The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-10
6nrtal ann 1arrannul


The approaching marriage Of u en-
terprislng young toWnsman., &C wal
ton, and Miss Lucille McCanless, of Alb
erdeen, has been announced, the mar
| rage to take place in Aberdeen at the
home of the bride on Sunday morning
at nine o'clock. We extend our hearth
est congratulations and best wishes in
advance.
The Commencement Sermon will be
preached at the Baptist church next
/, Sunday morning by DR.. Savage, of
Jackson Tenn. An elaborate musical
| program has been prepared under the
direction of Mr.. Story Harris. Misses
Marion Clifton and Leola Strain will be
| the soloists for the occasion assisted by
the best talent from all the churches.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Turner, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. j. High and Mr.. w. w. Trice
left Monday night for Gulfport to be
present at the annual meeting of the
| State Bankers Association. From there
Mr.. and Mrs. High and Mr.. Trice, in
company with a large number of the
members of the Association, go to the
| City of Mexico and an extended trip
| through the southwest.
We note with sincere regret that we
are to lose our esteemed friend, Mr.. E.
H. Skipper, of the firm of Skipper d
Lawrason, who has sold his interest in
the music store here to Mr.. Lawrason.
While he has not given out anything
definite as to his plans, he has received
several flattering offers to become ad-
vertising manager for a large firm in
| the north or west. We wish him well
| wherever he goes and are very sorry to
lose such an energetic business man.
On Wednesday evening at the homeof
| Mr.. and Mrs. WIS. Vincent, Miss Sophie
F. Clark, daughter of Mrs. C. M. Clark,
of Phoenix, Arizona, was united in mar
rage to Mr.. Sam R. Hughes, Rev. A.
0. Price, pastor of the Presbyterian
| church, officiating. The bride. who was
visiting her sitter, Mrs. Vincent, is a
charming blonde of the Grecian type,
and looked very attractive in a going
away gown of brown taffeta. The
groom is a popular travelling salesman
for a large concern of Cincinnati. The
wedding was a quiet home affair, only
the immediate family and a few friends
being present. Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes
left on the seven O'Clock train for Louis
vile, KY, where they will reside.
The Fortnightly Matinee Club was
most delightfully."- entertained by the
treasurer, Mrs. Mclean, on Wednesday
afternoon. The president and v%ice-pres-
ident being absent the club was called
to order by Mrs. Clifton, the members
answering to roll call with some inter-
esting act about Egypt. The following
splendid programme YVES given:
Mother of Civilization. Mrs. Troy; Alex
andria, Mrs. Asa Allen; Typical Street
Scenes of Egyptian Cities, Mrs. Ledyard;
A Trip up the Nile, Mrs. Will Hoyle.
Miss McKie, of Holly Springs, a tai
ented visitor to Tupelo, gave two beau
tiful vocal selections which were fol-
lowed by an animated conversation on
Cleopatra, led by Mrs. Clifton. At the
conclusion of this interesting talk our
hostess served delicious cake and cream
with black coffee. The club guests were
Mesdames Jack Jones, Jet Richey, Wal
ter Reeves, Richard Coffee, Mullen,
Bonner, Mrs. Kincannon. of Verona,
Mrs Garrett, of Corinth, Miss McKie,
of Holly Springs, and Miss Goar. Mrs.
Mclean gave as souvenirs dainty bunch
es of sweet peas. She was assisted by
Mrs. Mullen, Mrs. Reeves and Miss
Goar in receiving and serving her guests.
Mrs. Frank Kincannon will be hostess
May 22nd. Subject, Egypt. Converse
ton Mehemit Ali.