THE PINEHURST OUTLOOK. ceased during the past decade. There is now no distillery in full operation within thirty miles of Newbern. North of the Neuse river there were in 1893 only eight distilleries in operation, with an output for that year of less than 7,000 barrels of rosin. Three of these distilleries were in Johnston, two in Nash, two in Wilson and one in Wayne county. The lirst turpentine distillery at Fay etteville was established in 1844 by Thomas Lutterlow. The same year the first boxes were cut in what is now Har nett county, near Manchester, by Henry Harrison, who shipped the turpentine from there to F.iyetteville to be manufac tured. Ten years l iter there was a dis tillery owned by Jonathan Worth & Sou in operation in the extreme western part of Harnett county near Bufl'aloe Springs. The building in 1850 of a plank road from High Point to Fayetteville, which road was followed in a few years by a similar one from Fayetteville through the western section of Cumberland county and another which was projected to Raleigh through Harnett and Wake counties, but only partially finished, caused Fayetteville to become the seat of a large business both in handling turpen tine and rosin and in distilling the crude turpentine. The satisfactory prices obtained, and the facility with which the produce could be gotten to Fayetteville on the plank roads for shipment down the Cape Fear river to Wilmington, led to the industry's extending before the outbreak of the civil war, even to the very western limits of the pine belt in Chatham, Wake and Moore counties. The completion, subsequently, of rail roads across the western part of the long leaf pine belt caused a great deal of the rosin and spirits, manufactured along their lines, to be shipped direct to North ern and other inland consumers, without going via Wilmington. In 1893 over 5,000 barrels of rosin went direct west by way of Paint Uock, and over one-half as much went direct north or to Norfolk by rail, as was shipped by way of Wil mington. Although the output of rosin and spirits of turpentine has more than doubled in the United States since 1860, the demand has increased nearly as rapidly until within the last few years, when there has been over-production and consequently low prices. Sunday Evening (Concert. The regular Sunday evening concert was held in the music room at the Holly Inn last Sunday night and was well attended. All the numbers on the pro gram were finely rendered, the "cello solo by Alfred Sominer and the piano forte solo by May Cook Sharp being especially pleasing. Mr. St. Clair, who was on the bill for a vocal solo, was unable to sing, owing to illness, hut will appear at a future date. The program was as follows : TIME. (Affectionately Inscribed to D. B. C.) "They that are born of the Spirit climb to Im mortal heights where there is no Time." There is no Time to those whose souls expand, Who dwell in the immortal realm of thought, Where Life's solemnities are interwrought. These build their mansions, not on shifting sand, All things, above, below, they may command. With them, the battle Is already fought, For hourly by the spirit are they taught That they e'en now, have reached the promised land. Press onward then, ye unbelieving hearts, Until ye too attain supernal heights, Where ye shall learn of immaterial bliss; Where false ambition, all abashed departs, And beatific scenes the eye delights Would'st thou such blessedness consent to miss? Anna IIuubakd Mekcuk. Pinehurst, January, l'JOO. March "In Command" Michaelis Overture "On Airs of all Nations" Arr. Sharp r a "Ilerbstblume" (Autumn 'Cello Solo- , . . Slower) Op. 50 Popper ) b -'Airs Baskyrs" (Scherzo) I Op. 8 Piatti Alfred Sommer. Selection "The Bohemian Girl" Balfe Sacred Song "The Holy City" Adams Lieder Ohne Worte No. 15, (Arr. Sharp) Mendelssohn Pianoforte solo "Morceau de Concert" Moszkovvski May Cook Sharp. Quoniam (From 12th Mass) Mozart Hymn Ood be with you," by the audience. Last Wednesday's Entertainment. Last Wednesday evening a large audi ence gathered lu the Village Hall to wit ness an entertainment consisting of illu sions, sleight-of-hand and magical effects. The stage had been specially prepared for this occasion. A set of footlights of peculiar construction adapted to the needs of this entertainment had been pro vided, and the whole stage was draped in black and presented the appearance of a huge dark cave in which the magician, Mr. A. C. Buttler, appeared dressed all in white. The entertainment was opened by an excellent selection by the orchestra, and then the fun commenced. Tables, vases, fruit and numerous other articles myste riously appeared or disappeared at the will of the wizard, who held the close attention of the audience throughout the evening. The program closed with the famous decapitation scene, where a head and body widely separated appeared on the stage at the same time. Following is the program in full : Overture Selected Holly Inn Orchestra Mysterious Tables and Vase. Magic Fruit Appearing and Disappearing. The Borrowed Hat. The Broken Watch. The Disappearing Handkerchief. The Wedding Ring in Loaf of Bread. Magic Drinks to be called for by the Audience. The Disappearing Lady. The Floating Picture. Magic Figures will be added up the Audience. The Floating Princess. The whole concluding with the far famed Decap itation Scene the Head and Body widely separated appearing on the stage at the same time. Potpourri of Popular Airs, Holly Inn Orchestra. The orchestra contributed greatly to the effectiveness of the scenes by render ing appropriate music. Next Wednesday evening the old folks' concert, followed by the farce "That 1'aseal Pat," will be given in the Village Hall. Tickets on sale at the store next Tuesday morning. Whist Party. A very enjoyable drive whist party was held at the Berkshire last evening, and quite a number of the villagers were pi es ent in addition to the hotel guests. Eight tables were rilled and seventeen games were played. The winners and prizes were as follows : 1st ladies' prize, Mrs D. W. Abercrombie, 14 points, ladies work basket; 1st gentlemen's prize, Mr Lyman Sise, 15 points, cribbage board gentlemen's booby prize, cut for by Messrs. II. W Priest and E. W. Button a hand lantern ; ladies' booby prize, Mrs Smith of the 'Cedars," candlestick and candle. The evening proved a .most enjoyable one for all present. Gross Hdc Net 1U7 23 84 101 15 86 103 16 87 107 19 88 102 11 91 102 11 91 101) 18 91 119 28 91 112 18 94 121 26 95 124 2t) 95 128 30 98 127 20 107 133 23 110 lMiiehurst Golf Links. The usual weekly golf tournament on the Pinehurst links was held last Satur day and called out fourteen entries. Hie conditions were 18 holes, handicap, medal play. The course was in excellent condition, and the contestants enjoyed playing over the full 18 holes. C. E. Ilalsted, of Brooklyn, won with a net score of 84. The best gross score was made by Merrill Waters, who played a brilliant game throughout. The hand icaps were based on the bogie of 87. The scores were as follows : Name Charles E. ilalsted Merrill Waters Mrs. E. A. Manice II. L. Phillips George C. Dutton Howard M. Brittln Allen T. Treadway Sherbourne Prescott C. S. Byington C. F. Merrill W. L. Bryant E. L. Dallett E. A. Manice Rev. P. M. Prescott Scores are already being handed in for the cups offered by the club lor the win ter's contests. Mrs. E. A. Manice pre sented her score made on Saturday in competition for the lowest woman's score. She made the course in 103. and it is doubtful if this will be lowered during the season, unless by herself. NOTES. A soda fountain has been set up at the club house within a few days. A number of new lockers have been built at the club house during the week. This week has again seen one of our plaj'ers drop four balls into the pond from the "Dam" tee. The regular weekly tournament to be held tomorrow will consist of 18 holes, the contestants to be handicapped against "Col." Bogey. A notice has been placed in the club house showing the holes on which strokes must be taken when playing under a handicap based on bogej-. During the week "directive numbers" have been placed on holes No. 7, 9, 10, 11 and 14, thus enabling the player to determine the exact position of the green. The following gentlemen will serve as the Greens Committee on the Pinehurst Links during this season : Uev. P. M. Prescott of Chevy Chase club, of Wash ington D. C, chairman; Mr. II. W. Brit- lin of the Cobble Hill club, of New York; and Mr. George C. Dutton of the Oakley club, of Boston. The best record for. the 18 holes was made by Mr. George C. Dutton last Tuesday. His score is as follows : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 0 Out, 4, 4, 4, 6, 4, 6, 6, 4, 543 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 10, 17, 18 In, 5, 5, 4, 5, 9, 4, 8, 5, 449 Total, 92 Rules for Oolf Cup oiite.sts. The following rules will govern play for the prize cups given for the gentle men's and ladies' lowest scores on the Pinehurst links this season: Each contestant must be a guest at Pinehurst for two consecutive weeks. No player shall compete for the cup more than three times in each week, and shall signify his or her intention of so doing by securing a special card for the purpose from the. caddie master. TQ)OTASH gives color, flavor and firmness to all fruits. No good fruit can be raised without Potash. Fertilizers containing at least 8 to io of Potash will give best results on all fruits. Write for our pamphlets, which ought to be in every farmer's library. They are sent free. GERMAN KALI WORKS, 93 Nassau St., New York. It is requested that all these cards be handed in to the caddie master, whether creditable or not, in order that they may be used in handicapping. Scores must be duly dated and attested. Anv duly attested score made prior to the posting of this notice shall stand. By order of The G keens Committee. Recommends l'liiehurst. Mrs. Wallace P. Hood of Danvers, Mass., in writing to a friend, says: "I am always very happy to recom mend Pinehurst. I have pleasant recol lections of my winter there. The benefit derived is lasting. I only wish I could be there this winter and see the many improvements and enjoy it all." Old Folks Concert. The old folks concert to be held in the Village Hall next Wednesday evening promises to be one of the most pleasing entertainments of the season. An excel lent program has been prepared, and all who take part will be dressed in old-style costumes. At the conclusion of the concert the screaming farce, "That Kascal Pat", will be repeated, by special request. The entertainment commences at 8 o'clock, sharp, and will close at 9.35. Tickets twenly-five and thirty-five cents, on sale at the store next Tuesday morn inr. All seats numbered and reserved. Ulven a Half Holiday. Vice-President E. St. John, of the Sea board Air Line, in keeping with the broad spirit that marks the man, and which has put on his side the people of all the states through which the Sea board Air Line passes, made yesterday a half holiday in memory of the birthday of Robert E. Lee. It was a graceful act on the part of the distinguished and big hearted New Englander. Not a few have remarked in Norfolk during the trying ordeals through which the Sea board Air Line has passed of recent weeks, that the main force toward its successive legal victories has lain in the fact, that through such sympathetic touch witli the people at all points, the system has come up fortified in the faith and goodwill of the common folk of at least five Southern states. Norfolk Vir (f in inn-Pilot, Jan. 20. A

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