The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-06

Mrs. Earl Kennebrew entertain
ed last Friday afternoon with 8
tables Of rock out Of compliment
to her friend, Mrs. Jas. Stone, Jr.,
of Oxford, and none of the sum-
mer affairs have excelled this one
in the perfection OF those details
which make enjoyment for guests.
The tables were arranged on the
pretty porch where ferns and
trailing vines were artistically
growing. Pretty little fans were
the score cards, and were very
appropriate for the summer after
noon. After a spirited game, a
delicious ice course was enjoyed.
Miss Grace Elliott was the
charming little hostess of a rock
party on last Wednesday after
noon, when the happy rosebud
set was entertained on the lovely
porch, where ferns and palms
added to the pretty scene. Deli
cious refreshments were served
at the end of the game and a most
enjoyable afternoon was spent,
On Thursday of last week Miss
Elizabeth Classify entertained the
young set with the popular game
of rock. This home is always at
tractive and pretty, and with this
bevy of pretty girls it was espec-
tally so on this occasion. Dainty
refreshments were served.
DR.. C. V. Edwards and family
did not arrive home until yester-
day, being detained at Franklin,
KY, a few days on account of DR..
Edwards father. DR.. Edwards
will preach to his congregation at
the Baptist church next Sunday
morning and evening.
DR.. T. R. Henderson returned
the first of the week from Nova
Scotia and other points of inter-
est, where he and Mrs. Henderson
spent the summer months most
delightfully."-. Mrs. Henderson will
not return until a few weeks later.
Agoodly proportion of this city's
population is intensely interested
in the Commercial Appeals book.
lovers contest. They have sent
in their answers and are anxiously
awaiting the announcement of the
fist OF the lucky prize winners.
Mr.. w K Peale, of Vicksburg, ar
rived here last Saturday to accept
the position of manager Of the
Alexander Lumber Co., succeed
ing Mr.. J. D. C. Hammond, re-
signed. We extend Mr.. Peale a
cordial welcome to our city.
R. w. Baird has returned to his
Fort Loring plantation home, after
several weeks visit to Chicago
and different points on the Great
Lakes OF that section. Mrs. Baird
and daughter will return a few
weeks later.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. c. Peel and
children left for New Orleans and
Gulfport last Tuesday. They will
spend several days on the coast,
and Mr.. Peel is attending the Post
masters convention at Gulfport
this week.
Mrs. S. M. DeLoach enjoyed a
delightful family reunion Wednes-
day. All the members of her fam
ily--fifteen in number--werepres
ent, and a most royal dining was
given in honor Of the happy event
Mrs. M. L. Stoddard entertained
a few of her friends with a six,
O'Clock dinner last Saturday, com
plimenting Mrs. 7. H. Dennis, wht
left for her Texas home the fol
lowing Tuesday.
Messrs. r. H. Hicks, L. P. Yer
ger, Leroy Stevens, Cicero Chat
ham and J. P. Hughes represent
ed Leflore county at the Confed
crate reunion in Carrollton on
day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Dennis lei
Tuesday for their future home i
Texas. Mr.. F. Herr and famil
now occupy the Dennis residenc
on Congress Heights Boulevard,
The Commonwealth enjoyed
pheasant call Tuesday from OH
esteemed friend, w. S. Wingfiele
of Shellmound. He reports fin
crops in his section.
Mrs. C. E. Saunders and chi
dren have returned home froI
Oklahoma, where they spent tn