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UAIiY 10, IT.. v V I. j . . , 1 ; ralhiqii. Correspondence of The Observer, .-K Italetgh, 'Feb.' 1,-Mi. Julian Tlm- berlak wa the charmlngiostess at 8. fcurfet luncheon on Wednesday, given In honor of Mis ' Blb.: Cotton, , of Cotton dale, , her alster, who U her guest and Mis Julia ' Worth, of Wilmington, who U vbltlng Mr. Jame Pou. It wa de cidedly one of the fiont delightful events of the socUl season In lulelgh., The table wee beautifully decorated with amilax, : roses ' and ; numerous cundlela bra, $x;y", t .-: a j W. fi A jnosti delightful and brilliant recep tion a tiven by Mrs. J. D. Bouehall on Friday, complimentary to-Mia . Julia ' Worth, ol .Wilmington. The reception '' was an elaborate- one. throughout, there ' being over two hundred . guest fan at , tendance. During . the i evening xqulte '' musky wft rendered , by . Levin's orche- i ,yTh residence was beautifully dec '7 afed for the occasion and -reached a jii.la of smllas descended ' from the ' riuneoller to the cover of the table, the tred polnsetta waxen tapers and fairy lamps being most artistically Used. ' the hall were targe palm, while- In . the drawing - room the motif was in ' green .and i.whfte, .the green of palms, ' ferpa- an smlla, ornamenting the library,- where punch' was served. -w. The guests -were met In the hall by Mrs. R. B. Raney, Mr. I.B.' Kenny, " . and fMr. 'Brf O.!' Cowner .; the guest wer then ushered; into the parlor where . Miss i Buschall was ( assisted in -recelv- lng by) Miss Worth Mrs. Hal Worth, ' Mrs. Stamps Howard, ot Tarboro: , Mrs. A. Y, McAdenJ Mlas Albright, of Gra- - bam. and Mrs, James Pou. In the punch i room the guests v were ; charmingly re ceived by Mr.- Herbert v Jackson, Mr, v Staples Fuller. Mrs, Josephu Daniels, and Miss Bussjv McPfceeters. -Mrs. Brown. Shepherd, ,- M -Lilly . Bkinner, Miss Daisy Denson. Miss Uf tie Briggs poured offe, In the dining rocmf - dainty .-.refreshment, Ice aftu fakes were eerved. by, Miss, Pearl Heck, Miss Eunice Haywood, Mujs Mary Grimes Cowper, and Mis Edith' Pou. Mis Mary Haywood Fowle ha ftturn ed from Hendersbn, and is with Mr. M. W Smith, on HUlsboro street. '"A most delightful midday luncheon wa given on Saturday, by Mrs. Hubert Jackson, at, her home on. Fayettevllle Street in honor of Mis Betsy London, of Plttaboro, ana Miss Jolia Worth, of Wilmington. The residence was chamt- - Ingly decorated. In the dlnlna room the color scheme was red and white, there being used carnations and afcparagu ferns, these extending from the chau- deller to the table, red waxed tapes be ing also used. Music added to the pleas ure of the event, The special feature 1 w an advanced valentine party, It be ing fourteen day to St. Valentine day. Heart were the favor, and there were covers laid for fourteen, these being: Miss London, Miss Worth, Miss Anna Buxton, of Winston; Miss Ella Cotton, of Cottondalej Miss Caro Gray, of Ral ebjrh: Miss Ettle Haywood, Miss Mary , Thompson. Miss Peart Heck, Miss Mary Grimes Cowper. Miss Bebekab Glenn, Mis Edith Pou, Mr. Henry Bagley, ' Mrs.- Haywood White. Mrs. Joseph E. Pegu entertained the San-Soucl on Monday afternoon at her home on Payetteville street. There were Ix table of six handed euchre, the guest's prise being awarded to Mrs. Henry Bagley. the club prise to Mrs. John Knny, and tbo consolation to , Mrs. B. W. Baker. Mrs. S. W. Brewer gave a most en loble "At Home" on Tuesday, In hon or t her daughter-in-law. Mr. Talcott Watt Brewer., -me reswen on mus boro street wa most tastefully deoorat ed throughout, tha color scheme being tfi white. At the door the guest were met by Mrs. Charlotte Wil liamson. Mis Edith Royter. Mis Ellaa oetl Brigw. apdMlss !a Brawern theTiibrary heTeceivlflgimg jrag-Wtn posed of Mrs. S. W. Brewer, Mrs. Tal cott; Brewer, Mr. Rufus- McAdea, Miss Bert .Albright, Mrs. J. M. Brewer, of Wake Forest; Mrs. Oiapman, of New York, and Mrs. J. R. CnamberUin. In mnm whjr dellrhtfui re freshments were served, Mrs. W. C. Riddlck and Mrs. Carey J. Hunter wero In charge, assisted' y Miss Bailie Jiak er. Miss Helen Hllltard. Miss Pauline Hill, Miss Mary Chambertatn. Coffee was served in the parlor by Mrs. F. U Stevens, Mis Daisy Morlng. MtW Hunt Jnrton. Miss Elsie Riddlck an Miss Katherlne Staple Miss Jjoulse Linton entertained the Afternoon Bridge Whist Club on Wednesday. The color scheme wa red, the Ice served being in shape of hearts, . ft fcalng a Valentine party. Miss Bessie Ball, of Norfolk. Va., is the gust of Miss Mary Barber. There was celebrated at o'clock on Wednesday evenlnir a beautiful wedding at Edenton Street Methodist church, when Miss Vlralnla Pemberton Burton, dwurhter of Mia. R. O. Burton, became the brtda.of Mr. George Little, of this olty. ' . There were many friends present, tha church being decorated tn green and white. The Impressive ceremony was performed by Rev. R, r. Burnpas. The ushers were Messra. Wliliam Little. Henry McKee, James McKee, Des sausure Mackey. and Dr. R F. Yar- tCTOUglt The groom's best man was his broth er Mr. Albert Little. The maid of'hon or' was Mis. Mary Burton. lster of the bride, who wa gowned in white satin brocade and carried bride's rosea. The bridesmaids were Miss Ellaabeth Bur- " ten and Miss none rescuu. who wrm attired in white chiffon and carried bridesmaid' roses. The bride entered with her uncle, Mr. John Burton, of Weldon. She w ele cantly dresed in imported white lace over chiffon and taffeta silk, her fjow re being a shower bouquet of llllles of After'the wedding Mr. and Mr. Little left for a' bridal trip North. Both are popular young people. . The groom Is a Vplendtd (young man, whose gpntaJlty and energy in business ha won for him many friends. He holds a responsible position in the office of the first vice president of the Southern Railway and U very highly esteemed. Tha bride Is a charming young wo man, a favorite In ,arge circle ot ' friends, daughter of the late Mr. R. O. I Burton, .who was One ot the ablest law ' yen In the Bute i '' Mr. Charles M. Busbee entertained at . a lunflbeon on Saturday In honor of several eut-of-town guest. Covers were lld tor twelve, , Mis Lney ' Glenn, of Greensboro. Is ". Mslllag (Mis see . Florence and Frances Jenea. - 1 ' ' Mis Lot Conrad, of Danville. Va..1 is t. the guest af Mis Blanch Heartt t'f " MrV' William Henry Bagley gave a eeurs luncheon last -week In hoaor of ' i- tils Julia Worth, of Wilmington. N. C. ' A 'dsllghtfur vnt wa k enjoyed on ' , Wednesday, when Mr. Herbert Jackson . mLWiIiiM at a ' KIKtlflM liniKhann In honot of Mrs. Stamps Howard, of Tar boro, 1 i .. . . 1 Th honsa wa very attractively le ooreted. tha color scheme of red beln efteoUvely carried out in polhsetta and red carnatlona. t 'r' ' fttll.4tAhl hlV AJlrt bam. W. , . . ' Aanla Moor Parker to an "At Horn" ..' ' m ext Tueedsr. , ' -. . . Mr. J. Pryan Grime has lamirnl card for an entertainment on Tuesday. Mra tva Proctor gv an' "At Home on Friday afternoon In honor of Ml fitella Banks, who U to be married on ; i February lh to Mr. 'P, C. Wray, It V i' wa a mot charming reception and . - there- wero many caller during th af ternpon. v."- ,-Wf afjry Barbe had a few friend '.f "tn play BrMr at her bom on Blount f ' fret oai Mondsy evening la honor of v ,B-Govrnor " and t Mra V Jsrvli i guests at tba Yarbero. , i k , . A d-MyMM luncheon was given by Mrs. (a. U. Ousbe on Saturday la hon or of Mr. R. P. JohriHtnn. 0f Ahibnma, tu a suiull number qt t lands. Judire and Mre. i l.iU D. Walker end Miss : Nottle Dockery have returned from Cliarlotte. and are at the Yarboro. Miss Dochery ' has as her guest Mint Lucy Robertson, of Chariotte, s , ' , : , HIGH POINT.' Correspondenc of The Observer. ';'v';f Hlglt.s Point, Feb. 8. Th shop c win dow are already speaking Of J he Valen tine season. 'Twaa In IM , the earliest Valeptin appeared In America. , Twa sent: to Miss. Esther At . Ilowland." of Worcester., Massachusetts. -It had. an elaborate border of fine lace paper And was decorated With colored flowers, cut out' and pasted on. In the, eenter was a sraati pocket nuea witu green paper within, wHicb twiu Disced a small rod- edged note containing the fervent sentl. menu appropriate to ine season anu th day. . Not all the- people who buy th ledaborat and . artiatio , Valentine that . All tha ; ops ; rly in Fabruary. although intent on honoring tha quaint oll tustom, probb-bly - do not realise that 'the manufacture of -valentines to day la the result of this one- women's cleverness and ingenuity In th early part t the last . century, v :, Thl one caused her to have-a. few Imported from England, feeling sura she couia improve upon them. She gave her brothers, who traveled for her father' largo statuary business) samples to lake with him on his trip. - His orders were so large tftat a family council was called beforo de cided upon. Orders were made for em bossed paper from England, colored plc futures from the only lithographer in the country -and help employed till her orders were filled. .. The 1 next year i ornament wore Imported from Germany. They be came more elaborate and costly.1!: . Among them -was the first message ot Don Cupid pt which satin or silk form ed a part. She first gave-tha Germans the Idea of bavins- dtea made for the purpose,, but not having the mean to carry out ner idea otner pui tnera on the market and the only advantage the originator Of the plan received wa In uemg aue to buy tnem in a .more con venient iorm. The fame increased till she wa soon sending out more than 1100.000 worth of carda After a fall on the Ice she was obliged to superintend her business while seated In a wheel-chair. - To'day St .Valentine Is not as popular at court a he wa In th day when Mr. Papy wrote down hi famou diary. We admire th franknes ot Pepy who confides to his diary hi leasure at having chosen Mistress 'apys. by lot- for a valentine, for as the thrifty husband remembered the presents that etiquette requires for a valentine, may be considered saved, for he must have spent as much on his wife, in any caae. "The Fair Msld of Perth" holds quite a pretty tory, of valentln observances. The most Important social event of the coming week will be the marriage of Misa Annie Tomllnson and Mr. Charles Merrimon Hauser, Tuesday evening. February the 12th. " Loving hands will place sweet and simple decorations tn the pretty Friends' church and under the sound of sweet music, wtlh their dear est ones nearest, and (he background filled with hundred of people, made friend by the fore of the own true merit of these two will they Annie Tomllnson and Charles Hausen-speak the vows that will divide their cares and double their pleasures, for tf "There's a bliss beyond all that the minstrel ha told. When two that are linked In one heavenly tie. With heart never changing, and brow never cold. Love on thro' all Hie. and love on 'till they die. One house of passion so sacred 1 worth Whole ages: of heartless and wandering bliss; And oh! tf there be an Elysium on 'earth. It 1 this it 1 this!" Durina- th Jatter part of the week there will be several sooial gatherings in honor of the Bt. vaientme season ones a festival In honor of Juno but which received the name of the holy Valentine famous for his Christian love and tenderness and from which he suf fered martyrdom in th third century. Mrs. John G. Broadnax.. one of Greens boro's society leaders, and her daughter, Margaret, spent "weanesaaiv nignt in town, guest at th Hotel El wood. Thursday afternoon tha members of the M. and M. Club were guests of Mrs. J. Sidney Spencer, at her residence on Elm street. Miss Winifred Snow left last Thursday to snend the remainder of the winter -months In the warm dim of Florida.-- Miss Blanche Bradshaw left several week ago for point in th same sunny State. The absence of these two favorite marks tn the social life of High Point Ik a gap not easily filled. In compliment to her sister. Miss Bes sie Abbey, of . Atlnnta, Mr. Wilber Jones waa hostess Friday evening at tier residence on Morris avenue, at a progressive whist party, Th ladles first prise, a sofa pillow, was received hv Miss Connie Charles, and Mr. Albion Mills won the gentleman's first prise, while the bnohvs fell to Miss Rhrett Leach and Dr. Frank Perkins. A dainty collation was served. Mr. and Mrs. William Ernest Snow hav returned from a visit to Kerners ville. - Next week will bring a larae num ber Of visitors to the elty who will come to sMend the wedding of Miss Annie Tomllnson and Tr. Chaa. Hau ser. wbleh will be solemntr.ed on Feb ruary 12th.. Miss Florence Pearson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Peerson. of Mor- santon. has returned to the cltv to re sume her former duties. She Is domiciled at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Alexander Gait, ... Next Thursday afternoon at the resi dence of her father. Mr. H. Alexander. corner Flm and TOnrllih streets. Mrs. Charles Franklin Txn. will be hostess to the Entre NouV Club. The your neonle of the Washlnrton street Mnthodlst Episcopal Church Ep worth Leama ve one of their enlov- sble entertainment Tuesday evening In the league room. The carefully plan ned nrogrsmme wa well rendered . and hwrtiv appreciated, ine rerresnment served at the evening's close were dainty nd pleasurable.- ... Mis Bessie 'Abbey, of Atlanta. Oa. Is vMtlna her sister, Mrs. Wilber Jones, on Morri avenue, George WlllUm MMtnn, eldest son of Mr. snfl Mrs. ceor a.- aim ton, enter tained hi founa friends last Friday even In a at th home of his rerent. on Hamilton street: the occasion belna th anniversary or nu nevenienin Dinmiar, Many game were- piave! and fk. delight- '- ' .... ful repast served. . ' Wedneednv afternoon tha cost aoart. mrnts of Mrs. Cha. Gheun wrere peopled with a splendid company and between the hour of t and I th almosohere of that refined home wa vibrating with wee voice that Irt pleasant -eon-verse discussed the plans for th forma tins of a new club, Thursday wns th flay chosen for meeting-, and I o'clock tha hour, everv orner T iunwav in ote. Kreeh and rose th color and th index tn their oblect. end what they will do will r found In their ; name, "Entra Nniii" cniib. At tn nose or in meet- tne Mrs. Ghun : suslnlned her remit tln' for serving a collation in rose and green thst w prettlnes and dnlntl hs Itself. ' Mr. Charles Lone was iw til nrealdent. Mr. William rarser. vice president and Mrs, BoneXf, secre try. . - . : ' . r The member are? Mesdame t. Ansoa Bver. Gordon Burnett. Joseph Dun- ds r.CBWj i- Jame ' FarHe.: X'hslmera r.flenn. Charloa Ghun. FYed GriswabL Chaa. . Frsnklla Iona. William T. Parksr. Thnsms M. Robertson, Earls Scarf mmuin, irTfiest n, niier, nailer rs gteeia, wiiimin n gnow. - j. ,- . t Lent will seen be her, tbaa weriair c n pi armiHcmiMits miiHt cense. The foW pre tc.iiiiir duve kid sunuoacd to be unusu- oily hllurious, and the hint day Sirovo Tuesday Is suppoaed to call for a re supply of pan-cakes. Tha bell which once called the people on that day . to confession, then called "the shining 1m11" (from the shrift Or aosoiuuon which followed confession), Is still heard though rarely, 1n some- (jld-fashlonpd neighborhoods. From the oooklng. pecu culiar to the day, t wa some times ir reverently called the "pancake ball,' and the day. pancake Tuesday. ' , "Mr. and' Mr. Dee Allen hav returned from t a, most delightful trip ? to - New York.' V- T': " ;''V:' :"' '' '. ' ,In spite of the: snow and sleet Tues day' evening the young mn' reading room were filled with appreciative people- who enjoyed to th fullest ex tent 'tha -pleasures i the committee had planned; . The musical, th best number being th male quartette-Me8r.,,Burns, Barbiee. tWrenn ,nd MbAdama, whos musical ability ha been so am ply evinced as to give them prominent recognition.- ":... -. . k' ?";,"- The reading by Mr. Minor Sadler El liott conveyed auoh intelligence lt Inter pretation, truth and sincerity In pre ion, that they were easily distinguished among th very best numbers. '; With uch programmes th young men reading room will never fall to attract large and appreciative audience.!: :" V GREENSBORO. " : ,' ' ' " ". S'ify-dj' i Correepondefico' of The ObaervW.; Greensboro, Feb'. a.-Ona of th most enjoyable social events of tba, week" to th Gata' City was a reception ; gfvn by Mr. and Mr: ' Alfred Moore.. Scale at their home, - on Eaet Washington street, Tuesday evening, complimentary to Mr. Scales' sister, : Mis '' Fanny Taylor, of. Wilmington. A larg '"num ber of guests attended during the aveo lng and wet graciously received' by Mr. and Mrs. Scales. The Darlor. library, dlnina room and hall were profusely decorated with trail ing bamboo, palms and roses. ' la the parlor the guests, numbering a hun dred or more, were received by Mr. and MTe. Alfred M. Scales, MIbs Taylor, Mrs. Catherine Scales and Mr. and Mrs. Z. V. Taylor; In the hall by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Vaughn and In the dining room by Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Scales, Mr. and Mrs. Rawley Galloway, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Scales and Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Wharton. Creafn, cake and candies were served by Misses Elolse Dick, Mary Fry and Rosalind Strudwlck; Misses Mar Jorle Lyon and Marraret ; Merrimon eerved punch in the library, while at the door the . guests were received by little Misses Catherine and Elizabeth Scales. Behind a bank of palms in the library Elam's orchestra played at interval during the evening. . . The ladies of the receiving party were gowned as follows: Mrs. A. M. Scale, gray embroidered crepe de chine; Miss Taylor, yellow silk: Miss Catherine Scales, yellow embroidered net; Miss Z. V. Taylor, blue silk and lace; Mrs. J. P. Scales, cream lace; Mrs. Rawley Gallo way, pink silk; Mrs. H. W. Whar ton, red voile; Mrs. J. I. Scales, pink silk; Mrs. W. E. Allen, flowered chif fon; Mrs. R. G. Vaughn, white lace; Miss Marjorle Lyon, white embroidered net, and Miss Margaret Merrimon, blue crepe de chine. Miss Alice Callum entertained at her home In Summit avenue Tuesday after noon, the occasion toeing; a "linen show er," for Miss Alice White, who waa married Thursday afternoon to Mr. O. Leslie Grubbs. af this city. About for ty young ladies were present, and wera graciously received by the hostess, who wore grey silk, hand embroidered and lace: assisted by Miss Mollis .'Jones In black crepe de chine, Miss Or. Lee in blue chiffon over silk, Miss Lake Stafford la white silk, Miss Paisley Ellington tn blue crepe. Miss Laurinda Richardson in . red crepe de chine. Miss Mary Cal lum in whit chiffon over silk. The dining room was beautifully dec-. ifri tA In np.nn wl,h rtlnlr rlhhnna ftU- . 1 l. .VU II, V ..II, ...v.. ....... ..uwaiv .wv . tooned the table and dainty refreshments in pink and green were served, consist ing or cream, cake, and mints. Miss white was aowneu in a cnarm- tns- creation of fawn-colored voile over- taffeta, with corsage of quilt bro cade and blouse of baby nsn laee, witn large picture hat trimmed with yellow roses. The dainty bits of linen were suspend ed In a Japanese umbrella over coxy comer of Japanese draperies with" lan terns and curloii. After tho bride-to-be Was seated, the hostess pulled the ribbons which showered the gifts. Miss es Sadie Dick and Cannah Balrd delight ed the guests with several charming Wa fier whlrh a tokat w. i un nJ Wlsses Catherine and.Ellle Cope f?Te4ftrh apieirofTea Ji ?k to-be from a loving cup. to which all responded with seat The dance given the Merchaats and Manufacturers Club last week In honor of several visiting ladles was an event of more than ordinary Interest There were a number on people here rrom Burlington to attend the event. Danc ing lasted until a late hour, and the occasion waa thoroughly enjoyed Dy an present. Excellent music was rendered by Elam's orchestra During the even ing dainty refreshments were servoi. Those present were: Miss Barnes, of Richmond; Miss Margaret Holt, of Bur lington; Miss Bertha Holt, of Burling ton, and Mr. and Mr. Lawrenre Holt, ot Burlington; Misses Sndle Dick, Lovlne Forbls, Frances Lyon, Paisley Ellington, Margsret Merrimon and Marv Merrimon- Messrs. ITIton Staples. Thomas S. BeaU, H. H. Lowry. G. 8. Ferguaon. jr., nr. jarooe, w. k. narri son, Walter Porter. Templeton Harrv end Giles Mebane, Dr. and Mrs. L. M. Humphrey. Mrs. J. W. Griffith most charmingly hhorT1 iShurehtra AWaV l -r u.? iw Thi: hr,y ternoon of Isst week. The house was tastnfnllv decorated UJ!ff,,l! tU prortisely In evi- ferns. Heart were profu t were proruseiy in evi- dence, suggesUve ef the approach of the Valentine season, six tnDies were r- ranged for cards, each tnble uniquely numbered with hearts. One heart sus pended abov th first table Indicated th number, ami tn number of hearts increasing progreaalvely until number alx was reached. . Dainty little white hearts attached to pink ribbon were used for score carda The color scheme of pink and white wni cs fried out through th dell clous and elaborate refreshment. Pret tv pink and whit heart-shsped recepta cle filled with salted almonds were anread for each guest. The refresh ments were served In 1 wo courses, each course presenting a tempting variety. Salad with wafer, olive and chweM ball comprised th first . course, follow ed hv a variety or delicious ma, cream and btsarreaut au msrasquln. the cream being dashed with crushed blgerreaux an maniaouin giving it a snrinKiing of ping. Modest little heart of pink pineapple peened In through thi dainty course. Cool, refreshing grapa Ice wa served lust, 1 Mrs Ortfflth presented each guest on departing a most unique souvantr In th form ot a erushsd pink rose resting; on a heart-shriped leaf, with pink ribbon. Two heart were attached tn each roe bearing a lov motto. , t ; Mrs.' Katherlne Scales gave a delight ful progressive six-hand uchr party, Inst evening ot her home, on' Ashe street. In honor of Miss Fannl Taylor, of Wllmlnrlnn. Tha ladles' brlaa. a rut gl.sa vlolel bowl, waa won by ataa ivvrr a nfmnr. iih mnuimrn prise, a cigarette case, fell to Mr. Paul Schonck. Th guest of honor waa pre sented with a pair of cut glass candle sticks. A salad eottrM.wM served at th close of th gam, y . i.-. . :. Mr.' Walter H. Clali ws hostess to the ftin Boucl Club yesterday afternoon ot the home of Mrs, George R, Xennett, on , South Spring etreet An interesting word - an me , wsS rreonrad for tho enter- Ptnlnment of th guest. Th color scheme was ptnk and white, Th score cards were hand-painted rosea and pink car nation were give a aouvenlr. -B-aldea th cluV member other Invited -, j Afl headache go , r , When you grow wiser' ' And learn la aa i An "Itjirt Hlar.,i -f" IWltt' Utile Karty Hltwta, safe, suit sills. Mawley yiarmacy ! Vic!-.-: TJ..11 i T. J. Cnf.i l.i 1. t.iT..ry Krasiii-r, i t ..'. liliilr, O. V. Uliiirii-U. Imvll Wlille. J. J. Rtono, fi. L. AMri in.ui, J. 1'. Turner, A. J. Hyki-M, Irf-e C'ariimid. E. ' H. Mlchnux, Flunk l,ek. J, H. utroud, H. L. QUim-r. It. N. Iladley, W. ('. Jiu'kson. J. 0. TUinner. (leornfl R. Kennel t, J, H. Sparger, r'runk Wcstbrook and . J. Brosdhurst. of OuldHhoiti, and Mlnses Ada Una w til, itum lucaer anu Mamie wanner, . . The members of the Greensboro Cotil lion Club are making arrangements for a dance to be given on the night of February SB in the Benbow hull.. A large number ot Invitations will be Issued, and the affairWill no doubt be well attend ed, m ;.,:'' V';?v. .".'-:; vv i'k-s- ''' i-v-''K ':."'v,,'' 1 ' 1 ' 1 '. X' y ' "v ",''''';'' .f-,; ' invitations reading ,a ;-,follow hava been, issued: ' '' . "Mn and Mrs, 3. : W. Thomas Invite you ttf witness tha marrtsge ceremony of thelf daughter, Ada. to Thomas L. McLean.- on Tuesday, February. 85, 1907, at, twelv o'clock. 21 East Market street, Greensboro, N, C."-.--' .... Mr. , McLean, Is. a member of the Van tory .Clothing Company. ' Miss Thomas I a popular- young woman. VRA.yETTEVILLE Correspondence of The Observer. . FayattovUlFeb. I. Dr. and Mrs J. H. Marsh entertained a numbel of friend at their, home on Green treet Thurdy iyenlng. The par lor wera idecorated - with American Beauties, t Th Hall decoration were growing talm. Among the feature of the evening wa a promise of "A penny. lot you; tftoughts." Each guest was given -, card d pencil with a. penny attached, and 25 ques tions were to be answered from the penny. Indian and wreath afforded much amusement, at the same time taxing American brain and wit wlthJ erved. The hostess, who Is a blonde northing but a went aa a guide. land a favorlt with her club mem- But whoever yet left a Scotchman feeling blank T Number of were promptly nd correctly filled. aftsr which refreshments were aerv- ed. cThe guests f were : Messrs. and Mesdames W. H. Morgan, E. J. Lilly, L. H. McRae, R. F. Rose, W. L. Holt, E. H Williamson, A. L. Rose, J. M. De Vane, F. L. Clark, J. H. Ander son, R. H. Dye, J. C. Dye, H. McD. Robinson, Alexander Campbell, C. Miller Hughe. I. W. Hughes, C. J. Coopr, Robert Haigh, W. M. Glover, B. R. Husk, Lolghton Huske, J. A. Pemberton, W, H. Marsh, George McNeill, E. H. Jennings, John Mc Neill, Misses Georgia Hicks, Delia Matthew. Kate F&lsley, Alice Robin son, Isabell Glover, Alice Haigh, Mary McNeill, Battle Taylor. Llna Pemberton, Fanny Smith, Mr. Hector McGauchey and Rev. Watson Fairley. . STATESVILLE. s Correspondence of Th Observer. Statesvllle, Feb. 8. "On with the dance! let Joy be un confined; No sleep till morn, when youth and pleasure meet Do chase the glowing hours with flying feet" If ever Joy be unconflned, it Is the Joy which springs In the youthful maid en's breast at the thought of the dance. The beautiful costume to be worn, the music, the rhythmical moments, the gaiety, the brightness, and most of all the thought that ha will be there to share her pleasure, all these swim be fore her imjsglnatloe, md the heart clows warmly, while she sska herself, "Will he not think ma sweet to-nisrht: will he not admire my new gown? and so the pleasure of anticipation Is almost more tnan that or realisation, tor men all is for (tot ten In the rythm of the mu sic, the harmony of motion, the gaiety of tha crowd, and the pleasure of sharing the Joy with others. Tfie small dance tn' countrv towns may lack something of the glories of a ity ban; the dance nan may oa out rude and simple, th muslo.-not alwavs first class, but nowhere can th girl look morec harming, the boy be more gallant, and the dance more enjoyable. The dance of Monday night, given to the vouna lady visitor In Statesvllle. was esneclally enjoyed. The snow and cold did all they could to dampen the youthful ardor, but the spirit of pleasure conquered all obstacles, and:brourht to gether ai gay, laughing throng to trip the .light, fantastic toe till - midnight struck th hour. Th yovng ladies were especially pretty In tehlr evening gowns to which the young men duly testified. Those present and participating were: Miss Stella 0' Berry, of Goldsboro. Miss Llla Johnston, of Charleston. Miss An nie I-and. of Klnstnn. Mis Edith Bond. of Edenton, Mlas Moore, of Webster, Kdlth Morning. Mary Carlton and Belle Motf of Statesvllle. The gentelmen were. Mr. Robert Clarp. of Newton, and 'Messrs. Flake and Lex Steele. Wallace and Herbert Hoffman, Heroert Clarke. 'Will Briston. McKesson. French Parke Craven, Brabble. Robertson, Hughev, Rankin, and Will Tomllnson, of States vlll. Cnaperones Mr. and Mra D. J. Craig. On last Fridsv evening. Mr. O. K. French gave a reception to the visiting young tadUs In town, at tr homo of his sunt. Mrs. y h. Key. This beautirul nome wa uniiNually nnillant and a-av being decorated with vines and carna tions. Nine tablets ware set for oro gresslva euchre and nva handsome pri zes were won a no netiowea. . a saiao oourae. roiiowea ttf a, cream course rerreshe.1 the inner man, and tes tified to the wnlt-knowTi skill of Mis Key In the culinary art. After a moat delightful evening, the sniesl bid adlew voting Mr. French an Ideal host. . The Wednesday Afternoon Book Club the youngest, caveat, and moat rm- sresslve perhaps, of all of Rtwteavtlte's "club"' W" nUXu afternoon by Mlas Elll Copelandi st her ar n,i im.,,.1,,, rvMn. n.-.i.. lrMt nnM" 'vely bevy of ,h vn .i,. v1.j. i alnut rlrli. ,, i .h iw- were nri.enr -.V. i" Club, there were present, numrou visit ors. After the conclusion of the game of progressive hearts, the prises were be stowedthe visitors prise, a handsome gold hot pin. on Mrs. Mast In, and the Club prise. dnlnty handkerchief, on Mis Lillian Ollmer. Dettolou refresh ments, consisting or a saiod course, ent ree ana mints were rvea, while Mrs Msstln Miss Johnston, and Ml, nsth. erln Co pels nd delighted their audience Ith sweet songs snd Instrumental music. Mis Ellie Coneland, the popular and efficient president nf the club, fully sus tained her reputntlon ss a perfect host ess. Onn tVednesdsy sfternova, Mrs, Thd Montgomery entertained th Twentieth Century Book Club at her new and rrettr home, on Academy hill. Mra Montgomery Is one of our new and valued aeulsltlons from a distant State and on this occasion ie ,so fulfilled her dutles'ea hostess, aa to reflect rred- on both her own end her adopted ' On Tueadav evenlna . "The rienaure. Club wa entertained by Ml Marl fjong, at her cbarmlnir home "Oak hurst" This home was, rfurlnar Week, th scene of on of tho most heeiuttfnl marring that ha ever taken nlaca in Statesvllle. when Mia fjtim Tng became the bride ot Congressman R. H. Hackett. : ; . On Tuesday evening, th horn, .tin retained It festive air, and . three of tha wwaamg guest yet, remained to raae th pa'n of parting front the be loved e Ideal daughter of the houae. The a-ueata were Mlaa Llla Johnston, of Ohae. leston. Mis O' Berry, of Goldsboro, nd Mis tni, or mnston. naiiee these, there were present as guests at . th rluh. Mis Bond. of Edenton, and Messrs, Oscar Steele, Parker, and Will uriaion, or ins city. - , . a , Pmaresalv game wer 'Blared, and two handsome prise given i tha first a KV1y Jananea nsflure, painted bv one of our gifted horn artlsr, Mis N..ll Anderson nd th wnd a fin conv of James Whltcmb Riley' "Lov LyT,cs.H Dalntv.. refreshmesit of cream, e.lra and almond wer sarved. Prh mors ii-'i tmt prmwu. wno migni navw hi, ' .'.'-, "i her la a gam."- i j-.V A pertlnii and fo11h nlar Wherewltii wa whila awsy tha daf r- II IS 1 rav lOTgni inn nsmaw And we. to tnia It swema. iry hi 'i 'i r.tntm;') rluimre Whlclt I f"iat; 1 ri i lt d i"t If I won or mi.. It tm ciioukIi for nie to be 8'i no;ir to iuar., Mid oh! to Be Tho being whom I loved the most. ' LEXINGTON. Correspondence of The Observer. : v Lexington, Feb. .-The In nt regular meeting of the Club of the Twelve was held t the home of Mrs. W, II. Men denhall, on Centre street There was a full attendance, and in every respect this meeting easily, was one ot the most interesting and agreeam of the club winter gathering, both from a literary and ocfal standpoint. Following the roll call 'With apt uotatlons an exceedingly .interesting programme wa rendered. Mrs. G. W. Montcaatle had a most com prehensive paper on "Japanese rroaress and Education;" "Christian yrtare;; In Japan, as read by Mr. S. W. Finch and a plendld paper on tha 'Plac and Power of the Bible in Japan, wa ably read by Mrs. C. A. -Hunt, Sr. , ; After a general , discussion pertaining to ; the subject , of. the afternoon, the guests repaired to the dining , roonv to partake of an elegant and elaborate five course, luncheon, m the m-rangement of which tba hostess displayed much"klll and taste. The floral decorations were ipink carnations, thaae graceful , exul stte flowera Covers were laid for eight een, an, mid sparkling wit and merry repartee, - the hours or this A February afternoon sped all" but too swiftly., Mr. Mendenhall' guet outside of the regu lar membership og twelve, were, Ml uses Brown, of , Salisbury. Miss Nelli Trloe, Mesdnmea J. H. Green, Zeb V. Kaker end C. C. Hargrave. , On laat Thursday Miss Nora . Leonard entertained the J'Roung DoxenJ at the home og her sister, Mrs. E. E. Raper, on First avenue. In the distribution ef prises Miss May Thompson received the club prise, a cut glass toilet bottle, and Mrs. Everett Couch, the visitors, a daintily framed water-color. Delicious refreshments in several courses wero "rV i r of hSnor were Mlssea MacCall. Clement, Hill and Mesdames C. A Hunt, Jr., end Everett Couch. Mrs. J. H. Hugrlns was the charming hostess to the ''Sorosls" last Thursday afternoon, at her nome on first avenue. Mrs. Huggln. who Is the wife of the minister oi mo jneinoaisi episcopal church. Is counted aa one of Lexington plnvereat and moat Donular matrons, and her social functions are always looken forward to w th a markea degree ot m- prat anil nleaaune. The entertainment of the Sorosls on mis uccasion was no exception to th rule. The literary feature was both Instructive and inter estlng. , Mira Verne Alexander on verttcrday afternoon entertained the Pleasure Club at a Valentine party. The pine waa won bv Mrs. W. H. Mendenhall. a blsue cu- pld. It waa a most delightful affair end tnorouamy emoyea oy an. inoao present outside -of the club were Misses Pemberton and Sninks. of Albermarle, visitors of Mrs. Alenander, Misses Nona Leonard. Gertrude Hamner, ana i?Tances Hill; Mesdames Trice, rcmoit and J. u. Leonard. The. Club of the Twelve -rlll meet to morrow afternoon with Miss Fdlzabeth MacCall. ot the residence or Mrs. Zen V. Waker. Following Is the programme: Ijifcadlo Henrn - wise i amine nunt nnnln Watnna. MM France Hill Almlral Togo Miss K. Maccaii. The following party went over to fialliihurv ITuosday nlant to wltneas Wagner s ruinous proaueuon. rarniiai; Mesdames W. H. Mendenhall and S. W. Finch and Miss Kathleen Hmlttv; Messra Prnntlev Finch, Toe H. Thompson, H H. Springs and Fred Bprlngs. LEAKSVILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Leaksvllle, Feb. '.-Monday afternoon, the Ladles Aid Society, of tho Baptljt church, had a "quilting party" at the home of Mr. D. F. KIng.-th quilt hav lng been made by the Sunbeam Society to be sent as a "plec offering" to China The ladles piled the tongue as well as the needle, and lm the Chinese enjoys the quilt as much as the workers did, he will Indeed be a happy person. Invit ing refreshments were served the busy workers, and by the time "sable night bad dropped her curtain and pinned It with a star," tne ousy guesi naa com uleted their work having enjoyed a mer rv afternoon. . Perhaps not ao marry a Ye Olden Time when tne young men svoulll attend the latter part or the evening, each standing behind a fair fnaiden, and surreptitiously stealing a Kiss. Tuesday evening, the hospitable homme or Mr. and Mrs. r . m. n.ueit waa tne scene of revelry and dance, in honor of their guest, Miss Dora McRae. of Chapel Hill. It Is a sight th osrerui prow mignt inootn. And make age smtt and dream Its'. ..M.t. i And youth forget uh hour w pasaad on earth, So springs Or exulting bosom to that mirth.'' Thnr.dav afternoon, tb History Club met with Mis Eiisaeetn rayior. in programme conalsted of a "Quls" on 1 no i yiuiiwa ai.u ,1i.inn.nni t-r1'. Mra Price' vocal solo. Mrs. R. Pi Ray O'Donnell, Earl of Tryconnell. Miss Mary Lily King. Vririnv afternoon. Mrs. B. Frank Me bane entertained most royally at a luncheon, in nonor or mm. nmun. "i New York, who ha been the recipient of mny hospitalities. Frldav afternoon. Mrs V. F. ICwig an the Misses King nan a tea-nnnmng. in honor of Mrs. Smith, of New York. nnd Mrs. Howard, of Boston. Those en i,.vlna- thla hosDltallty and social con J a . . o I.I. II...J erf were atesaomrs ommi, ii"r, Wnlker. Clsrk. Mehane, MsAineter, Swcanev Beam, roara, wan, -. r. Wall Filed. Martin. J . i. Martin Mir n P. rtar. J. B. Fay. E. Richard aon. Field. Harris. A. .D. Ivle. R. H Ivey. J. W. ivi. n. r. ivie. I'uncan. i n Tavlor. J. H. Taylor. . M. nmt lver. Ooodwln. Bew, rrue, ani van Noppen. oaiurilav afternoon. Mrs. Goodwin en trrtalned In honor of her slater. Mrs u.m Ki-flh guest eontrlhuted a conun drum, which the others bed to suoss much merriment was produced by tho ...m Conundrums of all aaes wer In evidence, but probably the oldest ii one of Bhaaespenrean ai.imn. nt ..a four weeks old st Csln's birth an la not vst five, wrecks old?" The after waa a varv eninvsoie on. uui were Hut llttl happy If I could ay how much." Th Current Event fluh met Saturday with an enloviiMe nrogranane. Currnt Event. Miss Ssdl Martin: Re- rant invention. 1ST. i-nimpa; -rocsi solo. Mr. Petty; The Tynleal fchoo -boy, Miaa Wnnrfv: Th Tvplcal School-girl Mr. Bright piano duet,, Misses Raines and Wilson. Monday night the German Club gave a w,nat detlahtful dance In honor n Mlssea McHae. of Chapel Hill anl El lelt. of Balltmor. nf.nnHHiv. Mr. L. W. Clark gave mot enioyabl ' luncheon. In honor of Mr. Smith, and Mrs. riowara. Wednesday afternoon the Nw Er CluH met with Mrs. G. A. Mehan nd a charming afternoon was spent Each guest was presented with a ouotatlon, whioh ah. read aloud for their author ship to b guessed by th other. Mbat fsmOJsr atuthor sometimes appear ad ss lrangsrs, or as one lady remarked. "It teemed so familiar ah mint have wric.M It herself." Horn of Our most apt and current "notation wr fraetr Use wnnoiu m innusm " wiwn in m ulhor. Mra Hopner ang In her In Imlal.ta manner. Mr. Foard rad ai Interesting article, "Mark Twain on tha rhriatian Pianola selections, which add ed, if anything could, an extra flavor to tne najnty viann. oirwenssn. . , arwiafi na p , tjar, , - . ROOKINGIIAM. Corrpondnoa pf Th Obaerver. ;J' Rooklnghsm. Feb. I -Mlas Whit Cov teuton entertained tbe I'leasur Club n r'rMiiy afternoon, In a most cha lin ing man ner. MiMX Maude Moore wtm the prl.'-, dainty work ba. for making tlie greatest number of words from semi nary. Miss Lily Lyon. Jele hUeel and Ola, Covington served refresh ments. ' ., ...-"..., . Th Phoenix Book Club had a delight ful meeting with Mrs. 11. C. Idbetter, tni week, in, the rorm or a poster par- y. irs. jonn J wverett wa awaruaci he nrst nrise. a lovelv date: and the consolation, a beautiful mayonalse bowl, wviiu. w Mia., 4 lunula iwaiw;. v. . '.' -i 'in v.. v v1 1 : ' ' The PteksurA : Clnh met ' on Tuesday afternoon with Mtas Mumle Blmoson. After a Jolly game of hull gull, the pri ses, an exoulslte water color head and a uaintw snirt waist case were given vi Miss Nancy Fnirley a Mis May Cov lngton. The hostess - wa assisted In serving by Miss Russell, Lyon, Cameron and. Thomas. ,...... v.-1 Mrs. ' Thomas Steele and Miss Msry Elisabeth Steelo wilt go to Henderson vlll Friday. Mr. and Mr.. .Burton and Miss Bertha Burton are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Geo Entwistle. ' xtaa mima Warimrton rava a charm ing reception on Thursday evening, In honor of her guest. Miss McMillan. Mrs. Marjcnret E. Campbell, of North ireacii. Special to The Obaerver. Statesvllle, Feb. 9. There has been another ad death In north Iredell from the reult of tha epidemic of measlds. Mr. Margaret Emily Camp ball, who lived with her son, Mr. W. B. Campbell, near OHn, died Monday and waa buried in Mosa graveyard Tuesday. . Mra. Campbell wa a Bux ton before marriage and was o vears old. Her husband. Lee Aldon Campbell, died 25 years ago. She was a Christian from childhood ana wa a devoted neighbor and kind and devoted mother. W. B. Campbell la the bnly surviving child. His entire family have been .seridusiy in witn measles and his wife recently died from a very severe case. Only one 0 the ten children waa able to at tend the funeral of the grandmother. SOTJTHBRN COTTON MILL STOCKS Quotations by F. C. Abbott & Co. Bid Asked Abbeville Common .. .. . Aiken Mfg. Co 94 - 86 91 124 12 102 - American Spinning American Spinning, pfd... Am. Warehouse, pfd.. .. Anderson Cotton Mills.. . Arcade - 7 - 98 - 95 - 86 - 123 140 - - 100 Arcadia Arista Arkwrlght Mills.. .. .. . 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