Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-12-15
SCHLEY'S CAPITAL SENDS
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Our EIIaViIlG Correspondents
Weekly Letter

lE. E. Collins opened the doors of her
beautiful new home, and welcomed
the society contingent to a silver tea
for the benefit of the U. d. c. In
the lovely reception hall the guests
were greeted by Miss Mary Williams,
sister of the hostess, who conducted
them into the back hall, where delic-
ious hot chocolate was charmingly
served by Misses Bobbie Royal and
Della Mott, both arrayed in spotless
white In the dining rom Mrs. E. l..
Bridges and Miss Maude Williams Law
ishly dispensed the coolest of lemon
ade and the most delightful sandwich
es. The dining table was especially
pretty. In the. center was cut glass
vase filled with chrysathemums, while
around the edges were placed lighted
candles and dishes of divinity candy
| The cabinet mantel was also decorated
with candles and chrysanthemums,
while an immense palm placed be-
tween the two large windows heighten-
/ ed the scenic effect of the pretty
room. The guests derived much pleas
ure from several piano solos, skillful-
ly executed by Miss Lucille Lindsay.
Mrs f. R. Jordan was joint hostess
with Mrs. Collins in this charming en-
tertainment and received the guests
at the door most graciously
An event that was very much enjoy
ed by the young people was the party
given on last Thursday night by
Messrs. Earl and Hayner Collins at
their parents home, the portals Of
which are ever a sesame to much
pleasure and joy. On this occasion
contests had been provided for the
entertainment of the guests, and much
fun was derived from them. After the
contests delicious refreshments were
served.
Mrs. ]. R. Jordan was hostess on
Monday afternoon to the Womans
Foreign Missionary Society at her
lovely home on Oglethorpe street. Mrs.
]. R. Holloway conducted the meeting
reading a few verses from the 9Th
chapter of Ruth. Mrs. H. ]. Williams
read an interesting article on The
! fidelity of a woman, who had been Il
: Heather" The subject of Mrs. S. E..
Collins interesting discourse was,
t"Curious Customs in Korea"
Miss Ruth Sears left Saturday for
! Atlanta, where she will spend a week
with her sister, Mrs. DR.. Rainey.
Mrs. c. R. McCrory has returned
, from an extended stay in bonneville.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Strange and
family spent Sunday delightfully."- with
friends at Leslie.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. r. o. Higgins and lit
tie daughter, Henrietta. have returned
from a short visit to Five Points, Ala.
Mrs. Leila Woods went down to AM
CIRCUS Saturday for short visit 20
Mrs. ]. P. Cannon.
Quite number from here attended
the Childers' trial in Americas this
week.
Mr.. Noame Mccall spent Sunday in
Albany with friends.
Mr.. Arthur Hill was the guest of
friends at Concord the past week.
Welding bells will ring in our city
in the near future.
Miss Mary Dixon visited friends at
Buena Vista the past week.
Mr.. Ed Woods, of Dawson. paid
relatives and friends here short visit
this week.
Mrs. w. H. Collins went down to
Americas Monday.
Mr. Nichols, of Boston, made bust
ness trip to our city this week
Mr. and Mrs. Rob. Stevens, of Put
nam, spent Sunday W tn Mrs. s. C.
Collins.
Mr.. T. H. Mott was in Americas
Tuesday.
Mrs. Pauline Hutchins, who so ac-
ceptably filled the position of milliner
for Mrs. A. Allen, returned to her
home in Centersville Wednesday, to
the regret of her many friends here.
Mrs. I. E. Mcclellan and little
of Norman Park are the
guests of relatives here.
Mrs. Fannie Cheney has returned
from delightful visit to Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Putnam Stevens, of
Putnam, were the guests Of Mrs. S. g.
Collins Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Johnson spent |
Monday in Americas.
Prof. S. j. Bowman went down 10 |
Americas Saturday on business.
Messrs. T. A. and S. c. Collins came
home to vote last week in the guberna-
torial nomination.
Little Miss Mary Edgar Hart spent |
the weekend with relatives in Buena |
Vista.