The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1906-08-24


lawn and porch were prettily light
ed with japanese Ianters, the inter
Tor being most attractive In its color
scheme of pink and white, pink rib
bons coming from the chandelier to
the corners of the dining room table
upon which were dainty cut glass
naples filled with pink and white
candies. A candy contest was en-
ioyed, Miss Prowdfit winning first
prize pretty box of candy and
Miss Vardaman the second a jar of
candy beans Misses Prowdfit,
Jonas and Jordan greatly added to
the pleasure Of the evening by read
ings of much humor. 4 most de
hcious salad course carrying out the
color scheme was served at the close
of the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Clop-
ton were assisted in receiving by
Misses Kate Hatch, Madge Haugh-
ton, Jonas, Mcfarland, Jordan,
Gilleylen, Carrie Haughton and
Edith Hatch. Miss nellie Fits
served punch. The hostess and as
sisting friends were dressed in dainty
frocks of pink and white.
Miss Norma Eckford gave a beau
tiful luncheon on Friday in honor
of her guests the Misses Hatch and
Miss Prowdtit Covers were laid
for fourteen and a delicious menu
of four courst was served. Those
present were Misses Camille and
Ethel Hatch, Prowdfit, Ferris,
Annie Hunter Clifton, Annie Nc
Farland, Madge Haughton, Kate
Hatch, Sykes, Scott, India Carlisle.
Maria Tyson and Miss Vardaman.
Miss Scott left Sunday after a de
lightful visit to her sister Mrs. Oc
tave Sykes.
Miss May Gilmore is visiting Miss
Elise Mcmillan.
DR.. Price Ivy was a visitor this
week
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Miller are
the guests Of Mrs r p Jinkins.
Mrs. Howard Scrape is visiting
in Corinth.
Miss Vivien McQuiston gave a
lovely entertainment ON Tuesday
evening in honor OF Misses Ferris and
Clifton. Anagrames" was played
the first Of the evening, Miss Ferris
and Vince Houston winning the
prizes A delightful dance followed,
The lawn and porch was illuminat-
ed by numbers of japanese lanterns.
Miss Laura Lusk entertained
Monday evening with a lovely tea
in honor of Misses Ferris, Clifton
and Tyson.
Mrs. Eskridge gave an ideal hay
ride on Monday evening in honor Of
Miss Vardaman. There were three
wagons of young people, and a Jolly
evening was spent. The party was
then driven to Mrs. Eskridge's sur
burban home where a fine, old
water melon cutting followed.
Miss Sallie Clifton gave a delight
ful dinner ON Wednesday to Misses
Ferris, Clifton and Tyson.
With hearts responding with a
love of fifty years standing, Mr.
and Mrs r. T. Mitchell celebrated
their golden anniversary on Tues
day evening from six to nine It
ism t often we have the opportunity
to meet and extend congratulations
upon 50 long and happy union, and
it is a privilege that all were proud
to accept. The entire house was
beautifully decorated with palms,
vines and yellow, numbers of yellow
shaded candles adding their bright
ness to the already pretty scene.
Delicious refreshments in the color
scheme Of yellow and white were
served. String music added much
/ to this most interesting of occasions.
Mr.. and Mrs Mitchell were assisted
in receiving by their two daughters
Misses Alice and Fannie Mitchell
/ Mesdames Parchman, Bumpas,
Tubb, Payne and BinfOrd, Mr. and
Mrs. Scale, Mrs. Miller and Miss
Turner of OkOlona and Mrs. Cloth
Ter of Mobile, Misses Ruth McFar-
lane and Fits. Sallie Clifton and
Laura Lusk served punch. Many
beautiful tokens were received motto
able among them a gold piece made
the year of their marriage. Many
good wishes are extended thiscouple.
May their days be long and full OF
love and JOY.
Hal Bowen Howard came We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Mathis has returned from
Waynesboro, where she has beer
visiting her daughters Mrs. Beaufort
Brannan and Mrs. Burney,
Mrs. Moon and her grand daughte1
Mrs. George McIngrale of Starkville
are visiting relatives here this week
For Alderman.
The friends of Mr.. r. d. Griffin an