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CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, SEPTEMBER 20, 1903. W THE REALM OF NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY " RALEIGH. ' ' : . ' " m v,rver. gaegt welcomed by Miss V. L. Raleigh, Sept, 17. A number of'Shuford and ushered into the parlor, the most prominent ladies of Raleigh I where her parents were seated, ready are deeply Interested just now in the "tnaoor carnival" to be held in the Svorth Carolina Grand Lodge Masonic --.Temple a little later in the fall to . continue one week. Notable among . them are Mrs. John C. Drewry, Mrs. W. S. Primrose, Mrs. C. A. Woodruff, Mrs John W. Hinsdale, Mrs. John W. Cross, Mrs. E. L. Harris, Mrs. W. R. Smith, Mrs. H. R. Dowel!. Mrs. J. A. Senders, Mrs. J. A. Briggs, Mrs. H. C. Butler. Mrs. H. vV. Glassock. Mrs. ' E. B. Crow. Mrs. J. V. Alderman. Mrs. R. H. Bradley, Mrs. F. JU Stev : ens, Mrs. E. H. Fellows, Mrs. Charles Ik Smith. Mrs. George W. Thompson, Sirs. Charles McKimmon, Mrs. Jos " eph K. Pogue, Mrs. H. Js. Greason. .Mrs. E. K. Moffltt, Mrs. W. W Rn- bards, Mrs. M. T. Morns, -Mrs H. W. 'Jackson and Mrs. J.mies I Johnson. The affair promises to be quite a so cial event as well as a successful cf- fort to raise funds for equipping th Masonic apartments. The opening of St Mary's School and Peace Institute tin past week brought back to Kal'-lirh nearly three hundred girls from all parts of this and neighboring Staffs. With them came members of the faculties of these splendid institution, all of whom are much admirer! In Raleigh eocial circles Altogether there are more than five hundred young lartie here attending the three sehools for frlrls Peace Institute. St. Mar' Isehooi and Iiapt.st I'niwrsity for Women. The Woman's i'hrit:.-in Temp, ranee Union had appoint' d as deli-pates from Raleigh to the stite .onv ntion to be field in ReMs ill- net month Mrs. E. M. Rattls. Mr C M. Walters. Mrs. F. M. .hdml.. rg. r There was a tnarriage Monday evening at the Pi -. t. rian manse. Miss Julia L WaL. of Goodwin, he. Ing the hrld.- and lianol i! perry, of Jtoslndale. th. hri-li-groom The ceremony was hv l!v W McW. White, n. T . lie pastor in 1 1 1 pres ence of a ! ln ruin The niirnage was a surprise Miss Wade had been here some time att. nrling King's business College. Friday ev. nlng the students of the o . ..ii ..j .v.,. i.ho.- j. ei sn. cioiene ami toe jouo o.oie., of the Baptist rnlv. rslty were guests t v.i..r,.,. ki,,,,! Vonorth I.e.-i- I rue In the parlors of Kdenton Street I Methodist church. There was a spe- tlal prnKramme of music, recitations and other pleasing futures and a service of seasonable ret reshmcnts. Misses Sallie linker an. I Mary Kvans. f the Baptist t'niversity. were espe- daily well reeeKeii as readers Friends h.-re h.ie received an nouncements from Mr and Mrs. W R Hollowell. of (Joldsboro. of the nmrmnnl of their ifimunTer. SH er. Miss T 1 . 1 1 'TV . ... II n n . I 1 r V I mi . lua I1'-rB i ' i -ii. .iei 4 ii... ,.r ii,..,,,. c:n Mr Hiirdv I Is the editor of The Trlhune-Herald Of Rome, and Miss Tomllnson la 'in especially accomplished oung woman admired In social circles throughout the Bute. An especially prettv church wed ding was celebrate, 1 Thursday even ing at 9 o'clock In ihc Klr-t Baptist church when Miss Ibssle 1. Goodno became the bride of Mr Will It IOn riett, both popular voung people of Raleigh. The special decoration were quite pretty and the chun h was crowded with relatives and friends. The groomsmen were W. M. W'lille hurst, Richmond. Va : J P S-o)5iln, Warrenton; f C Roberson, Raleigh: and W. E. Mlair. fireensboro. and Oeorge Kj-nnett. Creenshoro. brother of the bridegroom, best man The hrlde was given away hv h'-r brother. C. N. fJoodno, and the maid of honor was MIfs Rachel (loo. loo. sWti r of th" bride. The ceremonv ! H . C Kennett. of Lib. rty. tatli. r of the bridegroom, assist" I by 1" W (' Tyree. the pastor M'. end Mr. Krn ett left via the S a'mar.l Air Line for a bridal trip N ' r 1 1 1 after which they will tie at ho,ie In th's itv. Mr. Kennett is in the serine of tie Seaboard, running as eonlm tor from Raleigh to Rl.-hmond. Ili bride Is a talented giol cultui' d voing wmnn. ttsughter of Mrs F Goodno, ! Raleigh. Mrs. Julian Tim!" 1 lake .inl ,hil dren have returned fioni I'ostoti. where they spent .oiim Imp, Mrs Bessie 8. Icak and niece. Miss Annie Jtoot, who ree ntly returned from an European lour, sp'-nd several ilavs in Durham this nk with Mr- W. A , Erwln. Mr and Mrs r;eorge I . Oreen. of Wlls 01 wire here tlii- e. with Col. and Mrs. T S Knan Mrs. R. It. Hau.-y and ehildri n are Ht Kittrell for a few weeks Mm Connle Carroll ha- ritumul from ' extended tour of Kuropi ai.-l - w ;th her brother, lr N'orwoo 1 11 ar foil. Mrs Ja-niM H. p.. 1 m l t. ,eb tJt, Miss Kdith. have E..n. 1,, , ,h Mgton. lJ. C. for a wr. k Mis- l, Parson, of Handleman 1- h' r- w th Miss Louise Wv.itt for a ! . i!i Mr. and Mrs. W. ('. Rlddi.-k haw . thefr guest for a fe.v da Ml-s l.ll. n Hart, of WtHan --It. and Mr.- I: H : lemis have return' d from a trip t. . Winnipeg and other Canadian points -Mr. and Mrs. Sam HerwatiL-ir h;ne( gone to Atlantic 'it for a few wks --Mrs. Helen D- H Wills has r.turn-: S from TJttleton h, she visited fr W VI ll.n.r.m ---Ml... lentm . ' Mall MacMIIIan. of Wilmington. I- anendln. a while h' re with Ii r si-- 1 4re Mr f K Maltluun Mr. imT v t-1. . . i . w. uariin. fue nan ue. n roeno- i " ;:V" ' J ' : els Is her from Peaufort. a gu. st la the home of Mr E. C. Duncan. NEWTON. Correspondence of The Observer s Newton. gept. 17. P.rlKht nd beautiful dawned last Tuesday morn ing, a typical day of fifty long wars gone by when at the altar of vouth And full of joy and happlm Pink try C. ghuford snd Nancy Turner pllghUd their troth. Fifty years of wnj4 irPAw hv n I lH r .r ihulr heads as together they have passed ' down the pathway. Children hav. improvement league nss aireauy e, come to them, many fair daughters. ! f' " noticeable changei and im Mtn have crossed to the other shore. , pro.ements and several very hand while th two remaining ones w.t.- I t-o-ne new structures now lifting their with their parents to add to thlr hesJs skyward are some of the zratl- pleasure and aid them In making welcome the many friends bidden t help celebrate this golden wedding of their parents. Both these old people have ben reared la Catawba county. Mrs. Bhufqrd has passed her 7 2d birthday and Is the oldest of va large family of which she and the youngest. Mrs. C. IL Lester, of Monbo, survive. fanUfn f;h.if rlv nlif In the Confederate army and saw four years .f gallant service for the Uad ho loved. EnllsUng as a prlrste, he rose to be . captain f .Company -K, Thirty-seicoad North Carolina Regi ment, and tvd y Is rn his 74th -sr. Daint- lavltations in white and gold had bidden the friends assamblo at I the home between the hour- of 4 M On arriving at the door each to welcome all with-happy hearts. They were assisted In t'lis by the othtr daughter, Mrs. W. R. Fry. 'The home had been most tastefully deco rated with golden rod. while yellow cannas and roses of the sann hue filled many a nook end corner and added perfume to the air. Ayi)iost appropriate invocation was offered by the aged couple's pastor. Rev.'K. W. Fox. of the Newton Me'.hodlst church. After some time spent In merry chat the bride and groom of fifty years led the way to the dining room, where dainty refreshments were served by Miss Janie Setzer, a grand daughter of the house, assisted by Miss S-Ilie Fry. Souvenirs, of boutonleies of golden rod tied wlih vellow ribbon, were given each guest. From the dinlntr room could be seen porch, which had been converted into a regular bower by a large numb-r of beautiful potted plants and flower. Here a veritable Rebecca at the W('l was Miss Lizzie Host, who dtspenned orange punch to the many visitors. . i th hack was a largo table covered with beautiful gifts, among which could be seen nia-iy gold (iiihk all of which testified ... the high esierm in which Captain Shufor.l mid his wife were held In the community. After a vacation of (.-vcral weeks the Uridge Whtst Club met Tuesdnv afternoon with Misses Isabel ami Marie Host and enjoyed a v.-rv nurry ilri).- Th- prize, cut glass salv .ar was won by Mrs. iM'iiill Wlih.-r-Mo.n. Those enjoying the gome besides the hostesses v. re : Mrs t M Me. 'orkle, Mrs. L. 1". I-o- 'r ;,M,..rr... Mrs. fonald WIthersp.H..,. Misses May Williams and Ethel roll. . .n...tinir of the Ransom- "l " - .. .. .. .. i f Sherrlll Chapter. t . ii. ' . . 1 1 . Crpenter and Miss Marl. Host : a 'n;e,1 delegates to the oldsboP Host were I,. 1". l,oi,g. ,n' in""., M rv p Yount aim air. . . Vr.n'tnn Will -orkle as alternates also be represented by Mrs. 1 M Williams, who will attend as re cording secretary of the htate. Ilev ' K. Wehl'T left this Week for the North II" was accompanied b d'abter, M'ss a.herine who wi. r the Woman s ollege i ,-rl.,erlck, Md . also by Miss ;Br" . ........ li who KOes to PhllaileipniM ,,, , - ,,.i..t iii art to cultivate her great ta rn ii Miw. Klva I'n.well has uone to Hal' Ign to attend St Mary un .1 V ( un pbell t Htut' svllle on ge. VADEKBORO. CnrresiKii.denee of The Observer. Wadesboro. Sept 17 -Th- larsrst ,,.. of the week was the : K re V:P.l..n given Wsdne.d.yBn(M . nwnoon by Mrs. 1. W. H-rton am Mr. a, ton About one hundred Miss Iddle Rrt'in. A"""1 "r - Kests called between - - j u ni . . c Mr. t Y Burton. ami ." - Hum , i...ri... t.vtter. Mrs T. W. hambllH H West. 1 1 t Mann. ,i i n. i M-..rr..n I'jivLneton. Miss 1 Idle ilorton and Ml"" May'-'"" Nutlall. of Charlotte, were In the receiving l ne Mrs 1 l Leak ushered the guests it the punch room. The punch ,..- I arrunged amid roses, was pre sided over bv Mrs .1. M. Covington, jr Palp.itable Ices snd cakes were served. Mrs Fred J. Coxe entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Club very delight fully Tuesdnv. Elegant refreshments wi re served An old-time spelling-bee was held i nlfl siocumh, who has been the In the court house Friday night Law- ,. harming guest of friends for the past ycrs. preachers, teachers, merchants. I Several weeks, has returned to Golds doctors participate,! In the fun , ,ro Mr, William Nissen and two and a most pleasant occasion Is r,-j elilldren have returned after spending port'-d I some time at Roaring Gap. Miss ( Lockett left Tuesday to resume her Mr- W r Via and her frl' tid. studies in Hplllns Institute, Va. She Miss Hilda (iherken. of Augusta. C.a . wa ar.0mpaned by Miss Then Llip l.ft Tuesdnv night for New York f' fert. who wl enur Hollins. Mrs. a two we.ks' stay - Mrs Thomas ' nM)ry Karris, nO Butte. Mont., who Coxe and children returned Tiiesdav h:lr h(,Pn B,,rnriin,l POme time In the from Monro,-, w here tliev Kite, I Mrs j edlne Mrs Oeorce It Knrrle. of Philadelphia. visited h'-r brother. Hex It M Mann, a few days la-t u.ck Miss Cora Morton, of Thoni-H-Mlle. is visiting her brother. I r W 1 M Morton Miss AramlntM Itoliin- I - .11 has cone to Hogersvllle. Telin lo r, vlie teaches mathematics t h S - nodical S. hool Mrs. J I., i.k. M'-ses Kfll" Slepheril I.e I'oiinle Moss and Augusta Little, w at Kllerhe Springs last week. '" WINSTON-SALEM. rresnondenee of Tlie Observer. W inston Sab ni. Sept 17. "Tl,e late's are lit WIHi ill Hi" autumn hUz nf gohleniod And ecei j In re tlie purple a-tels nod And bemt and ae and Kilt." and !. these same tokens we know- I'U Ml- I'nnu oi ioe -no. i -per,!, the dreaded dog-days last nod ; g,,!i,. and that, like the Mvallows ll.at leiineuard tl v. thos,- who make th y.v Mod biiditne.s of our social aie hast' nlng bark to the li,. . I w.ii-nih and charm of their own (Ir .t fortunate', ,s. per died m ! - The Twin ( 'itv I- mo ;n '! climatic condition hiKli up In the hill country with the I outhinc rang, s of the H' f Ittdge ai most at Its rv do.jrs. there Is reallv VI rv little n e, for WInston-Sa'em '' 'k '" riltl away for niminer i I nes- and comfort and few Indeed nrr tl,..se who .are to .lose their com- I r......l.lA V,.,,u In, th. u.,mm.-r i".,,,i. .......... .... .... : v.. k7 a. ,.,V. of fKh. lonahle watering places; rather Is Uiis becoming Itself a resort f .r dwellers by the sea In this and other Ststei.. and a sort of mere a for th, rhlidren. the grandchildren and even the (ireat-grandchlldren of those who have be. n trained at old Salem Acad- my And those who return lo the city after their summer outing must be deeply Impressed, by the changes and Improvement that greet them. Well laid b;tutith!c paving has, In manv important sffeets, taken the place of thr o1'' rough cobbl- atones, the Civic Tylnu changes ani evionrs-or growth : nd Improvement that greet those ho lave spent even a part of the summer out of the city. While the pulses of our social life have scarcely yet begun to beat with their wonted activity, the- crowded streets and stores after school hours tell us that boys snd girls are back at their books and that many, new faces are among those enrolled In our city schools and other Institutions of learning. In this transition time between sum mer and winter our young folks made much of their last dance at Nissen Park for this season. This took place last Friday evening and was largely attended, more than twenty-odd couples besidea the stags and chape rons being In attendance. On the same evening- Mrs. Walter parham entertained very agreeably from 7 till 9 o'clock In honor-of her niece and guest. Miss Margaret Gray, and from 8 till 11 o'clock in honor of her nephew, Mr. William T. Gray, Jr. At Miss Gray's entertainment, a game of progressive hearts furnished the pleasant pastime. Miss Nlta, Hasten won the first prize and Miss Hallle Inge the consolation. Mr. Gray's en tertainment was a delightful contest in flowers and gems. Miss Eula Davis winning the first prlza for ladies, Mr. T. W. Blackwell the gentlemen's prize and Mr. John Cash the consola tion. Mrs. Barham was assisted In do ing the honors of the evening by Misses Josie Rawley and Kva MaFtin and Mr. W. T. Gray, Jr Misses Joyce Henly, Kugenia Franklin, Percy Garner, Kmorle Barber, Anabel Gray and Mesdames W. L. filagg and M. V. Garner. Last Friday evenjng Miss Sara Shaw, general secretary of the Voting Women's Christian Association, held the first of the serlesof proposed' nodal gatherings in an entertainment tend ered by the members of the athletic club. An agreeably Informal evening was enjoyed by all present. The work of the association has been outlined and promises to be both extremely pleasant and profHabe. The reading club will be under the capable direc tion of Miss Caro Buxton. Miss R. K. Garrihon. assisted by Miss Annie Mick ey, will have charge of the gymnasi um work. Miss Anna Buxton will have charge of the athletic club. A series of lectures and talks will be given by the following well-prepared special ists in their particular lines: Rev. Neal I. Anderson. I). D.. Rev. E. 8. ( roslaml. Judge K. B- Jones, Mr. Thomas Maslin, Dr. Kverett Lockett, rr J H. riewell, Miss Eugenia Hen derson and Miss S,ha. The president of the association Is Mrs. E. B. Jones. The fall reception to the members and their friends will he given Tuesday evening, September 29th, from 7:30 to 9:30. Among those brightening the social life of the Twin City by their pres ence during the past week were: Mrs. George Taylor, of Columbia, S. C, who was the geust of Mrs. C. Ii. 1m nler: Miss Nannie Lacy, of Raleigh, who was with Miss Lucretta Wilson; Miss I,ula King, of Charlotte, and Mrs. It. L.. King, of Livingston, Ala.; with Mrs. Mattie Leak: Miss Sadie McCandless, of Salisbury, with Miss May Iialton: Mr and Mrs. Gray B. Sullivan anj sons, 'at and I-tvvrence, is steres, of Stateu Island, with lid Mrs N' S Sullivan- Vtl Ui,,hie Shultz and Mrs Frank GlI- !...,.,. , i'ti, oi . reensboro. Mrs. Lottie Oil more and little daughter Fay. of F'ro bnce. H I . who have been the guests of Mrs. It. i J. wett, and Miss Hessle Steere. of Charlotte, who was the guest of Miss Kate Jenkins and of Miss Edna Wilson. Mrs. E. C. Cllnnrd has returned from a pleasant visit to her daughter, Mrs. Hrantley Finc h, at L xlngton. Mr. and Mrs. I) I). Schub-r have re turtie,) from their delightful summer nutlng spent at Roaring Gap Mr. and Mtb. 1). Rich, hay returned from a ten days sojour at Vanbury. Mrs.! John L. Gilmer has returned from a j charming visit to her mother, Mrs. P. It. Jones. In T)Anvllle Va fluu Mln. ' 1 ' v. has returner) to her home. Mr and Mrs II K. Fries and MiiKucrite Fries have returned ' o- u 1 1 ont iiourinK ian. wnere , t Ilev spent the summer Mr. William I Imgan and his sister. Miss Leah Du- gan. have returned after a delightful i!t to their parents, to Selma. Ala., here tliey are attending college - Mr- I II riewell left last Saturday f.... 1 I .. V, ! . . u .. M I ul... ....... . I ' ' I ,1 I'll'lll, I l. foie VVB HI I IMII (Jit- , nieii i,v her sons, Messrs. t larenee : I and John Clewell. The former Is in- itrnetor In the scientific department of Lidilgh Cnlverslty. Mrs. MacDon IhI I. of Washington, C. and her j til' , e, Miss Mary V. Honner, und her nepnew. .Mr ,;ugene Macuonald Ron tier, who have been guests at Hotel Prances for the past month, returned home Thursday. Mr. Ronner. who Is a musician of rare promise and a stu dent at Peabodv In Raltlmore, is making a specialty of organ music and It wns to avail himself of the op- ,,,,,(, , - ,.,. . V, -.. . ' , " . . i tun in Alumnae Memorial Hall. Sa b in. which Ik one of the finest in th South, that Mr. Ronner came to the i win i m ..Mrs. Koscoe rorempn. Tw in i 'it v. --Mrs f Mli.aiieth City, so charmingly re- ",rmh-'"4 1" he Twin City' as Miss : , !'v ' "'Pepper. Is the guest of Mlssj Julia Wilson. The Hound Dozen Club ns very ihHrmlngly entertained Wednesday afternoon at Its first meeting for the fall bv Mrs. Thomas Maslin. The club has very Judiciously decided to tMuuy America, its History and Llt- crature i ne oiucers are: Mrs. I president; Mrs. J. Worth McA lister, secretary and treas urer, and Mrs. H. V. Horton, libra rian. .irs riorenee Perry and Miss Kal-1 lie Perry of Macon are the guests of M r jV ilKaa .f wm T I , . 11 A , """' ""-1 nerseir with tne "consoiaiion. a tellipg or he marriage and went to ner and lltt e son of Philadelphia, pretty pin tray. A picture by More- the home of the bride's father. Mr. are the guests of Mrs. Emma Fogle, , Und was presented to the guest of j. n. Copfey. and showed him the pa on Southslde. j honor. Mrs. Baker. Ice cream and Pe- ana warned him to watch his luesuay Mr. and Mrs. rrsnk Ml.k-lthls ey celebrate their golden wediTlng. wntcn was graced hy tne presence of, their three children their eighteen grandchildren snd three great-grand-j children and msny friends. The deeo- rations were f chiefly In yellow, thus carrying out the Ida of a golden wed- ding. Misses Anne Mickey and Agnes . Miller welcomed the guests. J. P B. HICKORY. CerespotidV nee of The Observer. Hickory. Sept. IT. A delightful so clal function was the at home given by Mrs. E. B. Jones last Thursday from 4 to t In honor of her sister. Mrs. g. P. Withers, of Abing don. Vs. The hospitable home on Ninth avenue was fragrant with beau tiful roses. The guests were met at the door hy Mrs. E. B. Cllne, who pre sented them to Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Withers. t who received In the hIl. After th guests bad - srrlyed ' little Miss Xioulse Jones, the daughter of the hostess, supplied all with pencils and cards on which the following was printed: -- a- - A UTEKARTTSA. 1. "A very sweet tea, la Its uses, says Shakespeare Adversity, 1 "When we flndours marriage Is not a failure." Affinity. J. "The soul of wit ' (Shakespeare). Brevity. . . . . - . 4. "Makes glad the dentist's heart." Cavity. 5. "These three, but the greatest of these."-Charlty. 6. "Garters have some, but a billiard ball has most of this tea." Elasticity. 7. "Edison has been very successful with this brand of tea."-Electrtctty. 1 "The tea which the Socialists expect to supply to everybody." Equality. . "Where all life dies, death llves."- Eternity. 10. "The germs of contempt breed In this tea." Familiarity. 11. "Thy name Is woman." Frailty. 12. "The only kind of tea they have ln Iceland." Frigidity. 13. "When the foreman mentions this tea, the prisoner shudders." Ouilty. 14. 'The best policy." Honesty. 15. "The siMld foundation of all the vir tues." (Confucius). Humility. Id. "What crimes have been committed In thy name" (M. Roland). Liberty. 17. "This tea Is found on mountain tops. -Lofty. 18. "Methusalah drank deep of this tea." Longevity. 19. "A tea which made William Penn famous. ' Treaty. 20. 'The food of fools" (Swift ).-Vanlty. 21. "The brightest jewel in the crown of womanhood"' (Eliot). Modesty. After the correct answers were read and the papers properly checked, it' was found that a number had tied for """. ne ieiaeci nis nome ana nre the prise. Upon drawing for this, lt:,,io', t0 the party and the visitors va was a very happy chance that gave! rlously employed enjoye dlt thor It to the guest of honor, Mrs. With- j ughly. Of the several annual picnics ers. In & drawing for the second nrlse nOne could excel this One of 1908 and Mrs. N. E. Aull was the fortunate one An elegant and elaborate luncheon was served by the hostess, a-sslsted by Mrs. W. A. Hall, Mrs. E. B. Cllne, inH Miss Tnl Jones Mrs. Jones Is a charming hostess and all who were I farr Miss Katie Watklns and Clalr present spent a delightful afternoon, j f'"rne Miss Jean Venable and The out-of-town guesls were: Mes-!John Ro!,- M'" J Taylor and dameg S. P Withers. Abingdon. Va.; George M. Graham, Miss Rosa Green D. Mclvor. Oeala. Fin : Lawson. Lou-1 Hn" M- Campbell, Miss Mary Isville. Ky.: William Whiting, Ablng- Iue and Lawrence Tomllnson. Miss don. Va.; G. Blount. Wilson; Ebeltoft. hrlatlne Mcintosh and Tom B. Suiter. Shelby; W. H. Kllis. Ashevllle; the 'Miss Ethel Carr and William Mlms, others present were: Mesdames 3. A.IM1,,!, Aa F!or hd H. Flowers. Martin. W. B. Mensles. J. A. Ramsey. Mla Mar' Weldon Huske and Dr. C. C. Bost. LeRoy Whltener, Wesen, O. Blsaner, W. A Hall, R. J. Foster, J. D. Elliott, F. A. Clinard. O. Hall, J. H. Cllley, T. M Johnson, J. L. Cllley, Misses Amelia and Lizzie Mc comb and Miss Essie Seagle. Besides being noted for Its numer ous literary cluhs. Hickory has th distinction of having the oldest wom an's club in the Ftate, namely, the Traveler's Cltib, which was organized in 1890.. and will in October en ter upon its nineteenth yeur. The Hickory Book Club, The Round Dozen Book Club und The Wedsesday Book Club are aged, respectively, ten years, three years and one year. Theso book clubs sre enjoyed by forty-two mem bers, no person belonging to more than one club. The latest organisation Is "The Thursday Study Club," which was organized September 14th at the home of Mrs. C. C. Host, with the fol lowing members: Mesdames George Blsaner, C. C. Host. J. W. Elliott. R. A. Grimes, J I) Harte, C. Henderson. T. M. Hufham. K. A. Link, W. H. Lit tle, A. Moretz, Nicholson, J. S. Spiel man. W. .1. Stirewall, LeRoy Whlte ner and Misses Mamie Sue Johnson, Grace Klrkpatrick find Khoa Pour-; beer. An election of officers resulted In a unanimous choice of Mrs. Bost for president; Mrs. Hufham, vlcel presldent, and Mrs. Grimes, secreta- harn: Miss Lila Markham. Miss Beu ry and treasurer. It wa decided for iah Howerton, Miss Iris Rlgsbee, Miss the coming year's study to make ''A j n.-ssle Whltted and Mrs. B. W. Tuck Journey Through Norway and Sweden 1 er. of Greensboro, of To-Day." the principal topics he- , Ing "The Government and Politics, Th .... hHr a o mv,r of Norway." The 'ity of ("hrittlanla." ramous .Norwegians. 1 ne tvarioi. Th Stolklaerre and Jernbanens." I "Farms and Forests." "Gorges, Water falls and Fisheries,' r-. .1 . TiA 1 it.. L v. I ,r "The North Cape "The Top of the World." "Stockholm." e. "The hint of Sweden snd the Roal Miss, Palace. "Swedish Parliament and, to;fPoIitics. ' "Southern Provinces," "h a- t mous .vien ann women oi .vcoen. "The Gotha Canal." "Thy Gothenburg: Temperance system. rhr rnlversitv, LSWx'?en.!u Pl(,tur,-"''up ,'n'"ra"fV ! The Northern Provinces and Th" Ancient City of Isby. This youngest I dub starts out under the most favor-; l. 1 ..I ..ll,,,..,,...,!. : nUI" UUSpiI.eH, Willi riHII'IMrtfl K flllO.((j congenial memnershlp and a dellgnt- ful subject for study Hcv. Carroll H. Little and his bride. nee Miss Blanche DeLong, w ho were married in New Germany, N'ova Scotia, September 9th, have arrived here to visit Mr. Little's mother, Mrs., C. A. Little. Mr. Little, who Is a for-1 tner resident of Hickory, has lieen In : Nova Scotia for seven vears, where he l Is pastor of Coffman Memorial Luth- rran church. His home-coming with: his bride Is a great pleasure to his manv friends and relatives. ! l Little Miss Mary Allen entertained a number of her friends at a partv last Friday evening from 5 to 7. A hlshlv amusing form of entertain-, j-ent was prepared A number of hot-1 M containing different odors, were; to be correctly named. Little Miss Frances Geltner won the prise. Daln-' ty refreshments were served and1 pleasant games enjoyed, until the garnering snaoows warnea inn cnu-, dren that It was time to Md their charming little hostess good-bye Tuesday. Peptemher Ith, at 4 o'clock. Miss Josie Person gave a bridge party of seven tables In honor of Mrs. E. N. Baker, of Salisbury. sister of Miss Ada Schenck. of Hick- orv Th nrl fl hnnV "N'inrv Stair " ... wo. hv fr wur vnin ' whn Mrs. Walter Shuford contented ..... . m 1 cake were served before the close of delightful evening, ! Mrs. E. Bryan Jones gave a social on 'the evening of September 11th, at 4 o'clock. In honor of her sister Mrs.s P. i withers, of Abingdon. Va. From th - rOUr tables of six-handed euchre Mrs i Withers and Mrs. Alexander Hall had the same score. Mrs. Withers drew the prize, a pair of Jblack silk stock ings, but she insisted on relinquishing them to Mrs. Hall. A pretty china bowl fell to Mrs. E. B. Menzles as the twenty-hand prize, "and a deck of Congress cards to Mrs. W. Phuford for the consolation-prize. Elaborate snd dainty refreshments added their share to the pleasures of the even Mrs. J. E. Hendrlx. of Lexington, P. C. Is visiting her niece. Mrs. J. H. Hatcher, on Tenth avenue. Misses Daisy and Anna Carpenter, of Maiden, came up last Monday to attend the concert at Claremont College, and '. -;..' . ... -u.-jy- - to tlsit their sister Mrs.' J. L. Mur phy, on Thirteenth avenue.- Mrs. William' Waiting, of Abingdon, Va., who with her children has been visiting- her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A- C. Link. left last Friday for her home. She was accompanied by her sister. Miss Annie Link.-Mlsi Luclle Shu ford has returned from a visit of sev eral weeks to Mrs Cooper at Iron Station. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Crimes are at home after an extended visit to ThomasviUe, Greensboro. ana Salisbury. Miss Mary Ramseur, of Morganton, spent several days here this week with her cousin. Miss Pinkie Forney. Miss Edith Self, of New- ten, visited Miss Annie Warlick the first of the week. Miss Lena Hen derson, who has been visiting her sis ter. Mrs. Claude Moser, has returned to her home In Monroe. ' DURHAM." Correspondence of The Observer. Durham, Sept. 17. At Southgate's Cabin and under ideal conditions the Durham people celebrated , another harvest moon last Friday night. They left the city at 6 o'clock In the after fioon and returned la the early morn ing. The- trip was made over the ma cadam In single buggies and the drive of ten miles each way was ideal. The spread St tire Cabin was woman's art, her contribution . to the occasion. Everything ' of cooking excellence abounded and there was enough for a hundred. Moons have come and gone but none was ever nearer the ideal than the full one that shone Friday night. There was not a - mark on the great sky nor was there anything to sug gest a flood since the time of Noah. At thB Gabln Mr. fiouthgate did the it was with great pleasure the young folks told of It The couples were: Miss Nan Jordan and C. W. Bur gess, Miss Kate Williams and Verne eii- ' Lsiuise I arr ana Will b. , 1 "". lkib onarp and Kemp P Lewis, Miss Llla Mark ham and Prof. W. J. Brogden, Miss Gertrude Winston and Frank Webb, Miss Klise Mims and Henry Bmlth, Llla Wright and Paul C. Sneed; Prof. Krnest J. Green. Doctor Wordard, Messrs. Sam Sparger, Thomas WArth, Hldney Minor, Angler B. Duke and Charles Turnbull. Mrs. A. .. Tucker was hostess to a progressive flinch party Saturday af ternoon fro n 4 to ( o'clock, when she charming entertained about twenty of her lady friends. The color scheme for the hall and the library was green with beautiful and artistic dec orations of palms and cut flowers, while In the dining room tWcre was .used a profusion of goldenrod, em blematic of the early autumn days. At the end of five spirited games, delic ious refreshments were served In the shape of trl-eolored cream and cake, carrying out the color scheme, while between games there was served re freshing fruit punch. Those present were: Mrs. William H. Branson, Mrs. Thomas M. Gorman, Mrs." G. Will Hundley, Mrs. Caleb B. Green, Mrs B. L. Tyree. Mrs. Leila Green Davis. Mrs. Eugene G. Currlrl. Mrs. J. A. puxiean, Mrs. W. A. Sulford, Mrs. C. f, Haywood. Mrs. L. G. Cole, Mrs tor,n rjrav and Mrs W O Bram- of the west Durham Episcopal Sun- av ,,h.,i nenf stnrrfv In rwfrH JM' ?" ' 8plaU'd.lyj2..,r1 on a grand picnic, as the guests of Mr Willlnm V r t n nnarlnl.nl.nt ... " " e "I ,ne Sunday school. The chlldrerl spent the whole day In the Granville county seat, in the asylum grounds, nft(1 ,,,, to pat and j.,nk an(J nHr ,n(1 ,jme of ,,.. tUe llveil Thpv returned In the afternoon at 4:30 all .I--, ... i . Mrs. Ren. N. Duke, 'Miss Mary Huke and Mr. AngierP. Duke have re,rn(.,, frnm Toxaway, where they ..,.. .h torn hot -nmmor months vvhiU. away they visited Other places spent the major portion of the Jiented term th.ere. The family of Mr. W. F. Ellis, af- Uer living In Durham twenty-odd years, have gone to Old Trinity, where tliey will make their fature home. It was with deep regret that their ninny friends bade them good-bye The town can 111 afford to loose such a family. The Fuller and Hill party Is at borne again from its trip abroad. In the party were: Miss Nellie Fuller, Mrs. I. F. Hill. Miss Douglas Hiss and Mr. Thomas Fuller. From New York to Durham they were accompanied hy Mr. L. F. Hill and Master Fuller Hill, these going to New York to meet the tourists. They report the most delightful trip and return In the best of health .and benefited hy the. travel lit foreign countries. in Saturday's paper of last week there was published the Issuing of marriage license to Mr. Dennis K. Tllley and Miss Myrtle Copley. They had planned to run away the next day. The groom- to-be asked the reporter not to pub llsh It. as Tie had to steal his bride and there might not be any marriage at all the next day. but the reporter, thinking the paper wosld not reach that part of the county, as they live In the country near Gorman, did puh- n j -4. .1.1.1 . v..... bodies secured copies of the paper . daughter. The result, was BuDdayJ morning she found herself locked In a room to herself, the family on duty4 a sruards. She manased to eacane ! about 1 o'clock during the day. Some j young ladles called and thes forced !the opening of the prison doors, I Pretty so on she wss on her way to tha 'home of a neighbor, where her lover and Justice of th Peace J. 8. Morton, were supposed to be watting. On the way te the home she was picked up by a mutual friend, who carried her In his buggy. Arriving there the Jus tice was found but the groom-to-be was missing. When the bride did not come at the appointed hour, knowing something was the matter, he went out to try to find the cause. The young man who carried the TOsng lady to the neighbor, went forth to find, the groom, which he did, and In a short while the bonds were said and the couple and their friends rejoiced. ; i. i ' , -'The Fan Loving Club circled the city last Tuesday evening and In Its jovial and gay course stopped at nine stations and replenished Itself. The plan was ; a , progressive luncheon. Three - of the members of this Fan Loving Club left the next morning for their different colleges and in theis honor It was given.' Each member en tertained, the others and their gentle nan friends gave - them . something palatable 19 eat, a drink and the end found "the guests, . with their ten course, admirably entertained. The home visited was that of Miss Chris tine Mcintosh, who served fruit, and nuia. mum Ruth Green was next in the rotation and cave Indescribable "entrees" that delighted the whole company. Miss Evelyn Jones, the' third pn the list, prepared a delicious course of chicken salad, olives, sandwiches. coffee and cocoa. Miss Susie Cox next gave ' them Ice tea and sandwiches Miss Mattie Lehman made herself more original in serving a concoction of her own fun loving . punch with nablsco wafers. Miss Mary Basse r sup plied fruit, salad and sandwiches. Miss Fannie Markham had delicious cream and cake. Miss Kathleen Tur rentlne pleased them all with cheese1, coffee and crackers. Miss Anna Bran son tapered the appetite off on fruit It was midnight whenthe fun-lovers and rovers concluded their farewell journey at Miss Brannon's. The club had a word of good-bye for Miss Douglas Hill, who is at Hollins Insti tute; Miss Mary Sasser, at Elisabeth College, Charlotte; Miss Anna Bran son, at Randolph-Macon at Lynch burg, Va.; Miss Kathleen Turrentine, Is at the State Normal at Greensboro. The club Is bereft of several fine spir its but It announces that it will not go into winter quarters. The couples at the progressive luncheon were: tflss Christine Mcin tosh and Sam Suiter, Miss Ruth Green ajd Will O'Brlent, Miss Susie Cox and Lawrence Clark, Miss Eve lyn Jones and Russell Korner, Miss Fannie Markham and Don Chatham, Miss Douglas Hill snd John Cole. Miss Mattie Lehman and Will Hole man, Miss Kathleen Turrentlno and Dan Chatham. Miss Mary Sassor and Nd Mcintosh, Miss Anna Branson and James Hutchlns. Miss Eva Crowell, of Newton, who has been visiting Miss Christine Mc intosh, has left for Raleigh to enter St. Mary's School. Misses Bessie and Margaret Erwln have loft for Raleigh to enter St. Mary's again. Miss Annie May Corbette Is at Salem again for the year. Mrs. A. J. McKlnney and daughter, of Mafflton, have returned to their homo after a visit to the family of Rev. O S. Adams on Liberty Street. Misses Oda and Mary Hern don left this week for Rome, Oa.. where they will enter college. Miss Bessie M. Satterwhlte. who has been visiting Mrs. A. K. Albright, has re turned to her home In Henderson. MORCtANTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Morganton. Sept. 17. Mrs. John Tull gave a very delightful reception Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. J Tl nralo.fnr.1 of M.mnhi. Tenn and Mrs. T. R. Yielding and Mlssj Lexington. Sept. 17. Last WednSs rtiehardson. of Birmingham. Ala.' Jy afternoon Mrs. W. H. Walker en The house was lovely with Its decora-1 tertalned her Sunday school class of tions of autumn h aves and golden-1 young girls, progressive dominoes bo red and the delicious Ices and cakes ; ing the feature of the occasion. Miss were served on t"he tiroac veranda, i Zula Hedrick won the prize', a Jap-Th.- hostess was assisted In receiving anese plate. The dining room was dec and serving the guests by Misses Elo- j orated In Japanese fashion, and the ise Krwln, Mary Moran, Annie Moran, score cards carried out the idea In Adelaide E.w'n und Miss Davie, of Japanese figures. The refreshments Knoxvuie. renn.; ana at tne punch howl were Mlssesa Lillian Yielding, lionise Goodwin and Kate Hale Sli ver. . Friday afternoon Miss Florence Person was hostess at a most unique and enjoyable spinster party. When the twenty spinsters who were bidden had gathered the hostess dis tributed attractive papers with an Interesting guessing contest about spinsters. Ml.ss Margaret DuBose captured the prle. a dainty work I ' ......... ''n the parlor and sitting room apron. Then the folding doors be were thrown open and each guest fished across a sheet which had been stretched across the door, for a hus ,'band. These were the work of the hostess and proved to be rag dolls, each, representing some character. This furnished a great deal of merri ment and after each guest had caught a - husband, delicious refreshments were served by Miss Florence Mc ' Kesson and Miss Eliza Pearson. The spinsters Invited were: Misses Ivy Hayes, Kate MeConnaughey. Irene Tot. Vltlln I Bvtun UarnMl rn- Rose, Cam 111.' Claywell, Sallie Hogan, Mary Presnell. Mary and Annie Moran. Adelaide and Elolse Er wln, Julia Erwln. Laura Erwln. Eliza beth Clark. Annie Hunter, and the Misses Bennett. Miss Josle Laxton entertained the Rrldge Club Saturday afternoon. Those present besides the regular club members were:" Mrs. Bessie Pear son Hunt, Mrs. B. . 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Mrs. Bessie Pearson Hunt. Mrs. C. E. Ross, Mrs. M. Silver, Mrs. J. A. McNaughton, Mrs. B. S. Gaith er and Mrs. A. H. Hobble. At a meeting of the Council Oak Chapter, D. A. R., Tuesday, It was decided to have the State Congress on the 1st and 2d of October. The mem bers of this chapter are planning many pleasures for the delegates. Mrs. Gage and Miss Anna Gage, of Birmingham, Ala., are with Miss Mag gie McDowell. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. McKesson spent a few days with Mrs. V. A. Leslie last week. Mr. E. J. Erwln returned to Chattanooga Tues day. Miss Lillian Thompson, of Ra leigh, is the guest of Mrs. J. P. Jeter. Miss Nell Battle left Wednes day to visit Miss Ellen Norfleet In Winston-Salem. Miss Sallie Dickson returned to WIneton-Salem W'ednes day after a visit to Mrs. John A. Dickson. Mrs. Richard Griffith, of) Baltimore, who has been spending the summer at Mrs. T. P. Erwln's, re turned to Jier home Tuesday. Mrs. Frsnk Thompson and Miss Daisy Chadbourne, of Wilmington, who have been boarding with Mrs. G. H. Moran, left last week. LEXINGTON. Correspondence of The Observer were delightful. Following were the members of the class and the visitors: Misses Pearle Hege, Esther McCrary, Emma Lee Smith, Maud Harris, Liz zie Hayw'orth, Kate Harris, DelJ Grimes, Zula Hedrick, Nona Sink. Louise Reeson, Faille Cogglns and Edna Yarbrough. Mesdames J. R. Mc Crary, Harvey Hedrick, T. E. McCrary and Miss Edna McCrary. Little Misses Kathrlne Walker and Helen McCrary served the refreshments. Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock Mrs. W. H. Dorsett entertained very delightfully the Round Dozen Club at progressive nations In honor of her sister, Miss Minnie Schults, of Balti more. Six tables were arranged for the game and at the close Mrs. Ray McCrary 's card Indicated that she re ceived the highest number of punches, which entitled her to the visitor's prize, while Miss Edith Greer won the club prize. The hostess served de licious refreshments. Those present were: Mesdames Joe H. Thompson, J.. W. Noell. Joe Moffltt, J. G. Walser, Z. I. Walser. W. XI. Koonts, Percy Grimes W. G. Penny, C. C. Hargrave. 8. L. Owen, Llllle Hege, E. E. Raper, Fred Watson, 8. E. Williams, E. B. Cllnard. R. E. Springs, Brantley finch. S. W. Finch; Misses Edith Greer, Nona Leonard. Rosa Mofflt, Ed na McCrary and Minnie Schultz, of altlmore. Wednesday evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Houston Alexan der was the scene of a very happy oe- . Whenever yon are puzzled over exactly tha right TREAT for some elegant social occasion; for some particular friend, er for him or for her, or the children, you are certainly in the dark at far as candy is concerned unless yoa buy5fr '. UTTUJIEU I JTEIEE CO. Kmrrnu, Tenx. .W.lLCROWfLUgcnl, ; Ctefcttj,ll,t -7. i : I
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