The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-13
'Mongst Plsasant Psrsons
VnIenllne Aavnncer.
By Q. .. PARTRIDGE.

That Valentine Day is coming. even the promtnent citizen, who has op- isat sass hs aoss Ssys of oFe ne so keepers are beginning to display the valentine. ''pretty* and comic" in their
 My young friend remarked an certain wonder st a1 the ne displsS splsS of of ac cordeon like beauties, that drew out l of a bunch and plenty. of paper laces, and pins hearts arts and blue forget-me,, 2, divers patterns. and then let his glance rest for a moment of disgust upon the hideosities that arc called comic; my young friend did you ever see real
 When I was young fellow the scented paper. and it was in verse never put his name to it and if his handwriting was not known to his Phyllis. he was recognized by the family nigger that sent 1t. In re-
 well. am old now. As it Is said by the old lady in Kim, none now love. and none respect me; but when used to get h nth the T midst ss or of February. There were sosse ms' sweet HVs things sas p vaid S,pt and mn most #, d,aintily, and they used to Of course when presumed was most properly rebuffed by Phyllis who invariably disclaimed all Knowledge Of the lines. But Valentines Day then meant fnea sda sidmetnlng. and many match as course am old. but I think you young fellows don't get the best of 1t. Just try few rhyming lines and a spray do. Don't try those iithographed things with the hearts and the cupids."
 Mir. GrodJeski Celebrates.
 1.-The confirmation of Master Julius GrodJeski, aged thirteen years, at the Synagogue. on the corner of Washing ton and south Hull Street, yesterday snd as loSsd Sanaus 0 ss So@s of Ss father, B. Grodjeski, BIO Monroe Street, yesterday aftefnoon
 More than one hundred and fifty which was an eiaborately prepared gathering, and all of those present had most delectabie time The. Grod- ieski home was beautifully. decorated In addition to a lavish display of elec- tric lights, which made the house a veritable concentre of brilliance, potted palms and cut flowers, profusiveiy dis of effect, so that the home was a fairy- land: MT. c. A. Hammond gave several admirable selections and Miss Carrie Rice was q recitationist that won the applause of all auditors.
 Master Grodjeskt was the recipient of many congratulations and gifts as memorial of his confirmation, and the convention Of the friends of him. self and his family was marked with good will.
 Not the least pleasing feature of the reception was the speech of Master Grodjeski. When he had been present. ed with telegrams from friends in Bos- ton. New York and other distant cities, he arose and in clever speech spoke hfR AnnreNfat3 Af hA Ef.aa- nT his friends, and then in pious tribute thanked his parents, for their tender care of him during his childhood and assured them Of his seriousness to dis charge his filial duties. The youths address was applauded and he was warmly congratulated by his friends
 Mir. E. R. Norman of Birmingham. is in town again. Mir. Norman is the staff correspondent of The Birmingham Ledger and is now In the city to re- port the hearing of the railroad litiga- ton to be the business of the Federal Court today. Mir. Norman during all the. sessions of the Legislature, was in Montgomery and his friends here are as yet unnumbered. From them all he is receiving a hearty welcome.
 Hon. John KcDutfie. Representative visitor to Montgomery yesterday. Mir. McDuffie. who has been with the State High School Commission in its itiner- ary through Monroe County was on his way to University Ala.
 
 Mir. Horace Stringfellow of Tusca loosa was in Montgomery yesterday MT. StringfelIow was the guest of his uncle, MT. Horace Stringfellow, 2O2 Ssyre Street.
 Judge J. B. Fuller, who has been confined to his home by illrfess. was re- ported yesterday to be much improved and he will probably be at his o1ice today.
 MT. w. IF. vandfver has densr+ad to New York. where he will remain for month. Mir. Vandiver's commercial interests demand his presence in the metropolis. -<