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CHAHLOTT:: DAILY OB pEHVEIV APRIL4 1903. - - rr-' . f a4 THE IM OF MA GREENSBORO, " Correspondence of The Oberrer.,'l,"i. - Greensboro, April Thi spwtow i . i ;-. home " ot Mr nd Mr. B, H. ,-.'. 1 v -" Merrimon, v . on . ! Ww wulngton ; ' reet. biasing -with - brilliant light, x t Y and artistically decorated with spring ' . rlowera, wu a. lovely scene Wednesday - night the occasion being the marriage a"o f their daughter.' Mia Mary Potoa '1 - Merrimon. ' and ' Mr. , Michael Hoke p:i Justice.- ) . . yCA.': The front haH waa festooned with, :' southern emllax. hanging from chan , dellers, across doorways, curtain and framing the mirror that covered on iri At tha ws.il from floor to celling. . ! : ' t'. and entwined about the cut gla - -' rV puwh bowl and tabl- - . - -f i.if,,-' th fireplace and mantel in the re . '. . wim hall were banked with dog : i wood blossoms, while whlte spring : ; - Ho were and -purple macs aiong wu.u -TT'Z garland of emllax threaded the fret . worn 01 me tairway. me yoi , . ing completely covered with tne pur ':J'r:. pie lilac ,and green leaves. .' . ,-. ' Thw south parlor, where' the r i mony-took places, wa in white, and nun. in tha Ktrm southern ei r-4 eove an Improvised aJUrr;wita railing . . . I V interwoven with toriaai wream anu n ;". twined In the trailing mllax ur ', :.l mounted with UU silver candelebra ' holding white candlee had for a back. . '" ground mass of dogwood blossoms, r P' ..that reached to the celling. - On the rp:.i mantel were whit lilacs and smilax. , beneath, which .wae a bank of terns. . , There were coxy took with statuary i ' entwined with amilu resUng ,'J--' - base ( .ferns.--' - 4 ; v n nrth narlor and the library where the- presents wer' delayed were ilka flower gardens .of lilac and cherry blossoms. , i '.. .. - The dining room 4n lovely simplic ity, with white and green, ,-was f a charming Ottingfor the exqulste daln- Uness f th table whlcb stood In the centra holding ailver lUhes contaln Jng green and white mints, almonds and various - bonbons. From the brilliantly Ugh ted chandelier festoon- ed --with emllax. hung streamers of white tulla and - amilax which , waa caught up In rosettes at four corner of the Uble and tiad -wlth bpws, of ..'."white. satin ribbon. r'-s-. , Feathery smllax outlined the spot L , less damask cloth - and -in- ins centre stood a tall cut glass vase, holding t- white 4nchantreas: ckrnatidns and fern, the stem being tied WKh white ' satin ribbon, with masses of white llteca blossoms and asparagna at iU .i base. - - - ' ' Weloomlnr the guests at the front hall entrance were Mr and Mrs.. B. - J. Justice and Mr. and Mrs. O. 8. Ferguaon, ft. Mr. and- Mrs. W; B. Merrimon received at tha foot of the -staira. , " . - . The receiving party composed of v tha nearest relatives of the bride and ' groom, standing In the south parlor ' wer: Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Merrimon. ' . Judge and Mrs. M. H. Justice and daughter, -Miss -Martha, J of Ruther--! fordwn; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Irwin, ''-of Jackson Springs; - Mr. and Mrs. Fred Odell, Mrs. W. F. Trogden. of Wiikeaboro. "and Mra J. B. Kenney. . , of Raleigh. - . V . ' Presiding over ' tha punch 'howl In 'T the 'hall were: Misses Lake Stafford. -.: MabeL iah. M OutM and Badia . Dick. : Receiving In the north parlor , , : were: i .Miss Ethel Perry, of Berkley. illCaU " arid Mr. Ulton Staples, Mtas Paisley -ilington l ana ur, , i nomas - . deceiving In the library were: Mtsa . j Ros Green, of Durham, v and - Mr. 4, Waldo Porter, Miss Mary Ben bow and Mr. W. "B. Harrison. . At,' t 'cIock Just ' before the, en- 4rance of the. bridal Party. Mr. Law- ' rence Duffy sang, "O, Promise Me,". accompanied fey Mr. Claud Robeson, . i an the piano. .- .. - i To the strains ; fit Mendelssohn's !WeddinT March" Dlayed bv Prof. . Otto etahVof the Greensboro Female CoUege faculty. the bridal party ma - tered. ' - - - . - .little MM Oenrade"MerTlmonr sis ter, of the bride and Master Merrl ' moo Kenney, a cousin, both dressed in white walked down the stairway, . across the hail and then to the par - lor holding wide white satin ribbon, ; forming an aisle. The groom, with ilia best man, Mr. Paul j9chenck. both 7 in conventional evening dress, walked down between the ribbons entering the parlor to await .the bride.. Two ' little flower girls, daintily dressed In ' white, were Tittle Misses- Maud Mer rimon -and Nellie Irvtn as they tripped - down the slsl 'carrying boQuet of rwhitB--lae-Woeeonet-Tiiei amethe ,4, , , maid of honor,-Miss Elisabeth Merri ' mon, alster of theJjrlda, waaxlng 4 princess gown of batiste with val and " fillet lace and carrying pink la France i " " : - jo"es. - ' ' - - - -- - - -,v - - -v.. T '!ZJ The bride, : leaning on the arm of . her father,' was a vision of beauty" ' ,- a she entered the parlor, where she -' -'was given Into the care of the groom . .. - .wtm whom she stood before the flow- eriden altar taktmr : the vows -that -- -C-made" them - man and wife. Rev. DM ' O. H- Detwiler using the Impressive , "rlng ceremony of the Methodist Epl " " V pal Church. ' During the ceremony . the lovHy strains of Herr. Roy's vlo Un. in the "Angel's Serenade" came from the library, and Blam's Orche .'. - tra furnished the music for the -re-', - ctptlon which followed. i : ; "'- Mr, and Mrs. Fred Odell' did the honors of .the banquet room where " . ' '-on elegant t,wo-courn luncheon was t- -. served while fruit, Punch f was served - In the hall. '' ' - v---'-. - . The; bride wore a handsome gown ;;, ef wiiite Gvmu vaile lace with -prin'- ; cess-panel d6wn the front of princess . jace,. outlined with pearls. - Folds of ; ' ;--.-'nessallne- satln-trimmed the botttfm '.' ot the gown and rows of 'pearls aut liwd the "shoulder pieces, which camo 1 -'.'ron the rosette of the empire back. -tUlver., silver, spangled net and pearls -r -Jrtrml the voice of the gown rhlch Va p.ate over chlifon with a founda " .Hlonyof white mcssallne - satin. At er throat thebrlde More a crescent : - : of diamonds, the sift of the groom, her tulle veil being "caught tip with -'J.'' '-. lliae of the valley and she carried - 1 a thower bouquet of tha sunt flow ' er. . . . V 1 Mrs, B. H. Merrimon wore a white attn gown with princess lacer dla .' . monda. Mrs. MV H. Justice i.u , " sown cream eolienne. lace," dla- tnondsr Miss Martha Justice, white - I .T.lete, ' princess , lace, pearls; Mrs. ' S'X F. TrogAen. grey silk;, Mrs. J. B. .Is . - Kenney, black lace, diamonds; Mra' - Kobert Irvln. light , blue messaline li-a tin. duchess lace, pearls; Mrs. Fred .- Oiell wore a vr'neet dress of pink' . . . messaline satin, prUwesa lace, : dia - monds. - ' Mrs. O. S. Fergusan, Jr., a bride of ".' 1 : ' nfew months,', wore her. Imported i i s r. bridsl dress of lace, over chiffon and,1 satin. diamoMU. Mrs. w. a. Merri :" mon, white stattm, stripped i chiffon . a a,, with- sprays of - hand-painted lilacs, : pearls. ilrm E. J. Justice, old rose -satin, diamonds. - - . , Little Miss Louise JuMlce wore blue - eitUu- r . . - ----- . ; v The bride's going-sway gown was of champegne cloth trimmed in light . .tjlue. hat, gloves and accessoriea to ". -natch. - . Several bnndred presents, conxirtln? ff cut glsjs, silver, chins, brlc-abrao furniture end dainty hand-made lin gerie from girl friends, showed the - popularity . of this young couple. ter of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Merrimon. of this city, and granddaughter of the- late Chief Justice Augustus . Merrimon, of Raleigh; she is a blond of unusual beauty, with a gentla charm of manner and with her lovely voice ha sung herself Into the hearts or scores-of frienas ana - aamirer. .Mr. Justice Is the son of Judge, M H. Justice and Mrs. Justice, of Ruth- erfordton, -who has gained the esteem and confidence of his associates., and as connected with the American Ex change Bank.' of this city, - - The young society men of Oreanav boro acting upon the initiative - ana under the leadership of Mr. Paul W. Schenck entertained In royal style at a beautifully appointed garman Mon day' night In honor of : the ;, baseball teams of' the University of Virginia and University-North Carolina and the visitors in the city. ... . Draped, twined and festooned to gether; the light blue and white of the University of "North Carolina and the dark blue and orange of the Uni versity of Virginia that had marked such, fierce rivalry on the baU field during the afternoon, gave an im partial welcome to both teams, their adherents and friends In .the? ban room last night.- r--iy -v-A. As the largest crowd in the history of th city's dancing days was ex pected, the hall generally used was abandoned in favor, of Neese Hall, the largest assembly room available In the citv. . - - ' "" : . The entire hallwas brilliantly light ed and decorated - with the colors -of the two universities, while at one end. upon the dead white wall standing forth ' In "letter that "could7" be read across the room, - were - the college yella framed in their respective cot or. . ; .'t ': ' The majn floor was reservedl for the dancers,, while the .gallery, running around three sides of. the soom was lltarallv sacked with soecUtor. At 11 o'clock to strain of music Thy Elam's ..Orchestra Mr. Thomas Bean and Miss Grace Conrad, of Danville, led between seventy-five and pne hun dred couples, . through the - graceful mase of the german."-- -' ""- -' . -.Visitors from' Danville, Charlotte, Raleigh. Durham. Salisbury, Burling ton, Graham, Louisburg. Hign point. fitatesvllle, Ashevl'le, ' Charlottesville. Va Richmond, Va'and Washington City were present ' From the first strain of the musio until long after midnight the guest were looked af ter by the-management and a score of Chaperones, who left nothing un done for the. happiness and comfort of ths guests, and every anticipation ef this the crowning event of the sea son wu fully realised. ' . v . Mis Paisley jciungton was ni hostess at a beautifully appointed tea Monday afternoon at her . home on WmI Market street In honor of Miss Mary Merrimon, r ! who on Wed nesday oeoame ine.vnae oi ur, ja. a. Justice. ' - - Receiving in the- front hall were Misses Ula. Adam and Louise Brad- shaw.. - . -Miss Pauley Ellington and Miss Merrimon received - in the parlor, which was beautiful and fragrant with whit lilac- and southern emu ax. - In this room Miss Mattle McCulien and Miss' Rachel - Petty-Invited the truest to ivrite a word of advice to the bride-to-be In a large book beau tifullybound -la c-whlte with hand tMtlnted bride's roses adorning the cover. -. . ' ' ' " ' , 1 In the library, decorated with pur- Sle lilacs and southern smllax Mm arland Ferguson and Mis Mary Ben bow presided over the tea' cups. Mis Merrimon wore a handsome rows of grey striped voile over he llotron ellk. trimmed with lace and gold braid and wore a Urge bat with ellotrope plumes. Some fifty friends were present to assist Miss Ellington In - ushering Mlas Merrimon out of the rank of the ."Bachelor Qlrls" and the. afternoon was one of merri ment and,deUghtfuL.lnlQrmayty! Mra, 8. L. Gilmer - ehtertatned at euchre Wednesday afternoon at her home -on North-Elm street In honor of her house guest, Mrs. J-M. Gudger pf AshevUle. The decorations for the afternoon were lilacs, and this color played a prominent part In the score cards, refreshments and the favors. ..si....... The party waa In the form of an Easter affair, the head table being marked , by a hen and number two by two little yellow 'biddies," table thend-four-wltl-llUle-ib4ddles.' Baskets tied with lilac ribbon :- served a seore aards And. candy. egg was dropped inte each, as the score was counted. A handsome , fillet . lace, hand-painted fan was presented to the guest of - honor, Mr. L,- M. Humphrey apfl Mrs. W. B. Merrimon cut for tha first prlae, a white hand painted fan falling' to. Mrs. Merrimon. - Mrs. J. E- Latham received a hand lomi cameo belt pin as consolation. Grape fruit with sherry and maras chino cherries, strawberry cream. with cake wafers and bonbons were served. Some twenty-four guests enjoyed Mrs. Gilmer's Jiospitallty. Mire ' Mary Fry . was 'the hoKtom at a beautifully ap- notnted bridge party' at her horn on Iorth Elm street on Thurs day afternoon, in honor of &er sister, Mrs. Bradford Adamsfi of ' Waynes vllle.r The folding doorsuf the lower floor of this spacious home were thrown onen xivinsr ample : room xor tra tables. of . charmlnr young- grls and young matrons who responded to Miss Fry's cordial Invitation. The rooms and central hall were decorat ed in - Macs. -vae-f thetall old fashioned iris, fern and palms, the color scheme of lilac being beautifully carried out In every feature, and also In the dainty refreshments.5' Those present were: Misses Helen urensnaw of. DsnvUle. Va.: Helen- Waddell. ot Danville. Vs.; Ethel Perry. ff Cali fornia; Sue Smith, of Dunn; Lucretia Wlllson. of Winston: Nannie Buford, of Salisbury; Blanche Bradshaw. oi High Point; paisley Ellington. Marie Reynolds. Louise Bradshaw, Mary Bradshaw, Ula Adams, Mattie-McCul- len. Mary Ben now, Alice cainoutt, Mabel Leak, Mary McAdeo, -Cordye Weatherly. Mary 8trudwlck.' Rose 6tudwlck, Francis Lyon, -Rle YIUIams, Mai Shober. Sadie Dick, Elolse Dick. Kate-Johnson; Fannie McCall. Mary CaUum. , - i, . . , . ; . . ; ' The yonng aocleiy men ef Greens boro, .acting , upon the Initiative and under the- leadership of Mr. Paul W. Schenck, entertained in royal style at beautifully appointed german Mon day night in? honor of the baseball teams of the University of Virginia and University of North Carolina, and tb visitors In the city. . , Draped, twined and festooned to gether, the light blue and whit of the University of North Carolina and the dark blue and orange of the Uni versity of Virginia, that had marked such Acre rivalry on the ball field during th afternoon, gave an Im partial welcome to both teams, their adherents and friends in the ball room last night -"'.'. As the largest crowd In the htetory of the cKysjJancln; days wss es pected. tffjsgld generally used was About three hundred people" respond- roe to me invitation . Miss Merrimon la tha fourth daurh abandoned in favor of Neese Hall, tri largest assembly room, available . In the city. , - . The entire hall -was brilliantly lighted and decorated with the color of the two universities while at one end, upon the dead white vall stand ing forth In letters that could be read across the room, were the college yell, framed In their, respective col- The main-floor v was reserved for the dancers, while the gallery, run ning around three sides of the room was literally-backed -with spectators. At 11 o'clock to strains of music by Elam's Orchestra Mr; '"Thomas Ball, and Misa Grace Conrad, of I DanvlHe, ied between seveoty-ftye and one Hundred couples, througn . tne graceful mase of the gerniau. . . Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. S. B.' Alexander, of Charlotte;: Mis Mooeruon, ox. Charlotte ;tjoi. jame Edward - Williamson, of WorthvlUe; Mr. and Mrs. Lynn B. Williams, of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Min efee, of Graham; Mr. and Mrs.. C. C. McAUster, of Asheboro; Mis Lacy, of Ralelglv and - Mr- Hal .. Worth iMls Mary Foster, of Graham,' with Mr, Paul Schenck; Mis Lois Conrad, of Danville, Mr. Ernest v White; Miss Rosa Oreen. of Durham. Mr; Wrenn: Miss Lucy Morton, Mr. Wiggins; Miss matne-ws, or Keiasviuev ur. cowara; Miss Janette Butler, of Reldvllle, Mr. Simmons, iilem Mabel Robinson. Dan ville; Miss Marv Hunter Bethel, of Danville. -Mr. Miller; Miaa Bessie. Oar-4 ter, or 'DanvUie, ; Mr. Koseman; Miss Marion NoeL of Danville, Mr. Ulton Staples; -Mlee- Franols MeCaln Mr uverby; Miss Helen Waddell, or Dan ville, Mrj Clem Wrenn: Mis Cren- ehaw, of Leulsburg, Dr. J.-W. Tank- ersiey; Miss Perry, of California, Mr. Haynes: Miss Ula Adams. Mr. Lee Folger; Miss Mary Fry, MrrWiirMo- iean; auss Mary canum. Mr. uursey; Miss Rle WliUama Mr. Robert Bal- Vard; Mis Francis Lyon.-MrrBreeser Miss Louise Bradshaw, Mr. Phil Carl-' tan; Mis McCullen,- Mr.- Thomas DaK-f ton; Mlas Louise sergeant, Mr. Reld Henderson; Mis Mary Bradshaw, Mr. Haxel White:' Mrs. A-., a. Hume. JQr. J. A. Williams; Mr. and Mrs. Abram Mendennail. - Mr. and Mra Ernest Clapp, Mr, and Mrs. A. J.-Williams. Miss Annie 61on. Mrs. Dlllard Watt. Miss Lilly Watt Penn. Misses Lucy and Mauls Irvin Penn. Mr. Alf Gal loway, Airs. Henry Motley, Mr. Watt Kicnarason, of iteidsvliie; Mr. Allen MHborn. John Tate, Dolnh Youns-. of Charlottes Mr. Robert Holt, of Gra ham; 'Mr. and-'Mrs. Thomas Tise,- Mr. and Mrs.RawlJngMr.. Bailey, of nri.A ..... .' t- ,T (IIBLUU. - " - Chaperones: Mr. and ' Mrs.- H. - R. Blake. Mr. and -Mrs. . mim Congressman and Mrs. 3. M. Qudger, of AshevUle; Mr. and Mr. P. D. Gold, of Raleigh; Mr. and Mrs. G. 8. Brad shaw, Mr, and Mrs. Abram ' Menden- hail, Mr. and Mrs, Humphreys, and the Mioses Welson. , - Mm. A. D. Blake entertained a few friends at an Informal luncheon aner. in aanee Monday night, at her home on West Graham etneet, in honor of Miss Crenshaw, of Louiabur. and Miss Waddill. of Danville, Va7 The house was beautifully decorated and delicious aiaa course served.' Mrs. Blaxejs guests were Miss Crenshaw,- Miss Waddill,: Mr. Hume, Dr. Fred Qoeke.of 'Louftbure Mr. Vn- phy, of Salisbury; Dr. Tankersley, Dr..t J.-Aiu- William MrifWrnir- M Cor, Mebane, Bettie -Aiken Land. An jrie- Merritt; . Mesdamea --f KnoVles, yelmster,' 0. ST - Ferguson, Jr.," Scott Jteynold. 8. Glenn Brown.-J. T. More. iead, j;- B. Latham. & J' fiiimer,- A. A- Flshef, vSTATESyiLLE. ' Correspondence of The Observer. . . , , ' SUtesvllle, April 8. Mra Leonard Whits wa hostess to the" Thursday Afternoon Book Club at its last meet ing, at.heratVactive home on Front street The decoration all breathed of thep-!ng.iim,eY. violets, . Jonquils and lilac. ' . ' ' The programme was In keeping witn tne return . or the flowers, and the spring Song of the birds, for it treated entirely the Uvea and. works of the great masters of music.' Lists, Mendelssohn, Schubert and Wagner. Mrs. ; Dr-AV'MIller discussed the fife and work of Mendelssohn and Schu bert and Mrs, William Morrison treat ed Lists and Wagner. Mrs. F. Car I ion.read an interesting article en titled, "Peculiarities of Great " Musi cians.' Genius claims it own oddi ties. ,;' ... PP-PP. After a discussion of the current event of the day and the selection of a " hew aeries " of books, the f hostess served a delicious salad course" with coffee, : etc. ' K : - -' s The welcome guests of the club were;- Meedames Eugene - Morrison, R.- B.- McLaughlin- Dorman Thomp-i son, j. is. nuggms, win euason ana Miss Leet. The club adjourned after a delightful meeting with pne" of Its most loyal and popular members. Miss Marie Long was the charming hostess , to the Entre Nona Club on Friday afternoon at her handsome home on Mulberry street After a short business session, and a' pro longed social Interim; delicious ' re freshment -of salmon ; croquettes, creamed asparagus, hot ro'ls and cof fee were served. The club wa pleas ed to have a a guest Mrs. A. p. Steele. - ' ; - The pupils of .Miss Louise Slddall, at the . SUtesvllle Female - College, gave a recital on last Saturday night The-mnsJo- hall- was crowded - to -It utmost capacity, : and the large audi ence showed ita appreciation of : the programme by the most perfect at tention and quiet All the members were received with applause, and the performers received showers of bou quet.: .. 7T'-&. The various number on the pro gramme were given with correctnea, ease and skill, and the Toung ladles' playing attested earnest study - and practice oa their part and ' careful, painstaking Instruction on their teach er's part. . . ' '."'- . - Mls SlddalL coming here 'several years ago from Salem, N. C. that mu-, steal centre, ha made a success In every line, and reflects credit on her native town and on her musical alma mater, th old Salem Female Acad emy P - : On Monday evening last the junior etas of th SUtesvllle Female Col leg wa hostes to the senior class, and a few of th faculty at er ban quet given at HoteL IredelL. r The note! parlors were tastetully decorated in whit and purple lilacs, while in the dining halt the gradefut yelow jessamin lent Its beauty and fragrance. In; the receiving line in the reception room were. Misses Rae Gill, president of the Junior elasa, and !lRse Julia Mae Caldwell. Anne Bell Walton. Willie Nicholson, Ula White. and Armentln Eldridge. In the par lor, Misses . Virginia Matoney.. Mabel Dunlap, Luclle Kimball. Luclle - and NeUie William, received tne guests. Upon entering the banquet ball the guests were directed to 'their places by beautiful hand-painted place cards, star-shaped, showing upon on side a black-eyed Susan., the flower of tb Juniors, and upon- the other a golden hearted daisy, the flower' of the' sen ior. - :r.,v--." '' P- "' V- -p A v tempting eol'atlon of three courses was served; a salad 'course with" coffee, and chocolate. . Neapolitan cream-with cakes, and lastly, fruits. A numberof toastwerev given' with reaponsea, all good, some, amusing and some rather pathetic. Mis Rae aill aeted a teatmltree, -and filled the-place with grace and ease. The guest were the senior class a fol low, with a few - of the faculty: Miss Mary McDougaldi president of the seniors. Misses B'eecker Mills, Annie Bradford. Beulah Bradford, K. Lee Steele, of StatesviUe; Mary Hunt er and Nannie Oliver, f Virginia; Mae Sue: Elder, of Alabama; Pearle Caldwell. Huntersvllle Kitty and o phia Richards, South Carolina; Cc rinne Williamson. Mooresvllle; Es ther Johnson and Mrs. J. A. Scott and Misses Emma Moffett, A'lce John ston. Ethel Black and Margaret Scott, of th erfacu Ityr The Junior were: Misses Rae Gill. Anna Bell - Walton. Luclle Kimball, Willie Nicholson. LI la Whit;- Mabel, LitHan--eTid- El!a Dun lap, Lucy Niblock. of Statesvllle and vicinity; , Misses Julia Mae Caldwell, Hunterivllle; Armentlne - Eldrldge, Texas; Eva Cook, .Davidson; Mattle Mwrcbison, Camden, fi. C; Virginia Maloney, Virginia, and Luclle and Nellie Williams. Virginia. Mr. Karl Jansen. Scandinavian humorlsUJmperaonator and world traveler, and one might add, singer. dancer.fencer and apostle ot.Physcal culture, appeared at the college Tues day evening In a varied programme. In opening, he gave a short- history of himself and his boyhood home in Sweden. "The land of the midnight sun.". His description of the brilliant summer months of almost no night, of the long, nine months of short winter days and - long nights, of the sombre mow-clad forests, low-hanging, the pale moon, the cry of the hungry wolve through the darkness, the huddling of the family around the big fireside, and lastly, the wondrous Aurora -Borealls (the i.ort hern light) was strikingly realistic and Interest ing. ' He gave a word-picture of a wolf hunt, with Its keen sport and imminent danger. ', . v . ' He interpreted well Tennyson's "Crossing of the Bar," and selections from Eugene Field and James Whit comb Riley. In Shakespeare, he per sonated Richard III . 10 the ghost scene. This was followed by a dem onstration of the Swedish system of fencing with the sabre, and a talk on physical culture. He concluded with IHome, 8weet Home" sung in. Swed ish. His many little- songs. Jokes, and dances Interspersed among the regular numbers, were all entertaln- i Mr.; jansen Is a fine specimen of the retraittof phylcal-Culture lithe, altlve and graceful, hi dancing is panic ularly pleasing. His entertainment in Its entirety Is Interesting, amusing and Instructive. :''.,.''":...-- : r'Vi" ' DtJRHAM. -- m. Correspondence of The Observer. Durham... April . The, eleventh-annual meeting jf the Women's Mission ary Union, . of Orange Presbytery Synod, of -North Carolina, wa held here-last weekvThe-WorlLofthe first day, in ; addition to the routino business of the union was the discus sion of young people's wore and In the 1 Afternoon. Mr. McCorkle,. of Martins- vine, Va., was beard on the subject ' of "Toung " . People's Work In Our Synod! in. the evening Rev.. W. F. Bull, returned missionary from Korea,, told somethiag of hi work there. He j had his little girl and boy dressed as the little Korean children dress, i Th second day waa home mission Day, and during th morning Rev. R. P. 8milii3eretaryf synodlcaV horn, missions, of North Carolina d dress ed the ladles. V" i Friday., the last day, was devoted to forp lgn mission and Rev. D. Clay Lilly - talked -1 the- iadje - In the morning and to th public At the even ing service. J EacliTday from, 12:30 to 1:10 a dellclou luncheon was served In i the Sunday school room. - Thi added a great deal to the social fa tur.tTle music Wa one of the mnit attractive . feature -ef the meeting. Every, effort wa put forth to make it beautiful ' and . It wa. - Wednesday morning Mr.. Tryon Tancey - sang beautlful olo "Beautiful Horn oft ts-k at aa aw ..' Paradise." ..Wednesday evenln-.. "In Heavenly lv. Abiding." iunr"bTeP"!r-rtWfMft at -four Mr. G. -N, Bryant Miss Workham,!' u,D!,'it,'tV4hf-eonvnt,0l, Mr.' Plper and ; Mr. Ad kins. "TlaXI,.fn nvBfa in lUIelgh th fifth of Midnight" entire choru. Thursday 1 ,ft thr, blng Mr, rooming rMIs Anaie Whltmor ren- '1?. A Oarr and Mr. J. M. Maanlnr. dered beautiful . Abide With Me,H raV!?'vKr Thursday night "Lift Up Tour Heads" Mr Jul' MCaln- Other important by entire choru. Trio Mia-e. m. Mrs. Bryant Mr. Mannina. ami Adkina "Jesus Lover of My Soul," quartette by Mr George A. Carr, Mr. T, Ed Cheek. Mr. Piper and Dr. Adklns. , Friday evening, "sing Praise r onn, cnorus. -fearer My God to Thee." Mra. Tm Nearer My Ood to!),"yi am all kinds after which v, . " 7 " ""-."'B tne ob ligated. The choir waa composed of Ma O. N. Bryant Mrs. T. Ed. Cheek. Mr. T. B. Tancey, Mrs. J.-u. Man ning. Mr. George A. Carr. Mia An nl Wnitmore, Mis Stella ' Arthur, Mlas Leila Marbbam, and Mlas Ivey Morten. Messr. - Piper, Cheek, Sheets. :F,' A. . Agbnrn, fillven. Hawks, aad Dr. Adklna . - . The delegate, bnd visitor ' were: Mia Maggie - Forythr-.r. jr.- L, Brockman, Mr. D. B. Morten, Mra. J. O. Broadnax, Mr. R. N. II ad ley, Mrs. T, G.. Lean. Mrs. W. W. . Smith, Mr. J.-M. KlrkUndV-Mr. T. E. Wharton. Mrs. W. H. Oaborn, Mra. 8. M. Ran kin and Mr. Fousbe all from Greensboro. Mis May McAIUtr, Asheboro; lira Dan . Hall and Mlas Edna Graves. Burlington. - Mrs. Halli burton. Chapel Hill; Mr. Jo Fletch er, Mrs. Charles NJorfletf Mra. J, jf. Rogers. Mra & M. Sheets. Mrs.. Jas per Webb, all ' from Wlnstoa-Salem Mra. E. C, Murray. Mra. c C Thomp son, Mrs. J. K. Mebane, Mis Grace Snider, Miss Nettie Clapp. all from Graham; Miss Sailt- Salyman - end Mr. Jaf per "Craig. from Reldsvlll; Mrs. K. A. Watktns Milton; Mra. I -each and Mrs. Maddox. from High Point The visitors wer Mis Ada Denny and Mr. J. IU Scott. Jr.. Ore harm Mra Wilt Reld. Miss Edna Har ris aad Mrs, B. C Woodruff. Winston; Mrs. W. p. McCorkl. Martinsville. Va,i Mrs. D, R, Lav Far, Gastonia; Mrs. ' Lockmore Heights, the hospitable and attractive home of Capt, and Mrs. E. J. Parrish wa the scene of a very happy : meeting of Cie Up-To-Dae Club Thursday of last week. . : ' - Mrs. Parr Is h welcomed the guests Upon their arrival and they were es corted into the home rich in ita Japa nese decorations, furnishing J and curios to which waa given additional charm by the - attractive vases of rose - and carnations, r - Ther spring Imi. . . . r ..... Ljl cotnlng-out-elnce-theT season- broke upon the earth. There were -' bright bit of late pew n response to roll call and the programme for the after noon - wa - both Interesting - and - In structive. Mexico being the ' study. Mnu v George- W.-Watts read - fine paper -on Transportation- Ancient and Modern, describing the Mexican method of travel from the- stage coach epoch to the -present time, with modernity wheeling : people . about with Jthe speed of the wind on rail road and in automobile. Mrs. Gilbert White had prepared an excellent pa per upon "Waterway and Aqueduets, a thoroughly bright, essay and, brUtl ing with Information, and thlwaa readbyMraJ.j(L. Michael, ?nthe absence. .of - Mrs. ; White, The ex change of book followed and th ho Kbetlh lag room ,bedckd In beautiful flow era, the yellow color scheme being obaerved and-the-tabl-beautiful -by the centre-piece with its many daffo dils and asparagu ferns, at either end of the " long Uble there - were lace piece upon which were silver com ports containing dainty y?w, bon" bona. The place cards were adorned with graceful epray of spring flow era ..and the ouvenirs were lovely baskets of yellow (Iliad with bon-bon and ou- lhe, bandle : were bunches of yellow flower tied with ribbon of the am hade. The delicacies of prlng were In evidence -In every course of the- luncheons The guesU -emerged from the home to begin tne journey back to the . city Just . In time to ee the gorgeous sunset. Farewell were reluctantly - aald. During the home ward ride of four mile which wa de lightful, the hostes was accorded uni versal compliments upon the rare af ternoon given her friends. Those at tending were: Meadames Wlckham. New Tork: McClee, Chicago; Leo D. Heart. " Raleigh; William Jons. Spartanburg, S. C-; A- GCarr. Oeorge Watts, L. 1 - Sasser, F. D. Jones, Edwin Mima. B. N. Duke, J. C. Mlckle, E. C. Murry. W. Branson and -iis Mary Haaea. . At the home of 'Squire 3. E. Owens, on Broadway, there was a marriage Monday night wh- Mr. James Hall and Mis Annl Vessey were the con traai'ng frU-s. The ceremony wa performed in the presence ' of a ' f e w friends.. Xhla waa supposed to be a gretna green affair but thl I a mis take, it being, th delr of th couple to be married by 'Squire Owen and surprise their friend. , , t 'Mr. Robert K. Hupp and Mis Jose phine. Deaner, giving their home a South Boston, Va., arrived Tn Dur ham - Monday - night - Early ' Tuesday morning the young man applied for a marriage license. The register of deed, a I th custom, made some Inquiry, and a written consent from the ;' young ladles' parents, was pro duced. The ceremony was perform ed Immediately upon the arrival of a minister. Mr. . Hupp stated that It wa simply their, desire to be rear ried In North Carolina and they bad Mend In Durham. . 'p TheVmarrl-ga of lMr, H. .Mabler Kramer, of Durham, and Miss EthlT Blake Bryant, of W.shlsgton. ft. C, t wa quite of th popular groom, who Is the. son of Mr. Samuel-Kramer. Mia i Blake visited Mis Placid Kramer last turn. mer and is a charming little woman. They will return to Durham In about two week, and make their horn on Jsckson street. . ; VThe Elks Club, of the elty, wa In soclsl eesion Monday night- It was the reguiar2tlmefor Inntallattotv ef officers snd after the Installation, the social feature., Mr, H. , V. Daniel was toat master." - Beside a number of speeches by the local members of the club, those present - wer entertained In . very delightful manner by Mr, F. A. . Dille. . of Baltimore. , The crownlnr feature Af .v.nin. ,.. the witty stories by polk Miller, ef tne - Kicnmona lodge. The" Polk MI1- Mrs. w. S. Primrose, Raleigh. J. R. Irwin, ox Caanotte. - y. ler-troartette-of the old tJma darVI.1r,?Vnr vtrr th evenlfir W.ToaynitterneliwJ .1m t... M ... ...... I tarfalnmn av.a h, Aa,a. , . i i . . . . . ' . . J were also titer and ta the iiativht of everybody aaag several eIectlon. The ladle Auxiiierv of ri ":t t,ni. .Tf" V.ekj vrr-lnrIortnt meeting stff' I rl aTl ' n AfBtaTa tkf . Ta-l ,Zi "2m r1 v.w. Winston .""" wa rnactea Uttle Miss .ienv May -Monk, Wednesday celebrated her birthday at her father' horn on Markham street Thirty of her age were enwnt ant cii cu mania were serveo. 3iIABg0N. Correspondence of Th Otaerver. - Madison, April 10. Mr, Eni Pnn, Mr. and; Mr. Barne R. pnn and little - daughter. Misa Elisabeth; of DanvlHe, Va., will arrive here to-day to vlalt Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Penn. Th gentlemen have been Invited to join a fishing party and will try their luck oa Dan river. -Among th peo ple of the town who attended th Virgini9rCaroltn ' ball gam in Greensboro last Monday were; Mr. and Mrs. J. Ban Webster, Messrs. Can 1 1 Penn and Gordon Webster, Mr. Joseph Vaughn and grandson, Oreen Penn, Mrs. W. C. Jones and little daughter. Anna. Mr. J a me M. Vaughn and Miss Jennie Card well Messrs, J; O. Busjck.' Jiamptoa Pratt and Jt Mott Lindsay - attended the game between Guilford and Ruther ford etWtnstoa-Salem Tuesday. Mrs. K. L. Eliia and Mrs. R. p. Web rrtrwlll leave Tiieaday for :. High rointwtteiir they wilt be Joined by Mrs. C. T. . Ingram, and from there will go to Oreeavtlle, 8. C, where they will visit Mrs. M. V. Miller. - Be fore returning they will visit lira Kill at her bom In AshevUle. Prof, and Mra. J. W. Griffin left Mon day for their home In Rutherford county. They have Jut finished 4 successful year' work In Madison graded school. Misw-Auvtia Lindsay, who ha had charge of the primary department of the graded school, left for her bom in the country Tueaaay. Dr. and Mr. J. J? VanNoppen, f Spray, are apendlng a few week with Mr. VanNoppen' parents, Mr., and Mr. ,T. - ft; Pratt. Mis Mabel Col Una, of Greensboro, visited her is- ter. Miss Exie Collins, Sunday. Mr. Joe Goodman .of Winston, vis ited his mother, Mrs, S. M. Warren, Wednesday. Among the visitors of th - week . ere- Ju W M. Chlsman and daughters, Mlase Pattle . and EUsa, and their aont.- Mls-Elli BwlfJPmeHaU.- Mrs. P. Pratt Is visiting her daughter. Mrs. G.- H. 81m peon, at Durham. MrsvO. G. Mintor. Mr. E. O. Eggleston and Uttle daughter. Katheryne. left Wed nesday for- their future - home at Ridge wayJVaMr- and -Mra. G. W. Martin attended th Masonic recep tion at Winston-Salem Tuesday. , Rev. W. M. Slkes has resigned the Charge as pastor of the Presbyterian church i here and. acceptd- at -Bur-gaw, this SUte He nd -his family left last week for their future home in that place. - - Th last meeting of the Embroid ery Club wa held at the ho pltable home of Mis Daisy Bustck. ing atmosphere th guest were cor dially welcomed to a cheerful flre- side, where hot..ibocoIataln the daintiest, of china - was - graciously served by the charming hostess. Then merrily the nimble finger, plied the needle to the accompaniment of mu sic and wit. for surely It seemed semef the spirlt-of St. Patrick lin gered over the happy company. Be sides the regular members. Miss May Jeolsbyi- visitor of Mrs. Tony Walt ers, was. present a an Invited guest A boufr S -o'clock Miss- Buslckv ably as sisted by her sister, Mra B.--C. Math erson. served delicious orange salad and chocola'te cake. All too soon the hour ; ror departure arrived when the afternoon was declared one al ways to be pleasantly remambered. , March 1 7th. from J: JO until a." th members of th Friday Afternoon Club and a few Invited guests were given an afternoon unsurpassed in the history of th club, when they were entertained by Mr. R. C Matn " ibI mim i uvtta t iniiuv t .ul j with Mis .Annie KlxeT-Tuesday after erson and MU Auvlia Lindsay at the B. kw - ... hospitable . borne of the . former on Vaughn street-With the two clev er and accomplished hostesses the outcome - wa an afternoon to linger In the memories of those present as a social event Interesting In every form. About an hour va given over to pleasant conversation when - the scene changed to one af amusement Then a "cat contest", waa Indulged In. Cleverly gotten up paper with little red pencil attached and a list of questions, th answer of . which were to begin with "Cat"" were dis tributed by Miss Lindsay. Large cats. email cats, cats cunning and cat grotesque stared at you from' the top of each list and during the taxing of mind and wit to solve the ques tions the furr ran high. r At - the end -of the-allotted - time quiet once more predominated to learn the one most skilled In interp retation, and finding there were two 5, .CA-re,u,te1 'JJ cut etwen u,..a. tur m.iiruff resn oy Mlas - Eleanor warani prle. The prise, a dainty red box from Mr. Duncan McNeil L This letter of bon-bon, carrying out the color waa In reply t- ene written by Mi schemo of red. was presented by Margaret Johnson a -pupil of 'MIm Mra Roach with a prettily worded , Watson who had been appointed t response by Mrs. Kemp, The con- write an essay en Johi rhan.a m- Ration, a life die cat head mount- Nelll. It was a most beautiful and 5, w 'w,th Td "t hangera, touching letter and li Itself woul if" rel to Mr. Blnford as a pleasant constitute an exquisite easay en hi ISSitrrt lmfn!,I?r?r?n;!r"erTe.(1 . TT . . , mlZ JZ. ,Z L"" wn.a": f;;0., Bu"'ck' consisting of pineapple cream, decorated with cherries, chocolat silver cake, fol- lowed by chocolate fudw and salted almonda Reluctantly the guests d-' parted, unanimou In their prals of - the charming hoatec and the uc- caM..' JJ- t"-on' - entertain- ment Those present were: Me- dame. C. O. McMlchael N. M-Plck-" ett. T. R, Pratt. W. C. Jone. H. N. ! Blnford,. J. I..,Wbter, T, A. Walt- ' tors: Mcariamaa n v ..n.k,. w M. fiikea" B" n v:,V y a til-IV andJl... .May floolsbyef Chatham. , ---- - - - n -um.k Va.- - . s , -The closing ierclse. of the grad- d school are enlisted among ,thi Kuraciiona or in pam weex. An in-1 I.V "a k w . """r "! .v , m. iHiiwri , gepin- rncnt Among the Uttle actor Maa- ter Green Penn becomingly, assum-; d th role of the Fairy King, while , little Mis. Elisabeth Pickett as Fairy j Queen, In srkllit. costume and shining crown on her golden curls, was unsurpassed In loveliness. Ut tle Miss Lillian Martin Webster, who always commands the best attention, charmed th audience with her rect tstion and eolo. Another recitation of merit wa delivered by little Miss Falll McAnalry. 'An - extraordinary feature of the programme wa th duet ScbooLDaa,, aung by the llt tl four and five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mra H. J. Penn, Misses Kate Rucker and Caaaandra Penn. LENOIR Correspondenc of The Observer, r ; 1 Lenplr. April 10. On the anernooa 'k hidelnhi J Mr ri.,7 l.! of th Ith the Wise and Otherwlsei ;Vrrha dnrt.lf Book Club was most delightfully n-l KSLfJl il ttajr In UrUlned by Mrs. U P. Henkel and fTlil ITu-S ot whom bop tor her the MIbms Henkel In honor ot MrnJIl. S -.,1:P. - owyn Flnley Harper, of Wllkesboru. The occasion was one of rare plena-! ur. : : . Madam Meiba bad been chosen HiJft A t . lnt.,.al 1 V M MVbm. mibjectof an rn.ere.Un, programme i .ni -MnV. ;,.,,;: "V.Thls poem which was written by Mr. her tlfe were tend toy -flesuamee Owyn, Kent Craddock. Covington and! Reld. Item pertaining to musician and thing musical wer given by each member. - Mra. J. T. Jone aaag Wright' "Didst Thoa .But Knew." With fine effect Miss Mary Henkel sang "Because of Ton. Mra. Harper, th charming guest of honor, t a gifted musician, and favored th club with a beautifully, rendered oln. "HarltlHark. the Lark." ajd. mg with poeuuar sweetness "All For1 Yon." Mis Allle Henkel gave much pleasure - by a humorous read I nr. 'Mud Pie.' " la an lnteretlng con test proving the familiarity of tho present with the noma de plume and home of authors. Mra. E. F. Reld; successful and was presented with a handsomely bound . copy of poems.' During the .-aiternoon refreihing' punch was served In th ball, wherej Mis Celest Henkel presided ever the punch bowL ' At th conclusion of t'-. programme delicious pineapple enow, cake and mint were served. aUi d 4y her talented and attractive daughters, Mrs. - Henkel is an ideal hostess. - Those present - were; , 11 f it flames J. R. Boulware, J. H. Beall, W. H. Craddock, W. S. Covington. J. R. Erwln, M. Ur Gwyn, Ai A. Kent, H. C, Martin, - J ; E ' Mattocks, R . L. Gwyn. J. W. Sett. W A. Shell. S.: F. Reld, 0..F-: Harper, H. Beall, Barlow, Edmund . Jones, Jr.. J. T. Jones. Misses Annie Beall, Gertrude Hall, Celeste AUce and Mary Henkel and Mis May Hamilton. . Mr. Edmund -Jones returned -Wed- -nesday from a visit to relative In Pe tersburg. - Va.. and - Washington City. Mrs. J, S. Robey leaves Saturday for: her home In -Bueni Vista. Vs.. after an extended visit tf Mtasea Norwood.-! Miss May Hamilton, of Jef ferson. Is visiting Mrs. Edmund Jonen. Jr. -Rev. Ira Erwln I attending th mid-year " meeting at ' Marlon. Dr. and Mm Weaver,- of Hickory, are visiting their son. Dr. C. C. Weaver. Mr. J. W. - Ault of - Cleveland, Temr.r1 vtsltinarMr,-:!- G. Reld. SALISBURY. , .- COTTesppndencoL.TheObserve . . Salisbury.. Abrll .10. The meeting of the Sallibury Book Club with Mrs. John Whitehead Tuesday, afternoon wa an event of unusual Interest Inas much as It waa the first meeting held alnc the dltrtbutlorrrDf"th new rise of hooka Each member waa en the qui vlve to bear the criticisms ef the others and on the whole the book were' so much liked that the club feel that itin settle. down to a. most, . enjoyable tlx month reading. . - . Evan more exciting wa UU aneet- - ing or th Christian Reld Book Club with Miss Jeanl Klutta Wednesday afternoorL-Not " only were the mw" book aeen for the first .time, but the drawing for the old one took .place. m. laitnr oeing ib event woion rove a thrilling a an Easter egg bunt to the children. It was difficult for ths ' membrrecf th club to passes their soul In patience until the regular literary programme ws over and th . drawing could take place. An altogether charming meeting of the Twice Seven Book Club waa held Dr. Edwin Mtms "Life of Sydney Lanier." and through the courtesy ef Dr. Mlms a delightful 'Sydney , La nier,? . afternoon was made posethle. Not only did hi fine aad. comprehen sive book furnish rich material for the afternoon entertainment but he kindly sent Miss Klser a portrait ef the poet, a letter written by Lanier himself and a letter written by Mrs. Lanier In appreciation ,' of . his . (Dr. Mlm'a) effortsi ; Press tribute from both) the North , and South were real by Mis Klser. Miss Lewi sang Lanlers "Sunset'' which ha been so exquisitely set to musio by Dudlley Buck, Mis Watson read selection from "Hymnfram th-Marshe and Miss Chapman gave moet Interesting incident j la th lite ; of the poet Lovely souvenir-hand painted in; daffodils, . and . containing quotation from "Hymn from the Marshes' wer given. Another .interesting fea- tore of this dellghtfuf meeOog wa a Ml8 dl Snider will be feeete- fo the Saturday Afternoon Club this week.-MIss Jane Boyden return" d Friday- night from an extended vTslt While aw., she visited friend. In New York. Philadelphia. Waablngtoa nd Charlottesvllle. - Mrs. Georre Eiklne f formerly Mis Nathalie FoxekT ef PhlUdelphft 1. the charming uest; thl week of Mrs. Robert Vanra BrinU?-.?? ' ' '""-. " v- ' '"- Dr and-'MrARra-i-.L t "unor.. at . t.iMneeme' the guest ef "V ' Hairaton and Mr. Peter 1 1 airstom MondafteVnoog "to' th 7Z'p7t Vl... .... .. - r . .. . . . . I baseball between North Carolina and virgmia. quit a number -of Sall- bury people went to, Greensboro to witness the game. ' os enninea most delightfully t an anernooa tea In Mrs. Elkins' honor and on Wednesday evening Mrs. Robert Vane Brawtey was hostess at a charming dinner party for her guest. The table was n ' vision oj lovilness--tn tu exquis,t appoint ments. A handsome sliver bowl fllleifr wnn piaa peonies rormed the centre piece and the ahadea candle. e,nd other decoration harmonised most beautifully with tVAfter an elabor at course dinner wa aerved bridge wa played and enjoyed for the re mainder of the evening., Thorn present -iwere: Mrs. George Klklns. Mr, and Mr. Edwin Clarke Gregory. Miss Jane Boyden. Mr. Peter Hal rat on and Mr. Galloway Williamson. Mrs. Archibald H, Boyden gave & delightful dinner Wednesday evening M . . . . a.. ... t'l, "Tl wn. " , t Th beautiful little Doem "Now I Iay M Down to Sleep, written by .lithe late B. F. Rogers, of Concord, was ?,!r" !" October. 10T. ha recently J" Pobsned by The Observer and trngth and beauty appealed to all who read it Mra. Theodore F. Klutta leave next week for Washington. She' will be Joined later by her son. Mr. White head Klutta who- goes on to attend th meeting ef "The" Son. ef the Rev olution. On Monday. April 17th, they will so to Annapolis to a luncheon at Carrel Hall, given In honor ef the Sons of the Revolution. Mr. Lee S. Overman 'v ia. . expected hom from Washington next wefk an i .i 1 Mrs. Edwin C Grery r- n t spend eme tl-rie with $.er. r ( - man, Mrt Cr-ry s f -,- ; -.)d ) -ivt f - ! : f : t . Mary H h for J.'.u-oa. (, ., to attend the i ,- MNs Kathcrn : Lowell Ca!' ..a. Ti
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