Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell

THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
(Missing) Year - Number  (Missing)
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, February 20, 1902
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MEETING OF FALLS COUNTY CHAPTER.

       The social feature of the meeting of the Falls County Daughters of the Confederacy wee great, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Battle Thursday afternoon.  Following is the program of the music and reading:
       The subject of the contest was a 'Foral--Romance.

       1.  Consolation--Medleshon's Mrs. F. M. Burkhead.
       2.  Reading Night and Day, (By Sidney Lanier) Mrs. L. E. Allen.
       3.  Vocal Solo--If I Wore a Rose, Miss Susie Battle.
       4.  Hostess distributed beautiful handpainted programs, suggestive of St. Valentine's reign.
       5.  What was her nationality and appearance? (American Beauty.)
       6.  What was his disposition and name (Sweet William.)
       7.  How did he offer himself (As'ter)
       8.  To whom did she refer him? (Poppy.)
       9.  What did the bride wear on her head? (Bridal wreath.)
       10. What did he wear for the last time? (Bachelor Button.)
       11. How many attended the ceremony. (Phlox.) flocks.
       12. At what time did they take the train? (Four O'clock.)
       13. What animals did they see when they visited the managerie?
             (Tiger Lily and Dandy Lion.)
       14. What did he say when he left her? (Forget me not.)
       15. What did she do? (Balsom)
       16. How did she greet him on his return? (With Tulips)
      
       Mrs. J. W. Bartlett won the prize--a beautiful pyrograph frame.
       After this the chapter adjourned to meet next with Mrs. J. W. Bartlett.
       Much praise is due the charming young hostess, Miss Susie Battle for the pleasures enjoyed.

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