The Dawson news., 1908-12-30
HEROD HAPPENINGS.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Brim enter
tanned at an elaborate. dinner on Sat
urday Covers were laid for twenty
two. The menu embraced a large
assortment of deliciously palatable
viands. Christmas cheer was much
in evidence, and this was voted one
of the most delightful occasions of
the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Harris enter
tanned at an elegant ulnner party the
first of the week. Covers were laid
for fifteen. Ample justice was done
to the many good things to eat with
which the table was loaded. The
hospitality of the house has been
noted for many years, and all who
were present enjoyed the day to the
utmost.
The chairman of the finance COM
mittee of the Baptist church was
chosen Saturday at conference. Col
l. P. Cooke received the honor. He
appointed Mrs. J. P. Hanna as chair
man of the ladies'c Ommittee. They
will both have able assistants.
Messrs. Geo. McLain and Leon Nc
Lendon attended an entertainment in
Sasser last week that their horse did
not enjoy and showed his disposition
by tearing up things generally, which
caused the boys to have to stay near
ly all night
The Christmas tree was quite a
success. There were over 800 pres
ents on it, ranging from a large stick
of candy to fine rings, watches and
checks. The exercises before Santa
Claus came in were very interesting.
Judge and Mrs. A. w. English en-
tertained at dinner on Friday and
Sunday. Their cordial hospitality is
we'll known, and was much in evil
dence on both occasions. Covers
were laid for twelve each day.
Captain and Mrs. D. J. Dennis en-
tertained at dinner on Christmas day.
COvere were laid for fourteen. The
menus suited the holiday season, and
was more than enjoyed by those so
fortunate as to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Coker, Mr.. w.
O. Coker and Col. and Mrs. I. P.
Cooke, all of Dawson, were popular
guests of friends here this week.
Misses Agnes and Lumye Brim,
two Of the State Normal's finest pu-
pas, are spending the holidays at
home with their many friends.
Rev. L. L. Lyons received some
practical gifts from his church mem
bers here on his appointment Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mrs. H. P. Hass and her attractive
daughter, Miss Lucille, attended a
Christmas dinner given by Mrs. j. T..
Coker of Dawson
Misses Cleo Harris and Madge Led
better of Andrew College spent the
Yuletide with Miss Claude Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gumm of Milledge-
Vile are popular guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. L. Gumm this week.
Mr.. Frank Melton, the efficient
principal of the Colomokee school, is
at home for the holidays.
DR.. and Mrs. Elm Collum. Judge
and Mrs. j. P. Hanna and others will
entertaind uring the week.
Mr.. ]. T. Brim came home from
Pelham to spend Christmas with his
numerous friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Worsham of
Dawson were guests of relatives here
several days recently.
Madam Rumor says she told YOU
so,' and that there will be another
wedding soon.
Mrs. Hugh Duggan of Atlanta is
the popular guest of friends and rel
atiVes here.
Col. and Mrs. j. w. Harris of Cuth-
pert visited relatives here during the
holidays.
Mrs. ]. J. McLendon and Mr.. Geo.
McLain visited friends at Weston
last week.
Mr.. Leland Bussey of Cuthbert was
one of Herod's popular holiday
guests.
Mr.. w. w. Massey of Bronwood
was a welcome visitor here this
week.
Miss Ray Hass of Dawson has been
the pleasant guest of Miss Lucy Hass
MISS hllZaDeth Worsham spent the
weekend with Miss Melinda Harris
Mr.. James Adams of Cotton has
been recent visitor to relatives here.
The Baptist church was decorated
beautifully for the Yuletide season.
Mr.. c. B. Brim of Cotton visited
Herod relatives recently.