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CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, JIARCII 1, 1903. ' m THE REALM OF MOUTH CAR0LMA SOCIETY "; 'k. - "- -' " " - .' - , ... . . ' ...... . - ; . : . . . ' . . - -... . ."'.-. . . - - ' . . - WENSTON-SALE1E ' Correspondence of Tee Observer, Winston-Sal em, Feb. 18. The graces of social Hfe were very charm ingly n evidence when . Miwei Ells and Mary Cabell Sheppard entertain ed their many friend last Thursday . afternoon In a most enjoyable recep tion lasting I. to I. Enchantress car nation with asparagus fern and oth , er graceful foliage formed the effect- - lve decoration. Receiving with the Mlsse Sheppard wera Mrs. Kent - Sheppard, Mia , Mlssl Sheppard, Mra A- 8. Hanes, Mlsse Erma Bailey. Anna Buxton, Margie Cray and Mrs. William Pratt At the door Mis Re read Pulton received the card. In this . pleating task he u assisted by Mas ter Ben Sheppard, who greeted each guest with Grandisonlan grace and contributed no little to the charming hospitalities of the occasion, Mr. D. N. Dalton and Mrs. W. J. Illpfert welcomed the guests In the hall; Mrs, Pratt directed them to the punch . room, where Mrs.'B. E. Dalton. assist ed by Mlsse LII Parish. May Faliin and Helen Smith dispensed refreshing punen. under the guidance or Mia Edna Maslln they passed - Into the beautifully appointed dining room, , where; under the supervision of Mrs. H. L. Rlgglns and gracefully assisted by Miss Eleanor Fallln. LlUa Young, - Senah Crlts and Caro Buxton, a sump tuous collation was served, If any til-omen attached to Friday, In the minds of those who were guests of Mrs. James A. Gray and Mrs. A, H. Galloway, last Friday afternoon, when i they entertained In honor of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Charles Plumly, of Philadelphia, thl lmpres slon ws most effectually dispelled ia the very charming reception which filled the hours between S and with rar inlnvment - - In. entertaining' their hosts of guests, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Galloway depart ed from the formal' tie of the conven tional reception. After receiving their friends with the gracious charm so . eminently cbarcterlstl of the South em woman, the. younger hostess, Mrs. . Galloway, and her sister, Mrs. Charles Piumhr mingled freely with their ' guest and asaisted Mis Caro Buxton -: Mis Margie Gray- and Mr. Powell Gilmer In serving the delicious re- freshments. In an alcove In the re r ception room, Mrs. William A. Lemly - and Mrs. D. D. Sohonler, at a beau- tlfully appointed table poured coffee , and chocolate, respectively, while : seated around in the. mot delightful- ly informal manner the guest en Joyed the converse of their -friends, as well as the dainties so bountifully provided. Th guest were welcomed r at the door J)y Mrs, Charle E. Shel- ton and Mr. William (.?. Brown. AH In all, Mrs. Gray sad her two win n some daughters have seldom scored a ' more distinct social success than in thl very charming and graceful re r' ception. Th birthday of the. Father of his , country u th occasion of many greeahl social Jiappcninga. .Jn en-J tertatntng her friend of th G. A. X. C. Club, Mis Ruth Joyner wa dis tinctly patriotic th decoration and prise all bearing impress and sugges tion of th national holiday. After in Interesting game of progressive hearts, dainty refreshment in v two courses were served, and the prises awarded, Mis Olive Abernethy re , reiving the first prize, Miss Elisabeth Hill the second, and Mis Louis Pep- per the consolation. ; ; Friday evening Mis Kate Jenkins entertained at a very agreeable George , Washington party in honor of Miss Nan Harris, of Baltimore, who 1 her guest at this time. In keeping with 1 the occasion, th home wa decorat ed after the manner of colonial days and the guests wore likewise costumes of "ye olden time." Various novel . "pastimes filled the evening with de ' light, and after the enjoyable refresh ments had been served the merry young folks were grouped and an ef fective photograph made- as a souve nir of the happy occasion. Saturday afternoon -Mrs. Thomas Mastin-and Miss Edna Maslln were hostesses to the-O.. A. R..v After th business meeting, which was a spe cially Important one In view of the , handsome sum realised by the "Dees trick Schul," the pupils that made the session so , eminently successful materialized once more, and as guests of Mrs. and Miss Maslln, contributed their full share to the-pleasures of th afternoon. Mrs. Maslln, one of the Wiggin triplets, gave everal charming vocal selections, and "Han nan" Buxton delighted her audience wttt some of her inimitable readings. After the elegant refreshments, sou venirs In flags, hatchet, cherries and other reminders ef the "day wer glv--, en the several guests. The Monday Afternoon Book Club held Its last meeting at the hospitable home of Mrs. H. V. Bahnson. Roll call brought out many interesting in cident and anecdote concerning . famous artist and musicians of Aus tria. The paper contributed on .this occasion was a 'very charming one from the pen of Mrs. J. M. Rogers, entitled1. "The Royal House of Austria and Its Romances." In dispensing the hospitalities of her charming home, Mrs. Bahnson was assisted by her ilovely young daughter, Miss Lou Ie. . .- - i Tuesday afternoon from 3 till 5 Miss I Erma Bailey entertained her hosts of j friends at a delightful tea. For the festal occasion each room was artisti cally decorated, pink azaleas in th parlor, exquisite while lilacs in the ' dining room and crimson carnations In th library. The guests were weT--med in th hall by Mles Anabel te. Miss Bailey and - her mother. Mil. M. D. Bailey wer asststed in re- ,cWing by Mies Ellse Sheppard, Mes riamea Brantley Finch, of Lexlagton: E. C CUnard and Pater A. GorrelU " the latter directing th guests lto th . dining room. Her gracious greeting waited th truest from Mr. L. -A. Vaughn and elegant refreshments were served. -Mesdames O'Hanlon and ' R. W. Galloway pourVd tea and cof. fee, the get being very charmingly - served by M1e Mary Crita' Margie j Gray, Frank Hanes and "Kate Hus!e. I in tba library Mr. Erastus Beverly ;. Jone presided at the grape-garlanded . punch bowl, while Mrs. Everett Lock- ett, Mlsse Lucy Lybrook. Margaret Hanes and MIm LSI Perkins, of stusrt. Virginia, served the truest to the de- , ltcion frapp. - ' Mra ATliim Houston Patterson, ef Philadelphia is th guest of herj daughter, Mrs. J. Lindsay Patterson, at Bramlettevi-MrB. ." Horace Miller and little daughter Margaret Beau fort, of Pittsburg, Pa.. who were the guests for several weeks of Mrs. Lind say Patterson, have returned home. Mr. Wlllla-m N. Reynolds 3iaa return ed from a brief .but ' pleasant visit to :v ' rZfz, of Stuart, Va.; ta th attractive guest of Miss ucy li'brook, iMIaa Nan Har ris, of Baltimore, is vlsltinr Mis Kate Jenkins. Mrs. W. T, Brown and her daughter, Miss Lois, and Mis Vivian Owens, have returned from a charm ing visit to Chapel HUl Mias Myril Hines, of Mount Airy,, was the guest last week of MI Clev Stafford. Mis Sue Swift, of Ottawa, Illinois, who waa the guest of Mi9 Margaret Hanes, ha .. returned . home. Mayor and Mrs. O. B. Eaton left Wednesday for New Orleans, where they will at' tend Mardl Oras festivities and where the mayor is booked to make an ad dress next Saturday. Captain and Mrs. R. W. Belo left this -week for Florida, where thejr will spend some tim with relative. ' Sorosls met Wednesday afternoon tn th Elks' Parlors.- Th evening was fine and the attendance unusually good. ' ft being th v of Longfel low 101st birthday anniversary. It was most fittingly Longfellow Day, Roll call brought out many pretty and pithy quotation from th great Amr kan poet' After th reading of th minutes by the secretary. Mis Collier, Miss Florence Bleter. of Now York, read in th most charming and effect ive manner "The Famine" from "Hla watha." The lesson review was con ducted with f reat ekill by Mrs. M. D. Bailey; and th magazine- review eoually effectively y Mrs. W. A. Whitaker. After a full discussion of reciprocity day, It was fixed for. the S2d of April. : ' ..Mr. and Mrs.' De Los Thomas, with their interesting little family, will move to Roanoke In the near future. Mr. Thomas, who ha been for several year the efficient division , freight as-ent of the Norfolk ft Western In thl city has recently received a mot merited and gratifying promotion. Their removal to Virginia will b a distinct loss to our social world, wheru Mrs. Thomas has made her a place that cannot soon be filled. In .the Church, wher her willing hands were always busy in good works, she 'Will be sorely missed. The loving good wishes ef their many friend will at tend them always. ' J. P. B. LEXINGTON. Speelsl to The Observer, ' Lexington, Feb. 18. Tn treasure Pluh mat with Mra F. Patterson Tuesday afternoon and so charmingly did h entertain ner guests mai m hour, went by all tod wlftly. Dain ty heart-shaped soor cards wer paasel and th ever interesting game of nations' wa playJ, tne cmo prize, a lovely plate, Dein won oy Mrs. Kemo Alexander, who present- editto-Miss MoOaiii, of Albemarle, and Mrs. W. H. Walker made the highest score of the visitor and wa presented with a pretty bowt. Th invited a-ust were: Mesdame Ray mond MoCrary, ,Vfi H. Walker, J. F. Deaderlck, Van Hoy, R. C. Springs, Miss Or Huckabee and Miss McCain, Albemarl. Mrs. Jo MoflUt was thv charming hostess to th Roubd Dozen Club on Thursday afternoon and -a most Je lightful tlmo was spent playing "na tions." The score cards were especial ly pretty, hand-painted pink carna tions, painted by the hostess' cousin, Miss Edith Greer. On consulting the punches It was found that Miss Ca milla Hunt waa entitled to the club prize and Miss Mamie Brinkley. of Greenville, won the visitor's. After the gams the guests were uBhereU into the dining. room, which was made especially attractive with vase- of pink carnations and at each plate there was a pink place card ana ear nation of the same color. Elaborate refreshments ' in five courses : were served in th very daintiest of china. Besides the club member the follow ing visitors were present: Mesdames D. S. . Yates, . Ferd Watson, Fred Thompson. W. E. Holt. Jr., C. A. Hunt Jr., George fihackelford, of . Rich mond, and Mis Mamie Brinkley, of Oreenvtlle,'iN. C. Sorosls was charmingly entertain ed by Miss Jessie Hunt on Washing ton's birthday. . Th' home wa beau tifully decorated ' in honor of the Father of hi Country national flag hung everywhere, candle ehej soft light through red paper shades, and prominent in the foreground wer file lures of George and Martha Washi ngton. Before the calling of the rol -the hostess bade 5aeh guest take a cherry from the tree she had pro vided and upon opening them it wa found that each, one contained an ap propriate quotation. The following intereatlnsr programme wa enjoyed by all: A paper on "The Women of Germsny." by Mrs. J. W. Noell; one on th "Life of Washington," by Mra Kemp Alexander; a reading by Mr. C. A.- Hanes and another paper on "Washington's Life," by Miss Ora Huckabee, in whose absence it wa read by Mra J. K. McC'rary. A guessing contest. was then indulged In, and the prize, a Martha Washing ton tespot, waa presented Mr. George Montcastle. she having answered to most questions. ' After the feast of things literary, came a feast of other good tfnag, delicious refreshments served In three course. A number of pretty souvenir were given. AlU voted Ml Hunt a delightful hostess and this meeting on of the moat enjoyable of th season. . Those pres ent, outside the club members, were; MesJamea JM. Riley, George Mont cast'e, Henry Propst, Mlsse Gertrude Hamner and Camllle Hunt- J A study class composed of about twenty ladles, has been organized by Rev. J. T. .Watts, pastor of the First Baptist church, and will meet every Monday afternoon at th pastor's home. , Japan -from a missionary standpoint is being studied and th fallowing topic witl be discussed: "Th Country." "Th People," "Th Religions." "First and SeconA Com ing of Christianity," "Form of Mis sion Work." "The Force at Work." nd "The Outwok." Next book have been provided, question are aeked and paper prepared for earn meeting. With such a capable lender a Mr. Watts, much benefit wilL be derived from the atudy of this beau Ufui unrlse kingdom. - ' ' Dr. David HIH. left last week for El Paso, Tex., la response to a tele gram saying his brother. Dr. -Joel Hill, was dangerously sick. Dr. Hill ha been trending the winter In Tex as for his health. His many frienJs will be l4 to learn that he 1 bet- ter and liop 4t will not ba long be for he wili be in their midst again. Mr. George Shackelford, of Rich mond. Vs, who is. visiting relative here, expect to leave- shortly lor AahevM op. a visit before geturnln home.- Mr.- and Mrs. Roy Rankin "p??ni .jm. m Bufaui, Aia. Mrs. S. W. Finch and Master Alex ander left for Washington, I. C, few days ago to visit relative a Mrs. A. J. Beall of Charlotte, tn visiting her daughter. ; Mrs, H- H- Springs. Mra Brantley Finch left for Winston Tuesday to receive at reception given by Mi Irma Bailey Tuesday evening. Mx. Z. J. Walaer, who ha been viitin In Virginia for two weeks, is expected ' home chortly.- Mr. an! Mrs. Victor Humphreys and children returned home Tuesday from Houstonvllie wh'er they have been since November. CONCORD. Correspondencf Xh Obiirver. Concord, Feb. 2s. One of th most charming aoclai events that Concord has enjoyed for a season, waa the re ception given on Thursday by Mra J. S. Fisher and daughter,' Mrs. Rob ert E. Rldenhour, complimentary to our February bride, Mra Joseph P, Fisher. More than 300 Invitations had ben Issued and from seven until ten a throng of friends. came to meet the bride and extend to her numer ous good wishes. Mra Fisher's large and stately home was especially at' tractive on this occasion in its deco rations of potted plants and cut flowers." At aVio door the guests' card were taken by two charming little misses, Frances Rldenhour and Adelaide Erwln Harris. Mrs.. John H. Rutledge and Mrs. W. D. Pember ton received in the hall and directed the guests Into the parlor; - where Mrs, Fisher and Mra Rldenhour were assisted In receiving liy Mes dames. Doris C. Mauney, Joseph P. Fisher, James W. .Cannon, James. P. Cook. Wrlsrht G. Campbell. J. E. ehTnk, W. J. Hill. Misses NVI1 Fleh- er and Frances Hill. This ronm waa especially pretty in white azaleas, narcissus and ferns, and with the handsome costumes of the receiving party made a pleasing scene. From the parlor the guests were directed by Mesdames Cha. J. Harris and A. Jones York, into the dln'riK room. which in its decorations of pink hya cinths and Southern .smilax, with cry stal chandelabra, and oxqutsUe -lace centrepiece .wa indeed a avene of beauty. 'Elegant and ilaliclou re freshments were served b" Meyrtame J. I Hartsell, A, M. JJrowi. W. R.' Harris and A. E. Lent, of Salisbury, the guests were . then directed by Mrs. C. L. Smith and Miss I-'.llcn Gib son Into th library whl;h in Its rich aecoration ot rea . carnation ana potted plant was . presided over by Mr. V. L. Gaffney and Mr. John M. 'Cook who poured the coffee that was served by -a trio of charming; glrlrf, Misses Laura Rldenhour, Blanch Brown and, Mettia Brower. The . whole affair was one of keen enjoyment an1 Mesdanws Fisher and Rldenhour were voted ideal hos tesses. Mrs. Joseph P. Fisher, In whose honor it jva given, Is pleas antly remembered here as Miss Cal-J IT, . 1 . f I glad to wctcome her back to Concord to live among ua, . Notwithstanding the inclemency of the evening, the entertainment giv en by the Girls' Guild of St. James Lutheran, church on Tuesday, was a decided success In every particular. "A Trip Around he World" was tak en with stops at Japan, Greece, Egypt and America. At each place re freshments were served by young la dles, in costumes peculiar to the countries they represented. The evening wa one long' to be remem bered by those who took the Journey and the treasury of th eruild wa swelled to the amount of $30. The beautiful operetta "An Irish May Day," presented at the opera house on Friday evening of last week was most enjoyable; and netted a neat sum for the Light Bearers of Central church,, under whose aus pices it was given. All the children carried out their parts well. The drill by the "Sunbonnet Babies" and "Ov erall Boys" was pretty and effective, but the "goodnight drill" by tn lit tle girls in gowns and caps was de cidedly the "hlf of the evening, their every movement eliciting round after round of applause from the audi ence who greeted, them. The Thursday Afternoon Social Club was entertained at their meet ing by Mra M. L. " Marsh, at her handsome borne on South Union street. This club is purely social and Is one of the most recent organiza tions In the city, Mrs. Marsh fully sustained her reputation as a charm ing hostess on this occasion and made the afternoon pleasant and 'happy for her guests. Tempting refreshment were served. The member are Mes dames M. L. Marsh, J. 'H. Rutledge, R. E. Rldenhour, W. 8. Bingham, a. M. Iore. H. C. Herring, W. L. Bell. J. F. Goodaon, W. I Robinson, H. B. Parks. D. -B. MorrUon and Thomaa Hawthorne. - - ' , Mlsa Mamie Alexander, Concord'B popular milliner, Is in the North ern cltios studying the latest de sign la head wear. Mis Barbara1 Mallard, of Greenville, S. C, spent Sunday with her friend, Mis Nannie Alexander, Mis - Willi - Richmond, after a visit of several weeks to her sister, Mrs. C. L. White, haa return ed to her home In Bedford City, Va. Miss Blanche Howell, of Morgan ton, a mtslouary to- Brazil, is In North Carolina for a visit, and spent a few day here recently with her friend. Mr. W.' C. Houston. While In the city, she gave two most interest ing talks at Central and Kerr Street Methodist churches.- Mrs. Doris C. Mauney, of King's Mountain, Is the guest of her moth er, Mrs. J. 8. Fisher. DURHAM. Correspondence of The Obrver. Durham, Feb. 17. A marriage of much Interest waa solemnised Wednesday morning of last week when Mr. Samuel Plckard and Miss Ira Pickett, a popular young couple of this city, were united In holy bond of matrimony at the borne of th bride pireni on West ,. Chapel Hill street'. It was .a quiet Wedding, at tended only by relative and a few frlenda The home was prettily dec orated. "The ceremony-w Impres sively performed by Rev. . W: O. Barrett pastor of the Pecond Baptist ehoreh. . lmmedlstely ' afterwards the coopl, accempanled hv friend, repaired ta tb union station, leav- ing for a visit to the grooms parents in Orange county. Mis Pickett I the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mra j. E. Pickett and ia very much beloved by her frlenda The groom hold a responsible position with the American Tobacco Com pany and has made a score of friends since living ia urham. Rev. C. jr. Thompson arising from a sick bed Wednesday night of last week, performed th ceremony that mar ried Miss Grace Lois iBdwards and Mr.- Robert Fulton' Ferry both of this city. The vows were said at the home 'of the '- brlde'a parents, Mr, George O. Fowler, of Greensboro, was the best man and Miss Mabel Wil kinson the maid of honor; The wedding wa a very quiet one, wit nessed by only . a few friend and relative of th bride and groom. Immediately' after the ceremony the couple went to the home of Mr. O. M. Perry wher They will board , for the present, . : I , . 'The address of Dr. C. Alphonso Smith,, of Jhe chair of English in th Univorslty of North Carolina, Wed nesday night, waa the best lecture given in Durham in many a month. H appeared. . at the invitation of the Presbyterian - Brotherhood snd chose "The Bible . In Lltersture." He carried no manuscript with him and left no. notes at home. The song service preceeding the lecture, by the choir, as much enjoyed. Dr. Smith had a large audience and his lecture was thoroughly enjoyed by all of his .hearers. At the horn of Mr. F.' C. Geer on Roxboro street there wus a beautiful wedding Friday evening at eight thirty o'clock when Miss Clara Tatum wss given In marrlssre to Mr. R. L, Bel- lamy. -Rev. C. J. Thompson pastor of the First Baptist church performed the ceremony. The attendance wa composed ef a few Intimate friend and relative of the couple. Follow ing the ceremony, showered with th best wlahe of their friends they left for the home of Mr. Carver on Cleve land street, where they will live for the present. 1 . Mrs, Gilbert C White's lovely home on Morehead Hill was unusually at tractive last Thursday afternoon with its wealth of blooming pNnts and cut flowers, when she entertained eleven members . of th Up-to-Date Club. The subject for the afternoon wa "Ethnology of Mexico." in two parts. "Manner and Customs," by Mrs. L. L. Sasser snd "Clothing and Orna ments." by Mr. B. N. Duke. Both ladles were absent, but sent . well written paper, which were charming ly read by Mr. J, M. Manning and Mrs. W. II. Branson. After th dis tribution of the books the lovely hostess invited her guests Into the dining room, where a delicious buffet luncheon was served In four courses. The color motif waa yellow, which was particularly pleasing for the soft yel low and 'delicate green gave one the impression that daffodil time is not far off. - , . The following ladles -were present: Mesdames L, 1, Morehead, J. M. Manning. E. J. Pirrlsh, J. C. Mlckie, E. C. Murray. Edwin Mlms, A. O. Carr, W. H. Branson. G. C, White.; J. Harper Erwia and Miss Hanes, The guest of the after wa Mrs White, of Virginia, who Is the guest of Mrs. Gilbert WI.lt. At the meeting of the "Tourists" last Thursduy efterbOonr at th horn of Mrs. E. K. Powe In West Durham, twelve members responded to roll call. with the addition of a charming guest Miss Gibson, of Concord, who Is the' guest of Mrs. J. S. Carr, Jr. Each member read or related some interest ing bit f. Spanish or Portugal news and many picture wer use to illustrate these news Items. "The Woman of Spain" was th subject of ths read inff by Mrs. W", A. Graham and In the absence of Mrs. S. E. Stagg, Mrs. J. A. Robinson read her paper xn "The E pulsion ' of the Moors." At the conclusion of th luncheon Master Edward Powe passed on a silver tray mysterious little packages which con tained the souvenirs of the delightful occasion,' dnlnty enambled . plus with the co.it of arms of Spain. . The Thursday Afternoon Brldg Club wa entertained by Mr. J. S. Carr, Jr., from 3:30 to 8 o'clock. Though' a regular meeting, atrs. Carr entertained Just at thi time in honor of her guest, Miss Elizabeth Gibson, of Concord. After two hours of playing,' elegant refreshments were served. llealdes the members, Mrs. T, E. Chek and Miss Gibson were present. The Brleht Jewels of Trlnltv ftietnoaist church had unmeasurea i fun in a Washington birthday party land beauty of serving was peculiarly last week at the parsonage. The Unique. The highly-polished mahog FAJtZiff tV? 0"1!1 WU? th,t. of ny tlo n dining room, wher th.m?idn. antique furnltur and JithQ th m,"V?J? "r,hf-rrv hand-painted China, elaborate llvr given point. Mr, L. C. Harrl I. Jr" " . dr'"ni of love lines, won the r,rie bv m.ttin th. Ji'o 1 ornamented with eleg.nt design of right where It belonged. Hla prize prett est ace and centre-plec of rar. was a big paper hatchet, filled with handiwork, beneath choice flowers, salted peanuts. The evening wss a,Th UMt ot honor ' M'- Craw sucaeseful one and much enjoyed byl,or1 Cooper, of Ahoskle, who is visit. all present At hr home on Dlllard treet Mra R. T. Faucette, Jr entertained the Younger Set Thursday ,Afternoon' lenten season at th cozy and hospl Brldge Club. Promptly et three- tabl horn of Mr. and Mra K. H. thirty the game began, as Is the Crenshaw. The guests of honor were custom with the club, and ended at Mrs. Bonds, of Chicago, snd Miss An-five-thirty, when dainty refresh- nle Lou McOuIre, of Smlthfleld. Mrs ments were served. Miss Jean Crenshaw at all times proves an un Venable made the highest score of uually cordial hostess, and this occt the afternoon. Mrs. J. M. Manning aon was fully recognized as one of and Mrs. I. N. Carr were guests of th, mo,t delightful entertainments of tte ciuo. , tn wmter. The refreshments wer . H could bo desired in the wsy of -,l,r""r; uimr, , mrm n saiada pickles and choice dalntlea meeting of the L Allegro Book Club', With Miss Gertrude. Winston last ' ... ' week. It was the dsy for the Tottery. Thur "dV f '"I00? ,-Wet Th. Knnb. r. v.hi.j - Currln entertained elaborately In hon- tha aftamnnn.' int ihev aa ..h here in time, nut It Interfered not a particle with the club. Miss Win- ston rave her guests an opportunity to stimulate a faculty not Illuminated altogether by books. A descriptive contest, pencil work picture of each girl h appeared to herself. It waa innrmeiy rouiin, mm cnarao ter sketching, and when It was don ii. w insxon rraa in account or ... i-i. .-I...,, .v.,. v.. ihemV.lv;.. That the wer many who wrote ungainly thing about their features, utterly and hideously caricatured themselves, did not so distort' personalities to render them unrecognizable. Thre of th writer correctly guened whom th comic," word-pictures resembled n actual life. Mlas Margaret Borland, who I the guest of M loses Ethel and- Louise Carr, drew the prise on cut, "wisdom for th ise." There was a good deal of buslneaa They decided upon their spring course. A delightful pastime of the Intellect It Is going to be, too.' It will be a period of renaissance. Old Shakes peare will be resurrected, North Carolina literature will be studied and Tennyson will not be slighted. At no recent meeting of - any Dur ham book club has there been a finer resolution. The course of study is a credit to the members of this club. And neither can the whole af fair which -Miss Gertrude Winston treated her friends to at this meet ing. Climaxing tt all was a course of sslads, beaten biscuit, cakes and liquid refreshments. Those present were: Misses Rosa Green, Eleanor Green, Eva Crews. Kate Taylor, Whit Carr, Loulne Carr, Less! Peay, Nan Jordan, Myrtle Albright, Jean Holman, Jean Venable, Margaret Boyiand and Mary Bynum, of Pltts- boro. . SHELBY. Correspondence of Th Obticer, : Shelby, Feb. It. -The entertain ment given Friday night In th par lor of the Central Hotel, under the auspices of th Civic League wa a decided success. The attendance was unexpectedly large. The programme was an attractive one., consisting of musical selections, vocal and Instruc mental,-readings, recitations and a charming little comedy, "An Imita tion Sweetheart." rendered In fault less style by Misses Pattle Roberts, Kate Hardin and Mr. Rush Hamrlck. The readings and recitations by Misses Cleo Hayes, Mamie Jones, Ola Ford and Mr. C. R. Hooy and little Mis Dorothy McBrayer, were given In exceedingly happy style and elicited merited applause,. The in strumental duet of Mesdames Hud son snd 'Hennessa were executed with brilliant and dashing technique!. The vocal duet of Mrs. George Hoyle and Mr. , Thomas Bablngton was greatly enjoyed as was the duet of Master Frank and little Miss Mildred Hull, The vocal solos of Mrs, Hennessa and Marie Llmeberajer 'were rendered .with ease and most pleasing effect. Tne evening was one or rare pleas ure and most thoroughly, enjoyed. Fortunate Indeed were those mem bers of the Chlcora Club who availed themselves of the privilege of attend ing the meeting Friday afternoon at the homo of Mrs. George Blanton. With characteristic grace and hospi tality the hostess welcomed her guests 'and after the rendition of a particularly pleasing and entertain ing programme, elegant refreshments were served, Mrs. O. Max Gardner and Mra Lander McBrayer presiding over the Chafing dlsncs. Miss Fan Barnett spent Thursday in Charlotte Dr. Raid H. Morrison returned Friday from Charlotte where he attended the sessions of the Tri-State Medical convention. Mrs. Y. Barnett Cablness returned Friday from Charlotte. Hhe was accom panied by Mr. Cablness, who spent the week end here. Mr. Graham Anthony returned Friday from a trip to RaU Igh -Miss Elolse Allen, "of Lawndale, spent Friday here.- Mrs. David Schenck and son, Mr. Paul Kchenck, of Oreensborft passed through Shelby Thursday en route to Lawndale, where they will visit I Major and Mra H. F. Schenck. -Mr". n..Mi..H u v. - w Garland Green, who has been spend- --- -- . . . - . Ing several days here with her father, Dr. J. .Ruffln Osborne, returned to her home In Boiling Springs. Hatur- day. Mr. J. Frank Roberts has re turned from a business trip-to Spar tanburg. Mr. and Mr. II. T. Hud son spent Thursday night In Char lotte with frlenda Miss Madge Webb spent Thu.sday and Friday In Charlotte, th guest of Miss Lucy Oates. Mr. Henry T. Lewman, who Is a graduate of Princeton, attended the class 107 dinner given In Phila delphia last weeK. He returned Tuesday. Mrs. James L. Webb left Thursday for Cllffdale to attend the funeral of her cousin, Mrs. Chapman of that place. Mrs. John P. Dover spent last Tuesdsy In Charlotte. Mr. .O. Max Gardner spent Tuesday in uastonla on legal business. Mr. Clyde K. Hoejr has returned from Gsstonls. OXFORD. I Correspondence of The Observer. , Oxford, Feb. 27. Saturday after- inoon from 8 to 6 o'clock, th Hook and Embroidery Club held their final meeting before Lent, with Mis Sara Daniel. The member of the club heartily enjoyed tho two hour of social and pleasure, and during the meeting rake and ambrosia added to the attractions of the pastime. Tuesday sn Informal tea party was given by Mrs.. Elliott and Mlsa Bell cooper, wnich in elegant of menu rng. relative In Oxford. Wednesday afternoon the Social Club met for th last time before ths or of her frlenda Mra Herman Mar- ,hu Taylor and Mra William Stamps "owara, or Tarooro. a large nm XjT f guests was present, and the attractive horn of Mr. and Mr. Matt Currln waa a scene of Joy and ete- ganc. iirs. Hamilton Powell re celved the guest In most grsclous ana pleasing style, . VpM.v . t. ,.,4. ... . Frldsy sfternoon lor of art form- ' fuJ ' ! ?urln r"V A Th? "UB will b h'd each. Wednesday afternoon, when T ud fancy work of many kinds wl" b" studied, each member having charg of the etyle of werk she bt understand. Lessons a ill be taught In basket work, embroidery, lace-msk. Ing. painting, burnt leather and otbor deslgna Saturday following Kasr. they will have an elaborate sal of fancy article, which promises to be vtry attractive. Sunday, next, the new paster. Rev. Mr. Thompson, will tak charge of the duties of the pastor of th Presby terian church In Oxford. The coming of their pastor is looked forward tj with great interest by tn congreg tlon. who hav had no regular er- vlce for several month. Next Tuesday ha been chosen by the "Granville Gray" Chapter U. l C. a a time to serve a barbecue din ner for th benefit or the Confeder ate monument fund, . According to i time-honored tradition tho who eat pancake on Rhrov Tueday incur peculiar good luck. ' pancakes will b served on that day. WASHINGTON. ; Correspondent if 1 he Observer. 'Washington, N. C. Feb. Th crowning social event of th k among Washington's smart set took Place on last Thursday evening, When the different young ladle of the city entertained the young men at a leap year german, given in th parlor of th Elk Club in th Baughm Build ing en Main treet. Thl ffalr wa one of the most unique as well thoroughly enjoyed eoclal function that hav ever taken place in the city. Enclosed wlrh each man' In vitation wa one-half of a playing card and hi partner had the other half. The young ladle all wore domino masks and the men had to match their card for their partner In the hall. The ladl certainly had the man guessing and until 12 o'clock when all the masks were discarded, the majority of the men were utterly at their wits' end to learn their part ner's names. Music was furnished by an orchestra from the Washngton Concert Band, and to its Inspiring strains the 'hHppy couples danced th evening awav until the hour of I proclaimed the time for departure. ' An apron party wa 'given br th Ladles' Aid Society of th Presbvt rln church at the residence of Mrs. A. M. Dumay, en West Main street, last Tuesday evening for th benefit of thl church. A large assortment Of very pretty and attractive apron were placed on sale and each man presented his lady partner with on. of these useful rtios. Refresh ment consisting ef dainty cake and loes wer a'so sold and a neat sum ws realised for the benefit of this church. 1 Miss Mattle Jones and Mr. H. P. Brldgeman ' will entertain a few friends at the horn of Mr. BrIJseman on East Main street next Friday evening In honor of their respective birthdays- February 2th. , , - , The Misses Von Ebersteln and Miss Brown, of Chncowlnlty. are rhe -guest of Mrs. O. C. Harding, on Second street Mis Simpson, of Newbern, I the guest of MIhs Laughlnghouse. on Pecond street, for a few days. Miss Ballard Ranwy, of Rocky Mount, who has ben the guest of Mis An ni P. Nicholson, n Wet Mala street, for th last few days has returned borne. - - - -. . , , NEWTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Newton, Feb. 18. February 22d uiviii imuvn cuici uiiiiva number of friends in honor of his I lth blrthdav. Vothlnr loath ware Mr, George Hoover entertained a the luenta ta sthar at hla hum. In .-orin ;wion tor an knew tnat a treat waa in tor for them Games of different kind added to th merri ment of the evening, th enjoyment of which wa much enhanced by the most excellent music furnished by the Startown String Band. The mother of the young host served delightful refreshments which were highly ap preciated. Those present to grace the occasion were: Mlsse Mary Brown Lula Stewart. Violet Brown, Maude Bolick: Messrs. Hal. Ted nj Tom Hoover, Henry Fry. Ernest Bost. Earl Boat. Bruc Burrla, Hubert Reltsel, Russell fiUmoii. Fred Amos and ri. tlott Stewart. Th entertainment which wa to have been given In honor of th Card Club by Mrs. C. M. McCorkle last Friday night wa postponed ow ing to the death of Mr. E. P. Schrum. To-night littles Ml Annie Killlan, the bright little daughter of Mr. j. W. KlUian, will entertain a number of th very young aet, and th quests r looking forward to it with many pleasant antlclpatlona MONROE. Correspondence of The Observer. Mknroe, Feb. St. The Friday Af ternoon Book Club met at the subur ban horn of Mrs. R. B. Redwln Feb ruary 2lth. This elub I alx year old. and for three years It ha been study ing enskespear' playa But there la no danger of th member txm Ing, fossil ; for they exhibit a llvljfntar-j to ( o'clock, at her pprctty new est in twentlth-eentury ffalrs. rorj home on York street, compllmen Instance, each member represents a'tary to th Friendly Matrona Mis different country for the year, and at ' Glenn was assisted In receiving by each meeting h report Important -Mr. W. K. Gilliam. Misses Eula and event, that hve lately transpired In Carrie Glenn and Lottie Ray. Pr -that country. At th last meeting 1 grlv trail waa enjoyed and dH the nlay under discussion -waa -rhi clous rfrhment in two coarse TeniDest." An abl naoer on "Th Leading Character In th Tempest" waa road by Mra. Frank B. Ashcraft, Then followed a discussion J of the question: "Who I the leading char acter In Th Terapestr" led by Mrs. D. A. Covington. Reading of im portant passages from th play by several members of the club closed th Interesting programme. After this "feast of reaaon" there was a more substsnttal feast of many delicacies, to which tot even th modern club woman I Indifferent. Th following ladles compos thl Interesting club: Mr. Frank B- Ashcraft. prealdwnt; Mr. J. M. Blk, vie president: Mra J. D, Parker, secretary; Mesdames John Crow, Clarenc Houston. Nereus English. C. H. Richardson. R. B. Rsd wlne. A. M. Stack. D. A. Covington. E. W. Crow, Eugene Hlcka and Misses Kate Fatrley and Mary Cov ington. Mrs, Randolph Redfearn entertain ed the Romsls Book Club at hr beau tiful colonial horn Wednesday after noon. An entertaining paper on "The Rise of English Art" was read by Mra C. Heath. Thl wa followed by a very full account of "The History of English Art" by Mr. David Hous ton. Thl subject proved so fascinat ing that on waa tempted t wlah that th tlub would lay aside th study of !ltrture next year and tak up th history of art. . The leoa re view was led by Mr. Charles Iceman in a very able manner. The period studied covered the lJth eentnry. and the quaint and curious character ot many famous wit and literati of that day were discussed with great inter, est and no little fun. A dllciou luncheon of four course mas served. Mra Redfearn wa gracefully assist! by Miss Pttl Lee, . A club that promises to add to th gaiety of thl corner of the natios ha Just been launched. It I known the "Diana." and It la strictly a pleasure elub. It Is an article of th constitution that no study Is allowed, and the by-laws forbid any on takln thought for th next meeting, except perhaps the hostess, and even she, however hospitable and lavish he nature, ia limited to serving on course of refreshments.-Th first reg ular meeting occurred at the home of Mrs. W. C. Crowell. For quite a while th guests were absorbed in the gam of "Nations," and at the eloe It ws found that Mra. N. ft. Blakeney had. made the highest scor . Later th club will play "Trail," when the card arrive, and other similar gamea Mra Crowell served delightful refresh ments; and there was some talk of expelling her from the club on th ground that she had served mere th "one course." But the guests decided that U would be bad form to t up her "good things" and then turn hef out, so she was forgiven. The. follow Ing names constitute th membership of th Diana Club: Mrs. Davis Arm field, president; Mrs. O. W. Kocht. Itsky, vie president; Mrs. Dlxoi Slice, recording secretary; Mrs, W. C. Crowell. corresponding acretary Mesdames T. J. Payne, EH McKen ste, J. C. Hikes. Rufys Arm field. Ll si Covington. J. T. Griffith. J. M. Fatrley, Jr.. W. B. Ulakanry and E. lb Green. Miss Annl Hoarser, ef Uren bore, and Mr. E. W. Crow war the invited guests. NORTH WILKESB0R0. Corraspondenc of Th Observer. North Wllkboro, . Feb. SI Th Athena Book Club wa delightfully entertained Friday evening by Mr. nd Mr. T. H. Flnley. Th book fee the evening was "Romances efn Old Fsshloned Oentlemn" by F. Hepkla een Smith. After a ahert sketch ef th author' llf very Interesting pieces were read about Byron. Th study of Byron proved very interest. Ing as well as instructive and though, alt felt like they knew something ef this noted writer, th-y realised that there were still many thins t b learned J - Th literary feast was tut In th background wiille twenty member Indulged In a gam of prorrealv 42 dominoes. There were several good players and the rush for th first tahle wa very exciting. Delightful music wa rendered by Mr. Gwyn Harper and Mis Isabel' Arrowood. Th refreshment wer cream and cake, Washington's Birthday was cele brated by appropriate exercise ut th different cbools. Quit a delegation went to Wilkes boro to attend ths fiddlers' conven tion February 33d, which wa a rar treat for a grat many of the young er set as well as a reminder of th day of Auld Lang Syne to other. OASTONIA. Corrspondenc of Th Observer. Gastonla, Fb. 21. A social event of last week was the rception Fri day afternoon tendered the-Tuesday Afternoon Club by Mra B. H. Parker at her elegant new home on Second venue. It waa a Washington affair. The decorations n the halls, par lors and dining room were In flag and festooning of rtfd. white and blue. Progressiva trail was played the tables wsre numbered with th hatchets and and miniature flags, th score cards bora the portrait ef Xtartha and George Washington. De llcious refreshments In two course were served and in thl th famous cherries were In evidence. Frldy evening Mr. Parkor enter tained again in honor of her ;, Miss Elisabeth ITtlay, ef Apex, who I her guest. Trail ws play oil and delicious refroehment were served. Mis Ethel Gray played evral l -trumentat selection and Mlsa Utler favored th guests with eoveral songs. Among those ppresent were: Mlsees Ethel Orsy, Mary Gray Hn rtlfer, Lottie Blake, Rosebud Adame, Edith Fayssoux. Laura Page, Isrmrr Shuford. Mamie Cablness. My Dell J'arre. Marr Burnett. Maud Separk. Mrs. D. E. MrConnell. Messrs, Lamar, Ed. pegram, Orler Love, W, B. Mor ris, Sam Shuford. P. W. Garlaod, Arthur Jones, Fred Smyre, W, H. Adorns, .a. o." Myers, K. Dixon and A. M. Dixon. One, of the most beautifully 'e pp pnlnted and delightful functions vss the reception given by Mr. L. W. Glenn. Thursday afternoon from J wr rvd. Among those invifd wre: Mesdames L, L. Jenkins, pres ident cf the club; 8. N. Bryc. J. H. Repsrk. D. A. Page, T. L Craig. W. J. Clifford. R. M. Reld, H.-W. Glenn. D. R. Lafar, Robert. Warren. P. R. HufTstetter. 8. A. Robinson. M. L. Curry. J. Lee Roblna-m, J. K. Dixon. F. Torrenc. J. H. Kennedy, A. A. McLan. J. M. Sloan. G. W Ragan. -D. M. Jone. Jno. 1 Bryan. F. O. Wilson. George W. W. Wilson, John F. Love. R. A. Leva B. H. Prker. W. L. Bslthls. W. C, Dvla W. F. Mich Bel. D. K. McOonnell. C. J. Kuss. E. C. Wilson. E. H. Tuttle. Charles E. McLean. L. L. Hardin. W. H. Gil liam, Misses Lottie Rsy, Carrie and Eula Glenn, Lottie Blake Mary Grey Sandlfer, Lowry 8huford. Ida Purs ley, Ltd Adams, Rosebud Adam. Mary Ragan. Laura Sloan, Elizabeth Ctley, of Apex. Beautifully engraved invitation as follow have been Issued: Th ' Woman' Home Missionary So- clety - v at home with Mm. B. T, Morris Thiirdy evening I to It Silver" offering. Muslcale Thl wa an atttractlv pro- I gramme, well ezcuted and mm-h j enjoyed by those present. A nice sum was realized- The Epwarts League ef JTln JHreet Methodist ehrirch nterta:sel most pleasantly fricUy evectrj ! the 1eaxi room, ahlch wa .---. fatly gnd tastefully decorated f"r f
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