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8, CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, FEBRUARY 16, 1903. ?!r.lng room bv Mrs. T. O. Brawler.! J'rs. John B. Houston, Miss Nora Irawley and Miss Dora'Hudson, and were served with a delightful three- J mum luncheon br Mrs. Vadlre .rawlT and Miss' Ethel Barbour, The dining room was decorated with Ivy and potted plants and lit with nirilr ranHlM Mrs. Fred Culn oresided In the ladies' cloak room, while Mr. D. E.' Turner looked after the' gentlemen, Jn the back hall were Mrs. D. T. Turner and Mr. Hock Culp. In the sitting room from the. par - lor irra i r. i ... ,1 ik i...tifi.i rnstiv Vtf. f wSiKh .m from a distance, Th dlsnlar con-1 slated of costly cut glass, silver ware, hand-painted and choice cbinaware, liners grasaware. etc. wnicn er.iesteo me erreat totu larlty of the couple. " In this room . 1 u puncn was servea oy- Misses Annie , ormirarin, y- .- , -. . Kankln and Blanche Creswell. i ' 'i.'. Mrs. A. M. Turner presided over1. Mrs. A. G. Lyman asked a number the register in the hall. I of. her friends to , an, afternoon tea The bride is the daughter of Mr. 'Tuesday to help celebrate her blrth and Mrs. J. A. Howard and is one !' ' - of Mooresville's most charming- and ', .' ,. V beautiful girls. The groom if "a Tr. n1 Mrs- w- A' k""6 eltlrt.a,,n' popular and efficient superintendent the following aruewta at oi me uixin cotton Mills and a, most, ablo business man. . 1 . 1. 1 Misses Nadne and Ruth Brawley were at home to the Round Dozen fj SS Valentine's Eve trom 7 to 10:30. Hearts of many sires V"" -rywnere in evidence. In tha dining room the, table with Ita white cloth" and decorations of red hearts were very pretty and attractive. A i ,r iaaen nearu was one Of tne most enjoyable features of the evening. After several minutes' hunt hearta wera counted. To the boy en , ,are candr h-t for aprie; a valentine to the lucky girl. Fortunes were then told, after which hy m,irc,he1d to th" O'nlng room. d'"hWu refreshment were served. Those present were: Misses ramu,r&.E1?.,"e ".-'horn-, AdrTy fTamutt. Ella Cornelius- and Lena ray Sloop, Vance Norwood. Jay Tne KeF "n,, Frank Lowrance. The guests were profuse In their Brawley for a most enjoyable even- XEWTON. Correspondence of The Observer 1 Newton. Feb. 14. Despite a steadv downpour of rain yesterday after noon the member, of the Thursday Afternoon Book Club braved the monthly meeting at the hospitable S ST b?TZSl0tx tVhTh"fby WlU,am Morgan? an5 the hostess read two most excellent sketches of the author's life, which were very much enjoyed. Tha most instructive meeting that has -ever been heM Kv v ... - .. .L . . "" was tnis one, and the study of the afternoon was the Geography of North Carolina. Most of the members present had oome prepared with most instructive paJ.? on thls '"Wect from all of which some new information was to be gathered. The musical part of the programme was most delightful and was greatly enjoyed by all pres ent. Mrs. R. E. Clapp sang "lie. !wV,d.UJ". Morn" Mr"- R- P- Tna the Irish ballad "Shoogy-Shoo and the two sisters. Mrs. R. B. Knox and Miss Worth, "I Live and Love Thee' Those who have once enjoyed listen-lug- to the fine voices of these ladles realise what a real treat the club enjoyed. The hostess then an nounced that as it was the eve of Ht. Valentine's Day, the social part of the programme would partnke somewhat of a valentine party. Hho then passed among her guests with a.- silver tray laden with beautiful hand-alnte1 valentines, the work of Mrs. C. M. MoCorkle. Each of these was numbered and thus were the Indies paired off for, the rest of the afternoon. A cordial Invitation was next ex tended to proceed, to the dining room and. all knowing the dainty task and true Southern . hoplta!lty of the fair host, were well aware that a treat Indeed was in store. The dork, gloomy afternoon hRd rendered lights " M ' rnnfij , nun iiw HUH tflPClTlC rlbes had tht lr llsht mellowed and softened by dainty shades of white 44a vender,- Ihe-clwU . colors. The able was decorated with white Chi- Is nese .lillr-s end narclKsus, and blue violets scattered everywhere, while gain dainty valentines served as plate cards. A most delightful luncheon was served and much regret was expressed that the moments flew so rapidly that dark bid fair to retch the guests still loath, to leave this, hospitable home. Besides the regular . club members, there were present, es guests: Miss Jennie M'orth. of. Cresson; Mm. R. E. Clapp, Mrs. R..P. Freeze. Mrs. J. R. Oalthcr, Mrs. C. M. McCorkle and Mrs. Donald Wttherspoon. rend by Mrs. Ktf. OrlfTln. This was . follred by a dlscul"n on tl.e sub- . Mrs. M. .T. McCorkle. widow of the Jeet: "What tTncl Sam is Dolnsr." late Judge M. U McCorkle, has been led by Mrs. Frank Laney. The next very ill with grip at the home of herj numlifr was ai entertaJnlng sketch son on Main street. She Is very 'entitled: "poiitlcnl Oratory, Clay. much Improved to-day. however, and her friends hope for her speedy re covery. Mr. Samuel Fletcher, of Harrison- burg, Va.. has been spending some time in Newton this week. He ac- In Newton to-day on buslnexg. Ir. Stokes, of Salisbury. srnt the day In Newton, being called here as a witness. Mr. A. A. Shutord, of Burke county, was the guest of friends in. Newton this week. MORGANTON. Correspondence f lhe ot.wrr-. MorKanton, Feb. 13 .Mrs. W. A. Clinkecales entertalneil tho Kound DTi'-n Book "lnb mort dellslnf oily Thurnday afternoon. It b. ing th: fnewting nearest to St. Valentine's hearts wi-re In evidence everywhere There Were Ihree tables of progressive i anagrams and the lerters were jirlnrid on rd hearts. The hnntww rave rh ! gllt a little rel aJJit fog ai,) 'ore.wss kept by putting bn In the Afr the fame was HnlHhe,! and the first prize, a hand-emhrold- erei collsr, whs given to Mrs. Bene A ct Brls-ol the hostess aurtioned nfT ' oir, jsrie-.oi. ine nosiess auctioned ofT, .jrnirs ana the gue.is bid on Ihem. .v. . n. .. . ..... r .VL- v" ' "',Tr. n ruowrii- iwo-e'a.irse mm hen : was served Besides t.. m-mbers ,, i th riub there Here prV'nt: Mies Ol ga. Foster and Mis A Uide Erwln Mies Janie Pearson was tioae f h Psturday Afternoon Rnok Club on lhe '-h. and a delightful afternoon - ijent in the study of ? Itserland. The hcste-M read a mt Intere'stirg Mlr on the myth of V.'illlsm Ttl r.4 entertaining articles w ere re4 by t;lTerent m'mbf-rs of the- club about Anrlt Hnfr 'he hero of the Tyrol. Hs-ri!! "f ft. Bernerd; Lake I. r-x. arid the Castle cf Chillon; Mt a.m... .4 k . At.lA. I n T a n...i.., ,,r. ..aah -n 1 MhltA.Rlirl 1h Alnn T ' . . . ... . . . 1 . - Thu Ifllms Wt'n . . u,K.,. u ...... ... - ....... .iMCfneeiers guesis were: miss i -'- . ,, M-.ionhll rlson. on her return home from f!oer-the while carnntlon eprxvired ) ,(am Blanche Heartt Miss w- Meiul -nhall. Ottls aienaennaii, spending some time with her parents in tha declrat Ions. The refreshments j jOHP'n)nw noyian Miss Kathcrlna Trantley Finch, C. A. Hunt, br., c. a. in Virgins-Miss Jennie Worth of were dainty In .he extreme; the Ice. I J,X ,1. w!? i o" Plt:Ht Jr.. O. W Montca-tlc. Man Cresson. is visit ng her sister. Mrs a,i rakes being In the sh.pe o hearts, j ro. Mlss Msry Hull McKlmmon. g" Turner. H. S. R adcl j - j nOXrJA,ly W J- M"ntrmry"",la defereace to St,. Valentine. the,M(M ciro, ,Jrav MiM K.nnl John: eprlng.-. AN K. Holt. rVLr Mr. VV. G. Means, of Concord, were i ,Xir,Mi lni of tl.e tlav. Besides thei i n t...i. i-t-. Uii...m..n K. C. Cllnard. a v. Finch Matterhaw. the friend ' of the Alps. and te Uon of Lucerne. The hostess had number of beautiful post cards from Switserland which were much enjoyed. Delicious cream, cake and punch were eervea. mim iny cms and Miss Olga Foster were gruests of . me ciud, i Mrs. C, E. Ross entertained a few. friends at brides Tuesday night ; tn honor of Mr. and Mrs. . A. iioert, ) the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Hob- I bie. ) . ! Vr. Bessie Hunt and Mrs. v. A. ; Leslie also entertained at bridge at the home of Mrs. Leslie Friday in honor of Mrs. Gilbert. Xtr Andrew Klstler entertained In fnrmaiiv -Wednesdar afternoon In . . - . honor of her guest, , Mis Lang, from veanesaay niim,ar..uU.. Alexander, Mrs. Frank Hampton, Miss Olga Foster, Miss Elolse Erwln and Miss Adelaide Erwln. After the game delicious birds on toast, syllabub and cake were served. ... On Monday night Mr. and Mrs. W. r v.rwin rave a- charming bridge par- v to which were Invited Mr. and Mrs. w- A. Leslie. Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Rosa Mr an Mrs. Arthur Chaffer. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hobble, Mrs. H. A. Gil bert and Mrs. Z. T. Corpening. Mrs. Stephen Smith, of Livingston, Ala., is with Mrs. G. H. Moran. Mrs. Frank Hampton end little daughter are the guests of Mrs. W. E. Walton. Miss Bessie Brown went over to Ashevllle Friday to hear Schumann Helnk. Mr. F. M. Rogers of Winston-Salem, Is visiting Mrs. G. H. Mo ran. Mrs. Rosa Sudderth and Master William Hudderth spent a few days In Charlotte last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Veter have gone to the Thorne cottage, near Linville Falls, where they will live for the present. niCKORY. ,i -sr Correspondence of Tha Obsa.-ver. Hickory. Feb. 14. The younger et U looking forward, with much pleas ant anticipation, to th Valentine par ty to be given by Mla Orace Aber nethy at her home on Tenth av"nu; The dainty invitations consisted of too red hearts, artistically tied wit. red ribbon bows the outer heart bearing a gilt arrow and th legend "Prepare your heart for Cupid s dart. The other heart bore the invitation. The Traveler's Club met with Mrs. E B. Cllne Thursday, February 6th. Quotations from Sheridan, and. anec dotes concerning him werA. given at roll call. -Mrs. Cllne told of the drama in Ireland, and rea4 interesting extract from Mr. Yeats' drama, "Cathleen in Hoollhan." Miss Essie Seagle gave a delightful paper on SherMan, and Mrs. J. H. ghuford an equally Interesting one on Peg Wor flngton. An extract from "The School For Scandal." read with much appreciation by Mrs. Chadwlck ended the programme. "Esperanto" came in for a liberal share of the time de voted to current news, this language having a number of aJmlrers here. The members of the same club were borne on adverse winds, through the i.unh the aftermath of Mondiy's -Inch snow to tha home- of Mrs. J. L. OUey, Thursday afternoon. Feb ruary J 3th. when khe was the club's genial hostess. The programme was openpd by quotations from Thomas Moore. Mrs. A. B. Hutton then Raw sn entertaining sketch of Moore. 'The National Poet of Ireland." Mrs. C. M. Shuford read his poem, "The Meeting of the Waters," and Mrs. L. U. Whltener reart "Love-Making in Ireland," by MacDouagh. "The Last Rose of Summer" was sung as a double trio by Mesdames Murphy. Chadwlck, Bost, Hutton, Cllley and Abernethy. Current news was espec ially Interesting. ' MONROE. t.arr.BpftT,rtl,nTh ohiw .,' wk u ti,. v. Monroe. Feb. 14. The New Century Book Club was entertained Friday af- llerrwwn by Mrs. Frank Iiney at her beautiful home on Windsor street. I The club Is studying the Rjy View Reading Course on Our Own Country. The programme at the last meeting was especially In teresting mid atctlvc. At roll call the members responded to their names with quotations from "Poor Richard's Almanac." A very complete and . In structive paper on "The South In Liter iature Bef'r and During the War" was ! Calhoun end We!ster." by Mrs. Dnvls A .M AA tk. ..I . !,. I Arm iiii. tit . i..n- hit ..- grsmme there was a general dlsous slon of, Cooper's musterplece, "The w" i..",... ....... were then ushered Into tht softly lighted dlalrg rrm. wl.ere the Hub , rich iriembr. the invited guevts were: Mrs. Herbert Birrter, of Nash ville,. Tenn., snd Miss Cl.tra Harmon, of High Point. The - .e,w Century Rook Club la composed of the follow ing members: Mr. Frank Laney rre!!ent; M W. A. Lane, vice i prenldent; Mrs. G. H. Ie.. secnitsry: Mrs. E. M. 'Jrlfflri. treasurer, and Meadames' J. E. Ashrnft. Lrsile Pov- ln.l S II flraAn T1,.t. Irmrl.lA George IJeasler. W. "e. Csson. Htta I C.rimn. 'and Itttfus Armfleld. Thl i club is very aettve snd prnrrejslve. It i. ihA ai.Ii! krwib eik in Mn.. . A . has Joined the State Federation tt ,,.m' " V.,7 ' rm Women's Clnhe. The next meeting of be with Mr. K. M. Mr. Charles Iceman was hlea to the pnros's Kok Club Wednes.Lir af lernnn st her hime on Hayne street. The unje-! for study this year Is Fngland. Scotland snd Ireland and as ' ,""" " '"-! vesr. the work Is verr nejrlv nim.i vi.. j.. "i ' '"' charming article on Kursl r.nnd," ; or tne gret natnre-wver. J nn Hur. ..j, Mo who , v,,,,ln). h.f . Mrs. J. 8. T'tts gave a beautiful rough. The et number wss a Pi rents. Cot. and Mrs. rhsrles K. John- rr'-ptlon Thtirsday afternoon at 'her per, resd by Mrs. J. S. . Fltswater , on. xhe house was lovelv In Its home on North Elm street. The low h'ch r .delightful picture 0r , decorations of vellow Jonquils, candles " r this horn-, was thrown to rKnglih Village Lfe." The review ! ,nj rlMmi. An elaborate menu In Cither an1 artistically decorated. In of the leyann in F.ngllh Lltersture-thre rnuiwa. mHa served Th.r ih Place of .1rsrerls at the wide was rleverly ontdtKlei hy Mrs. W. 8 j Lee. Then Mrs W. C. Heath f lowed - with a -number eY Interesting questions on John Wesley snd Stnkerogis, thei srene ef Grjy't E'-err. This review failure of the meeting Is prnvtng te ba vary ftnr-ntur well as Improving. Dun is be.ng brushed from o!J hls- tories aad literatures, and cobwebs from rusty brains. In fact It reminds one of old school days to see the etald matrons eager to tell what they know. and sometimes what they do not know. After the- regular TTOrramme the guests were .invited . Into the beauti ful dining room where a luncheoa of many dainty things was enjoyed. The Sorosls is the oldest of the five book clubs In Monroe, being about ten year old. It has one claim to be considered a club of strong-minded wo men; as this year, Jn defiance' of su perstition'. It has thirteen names on roIL The members are as follows: Mesdames Henry B. Adams, president ; John M. Blair, Randolph Re'dfenrn. W. S. Lee. W. C Heath. Charles Iceman. J. 8. Fltswater, J. A. Stewart. David A. Houston. Frank . Armfleld. Bruce Adams. W. J. Budge, and Miss Anna Blair. f CTTTT ttr nlltULilS 1 . Correspondente of the Observer. . - Shelby Feb. 14. Miss " Wrsr Suttle, always a charminr' oharminr and gracious hostess, entertained Miss Wray guttle, alwavs a rharm. Inff and gracious hostess, entertained delightfully Friday evenlna- with a valentine party in honor of her at tractive guests. Misses Essie Marnn and Charlie Mae Blanton, of Marlon. The rooms were beautifully and artis tically decorated in hearts. Matching hearts, a heart contest and distribut ing: valentines n ,nnvi)u i.... 1" - - U1THI' ona. A delicious hot luncheon was served, the couples progressing each course. The invited auests were; Misses Essie Morgan. Charlie Mae Blanton. .Elva Wray. Miss Host, nf Newton; Miss Pearl Lattlmore, Mattie fiacn. ora and Selma Eskrldge, Ora Flack. Miss Allen, of Texas. . and Aiaage edd, and Messrs. Forrest Esk rldge. .. Held Morrison. Cepe Blanton, Marshal McBrayer. - Evans McBrayer, Rush Hamrick. Jap Suti tie, O. L. Watts, John Irwin. Will Llneberger. Grover Hamrick and Hen ry T. Lewman, of Kentucky. Miss Elya Wray waa hostess at A delightful supper party one evening last week. Her guests were: Miss Wray Suttle and Messrs. Henry Lew man, Marshall McBrayer and Wal ters. Misses Essie Morgan and Charlie Mae Blanton have returned to Ma rlon. Miss Bost, of Newton, was the guest of Mrs. Joe Smith this week. Miss Kate Pearsall, of Morganton, Is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Robert L. Ryburn. After a short visit to Mrs. I. W. Falson, of Charlotte, Mrs. R.-I Ryburn returned Friday. Mr. and Mrs. O. Max Gardner and Miss Madge Webb are spending the week end In Gastonta at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Dixon. Messrs. Claude and Harry McBrayer. of LIncolnton, were here Monday to attend the fu meral of their grandmother,- Mrs. E. McBrayer. Congressman E. T. Webb has returned to Washington. -Mrs. 3. F. Jenkins has returned from High Shoals. - RALEIGH. Correspondence of 'The Xibse.'i-r. itatoign. Feb, 14. Last Thursday temrxin th. !.... ....... ... : I h.l,-,, lne .Kentness Book Club met Wlin MIS LouIb. Ha W1r. There was quite a large attendance , IU" memDers. and several visl. I tors were present. An interesting,, Last but by no means least the programme was presented and the guests enjoyed a most delicious and afternoon was a most enjoyable one, I tempting three-course collation, serv- , Mr. and Mrs. Hutt entertained a Tew friends at cards Thnrartav Ing of last week n i honor of their rcUlctanUy took their departure to lX: ilrJCn' "f he. l7,nlte1!mert again on the 21st of February Tr, a i . -"""'"'"'iwith Miss Camlllo Hunt. Mrs. Men r,?."J' d"pllrat0 W8r w.M,,l.nhalU visitors were: Mesdames J a""u 've mo.'1 enjoyane. e Kume nencious rerresn-1 mi.nta urr.ru mtrvtA Thnu rnwt were: Drf Woodrlch, Mr. and Mrs. Hutt, Miss Hutt. Mrs. Jennie Pescud. I)r. and Mrs. F. L. Stevens. Dr. and Mrs. Talt Hntler, Prn'nf Bnj Mrs. Jeffries and Mr. W. M. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. HorberfW. Jackson, entertained a few friends informally at dinner Monday evening. Mrs. Frank M. Klmbark, of St Touls. Mo., was guest of honor at a benutlful party given Friday after. 4-BOon byMUsea-May.and Sudle John. son at their home on Jones street. There were twenty ladles present and , ? "K. P Wedndav afte (the afternoon was spent delightfully'1" "''Ji.; at bridge whist. Artistic valentines 'marked the places at the tables where each guest should be seated. ! After the game delicious refresh-, ments were served in two courses. La France ros s. ,.s.ie ganv rt .r au Those present were:: Mrs. . Frank ; ments were s-orved by tho hostess. M. Klmbark, of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. i George Folk, Miss Sophie Wood, of, lMenton; Miss Ioullo Busbec, Mrs I William Royal!, Miss Belle Pescud, ; Mrs. Henry Wilson, Miss Sophie Bus- bee. Mrs: AMlllam Shipp. Mrs. Wat-j i- -pne aisagreeanie wiai"" " bards. Mrs. Graham Andrews, I trp,, forgotten as the guests assem nnle Root. Miss Mary Arml- j hu- ,n th co.ty parior9 of the "Hotel ones. Miss Fannie Johnson, j M)ron-.. Vav. of crimson carnations Kins luiuaran. nirn. urgimm jinurrwn Miss A stead Jon Miss Eleanor Vass. Miss Betsy Mont- r..T"r.y'. VJ' J1' rk..h r ' "VZ. ZL' ,uX " """" ........... A charming luncheon was given Monday by Miss Margaret .Mc-. T'tiir- in honor or miks siarv ii - ' , v..,r.Kr. v... wh l. f h ! of jy,,, manche Heartt Mlsa. Mla Margaret Boylan "entertained tho bridge club Friday afternoon. j The Tuesday Afternoon Club was' delightfully entertained Airs, jonn w, jiaruen. Ing programme on "Th worn ot naries incKens ' was con- ai I .-- . .. . iiiiu'-ii. inn nrormnm ior THIS meet In consisted of two papers ', ' . ' ' . 'fcy- "ickens' In- It. R. Lacy, and "Dickens' In- re To-Day." by Mrs. W. n . nuence Crawford: also two readings one sr- le-ted and read by Mrs. Charles. IHvln. Jr.. and Rose Ellen Hen dricks "Tribute to Dickens." read by Mrs. Brewer. Miss ElixaNith Uttrtt aave a synoosix t,r t4a ,IH Rudge." after which It was freeh and Informally discussed hy the club. Following the literary nro- l"!? -.i- rerrrenments were m rfd. . , i . . ... . tr.ienor assgsve a chartn- Mr- f.nk M. Klmbark. f ' were about forty guests present and y voted It one of the most delight- ut entertainments of the season. i The Fortnightly Review Club met Tneedsy eft-rnoon with Mrs. James - 11. Pou. The programme for the afternoon waa a most Interesting . one. It consisted of three papers.' door the -guests dropped their-eards one by Mrs. George McGehee on Into the receiver held by Master the '( urrt nt Tonne ofia.tu o ej Kirk Galium and passed Into the on "Jean Taul Rlchter," by Mrs. W.' reception half to be greeted by Mrs. E..Shlpp. and one on "Tristan ,and A. It. Perkins and Mrs.. J. P. Tur Isolde," by Mrs. Palmer Jerman. The ner. who turned them over to Mrs. n,'mb'r8 Pr8ftnt were: Mrs. Robert Wharton at the parlor door JV. E. Khlpp. Sirs. George McGehee, and were ushered Into the parlor. Mrs. Palmer Jerman. Mrs. R. C. where they found the receiving par Mrong. Mrs. J R. Chamberlain. Dr.'ty,-Mrs. Kelts. Mrs. A. O. Corpening. ,0nLr01I Mr- Charles McKIm- Mrs. A. W. Cook. Mrs. Jt. Y. McPher- mon, Mrs II. A. Roister and Jost phus Daniels. - A- charming event waa the T lytfrSZl7 ite?.n" b3r . k .Zi i,T Z X,, . Pet?rsh,fr V- rt' ' hJm?u iL afternon W thifh PeJ,t-th'UCre aft?r which dainty refreshments were served. Misa Heartt'a guests were: Mlss Mary Gilliam. Miss Mareirot Boylan, Mlsa Annie -Duncan. Miss Liouia MCIJonaia. Miss Margaret Lee, Mlsa Josephine Boylan, Mlsa Cora Gray, Miss Mary Thompson, Mlsa (Fannie Johnson, Misses Margaret and SuMn McPheeters, Miss Kather - Boylan. . Miss Mary Hull Mc-. Kimmon, Alias uetsy lonaon. ot Plttsboro: the Misses Hoge, of Rich- , for the Japanese ladles, who did the mond: Misses Kate and Janet Bad- honors of the tea table. . Mrs. Her ger. Miss Louise Wright, MIbs Irene bert Pal lance made a dainty Ja pa Lacy, Miss Maggie Leapter, Miss An-jnese hostess and Misses Mary Cal nie Root, Miss Margaret Mackay.'lum and Douglas Hendiix in their Miss Elsie Haywood, and Meadamea pretty klrronas looking as If they had Frank M. ' Stronach, Murray Allen, been transplanted from the land of uranam Andrews, kuius - MeAoen, William Jones. Arthur Cobb. W. N. H. Smith, Ben Baker. An enjoyable little leap year dance waa given Wednesday night by a to depart. A large number of guests number of Sunshine girls. Music for called to enjoy Mrs. Rett's hospitality the occasion was furnished by the which was extended in such a charm Third Regiment Orchestra. The ng manner. r dance cards were valentines in the- , . , -shape of hearts. The german was J beautifully led by Mr. Gordon Har-f One of the most enjoyable affairs rls. Those dancing were: MIsGrla-lof the wek occurred friday even sel Ilinton, with Mr. A. F. Miller; lug when Mrs. J. E. Latham enter Miss Ray Brown, with Mr. Robert tained at euchre in honor of her sis Powell; Miss Emma Roberts, 'with ters, Mrs. GarJnor, of Norfolk, Va., Mr. Hlllyer; Miss ' Mary Stronach, and Miss Moore, df Newborn. The with Mr. Bill Aycook; Miss Mary artistic "decorations that greeted the Ilabei. with Mr. Harry Smith; Mist guests proved that St. Valentine rul Marie Terrell.. with Mr. George Bag- i.-d . suprem.. All who entered passed well; Miss Margaret King, with Mr. under a large red heart suspended Hinshaw; Miss Alice vi K'6ci, iU from the chandelier in. the trnci-e Mr. Sam Smith; Miss Daisy Hay- , of the rect'ption hall, the folding wood, with Mr. Willis Holding; Mlsa Lucretla Roberts, with Mr. Winder Harris; Miss Keuster, with Mr. Stephens; Mins Brun. with Mr. Btr well; Miss Marjorle Terrell, with Mr. Ernest Watson; Miss Caroline Whit ing, with Mr. William Meara Stags: Measrs. Gattls, saaier, ita- tan. Armfleld. Hubert and Arthur, Holding, Neal Ivey, John Roberts, ( Street Monroe. Scott, Lindsay, Ball,, Stephens and Goes. . . .u..-nn... Mr TV H TOUTie. ' Mrs. Fred Woolcott, Mr". Charles H. Gattls and Cot. Fred A. Oiaa. LEXINGTON. Correspondenco jf Tie Observer. Lexington, Feb. 13. Last Friday afternoon the "Club of the Twelve" held a lovely meeting with Mrs. Wal ter H. Mendenhall at her residence on Centre street and the following very Interesting, and Instructive pa pers were read: "Union of Brus sels." Mrs. F. C. Robblns; "Dutch Customs and Characteristics," Miss inn.nin ij..n. a ft t .t ' Camille Hunt; "Art and Letters.' Mrs. Henry propst. In the absence of Mrs. Propst her paper was read by Miss Gertrude Hamner. ed by the hostess, for which sho "is justly famed. After lingering lonj c. Leonard and Ottla : . ',. Meneennaii. The last meeting of the "Sorosls was held with Mrs. J. W. Noell, and most delightfully were the members of this club entertained. The fol- i,.,uttiff tivArrrumW ti'ui rfnlfrei1 on 0.i.i.ri ,hih o.mtrv the club ; .tU(,ying' this year, with readings i(n InHa. ..Rual Ufe and Labor," Mrs W. H. Wa ker: ."Military eer vice," Mrs. C. A. Hanes; "The Gold en East." Mrs. Z. V, Walker - Th Plt.suraXllub was most charmingly entertained by Mrs. ' oon- .? n 'orV " a"r':i "" 'X" 'c Mrs. ti. roceivea ci.-m u.. Rosa Moffltt, an exquisite bunch ol Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Blanche r-iminm Brown ontertalned most , harnilnKly In honor of her slster-ln- . w Mrn K p. c llnard, of Winston. Tn disagreeable weather was cn- . .. . yAutv nnd fragrance to lOJ'i.u ; . .. . .. .. the decoration, on this delightful oc- caslon. Miss Camille Hunt maums mui Camille Hunt making tho hlKhret score was given a urr top to let ' " . ' Mrs Clln- .- i a-. . vm iiafriran biu. ... , At the terminus or tne game mr-. . . iai A Innh Brown served tne oaim. GREENSBORO. land Miss Camlllo num. . Thweekh'ocmspondence of The . Oba-rm.' f .... Within the depths of your desr eyes. wnrni . a ... if T knew 'twl mrsni mr .Your Valentine Id surely be. S"' lh;n' "VkTlli r V hen Toni. Dick or nsrry u ,k r. lust as sweet VAnf tlrk or Harry you chance So . whv. My Idy fine, i ennoi tie your Valentine.... I rnnnot trust you. don t you i see ? Kor you look st others as you look at rat. Vet wltt.in my heart p jdr mine. j You'll awy be my Valentine. Such a rsre combination ss the valentine season In leap year Is not t0 be scoffed at and cup.a na, neen ),..,. these oast few days, with bow BY .-row- but the seauH ls-an- .and arrow, out tne sequel- is an- other story. folding doors smiUx wss festooned. the chsndellers were graceful! draped -with the same and vases of i pink roses were arranged on man- tels and cablftts while ferns and potted plaVa w?re everywhere In evidence and many candles lighted the scene. On entering the front ''--' lra, son and Mrs. W. O. Wilson Mlsa J Mattle McCuIlen and Miss Rice serv ed punch, in the halL Receiving In Card th. In(nr mam u-aa 11. , A VI Kimball, assisted by Miases Kate Hardie. Laurine Richardson and Ml8" Br'n- vho "cd delicious ' and mints from a beautl- PPolnted table. . , . ' A moat enlque and attractive fea- ture waa the Japanese tea room. which breathed forth - the witchery mai uewncnea iana. -nis room ' lovely with 1U Japanese draper- ''. acreen. low tea tables, brlc-a- brae and lans, while from the celling , 'pre suspended Japanese parasols. I he pink carnations . -with t feathery imiiai maae a lining nack-grouBJ unoto vvatanna, served real Japanese tea In exquisite Japanese tea cups accompanied by wafera. The fasci nation., of this charmlna- room nrrkvod so great that the guests were loath. doors leading into the parlors, 11- brary and dining room were thrown back and across the intervening space were festooned hundreds of crimson hearts. The hall was in green; ferns, potted plants and fcnil lax were arranged with artistic taste. The parlors and library were In red, the hanced the beauty of these rooms. A delicious salad course with coffee was served in the dining room where the walls were hung with Southern smllax. The handsome highly pol ished mahogany table with lace cov ering had for a centerpiece a large cut-glass vase holding pink . enchan tress carnations, . while from the chandelier hung smllax which was caught up at four corners of the ta ble. Colonial glass candlesticks held pink candles with pink shades and dishes of cut-glass and silver held bon-bons and mints. While six-handed euchre waa being played, the de votees of the game were refreahed by fruit frappe. The first prize was a magnificent bunch of carnations and a lovelyj fragrant bunch of vio lets as the consolation made amends for any loss. Imed lately after the game each guest was presented with a valentine and were requested to address and seal the same to some guest present and deposit in an Im provised postofflce in the dining room. Excltemt-nt grew as the gen tlemen and ladles gathered at the office and the merriment when the seals were broken was equal to an epidemic for all had caught tho in fection and comic valentines, ugly valentines, pretty ' valentines anil love-sick valentines were the themo of the evening. This, valentine even ing in the charming, home of Mrs. Latham will long be remembered by the large party of ladles and gentle men who were so fortunate as fo be present. WHICH wOt yea Kit,-the fcfl kind or right? . ' Ne no, I win not jrir ye a ijjM : HI tell yon only k ' iomethinj good ' Vee'd pen whirl, kind ItVin, if yos roeld. Horry sow., an j give m a font ! . CM yea ur the right hand n or e If yna) don't gieas right, yew thfl not we. And thee tht eandv hll be for me., : 8 - On Thursday evening Mrs. C; G. Wright entertained a few friends at her home on North Elm street. The game of flinch was Indulged in with keen enjoyment and at Its close chicken salad, pickled oysters, waf ers and coffee were served with true Southern hospitality by the popular young hewtsss. - Mrs. Wright's gueBts were: Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Mich;tui. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Vanstory. -Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walsh, . Mr. an Mrs..D. L. Hagan, Miss Sadie Dick. Mr.' Thomas Bernerd. Mr. Charles Hagan and Mr. John Gilmer. Mr. W. J. Meadows J entertained quite a large party of friends at euchre FrlJay . afternoon at her handseme home on Summit avenue. The lower floor of the house with its wide halls and beautifully appointed rooms were made very, attractive with tall? graceful -. ferns. . Dotted plants and cut flowers. The hall and library were In green, - the - parlor and dining room making t a ' pretty contrast with decorations of red Enchantress carnations. The valen tine Idea was beautifully' carried out by little Miss Marguerite Meadows, who looked like a. fairy In her cos tume representing the Queen of Hearts. She carried a large red bow and a golden arrow, from which waa suspended little candy hearts.) The score cards wre dainty little heart shaped boxes tied with red ribbon bowa held by little cupids and into each box Miss Marguerite dropped a candy heart for vach guest who scored. .A hand-palhted powder puff box waa given as Irst prize, a green heart as the eonsolatlon and a red hat pin receiver as the booby. Refreshments-' were - served in two courses. The first was chicken salad, memento hearts' on lettuce li-avos, cheese straws, wafers and - coffee. The second pineapple hearts, whip ped cream and marlschino cherries. Mrs. Mulr. Mrs. G. 8. Bradshaw and Mrs. E. Sternberger assisted Mrs. Meadows In caring for her guesta and Miss Lonlse Bradsher presided over the punch bowl. Friday afternoon found the Bridge Clu-b and a number of friends in the attractive home of Miss Frances Lyon, on North Elm street, where they were entertained delightfully. The score cards were valentines in the shape of red hearts and the tables were num bered Iby hand-patnted cupids. A dainty salad course was served with excellent taste. Besida the club members those enjoying the hospital ity of the young hostess were Mrs. Dt. Grimsley. Mrs. R. T. McPh erson anrl her guest. Miss Lydia Bryan, of New Jersey; Mrs. Williams, and Misses Mary ry. Daisy X'Neal, Mattle Mc CuIlen and her guest. Miss Rice, the Misses Land, the Misses StrudwleU and Miss Sadie Dick. The Exchange Book Club had a delightful meeting with Mrs. William Adams Tuesday afternoon.' Mrs. Thomas Crabtree was hostess ior tne Bridge Club Friday after nr. at her home In Fisher Park Drive and gave charming afternoon to her guests. At the hospitable home of . Mrs t N. Wilson, on Forbls street, the Sat- uiuci.7 miruiuuii onage ciud held a most enjoya Die and merry-meeting. "Otherdom," after being nostnoned on account ef the Illness of many of ine memDers. was entertained .by Mrs C. W. Whltsett, at her home, on Church street, where the time was whlled away In a most Interesting and delightful way. The ladles- .of the . missionary ' so cieties of West Market Street M. E. church gave a reception to the yonns people of that church Tuesday even ing. Much time and pains were a-lv- en to make the evening- a success and tne unalloyed pleasure of the thronzs of young people proved that the la dles had not worked in vain. The O. deir! Tv told yea. fdidnt feets To It roe know nntil I kad aeen Wkethee yen could gnrta which hand right Well, if yoaV wrong. I will give j-oa a bita . ' r a ' The U-ft kndf Ak. klV- Yo ksvt gnnmi It Anl I in rare Out I TMn tell ! Int it eneer, the left ksnd it right f- Tes'J hive gM kft, if yen'd g?H the right . 'fK- FIG-STY OB eOTTOS TTTT.rt . The old Mosaic Laws forbade the use of pork In any form, and modern science has contlrjied tbe wisdom of the patriarch In making this Law. Tbe flesh of the bog is la diresUble; sou the fat. Food prepared with lard is an wholesome. To meet tbe demand for a cooking fat thai is pure and. easily di gested. The N. K. Falrbank Company. Chicago. bTe pot on tbe market a shortening called COTTOIXNE. made from reaned vrr etabie oil. This cooking fat cad ba used in any aad every way that lard now is. and can even be used in place of butter tn miklog tine pastry. Contrast the source of Isrd -tbe filthy Dia-stT. with tha inomi nf rflTTfu LENE tbe pure, white cotton boll, and one can readily understand tbe great demand toe this pure, Tegetable shortening in preference) lo the fat of tbe bog. - Home: Mission Society or .this church works on a unlq-ue plan. . The "society Is divided into groups. of ten members eaeh. and are entertained by the chairman of each rrodD respectively once a month. They meet to discuss plans for work, spend a social hour and enjoy simple refreshments, whiea enables them to come in tpuch with one another in a truly delightful and helpful way. Mrs. H. L. Scott enter tained her band on Wednesday morn ing at her home on West . Market street, and Mrs. O. W...WhiUett .en tertained the band of which she" ; la chairman on Thursday; morning.' ;.. , Mr. and Mrs. Mlnlfree, of Graham, gave a box party at the Grand Friday evening to see "The Ham Tree." Their guesta were: Miss Mary Foster, of Graham; Miss Wilson, of Baltimore; Solicitor Brooks. Mr. Thomas ' Beall and Mr. Paul Schenk. - The hand somely .gowned ladles, the Jewels and th magnificent flowers,, made..,, a charming picture. - A- : supper 'at Clegg's jCaf e followed the play. t The Tuesday Afternoon Card. Club will meet with Miss Marjorler Lyon next week, at her home on South. Elm street. Mrs. F,. R. Mlcheau gave a beauti ful valentine party to few friends on Saturday afternoon ' at' her. home on North Elm street. - , - '-.' Thursday and Friday the . Greens boro Art Club had In charge a -mag nificent display of some of the pic tures of famous American artist as well as etchings by Whistler. Millet and Hayden. These were the original works of these noted artists and at tracted a large number of Greensboro art lovers to the Carnegie- Library, where the exhibition was held.' . The National Federation . of Clubs ' are sending out this Traveling .Art .Gal lery in the interest of the. local clubs and the people of Greensboro espe cially appreciate the kindness of the Greensboro Art Club in riving them the opportunity to study the . picture of famous artists of our own land. . The many friends of Rev. Dr. K..W. Smith, the former beloved pastor, of the First Presbyterian church, are ds llghtcd to shake his hand once. more. ' He is spending a few, days in the city with his mother and sisters. :Rev. Dr. Robert V, Pell, president of Con verse College, Spartanburg, S. C. spent Saturday In the city on educa tional business. Miaa Linton, of Ral eigh, is visiting her sister. Mrs. A. G. corpening ai ine uuiiiora-jcnoow. Miss .Bryan, of New Jersey, Is a guest of Mrs., R. Y. McPherson. Mrs. Gardner, of Norfolk, and Miss Moore, of Newbern. are guests ot their sis ter, Mrs. J. E. Latham. Congressman Charles R. Thomas is in the city. Mr.. J. W. Bryan, of Charlotte; Mr. C: T. Williams, of Richmond; C. C. Llndscy, or Koanone; air. w. m. Bagiey, 'or Raleigh; Mr. 8. B. Alexander, of Charlotte; Mr. E. Y. Mclver. of Dur ham; Mr. E. L. Hall, of Charlotte: Mr. Clement Manly, of Wlnston'-Sa- 1 lem; Mrs. .James B. Pugh, of Wilson-; Miss' Mary Page, of Aberdeen; J. H. Hearty, of Charlotte, and C. C Hard ing, of Charlotte, were -visitors to Greensboro this week. -. 1 rrw-
The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, N.C.)
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