THE PINKHURST OUTLOOK.
the. n:nne of this attractive creature. It
is not "Pixie" which in English folk-lore
means a fairy or elf, appropriate as thi
would be. The name by which we know
it is a contraction of "Ptxidanthera bar
bulate," its botanical name.
A few homeward-bound incidents and
the chronicle is ended. We crowded all
sail, but hove to when we sighted a bottle
on our starboard beam. We knew at a
glance that it was not one of those
pieked-np-bottle chestnuts. Xo nautical
explanation would explain. So the sa
vant of the expedition was called in,who
on sight decided that the bottle once held
departed spirits. Its contents had disap
peared in a very natural way,he said. 15y
accident the body of the bottle had
probably been broken, leaving only the
neck and stopper. Morphology would
explain, he continued, why the stopper
had changed from a cork to a corncob (as
wood becomes stone by petrification).
It was very evident, he remarked in con
elusion, that the prehistoric dwellers in
Moore county knew how to make corn
whiskey.
The editor found another abode
of departed spirits in the' graveyard
a little farther on. His sacreligious
work there will be patent to all as they
read some of the epitaphs he will publish
later on in The Outlook. As we con
tinued our journey our up-hill path was
obstructed by a maternal razor-back at
tempting to provide dinner for her six
teen offspring, an effort which our gold
democrat friend prophesied would fail as
utterly as any other 1G to 1 policy. The
whole family were in the middle of the
road and as none of them seemed will
ing to get out of the way and wait for
the second table we reached the top of
the hill with difliculty. After avoiding
Seylla (Capt. Folly's) on one hand and
Charybdis (the Johnson pond) on the
other side, we rode over the tops of trees,
much to the delight of the ladies, be
tween stumps and through creeks, reach
ing home in season for supper, for which
Ave had not the least appetite.
The day is done.
The slow deseendig sun looks down on Mortals
Tired? Right smart, I reekin,'
Yet a day so full of fun
As mortals can enjoy with dignity.
Third Annual Dunce.
The third annual dance of the wait
resses of the Holly inn took place on
Wednesday evening in the Village Hall,
and proved to be the most successful of
any yet held. A fine concert program
preceded the dancing, after which the
order of dances was fully carried out.
The company then adjourned to the
Holly Inn and were entertained at supper
by Mr. Tufts.
The committee of arangements were
Misses Alma Fleck, Annie Crosscup,
Margaret White and Lillian Stone, who
fulfilled their duties to the satisfaction of
all concerned. The Holly Inn orchestra
furnished excellent music, and the even
ing will long be pleasantly remembered
by those who had the good fortune to
be present.
A visitor to Boston Common, pausing
at a gathering of socialists, heard the
peroration of a fluent speech: "When
these principles are triumphant, we shall
have comfort and happiness from Cana
da to Mexico, from the Atlantic to the
Pacific; from Alpha to Omaha !" Pad tic
Unitarian.
Dr. K. E. Halo.
Besides the cordial greeting from our
guests which awaited Dr. Hale on his ar
rival in Pinehurst, the Monday Evening
club of Boston had delegated to Mr.
Tobey, one of its members, the pleasant
duty of providing for Dr. Hale's room at
the Holly Inn a floral welcome, the
club also sent on in advance a few verses
composed for the occasion by its see re
tary, which are published by request.
Miss Hall kindly consented to take charge
of the decorations, and on Saturday even
ing, on the arrival of Dr. Hale and fain
ily, they were greeted by those fragrant
reminders of the affections of the Mon
day Evening club. The doctor's pres
ence in Pinehurst is a delight and a bene
diction, and we shall hold him here as
long as possible, He preached last Sun
day to a large congregation in the Vil
lage hall, and will doubtless be greeted
by a larger audience on the coining Sun
da Following is the poem :
"The Man (who has) a Country,"
And glories in the Hub,
Cast his "Bread upon the Waters"
Of the Monday Evening Club.
From his own "New England Boyhood,"
"Age of Fable," and the rest,
Things both "New and Old" he gave us,
Doing just "His Level Best."
"One Good Turn" deserves another
"How to Do It?" each one said,
"Ten Times One" he'd done to help us,
Cheering on "Our New Crusade."
Let these flowers speak our greeting,
As he settles down to try
"Mr. Tangier's Vacation"
With no more reporters nigh.
May "His Double Not Undo Him,"
In the land to which he's gone;
May no "Skeleton in the Closet"
Mar the "Good Time Coining" on.
In the "Ups and Downs" of travel
May he never come across
Any less delightful person
Than our honored "Friend the Boss."
May he lind his "Ninety Days' Worth"
Of enjoyment lasting when
"In His Name" who guards his servant
We say welcome "Home Again."
Mommy Evening Club.
SOUTHERN PINES.
The exposition car which visited us
last December returned Wednesday.
Among the many visitors we noticed a
number of Pinehurst's guests.
Miss Currier, who is to lecture in
Pinehurst Monday evening at the Vil
lage Hall, addressed our King's Daugh
ters on Wednesday afternoon, and spoke
md read in the evening. Professionally
md personally Miss Currier is a delight
ful lady to know.
It was neither a Spanish spy nor an
emissary of the U. S. that made an at
tack on one of our public buildings one
day this week. It was only our Pine
hurst friend, Prof. Lincoln, leveling his
camera at the new Congregational
church. We shall expect to see the cut
made from this in a report of the dedication.
The Congregational church edifice will
be dedicated Sunday, April 3d. The ser
mon will be preached by Be v. E. B.
Webb, D. I)., president A. B. C. F. M.,
and Gen. Carrington will furnish a dedi
cation hymn. Other Congregational
clergymen residing or sojourning in
North Carolina will assist. The exer
cises cannot fail to interest and instruct,
and a general invitation is extended to
the public to attend.
ABERDEEN.
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The exposition car brought to town
three car loads of excursionists on Blue
railroad. Eighty damsels from Hayford
school naturally made a sensation in our
staid town. The exposition which
quite an object lesson drew large crowds
who were well paid for their attendance
Landlord Powell is entertaining week
lv somo of Pinehurst's iruests. This
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week Mr. Tobev brought his family for
day's outing, and with them Mr. and
Mrs. Charles (J. Farrell of Boston. It is
rumored that a certain sojourner in Pine
hurst hankers for 'possum and that like
Baiuiuo's ghost his appetite will not
down at bidding. If reports are correct
he will soon be satisfied.
J'ev. .1. II. Johnson, formerly pastor of
the Bethesda Presbyterian church, died
on Saturday. Funeral services were held
at his Lite residence Sunday afternoon
and the remains were taken to New York
State for interment. Mr. Johnson was
so thoroughly identified with Aberdeen
that his loss will be keenly felt. Though
a native of Nova Scotia, he was
thoroughly loyal to the land of his
adoption and was a public-spirited citi
zen. Without sacrificing principle he
earned the respect and esteem of acquain
tanee and neighbor. When 'the history
of Aberdeen is written the good man's
name and deeds will stand out promin
ent! v.
The following lately appeared in a
provincial paper: "Mr. and Mrs. Cavey
wish to express their thanks to the neigh
bors who kindly assisted at the burning
of their house last night. v Exchanyc
LAND
FOR SALE
Between Aberdeen and Pine
bluff, about one mile from
Aberdeen. Will he sold in
lots of one-half acre. This
land is well located for
northern people who desire
to have a winter home in
this vicinity. Address
Francis Deaton,
PINEHURST, N. C.
If you are looking for
A Quiet
Summer Home
ADDRESS
Sheldon Bros., Pine Orchard, Conn.
For Terms, Etc.
Mr. F. C. Bradley will be pleased to
answer all inquiries in regard to cottages.
Pine Orchard is a delightful summer re
sort, situated on Long Island Sound ten
miles from New Haven and is reached by
trains over the New London Division of
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H. H. POWELL & SON,
FURNITURE
DEALERS
AND
Funeral Directors
EMBALMING A SPECIALTY.
Real Estate Agents.
A number of desirable Cottages
and Building Lots for sale in
Southern Pines and Aberdeen.
Several large blocks of Land
for sale in the immediate vicin
ity of Southern Fines, Pine
hurst and Boseland.
Now is the time to buy. Par
ties seeking investments in
this rapidly developing coun
try should lose no time, as
prices have a decided upward
tendency. Call on or address
H. H. Powell & Son,
SOUTHERN PINES, N. C.
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Posts not required nearer than 3D
to 40 feet. See it around Pine
hurst and Experimental Station.
R. M. COUCH
Agent for Moore County,
SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA.
FOR SALE!
Truck
and
Dairy Farm
One of the most desirnhle in North
Carolina, situated within one mile
of the most progressive city in the
state; contains 20 acres all under
u high state of cultivation, well
stocked with
Strawberries, Grapes,
Plums, Peaches, &c.
Milk sold within one mile of the
farm. The place is now paying n
good percentage on the invest
ment. The owner desires to sell
simply because he has other busi
ness which requires all his time.
For further information address
H. H. POWELL,
ABERDEEN, N. C.
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