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CHARLOTTE SUNDAY OBSERVER, SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 1917.
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HICKORY
Hickory, Jan. 20. Mm. J. A. Mar
tin was hostess to the Travelers' Club
Thursday when quotations were from
the Bible and from Chapman's Trans
latlon of Homer. Mrs. J. L. Murphy
rave a paper on "William Tyndale and
Bible translations," Mrs. J. L. Riddle
on Chapman and his translations,
Mra!-E. B. CUne gave a reading, and
Mesdames Murphy. Chadwick, Aber
nethy and CUley sang serial Sixteenth
- Century hymns.
Mrs. Joe Abernethy entertained the
Embroidery Club Thursday. Mrs. T.
F. Stevenson read from the club book
white the other members plied busy
needles. Several new members were
- elected.
Mrs. Fred Abernethy entertained
three tables of auction Thursday
night in honor of her sister, Miss
Louise Coleman, of Aiken. S. C. Prizes
were won by Miss Gladys Reid and
Joe Murphy.
' The "Woman's Missionary Society of
the Reformed Church held its month
ly meeting Monday with the president,
- Mrs. C. C. Boat
Miss Louise Jones was hostess for
the Do-As-You-Please Club Thursday
with every member present and Miss
Louise Coleman, of Aiken, S. C, and
' Miss MatUe Moye Adams, of Durham,
visitors.
Mrs. Alice Harbin entertained the
Abel A. Shuford Chapter, U. D. C,
Monday when an Interesting meeting
was held.
Mrs. Fred Abernethy entertained
Che Wednesday Book Club when Mrs.
d. M. Sherrill won the prize
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Shuford enter
tained the Owl Club Friday night
when Hugh D'Anna won the prize in
the games of auction.
M r. and Mrs. F. A. Henderson rave
a dance Wednesday night in compli
ment to Miss Mattie Moye Adame. of
Durham, who Is visiting Miss Kate El
liott Mr. and Mrs. Roy AberneUry en
tertain ed at dinner Tuesday night.
Their Tuests were: Mr. and Mrs. C.
B. Mclutosh, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Far
abee, llr. and Mrs. Hugh D'Anna, Mr.
and Mrt B. B. Blackwelder, Mr. and
Mrs. A."A. Shuford, Jr., Miss Lenore
Bourbeer and Orin Sigmon.
B. 8. .Neill entertained the O. O.
Club Tuesday night at the home of
Miss Eliaibeth McComb. Miss Mary
Field. Ton Pruett and Mr. and Mrs.
Frank McComb were visitors.
Mrs. C. R. Warllck wan hostess to
the Music Club Tuesday evening when
Miss Margaret Taylor was a visitor.
Papers were read by the hostess. Miss
Seagle and .Miss Hallman. The music
numbers were given by Mesdames J.
N. Hatcher, J. L. Mnrphy, George
Bailey, W. B. Meiunes. J. L. CUley,
Misses Essie Seagle and Margaret Mc-
Comb. i
Miss Constance Bost entertained the
Entre Nous Club Wednesday after
Boon. Hickory Grove, Jan. 20. Mr. and
Mrs. Edgar Jordan and children of
Gastonia have been visiting at the
home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Key Jordan.
Miss Annie Lou Hagler, who has
been with her father, Sebe Hagler,
has returned to her home In Kan
napolis. Mrs. Will Thomesson has for her
guest her mother, Mrs. Meggs of
Charlotte.
Miss Zula Stegall, a student of
Matthews High School, spent Satur
day and Sunday with her parents.
any time of tke
day
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DTA8U3K.0 iqo DORCHESTER, MASS.
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Homes That Impress
T7.HEN FRIENDS CALL and you see them notice the
comfortable surroundings, then is the time you
feel more than repaid for the outlay and the
tbne spent In making your home a source of pride to
yon and to them.
Ifs poor economy to do without the things that
make the home complete. When furniture or furnihings
become out of date or tiresome, just the addition of a
food piece here and there will renew your pride in your
home and make It more appealing.
Your Home Is Only As Comfortable
and Inviting As You Make It
lt us help, you in the selec tion of your furniture,
of In the rearrangement of your home.
We hav some pleasing designs and styles in the
things you should have furniture you'll Just like to nes
tle Into. It will surprise you to see how reasonable good
furniture can be.
COMPLETE HOME FCRXISHEKS.
SATSIFACTORY TERMS ARRANGED.
Lawing-Robbins Furniture Co.
34 South College Street CHARLOTTE, X. C.
, OlT OF THE HIGH REXT ZOXE.
A SOCIETY
Mr. and Mrs. John Stegall of this
place. '
Miss Ada Simpson of Charlotte is
visiting with Miss Beulah King.
Mr. Swlnk, hear this place, died
suddenly last night, death being due
to heart trouble. He was burled this
afternoon at 3:00 o'clock at Newells.
The teachers of this township held
their monthly meeting Friday after
noon at this place. Mr. Matthews and
the committeemen of all the schools
were present
LINCOLNTON
Lincofnton, Jan. 2ft. Wednesday
evening Rev. W. H. McNalry enter
tained the official members of the
Reform Church at dinner.
Mr. W. H. Alexander of Hopewell
was a visitor to the city Wednesday.
Miss Brvte fltutu left Monday for
Palatka, Fla., where she will visit
relatives. ,
Mr. K. L. Lawing was a Charlotte
visitor the past week.
Miss Hattie Ramsaur left Monday
for Winston-Salem where she will be
the guest of Mrs. R. M . Courtney.
Minn Lizzie Curtis is visiting her
sister Mrs. M. L. Bynum in Char
lotte. Kev. and Mrs. Cyril E. Bentley and
Mrs. Walter E. Bentley left Sunday
for Brooklyn, N. T., where they will
visit relii fives.
Mrs. W. E. Anderson visited her
parents in Clio, S. C, the past week.
Dr. Z. Paris returned Wednesday
from Charlotte where he has been
undergoing treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Jenkins left
Monday for Lawndale where they
were the guests of relatives.
Friday afternoon the Parent-Teachers
Club met in the Graded School
Auditorium. The regular routine of
business was presided over by the
president. The girls of the domestic
science class served the club with cof
fee and sandwiches.
Miss Lily Mary James was hostess
to the Do-As-You-Please Club Satur
day afternoon.
GAFFNEY, S. C.
Gaffney. S. C, Jan. 20. One of the
most delightful social meetings which
has taken place in Gaffney this sea
son was that of the Crustbreakers'
Club, which met at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. W. J. Wilkins Thursday
morning.
Mrs. E. H. Gaines gave a rook par
ty Tuesday afternoon at the residence
of Mrs. J. C. Lipscomb on Victoria
avenue in honor of several visiting
ladles.
The Sorosls Club met Tuesday af
ternoon at the home of Mrs. R. H.
Brown on East Frederick street. The
program was supplied by Mrs. J. K.
Wood and Mrs. H. Fay Gaffney. The
next meeting of the ctub will be held
with Miss Mayme Jefferies, January
30.
Mrs. T. C. Petty entertained at an
informal sewing party Thursday af
ternoon. Bowls filled with fragrant
flowers of color made the living room
attractive, where interesting events
were discussed. v
Miss Harriet Haynes, of Henrietta,
is spending the week-end in Gaffney
with relatives.
Miss Edna Davis, of Wlnthrop Col
lege, Is spending the week-end with
Miss Esther Goudelock.
Miss Martha Carson, of Rutherford
ton, is a guest of friends in Gaffney.
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ASHEVILLE
Asheville, Jan. 20. -At the regular
meeting of the Woman's Club, held
this week with Mrs. T. F. Malloy,
at her home on Merrimon avenue, the
members of the club adopted reso
lutions extending their thanks to
ex-Governor Locke Craig for his work
for the cause of women during his
term of office. The uniform courtesy
of the Governor on all questions re
lating to women, and his appoint
ment of a woman notary in order to
give women a foothold in the State's
affairs were highly praised.
General and Mrs. Theodore David
son entertained with an informal
luncheon at .their home on Liberty
street, this week, in hOnor of Mrs.
Colin MacRae.
Mrs. R. P. Smith was "at home"
Thursday afternoon In honor of her
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bernard Smith,
a recent bride. About two hundred
guests called during the afternoon to
meet Mrs. Bernard Smith.
Miss Bessie Owen of Lake Toxa
way and Mrs. Gray Gresham of Ashe
ville were quietly married at Lake
Toxaway last Sunday afternoon. Mr.
and Mrs. Gresham will make their
home In Asheville.
Society is highly Interested In the
Progressive Bridge Tournament In
augurated this week by the Asheville
Country Club. Realizing that many
of its women members do not care
greatly for golf or dancing, the club
instituted a bridge tournament with
weekly prizes for the winners, and
a grand prize for the top Bcore at the
end of the tournament. Miss Made
line Loughran won the week's prize
this week, the first day of play In the
tournament
The Tar Heel Book Club met Tues
day afternoon with Miss Lulu Moore
at her home on Merrimon avenue.
Mrs. Andrew Orr entertained the
New Bridge Club at her home on
Merrimon avenue this week. The first
prize was won by Miss Mary Orr.
The Girls' Card Club has changed
Its name to the Wharee Club, and the
first meeting waa held Friday with
Miss Katherine Horner.
One of the most brilliant social
events of the week was the dance
given by Mr. and Mrs. Julian Wood
cock at their attractive home in Grove
Park. About 60 dancers were present
during the evening. Supper waa
served at midnight.
Miss Emily Bourne entertained with
a birthday party last Saturday in
honor of her own and her brother's
birthday. Miss Bourne's birthday and
that of her brother, Mr. Billy Bourne,
coming on the same day, January 13.
Miss Bourne's party took the form of
an elaborate seven-course luncheon.
Miss Daisy Wlnslow entertained
Friday evening with a dance at her
home in West Asheville. About fif
teen couples enjoyed Miss Winslow's
hospitality.
A miscellaneous shower was given
Wednesday afternoon to Mrs. Richard
Henderson, a recent bride, at her
home on Woodfln street
LAURINBURG
Laurlnburg, Jan. 20. Mrs. James
L. MacNalr entertained at a miscel
laneous shower In honor of Miss Bet
tie McDougalL who Is to become the
bride of Rev. J. B. Thompson next
Wednesday night, January 24. Hand
painted scorecards were passed for
a rose contest, in which Miss Mary.
McKinnon received the prize, a lovely
cake plate, painted In pink roses. The
bride-to-be was presented with a
hand-painted rose picture. Pretty
little cupId cards were passed for
each guest to write a toast or wish
for the bride-elect These were made
Into a little book and presented to
Miss McDougall. Refreshments, con
sisting of a salad course, followed by
accessories, was served. Following
the refreshments, Mrs. MacNair pre
sented Miss McDougall with a beau
tiful boquet of pink and white roses,
and a basket collection of beautifully
hand-embroidered articles.
Mrs. Roy L. Hammond entertained
Friday afternoon in honor of Mra
Lonnie Hammond and her guest. Miss
Dean of Windsor, Va. Four prizes
were given to the following ladies.
Mrs. Robert Everett Miss Dean, Miss
Smith and Mlse Bettle MacDougall.
Preceding the games a musical pro
gram wai- rendered by the following
ladles: Mrs. Bettle T. Shaw, Miss
Pauline Showalter, Miss Eva Coving
ton and Miss Mary Grey. A salad
course with accessories was served.
The following Invitation has been
Issued in the city:
Mr. and Mrs. Ishara Cox Edgerton
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their sister
Miss Elizabeth B. McDougall
to
Rev. Jasper B. Thompson
on Wednesday evening, January the
twenty-fourth, at half after 6 o'clock
Methodist Church
Laurlnburg, North Carolina.
Miss McDougall is one of the most
popular young women in the county
and her marriage will be of great
Interest xo many people.
Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Alexander
Gregg was hostess to the members of
tho Elizabeth Browning Book Club
and a number of Invited guests. The
subject for study, was "The National
Gallery." Papers were read by Miss
Eva Covington. Mrs. Peter McLean
and Miss Mary McKinnon. Mrs. Hin
ton James closed the program with
interesting current topics. Following
the program progressive rook was
played at eight tables. Mrs. J. T.
John won the prize, a box of corre
spondence cards. After the game Mrs.
Gregg served a salad course with ac
cessories. The club adjourned to meet
next Tuesday with Miss Lila McLean.
ELKIN
Elkln, Jan. 20. The most delight
ful social function of the past week
was the afternoon party given by
Mrs. Richard M. Chatham Wednes
day afternoon In honor of Mrs. Rich
ard Smith.
The guests were received by Mrs.
Chatham, then Introduced to Mrs.
Smith. Dainty score cards were giv
en out and partners were found for
an interesting game of progressive
dominoes. At the close of the game
it was found that Mrs. -M. A- Bigs
had scored highest and was awarded
a picture. To Mrs. Smith was also
given a picture, the honoree's prize.
A salad course, coffee and mints were
served.
Mrs. E. F. McNVer waa hostess to
the Young People's Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist Church Tues
day afternoon from 3 until 6 o'clock.
A salad course and chocolate bon
bons were served by the hostess, as
sisted by Miss Lucile Glenn. Beside
the regular members of the society.
Misses Maude Greenwood and Clara
Bell were invited guests.
Mesdames E. L McNeer, E. Q.
Click. M. A. Biggs, A. G. Click and
R. M. Chatham attended the concert
given by Madame Gadskl In Winston
Salem this week.
Miss Nell Owyn is the guest of
fMenr11ri North - WHkewhcee lht
week.
Mr. uml Mra. A. M. Smith and Mt.iS
Hallie Smith have gone to Florida to
spend the remainder of the Winter.
KERNERSVILLE
Kernersvllle, Jan. 2Q. Mrs. Paul
Nash and slater. Miss Mattie Leak,
gave a rook party at their home on
Main street Thursday evening, their
guests on this occasion' being the
members of the Kernersvllle Book
Club and others.
The January meeting of the Ladles
Aid Society of the M. E. Church was
held on Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. A. N. LInville, on Salis
bury street, with nearly all members
of the society la attendance. Mra
William Morton, the president, con
ducted the devotional, following
which a business meeting was held,
during which plans for work during
the year of 117 were discussed at
length, chief of which was the re
furnishing of the parsonage.
. A double marriage which came as
a complete surprise to relatives and
friends of the contracting parties was
solemnized recently, when Miss Julia
Wilson became the bride of Jay Smith
and Miss Emma Wilson the bride of
Allie Wlllard. the ceremony being
performed in the presence of only a
few friends and relatives of the con
tracting parties.
The brides are sisters, being daugh
ters of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wilson,
who reside near Kernersville.
Mr. Smith is a son of Mrs. Melissa
Smith and Mr. Wlllard a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Willard, both being
prosperous farmers of Forsyth
County.
The first meeting of the newly-or-ganlzed
Society of the Moravian
Church of this place was held Mon
day evening at the home of Mrs. J.
P. Adkins on Salem street, with the
president, H. E. Shore, presiding. The
subject for discussion during the
evening was "Criticism." and the
members discussed many interesting
phases of same.
Following the business session a
very delightful social hour was en-
' Joyed, during which Moravian sugar
! cake and coffee were served by Mra
Adkins and Mrs. Cornelia Hastings.
Those in attendance Included J. J.
Korncr, Philip Fontain, David Ker
ner, Jesse Bowers, Gid Kerner. H. E.
Shore, Carl Kerner and Pete Hast
ings. Miss Arrie Hester of this place was
honoree Saturday afternoon at a rook
party given by her friend, Mrs. Frank
Linville, at Oak Ridge, of whom she
has for several days past been a vis
itor. At the last meeting of the Aycock
Literary Society held on Friday after
noon in the auditorium or the graded
and high school building new officers
were elected for the year.
The ladles of the Betterment Asso
ciation met in interesting session on
Wednesday, afternoon in the audito
rium of the school building.
MONROE
Monroe, Jan. 20. The Van Dyke
Club met with Mrs. Estelle Stuart
Thursday afternoon, the members re
sponding to roll call with names of
Southern leaders in the war of 1812.
Papers were read by Mesdames
Stuart, J. T. Griffith, V. C. Austin and
E. W. Crow. Mrs. Loyd Thompson,
of Lincolnton, was an out-of-town
guest Misses Virginia Lee, Mabel
Smith and Mary English served re
freshments in three' courses.
Mesdames Gilmer Joyce, T. W.
Huey and J. E. Stack entertained a
few friends at rook Tuesday and Wed
nesday afternoon. Refreshments were
served after the game.
The Study Club was entertained
Thursday morning by Mrs. J. B. Cop
pie, the members responding to roll
call with current events. Mrs. Roscoe
Phifer had charge of the program
which was carried out in the usual
way, every member taking part Espe
cially interesting was the story of
t.'yrana de Bergerac, pleasingly told
by Mrs. A. M. Secrest. Mrs. H. E.
Copple assisted the hostess in serving
a salad course and stuffed dates.
Mrs. I. H. Eldridge and Miss Beryl
Eldrldge, of Washington, D. C, are
visiting Mrs. E. C. Winchester and
Miss Cora Lee Montgomery.
Mrs. Ella Lindsay entertained a
number of friends Thursday morning
and afternoon. Rook was played at
four tables each time and the hostess
served a salad course, coffee and
sweets. Mesdames R. T. West, I. B.
Bourne and Miss Rachel Armfleld as
sisted with the hospitalities.
Miss Lottie Mae Blair has returned
from Greensboro where she attended
the State meeting of the Equal Suf
frage League.
CHERRYVILLE.
Cherryvllle, Jan. 20. One of the
most enjoyable social events of the
season was a rook party Wednesday
afternoon, given by Mrs. D. P. Mc
Clurd in honor of Mrs. J. R. Nixon,
a recent bride. Those .present were
the members of the Fancy Work
Club and Mrs. C. B. Fetner of Char
lotte and Mesdames John J. George
and David R. Mauney.
The Fancy Work Club met with
Mrs. J. E. Holt Thursday afternoon.
The members had been requested to
bring only needle and thimble. The
hostess announced that the work for
the afternoon would be for the bride,
Mrs. J. R. Nixon and each one present
hemmed a dolly. Mrs. Nixon was
the guest of honor. The hostess
served refreshments.
Miss Mary Williams of Davidson
and Miss Beulah Wilson of Gastonia
were in town Tuesday to attend the
wedding of Miss Vera Howell and
Matthew A. Stroup.
Mrs. A. T. Dellinger and little son,
A. T., Jr., were the guests of Mra
David P. Dellinger Thursday.
KINGS MOUNTAIN
Kings Mountain, Jan. 20. The
Busy Housewives were entertained by
Mrs. M. E. Herndon Friday after
noon. Mrs. Arthur Crouse read a pa
per entitled "Preserve the American
Home;" Mrs. F. E. Finger read "Do
You Know Where Home Is," and Mrs.
Herndon gave the poem, "Home is
Where the Heart Is." After sewing
the hostess served a salad course.
The guests present were Mrs. Sage
Fulton, Mrs. Harry Falls and Mrs.
Allred.
The Social Club met with Mrs. J.
S. Hood on Thursday afternoon and
rook was played at four tables. The
guests present were Mrs. Arthur Hay,
Mrs. Ixuin Neal, Mrs. Ed McLaughen,
Mrs. H. N. Moss and Misses Marie
Moss and Kate McLaughen. After
the game the hostess served refresh
ments.
Miss Pearl Fulton entertained a
number of her friends at a birthday
party Saturday night.
The Civic League held its annual
meeting with Mrs. D. C. Mauney Fri
day afternoon and officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year.
The Young People's Society of the
Methodist Church entertained about
j 2 5 friends Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. a. ll. 1'atterson.
The entertainment committee Of
the Civic league will give a play en
titled, "The District School," on Fri
day evening, January 28.
Mrs. Leslie McGJnnls and family
have moved from here to Charlotte.
Otto Hood left Wednesday for De
troit. Mich., where he will attend
school.
Mm MUt MUUr and a. number &t
young people gave Miss Margaret
Kenilrick a surprise birthday party
Friday evening at the home of her
sisier, .Tirs. j. rj. ljimoru.
SHELBY
Shelby, Jan. 20. Members of the
Thursday afternoon club held a
meeting this week, Mrs. Paul Webb
being the hostess at her home on
North Morgan street Rook was the
game of the afternoon, and after the
cards were laid aside, the hostess, as
sisted by her sister, Miss Elizabeth
McBrayer, served a salad course.
With Mrs. W. B. Nix as hostess, the
members of the Cecelia Muslo Club
met Wednesday afternoon,.
At her home on West Marion street
Mrs. p. I Hennesaa was "at home"
Friday evening. Rook was played
progressively throughout the evening.
Miss Stella Scroggs rendered a num
ber of songs after which the hostess
served refreshments, assisted by Mrs.
George Hoyle. i
Thursday evening, the retiring pres
ident of the Addie Ware Phtlathea
Class of Central Methodist Church,
Miss Qussie Slslt entertained this
class. The first part of the evening
was devoted to business, Mrs. George
Hoyle being elected president A so
cial hour followed, refreshments be
lnd served by the hostess and 'Miss
Mabel Jetton.
With Mrs. I. C. Griffin as hostess,
the Twentieth Century Club enjoyed
a most Instructive afternoon with
Ibsen, the great Norwegian dramatist
and poet, as the study subject for this
meeting. Besides the regular mem
bers, the guests were Miss Nancy
Tiddy, and Mra John M. Black.
The Chicora Club met on Friday
afternoon with Mrs. L. P. Holland
the study for the afternoon being
South America. Instructive papers
on Brazil, Reo de Janeiro were pre
pared and read by Miss Frlck, Mrs.
R. L. Ryburn and Mrs. Hennessa,
after the program refreshments were
served.
NORTH WILKESBORO
North Wilkesboro, Jan. 20. Tues
day afternoon, Mrs. Gordon Hackett
entertained the Rmbroidary Club and
a number of Invited guests, compli
mentary to Miss Lura Finley, bride-
elect for February. A salad course
with coffee and bon bons was served
by the hostess assisted by Miss Beach
Gordon and Grace Fnlley.
A banquet was given by the T. P. A.
members of the town Friday evening
served by the ladles of the Better
ment Association.
Six courses were served by Misses
Elisabeth Pllson. Grace Finley. Flor
ence Bingham,' Bessie Gordon Finley,
Kuba Morton, Ines Horrlne, Lura Fin
ley and Helen Rhodes, Louis Horton
and Frances Smoot, after which the
master of ceremonies called on vari
ous members for impromptu speeches.
Mesdames Arthur Finley, C. G. Pll
son, Misses Grace Finley and Eliza
beth Pilson were Joint hostesses to
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Thursday afternoon at a social meet
ing commemorating the birth of Gen
eral Robert E. Lee and Andrew
Jackson, a number of members took
part In the program of the afternoon.
Refreshments were served.
ROCK HILL, S. C.
Rock Hill, S. C, Jan. 20. The reg
ular meeting of the Eueplan Club was
held Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. E. L. Barnes on East Main
street, the study of art was continued.
Despite the unpleasant weather
Tuesday afternoon an interesting
meeting of the Outlook Club was held
with Mrs. J. C. Roper as the hostess.
The study of Latin-America was
continued. A paper was contributed
by Mrs. E. E. Cloud, her subject be
ing "Review of Bryce's South Amer
ica, and a paper, "A Woman s Con
quest of Huasearan," was read by
Miss Mary McGowan. Roll call was
answered with current events. A salad
course with coffee was served by the
hostess, assisted by her niece, Miss
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StmtUm Deesr
Helen Childs, and Misses A'ma Bow
man and Isabel Boyd. Mua Evelyn
Frew contributed a number of selec
tions on the piano.
Mrs. J. B. Johnson entertained
members of the Amelia Pride Book
Club and a few friends Tuesday af
ternoon at her home on East Main
street This meeting was set aside
as a "recreation meeting," and the
regular program was dispensed with.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Taylor, of Ral
eigh, arrived in the city Tuesday and
are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. T. A.
Crawford on Hampton street Mr.
Taylor la a former Rock Hill boy
and has many friends here who are
glad to welcome him and hla bride.
Dr. and Mrs. L. & Hay have as
their guests this week, Dr. and Mra.
JB. J. Hammett of Allendale. Mrs.
Hammett is pleasantly remembered
here as Miss Nelleen Hay, having vis
ited here on a number of occasions
as the charming guest of her broth
er, Dr. Hay.
Mrs. Harry Tudor Jones and baby
have returned to their , home in Nor
folk, Va., after spending several
weeks in the olty, the guests of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Roddey.
HAMLET
Hamlet Jan. 20. The Hotel Cen
tral was the scene of a pretty affair
Thursday afternoon, when Miss Doris
Milham entertained six tables of 43
in honor of her sister, Miss Mildred
Milham. The guests were met at
the door by their hostess, and usher
ed into the left parlor where several
rounds were played. Mra Harry
Geiger winning the prize, a piece of
lingerie, which she presented to the
guest of honor. Fink and white
mints and punch were enjoyed dur
ing the game.
Those present were Misses M.
O'Brien, J. Duke. M. McDonald, M.
Milham. A. Hoskins, M. McNeely, O.
Hyman, E. Grantham, E. Baldwin, E.
Hunt M. Stradley, G. Sherwood, and
Mesdames Geiger, Vaughn, Goldberg,
Ei. A. UBCKCJ, MCABHIII, nUQSOn, San-
ford, Burg, R. Terry, W. Terry, Leigh,
Chapman, Townsend, Long and Mil
ham. Mrs. A. R. Vaughn estertained at
three tables of 42 Tuesday afternoon
in honor of Miss Mildred Milham, the
object being a handkerchief shower
for the bride-to-be. Mints and fudge
were served during the course of the
afternoon. Miss McNeely having won
the highest score was awarded the
prize, a box of stationery, which was
presented to Miss Milham. At the
end of the game the guest-of-honor
was showered with handkerchiefs. A
salad course was served. Those pres
ent were Misses Doris Milham, Mil
dred Milham, Elolse Baldwin, Naomi
Ellis, Julia Duke, Mary McDonald,
Mamie O'Brien, Elolse Grantham,
Evelyn Hunt Gladys Sherwood, Myr
tle McNeely, Olivia Hyman and Mar
garet Vaughn
The following invitations have been
lrsued: "Mr aid Mrs Claude G.
Milham request you to be present at
the marriage of their daughter, Mil
dred Virginia, to Mr. John Steele
Birmingham, on Wednesday evening,
January the twenty-fourth, nineteen
hundred and seventeen, at S o'clock.
All Saints Episcopal Church, Hamlet,
North Carolina."
GREENSBORO
Greensboro, Jan. 20. The Tuesday
Eucher Club had a meeting with Mra
W. A. Devin, at her home on Magnolia
Court. There were 24 members and
guests present The prizes were won
by Mrs. W. B. Merrimon, Mrs. G. S.
Ferguson and Miss Gretchen Taylor.
After the games the hostess served a
two-course luncheon.
Miss Marlon Boatwright, of Dan
ville, Va., the house guest of Miss
Gena Adams, was the honor guest
Monday at a bridge tea given by Miss
Adams, at her home on West Market
i street There were three tables of
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players . The prize was won by Miss
Mary T aylor. The guest of honor was
also presented with a souvenir.
Mrs Charles A. Hines entertained
a numr'ber of friends at a tea Saturday
af tern oon. The home on West Wash
lngton;street was decorated with pink
sweet ireas, ferns and carnations.
About' 2 00 friends called during the
afternoon).
Members of the Euterpe Club had a
meeting 8i iturday afternoon with Mrs.
J. Norman- Wills, at her home on West
Gaston stf-eet Some very enjoyable
papers wef e read by different mem
bers. S V
The Thursday Afternoon Club was
entertained yby Mrs. W. A. Hewitt, at
her home ln Fisher Park.
The Roundt Posen Club had a meet
ins; with Mra J. H. Walsh, at her
home on Bellemead avenue.
Mrs. Clay Williams entertained at
cards Friday and Saturday afternoon
In honor of her guest Mrs. J. H. Ham,
of Charlotte. S
The Reviewers" Club held a meet
ing with Mrs. ClJiude Hodgin Thurs
day afternoon, at .her home on Ashe
boro street
Miss Marion Jomes was hostess to ,
the Entre Nous Clntb Wednesday aft
ernoon. There were three tables at
which bridge was plltyed. The prize
for the highest scorxe was won by
Miss Jennie Vanstory. After the game
the hostess served refreshments.
LUMBERTQN
Lumberton, Jan. JO. -'The Research
Club was entertained Thursday after
noon by Mrs. C. B. Skipper. A short
business session was held, presided
over by the president; Mrs. E. K.
Proctor. At the close of 'the program,
refreshments in two courses were
served by the hostess, assisted by lit
tle Miss Anna Freeman. '
In honor of Mrs. Junius J. Goodman,
Mrs. James D. Proctor and Mrs.
Charles V. Brown received Friday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Proctor
on North Elm street between the
hours of 4 and ( o'clock.
Little Miss Elisabeth Jennings was
"at home" to a number of friends
Saturday afternoon at the home of her
parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Jen
nings, the occasion being her eleventh
birthday.
One of the most delightful rook
parties of the Winter waa that given
Wednesday afternoon, when Mrs.
Charles Brown entertained members
of the Embroidery Club and a number
of additional guests at her home on
North Elm street Mra Brown was
assisted in entertaining by Mrs. W. H.
Anderson, Mra J. Q. Beckwith, Mrs.
John C. Fuller and Miss Elisabeth
Dexter. Mrs. B. W. Page won the
prize, a basket adorned with blue
birds, for highest score. At the close
of the game a salad course with hot
rolls was served by the hostess, assist
ed by Miss Dexter. A feature of the
afternoon was a solo by Mrs. Page. '
The Young Matrons' Club held its
annual business meeting at the home
of the retiring president Mrs. A. W.
McLean, Thursday afternoon at 3:30
o'clock. Officers for the new year
were elected.
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