Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-28
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tIlaviIIe Correspondent S
Weekly Letter.

Ellaville, Ca, Oct. 26.-Few. if any
entertainments our city have ever
surpassed that given on last Saturday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Z. W. Strange
in honor of the twentieth anniversary
of their marriage. Their lovely home
on College street was a scene of splen-
dor. Stately palms guarded the en-
trance hall, while in the parlor and Ii
hrary immense ferns formed perfect
bowers OF beauty, their long fronis
overlapping in luxurious growth. Tee
cabinet mantle was banked With lovely
white roses. vases of cut flowers be-
ing also placed on the piano. In the
dining room the center piece was of
renaissance lace, with a vase of ex-
quisite roses. At the front door little
Misses Sarah Strange and Velma VIII
liams received the cards, Mrs. Harry
Dixon and Mrs. John Cheney receiving
the guests as they entered.
In the receiving line in the parl0r
were Mr.. and Mrs. Strange. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. ]. Williams, Mr. Claude Dix
on, Mrs. j. B. Williamson, DR.. and Mrs.
]. r. Jordan Misses Dollie Allen and
Mande Williamson poured coffee. II
the library Misses Willie Witcham and
Imogene Sears served punch. These
young ladies were assisted by Mess IS.
Haynes Collins and Arthur MUIR y.
The guests at suitable hour We Re
invited into the dining room, where a
tempting salad course was served by
four charming young maidens. Misses
Mary Strange. Della Mott, Jennie Dix
on and Ida Munroe.
| One of the most interesting features
of this occasion was cutting the
brides cake by the married ladies
present, Mrs. A. E. Murray getting the
ring and Mrs. Robert Strange the dime.
| During the evening Misses Susie Beck
ham of Zebulon rendered several Sc
Iections on the piano. Misses Seas
and Mitcham contributed a number Of
duets and vocal solos Mrs. Strange
woe a lovely Alice blue messaliue,
Mrs. Williams was attired in light
blue silk, Mrs. Williamson wore a
handsome cloth dress, while Mrs Or.
Jordan was arrayed in a gown of oil
lace over silk.
Among the out-of-town guests pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Horn
ady, of Buena Vista; Colonel and Mrs.
lack Chflders, of Americus; Miss
Claude Livingstone, OF Smithville
Rev. J. B. Johnston. of Dawson, was
the honor guest recently at a delight
full tea given by Mr. and Mrs. H. j.
Williams. Others present We're, Rev.
r. E. Bailey and Miss Susie Beckhara.
Mrs. A. J. Walters entertained a
pleasant party at tea Monday evening,
Those sharing her hospitality were,
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Walters, and
Mrs S. B. Baldwin, of Atlanta.
Quite a crowd from here attended
Quarterly meeting at County Line Sat
urda. A strong sermon was preached
b Rev. Mr.. tombstone, the presiding ell
der. At noon splendid dinner was
served by the housewives present that
was much enjoyed.
Misses Cleone and Louise Collins
spent a few days recently with their
grand parents at Putnam.
Miss Alberta Dozier, of Atlanta, ar
rived yesterday, and will spend some
time in our city.
Mr.. j. B. Williamson with a party of
friends autoed to Fort Valley Sundag
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Murphy left Sat
urday for Columbus, where Mr.. Murphy
went for treatment.
Miss Willie Whitehead has returned
to her home in Waverly Hall, after an
extended visit here
Mrs. S. C. Collins and Miss Willie
Mitcham went to Americas Friday.
John Wall was In Americas the past
week on business.
Rev ]. B. tombstone, of Dawson, WIS
the guest this week of Rev. R. e
Baily.
Mrs. L. G. Stewart and Mrs. A. J..
Hill went UP to Columbus last week
shopping
Miss Claude Livingstone was the
charming guest of Miss Dollie Allen
this week.
Mr.. E ]. Eason spent Sunday with
his family in Americas.
Mrs. Royal and Miss Minnie Royal
went up to Columbus the past week.