Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-12-14
LOCAL MATTERS FROM SENECA.
Several Entertainments I'm Honor of
Miss kirkpatrick, BIide-to-Be.

Win attractive displays or Christ
mas goods.
Miss Bug Norris, of Greenville, is
visiting Mrs. E. G. Doyle
A little lady arrived at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Livingston
last week, which is the subject of
many congratulations from their
friends.
Mrs. Y. S. Stribling entertained a
number Of her friends informally
last Friday evening.
Mrs. J. l.. Gray and Tom Cherry,
Of Anderson, spent the past week
end with relatives here.
Miss I'lOrena Munro, OF Lauren
burg, n. g., will spend the holidays
with Mrs. l.. w. Werner. This is
pleasant news to her many friends
made here during her stay in SEN
eca as Il school girl.
Miss Mary Wallace, OF Virginia,
will be another attractive visitor to
Seneca for the holidays She will be
the guest Of Mrs. w. NJ Neill.
The Seneca Dancing Club will
give their usual Christmas dance,
which promises to eclipse all previ-
Gus efforts on the part Of the club.
The Chicora girls will reach Sen
eca on next Saturday, who are
Misses Lucille Hamilton, Hannah
Brown and Verna Stribling.
Last week the chief interest in
affairs social cen tered in the de
lightful entertainments rendered
Miss Ethel kirkpatrick, whose mar
riage to b. \. Lowry occurs the
goth.
The Willing Workers entertained
at Mrs. w. p. Roid's on Wednesday
afternoon at a miscellaneous shower.
Christmas decorations Of red and
green, with many bells, doubly sug-
gcstive of the occasion and the ap-
preaching holidays, were used. In
the midst OF the festivities old Santa
arrived carrying an immense pack
on his back, which was opened and
contents displayed, to the delight of
the guests. The bride-elect opened
each small package and found many
beautiful gifts. A dainty sweet
luncheon was served.
OH Tuesday afternoon Miss Nav
Hamilton was the hostess to large
gathering OF friends, the affair be-
ing handkerchief shower given to
Miss Kirkpatrick. The parlor and,
dining room adjoining we're used,
the light Of day being shut out and
the soft rays of many candles substi-
tuted with charming effect. The
color motif of pink and white was
used, the fair young bride-to be
wearing dainty pink silk frock.
Upon the arrival Of the guests each
was given heart-shaped card, upon
which they were requested to write
wish and a prophecy for the bride.
These were collected later and com
piled into a book, which was pre-
sented to the bride. The dining
room was then thrown open and a
delicious three-cuurse luncheon was
served. After luncheon the guests
returned to the parlor, where they
found real Christmas tree, bur
chiefs, which the bride was privi-
legged to take from the tree. After
few moments OF social chat the
company dispersed.
An exceptionally artistic affair,
marking the third OF series of
charming parties givtN in honor of
the coming bride, Miss Kirkpatrick,
was the linen shower siI en- by Miss
Carrie Hunter last Saturday after
noon. A large number Of guests
were invited, and there was a de-
llghtful intormality about the af-
fair which characterizes Miss Hun
ter's hospitality. Small tables were
found about the room for games.
hearts and anagrams being played.
Holiday decorations were used in
The parlor and dining room. After
the game, the company was invited
into the dining room, where bean
tliui luncheon was served. Two
tables were used at which the
guests were seated. AS a center
piece for each table bowl was
placed containing souvenirs of the
occasion, each being tied with Grim
son ribbons leading to the plates.
Ihese were drawn and the wish or
prophecy accompanying each was
read. The luncheon followed, which
was served in courses, the introduc-
tory course being delicious creamed
oysters, served in timbales, which
were truly most palatable with mer-
curry lowering near zero outside.
Upon the return Of the guests to the
parlor a huge old stocking was
found hanging from the mantel,
which Santa had deposited there,
brimfull Of beautiful linen pieces for
the young bride. These were eag-
erly opened and after a few mo-
ments Of conversation the bright
company bade adieu to their hostess
with many expressions Of apprecia-
ton for this another charming af-
fair.
On next Monday evening Miss Sue
Gignilliat will entertain the Kirk
patrick-Lowry bridal party at
course dinner. This will be a fitting
climax to the list of beautiful af-
fairs given in honor Of the popular
young bride-to-be.
Banks on Sure ching Now.
"Ill never be without DR.. Kings
New Life Pills again." writes A.