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CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, NOVEMBER 22, i: .is '"ii this ttm, and when th crub ad journed real Wintry wind hurried it horn. but many of the member were undecided ur to whether U meet ing had been held ta pember or ' May.;, j'-- tA.-. U'-;:': Mn.' E.- B." Cltne u the hostess of the Travelers' Ctolb Thursday, Ko- , vember ftta. ' Among the (notations t reasons to-rll-caa- upon -Apollo c Mrs. F. A. Aberuethv's telling of Phaeton waa of spec Is) Interest. An article en "Aeolie Lyric Poetry." by : Mrs, Royster, showed much thought and research. The place or nonor was ' given to Sappho, who Plato called The Tenth Muse." The read " la of Song to the Rose" attributed 1 ta Sappho tn Mrs. Browning's trensia , ' Hon waa an added pleasure. The statue of Anacreon, the poet of love , and wine, waa spoken of, represent ing aim la a state of "vinous hilarity. - '.a. condition usually expressed not so , prettily. Mies Amelia McComb then pre ' I seated In an interesting manner the inert subpect, "Doric or Choral Lyric Poets." Arion and Slmonides with !, others wera mentioned, but stress was JUld upon Pindar, the greatest of Greek lyric poeU. Mrs. Chadwlck -read for Mrs. J. H. Shuford several v'i-f Pindar's Odes, commemorative of '-the victors In the sacred games. Pindar might be styled the poet : laureate of the games. Current events were of Interest, specially so an article on prohibition, " read by Mrs. Cline. Refreshments .' and the spirit of the hospitality t shown by the hostess seemed to C . emphasise the social (not 'Vinous") ""hilarity" of a very pleasant hour. -t Owing to sickness at Mrs. J. A. 'Martin's, the Travelers' Club met in stead with Miss Schenck. "The Muses" was the subject for quota tions. In the first topic. "Archaic Sculpture and Architecture," Miss .. Schenck concentrated much valuable ! and useful information. Mrs. W. K. ' Owaltney then read from Tar be 11 and . from Relnach'a Apollo selections on '. "Vase-Palnting," an art which throws , a great deal of light upon the cus toms and manners of antiquity. For Mrs. A. B. Button, Miss Oelt .1 ner gave the next subject. "Dress" speaking of the ancient mode, and the dress ef the modern peasants with some 'ludicrous Illustrations from -In Argolis." ;...;' The programme was ended by Mra Raysters reading an exhaustive - article, written by Miss Josle Per son, on "The Daily Life of the Greeks." The enthusiasm of the v writer, combined with beauty in com ' position, gave vividness and Interest to many curious facts, mostly of ' ancient times. The meeting adjourned with the . serving of appetising refreshments to meat next with Mrs. F. A, Abernethy, - November lth. GOLDSBORO. . Correspondence to The Observer. '-. Ooldsboro, Nov. to. On Tuesday even ing. Miss Bessie Edwards gave a de- " Ughtful entertainment In bonor of her cousin. Miss Lois Edwards, of Lekevtlle, Fla. The Invited guests were. Misses Vivian Wooten. Emma Flnlayson, Elsie Dortch, Mamie Best and Miriam Ed wards, Messrs. vBen Wltherlngton, George Freeman, Edwin Lee, Paul Borden, Les lie Yelverton, Norwood Bass, Will Or monJ and Jake Meyerburg. Miss Mamie Best gave a small party complimentary to her guest. Mlas Nina Holt, of Burlington. Wednesday morning. Progressive hearts was played and the ftrtae was won, by Miss Claudia Applewhite. v U-.i The Wake Forest Glee Club gave a very anjoyable performance In the Messenger Opera House last Tuesday night. The . many encores that were called for, show- i ''') ad bow thoroughly the musio was sppre- f dated. Miss Janet Dortch la visiting relatives In Ralelgh.-Mrs. J. L Barham is in neidsvtUe, where she waa dame of hoqor at the wedding of her friend, Miss Annie Walker. Miss Mary Emma Gldlngs Is In Wilmington, visiting Mrs. B. C. Vltou st the home of her lather, Capt J. T. Har per. Miss Martha Gaga, of Chester. 8. C, Is the guest ot Miss Rachel Borden. Mlas Elsie Dortch Is visiting friends in Richmond. -Ml Elisabeth Smith, who is attending ths Southern Conservatory of Music, wss st home for a few days last week to the pleasure ot her many friends. SANFORD. Correspondence of The Oberver. Cross ' f'"'"..C-"" . .J r;:, fflmokaVs-dVVj'ght aT hU Some on Carthagf avenue, the occa- , sion being his ni v.utvffnin d nnaBY. Time wss turned backward In her v - flight and host and guests indulged In reminiscences of their youthful day lokea and laughter. A delicious lunch ' . . : ' won consisting of fried oysters, cheese, r '' , straws, wafers, celery, pickles, coffee, i ' . fruits, nuts and candles was served. I "."'A Those enjoying Mr. Cross' hospital-1 ,1ty ware Messrs. D. E. Mclver. Vance, frcott Lux Cross. T. T. Hanner, Q. T. "' Womble, 8. P. Wllklns. R. W. Allen. ' T..C Lawrence. Jesse Carter and Dr. ..vt'W. McCracken. ' The Sanford Literary Club met , Tuesday afternoon wtth Miss Howard. n4. iti.n tvi ... . h. iiihxr for, " K . ft.raann Th fnllowlnr nsDers wera read and discussed: 1. Life of : "Edgar Allen Poe, Mrs. Carrington. A I. Hie Poetical Work Selection Mrs. Alien, t. Short Stories ot Poe. Mlas Allen. s.Readlng The Masque of tne Red Death. Miss Ledbetter. The host ms served delicious fruits snd can dies. ' The young men delightfully enter tained the Lotus Club Friday evening mt t kan. r Mrs Hnn uiVmiu Vpon. arrival each couple was given a! inHu and nice of crene taoer from which a doll was to be made, the! . . . . . . doing th work. Mr. Harry Edward neing th moat successful wss award ed the prise, a large don. Refresh ments consisting of crestn and cake were swrvad. rnrrespondenoe ot Th Observer. Mooresvilla, Nov. The mem- Wrj and guest of tha Moorasvill I ieasure Club war charmingly . en - irtiitned by Mlas Onv oray Thurs - . .'. y afternoon xrozn w : ciockj evergreens, iron vucg was nspeno m a . social and Informal meeting.! ed a large whit wedding belL the -, h. the : guests . had assembled '-:y score cards of red, whit and mediately behind th minister was a .o were distributed ty tha hostess background of evergreen, symmetrl . i the hunt for partners C0Amne-r'eaUy sunnoanted by- Innumerable rmrressiv peanuts was th fea-J t 'e of entertainment una toos win- i r g the hlgheet number of peanuts' wt re Mesdame V . V. i empieion ana j P. vi;i. who tied for th prise, a t3t'flfu! "Ivory Hart of Dickens,", v,rh fell to Mra Tempietoh. Dellght ; j refreshments consist:1 T Wal j - f ipalad, pr?ssed chitkfi with toma--c cream 'cheese. '" ' ' Toad bea ' , , .-'u:t. j :rch, I dates and t who biJ t4e pleaa- f .vited v-.ie: ::eamn Gf'TM J -i-e. J. F. J. P. Mine, J. i. l,ffln, C f McNeely, D. Mills, Paul Grlssom, of Virginia, and Misses -Julia Bttrewait. N. 8fflMt b. Fevr. Flowls Johnston. rannia Lee Neblt, Mary MeNeely, Bess Sholenburger, Ruth CnWertson, many beautiful wedding presents, vi Nona and Jett Brswley, and Miss Mo-.dence at the bride's popularity. Th Anulty Tom la. of Tennessee. Tne next guests were then piloted into me om meeting of the Pleasure Club wUl'ba'ing room where refreshments la two with Mlaa Ruth Culbertson on next courses wera served. The newly mar Wednesday afternoon. ' J rled couple win leave on " the after- i noon train for Greensboro. -their fu- The Ladles' Aid Society of the Methodlst church held a very pleas-' responsible position with the Greens ant meeting with Mrs. Moses White boro National Bank. on Tuesday evening at her home oa Church street Miss Grace Rank! ncharmtngly en- tertalned a few friends at tea Friday evening of last week In honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. -Norman. Those pres- .nt ..,..-- Yf v mrA Um W Xt TjAr. 1 man. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. ' MeNeely. Miss Maud Luts, and Merer. Branch MeNeely and Davis McLelland. CONCORD. Correspondence ot The Observer. Concord, Nov. SO. Most decidedly' pleasant and enjoyable was the at home given by Mrs. J. Leonard Brown on last Friday afternoon from S to 6 o'clock. Notwithstanding the day was cold and raw. few regrets were sent and a steady stream of callers found their way to this pretty new rendered the musical programme, 'y and Wednesday was given addl home, thrown open for the first time lne following selections being given tlonal ornamentation by the profuse to the numerous friends of the host-, before the ceremony "Andante, In F," decorations In the halls and parlors, ess. i wely: "Trauroerle," Schurman; "The banked with chrysanthemums. A The decorations throughout the Answer." The bridal party entered' large, oval table in the centre created house were chiefly of chrysanthe- to tjje strains of Lohengrin's "Bridal th greatest admiration on account of mums and were both pretty ana arus- tic. Receiving in trie nan wre aiissos dlng, March" was given as the reces Ohla Brown. Shirley Montgomery and gonal. During the ceremony Professor Pattle Adams, of Monroe. In the par- Thompson played very softly Tann lor white and pink were the prevailing hauser's "Bong to the Evening Star." colors, and here Mrs. Brown was as- The bridesmaids and ushers were first slsted in receiving by Mr. J. A. Can-it0 enter tne church, entering from ' pink was thoroughly and beautifully non. Mrs. J. W. Cannon, Jr., Misses the maln entrance and marching to! carried out through the whole dln Eltsabeth Gibson, Cassle and Atlea the aita.r n couples First were ner. An elaborate eight-course lunch Watson. The dining room, in yellow,! Messrs. Paul Bllnoo and Weldon Clay! eon In the daintiest style was served, was especially attractive and the re-; Burt0n, of Richmond, Va., followed byi Pink carnations were given as souva- iresnmeiiia iwi vcu uru -' temptlng. Mrs. A. M. Brown poured and Mrs James C. Gibson chocolate. From a cosy corner in the rear hall Ms. Louis Brown served punch. Another pleasure organisation is th Path Club which was formed last - . Baturaay. wun a memoennip 01 mir-1 ty-lx. The meetings are to be held, nfr&l. Lite iiioi' vii. ucini " Friday at the home of Mrs.. R. K Black, with Mrs. Black, Mra. John Fox and Miss Mary King as hostesses. The many Concord friends of Mr. Ben R. Craven, son of Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Craven, are Interested In the announcement of his marriage to Mlas Julia Weatberby DonjielU which took place In Grace M. E. church, at Greensboro, on Wednesday even ing at o'clock. Mr. Henry Craven, of this city, was best man on this oc casion. A most enjoyable meeting of the Bridge Club was held on Thursday afternoon with Misses Belle and Kate Means. Miss Ruby Eldrldge. of Greensboro, spent a few days of last week with her friend, Miss Josephine Smith. The Initiative meeting of the Sans Soucl Club was held on Tuesday with Miss Mary- Bingham at her home on Georgia avenue. After several spirited games of euchre, dainty and delicious refreshments were served. Mrs. George M. Lore was the pleas ant hostess ot the Social Club on last Thursday. Besldei the club members there were present to enjoy her hos pitality Mesdames Welsh, J. C. Wads worth, W. C. Houston, J. W. Cannon. A. M. Brown, J. M. Orler, Elam King, and H. B. Adams, of Monroe. Mrs. D. Lutter Bost entertained the Emery Club at her home on South Union street on Tuesday afternoon. After an hour spent on dainty handi work, most tempting refreshments were served. The guests of honor were Mesdames W. C. Correll. L. A. Brown, M. L. Brown, Elam King and M. L Marsh. Mr. James A. McAulay, of Mount Gilead, Is the gueit of Mrs. D. Lutter Bost. Mrs. Henry B. Adams and daughter. Mlsi Pattle, returned Tues day to their home In Monroe. Mrs. J. C McDowell and children, of Mor ganton, are visiting here. Mrs. Doris Mauney reiurueu iu irr nwnte King's Mountain Monday, after a stay of several weeks with her moth er. Mrs. Laura Festred. Miss Matilda Mldyette. of Aahland. Va., Is visit ing Miss Jenn Coltrane. Mrs. J. W. Cannon and Mra 4. W. Cannon, Mra 4. .W. Cannon, Jr, rs In Winston visiting Mesdames J j Doug , ' -a W. a Hi , Or. ' . at a most elaborate reception given by Mrs. J. B. Pirns Johnson Douglass Mrs. Jessie spni me wron-eim, with her friend. Mrs, R. A. Brown. WILKESBORO. Correspondence ot The Observer. Wllkesboro, Nov. 20. The social circles of this place were very much enlivened yesterday evening when Miss Nellie McNeill became the wife of Mr. William Ambrose Dlmmette at the Baptist church, in the presence of their many frienda Rev. Milton Mc- 'eiu, ratner or tne bride, officiated. Holbrook, the When Mrs. Jolfn A, bride's sister, had sung "O Promise Me," Miss Bertha 8palnhour, who pre sided at the organ, began to render Lohengrin's beautiful wedding march, and It was then that the wedding party entered. The ushers, . Messrs. Joaenh Prevltte. Charles Mvers. James Thompson and Presley Brown were followed by the flower girls, little Misses Msurlne Moore and Ruby, Snalnhour. daintily dressed in white I batiste over taffeta, with val lace and carrying baskets of double violets j these, in turn, were followed by the bride and th maid Of honor. Mis , lf.Valll t-awajBA'a Sri atv at T" r A i Dnae wu lownra in m imuuim v r stion of whit liberty satin over taffe- ta. and trimmed with real lace. Khe wore th. bride's veil and carried a Cinch party to- a . number of their huge bouquet of bride's rosea, tied friends Tuesday afternoon. The prise, with whit chiffon. The maid of honor which warn lovely bunches of cema wore light blue liberty satin, trim met tlong. wera won by Mra. W. A. Porter with cream velvetlan lac and carried white carnations. At the altar the bride waa met by the groom, attired! In the conventional black, who. with the best man. Nr. waiter Morton, i emerged from the pastors study. I There beneath an improvised arch or two were made man and wif. Im-j candles and flanked by palma. During ins cereaoaBy lu wiusaa marcn wu softened Into a melody tn F, and this , opon we mn oi in pirty was ibi- tewed Mendelssohn's march. Follow-1 ing th marriage a reception was given at th bom of th bride's real. Ths guests wer met at tha door by Mr. and Mrs. John A. Holbrook.1 fusion of La Franc rose, rerns ana In the receiving line were Rev, ,and nalma Tha highest score was mads by Mrs, McNeill, Miss Roaa McNeill ant Ml AUce Callum, who waa presented Mr. - Walter Morton. Where ,- best with . a beautiful brass fern dish, wish . and . congratulations. Wer; while. the consolation 'ell to Mrs. extended . to . ' y . - bride ; ; and! Walter Robereon. Delightful refresh groom, , in the parlor tha guestsj ments consintlng of chicken salad, as- wer . conducted . Into the sitting paragu with mayonnaise, olives, eel-1 room, where they -were received by Mesdames a. Hoiman and a'b. Moore and - Mr. , andMra-W. H Church, and Where ware arranged the ture home,' where the griMfra holds a GREENSBORO. Correspondence el The Observer, v. Greensboro, Nov. ,20. An event of more than usual importance and in- t.rMt lAnk nt.jl WarfnHjl T .van I n W when Dr. Loula Fielding Tislnger," of Eufaula, Ala., led to hymens' altar, Miss Mattle McCullen. daughter of . Mr. and Mrs. Bryan McCullen. A large crowd waa gathered In West Market Street Methodist church to' witness the ceremony, which was per formed by the Rev. Alpheua McCullen, ot Washington, N. C. Th chancel was teautifully and artistically decorated In palms, ferns' and Southern smilax, among which was shed the soft glow from the light ot many candles, the wnoi mslrtn rv nlaajrinr effect. professor Georce H. Thomnson chorus," while Mendelssohn's "Wed-! Misses Marie McCullen and Cora uai-i loway Pannlll; Carlton Ogburn, of AUanta, and Robert Tucker, of Rich-1 mond; Miss Louise Rice and Mtai Charlotte Fennlll, of Wilmington. I Next came the maid of honor. Miss; Mldvette. of Ashland. Va.. followed by . ii, n ui ur the bride-elect, accompanied by her father Th bridexroom-elect. accom pail,ed by , brother, Mr. C. H. Tie inger. acting as beRt man. entered; an event that drew a good many city from the pastor's study. The bride folks to their suburban home, A wore a gown of white satin trimmed' most delicious course dinner waa serv-. is duchess lace ana pearls, a velled prior to the Intellectual pleasure caught up with orange blossoms, andj In which were the games, bridge and rarried a shower bouquet of lilies of a guessing contest for those not know. the valley. The maid of honor was gowned in pink messallne and carried a shower bouquet of pink sweet peas The bridesmaids were attired in taste ful gowns of white Egyptian cloth, and carried plnk.t. chrysanthemums. After an extensive. wedding tour in the Northern States the newly wedded couple will make their home In Eu faula, Ala. Tuesday afternoon of last week Misses Patfalev Ellington and Ula Ad ams entertained at the home of Miss Ellington in honor ot Miss Rachel Petty, whose marrlaae to Mr. Waldo Porter took place Wednesday. Bridge was played, the highest score being Minor, Lathrop Morehiead, J. W. Bur made by Mra Norvell,. The gueats rough and Rev. Sidney S. Bost were received In the hall by little , . Miss Gena Adams; those receiving In' The Roundabout Club was charm the parlor were Misses Ellington and lnarly entertained by Mra P. W Adams, assisted by Mrs. Gilmer land, of Danville, and Miss Petty, who Wore a handsome gown of apricot messallne satin with a black picture hat Punch was served In the library i by Miss Fannie Barringer. At the con clusion o ftlie games Master Lacy Mc- A lister appeared drawing an express wagon on which waa a trunk tied with white satin ribbon, and filled with all kinds of beautiful and useful gifts for the bride. Frappe and cake were served and each guest was presented with a bunch of sweet peas. Those present! were: Misses Rachel Patty, Bernlce' Smith, Marie Reynolds, Mary Ben - bow, Louise Bradshaw, Mamie; Banner, Bessie Grlssom, Sadie Dick, Annie Mclver, Mary Fry, Frances Ly on. Aiken Land. Alice Callum. Joseph ine Gilmer,' WaynesvlUe; Mesdamjfg Gilmer Holland, Dale 8tarbuck, M. HP, Justice, isawin jxorveii, ueorge Bterne. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. W. O. White gave a euchre party, the guest n f hnnsir .hlnv Mr. flu. VT 1 1 Tn . vhnii marriafa takes place on December the third to Dr. John A. Williams. Tne guests were received In the hall by Mrs. W. B. Merrimon, those receiving In the library were Mrs. White, Mrs. Hume and Mrs. A. H. Wastfall. Mra Frank P. Morton presided over the book In which the guests wrote ad vice and many useful household hints for the bride. The house was beau tifully and artistically decorated with m.nv Ai,tlfiil tit flA.nru anA nnttftd Dlant. and lirhted toy candles. Bight tt,ble, of , x-hand euchre were played. the first prize, a hand-painted bon-bon dish, was won by Miss Josephine Gil mer, while the consolation fall to Mra Turner, who presented It to the guesf of honor. The prise for the bride-to-be was a dainty white satin pin cushion. Among those present were: Mesdames Hume, Morton, Merrimon, Bradshaw,' Wastfall, Jordan, Cone, Justice, Per- kins Llndau, Dlck, Crabtree. Hob g0od, Cobb, Sloan, Hood, Oorpenlng, Thompson. Pearson, Myers, Meadows, Jarboe. Brawley, Turner; MIssei Cator Gilmer and Case. Mra 8. L. Gilmer entertained at nf h.r n1A. Mlaa JTnaenhlna Ollmer.l ..n, .... ,.- .-v....1 nf .ir.hsnd eunhr.. The fntere. ind excitement ran high until the last r.m when tt wu foumt thai Mlas Annie Mclver had won th young la-; dies' prise, Mrs. Grimsiey tha married ladies',- while the consolation was drawn bv Mias PaisTv EUlne-ton. Th guest ot honor was presented with a beautiful scarf. Dainty and delicious refreshments were served and Mrs. Gilmer, as usual, proved herself most charming hostess, Mrs. Kirk Callum and her daughter, Miss Mary, gave a charming card and and' Mra, Laurlnda Richardson. A! .delicious salad course was arvd and the afternoon was most pleasantly spent. - .If, ; A meeting r tne Reviewers ciu waa held on , Wednesday afternoon wtth Mra. C. w. BattU, at her host on Wainnan street . . . .... The Wednesday Bridge. Ctu - was most 'charmingly -entertained by Mrs. Malon , at her home on ..Gaston street f On oi th most dellgktfurf th social function waa the uchr . and flinch party riven by Mr. James Car rigan Thursday afternoon at her pa-thome on Soring street, - The house was beautifully decorated with a pro-i ery, cheese sandwiches, beaten bis- cult ana coaee were served. The Tuesday Afternoon Card Club waa very, delightfully entertained by Miss Mary ' Catoe at the heme of Mrs Ceasar C9BV'V:;K5t , - ti ; ': ' PUBTTAK- Correspondent ot Th Observer. I Durham, Nov. X The dance Fri day night Jn the armory front f to ll:Se was a deUfhtful affair In whloh twenty-five' couples - -participated. The v Durham , Orchestra ., fur nished: ;;. tbs mtulo and .: the dance was a combination of the germaju,' waits and twa-step. The sight was beautiful, the only decora. nons wer the pretty girls-In their lret colored dresses and brilliant ' na ngares were iea ny nr, Lawrence Tomllhson and Mlas Ethel I -m.' - - . - I 1 . . w uwv was givea ta nonor of the visiting girts and their host-esse.- It waa an Informal delightful dance, and thoroughly enjoyed by ev erybody present. The dinner party given to Mr. and Mrs, Walter Brooks, of Detroit, Mich., by Mra. - W, A. ,Er win Wednesday evening1 was delightful in every sense of the word. The colonial home of Mr- Mrs. Erwln Is at all times love- beautiful drawn work and the ex cess of pink oamatlona surrounding" the rosebuds, to which wera added prays of asparagus ferns, the whole forming the lovely centrepieoe of the dining table. The color schema of nlr" wnn W" last course. Aiwr uiii- ner the guests were entertained witn music. Those present were; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks, Col. and Mrs. J. Harper Erwln, Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Rose, Mrs. R. W. Winston, and Mrs. J. aiicnie Mrs. J. Harper Erwln's delightful dinner party Thursday evening was ing tne game or oriage The floral courtship furnished un usual amusement and waa a clever form of entertainment. Those pres ent were: Miss Louise Patterson, of Detroit; Miss Helen Banners, of Burl ington, Ala.: Mr. and Mrs. ' Walter Brooks, of Detroit: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Holt. Jr.. Miss Bertha Holt and Mr. Robert Holt, ot Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. MlcHle, Mr. and Mra. P. C. Graham. Mr. and Mrs J. F. Wiley. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Fal- ton. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wall, Mr and Mra. J. S. Manning, Mr. and Mrs W. J. Grlswold. and Mrs. W. A Erwln: Messra Sidney Minor, Will Hol-jvaughan at her home on Dllllard street. There were six tables full and flinch was the came played. Mra Vauehan rracefully received her guests gowned In a raspberry dlrec tolre of the latest style, assisted by her daue-hter. Miss Annie Louise, who was also charmingly dressed In a baby blue satin. After two hours for progressive flinch delicious as well as beautiful refreshments were served In two courses. Saturday afternoon Just as night came on. Rev. W. C. Barrett, pastor t the Second BaDtlst church, was caiied on to officiate In the marriage, 0 . couDle from Chapel Hill, Mr. H M. Williams and Miss Ella Hogan The wedding took place at the home of Mr. Nichols, on Vlckers avenue. wno )a bad all a mutual friend. While It appearances of being a gretna green, It was not. The couple had the consent of the bride's pa rents, hut they decided they' would rather come quietly to Durham and surprise their frienda. Sunday evening at 7:10, Just beforeN the time Tor services at the various churches, there was a marriage sol emn lied at the home and by Rev. Mr. Bradshaw, pastor of Memorial Meth. odlst church. The contracting par ties were Mr. j . juameron woods and Miss Daisy Salmon. .. Their friends say It was not a runaway affair but simply the desire of the couple to have a quiet wedding, and this meth od waa adopted. A few friends went to the parsonage with them. The groom is the son of Mr. E. A. Woods, and a well known young man. The bride Is largely connected ere and very popular. They have taken rooms with Mr. W. T. Greene tlU they go to housekeeping. The Book and Embroidery Cms had a most delightful meeting Tues day with Mra. J. M. Saaser, of Lib erty street, as hostess. After two or more hours of work and conversation delicious refreshments were , served. This over, the books were distributed and ail adjourned to meet the second week in December with Mrs. Anna Budd. Mr- Jamea S. Manning gave Some- thinr entirely new Monday evening ' ,lu entertalned the Thursday Afternoota Bridge ClnV and -the hus- bands f tne memDers. mere were US! wTjf" Pu'?d- J .a. .:-url"?"lal? " lnfra- enent and untutored hands Tha playing began at 1:1 with all tha twenty-eight guests present Af. ter two hours at, thai exciting game refreshments wer served. An elab orate luncheon this was, too, turkey salads, sandwiches, beaten biscuit and salted almond.' Miss Julia Manning and 'Master Frederick Manning, serv ing th good things, while Mia Aim a Mordecal served punch. Th evening was a' Joint tribute to the married tnen and Miss Mordecal. who left the h" II leans, attar a protracted visit her to her aunt' Mrs. J. 8. Manning. Th pom on Mangum street was beaati tully decorated in cut flowers , and ternsv'.. , .-.. '...',,.. ; . f V - 'i ' . : -Th Tuesday ' Afternoon Bridge Club was charmingly .entertained by Mrs. John L Rom from t:J till . Th home oa Queen street was a very pretty in IU deooratlons of autumn leaves and chrysanthemums. Prompt ly at l:J9 tha head table began play, big. ss la th custom. At the close It wa found Miss Ethel Carr hid made th score of the afternoon. A de licious salad course was served with hot chocolate, after which with much reluctance all bade Mrs. Rose good night and thanking her for each a de-lightrul"-fternoon. - - . ,i ; ':;; t -'': ' -' A). ": ' The marriage vows that Joined for life Mr. Reginal T. Newstead, on of. Durham's well known and , highly bonored young men, and Miss Alice Piper, tha accomplished daughter ot Mrs. Annie Piper, wer said at t;S0 o'clock Monday ' afternoon- at' th horn of the bride's mother. No. 1001 Mangum street Rev. Q. T. Adams officiated. The . wedding was beautl ful in iU simplicity. . It was the- de- sir of the young peep le to ,hv a Very quiet, wedding. There were no attendants, only Miss Alice Hundley presided at the '-piano, and played Mendelssohn's "Wedding March"-; as th couple went from th sitting room to tha parlor, and while the troth was being plighted 8chuberV ' '8er- nade" was softly played. Congratu latlons and best wishes were said and then th wedding party' went imme diately to the union station and took the train for a Northern bridal trip, At the horn th deooratlons with palms, ferns and cut flowers. In hall, sitting room and dining room mads beautiful picture. - la tna sitting ro-im was displayed as An a collection, of presents as any .Durham bride ever received. There were massive anq magnificent cut glaes pieces as well as silver and china and all wer neau. tlfuL Mr, -Umitead la tha son of Mr. H,L. Umstead, is wU known and has many warm friends tn this section ot th county. H la bride Is a daughter of the lata Mr. J. a. Piper- and a charming, lovely .woman. , : ; After returning from their tour the couple will- g w to i hosekeeplng -i, in the beautirul horn formerly owned by Mr. . P. Mason and from whom the groom purohased it a short while ago. : , j. -J. The home of Capt 3. V. rrealand was the seen of a aurpris but happy event Wednesday morning at :3 o'clock when his daughter. Mlas Ada laid Stons Freeland. wis given tn marriaae ta Cant B. F. Carpenter, conductor, of th Seaboard road be tween ; Loasburg And Frankllnton. Tha young7 people had planned to keep the matter very quiet except from ths members of th family and most Intimate friends and, they suc ceeded, for but very few knew ot the acDroaoh ng nuptials- antii. ineycere mony had - taken place. There; were nn attentflaata. -Th- narlors and hall wera prettily decorated with cut flow ers, palms and -fmv -In- th parlor, .km tha mwk wrere aald. Was a bank bt flowers forming a background tnr the scene enacted. KV. U. X. Adamfe nerformed the -ceremony, There waa no music. The bride was gowned in a' travcita' aulf of brown broadcloth. A soon as iom m.i waa over tHe coiipre. with friends, weht to th union station, where they took the -train for a Northern tour. Th out-of-town gusts were: Mr. and Mr. H. V Dmstsad, ot Stem; Mrs. n.rtr. Freeland. of High Point. and Mrs. B. N. Sykes, of Greenville a. .i.. nt tttm bride's narents, Mr. Henry Rlgsbee and iAn Carpenter were marncu r """ ' morning at to oc.ca- " very quiet wedding, only the. imm diate family being present, WILMINGTON. rr.rr..nondenc of The Observer. Wilmington. Nov. to. Thursday . w.-v Mr. and Mra . iir.i... nrmiamaon entertalnsa very uanvr ...... - , delightfully, when they were at home to a few oi tneir i m formal way, Thursday being the sev- .i. nt their wedding. sum iMH'" " - - .. , Delicious refreshments wer served to the guest and the occasion was one of much pleasure to all who were Dreaent. Those who were Invited. some of whom were unable to attend, niifwna-- Mr. and Mra n o. g mo " - . w... Tnnnaon. Mr. and Mrs. Mars- den Bellamy. Jr., Mis and Mrs. Ed- .n i M.it. Mr. Harsrove Taylor, Dr. and Mra Ruasell Bellamy. Miss Lilla Bellamy. Mr. ana Mr. rtoDen R. Bellamy, Mr. ana Mr. J. nown, Miss Lucll Murcnison. Th. nnenina- dance of L'Ariosa Ger man Oub, on Thursday evening of last week, which was -.also th firt iformal dance of th season, given complimentary, to tha Klng-Rountree wedding party, waa a most delightful affair, and one t th most beautiful dances given in th history of the club. -The spacious ball room of the Masonic Tempi was attractively aec orated, and a large number of mem. hai-a mnA vlaltnre ware nresent Th out-of-town guests present were: Mis Alice Hucke. or wssnington. u. vj,; Mr. J. R. McNeil, Miss Made John ston. Rock Hilt 8. C. MUs Bessie Bhotter, Savannah, Oa,; Mlas Dorothy King. Mr. Harry Markoe, jr.. aiso or New York: Miss Isabel Shorter, of Savannah, Ga.; Mr. I. Western Kendall, of New Tork; Miss Jean King, of New Tork; Mr. Hugh Blythe, of Chicago; Mr. and Mr. Hyaney Wvnne s Ffoulkes. of Philadelphia; Mlas Emory, of Baltimore; Mr. J. T. Olttlngs, of Baltimore, and Miss Mar garet Harris, ef New Jersey. These dances are given very month, and add greatly to th social life of this city., Hollowbuahe's Band furnished th musio, and the dance was led through many intricate figure by the leader, Mr. Robert carter. i i On of th most beautiful wedding that baa aver taken niae in wuming. ton, was that of Mlas Isabel Roun- tre and ' Mr. vanKenseiiier cnoate King, formerly of New Tork, but for several, year past a resident of this city, which was solemnised on Thurs day af tsrnoon last in' Saint James' church. ' Th Interior or this beau tifnl old chorea was elaborately dec orated and the occasion was one for th outpouring ' of - a large number of tha most prominent leaders In Wil mington society, and tn nistorio old church was thrngd ' with guests. Th - bridesmaids ; entered from , the choir room, meeting th pride as sh entered the church oa ths arm of her lather, Mr. peorga Reaatr, and preceding her up . the aisle. " The bridesmaldp wer beautifully gowned In dellcat shad of pink chiffon cloth and wore large whit hats, trimmed with pink ' rosea,', and carried pink roses, while the maid of honor. Miss Isabel Shorter, a cousin of th bride, was beautifully and becemlngly gown ad in white. Th bride wore a hand some gown of whit satin, and carr1 J Bride's roses and lilies of th val . Tha wedding party consisted of Ansa Cynthia Rountre. sister of the bride; Miss .Dorothy King, and Mis Jean King, of New Tork. sisters of th groom;. Mlas, Bessie Bhotter, of Sa vannah, Oa.; Miss Lucy Brldgers, of Wilmington; whil Mlas Isabel Shot tar, ot Savannah, ' acted as 'maid ot honor. -. Th groomsmen were! Mr. Hugh Blythe, of Chicago; Mr. Harry Markoe, Jr, f ' New Tork; Mr. C. McD. Davis, M. MJlton CaMer and Mr. Burke .Bridgera, of Wilmington, while Mr. I. Western Kendal, of New Tork, acted as best man. The mar riage service which was performed by Rt. Rev. Robert Strange, bishop of East Carolina, was very impressive. After the ceremony a very small re ception was held, only a few Intimate friends being Invited on account of a recent bereavement ' In the fam ily of the bride, after which Mr. and Mra. King left on the . northbound train tor a honeymoon trip to North ern cities. Returnln they will be at home to their friend at 601 Mar ket street ,-, ; ' Mr. and Mrs. "William Latimer re turned to their home on Thursday last after an extended tur to the Holy Land, Egrpt, ilaleira Is.ands, Algiers, a cruise through the Med iterranean, and an extended visit to aU the lar&e cities of Europe and the Cathedral towns of Epgland, They have been absent from, their home for nearly a year, and their host of friend in Wilmington are delighted to, welcome them back again. '" ' most enthusiastic meeting "was held on Wednesday afternoon gk the residence of Mrs, Walter Parsley, at which time a local branch of the National Red - Cross Society wa launched la this city. This Is only th second branch of this " society which has been launched in North Carolina, and plans have been laid for effective work from tha beginning. Th local society m affiliate .with th national organisation, and will not only assist la the great work that it is carrying en all over the world, bnt In case ot plague or pestilence or great disaster. Its help would be ex tended here., The Red Cross stamps have been Issued, and many ef the merchants have generously loaned their assistance , by purchasing same. Correspondence rt The Observer. t i JLeaksville, Nov." . Th Chelldon Club met with Mrs. Grlssom on Wed nesday and spent a delightful hour. Irf which it seemed their etam waa fully Justified, j Ths Charming. hostess conducted the guests to the dining room, which we fitted up into a veri table Japanese , bower, and presided over by ddrs. Hoover, who ,made quaint ltttl Jap with her flowing robes, and who served tea and water. Than varied sunusemeorts wera th order of th entertainment: first, fish ing for peanut in bowl of water with hatpins, at which Mra R .B Wall proved an expert and received th prise, a, boKle of Hudnut'S tollet wmtar. Then glass Jar containing, nuts was exhibited for ths guest t guess the number of nuts. Mra D F. King guessed the correct numbei and received tuenh sot Th flnal diversion was to prove th best pitch r by having the guest throw nuts Into a can, for which Mrs. T. W. Field received the prise, a ruohe. '. Thursday th Hosiery . Club mat with Miss Nail Fggg. with the fol lowing programme: Paper, "Life of Mosart" Mrs. Hopper; tnfrumetal duet. Misses Taylor and Fart; paper, "Hans Sayoh, the Cobbler Poet1 Mrs. Taylor;- poem, .'German Folk Lore," Mrs. Van Noppen. : " " ; y; Tha Chalmeiw Ciena Chapter' of tha U. D. C met with MJrs. ' Hoover Fri day, Th following pro gramme waa very muoh enjoyed: Paper, "capture of New Orleana! vocal solo Mra. A, T. Hopper: panerr. "Fall of Vlclw burg," Mr. J. p. Price; "JJncidsnt of th war," by dub. .."-,' Th Thtmbl Club met with Mrs. Benton Field, Friday, and spent pleasant and profitable hour. The young men gav delightful dance at the Phelps barn, two miles la the country, which waa greatly en Joyed., Mr. and Mra 8. M. Harris en tertained' Thursday ovenkng large number f young people la honor of their guests. Misses Thomas and Smith, of MartlnsvHl.A ASHEBORO. , Correspondence of The Onaarvaty ' Asheboro, Nov. I.--All th yottng people In town gathered at th home 1 Mr. W, Ac CofOa nn last Thursday evening, to participate in an old-time country corn shucking' and never -was an evening mor -oeiigntimiy spenr. Th corn was piled In tba centre of th barn lot. surrounded by benches. and soores of japanes lanterns rur nlshsd th - Ught- -The young peopl. fifty or more in number, went to work with a. will, and for two hours, amid gales of laughter whenever a red ear was shucked,, th work, and fun con tlnued. At th end of that time th corn shucked and housed, the guests repaired to the 1 houae where coffee, cake and ! sandwiches war : served. The house was thrown pen to th auests and tho merriment eonunueo until a lat hour, when V rtluctant rood-nights were add, every one vot ing to have another corn shucking next year..., ' ' v. ' "' :f -. Mrs.' H." B. Martin sntertalnel Th Ramblers" oa Friday afternoon," No vember llth. Interesting papers war read by Mrs. J. D. Rosa and Miss Mulll Rush, after which ths guestej wer entertained with a novel contest Peanuts, war piled on a tabl and each guest was given a knife and told to fish and ae how many of the nuts sh could place on th knit With on trial, then to walk around the tabl with th knife Jn her hand And th number of nut remaining on the knife would indicate th number of husband r she ' would have. Miss Esther . Amman proved herself en titled to th greatest lumber of huv bands and ' wan awarded th Prise. Seasonable refreshments Were served. . One of th most delightful Informal affairs or th season was the thtmbl party given by Mra. W. A. Coffin Mon day afternoon last In honor ot Mra Daniel Shaw, Of Laurinburg, tha guest of Mra W. C Hammond. Th young matrons all had their embroidery and th two -:- hours . spent In ? -work and - animated conversation passed only too quickly. , But th warning of th lengthening shadows was heeded, and after partaking of the delicious salad, wafers, hot chocolate and salt ed peanuts, , Which th hostess ' o tfalntly served, . wraps wera donrfed and farewells aatd. .Those Who feel Indebted to Mrs. offta are: - Mra. Shaw, tha guest of honor; Mesdames William V. Hammer, W, A. Under wood. E. H. Morris, W. C Hammond. J. I. Simpson; W. D. ted man. D. B. McCrary, J. D. Ross, W. J. Scarboro, T. H. Redding, Annie Robins, W. H. Mor Ing, J, V. Hunter, Jr. T. Under- kwOOd. " .'.-. ; V r . '- ,- .' -i 'I Mr. and Mr. J. O, Redding enter tained at progressive forty-two Wed nesday, evening, Tn folding doors between th parlors,, hall and dining room , wer thrown open and the a WmWI now n I t , .u w w i On and Off Chat .s About Fat The society reporter picked up the following gem at Madam Brewster not twenty-four hours ago. One of her i millionaire customers struggling into a. new gown asked the famous costumer . how she" kept her - fig. ure In v such superb - shape. "You habitually eat and .' drink heartily - and va - thoughtless ly, not" to . say rloutously at tisnee." ! ah complained. '"whereas I Mve Ilka a hermit. Yet I cant keep slim and, apparently, you can't get fat" .'Guil ty." replied tha 'fashion esarina. "X admit I dont fatten up nor ..da I thin down, but it is because I have the power, 'my dear Mrs.- j Vth name almost slipped nut),M6 say to' my fat .Thus far and no.farthetv';. X t don't exercise hor diet nor run any -danger of wrinkles or stomach -trot) bl either.;, Her, ta the .secret Sh wrote a few words on a' sheet of pa tew worm on a : meet oi p- . handed It' to her questioner, ? t '-Ued at th","j!ruggl8t,, luded, "take a teaspoDnf uA f per and h "Get that she concluded. ter meal and at bedtime and -you will never "get any fatter than you -wrs nt tfi be. Tou can take oft, a pouhd a-.' day with this receipt, if you want, to. , Being , fat herself in& fully aUva.. to thS tremendous value of . thv : statement to fat folks - everywhere, th society reporter v eomrrfitted an unpardonable -social sin, shs peeped ' over th lady's shoulder and this is 1 what ah saw; For Excess Fat., sira pleat, safest, cheapest, most helpful -receipt of any: One-half ounce Mar- - y mola, 1-a ounce Fluid Extract CaS cara Aromatic,' I 1-! ounces Pepper- mint Water, . s --f - ' . ' ' ' . ' - vn tabled arranged in thes rooms, . At th' and of th eleventh gam th scores, wer counted 'and Miss Clart ; 1 Meffltt, Mr. L. U WhlUker mt Dr D. K, Lockhardt wer found to have- - tied, winning tea out of eleven garnea. " In cutting for the prise Mr. Whltakef , was th fortunate winner, but b lm i ' mediately presented it a dainty o af candy, to Miss Momtf The booby a bouquet of whit chrysanthemums and asparagus tarn, was won by Mr. ' Jssss Scarboro, who' presented It t9,v; his partner 'Mia .' Osborne. Xlat Annie Blair kept th scora and assist ed the hostess In serving coffee, ' let- . luce and nut' sandwiches,' -Malaga " grapes and mints. '.' '-' M las Florence Blair's musio added. much to th pleasure of th evening and every one left thanking Mr, 'and Mrs. Redding for on of th most d. Ughtful evenings over spent socially, ' Those present were: -Misses Nannie, . uuii. ncjm,iieier, a torenuQ, aui' and Annl Blair, Edith and Agns Moring, Bess Coffin, Krma Whttflald, Clara Moffltt Laura Stlnson, Maggl 4 Le Erwln, Ion Catea Daisy Osborne, , Messrs. .' X U WhlUker,: O. ' Vi ,", Worsley.1 Fred, Hendricks, "Chirlei , Fox, E. L. Amman, Clarence Rush, ', R. .C Kelly, Jesse Soarboro, Frank - 4 , Byrd, Henry Robins. Sulon Stedman, Dr. D. K. Lock hart; Mr. andvMrs. J. p. Ross and Cot W, P. Wodt. ; PALISBUIiY.; ' Correspondenee of The-Observer. Saliabnry. Nov. 10. An enthualastie and representative audience greeted th Choral Society at th graded school auditorium Thursday evening when ft' , made its first appearance befora th ' public Every' number on the pro-'. gramm wa perfectly rendered. Tlie ohor uses were sung with supsrb cf-' feet and ths solo work was artlstle ' -to ths highest defr.- Opening with' " Gounod', stirring and Inspiring "Sol- ' dlers Chorug' - th - members cava ' their bearers a musical treat beyond their greatest., expectation. Mr. ' . s Taylor has Indeed shown himself to- V. ba a director of superior 'ability. , Mr. , ' Collins sang with 'fin sffact' Mrs, Smith was la - beautiful voice. Miss ' . J Cronch played most beautifully and brllllanUy. , Mr. Taylor's violin nolo wa of h rarest, beauty and Mr. Blalney.who waa-heard here for the .V" first time, charmed one and all by - -his splendid baritone tn tha prologue fromJ"PagUaccl.", , T ,'-, Another- charming musical event of. ' th week wag Miss Julia Crouch's entertainment on Friday evening ...la . her handsome and spacious drawing -, ' room at th Emplr Hotet She gave , her friend1 another opportunity to , . - , hear Mr. Blalney fine voice and that ." they appreciated tha prlvileg was - u . very evident from their intense nJoy- ment ami their repeated calls for song , - attar aong. - Miss Ooodykoonts sang - - ; most j delightfully and Mr. Taylor - (Continued on Page Three). Holiday .Season 4 tr Will Soon Be Here : -. Doat put oft having your evening gowns and dress wraps cleaned and pressed for. us during th holiday season un. til tha last moment' - -. Send : them ta us nowr-and hav them dona, returned to you, 'nd mad ready for -use upon the very first occasion when they are demanded. ' Tou'll find It will save: , lot of hustle" upon, your part - " U -:'.: t:f!cttc StEfr i Lannderera, Dyers, Cleaners, zlt South Tryon Bt. 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