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12 CHARLOTTE .DAILY OBSERVER, DECEMBER 23, 1905. i - 4 V 1 LEXINGTON. . Lexington, Ict 21. On th 10th ; th bright and attractive daarhtrr of . Air. BJia tin uvk niiier; vrirarmi- V. 4 br fourth birthday In a moat flt- ' tin manner. A beautiful Chrlatmaa . itm. in ft cUntrnlnr aarnltur. ore- numerous little maldenn, and on tho : T tra vii a lft for veryon. Lilttle VI I mi Walkpr hfrMlf fua the rerltilrnt - tt mur birthday KtfU. After k last but not least, tempt- ins rrireviiinriiui nrin wivdu iiio . roerrr little roiK. in' me juvenile " f, party were the followini;: Carrie ' SDrlnca, Franres Holt Montcaatle, uUh lfi.1 Vnrv I 'H r-1 l I n UrTrinl ; Mildred Waleer, Mary I.I II Ian 8lnk. ' Hilda Sheeu. Ellxabeth Noell. Ade- . Jalde Hara-rave. Luclle and Mary ' 11iiihinnn nnrnthv Mfwlnhal! All ' :, Virrlnla Trlre. Alma Hedrlck, Blanche " Thompson, Mary P. a per. Rela Helm- vtatler, Loula and F'.thel MofTltt, j Fraaoea Walner, Kllxabeth Heire, Anna Mil? ir mi .11 unirft HnnnM Helen Earnhardt. Kngi-nla Khoaf, MaMen Jacob Ionard und Allen ? Hers. Mra Zeb Vance Walxor on Thura- ii afl.rnnnn ntrtalnml t )' a mum. bara f the "HorostH," for the flrat , time since moving Into her handMome ' jiew home, "Harcourt." on Htatn treat. In a truly rrg-al ny. Thlx In beautiful home and with Itn num erous airy rooms and Hpaclnun liallx, .. it la an ideal place ror etiiertaininp. Florida was tho Itierary topic for thl ; meetlnc and the following Interest- tng papers nere read: Florida," by Mrs.. J. N. HuKKlns; "fhrlxtianlty us a Clvlllllnn Influence," by Mrs. W. II Walker; "Christmas Reading." Mrs. 8. K. Williams. In the dining room Mr. Walser served a delicious (1ve ceorM luncheon, and In the centre of tha table with Its perfect appoint ments, was a fragrant bowl of nar cissus, the club flower. Thre were presnt Just 12 guests. Mrs. William fluston I'enry was at home last Friday evening to the Daughters of the ('onfederucy from :ta to 11:10 o'clock. It was a hap pily conceived Idea of Mrs. Penry'n, w Is president of thin organization. In thus entertaining the daughters, and no social event of the seRSon lm been more thoroughly enjoyed or more charmingly carried out. TIih rooms were artistically decorated In red and white, the colors of the i'on federaby, and this color scheme was most effectively realized In the parlor and dining Mum tin- tiv.i being thrown Into on-. by folding doors. Windows, arches and recesses were gracefully draped ili Confederate flags of soft bunting, while smaller ones of nll. played here und there, together 11 h i he i ed - uppecj ciindele bra and electric 1 1 k li t bulbs added in the boatily of the scene The floral decorutloiiK were ex'iplsite, red car nations and largo white i hrysunthe mnms. Mr. l'enry. li.indxomely gOWtied In w lllle i repo de ehene, was assisted In receiving her guests bv Mrs. K. Hutchison. In black silk; Mrs. Joel Hill, in gray crepe de ehene, and Miss Kdllh '.rein who wore white net over pln! silk. A ino-t Interest ing and unique feature of the evening which th hn'less lind planned. wa a question .int' M, each question to be answered by the nnme of a coun ty In North '.irnl iiui . us follow s: Name of a fruit" Orange. Itlnh placo of :ib.iiv.' .MeiUl,.ibnrif First nutlxe of America" lliire, et( . Mrs. John Finch being the sue -ceesful con: i .stant wan aiunliil n lteautlfully franieil picture .,f Kohei t K. Lee, thin i hap'er lieailnx the name of that honored .mil ! , general. The consolation f.i t.i Mf S. I.. Owen, three silk b:i'M.. fiagH of Hie Confed eracy Frozen punch, miuil liv MM.ses Mayne None ami Kllxaliet h llulchl Son, who wile dressed III il.iinl) whlto With red ribbons. a followed bv eie- gant places of ebb ken .,iIhi. pimentu sandwiches. stuffed olives. celery, potato chips, suited mils and beaten biscuit. In tlm frozen cream the color Scheme again manifested Itself us In deed II did throughout eveiy detail of his beautiful affair Among the Invited ums Mesdameg i c. Margrave. Radcliffe,, Joe W heeler, (! W. aslle, Ainu tula Will If, , ) w ere. Ilarrv Mont '. W'el- born. K. '. Hobliins. II. II Springs. (' A. Hunt, Br.. I;. H liiiti bison. J. K Hankins, Joel 1 1 1 ' I . I: i '. Springs. Kamuel W. Film h. Ilenn IM opst '. W. Trice, W II Mend' mIi.II. .1 ' N Muggins. H I. riweii. John Crimes, Percy Orlmes. K K Williams. Fred Thompson, M . None. John v. Flinch. Henrv liege. v. i; oM, Jr. Olivia Hege. Itlnni he Krou n. l;ax .Mi -t'rary. Webster Knout and F. II Raper; Misses Kll.alielh M:i.i'all, Jessie Hunt. I'ainlllx limit. Cirtinde Harnner. Edith Ciei-r. Min nie ooe, Ullza Hlllyard, Kate Caiiipbell, Mumie and Mary I.ce IhugiaM At the home of her sister, Mi .1 fi. Walser. on Fifth avenue. Mb May Thompson was the charming hostess to the members of the hound Dozen Club. I'rogresiUxe Nations w.ik phi d, which l the club guine. and on consulting th. ecore cards It was found that Miss I 'carle Moflttt bad won first prUe, a lovely handkerchief bag. First visitors' prize was given Mrs. J. L. Artnlleld. of Tltomasvllle, m dainty lace handkerchief, while to Miss Blanche Htafford. of Winston, was presented a gold monogram pin. De. liclous refreshments were served In three courses. Those who enjoved Mis Thompson's hospitality outside of the club members were: Misses blanche BtafTord, of Winston; Linda Mement, Gertrude llnumet. Trimec 1UII. Anna rVhullz. Kills, Mesdumes, J. M, Riley. J. L Armlleid, I'aii. , .,,n i 'On Friday Afternoon the "ciui, of . ' J ........ .... K U If 1 HflU - monthly meeting at die home of Mrs. Annuel W. Finch on Noith sixth J I MtVM II t&'UMffr. .1.,., l y balmy, one of those iuh which brings out birds and vlobnts in iiitd-nini.-r. . i and causes all nut nr.. to rejoice Every member of the club was present , with the exception of Miss 'amlle ,t Hunt, who Is In Nw York. .it . After answering roll-cull with appropriate responses an Interesting dissertation on the subjmt then fol lowed, Mrs. t A, Hunt, Mr., read , iulte an Interesting- .paper on "Mut- stiheto, lti Japanese' Mikado;" . sketch on "Mlkadolsm. Chief Fore ; In History was given by Miss Frances Hill, whllo "Making; a Living- In Ja : rsi." waa read by Mrs. w. if. Meti lenhaIL" - ' . Tha next neetln ot Ihe club will be bald on Friday after Christmas ; ami will, b celebrated in true Christ mas style aa It will be a "holiday affair with a programme appropriate to tha occasion, and Japan for the while will be relegated to tha Orient. Following; a discussion of new books tha hostess served tempting refresh ments. Tha guests ot honor were Mendames Percy Orlmea, W. E. Holt. Jr., and H. B. Varner. Mr. Everett Goodrich Couch, one of Lexington's cleverest and most pop ular young men, la In Italelgh this week on a very pleusant mission. On Wednesday afternoon he will be wed ded to Miss EugenU Mae Harris, daughter of Mrs. Millard Fillmore Harris, an attractive and accomplished young lady of the Capital City. They will be "at home," Lexington, after tha 34th of December. Mr. George W. Montrastle. accom panied by Misses Kula and Grace Montcastle, of Johnston City. Tenn . and Miss 'amlllo Hunt, have returned from New York City, after spending a weok or ten days. They were also accompanied by Mr. Lloyd Hunt, of New York, who came home to spend the holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hunt. Mrs. H. C. Springs and little daughter, Carrie, are In Charlotte spending Christmas with Mrs. Springs' parents. Captain and Mrs. V. M. Smith. Mr. Hprlnjrs will Join his wife on Christmas Eve. Mr. Fred. K. Springs, of Washington. X. ('.. spent Tuesday in the city with relatives. A number of young people are at honte from the different colleges and schools for the holidays. Misses I.oulse Hill, of St. Mary's; and Alraa Owen, of the Baptist University, Ial elgh arrived this week; also Misses Tula Hedrlck and Penrle Hege, of Kllzabcth College, at Charlotte, and Miss Crawford Smith, of the Presbyterian College. Ot tJreens horo Female College: Misses Dell Crimes. Nona Thompson and Helm Huggins; Mr. Lawrence Or!m's of Johns Hopkins University, Is at home to spend Christmas with Ills parents. SHELBY. Correspondence of The observer. Snelby, Dec. Much Interest Is being manifested In the approach ing inarrluge of Miss K.thel Llneberg er and Mr. Julius Huttle. two of Hhel by's most popular young people. which takes place rue :'7th Instant, at the home of the bride's parents on Warren street. After the ceremony a brilliant reception will be neld from b until 11. Miss l.ollie Mae Ooggett entertained the Fortnightly Club most delight fully Ftldoy evening at the Central Hotel. Tim parlors and dining room were decorated beautifully and artis tically vdth holly and presented a fes tive appearance. Her programme wiir most, unique n word guessing con test the Inst syllables ending In age to be supplied. There was much racking of brains and Miss Helmn F.skrldge was the fortunote'Wlnner of a handsome paper knife. Mr. Hits'') Hnmrlck won the booby. All during the evening music was rendered and I delicious refreshments were served. , Mrs. I, A. liliinton presided at the punch bowl. Assisting Miss Doggett j In receiving were Mrs. C. It. Doggett, 1 Mrs. II. I.. Hudson, of Raleigh; Mrs. t V. II. Ourdner. of Montgomery, Ala., and Mrs c. R. MeHinyer The Chlcorii club held Its regular meeting with Mrs. Taomas Paul Webb, on Friday afternoon at half past line o'clock. The subject of the meeting wns: "The Elizabethan Reign." Tiie roll-ull was answer ed with principal events In Elizabeth's reign. Mrs. ft. L. Ryburn read a most Interesting paper on Eliz abeth as a woman, which was follow ed by another equally as Interesting written and reud by Mrs. lender Me Mi a yer. Miss Mamie Tidily discuss ed the poets of Elizabeth's reign in a most delightful way. It was decided ly on" of the most enjoyable nnd In structive meeting this club .las held After the programme Mrs. Webb served delicious ref reslinieiits. "Nine Cups of Cbixolnte" is inn name of a delightful play to be pre sented at the court house by home talent Friday nlghl. The play has been gotten up by Miss Annabel lllalr atid (his Insures a splendid pre sentation of this beautiful sentimen tal play. A concert will he given he- fore they play. The play Is given for the benefit of the mnnuinent fund. ' Mrs c.eorge illuiitou and little daughter. Mllllcent. left last week lo spend the holidays In Oaffney and lo be present at the marriage of Mlss Hlanton's sister Miss Lillian Wood, i who win wed Mr. Chillies llarncs on1 Christinas day. Mr l"ied Hnmrlck and bride, nee. Miss Natalie Harris, of Fredericks' I Hull. Yh . who wore married the lllth, armed Tuesday and will ho at t',ie Shelby Hotel for Ihn winter. I Misses S'lma Webb, olove McHray er and Frances Jeniilris, who have been attending school at the State! Normal, caino In Friday to spend the J i ' 1 1 1 1 1 h here. Miss Elva Wray, of ConverHe Col-! I'-ge, Is expected Friday. Misses Car- tie Wray and Agnes Mrllrayer. who have been tciu-nlng at Haw River, are at home for the holidays Miss "rland l.nnnr Harnett, who nas been 1'iiching In Snvannah, (In., Is expect ed Saturday. Prof. Jon Wray, of Castonla, Is spending th holidays here with his parents. Messrs. Claude Mcllrayer, Dixon Smith nnd I,c Weathers came in Thursday from Wake Forest. Mr. Evans McUrnyer, who has been studying medicine at the University of Pennsylvania nrrlved Wednesday and will spend the holidays here. Mr. Claude Miller, of Alabama, will spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. und Mrs. W. 11. Miller Mrs. Giles. of Panama, and Mr. Kyle DDavenport I i.i.,i Mi.!..- m .;.' ' L .. IU be'th guest f Judge a ,d Mr! J I. Webb during the Christmas holl-. lays -Mrs. M . A. Rrlce is vlslllinr '.ir daughter. Mrs. J. F. Jenkins Mr. Joliii It Dover Is spending chtlstmiis week with lils family here. Mr. Idils Dover, of Ihe Ciilverslt v, and slsi.r mi.,, H.den Doyer. of tlx ford, arrived Wednesday for" the holidays, -Mr and Mrs. W. p. Love of Cow pelis, S. C, visited tela lives here hist J"''"'1 Mr. Horace llowniun and Miss Ntincy Rowninn. of L tic.'ibarg, Va. wljl spend tne liolldays here with their parents, Mr. ond Mrs. W. H. Row man Mr. J. D. Llneberger, who has been sttendlng school at Trinity, arrived Wednesday. Miss Ora Rudlslll and m,. - jaK Rudl.lll will spend Christ mas In Mouth Carolina -Dr. Held Morrison, f the rreshvterlsn Hos pital, of Chsrlolte, Is spending the holidays with tils parents. Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Morrison. Mrs. W. F. Mitchell and children and Miss Beth Anderson are spending a few day In Charlotte. Mrs. R. I. Ryburn and Miss Fan Barnett spent Thursday In Charlotte. Mr. Claud TUmseur, off Lincoln ton, spent Tuesday her. Congressman K. Y. Webb and secre tary, J. K. Dixon, Jr., arrived Thura day from Washington. Judge Jamea L. Webb came In Friday from Bmlth. field for the holidays. Mrs. O'CeJla han and children, or Charlotte, are visiting Mlsa Emma Frlck at tha Col lege Hotel. Mrs. L. M. Hull has re turned from Itlcnmond, Va. Mr. Henry Thomas Bwaln leaves Friday for Philadelphia and New York, where he will spend the holidays. MONROE. Correspondence to The Observer. Monroe, Dec. 28. Mlsa Ash uaaay In her usual charming and graceful way entertained "The Van Dyke Book Club" Saturday afternoon. This waa truly one of the most delightful meet ings ever held. Several Interesting papers were read n "Romeo and JulleC after whlcn oeaignuui re freshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Crowell have returned to Monroe after their bridal trip. Monroe Is Indeed glad .to wel come Mrs. Crowell. as site Is certain ly a charming lady and has a host of friends here. Mr. H. It. Adams and daughter. Miss Murtha Fletcher Adams, attend ed the marriage of Mr. Will Adams and Miss Wall in Rockingham Wed desday evening. Miss Ells Ramsay is at home from Elon College for Christmas. Miss Alice Atkinson leaves Monday for Asheboro to spend Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Ad ams. Miss Martha F. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Adams and children and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rudge left Fri day to spend Christmas with Mrs. Cy rus Houston, of Concord. Mr.Thur man McRae has returned from Oak Rltlge; Mr. Bennett Gaddy from Wake Forest, end Mr. John Parker from the I'nlverslly to spend Christmas at home. Mrs. O. H. Mears and Mlsa Mary Elizabeth Stewart are visiting in Atlanta, Ca WINSTON-SALEM. Correspondence of The Observer. Winston-Salem. Dec. 20. Last week In the number and elegance of the social functions that graced It. stands without a parallel in Twin-City society annuls. The beautiful enter tainments in honor of Miss Rosalind Sheppaid. which culminated In the lovely church marriage followed by the brilliant reception at the home, have already passed into history, leav ing only the happening of the latter part of that gala week to be chronic led Thursday two delightful func tions took place, .Mrs. 1). D. Schonler entertaining most charmingly Thurs day ufternoon In honor of Miss Mary Ayer, of Hoston, the guest of Miss Cam Huxton. Progressive euchre was the. absorbing p.istlme, the pro gressions being Indicated by tiny hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades pasted on the attractive score cards. Miss May l:tngcrlield.s luck and skill won for her the first prlv, a lovely gold hat pin. The agne hand prize, a duchess lace hundkerchlef, was won by Miss Anna Huxton. who presented It to Miss .Marguerite Follln. of Charleston, 8. C Miss Rebecca Olenn received the scorer's prize. The guest of honor received from the gra- clous hostess a charming souvenir of the occasion, a beautiful gold bar pin, with the reclpient's Initials and the date of the happy occasion. In serving and entertaining her guests, Mrs. Scltenler was ast-'sted by Mesdsmes John It. Gilmer, Charles L Summers and A. H. Kller Elegant refresh ments filled the measure of a most delightful afternoon . Thursday afternoon Mrs. George Norfleet was the agreeable hostess at one of the most enjoyable receptions of the season, Ihe guests of honor on tills occasion being Mrs. Marlon G. Follln and Mrs. Thomas Muslin. Mrs. James K. Norfleet greeted the guests In the hall und directed them Into the parlor, where the hostess and gnesjs of honor were assisted Tn re ceiving them by Mrs. Cnhh. of Dur ham, und Miss Eleanor Follln. Mrs. Robert Norfleet piloted them to the dining room, where Mesdames A. H. Calloway, Robert S. Calloway and Miss Edna Maslln presided, nnd where elegant refreshments were served.' From h cozy corner on the stair Mrs. peter Gorrell. assisted by Miss Ellen Nortleet, served delicious punch. In tint en semble and detallx this was one of the most charming functions of Ihe week. The color scheme Of white nnd green was effectively In ev idence In the beautiful decorations, as well us in the delicious refresh ments. Afler the reception Mrs. Marlon Follln nnd Mrs. Thomas Mas lln Joined Ihe receiving party and an elegant bird supper with other dainties was served by the hostess. Friday afternoon and evening social life In the Twln-Clly reached lis high water mark when Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Reynolds entertained st one of the most brilliant receptions ever given within the limits of Ihe Slate. Ex quisite Horn I decorations most artisti cally arranged enhanced the charm of Ihe elegant home, which seemed Just the setting for Ihe scene or surpass ing beauty that pervaded It from 4 till 7:30. In addition, a full orchestra furnished the most delightful music throughout the entertainment. In the stately hall made even more beautiful by splendid mlms and other exatlc's. Mesdames Watt Martin nnd 1). Rich greeted the guests with winsome word and smile and dlrectefl them Into the parlor, whore tho fair hostess elegantly gowned was assisted In receiving by Mesdames Hardin and Hege Reynolds, of Rrlstol. and Mrs. ' . '" '"'"V rr. "' 'l??' under the gruclou guidance of Mrs. W'l,,ll,m V. "" "" "? .J1.1 W" s) ill I'liouy in ii- iiiii , n nltuiv, (he exynlslte uolor echam be ing carrleil out In every detail of the elegant two-course collation. Here the elaborate hospitalities were dispensed most gracefully by Mrs, Charles L. Hummers nnd her corps of assistants, Misses Lucy Lybrook, genaln Crltz. Lor a Ferrcll and Annie Ludlow, From the dining room the guests passed to the library. wOth h with Km rich garniture, of red, and green furnished the prettiest and most helming surrounding for the delicious coffee and chocolate which were dispensed by Mrs. J. A. Betting and Mrs. R. T, Hteadman, respectively. In doing the honors of the library, Misses Ethel Follln. Mary Hlnehaw. Irene fimlih and Ruth Cr!t were conspicuously graceful and facile, , , As If there were no limit to the beautiful hospitality Hint Mr. and Mrs, Reynolds hsd prepared for their rle4a, the gust.,wr Invlud Into the punch room: Where teautlful Clus. tera of real grapes. mingling wltih the decorations around the punch -bowl, almost convinced the beholder that they had -been - transported to the vlneclad scene of Southern Italy, Mere MIssea Rebecca Glenn and Mary Lybrook poured -the nectar, while Misses Elisabeth Hall and Margaret Dalton played the part of graceful Ganymede. With the twilight hours the delights of the occasion were greatly enhanced . by the arrival of the host, when the callers were even ly paired, the ladles lovely in their evening gown and the men equally effective In their full dress suit, ur-nlshlng- a beautiful and brilliant close to one of the most elegant and eump tuouaj functions ever given In our midst. In sDlte of tha diversions and dl tractions of rlnta and revels such aa held sway all of last week, the clever club women find time and taste for thelt club work Borosls met Wednes day afternoon at the Carnegie lmrary, with a goodly attendance. The sub jects engaging: the attention of the club were Shakespeare and Stratfortv on-Avon, supplemented by a brief consideration of the Lake country and a few of the Plst known of the Lake poets. As the next meeting appoint ed for December would encroach on on the Christmas holidays. It was unanimously decided to hold no mpre meetings till January, when the reg ular Bay View Course would be re sumed. Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clok Miss Ellen Norfleet was the dharmlnc hostess at a most beautiful luncheon In honor of Miss Emma Stratford, whose engagement to Mr. George Wayne Patterson was announced on this happy occasion. The dining room, moat artistically decorated with pink brides' roses and hot-house smllax. was entirely in keeping: with the beautiful function o' it was the setting. Resting en a centre piece of rich lace and reflected In Ihe mirror beneath it was an ex quisite cut glass rose-bowl, filled with s wreath of pink bride1 rosea. Around the centre piece stood four cut glass candlesticks with their pink capped candles. All Hie Intervening spaces were filled with pink candles that s-hed their radiance from .the heart of pink roses. The place cards were very charm ing devices, consisting of clusters of bride's roses lied with PinK riDDon on which was stitched In green and gilt, each guest's name. At the close of this elaborate lunch eon, when coffee was served the Inter esting surprise wos sprung on the guests In the following charming fashion: Twelve dainty wine glasses which had belonged to the great-great-grandmother of the hostess were pass ed to the guests, each glass carrying fastened to Its rim a little wreath on which was written amid flowers the tell-tale legend. "E. 8. and G. W. P.. March. 1907." When the chatter of surprise and delight had subsided the bride arose and pledged the bride-to- be In the following trsst: "lyet us fill our glasses full Let them overrun; Let us drink to the health and hap piness Of Emma our dearest one: May her cares be as light as the air, Her life with pleasure abound. May she come out all right In life's great fight When she orders 'O. W.' around!" Mrs. George Norfleet drank to the bridegroom In n very bright toast and Miss Margnnt llanes pledged "the girls left behind In the following hope ful sentiment: "Here's to the girls left behind Alas, they are many. But let's Em-ulate the bride-to-be And next year (hero won t bo any." The souvenirs of this delightful function were roses filled with bon bons. Miss Xorfleet's guests of honor: Miss Emma Htafford Misses Blanche Stafford, Margaret Hnnes, Lucy Lybrook, Frank Hones, Sndle Walker, Alice Rose. Mesdames Charles M. Norfleet. George S. Nor fleet. Marlon O. Follln and Worth Mc Alister. Miss Stafford Is the daughter of Mr. William Stafferd ofThe Ma ples" and Is a young lady of charm Jng peraonallty. Mr. Patterson Is sec retary and treasurer of the Consoli dated Granite Co., and Is held in the highest regard socially and In busi ness circles. Tuesday at 10 o'clock a nv, a love ly horn marriage was solemnized In Salem, when Miss Julia R. Stockton became the bride of Mr. Julius Eldrldge. Tho parlor by some happy Inspiration was convert ed for Ihe nonce Into the daintiest of chapels In which an altar, arches, nnd the wedding bell each had Its appropriate place. The guesta were welcomed In the hnll by Misses Etta Shaffner. Emma land quest and Mrs. Lawrence McCrary and others essltlng on this happy occasion were Misses Ellen Ebert and Almu Tlse In the gift room nnd Miss Bessie Pfohl, who had charge of the bride's book. The wedding march was ren dered by Miss Amy VanVh-ek. Fol lowing Bishop Roudlhaler came llttlo MIssea Elizabeth McCrary and Eva Ormsby. the former carrying the wed ding ring ami the latter a basket of white carnations. These, In turn, were followed by the maid of honor. Miss Birdie Tlce. charmingly and pictur esquely gowned. The bride entered on tho arm of her brother, Mr. Frank Stockton. ,At the altar aha was met by the groom and his best man, Mr. Edward Thompson. With the raro sweetness of voice and mien eo char acteristic of him, Bishop Rondthaler heard their solemn marriage vows, Mlsa Van Vleek playing softly mean time, "Hearts and Flowera" Mr. and Mr. Eldrldge left on the 10:60 train for an extended trip to v'ub and Ja maica, and will be at home after January 7. at 447 South Main Street. Invitations reading a follow have been Issued In the city: Mr. Samuel Ulsckburn -rsqeusts the pleasure of your company to meet Mrs. H. L. Blackburn Saturday, December twenty-second nineteen hundred and Mix. 114 West Fifth street. Mis Rebecca (ilrnu who has been the guest of friend for the past sev eral week has returned to Raleigh. Mesdames Hardin and HOgue Key nold. of Bristol, Tenn. who have been the guest of Mesdames It J. and R. B. Reynolds, have returned! home, Mra Alphonso Cobb, of Durham, who ha been the guest of friends In the el iv, ha returned home. Mra W. L. Mill wlt apend the Christmas holi days In Gainesville, Ft. Mies Erma Hslley hs relumed -from a delight ful visit to friends North. The grad ed school will close Friday, tho 3tt. to reopen January T, 1107. r, B. 1. rif nmrr .' Correspondence ot "The - Observer. f Raleigh, Dec. 10. One of the most delightful-social event o( the holi day season was a eurprlse Christ mas party given by Mrs. B. Grime Cowper on Wednesday afternoon, when ahe entertained the Ban Soud Club, The parlor and hall were deo orated with cedar, holly and red bells everything .auggestlve cf the season. The score card were pretty red bells, and marked the score with holly seals. After the game the fold ing doors of the dining room were thrown open, and a most beautiful scene was presented, a Chrlatmaa tree, artistically Illuminated, surround ed by ailver candelabra, and at the base attractive gift, wrapped In holly paper, one for each guest Besides the club members there were a num ber of outside guests. ' , Mr. Cowper proved herself a most charming hostess, and the entertain ment will long be remembered- by those who were fortunate' enough to to be presnt. Those Invited were: Mra Henry Miller. Mrs. Herbert Hu ell, Mrs, John Kenny, Mrs. William Williamson, Mrs. J. M. Turner, Mrs. Julian Tlmberlake, Mrs. Joseph E. Pogue, Mr. W. M. Marks. Mrs. Will Crawford, Mrs. Charles Montgomery, Mlsa Betsy Montgomery, Mrs. Alt. Thompson, Miss Jennie Coffin, Mra Thomas Ashe, Mrs. R. B. Hall, Mrs. waiter Grimes. Mrs. William Grimes, Mra. Charles Busbee, Mrs. Charles McKlnnon, Miss Pattle Mordecal. Mrs. W. B. Jones, Mrs. R. B. Raney, Mra John C. Drewry. Mrs. Herbert Hay wood, Miss Page, of Maryland; Mrs. Joe Farrall, Mr.. Ben Baker. Miss Calhoun, of Alabama; Mrs. Carl Woodruff, Mra Herbert Jackson, Mlsa Pool. Mrs. Staples Fuller, Mra. B. S. Skinner, Mrs. Sherwood Hlggs, Miss Sophey Grimes, Mra. Wm. Pace. Mrs. Moncure, Mlsa Jennie Coffin and Mrs. Wllllford. Mrs. R. B. Raney, entertained most beautifully at her elegant home on Hlllsboro street, on Thursday after noon at carda The house waa most attractive with La France roses and violets and ferns, and palms, the color scheme throughout being green and pink and violet. The score cards were hand painted In violets, and each game won was sfored with a bell, the one winning the greatest number of bells retting the prize. which went to Mrs. R. S. Tucker, and the consolation to Miss Pattle Mordecal. A most elaborate two course luncheon was served after the game, and each ajuest was present ed with a souvenir box of candy. The punch bowl waa presided over by Mrs. Herbert Rayster and Mrs. Ashby Baker. Three of the most charming young girls received. Miss Mary Den son. Miss Fannie Johnson, and Miss Mary Grimes Cowper. Those pres ent were: Mrs. V. P. Batchelor. Mrs. Charles Busbee, Mrs. Joseph Ferrall. Mrs. F. H. Busbee. Miss Jennie Coffin. Mrs. Alf Thompson, Mra Robert Simpson, Mra Herbert Jackson. Mra Louis Brown, Miss Page, of Mary land; Mra W. H. N. Smith. Mra Hu bert Royster. Mrs. Samuel Ashe, Mrs. Frank M. Stronach, Mrs. R. S. Tucker. Mrs. W. B. Jones, Mrs. Thom as Ashe, Mrs. Ashby Barker, Mrs. W. M. Williamson, Mr. John C. Drewry. Mrs. J. M. Turner. Mrs. B. O. Cow per. Mrs. Jas. E. Pogue, Mrs. Charlie Montgomery, Mrs. Henry Miller, Miss Pattle Mordecal. Mrs. A. H. Ar rlngton, Mrs. William Grimes, Mrs. Walter Grimes, Miss Mary Denson. Miss Fannie Johnson, Miss Mary Grimes Cowper. Miss Eliza Pool, Mrs. James Shepherd. Mra Brown Shep herd. Mrs. R. W. D. Connor. Mrs. Robert Strong. Mrs. R. Y. McAden. Mrs. Ed. Crow. Mrs. Staples Fuller, Mrs. T. K. Hruner, Mrs. Herbert Bu- ell. Mrs. WfJIIar Marks. Mrs. A. B. Andrews. Mrs. Sherwood Hlggs, Mrs. Jas. McKlmmon, Mrs. M. T. Morris. Mrs. Julian Tlmberlake. Mrs. Paul Lee, Mrs. Charles McKlmmon, Mrs. M. T. Morrle, Mra George Stronge. The Afternoon Bridge Club was charmingly entertained on Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Arthur Cobb at the Park Hotel. After most In teresting game the prize was won by Miss Mary Latta. Those playing were: Mrs. A. H. Arrlngton, Mrs. Folkes, Mrs. Sunderland, Mrs. Herbert Buell. Mrs. W. H. N. Smith. Miss Mary La It a,. Miss Belle Hcartt. Mlsa Nettle Dock ery. Miss Magglo Trapler. Miss Blanche Heartt, Miss Irene Lacy, Miss I.ena Latta, Miss Louise Linton, Miss Mary Andrews. Miss Emmie Drewry Is home from Washington. D. (.'.. to spend the holi days with her father. Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Busbeo and little son, who have been spend ing several months with Mr. Busbeo's parents, have left Raleigh to spend the holidays In Concord. Their many friends regret to see their departure, and were hoping that Mr. Busbee would make Raleigh his headquarter ters. Col. and Mrs. Hlldrup, who have boen living here several years, have left for tholr home In Delaware Water Gap, Penn. Attorney General and Mrs. Gilmer are visiting relatives in Greensboro. Most of the students from St. Mary's school. Peace Insti tute and the BapUst University have gone to their homes to spend the holidays. The Kentness Book Club held a most enjoyable meeting with Miss Betsey Montgomery on Thursday af ternoon. Andrea del Sarto, the paint er, was the subject for the vnlng and a most Interesting paper1 waa read by Miss Nepple Davis. Afterdjsrda a delicious lucheon was served. , Those present were: Misses Sadie Root, Isabel Busbee, Elisabeth Cheshire, May Jones, Eleanor Va, Sarah Ches hire. Mary Latta, May Johnson, Hurtle Johnson, Belle Pescud, Pepple iMvIa and May Jones. Mlsa Daisy Smith, of Ooldsboro, who has been visiting Miss Mary Armstead -Jones, ha returned home. A most, delightful flv o'clock tea was given on Thursday afternoon by Mra Clarence Johnson, In honor of her guest. Mis Burr, of Morgan ton. and Mra Halloae. of Kentucky. The house was artistically decorated In Christ-1 . . . . , 4. 'I mas greens, i in ins pirior win rv celvlng party consisted of Mra John son, Miss Burr, Mrs. Hal lone, and Mrs Battle. Tha guest were receiv ed in the hall toy Mlsa Mary Porter Ashe, From the parlor the guests were shown Into the dining room by Mrs. John Cross and Mis Cad Herscy. The dining room waa -graoef uliy pre sided over by Mrs. , D.' T. Johnson. Jr., Mis Harsh Adlcks, Mis . Mamie Hauff, while punch waa served by . ; '.;';'''V7'tA;w'"-,i.r. i.'W Mia . Johnson. i! 'There , were i" , callers, and the event was . a . happy one. - ." ' many most .Mis Mary Kenan Calhoun.' of Sel ma, Ala., 1 visiting Col.' ' and Mra. Thomas 8.' Kenan. Mr. J. , W. 'Men efe and Miss Louise Holt Vera guests at the Tarboro last week. Mlsa Mary Irwin Bridges, who ha been ' vlalt Ing the family of Bishop J. B. Ches hire, returned yesterday to her home in Tarboro.- Mlsa Jennie Trailer, who In Tarboro. Miss Jennie Trapler,' who ha been teaching In Monteagle, Tenn., ha returned to the city and, spending the holidays with her father, Mr. E. a Trapler. Mis Annie Hinsdale ha returned to the city after spend ing several weeks In Baltimore, CHERRYVILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. , Cherryvllle, Dec. 20. A marriage of much interest to a large number of friends was that of Mr. Jacob Rudl slll and Miss Annie Dolty In St John's Lutheran church at Cherryvllle Tues day evening at 8 o'clock. Under the careful direction of Mra. Wm. Carroll, the church had been beautifully decorated with holly, mis tletoe, palme, ferns and potted plants. Miss Julia Rudlslll, sister of the groom, wss at the organ and played the march and music for the occa sion. Before the bridal party entered Miss Lucy Baker, of Shelby, sang very sweetly "I Lova" The bridal party entered to .the atralns of the wedding march by Mendelssohn. The ushers were Messrs. Luther Mauney, Nevlt Kendrlok, Gua Self and Cone Mauney, were first to en ter and took their places near the altar. - The attendants entered and march ed down the aisle, meeting the groomsmen near the altar. The attendants were Mis Nell Lias and Mr. Hunter Mauney. Miss Florence Carpenter and Mr. Chaa Carroll and Miss Battle Torke and Mr. Elliot McDowell. The maids of honor wore white organdie over Nile green, white pic ture hats, carrying wreathes of flow er ferns. Next came the little flow er girls. Jessie Rudlslll and Grace Kohtx, dressed in dainty white cos tumes. The groom entered with hla best man, Mr. David Mauney. The bride entered with her maid of honor, Miss Maggie Hall. Tho bride was Indeed pretty as she stood before the altar. She wore a beautiful white lace robe ovr chiffon built on taffeta, gloves, and veil caught with orange blossoms, carry ing a prayer book. Her only orna ments were a handsome bracelet and diamond ring gifts of the gioom. The maid of honor wore a crcum net over Nile green silk, a cream vel vet hat. carrying a wreathe of maid en hair ferns. Rev. Cornelius Miller, tha bride's pastor. In a beautiful and tender cere mony spoke the words that united the lines of the young couple In ;nar-' rlage, followed In prayer by Rev. Kohn. the groom's pastor. During the ceremony Ml.rj Rudlslll played aoftly. To the strains of Lohengrin's Wed ding March the bridal party left the altar. Miss Deity Is a popular younq; lady. she possesses an unusual degree of charms and person. She has the gifts of combining with her accom plishments a rare charm of manner and disposition, a strength jf Intel lect and a soul beautiful In Its tender ness and purity: Mr. Rudlslll Is a business man of experience and few young men have the confidence of so many friends. Tho many valuable gifts received by the bride show In a Tiigh dgee. the high esteem In which the yonns couple is held. Immediately after the marriage the bridal party drove to tho Commercial Hotel, where a reception was glvn In honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. Rudl slll by Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Leonhardt The color schemes in the parlors and halls were beautifully carried out In red and white with ferns and potted plants. In the dining room the colors were pink and green. An elegant course luncheon was served. In cutting the bride's cake the thlmblo was cut by Ml as Julu Brad ford, tho button by Mr. J. 8. P. Car penter, the dime by Miss Verna Del linger, and the ring by ,Mr. Chas. Carroll. Mrs. D. A. Rudlslll presided over tho register. Mrs. Leonhardt proved a most charming hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Rudlslll will isiide In Cherryvllle after their return from a Northern trip much to the delight of their many fr.lends. LINCOLNTON. Correspondence to The Observer. Correspondence of The Observer. Llncolnton, Dec. 20. On Monday and Tuesday the ladles of the Pres byterian church held a most success ful basaar. The Anna Jackson spent a delightful evening at the home of Mrs. 8tephen Herndon. The subject tor the evening was North Carolina daring the colonial period. The pro gramme waa as follows: Colonial Period. "Biography Is the Only True History" (Carlyle). Paper, North Carolina Under the Crowe Mrs. W. A. Hoke. Reading, Tuscarora Indians S. A. Ashe) Mrs. Rclnhardt. Reading, Moravian Settlement In North Csrollnu, Mrs. R. E. Costner. Discussion, Repsintatlv Men The Club. Mra Hoke's paper, North Carolina ITder the Crown, was excellent and her comprehensive treatment of the subject was appreciated and' 'much enjoyed by the club, Mrs. Relnhsrdt's resdlng on the Tuscarora was very Interesting and Instructive. Mrs. Cosu ner gave the club a delightful account of the Moravians. Mrs. Reed read a sketch of North Carolina pirate, and Mra Cobb entertained the club with a'thrllllng pirate ghost story. The club discussion brought from many personal and Interesting , bits of in formation concerning the men who ide North Carolina history during this period. Mra Herndon proved as usual a gracious hostess and the oc. casloii was delightful socially a well a Improving mentally, , The om- .V.-,-V',-''v:'':-'C.iv-:i:V''vfV.. A : . . I Ing of night seemed very early Ho all of f ua and we very . reluctantly bade : our hostess TgreweiL: r ' , i .-. ' i i ' vi ' STATES VILLE ' Correspondence of The Observer.,' Statesvllle, Dec 20. Last Friday evening at Hotel Iredell . occurred one of tha happleet soclst events of the Season, when the: XX Century Club tendered Its annual banquet to husbands and friends of. the- ; club membera When all had gathered In the spacious rooms, where Mesdames Ogllley, Purdy. ahd Sloan graciously received the guests, the enjoyment of the .evening waa much increased by the vocal ' solos of Mra- Walker and Rev. Mr. Ogllley, Mr.' Purdy and Mr. Walker accompanying. At "-o'clock tha dlhlng room waa thrown open,' and the guests i bidden enter. , Here, amid "palms and fern, the room being beautifully decorated, Mra Ogllley, president of the : club, welcomed the guests In a pleasant and bappy manner. To this Mr. W. D. Turner responded In bis 'usual bright and "catchy" style. After the serv ing of an elegant menu, cam the toasts and apeeehes, all of which were straight to the point and much en joyed. The president appropriately In troduced each speaker, the first of whom was Rev. Mr. Oglby. This Sentleman read a paper on "The XX entury Club." prepared by Miss Laura Lotenly. Then came the following: "On the Spur., of The Moment," Mr. . J. . B. Armfleld; "The Future of the Woman's Club," Mra E. M. Purdy; "A Man's View of Cluba" Mr. J.,H. Hoffman; "The Arraignment of Man." Mra J. T. Montgomery; "The Defense ot Man," Mr. Chaa H. Armfleld; "Humorous Thowghta" Mr. Eugene Morrison; "Parting Word," Rev. Ed. L. Ogllby. The night waa far spent before the merry banqueters thought of adjourn ing and before this was accomplish ed a hearty vote of thanks was ex tended Mr. and Mra Gilmer for their hospitable and home-like manner of entertainment Mra Gilmer being ra valuable member of the club. Tha XX Century Club enjoys the distinction of having the largest mem bership of any club In town and this. Its second banquet, was more than'. success. Each i year, now. the hus bands and friends of this organisa tion will look forward with pleasure to the ttme when again will come this feast of good things for bod and mind. This afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock Mrs. Wm. Morrison entertained the Thursday Afternoon Book Club. at her attractive and cozy home on Front - street. The subject for the meeting was Robt. W. Chambers, and his book, "The Fighting Chance;" the members all taking part. Mrs. Morrison Is such an attractive hostess, that. In spite of the inclem ent day, there was a good attendance of the members. Guests present were: Mesdames Henry Cowles, and Darman Thompson, and Misses Lillian Morri son and Gertrude Wood, whom we are gladly welcome with us. Mrs. Jas. Flanagan assisted Mrs. Morrison in the entertainment of the club and Its visitors, and in serving the delightful refreshments consisting of a salad course with hot chocolate and ooffee. The warmth and good cheer of this home made one forget the ice outside, and dark was near at hand before a move of de par thro was mude. GASTONIA. Correspondence of The Observer. Gastonia, Dec. 21. On the evening of Monday, December 24, Mayor J. K. Dixon will give a banquet In honor of the municipal officers in the city, including the councilman, members of the school board and others. The banquet will be given under the su pervision of J. A. Boyette, manager of the Falls House, and this Is a guarantee that it will be something out of the ordinary. Tom Thumb's Wedding was the title of an Interesting play -lven at th Opera House on Thursday evening, by the children of the second grade of the Gaatonla graded school, under the training of Miss Mary Grey Sandlfer and Miss May Stuar. The children played the parts well and much de lighted the audience. Miss Julia Merino was a visitor in Charlotte this week. Rpv. J. M. Ben nett visited Gastonia Monday. Messrs. Earl Morrow. Ed. Adams and Grady Rankin are at home from the Univer sity to spend the holidays. Messrs. Augustus McLean and J. A. Shuford are at home from the A. ft M. College for the holidays. Mr. and Mra R. D. Craver are spending several days In Gastonia. visiting their pa rent a Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Moore will spend the holi days In Raleigh with Mrs. Moore's parents, Mr. and Mra Redfern. WASHINGTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Washington, N. C, Dec. 10. Among the social events' of the week that have occupied the - attention Of Washington's smart set, none ...was more thoroughly enjoyed or largely m A A U. . 4IUI,I,..I I . I mtioMuvu ftl.SMI m ui;iiiuigi llllurillHl oyster roast given on last - Mondsy A v a mIti tw mt Unl.l IahI.. K. U. Richard S. Neal, complimentary' to i his many friends in this city. Tlie guesta began to assemble at 9 o clock and until the hour of 11 the i hap py young people enjoyed Mr. Reel's hospitality to the fullest extent - The ' luscious bl-valve, steaming hot, " was serced with crackers, pickles, olives, , etc., and the young people needed no L second bidding to partake ot the good V thing prepared. Following 1 a par tial list of those who were present: Misses Luclle and Annie P. Nicholson. X' ...... I m M 11111 1 .. .. .1 ,.a,i,,, ..,u r i hiiici mil, Airiiv- Willi Till n Morton. Willi Hararrove. Antes ; Bright, Lillian Bouner, Muse Blount, ,.,,,, u u , a u .u.. uiiiiijivurt Mar and Lucv Tavlne. Rosa. Camilla ' " miivi vii., iu i w m vniirr, fl. !- viu in ) j nun - Auniiu, J'.i.iioi Jtrjc-'v.7 ant. Ml Fullen,' Providence, It 'l.t . ..I a I .. a... T . u . k & . . 1 1 . .-his tJucKien, rrovioence; , Annie . carrow,' Mayme Springs and Maude ' Wlndley; Mesdames A. A. Springs. T, Y E. Leahy, C. B. McKeel. M. p H. V Bouner, U 'H. Mann and iV. M. Car- ter;Messra F. H- Bryan, W. ' H.:i- , .iwimn, .iiiiii, , w. . li .',. vims. i, v. . l , ri, 4'iBWJHMI . ,, .. a .ft ... 1-... fh. If ft 1 . , . . '.. n, nurmi sr.. ininirr, , i,, tiin- .', mons, j. i. Muoineun. ' M. UWfnn, J, Nichols. J. T. Land. T. E. Springs, T. U. Uauaior. aact otdera, - : " i , ". '" . .: .!..' .' ..." ' , .i ... '. '; '. W j.:'t. I" '.'.' '.'J '"-if.'. W '":.:-". iV' "''1! ''";'' !-, 'i , 1
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