Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-06-24

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We congratulate Uncle Rufus Pear
son and his wife on reaching the 9th
anniversary of their wedding which
took place in Mexico in is4s. This
grand old couple have never let Cupid
slip out of their lives, and although
they are now octogenarians they are
as tenderly affectiopate as sweet
hearts. Through the years they have
been busy too, for the parents OF
eight children haven't much time 70
waste in idIeness. Mr.. and Mrs. Pear
son 7 living examples Of perfect
union Of souls, and as they sit in their
comfortable home and chat with each
other and minister to each others
wants one il forced to think that here
is a union where the infelicities of
present day marriages have no place.
The D. A. RS and some others who
can't claim Revolutionary ancestors,
enjoyed a picnic at Hardin College,
Monday afternoon. The long table
looked very enticing with its rich dis
play Of goodies and the pink and
crimson ramblers dotted here and
there on the snowy linen. Imprompta
after dinner speeches were made by
a number Of the guests present. The
party was enhanced by the presence
Of one man who behaved with beeom-
ing dignity. | am at a loss to explain
his invitation unless he had more
fighting ancestors than any other
man in town. The out-of-town guests
were Mesdames B. +. Robertson Of
Detroit, Oliver Garrison or st. Louis,
Wallace Bruce of Fort Smith, Ark,
Richard Myall of Liberty, Ralph Ham
ilton of Oregon, Harry Wick Of New
York, Misses Martha Sullinger of
North Carolina, and Mary Lewis Of
Osceola, Mo.
Mrs. Belle Moore and Miss Myrtle
Moore gave one of the most beauti-
full teas of the season, Friday after
noon, complimentary to Mrs. James
Carpenter of Kansas City. The house
was profusely decorated with pink
and crimson ramblers. The receiving
line formed in the drawing room and
included Mrs. Moore, Miss Moore.
Mesdames Carpenter, O. L. Boncher
Of Moberly, Ralph Hamilton of Ore
gon, Harry Wick Of New York, Minor
Bolts of Chicago, ]. W. Snyder Of
Tennessee, Misses Mary Rowe, Pearl
Boncher Of Moberly and Martha Sui
linger Of North Carolina and DR.. Dy-
sart Moore. Mrs. Walker Pollock and
Arthur Sharp welcomed the guests
at the door. Mesdames X. r. Bragg
and George Harvey directed them to
the punch bowl which was presided
over by Misses Leila Winans, Marie
Rose, Margaret Tralle and Dorothy
Holmes. The punch table was under
a canopy of red ramblers and lacy
%greenery. The drawing room was in
pink roses and gladiolas. Mesdames
Charles Clark, Paul Coil and w. w.
Bolts ushered the guests to the din
ing room. The buffet was banked
with red roses and illuminated with
candles. A basket Of red roses graced
the center Of the table. Mesdamcs j.
Il. Streif and Wallace Fry served at
the table assisted by Misses Marie
Foreman, Margaret Million, Florence
Crosby, Virginia Parker, Miriam
Glandon and Ailene Reed. Others who
assisted in making the afternoon
pleasant were Mesdames Bodoracco,
Charles Luckie, w. G.. wilkins, J. w.
Million, ]. r. Griffee and Charles Car
penter.
Miss Mary Garrett has arrived
from Natchez, Miss, where she
taught school the past winter.
Miss Margaret Million has return
cd from Columbia where she attend
ed the University the past year.
Miss Avis Bolts left, Thursday, for
a months visit with her sister, Mrs.
Robert H. Mish, in Stanton, Va.
DR.. and Mrs. w. R. Rodes left this
week for a visit with their son, Dr..
L. O. Rodes and family at Sikeston.
Miss Mary Lewis will leave Mon
day, for her home in 0sceola after a
pleasant stay with Miss Leila Win
ans.
Misses India Johnson, Ruth Cauth-
crn and Helen wilkins are in Louis
lana attending a house party at the
home Of Miss Sibyl Flagg.
Mrs, o. O. Garrison left today for
her home in st. Louis after visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.
Robertson, for a fortnight.
Misses Winnie and Hermie Gibbs
departed this week for an extended
stay in California. They will visit
both expositions while away.
Miss Martha Spence entertained al
dinner, Wednesday evening, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F.. Robertson, of Detroit,
Mesdames G. W. Robertson and S,
Ferd Howe and R. r. Arnold.
Monday at n o'clock Mrs. Brad
, ford Sappington gave a luncheon for
Miss Rice, of Perry. Covers wers
, laid for Mrs. Sappington, Misses
, Armstrong, Rice and Wayne Ringc
! and viii Williams.