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f : ' . ' t 12- CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, MARCH 8, 1903. Class of the First Baptist church, held - a banquet in the fraternity hall In the Development Building. juout no men -were at the tablea where oyster, ham and plmenta sandwiches, toma to ealaJ, pickles, cheese and crack er fruit and coffee' were served. A ' number ot ladies graciously ' yolun teered their services and their pre ence made the banquet : complete. ' Those who served the elegant spread ' were: Mesdames J. K- Hanmns. j. v. VnlL J. T.-Watts. R. C Springs, S. L, Owen. H. S. Radcllffe, and Misses Arlen Trice nd EUxaDetn tiiiiyara. Mr. G. T. Hanking prestdej. as toast master and the following; toast were - responded . to: "Backbone," by Mr. J W. Noe'I; "Organization." Dr. - Leonard; "Push," Mr., Ed F. Smith; .' -Expansion." Rev. J. T. Watts; "Good Fellowship." Mr. W.' P. Mangum Tur ner; "Shake," Mr. S. O. Wilkinson. : Although most of the men - present were members of the class, a number 5 of othera were there and many were -enlisted by this effort to - reach the young- men socially. , The banquet - was n entire success and was enjoy ed fully. The class will at Intervals - giv other entertainment LEAKS VILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Leaksvllle. March . Wednesday afternoon the New Era Book Club met with Mrs. Griseom, wno enteriainea in a most royal manner. Punch was , '.rvM fev Mrs. Ellett Master John Morehead acted as postmaster to - whom each guest applied for mal ; and Immediately received a beautiful .valentine post card. Then the small on of the hostess, dressed as a Jockey ' ram loping in on a wooden steed anil a.n- "The Next Horse I Ride on, . much to the entertainment of the sjuests. Members responded to roll- - War: Mrs. Beam read a very fine pa per on "Problems Bequeathed by the Civil War." Mrs. Ooode read a cut thiit nsthetlc story of Everett Hale's. "A Man Without ifountrv." ''Breathes there the man, with' soul or , dead. Who never to himself hath said This is my own, my native land." He would no longer remain un patriotic after hearing this beautiful reading so delightfully rendered by . Mrs. Goode. Then Miss Lottie King read that gem of poetry "The Blue ' and the Gray." Neapolitan cream. " cakes, bon-bona and coffee were serv ed. The Victor machine favored tha guests with a few selection of Madame Tetraxlnl, the greatest singer since pattt, and the pianola manipulated by . Master John Morehead, also delighted he .uv with tajerx: sctlciis. conducting1 a aeries of meetings at the Baptist church." " ALBEMARLE. Cobb, Mrs. G. C. White, Mrs. P. O. Graham. Mrs. W. A. Graham, Mrs. J. .M. Manning. Mrs. Joe Graham, Miss Gertrude Winston,- Mlsa Ethel Carr, Miss Louise Carr, Mlsa Eliza Correspondence of The Observer teeth Gibson, Mrs. W. L. Wall, Mlas Albemarle. March Margaret Boy land, Mrs. raul Taylor, friends was most delightfaly enter- Mr"- Harrts King, Mrs, E. J. Par- r -J r v . I (k mm. AT mm mm TXT T f mm I jm a. a m. 1 and Mrs. R. L. Smith at their beautl- , . ; , ' fui home on North Mali street in I The Junior Order of American Me honor of their guests. Miss- Annie jchanlcs Friday night of last week Robinson, of Newport News, andKave an informal banquet to the Miws Beulah .Ball, of Laurens, B. C members ot the order and there wa oira. Prtlltn received at .the ha.ll rioorlnot a. llttl of no-Vi.mVlnir nrl n- f"i?t; M'SB,! -Annie ltoblnson and Beu- tertalnment throughout the .evening, lan Ball in the reception room., where At Ita close refreshments of oysters, were f,et,!.i kB 00rt,0 tn Pr,or sandwiches, pickles, coffee and cigars .:,' "a T "'"uu ln" were served. It was not an especial r .... wi.u irtruuuo I LMIItt One. 1 . i . . .m- ....,..- - kin Smith i. i iKi-Miun, jim in' manuesiaiiou 01 tali, v .nVT :.L"Z J"'?!: friendship and g , will. anticipated with much pleasure by Albemarle society. Last evening her Mrs. William A. Graham entertain- h os pi table home was thrown wide a mix tb'e t bridge at her home open for the occasion and from the. Chapel Hill street last Tuesday af- first minute to'the last every one was ternoon. Four tables were occupied by made to feel thoroughly welcome and members of the Bridge Club and two at home. The hours from to 12 were visitors. The hours were from were tor the most part spent In 1:10 to I and the game was quite merry conversation and songs, but spirited. There were no nrlzea. the " v ' amusement was lntro-I club rarely stimulating play with any Hurddleston, Mrsj Autney Hopson, O. C. Durham, C. A. Holder. Mary L. W. Atkins, Louise La Fond, Mrs. Mary S. Denning, Mlas Nora- WoodelL Mr. John L. Eaks and bride, nee Miss Edith Wollstencroft, arrived home Tuesday afternoon from Ma delia, Minnesota, where . they have been spending- several days with rel atives of the groom. They were mar lied only a few weeks' ago and spent their honeymoon in Madella. ; WADESBORO. Correspondence of . The Observer. - Wadesboro, March Tne last Wednesday Afternoon club meeting was held with Mrs. H. H. McLendonted them forever." the numbers were written -by Irish composers and authors, concluded the pleasures of the evening. - The female quartette and trios were sung by Meadames J. L. Murphy, J H. Shuford. E. Chad wick. C. C Boat and J. L. Cilley. Whereas Th Kerry Dane" showed both the pathos ana mirth of the Irish characV.r ana "The Harp that once through Uara's Hall" was lntere:in because of Its antiquity and legendary valuJ. "O't In the etilly Night." was tha gt-m of the evening. - Professors Buacu and Pat terson, of Lenoir College, and Mss Margaret Boat played tne vlolla tr:os which were greatly, enjoyei:, v Mrs. Chadwlck sang with "a senao of the situation" about St. Patriek who "pu' his dear foot down" and "gave Iho snaKes and toads a twist, ahi banish' 11 ill rii ni, fnn m mi Met fir mh t. a number of conundrums to be an swered wlt- the name of some fruit thing more than lively hostesses and bright games. The visitors were: Miss Gibson, of Concord; Misses Ruth ?.y ,hn "1. "?..La.r.lor-.eoi'Jd Green, Annie G.rahairl of Hlll.boro. writer- tr dl,kn "tlZUni Miss Shaw, of Jurham;.Mesdams tlful white walls the pictures of J' Harper Erwin. Scales and Mrs. L some of the most diatinruiahod N. Carr. Refreshments, wnicn were musicians. Mrs. Smith rendered delightful, were served at 5: JO SimS of' heT Select Dleces. which charmed every one present. De-1 Mrs. Joe Graham last Tuesdsy licious arfd dainty refreshments were morning entertained two tables of served and in a short while the bridge at 10 o'clock and following the guests realized - that all pleasant games, she served luncheon. - It was things must come to an end, so a small but very delightful affair. Daae weir .nosiens ana eacn otner .good night. Mrs. -W. J. Grlswold. on Peabody Following Is a list of the Invited street, entertained the Bridge Club buckis; Aliases iiess ana .mej wun- Friday afternoon of last week. The lap, Mary Pemberton, Maud and threei tabjP, werft made up of Mes- OTt,r.?d if m,?& v. s J- C- Mlchie, Paul C. Graham. J. Fitzgerald, of Chatham. a.; Sue w ... . Tfobinaon. of Kewnort NTew. Va.i Graham. W. L. Wall, J. P. Taylor. iiPi.iHh nail, of Ijinr-n. s c. . Meaxra. W. J. Orlswold and Miss Annie Gra S. B. Kluttz, R. U Hall, S. D. Arro- ham. of Hillsboro, , Thursday the History Club met witn Mrs. A. T. Hopper and enjoyed the following programme: A song by the little son o: the i'vre; W' i ?. C. History; Early Newbern, Mrs. Hoover; Haary TImrod, Miss Ury tUly King. Ice- cream, cakes, mints, and coffee were served. Friday the annual Joint-meeting of young and old ladles Missionary ; Society of Baptist church' met with Mrs. T. L. Mlllner with about thlrty , Bve present and enjoyed an interest , Jng programme. Five minutes ad- ' dress by Rev. Beam; piano duet Mrs. - winner ana juiss agg; sr.on aauress ir Rev. Duncan; piano aolo, Miss i Dptis; Reading, Miss Osen: s'.iort ad dress by Rev. Beaker. Then the as- ' sembled guests enjoyed a social tea- , r.lln. wood, W. C. Fitzgerald, J. A, Grovea, A. C. Heath. H. W. Littleton, J. R. McCain, H. M. Lilly. W. N. Shackle Miss Julia Henry entertained the younger set" Friday afternoon of ford, T. C. Rivers and J. M. Peeler, last week from S:S0 to.S:J0. - There In her beautiful home on Camden road. Her charming guest. Miss Julia Robertson,' of Charlotte, was the lady of honor. Asia the custom of this club no programme was, execut ted and. a mercy carte blanche freedom gave room for much original wit and repartee. A delicious salad course with hot choc olate was served In the handsome din ing room fragrant -with bouquets of jonquils. ' - ,- . . I Monday evening Mrs. W. C. Hardl son was hostess at a delightful din ner-party- In- her-charming iome on Lee avenue. An elegant collation was served to the following guests: Misses Fannie Bennett, Fannie Boggan, Ar amlnta Robinson, Rosa Moore, Lucy Hawkins Jessie Moore, Lily Reese Boyle, and Messrs. W. O. ' Ben nett. Fred C. Parsons and B urges Medley. The sttractive young sons of Mrs. Hardlson. and her lovely little riaurhter were fascinating In their gracious and winning manners. Mrs. J. D. Leak entertained Miss Julia Robertson the charming guest of Mrs. H. H. McLendon, at a beautiful dinner and card party Tuesday after noon. Her handsome home always delightful In generous hospitality.! was lovely In a profusion of violet decorations. The dining room was es pecially attractive and fragrant In these Nepollan favorites, where covers were laid for twelve Mesdames R. T. Beanett. J. T. Bennett, Webb. W. P. MONROE. Correspondence of The Observer, Monroe, March 8. Mr O. W Kochtltzky entertained the Van Dyke ri,,; " xii,r nnrt iw.w r.i,.h ff.mr,n h.r T ferro, Rebecca Mlchie, Mary BBry- liook Club Saturday afternoon, her sister, Miss Annie Sparger, of ureens . ...... V. 1 - M. 1 I ,1 M,MA , U A -.1.1.. - u v... Mn'tlPirmni. H. H. McLendon, J. v. Leait BiiaiHin niiiDt, 'J iiivno ilia, . uiu. v, ' , T know bridge. Delightful and dainty! and Misses Julia Robertson. Lucy refreshments were served. Those pres- Hawkins. Elsie Bennett. Kate Leak, ent were: Misses Amy Winston, Mary Mary Clifford Bennett and Lily Reese Louise Manning, Lucy Stokes. Gladys Doyle. Place caras were wnose answers wru , u fan Grlswold, Clara Cranford, Annie bmvi 'hein- fh. -'i nf honor Tha Preston Brldgers Emily Bridgers. The tmrlora were l rhted uv the sort rays vinnira nmr. t" vucchw, hoo of red candles, and upon entering one Floyd. Mary Vcnable and Julia Henry felt that one was tru'y in Japan. . There were Japanese fans, umbrellas Hon. J. T. Joyner, superintendent of and lanterns everywhere. The daln- public Instruction of North Carolina, tlest little Japanese malJ, In the per- delivered an excellent address at Trln- son of Miss kstelle Monroe, served not jty College Tuesday evening. His sub tea to each guest as she arrived. A jfict waa A Message From the Edu literary programme of unusual in- eatonai Field " . i!r"tv.wa,,..'!nd.-,. JI2.V- T.'.I! At her home on East Main street lean uy Uk i n. ftnrto rn:naii) ''oa t T Pat Adam and Mrs. V. c Austin. Mr- J- 8. Carr entertained a few Mrs. W. C. Crowell related some in- friends at bridge in honor of her terestlng current events. The guests Ruest, miss wiiaoem uioson, oi tun were given lovely hand-painted place- cord. It was a very small affair, but greatly enjoyeu iy an ner guests. "Th Sunnlness of. Irish Life" was read by Mrs. LeRoy Whltener Whs brought out by her sympathetic and understanding rendering the llht hearted and humorous charactecltrt.'tS of one ' of "the' -"most interesting -of people. All the tunny stories were received with shouts :f laughter. Every one realized the trutn of Hn- rich Heine's description of Ireland as an ethereal young lady "with her heart full of sun and her hetj full of flowery wit,". - Miss Grace Klrkpatiick was hostess to the Roqnd Dozen Book Club on Wednesday afternoon, March th, i when a ground dosen were present. and Miss iarrlson. of Patterson. N. J-. was a moat welcome visitor. Roll call was responded to wjtn quota' tions on different subjects and th books were discussed at some length, after which Miss Kirkpatrick tod of the author of her special book, "The Lady of the Decoration." - Ther Is but en opinion In tho club concern ing this. book,, and th' is a most favorable one. The hostess read personal letter from ho author, Mrs. Frances McCauly, which all enlnyed. An interesting article oh "Girl's School Life in Japan," which very appro prlately followed the criticism of "The Lady of "the Decoration,' was read. The Irostess presented charm lng little pictures suggestive of the dook, witn quotations, to each mem Per. lellghtfui refreshments wor served after adjournment. - It gave the members much pleasure to have Mrs. j. w. Elliott, wha has bee,n in Florida for some time, at this meeting. Mrs. W. W. Card Saturday after noon of last week entertained the Monday afternoon the Missionary Society of the Methodist chruch met at the home of Mrs. Barnhardt. and after a very Interesting meeting en joyed social converse and also delight ful refreshments. Thursday evening the literary so cieties of the L. 8. Institute gave two entertaining plays, "Frank Glynn's Wife" and "Joining the Tint panltes." Mr. O. J. Bright, in the title role of the former, starred very luminously supported by a good staff of actors, while Mr. Ferguson starred in the Tlnpanitrs as candidate for membership to that august body. Friday evening the 8. O. D. IX. Club met with Miss May Carter, where, amid hilarity and mirth, the evening quickly sped. A guessing contest had been arranged, called 'A Trip to the Thousand Jsles." containing ques tions of this nature: "What Islands are always found at picnics and quick lunch counters?" The answer to .which is of course "Sandwich." Misses I-ottle Saunders, Mary Lily King and Mr. Williams tied for lady's prize, a box of chocolate-almonds, which the goddess of chance bestowed on Mrs. Williams. .Mr. C. A. Taylor re clved the gentleman's prize, a silver pencil. This meeting, like all the others of th 8. O. V. H. Club, was a great success. Faturdsy evening Mr. D. F. King Jr.. entertained a number of his friends. fild-tlme games were en Joyed ly the young people. Mr. J. F. King gave a very enjoy able masquerade at. the skating rink Saturday evening. Prizes were won ty Mr. Auld and MiM Neal, for Inst costumes. Mrs. J. B. Ray entertained a num ber of ladies at a riVllKhtful dinner psrty given in celebration of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Annie. Ray's birthday. Thursday evening the Leaksville Jn-amattc Club presented two mirth provoking farces, "The IH-eselng Gown" and "That Rawal Pat." The dramatic persnnae of the firm play vere Mr. MrKae as Mr Peabody; Mlaa.Daify King as Mrs. Peabody; Miss Mary Lily King. Miriam Pea body: Mr. Glllert. Ivle; Mr. Kirk. Miriam's lover; Miss Davis, Sarah, the maid; Mr. Hutch Beam Cumber, the butler. His long dressing gown threw Mr. Peabody nto such a vio lent temper that the entire house hold was upset and each one, un known to the other, took It upon himself to cut off a half yard of It, which resulted in a very ludicrous sppearanca of Mr. Peabody when he tried It on at the last scene. "That Rascal Pat." Mr. O. J. Bright, the ever delightful Irrepressible come 51an, kept the large house in uproar ious lauKhn-r by his innumerable crap- o trying to "erve two mas ters." - without getting caught up with. His seen with his sweetheart, Farah. the maid (Mrs. J. b. Ray), waa espt-claliy attractive, as that ao-tr-rm Is an adept In-the role of maid. All the actors deserve congratula tions Mr. McRae, Miss Davis and Mr. Beam, the aruff old ancle. The Leaksville Concert Band furnished ery fine music snd also the L. ' . Institute. Gl-e Club gave two enjoy able selections. . cards; and the contest of placing to gather advertisements which had been cut apart, proved exceedingly exciting and tne ones who were so fortunate as to win the lovely placques as fa vors were delighted. Kach guest received some trinket from Japan and little Japanese umbrella as souvenirs. A handsome Japanese hnnnr Th. ir f tha iT.h red that evening by appearing before the and white were carried out n every most select small crowd. Miss Waldo detail ot th entertainment. Even wa aasimeu in mi niM" . the costumes of Mrs. Kochtltzky and gramme Saturday afternoon by Miss Miss Sparger were suggestive of the Pearl Brlnson, who received great ap- same. The delicious course-lunch- Inlause In the songs she gave. To the eon was served amidst the chattering I music Mrs. Card and Mrs. Hornady and merriment of the happy guest ded humorous readings and the In- tha letters used in the word violet uihm Marv Clifford Bennett and Tniia Rohertson were the prize win ners, receiving a cake of violet soap and violet sachet. Mrs. I 3. Ingram was the engag ing hostess of the Book Club Thurs day, the J7th of February. The meet waa a celebration of Longfellow's birthday and some of his loved works were delightfully renderea. airs. i. Fetzer sang in her sweet and gentle tones that favorite, "The Bridge; Mrs. T. Bennett with th acme of expression gave "Resignation ;" Mrs, J. D Leak followed, with the "Lost Chord" beautifully rendered, while the hostess graciously read a story of the old Longfellow Home, ine am.ug This was Indeed one of the most elab orate affairs of the season It was a warm Mrs. Rufus Arm bers of the Diana Club Tuesday after noon. The announcement that the new trail cards had arrived was everybody. greeted with applause and. soon all were engrossed In this Intensely in- Miss Gertrude Winston gave a two terestlng game. Round after round table bridge party Friday afternoon was played till the too short after- 0f last week to a few friends with the noon was nearly spent. The members combination of luncheon and smart were giaa to greet .Mrs. Clarence T, van - .mill affair hut wives of Trinity professors. They room was sweet and pretty in uetu were Invited to meet Mrs. Card's, rations of white hyacinths. At each guest. Miss Waldo, who sang so beau- plate was a dainty card bearing one or tlfully In the Academy a few nights the poets many favorite quotations. A ago and even surpassed the work of two-course collation of delicacies waa charmingly served.- ine pei.m. guests of honor were: Miss Effle Shep herd Leak, whose birthday It was. and MUss Julia 'Robertson, of Char lotte. Other guesta were: Mesdames Lee D. Robinson. T. J. Fetzer. Jule Al len. T. U Caudle. W. B. Kerr. William Sacks. H. H. McLendon and Miss Mary McKnignt, ot riorence. a. C. Members present were tellectual entertainment was especially fine. Misses, Fannie Kllgo, Katncrlne , Park, EstelIeFlowers and Margarlte rjAZmn Mordeca. assisted in serving fruits. afternoon was delightfully spent by Houston who played In the place of an absent member. It was decided unanimously to hold the meetings once every two weeks Instead of ev ery week, since nearly all the mem bers are busy housewives as well as pleasure-seekers. Mrs. thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. Edward J. Parrlsh never en tertained more delightfully than she did last Saturday afternoon. A party Armfleld of Durham people went out to her served elegant refreshment for which country horn in the tally-ho. The she la noted. Every one had a hap- party left town at half past two and py time and camo away reluctantly, were spirited over fine roads until Mrs. E. M. Grlffln entertained the New Century Book Cub Thursday they reached Lockmore. Arrived at the home, Mrs. Parrlsh immediately put her guests Into one of her orlg hT cnrmin? Inal clever contest and Mrs. W. D. sfternonn manner. Many beautiful quotations V i,. t . 7 k. ,,1,. Tt from Margaret gangster were ?lven Carmlchael won the first as the roll was railed. A well-writ' ten paper, "Hawthorn and Emerson Compared." by Mr. Llsizle Coving ton whs great! v enjoyed. The sub ject of American art waa then dls- was a unique DUt useru prize to tne housekeeper four dozen fine eggs and the booby was one very large egg. Mr. Parrlsh arrived in time to make a bright speech of presentation and Mrs. ' N. E. Aull entertained the Travelers' Club on Thursday, March Sth, when. In spite of th ralu and cold, a good number was present Roll call waa answered with Irish balls. Mrs. Aull told of Downpat rick, the supposed burial place of St. Patrick. Then followed an in teresting; conversation on Irish man ners, anf customs, in wn-ch ill pres ent took part. Mrs. LeKy Wh'vc ner . read a 'delightful story i.t tno Irish peasantry, "A Blast." by Frances Crotty. Miss Amelia McComb gave th reading, "The Wearing of the Green." . Some entertaining oia storles were given by Mrs. J. H. Shu ford. Much time was given to r.ur rent events, which preccodel ad journment, and enjoyable letrrnn ments. - Mrs. Klrkpatrlck and Miss Grace Klrkpatrlck were welcome guests at this pleasant meeting. Profs. Karl Patterson and Karl Hartman, of Lenoir College, went to Ashevllle Wednesday to hear Kube llk C. C. Boat Jr., has gone to Ca tawba College for the remainder of the school year. Mr. Albert Aber nethy, who underwent an operation for appendicitis, in StateavlUe, a week or two ago, we are glad to know is improving- rapidly. GASTONIA. Correspondence of The Observer. Gaatonla, March" I. Mrs. John L Bryan delightfully entertained about forty of her friends Monday after- Mesdames. noon from I to 6. A pleasant fea- RennetL Blalock Bcylln, Leak. Burns, tur of th afternoon cam In th S-P." t r. . Mann and nature . of a surprise when Mrs. H. M. Eddleman waa presented with a handsome cut ' glass violet stand in celebration of her crystal wedding an niversary, which fell on this day. In the dining room, which, was attrac tively decorated with violets and golden candles, Mrs. Eddleman and Mrs. S. A. Robinson served punch. rn.lnrtnn. Little, vox, oiann Marshall. The club will have a vaca tion till after Easter when Mrs. J. D. Leak will entertain. One of the most cosmopolitan social affairs for Wadesboro will be the rep .Htmn of the Fiddlers' Convention ternoon one of pure .enJoymnt and good cheer. In each scor card lit tle silk flags weretuck-to keep the score and. silk flags were, given the guests, as souvenirs. An elaborate luncheon was served as Mrs. Copeland knows so well how to serve It and this evening of. unalloyed pleasure came to a close all too soon." ' Tha Mlsse Nelson gav a beautiful, bridge party at their home on South Eugene street Wednesday afternoon.' The score reached as high as 1,300 when-Mrs.-O.' 8. Ferguson, Jr., ; and Mrs. -Arthur. Fbrbis cut for .the' prize. a handsome cut-glass bon bon dish falling to Mrs.' Forbis. Mrs. Ernest Clapp received "the booby, a beautiful brass Inkstand. - The brides who were present were: -Mrs. William White Mrs. Ernest Clapp and Mrs. Ferguson, cut for the bride's prize, a dainty white satin and lace pincushion, Mrs. White being the fortunate winner. Mrs. James Forbis, Mrs. S. I Gilmer and Mrs.' B."B,' Williams assisted the Misses Nelson in serving a dainty sal ad course and punch. The soft light of many candles and the ferns, parm and potted plants and the merry guests, mad this horn a festive oc caslon. Those present were:. Mrs. O. S. Ferguson. Jr., Miss Nettle Sloan, Mrs. DeWltt Kase, Mrs. B. B. Wit llama, Mrs. Ernest Scott, Mrs. 8. I Gilmer. Mrs. Paul Lin d ley Mrs. Wll Ham-White, Mrs.J-W,iLlndau.,Mrs. William Vaught, Mrs. Arthur Forbis, Mrs. Ernest Clapp, Mrs. W. B. Mer rtmon. Mrs. H.. D. Blake, Mrs. Braw ley. Mrs. J.-H. Walsh. Mrs. Hobgood, Mrs. Milton Cunningham, Mrs. James Forbis. '.-',-: - pight at the Normal College. - Mrs. Arthur Kent Is the guest f Mrs. Mamie Benbow Crawford; Mrs. C. M.'Busbee, of Raleigh, is visiting Mrs. E." J. Justice. Miss Staples and Miss Catherine Fuller, of New Tork, are guests at cot j. . is. mapies Misses Grace Conrad, and Miss Mabel Roberson are spending a few days with-Mrs. A. E. Williams. Dr. Lil Han Johnston, of the University of f rennsyivama, nas un um s""s y Mrs. Charles D. Mclver. v." , : ' Mrs. 8. J. Sparger gave a lovely vio let and white party In honor of the Tuesday Afternoon Club, at her apart menta on West Market street when flinch was played. Th decorations o violets, whit flowers, and ferns car rled out the color scheme, and the score cards, eaclwwlth a hand-painted cluster of violets, were prised as sou venirs by the guests.- The first prise wa a larga bunch of exquisite panna violets. The punch bowl rested upon a table covered with white cluhy lace sprinkled with violets, and the cream was in violet and white hearts, the cake covered with white crystallized violets, and violet and white mints were served. Mrs. Henry Marley and Mrs. Edwin Nowell assisted Mrs. Sparger In dispensing hospitality. On of the most enjoyable and well planned programmes of the season was that of the 'Reviewers' Club, which was delightfully entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. A. B. Kimball, at her. home on North Elm street ... The . club is studying "Our Country," and on this occasion Mrs, John L. King read' a most interesting paper on "Notable "Pioneers and What They Did." .Mrs. T. A. Hunter enter talned the club with a sketch of "The Literary Life and Writers of th Mid dle West." . Mrs. Spencer gave some readings from Fields and Riley. Mrs. J. Mc Ados' sang several selections. varying the programme to the enjoy ment of all. 'Plans for the State fed' eration of clubs were discussed and before "au revolr" was said a beau tlfully appointed lupcheon of nut sal ad, escaloped' oysters, sandwiches, cel ery, olives and coffee was served ' by th gracious yonng hostess. Mrs. JeC. ' Watklns was hostess to the Edgeworth Book Club and a fewH friends Wednesday afternoon at her ndm on West Market street Books were exchanged, flinch was played, the score cards having little flags stuck in them to keep score, were unique and a salad course was served after the game with the gracious ho pltallty of which Greensboro is fa mous. .11 4 V. mndcnl trv their handsand vol ... th. ei.iu and In song. Mir. E. F Fenton Is the efficient propagator of this pleasant merriment, wnue mr. j. A. Little executes the programme with that easy grace natural to nis cmvui rous dignity. HICKORY. . rnmumondence of The Observer. Hickory, March . Hickory cele brated Shrove Tuesday this year In a social way very saiisiaciori.jr. im.. ..) f tha aeason was the an annual reception of the Travelers Club In the evening at the home of th nre-irient. Mrs. C. C. Bost Over a hundred and twenty-five Invited guests Oiled very pleasantly the spa- I miss fAfiin. The club was founded In 1890 and of the annual receptions this of .March Id was one tii inn most successful. The ltlnearary of the year has been in Ireland and the Emerald Isle was well represented In the decorations. Green candles lit up the Shamrock and other green ery which was In graceful profusion. Spring bulbs, narcissus, hyacinths, tuilna lent their color and fragrance of their anniversary. It was a small ( to the scene. Miss uenner ana oirm. held here two weeks ago.- The social , Delicious refreshments were served Hons of some thirty and forty years in three courses. Trail was played. ... al(j and wilt again dance that; the score being kept with violets in- ,-. the Virginia Reel, and stead of cards. Miss Pearl Gallant cursed with Mrs. Frank Loney ax then the guests were invited to lunch- leaner. inis was roowed ty a sketch, brimful of thmrht and inter est, on the subject: "Margaret Ful ler and Her Demands For Women." by Mrs. W. A. Lane. a spirited dis cussion of "Southern Indignation Over ITncle Tom's Cabin," cloned the Iirof romme. A .1-alntir rpnml waa tbe next feature of the occasion and Jones Fuller and W. this waa Immenaelv en Invert l)Mint. fragrant narcissus with craceful Monday from ( till 10 o'clock Mr. fern snd other greenery rmgested and Mrs. J. Harper Erwln entertaln the club's colors greefl and white, led at a ten-course luncheon In honor r.verynne present reit abundantly re paid for braving the elements of a most disagreeable day. eon.- Tne arternoon tea was as nrigni, attractive entertainment as has been given this year. Tho party was given In honor of Miss Clibson, or iToneora, who U the guest of Mrs. J. S. Carr, Jr. Others present were: Mesdames Oi-orge Lyon, Joe Graham, 1. A. Carr, D. carmicnaeL but delightful affair, only relatives and very close friends were present. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. William At the request of Rev. George H. A. Erwln. Mr. and Mrs. -Edward K. Atkinson, several ladlr met with p Mr,. JuUa Ca1n Mrt). Rebecca rfmM,?I A rwnaEn tV" Adams, Mis. Louise Bond, Misses Ma- ot Mis. J. A. Covington to fllm-uxs the .,, . v-win of Mnr. matter of civic improvement. It was tllda and .ary .Vu .W,n' f ,.1r' eanton: miss - aiary iianra, at the Jirkson Club rooms. March Madge Mershon and Rev. Sidney 8. loin, at 4 o'clock to hear the matter liost. more rullv u scussed and to have r. ports from towns where women are A congregation that taxed tne seat working along this line with snlen- lna caoaclty of th new St. Philips did result. It Is believed that tha rhnrnli. attended the services Sunday ladles of Monroe ran do reat thlnaa ni.h nH m-itno1 tha confirmation ... . -ay .,t mn.arr ana itesmcuc f sixteen Dersons who were presentea Imr.rAiiafMaata a V .... I- I i. j enmusiasm hy tne rector to Bishop J. B. Cheshire showed great apprerlaMon o? Mr Th l-vested choir, which is such Ataun-aTf an attractive feature of the service, accomplish something tangible st- Ph'P" rendered excellent mil- r.m.ihin. r.ii ,ni. .uii ' ale. Tha voices all Showed solendld DURHAM. Correspondence of The Observer. Durham. March . Tuesdav after noon from J JO till ( o'clock Mrs. W. D. Carmlchael entertained . at h-r home on Duke street at cards. In hon or of Mis Elizabeth Gibson, of Con cord. It was a Washington party. nags noaten aoout tne training under the directorship of the organist, Mrs. J.'M. Manning. A trio sang by Mrs. Yancey, Mrs. George Carr and Mr. Kemp Lewis almost brought the congregation to tears. The offeratory was also beautiful with Mrs. Yancey and Mrs. George Carr singing the principal parts, the chorus worth being splendid and show ing their training. Those confirmed were: Mr. snd Mrs. A. L. Wilcox. Sarah Wal lace Wall. Georg Wall. Mancaret lc- aoors and windows. The score cards wer little Gary. Janet Mason. Robert Bruce. Ma papr hatchets; the tahl- were num-'son. James Manning, Bettie May bered with red paper cherries. Jt wasj wnen wains j.r. r-noopa v ouan .... . .M,.,. i.,M athlna In klaa hut a dllghtrul tto hours and a half . "n"n "r "rr '"S"" i''t ... . .. "'M InnaMi arlion ualna Dr. Hhoon s oimh Tuesday afternoon Mrs. ElMt m- T"1 Wr"K . r. ura-!rre. An.l It la ao thorourhlr hartnlesa. 1 tTtJiined quit a number at bridge ! n"m maur- me nignesi wore ana was that Pr. hhoop tells mother, to use noth-, Th..; rt hi mlshtr Utile kissing 'round hlst th last festivity before Lent al "d"" " Irle. . Miss Gibson re- lng else, even for very young baWea. The old dock " com in with its sober pace. Mr. clved tha visitor's prise, and Mrs. J.! tlTJ," '1?.,ZH?.lT 'lIPt i LeRoy Whltener, as charter members were appointed to receive sun wm officers of the club. Mrs. C. C. Bost president; Mra J. H. -Patrick, vio president: Mrs. E. Chadwlck, secre tary. The guests after paying their devoirs were conducted to the dining room wher the goddess of taste, as sisted by her votaries, presided over pressed chicken, salad, Saratoga chips, beaten biscuits and soffee. Small green flags were presented as souve nirs on leaving the dining room. Then the guests were - led to the Blarney Stone. This stone, enshrouded In gray mosa, which was draped about It from celling to floor, had to be reach ed by climbing to give the legenlary kiss. -The? room In which tho ston was. held all the time a crowd who seemed to hat to leave this sceno of rollicking fuft. After kissing t.e stone for gooj luck, a contest of writ ten compliments was engaged In. The ladles were to write a "compliment to a man. the man or the men." the men to write a "compliment to a lady, the lady or th ladles." The writer of the beat compliment received the prize, presented by the prlden. a framed picture In colors of B'arny Castle. The Judge. Mr E. B. Cllne, Mrs. LeRoy Whltener anl Mrs. J. H. Shuford leciae,l in xavor or Mrs. J. S. Moody. Her's was: "The men. Thr rul nor country, they guard our homes, and best of all thev love us." Mr. N. W. Clark's was good In Its humorous originality. It was: If that old rocs. and Mlsa Susie Love kept the score, Mrs. Bryan was assisted In receiving by Mrs. JohnF. Love. . The U. C. Club was delightfully entertained Tuesday afternoon from S to ( by Mlas Rosebud Adams. Pro gresslve trail was enjoyed. The scor cards were In shape of pretty rose buds. Delightful refreshments in two courses wera served. Besides the club ther were present Meadames L. W. Glenn. B. H. Parker. Janie Norment and Miss Elizabeth Utley, of Apex. Mra O. W. Ragan entertained most charmingly tbe Tuesday After noon Club with a number of her friends Friday afternoon from 1 to ( at her handsome home on the cor ner of York street and Franklin ave nue. The cordial hostess made tbe afternoon most delightful. Elegant refreshments in courses were served. Th Edgaworth Bridge Club wa en tertained by Mrs. E. Colwell at her oapltable horn friday afternoon, which proved to be one of the most delightful of all the enjoyable meet ings of this enthusiastic pleasure club J. ZS. Morehead won first prize, which he gallantry presented to Mra. J. M. Morehead and Mrs. MeAIlsfr won tha consolation. F.v. Ri-iiick, cf Newport News, is Harper Frwin the booby. Those pre-! nf a lung healing mountainous sbmb w vm th- ritr.Mv. nrnnrtla 1A 1 eat were: Mrs. I. F. Hill. Mrs. Jones' hhnon's Cough Cure. It calma the coush Fuller, Mrs. J. S. Carr, Jr., Mr. !nd healts tha senaatlv bronchial mem George A. Carr. Mrs.' F V Walker jbranea.. No opium, no chloroform, noth- Mra VT I nrtaa-nM Vra' r w..n. ' lnlt harsh UI to Injure or suppress. T- r? V . . L ' ,UrprTmand Ir. Kheop'. Take n ethar. UuW Erwfjjy Mra tephenon, Mrs. A.'ien PharmT. -'.''' .- this old dork.' Mr. Rob Martin's was worthy of mention: "Here's to the girl who's strictly In H. Who never her head for mlmite. Pbtvs well tha gams and konws tha limit. And still gets all tha ftia there In It." A . short pregramme, of which all GREENSBORO. rrnrresDondenc of Th Observer. Greensboro. March 0. Mrs. C. G. Wright has given several enjoyable card parties this season, but none more delightful than her pre-Lenten bridge Darty Monday afternoon, at her home on North Elm street Three tablea of bridge and one or flve-nun dred proved an Interesting pastime and recherche refreshments were served with excellent taste. Mrs. Wright's guests were: Mrs. E. J. Jus tice and house guest. Mrs. Charles M. Bus bee. of Raleigh; Mrs. Arthur Kent of New Tork: Mra Mamie Benbow Crawford. Miss Etta Cone. Mrs. Par ran Jarboe. Mrs. W. T. Gayle, Mrs. W. P. Bynum. Jr.. Mrs. W. P. Beall. Mrs. J. W. Llndau. Miss Llllle Ben bow. Mrs, C. C. Taylor, and Mrs. Raw- ley Galloway. The Tuesday Afternoon Card Club and a few friends were delightfully entertained by Mrs. Robert Ooodloe Sloan at th resldenc or Mra Raw lev Galloway on Summit avenue. The gam was unusually exciting. - Mrs. Paul Llndley carrying off the first prize, a handsom cut-sriaas candle stick, the visitor' prise, a et of gold pins, falling to Mrs. W. B. Merrlmon. While the ladles were gossiping over th prises. Mrs. Sloan served coffee parfalt with wnippea cream, cake, almonds and bon bons. Red carna tions and maidenhair fern were the decorations. MissAlice Callum entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her horn on Summit avenue, where a most enjoyable and spirited game was played by this young society set after which refreshments wer served. Tuesday afternoon, at her home on Washington street Mrs. T. J. Cope land entertained complimentary rto the Wert Washington Nation Out. The cut flowers snd potted plants and the cordiality of th hostess mad this af- Mrs. H. L. Coble gave a charming flinch party at her home on Smith street Friday afternoon. The game was Interesting and exciting -and af ter the guests exhausted their skill. they were refreshed by a daintily serv ed salad course and coffee. Those who enjoyed Mrs. Coble's hospitality were:- Mesdames T. J. Penn, A. M. Scales, O. H. Royster, A. Fisher, J . W. Griffith. D. L. Hagan, Sam Kerr, Kirk Callum, L. Richardson, . E. L. Piper, H. T. Ham. R. A. Gray, Davis, Robert Wharton, Albert Wilson, A. B. Kimball, T. B. Ogburn, F. J. Coble, J. S. Betts, Frank Leak, T. A. Lyon. A. N. Cook. R. H. Brooks, Silas Hoi leman, C. A. Hunter, 8. L. Hunter, Miss Mary Callum. The Friday Afternoon Book Club had a delightful and refreshing after noon with "Dickens" at tho home of Mrs. E. R. Mlcheaux. who Also Invit ed a few guests to share the pleas ures of the afternoon with "Our Mu tual Friends." Miss Fort gave the club a delightful trip apross the ocean for a "Visit With Dickens In London." Miss Mary Petty read a paper on "The poor of England, and what Dickens thought of It" Miss Anna. Meade Mlcheaux gave a character sketch of Mr. Boffin and Silas Wegg, which end ed th ' part of th programme in which Dickens figured. The guests were the principal figures in the next scene, for orange parfalt, served -In orange cups capped with whipped cream, yellow and white cake and the golden narcissus souvenirs was . suf ficient to cause the subject in hand to be dropped and only Hp service (ac coropanled by a spoon) to remain. An Interesting programme with a delight ful sequel the afternoon proved to be In Mrs. Mlcheaux s skilled hands. Monday afternoon and ..evening a birthday, party was given at St Bar nabas. .Rectory, wher a lara num ber of the congregation and many friends had a most delightful time; Th decoration of red earnatlons and plants added to the warm reception extended' by thev ladies of the Ootid, who .served sandwiches and coffe to their , guests.1- Fifty dollars was ,'the sum realised on this occasion and Immediately the ladles invested in beautiful' carpet for the church, which was put down before the Lenten ser vices began last Wednesday. i - Thursday afternoon, at her horn on Pearson street, Mra E. J. Davis gave a delightful afternoon "over, the teacups,"vCompIimentary to th ladles of the missionary society of Westmin ster. Presbyterian church. of whleh. she Is th newly-elected president. Mis Annie Davis met the guests at the door and Mrs. Davis received them In the parlor. Miss Harriet Ward law Invited the guest Into the dining room, where Mrs. E. D. KoyV kehdail served chocolate and wafers.' In spite of the gloomy weather a large number spent a most delightful after noon In social Intercourse and enjoyed the privilege of .drinking chocolate from Mra Davis teacups, which wer more than a hundred years old. LENOIR. Correspondence of Th Observer. Lenoir. March 8. Mrs. C Anderson Weaver entertained the I. C.'s most delightfully in her attractive rooms in Davenport College on th afternoon of February 28th. The following members were present: Mrs. Weaver, Misses Lucy Webb. Celeste HenkeL Maude England and Emma Lear. ; The Wise and Otherwise Book Club met with Mrs. J. C Seagle Thursday afternoon. Mra Seagle's dainty rooms and charming hospitality pre sented a pleasing contrast to the . dreary weather outside. Th pro gramme provided an afternoon with tne Madonna and her painters. In teresting sketches were read by Mrs; M. L..Gwyn. Mr. W. H. Craddock and Mrs. R. L. Gwyn. Each truest received as a' souvenir Of the evening a picture ot the Madonna, each the conception of a different artist. Mrs. Seagle served a delightful salad course. Those enjoying the pleasures of this delightful meeting were: Mes dames M. L. Gwyn, J. R. Ervln,' L. f. Henkei, j. H. Bean. K. L. Gwyn. W. H. Craddock, H. T. Newland. -O. L. Bernhardt. W A. Watson. J. iT. Jones, Misses Maude Rusmlsell, Annie Love Beall and Willie Richmond 'of Concord. - Miss Mattle Ma Ballew Is expect ed home from Baltimore next week. Misses Jessie and JoNewland re turned Thursday from Lvnchburg. Va. Mr. M. M. Courtney I attending the Prosperity Convention In Balti more. Mrs. Edmund Jones Is visit ing In Washington, D. C. and Peters burg. Va.. Rev. D. P. McGeachv re turned to Lenoir Friday after ah fx- tenaea vacation spent in Richmond, . Va.. NEWTON. Mrs. Thomas Crabtree was the host ess to the Friday Afternoon Bridge Club at her cozy home In Park Drive, where th members and a few friends had a "merry meeting." for the charm ing hospitality of this young hostess Is a passport to the hearts of her friends. i a The Fortnightly Study Club held Its regular meeting with Miss Anna Coffin Monday afternoon. "Spanish Artists" was the subject under discus sion and Miss Mary Callum read a beautifully prepared paper on "Murll- lo and Vesasques." After, the literary feature ' Miss Coffin served a dainty luncheon. The Round Table Club held an In teresting meeting at the Carnegie Li brary Thursday afternoon. The Greensboro Art Club Is doing hand-work again after the Inspiring exhibition of pictures of American artists which was exhibited under the auspices of this club in the city a few weeks ago. "The Clansman" on Friday night attracted a large crowd of visitors to the city.- Gadski Is the talk ef the town and Greensboro music-lovers sr getting In tun to enjoy her next .Monday Correspondent of Th Oiw-ww. Newton. March 't. Last Saturday night the young ladles boarding at Matron's Hall, Catawba College, gave a leap year party In the parlors .of their home, which proved to be one of those occasions that linger In mem ory during life. ? The young gentlemen students had been requested to assemble , in the college chapel promptly at 7:46, when tne laaies would meet them and es cort them to the hall. It Is useless to say that the members of this sex were promptly on hand, ' but alas for the vanity of the fairer portion of humanltv fr ia nnvlnna n-ura thaw to appear at their best that the ap pointed hour founj them still con sulting their mlrrora The yonng men tried to seem Indifferent to the Innaa ft? Hm anrl jnWajrm . . n mm Whin ed them while away tha waiting mo- " ments, but many - wer the eager glances cast towards the door In anxious expectancy. But finally their patience was re warded and as the doors rolled back the young men were rewarded by 4 vision of loveliness, as fluttering through the door came a many-colored cloud of flminlne beauty. Each lady carried in her hand a card oh which was Inscribed the name of on of the young men, a name which she . had' previously drawn from among the lot of alL Here chance had play ed many caprices, though she had been kind to all. ' - . After the usual' interchange of greetings the- young people took up the line of march across the cam pus to the hall. When the recep tion rooms were reached a transfor mation of the old building greeted the eyes. . Everywhere hung a profusion of evergreen, dotted here and there with college and society banners, with the blue and white of Catawba min gled with the colors of the Idalian, Athenean and Phllomathean Socie ties. The management of th festivities of the ' evening was in the hands of the popular teacher of elocution, Mlsg Coleman, who ever had grace and dignity to all occasions. She was asf slated hv Professors 1.0.41. Rnhni-r and Leonard, while later President Snyder dignified the party by his presence. Many and various games pertaining to leap year were Indulg ed In until the evening was far ad vanced, when dainty refreshments were served their guests by th fair f hostesses. After another half-hour I Indulged in thfs pastime, games were resumej, when suddenly upon the stillness of the night broke the clang ing tones of a bell. Then, alas, did the student body realize that its ev- J,l enlng's enjoyment was at an end and . It must say good night so amid lin-. gering partings, some were heard to remark that they wished leap year parties couia come twelve times a year, which was a sentiment most heartily echoed by the happy guestsv The Ranson-Sherrill chapter met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. W. Scott and spent a most profitable and enjoyable time, AN rangements were made to observe Memorial Day on Saturday. May 9th. and Mr. W. C. Felmster. of the local bar, was chosen the orator of th oc casion. . steps were taken towards getting out a roster of the Confeder te soldiers of Catawba county, giving a brief sketch of each from enlistt ment to date. Thev also made con tributions to the George Davis and Henry Wyatt monuments. , . Only One "BROMO QCISIXE ThaKls LAXATIVE BROMO QUI NINE. Look for th signature of E. W. GROVE. Vsed the World, over to Cure a Cold In One Day. 25c.
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