The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-02-05
TALLULAH BOOK CLUB

The Book Club was entertained ir
the home of Mrs. W. A. Gilpin, Mrs
Belts and Mrs. Moreland being CO.
hostesses. Never has the Club net
when more interest and enthusiasm
was manifested. Mrs. Jones, of Mon
roe, the President of the Federated
Women's Clubs of this District, was
present. Her greeting and council
pertaining to federated work was
beautiful and inspiring. 1t was a joy
to listen to her sweet voice while she
told of the great things being done
throughout the State by the clubs.
The lesson for the month was the
period of development. Mrs. Itch
field gave an able talk on the Consti-
tutional Convention. Mrs. Addison
was absent, but sent a paper on the
invitations and the internal growth
of the country of this period. The war
of 1912 was sketched by Mrs. Agee.
She touched upon the life of Andrew
jackson, and, being a defendant, she
gave much history that is not found
in books.
The President brought for the ne
rusal Of the Club letter and commits
sion of Judgship, to Josiah Simpson,
a relative of the family. 1t was writ
Ten in ink on sheepskin by James
| Madison some where about 1906. The
document is valuable document of
, other times, and has been in the fam
| lily 1876 years.
The League of Woman Voters was
planned and Mrs. Tucker was elected
chairman Of the League. The neces-
sity of club house was decided upon
and a meeting called with the Presi-
dent to formulate plans of same. As
the Club membership is 62 The need
is great for meeting place.
Two new members were elected
Mrs. Vert Sewer 2~' NJ C~~--r-
The rooms were beautiful-grace-
full cupids and hearts were suspended
from The archway and windows anu
baskets of japonlcas and ferns COM
pIeted the color scheme anu carl
out the Valentine feature. After the |
study period delightful Refreshments
were served. The Valentine feature !
was carried out in the service-heart |
ihaped cups held the salad and the |
heart sandwiches, with cupid's darts. |
made attractive the plates. Most con-
spicuous and charming was little Miss
Patricia, wearing a white and red
accordion pleated dress, covered with
small hearts On her dainty feet were
led slippers and adjoining her curley
mead was huge red bow. She tipped |
about with heart shaped basket and
ave each one valentine.
Mrs. Moreland, Mrs. Belts and Mrs
Giipln were charming as hostesses
Ina the occasion will long be rememb-
'red by each one present.
Mr.. Growder, of Bayou Vidal. was
IN town and a guest at PRAYER meet
ing Thursday night.
Mr.. Richard Almond and Mr.. Null
en- motored up to the picture show
Wednesday night. Mrs. Mullen, who
as been visiting in Mississippi, re-
urned to her home at Briers We'd
1esday.
DR.. j. ]. Dale continues to f,nprove
nd is enjoying visits from many of
lis friends. We wish a speedy re-
'overy.
The Tallulah PRAYER meeting held
thursday night was a great success.
was led by Dr. Gaines and the sub
act of obedience" was brought
ore. The meeting will be conducted
by Mrs. Linton next time. and the sub
ect is "Joy in Christian Science"
4 you are sick, or you heart is sore
attend these meetings and be refresh
I'd nv the Great Spirit of Love that
pervades them.