylor Franklin, Mrs. Frazee,
Mrs. Mckinley, Mrs. 2. w.
Maer. Mrs. Harry Dashiell, Mrs.
Walter Brown, Mrs. Rhett, Mrs.
Weaver, Mrs. S. D. Harris, Mrs.
r. +. Johnston, Mrs. Simrall,
Mrs. Nellie Tucker, Miss Lucy
Banks, Miss wilkinson, Miss
Sheriff., Miss Marcie Billups,
Miss Rhett, Miss Lavinia Robert
son, Miss Walker, Miss Anna
Banks, Miss Irene Robertson.
On Wednesday afternoon, next,
Mrs. Searcy will welcome to her
home the Ladies Whist Club and
another company of friends, and
will re-extend the very cordial
hospitality, which gave so bright
a touch to the past week, and
has often contributed to the
pleasure Of Columbians
The Daughters of the Confed-
eracy will meet with their presi-
dent, Mrs. Sheffield. Friday
morning, the fifteenth, at ten
o'clock for the purpose of elect
ing officers for the ensuing year
The Importance Of full attend
ance is emphasized, and will no
doubt be recognized by each
member Of the chapter. The
constitution forbids the present
officers to succeed them selves, a
regret generally shared, because
of the ability and splendid ser
vice of those whose term is near
ing its close. The local chapter
has Of late centered its work
upon Beauvoir, and the battle
SCARED soldiers gathered there.
At Christmas they were gener-
ally remembered, and now there
is being prepared a box which
promises to contain a complete
linen chest, clothing and other
things needful for the veterans.
All who desire to join in this gift
giving are requested to send
their packages to the residence
of Mrs. Dashiell the early part
of the coming week. The pro-
gramme for the exercises of
Lees birthday has also occupied
the attention of the chapter. The
children of the public schools
will assist in this celebration
which takes place at the Frank
lin Academy on the afternoon of
the nineteenth. Eight veterans
will receive the coveted cross of
honor.
News of the Southern colony
in New York is always read with
interest here. particularly when
former Columbians are mention
ed as having participated in
gaieties that seem to claim in
their list a good list of the South
land. December was a favored
month. The evening of the third
was marked by the United Cen
tury dance held at Delmonico s,
and enjoyed by large company
of Southerners among whom
were Mr.. Caswell A. Mayo and