Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-03
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Weekly Letter

UUGMII Lha=
Ellaville, Ca, March lone OF the
prettiest parties that ever was given
here was the George Washington party
by Mrs. IS. C. Collins to her friends the
22nd inst. Her lovely home was dec
GRATED in the national colors, red,
white and blue. From the chandelier
in the parlor streamers of these pretty
colors were extended to various parts
of the room. In the reception hail
flags half furled were draped over the
windows, and the railing of the stair
case was half hidden by draperies Of
red, white and blue crepe paper. Red
poinsettas and red and white carna-
tions were the flowers used, immense
crystal vases of these being placed on
tables and the cabinet mantels..
After an ever interesting game of
"42" the guests were invited into the
dining room and were delightfully."-
served to cream and cake by Misses
Mary Strange and Ida Monroe. The
table was most suggestive Of George
Washington, having for its center
piece block from a cherry tree into
which was inserted a hatchet. Sur
rounding this were four United States
flags. On each cover of the table We're
gold and crystal candelibra, their
tapers having shades decorated with
cherries.
White hatchets tied with red and
blue ribbon were used as score cards,
while each guest on entering was Civ
en- a small silk flag as a souvenir. Miss
Cleone Collins, the lovely young daugh-
ter of Mrs. Collins, assisted in receiV-
ing.
Mrs. VIII Tondee was hostess at a
large party on last Friday afternoon,
about thirty ladies being invited.
Misses Imogene Sears and Floss Ed
son served punch in the reception hall,
the punch bowl having quantities Of
jonquils and violets around it. Five
tables of AZ were played, Mrs E. l..
Bridges receiving the prize, a beauti-
full handmade centerpiece IN another
room cake contest was held, Miss
mamie Freeman receiving the prize,
chocoI,. e cake. AT the conclusion CT
the games a sWea, course was serve l..
Tuesday afternoon MIS- Harvey Hale
entertained in honor of Mrs Mary
Myers eighty-second birthday. Her
home was most attractive in its decor
atoms of cut flowers. After a short
program of songs, scripture reading,
and selections suitable for the occasion
the guests were invited into the dining
room, where a delicious salad course,
followed by a sweet course was served.
The table had for it's centerpiece 81
beaming candles that told the age of
this mother in Israel The many gifts
presented her showed the high esteem
in which she is held by her many
friends.
Miss Jessie Jameson spent the end Of
the past week in Talbotton with rela-
tives.
Misses Imogene Sears and Willie
Mitcham were in Americas recently.
Miss Eleanor Garden, of Americas,
is spending some time here
Mr.. w. H. Dunaway, of Gainesville,
was here Monday on business.
Mr.. Hamp Stevens and family motor
ed to Americas Sunday in their hand
some touring car.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Slappey, 81
'Andersonville; spent the week end
pleasantly with Mrs. w. H. Collins.
Col. T G. Hudson and wife We're
visitors to our town Saturday
DIR. and Mrs. John Lightner, OF
Buena Vista, spent Sunday pleasantly
with relatives here.
Rev S. A. McMahen was the CUES,
recently of Mr.. and Mrs. P. J. Hill.
The Agricultural Train was received
here with great enthusiasm. A large
crowd gathered at the depot and heard
with interest the lectures given. We
hope our people will profit thereby.
Mr. Good Green, of Americas, was
the guest of Mr.. Simpson Jones the
past week.
Mr.. L. E. Tondee was in Bronwood
a few days this week on business.
Mr.. H. Willis Hogg motored to Amer
icus Tuesday.
Mrs S. c. Collins visited her parents
at Putnam this week
Miss Zena Pitcher is spending this
week here with relatives.
Mr.. Horace Walters left a few days
ago for Atlanta, where he went to Sc
cure a position.
Mr.. j. w. SILVER, of Americas, was
here Tuesday on business.