The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-01-19
The S0l1A/ Side.
PHONES Cumberland No. 49, Home No. 264

with Mrs. Hall as the charming hos
tess. This ideal home has so often
been the place of church meetings,
that the very announcement is al
ways greeted with hearty welcome.
Mrs. Peyton e. Philips, the efficient
president was in the chair and open
ed the meeting with scripture reading,
after which Mrs. Ellis gave a most
earnest prayer. Two very interesting
readings were given by Mesdames Ell
lis and R. w. Williams Mrs. Will
Jams, the secretary, called the roll and
read the minutes of the last meetings.
After several business discussions
the business session came to a close.
and the guests fingered for a social
hour, and enjoyed the genuine hos
pitality of the gracious hostess. Dainty
refreshments of ambrosia and lovely
cake were served by Mesdames Rod
erick Hall and S. e. Travis. Then lit
tie Miss Willie Hall Phillips served
the largest and most delicious pecans
that have ever been seen in Hitties-
burg, just from Brother Halls orch
ard, and they were certainly very
highly enjoyed. This was one of the
most delightful meetings since the or
ganization of this splendid society.
They have been organized scarcely a
year, and the splendid work they
have accomplished is just stupendous
One new member, Mrs Il. L. Breland,
was cordially welcomed in the society.
Mrs. Moore Smith will be the next
hostess on Monday afternoon at her
: home on Fourth avenue.
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First Presbyterian Aid.
One of the most pleasant meetings
Of the Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian church was on yesterday
afternoon with Mrs. Earl B. King as
hostess at her beautiful home on Bay
street. This home where true hos
| pitality always reigns supreme, was
thrown open to welcome the members
of this popular society, and indeed it
was such delight to be there, as ev-
cry detail of the entertainment was
quite perfect.
The handsome interior of this home
with its rich furnishings, spacious
rooms and artistic surroundings has
little need for decorations, however
graceful ferns and palms added a
touch of beauty to the already at
Effectiveness. There were about forty
present and three new members were
welcomed. Mesdames E. s. Peck
Cook and ]. D. Etewart. Mrs. Spears
was in the chair and Mrs. Dunn in
the secretary's place. A very tempt
ing two-course luncheon was served
by Mesdames B. G. Hemphill, Albert
Herren and Earl b. King. The next
meeting will be at the church on Mon.
day afternoon.
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Etude Music Club.
Glass No. 2 of the Etude Music
club with Miss Ethel Powe as the eff.
| ficient teacher, had a most pleasant
meeting at the studio Saturday after.
noon. Roll call was responded to by
the names of celebrated pianists. AT
ter the regular lessons, piano solos
were beautifully rendered by the fol
lowing pupils: Myra Lee Farley, Rub!
Walker, verna oliver, Rivers Wood
ward, Annie Dee Denham, Alberta Nc
Swain, Jewel Bufkin and Zollie Step
hsn. The next meeting will be Jan
30 at Miss Powe's studio on Forres
street. The pupils show careful train
ing that merits highest praise.
oden-CarrolI Marriage.
Mr.. Jack Oden and Miss Kate Car
roll of Purvis surprised their friend
yesterday by getting married at tn,
residence of Rye. Joe Currie on Cor
residence of Rev. Joe Currie on Cor
the impressive ceremony. Mr.. ODE
went down to pay her a visit Sunda,
4 | evening and so thew daci1ad tn ente