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WINSPOX-SALEit. Correspondence of The Observer. Winston-Salem. Aug. '29. Thurs day afce; noon a party ot" young peojile drove to Old Town and enjoyed a most delicious supper which was spread on the old church lawji. Aftr suudmt the drive was - extended, to UeUiania, The following composed tho tarty: Mr. and Mra. Henry Shaftner, Mrs, Arthur -Chase, of Pennsylvania; Mivse. Adelaide Fries, Etita Shaftner, Ruth and Graco; Siewerg; Messrs. Charles Ogburn, Arthur Coleman, Tucker Norfleet and Fred Sheet. Another moonlight drive enjoyed ver much by the . young people Thursday evening was chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. WiUiard and Mr. Powell-Gilmer, The party left the ttty about 6 o'clock and reached Old Town at a delightful hour to enjoy the dainty lunch provided by the young ladies. Those who enjoyed this delightful picnic were: , Mlasea Nan and Evelyn Walker, Margaret Dalton, Wattle James, Louise Daniel, Mary Carter, Marjle and Annabel Gray, Elisabeth ' Hill and Louise Hill, of "Lexington: Anna rBlier, Lil Farisle, Ahna chreiuberg, Mary and Elisa fceth "Slzemore, of Clarksvllle, Va.; DelDhlne and Anna Brown, Helen gmlth, Annie Ruflin Greene,, of Dur ham; Ada Nicholes, Evelyn Owens, tther Hampton, Pcarle Carrington, t Durham: Margaret Ludlow; Messrs Hank Abbott, Grady Marloe, Leonard Blackburn, Joyner, of Baltimore, Md.; ' Dave Hodxin. of Salisbury: Robert Hanes, Eugeno HIH Eugene Gray. Ed gar Wohlford, Fred Archer, Robert Idol, Carter Penn, Will Luppert, Richard and Norman Stockton, Taylor Bnum, Hilliard Chreltzborg, Paul Montague, Couch, Charlie Bailey, Magnum Webb and MeLeod. : Mr. and Mm. Edward C. Clinard ' have, announced the engagement of thelrflaughter, Mary Payne to Mr. Brantley Hillyard Finch, of Lexing ton., The marriage will take place In November. Mla Clinard . is one of our most popular and attractive young ladies. Mr. Finch is a promi nent young business man of Lexing ton and well known throughout the State. ,, " - jf Mrs. W. C. Brigg.s chaperoned a party of" young people on a picnic to the Yadkin river Tuesday. The pic nic was given by Miss Julia Brlggs Complimentary to her guests. Miss Cordye Weatherly, of Greensboro, and Mls.ses Agnes and Eva Martin, of SteldsvHle, Mrs. W, II. Dugan entertained a number of young people Thursday evening at a mimical. The violins were played? by William Dugan and Wil liam Ellits, the cornet by Clyde and Douglas Rlglets and William Vogk-r, trombone, Eugene Vugler; concert horn, William Miller; flute, Charles Vogler; piano MIhh fludle Miller. De lightful refrexhmentH were served during the evening. 1 Miss Eva Martin entertained most delightfully at a trolley-party and pic nic at ,NtBen Park Thursday evening In honor of MIhs Annie Turner, of Durham, who is the guest of Miss Martin. The party left the city on the car about 4;30 chaperoned by Mrs. Eugene Albea and Mrs. F. A. Martin. A delicious supper was erved about 6;S0. This delightful party was composed of Miss Turner, the honor guest, and Mlsse Margaret Vaughen, Lucy Hanes, Donna Henry, Ernestine Lett, Julia Adams, Lizzie Roddick, Ruth Joyner, Elizabeth und Kalth Farrlngton, Gertrude Luppert, Elizabeth Joyner. Pauline Cox, Mabel Douglas Percy Garner, Lucy Rhep perd, Eleanor Albeu, Annie Turner, Annie Medearis, Alice Henley, Ger trude Horn, Mary Pell. Loul.se Pepper, Elte Wilson. Helen Edmonds, Llnd vllle and Eva Martin "M Us Ethel Follin hx returned from Visit, to Miss Lily Watt penn In JteldsvitJe. .A delightful dance wan given In the -Palm Room at the Jjinxondnrf Friday vening by Miss Birdie vickorn. The tfsnee cards were vorv ntlrm-Hvf.lv decorated with cunning Utile Teddy . bears. Miss Vlrkerji will leave this City August Slst for New York, where she will make Vr debut In the theat rical world this fnll. Ming lrma Jnyner. of llnltiniore. Md., Is the guest of her cougjn, Miss Lil Farisle. Mr. and Mr. R. J. Uej. Holds and little son. It. J Reynolds, Jr., who have heen touring the nuriii In Mr. Reynold'.' tnurlng car, arrived tiome ou Thursday. ' Mr. Fred Balrnn-n received ;, t,.t.. gram Tuesday afternoon from Dr. H. T. Balmson in Nw York City t;ilui that Col. ,'itiri Mrs. V H. Kni s, Miss Eleanor" Frl'-s, Dr. and Mrs Italmson, .Misses Louife and I'iitillne Biilmson und Mr. Agnew Baluix.n. utu ';iit. j. X. Gilmer hfid arrived i.n Aiiicncii.i eoll from their mp .iii'.ni. They left Mouth Hampton. KiirIiimI. l;m"t Wednesday, -ar rj vln In i , Yi.rk City Tuesday. Cut. ;m d Mr-, l'rle Und Miss ICI unr Kri.- will mm-ln In "New York for H week nr more. Mr. and Mr. J. a Folim and MIhh Eleanor Follin have returned frnrn :i cveral weekx' stay "at Aiiey.i,n-llij(i fion - and New Yurk. Mis. Nurvel "Walker, of Uiimmnre, Md , h vi.-liing her father, Capt. Jt. it. Crawford, ut ter a two weeks tny f,t lf.ltil.iiiy. -Mis Antoinette 'Jletui U.a letunnni from Croek.lt Hpring:'. Mi:s Kate Jfrnklns has returned from a vi!l to frlud in .:harloiU-. ISlifc uu. ac ompiiiod home hy mim BesKie i.nte ftteere, of Charlotte. Mrs. r. j,. Kuin tners and Mlw Mary Coruel! are Ik1 Jlng Mrs. H. Houston at Brlarfleld. Mrs.-A-.A. Kmlth snd daughter, Miss Kathleen KmlVh, have returned from a pleasant visit at Danhtiry. Miss Metta Watson hag returned from a Visit to Miss Mattle Jbnea at Kernets vl!!, Mrs. J, H. borne 'and Miss Julia Jones are visiting Mrs. A D. Joneat Walnut Cove Mr, and Mrs. JP- W. Crutehfield and little grand daughter, Mattle Green Mobley. hnve retuiued from a delightful trip to Went F6tftt Jlmtowirind Atlantic City. Mis Theodosia Gray, who has fceen visiting relatrvM in the city, left Friday for her home in Danville. Va. Miss Gray was accompanied by Miss Annabel! Gray, who will be her guest, Miss Louise Hill, of Lexlng tonvwho ha been the guest of 'Miss E!iabeth Kill,' returned home Friday. Miss Elizabeth Hill went with her to f her ftttot-fpr few fly.-Mr, and Mr., Walter Leak, who have, been vlsitlnif Mr and Mrs. T, Williamson In Lteaksyllle, nave returned home,-? Mrs, Jonn Anderson, of Bristol, Tnn i Is the gMst;of hr sisttr, Mm Waltnf Ix-akMr, H. V, Horton and daugh ters, Mlie Lotliso and Wary Horton av. returned from Jamestown rfnd tviilonejltfqr-v, metHtrrn6 '.-'Mrs ' John B. Trie and daughter, Mtw An. f t Vlrg,t)fmpWn!iirKr.rr r-"l of Mrs. Will Bhaffner, Miss El la Cmlth. of H'hJtehead -Stoke gani. . Am, UdnW'.l,! tariuai, is the guest of her ulster, Mrs. E". C. CiinarU. Mr. anJ Mrs. J. F. Shaftner and Mr. Henry Fries have re turned from Roaring Cap. Mi.s Anna Buxton has returned from a delightful visit to Miss King, at Leakyville. -Mrs. W. B. Upshur and little son, of Sum ter, S. C, have arrived in the city. Miss Eliza Williams, of Panther Creek, has been the guest of Mrs. Mary Dan iel. Mrs. Daniel. Misses Louise and Josephine and Master Robert Daniel, have returned from a stay at Panther Creek and Yadkin. ? , . , Complimentary to Miss lrma.'. Joyner.- of RHlf!more. Md.. who la the guest of Miss Lil'Farish, a delightful dance was given Tuesday evening a,t Nlssen Park by the young men of the city. Those who took part In the dance : were; Mlas Joyner, the" honor guest, with Mr. Gwaltney; Miss Lll Fatish wUh Mr. Fred Nlssen; Miss Mary Carter , with Mr. Eugene Gray, Jr., MUs Anna Blue with Mr. Chas. Dalton; Miss Marlon Molr with MP. Lyman Whitaker,- Miss Margaret Dal ton with Mr. v urover wr Mariraret Luddon with Mr. Mangum Webb; Miss Sallie Grimth with Mr. John Ogbufnj Miss neipnme isrown with Mr. Murphy McNalr; Miss Louise Daniel with Mr. Bob Idol; Mis Margie nrv with Mr. Leonard Blackburn. Stags Messrs. Smith, Whallnir, Stead man. Bitting, Hanes, Dalton. Terry anij Butler. ' -y BURLINGTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Burlington, Aug. S7. The past week In Burlington, on account of the many visiting young people, has been one of more than usual gaiety. Mr. and Mrs. W. II. May entertain ed a number of young people at -r home on the corner of MenJenhall und Mohan streets Monday evening in honor of Miss Msry Curry Belk, of Starksville, Miss. Miss Jessie Sharpe assiHted the host anJ hostess in re ceiving the guests. The large and beautiful lawn was bedecked with electric lights, and here among the roses and the massive oaks the de lighted rowd gathered, and onjoyed one of the most pleasant evenings of the summer. Every one entered into the spirit of the occasion, and Joined in the various games. Miss Margaret Loftt, Of Philadelphia, favored the gathering with some Of her sweet songs, which she rendered so beauti fully. Refreshments of different kinds were served, and the evening was pronounced by all to be the most pleasant of the season. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. M.1y, host and hostess; Miss Byrde Dniley with Burton May: -Miss Loftt with Capt. J. C, Freeman; Miss Leila Willamson with Clyde May; Miss Helen Hall with George Isley; MIks Annie Holt with Chas. Ward; Miss Maud Shoffner with Ernest Holt; Miss Ella Robertson with Ben Rogers; Miss Beatrice Fowler with Fred Smith; Miss Mabel Isley with E. S. W. Dameron; Miss Myrtel Ineley with Russell Garvin; Mls Bessie Dameron with Levi ..Burke; Miss Flossie Burke with Ben May; Miss Annie Bennette with Will Fix; Miss Lola Lashley with Paul Morrow; Miss Nina Holt with J. E. Sharpe; Miss Joy Klme with Georgj Sommers; Miss Bennlo K.iotts with Earle Lashley; Miss Sal lie rates with John H. Vernon; Miss Ly.Ha Newlin with W. L. Mann; Miss Roxle Stewart with B. P. Daviea; an.l Mlssi Annie. Hawkins with Ed. King Friday evening between the hours of 8:30 and 11 p. m.. at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Din Hall, a roceptlon was held In honor of Mr. nnmoiii,. Mebane, Jr.. and his hrtdo fnrm&Mtr Miss Minnie Clark, of Oroonthnrn iriHim, rjoin oia and younar, were present to m..nh,i. "lions, and to wish them "a Ion ami happy married llfo." A party of voiinw nnnniii in hacks to WHIowbrook Pond last Thursday night to spend an evening of pleasure ln the moonlight. Soon after the arrival the party divided In to several HmHli (-roups, and rode ver tne pon until a late hour Af ter this delightful host ride the party returned to uhore, and gathered on the rocks hy the water around s big bonfire to enjoy the delicious luncheon whieh roiowed. TheV then old ghost stories, nrid mu.lii th nno uieir merry lsughter and hanr.i sotiics. A wnrmelon all enloyriirnt tn fho nvanintr The pi.rty consisted nf: Mlss'ps Hv rde t;,Ii,,v. Annie Holt, HjsHI Al hrlTht. Mn-xiret rjay. Hufh Alhrlttht Hele., Hull. !,oltl Lashlev. Rentlle Knott, .lor Klme Mary Curry nik n!so Messrs. 'erlInn namo. nott Hanks, Will Fir, Ren Mtv' ul Morrow r-,m. s'urpe. r;,-,,' ",n'd, r,of,ni Thompson. Sttmmle Mi'i)e, ;,.i,l Ooorsre Summers. ... ' "?: Mesdam Klme Albright. and NKWTON. 'or rewpondetieo r,f Newton. Aug. The Obscr'er 29 Milnv .. llttlo ne.irt heat with (Indrtess last Wed- iicnii ii , on r"i vlng an Invitation '.on .viiw ;uarg:iret Kloln. the m-yar-old idece of Mrs, J. K. Ktewart to Mlted ,,;irtv. a( lht, f,,PK(lnt h m; t her sunt that iifternoon from 4 to . o'elor-k. The dainty limn mles and young K-ntlemen were all on the nil vive (lnd tor appointed hour khw lie .parlous lawn well filled With nap-n- f n. Home 65 children Join ed M..raret In insklng the welkin ,UI,"' J"v rd merriment. Pays of all kinds were Indulged th hv the'littl,. f'-lk. while. t,e FWng. WH ahvflVH rulJ "f bright fHa,.. The ponv cart, too stood reroly to carry the chlllren around the' Urit lawn, which oceu- S?rr T,,,ro !inr- rides greatly enjoyej. Mm. Stewart. asiMed by Mrs. ;erge H. W,.t, serv- whi TS", t1l,r",; ,h0 b0UrH. while later tho afterntkon delicious crm and ny, were sPrved at sK tabl.- dotted nroun,, the varj. Jusi 1 before the hour of departure Mrs. Ktewa.t led tha littles feet a it. V Wn t;tr,,tched hetween for the UyM. Along foe entire length um "fr"I"',W,, -"Tended " Fh , ; WPl -'fPPed nark-ago. ir l"nd.foJdil In turn ?.knl7V Uk Tr0m line v,hfi T, or rt " touched. Much was the amuj-meni and pi- toeth TuWjVh t0T erythlnde; f the childish -nenrt was htjnr on those ropw. Dulls, khlve" "balk school bag., school eompanions tova souvenirs of all kinds wer? t "rs All too soon did th hour for ,laruri arrive srpj the children bsda tNdr nh one voice pureeing tn. ftf. ternoon spent with Msrgsret KMn and her chartum sunt was an mat ful epoch In their lives. nt A dellghtftil picnic parly drove over to Catawba Rprlngs Wedij,.a,lav even- hlln, ?u lor,ou -". Thf mem ber, of the nartv w.r. u. , n Oxford: Amy and ;iiHnwwiu, oi Wilmington; EJlth Campbell and May Williams, of New ton, . .. Thursday night , the younj people had an impromptu musical at tde Piedmont, which wa greatly enjoyed. . Invitations have this week be;n is sued by Miss Alice Summerview to a birthday party at Piedmont Hotel Monday, September 9th, from 3:S0 to 6:80 and from 8 to 12. , . Miss Marv Williams leaves tomor row for Oxford to resume her duties as teacher In the graded school there. She wlll . be accompanied : by .her friend, Miss Webb, who has been vis iting ner. . A largd party of our citizens will leave Tuesday for Jamestown, among tnem beln Col. W. H. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rhyne and , little daughter, Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Carpenter, Mr. E. p. Sohrum, Mrs. Ida Trolinger and son, Clyde, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter 8. Martin, of Hickory, After eeelngr the exposition most of the party wilt visit New York, Balti more anj other Northern cities, . SHELBY. CorreKpoiideno of Th Observer. ' ; ' Shelby, Aug. !9,Mr. and Mra Clyde It. Hoey gave a beautiful re ception last week In honor of the vis iting teachers who were attending the Institute here. The house was artis tically decorated and delicious Ices were served. Ass sUna- Mr. and Mrs. Hoey In receiving were Misses Fan Barnett, Selma Eskrldge and Agnes Mcurayer. Mrs. Canon was the gracious host ess at an al fresco party one evening last week, at' the home of Mrs. Flack, in honor of her cousin, Miss Broyles, or Tennessee. After an exciting con tesft, Mr. Will LIneberger receiving; the prize. Tempting refreshments were served. The Invited guests were: Misses Fan ; Barnett, lrma Bowman, i Ora and Selma Eskrldge, Ora - and . Mattle Flack, Verta Duprlest, InaSisk, Willie W'ee Wiseman, of Virginia; Mias Words, of Richmond; Isabel Douglas, of South Carolina., and Fay Webb, and Messrs, It I. Waahburrt, B. T. Falls, 0. Max Gardner, Forrest "Esk rldge, Jap Buttle, Evans McBrayer, Orover Hamclck, Leo Weathers, John Irwin, Will Llneberger, Rush Ham rick, Marshall McBrayer and Hatcher Webb. Misses Lula and Freeman Garrett, Winnie Davenport, Lucy Carpenter, Stella Hamilton,' Jessie Lipscomb, Floy Karratt, Wilman Gaffney and Pearl Crawley, of Gaffney, s. C nine attrac tive young ladies composing the "B. B. Set" of that town, spent the week end here, the guests or Miss Fay La mar Webb. Many attentions were shown them, among those being a re ception Friday evening by Miss Webb, a dance at Cleveland Springs and a bread ride. Miss Pansy Blanton entertained de lightfully and Informally the younger set Thursday evening in honor of her attractive guest. Miss Blanton, of Car oleen. After music and games eleagnt refreshments were served. Misses Anna McCants and Miss Isa bel Douglas and Messrs. McCants and Douglas, who have been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller, left Friday for Winsboro. Miss Walker, of South Carolina, Is an attractive Kuest at the Coiien tio- tel. The Misses Presnel. ton, are Kuesta of their sister atm Felix O. Oee. at the Colleare Hotel Mrs. J. W. Rudisall, of Meridian, Tex as, js visiting Mr. and Mrs. E, A Ru disall. Miss Annie Miller has return ed from Jamestown. Mr. Graham Anthony spent Sunday in Charlotte. Messrs. Will and Ernest Robertson, who have been visiting their sister. Miss Laura Graham, returned to South Carolina Monday. Miss McRae, of Maxton. Is the guest of Mrs. R. L Ry burn. Miss Harris, of Atlanta, l8 the attractive KUst of Mrs. J. Frank Jen kins Mrs. West and Mrs, Bamburg of Richmond, Va., are visiting their sinter, Mr. L. M. Hull. Mrs. R. H. Morrison is spending some time at Montreal. Mrs. W. ii. Nix. Mrs. L P Hennessee and Miss Pearl Lattlmore have returned fom Llncolnton. Mrs. Nooe, of HNteuville, Is the guest of Mrs. J. L. Gardner. Mr. and Mrs. George Blanton have returned from Jamestown. Mrs. J. W. Llneberger and Miss Kate Webb are In New York Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wray left last week for Jamestown and points North, Miss lrma Bowman leaves Monday for 1.5-nchburg. Va., where ahe will enter the hospital for training. Miss Bowman Is one of Shelby's most pop ular young ladies and will be greatly tnlHsed. Misses Maggie Black, Olllo rick, Dra Rudisall and Mrs Roberts retruned from New Baltimore, Washington and town Monday Mr. and Mrs Ham Frank York, James- J. L. Mime, Mr. hip) Mrs. Thom-a P-..1 Webb, Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Mull and Misses Wray Suttle and Elva. Wray came In from Jamestown Saturday. Miss Ora Eskrldge bas returned from Jamestown. Mr. and Mrs. J. Heyward Mull have returned to New York Miss Madeline Miller returned Satur day from Mount Holly, where she has been visiting Mrs. James Archer Mrs. H. D. Lee and Mr. and Mrs, Bax ter Lee and Mrs. Keath Blake, of Knoxvillo, Tenn., who have been de lightful guests at the College Hotel, loft last week for their respective homes. Misses Mary and Margaret Anthony have returned from a plea nt visit to Forest City. Misses Qra Flack. Helma and Ora Eskrldge .leave next week for Montreat. LEAKSV1LLE." Leaksville, Aug. 29.Wednesday af. ternoon, Mrs. J. B. Taylor entertained In honor of Misses Anna Buxton, of Winston; Bettle Tull, Of Kitmiwn; Em slo Morgan, of Marlon: and ; Nellie Roberson, of Chapel Hill, all guest, attending thn- hoatiB-Tartrglven V the Misses King. Tho ladles came In two Installments and whtled away a pjeasant hour . ln social chat. , i . Wednesday evening the Misse King entertained fifty of their friends, ln honor of their guests, Misses Buxton, Tull, Morgaa and . Roberson.. Pro gramme card, wera distributed, and each man was told to make engage ment, for each number with the fair sex, Home of the numbers called for tete-a-tete, punch, promenade, .wing, "sub-lamtae" and others, winding up with grand promenade, after hlch "al fresco" re(rehments were .erved. ..f 'ft j','.0'n- ii '"''..;,-.K,Bi,:i,y.''-.j.-' i Thursday evening the "tortoise Club' gav a most delightful boat ride t Recreation Park at Kprey In honor 6fMiseruxtotrrTtnt,Mwrrsflfl Roberson, chaperoned by Dr. and Mrs. Jf. 8, Ray". Th. announcement, were . Yi lu-re "in the Of dim i le-i'.t's slurry t.i u.lr amlitury iuvelinuMt 't l.'.Mti tile lar.KUage woii-.l." cC an other .l bountiful watermelon feast was enjoyed Vis a fitting cIobo to this sue cessrut evening. ; Friday afternoon Mrs. F. M.'Ellett entertained five tables at bridge whlat In honor of her sisteTs-ln-law, Misses PJllett, of Baltimore. This popular game was greatly enjoyed- and the tables Worked "on a pivet," instead of progressing At each table a prize, a beautiful silk fan, was awarded the one who scored highest. Misses Tull. Roberson, Hattie King, Annie Scales, and Mrs; Albert MlHner being the for tunate ones, i. . : . " Friday evening the regtirar rheetln ot tne ii. r. club was held with Miss Martha Taylor. This ever-delightful hostess made the evening a pleasant The climax td the Kings house par ty was reached when Col. B. K. Terry cordially Invited, the five Misses King together with their four guests to grace hi. festive board for a few day. In the Meadows. For the onerous du ties of the chaperone. Mrs. H. P Foard, wax chosen by hearty acclama tlon, and no doubt but that this office proved a veritable sinecure,, - The old colonial home to which the colonel In vited his guest, was In the heart of that fair meadowland, famous In-sonfr and story,' six mile, from town. Sit uated Upon a lofty height, sheltered by over-arching trees, nestle this an cestral home of the Bethels, with its velvety, enticing lawn, whence ne can view In every direction "nature In her cultivated trim," and the rippling1 stream, with their umbrageous dales, "Hera toerennlal gales Fanning, thalr odoriferous wings dispense Native perfumes and whisper whence they stole ' ; v Those bulmv snntig. Here Is the spot where cheerful guest. retire to pause from toll, Here tlirabide where every friend find. a ready thali. . Here Iho fasts with abundant plenty crown a, . ; Where all tho tollv tiurtv (irrtiind Laugh nt the Jests or pranks that never . IHJI No need to invoke that Goddess fair and free, in heaveny cle'pt Euphrosyna, and by men heart-easing Mirth." Such surroundings were a fit abode and there they found her, awaiting their arrival, nor did she remove her radi ant pesence during their sojourn. Joy ana mirth were uncOnfined and roam ed the'anolent halls perchance their kinsmen had held high carnival in th day. of yore around this feBtlvffloarJ and those hlstorlo walls . had Tchoed the laughter of other light-hearted maid, and dashing youths. Here aen- tlment waxed strong, and love grew great. ' 'Te loftv Whes. ve Venerable oaks! Delicious in your shelter to the soul." ue lent a pro tecting care to other lottlrs as fond a. these, what a world of romance en twines about vour ancient formal Who or nosh and blood, but felt the spell of this picturesque spot and yielded to its witchery 7 Here one reallaed that "God made the country, and man made the town." The winds, the trees, the walls were flu speaking In clarion tones of ro mance and love, so what need for hu man voice? No need, but the Impulse could not be resisted. So with a choice few, Colonel Terry retired to drink the pure pleasure of tnis rural life, and never did host do the honors of the occasion with more regal hospitality. He opened the door. of his heart as well as his house and the music that floated In Aeolian notes without, must have found an echo within his heart. For he surely know. the secret that "who would win joy- must share It, for it was born a twin." None In all that bright bevy that had tarried with her one care abroad, but the occasion was dedicated to flr con tent. Gallant swains thought nothing of six miles that separated them from this entrancing scenethose who par took of tho genial host's hospitality during those eventful days were: Messrs. II. P. Lane, W. H.- Lane, Gil bert Ivie, W. Hampton, T. H. Parker, Stone Layden, Mclver, Pier, Hoyle, Mitchell, Dunn, E. B. King, Harris, P. Turner, L. Martin, Dr.'Tuttle, and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Turner. ' Somo lis meat that cannot eat And some would eat that want It But we hae ment and we cant eat. Sae let tho Lord be thank! t. ' J Tireless time, but floes not pause, brought around th hoar when the regretful adieus must be said. But It was a vain adieu to acehes like this, fo'r the mind Is colored by Its every hue, and there la one mystic memory left. They eat, drink and were merry Delicious In your shelter to the soul," Terry. , Saturday morning,. Mrs. J. B. Ray entertained In honor of the Misses El lott, and Misses Tull, Morgan, Rob erson and Buxton at bridge whist. The first prize was Won by Mrs. El lett, the visitor's by Miss Ellott, and the consolation fell to Miss Comstark, of Boston. Tuesday evening Mrs. R. P. Ray entertained in honor of th Misses Buxton, Tull, Morgan and Roberson. Tho house presented a beau tiful appearance tables with a vase, of flowers for a center-piece, were very much in evidence. ' At each table sat two couples and racked their brain, vainly endeavorlnsr to guess the names of the flowers. This great variety of flowers had been ; raised by ; the fair hostess and she alone knew the names thereof. They say each blossom that blooms bears a mystic language,, but not even a stgn would those flowers give, except the lady-finger, which did hold up five graceful fingers. ; Mrs. Held, of Wentwortht received first prise, a silver pansy-pin, and Mr. W, H. Lane received the booBy, a sun flower. OXFORD. Corrseporrdence of The Observer. ,, Oxford,, Aug. 29, On account of an unusually large number of visitors in Oxford during the past week, the so cial life of the town baa been ecpdclal iy 'gay." The home of Mrs; m:;C. Peace 1. made joyous by tho return home, frdm Manila, Of her aoiv Lieut. Willis Ot Peaxe, with, Mrs. Peace and bright little ; daughter, Since their, return trey have -been recipients otf mny in-vlta-Uons to entertainment In thelx honor, 1 . ?"'..'. ,:;- "'. :4 y r-V.; (Jn-.,tJ..:-i- (Wednesday evening " Mrs. ; Leak Peace gave an elegant course dinner, those present being Mrs, Willie Peace, Mr. Alex Peace, of Fayettevllle; Mls Page, of Henderson Mra. Horner,; of Henderson, ana Miss Etta Peace, - , Thursday afternoon . Mrs, Leak Peace entertained at cards and. served elegant rcfrearrttif rrta. , The guests Were: Mr. Willis Peace, Mrs. Alex P, - Mra- CUf toa-Iwbards..lM: ,E, tu McKethan, Mrs. J, C. Horner, Mrs, De La Croix, Miss De La Croix, Mi-a. i Jiis. W. 11. Hunt cnkTicSiu-l iri a cimrinlng -manner In thuuor "Mr:. lionitz, of Chicago. Ther. were ninny invited guests, ot wIhviti, ithe visitins gue.sla were: Mrs. Alex Field, of Ral eigh; Mrs. E. R. Mi. Kcjthan, of Fay etteville;' Mrs. Irvln Anderson, of Greensboro; Mrs. Willis Peace. Miss Hilliard gave - a charming bridge whist party in honor of her sis ter, Miss Catherine Hilliard. whl la at home ifrorh Omaha to spend tho sum mer. Those present on this pleasant occasion wej-e: Mrs. T. L. Booth, Mrs. E. R. McKeithan, Mrs. Xuthet etarke, Mrs. De La Croix. Mrs. Kate White, Mrs. J. C. Horner, Mrs. Anderson, of Greensboro; Mrs. W. K. Hunt, Mrs. Leak Peace. v-r'V. ; :.-W:'s .. ' ;..,' ' .''"-.. - i ' : "V. '':'.-,?' j'";.- Miss LllWan Minor gave a very en joyable tea -party in honor bf Miss Hundley and Miss Markham', of Dur haim, after -whloh ; a merry hay ride was enjoyed. . , : v ' A .watrmlon party was 'given by young men of Oxford Monday evening when a large number ot voting folks on pleasure bent enjoyed a ;wg6n nae to the faron of Mr. Dorsey.i where a bomtlf ul supply of ' choice , melon. awaJted their enjoyment. A. watertneioh party -was given by oung men of Oxford Monday v ning when a large number L ydung ioiks on pleasure bent enjoyed a wag on ride to the farm of Mr. Dursey. where a . bountiful Supply o choice melons awaited their enjoyment. Miss Bell -Cooper accom'oanled bv her nclces,'Mlss Lily B. White, Alleen Cooper and Mary Cooper, returned from Chase . City monday evening. where they had enjoyed the festivities of the Mecklenburg during tho past week. Mr. R. L. Brown and "family have moved Into their very eoay and at tractive home on Wllllamsboro street In the old Taylor oak grove and the residence vacated bv them Is now oc cupied by .the family of Mr. Charles Elmore. Mrs, J. D. Williams, who was takn to Rex Hospital at Raleigh, a month ago suffering witn appendicitis, has sufficiently recovered " rorn the opera tion to return to Oxford.. Miss Augusta LandU has returhed from Chase Cltv. where she snent a week at the Mecklenburg: the gueat of Mrs. Williamson, of Raleigh. Mra Alex Field, of Raleigh, spent lart week In Oxford the gueat of her sister, Mrs. William Maasenburg. The friends of Mrs.iField were delighted to see her ln Oxford agaihMra Bonits, of Chica go, after spending a weak with her mother, Mrs. Baldy Williams, return ed to Chicago accompanied my her sister, Mis. Mary B. Williams, to spend the winter tnere, - Miss Atune jonn son of ChapT Hill, one of the popular teachers of Oxford graded School, re turned 'Wednesday morning to" spend a few days., ; the guest of Mr. H. G. Cooper, before the opening W sohooi, Mr and Mrs. J. Locke Erwin have returned after visiting Mrs. Erwin's mother in Maryland. Mrs. irvin An derson, of OreensbOro, Is visiting her sister,, Mra. Charles Land Is. M iss Ri ga Pool, of Raleigh, la here the gueat of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Rolands. SCOTLAND NECK. C'crrespondence of The Observer. Scotland Neck, Attg. 80.-Wednes- day the young people of Scotland Neck enjoyed a delightful plcnlo at White's' Mill. The day was pleasantly spent in , boating, fishing and strolling. Among the visitor, were: Misses Agnes Speight, of Roper;) SalUe and Claire Jordan, 'of Wilson; Elsie ; Moore, of Wilson; Mamie Brlnkley. of 3reen-i ville; Messrs. A. W. Lasslter, of Roa-, noke, Va., ahd William Royall, of Wake Forest. . j Tuesday evening Mrs. R. C.-Joseyi dellghtfUUy entertained the young la-1 dies of the Baptist University In honor; of her nei-ce, Miss Mamie Brlnkley, of Greenville. Some time was spent In! merry songs and conversation, theni dainty refreshments were served. Mr.! Josey made an - Ideal hostess, while Miss Brlnkley, as usual charmed her friends with her-sweet and winning way. Miss Hettle Joyner, of Richmond, visiting rnenda here. -Miss Eva Thomas, of Rocky Mount, is visiting here. Mr. John Koyau, of WaJte For est, was here last week. Miss Lena Taylor, of Atlantic,1 Va., is visiting her sister, Mrs. B. F. Gray. Miss Hallie Arrington, of Enfield, la visiting here sister. Misses Bailie and Claire Jor dan, and Elsie Moore, of Wilson, are visiting friends here. 'Mr. and Mra. K. B. Josey have returned from Buffa lo Ltthla Springs, Va.Mr. Jamie Til lery 'has returned from Nonfolk. Dr. S. E. Bryan and wife, of Atlanta. Ga., are vlslttng th family of Dr. R. w . Johnson. Miss Lucy Camp re turned to Raleigh, Monday. 'Misses Cookie and Emmlce Medlln have re turned to; their home in Wilson.. : Wednesday. Mr. John Gray gave an old-faahloned dinner to his friends in the town and community-at his farm Just oualde the town limits. Quite a number of ladle, ana gentlemen gath ered in tha ahade of th majestic oaks and partook of the bountiful supply of Brunswick stew and barbe cue. Some of the guests remained quite awhile, after dinner chatting merrily. Mr. Gray and his charming mother and sisters made the -day a pleasant one for all and gave them a royal good time. ' RALEIGH. Correspondence of Th Observer. Raleigh, Aug. 30. A aubscriptlon dance was given Tuesday evening at the Olivia Raney Library, compliment ary to vlsijlng young ladie. in the city, which was much enjoyed hy all pres ent. The dance'wa led by Mr. Jame. McKlmmon with Mis. ; Margaret Springs, of Charlotte. -. Among those dancing were: Mr, James McKlmmon wlth-Miss Springs, , of Charlotte; Mr. Gaston Rogers with Mis. ; Katharine Boy lan; Mr Gordon Smith with Miss Emmie Drewry; Mr. William, Boylan with Mlaa Lula MoDonald; Mr. Charles E, Johnson, Jr., with Mis. Irene Lacy; Mr. W. - C Harris with Mis. Lamar, of Montlcello, Fla.; Mr. George Hall with M1. Nanni. Hay; Mr. Gordon Harris with Mian Louise Wright; Mr. Robert Brown with Mis. Juliet Crew.; Mr. L. M, Smith with Mis. Alethea McGeheer Mr. W. & Tomlinson with Miss Caro Oray; Mr. W. T, Dixon with Miss Georglanna McPherson, of Bait Lake City; Mr. , Burke Haywood with Mil. Ellsa Dancy, of Atlanta; Mr. Jack Harrli with Miss Minnie Morlng; Mr. D. A. Thompson with Miss Edith Pou; Mr. Paul Punn with Mis. Peart Heck; etagf Mr. David Clark and Mr.' Robert Coburni, chsperone.: Mr. and Mra. John C Drewry, Mrffcrnf Mri. filcud tnan Thompson, Mra C,: kl. Wright, j "'1 "; .i f;r.i r ;:,.!, i i-i ,.. t-!' an 1 ::rs. Viiils Cr.,', j rcaco, U. ;'. A., v ;,, vi ere vi: ::'f:. ner home. Lieutenn r,t and :,xa, 1'caco. Ir.ava ju.-t rcturnr-i from a two years stay in tho rhillj j.ines and on their way to New York. Those present were: Mr.-William Hunteral, General and Mrs. Carl -Woodrust Mrs.W. F. Tyree, Mrs. Thomas Brlggs, Misses Jane Myers, of Washington; Mary Armstead Jones, Mary fihlpp, Louise Busbee, Mamie Skinner, Mary Denson, Estelle Timberlake, Christine Busbee, Annie Root, Blanche Blake, Bessie Brown. Delicious Ices were served. Miss Betsy Montgomery entertained at bridge on Thursday morning in honor of her sister, Mr.. Walter Mont gomery. There were three tables of bridge, and a delicious luncheon was served after the game. Those invited were:; Mrs. Walter Montgomery, Mrs. Bruce Wright, Mra. George Folk, Mra. T., H. Busbee, Mrs. Rossell Sherrill, Miss -Hal Morson, Mlss Sadie - Root, Miss Belle Pescud, Miss Nannie Skin ner, Miss Mary Shlpp, Mia. Lily Fer- Mrs. William Weet left Saturday to visit relative, in- FayettttrlU. .- '" The King's Daughter, of St Luke's CI role are making plan, to produce the immense production "Slumber lfthd," : for the benefit- of St. i Luke. Horn. It Is understood that the home need funds very badly and this op portunity to 'replenish It. treasury cornea at the proper time.' - . The extravaganaa will require two or three hundred people and there will be plenty of room for all wishing to taka one of the many part, and the rehearsal, will be very interesting as thera , ar-. ft , m&Mv . Aittvit .m...m -- -. '-.v.. v,.,v n VUlfl going through their song, and dances, uno cn enjoy in wora a. it r.rogr.S es. v . i ' ' , . , A delightful lawn party tvaa given on Tuesdav evening, on tha lawn at Captain Ashe's In honor of Miss Julia West. Whrt Wilt tAAn Klua nM C-.1Ab to attend ch6ol. A.Wae riven wnicn was w(n bv Mia. West, Miss Ray Brown arid Mr. Emmett Watson won the beoby gift., t . - . ;;' '- '-'' - n"';;' :'''-''y'-y ';;i-v, ? Th fforth West Raleigh SunshlnW. gave a concert' nf thu m irnm&n' place on Friday eveninr. It was a pienaia entertainment, col. Old be Ing on hand with h?s graphc-phone. Ica cream and cake vere aerved. ' Mra B. F. Dixon and 'Mlaa' Pearl Dixon have returned from a. trip to Charlotte and the mountalns.Mra M. A. Heck has returned . from Charlottesville and other v points In Virginia. Mr. ana Mrs. George Little are back from a trip to Boston and ILL-- '" "S,!r,BalOMaiBa",Bllm'BM S'i.':f .-. f, id; IlilaavuILJIVCILILVC Vs. Linen. 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Superior DurabllUjt ' Madeby.JOHRW. MASURY &S0N v- ," Yotk " Chicago " v j v' -, i-.V - Sold by EZELL-M 1"ERS COMPAXT ' " ' , t - ' r - -r Chriottev N. j- 4', J" Ktuabia 1 mercnanw: writ lactory xor axciu.iv. agency. I - BECAUSE : 5 , 1 It lasts longer thta aoy other roofiof. It make, the handsomest roof. - ' '. " '. ".. It never need, repair.. ' t , It 1. absolutely Fir. Proof, Storm Proof, and Lightning Proof, to. . " ' Yet, Lightainl Proof I That i why It Ii to valuable for Farm Buildlnji, Couatry .' . Houses, Schools, Churohei(Eto. ; v ', . . We'll be tad to thow them to you H beo you're ta this neighborhood.' ' , J ' ' ' B.F. WITHERS 201 Sonth College Stroet. ' I 1 i I I t ' :. Ill:'- M , - 1 ' ' : t 1 ) t i t - 'iii i 1 1 sit ii t( w , , k ?.lls lvdtherlp.e i'ort is bpcnal' tt-.e week at the exp-v-itlon. Miss f -Jiy llog j and Miss Dortch Lavs re turned from an extensive European tour. ' HIGH POINT. Correspondence of The Observes, - High Point, Aug. 80. V "I hear the Scales where hang In efiul-l poise '. The niRht end day, and when Into my - lips - ;' - -ii- v. - -. I put my trumpet, with It. stress and noise - - Fly the white clouds, Ilka tattered .alls of ships; , ;' The tre top. lash the Sir with .ounding .s whip; Southward the elamorou. sea-fowl wing their UlghtJ . , The heagM are all ti with haw. and The Hunter's Moon relghn. empres. df ... h night". . v V ; .-From Longrellow". "Septeniber." Reading' the abov4 expressive lines of Longfellow', and seeing how the twilight chip, each day shorter and shorter, it cornea unnn ,ttv. tt.n that, utmer Is gone, we linow not wnere, dui goneand that first beau tiful autumnal month, .September," is With US. The Roman ha men tnr h later month, are of a plain, -practical cnaracier. no longer commemorative aa were the earlier name, of god. or heroesthey, aire named In ,nrir - seventh, eighth, nlnth tenth, tha later rtdttt Ik. W..-. ... V' v um ivora coming irOTOt lm ber," a storm, for near thid tirrt - gan the tinoleasant weathnr. sunny Italy . having something to cor- miwiiu to winter. rne saxons gave September the pretty name f "barley month.'? and it. first imnMunt .ti val. the fourteenth, they call Road- mMaay--in more modern ? speech, "Holv Cro. Dav." on wbiov. memorated the diseoverv tha .-. press Helena of a portion of the -cross' oi c alvary and the appeatranea of tha holy elan in th. hsivn. r,t.tt ed Constantlnl to, recel v the Christian religion. Later, there are more Im portant resuvau, but Just now that which the word Hehtemiw. - r-- -- - waii9' V . sneak Of with fore u tha of llttlo feet through tha home, the sound of anxious voices, "Where', mv Slate?" ."Ha anv.nna ken v . books?" ' "Somebody ; . taken ? my pencil. f (lan't fnA m anf i AM . the mother is pulled in various d reotlons by the demands of her little group, and get. them off in full time and fully, equipped for their school ' duties, aha receives a larget ajnount ot sympathy, for her task is no easy one,, but these little free-born citizen. Who ' are, In - the prettiest j months of tha whole ya-going int).the imprison v' Red and Buff, Dry Pressed and Common Ballding. mm duutUMorvrcr .1 1, " " - - " in "i
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