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rr t t ' 77 II : O M . - . ia :, , Ju NJ maJrm m ,,, ... , aw,,-.-.,. V . , ;- HIGH POINT. - . Correspondence of The Observer, , " ' . : lllv(h Point, Jan IS. Of all the K oral and local . Jhollday' "of lho rr 7th, of y January, 'round which so ' tt ny. pleasant" old observances clus t f t only-two,-of any note, lie in th u , 1 " 'ure'. ; The 2lst 1b, sacred to the -Vj rln- fea'lnt ' Agnesr "whose ""dream, ." the ewefest of the year.r have so pf tea xoiretold .the 'malden, i future. If t . the damsel of, 18Q7--elect to try; the spell let her;, remember to-' go to bed . i backwards, and, above all supperless. ",. So may her dreams be of food omen. , . The ' weather of 6t Paul1 Dayrthe. 25th of January, la supposed to ln- V dlcate by clouds or by sunshine,' evil or good -fortune for the year, . vHence -' It popular, name In old time,; Pro ? , noatlo (Day. But t a)80. has tender 4 , , associations, for It Is the birthday jt burns, and. ."wherever, oh earth, Is a Scotchman' - it 1 celebrated. , ? Then the hagglr smokes' upon the Aboard,' f the dear. "Auld Lang Syne'4 la sung. ;ji ana kindly words are said ot ' him , ': whose - verse1, appeals to. every mor- C,- tl- rfor L,r ''.:f ' '.'x'f.'i- i-'W u-i ' I "Who his human heart has laid j -To nature's blossom - nearer? '. ' Who sweetened toll Jlk him or paid f iv, "To "love, a tribute" dearerr' V n - The frosts and - snow and - sleet , that usually blocks he way, drifts the fields and conceals , the rivers during .-'the month of v January, : has -been . kept so far away. w could not see nor ifeel itv 'and - suddenly without , scarcely knowing- how the hearts heavy - with winter's a severities begin to lighten, -they- look forward to the , promise of Couth winds, .singing birds , ; rro wing train, and flowers. The ne 1 , cesalty ! for this outburst of nature cannot be eipJalned, but :up to this . .; wrlting.1heieVenteenth, 11 ot Jan Vuary, has seemed as If Spring were 'just little way behind, and altho there -may; be no. visible 'algn under . the dark coverlet nature .has spread .a., tw--.b.vt..; aarthir: various 'forces are a ttrivlr .'.nivalin m A- VmIhm -m Ik, ' - rrouod-th new; life that eprtng calls , forth; 'fv.The air -la lighter, , more- re. fraahrng- und liivia-oriitin.- -'... Srerv 'bodrUkua delight, in. the . glorious " . renewal of true happiness, the1 sym- boj of . theeverlasting spring begin ' '";:" nlng,,lo the, soul. But this: is" not a ; treatise on the weather, but social . . Ufa- usually begins with conversation. 7 ' and -cdnversatlons; , however, usually bedja with ,th weather for the Im portant reason that atmospheric con ditions explain so largely whywe feel aa we do. When the air is dead we are lifeless. When It is over charged with ozone we are Jidartous. When , It blows madly along filled with dust, y i T0W itubborn end pugnacious. - When it is overloaded with spice and ' JJfh 'perfume we - grow indolent When It Is quivering with heat, we become morose. When it overflows with electricity we- are alarmed. t It is not every day the weather la -exactly suited to our need and gives us Juat the precise stimulus, necessary. ' 22?er.e r. btlo eplritual as well as , physical forces which create an'at vrrosrplxere. Personality Is something like the newly discovered element of radium, ever giving forth strangely effective influences and yet apparently losing nothing in the giving. ,r i At her residence on Ray states, last Thursday afternoon Mrs. MC. v rd WM hostess to the M. M. Club. . The lovely potted plants and many softly shaded candles lent an addl- - Jlonal charm to the alwaya cosy par r lotv while the gracious charms of the youngs hostess was felt long after the - good afternoons were said. The of,7hii,t w,s' Plyl with much epiritTh first prise, an. exquisite Jap China bon bon dish, waa tied for by Misses Inge Lyon and Connie Charles, artd the secend prise tied ?? ZJl"- Jam.?" Turner and Mrs. H,"fMfcOraw.-f After the game the . ... . hostess served coffee, ice cream and fruit caket fruit !. wafers to the following miests Mesdames ' James A. Turner. H. Bj McOraw, Fred Orls- well.'.Jomes S, arlflin, Clifton Cowen- haven, .Misses. Erma Lyon,- Jessie Burton, Lora Lyon, Connie Charles, Inge Lyon, Rhett Leach, I. Irvln Paylor. Next Thursday afternoon Y;,..H "the, club will be entertained by the Misses Lyon. , , ;1f Is possible from a draught of pure dellRht to quaff a taste of regret it -was on last Tuesday afternoon when the members of the W. , O. T. Club,, succumbing to the exhilarating weather, and the fascinating ele ments of the most delightful sort ..,- which always hover around the ele '"Vant : Brad-haw home and are dls v pensed with such an easy, unconven ', tlonaL yet Irresistible manner when, the charming daughter of the home, Mlsa Blanche L. Bradshaw, Is hostess. .In the sunshine and smiles of Miss Bradshaws sunny nature the cares and demands of. life are easily for gdtten, but not the great big taste of regret which came from the an nouncement that . not until spring would our hostess return from her ' 'Florida trip, and fill her place . at - these pleasant club meetings. It was a source of much" pleasure to Once -h more have one of the club's most i ,X Ipvcd members.. Miss Carey Ogburn, .present.:, Miss Ogburn la not only very popular in club life, but High pol nt. social llf generally rejoices at her return. The next meeting which i will be with Mrs James J. Farrtss. , will be a very Important one as the , . much discussed new member is to be ; ', elected. , 7 During the afternoon the " hostess served light and dainty, re- 1 f reshmenta - to '. the following -, mem U V MsdameHA.. Shorter Caldwell; i jr.. uames J. Farrlss. a Halstead , ,,TomlInson, . Aubrey Ramseur Hoover. TV Arln ftcntt Pirk ui.. . - f ' f-nder,- Connie ' Charles,- Carey Ol r -burn. Conni rh-ri.r.. i r,h. lor. t .SALISBURY m Correspondence' of The Observer v' Salisbury, , Jan. . The engage v ment Is announced of Ulae Fan Mil ler McNeely, of Salisbury, to Captain v Wallace Bryan . 8coJe, Firth Rff. , ment, United States cayairy, the mar- i V t0 Uk lace at fort Riley, Mansas. early In April. This event create a wide-spread interest -in army tirclea and North v Carolina. .MiM Tim Miller McNeely fas been ' a lader of iocil life here, and her popularity has been reeognUod In' the leading' cltlea of the State. Added to Intellectual endowment and ' social prominence, ahe carries her loveliness - atainped on ier - face, while her grnouneie and sknetness fit like a ; rown.i ,Thl la.tho third daughter of Mrs. Julius Dwlitht McNVcly to mar ,? ry an army oincer Mle Margaret .,' McNeely.to Capt- Chalmers Hall, . IT.- S. A.l Cart. V. D. rion, U. a A.. - Tott FOley, Kansas, to Mls Kate Mo- Noely, at whose home Mrs. McNeolyj sna miss rannle Miller McNeely aira visiting, and: where the marriage will be . aojemhlecd. '. ' ' , Mrs. Walter Steele Blackmer enter tained Saturday afternoon, Jn honor of Mrs. Archibald Henderson, . ? ot Chapel Hill. Twelve guests were bid den: Mesdamea Chalmers Hall, W. Strachan, Milton Slater Brown,, E. W Burt, . Harry - Jamea 5 Overman, Archibald Henderson, Richard Hen deruon; Misses Elizabeth Brownrig Henderson1,. Elisabeth 1 Gingham, An nie ; and , Louisa. Neave, " Mamie Mok. "'?; Marion Alexander Mai lett. - Miss Elizabeth Bingham made the highest 'core and won the hand some priae. 'i. i Mrs, Archibald Hender son was presented with a. Rembrandt portrait theTf'gaests:; ',,prwe,-:. Miss Elizabeth Henderson ; waa euocessful competitor for i this oonsolatlon, and wa awarded a handsome corsage of yellow roses. ''y''-- ,;vV The Interior w resplendent in the blaze of Ughited candles and glowing hoarihatones, a, two-course menu was served..:. "if 'ly-'.r:r: ' Miss Janet' Qulnn entertained the Saturday lAfterttoon Club," In honor of her winsome and gracious, kinswom an Mra J. Alden Houston, nee " Miss Willie Durant,oI Charlotte, -. and Miss HMen Rhyne, of Llnoolnton; the very charming gueet ,bf Mlsa Sadie Snider. Four tablea of bridge was played, after v, which A delicious collation wm ,emd. v- Mrs. J. William Neave entertained the Euchnv Club at ; the hospiUble home of her sister, ; Mrs, Walter Hen derson Woodson. Mrs. Archibald Henderson, of Chapel Hill, was guest of honor. The members ' present were: i Mesdames Louis H. Clement, M. a Qulnn, Milton Slater Brown, Joseph H. McNeely, Arwhlbald H. Boyden, ' Mamlo Linton. : Harry J. Overman, E. W. Burt, Robert Lee Mauney, Fannlo McNeely, Elizabeth Brownrig Henderson.. Mrs. John M. Julian, the wife of our brilliant , and;, versatile editor, John M. Julian, and legislator, was one of the guests ot honor at a re ception given by tho eharming Mrs. Joseph Daniels to the legislators' wives to meet Mra, Robert B. Glenn. The Twlce-Seven Book Club was entertained by Mrs. Nettleton Payne Murphy Tuesday afternoon brilliant ly. The Awakening of Helena Richie." by Margaret Deland, was criticised by the gifted and scholarly book woman. Mis Mary Ferrand Hen derson. Tho : Muses have Invited these booklovers to her bowers, and crowned their placid brows with liv ing llowera. They have found the noblest road to happiness below: "Whatever good" y boast that good Impart, Inform the head, and rectify the heart- ... Mm William 7 Mirdock , Wljey . will return to Salisbury from New York the first , ot February, while Captain Wiley looks after his mining Interests at Guanjuato, Mexico. Mrs. Wiley's return to Salisbury Is hailed with de light It la the wish of .every heart of her large circle of friends that Salisbury were . her abiding city, for she Is a largo contributor to the In tellectual and social life of any place, and ! poised Hn any world's centre. Her Scotch accent la a distinction and charm that la an added fascina tion to her splendid personality. Mm Minnie Malloy and son, who h,u tiun Mia imaata fnr a. month .of Mrs. MaxwelL . Inntss street hav-j returned to Aahevllle. .Mra- Malloy was-the recipient of marked social honor and much admiration during her tay. -., 1 The Elks hare issued Invitations to their annual reception, and this great social and benevolent order of Sails bury will make this reception a not able event and of munificent hospi tality. After 4he reception a dance will be given. The Livingstone Col lege orchestra will discourse sweet music for the dancers. Mm William' Hunt of Columbus. Ga., will arrive next jweek, to- be the guest of Mrs. Fletcher Franklin 8mith at Villa Rosa. Mra Hunt Is av charm ing society leader. and will make Salisbury social life more brilliant by her coming. . . . , , Mrs. Andrew fcuford la installed on FuMon street In the home , lately occupied by Mr. W P, Thornton. Mr. Orin D. Davis, of the Davis & Wiley Bank, haa . gone to Jackson Springs for rest and recuperation. Even though his stay be short, he will be missed by a larg circle of friends, Mr. Jooelyn Blackmer left this week for Kirksvllle,-Mo., where he goes to study osteoplasty. ; ' ... The ladles of the First Presbyter Ian church have made plan for the unveiling of a memorial tablet to the late Dr. J. Rumple, which will be un veiled with appropriate erytoee on March 10th, the seventy-eighth birth day of Dx. Rumple. Thet starting i the fund was made by the King's Daughters, and the work will bo com pleted by the ubscriptlon of aJMha church women. . '. Dr. Rumple was pastor over 45 years here, and tie loved hla people only aa ho was be loved , by,. tlUhejpeopI; , A y ' Local politics to attracting the at tention -of 8alibiry. The? present mayor, Archibald H. Boyden, who has accomplished so much for the town ln-; stneets,, public buildings, civic ' Improvement, .beautiful ceme tery, graded schools and has in pros pect so' m uoh more' In respect . to . new depot, driveway to thai national cemetery, driveway . to Spencer; Im provement tor Spencer and Salisbury, that It to the general opinion that he being familiar with all details and data , relative to. tho publle ' enter prise should not be allowed to dls contlnuo hla administration. , This to the voice of . the people for the greatest good to tho greatest number. 7 Mm M.'C, Qulnn ha' bonght ; a klovely homa al tho corner of. Ellis and Fisher street. 1 Mr viuinn Be longs to avfamlly whose namo spells hospitality and gentle living. It was at her father's home In Charlotte that Jefferaon Davis, President of the Southern, Confederacy, was entertain ed, and after, the new cam of Lin coln's death the Ust Confederate Cabinet told at this historic home of Mr. William Phtf tt.. ,. f. . r : i The Salisbury Booh Club will cele- brate te . itooen uurnr mnnuay on Jnusrr SSCh. with Mrs. 1 Edwin on W IIlUmon-Ofrman, - at the Over- man homestead. " ' -' WINSTON-SALEM. , - . : Correspondence of The Observer. " - i Winston-Salem, ' Jan. 17. Mrs. H, T. Bahnson has the distinction of giving, the most, delightfully -unique entertainments of the season; This waa an old fashioned German vesper and was arranged in compliment to Mrs.' , William Houston ; Patterson,' of Philadelphia, ' the Mother ! of ; Mm Lindsay . Patterson. v. A ; Among the guests were several ladles. Who were Classmates of Mrs Patterson In the happy lang , syne, ,, when ; tljey ; ; were trained and tutored to noblertruaiwo manhood 'In Uhe fostering rarm8 of their beloved alma mater,; the Academy.- After delightful converse fraught with tender reminiscence the German aspect of the entertainment found -.expression In the lovely, songs ot : the Fatherland ' soV . exqulsltelly sung by Mra 8chroeder,v6f Germany, and In the beautiful old time4 melodies so' quaintly classic rendered by Miss Amy Van Bleck. Then followed the refreshments which were characteris tically and delightfully ".' Teutonic.' Mrs. Bahnson's revival of the German vesper .was a, delightful experience to all present. ; , The same afternoon, Wednesday, Soroels held one of Its most; enjoyable and successful meetings at the Car negie Library. A good attendance and the usual out put: of Sorosls en thusiasm and cleverness made the programme an unusually Interesting one. Mrs. D. N. Dalton furnished a most excellent and Interesting paper on that abounding subject "Heroes and Heroines ot Scottish History." In the absence of Miss Caro Buxton her splendid paper on 'The Earliest English Lltterature" was read by Mrs. B. L. Hanes. "A Day in. Old Ox ford" was read with fine effect ' by Mrs. T. G. Cosart. 'Mrs. B L. Hanes was selected by Sorosls to confer with representatives of the other clubs In the city In regard to the preparations of a suitable programme for Recipro city. Day. Another matter discussed with great Interest was the need, of a State reformatory. Proper steps were taken for bringing this matter to the attention of he Legislature and con tributions for the work were request ed. - Last Thursday Mrs. Hamilton V. Horton was the vcharmlng hostess ot the Embroidery Club. Besides the large membership other friends were guests and forty were present to en Joy the delightful afternoon of social converse made possible by the beauti ful work bags and baskets which each members dutifully carries with her. The pleasures of the afternoon clos ed after the serving of delicious re freshments by the hostess. At its next meeting the club will be enter tained by Mrs. C. B. Jones. The Monday Afternoon Book Club found gracious Welcome In the charm ing rooms of Mrs. William N. Rey nolds, at the Zlnsenderf, Every member of this loyal organisation and several guests were present and the meeting proved one of the most de lightful. In its history. Roll call waa answered by characteristics of the English people and many delightful bits of character portraiture elicited. Mrs. H. T. Bahnson's most excellent paper dealt with "Conditions of Edu cation in England; Past and Present." very delicious frappe and cake were served by the hostess. Monday Mrs. J. Lindsay Patterson entertained at a very delightful lunch eon til honor of her mother. Those enjoying the perennial hospitalities ot "Bramlefte" were Mesdames Jaa. A. Gray. E. A. Lockett. H. T. Bahnson, J. H. Bitting. H. T. Cocke, W. B. Tay lor, Miss Symington, Mrs Schroeder, of Germany, Mrs. Frank Shaftner and Miss Amy Van Vleck. Last Saturday Mrs. W. B. Taylor entertained at a charming dinner company In honor of Mrs. William Houston Patterson. Auxiliary to the Linen Circle of the Twin City Hospital Is the Doro ty Dodd Society composed of twenty-one young ladies who propose to emdiate their seniors In the ivery worthy and helpful purpose of sup plying the hospital with necessary linen. The society was organised last week with the following officers: President. Miss Maude Otersch; sec retary and terasurer. Miss Teula Mil ler: Misses Emma Ebert and Delia Johnson being appointed to serve on the hospital committee. Everything conspired to render the reception given Tuesday afternoon from I till oclock by Mm John W. Fries and Mlsa Frto one of the most beautiful and successful ever' given in the Twin City. Attracted by the vi talising sunshine and the balmy breeses as well as by the wetl remem bered hospitality of Mm Fries, throngs ot elegantly gowned women gathered . In the .stately xooms and filled the passing hours - with ' the charm and brightness that make these social events so eminently worth the while. In the wealth and beauty of the decorations one could almost believe the good old summer time had Indeed, come again;' in. the hall lovely violet she - their -j fra xrance, In the parlor a wealth of pink carnation smiled greetings to every guest, in be library Roman hyacinth swung their sweet censers, while -th dining room was gorgeou In It gar niture ot red polnsettla. . In -doing th honor ot thl '. elegant function Mm and Ml Frle laid many home under tribute. Receiving with them in the parlor were Mesdames William Houston Patterson, ; J. , Lindsay - Pat terson, William N.' Reynolds, Marlon Follin, H. -T. Bahnson, Henry Fries, and Miss Etta Shaffner. In the hall Mm J. F. Shaffner and Mm Henry Shaffner presided at the punch bowl, assisted by Miss Marguerite Fries and Pauline. Bahnnon... . In the J dlnlog room Mrs. Kettle .voler presided, and 'assisted by Mlssc . Ruth and Grace Slewers, dispensed the elegant salad c6ursc Mm Ralph 'Slewers directed the guest Into the library where Mm N. 8. Slewers and , Mrs. J. F. Shaftner, Jr. poured coffee and Mr Mary Patterson and Ml Bessie Pfoht assisted in dispensing this and serving "sweets to - Che ' sweet" In the hall Mm W. Lemly directed, the guest Into the parlor thence to the highly appreciated punch bowl Mm W. A. Blair welcomed the guest at the door, (while her two lovely little daughters, ' Mli Margaret and Ma rlon, received- th card, . Taken all In all a more delightful occasion ha seldom ' gladdened (he lives of . the Twin City social world.. .-fvyv-.-v.V aakaaaseaaaaaaM V . y ' 1 Wdnedy afternoon. Mm William Houston rattsrson wit gyt ot hon or ' at a very delightful function ten dered her by Mrs. - James A. Gray. The hostess aptly , termed It a Ger man evening,' the music refreshment and other features giving it a distinct ly German aspect, j In answer to Mr. Gray's gracious bidding thirty-flv ladle gathered in her spacious par lor each bringing some little -token in the form of work to show that she was sew (so) dally Inclined,' that she could-not com without it." The Ger man music was most delightful, Miss Amy VVon .-, Vleck , serving a accom panist and Mm . Schroeder stnainft- wlth great beauty and pathos the ex quisite melodies that have made the musra of f German world ' famous. Mm' Henry Fries also sang-; with charming effect several lovely , Ger man w songs. - The afternoon 4 wa rounded up In true Teutonld fashion when the-old fashioned German dish es. dellclouBly prepared, were served. The ? Round i'Doien' Club wa de lightfully entertained Wednesday af ternoon by Mm De Loa Thomas. The Interest of the members was attested by ' the unusually full attendance. Mr. Thomas Maslin was admitted to membership. . The study of the "House, of Hanover" was completed at this meeting.' Mrs. Thomas serv ed delightful refreshments. Mm Marshall L. Motte, 'who Is maklna; her home at Muscogee, Indi an Territory, arrived In town last week, and 'la th o-iiAnt rt Mlo Tin Lmly. -Mrs, Motte has entered her two daughter in the Salem Academy and College. . She will return next week to Muscogee, where Mr. Mott Is special attorney tor the Creek Indi ans. , . " ' Miss Abble Hlnshaw of Danville, 111.,- is the guest of her cousins. Miss es Ella, Ida and Mary Hlnshaw. Mis Minnie Slocumb " who number so many friends In the Twin City and who-for two year taught so accept ably In - our rraded schools. the guest of Mrs. Joe Fletcher. Mlsa May Courtney Oatea, one of Winston-Salem's prime favorites, was the guest for a few brief days of her friend, Mrs. ' R, & Galloway. Miss Willie Halrston, who wa the guest for sev eral days of Miss Cynthia Jones, has returned home; Mrs. Janeway is the truest of Mrs. A. V. Maslin. Miss Ida Farrill returned this week from New Tork where she had been a guest for some time of Mr and Mrs. W. W. Farrlsh. Mrs. W. B. Glenn, of New Tork. Is the guest for a few days of his mother, Mra. SalHe E. Glenn. Miss Louise Grady, of Richmond, who ha been the guest of Miss Anna Slzer for the past several weeks, has returned home. Mr. Clement Manlv. xehn hn )u,n combining business and pleasure dur ing a week's stay In New Tork, has returned home. Misses Mary Pavne CUnard and Mary Crltz are spending some time at tne uovernor's mansion In Raleigh, the guests of Miss Rebec ca Glenn. Mrs. BetUe Carter Wood ruff Is the guest oTtelatlves In Madi son. Mrs. L. L. - Patterson, nt To I. tn'yra, 1 the guest; ofTMrs?" Mary Pet erson, m salem. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Richardson, who have been the guest of Mr Jame Sloan, have re turned to their home In Reldsvllle. LEXSJOTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Lexington, Jan. 17. Mrs. J. G. Walser wa the delightful hostess to the Sorosls on last Thursday after noon at her home: on State street. The club' atpdy for thl winter Is Southern literature and some excel lent paper have been prepared by th members. The following pro gramme waa rendered at the meeting. Quotations, Alabama poet. Alabama, Miss Jessie Hunt; Humility as a Re sult of Love, Mrs. W. E. Holt, Jr. Mm Holt also redd selections from Shakespeare's 'Taming of tho Shrew." Mm Walser served dainty and dell clous refreshments and 'each guest waa made the recipient of a pretty and appropriate souvenir In the shape of an English walnut Inside of which sat a tiny "Alabama Coon,? eating a slice of watermelon. v$ The Invited guests outside ot the regular mem bership were Mesdames H. S. Rad cllffe, C A Hunt, Jr.,' W. 'O". Penry, Webster Koonts, C, C. Hargrave, Miss el Edith Greer and. Carrie Beall, of Linwopd. ., Little Miss Lucille Buchanan cele brated her seventh anniversary on last Saturday afternoon by entertain ing a host of her little friends at the beautiful home of her ' father and mother. Dr. and Mr. E. J. Buchanan, on Main street ' Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, of Indianap olis, Ind., are the guest of their rela tive, Mr. J. W. McCrary. Mr. Stewart la a fine musician a wetl as a gifted singer and all who have heard him are delighted with his music. He sang at the Methodist - church last Sunday morning and In the evening at th Lutheran.. ';;(. , Mr. John T. Low, formerly of Lexington, but who has been In busi ness In Thomasvlll for the past sev eral years, has returned to his native clime, much to th satisfaction of hi many admirerN a HVI till heart whole and fancy fre. not yet having joined the ranks of the benedicts, ' On' Tuesday vvenlng -from until 1. the Iroquois Club gave a very de lightful dance, complimentary to the young ladle of th town, Muslo was furnished by an Italian band, and al together It was qalte an ' enjoyable affair. Those dancing were: Miss Mary Tay,or of Winston. - and Mr. James Adderton; Miss Llzett Brown and Mr. Ottll Mendenhall; Mis Kath leen Smith and Mr. Jo Thompson; Mis Rosa Moffltt and Mr. Brantley Finch: Miss Pearl Moffltt and Mr. Llyod Hunt; Mis Mai Thompson nd.MrDan. Dechert; Mr, and Mm H. - Morton Stephen;, Mr. and Mm E. ' O. Crouch. - -: . Patron and . natronesses: Dr. and Mm J. M. Rllty. Mr. and Mm Kemp Alexander, . Mlsae Linda Clement, Anna Strickland, a Meta Fletcher and Marlon Gray. ' Messrs. Fred Ramsey, Raymond Dorsett Z. t. Walser, Wade H, Phillip. C Fulton, Paul Stephen, Dllilard, ; Bryant and Murry. ' ,i , . ; Ulaa Mar Archie.' of Concord. s th guest-list, week of Mra -VI. t. Buchanan.-rMls Mary Exum Hear th charming daughter of Mr. and ; Mm W. Meares, of ""Beldlvere Farm," visited Mm O. , W. Uontcastl for several day. Mis Carrie lif all, of Llnnwood. I visiting Mm A, F. Wei-, born. Mra R. C Spring nd little S aughter. Carrie, after spending ev ral lareak In Chrlott have re turned hornet Mre. Frtd Watson, of Winston. la visiting relatives ,n the clty-Mtae Edith k Greer,' Marl Thompson..' Kathleen Smith, Messrs. Joe 'Thomoson. Joe Moratt and win Welborn chaperoned by Mrs. W H. Mendenhall, went over to ; Bailshury Monday; night to see "When Knight hood wa m Flower."- Mrs. H. Mor ton Stephens, nee Miss Helen Har vey, of .Philadelphia, - whose husband 1 one of. tho clever r officials, of the new. Southbound, railroad. In process of 'construction, and Mlrs. Everetto Couch, nee Miss Male Harris, of Ral eigh.1 are two charming young bride who mak a delightful addition to Lexington society. . RALEIGH. Correspondence of The Observer. Raleigh, Jan. 16. Before starting on a trip 'South, Mr. and Mrs. Ashby L. Baker most pleasantly entertained at a small card party in honor of Cap tain and Mrs. J. M, Turner. Captain and Mrs. Turner will In a few day remove to Augusta, Ga,, their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Baker will leave this week for an extended ocean trip, going as far as Rio de Janeiro, Bra alL ' The guests were: Captain and Mrs. J. M. Turner, Mrs. Hal Worth, Mr. and Mm Charles McKlmmon, Mr. and Mrs. B. Grimes Cowper, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Tlmberlake, Mr. Frank Haywood and Mm Thomas Ashe. - Raleigh now has the pleasure ot having as visitors to the city three charming young women, who have re cently become brides, and In each case the happy groom is a member ot the present House of Representatives. The three brides are Mrs. George L. Morton, of Wilmington; Mrs. A. P. Kltchtn. of Scotland Neck, and Mrs. G. L. Park, ot Jefferson. The Olla Podrlda Club held a most enjoyable and interesting meeting with Mrs. R. J. Field on Thursday af ternoon. The meeting was largely attended and In addition to the club member several other guests were present The club Is discussing mat ters of the seventeenth century, the times of Louis the Fourteenth of France, the papers and talks being of France. Mrs. Harry Loeb gave a most Interesting paper on the Salon, and Mrs. B. 8V Skinner a very clever one concernfng the manners and .cus toms of the French during the reign of Louis XIV. Miss Eliza Pool read a paper and gave a talk on Versailles, using photographs of places and talk ing most Interestingly of the city which she visited on her recent Euro pean trip. Following the Uteray meeting, a delicious two-course lun cheon was served. Mrs. Josephu Daniels gave an In formal tea on Friday to a number of ladles whose husbands are members of the General Assembly to meet Mrs. Robert B. Glenn. Those present were: Mrs. Robert B. Glenn, Mrs. Francis D. Winston, of Windsor; Mrs. J. C. Buxton, of Winston-Salem; Mrs. George L. Morton, of Wilmington; Mrs. John M. Jollan, of "Salisbury; Mrs. Ci. Li. Parks, nf JeflWann- Mra Paul Kltchln, of Scotland Neck; Misses uuxton, or winston-Salem; Miss Rebecca Glenn. Mra. E. K. Mnfnt Mrs. W. M. Rogers, Mrs. Herbert Jack son and Mrs. Henry Bagley. The Daughter of the Revo lution held a mont enjoyable meeting with Mrs. E. E. Moffltt last week. At the close of the business session delightful refreshments were served. The work of the past year was received and the society was found to be in an excellent condition. To fill the vacancy cauned by the resignation of Mrs. J. W. Thaxton as recording secretary. M!s Louise PIttlnger wa elected to fill the va cancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. E. C. Smith, as registrar. Miss Mary Hllllard Hlnton wa elected. The full list of officers of the society Is now: Resrent. Mr v. v. vrnmn- vice regent Mrs. Walter Clark; rel curuwg secretary, Miss Louise PIt tlnger; corresponding secretary, Mr. W. H. Pace: trtwanrar Vflu u Sherwood; librarian. Mis Grace uatea; geneologlst. Miss Helen DeB. Willis; heraldic artist. Miss Mary Hll llard Hlnton. The regular meetings of the society ere held on anniver saries of some Revolutionary battle and the next will be on the 27th ot February, the anniversary of the battle ot Moore's Creek. Mrs. S. Brown Shepherd was the charming hostess at an at home oh Tuesday afternoon In honor of Miss Mary H. Andrews, who on Wednes day became the bride of Mr. William the new fabric for ladies' and children's dresses 'Also used for drawn work, fancy work and embroidering. , LOOK FOR THIS TICKET, WHICH IS A GUARANTEE Of GENUINENESS. ItioolikeUNEN: ? i S is nly , V It comes in white keep M. , XI. you cannot Century M Person. The house was most artistic ally decorated with wedding bells of smllax and palms, while a stringed orchestra dispensed - sweetest .. music from the hours Of five to seven..; Little Miss : Llllia Shepherd received the Card at the door, and here the guests were met by Miss. Eleanor Vafis and Miss Annie Hinsdale, who showed them In the parlor, where Mrs. Shep herd and Miss Andrews received." " :.Mr8t.Iwy.,McA(J?ini and Mia Nell Hinsdale presided at ;( the rrpunch bowl. The guests ;were shown into the dining rqom by Mls Mary Arm stead Jones and - Miss Lena Latta, where delicious 1 refreshment were served them by Misses) Belle Andrews, Sue Robards, Sadie Root Irene Lacy, Betsy Montgomery and Mabel Young. t A mont enjoyable dance wa given on Tuesday night at the Raney Hall, complimentary to the Person-Andrew wedding party.' The dance wa led by Mr. George Hall dancing with Miss Irene Lacy, assisted by Mr. W. C. Harris with Miss Alethea McGee. Among those dancing were: - Miss Mary Andrews with Mr. William Per son; Miss Belle Andrews with Mr. Lyttle Bernhardt; Miss Nell Hinsdale with Mr. Richard Sparks; Miss Louise Linton with Mr. Fab Brlggs; Miss Lena Latta with Mr. Murray Allen; Miss Irene Lacy with Mr. George Hall; Miss Alethea McGee with Mr. W. C. Harris; Miss Aydlette with Mr. Allen Hlggs; Miss Caro Buxton with Mr. Will Graham; Mlsa Anna Buxton with Dr. Joel Whltaker; Miss Nannie Rogers with Mr. Gordon Harris; Miss May Jones with Mr. W. 8. Wilson; Miss Margaret Mackay with Mr. Wil liam Seymour; Miss Ellen Mordecal With Mr. Claude Denson; Miss Louise Wright with Mr. Philip McKee; Miss Caro Gray with Mr. Robert Brown; Miss Moore with Dr. E. B. Ferebee; Miss Sadie Root With Mr. Watktns Robards; Miss Julia Roberston with Mr. A. B. Andrews, Jr.; Mis Mabel Young with Mr. Graham Andrew; Miss Mary Shlpp with Mr. John An drews; Miss Cad Heirsey with Mr, Freeman; Miss Sue Robards with Mr. Arthur Person; Mis Hlnes with Mr. Gordon Smith; Miss 8udle Johnson with Mr. Will Vass; Mlsa Rosa Skin ner with Mr. E. A Harwood; Miss Mary Armstead Jones with Mr. Sher wood Haywood; Mrs. R. Y, McAden with Mr. R. Y. McAden; Mrs. W. P. Martgum Turner with Mr. W. P. Turn er. Stags: Messrs. David Fort,' Ben Sanser, John McDonald, Gaston Rog ers, James McKlmmon, Will Pace and Henry London. Chaperones: Hon. and Mrs. Francis D. Winston, Mrs. A. B. An drews, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Drewry, Mrs. W. T. McGee, Mr. and Mra 8. Brown Shepherd and Mr. P. H. An drews. On Wednesday at the Church ot the Good Shepherd at 1:30 o'clock a large audience of relatives and friends assembled to witness the mar riage of Miss Mary Haywood Andrews and Mr, William Montgomery Per son. The church was a scene "of beauty, with all the Christmas deco rations, these being belmr enhanced by the soft lights of burning tapers. The wedding music was charmingly rendered by Mrs. Frank Ward. The ceremony was Impressively perform ed by Dr. I. McK. Pltlnger, rector of the church. Just before the bridal party entered the church, several of the bride's Intimate friends, Mrs. S. Brown Shepherd, Mrs. R. Y. McAden, Misses Nell Hinsdale, Annie Hins dale, Irene Lacy, Louise Pltlnger, Mary Armstead Jones, Lena Latta, Rebecca Glenn, Sarah Cheshire, Betsy Montgomery, Margaret Trapier, Hal Morson and Mary Thompson wore escorted to special seats ot honor. Then came the ushers, Messrs. Richard Sparks, of Sparrow's Point Md.; ArthuisW. Person, of Loulaburg; John H. Andrews and W. A. Graham, Jr., of Raleigh. Next came the maid of honor, sinter . of the bride, dremied In Rllk mull and gearing a whlto picture hat. her flowers being pink carnations. Then came the bride with her father, Mr. P. H; Andrews, who gave her away. She was gown ed In a white lace robe over silk with veil. The groom ws accompanied y his best man, Mr. . Bernhardt, of Salis bury. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple left for an enxtended bridal trip North. Later they will be at home In Sparrow Point Md. The bride is an attractive young woman with hosts of friends through out thr State, being a social favorite. She Is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Andrews and a grand BUY (tjlViiiiiw ws f(D one fourth- the pn'ce of and colors.; , oiost flcpaxtment una u, wnio us, ana wo wm Go Llfrs. 5c r daughter of the late Governor Dahlcl O.;F0Wle.'l.,-ii.Y-(' ,;-''-;'.,i-.'. ; ,,. : ' Mr, Person in well known' throufcTj" out the State, being a social favorite, the A. & M, College, alo Lehigh Uni versity. ;'v,;-v,i- --h Among the out-of-town guests were: Mrs. Joe Person, mother of the groom; Mr. Ruf us Person, of Char lotte; Mr. W; M. Person, of Loule burg; Mrs. W, H. Harris and .Mis A. G. Harris, of Franklin ton; Miss Julia Robertson; -ot Charlotte (. Mr- and Mfa. 8. P. Boddie, of Louisburg; Mrs. Ben nett Perry, of Louisburg; Mr. W. J. , Robards, Mlsa Sue Robarda and Miss ' Virginia Robards, of Henderson; Mum Mary Fdwle, of Washington.- - h, , Correspondence of The Observer, ' ' Washington. N. ( , Jan.'5;: ' The leading , and v one of th most ; thoroughly enjoyed social function of the past :' wek was a charming reception at Hotel Louise given on last Tuesday evening , , , oy Mrs. ;l jmmei Lany, m honor of her friends,. Mr. and Mrs. B. F Bow- . ers.'who have recently returned from their bridal trip.. The hours - were ' from nine until twelve and no social ; function Of the winter's season carried ' with it more- pleasure than on last,.- '"' evening. The parlors of tho hotel , were attractively decorated In a color scheme of green, and white and th -score cards were four leaf clovers and ' -bells containing different designs. Six-handed euchre waa the game and " the following were the prize winner: ' Twenty-hand priae Mlsa .Ella. ' Tay ' ' loe, and the ladle prize Mis An nle Laughlnghouse: booby prize Mis Lottie Blow. The gentlemen' . prize waa won by Mr.. Geo. Dnilcb. - . and the booby by Mr. M. A. Smith, ' . The following were Invited guest: Mesdames D, T. Tayloe, A M. Dumay, " A D. MacLean. H. M. Jenkins, W. C. -Hassel, J, B, Fowle, N. & Fulford, B. F. Bowers, A L. 'Bowers, , W. A, Branch, 8. C. Bragaw, W. A. Royal,'. H. M. Rnnnn H At Parrnw C VT , McKeever, C. H. Richardson, and G, T. Leach; Misses May Taloe, Lottla -; Blow, Ella Tayloe, Annie Carrew, v Lillian Bonner; Maud Wtndley, Helen Kugler, Lillian Campbell, Fannie Whitney, Mettle and Annie Laugh lnghouse, Lyda Rodman, Maym Springs and Marcla Myers; Messrs. Geo. Dllllch, J. M. Robinson, J. F. Taylhe, R. B. Neal, Chas. Dunn, AM.'..' Dumay, G. T. Leach, J. E. Clark, Jr, ' Inn VfmnnAa T V liuhv IT M - ,, Jenkins, A. D. MacLean, M. A. Smith, : w. h. jsuiaon, u. t. ana a. u bow- v-,;; ers. . ruij- Thursday evening the ladles of the .j . ccDtion at tho home ot Mr. J. F.V'-. Buckman, on Second street The re . (-: 1 1 1 aT aW. a.iW'.,'- "v. Vwyiivu n m f v a aa uvtivi wa miw mw l--"V pastor ot the church to give the mem ter ot the congregation an oppor- - tunlty to meet him and his family. . Quite a. large number called to extend ',tr a welcoraa and best wishes to their new pastor, Rev. Andrew P. Tyer, nurlna- th rnurae . of the evening dainty and delicious refreshment, were served the guests. Social Event at Belmont t Corresoondenco of The Observer ; Belmont, Jan. 17. The most en ; loyable social event of the past week v : was a banquet given by the young ladles of the Sacred Heart Academy ... In honor of Miss Helen McNeils.. in appreciation of the delightful man ner In which they were entertained at her home In Charlotte during the Christmas holidays. .' The dining hall was tastefully dec orated with palms and ferns. . A beautiful color scheme of green and White was arranged for the evening, which was particularly noticeable 4n long Hprays oi uiemaus, wnicn hioto ,.. about the candelabra, fell wpO . I .in -U h.n.n f V. waillA Liin Hiiun mHnw wvuwum . n .... . . numberleas waxen taper shed a soft glow over th entire scene, which iwss further enhanced by the bright ani mated faces or th young laates. . . ; An elaborate dinner -. ot eight . course wa served. . " v - Dainty postal carets Dearing , m menu and name of the guests form- ea pieasjng souvenirs. ' 1. . i.a i a . M rannannunn nwuiBR aanwiarta. Special to The Observer. . ' ' ' ' Rockingham. Jan. 19. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Jones announce the n-v : gagement of their daughter, Ina Male, ; to Mr. Charles Manning Furman. Jr. of Greenville, 8. C, the marriage, to take place in April. , . and. shirtwaist suits. . ,V' .V,. l - ,,- r ; ..-... lS .r(k -rr ,, ih ct a ( ( v. i. t... . 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