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CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, FEBRUARY 16, 1903. I - : m rm maim of mwm cairowa society HIGH POINT. Correspondence of !! Observer. wih Point. Feb. 14. lu spite of sleet anri the snow one of the pleas- antest parties of the winter vm given Frldav evening by airs, jennie ai ler. her eon. Mr. T. Macon" Waller, end Messrs. James- Dlbbrell and J. H. Dobhs, at the residence of Mrs. Wal ler i the Alexmder-Galt wedding nriv i. needed not those brilliant Dgnia ana uiazing mi ibuk car lorn wtth cheer and brightness ' for with each guest bringing a glad heart to the hostees and bouts, from whom they received a gracious wef- rorae, and to the bridegroom and his dainty, pretty bride. who, with their faces permeated with happlnesa, gave cordial greetings, all things passed as merrily as If the marriage beli which rang for them less than a month ago , was still chiming away. Mrs. Alex ander was lovely in clinging white , silk of coft finish, moving among all and making each glad to be there. A 'most spirited leap year proposal game .was Indulged In, after which the gen tlemen gave a recital of the proposal they Jl?tened to, which . was very laughable. There was soma splendid music Especially, enjoyable were the dlscriptlon sftngs by the talented Mr. Sam Barbee. Aftsr the serving of elegant pink and white cream, ele gant cake and candy there was still ,"a lingering" on the part of- the guests who seamed loath to leave. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Edward Parlter. Mr--: and Mm. Robert Brockett. Mr. and Mrs Alexander Gait. Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Johnson, Misses . Bessie Josephine 6terrett, Helen Paxton Brockett. Nan Carr Heltman, Elisabeth 6pencer, Kather Inn Griffin, Hazel Irene Harmon, Clara Locke Boyd, Edith Taylor. Bes sie Richardson. Florence Walton Fearson. I. Irwin Payl or. Messrs. VT. R. .Morrow. Thurlow Harris Kearns, Vernon Welsh Idol. James Dlbbrell Charles Rupert McAdams. . Gilbert walker ClarK. Samuel Barbee, J. H Dobbs and Dr. Frank Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. James Joseph have returned from a brie? vbJl at Wash ington, D. C In compliment to her sister-in-law, Mrs. Richard Johnson, of Xorfolk, VaMr. EdwarJ Parker was hos tess to the Entre Nous Club and oth er friends Thursday afternoon at her residence on - Llndsey street. Mrs. Lucius Johnson assisted in receiving and in presenting the lltt'e booklets with the twenty-odd questions with- out answers. Arranged about the parlor on little tables were the articles In which were portrayed the ans wers and every one was good. How simple they i seeme.1 when "told" but at the time how hard It was to remember that "tax on tea" waa th "cause of the American revolution." At the close of this interesting contest Mrs. William Alexander's booklet contained the largest number of cor rect answers, hence she was rewara ed with the lovely Japanese hair re reiver. Mesdamcs Julia Steele and Guy Duncan tied for the booby, and after the cut. the hostess present ed the dainty, jsp candlestick to Mrs .Steel. The refreshments, which consisted of elegant cream blocked an J in the club's colors, pink and white, delicious cake, salted peannts snd bonbons were tinimnesi-hshle The personal of the lub is: Mesdames James Joseph Ferris. Drea peacock, Jiilta Joneg Steele, Anson T. Beaver Wl'llam T. Parker, Charles Franklin - Ln sr. Gordon Burnett. Our Duncan, Chalmers Lanier Glenn, Charles H Glenn. Edward Parker. Ernest Slier, John Tate, A. E. Tate. Other guests present were: Mesdames Charle Ra--William" Davidson Alexander. Richard Johnston. Lucius Johnson, .Tames Adderton Turner. Geora-e- A. Matton. Samuel I,. Davis. ann Misses Annie Prince snj I. Irwin PaVlor. . Miss I. Irwin Paylor was hostess venneraay afternoon to the W. O. T. .iuo ana me visltlns; ladles. Pro gressive domfnoes. nations and whist were played. The score cards were ciuds initials in the club's colors, .white and green. The collation served on the little tables ... nished In the i me color scheme and . ,,f , Tn ?T t'ncK '"ani, cake, crys. iiiiBa merries w mints. The 1 i ZL. wra''d In the following rder: Visitor's prise. Miss Louise Fraflshsw. who cut with Mrs. Wil- usr Alexander: club prise, Miss . nrwuniw, wno cut with Mrs. """" J- nuover; . consolation. Miss i. wno presented It to Mrs. Sharfelford;- hoobv. Miss Mary Alexander, who cut with Mesdames Charles Ha user and Al Caldwell. The elob composed of the following: Mesdames Charles Merrimon Hauser, Joseph Dundas cox. William ciav Jones. Alvin Scott Parker. James Jo. seph Farrl-s S. Halstesd Tohmllson. , Crrus -v.. WheeVr, Aubrev Ramsuer Hoover .Alfred S. Caldwell: Misses Mary Alexander, Rlancha, Brartshaw, Rcrta Ragan and I. Irwin Paylor Others were; Mesdames Charles h! renn, A. H. Adams. Lawrence Hax J. r Creese. Thomar Jackson nold. Chalmers Lanier Glenn, Ed Parker, Lucius Johnson. Julia Jones .Steele; Misses Minnie Aletandei-.i Marr Alice Burton. Ullie Sherrod. Besslo Sterrltt. Jessie Anderson Bur- , !"" ."ien Pixton Brockett, Myra i;"' ' e. qonor- guests were: Msdme.wi-;.hard -Johnson, of Nor- ' ";-V,w: tevld.on Alexand er. TMlHam Sftsckelfgrd. of Rlh mrnd. Va.- Bessi of 'Durham, and Louise Bradshaw, of Greensboro. " MrTV",l!lifm vldson Alexander, -d and hrlde (nee Miss Ellnbeth Utt??m ,J,av' retur" from a deMghtful weJdlng tour through Flor- ,."1 ""ol'ed the res- . ,nrr. jennie Waller, Llndsey Mreet. on Miss Lllhan Gilmer, of Statesvllle. ..'ythe guest of her aunt. Mrs Ouv Cncan. on Washington street' i no evening of this week '.en filled With smalt " have 'socially Hive fh games of HhNt and nations. Eng r r-v . .. . uanf-r rrnnnn Long will h tna Emre Xou, Club Thu "''"" home nf h;r father. Mr. Harrison Aln..rf., farrlsnn Alexander. The l ades' Aid Society, of Wsh Incton Street M. E. ehurch. will Txlre .Martha Wlnn t-a a, th" M. J. Wrenn. February Thursday evening. at their hsnJ eme. club rooms, the ManUfc,r, were hosts ,,,. ., hear s -and fh rating ladies at their reir.lr m"hth!rrov.r.tion. which for JrV!ft" " V '"venled ,,h the nevel entertaining feature of the eM-time spelling bee. Ths- banquet st Greensboro; sn the dvtnrs' hn-O-iet at the Elwood Hdtet claimed a rr'st many rf the members, which lesvne ;he attendance, hot not the p'rasurrs rf the evening. wh!rh were so thoroughly enjoyed by each one present. At o'clock the matcU" began. Mr. William T. Parker act ed as teacher, Messrs. F. N. Tate .and AV. G. Shlpman chose sides atvi after a spirited contest Mr. Tate'a aide won with Rev. Enos Harvey ahead. Rev. E. L. SHer, of Mr. Shipman's side, was a close follower. 'Twas one of the Jolliest evenings, ever spent In those hospitable rooms. Dr. and Mrs. James Adderton Tur ner have returned from a short trip t Washington, D. C. ' . 'Mr. and, Mrs, William Clay Jones spent part Jof last week in Greensboro. -Mrs. John HaU Tate is visiting in Newton.-Mrs. L, J. Ingram ha re turned from Greensboro. Miss Con nie Chirles is visiting in Florida. Miss Deborah Sherred, of G. F. C, spent Sunday ah.d Monday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. A. Sherrod, on English street. Her many friends will be pleased to learn that she will Jinlsh her special course by March 1st at which time she will return to High Point. . V 'Dr. and. Mrs. Drea- Peacock, who have been spending some .time at Jackson Springs and Plnehurst, have returned. Miss , Grace Gaaklll, of Salisbury, spent Sunday in town, the guest of Miss Deborah Sherrod. on English street. Miss Anna T. Jones will entertain with, a valentine party Saturday afternoon at her appartment in the Cox Building. Mrs. Li cry J Dodomead was hostess one afternoon this week to her Sunday school- class. Mrs. Cyrus Wheeler spent Satur day In Greensboro. . ' Miss Berta Louise Ragan was the delightful hostess to the W. O. T. Club Tuesday afternoon at the resi dence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Ragan, on, Commerce and South Main streets. Although- out doors was filled with clouds and damp ness, there was within the brightness which Miss Ragan can so easily create and. which ateered with pleasure the sweet converse accompanied by n well chosen musical - programme of the latest productions given by the celebrated artists through the hand some talking machine. The hostess was assisted by her cousin. Mrs. Cyrus wheeler, in serving the elegant saial course with its usual accompaniments followed by elegant block ca.ee and coffee to the following visitors and members: . Visitors Misses Louise Bradshaw. of Greensboro; Jessie Stanton, of Winston-Salem; Annie Lyle Davis, Jessie Warton Mary Alice Burton; Jessie Anderson Bur ton; members Mesdames Charles Merrimon Hauser, William Clay Jones, Cyrus Wheeler, Aubrey Ram senr Hoover, James Joseph Farrlss, Misses . Mary Alexander. Blanche Bradshaw and 1. Irwin Paylor. i Miss Helen Paxton Brockett left FrlJay for an extended visit to Wash Ington! - Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. . ' Miss Mary Alice Burton spent part of last week visiting at Winston-Sa lem. , --,. - The Entrc Nous Club has Issued dainty lltUp (.fits of -parchment en graved Id.' silver and cut in heart chape w(ich bids you welcome to their pretty valentine party Which they will give- Tuesday afternoon' at the Manufacturers' Club. There was a call meeting of the Entre Nous Club Tuesday afternoon at the 'ome of the president,' Mra. James ji.eph Farriss. Mrs. Cyrus Wheeler will be hostess to the W. O. T. Club Thursday af ternoon at the residence of her rath-er-ln-law, Mr. Robert Wheeler. Miss Louise Bradshaw end Miss Marin Reynolds who have been visit Ing Miss Blanche Bradshaw have re turned to their home in Greeensboro. Mrs. Charles Fisher. of States ville, la the guest of her.aunt-Mra, James Joseph Farriss. DURHAM. Correspondence of The Observer. Durham, Feb. 14. The Tourists met Thursday afternoon of last week with Mrs. Joe Graham, at her home on Mangum street. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Robert W. Win ston presided over the meeting. Roll call was answered oy current events pertaining to Spain and Portugal the countries which the club Is study' Ing this winter. . Mrs. L. F. HUl gave a most graphic description of "The Bull Fights" and Mrs. Victor S. Bry ant toia about the ".'Position of Wo men" In Spain, reading several clip pings from magazines bearing on the subject. The "Drama of Spain," was the subject of the very good paper read .by Mrs. R. W. Winston, which was pronounced by all as one of the best papers read before the club. A delicious buffet luncheon of several courses was served In the dining room at the close of the literary feature. i nr laoie -nan ior its centrepiece a tall "handle Marie Antoinette basket filled with dozens of -the palest pink carnations and feathery ferns, the nanaie uea -with palest pink gauze riM)on. Fllver candle sticks about the table held waxen tapera with green shades and the silver bon bon dishes were filled with pink end green mints and kisses.. The pleasure of the de lightful meeting was heightened '. by the presence of guests, among them, Mrs. Charles Root, of Raleigh; guest nf Mrs. W. A., Erwln, and , Mr. J Crawford Biggs. , The handsome colonial home of Dr. John M. Manning was In party dress Thursday afternoon of last week, when the fp-to-Date Club met with Its charming mistress and a 'most at tractive picture it mad, with Its pot ted pi-ants and cut , flowers every where, while over all seemed" to hover that fine old-time sp-irlt of Southern hospitality. ' The meeting was presid ed over by the president and the fol lowing njenbers responded to roll call in a very Interesting manper; Mesdames L. D. ' Jones, Gilbert C. White. William L. Wall. Paul C. Gra ham. Julia M. Sasser, E. C- Murry. J. C Mtckie. J. .Harper Erwln, Edwin Mima. Wllllnm H. Branson. A. G. Carr. John M. Manning and "Miss Hayncs1. The club ws pleased to have as Its guests Mrs. Frank Sanford. of Tennessee; Mrs, Whlt of Virginia, and -Mesdames League and Faucette. of Durham. . TTfe programme for the sftcrrvoon was made esr-c!nll" at tractive by Its subject. "Romance of Mexico. and Mrs. Edwin Minis' lec ttir on "The Fair God.", wsfs ef ab sorbing interest from start to finish. I TTrr soft Southern voice ccm?d Just suited to the beautiful Btory she told .other, the public library and the with so much expression and it seem-J Church. ' ed all too short, for there were expres-1 , Mr. James Southgate dosed the sions of regret on all sides when she speaking. His address was abund finlshed. After the distribution; ofjmnt With faith and h delivered It books, Mrs. Manning Jnvueo -nee, guests Into the dining room, where a dainty luncheon was served. Old St. Valentine .must have paid a visit to the gracious hostess, for a perfect love of a cupid presided over the feast of good thltfcs and hearts, valentines and flowers fairly ran riot over the table, which was covered with a Mex ican drawn-work table cloth over red. The ladles were a little careful at Urst what thev talked about In the presence of this gentleman cupld, but soon saw that they had nothing to Xear. for he kept his hands over his ara during the whole , of the luncheon. ee heard none of their se crets nor wanted to, as there were no young girls present. Good nights were said at a lata hour, and the club ad Journed to meet nxt week with Mrs. Gilbert White on Morehead Hill. , Mrs. C. W. Jones was the hostess Friday afternoon of last week at her home on West Main street, to the mwiwbera of the Roundabout Flmch Club. It was one of . the most enjoy able meetings of the season, and all of the usual entertaining features were Indulged In. Refreshments sug gestive of the Valentine season were served in several courses, Miss Mat tie Jones and Master Clinton Jones being the sweet little caterers. Dainty little "heart-shaped boxes filled with bonbons were the souvenirs . of . the occasion. Besides the members of the club there were present Mra W. H. Bryant, Miss Bryant, of Boston, Mass.; Mra Julius Mahler and Mrs. L. G. Bruce. The, entire city turned out. Friday evening to hear the mid-winter stu dents' recital at the Conservatory of Music. A varied (programme kept the audience in the finest humor end ev ery member was applauded or en cored. The vocal work wa excep tionally excellent, the violinists ap proached in their work the virtuoso in technique and production of tone. The' -piano ipupila represented a fine range of study, giving a clear idea of the development work that 1s mak ing the conservatory so fine a music school. In the VloHn department those flay ing were MJasesj Wilson, White-more, Wayde,' Puett. Park and Croom; Messrs. Kerner, Leahara. Ger ald and Bryant. The vocalists were: Misses McCJotter, Clay well, Llnthucum, Brunson and Mr. Eppe. The piano players were: Misses Owens, McCtotter, Winston, Burnett, Morton, Waldrop, Rountree, Kueffner, Bryan. Rosier. Tuett, Sher rod, Parke, Cofy, Lents, Newborn, Thompson, Larklnton and Cockenton. Mrs. Gilbert White most delightful ly entertained the Thursday After noon Bridge Club Jast week, at 'nor home on Morehead Hill. Many excit ing games were played,. Mrs. P. C. Graham making the .highest score. At 6:30 delicious refreshments were served. Those present were: Mrs. W. L. M"fc41. Mrs. V. S. Bryant, Mrs. J. 8. Carr, Jr.. Mrs. L. A. Carr, Mrs. Joe Graham, Mrs. Paul Graham, , Mrs. William Graham, Mrs. W. J. Grls-wold,- Mrs. W, A. Erwin, Mrs. Besole L. Leak. Mrs. C. A. Owens, Mrs. A. Cobb. Mrs. H. A. Foushee. Mrs. I. N. Carr. Mrs. George A. Carr, Mrs. atrlckler, Mrs. Stevefcson. Miss Ethel Carr, Miss Louise Carr and Miss Wil lie Smith. TheJlook and Embroidery Club met with Mrs. R. L. Faucetto Friday morning. AS usual It was a delight ful meeting. , This club, Is one that is thoroughly enjoyed by every member and was delighted at having Mrs Frank Sanford, who is the guest of Mrs. Faucette, as its guest. After the distribution of ooksnalnty refresh menu were served. The L'Allegro Club was most charmingly entertained by Miss Louise Carr Saturday morning of 'loet week at her homo on Morehead Hill. The guests were given paper and pencil with which to write a short story, the object feeing to bring in aa many names of popular novels aa possible, The stories were read aloud for the) pleasure and amusement, tall. So much literary talent was devel oped that the club forthwith de cided to introduce some liter ary feature into the meeting In the spring. A programme composed of Misses Ethel Carr, Jem Taylor, Llla Wright and Jean Venable was appointed to select and arrange the work. Besides the club -members there were present Mrs. George Lyon and Miss Madge Mershon. Dainty re freshments were nerved and proved an acceptable finale to the delightful meeting, and the guests, one and all, bade a reluctant adieu to their charm ing hostess. The Durham Public Library, cele brated Its tenth anniversary Satur day night of last week with a recep tion to the town people, as an after math to the Interesting exercises set ting forth the life history of the In stitution. Gen. J. 8. Carr presided and brought a smile when, surveying his audience, none too large, remark el: "I am reminded of Dr. Kemp Bat tle's Joke on Durham. When the Uni versity closed Mike -Caldwell, the col lege Janitor, came to Durham. After college re-opened, he went back to Chapel Hill and Dr. Battle asked why he returned, Mike said, 'Dr. Battle, j Durham ain't no place for a literary! man.' " This was a hit for the crowd I was not what It should have been. A,nd yet u was tne picK oi rne city, hand somely dressed ladles, literary peopje, the very selfsame who caused the li brary to he .built ten years ago. General Carr Introduced Mrs. James A. Robinson, who read a paper on the library and was followed by Mrs. Sal- He Rogers, librarian, who told of the splendid work done by the, lihraryr Mr. II. A. Fooe-hee, spoke on the li brary and the bar. speaking generally and -broadly from the Baconian stand point of the power of books. Dr. Ed win Mima made a characteristic, sd- drs npon the public library and ths; school. U fairly bristled wMh hope! and faith. H did not preach. he .spoke, and when h was not spread ing -that contagious spirit of his, he! was prophesying. i Mr. John F. .Wiley spoke most In-. terestingly upon the public library: and business. He was .followed byj TtT. G. I Adsms, who spoke extern-j poraneously upon the theme ef an-' wltn earnestness and eloauence. From the addresses the ladies invited the guests to the reception room, whee. hot drinks and other refreshments were served. At elevent o'clock the very pleasant evening came to an end. Saturday afternoon from S:tQ till . was sytnt delightfully by the "Spin sters" with Mrs. Will Blvlns. on Watts street. Every "Spinster" was handed a piece or paper and on it was drawn a map, the object was to tell i "Curfew Shall Not King To-nlK"t"- the mime of the State it represented. L B Hannah Buxton In this contest Miss Hattie Owi.!&.....:::: won the prise, a ibeautlful book of) Kew scliolura ever acquitted thinselves poems. At the close of the very! more creditably and where all did so pleasantly spent afternoon, delightful refreshments were served. Prof, and Mrs. Gilmer Ward Bry ant tendered to the Junior students and their friends a delightful valen tine party Wednesday afternoon from 4 to e o'clock. , About eighty of the invited guests were received by tho faculty, assisted by Mrs. E. L. Bryant and Miss Nellie Bryant, of Lftt'anon. New Hampshire. Interesting . games were played and music Interspersed to make the occasion .a pleasant one for the young: people. The senior inter mediate reception will be given .next week. , WIKBTON-SALEM Correspondence of The Observer. Winston-Salem. Feb. U. The music, of marriage bells has not runs out for a bonnier bride this past season than when Miss, Julia Cecil Urigns plight- her troth last Wednesday ufternoon-to Mr. Kobert Norman Walker. Jr.. at the noms or ner parents, air. ana mis. w. BrlEKH. The library was charmlnsly dec orated for the occasion, the pure white of carnations and white capped candles Diemilns: wltn the green or sinuax. icrn snd palm, in dnszling electric lights the two initials H. andV. stood out in per fectly defined outlines. When the mar- rlaee vows had been sunken and ur, Neul L. Anderson had received them according to the ritual of the Presby terian church, the B. faded out and only the W. shed Its brlahtness on the happy scene. Before the mart-iane service be gan Miss Mary Medearls sang wltn cluirmina- effect "The Sweetest Siory Every Told," snd Bolton's "Hecause I Love You." Wlrlle Miss Agnes Martin, of Reldsvllle, 1 played Mendelssohn's "WedUInK March" the bridal party enter ed in the following order: The groom with his best miln. Mr. Guy Hlnshaw; Miss Annie Lowe Walker carrying the wedding ring; the maid of honor, Miss Cordye Weatherly,. followed by the win some bride on the arm of her father. A pretty reception followed the wedding ceremonv. those receivlna with Air and Mrs. BiIkks belna the bride and Broom. Mr. and Mrs. Robert N Walker, the patents of the irroom, and Mrs. LaFar. of Durham. The guests were then ushered Into the dining room, where Mrs. Charles L. . Summers and Mrs. Arthur Goodsneed ssslsted by ,Mrs. Henry Fletcher. Misses Mlckle. Patterson nnd BrlRKS served a delightful two course luncheon to the hundred or more truest. The brldnl book was kept 6y Misses Kal Jenkins and Annlo Oyler, who also had in charge the lartre and handsome collection of bridal gifts. Mr, and Mrs. Walker left at :40 o'clock for North WHktsboro, where thoy will make their home. The Monday preceding her marriage, Mrs. Robert Norman Walker was the Kuesf of honor at a 'charmlns; domino larty tendered her by Miss Mary Me dearls. The guest of honor received at the hands of the hostess a case of Hud nut's toilet water. The prise for skill, a dainty tie, was won by Miss Dixie Whaling. A delicious salad course wus served at tho close of the game. The February meeting of the D. C. Rankin Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church was held last Fri day afternoon nl the home of Mrs. Charles L. rlummers- The report of the treasurer. Mrs. Charles Norrfeet. show ed an encouraKlnx incrnase In member ship and that a most generous sum had been paid out for missions. The subject of the afternoon was "Korea, the Hermit Nation." Several interesting papers bearing on missions were read, followed by an admirable address- from Dr. Nesl 1- Anderson, the pastorr The Mnrch meeting of this society will he held at the homo of Mrs. R. C. Norflect. Tuesday afternoon Mrs. W. T. Brown entertained at a charming bridge party In honor of Mlfs Nell Cornellle, of Brooklyn. N. Y., who Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. D. Schouler. In spite of wind nnd weather, slush and sleot, the "Deestrlek Schule" held a memorable session Tuesday nlfcht. Keldom has a, more typical Iehabod Crane played the part of pedagogue than ur. William tfiirreu Taylor, who was head master of ths "Deestrlek Skule," and no committeemen ever did their part more successfully than Colonel Ludlow, Dr. Pheneas Horton and Mr. Robert S. Galloway. The following mirth-provoking programme was renierea: PART L Come to Books By the Teacher Roll Call By the Teacher Introduction of School Cirmmlttee..., ..By the Teacher Song-, "Carolina" ...By the School Music By the Deestrlek Band Examinations: S sV- 0 CD 0 9 mi a 9 p Spelling, Sums, Oeogrnphy , By the Committee Address..... .....By Chairman Committee Music ....ByDeestrick Hand Recess..,..,. .' For Dinner PART II Come to Books By the Teacher Mniic leslrirk Kami Wons; liv the Scliul Composition, .......... .,.,v Walter Leak Sons; liy the l'ripl-ts Composition By Jim Bob fllaekweli Sons ; '.....Cindy Jones Composition on "How We Breathe".. ; By Msry Khepnard Music... By Dw trick Srhule Duet. ' Twinkle, Twinkle Little Htar" By Hannah Buxton and Walt Leak Recitation .'. Bv llennle Katon j Composition un "Girls". .By St-ly Snipes Hmiin , uv i.niv Yonnx well It would be unfair to Dartlculurlse. Quits a liundsomo mittv was Venlixed by the local Chapter of D.4. It., who went the promoters of the enterprise. The Slonday Afternoon. liVok Club met with Mrs, William N. Reynolds In her lovely anurtnu-nts at the ZluxX ndorf. Af ter the regular programme, t lit new books which the members of this cidb circulat ed among themselves afforded most in teresting ami animated discussion. In serving the delicious refreshments. Mrw. Reynolds was assisted by Miss L brook. - If Cornelia, the mother of the Gracchi, could point with pride to her sons as her Jewels, with how mucii more reuson and Justice can Mrs.. J. A. Hitting: glory in her Jewels? her six splendid daughters, Mrs. W. A. Whltaker. Mrs. Don C. Hhel ton, of Mount Airy; Mrs. D. N. Palton. Mrs. William N. Reynolds. Mrs. Turner Farish, of Granby, Canada, , and Mra. Charles K. Shelton, In whose honor she entertained Wednefday afternoon from 3 till t In one of the most eleujant and beautiful receptions ever given in the Twin City. Exquisite taste and skill bud rendered the handsome old home meet for this festal home-gathering of the charming daughters. Southern smllax In rich profusion ran riot over mantel, wall, window and atulrwav. Its airy arace filling, every space with charm and beauty. In the parlor, where Mrs. Bitting and her daughters received, whlta curnu tions and white narcissua lent an added charm. In the library, where delicious punch was served, the ruddy glow of red carnations mingled with charming effect with the smllax. In the dining room with its handsomely 'appointed centre table, exquisite pink enchantress carnations fix ed the roseate color scheme which car-, rled out in the pink capped candelabra and other charming details. In doing the honors of this very charming occasion. Mra Bitting was aselsted In the hull by Miss Mary Crlts, .Mrs. Everett Lockett and Mrs. Erustua Beverly Jones: in the llblnry bv Mrs. Clement Manly, Mrs. W. P.. Hill, Mrs. R. J. Reynolds nnd Mrs. II. E.i Jenkins, who presided at t lie punch bowl, while Misses Helen Farish, Lillian Dalton nnd Cynthia Jones played tho parts of Ganymedo in serving it. In the dlnlns: room, Mrs. J. C. Buxton Mrs. R. E. Dulton. Mra. A. F. Messick, Mrs. 11. Montague and Mrs. Mary Dan iels presided assisted by Mrs. George PHtterson, Misses Krma Bailey, Lora Ferrell, Lucy Ly brook. Lll Farish ami Elizabeth Hill; while tea and coffee were poured by Mia Thomas W. Fai-lsli and Mrs. O. If. P. Cornell, respectively. Al together tlie'ocrnxlon was as beautiful hi it was noteworthy, and it renulred no small effort of the imagination to realise that the gracloua, well preserved dowager who headed the recelvins; line was Indeed tho mother of the six charming daughters:-rather might she have poned as an eider sister. More than three hundred guests paid their respects on this notable occasion. Anion the charming soclul attentions extended Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Mar tin. Jr.. during- their recent visit to the Twin City was a very elegant elglit course dinner tendered them by Mr. and Mrs. Will Hendren. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin, the par ents of the groom, also entertained In their honor at an elegant dinner com pany. The guests on this occasion were the g-uests of honor, Mr. and Mr. Frank A. Martin, Jr., of Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Will Hendren. Dr. and Mrs. W. O. Spencer, Mrs. Mary Daniel, Miss Ixulsn Dunlcl. Miss Nsnnln Kerr, of Yniiccy- vllle; Mlsa Josephine and Master Robert Daniel. Mr. Claude Brown, Miss Oeorfje Henly, Misses Eva snd taurine Martin. Mrs. Joe Spencer, of Greensboro, and Mr. II. H. Scamster. Mrs. W. If. Mitrler snd Mrs. K. C. Bowman have Issued InvltHtlons for Fri day afternoon from S till i. Miss Florence Sinter, nf New Tork. lios arrived In the city and Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. T. Carter. Miss Ml perkim. of Stuart. Va., is the guest of Miss Lucy Lybrook. ' J. P. B. SALISBURY. Correspondence of The Ob.wer. Salisbury. Feb.- 14.Mrs. LrmU H. Clement's handsome home w-a the scene of a .very beautiful entertain ment Friday afternoon when she gave a novel and charming four-hand pro gressive euchre party for Mrs. Robert Vance Brawiey and Mrs. Claude C. Ramsay. All the guests who were to engage In the game were present ed with lovely little Roman silk bags and the excl'.ement ran high when It was found that these begs were to be used for keeping score. At the beginning of the game two spools of thread were pi iced upon each table and when time was called the winner received the thread and progressed. Then came scissors, tracing wheels, Sir Is the Most Popular of All Wash Dress Materials J It U popular because it meet the demand for Ladies' and Children a Dresses, Separate Skirts and Shirtwaists in the most satisfactory manner cr any vrath dress goods. . J A cotton fabric in white, colors' and fig-tires, with the appear ance and qualities of linen. 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Cliartcs Price, John never given in Salisbury. The Invited suests were: Mesdame' Whltehtad, John M. ' Beall. Milton Brown, Frank Lee Bobbins. KJwiii C. Gregory. E. W. Burt. Walter Wood, son. Arnold nider. Edwin Overman. M. O. London; Misses Messie M. Hen derson and Jennie C. Kluttx. The "musicals given by, the King Daughters Friday evening at the Presbyterian manse was a very charming - affair and the : following programme was exquisitely render ed : Chorus. "Peasants' Wedding March." Song (Selected). Mr. coiuns. Pisno, "Two Larks," ( l;chetsky). " Miss Susie Whitehead. Song, 'aiMiiLKlgnt Utile Girl." Mrs. Hymn u. . isme. Song. (Violin KJhllKuto) "Liillanf." Miss Kmma Brown. Choruses, "An Evening by Thee Alone." Duet, (Selected). Mrs. John Whitehead. Mrs. A. H den. Song. "Haunt of the Witches." Mr. John Gordon. Boy Ouartette Messrs. Belts. luylOr. uor- oon, watson. Piano, (Selected). . Miss Elisabeth Binsliam. Sunset Mrs. Clarko and Miss Brown Chorus Italia, The Salisbury Book Oitb held delightful meeting with Mra William Mimtorir Wllev Tuesdav afternoon. Mrs. Wiley's charming personality and rare intellectual endowment make her one of the club's most high ly valued members, and her meetings are always loojted forward to with the, greatest pleasure. The, club quints Itself .fortunate In having Mrs. Wiley at home this winter, as for severa vsri imt she has snent her time be tween Mexico and New York where Mr. Wiley's business Interest are. Ihla winter Mr. Wiley Is tailing a mucm ed rest and their Salisbury friends prollt thereby. Another delightful club meeting on T,,..,Uv afternoon was that of the T ...!, Matron ttook Club With Ml u-Wi, chRnmun. its charming and accomplished president. Mrs. EJwin Clnrk Gregory will be gracious hostess to the Christian Reld Book Club Friday afternoon at her ioviu home on West Innlss street. LLnMlm event In the life of the club is approaching the selection of v,a now bonks and drawing for me old ones. The last series of books has been particularly fine. Salisbury society will be glad to h.e that Mr. and Mrs1. A. It. Price will soon return here to reside per manently. They moved to Jackson vllle. Fla.. a year or more ago on account of Mrs. Price's health and while there Mr. Price practiced law ilw as n member of the law firm of Toomer. Reynolds & Price. Mr. Price will return In a few days and resume his law practice here, and Mrs. Price sn.l little son. Charles Price, will arrive 'n Mrs. M. C. Qulnn, who has neen In Whltehead-Stokes Sanatorium fir treatment. Mrs. Qulnn's friend hone that she will soon bo entirely restored to health. MUs Jessamine Cant, of Burling ton. wns tho guest this week of Miss I'.essln t'ralc. Mrs. Hayne Davis' many friends will regret to hear that she Is unite sick with grip. Mr. Claude C. Ramsay is 111 with grip at the home of his brother, Mr. James lUmaay. The third wedding In doll society. since Christmas, took place Tuesday afternoon at the home of ..Miss Kath leen Eames, on East Innlss utrcet, when Mbs Dorothy Gibson became the bride of Mr. Harry Elliot.. The bride was handsomely gowned in white Duchess satin and carried a shower Itouqurt of bride's rose and forget-me-nots. The only attend ants were two lovely little flower girl gowned In pink silk and carrying large bouquets of forget-me-nots. Miss Fannie Caldwell played the wed ding march. A delightful reception followed the ceremony and the cut ting of the bride's cake1 caused much merriment. Ml Elisabeth Davis cut the button. Mies Margaret Clarke the thimble and Master Cecil Brown the dime. The Invitations snt out by the young ladles lo their Leap Tear ger man, February 1 4th, Vere In the form of red nearts, with gilt lettering, the occasion celebrating St. Valentine's Day as well as the Leap Tear. Judge 3. W. Council, or Hickory, who is holding court here this week. Is-staying with his brother. Dr. J. B. Council, at his handsome new home, vomer of Church and Bank streets. It is a -source of great gratiBcatlo.t to Judge Council's friends to knov. that hU health is quite restored al ter hi long and tedious illness. Mr. John S. Henderson returned this week from New York where he went In the Interests of the Whitney Company. Mrs. HenJerson has been ju!te sick with grip. Mi Betty Aiken Land, of Greens boro, will be the guest of Miss Rosa Holmes for the Leap Year germjin Friday night. Miss Land is a sister of Mrs. Murrtl' Land, of Salisbury. ; Dr. Will Tankerslejof Oreensboro. Is also expected for the dance Fri day right. . MOORES VILLE. Com-spondeme of Vhe O'mervor. Mooresvllle, Feb. 13. Last evening at 7 o'clock the Metnodisi cnurcn was the scene of a beautiful and Im pressive marriage" ceremony, when two of MooresvlUe'a most popular young people were united In the bonds of holy wedlock, the contract. Ing parties being Miss Lottie Rebeka Howard and Mr. Joseph Bonaparte Martin. - , - The church was decorated In green and white, with the altar and pulpit a regular bank of evergreens, potted plant and chrysanthemums, the whole having a white, background. The entire decorations were lit with whlto and green candles. Whit covers were laid in the aisles as th bridal party approached. The church was crowded with the friends and relatives of tho nappy couple. Vpon the arrival of the party their pproach was announced by little MLss Junnlta Barber. Miss Annie, Johnston, of Greensboro, presided at the organ , and to - the strains . of Lohengrin's Wedding March the bridal party entered. First the rib bon girls, little Mimes - Marie' Nor. wood and Margaret Brawiey, Linda Templeton and Annie Lardncr Moore, ,' unfolded the ribbons along the aisles. Tho ushers. Messrs. J. A. Steele, J. II. McLelland. of Mooresvlllc; A. H, Vatin, of Frankllnton, and E. G, Mclvcr, of Durham, next came up the aisles, crossing at the altar and taking their' respective places upon each side. The maid of honor. Miss Jennie Howard, sister of thn bride, dressed In white net with baby Irish over nllo grei'n -taffeta, carrong bouquet of pink bride's roses and maiden hulr fernt. the lltt. flower girl, Dorothy Howard, end ring bearer. Master William Mcpherson.. came next, all taking their positions at tho altar. The bride came next, preceded by the little Dower girls, distributing vlo--b-ts along the aisle, advancing up the left aisle upon the arm of her brother, Mr. It. N. Howard, hand somely gowned In white crepe de cheno en train, trimmed In real lac over whlto taffeta, with tulle reit caught tip with IIHIes of the valley. The brldo carried a shower bouquet of little of the va'!ey s- .. roses. The groom and his best man. Ur. Robert G. LuMitcr. of Durham. came up the opposite alsln and met trie urine at tho altar, where she was given away by her brother. The brldo and groom then advanced and n minister. !'. s. j. . Ix-r, who performed the ceremony 1m an fmprcsslvn manner. ,' Tho party retired from the church to tho beautiful strains of Men- ' delxMohn'a Wedding Chorus. From 9 to II o'clock a reception was ten dered the bridal party and friends at the beautiful home of tho bride's parents, which was. beautifully deco rated for the occasion, the Jiait being rlecorated" With mistletoe, and Ivy. The parlor carried out Iho color scheme of white ami green in the' lavish decorations of Ivv. potted plants and , boxwood. Tho walla were wainscoted with lvv unon white, the tlour v rnvr , -iih . , nd lit with whltx candles. The guests were received In the hall by Mrs. Vt. D. Templeton and Miss Fan nie Walters, who ushered them into the parlor, where the bride and groom upon a raised nlatfnrm he- decked with evergreens and flowers, received their conerntiilntlnns .. felicitations. Those receiving l h parlor "ere- Mr. snd Mrs J. . Howard, father and mother of ths. bride; Mrs. J. B. Martin, of Biscoe. mother of the groom; Miss Flov Xtar- tln, of Richmond, sister of the groom: Mr. and 'Mrs. tl J. Matthews, of. Charlotte: Mr. II. N. Howard. Misses Jennie, Ada and Icna Howard, ntij sister ,r fr-ttMi.. Mi i.m.i 8teele and Mr. -Robert g: l4s't-r The guests were received In the 1 I f-o - l 0 W t
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