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CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, APRIL 26,-1903. 1 CIETY f i I i '? M THE REALM OF CAROLIMA S STATESVILLE. j Crrespandenoe of The Observer.- i i Dozen Cub met Wednesday - after r i noon with Mrs. Charles E. Mill and ir passed a delightful session, i .? Mrs. f 'Mills had a special guests Mra J. F. 'Carlton, of this city; Mrs. Franklin, h jof Charlotte; Miss Glllon, - of the I -rraded school faculty, and Miss Van . china, tc, ' with coffee were nerved land fDjoyedV'f ;' : ' f ; f - Mrs! Orln .-. "Turner entertained the .(Thursday .Afternoon Club' on Friday ' 'afternoon at her home on Park place, (The usual programme waa followed. 1 After a discussion 01 current events, ! Mrs." Henry Hall read an1 Interesting - t Sl . & T : White treated the, subject of "Peas- r,ant and Rural. Life Among the Oer- -mini" Then followed an mttrvai 'ner served delicious refreshments i-, consisting of tomatoes -with lettuce and mayonnaise dressing-, nut sand- wlches. beaten .biscuits, coffee' -and l' sated peanut. , t - , Li Mrs. Turner's special visitors ' ut- .- side the club were: Mesdames . O. y -Purnell, James Wllhelm, W. F. Hall, K W. M. Barrlnger, H. C. Cowles. W. ; N..8mlthson. and Misses Ioulse Hall f and Mayes EUason. All the guests t'reportd a most delightful afternoon with their popular hostess. .. .. . i . . - : - ..... U ' X DO JU1U-B fHWUB " - lenainea oy VM nvtd.v lftcrnaoB at her home on "Wa- 6 ivr iioctv - session with, no outside visitors, me gracefu! hostess served delicious car mel cream- and cake. On ach plate '. was a -tiny bunch of the lovely Wy-of- the-valey, tied with wane nooon. Thla club la looking forward with great- Interest, to the wedding festivi ties of one of their members and - their last year's president. Miss Mary X; Carlton, whose marriage on the lth F. to Mr. Louis McKesson, has already been announced. At that time It Is hoped and believed that every raem i", ber of the club will be present, which has not been the case for many fw""k . .7 , rt ..... i -. ( v Mrs. 0orga.PhIfer Erwln, of Mor- ganton,-StaU ,remt of, the Daugh 4 ters of the American. Revolution, ar ! rived la tha lty Thursday morning. Jtl' On that aaraa afternoon she met the jat the home of Mra. W. A. Thomas, t',snd conflrmed.the chapter, which has 1 'been organised through the efforts of c s xrn Thumu. Mrs. Erwln spoke of ff'her pleasure- In confirming this new t:hapter, and told of tha objects of the society, the most Important of which SUara the Icultlvatlon of a spirit of pa- trlotlsm,'and the preservation of the various local county histories. ' , She told Of the building , of the 'i Grand Continental Memorial Hall In . Washington City by. the National p. A. n. floelety. The portico of thla ;r haU Is still unfinished. It is to ba , . supports by thirteen columns, one of K, whlch-is t be glven-by, .eachot.th . .thirteen original SUtes. The. cost of a each column Is about $2,900. - vMlss Jettle Hitrrlll gave tha hla nrv of Fort Dobbs. which was a fronUer fort built In 175 as a protec aninat the Indiana. It was sit uated about two and' one-half miles , from Statesvllle, and is now enureiy hmrti the sisht being In a After many ; Interesting questions - had been answered -by Mrs. Erwln. a delicloui punch was served, ana sev ' mi toasts were proposed. Mrs. Thomas then Invited the guests i-to tha dining room, wnere an eiegam . course luncheon was served by the . -.hostess, assisted by Miss Bell Ouy. Those present besides Mrs. Erwln, t:were Mrs. Goodman, of Mooresvllle; 7' and'Metdames C V. Henkel. L. Har ' rill. J. F. Bowles, D. A. Miller, J . F. Carlton, W. A. Thomas and A. I ' Coble, and Misses Lottie Linton and After a jnost,aeugntiui ariernoon soent with Mrs. Erwln. who Is noted ' for geniality and graclousnesa, and . . with Mra Thomai equally noted for her gifts and gracea as a hostess, the t guesta departed. Mrs. Erwln left on 1"" Friday morning to . be present on if. Monday next at the annual congress i ;of the. national D. A. R. Society - Mrs. A." J.-Evans was the' gracious - hostess to tha Eclectio Book Club on Wednesday, afternoon ,at her attrac tlve home on Broad atreeC -Magnlfi- cent snowballs, shining out from vieir green foliage, formed a fine decoration -' for parlor and halL ! following the - usual programme on England. Mra. jDorman Thompson gave a resume of f nKiisn aisioryt as n nas swn uuicu oy mo ciuo . aonni mo jim : -C- Mrs.- C. V.-Henkel -read an article on '.'A .Week In Wales." and Miss Louise t: HaU read from the Py yie - r. 3- Course "In Shamrock Lana. 5 1 The delegates to the convention of V the Federation' of Women s f meet in Greensboro, May sth. th ana $ Tt'n. were Instructed with reference to ? a donation to be given by the club to. the Jackson Training School (re- formatory). 1 Mrs. Evans, assisted by her daughter. Miss Beth, served de- llclous orange ice; vanilla cream, two kinds ot cake and salted nuts. The 2 special guesta were: Meadaraes Fred Bradley, Lee Klnoald. Sarah Galther n and T. Foy White, and Miss Flowers, t of Rock HllL. a C. the VlslUng E guest of Mra.- Foy White. The club rtlurniit mftr a dellrhtfnl after- noon spent with Mrs. Evans, who haa made It so acceptable a president for uie pasj two years. ; , ' ;. v Mrs. D. M. Coiner entertained the Elcrlcemoh Club In her pretty new home on Trade street Wednesday af ternoon. Besldvs the club members. he following were special - guests: rfeaames W. AV EUaspn. W. J. Hilt fCharles Jones,' R. F. Allison. J. F. S Carlton, James Harbin and ' Misses ij Emma Kerr, Nannie Wills and Elvy McElwee. The amusement was nro- gresslve hearts' dice. In which Mrs. Richard Allison won first s. -prise, a book." while the consolation hat pin 1 Was bestowed upon Mrs. W. N. Smith- son. ' Dainty refreshments of cream, R cake, mints and preserved ' ginger q were served. All the guests reported Ma most enjoyable evening. - The Wednesday ',' Afternoon CHuh was entertained on Its name day in a ; charming manner by Miss Nell An derson, at a perely social. meeUnc f! tthat reans where they "Just -talk w and havir a - omrd -ttm wr -i a i. m X coars was much enjoyed. n .. . J The marriage of Miss Mary Carlton l; and Mr. Louis McKesson, to i take h place next Wednesday night In the fi First Fresbytertsn church of tis tiT'eoe will be the-general subject .? Interest for a week to come. Specla ! and delightful, music has been pre pared for the occasion. Qulte a number of social functions Is to take place In the meantime. In honor oi the popular youna curl. "The following out-of-town guests are ex pected for the wedding: Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Carlton, of Atlanta. Da. Mr. and Mrs. C. F.' McKesson. Mesdames w. A. Leslie. W. R. Davis And W; H. Boger, a'l of Morganton;: Mr.v and Mr. J. H. Ham, of Charlotte; Mrs. T. 0. Faucette, of Mount Airy; Mlsnes Florence McKesson, of Morganton; Lutelle Bherrlll,: . , of r Mooresvllle; Sarah Alien, of Sanford, and Mr. Cross Fhiiiips. v ,:; ... j ..' : :u lThe Jadies of the towiu'aome fifty of tiem, have prepared -minstrel concert to be given Friday night In tha Opera House. It promises to be very, attractive, consisting of songs. fmAZchea. dances, local Jokes, etc The chorus will be composed of nve in strumenU and over fifty, voices A number of reserved seats has already been sold, v ' i '- - v5-; Mrg. Nl: rt. Tunstallr -Charlotte. Is In the elty. spending a few days with- Mrs. Fattle Pettlt. - v' DTTEHAM. Correspondence of The Observer. , ". v Durham. 'April IS. A goodly crowd of admirers and frtenda of tha Southern rronservatory of Music en Joyed their spring recital Friday night. though there was not such a gooa attendance as usual on account of tha many attractions in the city. It was a splendid programme and well ren dered. The programme, waa as fol lows: ', - - - Chorus "The Brook Bong." . Piano "Staccato Etude' Julia Henry. Bonsr "The Awakening." Pluma Owens. Piano "Heather Bells," Lonnle Kilgo.' Sonr-"Afar From Thee. My Ix)v." Lnnanna Thompson. VloUn solo "8ur-de-lae," Gerald Bry ant ' ' ' , Piano Nocturne In E. flat Mary Bryan. Bong "To-morrow," Ltla Reads. Piano "Alloe's Romance," Mary Sher rod. - ' gnnir "Afloratlon." Mabel McColter. Violin obi, Mary Wilson. Piano, "Pylng Poet," Eva Morton. Bons;. "Neath Tha-Apple Tree." Nan Lou Walflrep. '- Song "Because The Rose Must Fade," Ethel .Armstrong. -' Ptano "Concert. Etude," Mtss -Hattie Brlnson. . .. . ' Song-'TjOve's Dawn." tixsle Newbern. Chorus "Moon Light Sailing." . Miss Frances Markham, at her home on Cleveland street, entertained JthaFun-Lovlng Club... The . pro gramme shows it to be what it is. a rollicking Juvenile club full of fun and fun-makers. It was a very unique and original afternoon Miss Markham gave her guests. - Upon entering the parlor they were given tally .cards and then a floral romance, a courtship in flow era. The questions were answered with names of flowers and Miss Ruth Oreen won the first prise, a beauti ful bouquet of lilies of the valley. Miss Mattie Leham waa given he boo by. The color scheme of pink was well carried out. The splendid refresh ments of lea cream, cake and candles were all in pink. There waa a full at tendance with the exception of Misses Susie Cox and Evelyn Jones. Those H'vnvuK .wvrvi wioocs ' iusiuo ajciikiii Ruth Oreen, Kathleen Turreptlhe, Christine Mcintosh, Anna Branson, Fannie Markham. Visitors, Miss Ka tie Lee Kundley and Erma Boyce. 1 The 'Woodmen of the Woifld en Joyed a social session Friday night of last week. Gen. B. 8. Royster, of Ox ford, made the speech of the evening, Mr. S. O. Rose and A. J. Faucette also spoke, but briefly. After the speaking was over refreshments were served. The evening was an altogether agree able one. The "Younger Set". had a glorious time Easter Monday. They chose the beautiful spot. Christian's Mill, for their picnic. The girls and their es corts were: Watts Carr and Amy Winston,-Donald - Easser - nd - Luey Htokes, James Fullerglasa and Flor ence Green. Samuel Kramer and Julia Henry. -Frank Fuller and Mary Green. James Cobb and Mary Louise Man ning. Lawrence Cowan and Rebecca Mlcnlne, James Manning and Mary Bryan Griswold, Josiah Allen and Gladys Taliaferro, Bruce Mason and Annie Lanier Long. Mra Frank Ful ler - and Mra Julia Sasser were the chaperonea. Lawrence Cowan de lighted the crowd by his - famous speech and by the accidental dive In to the river Mr. George Watts Carr was the hero of the day. ,.- The regular meeting of the Round about Club which Is one ot the most delightful in X he olty was held Friday aiternoon at the pretty home of Mra. J. S. Cobb on JWUliard :streel 'The programme as' usual included ?" tha reading of several entertaining and In- - truoUv paper, and together with the nnnrt nr nrnni vna .... meeting onl of mpch pleasure. With the conclusion of the programme, the club was ushered into the dining room where, a delicious course lundheoti was seryed. ' The decorations . were beautiful and the color scheme, was well carried out In every course. The concert by the Choral Union Sunday night In Trinity . Methodist church drew the largest crowd prob ably ever gotten together. In any church In town. It was estimated that 1,700 people heard the tnuslo and of all the sacred concerts ever given here this is said to have been by far the most beautiful. The programmes, as they were printed, were ciphh out to the letter.' The various voices singing In their assigned roles, were magnificent.- The bass of Mr. Robert Piper was wonderfully fine, the sweet tenor of Dr. Atkins, the fine sopranos of Mrs. Tancey, Mra. Bryant and Mra. Cheek.; the full, sweet altos of Mra. George Carr and Mrs. John M. Man ning In trios and quartette, -were en Joyed to the finest advantage by the congregation, that was toe large for comfortable seating. Rev.' Mr. Ad ams,' while the choir rested fo few minutes, made a few remarks that were splendid. The programme waa as follows: - Anthem "Sing AlleuUla Forth." solos by Mr. Piper and Dr. Adklna. chorus. Quartette-"Jeans; Lover ot My Soul." Mrs. T. E. Cheek, Mrs. Georgia Carr. Mr. Piper and Dr. Atkins. . Anthem "Nearer My God to . Tb chorus and Mrs. Tearby. sole. Anthem "Lee Mid Night." chorus and Mlae Annie Whitmore. solo. . Trio-l"Father. Lsed Me by TJiy Hand." Mrs. Cheek, Mrs. Ma&ntog and Dr. Am-" , y, - -- Anthem 'Triumphant Strains Artee," chorus: solos by Mrs. Bryant, Mr. Plpr and Mr. Newman. - . Duo "Doubt No More," Mr. Cheek and Dr. Adklna. Duet "The Savior Llreth.'' Mrs. . T. EL Cheek and Miss Ines Norten. ' AMhm "Lift Vp teur Hada.- - Ttio-rVan . Hand," Mrs. Bryant. Mrs. Manning and Dr. Adklna. - Anthem "Stand Up For Jesus," chorus. Anthem "In Heavenly Love Abiding," quartette, Mrs. Bryant. Miss Lei Mark ham. Mr. Piper and Dr. AdUns. '- The choir was composed, of Mrs. O. W, Bryant. Mrs. N.. L.v Tancey, Mrs. L. E. -Cheek, Miss Annie Whitmore, -Miss Stella Arthur, .Mrs. - John M. Manning, Miss Lela Markham,- Mra. George A.'Carr, Miss Ines Worten, Dr. Merle I Adklna, Mr. Silver Sheetxe, Mr. L. C. Newman, Mr. R. E. Piper. Misa- Alice Hundley. . Director,- Mr, y. tU Carlton., . .. , . ... - - i V- '' " ' 1 I- ;- " - . ' Mr. and Mra. Cullen Howerton, who were married last week In Greens boro, arrived In- the . , city ; 'Monday nightThey will maka thla their home. Their 'marriage came, as a' surprise to the friends of Mr. Howerton, aa they had had not an Inkling oflt. . ' The first dance of the season fol lowing Lent was given Tuesday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. Mahler Cramer, who nave recently returned from their wedding tour. There were twenty-five couples.- The armory floor was in fine shape and the young folks danced from until II: SO and very reluctantly danced .."home sweet home" for the last time. ' There were many beautiful firures led by Miss Eleanor Geren and Mr. Lawrence Tom- llnsoflvThe Durham Orchestra aid 1U part well.' Its alternate faltses and turn steps were the latest popular pieces. Everything about the whole dance was lovely. The couples danc ing were: P. C. Sneed and Misa Lila Wrleht. Dick Lewis and Miss Ethel Carr, Kemp G. Lewis and. Miss. Mary Weldon Huske. Lawrence AdamS and Miss Lottie Sharp, Will Carr and Miss Lida Vaughan. Claiborne Carr and Miss Jean Venable, Dr. Thomas A. Mann and Miss Woodard. George Gra ham and Misa Joe Taylor. . Holman Rawls and Miss Ruth - Green, Will O Brlent and Miss Kathleen Turren tine, Haywood McCabe and Miss Pla clde Kramer, William Holman and Miss Mattie Lehman. Lawrence Tom linson and ' Miss Ruth Green, Sneed 6asser and Mra. Douglas Hill, Nevll Brown and Miss Cecelia Henry, Wll iam Minor and Miss Louise Carr, John Hall Manning and Ml" Madge Mershon. W. M. Finger and Miss Marie Manning, Wynne Archer and Miss Emma Lynn, Thomas Bost and Miss Kate Taylor, Thomas Worth and Miss Tessle Peay, George Corper and Miss Mary Duke, Mr. and Mra Mah ler Kramer. Chaperones, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Venable and Mr. and Mra. Will Rowland. Miss Marie Manning, of Henderson, was the guest of Miss Kathleen Turpentine. Miss Gertrude -Winston!, "who has been In the extreme part of the State I visiting Miss c. a. capenan. nas re turned. On Lyon street . Sunday night Mr. Theodore Hendren and Miss Artella Thomas were married by 'Squire R. C. Cox. It was very quiet only 4 ftw close friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony. - The Book and Embroidery Club was entertained by Mrs. I. N. Carr and Mrs. George Carr at their home at 507 Liberty street Wednesday morning. It was a very pleasant meeting, all of the members but one being present. Aft er exchanging books and embroidery put away, refreshments of large, lus cious strawberries and cream were served. This club is one of the most delightful of. the many clubs In the city and the informality of it makes it 80. ... . - SALISBURY. Correspondence of The Observer. Salisbury, April 24. Under Mr. Nelson Taylor's able direction a cho rus of forty voices gave a moving and Impressive rendition , of Slr John Btalner's well-known cantata, "Thrt Crucifixion," at the Methodist church Thursday evening in Holy Week. Tne church -was taxed to Its utmost seat ing capacity and many people stood throughout the evening. Mr. Mc Larry, pastor of the Methodist church, made a. short - prayer - and i Rev. Dr. Clarloe of the Presbyterian church I a, few ' words explained the sol emn nature of the music, asking all to listen with a spirit of reverence and devotion. Programmes contain ing; the words of The Passion wsre given so that the vast congregation followed the chorus throughout! ' Mr. McMurtree, of Asheville, sang the bass solos with, superb effect, and all the parts were admirably sustain ed. The members of the chorus were so fired .with enthusiasm by the re hearsals for this inspiring music that they have organised a permanent choral union. - At the meeting at the, Central Hotel Wednesday after noon the following officers were elect ed u Mr. Nelson Taylor... director: Mrs. Archibald H. Boyden, president; Mrs. Fletcher Franklyn Smith, vice president; - Miss Julia-Crouch, secre tary and treasurer; -.-Miss Emma Brown.-librarian; Mr. John Gordon, assistant librarian. At the next meeting all the arrangements will be completed and Salisbury will have a musical- organization of which she may -well be proud. , - Of infinite variety are the meetings of the Sans SoUqI Club and the one Thursday afternoon with Miss Edna McCubblns was quite up to the usual ortandard of interest. Miss Annie Kiser guessed tha greatest number of the conundrums proposed and waa awarded s lovely -water .color point ing, and' Miss Josephine Young told the funniest Joke and was presented, most appropriately, with a copy of "Life." .- The guests of honor were Atlss Annie Riser. . Miss Elizabeth Bingham and Miss Margaret WUUa. of Charlotte. . , ,.-... :- a " The various book clubs held most charming meetings this week. Mrs. Milton. Brown being hostess to the Salisbury Book Club: Miss r MIttie , Lewis to therTwlcr Sevenr nd Mrs. J Mamie Linton to the Christian Reid. The Thursday- Afternoon Bridge Club celebrates Its first fneetlnj since Lent with Mrs. Robert Vance B raw- ley. As It Is also the first time since Jier marriage that the club has met with Mrs. Brawley in her own most' attractive home, the occasion is or unusual interest. - - ; The Saturday Afternoon Brldra Ctub will be entertained this week by Misa Luna Thompson, Tha young- men of the city who gave a tournament . Easter Monday afternoon at the Yadkin Valley Fair grounds were most fortunate in hav--Ing a perfect afternoon for the evenC A good crowd, a fine track and spir ited racing gave seat to the, whole affair, the tournament itself being won by Mr. John McCanlesa. ; The coronation ball took ' tar Wednesday evening at the Elks' Hall ana was thoroughly. enjoyed by all who were present. -Mr. Jamee Ho- rah made a most appropriate corona- tlon speechvMlas Mens. Davla nre sented the Ski; ! with the crowns and they lniMAiewned the follow ing young ladies: Miss Margaret Lents waa crowned queen by Mr. John Me- uanjesa, and Miss Pennlman. Rachael Mauney and Miss Nellie Holmes Pear son were . crowned " malda of , tionor by Messrs. Linn Bernhardt, Walter uuins' ana John Fisher. .,In addV tlon those Present were: KIm Jnonh lre Young, Mr. Ernest Woodson. Miss u j.miHf, Mr. juuan McKensle, miss jtseuiah -Barker. Mr. Waiter Vv. ,mV. . rT Ramsey. Mr. Arch ibald Hedrhsk. Miss Janet Qulnn. Mr. uiwj.nuiMun, HISS JtMla V-TOUOh, leui. james Hobson. Miss Jaaet rump, r. -worth Murphy. Misa Sal lle Guinea.. MrEd ward -Tankersksy, Miss -Shepard. Mr. Paul Bernhardt Stags Messrs. Summersett. Maxwell Gregg, Junius v Russell and Earl Thompson. Chaperones Mr. and Mrs. Maupln. The proceeds from both the tournament and ball were given to the Daughters of the Confederacy. illss Mildred Crumon from Salem. Miss .JaicIIo Bernhardt - Stttm EUxa heth College, Miss Minnie LI Urn an from the Normal College and Mr. Staple Linn from the Military Acad emy, at Staunton, spent the Easter holidays at home. Mrs. R. M.. West entertained most delightfully at Bridge Thursday af ternoon. , . . Llent James Hobson. of the Twen-ty-eventh Regiment. United States army, was the guest this week of his aunt, Mrs. .Hayne Davis. He haa Just returned from two years service u uio rnuippines. T- HICKORY. Correspondence f The Observer. Hickory. April 14. The Easter sea ISn..W; " e more because v "lnf ,a, ,n April, the beautiful weather making possible the excursions to the Cliffs, the river and other places of Interest, the egg hunts lor the children and a'l out-of-doors pleasures that are looked forward to at Easter. - It Is a well-known fact that a good entertainment- given by local talent never falls to attract a large crowd. The -Old Maids' Convention" at the Academy of Music last Monday night was no exception to this rule. From the moment the first "train" was called, when the delegates came In by twos and were greeted with shouts of laughter, to the finale, when "The Old Maid's Hope" exploded, the audi ence was kept In a continual strain of-meirtment.- The twenty Told maids were all that could be asked those who were "made over" were visions of grace and beauty while Mr. M. H. Yount, as the 'Inventor and manipu lator of "The Old Maid's Hope." was inimitable. The Travelers' Club spent the last meeting of its travels in Ireland with Mrs. J. L. Murphy, at her home on Thirteenth avenue, on Thursday af ternoon, April 2Sd. - Appropriate quotations on the Shamrock were giv en at roll call. Mrs. Murphy read an excellent paper on "Irish Industries," and Mrs. Martin gave "Coleralne" and "The Giant's Causeway." Mrs. J. H. Shuford read Dart of "A Faction Fight." and Mrs. LeRoy whltener read one of French's delightfully hu morous stories, "The First Lord Llft Inant." An Interesting Item of busi ness was the appointing of the com mittee on the programme for next year's travel in Greece. The presi dent's appointing of Mrs. Edwin (jnaawicK met wttn the hearty ap proval of the club. Mrs. J. S. Spiel man was a welcome visitor at this meeting. The members lingered long over delightful refreshments, served after the final adjournment. LUMBEftTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Lumberton. April 24. Miss. Jante Prevatt, of Lumberton, and Mr. R. H Tayior, or Beaveraam, va., were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Prevatt. Wednesday after noon at 3 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. H. Durham, pastor of the bride. The parlor and hall were tastily decorated m flowers and ferns-, and the bridal party en tered the, parlor to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march ren dered by Miss Pql'y Crowder, of Wadesboro. The attendants were Mr. J. J. Shaw, of Lumber Bridge, and Miss Ada- Goudelock, of Liberty, 8. C; Mr. Fulton Booth, of Page's Mill S. C, and Miss Flora -Prevatt, the bride's sister j Mr- O C Prevatt,-of Lumberton, and Miss Rosa BullocM, of Fairmont; Mr fl. A. Eure, of -Lumberton, and Miss Katie Prevatt, a sis ter of the bride; following came the bride and groom. "Hearts and Flow era" was played by Miss Crowder during the ceremony.- A number of valuable and beautiful presents was received. Mr. and Mra. Taylor left on the afternoon train for their future home in Beverdam, Va. ... A. Q. Fields Minstrels showed here Monday night to over a thousand people- As usual their entertainment was good. . . . Miss Anna McLeod entertained a number of friends at her pleasant home Saturday night. Quite a crowd of guests was present and the occa sion was most enjoyable. Delightful refreshments were served. " GREENSBORO. ; Correspondence of The Observer. . ' Greensboro. April 4 One of the most conspicuous social events of the season.' was the marrtax - of Miss Lake Stafford and Mr. James Madison Apple, of Roanoke, Vs., which occur red at the borne- of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mra. E. J. Stafford Thursday night The excellent taste, and dainty sim plicity of the decorations and the appointments of the wed din, made this event unusually attractive. The reception hall was beautiful with pink roses, palms and ferns, as the chief decoration. In the alcove of the hafl was the punch bowl, smllax adorning the table. Dogwood blossoms and English ivy were entwined In and eat of the Ulr ralllnga and the grill work across the hall was festooned wKh the same flower. The WbrarywhersJiundreds of presents. ' of cut glass, silver, china, pictures and bric-a-brae were dls, played was decorated with snow -balls. The dining room was a dainty picture In green and white, snow balls were banked on mantel and sideboard with garlands of southern smilax and many randies under white shades, last a charm to this room. ,, The table with snowy drapery was ootllned with ' smilax,- "while - the chandelier waa draped in white tulle, from which - streamers et tulle 'en twined with the smlUx was carried to four corners ot the -table and tied in rosettes with white satin ribbon. A large mirror wRh silver base held a tall cut glass ve.se containtas; white carnations and maiden hair torn,' and surrounding thla mirror was : -the feathery tern. ' ; -,V, '. - - The parlor where the wedding cer emony was performed was a bower of white snowballs.' An "altar-of white artistically decorated With snowballs and -English ivy had:, for a back ffroand a mass of ferns and trailing ivy. From post to post of the altar a. most beautiful arch covered with ivy and hundreds of 'snowballs,- held a wedding bell of snowballs tied to the arch, with white satin ribbon. At. o'clock the beautiful "Spring Song," of Mendelsshon's, was sung by Miss Sadie Dick, and Immediately af terward Mr. Claude Roberson fcegan Lohengrin's "Wedding Marcu." Jwn the stairs came the little Misses Clair Stafford and Elisabeth Clary, gowned In white French lawn and valenclenes lace, and at the foot of the stairs they unwound the ribbons as they wended their way to the altar In the parlor. and were followed by Dr. vi. ,11. vet- wuer. - -.. ' Then came the groom, Mr. James Madison Apple and his brother Dr, Trey Apple. They were followed by me mua or honor. Miss Maoei leaxe. gowned in white point de sprit over Diue messalihe with pearls, carrying pink carnations. The bride leaning on the arm et her father never look ed more" lovely as she came down the stairs and crossed the toall to. the parlor doer, where the groom met tier and together- they passed to the altar and underneath the wedding bell of snowballa they , were Joined in tna no iv bonds of wedlock. Her, r. G. H. Detwller.- paster of the bride, using tha beautiful ring- cere money of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The bride's gown was handsome creation of pearl white duchess satin, entrains, wlbh princess rront and empire back. A vest of tucked chiffon was Inlaid with hands of embroidered fillet lace which also was used in the breteUee, with hand some pearl trimmings. The under- dress was of taffeta and lace. The tulle veil was caught up with lilies Of the valley and she carried a -coquet of bride's roses .with a shower of lilies of tha valley. Thfc bride wore no Jewels save an exquisite brooch and colli r pins of whole pearls una amyrniBis, uie gin or. me groom. The bride's golnsj away gown was of golden champagne chtffbn voile, over taffeta with brow,n and champagne hat with emerald green and brown wings,' and accessories id march. At the front door to welcome the guests were Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Fer guson, Jr., while Mr. and Mrs. w: E. Blair received at the foot of the stairs, Miss Mildred Stafford stood at the heard of the stairs. The receiving pertv in the parlor was composed of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Alder man, Mra T. P. Penn and Dr. Ormond Apple, of Winston, and Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Leak. - Receiving In the library were Miss Rosa Green, of Durham: Mr. E. J. Caldwell, of Roanoke, Vs.: Miss Pais ley Ellington and Mr. Arthur Coffin. ' In the dining room Miss Hattln Watlington assisted by Misses Mildred Stafford, Margeret Glenn, Marge ret Albright and Alma Sparger served de licious refreshments. - Misses Ula Adams and Nell Causey presided over the punch bowl. The ladles who received and assist ed In doing honors with Mrs. Stafford wore handsome gowns. Mrs. E. J. Staf ford wore black net over taffeta and diamonds; Mrs. 8. L. Aldermi-n wore meesallne satin, duchess lace, dia monds; Mrs. J. N. Leake wofe black net over silk, diamonds; Mrs: T. J. Penn wore black lace over cream meosallne, dlamonda; Mrs. W. E. Blair, black lace over silk, diamonds; 'Mra O. B. Ferguson wore an Import ed lace robe over .satin, dlamonda; Miss Sadie Dick, light blue mescaline satin, lace, diamonds and pearls; tMIss Rosa Oreen, pink mescaline satin, duchess race, pearl trimmings, pearls; Miss Paisley Ellington, yellow messa line, real lace, pearls; Miss Hattle Watllngton. blue crepe de chene over taffeta, pearls. Miss Ula Adams, Im ported gown of white erepe de chene, embroidered wild pink roses, made bver green and lavender, diamonds; Miss (Nell Causey, yellow messaline, lace, pearls. Miss Stafford is the daughter . of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Stafford of .this city, and by her gentle manners and lovely disposition has endeared' her self to scores of friends in this city who are loath to give tier up. Mr. Apple is prominent young business . man of .Roanoke, Ya.., The young couple left on No. tt for Northern cities and will he at home In Roanoke after Mar 29th. - Mrs. II. C. Huntley was hostess at a vary delightful "at home" Thursday afternoon at her .home on West Sy camore street, in honor of Mra W. B. McGregor and Mrs. G. L. Stanabury. The coxy rooms were thrown together and as winter played a trick and sent icy breeses to remind one that life is not all " a summer day," cheerful fires burned brightly, giving a warm welcome to this hospitable home. Dog wood blossoms and pink columbine together made a fine 'effect, artisti cally decorating doors, windows snd archea Tha guests were refreshed throughout the afternoon with frappe and an elaborate two-course luncheon was served, In which the pink and white color scheme was : beautifully carried out Some ' fifty guests re sponded to Mrs. Huntley's Invitation and spent an afternoon fall of good cheer and true -. enjoyment. - Those present were: Mesdames T. J. Cope land, . B. Stroud. R. N. Had ley, M, W. Thompson, L. B. Jeter. A. W. Ma lone. Howard Gardner, P. P. Hobgood, W. a White. Robert Hood. E. L. Morgan, Edgar. Broad hurst, t. T. J. Battle, E. 1L Lee.. Abe Mendenhall, Janle Foushee, B. McKensle, C. W. Jennings. J. B. Harrison, 8. B. Adams, W. O. Welch, W, O. RIddlck, A O. Bradshaw. A. A. Fisher, O. H. Roys ter, J. D. Helms. A. W. - Cooke, Charles Roberaon. W. L, Orlssom. Chsrles Kendall. W. II. Turner. H. L. Paylor, Will Rankin, IL O. Davidson, H. B. McGregor. O.- L. Stansbury, R. C. Bemau. R. A. Moors. C. M. An. draws, W. T. CI ft. C. E. Holton. R W. uevia, 4 . w . Lonr. J . R. MeClam. rock, Whltt Stone, j. U White. R. Bal- iara. v. w. Bailey, j. Greyeon. o. Ferguson. Misses Alice Nelson. Olivia Nelson. Lynn HalL Ethel Ftnlator. Nell Elliott and Alma MsDossefeTh louowmg jaates neiped to serve: Miss es Eula Adams. Lois Jennings. Gene vieve Jennina-a. Hattle Jaekam. Olen Marshall. ' Under the auspices of the muslo de. partment of the Reviewers Club a meet delightful musical afternoon was held at the home ef Mrs, M. W. Thompson en North , Elm street. Thursday. Mrs. Thompson's Invited tueiti ui the club .members num. bered . about thirty-five. The programmes were In pink and white, the club colors, and these colors were carried out In the refreshments and decorations. At jthe conclusion of a rhirmlnr nrorMnma of musl ' and elocution the hostess served a course A. A I... MhMhm.ntl AtUliStlnS Ol W UUl 4V... .- w ninlr m.nA whita block "Cream, fruit cake. Nabisco wafers, coffee and whip ped cream, -..-' -i - -t ; SHELBY. ; v ranunnJnM af The Observer. ' ' Shelby. April 14. A beautiful event sm.hwJ.w- a4apewwn. WsUI thsa -16361)" tlon given by Mrs. Henry E. Kendall at ner nanasome new nvm -fayette street. Receiving with MM, Kendall was ner aunt, miss rrom Virginia, and Mrs. B. Edgar Blanton. The house was sweet with ,h .nmitAD nf manv soring flow- rm .. tia . of sink roses In bowls and vases being ved on cabi nets and mantels, in tne tuning rvoro the table had for Its center-piece a )awAmw ir... Atlit Dink cartia- tions resting on a lace cover and at each corner was a silver candlestick which.-held pink tapers under dainty ninir a.ari Tha ices and bonbons were all in pmx ana wnuo. M. Hull and Mra Julius Suttle re-i- itininr rnam and Mrs. Ike Kendall and Miss Tiddy received in the 'punch- room wnicn wm v AnmmtA n Ik. Mhr UhtHM. Mra Kendall was handsomely gowned In a white lsce rone over pompwwur Mrs. B. Edgar Blanton was very love i. I- h it. .nit ami Miss Wiseman looked extremely well la a gown of buck net. The Chlcora Club was delightfully entertained by Mrs. P. L. Hennessee on last Friday afternoon. The roll w. answered bv names of ac tors and an interesting sketch of Richard Mansfield was read by Miss FrlCK. Mra C . JLaiuinorw oulte an effective paper on John Drew while Mra L. P. Holland and Mra J6e Suttle rendered some beau tiful music. After the programme a delicious collation waa served. The announcement of the coming marriage of Miss Mattie Flack to Mr. Will Llneberger has Just been made and the largo circle of friends of this popular young couple are looking forward to this event with much In terest. The wedding will take place In June. At the home of Mr. and Mra C. R. Hoey on Friday night a delightful and Interesting) musical was given for the benefit of the Civic League. Not withstanding the Inclement weather the attendance was large and the evening thoroughly enjoyel. . The Shelby Dramatic Club consist ing of Messrs. J. D. Llneberger. Gra ham Anthony, Jake-Rudasill, Bussey Lattlmore, John Miller and Misses Ora Rudasill. Mayme and Kate Har din presented "The Moonshiner's Daughter" at LIncolnton last Tuesday night. A alratlna nurttf 9rtmA hv a 4anra will be given to-night at RudaslU's Kink, wuite a crowd will be present. Messrs. Harry McBrayer and Kemp Nixon, of LIncolnton, spent Sunday here with friends Clyde R. Hoey. Esq., attended Rutherford court this week. Mr. Bob Eskrldge a popular railroad contractor is here for the summer visiting, his parents. Miss Madge Webb ' la visiting Miss Lucy Oates In Charlotte. Prof." Joe Wray, of Gastonla, spent Easter here with his parents. Judge James L. Webb spent the week-end here with his fam ily. Mr. Clarence Frlck, of Charlotte, and Mr. George Frlck.. of .Norfolk, were welcome visitors here this week. Congressman E. Y. Webb left Wed nesday for Washington. His little daughter who has been so 111 is much Improved. Mrs. M. E. Simmons, from Camden 8. C.. la visiting her daughter, Mra E. Y. Webb. Miss Belle Harris. of Virginia, Is the attractive guest of her sister, Mrs. F. D. Hamrlok Mra Julius Suttle and little .daughter go to LIncolnton Friday, where they will make tneir home. Shelby regrets very much to lose them. Miss Ray Suttle returned Monday from a visit to Ashevllle. , v UNCOLNTON. Correspondence ef The Observer. LIncolnton. April 11. Mr, snd Mrs. C. H. Little, of Southslde, enter tained the young beoole of Lincoln ton-Monday- night In honor -ef - Miss Florence Rhyne and her guest. Miss Marie It&abe. or Jacksonville. - Fls, KvergTeen, the - beautiful country home or Mr. and Mrs. Little, was beautifully decorated for the oc casion. In the "egg hunt" Paul Rhyne and Miss Wallace Anthony won the prise for finding the most egga Kerresnments were served and guessing contests carried on till a late hour. Those - Invited were: Misses Wallace -Anthony with Guy uune, Busie cnlids with Mont Ram saur. Lola Preosley with Fred Ram saur. Louise Biggs with Hugh Cllne, Magretta Yoder with Clifford Spence, siauae aiuuen with raul c. Rhyne, Marie F. Raabe with Leopold Little, Mary Hoover with Jim Shuford. Alda Costner with David R. Shearer, Ida May Mundy with Kemo B Nixon. Mildred McLean with Reese Hutchison. Neat Rosemaa with Will -McKee. Georgia Rhodea with ' Mike Vlutckel. 'Josephine Mullen with Harry McBrayer. Florence E. Rhyne with R. M or man Roseman. Kate Burgtn with Calvin B. Phillips Nora Lander with L. H. Adair. Laura Bartlett with John D. Abernethv. LenaheUihardLwltlLX, XL RudU silt On Friday evening Miss Annie Mc Kee and Miss Mary Delllnger, whose birthdays occur within a day or two of each other, were at home to their many friends at Mr. & W. McKee's. The evening was very enjoyably spent with music and gaming. Cream and cake were served. Many birth days were wished for these . young entertainers. Those ,- present were: Misses Mary McKee. Rose Hlnson, Forney Roseman. Catherine Craw ford, Alnea Ooode. Fannie McLean, Louise Biggs, Hettle Shrum. Lena Htutu. Vera Shrum and Mauds Rudl sill, snd Messra John Ramsaur. Wal ter Shrum. Mason Preesley, Zed Crawford. Carson Motx, Frentla An inony. Ernest Wiikie, . John , Helm, Winnie Burg In and Victor Fair. . Gen, R. F. Hoke entertained In his unique style the following guests st a luncheon Sunday at the Lincoln Llthla Club: Mrs. Marshall Cushlne-. ef New York: Mrs. W. O. Kibble, of Charlotte; Misa Edith Palmer, et New York: Mer. W. Cakes Kibble and D. A. Tompkins, of Charlotte; A Q. Hale, of High Shoals, and W. IL Fair, of. LIncolnton. -'. Missea Alice Morton and Frances Leigh an(T,Mlra Sumner, all teachers at .the Thompson - Orphanage, of Charlotte, came up and - spent the Easter holidays with Miss Sumner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C H. Sumner. Miss Laura Bartlett, of Ruther ford ton. i visiUng friends in LIn colnton. Miss Susan Bynum - is spending this week with her sister. Dr. - Archibald Henderson's wlfv et Chapel HllL Miss Nora Means, of Charlotte, Is back In LIncolnton with her old acquaintances. Miss - Helen Anderson, of Btatesville, Is visiting her brother. Mr. E. O. Anderson, who Is with. the.. First National Bank, Dr. H. Q. Dillard's wife, formerly Miss Julia Richardson, of this city, arrived Thursday from Philadelphia and will spend some time with, her brother at "Woodslde." . nnvmoiutMiAi nf Tha - Ohsarveri WaynesvlUe. April J4. One f the most elaborate social functions ever observed In WaynesvlUe came off to night at the home of Hon. W. T. Lee, on the corner of Walnut and Boundary streets. The occasion was the twenty- fifth anniversary of the marriage, or Mr. and Mra Lee. About four hand red guests were Invited and a stream of visitors waa going in and out until near midnight The elegant home was tastefully decorated The dining hall, where the refreshments were served was a scene of beauty and good cheer.- All of the children, were present except Henry, who Is a midshipman on the battleship Rhode Island now tn the Pacific. The many friends of the fam ily came to express their congratula tions. Tha gifts ef silver were nan and costly. '" . , For many years Mr. Lee has been prominent In the politics, of Haywood county and Western North Carolina, He Is now chairman of the Democrat! executive committee of the tenth con gressional district, and has held sever al other positions of trust and re sponsibility. He Is a prosperous and aggressive merchant ? WASHINGTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Washington. N. C. April 24. Mr. George R. Slran, of the United States steamer "Fish Hawk" entertained on board the steamer last Monday even-. ing. The occasion being his Zlsl birthday. Messra Hutchison and Epps also ot the Fish Hawk assisted him in me nonors oi num. a tcsiure ot the evening was the music rendered by the Blasck Diamond Quartette also of the steamer. Oulte a number of guests were present and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Miss Mattie R. Weeks has returned from a visit to friends and relatives in Elisabeth City. Mr. and Mrs. Wal- ter Credle have returned to the city after a bridal trip to the northern cities. Mrs. Joseph Rhem of New bern Is the guest of her friend Mrs. u. , A. Spencer on Second street. Mrs. W. C. Wrlston and Mrs. 8. A Kelly, of Charlotte, have returned horns after visiting their brother Mr: A. A. Springs Proprietor of Hotel Louise In this City. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Cooks re turned yesterday from Elisabeth City where Mrs. Cooks haa been spending Easter with her parents. The semi-monthly class meeting of Misa Lillian Bonner's music class was held In her Studio on Market street' on last Saturday afternoon. A very Interesting programme of music was given by her pupils and the afternoon proved very Interesting as well as en tertaining. Several prises were awarded for successful work done. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Walston have returned to the city after a visit to friends snd relatives in Scotland Neck. Mrs. E. H. Parsely has returned to her home. In Wilmington after spend-, big several days in the city aa tha gv"i ner aiair nil, a i, jpivuui. MONROE. Correspondence ef The Observer. , , Monroe. April II. The Jackson ' Club gavs .Its friends a delightful evening Friday when one ot tha monthly receptions was held. About one hundred and fifty people were present during the evening, there be ing a number of out-of-town guests. ' Chief smong these was the .dis tinguished ctttxen of Buncombe, Mr. Locke Craig. Others were Mesdames R. j. Lane, of Knoxvllle, Tenn.; W. Ta Jr . nt f,a rlni ta' ITrtehtltclf ' of Greensboro; Misses Perry Griffith, of Thomesvllle, and Sarah Tucker, of Baltimore, and Mr, Frank Ogburn.,of Durham. - -. The formality and stiffness of a reception was laid aside and several simple amusements were heartily en joyed. ' For guessing nearest . the . number Of Easter eggs In a punch bowl Mra Llsxie Covington won the prise, a box of Hurler's, The booby, an Easter rabbit, wss given to- Miss Stoner for her guess of 740. the cor rect number being lit. Mrs, D. B. . Snyder was most successful In carry ing peanuts on a knife blsde and re- ' celved a box of stationery. Mr. S. by, a suing of Uttls biddlea .The conundrums wens correctly answered by Mra Estells Stewart - and Mrs. Frank Armneld. and In the draw the latter won the prise, a silver toota plck holder. The guests were charm ed with a recitation by Miss Lottie : May Blair, and her dancing was ex ceedingly graceful, - it was the poetry er motion, transrormmg a human lit-, tie girl Into a fairy queen. Beauti ful muslo was rendered by Mesdames X-W. KochtlUkyT J.rTv Griffith.- Frank ; iney ana Etta Griffin. Delightful, refreshments were served and all ap preciated the hospitality V the Jack son ClUb, -;. . . , ' The members of the new Century Book Club and a few other friends were delighted to gather at the home to meet her cousin, Mra W. S. Lee, Jr, of Charlotte. 'There waa aa un usually attractive programme. - The members answered to their names with quotations from the dearly-beloved poet. Whitcomb Riley. Three exceedingly Interesting papers were read. They were as follows: "South era Literary, Life and .Writera" -Mra . O. S- Lee: "Middle West Literature and. Writere." Jtf ravS, H, Green;, Pa cific Coast Literary, Life and .'Writ- ' ers'TJrs. W. E. Cason. All were beautifully written and well reJ. A recent novel was to be d!ci5se,i e " 1 R- L.- Durham's "The Call of ti-e South was the one chosen. What ever the Individual likes and d!s'.i'.e, ell voted It an ettreTielv intrei.'t book from start t- tr.ita ml a re markably weU-n rltten tor ' f r maiden, effort Tim iost tha : i
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