The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-08-23
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OeNtH HlllcS VSoL VI NIceHcNlllcy
on the Knoxville pike, at the beauti-
full home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Guy
Greenlee, was the scene of one of the
most elaborate birthday festivals it
has been our pleasure to enjoy for
quite while. The good ladies of this
community have for some time de-
sired to pay tribute of honor to re-
turned overseas boys, and when Mrs.
Greenlee announced birthday din
ner for her husband, the ladies were
over-enthused in their preparations
for the occasion, which took place
Sunday, the 18th inst, it being his
26th birthday. Although the chief
reason for the occasion was to hon
or Guy, as he is Familiarity known,
who left his home, his young bride,
his parents and only sister, and cross
ed the great blue deep to do his part
in the great conflict; to defend the
liberties of the flag we all love so
well. Who is there that would de-
cline to honor anyone who has made
such a sacrifice? We shall not at
tempt to give the details of this hap
py occasion, but will only mention
some of the important points. At
high noon the scene was most beau
tiful, with great table, the length
of the front porch, loaded to the ut
most. Thirty-three beautiful cakes,
about one hundred and fifty pies,
some fifty well cooked chickens, boil
ed hams, eggs jellies, pickles, and
scores of other edibles-the very best
and too numerous to mention. About
one. hundred and fifty pretty girls,
women, boys and men crowded the
front yard and porch arranged by Mr..
7. s. Hull, the jovial Hun" and two
shots on a "5x7" give in detail the
thing we are unable to write. After
the photograph Rev. J. F. Reed, in a
very impressive manner invoked the
blessings of Him who doeth all things
we'll upon the occasion, and especially
on Mr.. and Mrs. Greenlec. At the
conclusion of Brother Reeds petition,
all were invited to help themselves.
At this juncture it was noised around
that our good friend, one of your
townsmen, viz: Mr.. Geo w. Wright,
announced that it wasn't necessary
to cut the pies in six pieces. Those
not present missed treat. Brother
Reed declared no two cakes alike,
but that all were good. Mr.. John
M. Hull did justice to a fine banana
cake; Mr. Tom Hull hung around a
fine dish of tomatoes, while the rest
of US went up and down the long ia
BILE devouring whatsoever we desired.
But to get away with all that food
was impossible. After all had been
beautifully fed enough remained
(besides the scraps to have fed as
many more. To give the names of
all present is out of the question and
would be imposing on the press, so
we mention only those that most in
terest the reader in connection with
the happy affair: Uncle Jacob Baugh
ard, grandfather of Mr.. Greenlee,
was perhaps the oldest person present
but was as jovial as boy of sixteen.
Long may he live! Harry, the seven
infant, was among the
centers of attraction, while the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. BIZ
BILE was the youngest-about two
months old. Mr. Charley Collect, of
Mosheim enjoyed the day immense
ly. About twenty-five from your
city were present, among whom we
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W.
Wright and children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charley Pickering and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. John Pickering and fami-
Iy, Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Hull and daugh-
ter, Miss Frances Spears, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. f. Ellenburg, and others. To
say that everyone enjoyed the day
only puts it in the mildest form. Mr..
and Mrs. C. j. Greenlee were highly
elated over the honor paid their no.
BILE son. The only missing link in the
whole affair was the absence of the
editor and family. X.