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10 'f.!f :7 . ' J, .X.'r- RALEIGH Correspondence of The Observer. Raleigh, Nov. Mlsa Hattie B. " Arrlngton entertained a number of lier friends at cards on Saturday af ternoon. Six-hand euchre waa - the game played, the piise. a beautiful , bunch of chrysanthemums, veins to .Mis Sarah Cheshire. After the game refreshment were served. . Miss Ar-.rlngton's-guest were: Miss Hal Mor ton, Miss Mary Latta, Miss Blanche . ; Ulake, Miss Sadie Root. Miss Sarah ' Cheshire, Miss Lena Latta, Miss Irene ' Lacy, Miss Slocumb, Miss Maude Ar . v rlngton. Miss Kate Arrlngton. Miss Leila Phillips. Mrs. Sunderland, Mrs. - a W. H. N. Smith, Mrs. T. R. Robert- son, Mrs. R. Y- McPherson, Mrs. ' Moore Parker, Mrs. R. Y. McAden. V; Miss Betsy Montgomery. Mrs. A. H. -"Arrlngton. Mrs. R. W. D. Connor, i'1 Miss Elisabeth Chashlre, Mrs. Wll .' -Ham Hunter. L'i Mni. Robert C. Strong charmingly .entertained the Fortnightly Revlw - Club on Wednesday. "The Comedy - ef Errors" was undor discussion, and there were excellent papers reaa, mai f Dr. Delia Dixon Carroll bring on "Shakespeare's Idea of Matrimonial Infelicity" as shown In the play. Mrs. Charles McKlmmon's subject was The Difference Between the Two H- snea." After the literary seHitlon a delicious course luncheon was served. Mrs. Strong's guests were Mrs. K. W. t. Connor, Mrs. Charles McKlmmon. )lr. William Grimes, Mrs. James Foil. Mrs. J. R. Chamberlain, Mrs. John Kenny, Mrs. J. D. Boushall. Mr. Margie Shlpp, Mrs. Sally Strong. Mrs. Herbert Royster, Mrs. Ben Lacy. Dr. Delia Dixon Carroll. Mrs. Percy Fleming, Miss Philips. MIms Waters, f Maryland, and Miss Fleming. , ' The OUa Podrlda was delightfully entertained by Mrs. W. A. Montgom ery on Tuesday afternoon. A most ' interesting and Instructive paper was read by Mrs. W. M. Primrose on "James I and His Court." Those " present were: Mrs. Charlotte WIN : IJamson. Mrs. Henry Loeb, Mrs. ' Kemp Battle. Mrs. B. S. Skinner, i Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Wesley Jones, Mrs. J. N. Holding. Mrs. J. J. Thomas, Mrs. Thomas Brlggs, Mrs. R. T. Gray, Mrs. James Shepherd, Mrs. William Moneure. Mrs. Alex. Field, Mrs. Walter Grimes, and Miss ?',.Klte Pool. The Social Club met with Mrs. ' William Hughes on Wednesday af ' ternooo at her home on Hlllsboro street. The meeting was largely at tended and the members were en tertained by a reading from Mrs. J. R. Chamberlain. Delightful refres hments were served. The Bridge Whist Club held a very enjoyable meeting with Mrs. Louts A. Mahler at her home on Fayettevllle treet on Wednesday afternoon. Af ter a most Interesting came, a naiad . course was served. Those present were: Miss Sadie Root, Sophy Bunbee. Louisa Busben. Blanche Blake, Isabel - Busbee, Miss Ellsa Simmons. Mrs. Grimes Cowprr, Mrs. Charles McKlm mon, Mrs. Henry Miller, Mrs. Thorn- ' as Ashe. .'-Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Whltaker celebrated their silver wedding on -, Thursday evening at an Informal re ' , ceptlon. Their many friends called V and extended their congratulations , and good wishes. They were also the recipients of many handsome gifts. , There Is to l a hi bazaar Decetn " ber 11-1S. given hv the ladles of St. A; Mary's Guild of the Church of the ',' 'Good Shepherd. th event to be. railed "The Wsr of tho Honea . " on the i';.V night before th opening of the ha '.' aaar there will be a lllhtful musical tncart under Inn direction of Prof. Wsde Brown. ', The Woman's I'luh ln-M a very Im i V portant buslne meeting on Friday. Which was well attended and some -very interesting matters di-.cueri. An outline for the coming- year was made '.' . out by the literary, mimical and art ;,'' , department and from the programme ";; presented, a brilliant kchxIoh Is In ' Mora. After tho buHlnr. sohhIoh tea Was served. The Woman's Club has ; organised In connection with the club features a chorus, consisting of some "TT.ejf the best voices In the city. Last Week there was solemnised In 5denton Street Methodist church a -' vary prstty wedding, th contracting parties being Miss F.llnn Fslaon and Mr. John Masser. The ushers wore ' ' Messrs. I'hlltp Kawier, William Mltle, ' Ben Sanser, Albert Little, George ,'' Mordecal and Tom McKay. Tli '.. -4 irldeeinalds wire: Mlta Kllxahcth ' Burton and Mixa Grain Falnon. and ; the maid of honor an MIhh Mary Iay Fatson, all of wh un vor. attired in , - white silk and carried hrldr'H roHes. The blide w as sroornod In white autln, v'; trimmed with prince ia-i. with veil and carried llll- of valley. After ',,.'tha ceremony Mr. ami Mm. Hnnrr Inft for an extended trip South. They are t 'i'-noth very popular young propio of the Y;;fpltal city. ;.. Tha monthly dancn alvcii hy the . Vhalarlan German Cluli of A. A M. .'"'College, was greatly enjoyed at the Homey Hall. There wure a number of visiting young ladles from other " " Btatea, Which added icreatly to the oc- f:,r- aaalon. Tho gerrnaii win gracefully , : led by Mr. Ralph Iong with MIns Ies Ho Treckle, of Baltimore. HsxlMtod by ' v Mr. Cebe Harris with Mis Hall, of : 'k' v Norfolk. Those wresent were: Mr. ;t"B..B. Lstttmore with Mbi Nsnnle - , Rogers: Mr. William Peck with Miss . ' Loula McDonald: Mr. W. C. Staples with Miss Vlvtenne Moneure: Mr. ;'" Burke Haywood with Miss Annie Harris, of Baltimore; Mr. W. F. It. Johnson with Miss Irene 1-acy; Mr. ' .Harward Bebee with Mies !aro Gray; - TMr.'F, H. Goes with Miss Juliet 'V" Crews; Mr. Kdwln I'emberton with Mle Rosa Price, f Atlanta; Mr. W. MrvCowles with XI Un Margaret Lee; " -Mr..W. M. Waters with Miss Louise ". Wright; Mr. K. C. Council with Miss Maniie Hay; Mr. 1. it. Trell with v 'MIms Frolly Hlggs;-Mr. Jack Cross well , w Ith Miss Margaret McKay; Mr. Bell Holt with Miss Hack In Latta: Mr. W. " M. Hester with Miss Adylotte, of MIchlfTini Mr, -George Bsnn-with Mle , .lohhsun; Mr. Oeorse'lIarrliKm" wllh Mine Cribbs; Mr. Guy Pinner with ;as Huntington, of Tennessee; Mr. Jit ory Montague with Miss Sprlght, of J i'isboro, W. V; Mr. Gordon HarrU v im Mis Savage, of Richmond, Mr. f Perkins with Mlsa Olnn, of ciumbla; Mr. W.' B Council with i !H Cstberlna McKay, ' Mrs. Howell Cobb Is spending a few dflys In Greenboro.--MIs Annlo Dun cn and F.tta Perry are visiting In At 1 Mit.T. Jirn. John Rose, who has been veiling ner rnotner, airs, uennett foiedes, has returned to her home In lMirhsm',--.'ol, and Mrs. jienehan cin. roe ars spending Tew days at t i. ir "niniry . bnm -mv .j SWgvllle. . ,t Lisle Haywood 'left. Thursday for a week's sojourn in Baltimore Miss Margaret Boylan has gone to Norfolk to visit the Misses Royter,-r Mrs. J. W. Perry and Mrs; Gilbert Hlnton. of Norfolk, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kd Chambers Smith. GREENSBORO. Correspondence of The Observer, Greensbofo. Nov. 10. One of the most charming events of the fall seaaon waa the card party given Thureday afternoon by Mrs. Milton Cunningham at her residence on Summit avenue, the affair being In honor of Mra. R. B. Wella, slater of the hostess. The guests wets re ceived at the door by Mrs. 3. S. Cald well, who wore a gown of white aeo llne over silk with lace trimmings. Mrs. Cunningham, gowned In white voile over taffeta with lace, re ceived In tha drawing room with Mrs. Wells, the latter in white point d'eaprlt over sky-blue silk. Many of the city's smart act gathered for the event and the game, which was nix-handed euchre played progressively, held the keen lnter rxt of the players throughout the sfternoon. The scoies were punched by Mrs. W. D. McAdoo, Jr., In white silk snd lase, and Mra. Wells. At the close of the game several ladles cut for the prise, a beautiful bunch of varl-colored chrysanthemums, which was won by Mrs. Alexander Perrow At the close of the afternoon a deli cious salad course was served to- the guests. Those to whom -Mrs. Cunningham Issued lavttatlons were: Mesdamee Wells, the honor guest; Robernon Rawlins, y. P. ScaJes, June Scales, Weldon Schenck. J. P. Scott, F. Stem- berger, Z. V. Taylor, J. O. Wilson, Brigira, A. R. Wilson. J. H. Walsh, Banner, Buck. Brandt, ft O. Brown, W. K. Callum, B. Colwell, Crabtroe, J. 6. Caldwell, Cook, 8. O. Fry, Em mons, Fisher, Galloway, Garner, Gold. Gamwell, Gilmer, Hagan, Vaurht, A. A Wells, W. H. Wharton. Harrison, Humphrey, Hewitt, Jus tice, J. W. Llndaa, Meadows, Men denhall, Mulr, Murphy, W. D. Mc Adoo, Jr.. O'Neale, Perrow, Royster, Derrell, Malone and Misses Emma Fray, Nettle Sloan. Jeanette Stern berger, Kaao and LilHan Wells. The Bdgeworth Book Club was de lightfully entertained Wednesday af ternoon by Mrs. J. P. Turner at her beautiful home In West Market street. Tho house was beautifully and artistically decorated in cut flowers and potted plants. Flynch and Nations were the games played and much enjoyed by all. The refresh ments consisted of quail on toast, celery, cranberry sauce and coffee, which waa dispensed by the hostess wKh her usual grace and charming manner. Koch guest waa presented with a lovely bouquet of violets and ferns tastefully bound together by a bow of velvet ribbon pretty souvenirs of the occasion. The invited guests were Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Boren, Mfs. W. K. Allen an I Miss Hattie Wel lington. The members have the priv ilege of Inviting a sufficient number to lilt any vacancy. The members ef the club are Mrs. J. R. Cutchln, Mrs. A. H. Alderman, Mra W. P. Dillon, Mm. J. B. Klllngton, Mrs. A. B. High. Mrs. C. O. Harrison, Mrs. J. N. Leak, Mrs. V. E. Lyon Mra J. C. Murchlson, Mrs. M. W. Walsh, Mrs. J. W. Patterson. mVs. X. L. Piper, Mra F. B. Ricks, Mrs. W. K. Schenck, Mrs. A. Sykes. Mrs. J. J. Stone, Mrs. W. H. Stone, Mrs. John Thames, Mrs. J. P. Turner, Mra C. M. Vanstory. Mrs. J. C. Wat klna. Mrs. K. C. Wellington, Mrs. G. W. Whltsett. The club will meet with Mrs. A. B. High, S25 North Kim street. Mrs. W. P. Beall entertained the Reviewers' Club Thursday afternoon of last week. The subject for the af ternoon waa "Father Ryan." Mrs. B. C. Sharpe sang "The Conquered Ban ner" beautifully, and read "Their Story Runneth Thus" In her usual charming manner. A paper on the life and work of Ryan waa read by Mra B. P. Wharton. This meeting was one of tho most Interesting tho club has held. Delicious refresh ments were served by the hostess. After the usual social hour the club adjourned to meet November 15, w ith Mrs. H. M. Douglas. Bnoldea the club members there were present. Mes dames W. P. Bynum, O. Williams, S. C. Williams, Robert Hodgln and Miss Reed. Friday night at the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Club there was an In formal and enjoyable dance given by member of the club In honor of two visiting young ladle. Miss IIm Long, of Statenvlll.., and Miss Mattle White, of Graham. There were about a doten couples participating In the dance, while there were several mar ried couples preHent as chaperones. The musio was furnished by Flam's Orchestra Among those present were Misses Lois Long, of Statesvllle; Madeline White, of Graham; Margaret Merrtrnnn. Sadie Dick, Wllwarder Hliiele, Sarah Penults. Marjorle Lyon, Ula Adama, Mary Mrrrlmon; Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Cobb. A. W. Malone. W. HI Alen II. L. Hopkins, P. 1. Gold. Jr.. L. M. Humphrey, W. A. Hewitt. W. B. Vaught and Messrs. A. W. Koott. W. K. White, W. O. Mebane. I". W. Schenck, W. B. Harrison, T. B. Pierce, Irving Img. Cummtngs Mebans, T. 8. Horry. Ulton Staples, Waldo Porter. Parron Jnrbote and E. M. Oetttnger. ALBEMARLE. Correspondence of The Observer. ' Albemarle. Nov. . The last meet ing of the tnuNlo club waa with Miss Harris Hart and it was most thor oughly enjoyed by everyone present The entire programme was from Utt composition. Every mem ber of the club takes the ereatest Interest In music and we predict great future for this club. The members and guests present were Mesdamee R. I Smith, R. A. Crow ell, Mauney, H, C. Parsons. B. W. Hatcher, Klbley, Misses Mary and Alice Mabry, Ferguson, Austin, Messrs. Cogglns, Hatcher. Dellghful rcf rhmeritsf vfonHietritTf -of 'frtitg and cake, were served. The Twentieth Century Club met with Mrs. John Hoatlan on last Tues day, New officers were elected as follows: President. Mrs. J. N. An derson; treasurer, Mra Eugene Ew Ing; secretary, Mra C 3. Mauney. Naw books have been - ordered and , also special literature on the avudy: of England. It 4a tha nurnose of the. ' w mmmm a speinai stuay 01 Jfing landEnglish writers, etc Mra Boetian waa assisted In entertaining the club toy her daughter. Mra waiier nan, a milt i course wag nrsx servea. ' After this came an ele gant salad course. - The club: is ln defbtea to Mra Boetain and Miss Hart f ot - moot ; delightful af terqeon. ; STAESVILLE. Correspondence of Tho Observer, Statesvllle. Nov. . Tuesday after noon from 4 to'l o'clock. Mra W. F. Hall, at her homo on Race street. delightfully entertained tho ' college teachers and a few near neighbors. The affair was Informal, adding all the more enjoyment to those fortunate enough to be present. Mra, HalTa handsome ferns scattered about In va rious corners eo large, however, as to completely fill them received much -comment upon their beauty. The afternoon was a!mp!y spent friend with friend In pleasant con versation, and In Becoming better ae quainted with the teachers, whom we so gladly welcome among ua. A delicious salad course with cof fee waa served by Misses Margaret Brady, Jielen and Bessie Anderson anrTIarK was surety oign oerore me pleasant time cam to an en a. . Mrs. Hall la truly to do congratu lated upon her way of making; people feel at home and there are many of us who will recall for some time to come this pleasant afternoon In her home. Wednesday afternoon Mine Louis Hall, at the home of her mother on Race street, was hostess at a meeting nd a delightful on) of the Eclec tic Book Club. The following papers were read and much enjoyed: Mary N. Murfree, by Mra McRorle; John Ksten Cook. Mrs. Evans. Wm. Gllmore Slmms, Misses Hall and Christian Reld, Mra Hertkel. At tha conclusion of the pro gramme, delicious refreshments were served, consisting of a salad course, with hot rolls and coffee. Visitors present were: Mesdames. C. M. Richards, W. F. and J. Henry Hall and Miss Jattle Harrlll. Mrs. M. R. Adams, who has been awar on ac count of III health, and who more than a year ago resigned, waa again welcomed, having been re-elected some time ago. Mrs. W. M. Barrtn ger, who also had missed some meet ings, again resumed her place and was most cordially welcomed by all. All members being present together with the visitors, the meeting was ac counted one of the most pleasant of the year and Miss Hall Is always a pleasing hostess. All of the clubs seem to be fully reorganized now and many pleas ant times are anticipated by the members. It Is also "rumored" that other affairs are soon to be held, and once more Statesvllle Is resuming her social life. SHELBY. Correspondence of The Observer. Shelby, Nov. t. Mra Robert Lee Reyburn entertained the members of the Chlcora Club Thursday afternoon, g full attendance of the members re ported. Besides an Interesting pro gramme, refreshments were served, and the occasion was one of the most enjoyable the club haa had. There will be a most important meeting of the Daughters of the Con federacy Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Flack. The mon ument has arrived, and the excava tion Is being made on the square for Its erection. Mr. Honrv T. Swain waa host at a 6 o'clock tea out at the Bungalow on Buffalo Road Wednesday after noon. His guests were; Mrs. J. T. Bowman, Mrs. Ruoker, of Virginia; Miss Irma Howman, and Miss Madge Webb. Miss Pearl Lattlmore will entertain the Fortnightly Club at her home thla evening at half-pant eight o'clock. Miss Lllla Hull, who has been visit ing In Llnoolnton. returned Wednes day. Mrs. J. L. Buttlo and Mrs. 8. A. McMurry spent eeveral days In Char lotte last week. Mlna Laura Burton Miller, who Is attending school at Hickory, spent a few days here last week. Mrs. Brlce, of South Carolina, who has been visiting her daughters, Mrs. OattU and Mrs. Mitchell, left last week. Mrs. J. F. Jenkins, who spent several weeks In Brevard, re turned Saturday. Rev. G. M. Webb, of Athens, Ua., Is vlnttlng st the home of his son, Judge J. L. Webb. Miss Schofleld, ef Mscon, Ga Is a guest at the College Hotel. Miss Fan Bar- nett will spend the week-end in Charlotte. Mr. J. K. Dixon, Jr.. apent Monday and Tuesday In Gastonla. Mrs. A. R. Eskrldge, who has been visiting In Birmingham. Ala., Is ex pected home to-day. Miss Kdnu Lynch, of Falrvlew, viBited Miss Wray Buttle last week. WINSTON-SALEM. Correspondence of The Observer. Winston-Salem, Nov. . Mrs. W. L. Ferrell's reception last Friday In honor of her daughter. Mra, J. W. Ferretl, of Greenville, 8. C. and of Mrs. L. E. Polndexter, of Rocky Mount, Vs., was one of the most elab orate and beautiful of the autumn seaaon. Skillful Angers had decorat ed t'ne home with rare taste and beauty, chrysanthemums with aspar agus fej-ns and other greens supply ing the distinctive pink, red and yel low color schema that characterised the several rooms. In the parlor, pink prevailed and here Mrs. Ferretl, assisted by her guests of (honor, Mra J. W. Ferrell and Mra Polndexter with Mrs. James Oren, all charm ingly arrayed In becoming evening gowns of pink, received her guests. In the dining room, beautiful It its garniture of red, Mrs. W. T. Brown and Miss Ida Hlnshaw did the. hon ors, asslstud by Misses Mstta Wat son. Halllo Grimth and Del phi ne Brown. Te library with IU wealth of yellow chrusanthemuma waa most at tractive and here coffee ana choco late were gracefully poured by Mra J. F. OH fflth and aerved by Misses Grace Whltaker and - Mary Pierce. Othere aaslstlng Mra. Ferrell Indolng Che honra of the charming occasion wej little Mlas Nlta. Masten, who re ceived 'the cards at the door, Mra P. It. Masten, who directed tha guests to the parlor; ' Misses , Mary Hlnahaw and Margaret Hanee, who Invited the guests into the dining room. . Mrs. Ferrell' hours "from I till wars brightened by the presence of many elegantly groomed and agreeable women, and all In all the loicasion waa a charming aucoess. The past week haa been unusually bright, the chime of wedding bells mingling with the oharm and glamor of aeveral vary - elegant entertain mentav"? yri-..;, ? y. ., ... .wv-;''-Thursday ' at ene o'clock'" Mra.' J. Conrad Wat klmt .wntertalaed , at an elegant - elx-course luncheon. . this beautiful" function lng made he occasion for announcing the engage. ment of her sister. Miss Elizabeth Watklns to Mr. T. W. Brewer.i Of Raleigh, s in keeping with the com ing . bridal the decorations " were white . and green, exquisite ; white chrysanthemums .With .their curled petal, blending their sweetness and beauty with the green of smllax. fern and palm. . The place card were tri umph of aklll and ingenuity. - Two heart-shaped card gracefully tied with ' bow-knot of ribbon, bore tha dances of : Cupid! . and ' Hymen' court. ' The 'upper aide showed the guest name; on the adverse side were the picture of Mie bride" and groom-elect A beautiful feature of thla agreeable (entertainment round expression In the bright and appro priate toasts drunk to the bride and Koora by the hostess and Mies Helen ontague respectively. The guests on this occasion were' the guest of 'honor Mlsa Elisabeth Watklns, Misses Mary and Helen Montague, uiara Ford, of Appommattog, Va.,'Berath Llnebach, Mabel Trailer, Ellen Nor- fleet. Ellen . Ebert; Mesdames Len- daux Slower. . v Ralph Slewers and kapp. No more . graceful.-1' hostess than Mra .J. Conrad Watklns ha ficured 1n the social arena of our Twin City as was fully demonstrated by this most beautiful and greatly enjoyed function. Tne Briae-eiect Is the accomplished and beloved daughter of Mra J. C. Watkln and the groom a successful -young busi ness man ef Raleigh and a great. grandson of. the founder -of Wake Fernet college, for : wnom . me - was named. ... . -- To the attractive Invitations of Mra Charles Norfleet reading after this fashion, there will doubtless be ; a large and .flattering response: Mrs. Charles worneet will be glad to. have call on .' ' Tuesday ; Afternoon. November - thlr- .teencn between the hours of " v , . V and ' when he will serve tea. Wednesday afternoon Misses Katy Buford and Susie Betting were guest of honor at a charming whist; party tendered them by Mrs.- Charles ! E. Shelton,- Twenty-four guests pare 1 tlclpated. In this delightful game of progressive Whist, and the progres- Ion In whloh were indicated by lovely Japanese favors. Elegant refreshments-, were served after the ram. TWO Charming lunouons in nonor os Miss May. Barber and booked. lor the next week, a linen shower by Mrs. J. K. Norfleet and a china show er by Mra W. H. Marley. The mar riage of Mfss May Barber and Mr. Marlon Follln will be solemnised In the near future, . Friday afternoon from l:o till s o'clock, Mrs. E. A. Ebert and her daughter, Mlas Ellen, received and entertained their friends In charming fashion. At the door three lovely little maidens, Mildred Watklns. Nan Norfleet and. Grlselle Norfleet re ceived the cards: Mrs. W. A. Lewly and Mra J. K. Norfleet greet ing the guests In the- hall. - In the parlor, as pretty a cnrysanineraums, nalma and ferns could make It, Mrs. Ebert and Miss Ellen assisted by Mra D. H. Starbuck. Mra H. R. Starbuck. Mra. 8. 3. Montague and Mrs J Con rad Watklns, received their guests. In the library. Mrs. W. B. Ellis and Mrs. E. A. Locf-ett pourel tea and cofree while Misses Clara Ford, Mary and Helen Montague and Naomi Wurresckkl, plsyed the part of cup bearera Mrs. Mollle Starbuck di rected the guests to the dining room, where amid it lovely white and green decorations. Misses Cassan dra Vaughan. Terrell Young, Delia Johnson. Grace Starbuck and Emma Ebert dispensed the delicious vlrands. A very large number of guests called testifying their hlgh sppreclatlon of Mr. and Mrs. Kmert cnarming nos- Thursday of last week Mr. fend Mrs. R. Rich entertained very agree ably the guests onthe occasion being Mr. and Mrs. R. R Reynolds and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Reynolds Sunday at the Zlnsendorf Mr. and Mrs. William N. Reynolds were the agreeable hosts at a lovely dinner to Mra. J. A. Betting. Mr. and Mra Robert 8. Galloway and Mr. and Mrs, James Sloan. The Round Doxen Book Club was agreeably entertained Wednesday af ternoon by Mrs. James R. Green at the home of Mrs. W. L. Ferrell on Cherry street. In the absence pf the president, the lesson review was con ducted by Mrs. L. A. Vaughn. Ele gant refreshments were served after the literary programme. Tuesday afternoon, Mr. 8. H. Eller waa the hontes to the Toung Ladles' Aid Society of Centenary church. This oharmtng organisation of forty two earnest, energetic young women has decided among a host of other good deeds ,to supply the fund to ed ucate a pupil at Brevard. In addition to the other good work, the social side of this sisterhood 1 most charm ing. Mrs. Eller served elegant re freshments after the business meeting. Miss Rosalind Sheppard, who has been spending some time In Virginia, returned home last week. -Mr. Sam Lybrook. who was the guest of his sister. Mrs. Edward 'Lasater return ed Mondsy to Stuart. Va. Misses May and Lucy Lybrook, who have been engaged In aeveral months of European travel returned home ' on Monday. For more than a year Miss May has been studying German and French in which language she ha make great proficiency -Miss Emma Bailey left Wednesday (or Baltimore nd New York, whence after a stay of several weeks she will go to Fall River to visit her friend Miss Amy Tuttle. Mrs. Leo Vaughn' and her sla ter, Mlsa Birdie Vlckes left Tuesday to be the guest of friend In Reld-. vlll. Miss Liselte Brown,. who haa been the guest of Mis Ell Sheppard ha returned to her homo In Lexing ton. Mlsa Nan Walker, of Davidson, who ha been the guest of Mra R. B. Crawford, left Tuesday for the Greens boro Female College, where she U pursuing her studies, if?:, n Rv. and Mr. Henry Teller Cooke have returned from their bridal tour and are the guetst of Mr. and Mra ), C, Buxton on sMummlt street.. Mrs, Clement Manly and her lstsr, Miss Katy Buford who have been sojourning for the past two week at Seven Springs In Wayne county, have returned. Mrs. Manly, her many friend will rejoice to know, I much improved in health.' . : - ' Mr. Querrant, of Danville, ' who ha been the guest of her sister,' Mrs. D. Clay Tilly, .has returned ttotne Mlsa Sue Blttlny, who bss been th charming , guest of relatives la- thla city, left for her home In , tha ; far West-on Saturday. Mr. -Andrew Tripp, of Baltimore, I the guest of hi cousin, Mr. Tb.oa MuM t the Zlpseadorf. Mrs. J. Lindsay Patterson left Wednesday tor Richmond. Va, where she I the guest of the Richmond chapter of the D. A. R, Her visit la In reference to the part the North Carolina '' Daughters will take In the great Jamestown Ex oosltlon. ;.' . ;v';.'-. The 1 Winston-Salem -Ccntenlal Chapter D. A, R. will 1 give ' a. co lonial tea in the near future, the ob ject being to raise fund Cor the North Carolina column In the nation al memorial hall In Washington, D. C , Mr. and Mrs. BurweU H. March have moved- their residence back to Win eton-Salem, that may friend will be naa to learn ": Mr. and Mrs. Willis m 1ST. Reynold are enjoying their elegant, motor ear to the fullest extent. They left Wed nesday tor a whirl to Danville, va. - : An Interesting - circumstance con' nected with the baptism of little Her. vey Louise Jones, the Infant daughter ox judge ana - Mrs ju. ' b. jones, last Sunday morning- at (he First Presby terian church, was the use ef water from the River Jordan presented by Mra. J. . Lindsay Patterson. Misses caro ana Anne Buxton who have been pending aeveral month tn European ,..,, otu tni uvini next wees LTJMBERTON. ?'.' Correspondence of The Observer, Lumberton. Nov. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Tt: C. Lawrence gave a dinner last Friday evening In honor of Colonel and Mrs. N. A. McLean, The guest were: v Mr.' and Mrs. 8. Mclntyre, Mrs, B. K. Proctor, Mrs. Jan Proc tor, Mr. H. H. Beard, Mr. Pegram jv. Bryant, , colonel and Mr. N. A. McLean. - . ' uttie iiim Anna' Lawrence " was "at home",, on the afternoon of the 7th from J to 6 - o'clock - in honor of her third - birthday. Promptly at three the numerous little guests be gan i to arrive, etch bring! nT some gift to add to the happiness-of their ilttl hostess. v After several games in the house, the,! children ware led out on the la wrv where they hunt ed, (or candy errs In artificial birds' nests. This was followed by other nice games." Presently' candy figure representing Buster and ', Tlge were distributed, which by matching their number tne partner were round to go to the. dining room. Here was a lovely scene, where so many happy little face shone is the soft light of the many candle. On the birthday cake in tho middle of the table were the three candles, representing little Anna's age. Much merriment waa had In cutting the cake to find that It contained the symbolic rimr, thim ble, needle, dime and penny. Master Robert Proctor found the ring In hi Mce which he considered very lucky. The refreshments were ice cream, cake, fruits and candle . Returning to the parlor souvenir were given to each child after which they all bade little Anna a merry good-bye. wish ing her many more such happy birth days. ' ' ...,.- At Mrs. IjT'R. Breece's last Friday evening was sn old-time candy pull. Those present were: Misses Court ney. McCormlck, Reeve, McDonald and Mra, A. B. White; Messrs. Stan sel. Morrow, D. D. French, Bryant and Dr. Knox. Such occasions are and will always be enjoyed. Mr. H. H. Beard, of Torkvllle. 8. C, 4 the guest of Colonel and Mra W. A McLean. Mesdames McLean and Beard are sisters. Mlsa Queenle McDonald 1 the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A E. White. Mrs. Line McLean Is visiting her son, Mr. A. W. Mc Lean. Colonel and Mra N. A. McLean en tertglned at dinner last evening la honor of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Torrey McLean and Mra Horace Howard Beard. The other guests were Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Jennings, Mr. and Mra A. W. McLean, Mr. and Mr. R. C. Lawrence, Judge and Mrs. F. A. McNeil. Mr. J. Q. McCormlck. Mia Addle Norment, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Baker and. Hon. G, B. Patterson. MONROE. Correspondence of The Observer. Monroe, Nov. .. TO "Van. Dyke, Book Club" held one of the most In teresting emd enjoyable meeting ever held on Saturday afternoon with Mra V. C, Austin. Mra Austin, as usual, proved herself a charming hostess. This club Is studying Shakespeare this year and "Julius Caesar was the play studied at this meeting. Very Interesting papers were read by Mra Jonh C. eikea Mrs. Nelll McC. Red- fern, Misses Florida Morris and Alice Scales. Many and deltclods were the good things Mr. Austin served after the usnal programme The next meeting will -be with Mra John C Bikes: 1 Mis Alice Stack ha a her guest Misses Gall Makepeace from Sanford, and Eulah Newsotn, from Littleton. Miss Martha Fletcher Adam ha Just returned from a visit to Concord and Davidson. . . An event which la of a great deal of Interest to the society people of Mon roe Is the marriage on Wednesday. Nov. 14th of Mlas Faye Gaddy and Mr. V. Dixon Bike, in the First Bap tist church. - LEXINGTON. V Correspondence of Tha Observer. . ;. Lexington. 'Nov. .It waa a beau tiful afternoon the "Club of - the Twelve" -had for It first meeting of the season,' which was held with Mrs. Joel H1U on November Snd., being en tertained by her In her usual hospita ble manner. "The club v membership remain the same with he exception Miss France H1U ha been elected to fill the vecancy made by Mra F. C; Bobbin. The following -are the officers and members; - Mr. 17. A. Hunt, Br., presidents Mrs. H. S. 'Radclffe, vice' president, and Miss France Hill, secretary and treasurer. Mesdame George . Mont castle, Walter Mendenhalt, Henry Propel, Joel Hill, S. W. Finch. Rich ard Springs. "Misses Elisabeth Mac Call, Gertrud Hammer and . Camilla Hunt .- ': ' " y" Tha 'winter study 1 Japan and with such an Interesting subject for discussion the club bid fair to have a year of unusual profit and pleasure. The programme for the afternoon waa a . follow! H ; f vv i;5,; . ' Japanese History and Progfe, . ''V . f Mra Henry Propt. '.-'fAr Industries, Arts and Commerc. . ; C . - Mr.' Joel II1U--- - ' Noted Cttle of Japan, ' . Mr. Rlohard Spring.. : Tempting refreshment wer erved consisting of chicken salad on lettuce. Saratoga chips, celery, pickles, salted peanut. . crackers, loo cream and cake, Mrs, Hill, aver a charming and graclou hostess, wa on this occasion particularly so and all were sorry when the time cam for goodbye to be said. The following were the tn vited guests; " Mesdames Ellen Har grave, J.. H.; Green, .W, G. Penry, and W. NoeJL , The Soroal Literary . and Social Club held It second meetlnr last Frl day afternoon at the residence of the club's secretary, Mrs N. H. , Walker. The. following programme was render ed: - Quotation, "South Carolina Poets"; Literature: J "South Carolina," Mra. Z. V. Walaere "Providence and Human Environment," Mrs.- Victor Humphreys; Reading.. "Indian Sum mer" Mra C. A. Hanes. . , . ' Taking. the reading on "Indian Summer" for her cue Mra Walker had her dining room In which, the meeting was held, decorated In Indian novelties, ferns and yellow crysanthe- muma The salted peanuts were aerv ed In tiny birch-bark canoes and the cheese straw wece tied with yellow and red ribbon, towhlch Indian post cards 'were attached. The ' three courses consisted of chicken saald. Saratoga chips.' plcklea celry. olive and hot tomales. Parisian Charlotte ruse with whipped cream, coffee and yellow and red striped cake., . Mrs, Walker's entertainments are Always looked forward, to with a great deal of pleasure by those who are so for tunate as to be invited to share, her hospitality, u The following were the Invited guests of the club: Mesdames Geo. Leyburn. Richard Springs, Mlnse f ear. anc uosa Mimtt, juana no Crary, Ellsa Hlllyard. , and Myrtle Hanes, of Greensboro. , . , Mlsa LIxetteBrown most 'dellchtful- ly entertained "The Round - Dosen Club" at the March Hotel Thursday afternoon, assisted by .her mother. Mra M. B. Brown. "Progressive Na tions" was the gam of the afternoon, and after the pretty score card had been examined. It waa found that Miss Gertrude Hammer waa the suc cessful contestant and to her was pre vented a pair of gold shirtwaist pins on whloh was engraved - Nov. ' tn, 10. Delicious refreehments - were aerved consisting of chicken salad In pastry cups, cheese and pepper sand' wlches, hot . rools, Saratoga chips. olives and coffee. With such an at tractive hostess Jt would have been Impossible for all to have had other than a good time. Miss Brown Is one of the club's most popular members and It Is always a delight to meet with her. The following guests were present beside the club member: Mesdame M. B. Brown. Walter Men-. denhall. Joe Walser. Ray Mccrary. u. A. Junt, Jr., George Shackieford, oi Richmond. va.: ' Beall. Kicnara Springs, F. N. Patterson, Kemp Alex: ander; Misses Gertrude Hammer, juin da Clement and Frances Hill. A very pretty but quiet horns wed ding was solemnised at the home of the bride's parent. Mr. and Mra. J. If. Byerly, Yadkin College, N. C, at 1 o'clock thl afternoon, the contract Ing parties being two popular young people. Miss Nora Byerly and Mr. C V M. Sheets, of Columbia.. 8. tav-A merly of Advance, N. C Rev. Jr it. I Moton. pastor of Davidson circuit, of ficiated. The home wa -beautifully decorated. The hall and parlor were decorated with -plumosus and ostrich plum ferns, white chrysanthemum and palms. The dining room waa decorated with Pink chrysanthemum. Interspersed with - pink and whlta rose. Mra C. J. Taylor, the bride' Bister, presided at the piano. . A few momenta after I o'clock for the en trance of the bridle couple, she ren dered Mendelssohn's wedding march and during the-ceremony ahe softly played "Narclssua" The bride wore a gown of white silk and carried a bouquet of rosea Immediately after the ceremony the young couple were given a reception. Receiving with Mr. and Mrs. Byerly and the bridal couple were: Rev. end Mrs. J. H. Moton. Prof, and Mrs. W .T. Totton, Mr. and Mra C. J. Taylor. Misses Lela and Tullla Byerly, Bessie Gen tle, Glena Dale and Edna Hartly, Mr. W. J, Byerly. of Mount Airy., and Mr. T. J. Byerly. of Mocksville. The bride Is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mra F. Byerly. Sh la a young woman highly cultured and with many charms, which have won fdr her a large circle of friends. Her Innate re finement, kindness of heart and Chris tian character have dally drawn them closer. The groom is a young busi ness man. whoa rise ha been steady. He graduated at WhiUett Institute and wa county superintendent of publlo schools for Davie county four years and principal of Advance High School for the same period. Ho also a member of the State Legisla ture from Davie county, session X 101. He now Is special representative of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in the Stat of South Carolina. . The young couple left on the evening train for Columbia, 8. C where they will make their future home. HIGH POINT. Correspondenc of The Observer. -; High Point, Nov. The folk-lore of November I Interesting. . The fes tival of Alt Saints, or "All-Hallows,' and All Soul Pay were the flrsUweek of the month. No tender, memories cling . round that fleroely 'Proteatant festival variously Known . as Guy Pawkerr Day. or Pop Day, celebrat? ed on tha fifth. Twa In 1(05 Fawke and hi fellow-conspirators .were put to death for the alleged plot agalnat tha royal family and Parliament. The detection of the plofwa one of the prided himself. A aervlc of thank the First of Great Britain greatly prided himself.' A service of Thanks giving - for the safety of King and State :: was long observed, but ; wa omitted from the English ' Prayer book tn liSt.: ,"' ; .!..., j.. "Guy Fawke Day waa one Of the few festivals brought from Old Eng land to New, and ene of Its, popular song put these words In the month of the unhappy conspirators: ' - ,. "By God's mercy w are eatcht f ' With a dark lantern and Righted match." Gay Fawke lantern 1 preserved In the Aahmolsan Museum, and the cus tom of aearohlng the vault beneath. Parliament House at tha opening o Parliament to make sura that no ex plosives are prepared for the destruc tion' of the lord and common la still kt .up.voi-',sv..'.'v...'--V';'5'';;1' , - Th eleventh is dedicated t St. Martin, and th writer tell ua thl day wa reckoned a a day of special feasting and merry-making "over most of Christendom" being "the sea son when the new wires of the year are drawn from the lees and Uisted. When cattle are killed for winter food and fat geese are In their prime. It must be remembered that large quan tities of meat were salted down for winter use, and th eating of so much ealtett feed la supposed to bar been one cause of the terrible pestllency that prevailed, In Mediaeval day. The lovely day of the 'lata , autumn. "When the year smiles, as.lt draws hear It death," Jtnow.n among us as. the Indian summer ' bear the vari ous names of St. Martin's summer . and St. Luke's summer. Later In thl "wind-worth" , day, are dedicated to St. Cecelia, fit Clement, St. Cather ine and 8tv Antow,Mi&t'''J "T&fc From every standpoint, one of the largest social-functions given In town In - some time waa on lust' Thursday evening,, when Mr.1 and Mrs. J, El wood Cox were "at home" to a, num ber of their friends at their comfort able home on East Green street. Dec orator had added their touch to, th . many, always lovery. rooms giving , them each ; a distinct color scheme. Brockmone's : orchestra filled th -X' home with sweet muslo , while the guest -were received by Mr. and Mrs, Cox, Dr. Cartlahd and his wife, Mary u Cox-Cartland, Mr - and Mrs. - Joseph " Dunda Cox, Dr. and Mra Bradshaw . and Rev. and Mrs. Fllliard: ' Misses Helen Snow and' Marguerite Cartland served punch. In the dining room, where a well-known caterer furnished the elegant course supper. - Mrs. Henry A. v White, vMre, ' Leslie Crt land, , Mlas Nellie ' Dunda and . Miss Laura Dadamead aerved. the lighter refreahmenttv ;Y;f v'C X(:,-ri : i W, -I-;..-, '.I- t'-.'-';.".i.,;. J( ,vv V ; Friday, evening th ,Woman' Aux iliary of the Friend church gav a social at th church -from 1:19 to : 10. . After an address on Brotherly Love given by Mr. Mary Ct-Wardy, of Guilford CcHege, and several songs by Rev. Ely Reece, a most enjoyable social hour wa spent; during which refreshment! were erved. . Miss ' Clara lone Cox has Issued card to an "at home" to be given Thursday evening at the rendence of her parents, Mr. and Mra J. EI wood Cox. v a '--- Next Tueaday afternoon Mlsa Mary Alexander will be hostess to the mem bers of the W. O. L Club at the resi dence of her father, Mr. H. Alexan der, corner, of English and , Elm streets. The High Point chapter of th Daughter of the Confederacy held a most Interesting business meeting, followed by an enjoyable social meet ing last Tuesday afternoon at the res Idenc of ' Mra W. Gordon Bennett on Rankin street.' - As tha secretary, Mr. Bennett waa hostess. Mlas Ida Alexander wa ask ed to take her seat. Th first Item of Interest was th report of State convention by the delegate who at tended, t Mrs. James B. , Richardson, the president Mrs. Richardson's re port wa concise, but In a pleasing manner ahe related wlth the main point of Interest th e many little one whloh- had failed to creep Into the paper, but which helped to- fill with : enthusiasm thl baby chapter '.who had selected the name of Wyatt, but who upon hearing Of the other Chap ter . by tfhat name choose . as 'their name simply High Point; Chapter. After unfinished business was handled ' ' Mr. Chas. Ragan wa elected his torian. This finishing all business, th social hour of which Mra Ben nett proved such a gracious hostess passed quickly. A delicate salad course wa served, after which t th guest were Invited Into the dining room to partake , of the delicious grape Juice . cake and mint In the red. white and blue. The member, who wer present were: Mr. mes 1i. Richardson. Mrs. E, LI Slier, George. A. Matton. Clarence - Smith. A. Smith, Chas. F. -Long, Albert E Tate. Misses Ida Alexander, Jessie Vina 'Wheeler. Lora Lyno, J Irvln Paylor. ' Besides these member Mrs. Burnett had a her guests, Mrs. James H. Petty, Miss Sallle Liles. Of Lllesvllle. and Mra Laura Coleman, of New York. , pAYETTEVlLLE. CorrespoDdence. ef The- Observer. - . Fayettevlllertovr Mr. and Mra Herbert . Lhtterloh entertained the Tuesday Evening Card Club, In a. ' most dellChtful manner, at tneir , home on Haymountv Mr. Samuel Hinsdale MacRae wa ; awarded the geptleman's prise, for scoring highest ( hi bridge whist, ana, .Mrs. xtooer ... Greene Hatch won th ladies prise. The following members of the club were present: . Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hinsdale McRae, Mrs.- Hinsdale, Mr. . and. Mrs. Walter Lawrence Holt, xMr. and Mr. John-B.' Broadfoot, Mr. and Mrs, John R. MacNelll-' The follow Ing .war the guests of the dub v Mr, and Mr. 'John O.' Ellington, Mt: and, Mra N. B. Alexander, Mr.- and Mr., Rov H. . MacDutne.- Mr. ana jwra : , Robert G Halh. Mr. John H. An- derson, Mrs. Henry McD. Robinson. ,. Mis Jase Norwood Tin ingnasi, miss ... Lulu Baker, Mr. John B, Tllllngnast, ,.- Dr.t Henry Waltef Uliy, f jf . Mrs. Herbert Lutterloh .entertain ed at bridge whist Wednesday after v noon, complimentary' to Mis Betsy London. ' of, . PltUboro. Miss ? JeAn , Pemberton won the first prise, wnll :f the guest's prue was preeeniea to Miss London. - The following wer among those present! A Mra. Samuel Hinsdale McRae,. Mr. John Husk , Anderson, Mrs. Thomas Merrlmon , . trjreSnft, - Mra John Churchill Got- . ham, Mrj E. U Fries, of Virginia., v .' Mra. Von C Bullard Mrs. "Eva Al- . ; len.Dodson, Misses Belle Jennings, Mamie Alexander, Blanche Thornton, ',; -: Kate Broadfoot, Kate Sutton. -Frda . ;'v Latta, Isabel Glover, Fan 'Broadfoot, ' t -Mary Norcott Broadfoot, Jean ", -Pern . nerton. Grace MacMinan, Alio Halrh. Hattie Taylor. Minerva Mac Nelll. Nan Mallett, ef Georgia: Lillian HalgVi, Una Halgh, Betsy .' London Jessie Cross well. Fan Kyle. .., : t Miss Fan Kyle was the- chsrmlog. hostess at a bridge Whist party Tue day afternoon, , at her home-on , Greene street, i honor of . Mrs. K. -L. Fries,- of Virginia. Mra Roy It. ;j I MacDudle .. won , the prise, a gold " brooch for th hair,, which he pre . sen ted to th guest of honor; Mra . Fries. - The following i guest wer presents Mra, John Underwood, Mr. V hid win D. Kyle, .Mrs. .Franc! Robin ; son Hose, Mis. Harriet Halgh, Mra ' Samuel IL 'Strsnge. Mrs. Von C. Bui , lard, Mra Robert O. Halgb.Xra.' Roy ' H. MacDuffl, Mrs. .John H. Ander son, Mr. Robert IL Dye.-Mra Her bert Lutterloh, Mis Hattie Taylor, ' Mis Isabel Glover, Mis Alice Hahra, ' , Ml Betsey London, .MIrs Jessl Croswell, Mis Klolse 'MacMairmid, Mlsa Ioulse Rnberson, MIms Kate Sut ton, Miss Mamie Alexander, Mrs. 10. I Fries and Mis Blanche Thornton. , Jeasl Croswell, m Nan Mallett. Mis ( .'v 1 ' ' ..... .-5 : 1 ' V :v:..iC .' . , 1 i?V 'is' " ,''-f -
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