The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-23
SOCIAL COLUMN


A Miscellaneous Shower.
Miss Matte Laurie Luckett, the
charming daughter Of Capt and Mrs.
Robt. Luckett, gave . miscellaneous
shower Al the home Of Mrs. Howell, on
Carrollton avenue and Walthall street,
last Friday morning complimenting her
sister, Miss Jennie Pugh Luckett, who
is now the fair bride of Mr.. L. NJ. Kelly,
of Kosciusko. The affair was = most de-
lightful one and about thirty guests
were present to enjoy the shower. An
interesting feature Of the morning was
the tree contest, in which Miss Reiman
proved to be the lucky winner of the
prize. Little Misses Virginia Peel and
Madge Saunders presented the BRIDE
elect with her handsome presents
When the brides cake was cut, Miss
Susie Irvine drew the ring and he
dime fell to Miss Matte Laurie Luck
EFT. Delicious ices were served.
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As a compliment to Misses Alice
Price. Of Batesvil'e, Katie Lockhart, Of
Yazao City, and Miss Lott, of Meridian
Miss Venita Bicon entertained W. d.
nesday evening at her pretty home oE
West Washington street with rock.
About seventy-five guests we're present
to pleasantly while away the evening.
Eight tables Of s~ix-handed rock was the
main feature of the evening. after which
Mr.. Frank King and Miss Lockhart len
dered several musical selections to
which several of the happy guests
danced. Then delicious cream and an
gel food Hastily served, the heart
effect being carried out. The guests
departed at midnight deeply indebted
to the Misses Bacon for her interest
ing entertainment and for the oppor-
tunity of meeting her most charming
visitors.
DR.. and Mrs. W. T. Johnson, Miss
Halle Yves johnson, Miss Turner, of In
verness; Miss Peasants, of Minter City;
don Mcintyre spent most of the past
week at Mcintyre angling for the finny
tribe. Misses Turner and Peasants
are two of the most charming young la
dies that have ever visited Greenwood.
The club house at Mcintyre proved to
be q most enjoyable treat to this jolly
crowd.
Miss Yeba Gist entertained yesterday
from 10 to with a bridge luncheon
complimenting Mrs. Isom Jones. Sew
eral games were enjoyed until a delic-
ious luncheon was served. Mesdames
Jones and Barnwell won the prizes.
Those present were Mesdames Isom
Jones, Joe Barnwell, Arthur Scates, c.
J.. Austin, Harry Scates, and Messrs.
William and ]. S%tansbury Sanders.
On last Sunday evening quite a num-
Der of our young people enjoyed a de-
lightful launch ride up the Yazoo river,
going as far as the mouth of the Yallo-
busha river. The party went ashore
and, in the twilight, a delicious lunch
was spread.
Miss Matte Laurie Luckett enter
tanned Tuesday evening with a recep-
ton, complimenting her sister, now
Mrs. L. M. Kelley. Only the bridal
party and a few close friends were
present to pleasantly while away the
evening. Delicious ices were served.
Miss Edna Earl King entertained
Tuesday morning last at nine-thirty
o'clock with rock, complimenting her
charming visitor, Miss Mildred Barr,
of Starkville. Delicious ices were
Hastily served.
The Bacon home is honored with a
visit from Miss Alice Price, of Bates
vile, Miss Carrie Breach and Miss Hat
tie Lott, of Meridian, and Kate Lock
hart of Yazoo City. They are the guests
of Misses Venita and Gladys Bacon.
Miss Mildred Barr, one of Starkville's
most charming young ladies, is visiting
| Miss Edna Earl King, on Washington
avenue.
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Mr.. W. C. Peel escorted the Luckett-
Kelley bridal party to Money Wednes-
day where he entertained them with
angling for the finny tribe.
Mrs. S. e. Tull and little daughter
have gone to Hazlehurst for a visit to
friends and relatives.
Miss Lurline Nelson is visiting friends
and relatives at the Capital City.