Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-01-30

ruAry ISL.
Appropriate exercises commemorat
ing the Tooth anniversary of the birth
of Gen. Robert E. Lee, were held a
Pythian Hall, under the auspices of the
Okolona Chapter U. D. G. on Monday
night January, 21st. The stage was
tastefully decorated in Confederate
flags anu red and white bunting drap-
ed here and there. The meeting YVES
called to order by the Rev, j. W.
Moseley who acted as master Of cere-
monies and also pronounced the hene-
diction. The invocation was deliver
ed by the Rev Mr.. Brogan, it was an
earnest approprlte one, asking that
the noble christian example of Lee
might be emulated by the youth of the
land. Glow firm Foundation" was
next sung by the choir and audience,
this was followed by Mrs. Clarke's talk
on Lee an excellent one, giving most in
teresting details OF his life from it's
dawn to close of his career. Mrs.
Trice also, gave good talk on the
noted chieftain. Mrs. Gordon recited
"Our Folks" in her graceful and dram
attic manner. Mr.. Mcdonnell reclted
I" The Old Gray Coat" In fact, all
the entertainment, both old and young
furnished, were enjoyable to all of
these members elected much applause.
Mrs. Morrison was in fine voice and
Ben Bolt was beautifully rendered in
her clear birdlike soprano. In res
pOnse to call she sang with much
paths and sweetness who will Care
for Mother Now" Miss Irma Harper
sang Annie Laurie, The National
Hymnof Bonnie Scotland, and one
to ava ken tender chords in a
Scotchman's heart, "a Scotch Lassie
could not have Surpassed Her, in Her
Own" Her singing afforded much
pleasure and she was recalled and
sang, "Dearie My Dearie." Mesdames
Waller and Abernethy with their fine
voices contributed much to the music
and Miss Maggie Darden also with her
exec llsnt alto. Mrs. Morgan was as
usual, fine both as a singer and an &C.
companest. These two ladies kindly
assisted our Chapter. We are much
indebted to the gentleman who sang
in the choir. Dixie was sang with
much enthusiasm. Each one who took
part in the music carried his or her
respective part so as to contribute to
the general excellence. The thanks of
the chapter are specially due those
gentlemen who lent helping hand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bearden spent
last week with relatives in Bonneville.
See Buddy Honeysuckle at tn 9
"Deestrick Skule," Friday night.
Let us get up a menu for you this
month. Our groceries can't be equal
led. T. M. DEAN.
O. R. King made flying trip to
Mobile the first Of the week on visit
to HE daughter Miss Sallie Belle.
Mrs. Jas Parchman and Miss Fannie
Mitchell, Of Aberdeen, attended the
Tin Celebration given by Mr.. and Mrs.
A. s. Miller on the Goth.
W. G. Hatchett has received the
famous long staple seed from the Delta
and now has it on sale at mis- office.
It's going fast, SO don't delay.
A good top buggy is the kind to buy
now for cold weather. We've got the
best in town or county.
ADAMS & NEUBERT.
Sissy Honeysuckle, Buddy, the tea
cher, Mrs. Honeysuckle, the commit
tee, Mike, the boy who drinks water,
the giggling Girl, the crying Girl, and
all the other "skollars' will create DO
end Of fun when "Skule takes upn
next Friday night.
Mrs. P. g. Gragnon was stormed
Friday night by large crowd Of her
lady friends. Quite . delightful time
was had playing Eucher and other
games. Late in the evening tasty re-
freShments were served and they al
went home after an evening Of thor
ough enjoyment.