Saturday night found several young men wending their way to the home of Mr. Fred Poole. As these guests arrived, they were met by Mrs. Poole, who immediately began to separate the sheep from the goats. Two of the party were ushered into the parlor, while the others were inducted into the kitchen by way of the back door, from thence to the dining room.
Mr. Poole, Mr. Walton, and the two people who entered the front door, were allowed to enter the dining room, where to Mr. Poole’s great surprise, he found all of these other guests in waiting. Each one found his place by means of a Christmas place card. In the center of the richly laden table stood a miniature Christmas tree artistically decorated with silver tinsel. Over the roots of the tr4ee was placed cotton which held in concealment several different ridiculous presents, such as poppers, toy balloons, etc. Each present was tied by a ribbon which each pulled at the designated time to find his gift.
A delicious dinner was served which was very much enjoyed by all those hungry men.
Supper being over, Mr. Poole began opening his presents and gifts which consisted of toy balloons and one lone chocolate almond. Mr. Poole was then presented with a nice fountain pen and an ever-sharp pencil, gifts from the company as a whole.
At 8 o’clock all departed, withing Mr. Poole many happy birthdays and declaring Mrs. Poole a charming hostess.
Those enjoying Mrs. Poole’s hospitality were Messrs. Joe House, Hugh House, Robert Cordon, C.F. Gore, F.H. Clark, R.L. Williamson, W.C. Walton, H.M. Morrison, W.P. Davis and W.B. Edwards.
From The Roanoke News, Weldon, N.C., Dec. 22, 1921
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