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iT 4 jljpllj t. i. a iflaiiafi fifsfr SSeSa wfraahmertta aarvafraleo foemphastae the al. av sSama flhf property' Bsrohaaaa Ja? tt I KeM ani1 tAsuav i bart of tewa. and Phillip Meyar, Urs.

Rhode, Mrs. Johaana Runs a sona, a 1 ini uwd. ih nuin ui aui, n. Mb DeO Johnson, 'xnmiw yonng Mr. John A.

Jaaksfcerc. lis week to' Texas, with ur wife, anent this our toww visiting relatives ana prospecr-, lng. i He, purchased property while nere, and w4U return at an early, date to have same Improved and wUl restaa her nosV JSEAimoST. Tha tfberary clubs are taat dUbajdln) for the summery. TJie Wcnn Bedmr ej, club eftnpletae tta iKerary'iirosTam Han -J 2t and the Matinee Musical club also Ishes up Its work the latter part of Mrs.

Sollnslcy entertained the deeart mentg of the Woman's Reading olub 8t- urday." Quite few of the ajrd duM i will continue through the sammer. i W. Wailaoe had gre the greatest Bum bar pf auotatlaos correctly and she wag awarded beautiful bunoa at pink aw-eea-peats and maidenhair tarn. Vise Jaolly-Palmer than gradoaalr pinned a loveljl bouquet ot these fragrant'flowera an each (-ueat present. Deltotoog refresh menu ware aerred and.

tha sflssatg-jralujknAlr tercUes were raadarad by tha padu-atea of the Yoakum high school Friday evening. May IS. at th Methodist ahurch. j. beevulx.

Jamas P. Darby MUs Jessie M. Owen were married ftt tha residence of Rev. and Mrs. J.

M. BaUea Tuesday evening at o'clock and departed Imrna-dlately for San Antonk), where they will spend a few days before returning tb BeevUle to make their home. Dr. Charles Reagan and wife of Oak-vllle were In the city Monday en route to Corpus Christl to attend tha State doctors' convention. George Atkins spent Saturday and Sunday In San Antonio visiting his parents.

He was accompanied home by his mother Mrs. T. R. Atkins. Miss Helen Ransom has returned from Sharpsburg.

where aha haa been teaching school for the past session, hel school having closed. Francis Dougherty returned from tha Dm ,1.1., k.Hn. MriM Monaay unage ciud piayea wiia Mrs. i H. BlaJn on Irma avenue this week.

77: TheDunllcate Whist club, which haa v. '1 Tuesdays for Its meeting days, was en- t.t tertalned by Mrs. Joeephone Goodhue at the Crosby hotel parlors. The Tuesday Card club Mlsa Lena Green of 141J North street. Mrs.

A. S. Dennlston of Second street was hostess to the Wednesday jv Bridge club. Tbe 811k Stocking club met with Mrs. Julius WIlkersoD Wednesday.

MISS LILLIAN BUSH OF HUNTSVILLE. TEXAS. Sponsor for the First Texas brigade for the reunloir at Birmingham, June 9. 1 11 Miss Bush Is a beautiful young lady and worthy the high honor, being heredity a daughter of the Confederacy. Her father.

Dr. R. H. Bush, served as surgeon In the army of Northern Virginia; also three paternal uncles during the entire conflict. Two of her mother's brothers were In Hood's brigade; one.

Major T. A. Hamilton, lost Ms life at the battle of the Wilderness. Miss Bush will attend the reunion a guest of her uncle. Colonel J.

W. Bush, who resides In Birmingham. and Alma Oeiger attended the Lutheran synod services In Yoakum. Ddj and Mra. R.

A. Johnson have returned to Flatonla after a visit to relatives here and at Mossy Grove. Mrs. M. K.

Aiken has returned to Houston after visiting the family of her son, Dr R. H. Aiken. Mrs. F.

W. Neuhaus and daughter. Miss Agnes, are visiting relatives in Houston. Miss Kloise Allen entertained the Bachelor Glri Wednesday aftemoen. Thursday afternoon at the City hotel the Misses Pinkelateln were hostesses ta the Forty-two club and also a number of their married 1m I frlendn wore thetff ImOf Ammtia.

It slatting tM Crttfc Kit J. Byd Hatchttt. 1M Matt Bmlth paid Lultnc friends TtsfVithto week. AjsJs ftaflU Kyi Burleson of AasttD ill hat on a short visit. Mn.

A. Reynold and daughter. DeJln, are apcndtnc some weeks with rei- trree la Eawte Lake. KM. A.

Carter la Goualea for 4 abort Tlatt. Horaoe Hvpperatake. wbo la going to A 'acbool In Saa Antonio, was here for a tew Oar vial tin hla parents. 'v Mrm, C. Jonea has for her ueat ttilt vt weak her aister.

Miss Mary Bachman of A uatVi- Mra. Dimi Moore Is here for the summer. She la visiting her sister, Mra Ore Holt. Mr. fiord Tate, who Is attending busl- tBeaa college at Austin.

Is here visiting forks for a few days Miss Sadie Is In Seal? rtslt- tng friends. Mra Sam H. Brown has her daughter, Mrs J. E. Pope, visiting her this week.

Will King and Sam Walcowltch. two popular young gentlemen of Luling. were I bar this week and visited the Lockhart untraraltT ball game Mr. and Mrs. w.

w. Taylor are la San Antonio for a few days. Mra, Frank Roberts and son, George, re In Loa Angeles, sl. Miss Martha Johnson and ber brother, Bill, (entertained their tianday school i with a moonlight plrnlc on Clear 0 Fork Tuesday. The young people report a most enjoyable evening.

Miss BaJlle McC'ausland Is (n Austin taking a few vocal lessons. Miss Sallla has a splendid voice. Mrs. W. B.

Trigg and son visited Oon- alas Wednesday. Lockhart was represented at the Otttna plcnio by Mlaa Lota Jolley, Viola and Willie Houston, who report a flae time. Mr. and Mra. M.

O. Baker of Ban Marcos were here last week on their way to Ifandoaa to visit Mra. Baker's father. Mr. and Mrs.

J. Nichols left for San Antonio Monday, where they will reside In the future. Their loss to our 'little city will be a distinct one. They had Uvea here for the past ten years and bad made many very warm friends. Rev.

and Mrs. Charles FVnn have gone to Martlndale to assist In a protracted meeting. Mlaa Virginia Williams left for her home In Austin Monday. Miss Virginia has been a tearher in the hih -hivl Tor several year and Is verv popuiar. She la not to apply for a position In the school this rear, a fart that Is greatly recrettsd.

Mrs. Reeee Wilson and Mrs, James L. Storey are spending some weeks In San Antonio. A drama entitled "Tnamonds and Hearts" was presented to a crowded house Thursday by local talent for the benefit of the baseball team. A neat sum was realised Mr.

and Mra. Joe Blanks entertained the baseball team In a nine-course tlln-ner Wednesday. The center of table represented the and s9 sandpapered. The outer etles of the table represented outfields Karh plaver sat at the table according to the position they play In the team The favors at the plates were miniature baseball tats and uuxee oi canuy. accompanies ny a lv'K-Vt hart pennant.

It Is said that during the entire gnme not a one fanned out, and every one made a home r'ln on every- thing that rame aro And another of the pan- no errors were anade and eaoh j'lny--r mide 9s in catin rerajce column Aftrr the ninrer '-ipars were passcl. the smitike ascended 1. saany games i-f ital interest were nar- rated and other laseball dope that irfl player Is Just bound to tell another The affair was unique and was a splendid affair, and the boys are stHl stngins the praises of their manager and his splendid wife. Mrs. J.

Pare, assisted by her daughters, Mrs. Henry Lewis and Mrs. Sullivan, entertained with a splendid dinner Tuesday in honor of Armstrong -ct- a bridal party. The rooms were deoarated with magnificent rose wers) Indeed a fary like place. A most delightful evening was spent, and all departed declaring that their horiess I.h.I few acuals.

Those wbo were Miss Maro Chastaen. Mr. w. Arm-stlxSBg of Garland. Tex a- Misses ll.ulo Agav and Beulah Beater of Any! in, Thomas Morrison of Dallas.

Miss Orace Orssnwoud of Lulln, Mr. Carl William-sosu Mr. and Mra. Chasteen of IyM-khart. Mass Qsaco Oreenwood of I.uhne.

wlio has been visiting here for several days, ha' returned home Mrs. Charles Blunt spent a course of ay Visiting la Luling this week. AUSTTif. OtStjoelal Interest this i.eek was the ssrfnpa tournament hell at the riruntry dQaVTha contest was begun Monday SUnd. Was concluded on l-iday Among that players were Mesdames James R.

DaUey. W. A. Boswell. Walter Bremcmd, SsT.

B. Brush. Pierre Bremond. Watt.an i Darts, Nelson Davis. W.

S. Drake, Franz OOsst. B. J. Forsythe, Ed Hancock.

3. JM. Bndaon, Lynn Hunter, Jud James. Keasbey, Clarence M. MUlar.

John Siaxcy. Ernest Nalle, II. M. Randolph. James Raymond, Roger Roberdeau.

W. 71 H- Richardson, Ed Robiiuoa C. J. Smith, Eugene Tips. Walter WUeox: salsses Mary Thompcon and Hendricks.

Mlsa Luia Kteherg Is visiting in Corpus Christl Misses Beulah and Gertrude Rows are .4 With friends in Round Rock. Mrs. H. M. Gammel of El Paso Is the wuest of Mra.

Theo Ledei. Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Miss Lillian Ham to Roy Haberfln. The ceremony will be solemnised Wednesday veniny. May 20, at the First Btrect Methodist church. Dr.

and Mrs. W. A. Harper are spending; a few days In Corpus Christl. Dr.

Harper la attending the Btate Medical association. Miss Fannie Campbell Is entertaining Miss Lois Broyles of Palestine. Miss Nellie Webb left Tuesday evening tor Oklahoma City, to stay several months with her aunt. Mrs. Margaret Utiles.

Mrs Elmer Lacy of Beeuln is vlsltlns her sister. Mrs W. B. 8heehan. Saturday afternoon Miss Libble.

White delightfully entertained with cards at the Country club Mrs. Percy V. IVnnybacker gave a charming gard' irty Nlneday even ing in honor of i. Joseph B. Dlb- relL lien C.

r.j Ramsey. Thursday ev i home of the Finley. Miss C. Trortks t-r-days' tour In Brooks are at 1 i is-iii and William F. of me.k at the 1 Hi Mrs Harrison Miller an Robert u.arried Aft a ten ii M' Mrs at it.t "notel.

Mrs M. IluiHl in Belton. i.K al.ves In Miss Annie Williams of uwn Is ine guest or Mrs A Wll.iann. Mlaa leorr1a Mtinm merriu- Houston played sweetly (raring the satire eiiwnooa. IV early loo guests enjoyra ears.

Parker's royal heapiitallty at this charm-' -Tafias Hat rye Leu Hudson, the oharmth daughter of Judge and Mrs. V. B. Hud-eon, as sponsor of Company C. A.

and M. eorpa at cadets, cave a brilliant entertainment an the beautiful lawn at the borne of her parents oa sTrtday evening. The affair was given In honorof Captain Bowers and the members of Company C. and was thoroughly enjoyed. Long tables ware arranged on the lawn and an old-fashioned barbecue dinner was served In dellctoos abundance.

Red and while, the victorious colors of TV, and were well In, evidence on verandas and lawn, and the rooms of the pretty hf me were adorned with red and white carnations and Mlsa Hudson ts a most charming- hostess and her guests were royally and delightfully entertained, COLUMBUS. Mrs. Earl Stafford Sandmeyer returned from Galveston Sunday, accompanied, by Miss Hettye Smith of Bryan, who was her guest for a few days. Mrs. Herbert Simpson and Mrs.

QrmVn H. Luts of this cttyjeturned Sunday from a short stay In Houston. Judge aod Mrs. H. M.

Wunbach left Monday morning for Seguln alter being the guests of Mrs. Thomas Wagner. Mrs. J. Everett and Miss Le Tulle of Alleyton entertained with a bouse party for the week-end.

Among their guests were Misses Lillian and Carl Beeemann, Anita and Grace Mahon of Columbus. Saturday evening Mrs. Everett was hostess to a very lolly card party, Mr. J. Everett, Mr.

Mansfield and Miss Mahon winning the laurels. Very dainty Ices snd cske were served as refreshments. The home was artistically decorated In ferns and sweetness. Mrs. F.

G. Mahon was hostess Tuesdsy afternoon to the ladles of the Methodist Home Mission society. Mrs. Friench Simpson's home was thrown open Friday evening, when she entertained with a jolly party for tbe Junior Epworth League. Lee C.

Ay res and daughters, Louise and Jewel, of Houston spent the last week end as guests of friends here. Mrs. John Duncan has as her guest Miss Margaret Jonea of Galveston. Mrs. A.

Scholandt visited relatives In New Brsunfels last week. Mrs. John C. Relster of Houston la the guest of friends here. Mrs.

George R. Martin and son left Monday to visit San Antonio and points west. The Impersonator, Bob Smith, entertained a fulkvhouse Friday evening for the benefit of The Episcopal church, and the ladies served lunches. Every Wednesday evening they will entertain with a Mexican concert and supper on Main street for their building fund, and to say these ladles will entertain means a delightful evening. The members of the Baptist church have bought the lot east of Cltlsen office and will erect a handsome church on it.

Among those who attended the funeral of Mrs. Mittle Oakes Miller were Mr. and Mrs. W. A.

Dallas of Eagle lke, Mrs. Wolters snd Mrs. R. 8. Steavens of Houston Mr.

Henry Hahn, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Waugh and Mra. Ella Guyson of Ragle iAke, Mrs. Chapman, Mr.

and Mrs. T. H. Rldgeway and Mra. J.

A. Johnson of San Antonio, Mr. J. C. Miller and Mr.

J. A. Miller of Waco, brothers to the bereaved husband: Mr. and Mrs. Will Brooks of Palaclos.

Pr. and Mrs. J. leasing entertained Thursday evening with a Jolly dinner party, the honorees being Mrs. J.

Bailey and Miss Hastings of Columbus. Mrs. B. Thrower of Fort Worth and Mrs. Forest Arceneaux of Beaumont.

CROWLEY. LA. Mrs. H. H.

Hawsey spent Friday afternoon In I.afayette. Miss Marlon Short, who has been visiting her sister. Mrs. Marcus Walker, for the past two weeks, returned to her home at Franklin, Iji the first of the week. Mr.

and Mrs J. G. Neelis were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.

W. Meyers last Sunday. Miss Anne 91ms and Miss Mabel Barton of Ponaldsonvllle have been the guests of Mrs. J. V.

Coleman. Mra I. 8, Wooster of Centerviile has returned home after a visit to Mrs. M. A.

Moffltt. Miss Emma Gayle of Ijike Charles, who has been the guest of Miss Flossie Campbell, left Monday for Rayne to visit friends. Misses Haxel and Jennie Cornett have returned from Marlon, where they attended school the past year. Mrs. T.

C. Carver spent several days JennlnKs this week. Mrs. Frank Barrllcaux left Monday for Breaux Bridge, where ahe will spend three weeks. Mrs.

Buford Edmundson and MWs Grace Naftel spent Tuesday In Rayne with Mra Leroy Porter. Miss Belle Trimble, who has been the rnest of her brother. W. L. Trimble, left Tor Portland, nfy Mrs.

L. H. Clark snd children have returned from Mayorsvllle. Miss. Mrs.

Clark was accompanied home by Mrs. W. Anderson, who will spend the summer with Mr. F. B.

Hill. Mrs. Lloyd Sifmh of Chicago Is the guest of her slater. Mrs. Marcus Walker.

The Evening Euchre club tendered a farewell partyHo Judge and Mrs. Robert Montgomery Tuesday evening at Oak Knoll, the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. 8 Lovell.

Judge and Mrs. Montgomery have been members of the club for a number of years and their departure from the city Is regretted by all the members of the club. The evening was pleasantly spent at euchre, there being six tables, and at the close of the games the guests o( honor were presented with souvenirs by the club members. Mrs. Montgomery was given a handsome Crowley souvenir spoon and Jddge Montgomery was given a clothes brush.

Mr. and Mrs Montgomery will leave Monday for Blacksburg. Va. Mr. and Mrs.

H. M. Bone left Friday for Pecatur. where they will spend a month with relatives. BASTE0P.

On Tuesday evening a pretty home wedding united the lives of Mr. Arthur H. Kohler and Miss Mae Perkins, Rev. J. E.

Webb performing the ceremony. Wednesday evening a complimentary dance was given In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kohler and Mr. and Mrs.

Joe Hasler st the Casino hall. Delicious refreshments were served and a most delightful evening was tbe portion of those present. Thursday evening the young people of the town enjoyed one of those delightful moonlight picnics at Fireman's Park. A splendid lunch was served and a part the crowd spent the time very pleasantly dancing. Mrs.

Sue Green and Mrs. O. P. Jones are spending a few daya with relatives and friends In Waoo. Mr.

and Mrs. Ouy Cannon of Austin are home with relatives here. Miss Rubye Carter has returned to her horns' si Elgin. Mr. and Mrs.

B. H. Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Perkins and Bsnno Hoppe of 8mithvllle and Mr.

Alfred Hoppe and sister, Miss Florence, of Carmine, attended tho Kohler-Perklns wedding Tuesday evening. Mrs. Ben Grimes of Cameron Is with Bastrop relative. Mrs. Thomas L.

McCullough and chil dren have returned to their home at Waco. SUTTON. Miss Virginia Merrlmen, who has been visiting friends and relatives In San Antonio and Hondo, haa returned home. Mra. p.

w. Lyon, With her children, has just arrived and Will take up their permanent residence here In their neat, new cottage, and will soon be Joined by Mr. Lyon, who la a traveling salesman. wa a. i-skioil wiin ais moinsr 1 and Mater of MtaeraT Wells.

Taxai, ts I sr. jonn a. Pat ton. wttn nis mother Julius and Frank; Misses Frances Ks glestea Ottley. A dm Towns, Lydla Lud-wlg- -and Jeannett Smith.

Mrs. Charlea a Mors to rial ting her daughter, Mrs. William R. Ciarka, tB Kansas City. Miss Mabeila Brooks la expected In tha city next week to visit her mother, Mrs.

Isaac Bledsoe. Mr. and Mra V. Davidson spent several days in San Antonio during the week. Mrs.

George F. Pendexter left Thursday for San AngeJo for a lengthy visit with frieuda Mrs. B. B. Orgain of Bastrop is tha guest of Mlsa Lenora Johnson.

ORANGE. Mrs. D. Call of Beaomont tJlm tba guest of friends In Omne last hoimUt. J.

win ford of Uouaton spent a (w days in Orange, the trutet ot frienda and relatives, Mr. and Mra. W. H. Burna of Bau-mont were vlaitora In Oransa tha latter part of last week.

Misses Bessie and Mattle McEwn ws ifueets of their brother, J. H. McEwen, on Friday of last week. Mrs. lilKirian spent the latter part of last week visiting friends In Beaumont.

George Cock has grmo to Corpus Chris ti, where he expects to locate, Mias Joe Harry l'Kvment of Beaumont was the Kuest of Mr and Mra. 8, v. Sbolara, last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mra.

6. Shoiara. visited Mrs. Sholars parents In Beaumont on lday of last wwt Mrs. Gerald Fitzgerald of Houston yia-lted relatives In Orange.

CaptaJn and Mrs. I. Bettls have returned from a visit to their son Frank of BeaumonL Mosrs H. t-acour, A. McCormlc and S.

A. Ta Blanc tf liberty were ar-rt-als in nin(re Tuesday morning Kaerine LHmdson of Vmton 'ta-ItdyIr. I Caruth last Sunday. Mrs. H.

Ppooner of Weatlake la vls-itlnR relatives in Orange. Sam KbKt of New Orleans Is the guest of his uncle, la. Miller and family Overton A it lea of Port Arthur visited friends in Orange last Sunday. Mrs F. McLonald has recently arrived from III.

to Join Mr Mc-1 Vnald, who has recently locate here. K. Ham! In spent a ctiipi- of hours In Beaumont Tuesday evenlns Mr. and Mrs. Morrif Aron.n and children have returned from Galveston.

Mrs V. BhIIilps has returned to her home at Westiake Mrs 1 A. Ftrd of Ixs Angeles. CaL. Is a guest of friendf In Orange.

The groat union revival being held at the Omrge theater bv the evangelist. Ir. Walton, nmi his sinp-rs. Smith, Jot-lie and Works, ts proving a means of great good 1-einR' done in r--ligous clrrles of Orange Nuiiienm- con verslns have ten nottl with several a.i.UHons to each of th- churhes music for the meeting h.is h-n a splendid and imprea-slve feature of the meetings, and fur-nlshe-i in addith-n to the above-named Fwect singers by a splerild complement loc.il talent, of which Orange can well boast The numerous groat subjects of rel i io that have 1 -een ha ndled ao far during the services have certainly been presented in a most forceful and comprehensive manner The subjects for the morning services of next week will be: Monday. May "Startling Answers to Frayer Tiwsday.

May 30. "Th Condition for Wednesday. May The Fhame of a City" Thursday. May 22. "How to Know What to Fray For Monday evening at H.

at the home of the bride's uncle. Mr. M. E- Gruhh. Rev.

J. rector of the Episcopal church officiating, oecurred the marriage of C. prldgeon and Miss Mamie Thurman Mr. and Mra, Pridireon will make their home in Orange and will reside on line street. The Ml Benie and Mattle McEwen left Thurs night for their home in as i I Te n.

The ha ve been the guests f-t their brother. J. J. McEwen. some time, and by their many personal charm?" hve won for themselves numerous who regret thetr star in OnnK'1 must soon come to an end.

.1 ifhenny of Crowley is greeting friends in Orange, WILLIS. Mr? Wilcox a-iil babe have returned to their home In Houston after a several weeks' vlsi; to Mr and" Mrs. John Hulon, Jr Mrs (A. M. Carson has returned from Phepherd and Houston, where she visited her s'ster.

Mrs. E. B. Smith and Mrs J. l-aiigham Mr and Mrs.

Simonton of Montgomery are sKtendihg the week with Mr and Mrs. IvXBeard. Miss Fox is home again from ht sch(wl duties at Klmira. The Willis "lioral cluh will give the cantata "Ruth, the MoaMte," et the college auditorium Thursday rvl ning. The rarta will be rendered as May Tl follows Ruth Mrs John McGregor II I Mink Mrs James Mrlnlyr Mrs S.

A. Crawfor-1 Hoar Naomi Orpha Israelitish ornan Miss Km ma Poo Jewish Maiden Mrs 8 N. Beard Messenger Marian P. Daniel First Reaper VV. C.

Williams The soloists are supported by a large and well trained chorus. Mrs George B. Robinson entertained the I-adies club Friday afternoon from I to o'clock. It was an ideal spring day, and Mrs Robinson's lovely home was decorated in keeping The reception suite seemed a continuation of the beautiful flower garden without. Jessamines, marnoiias.

ifiien and ferns everywhere lending a delicate sweet charm to the handsome furnishings. The entertainment for the afternoon was "The Bishop of Oxford's Riddle," and eacn guest worked with much Interest to solve it. each correct answer being some part ot the human body. Miss Beulah Wool-dridge was the fortunate winner sssfl received a beautiful white linen table cover. Miss HusIa Whitley was consoled with a pretty little bon Urn dish for having answered the smallest nuralxr of questions Fruit punch was served during the afternoon, followed by liciejs Ice cream and cakes Those enjoyln pleasant afternoon were Mesdames Mr-Call.

Dunk. McGregor. Pram pt on, Tom-linson. Crawford. Gardener.

Folk. Bard. Morris. Williams Misses 'sstex Foe, Folk, Wcoldridge and Whitley. BICHMOHT).

One of the most enjoyable of the spring hospltalit les was that enjoyed Thursday afternoon when Mrs. A. O. Blum so entertained the Ladies' Afternoon club with an excursion party A very natural ticket office had b-en erected on the portico, behind the window of which was seated Mrs, Maude Howard. s1rer of the hostess, who in a most businesslike manner "punched" tickets and ga th-m sealed in envelopes to the as they arrlv.d.

announcing that tte-i were take the train on the "first Ira- to ih- left for Blumsrllle Cpon nt ring parlor the guests found the cl.alrs put getl.fr to represent rows of seat" In a ar, the cha'rs lelng draped In buntine to cut them off In lines The effect most pleasing and amusing. In front of the seats was placed a tiny tov ngine to dr.iw the eieurslonists. Whllf the engine sjs getting "up steam" the Interval mas spent In gay repartee, every ore being in he excursion spirit At sharp the hostess Announced "all alrf-ard." and all Were off for "Blume-viib- The conductor. Mra. A.

collected the envelopes, which she opened and displayed the tickets, which contained questions, the anrwers to which had to be answered with towns In the t'nlted states, and which were supposed to he passed en route to BlumsvlMe. After arriving at the destination the tickets were collected, several being successful in giving the names of the towns. Mrs. VV. H.

Hinaon winning in the cut. Htm. J. C. Mayfield was tendered the guest prixe.

boys" with baskets ladetiad with cfcerrlec I iencKMis ices, in ine zorm or Duuuur mod cake, war sarrad (B refreaa tha ur-. I uaon, ws sail mm rwirBsn oss JSUT1 I ey raarleat" cuasta. OUier aerestitr I Trie Married i-aiea ciud played W1UX Mrs. Henry D. Keith.

Mrs. Li la Cobb Gordon, who visited hel brother. Dr. C. A.

Cobb, here several -weeks ago, returned from a visit ta friends In Houston and will be with hat brother for another brief stsy. Mrs. Jack Josey is visiting relatlvea la Northeast Texas. Mrs. Josey will be away some time.

Miss Joe Harry Payment and Mlaa Lola Cruse, who have been In school In Ban Antonio, are home for the summer months. Miss Margerette John, who Is attending the Georgetown university, returns I th latter part of the month. Mra W. W. Cunningham and mother, Mrs.

G. W. White, went down to Winnie Friday. Mrs. White will remain at Wln-nleor some time.

Mrs. Sidney Olive and daughter. Miss. Lady Pearl Olive, who visited relatives here during the winter, stopped at Mineral Wells before returning to their home ra Bastrop. Mrs.

Lena Merrtdlth Is visiting in Houa. ton. She Is the guest of Mrs. Snyder Carlton. TAYL0E.

Mrs. M. C. Bailey was hostess for th Afternoon Euchre club on Wednesday. Mrs.

Fred L. Welch won the club prize. Mrs. J. F.

Means of Midland, who haa been the guest of Mrs. W. M. Wllllama for the past week, departed for HlUshoro Wednesday to visit relatives. Mra Carl Grau ts visiting relatives In Austin.

Mlsa Marie Stock I as has returnerl from a visit with her parents In Cameron. Misses Ruby Ray and Gladys Hutchinson are home from a visit In San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elkel of New Brsunfels are here on a visit to the former'a brother.

Alderman A. Elkel. and family. Mrs. L.

G. Hefner has arrived In tha city from her former home in Clinton. Mots, to Join her husband. Dr. Hafner, who preceded her here several weeks.

They will make helr home In Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. W. R.

Miller Of Bclton were guests this week of Mr. and Mra. K. Rogers. Mrs.

R. W. Gossett Is visiting her mother In Cleburne. Mesdames II. T.

Klmbro and J. F. Bowers were In Weatherford this week aa delegates to the Women's Home Mission society conference of the Methodist churv h. Miss Olive Wtllson Is visiting relatlvea in Austin. Miss Sun; ii.nf Coupland went to Waco this week.

Misses Husle Lucky and Linda Allison and Messrs. Pave Cunningham and Walter Oatts of Hutto were guests of the A. I.undell family this week. Miss Mary tJoff is visiting her cousin. Miss Emma Van Benthusan.

In Houston. Mrs. Vernon Mann has returned from a three weeks' visit with her sister. Mrs. Clmer Bridges, in Frederick.

Okla. Mrs. Herbert Ooddard of Fort Worth Is a guest of her aunt. Mrs. Coleman McKay.

Miss Ruby l.ankford leaves Monday to attend a business college In Waco. LA GBANGE. Mrs. T. O.

Moore of Fort Worth la vis King her mother. Mrs. Natt Hoi man, Mrs. John Shuhmacher Is in Houston visiting relatives. Mrs Andrew II.

Kauloach of Beaumont. aft' a visit to her mother, Mrs, Natt Holma.ii, returned home Sunday. Miss I ora Von Rosenberg, who has been utW'iuilnjc the I-ambort Conservatory of Music at Dallas, returned home Saturday. Mi and Mrs F.d Franks have returned from San Antonio. Lr M.

Thomas of Fort Smith, Ark Is vtsiiliiK his parents, Mr. and Mrs, W. II. Thomas. MIkr Louise Fisher of Hurt on, lias heen visiting her sister, Mrs.

Robert Wt'orcii, returned home Tuesday. Mrs. I). Alexander left Wednesdaj morning for Warn to attend the conv iufnirmwit exercises of Texas Christian unlvri stty. Mrtt.

Charles Kirk nnd daughter of NavuBota uro visiting Mrs Kirk's mother, Mrs H. Kaulharh, since Monday. Mrs Will Holmnn of Bay City Is visiting relatives in this city. Mr. and Mrs.

A. Oroos of San Antonli an- visiting Mrs. Fritz Von Ko sen berg. Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Maarscheldt of Han Antonio were here Monday visiting tlves. They left the Name day for Galveston, whersj they will take a ateainei for Europe. Dr. C. W.

Ietierloh and family of Sublime, who have been visiting relatives In Warrenton. took tho train here Thursday morning to their home. ANQLETON. Dr. 8.

R. Maxey Is at Corpus Christl this week attending the Medical association. Jim I.ach ridge has returned to Waoo after a short visit here, his son and mother-in-law, Mrs. R. 8.

Foster, returning with him. 1 lie Kplscopal Bunday school enjoyed rilcnle Tuesday of this week at Bastr bayou. a as trop Mr. and Mrs. Morrlaa of Bomervtlle ar down on an extemled visit to their daughter.

Mrs. H. K. Foster. Mr.

and Mrs. E. t. Stockweil are spending thla week In Houston visiting friends, Frank It Stevens has returned from business trip to Houston. Mrs.

8. B. Maxey is spending a few days with friends at Port Lavaca. Frank Stevens and daughter are In Beaumont visiting at the home of Mr. Walter Miss Kate Mlckles has returned to Bra-sorta after an extended visit to Dr, and Mrs.

Maxey. GONZALES. Mrs. R. A.

Rnmschel returned the first part of the week from San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. W. W.

Boyoe of Runge, who have been vlsltlna Mr anil Mr his position with the United States hydro- graphic work on the iuo oranae to go to burmngo, Mexico, to look after tha mining Interests of his brother. Miss Cordllee Parr entertained a number of her friends Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKlnney. "Forty-two'' was the order of the evening.

Mr. James R. Dougherty and Mlsa Mary Murphy being awarded nice prises for winning the most games. Refreshments of Ice cream and cake were served. Rev.

J. M. Bailee and Mrs. Salle left Wednesday for Hot Springs, to attend tbe annual convention of Baptists of the Southern States. In consequence of Rev.

Mr. Bailee's attendance on tho convention there will be no services at the locl Baptist church next Sunday. Mrs. S. B.

Hodges and daughter, Mrs. D. P. Mitchell, the latter on a visit here from El Paso, spent several days of tha past week In Rockport with relatlvea. Mrs.

B. F. Spoonta, formerly' Miss Lc rine Jones of Dallas, was In the city tha latter part of last week visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. E.

A. Strickland spent the latter part ot last week with relatives in Ber-clalr. Mlsa Viva Waechko, who has been attending school In San Antonio this session, has returned home for the vacation. Mrs. S.

R. Turnham left Tuesday morning for Colorado, where she goes to Join her husband, who preceded her some two Miss Ethel Iynch of Monteola spent a few daya In the city this week visiting her frlsnds. the Misses Myrtle and Ethel Brown. Miss Pearl Bauer Is visiting relatives In Baiita this week. Mrs.

A. C. Fassett, mother of Mra Bauer, la visiting in Karnes City this week, but will stop off here on her return for a few days' vialt before returning to her home In Sarlta. Mrs. A.

Ryan, who has been visiting hef son Eugene In Victoria, has returned home, accompanied by her daughter-in-law, who will visit Indefinitely. Miss Annette Kellev left Monday for Ran Antonloj whererhe will spend some time with her sister. Mrs. Alice Rutledge. before they will proceed to Arlsona for an extended visit with relatives.

GEORGETOWN. Mrs. C. S. Belford Is visiting Mrs.

Wless of Beaumont Mrs. Charles Leavell of EI Paso has returned home after short visit to Miss Georgia Sneed; Mr. and Mrs. George Watterson of Austin attended the Ballerstedt-Schleffer wedding on Thursdsy. Miss Tosca Maurer of San Antonio Is visiting Mrs.

A. Schlcffer. Mrs. J. T.

Kneed is visiting in Waco. The Silver Cross circle of King P. ugh-' ters entertained their member- and friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.

D. Koontz on Thursday evening. Misses Mary Mann and Mabel Taylor are home from a short stay In Miss Myrtle Shell la home from a visit to Temple. Miss Gene Paughtrey. assisted by Miss Kdah Perkins gave her graduating recital at the university auditorium on Monday evening at 8 Su o'clock.

Miss Paughtrey Is a skilled performer, showing fine tourh and technique. The following Is the program: Sonata Op. 28 Beethoven Allegro. Andante. Scherso.

Rondo. (a) Elisabeth's Prayer Wagner (b) La Foletta Marchesl Miss Edah Perkins. Inpromtu Chopin Zug Der Zwerge Oreig ta) Elegle Massenet (b) Spring Song Well Miss Edah Perkins. Violin obllgato Mlsa Long Paplllon Orleg Wedding Day at Toldhangen Grieg On Thursday evening at o'clock, at the Episcopal church, Richard Herman Ballerstedt and Miss Emmie Schleffer were united In marriage. Bishop Klnsolv-lng of Austin performing the ceremony.

The bridesmaids were as follows: Misses Tosca Msurer of San Antonio, Dora and Frances Ballerstedt of Manor, Fannie Brady and Freda Wurslow. Maid of honor. Miss Pauline La Vlen of Austin. George Brown of Austin was best man. and Sam Harris, George Reed.

Elliott Schleffer, Fay Sherman and Roy. Eates acted as ushers. Little Cassle Barhett of Abilene and Master Robert Watterson of Austin were, flower bearers. Just before the ceremonjr Mrs. John Barnett of Abilene sang In her own sweet style "I.ove Me snd the World Is Mine." After the ceremony a 'reception was given at tho home of the bride's parents.

The happy couple left on the Missouri. Kansas and Texas train -for Galveston. Houston and other points In the State. They will be at home to their friends after June 1. BEYAW.

Mrs. C. T. Bkalnes of Houston la visiting her sister, Mrs. Ed Crenshaw.

Misses Ada and Alice Rhodea and Willie Smith of Navasota were guests of Mrs. B. R. Henderson this week. Mrs.

W. Brown, Mlssea Cecil and Mabel Brown andV Miss Etta North have returned to Thornton after a pleasant visit to Mrs. R. fR. Ellis.

Miss Nannie Lou Betta of Pittsburg visiting Miss Carrie Suber at College Station. Mrs. F. P. Hooper of Calvert la tha guest of Mr.

and Mrs. A. M. Waldrop. Mrs.

W. H. Wilson and Mlaa Llllle Wilson are visiting Terrell. Mr and Mrs. Q.

S. Parker entertained at tha Fin Feather club house on Tuesday In honor of Mr. and Mra. F. D.

Perkins of McKlnney and Mra. Clark Wins-low of Galveston. Dinner was served at 7 o'clock, and dancing was enjoyed In the evening to the music of a stringed orchestra. On Friday, from I to I p. domino whist was played through a delightful series of progression, and tha hours were meat enloyably spent.

Tuesdsy from 4 to p. m. was the time Mrs. K. Kawrenre Invited the Sewing club Into her beautiful home to enjoy its regular weekly meeting.

A few other friends outside tbe club membership were Invited, and the affair was moat elegant and enjoyable. Mrs. Milton Bell Parker entertained the Entre Nous club and Mrs. H. O.

Boetwrlght and Mra. W. C. Davis were joint hostesses to the Week End club and the Bachelor Girls on Thursdsy afternoon at the home of Mrs. o.

8. Parker, The. elegant home was adorned with, a wealth of Jessamines and and tour-leef clovers, were everywhere'7 In evtdenee. dainty swore woera in moana mi cards war Id clover sliaps, t.h iraiM I were growing long before the guests realised that the afternoon, delightful as it was. must have a close.

Mrs. Blum's afternoons are always lovely and this was no exception to the rule. The hostess was graciously assisted by Mesdames Maude Howard and A. Myers. BRENHAM.

The South Side Social club was entertained at cards lat Saturday afternoon In honor of Mrs. Sam Muery. by Miss Annie Dawson. The attendants were Mesdames Charles Eversberg. E.

V. Relchardt. Otto Baumgart. F- U. Amsler.

August Brockschmldt. W. R. Jabnke and Mlsaes Emma Gleseck, Henrietta and Ivoulse Fricke. Benlta and Bertha Schue-r en berg.

Lenora Tautenhahn, Enge Iking, Emma Seelhorst. Gertrude Hermann, TH-Ile Zeiss, Clara Strlckert, Lena and Josephine Marek, Emma and Dora Seldel-mann. Lottie Richter. Georgia Ehlert, LJUle Bockhorn. Maggie and Cleo Barns, Olga and Hafdee Van Hutton.

The hospitable Dawson home was supplied with a profusion of cut flowers and green growing plants. The guests found small tables daintily set for the repast of salad, wafers, olives, cheese straws and iced tea. with which they wer so bountifully aerved. At the conclusion of the Innch-eon cards were produced for the game of high five, th most ex pert player being Miss Tillle Zeiss, to whom was given a hand painted celery dish. Miss Dawson gave the honoree.

Mrs. Muery, an elegant sterling sliver call bell. Mrs. Muery has been the recipient of much social attention, and (hla card party of Mlaa Dawson's must le assigned a conspicuous place when counting up the long list of beautiful affairs in her honor. Pursuant to a custom as old as the organization itself, to give the newly wed-i-d ones a compliment ary dance, the nu mbers of the oung Germania society on last Friday evening arranged a de-lp' Tful affair at park in honor of Mr and Mrs Sam Henry Muery, whose brilliant wedding occurred on April 2i There were thirty couples in the grand march as lead by th- bride and I room, and to the music so beautifully Osionrsed by the Second regiment band dancing was kept up until midnight.

It was a lo ely ball, and a worthy tribute to this popular couple There was a complimentary dunce at German la Wednesday evening ven by company A pioneer signal corps. Texas National Guard, given to the I.e Monti Dramatic club, whlrh was largely attended, about thirty couples participating, ana heartily enjoyed Even the Inclemency of the weather prolonged the pleasures Qf the occasion, for about the time the -Second infantry band orchestra were to play "Home Sweet Home," a bard rain commenced and as It wu too hard for the next two hours for any one to venture out In It the jdeasurea of the evening were extended ir.to the morning of Thursday, and It was 2.30 when the crowd dispersed for their respective homes through the mud to dream of the pleasures of the most delightful occasion. Mrs Dr E. A. Cox of Teague, Texas.

Is here on a visit to her parents. Sherlfi and Mrs I) K. Teagne. Miss Fredriekra Turner of Burton Is visiting friends in the city. Mrs C.

B. Gil lisp re and daughter of I Houston are here to spend Malfest week. trie guests of Mrs. Ullitspte a parents, Mr. and Mrs.

W. T. Mrs H. K. Harrison Is visiting her daughter.

Mrs. Sol West, at Cvalde. Mrs. L. King of Dallas Is the guest of her mother.

Mrs. Lula Thornhlll. sMrs. Hudson Williams of Houston spent Thursday in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs.

J. B. Williams, and left Friday to visit her parents in Temple flhe will probably return here for the Malfest. Mrs. Oscar Roos.

formerly Miss Zepha Crosier, and little daughter of Victoria re nere on a visit to Mrs linns' mother. Mrs. Croxler. for the Matfent Mrs. Hal Coleman left Friday morning for Gonzales to attend the marriage of her sister.

Miss Edith Wilson, to Mr. Edmund Mac ha. whh takes place at that place Sunday Mra. A. Glesecke.

who was here lo attend the Muerv-Gelsecke wedding, has returned to her home in Houston. HALLETTSVTLLE. Fev A. Earl and fsmlly were not able to move to Kenedy this week, as expected, on account of sickness. Mrs.

II. C. llafer has returned from a pleasant visit to relatives In San Mar com, her old hom.v Mra. H. Tlpr.ett ni.cnt the first of the week with tlie fanilK of lier father, Captain T.

I -odd. In Mrs. John Hmlth of Cuero Is vialtlns the family of her father. I) Khode. Miss Anxle Lay has returned from a Ttstt to the family of Prof, A.

Pster-aon In Toaktim. B. H. Henderson, wife and little soa of California, who have han Hnendtna some time here with relatives, left Tnos -day for Commerce. They exieci to rs turn hern prior to going: home In July.

Mr. snd Mrs. P. F. Kulhne of Austin pent the week here with relatives.

Mrs. T. A. Hill and daughter. Miss B4-dle, have returned to their home Is Weimar after vtstttne; the family of T.

a. HIlL Mesrtaraas O. Pwnbaaty. SfpfHe Ap- -jiesiinsi lxhuusisssw BipuM ad- i Mil tkrmts'Wfsdorf, iCL and I 'J guests and all were royally entertained. triuay mgnt at the opera house were witnessed the closing exercises of the public schools.

Miss Bessie Ftnkelsteist was salutatorian and Mr. Hllmer Rosen- brg valedictorian of the da of eight graduates. MARLE5. The Wednesday Musical club met In regular session with Mrs. A.

O. Bowdon Wednesday afternoon. A comparatively large crowd of members responded to the roll call with tha subject of education. The study lesson was on musical education at present. In which Mlsa Alice Goodrich led.

One of the most Interesting features of the evening was the reading of three papers, one by "Miss Somervell and two by Miss (Joodrlch. A most interesting debate was entered Into by the club, the ladIes1einK equally dlvih-l; the subject of muslcim was fully discussed, in which Hiss I'evt n's side was the vi torl-ous contestants The club then discussed the entertainment In which tenth anniversary of th'- club's existence is to ie celebrated September 10. No definite plans were formed. This be one of the most brilliant affairs yet accomplished by the lub. Next meeting will be with Mrs.

A. Oltorf The Wednesday Social club met In regular session with Mrs Cam Fannin on Wednesday afternoon at th handsome suburban home of Mrs. B. Monday. In spite of the inclement weather a large number answer-M to roll calf, there being a number of visitors also present to en-Joy this charrniriK hoepitalltv Th rooms were profusely decorated in pink ai4 white sweet peas and pink and whitd poppies.

Some little business was attended to; park Improvement nnd charity. The business session being over, Mrs. Fannin passed daintiest of "Merry Widow" bows off lace attached to the forty-two score cards as souvenirs of this pleasant evening. After an ire course of caramel ice cream and angel food cake, the club adjourned to mewt next with Mrs. George Frank.

Visitors: Mrs. Raynes, Nashvsile; Mrs. Joe Levy, Misses Laura Tlmmons. Houston; Lai la Branson. 8helton.

Reeve. Vera Reeves. Mrs. E. W.

Bounds has returned from a visit to Calvert Mlsa Gertrude McCrary, who has been the guest of MIsh Gambrell, has returned to her home at Dallas-Mrs. HL J. Ferguson and daughter of Waco are among the visitors to Marl in. Mrs. Horace Clark of Fa lest Ine has returned home from a stay of some days in Marl In.

Mrs. W. C. Nolan and daughter snd Mlsa Benson of Dickinson are among the late arrivals In Marl to. Mr.

and Mrs G. T. Epstein and Miss Gussrle Lyons spent a day or two In Waco this week: Mrs. Z- I- Harlan Is visiting her mother at Mansfield. Mrs.

Mattle Quald Is visiting relatives at Cameron. Mrs. C. B. Monday and children visited relatives In lake Charles, and have returned home.

Mrs. Will Brn'th of Calvert Is visiting tha family of Mr and Mrs. W. 8. flmlth.

Mlsa Alice Endtns and Miss Joblanowskl off ymco are guests of Mlsa Kthel Smith ot Marlin. Miss Ethel Powell has returned home from Oollnda. where she has been teaching In the public school, the session having closed. Mra C. Byrne is visiting relatives at Ennls.

Miss Ona McDonald of Mexta Is tha guest Of Mrs. R. L. Stallworth. P.

Raynee, after a pleasant visit to Mr. snd Mrs. T. H. Battle, has returned to her home st Nashville.

Y0AKTT1L Dr. and Mrs. II. II. Brown have returned from Llano, where they have been to attend the fnnral of Dr.

Itrown's aged father1. Iff. and Mrs. R. H.

Henderson have bean visiting In this city, the guests of Mr. aod Mrs. James Vollentlne. P. H.

Green, paid Hallettavllle a pajslneea visit this Miss Anxle D. I of Hallettsvllle has bean tha guest of Mr. and Mra C. A. Peterson this Tha Yoakum Literary dub had another turn ot their dnllKhtful entertainments at tha borne of Mrs K.

B. Carruth Wednes-'elaf afternoon from 4:30 to p. m. Quotations from the play, "Henry VIII." with tha wording disarranged -had beert -tacked on the walls and those present Were; given paper and pencil and were asked te arrange Ulata correctly. This was aot half such sua saay task as It was mm' rn'i "u.iii uma a looked to be and It required much pus- I aJ 4i -w-J young friends with a trolley ride Wednesday evening Mrs.

Albvt Hi. Ifox favored Miss Eva Wamner of Colorado "ity. T-ias. with a sleilghtfnl card i arty Kndny Mrs. Hardin Walsh has returned from extended stay In Baltimore and 8t i Louis.

A. Last Tuesday morning Mrs Hobert II Connerly entertained with bridge at the Country cluh omiilini-ntsry to Mrs Oeorge Hlns of Ban Antonio and Mrs. R. V. Davidson.

Mrs I) Johns won ts first prise, an attractive parasol, Mrs Hlnes cut the consolation, a pair of pale 4, blue gloves, and Mrs. Davidson received the guest favor, a sandalwood fan. Mias Ardle 6mlth is visiting relatives In KJlissn. altfs Margaret Oraham has returned BOBM after a pleasant stav In Galveston With Mesdaaies Crocs and KopperL Mrs. Etta D.

Smith of Wichita Falls Is hers visit Ins; tha family of her son. Clyde XX Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram D.

Mahaffy have re tu mad to Austin after a bridal tour P. Jahoke. left Tuesday for their home. Mr. and Mrs.

B. Hosklns, Br and Augusta are attending the church oounoll of Blahop Johnston's dloossa In San An. tonlo. Miss Maude Robinson of Waee arrived thw week to visit relatives and friends, Mr. and Mrs.

Jones Matthews left Thursday for Marlla to visit relatlvea Mrs. Qreen te Witt left this week foV 1 fntr. W. O. Beldlng and Mrs.

W. M. Fly hav returned home from Fort Worth. A5Z Jn" "uraday to, of sssreral week spent In North Texas ana Arnanssta. TM North flSaTSSail IJnvA mt tnmtt 1 a whlrh sails Crom Galvw-sUm ssra.

warren Taylor Fort Worth tk risking relatlvea in the sit MsMIDs; relatives In tha ettv. a 7 mt'-mmim vt- jassain I I wa wUl ssysao taa stuaroec I pi i- or AHSun -i-i- -1 Mra, Mauds Tower and Mr Kit sttJ.

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