The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-02-17
GAINESVILLE NOTES.


Mr.. and Mrs Louis Boyd, after
spending several weeks in the city
visiting relatives and friends, re-
turned last Thursday to their home in
Charleston, S. G.
Clarksville is running over with
wagons of tobacco coming in from
Montgomery and adjacent counties.
Prices are running high, which shows
future prosperity for the community.
A cakecutting contest was given at
Zion A. M. E. Church February IA,
which was attended by a large crowd.
A beautiful cake with dollar in it
was sliced and each slice was sold.
The person buying the slice contain
ing the dollar was entitled to the
money This was an enjoyable en-
tertainment.
Mrs. Thos. Cross entertained a
number of friends in honor of her
husband, MIR. ThOs. Cross, birthday
February 18th at her home on Green
VOID. A most enjoyable evening was
spent in this home and all who were
present were delighted to be the par
| Elephants in such rare feast. Sew
eral courses were served and the
most palatable dishes which made up
these courses would preserve one of
the most delicate health with compar-
alive ease The birthday cake sur
rounded by many lighted candles, to
represent the age of Mr.. Cross, was
one of the rarest spectacles that ever
met human gaze and presented
most beautiful scene. This cake was
piece of perfection and showed
quite wildly the skill of technical
caterer.
On last Thursday night valentine
party was given at the Fifth Ward
Church. A good crowd attended.
After several weeks of illness Mr..
J. H. Thompson is convalescent.
On Wednesday, February 8, the
Smart Set was greeted at Elders
Opera House by large and enthusi-
astic audience. Half the parquet,
dress circle, family circle and the
whole of the balcony and gallery were
occupied by our people. The Smart
Set Company was one of the best
shows ever seen In GAINESVILLE, and
was highly appreciated by all who
attended.
One of the grandest entertainments
of the season was the valentine So
cial given at the Masonic Temple by
the Madison Square Club. For the
past four years they have entertained
the people of GAINESVILLE on this date
only and have spared no pains In
making it pleasant for all who attend
ed. Refreshments were served in
the latest style and large crowd at
tended
The Morning Glory Circle of Mt
Olive Baptist Church met at the res
idence of Mrs. G. A. Jackson, Friday
afternoon, February 10, 1911. There
was large number of ladies pres
emit The refreshments served were
delightful.
DR. s. Jefferson delivered very
interesting lecture to the graduating
class taught by Prof. H. R. Merry, and
also to the one taught by Miss L. B.
Porter. His subject was Oral by
giene." On Friday, February II, Or.
G. A. Kelly will lecture.
The work at the infirmary for the
past several weeks has Deen very
successful from many points of view.
more than fifteen operations have been
performed without single fatality.
Most of the nurses are now out on
cases for private families.
Mrs. Lena Cole is yet at Mrs. Geo
Warfeld's on Madison street. Miss
Flossy Peacher having Just gotten on
case at Mrs. C. c. Gerharts. Miss
Bailey and Mrs. Ransom are superln'
tending at the Infirmary.
The Crescent Circle was highly en-
tertaihed by Mrs. Mollie Dix, OF South
[ GAINESVILLE, Monday afternoon at
t o'clock, February 13, 1911. Twenty
six ladies were present. Among the
visitors were Revs G. L. Harris anO
. E. M. Seymour Mrs. Jennie Perry
J. man read a very interesting paper
. on church work and beautiful sole
J.. was rendered by Miss Virginia Dun
: lop after which was served hot col
= fee and sandwiches. The Circle viii
t meet at the residence of Mrs. JerdiS
r Dix February 20, at 3 O'Clock.