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Hvmmmitof mum, wsmwb mm ' T i Moore, of Rich'.uond, Is the guest of 'Mrs. .Pearson, m Sdn.ni. .vltauajnes Jones and Ilassctt and Miss Jones, of Washington, N. C, are the guests of Mrs. W. T. Carter. Miss Florence !Moorma-, r,f Lvnrbbu"". Vs.: Vns reception" given by Rusha Eherrod, of Hamilton, and Miss nour at "Eglantine." ' ' ' ' r :; n:ne on Southside, in guests of Miss Ruth Slewers Mrs. J. her pup.ts.vMrs. Grace C. Slappy, of Fort Valley, Ga., who as f The Observer. Tray 2 2. The social k was the very ele- nv of Boston. Mass., ird, of Asheville. Ex Miss Stvlla Neale, attended the Acad emy In 1869, Is. with her two daugh and matchless skill haditers Misses Maude and Gladys, a guest at the Hotel Frances. She came to attend the Music Festival at her alma mater. Miss May Morrison, of Statesville. attended the festival. Lois Brown, who has been a student at Gunston Hall, Washington, D. C returned home this week. Miss Laura Halrston, of Oak Hill, Va., Is and beauty. This elegant !tne &uest of MIs9 Brown this week; . . . u Uonrr TParHa of Tlntto fnnfana. m me nature or an intro- - -" : - . ie gifted artiste Mrs has arrived ,n town and will spend the r Williams, to the seclai i summer with', her. mother,. Mrs. A, B. Twin fitv an rmfVilne- UOrreu, .-Id and hothouse under e home , one of the most !- gant in the State, was ,rr the joy of all behold t alth or roses. , daisies, lis smilax and asparagus raced Its every nook and ,!'.led every room with an Lambeth, of Thomasville; Mrs. Min nie Layden, Mrs. Amanda Davis, Rev and Mrs. Henry Sheets. 'Among- the firmer, f and the W. O. T. C!.: : i 'mpassed the desired re rmlngly. From 4 till 6:30 srantly gowned women Monday afternoon Miss Bessie Blum entertained 10 of her roost Intimate fr'en" evTTl'"nt t hr "fster, The announcement that Rev. J. T. Rlddick, pastor of the Baptist church here, had accepted a call to the Sec ond Baptist church of Newport News, Va., was received with genuine sorrow by all the people of this community regardless of church affiliations. Dur ing the short stay of Mr. and Mrs. Riddick In our midst they have won for themselves the warmest admira tion of all who have in any way come In contact with them. As a man, Mr. Rlddick is most companionable and as a minister be is simply Ideal. As to Mrs. Riddick, we will say she Is a most charming and refined woman. The gain of Newport News Is certain ly Lexington's loss. Mr. Rlddick was once pastor of a large church In Nor folk for five years, thus returning to that vicinity he docs not entirely go, among strangers. . A most beautiful and thoroughly enjoyed social event of the spring sea son, was the entertainment or the -i by Mrs. Laugenour, as- J ' , rim ' bnse engage- Pleasure Club by Mrs. Zeb. V. Walser, . Williams and Mrs. Bar- Mtai Nettle L Glum, whose engage pa,ataI 'residence on State cr hAnni 9-rtA hv Mao. !. . a t x a . mi ft - 1 L Clewell, Bettle .Vogler. .Salem announced on the happj -e, of Massachusetts, and . . . ! taiicrVitor nf Tlr unit Mrs. J. A. IJIUm. e wone ana mzei urn-r- 71 " man ana tne groom-eieci is jvu well known and regarded In business circles. Mrs. A. P. Everett, of Danville. Va., was the guest for several rays of her sister, Mrs. Robah F. Gray. Mrs H. C. Butler, of Raleigh, who was the jrttopt h"' daughter. Mr. J. E. Alexander, has returned home. ers assisting Mrs. Laugen : the honors of this charm x were little Miss Mildred 5 0 received the cards; Mrs. . who welcomed the guests . Mrs. H. E. Fries, who dl i to the reception room; Kller arid Miss Adelaide illoted them Into the libra- in W. Fries and Mrs. J. F. 1 ho welcomed them, there " . , .,., vio-hn elegant refreshments were liases Grace Slewers, Flor rd and Marguerite Fries, punch was served by Mrs. lir from a dalsy-garlanded I, and was assisted by Mes- n u. otimer, fnm iiorton compliment to their Bister, Miss Trlchie Vaughn, who has Just gradu ated at the Salem Academy and Col lege, and her five guests, Misses Hat tie and Le May Dewey. Mice Aycock, of Goldsboro: Dorothy Dove, of Ashe- Pfohl : No social event of jvllle. and May Clyde Hassell. of WlJ. has been more beautiful j mmgton. une recepuon nu tic In every detail or has tnent of the many guesta was foMoweJ thoroughly enjoyed, and jby a pretty and greatly enjoyed dance f honor from the cold, cold I in the palm room The varied dele- take back to her Boston, es or me evenm i.unu beautiful Impressions of fe and hospitality. fternoon Mrs. A, H. Gallo raclous hostess to two of friends. Misses Anna and rown, who graduated at the :ge and the Winston High r-ectlvely. In playing pro rninoes scores of happy i found the hourus only too first prize, a pretty lace ;ef. was won- by Miss Anna ; the second and attractive apron, fell to Miss Margar i. Mrs. Galloway graciously 'o each of her gusts of hon y 'white fan to be used at itlonu'In the entertainment ts, Mrs. Gallow-ay was as Tedames W. C. Brown, and way. . - the most Intensely en appreciated social event of vas Bishop and Mrs. Rond frtalnment of the acade- This haa come to be held indispensable social features ncement week. The bishop his home the graduates, have struggled with Latin '-"(win tose who bnve "ot 1 the pons aslnorum, but climax In the elegant banquet thai clafmed the attention of the guests till a late hour. . Miss Ethel Jeter, of South Carolina, Is the guest of the Salem .College. She Is eri route home from Virginia, where she has been teaching. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hardin, of Rocky Mount, are the guests of Rev. and Mm! H L. Chrelts berg. Miss Nona Swank, of Johns ton, Pa., and Miss Pattle Baugham, of Washington, N. C were the guests this week of the Misses Hanes. Mrs, Ada Smith and her daughter, Miss Willie Smith, of Durham, are the guests of Mrs. Peter H, Gorrell The bankers have captured the city, rather they have been accorded the freedom of the city, and no checks whatever are laid upon the rules and Pleasures of the captlns ft- finance, street last Tuesday afternoon. Several of the social and literary clubs of the town have disbanded for the summer months, but the Pleasure Club contin ues to exist In a most flourishing man ner, being strictly a social organiza tion, minus of any arduous literary work. Mrs. Walser Is ever a delight fully and gracious hostess, but on this occasion she excelled herself by enter taining her visitors so royally. The broad and spacious piazzas were made most attractive with screens, . rugs, potted plants, etc., and It was here the game was played. After an exciting contest Mrs. Walter Mendenhall won the club prize, a lovely bunch of American Beauties, nd Mrs. Lee V. Phillips was given the visitors', an ex quisite bunch of La France roses. An elegant summer collation was served, and quite a number outside of the reg ular membership were Mrs. Walser's Guests. Mrs. W, E. Holt, Jr., after an ex tended visit to her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Caldwell, of Pine Bluff, Ark., has returned home. Mrs. H. Holland Springs and children are visitors in Charl6tte. Mre. J. T. Deadrlck Is the guest this week of Mrs Robert B. Glenn, at Raleigh.--MIss Eliza Hill yard is visiting in Richmond.- Mrs. J. W. Frlck will attend the commence ment exercises of the State Normal, where her bright and talented niece, Mlsg Eleanore Elliott, graduates. The many friends of Mrs. S. E. Wil liams regret to learn of her continued Illness and hope forher an early re covery. . Dr. J. W. Vestal and fam ily have returned from JonesvllTe, where they attended the funeral of Dr. Vestal's aged father". ASHEVILLE. , Correspondence of The Observer.- : Asheville,.' May 24.There have been a round of delightful affairs the e with Cataline the heavy r MIsa Llndely, Miss Henry, nt of Cicero and made the rchet of Hannibal; he gath faithful ones about him and h her Latin torts and quiz fire is made In the grate and iearts beat with rapture . All written evidence of un r graduation goes up in d the beloved bishop Is hail She friend and benefactor of The hours with the blsh :rs. Rondthaler are among .'t of the commencement who are so besset with check P" ween, xaany summer visitors nave home. Many eleennt functlons and en- already arrived and Indications pnt tertalnments, both public and private, to one of the largest 8eason Ashe have been planned in honor of the ... . . hgnir. nd th ladles accomoanving , vil,e has ever Known. There is no more them. Invitations as follows have been j beautiful month in the entire year in Asheville than June. The . mountains have already taken on their rich color ings and the mountain sides are cov ered with azalla and laurel. Outng parties to near-by mountain peaks, have been of daily occurrence. Issued: Miss Slewers at home Thursday evening, May 23, 8:80 o'clock Miss Moorman, Miss Moorman, Miss Wllllngham. J. P. B. LEXINGTON. evening the Music Festival he whole community, and so i f1!stnne b1 locked for , opened with the presen '.Jumnae Hall in a most fin artistic manner of Haydn's ven to those whose expec 8 hichest, It was a revela ars. Mrs. Grace Bonner ir.'John Toung and the cth Pfohl, are unquestlon- of the hiarhest ordr. and tions, as may have been ex- re simply, auperb, but the ; chorus and orchestra sur I expectations, and renders Music Festival a delightful ir comlngVears. Of such di I'rofessors Shirley and Stor r, B, J. Pfohl, and such ma omposed the chorus and or is Twin City may well feel e programme as rendered evening was more varied and renects more striking, fvierdly wenderful character "Te Deum," being a special the evening. This Is the sec it has been rendered In tut It will hardly be the last i5Sts of those who heard it nythlng. The festival closed nt, which, though appro ilJed organ night, from the reni1!tJ nf Prnfor as nevertheless character in? fpleodid work from the lably Handel's "For Unto I, FAr." f-orr. "Th Mos- ad Gotmoas ."unroid ye ,-t rlatlng,w from "The Re ." All in all, the Music ' - s been en entire success j pr iest augury of what It : e coming years. ; t w?k a been marked by 5 art exhibit." which was tin e, the tree planting exercis- '!'i baccalaureate sermon -i r unday In Alumnae Hail L'-vering, . of - Bethlehem, r - 'i cement exercises on sddreg of Hon, John -f't of caps and ie meeting and for . ,.,.,3, Hall,. fM Corresnondence of The Observer. Lexington, May 2t. The ctystal wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Conrad was celebrated on Sat urday evening, the 18th Inst, at their home on South Main street, in a most elaborate and elegant manner. The re ception hours were from 1:30 to 12 o'clock, during which time' a host of friends called to pay their respects to this popular host and hostess. During the season there have been many so cial gatherings, but none more enjoy able and more elaborate, than that of last Saturday evening. Everything was so arranged as to make each guest en Joy the evening to the fullest extent. Altogether it was a most recherche af fair. This happy couple were the re cipients of many congratulations and good wishes for long years of happi ness and usefulness, together with numerous and handsome gifts of cut glass. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Alexan der assisted Mr. and Mrs. Conrad In receiving their friends. Mrs. Conrad was most becomingly attired in a gown of champagne silk. Miss Beaula Conrad dispensed delicious punch in the reception hall, while Misses Pearle and Rosa Moffitt and Louise Hanes di rected the guests to the dining room, where elegant refreshments were serv-. ed, consisting of a salad course, neo polltan cream, mints, salted nuts. etc. among those who enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad were: Mr. .and Mrs. W. H. Moffltt, Mr, and Mrs. H. A. Hege, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Noell. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Trice. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Burkhead, Mr. and Mrs. L. V Phillips, Mr and Mrs, W. II. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Earn hardt, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Koonts, The principal places of Interest have teen Mt. Mlchell, Piscah.v- Craggy, Graybeard and Esmeralda. There have been a number of coaching parties, driving and riding parties, the favor ite drives being to Biltmore, the pa latial estate of Mr. George W, Van- derbllt, Sunset mountain and the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers. Many new bridle paths have been re cently opened up and rides and drives now extend more than 60 miles In,' the mountains in all directions. Ideal weather has prevailed and the golf links of the Swannanoa Country Club, where a golf tournament open ed this week, have been thronged with players. A number of golf tourna ments are to be held throughout the season followed by a series of after noon teas at the club house. . - i A bolwlng tournament took place this week at the Albemarle Club at the Manor. Monthly bowling tourna ments have been announced for the season and handsome silver prizes will be given. Notable among the week's social functions was the meeting of the American Library Association which was attended by a number of inter esting social features, including sev eral receptions and a ball at the Bat tery Park Hotel, a drive through the Biltmore estate and a tea given by Mrs. A. C. Bartlett in West Asheville. This convention opened on Thursday and will be In session for. one week, the attendance numbering about 800. The following conventions have been announced to be held in Ashe ville: General Conference of the M. E. Church, South; Young Peoples' Mis sionary Movement. (National); Shrln ers of the Carollnas; Y. W. C. A. of the South; Y.' M. C. A. of the, South; United States Commercial Travelers of Am erica. These conventions will b at. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Brlnkley.' Mr. and .' tended with a round of social func .. . . v.. . . . Hons. Mrs. ju. i. reacocn, r. ana Mrs. J. jt. Ceary,. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crowell, Mr, and Mrs. J. I, Walker, Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Buchanan. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sheets, Mr. end Mrs. C. E, Mc Crary, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Harbin, Mr. and Mrs, J. L. Sink, Mr. and Mrs. Alex, DeLapp, Mr. and Mrs. B, C. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. J, W. Lancas ter, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Tallimore, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Koonts, Mr and Mrs, J, C. Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. H. & Radcliffe,, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Miller. Mr. and Mrs, It, C. Bprlncs, Mr. and Mr. X W. Lindnay. Mr. and Mrs. Q. E. Menden hall, Rev, And Mrs. J". N. Hlgglns, Rev. and, Mrs. Edwin Fullendwider, Mr. and. Mrs. Thos. Gallagher, Mr. and Mrs. ,W, A. Anthony, 1 Mr. and Mrs. lUtthi Holmes, Mr. and Mrs"." J, T. Iled ? "'..Mr. ?nd Mrs. If. B. Vamer. Mr. -."'.- ,.. tlons. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Vanderbllt have been entertaining a house party at Biltmore House, and have had as their guests Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Metcalf. Commander and Mrs.'W. n.' Cowles, Mr. LeTellier, of the Bel gian legation, -the the German ambas sador, Mr. Esme Howard, charge d'arralrs or the English embassy and others. Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbllt have given a number of affairs for the members of their house party includ ing a fishino trip to Plsgah Lodee. Where the famous Vanderbllt hunting ana nsning preserves are located HIGH POINT. Correspondence of -The Observer. jngn I'mnt, May 23, The pact 10 .-- r.r 7 r. ,,,fA,. , , The Intra Nous of which the cl.u.... iiifeiy interesting Mrs. Charks Franklin Long, is president, and the fallowing ladles members: Mesdames William Thomas Parker, W. Gordon Burnett, J. Ehvood Cox, Joseph Dun das Cox, James Joseph Farris, Thom rs Macon Robertson, William Ernest ?""-, Vfn t,. SHe- 7Bm Tories Steele, Dred Peacock, Chalmers Glenn, Charles Gheen and Anson Geaver, has crowded into the pasi 10 days some very Interesting meetings at the hom33 of Mrs. Charles Franklin Long, Mrs, Thomas Macon Robertson, Mrs. Wil liam Thomas Parker, Mrs. Julia Jones Steele and Mrs. Dred Peacock. Miss Mary . Alexander, Mesdames Charles Merrimon Hauser, Aubrey Ramseur Hoover, Alfred Shorter Cald well, J r., and Miss I. Irvin Paylor, have each been hostess to the Interest ing W. O. T. Club, of which .Mrs. Al vin Scott Parker Is president, and the following ladles compose the member ship. Mesdames Alvln Scott Parker, Aubrey Ramseur Hoover. S. Halstead Tomlinson, Alfred Shorter Caldwell, Joseph Dundas Cox, James Joseph Farris, Charles Merrimon . Hauser; Misses Blanche L. Bradshaw. Con stance Nlssen Charles. Mary J. Alex ander, Carey C. Ogburn, Berta Lonnle Ragan. Winifred Alice Snow and J, Irvin Paylor. ' The teachers of the city ' schools have been fortunate in the number of entertainments given in their honor. Among . those who entertained were Rev. and Mrs. Crowell, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davis, the Misses Blair and Miss PessITRIchardson. Mrs. E, L. Slier, Mro W. -T -rnflli n M'! T Trv'n Paylor. Each entertainment their re spective friends.. nriiKt rtv, fishing parties and all-day picnics are on the calandar for next week. Two of the clubs will continue their meetings all summer, so the warm days are full of promise. One of the most delightful events among the little girlies for next week will be the play party given by Mrs. Charles Franklin Long to her sweet little daughter, Helen Alexander Long, to celebrate her fourth birthday. The little folks will gather at the home of Helen's grandfather, Mr. H. Alexander, and the games will be on his beau tiful lawn, corner English and .Elm streets. , y. OXFORD. Correspondence of The Observer. Oxford, May 24. Commencement weekk in Oxford has been pecu liarly attractive. The exercises of the Seminary held in the Baptist church Sunday were attended by large audi ences. The sermon Sunday mornjng by Rev. J. T. Marr, of High Point, was pronounced one of the finest sermons ever heard here. The music and songs b ythe young ladies of the seminary were beautifully rendered. ; Sunday evening a sermon of hlglv order of cul ture was delivered by Rev. E. . M. White, of Texas. The graduating ex ercises of a large class took place Monday morning and the annual con cert Monday afternoon, all of which proved' very Interesting occasions. The young ladies who took part In the concert -showed the thorough training to which they had been accustomed and acquitted themselves with much honor. ' ; : ; I - 'a of Y.von; ::: i f,V tf : :- Frank frriil :. 1 rr Lou!,burg; Miss Mar shal Cf. Castor; Miss Minnie Lroushton, of Ralcish; Miss' Rosa Lowrencc, of Greensboro; Mr. and Mrs ivey Allen, of Louisburg; Mr. ?r lVrS " Eu?ene Allen, of Warrenton; "Isi JLaeI Davis- ot Louisburg; Mrs. M. C. Vilnston. of Salem; Mrs. W. B. McCullere, of Clayton; Miss Ada Jones, of Ralelsrn; Miss Fannie Rig gan. of Raleigrh; Miss Stella Bright-, well, of Raleigh; Miss Ada Prultt, of Sllersboro; Miss Katherine Brown of Washington, D. C; Miss Mary oDwell.i of Oxford; Misses Margaret Bullock.: Helen Brewster, and Eleanor Conn, 6f Raleigh; Misses Mary Miller and Mamie Aycock, of Warrenton:. Miss Carlnnle Bowling, of Rougeffionf ; ? Mrs. Aaa fowling, of Durham; Mrs.! Fannie Lasslter. . of WnnHtami. urio-1 Rosa Camp, of Franklin; Va.; Miss ' Mary Alien, of Warrenton; Mies Stel la Bright well, of Raleigh; Miss Helen McLendon. of Wadesboro; Mr. and Mrs. T. W Brewer and Mr. an fra W. O. Allen, of Raleigh; Mrs. A. L. Ferrell. Miss Alice Ferrell and Miss Marsball, of Raleigh; Mrs. C. M. Cooke and Mrs. Frank Spruit, of Loulsburrr Mrs. J. r?. RHni e con; Mrs. Nancy -McGullers. of Clay ton; Miss Mary Dunn,, Henderson: Miss Marv Willie TTinarfl it.. vllle; Mfsi Nenu McPhears'on, of Sher man. Texas: Mr. and Mrs n Tt Caldwell, of Lumberton; ; Miss Leila Morris, of Morrlstown, Va. " STATESVILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Statesville. May 23. On last Thurs day afternoon the Thursday Afternoon Book Club met at the pretty home of Mrs. S. Lee Parks, on Walnut street. The home was . unusually attractive, embowered In green vines and bloom ing roses. The club's programme for the evening was devoted to sketches of, and readings from Marlon Har land and John Esten COoke, these be ing given by Mesdames William Mor rison, Flake Carlton. S. L. Parks and F. L. Page. Delicious cake and cream, decorated with red maraschino cher ries, were served on plates, accom panied by cherry-red roses. Mrs. H. C. Cowlei and Misses Marie Long. Minnie Sherrlll and Mary Carlton were the . welcome visitors of the club for the occasion. ' " , " The exercises of Oxford graded arhool were remarkablv attractive. The entertainment on Friday evening was one of the best ever given In the opera house. Mrs. Flemming, assisted bv teachers of the school, had charge of the cantata. 'A Midsummer Night," which was rendered by children of the school and kept the audience in a continued roar of laughter. The parts nf th cantata were snlendldlv clayed and Mrs, Kate Fleming scored a great success In training the cnuaren so well. The graduating exercises of this choni took n'lace Tuesday mornina in the chapel. The address of welcome by .Prof. Robert Kittrell, was very fine. The address to the school was by tf nt Undo-lnH of Guilford, who pre sented diplomas. Prof. Goode awarded the scholarship medal wmcn was won by Miss Myrtle Renn, of Oxford. The miirarsitv acholarshln was awarded to Russell Webb, of Oxford. Tuesday evening closed the exercises when a large audience gathered in the open houee and listened to the address of h on. Robert Bingham, of Ashavliic, n-Vin waa-fntrnrlnred bv ex-Judge H W.-43raham, and whose subject wa "Secessloh" The address was iuh ji ttrtn nnft careful Study find evinced culture and historical" facta elegantly expressed. The Entre Nous Club was entertain ed on Saturday afternoon by Miss Minnie Sherrill, at her handsome home on Davie avenue. Amusement was furnished by a game of "progres sive peanuts," In which Miss Altle Corpenlng won the first prize, a pretty vase. .Dainty refreshments of cream and r- cake were served. The club'a visitors were: Miss Sara Allen, of Wadesboro; Miss Edith Moring, of Asheboro; Miss Lilly ' Thornton, of Louisiana; Miss Williamson, of New berry, S. C; Miss Clark,, of Calttles burg, Ky., and Miss Mary. Miller and Sara Cowles, of Statesville. ' an 1 " . I,..ho:.:;a an J i ' : 1 ir : the. i-di lor. A content, which wa. really a witty play on word.'?, proved a pleasing diver!si.:n for a time. The successful contestant was Miss T.eth Evans, who receive! the prize. This was a beautiful study done 1n crayon and was presented with easy grace' by Mrs. w. L. Nicholson, of Charlotte. The consolation fell to Miss Mlttie Green. ' The younj; men who were so fortu nate as to receive an invitation hart now arrived and a brief time was sp?nt In social intercourse. They soon repaired to the dining room, however, for the college authorities still had sway with these young la dies, and their time was limited. Here too were evidences . of fairy nanas. Ribobns In the. college colors, black-and vellow wpm rim mn the chandlelers and fastened to the corners of the table in long loops. The modest oxide daisy were In pro fusion and harmonized well with ths coior scneme. Before refreshments were, served Miss Maude Nicholson class president, read an original verse on the name o. each of her class-mates. These contained , many wlttle Balllea and evoked much applause. v ; A salad course was then served followed by cream and cake," after which Mrs., W, L Nicholson read the class prophecy which she had writ ten in rhyme. The various charac teristics of the young ladies . formeu the basis for prophesying their-future and these were shown with a , fine sense of humor' The hours sped too rapidly,' all left voting Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson an Ideal host and hostess. In addition to those already mentioned Mrs. J. B. Connelly, Miss Elolse Connelly and Mrs. L. Nicholson, of Charlotte were present. ::L3 lcu', 3 rctt:.-; .-. : turn Harris, with ::: ; Irrne ' Mr.. W. E. Dockery w ith ML-s Hay, Mr. W. II. Crow with Jailet Crews, Dr.-Joel Vhit :.er Mabel Young, Mr. Isaac I with Miss Lizzie Rogers, Mr. Pety with Miss Bessie Woodwar.' jLouise Smith with Miss ' Wct'b, i Hillsboro, Mr. . George . Graham Miss Mordeeai,: of New Orleans; and Mrs. W. H. Bagley, Mr. and i Julian'TImberlake, Mr. and .Mrs. J Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pogue. Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood eron. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Smith, and Mrs, ,H. A. Royster, Mr. Ch Johnson and Mrs. KImbark, Louis; Dr. V. E. Turner with Henry Wetson. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W Mrs.'Edwln Yellowes, of Georgia; .William Sadler, of Kansas; Mrs. , 'Andrews, Mrs. Henry. Cowles, Atl; Captain Richard Pearson Ho (Lieutenant Pope, Washington. M Aiex Andrews, Thomas Ruffln, Pace, , Ben Dexon. shelby: - Correspondence of The Observer. Shelby, May 24. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bowman chaperoned a delightful fish ing party to Stice's shoals last Mon day. . V s ' The closing exercises ' of "Francis iniHard" School took place Wednei- nuv evenlnir.- An elaborate programme wan arranged of music, songs and re citations, all carefully prepared, xne ntertalnment was fun or intereaims nmbera and reflected great credit nnon the teachers of ; this school, so well known for their culture and re fnment of intellect and manners. Where all did so well, it would bd in justice td particularize, but tne eon of Mis Elizabeth Hlllard deserves special mention, as her success in elo cution as a teacher ana elocutions chII forth -marked applause. The whMi evening's entertainment was highly t njoyed by the large audience pres ent. - ) WAKE FOREST. , Wake Forest College, May 25. The social feature of the commencement exercises at Wake Forest , commence mcnts is one or the mort pleasant of IV occasion. Following sre some of those who were here for the exercises of ; Friday; - . "t;:'-: . ;" ' ;::!' Miss Louise Allen, of 'Warrenton; Miss Edna Allen, of Warrenton; Mrs. Harvey Leonard, of Petersburg. Pa; Mr... and .Mrs.R. B, Powell, of Pavannah, Ga,; MIks Louise " Coving ttj, of Wn-Vsboro Mrs. - Walter Dan- In addition to the large number of secret orders of Statesville, a new mystical club has been formed with the mysterious name of "Agar-Agar." Seven young gentlemen compose this Interesting society, and on last Satur day evening they gave a most delight ful moonlight picnic to a number of friends. The party consisted of the fol lowing young ladies and young men: Miss Edith Moring with Prof. Henry E.. Craven, Miss Sarah Cowles with Mr. Robert M. Miller,. Miss Sara Allen with Mr. Grler Miller, Miss Mullen with Tr. Wallace Hoffman, Miss Flor ence Cowles with Mr, Peter Culbreth, Miss Lizzie Allison Vith Mr. John A. Parker. Chaperones, Lieutenant and Mrs. Thomas Mitt. After a beautiful drive to Barium Springs, the party gathered round an Improvised table, set with a number of delicious delica cies provided by the members of the club, and prepared under the careful and skillful Instructions of Mrs. Gil mer, of Hotel Iredell. The evening be ing cool, a cheerful fire was, lighted near the feast ers, and added a touch of weirdness to the scene. After the good things had been thoroughly en Joyed and discussed, the long,. delight ful drive back to town was begun; at the close of which each lady was pre sented with a dozen beautiful carna tions. Thus ended a memorable occa sion, which it is hoped will be repeat ed In the not distant future. - Miss Marie Long, at her beautiful home, Oakhurst, was hostess on Tues- dav pvenlncr to the Pleasure Club. Prmrroastva Aiiphro Ar nlaved and en-A Joyed through a numoer or, spimea games at the close of wmcn miss Lizzie Steele was the happy recipient of two beautiful prizes, a gold belt buckle, and a gold barette, A meat salad served on lettuce leaves, resting upon small sea-shells, and salted pea nuts in atm smaller shells, comooed a dainty and inviting luncheon. The club was happy to have as its guests, Miss Louise Slddall, of Wmston-Salemr Misses Lizzie Allison and Elvy McEl wee; and Messrs. : Ned French and John Parker. Instrumental music by Miss Slddall, and vocal ; music by Miss Marie Long and Professor Crav en was much enjoyed. The past week was not "all Work and no play." for , the graduating Class of, tne Ssiatesviue. reinme lAB-e.5 In addition to the exercises in chapel and on campua quite a number . , V. n nr.nl.'. of ' social events e uu , i"w . calendar. This made the nnala of more than ordinary interest. . The leading one of these social events, which college girls enjoy with more zest than others, was'the recep tion given by Misses - Maude and Mattle Nicholson on Thursday even- Their beautiful home on Front street, already the scene of many social festivities never looked more attractive than on thrs occasion. The house lends Itself easily to deco ration. In the parlor and library ferns and palms were banked with fine effect. The potted plants false appeared In the hall while the stair case was s literally covered with th beautiful mountain Ivy. ' 1 LThe hospitality of the Nicholson home hs become proverbial aikl-wat evidenced anew on pis occasion. The members of the graduating cias? , . !--, .Kvani.' Iva t. Con- "Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Flack and Mrs. Carson and Misses Ora Flack, Ora Eskridge, Selma Eskrldge, Irma Bowman, Mattle flack and Fay Webb enjoyed an outing at Blanton's mill. After a most delightful afternoon spent on the river banks' and a gypsy supper they drove home Jay moonlight. The Chicora C ub met with that most hospitable hostess, Mrs. Mary E. McBrayer, at 4 o'clock ridaFy after noon. The subject for the meeting was "Spencer." As usual the roll-call was answered with quotations from the subjects; Mrs. Thomas then read ,a carefully prepared paper on the "He roines of Spencer," after which Mrs. Ryburn gave a reading followed by another by Miss Tiddy. Mrs. Nix closed the programme with a beautiful In strumental solo. The next meeting. which will be the last until fall," will be with Mrs. Lander McBrayer, an May 31st. Little Miss Babington gave wood land party last Monday afternoon and Miss Madeline Miller and Mr. Henry T. Swain were the chaperones on this pleasant occasion. Mrs. Hinnessee entertained the members of the Epworth League most delightfully one night last week. Miss Fay Webb left Saturday for Gaffney, S. C, where ?he will attend Llmetsone commencement and visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Daven port Messrs. DeWitt Qulnn and Graham Anthony are spending the week-end in Gaffney, S. C Mr. O. Max Gardner leaves Sunday for Raleigh.,- Mrs. L. p. Holland, Mrs. S. A. McMurry, and Mrs. Lander McBrayer, spent a few days last week in Char lotte. Mrs. S. p. Andrews and Mrs W. H. Blanton spent Wednesday In Charlotte. Mrs. Geo. Glanton was the guest of Mrs. Victor in Charlotte last week. Messrs. Joe Smith and George Blanton have returned from New York and Philadelphia. Miss Lucye Smith, who has been the attrac tive guest of Mrs. Harvey Jetton, left Wednesday evening for her home in Charlotte. Mr. H. S. , Richardson, of Richmond, spent Sunday here, Judge Jas. L. Webb left Sunday, for Lumberton. "Mr. John A. Darwin, who spent several days at Cleveland Springs last week, left Tuesday for his home in Athens, Ga. Miss Hellen Dover, who has been attending school In Oxford, v returned 2 Wednesday. Mr. Dixon Shlth, who has been at tending school at Wake Forest, Come home Saturday. Mrs. Springs, of Charlotte, is the guest of . Mrs. . T. W, Ebeltoft. Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Jenkins left Monday for (Jamestown and Maryland. Miss Allie Mooe, of Charlotte, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. ,J. T. Gardner. Miss Vera Mc Call, of Denver, N. C, is visiting here. Correspondence of The Obperver. . Raleigh, May 24. A dance that was In every way delightful was, given at the Capital Club on Monday evening in honor of the many guests and vis itors in the city to attend the Worth Bagley unveiling. The beautiful ball room of the club was enhanced in loveliness by the exquisite costumes of the many attractive and charming women present.' During the evening delicious Ices were served. The ger man was led by Mr. James McKIm moi, who danced wrth Miss Caro Gray. ' Others present were: Lieuten ant Victor Blue, of Norfolk, and Mrs. Blue; Mr. David Bagley and Miss Al len, of Washington, D. C.i Mr. Y. P. Haywood with Miss Ethel Boogleer, of St. Louis; Mr. W. W. Vass with Miss Martha Boogleer; of St. Louis; Mr. W. A. Graham with Miss Leila Philips, of Tarboro; Mr. Fred Mabler with Miss Cacesse, of New Jersey; Mr. John McRae with Miss Julia Jackson Chris tian, of Charlotte; Mr. John Andrews with Miss Louise Carr, of Durham; Mr, Albert Banman with Miss Eleanor Vass; Mr. William E. Manor with Miss Blanche Blake. Dr. E. B. Ferebee jvlth Miss Annie Root. Mr. Chase with Miss Sophy Busbee, Mr. Willis' prists with Miss Pearl Dixon, Dr. Russcl Sherrlll with" MI'-is - Frrr" - TTr.' 'ArmMPia Monday evening after the Mrs. Daniels ontortatnail at a .1 eon in honor of her sisters. Miss I ' and Belle; Bagley, of Wlashihgto C, and their , guest. Miss Allen. ( Invited guests were: ' Misses O'C or Washington; Belle and Ethel ley. Miss Allen. Miss Sophy B Miss Blanche Blake, Leila Phlli Tarboro; Dr. and . Mrs. Hubert ster, Mr. end Mrs. Henry Baghd owen, or Washington, D. C; Pope, Washington; Mr. Davis B Mr. W. E. Manor, Mr. Perrln B Mr. Chase, of Wilmington: Mr. : : London, of. Plttsboro; W. A. Gr Misses Belle and i EtheL Bag" Washington, D. C, who cairte present at the unveiling of the Kagley, statue have gone home. t Mrs. Henry w. Miner gave a" enjoyable " card party on. Tht Mlarks, of Montgomery, Ala., m the guest of her mother, Mrs, Andrews. Six-handed euchre played, the prize being won b. Emily Kenan. The guest of I was also presented with a be plate. An elegant five-course eon was served. Those present Mrs. William Mtarles, Mrs. A. drews. Mrs.' Edward Yellowes i con, Ga.; Mrs. Ashby. Baker, J D, W. Connor, Mrs. W. W, V, Cox, Mrs,, R. B. Raney, Mrs.- Ti Ashe, Mrs., Bruce Wright, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs Hubert Haywoo Robert Strong, Miss Eliza Sirt .i . i . , . . f iwias .Aiex' uaussee, isa . mi Causae, Miss Emily Kenan, Mrs wood' Hlggs. ' " The Sans Soucl was delightful tertained ' by Miss J Mary La Hinton. Six-handed euchre va ed, the club prize was won tJ John C. Drewry, the, guests prla to Mrs. R. D. W. Connor. Thosf ent were : Mrs. - Benehan Ca Mrs. Ludlow Skinner, Mrs, Wright, Mrs. , John C. Drewr j Ben Baker, Mrs. R. D. W Mrs. Herbert Jackson, . Mrs. Ashe, tMrs. Joseph E. Pogue, A. Mabler, Mrs. Joel Whitake Julian Timberlake, Mrs. Hipnry Mrs. J, K. Marshall, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Frank ' Er Mrs. R. B. Raney, Miss Sophy i Miss Mabel Young,' Miss Elizf mon, Miss Elsie Haywood, Mis: Mordeeai, Miss Annie Pescv Deta-Dlxon CarroU. Mrs. William Williamson ed ed the morning bridge club o day. There were four tables delicious luncheon was aft served. Those present were: M ward Fellowes, of Macon, Ga Bruce Wright, Mrs. R, D. Ijf . Mrs. Henry Miller, Mrs. R. ney, Mrs., John C. Drewry, Mr? seph Ferrall, Mrs. Thomas As Herbert Jackson, Mrs. Ashby Mrs. Julian Timberlake, Mrs Pou, Miss Jennie Coffin. Mr. and Mrs. Josephus Darj tertained at luncheon; on Mon distinguished guests and visit were here to the unveiling Worth Bagley statue. y Miss Marv Armlstead Jon tained most dellehtfullv at a al tea on Wednesday afternood or Misses , Boogier, or Bt. loi are thev guests of. Miss Elean There were cresent: Misses Root,, Blanche Blake, AnniJ Sophy ; Busbee, Louise ,Busbe Brlsrtrs. Eliza Simmons. Susa Mamie .CowDer. Janet Badger Johnson. Isabel. Busbee. Mai Mary Thompson, Julia MontrH Philips, o fTarboro; Mordeeai! Orleans; Annie Cheshire, susi Belle Pescud.:: Emily- Kena Badarer - Rusan McPheeters. - , . . . Davis, Mrs. Ashby Baker, Mrl Wilson, of Georgia; Mrs. Marks, of Monteomervr Mr bark, of St Louis; Mrs. Thonj Miss May Johnson, Miss Sudj son. Miss Mary Shlpp.. Miss Rosa F. Skinner has from a' visit of several. weeU atlves and friends in Georgia bam. Mrs. William M. Mar iioot nf her mo,ther. Mirs A drews. Miss Emily Kenan 4 at the home of CoL and Mrs S. Kenan. Miss Eleanor hai guests the Misses Boogier. ht Mrs. KImbark is visiting ent. Col. amd Mrs. Chas. E. Mrs. Henry Wilson and litt ter are n the city the gue? parents. Dr. and : Mrs. Turtl Leila Philips, of Tarboro, i In the city. . RELIEF FROM RHEUMATIn "I suffered with rheumatism two years,", says Mr. Holland patrolman, of Key West. Fia times it settiea in my Knee , me so I nould hnrdly walk times It would be In my feet o I was Incapacitated for j rlirht when I wa In sever! !o me from it my wife w-Bt tA store tyre r.1 came r,ick wit rvf Chimnriain-s i'am Halm. !- 1 " h It n - 1 f-.'in-l thT rain
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