The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1912-08-09

programme consisted of various kinds
| of races, / all games, music, dane ng,
military drills, children's games, GA
tions, 50-yard ladies' race, sham bat
ties. band concerts, fireworks and 9th
er things too numerous to mention, all
of which | enjoy hugely. Next
came the big regatta at Biloxi on Ju-
ly II and Zig ball that night at City
Hall. The camp meeting at Biloxi
camp grounds was in progress and that
was fine. | attended church and the
memorial service in honor OF that most
noble lady, Miss Sophie Wright, OF
New Orleans, which was held IN the
CITY Hall at Gulfport, all denomina-
tions united, therefore, the building
was full to overtlowing, the sermon
was good and impressive. | enjoyed
nice little fishing expedition with two
old gentlemen, which was quite treat
to me had | not gotten sea sick so
soon after we had anchored, despite
that fact, | enjoyed the little morning
rowing and fishing with those two dear
old silver haired heroes to the fullest
extent. The thought of that especial
occasion is so indelbiy impressed upon
memory's pages that it cannot be
erased. | went grabbing, too, down on
the pier, but enjoyed the nice little
shows at the "Airdome' and opera
house much better. There were sever
al dinings given complimentary to me
which | enjoyed immensely. My cou-
sin. Mrs. A. J. Davis, nee Elma Eli
son, whom | was visiting, accomE a
MED me to the pier one beautiful after
noon, so we stole ride on enc of the
switch engines with her "old man. -
| could tela you lots more about my
little trip but time and space forbids.
While writing ! must MT forget and
omit what enjoyed while with my
aun lie and brother at We the Shy. |
partook of nice little picnic at the
Gravel Pit and several water mGlOn
cuttings and ice cream socials at the
Tomato Shed, a couple of dinings at
the Gravel Pit, all Of which were Civ
en- complimentary to me. also at
tended protracted meeting at ID Lo M.
E. church, attended some fine sing
ings" and enjoyed the sweet solos,
duets and quartettes very much. Last,
but not least, enjoyed pleasant drive
nearly every afternoon with the big
gest" and best looking physician in
Simpson county.
Mrs. A. J. Davis, Of 1901, 25th Ave.
Gulfport, is now the priced guest OF
relatives here. She and husband have
been visiting at Pelahatchie, and after
fortnight's round of pleasure with
relatives and old friends in our midst
she will return to her cosy little home
on the coast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivy Upshaw celebrated
. their birthday Wednesday, one falling
on the last day of July and the Othel
on August /, both are celebrated to
gether. They had very nice dinner
E fruit and ice cream as refreshments
e Mrs. w. J. Posey. Mrs. H. B. lrby, 7
s F. FrizelI were guests for the day.
: w. E. Leach and Ed Johnson were a
t this place Tuesday.
Y Robt. Upshaw transacted business il
Y Goodman Tuesday.
e The farmers are about through "lay
, ing by" their cotton now, vacation
Y days" have come for them awhile.
e Miss Lille Upshaw is back hOm
from an extended visit with relative
f in South Mississippi.
r A protracted meeting will begin a
n Central church on 3rd Sunday in Au
e gust. J. l.. Franklin and wife will b