The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1910-05-20

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feast these days-and the Christian
church is crowded To the doors each
night to listen to the powerful ser
mons delivered by the pastor, Rev
| Louis III. Slime, who is unsurpassed
in eloquence, learning and oratory
Each meeting deepens the interest
felt by the community, and society
in masses. has turned out to heal
this gifted divine Rev. Slime j:
truly, a most brilliant scholar and
interesting preacher, as well as
profound theologian.
He has the soul of poet, the
mind of n philosopher, and the heart
Of one who loves his fellow man. =
Each evening his theme is differ
ent. though handled with the same
power and charm-each theme
showing. deep thought, breadth
of comprehension, and extensive
research.
Miss Berry, the soloist and leader
Of the choir, arrived Monday, from
Dallas Texas. and delights the
congregation each night with her
voice of vocal velvet. There has
never been heard in Aberdeen, a
voice of more exquisite quality, de-
licious melody, or hihger culture.
Miss Berry's voice is always true
and it glides with the lightness OF
thistledown from high to low notes,
in ineffable tones of sweetness,
beauty and expression. Another
charming feature of her singing, Is
her perfect elocution-each word
is heard with clearest distinction.
The entire choir is under the
efficient direction and management
of Miss Sue Houston, who as or
ganist and pianist, ranks among
the foremost musicians of Aberdeen.
The meeting will continue through
next week-and every body is cor
daily invited to come and assist
by their prayers and presence, In
this grand uplifting of humanity,
that the son of Mary may be glori-
fed.
Murray Little of Memphis, trail
auditor for the Frisco, spent Satur-
day and Sunday here.
Henry Lake, a prominent insur-
ance man and popular clubman of
Memphis, made a visit to Aber-
deem last week. Mr.. Lake enjoys
the official distinction, of being
Commander of the Sons of Vetrans.
A whole city full of friends were
happy TO welcome home again. that
piquant, fascinating young matron,
Mrs. Perrin Quarles. She was
greeted at the depot by a party of
friends, among them her brides
maids at her wedding of last fall.
Many charming affairs have been
arranged in her honor, and her
friends sincerely hope that her visit
here may extend far in June.
Mrs. Quarles was accompanied
by her husband, Mr.. Perrin Quarles,
a prominent insurance man and
clubman, of Charlotte, n. c., who
stopped over for few days return
ing home Monday.
Mrs. Quarles is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Houston Gilley-
len, at their handsome home on
James street. which is one of the
show-places of the city.
Cary Peyton Carr. who has been
visiting in the city. returned Mon
day to Vicksburg.
Mrs. Ben Mcfarland, one of our
most attractive young matro ms, has
returned from a visit to Memphis.
Her many friends there. regretted
that her present social retirement,
caused by the recent demise of her
brother, deprived Memphis society
of the charm and grace of her
presence.
The Old Homestead has been
frightened recently by the arrival
of Mrs. Edward PEBBLES Peacock
of Clarkesdale, Miss, whom all
Aberdeenians delight to honor,
and who as a social favorite. still
holds sway in the hearts OF her
many friends. Mrs. Peacock is ac-
companied by her two beautiful little
daughters, Elizabeth PEBBLES, and
Georgia. Sykes Peacock.
Mr.. Clifton r. Sykes is the happy
host of the Old Homestead, with
his sister, Mrs. Peacock and heI
children as his guests.
&c. U.