The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-15

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was carried out in the same effect,
even to the heart shaped cream, with
a tiny bright red heart In the center
served with delicious cake in the
shape of hearts. Notwithstanding the
inclement weather, there was the us
ual large crowd in attendance. Thu
guests were very cordially received at
the door by Mesdames Ross, George
Ellis and Martin King and then they
were ushered into the dining room to
the punch. bowl, which was profusely
embellished with hundreds of red
hearts, and very gracefully presided
over by Misses Gertrude Williams and
Mable Greer. The program that was
published in The News last week was
carried out in full, with the addition
of three numbers which were as fol-
lows: Mrs. Walter Sampson render
ed violin solo, which was enthus-
iastically received, while Misses Leila
May Smith and Ray each gave pretty
readings, delighting all their hearers.
The other numbers were well rendered
and certainly much enjoyed by all.
Miss Ethel Hill will be the next hos
tess at her home on River avenue.
Mrs. Mackey Entertains.
The social circle of Hattiesburg
was frightened Saturday with the
reception given by Mrs. Mackey, in
honor of her mother, Mrs. Macdonald,
from Williamsport, Pa. Despite the
pouring rain there was a stream of
callers all during the reception hours.
Mesdames Burr and Rich gave a cor
dial greeting to the entering guests,
and Mrs. Rich conducted them to the
ladies receiving, who were Mesdames
Mackey Macdonald, e. s. Peck and
Miss Jessie Peck, all handsomely and
becomingly gowned. Punch was
served by Miss Florence Peck. The
table holding the punch was wreath I'd
with flowers and surrounded with
beautiful ferns. Mesdames Oakley
and Ed Weaver presided in the dining
room, and were assisted by Misses
Leila Belle Oakley, Marie Rowan and
Jane Fuller. The service was elegant
| and the manu- most delicious. This
occasion was one of the most elaborate
and certainly one of the most delight.
full that has ever happened in the
Magic City.
Mr.. A. p. Trotter, of Winona, the
eldest brother of Rev. I. P. Trotter,
died Thursday at his home Rev. Trot-
ter was called to him and reached his
bed side before the end came. He
was a splendid citizen and highly es-
teemed by all who knew him and his
| going hence causes general regret.
We extend our sincere sympathy to
Brother Trotter in this hour of sad
ness.
The Baraca and Philathea classes
of the First Baptist church had their
regular meetings yesterday morning,
the attendance at the former was 80,
and the latter 40. DIR. Eager, of Bait
more, gave each class a short talk,
after which the usual lessons followed
with unusual interest.
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On account of the weather and also
illness in some of the members homes
there will not be a meeting of the
Ladies Aid Society of the Fifth Aven.
ue Baptist church this afternoon, but
the next regular meeting will be Mon.
day of next week, with Mrs. j. E.
Graham as hostess.
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i On account of the disagreeable
weather, there will not be meeting
of the Home Mission Society of Court
street M. e. Church this afternoon
but there will be called meeting to.
morrow afternoon at o'clock at the
church. All members are requested
to attend.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Barr, of Carlisle, Ky.
and their daughter, Mrs. Kokendoffer,
of Collins, who were the guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. McClanahan
OF West Pine street last week left
Saturday for Collins.
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The Mothers meeting will take
place tomorrow afternoon at the First
Baptist church, at $3.50. The subject
for the afternoon is 1.-THE Adolescent
Period" All mothers are cordially in