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THE PINEHURST OUTLOOK AIIT.IIO TO ' 1IIB IIIVKn ,jlller" Hhoui a CJood Time to the lIorbuck II rf grade The sound of the horn echoed through the still morning the clatter of hoofs' rung down the village streets peals of la ugliter mingled with whinney of colts and" the rumble of wheels. The whisper of Christmas coming, the alluring call of a bright warm day, the scent of pine and the murmur of the woods had summoned the first big party of the season, faring forth a-horseback in search of adventure and camp luncheon into the Little River country. Mrs. E. P. Spencer and Annie Oakley, she that was born in the saddle, and ridden the wide world from the Big Horn to Lake Karakul, sent out the call and mobilized the squadron. Leading the cavalcade -were the devotees of the track, the winners of many a hard race for the ladies purse, Miss Eleanor Abbe, Miss Eleanor Vredenburgh, Miss Esther Tufts and Mnss Mabel Bliss. Mrs. II. G. Waring and Miss Carolyn Bogart rode in at the peep of dawn from the Plantation to join the glad throng. Mr. and Mrs. Maleomb Ormsbee and little Miss Katha rine Ormsbee, who can ride with any jockey in the Carolinas, Mrs. Spencer Waters and Miss Francis Thomas, the darling of the Jockey Club, swelled the company from the cottages. Commander Elia took command, while Ivan Bosse and James Kellogg rode the flanks. Heralding all this merry array came four brightly caparisoned and lively steeds drawing the Tally-ho, manned by Mr. and Mrs. Carll A. Reimer, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. C. E. Horton and Mr. and Mrs. Hanna, and the makings of a per fectly good luncheon. And posting to the same destination, completing the party were Mrs. J. J. Carter with. Mrs. G. M. Howard, Thomas Wheeler and Hugh Carter, in the Carter car. Could heart desire or fancy picture anything more to be desired for a per fect expedition? It could. If only the perfect jester, the final butt, the finish ing touch could be added in the person of some inconceivably perfect little black son of Ham, all eyes and teeth gleaming with ten generations of exhaustless sur prise and good humor. He might be named Butter. And be quite indifferent what or how he rode, or where he was, or what he did, save only that he might be fed popcorn world without end, and shake the whole sad earth with laughter. Strange to relate, as the party sped along down the ancient sandy highway, following the shades of numberless cara vans rolling molasses and tobacco to the spa, by the orchards of Van Lindley and ld man Billyou's dewberry plantation, ""'ho should put in a priceless appearance l'"t this same fabulous ebony Butter in the shining flesh. i Thence ruling with delight born of Africa, the gay company advanced to the great pines and shady grove on the mar gin of Thaggarts pond. Here the aitists of the impromptu luncheon got "rto. action. Wheeler and Reimer volun teered as coffee experts and made good. The ladies held conclave over crackling lightwood and- the bright oaken coals, evolving a spread of sausage and bacon and toast and such. And the entire out fit endeavored in vain to fill a cavern with popcorn, provided for the edification of the company upon the occasion by Butter, the guileless. And so home again. Chrifnia l"rt.T nt Mamarcand The boys from Doctor Henderson's school, the Plantation folk making merry in the holidays, guests from the cottages in Pinehurst and a gathering of old friends celebrated Christmas afternoon at the Pumpelly Plantation at Samarcand. The children were in- In Thlr w luartra Mrs. F. E. May of Chicago, who lived in the Rosemary Cottage last year is visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. B.. Chapin in their new residence, while her own is under construction. Mrs. May lost a black suit case on the train, coming down. It is faintly marked with the letters A. C. M. on one end. We are notified that she would be very glad to get it back, and would pay a suitable reward to anyone either returning it or giving a clue to its whereabouts. .flaking It rrmiininl Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson Bishop have cast their lot in with the Cottage Colony and joined the happy company building v -ti ft- "but w ON THE MAHGfN OF LITTLE RIVER vited, and all hands clustered about the great tree, swelling the chorus of Christmas hymns. Refreshments wen, served and original poems read by the guests and the hosts, and stories of old times rendered by the veterans around the punch bowl. The part included be sides, the boys from Marienf eld, Mr. and Mrs. George Maurice and Miss Ellen Maurice, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Tucker and Miss Margaret Tucker, and others from Pinehurst. Roger Derby 's poem declared to be equal to Gilbert at his best, was awarded the prize by acclamation. ; in Pinehurst. This year they are living !in the Little Brick House in the Pines. They decided that they wanted the title deeds to their quarters, and looking over the prospect bought the site and founda tions of a cottage of similar design that is under contract to be finished this year for the. Development Company. .To It ii llatt !W of Columbia, the distinguished jurist who was recently counsellor for the State Department, is a guest for the Holidays ;at the Carolina. PINEHURST DEPARTMENT STORE IN OUR MEN'S Furnishing Department Our No. 358 You will find many other styles of the famous Summit Leather Coats, besides those illustrated. For both Ladies and Gentlemen. Leather Shirt. : For Golf and Shooting there is noth ing so comfortable as a Summit Leather Wind Breaker, made in any of the many different models. Ladies must see our No. 358 Coat. Sum"" 1 Town and Country. EXCLUSIVE PINEHURST AGENTS
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