Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-08-27
Mexico.

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Mexico.
AS the tourists came in sight OF
M.. and Mrs. Lovick Minis home
as they ascended the picturesque
eminence upon which the colonial
home was erected number of people
remarked that this was indeed a
picture of the real Mexico. The tall
and stately pines in the background
gave dignity and charm to the en-
vironment. At the door the guests
were greeted by lovely Mexican
girl and very distinguished look
ing Mexican gentleman. They told
US it was Francis Sheppard and Miss
Helen Tillman, but we lad an idea
1t was dethroned president and
some illustrious relative. We felt
certain that these would have come
to assist us with the tour as all the
rest of the world 80 obligingly did.
After the guests had become sub
dued after the excitement incident
to the tour, the Hon. ]. c. Shep-
pard told very Interestingly some
facts about Mexico and its ro-
mantle history and present belliger-
ent condition. He then introduced
the Mexican quartette Misses Sophie
and Lura Minis and Messrs. James
Minis and Bennie Parker, who sang
the national hymn in costume. Lit
tie Cleora Thomas sat in a booth
and strung Mexican beads, and the
refreshments of hot coffee and Mexi-
can salad were a variety 80 differ
ent from the previous menus that
this was enjoyed as well for that
reason as for their own intrinsic
value. This was served by little
Mexican girls, Grace Tompkins,
Elizabeth Smith, Helen Nicholson
and Lucy Sheppard.
Back to America.
There has not been gayer party
TO arrive from abroad this season
nor one who had a more satisfacto-
ry tour .thsus The rpundsthes
visitors 9SI ayeniR 81 sssI
they wefss all dc ightsd to arrive
once more on their native! heath al
though their name was not NC
Gregor." :
We were never so glad to see
Uncle Sam, who greeted all of his
fair and brave constituency back to
their homeland. The Hon. P. B.
Mayson makes a typical and most
appropriate Uncle Sam, and if he
had lived as a contemporary of
George Washington would certainly
have rivalled him as The Father of
his country.
Miss June Rainsford as Columb
made a beautiful picture and also
Miss Elise Lake as Dixie. Yankee
Doodle in most unique costume
was represented by little George
Evans, and the nations flags were
illustrated in costume by two dain.
ty little misses, Jeanette Tinnons
and Mary Marsh. All these seated
on a throne and surrounded by a
spacious room of American colors
and flags we're very effective.
AS the guests arrived inside the
gate and made their way through
the crowds to the steps, they were
refreshed by the sight of Green
land's icy mountains on one side
and Mr.. Jetfrles in furs and trap
pings of real Esquimaux adorning
the picture. All this had cooling
effect after the heat and fatigue of
the journey. Ac each successive par
ty entered they were entertained by
beautiful little play in the front
hall which was made a real Mt.
Vernon. Here George Washington
and his friends met again after
many years, and the following com
posed the party: Eugene Tinmons,
as George Washington; Ouida Pat
tison, Martha Washington; Norma
Shannonhouse, Betsy Ross; Agnes
Denny, Molly Ritcher; Edith QUITS,
Emily Geiger; Eleanor Kinnaird,
Penelope Penwick; Sarah Lyon,
Teepeechee, an Indian maiden; Fa-
ney, the fairy, Elizabeth Thinner
man; Lafayette, Carroll Raiusford;
Molly Stork, Amelia Budgens.
In another section of the home
was a native American wigwam and
forest and real Indians therein, Mis-
ses Ruth Zimmerman and Ruth
Tompkins, Lois Dobson and Wal
lace Sheppard. A most attractive
feature of the entertainment in
America was the stereopticOn with
slides borrowed from the Foreign