Reception for Jessie Wood, Randolph, Alabama http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/jwood.txt ============================================= USGENWEB PROJECT NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Project Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file is copyrighted and contributed by: William Fischer, Jr. ============================================= September 2001 MISS JESSIE WOOD GUEST OF HONOR ---------------------------- Miss Jessie WOOD, of Roanoke, Ala., the guest of Mrs. D. A. HOLMES, was the charming honoree at two very delightful functions on last Monday, July 3rd. In the afternoon Mrs. HOLMES entertained at an Al Fresco tea; the receiving party standing at the entrance of the broad walk. The old home, with its number of beautiful cedar trees, the chairs, the jardinieres filled with sunflowers, and the punch and refreshment tables scattered over the lawn, was a fitting background for the very attractive receiving party, filling out with light and color this beautiful picture of old-time Southern hospitality. Miss WOOD, the lovely guest of honor, is, in the language of Tennyson, “A rosebud and sweet as English air.” She is a true type of queenly Southern beauty and on this occasion was very exquisite in a charming gown of white with dainty French touches of pink. A large number of guests called during the afternoon. In the evening Mrs. HOLMES entertained in honor of Miss WOOD and Mr. Theo WOOD [Winston Theo WOOD, 12 Aug 1888--10 Dec 1963, brother of Jessie] at a dinner party, served on the spacious front porch, which had been artistically arranged for the occasion, with decorations of sunflowers and bright-hued japanese [sic] lanterns. The many friends Miss WOOD made on her short visit [to LaFayette, Chambers co., AL] were grieved to learn of her illness, which hastened her departure, and with her hostess are looking forward with great pleasure to her promised return in the near future and wish her a speedy recovery. -- [Originally published in the] LaFayette Sun [From The Roanoke Leader (Randolph County, Alabama), 19 July 1911, p.1] [See also her posted wedding notice. Jessie WOOD was the daughter of Wyatt W. WOOD, 4 Sep 1857--2 Feb 1932, and Olivia Lee WOOD, 10 Dec 1864--13 Jun 1938.]