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CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSEKfER, OCTOBER 1, 1003, CITES REALM OFNOSiTH.CAROnNASOaETYi rxleigh. ; Correspondence of The Observer. . .; TJalelgh.v cty2.--Tho 'Woman's . Club of Raleish entered upon ita ; 1J08-18 jthi"! work Thursday, the ftret general meeting of the KUoa be ing held on , that day. A geu- erai outline - of ; work by the society as . -whole and the several depart- ' ment wax' projected and tbe ladies - entered -with - great enthusiasm upon : tha work or the new year. - This club ; Is officered r Mrs. ; W, ft: Primrose, president; IJrw E. C Duncan, rice president; Mrs. R. B. Johns, recording , . secretary? : Mra William West cor--. ' responding secretary; Mia Annie Hill, treasurer;? Mrs. Tslte Butler, auditor. The du determined to derote par ticular attention this rear to educa tional matters both In Raleigh and the State ever. Stat -wide compulsory education la to be one of the slogans - of the club in common with the Fed- '.- eratton " of women's clubs At the etato- v. They will strive too, for Im provement In the regulation of child labor m the mills and factories. They " ara determined also to make still further improvements in the club house .'here. during the season Just opened. The music department, led toy Mrs. T. P. Jermari. Mrs. Wade K. Brown, Mrs. Horace Dowell. Mrs. C B. Wil liams and Mlas Mary Cole, will atudy V this season the German school of mu - i ate of Wagner's time. The Woman's club chorus is to tee formed at once -with Mrs. E. C. Duncan as director. Miss Sadie Duncan as fitanlst and Miss , Besaia Woodsrd as assistant pianist. The social and civic department Will this year be under the direction ot ' Mrs. Maurice Roaenthal. Mrs. J5. M. Ussell and Mrs. C. C. Baker. They ex pect to conduct a special campaign of a Juvenile court this season. Also strive for the beautifying of the city, strive tor the erection of a Pullen me .tnorlal bridge In Pollen Park. The literary committee of the club will devote Ita attention to the study of novels by George Elliot. Thack eray, Hugo, and Hawthorne. This com-JOI-10 year's work Thursday. A general outline of work by the society Royster, Miss Ada Womble, Mrs. R. The department of household eco nomics has a programme covering a ... - l, ...... mnei mnerftl WlOe Scope ui vww r household problem. Mrs. W. N. Hutt. Mra H. W. Jackson. Mrs. Josephus Daniels, Mrs. Julian Tinvberlake. Mra Ellas Carr. Mrs. K..P. Maynard con stitute the committee. The child atudy department also has an attractive outline of work for the club membership. Mrs. Leo D. Heartt. Mrs. F. L. Stevens, Mrs. R. O. Burton, Mrs. Benehan Cameron, Miss Louise Busbee are the committee. The remaining department of the club la that of art. ThU Is in charge of Miss Mary HilHard Hlnton, Dr. De lia Dixon-Carroll. Mrs. James O. Lltchford. Miss Julia Royster and Miss Dixie Leach. A unique programme Jor each month is outlined, the tlrat oelng. "Art In Europe Through a eehool Girl's Eyes." Young ladles D.i.i-h who summered In Europe 111 be in charge. Through the art dopartment the Woman's Club will onr sp public school prise to the stu dent showing the greatest proflclen- in drawing. There will also toe art exhibits and exhibits In art and craft work done in Raleigh as the aeason advances. At 11 o'clock Wednesday morning ' at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Charles ' Brlggs was celebrated In a quiet but ' beautiful manner the marriage of Dr. Y J J. Barefoot, Jr.. and Miss Octavia Whltehumt Rivers. Rev. W. McWhite pastor of tbe First Presbyterian church, performed the ceremony. f Quite a company or intimate friends K was assembled. There were no at- tendanta Mrs. Allen Taft. of Green ville, rendered the wedding marcnes. - . , . i .. A.nAiaiiv Handsome 1 J nr oriutr m 1 : : and highly esteemed young woman. Dr. Barefoot is a successful young physician associated with Dr. A. W. Goodwin in general practice here. ! Of special social Interest this week -was the marriage of Miss Mamie Hanff and Mr. John H. Pay lor, the ' " bride being a. popular and talented ' " young woman, daughter of Mr. and V Mra A. M- Hanff. of Raleigh, and the bridegroom a successful traveling salesman of Danville, Va. The service i was In the Church of the Good Bhep- ' aiudlence. The decorations were in oldenrod and ferna and were quite pretty. Miss Sarah Addick, of Ral eigh, was maid of honor, and Mr. Xrank Paylor, of Danville, best man. -".The ushers were: Dr. Pegram, of luke; A. Y. Kelly, of Duke; W. B. Paylor, Danville; D. A. Tillman, Mecksvtlle. After a bridal trip north Mr. and Mrs. Paylor will be at home in Raleigh. " On Tuesday afternoon a few friends And the bridal party were entertained at tbe Hanff home on North Harrlng ton street. The out-of-town guests ' whi were here for the wedding were: ' , 3txs. WopdrufT. of Greensboro; Mra v Oeoghegan. Greensboro; Miss Carrie Herndoa. Duke; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. - yea re e, puke. - Friday night tbe Thalarian German Club of A. VL College gave Its first rermanv And it proved a most de JlghUul affair. Mr. Roy Hampton led " tha dancing with Mlas Lucy Gardner, ; of Charleston. W. Va. Those par-J tlclpatina; were: Mlaa Frances Lacy - with Mr. Council; Mias Louise LaMar with Mr. -Coles; Miss Newport with ' Mr. Ethrldge; Miss Ethel Rogers with .1 Mr. rlon; Mlas Nannie Lee with Mr. Ooss; Miss Edith Pon with Mr. Hay- mood; Miss Louise Wright with Mr. Johnson: Miss Lizzie Rogers with Mr. Jones; Mlas Nonnle Rogers with Mr. Long; Miss Brownie Addick with Mr. Marshall; Miss Ida Hanks with Mr. Msnninr: Miss Kellogg with Mr. Plt- tlnger; Miss Grtssell Hlnton with Mr. i f-ntt- Misa -.Margaret Lee with Mr.' ' Wilson; Miss Evans, of Chicago, with I : 3roressoT Smith; Mlas wuia woms . -with Mr. Harris and Misa Briba with -Jrofeaeor Maim.'' . : ' Correspoodenes "of Tha Ooserver. r Winston-Salem," Oct. 1j With the , paasing of these fitful September day a new life and energy have bees In fused Into everybody and everything; even that lazy dawdling boy and that T land' dole far niente damsel who liavs been prodded day. In and day cut sines school opened, hare spurred vp and become wide awake and re pponH-e to some oall occult and un ) -3rd, h-n the languor of summer 1 1 ing into .t-ptembtr, was tapon ra. i Kciety ! up and doing likewise; i i tt at active snd aggressive opera ' ara actu.uiy on, but along tha ::' skirmish I.ne we know that .'.!.--r is m readiness and that i ; n,ng f.f our great fair next .y 1 e the signal for the rf f clans and the be ' t!..ii t iiulou ttru&le and - . v .;..-.? striving that make the charms and triumphs of our faacinating , social life,', iv .;.:;- -v.'-..:- iv-'-V Our fair win be tha greatest in our history even though the fact must be cinched in tha language of any paid ambitious penny-a-liner whos would boost his chosen aua. It must be the greatest because along .with the eitorta put forth and the money eo htvumly spent to jnak It cHpae all tha attempU of bygone years, there Is an esprit 4e corps between the fair projectors .and tha people at Urge that makes unprecedented success a foregone , ' conclusion. t Tha Happy change of location, the making of a new race track, beyond peradventure the finest In the State, tha new and commodious buildings, and even the homely details of creature comfort such as city water, electric light, the new trolley line fn - addition to the two railroad that are available all these, even If the exhibits were not going to be the best ever shown, even if the Vice President-to-be, the Hon. John W. Kern, were not going to be with us, even If the atr shtp and other unusual attractions were not certainly and surely booked for the great oc casion all these, I repeat, make the prediction that the Piedmont Fair this year will be the greatest in our his tory, and possibly in the history of the State, a trustworthy and conservative statement. ' ttMnriBl vnta of iiniiatial attractive ness have been arranged, hospitable' homes will be filled with welcome guests and our comfortable and up-to-date hostelries are preparing to meet all possible demands, and alto gether the Twin City with Its own peculiar charms and attractions, bids everybody welcome regardless of party affiliations, regardless In fact of everything expt what would dis qualify her guests from having the time of their lives. Last Friday afternoon, Mrs. J. A. Bitting entertained very charmingly In honor of her guests. Ml Hattlo King, of Leaksvltie. and Miss Susie fitting, of .Carlsbad, New Mexico. At ten or more tables the popular game of bridge was played.- Miss Frank Hanes winning the first prize, Mrs. E. C. Clinard, the second. The con solation carried Its balm to Mrs. W. H. Jones, of Danville, the guest of Mrs, John L. Gilmer. , Thursday evening Dr. and Mrs. Phineas Horton gave a charming Dutch supper In honor of Mr. Norman Hackett. This enjoyable function took place after the rendition of "The Classmates," and the guests on the occasion were Mr. Hackett, the gueat of honor, and the following ladles and gentlemen. Who composed Dr. and Mrs. Phln Horton's box-party: Mes damss W. T. Brown, A H. Eller, W. T. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Gll fher. Mr. and Mr. D. D. Schinler, Misses Lois Brown, Blossom Traxler, Messrs. ' Robert Rice and L. B, Brick ensteln. Wednesday of this week the Round Dozen club was entertained by Mrs. W. F. Brown. This -club, which has almost reached the regulation limit by the accession of sevetal new mem bers, is doing Interesting and effective work In studying the history and literature of our own country. After the literary programme most enjoy able refreshments were served by the affable hostess. Sorosls also met on Wednesday afternoon, this' being the first meet ing of the fall aeason. The president. Miss Fries, made a charming address of welcome. This was followed by the reading of the minutes by the secretary. Italy and Greece being the chosen subjects for study, Mrs. R. D. Jewctt read some charming' selections from the Italian poets. The feature of the afternoon was the very beauti ful musical selections from the classic as wall as from the recent Italian opera,' The year books, which are marvels of taste and beauty, were distributed. The work for the year is most judiciously arranged and the pleasures of the meetings will not be marred by the preparation of papers. One of the most agreeable evepta of the week was the fall reception given Tuesday evening by the Young Wo men's Christian Association in honor of Miss Anna Caaler, the territorial secretary for the associations of Vir ginia and the Carolina. Miss Sara Shaw, th secretary of the local, or ganization, assisted, by her able com mittees, made tha occasion one long to be remembered by the four or five hundred guests that called during the evening. Delicious refreshments were served and beautiful music rendered by Misses Ellen Norfleet. Cynthia Jones, Vivian Owens and Lizzie Fetter beguiled the hours of any shade of ennui. With tha earnest and active canvass now being made by the mem bership committee, the desired 600 mark will soon be reached. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. J. L. Ludlow and her winsome daughter, Mies Annie, gave one of their charac teristically charming bridge partlea The best gridge players in the Twin CMy filled nine tables and this ab sorbing game was never more heartily enjoyed. Mrs. W. H. Jones, the guest of honor, received the visitor's prise; Mrs. A. H. Galloway won the first prize for points; Mra W. 1 Hill the second prise for potnta, Mra E. W. O'Hanlon received the first prise for honors and Mrs. Char lea Norfleet the second prise for honors. Most tempt ing refreshments ware nerved by the gracious hostesses and their assist ants. On Tuesday, Mra. Lindsay- Patter son, rice president general of the Na tional D. A. R. and Mrs. William N. Reynolds, vice Stat regent left for Morgan ton to attend the State Con gress of D. A R., which will 'convene in that city on Thursday. Mra H. V. Horton and Miss Edna Maslln. who ape delegates from the local chapter, left on Wednesday for Morganton, where all the delegates will . be the guests of the Council Oak chapter of Morganton. fcfter the convention Mra. Patterson will be joined tqrMr. Pat terson. Jadge. and Mrs. coble and they will go to the Patterson country home In A she for a stay of several weeks. . - '-'Z -, Among the visitors to the Twin City last week was. Dr. Augustus Clewell. of Baltimore, who was the guest of his slater. - Mra R. A. Jenkins, of Salem. -Misses Edith Greer and Belle Grimes were the guests of Mra Julia -Wilson last wesk Miss Mamie Kerr, of Tanceyvillo, Caswell county, Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. O. Spen cer. Mrs. J". K. Stribling and little son. 64- St. Louis, are tha guests of Mra J. P. Taylor.- Mra T. J, Lind say, of Madison, spent last week with Mra F. J. Ulpf ert. Mrs. , Brantly Finch, of Lexington, is the guest of her mother, Mra E. C Cilnard Mra John Dillard, of Johnson City, is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Taylor. Mra Hansel Thomaa and children left last week to -visit Mra Hazel senders in Sumter, 6. C, Mra F. D. Rosa and .little daughter, ; of Charlotte, are the guests this week of Mr. and Mra A Miller Mrs.,J. : D. Bide, of Fayettevilie, Is the guest of Miss Margaret Miller.-rMra W, P. - -- -. .vvA : -': S ir. : Reld has returned from a visit to ber old home at Alton, Va. Mrs. J. B. Gaston, : ot , Montgomery, '; Ala., la -the guest of Mrs. Neat L. Anderson at the manae, Mra Gaston la a native of Mecklenburg ' county. North, Caro lina and before ber marriage was Ml Sarah Torrencs. vJFor many years she has made her .home in Montgomery, where her husband is one of tha lead ing physicians of that city. "Miss Mar garet Da I ton left, on Wednesday- for Sweet Brier, .Virginia,', where she will enter sohool in: that far-famed insti tution. Major T. J.--Brown has re turned from a. month's stay with his aister,: Mra" Willis E. . Hall, at Ingle, side. Mlas Rachel Manney, of Salis bury, who his. been the guesf of Mlas Myrtle Griffith for the past few days;, has turned home,- Mrs., W. P. -Caldwell, .who his been spending some time with - her daughters in Greens boro,' Salisbury., and . Shawsvilla. re turned on Saturday and will spend the winter with ber daughter. Mra Henry Roan. y J. P- B. HICKORY J ( Correspondence of The Observer. Hickory, Oct. 1. -Among the social events of the past -week was a bridge party given by Mra W.. L. Clinard last Friday afternoon, at which Mra J. H. Hatcher won the prise and Mlts Lucile Shuford the consolation; and one last Tuesdsy afternoon, given by Mra E. B. 'Cline, when Mra C. M.' Sherrill won the prise and Miss Josie Person the . consolation. Tho guest prize was presented to Mra 8. P. Withers. Cards announcing the marriage of Miss Leila Armstrong De Puy and Mr. Marlon Halsey Groves, at Nap anock, N. J., have been received here. This marriage, which took place Sep- Mr. Groves' many friends in this and wmrr places air. urovea is a prom inent young business man of this place, having made Hickory his home for the past year. The Thursdsy Study Club held Its first meeting at the home of the president, Mrs. C. C. Boat on the af ternoon of October 1st Roll call was answered with quotations on books. Mra T. M. Hufham gave a compro henslvs article on the "Government and Politics of Norway." 'This was followed by a piano solo by Mrs. George Bisanet. Under the heading of businesa a very, interesting hslf hour was spent, during which a con stitution (Waa adopted. After adjourn ment the hostess, aaslsted by her daughter. Miss Margaret, served a salad course, followed by grapes and coffee. Autumn flowers and foliage were much in evidence, causing all to realise that October, the queen of all the months, is indeed here. Miss Mary Shuford has returned to school at St. Mary's In Raleigh. Mr. Wallace Shuford, of Arkansas. Is visiting relatives here. He is accom panied by his daughter, Mlas Sallie Shuford. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chad wlck, of Ashland, Ky are visiting Mrs. Edwlna Chadwtck on Twelfth street Mrs. Emma Taylor and chil dren have returned from their sum mer home at Blowing Rock. Miss Mildred Gray, of Newborn, and Miss Hettie Leonard, of Lexington, have entered Claremont College. CONCORD,"" Correspondence ot The Observer. Concord. Oct I. The Book Club season has come again and the va rious clubs of tho city are planning wo arranging rneir winter's work. In each club a most interesting pro gramme has been prepared. The Julia Magruder will resume work again In November, having suspended for one season in memory of several of the members who have died. A club, of recent organisation in Concord, is the Sana Souci. which ts purely social. The following young ladles are members: Misses Mary Bingham, Frances Goodson, Mary Morrison. Adeline Morrison, Eugenia Lore, Eva May Brown, Edna Correll, Marguerite Brown, Anna SherrUI, Kathleen Smith and Miriam Dumvllle. Mrs. E. C. Winchester, of Charlotte, Is the guest of Mrs. D. L. Bost. The many friends in Concord of Miss Mary Hanley, of Franklin, Int., who has taught for several years In the Sunderland school near here, will learn with Interest of her marriage to Mr. Forney, ot Philadelphia, which la to take place Thursday. October 8th, at her home In Franklin. Madam Rumor says there will be two weddings here - in October, the contracting parties being popular young people of the city. Miss Kate Archibald returned Mon day from Dunn, where she visited her aister, Mrs. S. J. Hooks. Mra T. W. Smith. Is visiting rel atives In Clinton. Judge and Mrs. W. J. Montgomery have returned from a visit to their daughter, Mrs. J. H. Wltherspoon. at Lancaster. 8. C. Miss Lura Wheeler, of Wilmington, la the guest of her brother, Mr. ft. 8. Wheeler. Miss Susie Fetxer Wheeler was host ess to a number of her little' friends on Thursday afternoon, "from 4 to I. The occasion was a most thoroughly enjoyable one as Susie's parties always are. Miss Nancy Brown, of Charlotte, 1 the guest of Miss Okla Brown. A OXFORD. Correspondence of The .Observer, ;-. . - Oxford, Oct 1. Mrs. 8. H. Smith VIIVQ1 tsaiUCU ms iuae v1 MrKl Waaaa 4ta Oss. Aiwa uvrvia. a itjaj vtuu sasasy jan w- ftantated with twelve memlMrs. Th cor Ot Ctmei win Je epc vout tht cIom of th ytar, wbett th most nccessfui pUyr wiU b 4he recipient first game Mlas Jeannette Biggs made the club are: Madames , 8. H. Smith, J. A, IMies. v. nvnuvii tt. ts. Vln, A. H. Powell. W. A. Devln. Hll ma Connady, Misses Net and Fannie Gregory. Susan Graham. Annie Taylor, Erwln Starke, Jeannette E. Jblff. . " Mra A. A Chapman entertained tha Koch re Oub Wednesday,; afternoon. In most hospitable - manner. There were six tablea of six-hand euchre and the refreshments were very choice and NMutifully served. : . - Miss Jeannette Blgre gave an In formal tea party In honor of Mra Thatnaa, "f Henderson, tha guest of Mr. and Mrs, J. C Robarda After tea a game of bridge was enjoyed by Mra Thomas. Mr. and Mra Robarda Mr. ElUott Miss Cooper, Misses Gregory, and Mr. Maesemburg. , , ' Monday afternoon the envbroldery club met with Miss Susan Graham. Th members presentwerej Mra 1111 tnan Cannady. Mra Creashaw. .Mot B. H. emith, Mrs. A H. Powell. Mra J. C, Robarda Mrs. H. G. Williams, Mra f. A. Niles. Misees Blrts. Greg.; ory, Starke, Currin. Horsefleid, Taylor, i s of linor ' Marglret J a Flyon, of were Misses vara Daniel, 1 Jones, of Raleigh, and Mra n. of Au- gnsta, Ga.- Wednesday ' afternoon, September Stth. the home of Mn. La Croix, near Oxford, was tha scene of a pleas ant meeting of the Euchre Club. Ele gant refreshment added to the pleas ure of. the game. . ,t a ' - ' . ' 1 Midshipman Henry q'. -Cooper, re turned Thursday, from Spartanburg, 8. C, to which, place heacconrrpanled his aister. Miss Mary Cooper, who has enteretl Converse College, ; tin - pur suance rof special course in painting. Cadet Cooper left Oxford Monday for Annapolis, wneref he .commences the duties of. the Senior year-, f r v . Other young people w"ho,lcft Oxford for colleges are: Miss Louise Mitchell, to Randolph-Macon, Va,; Misses Mary and Fannie . Webb with Miss Aliens Minor to Baptist University,. Raleigh. To the Normal, Misses Isabel Fleming, Norma Burweil. - Janle Booth. 'Alma Ragland, Annie Furman, Florence and Augusta Land la v,:-y -rv y Invitation 4iave been received here to the marriage ' In -Henderson, Oo tober llta, of lir.iW. Wi Phelp to Miss Mary Chevasse. ; Mr. Phelps is most favorably regarded ' in Oxford, being employed In the interest of the American Tobacco - .' Company, They will be cordially. welcomed in this community, where they .will re side. . . '- ..V 7. J. t Mr. Baldy Williams returned from Macon, 'Ga.,, where he accompanied Mr. Eugene Lewellyn as best man at the wedding -of Mr. Lewellyn to Miss Annie Lee Currin. - Plis newly wedded couple reached Oxford Tuesday after noon and will make their home at the "Edwards" . place, - SALISBURY . Correspondence ol The Observer. . Salisbury, Oct 2. The Women's Missionary Society of the First Pres byterian church entertained very de lightfully at a reception at the manse Tuesday afternoon in ' honor of Rev. and Mrs.' R. T. Colt who leave soon for Korea, as missionaries. The draw ing room was tastefully decorated with palms, ferns and red poinsettars, while In tne' dining" room the color scheme was pink, and the softly shaded candles cast their glow over vases of exquisite pink asters. Mesdames W. F. Kluttz and Frank Brown welcomed the guests in tho hall, while Mr. and Mrs. Colt receiv ed In the drawing room, assisted by Dr. and Mra Clark, Mrs. Dovle Colt the Misses Oolt and Mrs. 8. H. Wiley, Jr. Mra Colt, who Is a very attractive brunette, wore a beautiful empire gown of white lace, with pearls. Mrs. Clark waa charmingly gowned in pink mousseline, and car ried LaFrance roses. In the dining room the guests were served with dainty refreshments by Mesdames Dodds and Rouaer, and Misses It'own, Heillg and Kluttz. Mr. Colt, who Is a native Sallsburlsn, has a host of friends here who wero glad of this op portunity to meet .and welcome his charming bride. - Mlsr Ruth Upson, who has been th! guest of Mrs. A. H. Price for the past two weeks, has returned io her home Mrs. Arnold Snider delightfully en tertalned a few friends at bridge onj Wednesday evening at ner very at tractive homo on West Horah street. Mrs. Walter H. Woodson was host ess to the Five Hundred Club on WnrlnMtriiLV afternoon. Mlnnes Julia Crouch and Janet Qulnn were guests' of the cius). Miss Janet Quinn entertained at' bridge last Friday night In her usual charming manner. I j - The Christian Reid Book Club held Its first meeting since the summer; adjournment at the home of Mrs. S. ' H. Wiley. Jr., on Tuesday afternoon.! The booka were selected for the fall series, which promises to be an unusu ally interesting one. Mrs. A. H. Price, who will bs a very charming addition to the club, was unanimously elected at this meet ing. Mr. Francis Murdock will enter tain a number of his friends at a barbecue at FiBher's Mill, on Friday afternoon. - ' ' ASHEVILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Asheboro, Oct. 2 One of the most delightful social . attains given In some time was the "box party" which Mr. and Mra W. C. Hammond save on the evening of Septemoer 10th, In honor of Misses Virginia ad Ellsa beUi Whitfield, of Lumberton. Misses Nannie Bulla, Annie Blair and Erma Whitfield received the guests In the hall, and in the parlor they were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Hammond. Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Smith, of Clinton; Miss Etta Blair, of Asheboro, and Misses Virginia and, Elisabeth Whit field, of Lambertoa. Tha-"box", idea was carried out in every detail, th "invitations ibaving been Issued en closed In smalt pasteboard boxes, boxea wars used on the ' porches an4 In the parlors la the place of chain, partners for the evening were found by matching cut up boxea a ' unique and .very, amusing box contest form ed part of the evening's amusement the prize being a box of candy. The refreshments - of frozen cream,' eaka and mints were also served in boxea the cream being In smalt pasteboard boxea and larger boxes being used tor plates, etc. 'There were- about fifty guests present and as. good r nights were said all declared It to be not only one of the most unique bnt one of the - most enjoyable affairs la the history t ii-iwikm,rxftt it??tH- I : On September 11th Master - James Underwood . ' celebrated his fourth birthday with a party to which rhe ssked all hie little friends. After an hour spent In games on the lawn, the little host led the way to the dining room' where, around a prettily deco rated table, cream, -cakes and. bon bons were served. After another hour on the lawn, playing games dear to all children, the little , guests said good-bye, wishing James many happy returns of his birthday. Mrs. Under wood was assisted In caring for the tittle folks 1y Mra W. -A. Underwood. Mra H. E. Moffltt Mra W. C Ham mond and Misses Hariet Hammer and Francis Walker. - . . - , - : . V . 4 .. -.-' - ' Mr. arid Mra W. - C Ham mond v entertained a few : -friends very Informally ', on - the even ing of September ltd. Cards and dominoes were played.. Those present were Misses Etta and Annie Blair. Nannie Bulla., Erma Whitfield. Vir ginia and Elisabeth Whitfield. , ot Lumberton; -Messrs. Charles Fox. K. L. Aumon, L. L. Whitaker, R. C, Kel ly. Sulon Stedman and O. V, Worsley. On Thursday evening, September 34th. Misses- Etta and -Anni Blair entertained a few friends in honor of Corbutt - The guests Misses Virginia and ; Elizabeth Whit field, of Lumberton. Cards and dom inoes were played and at a late hour delicious frozen cream and cake were served. The guests were; Misses Clara Moffltt, Edith-and Agnes Moring J5r?l ma, Virginia and Elizabeth Whitfield; Messrs. R. a Kelly, E. L.sAumon, Su lon Stedman, L. L. Wbitaker, Charles Fox, Fred Hendricks, Dr. D. K. Lock hart .--'. Ob Saturday morning,' " September itth; Mrs. William C. Hammer enter tained at "forty-two." The tables were arranged on the spacious -veranda, and after the games were played, the boeteae served . delicious grape juioe with lettuce sandwiches. The invited guests were: Mrs. J. O. Redding, Mrs. W, A. Underwood, Mrs. J. D. -Simpson, Mra T. H, Redding,- Mrs. J. . V, Hunter, Mra D B. McCrary, Mra W. A. Coffin,' Mra W..C. Hammond, Mrs, Annie Robins, Mrs. T. r J. Anderson, Mra.H. B. MarUn, Mra B. H. Morrla Mrs. E. Moffltt Mrs. J. D. Ross; Misses Maggie Lee Erwln, Laura Stimeon, Agnes Moring. Edith Morlng,. qura Moffltt Clara Spencer, lone. Catea, Daisy Osborne, Laura "White, Edith Hendricks, ' May McAllister, Erma Whltfled, Virginia and -ElUaboth Whitfield,-of Lumberton. , - SHELBY, ' Correspondence of -The Observer.: ; ? Shelby, .Oct. 1. Mrs. Lander Me Brayer and Mra L P. Holland were tha hostesses at Mra Holland's home at a beautiful coarse luncheon Thurs day announcing . the engagement of their sister. Miss Wray Buttle, to Mr, tV J. Bailey, of Marashsll, the wedding will take place October Itth. After the guests had assembled they were Invited to the dining room. . The pol luted table had tor its centrepiece an exquisite fern which was reflected In the mlrrtr underneath. At taca end of the table were' tall rut glass vases filled with fragrant France rosea and at' intervals between, gold candle sticks with pink candles shed e soft glow over the cut glass and silver. Around the - mlrrir a circle of pink rose buds was made. 'Conceal ed in these were dainty little pink hearts pierced with arrows. Mlas Buttles and Mr. Bailey's - names and the date of the wedding were written on them. As the- hostess gave the signal the guests pulled the rose buds to them with the pink 'ribbons-and read the Interesting ' announcement. The place cards were hand-painted wedding bells and on these the guests were asked to draw a rose bud. Miss Pearl Lattlmore provsd to be quite an artist and an axquistte armful ot roses was glvenher. Following the rtrrt course a poetic- contest was engaged In. Miss Fan Barnett being the winner of a beautiful book of sonneta After the next course as many words as could be made out of "wedding bells" was given the guests to make"" and Miss Madge Webb's mind seemed to be the most alert In thla contest and she was presented with. a delicious! box of candy. Just before leaving the table toasts were written and read to the bride-elect and then Miss Bryte Baker give In a delightful manner an. appropriate reading. Hue Ing the luncheon Mra J. L. Suttle rendered beautiful selections on the piano. Assisting the hostesses were Mra C. B. Suttle, Mrs. J. L. Suttle, Mra S. A. McMurray and Mra Thomas Paul Webb. The Invited guests were: Mrs. Odus Mull, Miss Madeline Mil ler, Mrs. Hugh Wray, Mrs. Nelson Lattlmore. Mrs. Will Llneherger, Miss Madge Webb. Miss Elva Wray, Miss Selma Webb. Miss Pearl Lattlmore. Miss Annie Miller, Miss Ora Eskridge and Miss Fan Barnett. The "Woven Web.'a play, will be given at the Auditorium Friday night under the auspices of the civic league. The cast of characters is: Walter Hastings, a young attorney. Leo Weathers; Jasper Larrlngton, who weaves the web, Robert Carpenter; Hsrry FnM?iir, a young Virginian. Claude McBrayer; Uncle Tobely, of vast Idess John .Viiler- Tim, his pro tege, Rush'TTa'mrlck; Moses, a negro, Jake Rodlslll; Berta Danver, an or-r-im-, wryte Baker: I-oul Falconer, Elva Wray; Aunt Judy, Mra George Hoyle. . The opening Thursday evening of the skating rink under the splendid management of 'Mr. E. A. Rudlsill proved one of the most enjoyable of social events of the season. The large and weH-ventllated room was attract ively decorated wUh Taney Japanese lanterns and at one end of tha hall a large plum tree , of paper was sus pended. On one side the ladles stood and tbe men skated tothe tree and picked a plum which served as pretty souvenirs. To these a string was at tached which tbe ladles held and in this way the partners- were chosen. A large number of: couples waa skat ing and many, stags. Several, beauti ful figures were introduced and the house was full, of spectators enjoying the" brilliant scene. , - The Cnlcora Club held Its first fall meeting Friday afternoon at the hos pitable home of Mra J.-J, Lattlmore, Several Interesting papers on politics were' read and dlsctmeed. the papers being prepared by Mrs. Thomas, Mra E. T. Webb, Mra R. L. Ryburn and M is Madge Webb... - ,'-f .. ;,.--,, ; :.. ' v . Among those spending the week rnd In- Charlotte saoDptng and attending the playrrThs Merry. Widow." arej Mlas Annie Bryant -Miss Mary Wil son Toms, Miss Bryte Baker, Mr. Tor rest Eskridge, Mr. and Mra '. JL'Ia Ryburn add Miss Madge Webb. . . v ...'3 Miss Busbee of Raleigh,' Is-spend-inv some time t the t College HoteL -Mrs. guttle and Miss Mam la WrlghC of Aehvllle, are guests of Mra Victor McBrayer Mra Thomas Paul Webb end Miss Clhtaheth McBrayee apent a few - days . last week , In., Charlotte. Miss' McBrayer le ' having her eyes treated. -Mrs. . Joe Smith, Miss Fsn Barnett and Mra 8. A. McMurrsp are spending a few days In Atlanta, Oa. . Mra Graham and , Miss Laura Gra ham Robertson left Thursday for aa extended visit to touth Carolina Mra J. A. Antfi ny .' visiting la Un COln ten this wHt ,; G. M. Webb and Mr. and ML f, -M.". Webb. Jr., of Birmingham, aia. are visiting at the homes of Jadge and Congressman Wbb. Mr. and Mra Rush Gtea and sQss Lalage'Oates, of AshvUIe, are guests of relatives here. Dr. Delia Dixon Carroll, of Raleigh, spent Sun day here, the guest of Miss Fan Bar nett Mlas Selma Eskridge spent last week In Charlotte having her throat treated Mra J. W, Clark, of Ruth erf ordton. .was the . guest of Mra-B. Blanton last week. Mrs, E. B. Lat tlmore has returned, from Llncolnton. where she visited her sister. Mrs. Har ry Reld. Mr. and Mrar Barnett Cab Ineas, of Charlotte, apent Sunday here with relative Mra H. B. Qulnn left Saturday for CUffdale, where ahe will visit relattvea DURILVL CorrespofHtenre ol The Observer. v "s . Durham, Oct. 8. Mra W. II. Mor ris gave a oVllghtful card party lat yreek at.Lekowood Park in honor of her aister, Mias Katie Watkins, of MKton. Bridge and dominoes wera en joyed by the six tables, end the hat of a real September day was quits avoided la. that Lakewood retreat The park has not furnished a more enjoyable outing to tha ladies - who must make' concessions sometimes to the weather. .The games were with out prizes and the delight of it, the stimulus to '. exciting piay. Following the tournament the serving of. refresh ments and the . trip back .home sig nalised the' end of a delightful after noon. The . guests were; - Miss Li la Wright Misses Ethel and Louise Carr, Misses Annie Louise Vaughn and Llda f Carr Vaughn, Misses Sallie and Louise had made the, highest score. At Glass,'' Miss Rosa Green, Miss Nan ' o'clock Miss Owens invited her f uesU ' : -Jordan, ' Miss Gertrude. Winston, Mis to repair to the refreshment parlor, . In Placlda-Kramrr, Misses Joe and Kate . another part of the park and there de- v Taylor. Mlas Mary Wetdon . Huske, llclous creanr and cake were served. t Miss Lottie Sharpe, Miss Madge Mer- ? It was . with regret that one and all . ehon, : Mias Jean : Venable, , Mies Ida bade their hostess good-bye and. thank- , Flora, Miss Ettle" Aydlette, of Ellza-v ing her for a most delightful morn- ; abeth City; Mias WIUlo Smith, Miss ; Ing. Those present were: Mrs. W. J,.; ., Hattls Owens, Mias Emily . Watklna, j Grlawold, Mrs. Stokes, Mrs. Leyburn,. V Mra Paul Taylor t andA Mra r J. C I Mra J. P. Taylor. Mra 1. F. Hill, Mrv '.. Blfga t t, Vr VC Y W. J. Patton, Mra 'Dr.; Shakelford, , -mi .nn".. '1;' Mra B.' U. Brooks, 'Mra- Jesse Brook, In the parlor of the First Baptist Mra; William Morris, .Mr-V X ft Cobb, church last Wednesday nlgnt -' at , Mra George. Can- Mra. I. Nv Carr, elght-thlfty, Mr. S. B. Knight, and ; Mra Penn. Mra Victor 8. Bryant, Mrs. .Mahaley Monk were married. 1 Mre. W, R LaFar. Mrs, I O. aones -Rev.' Jesse Weatherspoon ofTlclatlng. r Miss Gertrude Winston. Misses Ethel The ceremony was performed - In :the - Lou? Carr. Misses Ida endLiHy presence of tew friends and the! Cowan, Misses Hattie and Jean Holle coupla went from .the. church to the J rnan,. Miss Shakelford, . Miss Plf l le home of the. groomwhere tttey ,wlll i Kramer. Mra Mahler Kramer Miss -keep houses - " - v - -1 Emily Watklna Miss Nannie Man- " ,s - 1 f .. l , -1 gum. Miss Kate -Taylor, Mlss-WUlla A few day ago the members of the' Smith. Miss Rosa Green, Mias Mary Up-to-Date Club-were the deiigntea recipients ot the following unique in vitation; ' -.. . ' Oeeoneeohee Farm, Bept !ith. IJOi.4 The Up-to-Date Club Is Invlttd to come. To Occoneechee. my eountry home. The train? leaves Durham ;the - twenty- slxth. And comfortable spaee for all Is fixed, ,-. Come up and see me and if you do, ' VI will dine on chicken and barbecue. , . 'Cordially yours, 1 ; ' MRS. JULIAN 8.- OARR. ' a. ; ft ) j ; -." x . f ,;.r These' Invitations . were written .on beautiful picture post cards portray Ihx In lovely tints the romantic and hlstorlo "Dark Walka" on Of tho many attractive places on and near this Ideal country place. Needlesa to say all hastened to respond with a de lighted acceptance and the morning of th twenty-sixth found the follow ing ladies assembled at the : union sutlon: Mrs. L. L. Morehead, Mrs,' Julia M. Lascer, Mrs. J.- M. Manning, Mrs.-E. J. Murry. Mrs. W. H. Bran snn, Mra T. D Jones, Mca George W Watta Mra W. L. Wall. Mrs. E. J. Parrlsh, Mrs.' A. O. Carr; Mra -B. N. Duke,, Mrs-S. W; Venable. Mrs. Ed win Mima Mra J. Harper Erwln and Miss Mary Hanes. ' . There they were greeted -by 'Mr. Clalrborhe Carr, the gallant and pop ular son of Gen.rsl and Mra Carr, who upon Oia arrival of the west bound train ushered them Into a well appointed special car, which the gen eral with his customary thoughtful pees had provided . for Mrs.. Carr's guests. After a abort but "thoroughly enjoyable rldo the trsln stopped at the picturesque little station of Occonee chee, where they received the heart iest of welcomes from General Carr. and his youngest son, Austin, who were in waiting and prepared to give them a hay ride up to the house some quarter of a mile distant. The welcome' at the station, was supplemented. by a great streamer over tbe gateway with the word "Welcome" on It painted J the elub colors and Just Inside the en trance "the charming hostess and her daughter, Mra J. S. Carr. Jr The pic turesque ground the herds of besu tlfuL' groomed .Jersey . cows graalng. the unique decorations on .either aide of the walks, composed of . glowing crimson sage and' large' quantities of goldenrod set In enormbua pumpkin vasea-upon sawed-orr oak trees, as pedestals, waa . indeed ,a: feast for tho eyes of all lovers of nature and beauty. . ,.' , .; s' V- . The wide veranda with jthe wealth ot fruits, gralna, vegetables and flow ers used In the elaborate and artistic decorations', beggar description., and can be fittingly likened to "a "Harvest Home," for peace and ; plenty , were everywhere In evidence. A, vtslt to'the log club house and the stroll' down the "Dark Walks' was .-enjoyed .before dinner was announced, .Dinner, was served on the lawn under .the shade of a "cluster of great oak trees." and the long table fairly groaned under its weight of ohe of the most extrava gant ante-bellum barbecue , dinners ever, served v as In , those ... dear old day with little : darkies vigorously-..- plying heir fly. brushes and the .head butter- witht his assistants passing the, good things. The afternoon was pleasantly-spent In horsebsck riding and various other amusements.! Time -slipped 'by 'so pleasantly and rapidly that It'waa a surprise to ail when It was announced that it was time to catch the. train for Durham and-Just -here the " hostess sorprtsed the guests with the' presen tation of tha oddest and most-unusual favors in the form of highly; "Rhode Island Red"; broilers; alike" with: a bow of green rlbbohV around their necks and their headssttcking 'out of the top af paper, boxes made, for the . ' .' J - 'r 3.-. - .-",-'.- . 1 - If one could the joys orsprin-Sr 7;;:the melody o .moaciy. Jinrl ' thft rifirfirmtk nf V flowers, and have ' all . combined into v delicious morsel, "' ('is just what you would? ' v ; rv ; v Of rmquestioned puriiy ' s ' ot rmequaled flavor and un- ; ' . Epproached popularity, . t ' Sold by aU Druggists arid Coniectloner&, ' v Mannfac tared by ,y : fLiitUneld & Steere Co, 1 ' ' W.' M. .CTOWELL, Agmt I . Charlotte, K. C. purpose. All in all, ; conwiderlng the.; perfect September day, the- gracious, f hostesa,. picturesque Occoneechee snl,, the assembly of the talented members ,' of the Up-to-Pato Club, It was a most enjoyable and .memorable occasion. , Saturday morning at 10:SQ o'clock 4 Miss Hattie Owens entertained at a bowling' party at Lake wood Park,., Five ladies played at each alley and. two games each.: After playing for an hour it was found Mrs. L. O. Jones fiu, v. umu.., . Misses Ida and Martha Cowan en-i -tertalned at- tarda Monday aflernoonA from !: to t at Lakewood . Park. Bridge was the game and there were five tablea After two hours of exctt- . Ing play It was found Miss HatUa Owen had made tha-highest score, , therefore won the first prise, a beauti -,-: ful book, while everybody else looked on with envy. At the closo of a very -pleasant afternoon, n Indeed,1, refresh--ments were served, "1 Those present " Were: Mrav John' I. Rose, Miss Ethel- Carr, Mlaa Hattie Owen, Miss Louisa , ' Carr, Mlaa Llla. Wright,? Miss Katlo . Watkins. of Milton; Miss Mary San- ford, of ' Mocksvllle; Miss Gertrude Winston, Mrs.1 George A Carr, Misa Mary Weldoq Huske. Mla Sadie Hack neyr Mra- B. U. Brooks, Miss Bobblo 'X Tllllnghaet, Mrs.' Paul .Taylor, Mls Li Hie Cowan, Miss Martha ' Cowan, c Mra J Graham, Misa Sarah Cowan. H Mra: George Frappa of Texas, and f ; Misa Ida ' Cowan. . ,-.u:;;' .i: j jfea Vv r, 1 ' '? The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club was entertMned at their -beautiful .'. home on Morehead Mill Tuesday af-' -ternoon from 4:10 tlU o'clock by tha ' Misses Carr, Aa I sthe rule the playing . began on time. Nearly every member. was present The score ' cards wera very pretty Indeed. As the club gives ' , no prizes none was In evidence, but It waa found at ths end that Mra A1- - , phonsas Cobb had mads ther. highest -score. After two hours of ton delicious refreshments were served, "after which , the guests reluctantly departed. Those- " present - were; Misa Gertrude Win-.-ston. Mlas Llla ; Wright. Miss Kate ,1 Taylor, - - -Miss - ; Madge , 'Mershon, Miss Mary Sanfoad, ' Miss Lot tie V Sharp, .' Mlss j Mary . ' Weldon " Huske. Miss Katie Watkins, ot Milton; ' Miss Annie Louise Vaufhad. Miss Id.t ' Cowan, Miss UUIe, Cowan, Mlas tfil- v lie Bnjlth, Miss Hattls Owens, Mi 1 Sarah Cowan,. Mrs. A. 'Cobb, Mra J. P. Taylor, Mra J. I. Rose. Miss Ethel, , Carr, Miss Louise Carr and Miss Eve- n ti n Jones. , ' Those of the Durham party who went , on the Northern trip 1 are at home again. They report a moat excaU " tent trip and one that was without an . accident or mishap of any kind. There ' - fall Wraps! Are Coming Out " - Fall wraps are coming - out now from day to day. , Have you hid your last fall's. v coat which la good enough for' . wear ; again this year,! sent to ln for'a dry,cleaningt . : , , A?- We will make It aa fresh and f neat as when new" for ou. r. We. rid It of soli and stains, freshen up the colon, brighten up the C clothand press Into - smart shape and fit ' 1 - , s . i , Costs hut a trifle, too.. , Oldest Largest, ' Best. - . git South Tryoa St ;think them ; one that . L
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