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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
Brigade Party for Older Children.

Brigade Party for Older Children.
At Mrs. Joseph Clay's on Friday
afternoon Mrs. Clay, Mrs. Moses Har-
per and Misses Alice and Emma
tombstone met the older chilren of
the Brigade The house was beau
tifully decorated with holly, mistle-
toe and Christmas bells. In the par
lor there were two lovely Christmas
trees, and Mr.. j. T. Raglan as Santa
Claus added much merriment to the
occasion. The children were fur
nished with numbers, and one of the
trees was used in an auction sale.
The other tree held articles exclusive
ly for the fair sex, the young men
drawing them and contributing them
in rhyme to the young ladies. Yer
ner Jordan was found best at rhym-
ing.
In the dining-rOOm a gorgeous ar
ray of butterflies suspended them
selves from the center light, and as
mode of entertainment The Ian
guage Flowers" was told by the but
ter flies. Each butterfly carried a
flower emblem, the flowers being sup
piled by the children. Miss Lila
Belle Lowrey and Master Jno. Henry
Crouch were the fortunate contest
ants A prize was given for best
behavior, nearly all of the children
drawing for it, Miss Villa Hatcher
winning the lucky number.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
MISS SAVILLE'S CHRISTMAS
ENTERTAINMENT.

Miss Chap Savllle complimented
her music class with Christmas
tree on Tuesday evening. The guests,
on arrival, were received in the re-
ception hall, which was decorated in
pink and green, Festoons of crepe
paper were hung from the chandelier
to the corners of the hall, and vases
of roses were placed on the tables
and mantel After very enjoyable
musical programme the eager guests
chose their partners to march into
the studio, where the tree was. The
sight that met their eyes was enough
to delight the heart of any. The
room was covered with bamboo, hol-
" and bright red ornaments In one
corner was an imitation fireplace
with bright fire and stockings hung,
and above a large picture OF Santa
Claus. Merry Christmas" in red and
green hung over the windows, which
were draped with bamboo tied with
red ribbons Everywhere hung red
and gilt stars and balls The tree
was cut off from the rest of the room
with low imitation back wall, with
tall. graceful arches of red and
green, from which hung cornucopias
of candy. Bright tinsel ornaments,
glittering in the light of many bright
colored candies, made the tree, hung
with a load of presents, brilliant
and dazzling object of interest to
the expectant guests. Miss Saville,
in the absence of Santa Claus, took
his part, and gave each an appropri-
ate present from the tree. After all
the gifts had been taken from the
tree the kindergarten pupils, with
the dolls which they had received,
were invited into another room to
a tea party and doll Christmas tree.
There, on a low platform in the
center of the room, was a small tree
hung with tiny dolls for each little
guest, and a doll chair and table of
mission furniture with a complete
tea set. After the gifts on this lit
tie tree had been handed out from
gypsy poles in the corner of the
room stockings of nuts and raisins
were given each guest.
Later in the evening in the hall
all enjoyed delightful contest, try
ing to knock a red plush ball out of
ring with smaller balls. Miss SUI
sic May Dozier was the successful
one, and was given the ball as a
reward.
During the evening fruits were
served. All the guests declared the
evening to be one of the most de-
lightful of the season, and Miss
Saville a most charming hostess.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
A DANCE AND DUTCH SUPPER.

Friday evening after dance at
the armory Misses Christie enter
tanned a few friends with a Dutch
supper, complimentary to their guest,
Miss Willie Arthur of Cuthbert. the
entire house was decorated in the
holiday colors, the diningroom be-
ing exceedingly lovely with bright
green and red. From the chandelier
in the center of the room hung
shower of red and green crepe pa
per, and with pretty Christmas BOOK
lets as favors, suspended with bright
ribbons, was very effective. FestoonS
of crepe paper were draped to the
corners of the room. In the center
of the table a small Santa Claus was
going down the chimney, and WIFI
snow sprinkled over all was
beautiful Christmas center piece
Candles with red and green shades
threw a pretty light over the taole
in it's bright holiday colors. ThoSe
present were Misses Christie, Frances
Campbell, Willie Arthur and Lena
Kendrick; Messrs. Wilmot BroXton OIL
Macon, Jim Dozier, Eugene BALDWIN
Rogers Carver, Ivey Melton, Ray
mond Dozier, Sid Helton and CaIlo-
way Peddy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
ENTERTAINED AT WHIST.

Misses Christie entertained infor-
mally at whist Monday evening COM
plimentary to Miss Augusta Griggs
and her guest. Miss Carrie Gresham
of Griffin The home was decorated
in the Christmas colors, red and
green. Crepe paper was used very
effectively about the chandeliers and
festoOned to the corners of the
rooms. Bamboo was gracefully
draped over the doors, mantels and
pictures, and Christmas bells were
hung by bright red and green rib
bons. The score cards were in red
and green. Mr.. Rogers Carver won
the prize, a handsome deck of cards.
During the evening delicious fruit
salad and cake were served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
THE SOCIAL REALM
BY MAY CLARK

On Monday afternoon Mrs. w. A.
McLain entertained at domino whist
in honor of her guest, Mrs. Z. I.
Gurr of cambridge, and Mrs. X. S.
Worthy. The affair was one of the
most elaborate and enjoyable of the
HOLIDAYS. The entire house was dec
Grated in red and green. In the hall'
where Mrs. McLain received her
guests, bamboo and Christmas bells
were used. From an arch of ever
green the words Merry Christmas
in red greeted the guests. Every
where bamboo studded with bright
red bells gave the attractive home
holiday air. In the parlors, where
tables we're arranged for the game,
the same bright effect was produced
nv the use of many pot plants ana
vases of handsome red roses. FROM
the folding doors between the rooms
and from the mantels bamboo and
Christmas bells were gracefully hung.
The bay windows were bowers OF
red and green. In the darkened
rooms the red shaded chandeliers
threw a pretty glow over the festive
scene. and with punches of mistletoe
SUSPENDED carried out the color
scheme beautifully On the hand
some, polished table in the dining
room was a small Christmas tree, on
which were hung the score cards,
band-painted pictures of Santa Claus
with small red stockings attached,
Little Misses Sallie Will McLain and
Frances Gurr, daintily dressed in red
and white, kept score with holly ber-
ries. Mrs. John Wilkes won the
prize, pair of silk hose. The guests
of honor were each given a hand
painted picture. After the game
delicious salad course was served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01

Mr.. Ed Freeman, who has lived in
Montgomery several months, has
been here several days with his pa
rents. He left Monday for Eufaula,
where he will make his home in the
future.
DR.. B. L. Bridges, one of Terrell
county's popular young men, Will re-
turn to Atlanta tomorrow to resume
his studies in a medical college there.
He came home to spend the holidays.
Colonel and Mrs. ]. B. Hoyl, after
spending several days in Dawson with
the family of Mr. and Mrs. j. F.,
Cooke, parents of Mrs. Hoyl, re-
turned to Atlanta Monday
Rufus Jones is here from Mont
gomery. Ala, spending a few days
with relatives and friends. Dawson
is always glad of a visit from the
genial Mr.. Jones.
Or. T. NJ. Merriwether returned to
Flberton Monday. Mrs. Merriwether
will remain here a few days longer
with her parents, DR.. and Mrs. w. G.
Kendrick.
Mr.. Hearn Melton, who holds a
responsible position with a Birming-
ham bank, has returned to that city
after visit to hOmefolks in Daw-
son.
Mrs. ]. P. Ingram and Miss Leila
I B. Kendrick have arrived from Ken
lucky to remain through the winter.
They are at the Hotel Freeman.
Mr.. r. A. Rowland of Chicago,
H.. and Mr.. ]. H. Rowland of
Griffin have been in Dawson visiting
their sister, Mrs. M. w. Brown.
Sheriff and Mrs. w. B. Cadenhead
of Georgetown spent Christmas here
with Mrs. Cadenhead's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. G. Roberts.
Miss Annie Lindsey of Irwinton
who has been the guest of Mrs. f.
Naswortny, has returned to her
| home.
Misses Womack, who have been
visiting Mrs. t. O. Whitchard, have
returned to their home in Blakely
Prof. j. B. McCollum, the popular
photographer, spent the Christmas
holidays in River Junction, Fla.
Mr.. George Crouch of Ocilla spent
| several days here last week with his
brother, Dr. C. f. Crouch.
, Miss Annie Mae Melton, who has
been teaching music in Richland
spent the holidays at home,
Mrs. NJ. w. Brown and children
spent Christmas in Eufaula with hel
sister, Mrs. r. H. Folsom.
Miss Ivey of Roberta, who has
been the guest of Miss Mamie Locke
! has returned to her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Greene of Shell
man were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
/ B. NJ. Davidson Sunday,
DR.. and Mrs. w. F. McRee of Wat
son, Ark, are visiting relatives in
and near Dawson.
Mr.. Clyde Dozier is here from
Smyrna visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. S. Dozier.
Miss BERTHE and Master Coswell
Hind are visiting relatives at Hardy
Messrs. Alice and Pearl Melton are
visiting in Alabama.
Mrs. o. T. Kenyon has been visit
ing in Weston.
Mr. Drewry NJ. Dismuke is here
from Florida.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
MISS BARCHUS MAKES A HIT
A Clever Actress Who Does Artistic
Work VIII be in Dawson This
Week. Beautiful Costumes.


Of Wealth and Poverty" one of
the plays to be presented by Al
Snyder's Imperial Dramatic Compa-
ny, who will be in Dawson on Jan.
2, and 4, the Waycross Journal
says:
Last night the Snyder Co. pre-
sented that beautiful story of Amer
lean rural life, Wealth and Power
ty." The company is well balanced,
and gave an excellent performance.
Miss Barchus, in the part of Ca
price" proved herself a clever ac-
tress. Throughout the play she new
er stepped from the picture. Her
work was artistic She gave us a
true and life-like representation of
a poor country girl, and in the last
act when she returned a brilliant
and accomplished woman, the audi
ence gave her a warm reception.
Miss Barchus is one of the best lead
ing women we have seen in some
time, and if the rest of the companies
who come here bring with them as
good Waycross should indeed be
grateful.
Ladies who wish to see beauti-
full costumes will be we'll repaid by
going to the theater this evening.
The theater-goers of Waycross are
showing their appreciation of this eX-
cellent company by greeting them
with a fine house each night"
Popular prices will prevail during
their engagement here-50, 80 and
.25 cents-with a matinee Saturday
at % cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
A SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.

Miss Ellagene Rainey entertained
a few of her friends with a delight
full six o'clock dinner Friday evening.
The dining room was bright with a
profusiOn of Christmas greens and
bells. The center piece of the table
was a pyramid of fruit, from which
bright ribbons tied with ferns were
carried to the chandelier with its
bright crepe shades, During the
evening several other guests came,
and the time was delightfully."- spent
in playing domino whist. Fruit and
cake were served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
THE PASSING THRONG.

Miss Freddie Bryan of Bronwood
and Miss Willie Johnson of Richland
are visiting their aunt, Mrs. j. T.
Raglan.
Mrs. E. Y. Steedman has returned
to her home near FIT. Valley after
a visit to her son, DR.. r. NJ. Stew
art.
Misses Vivian and Fairy Goss have
returned from a visit to their aunt,
Mrs. w. E. Oxford. in Fitzgerald.
Miss Ella Stevens, after pleas
ant visit to relatives in Dawson, left
Monday for her home in Atlanta.
Mrs. Eva Davis, who has made he~
home in Asheville, n. c., the past
year, has returned to Dawson.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Stewart of
Cordele have been guests of the fam
lily of DR.. R. M. Stewart.
Mr.. T. E. Gurr and family returned
to cambridge Sunday after spending
several days in Dawson.
Mrs. c. A. Hatcher of Columbus
is visiting at the home of her broth
er, Mr.. j. D. Bell.
| Miss Nan Pace, who has been
teaching near Georgetown, spent the
/ holidays at home.
Messrs. H. T. and John NJ. Scott
have gone to Richmond, Va, to take
business course.
Miss Eva Daniel of Lumpkin spent
several days last week with Miss
Helen Patterson.
Miss Mary Fred Greene of She'll
b. NJ. Davidson.
Miss Daisy Wimberly of Macon has
been the guest of Miss Claire Dean
several days
Mrs Jeff Dixon of Fitzgerald has
been the guest of Mrs. P. 7. Colley
several days.
Mrs. Graham Perdue of Atlanta
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
| j. w. Wooten.
Professor Fulton has returned to
Richmond, Va, after visiting Capt.
Robt Fulton.
Misses Helen and Carolyn Cater
of Perry are visiting their aunt Mrs.
F. E. Clark.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. McLendon have
visited the later's parents at Sum-
ter City.
Judge w. B. Cheatham returned
on Tuesday morning from trip to
( Macon.
Mr. w. T. Allen of Atlanta spent
Friday with his sister, Mrs. j. G.
Parks.
Miss sallie Clark is visiting her
brother, Mr.. F. w. Clark, at Ar
mena.
Col Guyton Parks of Macon spent
several days last week with home
/ folks.
Mr.. C. NJ. Adams is back from
Marion, Ala, where he spent several
days
Miss Eunice Jennings spent sew
eral days last week in PARROT.
Miss McMichael of Smithville is
| the guest of Mrs. T. E. jolly.
Mrs. T. c. 6eise and children are
visiting in Clayton. Ala.
Miss Chap Saville visited friends
in Richland last week.
| Miss Mamie Deubler has visited
relatives in Atlanta.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
XMAS FOR BRIGADE CHILDREN
The Two Companies Enjoyed De-
lightfuI Entertainments.

Among the Christmas parties none
were more notable than those en-
ioyed by the Methodist church Bri-
gade children.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. Moses
Harper was ''At Home to the young
est copany of the Brigade, and
the children who were participants
declared the occasion a most beauti-
full one.
In the reception hall, where Mrs.
Harper met the tiny guests, stood a
Christmas tree. A wire hoop covered
with silver tinsel wound itself around
the tree in graceful effect, and from
hoops of the tinsel tiny baskets were
hung.
The dining-rOom was full OF
Christmas cheer, red bells and holly
being used in the decorations. The
table had as it's center piece para
sol covered with white roses and hol-
ly Santa Claus was concealed un-
derneath the umbrella, and while the
children were being served Santa
Claus raised the parasol and slowly
emerged from his hiding place. At
first he was very timid at seeing so
many children. Finally, however, he
arose in all of his splendor and told
each child just what he had brought
Toys were hidden underneath the
table, and Santa Claus was kept busy
diving down after them. At either
end of the table candles were burn
ing, while under the glow of the can
dies miniature Santa Claus was seen
coming through a chimney, stream
ers of red ribbon connecting smaller
chimneys to the larger one. Santa
| Claus was all covered with Snow
and ice" and small bowls filled
with ice were dotted about on the
table, effectively showing the holi'
/ day idea.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
ENTERTAINED SUNDAY
SCHOOL CLASS.

A delightful event of the holidays
was the affair given by Mrs. f. T.
Crouch to her Sunday school class on
Monday afternoon. The house was
tastefully decorated, the color motif
being red and green. Christmas bells,
mistletoe and holly were used in pro
fusion with bright red ribbons. The
cards for the contest were daintily
painted in a swastika design. The
questions were answered with words
beginning with the letters in Luck,
Light, Love, Life" of which the
swastika is an emblam. Miss Louise
was the most successful in
guessing these, and was given a love-
" swastika stick-pin. Each guest
was given as a souvenir a dainty
sachet in red and green. During the
afternoon fruit was served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
FOR MISSES STEVENS AND
LINDSEY.

Mrs. M. J. Yeomans was hostess.
Wednesday afternoon at delightful
affair for Misses Ella Stevens of At
lanta and Annie Lindsey of Irwin
ton, the guests of Mrs. F. Nasworthy.
1t was very informal and one of the
most enjoyable of the entertainments
of the week. The house was dec
Grated for the occasion in red and
green, bamboo and Christmas bells
being used. There was no game the
time being pleasantly spent in con-
versation. Eggnog and cake were
served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
PARTY FOR THE LITTLE FOLKS

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Fulford enter
tanned Thursday evening for their
little niece, Miss Katie Holestone
There were eight guests, and at three
O'Clock all met at Mr. FulfOrd S home
on StOnewall street. They were then
taken to the Farmers Oil mill and
entertained on the roof. The time
was spent in playing games. During
the afternoon fruits were served
Each guest was given beautiful cal
endar as a souvenir, and when they
took their departure each declared
the afternoon a very enjoyable one
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
MRS. WHITCHARD's DINNER.

On Tuesday evening Mrs. t. o.
Whitchard entertained at a six
O'Clock dinner for her guests, Misses
Womack of Blakely. Mrs. Witch
ard is very gracious and hospitable
hostess, and with the very charming
guests of honor to assist the occa-
sion was a most enjoyable one. The
decorations in the diningroom were
red and green. The center piece of
the table was a mound of fruit taste
fully arranged with Christmas greens.
The evening was spent very delight
fully in informal conversation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
4 SPEND THE DAY PARTY.

On Thursday of last week Mrs.
R. E. Griggs entertained a number
of her friends at a spend the day
party, the occasion beng her seventy
second birthday. The invitations
were very unique and read:
Come Thursday and spend the
day with a young lady of seventy
two. Be sure to bring your knitting,
so you'll have something to do.
The center piece of the table was
a small Christmas tree on which
hung the favors, hand-painted little
girls in pinafores. The entire house
was tastefully decorated in red and
green. The day was very delight
full one, and passed only too quickly
for the charming hostess and the de-
lighted guests.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
MISS MLENDON'S WHIST
PARTY.

Miss Lucille McLendon entertained
informally at domino whist Thurs
dav evening. There were two tables,
and no prize was given. Miss Nc
Tendon is one of the most attract
i've of the members of the younger
set. and is well known as a very
charming and entertaining hostess.
The affair was one of the most enjoy
able of the many informal occasions
of the week
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
MRS. CHAPPELL's WHIST PARTY

Mrs. Guy Chappell complimented
her guest, Miss Lena Towns of Atm
ems, and Miss Carrie Gresham OF
Griffin, the guest of Miss Augusta
Griggs, with a domino whist party on,
Friday afternoon. Mrs. Chappell Is
always a very charming hostess, ana
this affair was one of the greatest
of her successes. The attractive
home was bright with its decorations
of bamboo and Christmas bells.
Vases of red roses and pot plants
were used. In the hall from a hand
some bowl banked in ferns Miss
Augusta Griggs served punch. In
the game Mrs. w. H. Davis made
the highest score, and was given
beautiful hand-painted plate. A
salad course was served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01

Ring E. T. Woods for groceries
Phone 234
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01

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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23

Billiken is one of the funniest
little idols that man or woman ever
idolized. He sits on a throne and
grins eternally. He has become
the craze of the hour. He caused a
furore in New York and Chicago
and cities in between. His cult is
spreading throughout the country.
He Is In a Los Angeles store win
dow now, and the whole city is
merry.
Billiken cannot be sold. He may
be loaned to any person wishing to
become acquainted for 100 years at
one cent year, paid in advance.
II am the God of Better Things.
My presence always laughter
brings"
That Is only one of Billiken's
songs. He has many others. He
claims to have cornered "all the
good luck in the world" And
strange to relate. he looks Irish. He
was shown to a Chinaman the other
morning with the solemn assurance
that Billiken was the latest likeness
of the great god. Buddha.
The celestial's eyes were big with
establishment for a moment. then
he broke into broad grin almost
as convincing as Billiken's own,
and chortled:
Him too much Ilish. Red hair.
No Chinaman. No Buddha. No
joss. No. No." And he went laugh,
ing from the room. Billiken had
been able to bring a hearty laugh
even to the face of a Chinaman.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23

Mann became evident once more
and said that with every increase
OF police the receipts of the NUM-
cipal court increases. He advanced
the optniop the department would
also support itself. With regard
to the receipts the department lost
on account Of closing the notorious
Front avenue dives, thereby cut
ting off revenue through so-called
fines" 'heh said this was almost
made Up by soaking" those same
people some times 10 times as
hard whenever they were captured,
which was becoming of such fire.
quency the difference was about
made up.
From Justice Menus talk II
would appear that .Bailif Edwards
acts at times ss+bodygHard to the
justice. ~ need the bailiff ii,
court b ne said. because frequent
ly people become obstreperous and
in the past It has been necessary
to take people from the court into
tail.v !; <i
Engineer Ralston explained to
the councils satisfaction the esti
mates asked for his department
He furnished a detailed typewrit.
ten statement fof the number OF
men employed, their salaries and
probable cost of@work next year.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23
THEATER
SPOKANE z.

paid in Full" presented last
night, is not a pretty story, nor
one that needs telling on the stage
except to cater to taste for scnsa-
tionalism. It portrays a despicable
sort Of husband, the wife who suf-
fers because of it and incident
necessary to carry on morbid sug-
gestiveness. From stage stand
point the play is well cast and sew
eral Of the prominent roles are
strong. Tonight, Saturday matinee
and night close the local dates.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23
IDOL WORSHIP IN LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20.-Billi-
ken-the new god-has arrived in
Los Angeles. His smile, eternal as
the everlasting SHOWS, promises to
drive dull care, away from the coun-
tenance of many a society matron
and business man in Los Angeles.
What is his first name?
1.-THE God of Things AS They
Ought To Be-
He has other names. too, and
promises to make all of them good.
He claims to be sure curt for
1.-THE Blues" THAT Solemn Feel
ing" "The Crouch" the Hoodoo
Germ Hard Luck Melancholia,"
1.-THE Down and Out Bacillus" and
THE Society Headache"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-23
Arrested FOR FORGING
CLEVELAND LETTER

DAYTON, O., Oct. 23-Broughton
Brandenburg. who is said to have
sold to the New York Times an al
legged letter written by ex-Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland before his
death in which Cleveland predict
ed the election of Taft, was ar
rested as he was boarding the
train on a charge of forgery and
grand larceny. The letter is now
declared to have been forgery.
Brandenburg says he is being
prosecuted for campaign reasons
and has begun habeas corpus pro-
ceedings.