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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-06-27

Gen, and Mrs. E. H. Woods passed
through Macon Wednesday afternoon
from their home in Rosedale en- route
to Calyx, where they will visit Gen.
Woods sister, Mrs. G. S. Field. They
left Rosedale Tuesday morning in their
auto and stopped in Winona that night,
arriving in Macon at S O'Clock the next
afternoon. They found the road from
Winona very bad and the bridges worse.
but suffered no mishap or inconvenience
except a punctdre or two.
Mrs W. B. Patty had the misfortune
this week to sprain her ankle very had
ly and in consequence has been confined
to her home.
Miss Bessie Clement, who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. H. f. Dorroh,
left this week for the University of Mis-
sissippi to attend the normal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loyle Shannon and Mr..
and Mrs. Julian Boggess are %chaperon-
ing a number of young people at a
camp on Firth lake.
Mrs. c. M. Sides and children. who
have been living in the Caldwell house
for the past year. moved this week to
Birmingham.
At a meeting of the trustees of the
Macon High School last Saturday, Prof.
Jos. McM.llin of Hattiesburg was
elected principal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-06-27
We want everybody to read our ad-

We want everybody to read our ad-
vertisement in another column of this
paper. The nature of our business is
such that we cannot carry long time
credits or even short ones. Besides il
takes a book-keeper and a collector to
handle accounts and we haven't the
means or the time for either. Nuf sed.
MACON WOOD & MACHINE SHOPS,
L. S. SHUMAKER, Manager.
All drug stores In Macon sell Excel
sior Chill Remedy,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-06-27

No hunting, fishing or SEEMING will be
allowed on the Dent place ten miles
east of Macon. Violators will be prose-
cuted. d. w. DENT
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-06-27

My residence and lot in the city of
Macon is for sale. All modern improve-
ments- electric lights and water.
w. v. STEWART.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-06-27
THE HIGHEST
BIDDER.
ear ar ~A-lR-
SALE OF ENTIRE

On Monday. the 18th day of July,
1913, at 2 O'Clock p. m, in front of the
store of J.. F. Shelton, to the highest
bidder for cash. the entire stock Of
goods of j.. F. Shelton that has been
turned over to as as trustees. The
stock is open for inspection, and an in
ventory prepared that is subject TO in
spection of those interested.
E. T. BUSH. JR..
II. A MINOR, JR.,
Trustees.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-06-27
A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING.

One of the most beautiful weddings
ever seer in Macon occurred Thursday
evening at the Church of the Nativity,
when Miss Laura Hibbler became the
bride of Mr.. Daniel Booker Griffin.
The bride was given away by her
father, Mr.. Ed. Hibbler, Mr.. Ernest
George acting as best mar and Mrs
George, Matron of Honor,
Rev. Willis G. Clark. of st. Andrews
church, Birmingham, performed the
ceremony. Mrs. Eliot Yates presided
at the organ.
The bride is a young woman of charm
ing personality and has a host of
friends in Noxubee who wish her every
happiness. The groom is a young bust
ness man of New Augusta, Miss, being
cashier Of the bank at that place.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-06-27
WANTED

Sawyer, rim and spoke rippers. at
Rim and Spoke Factory. Write stat
ing experience and salary expected.
None but sober men need apply.
ID. M. LUTz, Manager.
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-06-27
BAPTIST.

Sunday School-l0 a m.
liza. m.-"Continued Work of Jesus"
a companion topic to last Sundays sub
ject, "The Finished Work of Jesus"
3p. m. concord.
Sp. m. Friendship of Jesus"
Regular union service on the church
lawn at the evening hour. These SER
vices are growing in interest. The en-
tire church going people. together with
those not in a habit of going are cor
daily invited to share the benefits Of
these services.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-06-27

A beautiful line of lawns for the hot
weather, at 10c and 15c.
P.TTY DIX GOODS CO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-06-27
A Good Investment
Absolutely Safe
Mississippi Levee Dist.
S per cent Bonds

Authorized by act of the Mississ-
ippi Legislature.
Approved June IA. 1913.
Interest coupons paid semi-annu-
ally on July lst and Jan. LIST.
Issued in denominations Of 81, 900
Bids invited to be received up to
IL O'Clock noon. Tuesday, July LIST,
for any amount from s $1,000 up to
the full issue of 81, 900. 900
The Mississippi Levee Board has
always met every obligation to the
day. Write to
L. PINK SMITH. Sec'y,
Board of Mississippi Leyee Com'rs
GreerviIle, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-06-27
CHURCES.
EPISCOPAL

There will be NO morning service in
the Episcopal church on Sunday, June
l29.
Evening prayer and sermon at 8 p. m.
All are invited.
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7

There will be no services Sunday,
June 10Th, as our pastor will be IN Shu-
Qualak.
Union services Sunday evening at the
Baptist lawn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-06-27
independence Day.

Friday, July 4th, being a national
holiday, the banks Of Macon will be
closed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-06-27
SOCIAL DoINGs
PORCH PARTY.


Mrs. Ed Hardin gave a delightful
porch party Tuesday night to her guest,
Miss Welsh, of Shuqualak. Misses Sal
lie Tyson and Ethel Yates served deli
cious punch to the arriving guests. In
the progressive game of Forty-two,
Miss Hibbler received a handsome cut
glass nappy; Miss Welsh, honor guest,
a parasol, and Mr.. Joe Scott, a cravat.
Refreshments were served at a late
hour.
Miss Mary Patty entertained her
friends Thursday afternoon at Bridge
in honor of Miss Lizzie Patty, of Column
bus. Misses Alma Dinsmore and Liz
zie Patty were the prize winners.
Miss Mary Bush entertained the Sew
en- Hand Euchre Club on Tuesday morn
ing. The prize. a beautiful silk UNI
brella, was won by Mrs. j. l.. Klaus.
Mrs. R. M. Stephenson was hostess
of the AS You Like 1t Club on Thurs
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
VERSAILLES CREAM.

This dessert is moulded so that II can
stand alone when turned out on platter.
Have ready quart OF milk three-quar-
tiers OF a cupful Of sugar. a teaspoonful OF
vanilla extract, a scant half teaspoonful
Of salt. six eggs and two tablespoonfuls
of water. Put the water and about half
the sugar into a frying pan. Stir them
together until rich red-brown syrup
forms. taking care that 1t does not burn.
Have the milk boiling slowly and stir
this caramel into ii. Beat together the
eggs. the salt and the rest OF the sugar
Add the vanilla and stir the mixture into
the milk. Butter a two quart mould very
lightly and pour the cream into IT, Put
the mixture into basin OF warm mot
hop water and bake IL In slow oven
until il IL firm in the centre. When done
set IL in the icebox to become very cold
before serving. Turn II out on a platter
when serving time arrives. and decorate
II with whipped cream.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
NEW STYLES.

So much Tor the practical IDEAS which
should b, needed m buying hosiery. NOW
for the new styles. For morning wear
the sombrc effects are still considered
good. They have not been popularzed.
probably because the price must neccs-
More conservative. however are the deep
blue stockings to wear with the suits OF
navy blue. and the equally good looking
brown ones To harmonic with the brown
ana tan shades some of these stockings
have an embroidered clock at the side In
self-ton~ black or white Others the small
polka dots The novelty promised for
this next week is the block or check de
sign I'm black and white blue and white
and brown and white The American
woman as "A rule does not take kindly to
checks. even In dress materials and IL is
a question Just how well these stockings
viii he received. They are intended To be
worn with the checked suits. and II the
skirt is slashed the idea would be good
one. otherwise they would be more APP
propriatc with sporting costumes. The
gay colorings of the once popular golf
stockings paved the way for daring ef-
fccts IN the hosiery worn with the typical
sDOTtlng costume
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
FROCK IN THE SKETCH.

This wrap could he worn with a one
piece silk frock similar TO the one I'm tho
illustration, with perfect propriety. While
this frock shows many Of the new style
features. IL is conservative enough to ap-
peal TO any woman. II may be fashioned
from almost any silk fabric. Canton crepe
will give excellent service: so will char
meuse, and the standings. soft taffetas
and foulards. which are being extensive
~ used by the French designers. The
skirt is so slightly drapcd that II is he
coming to any figure even the short,
dumpy little woman need not fear that
it will detract from her height The bod
ice is softly draped IN surplice fashion
TO display N-shaped opening. This may
be filed in with lace. with folds OF tulle.
or with colored batiste TO match one OF
the shades i'm the gayly colored sash. The
dainty frill may be OF the same material
as the vest, or contrasting one. de-
pending largely on the amount Of money
the Wearer desires to spend on the froCk.
These frlls are prettiest when they are
slightly gathered, though the pleated
frlls have by no means lost caste The
IiHl u dildHseu 10 StdHu erect III tne
back in manner reminiscent Of the Med
lei collar. a feat accomplished by invisi-
BILE wire at the sides and in the back
The sleeve with the low shoulder seam
is almost as familiar as its predecessor,
the kmono sleeve, and from the extended
shoulder the sleeve may fall slightly full
to the cuff. which is finished with friIl
matching the one encircling the neck.
If the waist line is OF such generous pro-
portions that it should not be accentuat-
ed. the sash may be of the material:
otherwise a sash of Roman striped silk
of one OF the new printed stuffs, which
are wonderfully effective, would add the
dash Of color necessary to bring the cos
tune right up TO the minute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
A GOOD DRESSING CREAM.

The winds OF April are almost as trying
10 the skin as those ~ March and one
should. Therefore. take special prccau-
lions in caring for tho complexion. -
only takes a few minutes before going
ont 10 apply little groasolcss cream. bu'
these few minutes care viii often save
time and money in the future. BY giving
the skin thin coating OF the cream 10 is
protected against the elements of the
weather and against the millions Of dust
germs \ greasclcss cream is distn-
guishcd from the other varieties by its
dryness II enters Immediately into the
pores Of the skin. leaving no trace OF
grease. and FORMS very satisfactory
foundation for the dust ~ powder one
Of the well known creams has delicate
violet fragrance which makes il appealing
TO fastidious women, and gives To the
skin that delightful dun finish 80 ardenty
desired. The porcelain conta'ner is SO
good looking that II Is an addition to- the
dressing table. and the most is very
modest only 30 cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13

To show the stocking through = slight
slashrg AT the side. or To permit tine dra-
perry TO display the ankle. II Is I'm better
taste To wear hosiery matching the skirt
than 10 invite further criticism by a
strong contrast in colors. This idea has
brought into prominence the colored
stockings and il is now possible To match
almost any OF the new shades used in
dress materials. When stockings con
trasting with the color of the skirt arc
worn they must harmonic with some
feature Of the toilet. They may, for In
stance. blend with the trimming Of the
hat or the color motif of the sash. but
there must be some connection with the
costume. The French women seem To he
gifted with an innate knowledge of these
clever connecting links IN tho make
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
CONSERVATIVE IN SHOES.

The shoe item on the expense account
which must he thoughtfully scrutinizei,
is another one which may reach alarming
proportions II care Is not taken in shop
ping. II is necessary for well groomed
woman TO be neatly shod; hence. she
must buy a certain number of sho~'
boots and slippers each season. She will
receive better values and enjoy more
satisfactory results II she selects the
more conservative styles. There are very
neat. good looking colonial pumps I'm a
duh gray leather. as well rs in suede.
with square buckles covered with the
leather. The same style is reproduced in
bronze. in n duh. pretty brown leather.
In patent leather with the upper part in
white leather. II n more unusual effect is
desired. and in all white. This is an eX-
ccllent style for the street. and can he
worn with propricty either in the morn
ing mr. tho afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
JAPANESE COLLARS.

The japanese influence on collars "a
noted i'm the extended shoulder portions
which rest broadly on the shoulders and
leave the neck quite free in the back.
When "A collar extends nearly to the waist
line I'm the back and almost 10 the waist
line again i'm front. AZ least to the bust
line. il becomes an impressive bit OF orna-
mentation and may be expected to hide
all traces OF an old frock ono OF tho
popular French designers is making many
Of her new silk frocks with collars of
batiste and fine linen which give the o.
feet Of hood in the back They are
pointed and finished with a tassel. match
ing the colored embroidery, which is used
dscreetly on the neck collar. the reyers
and the hood portion. Others are even
more elaborate. having a tucked vestee
frightened with tiny colored buttons and
a draped fichu of embroidered net. The
neck may be finished with a band of
ribbon harmonizing with the color note
struck by the buttons or with a softly
pleatcd frill of tho net.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
RUCHES IN DEMAND.

Both for the sake of health and ~
fashion a ruche OF some kind IS IN de-
mand when the furs are first sent to
storage. The malinc ruches have The
first place. and some delightful color
schemes have been evolved by combining
such shades as blue and green, cerise and
purple. terra Gotta and green. lavender
and brown, etc. For the smartest effects
these ruches should be worn With the
bow either d. the side or in the back.
The long feather boas have returned -
favor. and the woman VINO has cherished
one left over from several seasons ago
need only fasten IT directly i'm tho back
and permit one end 10 fan to the waist
line. There are other women who have
not held over boas who do not Ike the
effect of coat and a colarless blouse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
Boudoir Secrets

As If to rival the flowers. the perfumers
always put forth their best efforts In the
spring. and as II they feared the com
petition OF the blossoms in their native
setting. they encase their essences OF the
flowers in the most artistic and beautiful
coverings The modest little cyclamen
has not shed its fragrance in vain in the
mountains Of Europe for ii Is now immor-
talized in perfume. and the master glass
maker Lalique has designed the bottle In
which ii is inclosed. The liquid is color
less. and if one did not catch Whit OF
the perfume II might be taken for water.
The bottle is of generous proportions
containing almost two ounces. and sells
f,r &
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
BABY'S POWDER BOX.

Another novel gift for the little now
conner is a powder box and puff. The
shape Of the box is unusual, being round
instead of square. II measures about
three and "A half inches i'm diameter As
IL is three inches in height IL will hold
goodly supply Of powder. 1t comes in
imitation ivory and is recorated with pink
or blue flowers. making it appropriate
for either a girl or a boy. The fittings
continue the color scheme, the handle Of
the puff. tucked away in the box dec
GRATED with pink flowers. being Of pink
ivory. with a bow Of ribbon in the same
coloring. These pretty little tr1es. which
have a practical use can be bought for
81 "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
SASH AN ATTRACTIVE ADDITION

AS large waists are required III t"'
latest silhouette the majority oi No''''"
need not hesitate To add a sash TO t"'
dress of cloth or silk. II will change t"e
appearance OF the frock more thah any
other addition that could be made 81"
yet IT is simple matter that may De az
complished without the aid OF oresS
maker. The sashes OF striped Roman SIN
finished with long. black silk fringe can
now be bought in the shops. These may
bc swathed around the hips or draper ~
cncircle the wastline.
There are various styles OF draphe
these sashess and the choice should "
governed entirely by whichever style may
be the most becoming. The 'bayadere
style is easily managed; it has loose'y
caught knot and ends fall from the LETT
hip. A sash in bright green adds oar
ing. but wonderfully effective, touch 10
a navy blue serge frock. and one IN the
subtle terra-cotta tone lends charm TO
rich brown charmeuse. The large, square
bow in the back. which goes by the name
OF the pump bow. or at times the Jap
anese bow. conceals the fastening OF the
sash draped around the waist. The turn
over end. as shown I'm the sketch. Is so
that IL is still used on some
OF the newest frocks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
SUGGESTION FOR THE HOSTESS

When one Is planning to open the coun-
try house ii is well to think Of the
stranger soon to be behind its doors. So
many comforts have been devised for the
modern guests that they expect them
even in homes where the income is linn
tied. There are certain toilet necessities
which can be provided at a small cost
and which add greatly 10 the pleasure of
the guests. one of these is the individ-
ual cake of soap. Surely IL would not
prove taxing to invest 10 cents for a box
Containing four cakes Of one Of the re-
liable soaps. Naturally these cakes are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
WAISTCOATS.

Another accessory. which every wona"
will desire. is one OF the new waistcoats'
Whether they are made in very mannlsn
style to accompany the tailored suit. WIN
all the frils that the old-time dandy de-
handed they are fascinaiine Inc
tailored vests are fashioned from the new
pique or ratine. and are cut very similar
10 mans dress-suit vest. while the more
elaborate ones are OF brocaded satln'
broche crepes. lowered silks SILK Gre
tonnes and various other silk and cotton
stuffs. They are more pretenuous' "a
tending often below the waist Inc IN v
shaped points. II is possible To buy III
the shops waistcoats. with pleaied chinon
iabots and other appurtenances, WHO"
may be worn In the place of a osou'V
when there is no desire tn remove 'h'
coat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
DAY AND EVENING WEAR.

The stockings 10 match the afternoon
and evening frocks are really lovely. The
daintiest ana prettiest are those display
Ing insets of lace. The designers nave not
hesltated To use the real ChantiliN ana
Duchess lace for these insets, whicn take
various shapes. The bow Knot IS an Ell
lcctiyc design. and the butterfly IL an
other, but neither Of them is as wei
liked as the clocks Of lace at the side.
As If the beauty of the lace were not
sufficient. pearls and, rhinestoncs are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
GAY CUBlST HOSE.

season are those with the Cubist designs,
DOLLY embroidered on the instep or above
me ankle. With the influence of the
tublst art permeating all the various
branches of the toilet. II is not surpris-
ing To find examples Of IL in hosiery but
they Will not appeal to the woman who
FOR at the best they are only fad OF
short duration. Nor will they appeal very
strongly To the perfectly sroomed woman
who likes the exclusive articles OF ap-
parel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
COLLARS AND CUFFS.

or all the accessories that may he
called to the aid OF the economical
women. collars. or collars and cuffs, are
perhaps the most important and helpful.
The expense will bc much curtailed II IL
is possible to make these accessories at
home and tho average woman should
possess sufficient knowledge of the
needle to make them, especially with the
aid Of one Of the good paper patterns
The variety spread before admlring eyes
this spring is positively bewildering
Even the much discussed cubist and
futurist influence has crept into the
realm Of neckwcar. Thus far il has
shown itself merely i'm n collar OF silk.
with the curious polygonal effects In
brilliant colorings. or in tiny bow
healing three tiers Of ploated ocru lace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
A NOVELTY MANICURE SCI.

Ono Of the most compact containers for
tho necessities required I'm manicurins III"
nails is in the shap" of AN egg. 1t ~
made from the imitation ivory which Is
50 satisfactory FOR toilet articles. and IS
about three inches and half In height
As q is weighted ut the larger end u
viii hold an upright position. The Mt
tings. OF cours, are miniature in size.
hut they are an there, made also 81 the
imitation ivory. II rs such neat little
article that il would be- just the thing
for the guest room. particularly u the
fittings Of the dressing table are In the
imitation ivory. and it is not expensive.
as 10 can be- bought Tor s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
Daily Bill Of Fare.
MONDAY.

BREAKFASTS aprifots, creamcd
chicken. coffee.
T.UNCHEON.-Rr aised lamb tongue,
toast. orange marmalade. tea.
DINNER. Asparagus soup. Escoffiers
grilled cod. new potatoes. spinach salad.
Versailles cream.
GRlILED COD ESCOFFIERS.- Have
ready slices of cod that are about one or
two inches thick. Season these slices
with salt and pepper and brush them all
over with melted butter. Then broil
them, basting frequently with melted but
ter. Place them on hot dish garnished
with lemon and parsley, and serve with
anchovy butter or maitre d'hotel sauce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
TO SCENT THE CLOTHES CLOSET.

ono Of tho most satisfactory methods
Of seeming tho clothes closet. or in fact
any receptacle for clothes Is a spice bag
These bags are imported from Egypt and
arc as pretty as they are fragrant Tho
spices are arranged on a cushion OF cot
ton batting and covered with white cauzc.
The sheerncss of this has permits the
various colors Of the spices 10 elimmcr
through. giving q very pretty effect. The
bags are tied with narrow satin ribbon
and can bc hung anywhere. though th"
best results arc obtained in the narrow
confines Of a closet or drawer. The udor
is 50 unusual and so very refreshing and
appealing that many women hang them
beside the dressing tai IT,. thus perfuming
the entire room. They are very reason
abb ypriced al 81 %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
SAFETY PIN HOLDER.

Safety pins by the gross are neccs-
sity I'm the nursery, and one ingenious
mind has evolved new scheme whereby
they may always he at hand. \ tiny
little bell is made from handpaintcd rib
bon. and the different sized brass safety
pins are hung to form the clappers. A
pyroxylin ring makes an excellent handle
through which TO run the ribbon. and two
or three bells may dangle from the same
DOW. Two of the bells can he bought for
% cents and three for a cents