The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-14
CHAT OF PEOPLE AND EVENTS.


Mr. Richard Evans. On the
evening of Wednesday, the 10Th,
the Southern Assem- blage," or
the annual ball of the New York
Chapter of the Daughters of the
/ Confederacy, was given at
Sherry's. The names of two
well-known Mississippians APP
pear on the entertainment com
mittee Mrs. NJ. K. Crank and Mrs.
Joseph Physioc, the latter re-
called in Columbus as Miss Jes-
sico Thomas, associated with the
faculty of the Columbus Insti-
tute before the establishment of
the |. L & G.
The announcement of the APP
preaching marriage Of Miss
Mabel Roy, of Birmingham, and
Mr.. w. 3. Leedy brings count
less good wishes to Miss Roy
from Columbus, where she has
often visited, and is sincerely
admired. The wedding will be a
quiet home ceremony and will be
attended by Miss Irene Robert
son, Of this city. Since her de-
but, Miss Roy has been a pro
nounced social favOrite not only
in Birmingham, but also in other
Southern cities, and her mar
riage on Thursday will be most
pleasantly anticipated.
The anniversary Of thirty four
years of uninterrupted service
with the same institution, years
that have advanced him step by
step to the position of teller of
the Columbus Insurance & Bank
ing Company, Mr.. Claude II.
Ayres rounds today, and the
signal credit he has reflected
upon himself and the banking
house he has served so faithfully
and well causes the day to bring
congratulations to him and
especially to the corporation
with which he is connected.
Looking down a long vista of
years, Mr.. Harrison Johnston
celebrated his eighty-ninth birth
day Thursday afternoon with an
elegant dining, having as his
guests Mr.. Joseph Street. Mr..
r. t. Williams, Mr.. Shull, of
BrooksviIle, Mr.. Frank Sims, of
Birmingham, Mr.. S. B. Street,
Mr.. Walter Weaver, Mr.. Ayers
and Mr.. Edward Sherman.
Many toasts were drunk to the
health and happiness of the host,
who was later complimented by
a reception in his honor by the
Elks.
Mrs. Eloise Bell left last week
for New York to greet upon her
return, Miss Anita Bell, who ar
rived on the Celtic Wednesday
from England. Miss Bells visit
abroad has been a beautiful one.
distinguished by exceptiona
courtesies. memorable entertain
ments, and charming pictures of
English life at historic homes.
In the person of so gracious
Representative as Miss Bell, the
American girl won new laurels
for her already crowded wreath.
Miss Rosa Worthington' s host
of friends are glad to learn Of
her unusual success in gaining
the cash prizes offered by the
Mcclure Magazine for the
largest number of subscriptions
secured during the months of
October and November. Miss
WOrthington proved the banner
worker and richly merits the
success that have crowned her
efforts.
With the holidays over, the
week has been filed with de-
partures. Miss Mary Lowe
Manning left Monday for Aber-
deem; Mr.. and Mrs. w. @. Hazen,
| Wednesday. for Knoxville; Mr..
and Mrs. Howard King returned
to Scooba Sunday, and on Fri
day Miss Alice Martin, who has
been Miss Annie Stockard s
pretty guest, returned to Lex
ington.
Lieutenant Hobson's first visit
to Columbus was an occasion of
rare interest to the public, and
re 1icfipat Yalna Snrp RI IIc nor.