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c.;A;:LOix"J.DAILY OiloDIlVEII, JANUARY 20, 1C0G. r I Sft-' if It iff 1 A theatrlchl pustol... That ' la' what a famous Lngllsh , critic termed "The - Pohool Girl" by way of differentiating It -fiuin the ordinary run of musical come dies, "The. fcihnol Girl" is a - genuine comle opera; possessing: all the; qualities of elegant craftnianship. ... its1 music la an inspiration. Ita freshness and fragrance . nd' orchestral coloring--1 fascinating In ' the extreme,- eclipsing in splpendor of . texture ; Uie' pretty . strains of "Irfslie Stuart's other famous success,- "Floro . dora' The story Is equally Interesting. ! for once the theatre-goer can .(eel some Interest Jit the development of a rational plot "Story of a romatic . school girl Carrl Reynolds) breught up in a 'coo . vent school, -who full of Sympathy for t Bar love-lorn play mate t.(Htlen Byrne,) : burning with . Indignation at , the worldly views of that young lady's parent, runs v olt frsm school, finds her, way to Paris, ; and follows .up aolue that brings her in. to the bustling centre of the stock ex change,' la the hope of finding the artist n whom alt her friend's hopes are con centrated - This stock broker's pfTlce is an effective scene, tickling with telephone bell. - click i lng with, typewriters' and. tape-machines, r ' . . " Xf loa fTiittt DThit. in . , 4- where a goodly portion: f the' gay," de ,. t foenalr society. o the French capital ton- mr. e. r, ruiem viu CHjjsepn urn . . ine swmang letocKbroker, calm, imper. .turbable. simply, overwhemilpg In his pro (, ;,,.' tensions of philosophy, and the Impudent aelf-assurahce wttb which-he palms off 1 worthless shares on belpiess clients. Is simply delicious.- Amongst . the victims ki are Mr. Arthur Woeley, -as -Tubby Bed V . ferd, anothertlever.' Variation of - the i . vacuous aristocrat with lots more money ,:':, than sense, with which we are all famll O:, ' . larr ; Mr... Bi rrie .. Maxwell, aa .. nCneraT Marcbmont. as gruff and, r Iraaclabie : tut monimiuutry men oi nign r rann ana " scant experience, but a .thorough-paced , old reprobate aa dftett as he can break j, away from the Matrimoninl leading ' atrlnits -that hold htm bo flrmlv; and Mr. , Kobert -Whyte, as the Invertebrate Sir r ; wrmsoy oi. ijeoger, ine eiaeny. wen. fireserved, . hard-living , bachelor detained or the ill-assorted marriage already, re f erred to, 'Whose portraiture' Is., the es v sence. of entertaining caricature, illumi ' nated by many a deft touch ot instinct- ive comedy. Mr. Gus . Vaughn, as the " young artlHt, true to hia school-girl love, ''- every artist always Is on the stage, . whatever he may be in real lite, acts ' I :wlth .manly grace and unaffected sincer-,'-j lty, and sings expressive Jove songs with S '1 'V i ' ' . ,V - 'r, -i d fekj r ""' ,1 i i-v.1,,..'!...', I ..'Vr-. , J.: ,- ...... . (. -i'Sii - :' 'ii'jfvK,' : ,.;:'.. 1; .1,A'.,'iv,1:.,. . 'w " ... , ..y. .::.:. i . .-M . ; ..) v ! ..... .ji ;..v i ?...V.., 1 I,: j ' i'.hV.:.;. I -j. .I;. i'",,1.; :,.i.'f- ! i L -T 4- lis Carrie IteynoluV lit .'iwrii i Sclitwl t".,'-A " t Girl.ifcL & i. 1 ...,y.,,,?l,ifr, jt, , x M,iy i .,. rue emotional fervour. Throognout the " erformance th Interest la held a high ; Itch and there is every indicatlonAthat ,;; ft School Girl" will be one of the big '...- rents of the locat theatrical season. , .. ' t v ui v - W." P. Cullen ,wllt present - Oscar ' I Igmnn and Kuth White in that- d"h - )gWestern eperatlc comedy "'The Ten erfoof at the Academy of Music Wed- Knrlay, " ' . ,(.., These two stars are well known on ae urt Of their Work in "The Burgomns- t," In a big revival ot which they were en : two- year -ago. Mr. Flgnuiti l 1 I Id to-have surpriM4:d even liln warmest - "mbers in tfae'COle oi iT01sor f-e'iU bone, the. gentle old seminarian .whose experlence.it on a 'ii;n rawn, furnish the greater part Of tne comedy of the opera. Kigman Is . tho proud possessor of a pair of con v 1 s and a. quiet wit which Seems i inline auditors. Miss White I appearii n the role of Marlon Worthington, and i-i ns to. it a pleasing personality and. a tine soprano voice. , j f The? remainder of ' the ' cast "Is well known. Jet hro Warner, a tenor or -ability,' is singins the part? of -Paul; -George . Romain . i the Honest .John ;. Fred Bailey is the Sergeant Barker; Harry B. Williams, one of the best dancers on the stage; Is the Chlnamani Xoulse Brackett, the Rally'; Etta JUockhart. the Patsy; and Ftankle Warner,; the Flora Jane Uo by,The chorus is , an. extremely. 1. large one, the company numbering sixty-five people,,- ' ,! r. Richard Carle and H.t 'Hearts, the author and .- composer- respectively of "The Tenderfoot." While Carle did not claim that he had written a piece of extraordinary- originality,,, he managed 'to bring out one that Is genuinely funny and one In "Which there Is great oppor tunity for attractive and characteristic Costuming and colorings He. caught - the ft ' XfmiJriViii ., ;ii mil WW,!!! Mqriut 'Tiilrnm spirit of the' opetf air when he wrote the lyrics,-; ana -- Hearts on lurnlsning the music, caught the splriC -The result is a -poorer of tunes that are .. all of the whistling., variety-' Borne, of. : the remem hrd sour are "MAlamo lovo," "The Tale of a Tortured Thomas Cat," "Adlosi," ne .Homiery," ."x m a Bowter or ror tune 'V Fascinating Venus." , "Only a Kiss!?.' and the 4 splendid finale of the secono act, wnen i ine rangers marcn away to ngw xne aostue -inaians. i'A .magnjflce'ntiy mounted .production of WHson s .Barrett's; v stirring religious drama," "The- Sign of the Cross" will be one of 1 the season's , best attractions. Academy Tuesday, . This great 'pliy, with its blending of deeply 'religious ' feeling - In, the , triumph pf .Christianity' t -: Pfgf1"1! "fc strong hlstoricai .significance in depleting tcenea': and actions la the darkest days of Rome under the tyrant Nero, has for years carried the banner of high Chris t'jin thought into all theatrical .ter ritories. It was. the" first play to' bring the Church Mnte cfose association with the stage and it remains the one theat rical production which -priest and clergy recommend their people to see. For some seasons Mr. Bennett's master work has been sumptuously offered in-this country by Mr. William Greet's famous Ixmdon company and production. Messrs. Fred Gr. ftcrger and 1,. G Craerin In purchasing-tha-rights ot tbla play. for the United States -and Canada, had as their first thought the maintaining - the . high standard of performance and production hejd -in the -visits of. the English conv pany. They therefore secured as ; many as- possible of Mr. - Great's t Lon don company -to appeal In the roles which thev nuida famous -in this country. and engaged also many American actors ot renown , to "compieiei ine cai. mionr Imeortant I clwruetors The . superbly goraepus scenic investiture from the Lvrlo Theatre, liohdon, which gave "The Sign' ot the Cross" such , distinction - as a spectaeular drama,' has .also been, pur-; chased by Messrs. Berger and Craerin, nit hui been carefnllv and. artistically i kfeoalnted'for thie season by that noted artist matt Morgan, 'tne costumes ar entirely new end made of tha richest materials from the original costumn plates of thevlyrlc,-lomlon, . production of -"The Sign of the Croas." '- - - i.-. - .' - jV y WINTIIBOP OOM.EGE. ,s,';f't'"; $ 'nf " ' '" v. s , . Correanandence X The Obierver. 1 ftoclt Hilt, 8 C:, Jan 2T- Or. and Mrs. Klnard entertained tHe Newberry girls Monday evening. Pr. and Mrs. Moncteiff ' n - old-a,shloed candy-pull the Same 'evening to Dr, MocrelCf'i Sunday J, afternoon Bible class and the officers of! the Tountr 'Women's Christian - Association. - AU reported having had a flue time. ' ' , .. Mr.' C, Benthetm, of Charlotte, visit ed Wlnthr6p Thuraday and gave, in the v art. room. ,, a , demonstration in modeling" to .the. section ot ."the srt class now 'pursuing that study. With great skill and ex.nedttiort ' he :, first modeled,. in clay;' the head" of lion, observing that in tha Italian courses of sculpture the student is required to begin with studies of animals; then, step by step, he explained and Illus trated the proceed of making- the plas ter cast from the clay model.. The lee-, iore was '."most" irrterestin and .in structive not onv to the students of the art department, but Iso to manr of the faculty. who were present,, Mr. Benthelm has presented to the college a fine bust of Beethoven, which will be pieced in tha auditorium. , i --. Eaeh of the .four college, classes is organising, a basket ball team, and we may expev't to see some excellent play ing In tns spring. --- r - 'CAEMJNA SOCIETY MOXROB. Correspondence of The Obaervef.v Monroe. Jan. 26.--The VaA Iyke Club held a most delightful meeting with Misa Faye Gaddy Saturday evening: Miss Gaddy had arranged a number of questions, the answers to which were names of books. Miss Virginia New by won the price, having guessed the greatest number.. Delicious reiresa ments were serve:? Later to tha even in, Miss Gaddy took the entire -club for a break ride over toe city, wnicn wag-very much 'enjoyed, Every on declared that Mlss.aaddy is aengnv ful hostess. 'Those present were.' Mrs, James T. Griffith. Mrs. Estelle Stewart, MissesOoweil, Williams Newby, Mor ris. Nesblt. -Welsh.. Gaddy, ana caies. The aext- meeting -will be With. .Miss Newby. 'February Ird. .-''!.. Mrs.' E."R. McNeill has returned to her- home, in Raeford. after a ..visit W her mother, 'Mrs. John I' Scales.- Miss Bright' Ogburn left Thursday to enter tha State Normal College, at ureens boro. Mrs. Franks Arm Held has re. tnrned from a visit; to her old home, High Point. V"-- '' -" " . The Allegro Club held a very pleas ant, meeting Saturday afternoon with vim A aha iAAv'J "Chorjln" was the tng papers oi nw " w"w Chopin were read by Mrs. Llssle Cov ington and Miss Jtate uairiey. ir. James T. Griffith gang a beautiful solo from Chopin, , aa aid sjso usb jiuib Weiss. Instrumental , soios., were i.ren. dared by- Mrs. Greene and Mra. W. Jr. Rudae. Dainty refreshments were served at the close. ' , t , 1 " ' A ' ' t'V. WA8OTKGTOX. y, r'r.ruMnAnr to Tha Observer. ' Washington, N. C'Jan. 2S.One. ot tlfa most . beautiful weddings .of this season here, was , solemnised at St, Peter's IhIsoopalr church , tbla morn ing, wnen urns ii mviwu .. the bride of. Mr. Thomas H. Clark. Aa "the organ, under ' the deft touch of Mrs, Frank a Kugler, pealed forth Temnhauser'a wedding march. , the rueats of honor, Masses Muse Blount, Jnlla Haughton and Helen Clark and Pr Joel Whltaker entered th churcji and occupied the aeatt reserved for them. Next came the ushers, Messrs. B, S. Brown son, J. F. Tayloe, F. S, Worthy, and Gilbert Bogart, who pass ed up the aisle, taking positions at the toot of the chancel. Attending the bride were two bridesmaids, Missea Willie Hargrove and Tlllie ' Morton, dvti ed In blue crepe de chine, with Msnk picture hats, and carrying pink carnations. . The " groomsmen were Meawra Charles F. Morton and WU exm G. Iaunb, Jr. The dame of honor, Mr. Frank - H. KolUns, waa nana sonaely dressed in a gown ef ailk and duchess lace, witb black hat, and earrylng white carnations. . Miss Irene Morton, aister of the bride, was maid of bo nor, wearing white crepe de chine arid lace, with black hat and a bouquet of white carnation. The. bride next entered leaning on the arm of her father Mr. W. B. Mor ton. , Exquisitely attired in cream broadcloth, hand emproidered in wild rosea, with bat f . cream lace and rosea, and carrying a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley, her face beam ing with -happiness, ' she formed a beautiful picture. Pausing up to the altar, ahe was met by the groom and hla best man. Mr. James E. Clark, Jr. Rev. Nathaniel Harding pro nounced the words, making them hus band and wife. Immediately , after the ceremony a reception waa tendered them at the home of the bride. Quite a large numbeJof friends - and acquaintances called to -.extend congratulations. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Morton, of this city, both pretty ? and attractive, and possessed of - many lovely, traits, which easily place her in the first rank of the Old North State's moet charming daugh ters. Mr, Clark Is e son of Cant. James E. Clark, and Is a rising young bust" nesa man, having many friends 'in this city. A large number ot handsome and useful gift were received, stww- lnr tne man esteem in which, thla nnn ular couple is held.'' Mr. and Mrs. Clark left for a tour of the Northern allies. OXFORD. Correspondence of The-Observer. Oxford, Jan. 26. The present week has been one of unusual gayety in so cial life. here. Many visitors are In town, and they - have added much to the pleasantness of the occasions. An elegant, card party waa given Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Ie W. Cooper, com- pUmentary to Mrs. Hugh U Skinner, or smitnrteia. The spacious parlors were thrown open for the reception of tne many guests, w no were given . a After : most enjoyable game of six hand iichre. elegant refreshments were served .in four courses, by Miss Allene Cooper and .Miss Llllle White. All voted It one of the moet delightful card parties of thfe. winter. The guests of Mrs. Cooper were Mrsv Hugh Skin ner, Miss lilnda Hoeklns, of Charlotte: Mjsses : tnrances, oi . . Baltimore, Md.; Mies Gant. of Burlington: Miss Mollie Shaw, of Shawboro; Miss Belle Thornei of Oak.Hlli; Mrs. R, c. Strong, of Raleigh: Misses. Fannie and Net Greg ory, -Charlotte Brltt, Antionette Tayloe, L.une : Biggs. Annie eannady, iaura Williams,' Irwin SUrk, Helen Whitef Mrs. J. C. Robards, Mrs. A. A, Chap man, Mrs. Tv. Lanier, Mrs.. W. A- De vlin, Mrs. NV Xiandls. Mrs, C, H. Easton. Mrs. Wj V. Bryan, Mrs, N, H. Can. nady, Mrs. H- p. Cooper, Mrs, Luther Stark. Miss Kate White, Mrs. N. ST. Hunt and Mrs. B. H. Crenshaw. - - - . .Monday afternoon at her attractive home oru Main street, Mrs, N. HUman entertained at a bridge whist party in honor of her aister Mrs. Hugh Skinner. gf jBmithfleldandVMIfla Linda Hoskins, J vi v rnarioiw i lie pnse, a nano-paint-ed placque, was won by Miss Hoskins. Wednesday -afternoon - Mrs. - Luther Stark entertained the ftoclal Club In a most charming manner. 'The first prise,-' a drawn-work centre-piece. : was won,: by Miss Irwin Btark and the lone-band prise, a pair of sliver scissors, by Mrs. W A. Devln. ?, The score cards were beautiful hand-tainted designs. Elegant refreshments were enjoyd --The Woman's Literary Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. J ohn Webb The pro gramme of the day waa one of unusual Interest, the -aubjets for discussion be ing aa, follows: 'Rise of. Papacy and TQccleslastlcal Jurisdiction. Mrs. S. in. Cannady; "The Relation ofthe Fall of Roma to World History," Mrs. J. Q, Hall: ''The Hegira and Mohammedarl lm," Mi H. M. Shaw "Writers of the Twelfth Century, in England. Oer many and Spain.r Miss May Wllllama. V. -,A MODERN MIRACLE.. : Tru"y ' miraculous ' seemed th''r covery .of Mrs. Mollie Holt, of this place," writes J. O. R. Hooper, Wood ford, Tenn., -"she was so wasted by coughing - up pusa from, her lunga Doctors declared her end so near that her family had -watched by her bed side forty-eight , hourer when, at my urgent request. Dr- King's New. Dis covery .was given her. with the as tonishing result that improvement be gan,' and continued until ahe finally completely recovered, and ' la a healthy weman to-day. Guaranteed cure for coughs and colds. - SOc. and 11,00 at U. IL Jordan Co.'s, X)rug gUtc Trial bottle tree.' ' All of the subjects were, treated with marked ability creating unusual inter est in the further study of Roman hJs tory. ti f m ! t. ,'! k' .Jtj 1 s. , - STATESVILLE. ; "4,". Correspondence of The Observer. atatesvllle, .Jan.'1 26. Social life In StateavlUe bad been at its height dur ing the past week, receptions and other affairs being In almost continuous pro gress. At the home of Miss Altle Cor penlng, : on Walnut i, street, Tuesday morning . at 11 -o'clock the Entra Nous Club waa hostess at ' a, luncheon In honor of Miss Katie Lea Mills, one of its favorite members. t After an hour very pleasantly spent the guests were invited into the dining room., beaut! fully decorated' witb flowers, amilax and ferns, where a luncheon waa serv ed, r. The table, with its dainty an pointments of -china, -.cut glass and Bilver, together with iu decorations; presented a charming scene.. In few appropriate':' and eloquent words Miss ,- Isabel Scott, president of the Entre Nous Club, presented to Miss Mills, the bride-elect, in be half ot Ita members, an exquisite salad set of Lycett's china, whereupon Miss Mills : gracefully ? responded, assuring the club- of . her appreciation. The guesta of honor on this occasion were: Miss Mills. Mrs. J. H. Ham and Mrs. D. K. Pope, of Charlotte; Mrs. Banner. Graham, and Miss Grace Brown, of Concord, .'.v. t . . , Mr. and v Mrs. Dorman Thompson, with a number Of their friends, were entertained at an elegant luncheon Wednesday at 1 o'clock, by Mr. and Mrs. William ' Morrison, brother and sister of the bride. About IS guesta were present and partook of the deli cious - six-course luncheon of meats, salads, Ices, cakes and bonbons. - The handsome home of Mr. and Mrs N. B.i Mills was a scene of gayety and beauty Wednesday evening, the oc casion being the wedding reception in honor of their daughter, Miss Katie Lee, who became the bride of Mr. Thomas Garnett Fawcett Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Thos. Fawcett, of Mt. Airy, received in the halt From an arch, a large white wedding bell was suspended, un der which the.: bride and groom-elect and their attendants received. Miss Mary Carlton Invited the guests in the dining room, and Mrs. J. H. Ham, of Charlotte, and Mrs. R. L. Poston pre sided at the table, assisted by Misses Elmlna and Anna, Belle Mills, Rae Gill and Essie Cowles. Miss Grace Brown, ot Concord,, served delicious drinks. During the evening Mrs. C. W. Ban ner, of Greensboro, sang beautifully a few selections, which were much en- Joyed. Ins the library waa displayed the magnificent array of bridal pres ents. .. :. ..:. Thursday night at the opera house a dance was given; .complimentary to the attendants ot the Mllls-Fawcett wed ding. Despite the Inclement weather a large number of couples were present arid the dance -continued until earlv Friday morning. The following cou ples were present: Mrs. C. C. Phil lips and Mr. K. J. Bras well; Miss Mary Carlton and Dr. L. W. McKesson; Miss Lizste Steele and Mr. George Fawcett; Miss Sarah Allen and Mr. Frank Arm field; Miss Grace Brown of Concord, and Mr. H. U McCall; Miss Mattle Holt, of Graham, and Mr. J. R. Craig; Miss V. Copeland and Mr. D. J. Craig; MJre Estelle Copeland and Mr. W. A. Borden, of ' Atlanta? Mies Miriam Clarke and Mr. W.Hoff mann : Miss nose tsiepnaney antj jar. ta. eimon: MlssLeah Stephaney and Mr. Clyde Alexander,: Miss Carrie Hoffmann , and Mr. H. Hoffman; Miss Lois Long and Mr. Tom Baxter, of Atlanta; Miss Marie Long and Mr. H. O. Steele; Miss Sarah Cowles -and Mr. : W. G. Cul- breath; Mies ' Elvy McBH wee and Mr. A. P. Steele; Miss Minnie Sherrlll and Mr. H. Morlat; Miss Cora Harbin and Mr, Jack Maroney; Miss Edith Moring and Mr. H. E. Craven; Miss Wearn. of New York, and Mr, John M. Craig; Miss Hirehlnger, of Charlotte, and Mr. M. C. Thompson. Staggs: G. E. Hughey, Allen Mills, W. O. Bristol, Fred Ramsey, WV W. Murphy, of Salisbury; C. P. Moore, of Durham; Junius Russell, of Salisbury; Earl Thompson and Ned March, of Salis bury; chaperones: Mr; and Mrs. C. B. Mott, Mr. and Mrs. C, H. Armfleld. Mrs. D. M. Ausley, Mrs. J, Hoffmann and Mr. N. B. Mills. . The Salisbury Orchestra was engaged for the occa sion and furnished excellent music. LEXINGTON. Correspondence ef The. Observer. Lexington, Jan. 27. The Club of the Twelve was entertained yesterday at the borne ot Mrs. Richard C, Springs, on. North Main street. Ineplte of the ice and rain, a goodly. number of the membership wag' present and greatly enjoyed the following programme: "The Battle of Guilford Courthouse," by Mrs. . Joel Hill; "The, Hornet s Nest," by Mrs. R. C, Springs; "Flora McDonald," by Mrs. W. H.,Menhan hall; "Reading," by Miss Gertrude Dammer. ?Mlss McCall ftava a recita tion in her charming style. On entering the guests were given yellow cardboard keys key of knowl edge) tied, with purple ribbon, with written quotations from Shakespeare on women. These were read as the roll was called. After dispensing with the regular afternoon -work, a dainty luncheon in three course jwas served; grape fruit, deviled crab, ptmleto sand wiches, olives, pickles, salted peanuts and' crackers; orange ice with garni tures of crystallxed violets, served in violet paper, cups, to .represent the club colors, purple and gold. . Mrs. Springs, ever a charming and graceful hostess, proved on this occa sion no exception, to (he general rule. The Invited guests not members of the elub were; -Mesdamea Jno. W.-Finch. W.; H. Walker, J. F. Ward, Raymond McCrary, , S. - .TBS. Williams, Mii-ft, Springe, A. F. Welborn, Z, VWaleeri Z. I., Walsef, , R, Li, BurkbeadVR, Brown, J. R-iRugglns; 3, R. Greer, W. A. Smith. , C. C. Margrave and Misses Ellxa HlUyard and Edna McCrary, ' -; The Sorosls Book Club met with Mrs. i. R- Oreer .Thursday afternoon and an unusually pleasant afternoon was spent, . The chief literary - feature of this meeting wa an excellent paper on Jefferson Davis, writun by Mrs. Wi'-E. Holt, Jr., in whose absence It was read by- Mrs. Z. L Waiser. 'Who-' la an ex ccllent reader. Mrs. Waiser also read a copy of "The Plea of the Southern Women for tha Release of. Davis from Prison." . This Is a - very interesting relic of the Confederacy. It was pre sented to President, Lincoln In behalf of Davis arid is very . beautiful and pathetic In its noble appeal , .Mrs. A, F..r Welborn read an article on "Peck, the .Southern poet." and Mrs.' C, 'A, Hanes read a selection en .Westmin ster Abbey. Current events were also considered. VAtt elegant and elaborate luncheon was eerved, after the lltrarv duties of ' tha i afternoon were ova, consisting of 'cold . turkey, eranberrv sauce westphalia ham, chicken salad, beaten biscuit salted peanuts, follow ed by froaen cream, maraschino cher ries and assorted cakes.. As the guests were leaving coffee Was aerved.,,4 Mrs. Greer Is an ideal hostess and is poted for her ' gracious and : boundless , hos pitality,' She was assisted in entertain ing the ladles by Misses Edith Greer, her daughter; Mae and Norm Thomp son, Maud Crimea antf Searlel OweaD. AGS & PETTEE CilGE K", r ; ' L!t'i 'aj' N'.'i'::-' ,v? Estimates Furnished K A. H. WASHBURN, CHARLOTTE, - The following were the Invited guests ! Of the club: Mesdames J. R. Hue-1 gins, Geoi L. Leyburn, W,-1 G.- Penry, ; Joel Hill, R. C. Springs, S. W. Finch. ' Fred Thompson, Webster Koonts, W. . I H, Mendanhall, C. C. Hargravo ahd I Mies Mae Thompson. - DURHAM. Correspoadenceof The Observer. , -Durham, Jan.' 27. The elegant resi dence of General and Mrs. Julian S. Carr was the scene ot a very happy occasion on Thursday afternoon, when Mrs. Carr entertained the Up-to-Date Cub, This beautiful home was render ed : more attractive by the exquisite floral decorations. The spacious hall contained numbers of palms, aaalias and boxes of Roman hyacinths. In the library and music room were vases ot red carnations and hyacinths. The parlors were decorated with white and pink carnations. Both beautiful and unique In design was a crystal basket filled with these flowers. . . ' . .' In the absence of the president of the club the hostess presided. Each lady -responded to roll call by con tributing information concerning some recent occurrence of universal Inter est, At each meeting a sketch of two or more ladles of the White House is given. f'Dorothy Payne Madison." and "Elisabeth K. Monroe" were the subject for the afternoon. Excellent papers relative to the lives of these two ladies of the. White House were read by. Mrs. J. S. Carr and Mrs. J. M. Manning and were thoroughly en Joyed by every one. After -the exchange, of cluh book Mrs. Carr invited her guests into the dining room where each one's place at table was designated by a card up on which stood the figure of a little school girl, hand-painted, wearing a red dress and sunbonnet. and with slate In hand. In every particular the color scheme of red was most artist! cally and successfully carried out. The center-piece was a large crystal and ellver loving cup,, filled with American Beauty roses and ferns. A set of beautiful , Japanese lace work, upon which ed roses were embroidered. adorned the table. From the tall sliver candle-sticks and candelabra contain lng lighted tapers a brilliant hue was cast through the red shades orna mented with' stiver filigree. Red was the predominating color throughout the various courses of the delicious luncheon; which was served. In add! tion to the members of the club, who enjoyed Mrs. Carr'a hospitality, there were also present her daughter. Mrs. William Patten, of Kansas City, and miss to re, or Baltimore. COBB-HOLT WEDDING. Correspondence of The Observer. Reidsvllle, Jnn. 27. On Wednesday the 24th the wedding of Miss Maude Little ton Cobb to Mr. Rusael Holt Trnikw wn. celebrated at the home uf the bride's nuiiirr. tan. j. w. t-oay. ine marriage was One around which deen IntArot huH i-enierea since tne announcement of the fngngempni some weens ago. HOtn par- tors, tne nan ana mninir room worn hmn. tifully decorated for the occasion. The room In which the ceremony took jilace was exuulsite In white and irreen. u bmarf arch, from which a nueu whit, Ml covered In feathery asparagus ferniwas suspftnuaa, losemer wnn canaeiapra and potted plants formed the altar. Aeross ine hhu wnere ine many ana rare, gifts were displayed mellow shades of pink pre dominated. In the dining room white and rreen were a nam diuihiki , artintinniiw 'he table wns lovelv viui billows nt wima luun, rerns ana gleaming candles In silver holders. . ; At 8:30 O'clock the assembled truest gathered In the parlor and In a tew mo ments Mrs. Francis Womaek's sweet voice was heard In Guy IVHardelot's, "Because God Made You Mine," after which the opening chords or Mendellaohn's wedding march announced the approach of the nrmai party wmcn entered in the fol lowing order: Mr. Llndsey Ellington and Mr. J- W. Berger Dr. . A. Williams and Mr. HukIi Hubbard, forming an aisle with garlands of smile and white ribbon, then little Katherlne Keith daint ily urensea in wnite ana carrying the ring on a silver salver, The groom entered with his best man. Dr. K. J. Tucker, of Roxboro, following then came the maid of honor, MIhs Margaret Uoyd, In pink chiffon and carrying Xm. France rose. The brMe entered -with her step-father, Capt. J. W. Peay, her gown was. of diaphanous white creaton chiffon and exquisite duchess lace, her tulle veil was caught with whole pearls Snd fell to the full length of her train. She was a bride of exceptional grace and dignity. A sacred stillness tell over, the room white Bov..H T. C'rnlg ji aid the-beautiful ser vice that made tnem one. After con snowered them the dining room doors were thrown open and a delicious luncheon consisting of chlckvn salad, - tomato sandwiches, olives, celery, corree and wafers, w served first to" the brtdni party then to the wedding guest. -,M'ssts Bkryd -and fvft Harris . aisposea ouMgntriii nospl-1 tallty. from a huge punch bowl in thai hall. The reception nour were from to it and during thai time hundreds of people thronged to congratulate - the nappy psir. . , . . The bride Is a deoghter of Mrs. J. W." Peay and of the lte Mr. Utttleton Cobb, of Caswell county. Bhe is an attractive brunette and has hosts of friend among tha Reidsvllle. people atwt elsewhere.. Mr. Tucker Is the Junior member of tne drug firm of sFeiser A Tucker,; be. too, hi unusually popular and i heartily admir ed for bis many i4nndid qualities. -. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker eft an the night train for New York. They will also visit Washington and Philadelphia before re turning to Rldsvllle. ', .L-They will., make their home with Capt and Mrs, W, Peny on Main street, - . - - ' : The out-of-town guesta' wnr' attended lhe wedding - were; Mrs. J. W. Horaer, Mlsa Mary Herger, Mrs. Keith,-Katherlne Keith, ef Tlmmohsvllla, S, C, j Misses Onorae Vanatory and Mrs, Davidson, of Oreensooro; miss unisy rarisn or Caswell- county j Miss . S. W. Mc Duffy, of Oeorgetown, S. C. and ttr. E J, Tucker, at Roxboro, A. ? - n - 1 The Euchre Club which lias- recently been re-organ led held Its-0 rot " meeting yesterday with Miss Mary Ully. ,. . A delightful afternoon wns spent end Miss Balsly more'' than sustained her reputa lion as a charming boniest). After the games a delicious two-bourse lunnheon waa served. The Brut iir'se a srllt. belt was won by Mls Anlist Penn, the booby, un Ink well, by MIks Elisabeth' Hall. Mrs. Keith, of TlmnvmNvllle, won the visitors', ris. ..a silver, .... heort.-shaprd.s Itey.rUigj: reside tha club raonitxrs the guests' of BUILDERS 0F f j fv, ;ra j i wwa g wmvmm I - - - - - INSURANCE FOR WOMEN SeOTTS NURAL-G.LENB Quickly relieves such a condition taking away all pain and re stores the nerves to their normal balance, .,,;,.. 102660 Cent. Free sample by mall on request. ' - JNO. AT. SQOTT&eo., Charlotte, AT. e. Wholesale Agent. j. - . a THE CHARLOTTE SUPPLY COMPANY y WB ARB SOUTHERN AGENTS FOR ",r,'r." . TINNED WIRE, GERMAN BEDDLES AND HHDDLB ' FRAMES. WRITK US FOR PRICES. - Foskett Bishop Steam Traps Carried In Stock; also Card Clothing and a Full Line of Supplies. CHARLOTTE BIRMIX A P OLICY . That covers all diseases (No Exception) and also pro- ' vides liberal sums for surgical operations ands pays lib- -eral indemnity for "permanent disability. Issued by . ' MARTXiAND CASUAITY COMCPANT. SOVTHEJUr STATES TRUST COMPANY, v General Agents. " -a-im. HARVET LAMBETH - Manager Inauranae Department Morses We Now Have Over and Mules in our Sales Stables and will continue to carry that many or more during the tnentha v of January, February and March. Remember, when jrou buy ; nonw . or mule from us each animal must be as represented. Also remember; "The larger the stock ef Goods the wider tne chain. J. W. WADSWORTH'S SOAIS COMPANY. the afternoon were: Mr. Keith, of Tlm- norBvllle, H. Miss r.acington, ot Unlus. l exns, ana mm xtnssie jannsun, of Ashevllie. , BURLINGTON. Correspondence to The Observer Burlington, Jan. Z7. The marriage of Mr. Arthur Fierce, of ureensnoro, and Miss Laura New! In, of this place, was solemnised in the Christian church on Wednesday, Jan. 21. at Ave o'clock In the afternoon. The spacious church was filled to overflowing-with friends of ; both partlea. Immense banka of ferns and other potted plants, en hanced by the beautiful glow of the afternoon sun, made the church a bower of beauty, Promptly on the hour, to the strains of the bridal chorus from Lehengrln, rendered on the organ by Miss Mary Freeman, of Burlington, the bridal nearly entered. They were, the ushers. Messrs. Will J. Fix, J. Clarence Free man and George Summer, of Bur lington, and Dwlght Davidson, -. of Elon College: the groom, with his best man, Mr. J. Thornwell Wlther- spoon, of ureensboro, and the bride with her maid of honor. Miss Mary Turrentlne, of Burlington. Taking their places, Rev. P. H. Fleming step ped forward and pronounced the ol emn words, binding their,, hearts and Uvea. To Mendelssohn'a Inspiring strains they left the church and -were 'driven to the station fahdf ; took3 the d;o Train lor nMninsion vnyi'Sint four hours lay-over in G-reenshoro was spent at the home of the groom, where an elegant reception , waa given In their honor. After a ten days' stay at the capital they. wlilr ' return -to Greensboro, where they 'wlll make their future home. , ,. ; '( - ' For the ceremony, ; tha1 gentlemen were attired , tn the conventional black. The bride A wore a handsome gotng-away . gown , bf blue :"sllk. hat, gloves and, veil to match and carried a lovely bouquet of white carnations. Their popularity was attested by the handsome array of presents, silver, china, cut glass and other lovely and useful gifts. The bride Is one ot our prettiest 'and most popular young- la dies and ; we . extend heartiest con gratulations to. Mr. Pierce in winning such a charming. bride, ,, Thr groom is a prosperous young man o Greens boro, a conductor on tha Southern, and 1" .rapidly . imakliig hla; way. to!' , a" "V I ' rv i the top,' .- , ,. - . . . ... itwo weeks. ,v Apply to Ticlrct . The Damage at Winston-Salem. Correspondence to The Observer, t ;t r Wlneton-Salem, Jan.' . t7.tThe "sleet did some damage - to. the . telephone poles ..in . the city."4 Twenty-four elecr4 trio pet between here and .the Yad kin, river went down and a tore of men have been at work putting- them Up . sines ' yesterday ' afternoon.'1' The trains .between here and .Greensboro and" on the Mocksvllle line are running; without orders from train dispatchers. Wires end poles are' down, hence no mesaages can be , gotten through. Capt. Parker, ' conductor on tho Mooresvllle . train, reports that the sleet a Davidson,' and Mooresvllie was by far more destructive than l this ctty. Alt of the shade and fruit trees in those : towns practiually - rulnd. t UJMpuuUUUVU . 1 -f- - Solicited : SOUTHERN ACENTa - - NORTH' GAROLINA.V' Why not Insure ' yourself against . those dreadful Sick and Nervous Headaches which make life almost; unbearable? . j- ; Isen there comes to- every waman tiroes when ahe is Irritable and Ner-v .. vous-rsno pleasure to herself . or s tut-. those around her. . , -. ' GHAM SPARTANBURG MuEles 100 Head of Horses Made on Hor.cr, Sold on Merit, Emerson, Presort, Adam Schaafc Angelus Piano Players Caali or Instalunenta. CHARLOTTE MUSIC COM lit N. Tryon. Phone J , U WAUOO A31ES, Manager. phone us (118) when In need o a . - piano tuner. ' t ; vtUi ..) - ,. :v-.. ' . - "35 J6H UK MIES -,, i.. in 1 1 iwiwr-af.e.'S.. WANTEB! Colored laborers wanted to work on ectric Light Plr-t. $15' bcr - dav v Pav even' Agent at boutnern Kcjdwcy V 7L Giilespls Ccr.;: vtnTr lri '- ,i-..ai . a 4 V M l m W l J I a to ID acres suburban r for sale. Juat out side, we'.i eommand.ng , beautlJul v city and Burroundir? en in short U5i:-e tf t r i lng all L.rout..i i t eprln . I. o,-,e l IU Iever Nor lm s i'or lurl! '- I ; wnn-1'"" 4 1 1 ,
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