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CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, NOVEMBER 1, 1903. the ball bearing a monogram to red and green "O-U M8H90,". where they ir met by Mrs. Zee Tortlngtoa. Mia Hattle WtUtira, Miss Julia etirewelt end Mr. W. M. KMl. J . . . - -v , In the drawing rvonv the happy couple. In wheee rM beamed Ut flrta ( youth t ui love, received tli congratulations end . best wishes et their numerous' friend. Mrs, Lowraace war a dress of black net trimmed la cut jet and real laoe that was a her wadding gown. Tboaa receiving wKh warn vera: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krowa, Me. J. C.. Neal and Mrs. Fred : W"hlt"er Charlotte. The decorations of , ferns, asparagus "and red-dahllaa with a maaa of fern ever the mantle and fes ' toons of ruby ribbon from the chandelier presenting? a lovely picture. V In the library which was decorated with : rosea and cut flower a wealth of presents beautiful and costly, waa displayed. ,; .These simple tokens showing the esteem In which the couple U held by shelr frimdi. Here Mrs. J, B. Huaton and , Ml Laura Miller served puneh. Those reeelvtaiS In the dinmg room were Mes dames Sossaman and D. E. Turner, where V the; (vests were seated at two Ion tables '. OS) each of which was a heavy pillow ot chrysanthemums with a festoon of -ruby . ribbon hanging from electric lights. A ; eaa consisting of a salad course, cream, cake, eofff e. ft ults and nuts was served, r.tbe dining room being tastefully decorat ad with go Wen rod and ferns. I-:. Mesdames Lucy McPhemon. S. W. 8te . Venson. R. J. Caldwell and T. TCon- aen presided In the pantry Miss Mary Shoaf g reeled the guests in the sitting room. Mrs. A. M. Turner ' presided at the register, there being seventy-five to register. Among the out-of-own guests were: Mr. and Mrs. 0. H. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. 3. O. Huston. Mrs. Dr. Brown, all of Mount Ulla; Mr.. and ' Mrs. M. Ellis Shoaf. of Mill Bridge; Mrs. JPYed H. White nd Mrs. W. A. Hoasaman, ' of Charlotte. The wishes ol their numer ous friends Is that they may see many mora years of wedded life and that they can celebrate 'their diamond wedding. Miss Hester Steele went to Chsrlotte (Saturday to be' with' her slater, Mr, p. C. T Bmtth. Mr. W. B. Shepherd returned -bome Sunday .afternoon, after a trip of nearly a month la the Weat.-Mr. Bjrin . kle. of Pennsylvania, la spending awhile in the city .-Mrs. "W. M. Morris and lit-. " tie daughter, of Concord, are visiting , relatives here.-Mra4 A. B. Freese and her 'daughter, Miss tula, returned Tuesday ' right from a visit to Lenoir -Mrs. 8. A. ; River and Mrs. V. Q. Blythe, of Louls i; . vH'.e. Ky were vlsltora here Saturday, t;: the gutsts Of Mrs. George C. Goodman. i? HICKORY. , cul l vswnaKv u . w v- -- . .Micsrorv. ucr aw,- j iie nwn-oo i fc ucrinKiiiiiv Afternoon Book Club .... nrtalnlv had been making a aiuuy . . . . . i ' Harmonv" for she entertained the ..... vivo m j " - - - - ments aided ner. rier ot w "White's "Rlverman," and every street . I rtnth as "riVr ' 171 " mlnlaurft. Rut excent for Uineam -.WjasutA vs Atn itwn ail thA mnm- 5 toer breaated the flood and were well Mr. K. B. Menxlea, tne nowew, gave : . . . . a - A IXrVi 1 1 a . .t- sm. nngfl) utis uu ruv r cb i , aiuwssau --- avnil resul a letter from mm, leuina ot his boyhood and youth, which he .. spent in me norm womi wmi u tfather and the rivermen of his life in California and the West, of his ornithological labor, of his college days, of life in the Black Hills and cold camps, of his sojourns In Paris : and England, and his return to this country, and the beginning of hfs lltJ Vtpsy work. In and through all, there il felt the man's love for life in the V. ""undiscovered country." the beautiful rtorth woods, where he wrought and ' srtudled and lived and broadened by Intercourse with the grandest Influ ence, the most sublime teacher the hrorld knows nature. It was by as- stocistlon with nature itself that Whits " tecame the cultured artist that he ' now ks and It was, here In the beloved .woodlands that. he found scenes and characters for his books. We were all V delighted to hear of a new book from lis pen promised for the early spring. We had all been depressed more or less by the .pouring rain and In order V to dispel all gloom and enliven the ;.'lub, the hostess invited us to the ; dining room. No. one could longer yfee "blue" for Hallowe'en color and f; favors made '.'sunshine In a shady place." Lights shone brilliantly from ; huge goblin globes all about the room, mrfeile on the largest, a monster with crooked nose and mouth awry, rode .-.the witch herself. not with her pro - verblal broom and cat. but holding ," Jong golden streamers, reaching to each guest plate, each streamer bear ing the witch's miniature, to the de light of ail. A delicious salad lunch eon was served and notwithstanding Cobllna galore and witches ready to tkf Sway with one's "nearest and dear st and one you love tfieest." the chib members all did full justice to the hostess good things and It was ,. almost dark when they dispersed and "flew homeward but the golden light .- from the goblin globes shone all p around about and though much later i In the day. the gloom and dimness sweated gone and forgotten. Dr. Eben Alexander, of the Uni tersity of North Carolina, late U. S. - r "fkflnlatjk Ia C r-. . . - i .. .nA . , W he Traveler s Mub the evening of '-' Oreeee." ; '..'"Mrs. J. A. Ramsay was the hostess T'f the Hickory Book Club Wednes - slay afternoon, October 28th. with ,' very member present although It was i raining. Great chrysanthemums In many varieties, perfect in form and eolor greeted the guests, mod of them the compllmenu of Miss Amy Wheel t' er, the results of her care and skill. , The variety of opinions on the books ' read sinoe last meeting combined with touches of humor made the discus stioa quite interesting. And this was especially true in regard to the book ef U hostess which according to ciuk custom is dealt with more In de tail. ' "The Testing of Diana Mal lory.? y Mrs. Humphrey Ward waa the book of the day. the criticism and reviews, of It being especially enjoya ble. Current events of Interest pre ceeded adjournment to the dinlng 4ngroora where "the feast of reason and flow of sdur irdit an with the eBjoymetat of the otfer good things among which fried oysters and chick en salad, were pre-eminent Another delightful meeting is In an ticipation when the club meets next vlth Mrs. . I fihuford. November nth. : -; -.. - Thursday, October 3 Id, Mrs. O. M. P.oyster entertained : the Traveler's Club with a large attendance 9 spite of the pouring raia tiara or Jam was the subject of responses to roil call. On realises that a review of he myths, renowned la poetry and in art, t of literary and artistic value. rice they units the -beauty of the : -t with that of to-dar. The first i . was Mrs. . : IL Patrick's on Age -of Tyrant. " In which was i a brief account of the rulers . , . -givers previous to that time, ' I as tit-ring the period. Mrs. - ' rv f. Mowed with the topic, ' of Various Greek " ' ' f-'.-irt and Athens - " tr: j '.ire of those times presented by txth papers, showed study; and tho proportionate values of historical fcU given wit b. clearness and interest. Mrs, K. B. Cllno then gava the club ft treat by her literary taste In the selection of marked characterlattos of Keaiod and noted passages from "The Father jot DIdactio Poatry. Mlltoa , bathed himself in Hesiod and this Is especial ly true of "The Theogony,'' "A-mine to dig for relics of heathen mytho logy." "The Works 1 and Days f Hesiod" were the Inspiration of the polished "Oeo1os"4; of . Virgil and of "The Idyls" of Theocritus. Although Hesiod and Homer Are supposed to have lived at the same time, they are in striKtng contrast; Homer objec tive, Impersonal keeps himself behind the scenes; Heetod subjective, personal Is In the foreground. Mrs. Chad wick closed the pro-gramme with a reading, Juno and Lntona," from Lucian's witty "Dialogues of the Gods." Among the Items of Interest In "Current Events" was an absurd epitaph quot ed from The Charlotte Observer found . by Dr. Herring on John Par ham's tomb: . "If It hadn't a been for them there salts. Dad wouldn't have been In these here vaults." And then some pictures of recent excavations hj Crete by Mr. Kvans. Dainty refreshments followed ad lournrrtent to meet next with Mrs. J. I Murphy. This pleasant hour In a dark day made truly ."sunshine In a ehady plaoe." An appreciative audience heard Mr. Sears' lecture oaf "Grumbling and Its Cure" at the Academy of Music last Tuesday evening. This entertainment was under the auspices of Lenoir College and a good house greeted this popular lecturer. Mrs. C. M. Bherrlll spent several days In Charlotte this week. Mrs, Alice Ferguson, of Greenville, 8. C, returned home to-day after spending a week here with her daughter. Mrs. E. B. Cllne. Mr. and Mrs. J. W Biackwelder have returned from a visit to friends in 'Catawba.- Mr. E. B. Cllne, who has been off on a week's business trip to Montreal. r;rpm re'nrned to Hickory last Tuesday. Mrs. W. H. Little left Tuesday to visit her mother near Lincolnton. Miss Lillian Hudisill, of Llncolnton, and ' Miss Slater, of Orangeburg, 8. C, visited Mrs., W. H. Little last Monday and Tuesday. Messrs. W. L. Boatwrlght, J. P. Click, J. D. Elliott, W. T. Sledge. K. L. White, R. G. Williams and Rev J. D. Harte attended the South Fork Association which met In Gastonla last week. Mrs. LeRoy Wnitener's many friends will be glad to learn that she Is doing well after under going an operation at her home last Wedneaday. NEWBERN. Correspondence of The Observer. iNewbern. Oct. 30. One of the most charming social events ever held In this city was that of the opening dance given by the Clarendon German Club Wednesday night. Dancing be gan at 10:50 and lasted until 1. The evening was filled with prevail ing good humor, fun and merriment within In spite of the blustering storm without. Mr. J. A. Nunn, the newly elected leader, very gracefully and skillfully led the german with Miss Em-ma Duffy, and proved him self a master of most intricate and unlcfue figures. One of the special features of the dance was the "Arbor Polonaise" during which the dancers carried overhead beautiful garlands of flowers through the mazes of an elaborate figure. Another dance of particular beauty was the , "Lampion Polonaise." As the Italian orchestra played with energy "I'm Afraid to Go Home in the Dark," the glare of the electric lights was replaced by the pale and soft rays of many brightly colored Japanese lanterns while the merry dancers "tripped the light fan tastic toe." Among those partaking f this hospitality were: Mlos Emma Duffy with J. A. Nunn; Miss Elisabeth Ellis with J. S. Claypoole; Miss Hen rietta Hancock with M. Rountree; Miss Nettle Rawllngs with R. H. Smith; Miss Whltford. of Beaufort, with Wallace TSmlth; Miss Taylor, of Beaufort, with Dr. N. M. Glbbs; MUm Bertha Willis with Mr. Smith; Miss Harrlette Marks with Dr. J. F. Pat terson; Miss Alice Spencer with Mr. Myers; Miss Katie Street with Mr. A. Oreenebaum; Miss Mary Rice with O. G. Dunn; Miss Burke with M. DeW. Stevenson. Stas: Dr. ,W. L. Hand, A F. Patterson, R. Davenport, J. A. Street. Chaperones: Mrs. S. C. Whlt ford, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Rawllngs. At her beautiful home on Johnson street, Miss Katie Street most delight fully entertained the R. 8. V. P. card club which has Its meetings on Fri day afternoons. Bridge whist waa the amusement of the afternoon, which passed away so pleasantly and so quickly. After several very exciting games were played a delicious salad course was served, after which the guests reluctantly departed. Those who enjoyed Miss Street's hospitality were: Mesdames D. Congdon, Thomas Williams, Samuel Eaton. Misses Mamie Hunter Richardson, Mary Rice, Har rlette Marks. Annie Foy, Henrietta Hancock. Nettie Rawllngs, Jane Stew-J m w .nit raw.. Tv . . 1 On Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mag-uire a most brilliant reception waa held from t to t o'clock compliment ary to Miss Maaulre, of Norfolk, and Miss Suit, of Berwick. Pa. The w-hole first floor was boapltably thrown open to the guests who came to call on Mrs. Magulre and her charming vls ltora This - home was veritably "A House of a Thousand Candles," which with the beautiful autumn leaves for decorations made a seems of. rare beauty. In the dining room a most delicious collation was served. Those receiving In the front parlor were: Mrs. Frank Magulre, Miss Magulre, Miss Suit, Miss Elisabeth Ellis and Mrs. Larry Moore. Those dispensing hospitality in the dining; room were Miss Katherine Street, (Misses JIow land. Miss Annie Foy and Mrs. Bur rui. Several hundred guests called upon Mrs. Magulre during the after noon. WADESBORO. Correspondeact of The Observer. , Wadesboro, Oct tl. An engage ment of enore than nana! Interest to a wide circle of admiring friends in this and other States was announced In a most unique style at ths borne of Miss Ooldls Mills last Tuesday night when the Bachelor Girls Club met tfcero,' 1 On entering- the dlnlna- room, beautifully decorated with au tumn v leave and ' chrysanthemums. punch was served to each gue& As the last red -drops were drained from ths dainty glass cups, the guests were surprised to observe era the outside of each, hesrt on 'which was writ ton the - words, "Cottlnjthara-Burns, Uecember 1MI . Following- this buffet salad coarse was served.' Those present were: Misses Elsie Bennett Charlie Bells Craig, Bessie Dock err. Bessie and Ethel Ashcraf t, Jennie B. Brent,, Portle Huntley, Helen McLen don, Johnsie - Duniap. Marion and Lora Little. Jennie Doake Piunkett, Winey Caraway, Nannie Howard. Dora l Burns. Jessie and : . JCsteile Moore; -Mesdames H. B Allen, J. T. Allen, , E W. Martin, . B. Hanes. J. M.; Covington, Jr. -The bride-to-be, whose engagement was announced at this happy occasion, la the second daughter of Mr. C. M. Burns, of this city. She' is ah attractlvs young lady, refined and cultured, while the groom elect is -Mr. Clivs Cottinchsvm, presi dent of the Cottlngham Grain Co., of St, Louis, Mo. He is a young man of ftne character who, by his own ex ertions has built up one of the most successful enterprises of his city. He is a brother of Mrs. T. W, Chambllss, of this city. MONRO JS. Correspondence of The Observer. Monroe, Oct. SO. Miss Margaret Parker and Mr. Earl . Dees were united in marriage, last Wednesday evening at 1 in St. Paul's Episcopal cHurch, the Rev. Fred A. Fetter per forming the always impressive cere mony in a most impressive manner. It was a very beautiful and solemn occasion as they stood before the altar surrounded by a throng of in terested and loving friends whieh Ail ed the little church, which was truly , a wilderness of flowers. The white robed choir, among whom was a number of trained voices, sang "The Voice That Breathed O'eV Eden" as a processional. This was followed by "0, Perfect Love," after which the groom and his best man, Mr. Ney McNeely, came In from the vestry. Then the ushers entered In pairs and I siona on ettner side or the aisle in front of the altar. The ushers were: CapL Hugh H. Hlnde; Messrs. T. P. Dillon, Compton: Lester L. Parker, of Pageland; Samuel I. Parker, a brother or the bride: PJckett McLartv and Walter B. Love. The maid of honor. Miss Caroline A. Parker, sister of the bride, preceded the bride. She was gowned In light blue silk with lace trimmings, wore a large picture hat and carried the bride's Praver Book. The little ribbon bearers were: Miss Anna Bernard Benson and Master d'Arcy Hinde. Last came the bride accompanied by her brother, Mr. J. J. Parker, who gave her away. She wore a gown of ivorv white satin trimmed with point, lace, the handl. work and gift of, her aunt. Her tulle veil was arranged under a wreath of lilies of the valley, and she carried a shower bouquet of white carnations and ferns. The bridal party left the church, the choir singing. "Lord, Who at Cana'a Wedding Feast, Didst as a uuem Appear? The happy pair took the 7:30 train for their honeymoon trip. The groom la a young business man of Monroe who came here from Laurlnburg. He la much esteemed ana naea Dy all. His bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Parker and Is very popular and at tractive. Among the out-of-town guests for the wedding were: Mrs. yjcen S. Perrv. of Atlanta; Miss Maria Moffitt, of Wilmington, and Miss Beulah Parker, of Lane's Creek.. The L'AIlegro Club was delightfully entertained last Wednesday afternoon Dy Mrs. B. C. Ashcraft. A number of Visitors was present besides thn mem. hers. "Forty-two" was the game of tne anernoon and there war, alx tables. After an interesting game It was found that Mesdames E. 8. Green, C. H. Richardson and Robert Farr had tied for the prize, a beautiful pin try. which fell, by lot. to Mrs. E. 8. Oreen. Delightful punch was served by Mrs. J. a. Stewart. The hostess, ssslsted by Mrs. S. O. Blair and Viu Lottie May Blair, served an elerant salad course, hot chocolate and wafers. Mrs. Ashcraft's guests were the following: Mesdames J. W. Yates, Henry Laney, g. H. Green, V. D. Slkes.. E. 8. Green. O. W Wnnh. titzky. W. E. Carson, C. H. Richard son. E. C. Williams. S. O. Blair. Kills McKensle. Bob Evans, Robert Farr, rranx ianey, wrlston Lee, W. B. Houston. W. T. Whitfield, Ed Stewart. H. D. Stewart. T. 3. Shannon, Will Guess, J. A. Stewart, W. J. Rudge, Roscoe Phlfer; Misses Ola Bruner and Bright Ogburn. The Thalia Book Club had their first meeting of the year with Miss Mary Davis." Officers were elected as Tollows: Miss Pattle Lee. president; Miss Edna Harris, secretary and treasurer. Misses Anna Chreltxberg and Susie Covington were elected new members. The old members are the following: Misses Mary Covington, Ines Flo, Pattle Lee, Mary Davis, Bright Ogburn. Edna Harris. Nancy Watklns, and Mrs. Nerens English. The Sorosls Club wss delightfully entertained by Mrs. H. B. Adama this auernoon at ner home on Washington street. it was a Halloween affair and the Idea was beautifully carried uui in me aecorations. place cards, etc. Tne eiub will this year study me unuea mate An entertaining article on "Indian eArt" was read by miss Anna Blair. The hostess read an Interesting sketch, entitled "The Oldest City in ths United States." Ths history review was ablv conducted by sjra. j. a. Biewart. Tne guests were then led to the dining room, which was darkened . and - lighted with pumpkin Jack o' Lanterns, All ths decorations were su greet! ve of the coming Hsnoween. The luncheon consisted of grape fruit, chicken salad stuffed peppers, tlmola sandwiches, pickles, wafers. Ics cream, cakes. cuuee ana minis. ' ' CONCORD. Correspondence of Ths Observer. Concord. Oct. 30 The Emery Club, a new social organisation for Concord. neia its initial meeting with Miss Shirley Montgomery ' on Tuesday af ternoon at s o'clock, at her beautiful home on North Union street. As the name suggests, (each member went equipped with dainty work-bag and fascinating handiwork and for more than one hour the click of busy nee dles kept time to ths hum -of merry conversation, as ui nands became weary and work was laid aslJs. most dainty and tempting refreshments were served. ' Ths guests d' honneur were: Mrs. u. U. Prlvett. of Oolds boro, and Misses Mary Cols, of Ral eigh, and May Oatee, of Charlotte. The -members are; Mesdames. P. T. Durham, president! J. D. Lents, H. M. Harrow, D. I Boot, E, A. Moss, 3. W. Cannon. D. F. Cannon. P. B. Fetser, A. J. Yprksv J. M. -Craven, Misses Shirley . Montgomery and jena Colt rane-,'f--v : Miss Jena . Coltrane i entertained most delightfully on Tuesday sventng, complimentary to Misses May Oatee, of Charlotte and Mary Cole, of Ral eigh, the attractive - guests of Mrs. Plato Durham. Ths pleasures of ths evening were greatly heightened by the. rendition of beautiful vocal solos by - Misses Oates and Cole, each a singer of rare ability and sweetness. I At the close of the evening an ele gant salad course wag served by Mes dames IV B- . Coltrane and Z. B. Moore. Those who enjoyed Miss Colt rane's 'hospitality- were: Miss. Oates and Mr- W. W. Oibson; Miss Cole and Mr. R. M. Odell; Miss Shirley Mont gomery and Mr. It- P, Gibson; iiias Elisabeth Gibson and Mr. M. L. Can non Miss . Jfan Cannea and Mr 11. Richmond; Miss Lina Hartsell and Mr. I. L Davis Rev. and Mrs., P,-T, Durham; Messrs. W. R. OdelL A, G. OdslL r. U Smith. U W. Bmnder na Dr. F. f Rogers. Cards have, been Issued by Rev. and Mrs. Bascom . Tork, announcing the marriage-v of their -daughter, Bettis, na Mr, Myrton M. Hudisill on .Wed nesday evening, 1 NovemberTeth. - t 7 o'clock, at their iiome on Church street.. Miss Torn" Is most excellent young woman and an Accomplished musician, while Mr.. -RudlsUl , is worthy young business man and well BCTBirrai ot. tns ..pries ne wins, v , The first meeting of "the Christian Reld Club for the, season, was held at the home of Mrs. H. M. Barrow on Saturday afternoon last. Most at true tlve programmes In white and gold (the club colors) have been 'arranged for the winter's study on America. At this meeting three most .Interesting papers were read. "Colonisation ot America." Mrs. H. M. Barrow; "The American Revolution," Mrs. R. A. Brower: "Distinguished Americans, sons. of Clergymen," Miss Laura Les lie.. . - - Mrs. H. I. Woodhouse gave a sketch of tho author of the day. George Meredith, whose "Diana of the Cross ways" Is one of ths books to be read by the club thi winter. Most ele gant refreshments were served by Mrs. Barrow. Miss Lara-Wheeler, who has ben me guest oi ner orotner, at. n. a. Wheeler, for several weeks, returned home Saturday. Miss Ohla Brown is visiting 1d Charlotte, the guest of her cousin. Miss Nancy Brown Mrs. it.a- mund McDonald, of Charlotte, 1 spending" several days with her daughter,. Mrs. G. L. Patterson,--Mrs. J.-C, Harmon, who spent' several days In the city last week visiting Mrs.-.B. K. Black, has gone to Apex to spend some time with relatives. Misses May Courtney oates, ot unar lotte, an! Mary Cole, of Raleigh, are the attractive guests of Mrs. Plato Durham. t' . ASHEBOEO. Correspondence ol Ths Observer. Asheboro. Oct. " 30. Mrs- W. D. Stedmsn was' hostess to The Ran dolph Book Club on Friday, October 13d. The afternoon was spent witn Indiana writers, the programme be Ing a most Interesting one. Well pre pared papers on James , Whltcomb Riley, George AJe, Booth 'rVrklng-ton and Meredith Nloholson were read by Mrs. W. C. Hammond and Mrs. E. is Kephart. Mrs. J. D. Simpson then read selections from Riley's poems after which Mrs Kephart delighted the guests by singing "Dear Little Girl Goodnight." The hostess served hefreshments of cream, cake and grapes, and present ed to each guest beautiful chrysan themums of white and yellow. Be sides the regular members present. the guests were Mrs. E. H. Morris, Mrs W. A. Coffin. Mrs. T. H. Ander son, Miss Nannie Bulla and Miss Er- wln, STATESVTLLE. Correspondence ol The Observer. StatesvUle, Oct 28. The last loit erers at. seashore and upon the moun tainside are now coming home to win ter quarters. Preparations for the winter season and especially, for ths Chrlstmastlde are beginning to fill brain and heart, yet not to the exclu sion of ths summer scenes and expe riences. While seated around the glowing evening fire, we yet hear at times la Imagination the lap of ths tide Upon the beach, the cry of the sea bird, the thunder roll of the waves at approach ing storm, or again the murmur Of the forest, the sough of tne pins, roe rip nln f the little brook, the dash of the cascade, and into our Christmas gifts of picture or embroidery we aimosi unconsciously reproduce the undulat-Ins- wave, the lines of sailing vessel and fiahlne- craft, or the majestic out line of some hoary mountain peak, adorned at Its base with the scarlet and gold of autumn's painting. Do we not take up our dally home ly avocations with a lighter heart and a braver hand from our long commu nication with the beauty and the strength of nature's manifestations 7 The Eclectic Book Club, which, met last week for its third meeting this fall, was entertained at the handsome new home of Miss Lou Campbell on Race sereet Ths club this year Is studying the history, literature, manners and cus toms of France and the following programme was given: History of France, from Francis L to Louis XV, Mrs. A. L. Coble. Joan D'Arc, Mr. J. O. PurneU, Poem, Mrs. Dorman Thompson. Catherine De Medici, Mrs. W. A. Thomas. After this, Miss Campbell served delicious refresh ments. The guests of ths club were: Mesdames H. C Cowles, L. White, J. 8. McRorls. W. M. Barrtngsr, R. B. McLaughlin. C M Wood, J. A. Bowles, K. B. Watts and Misses Barr Morgan and Margaret Brady. After a most pleasant evening, ths club adjourned to meet on November 4th, Ths Round - Do sen Club was de lightfully entertained on Wednesday evening by Mra R. IV Postoa at her attractive home on 'Mulberry street Ths house waa made beautiful with many bowls of lovely roses and nas turtiums. The Interesting embroidery and fancy work ot this dub is just now most absorbing, as dainty Christmas tokens shape . themselves tinder, the skillful fingers. , f The special guests were: Mesdames Harvey Lea Morrison, of V Okoiona, Mjss.; J. D. Blocker, of Jermyn, Pa.; T.' O. Faweett Jr, of Mount Airy; C. M. Richards, Allen Mills. J. A. Bowles, and .Miss Thompson, of Jermyn. Pa. A delicious salad coarse brought' tho meeting to a pleasant close.. , The - Wednesday-' Afternoon 'Club met with Miss Helen Anderson., on Wednesday.' at her -well-knowa homo on Broad street' This club of yoang ladles has decided to take up a study course for tho winter. The subject will be "Southern Writers." divided x by States. Tho writers ot Virginia win oc cupy the attention or tne next meet ing. After a most pleasant and agree able discussion. Miss Anderson served dainty refreshments and the shades of evening dismissed tho assembly, , "The Little Helpers." the little sld society of the .Temple jmmsnueL rave little surprise party" on Wednesday anernoon at tne noma of Miss Leah Stephany In honor of Misses Ida and Corinne Clarke, whose, early depart ure from the city Is .so much re gretted by their many friends. - Alter a nat trtmmhng eonteet the first prise wss awarded to Miss Miriam Simon. While Miss Hannah. Wal lace received the booby. The two honor guests received pret ty souvenlra , The company wss then invited to a set table, beaut!fu!!y arranged, and tempting dishes proved a delightful and bapFy "surprise party." DURHAM. Correspondence ' ef The Observer. : - - . Durham, Oct. 30,-A. delightful party was given at the homs ot Mrs, J. S. Manning, North Mangum street. Thursday evening from 8:i0 till mid night K -: "' , fr- i . The party was' given, by Mrs. Man ning in honor of -Miss Mordecal, the beautiful, Southern" girl of New Or leans, who is visiting here. . The home was prettily decorated In beautiful cut flowers and ferns of all kinds ' and sizes. . Bridge was -played and there was . a great 'deal of spirit to it, as some clever playing was done.- There were several prizes given. Miss Jaor decaj , beina- the guest of honor re celved a gold belt pin; Miss Joe Tay- ioVhS k wowiiiiKii " vZ?m ' " : . kU j 1a 7 iv. jTi Vm nostess invited into the dining room, deUghtfally. f ragrant wHh iu decora- tions, the guests, who were served in t jaicee in earai vsra ntic man ui two courses a charming1 little luncheon.!"" r At II o'clock the guests departed. H.MVT,I, TL T ter having-spent I most deUghUuliM mpressloa. Mr. : Binn. the evening. The couples -present weret Miss Mordeoat and Mr rj w. Con nelly, Miss Willie Smith and. Mr. Rj H. Sykes, Miss Mary Weldon Husks and Mr. R. H. Lewis, Jr.. JUiss Lottisiwew xork City' ' Sharoe and Mr, Vams P T jiwla. MImh I Anothee renrlii ftee f Vila faahlnn?1 Gertrude Winston and - Mr.' Frank Webb,. Miss Madge Mershon and Dr C. A. Woodard, Miss Llla "Wright and ' hvuio j wauu Am fy- lor and Mr. Sidney W. Minor, Miss Annie Louise Vaughan ahd Mr Paul C. Sneed. Miss Ida Cowan . and Mr, Lawrence Adams, Miss Katie Watklns ami Mr. Claiborne Carf, Miss Nan Jordan and -Mi, Horace Flowers, MWs Kieanor ureen ana . Mr. ' Sidney v. Chambers. Miss Rosa Green and Mr. it J.-cent ,77 John Rose, Messrs. Cheshire Webb ,Ceat!?rr, ?',,t EptaotP" and Paul Collin., of Hiitahoro. and ' . church. South, . and Paul Collins, of Hllleboro, and air. win it, carr. or Durham, There was a meeting of the Tour ists" Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Jo Graham on Mangum ' street The hnnaA mam Hrtorht BnrI mttTm Ita with autumn flowers. Ths club will devote the winter to ths study of Austria - Hungary, and .a anlendid nroaramma has been arranged for each meeting, At the meeting Thursday Mrs. J. S. Carr, Jr., read a very interesting ar- tide on "The Picturesque Danublo," sua a caraiuny prepared paper on mo commerce ana tnausiry was presented by Mrs. Abbot B. . IJpyd, wuuv jure. J. A. ItDDlDIOn lOlU UUUl ,j"" -1 nome eisewnere. jar. OKI, a real-tna-Hungary, , . dent of Elisabeth City, is finely typical rf-ni,JhKcirVLt,ha prorarnm,9.of the culture and social life In. that courts w.rrVe the dlnTng room. There all the rich beauty off autumn color are Illustrated in the pretty . decorations suggestive of All Hallow'en. The room was elaborate wjth autumn foliage, branches of red and brown and golden leaves being massed on sideboard and mantel amid what gleamed jack-'o-lanterns cut from pumpkins. In the centre of the tsbls was a large pnmpkin filled with bright leaves of luscious fruits, sur rounded by miniature lanterns, while candlesticks bearing white a kII maae irom. ears or corn adorned tne i corners. Besides ths members of the Mr" W-. QrUwold and Mrs. I nuumii .iiu. nWu " ham s delightful hosplUllty. '' ' . v lie rymiani loarwiif suni enur tainea ine memoers ox tneir loage in.4 splendid styls with, initiatory work In the second degree and then followed refreshments and a smoker. int lesuyiues opened witn an as piring page who furnished the' lodge Infinite amusement- After all the work was over the partitions ware raised and delightful, supper was before ths eyes of tho f raternaljsts. First oysters prepared In any styls were served, then salad, sandwiches and coffee as the second . course. There were no speeches. .-A few-visiting knights gave a word or two before the wastls hall w as-abandoned, Mr. and Mrs. Ouy Hudson are horns fronv a bridal trip of several daya They .came home last evening and there? wss given them a supper and gu informal reception at the home of Capt. P. M. Gailegner, father of the bride.. After the -supper and reception the couple went to tha home Of D. L. Williams, where they have taken rooms for the present Mr. Hudson, as will be recalled, is a well known rail road man and his bride was M'H 1 y- i a 1 . a. ' i I U.1BB 1 marriags. Both are well known and Last Saturday afternoon the Spin sters Clab met In West Durham at ths home of Mies Hattie Owens.' By way of variety tho members -an adjourned to the bowling- alley of Mrs, w. A. Erwln, where a very spirited game was indulged In. Mrs. Jeffries won the highest score. After the game they re turned to tha home of Miss Owens. with appetites w netted for -the de licious refreshments Which she served. After the exchange of 'books the v " ' , ; y v. v- 1 Mil A&.VBUVVU VI A I Ul Wlfl. 1 head Heights, in honor of. her sister, Mra. Strickland, who is here on a visit. There - were five tables, bridge whiat I was played. Miss Llla Wright making I ths highest score. , Alter . tns game dainty refreshments were served. The evening shadows -gathered all too quickly for this happy party so loth were they to leave so bright a scene. I Correspondence of The Observer. "H; - Winston-Salem, Oct S 0 The week has been characterised ; by nothing! mors exciting socially than soma very I pleasant and profitable club meetings, I - The week - Just ' passed has been characterised by -nothlns; mora x citing socially than axnno very pleas ant and profitable club meetings, - . Last Thursday the. Round Do sen was very graciously , entertained by Mrs. A. H- Eller in fiouthslde. The lesson review.; on ' , the revoluyonary war ana wi 'tamti waving vp u? ii. was very pleasantly given - by Mrs. , Phin Horton. .This was followed by an agreeable social , hour,; during which the hostess, as skilled In eull- nary matters as. on literary lines. served delicious refreshments. - Mrs. P, R. Jones was .the sniest pf ths - The iMonday Afternoon Book Club met at . the ' home of Mrs. Alice V. MasUn. Roll call was answered by names of noted Roman emperors and Interesting facts In connection .with them. As the club 1s making a com prehensive study of Italy and Sicily, Mrs. Henry, Roan's most admirable paper was a summarised sketch of the Roman empire ' This was - followed by a very interesting -discussion of ths books which are circulated among the club memo-re. The hostess serv ed temping refreshments.' - , ' ' Mrs. J. Lindsay' Patterson left tm i Tuesday for RusseUvllle. Tenn., to at tend tha marriage, of her brother, Mr. Hugh Patterson, to Mlss Lucy Xen. ay, svhlch was solemnised Wed nesday the ISth Inst Mrs. Patterson will b the guest fnr some t'me of her mother, Mrs. Wf;i:m Hniicton Pat- I' rum et the Uttor"s c-.-u ' "rv-r 'aic Alphonso Cobb entertained the Tul. day Afternoon CTnb at ths homs of her JJffT lJill Jlki mother. Mrsv Q. B. Bawls, n More-J U. presiding ver ths punch -bow "Cavan a Lee," where a delightful family reunion will be held and later a reception will be tendered Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Patterson by his mother. When Mrs.-; Patterson returns to Bramlette, her mother will accompany "r. . : .--, -, , - '--Rumors of marrying and giving in marriage, which have been circulat ing in the Twin .City for some time were -very pit Hly confirmed by the following Invitations which have been received, heres ' - - r--- - ;, Mr. and Mrs. :Mllton Snarden t; request ; the honor of your presence at-ths marriage of their daughter AllcaVail r, " tO Thursday, fifth day of November ' v -at twelve o'clock Grac. church. BaltHnora, ,- . . -.. . uss esnaraen is tne sister-or rs. rwu- A mm h- 2TLl i2 JZ et many Twin City folk on whom I naun vi ,,wcn. I Ogden and Is not only a gentleman, of culture, but is prominent h bustness lles as welL -They wUl yeslde, In Mr. and Mra Pleasant Henderson 1 ' . .Hanes . . -. ? rerjuest the honor ot " presence at the marriage of their ' f - daughter , t - y, Margarettei, ' ' to Mr. .William (Thomas Old ' on the evening of, Wednesday, ths WlnstoA-Salem, North Carolina. An accompanying Card saysi . iMr. and Mrs. Pleasant Henderson atnss request the pleasure of I company on tho evening of Wednes- 1 ay, ins eleventh of November I at half after six o'clock at Four hundred and nineteen Cherry street - ': The bride-to-be is one of ths most beautiful and popular young ladies in ine Twin City, She spent several months this year In European travel, her friends hers UtUe dreaming she I imnlll mn mnnm Inika nsvm.nan tl0 ' th forth State, r r SHELBY. Correspondence of The Observer. ;T 8helby, Oct 0. Miss Ray Buttle. youngest daughter of Mr. and Mr C. B. Buttle. Thursday evening became tne nnae tI Mr. Lewis Joslah Bailey, of Marshall. The ceremony took place at o clock at the horns of the vrine, Rev. John W fluttla. broths of .tha rwi amciating. The house- was ar- ianativ juw.i ith n.in, n.i viio . arf whit, .nnnuthimnini In h, front parjor where the oeremo- ny -took-siace Bontnera smilax -ana white jchrysanthomuroa wars used. :'The( brode, -who was , given mm ai.f,(. r k f,h.ti h - , K.nri.nm. : ms. . -nt whlto satin madTwinlra. trlmmad.m princess lace. Bhe wore a veil and orange blossoms .and carried a- show er bouquet of Bride's roses and liUtut of the valley. Miss Elva Wray, a cous in of the bride, was maid of honor, She- wore.' a nrettv creation - of- pale yellow messaune, -'trimmed with . oia lace. 8he carried a cluster of yellow chrysanthemums. . Ths . .bridesmaids. Miss Mary Sue wray, of Ashe vine, ed Miss , Bryte ' Baker, .- wore dainty gowns ot whits chiffon pver A yellow silk mads directolre styls,-and carried armaful of yellow chrysanthemums. Little Dorothy McBrayer, neice of tha bride, was ribbon bearer in a dainty white frock with - yellow sash; ; Dr. Arthur Prltchard. or ' AShevllle. . was the ceremony Mrs., ju, x. weDb-ana Mr. H T. . Hudson," sans; exquisitely "Ross of li0ve.u 7Mrsi H. T. Hudson, wtlb her usual skill and rare touch clayed tha wedding march. Following the weddlngt which was attended only by relatives sad Intimate friends, there ' ' . . If.. s-1 Bi WU & IttTHfal iflDVULlVlk! IXLrU. K 3. OUV ?er Receiving in the -front parlor was the bridal arty. Mr and Mrs. C. 03. But tle and Mr. and Mjra. Julius Buttle. In ths front bail were Mr. and Mrs. J. I Buttle and Mr. and Mrs. 1 P.- Hol land and Mr. and Mrs.- Lander : Mc Brayer. in the sitting room Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paul Webb showed the bewildering display of bridal presents Including- handsome silver and cut rlass of every description and beau tiful china. In ths dining room, where elegant simplicity In tho decorations Madgs W Webb i - wera . ttaUoaed. Elegant. refreshments "were serv- . . . . . . M. Whafsin V: BBBHsslsBBBS " : V- P J ' : v 'I ' ; . When candy is under discussion the whole rl story of perfection, of consummate purity and of 'the most entrancing deliciousncs3 of flavor ':;'ll3 told in the nsmo ".Sfcere V . . - r . Sold by all Dn:pst3 and Confectioners. . . - v Appreciated bj all people. . ' . : , , a " ifanu.factur$4 UTTLEFIZLD &-STEERE CO. : ' : . . IZnoxviVs, Tennessee I ' Overfatnc Condemned. Fat, or even fattjah, women read ers who want to be In the mode this year must understand that the de mand is for lines, not curves, and govern themselves accordingly, -That means OFF with the fat ; It has become a duty. Many are trying exercise or dieting; but it la certain they will find these methods too slow) and unreliable. The cheapest , and' safest way to get In,, form for the Directolre mode is by means of Mar mola , Prescription . Tablets. Any . druggist (or the'Marmola Company,, Detroit, Mich.) will give you a large sised case of these elegant little fat reducers, containing a ood, generous supply, for seventy-live cents, and even this quantity should be enough to make a decided - impression'-: on : your excess fat' Many have lost as much as a pound a day. ' . These Maromla Prescription 'Tab leu may be used with Impunity and likewise perfect confidence, for, being' made strictly In accorlance with tha , famous Marnrola Prescription, they ' are, of course,, quite-harmleaa... Thev . are rather beneficial 'than otherwise in- fact, never- disturbing the stomach " or causing a , wrinkling of the flesh. were jiuses Selma Webb. Ora Itk; riage,.jSelma Kakrtdn fmm..i, I -, Pearl IttimorV'""J7 T ' j Mrs. Bailey,- as - Miss Ray Buttle,. ' wasnne or Shelbys most popuUr and -f --"- , bI?Jt,r,,, Mr- B"ey U a lawyer of , , splendid parts unit itiv,nf I'.nnu.' ste. . Mr. and- Mn.: n.ii. ie 'Gk.ik. - s riday, morning, their trip including ? Z-Uj, 1",". m orida, than an, ; A vT Annan watt a a. . . j.k . m - - - i- - .up iu .points fnoriA ana a.,. long stay m New york. Mrs. Bailey traveled In smart llored gown of r cloth ' and hat w match -Thsy wiU'bs athoms er December ths ... UUUur me dti as i party miss " u Buttle avs a beautiful course .tllnnsr i Wednesday evening at hr home. Tho guests werer Misses jShra Wray, Mary , . ?JPTy Bryx Baker, Mr. and Mrs. ' H.T. Hudson, Mrs. E,, y. Webb and , Messrs. ! J. Bailey, - Dr,V Arthur ! Prltchard and Mr. Fortnar. J " W Miss Elva Wray i hostess tX k -.' beautiful seven-course breakfast In : v- honor of Miss .SutUe and her bridal party on Thursday. The dlnlna- was exquisite In its . decorations, the color soheme, yellow and whits, being , carried out in perfection. At each place was a Whits satin bok with ths J weddihg cake and On top n gold IetT . ' ters the initlala.Nasturtlans were used In profusion and these vivid flowers ' mads a lovely centrepiece. Miss Wrsy's guests-were: Misses Buttle, Baker -Wray and Messrs. Forest Eskridgs, J. Bailey, Dr. Arthur Prltchard. Mr. rortner and Stough Wray.iMiss Buttle- , wore a stunning gown of tan -broad eloth with a picture hat ' ". -"' ':' '! i- ' ' '.: . - . . . 11 Misses Mary and Susie Covington, of Monroe, are the attractive guests of f.i Congressman and Mrs. E. T. Webb. A Mr. and Mrs..- Bryant and child, of : J Charlotte, are; guests of. the College Vl HoteL Mr. and Mrs. Ransom, of . Charlotte, ram sruests at Cniieaen. I.I V- i r t, -i . . home, from ; eastern r Carolina , this' . .. ' W 1. A, DUfn , IB , week. Miss Loaele Jenkins, who has" w cnarming guest of Mr. and- " Mrs J. F. Jenkins left last, week for her;, homo 1 Tarboro. Mrs. - Hugh Miller and child are viaitt'na- Miati. . In Charlotte.--Mlss Ora Flack, who Is teaching at Fallaboro. -sme Id Thurs- , r day -to attend the ,8 uttfo-Bailey nup- tils,4Mr, Oraham Morrison, of t.i.-. coin county, was the. guest nf This 1 eoula,iDr. Held Morrison, last week. daysHto Chariotts this week. , " ' - BABY .COATS - . ; Aim TIDC v.; J" v. i a- ; i w v.- j--- j t v. - Baby'a winter wraps--' per v saps ipbd! .Cleanlnt0 ,Jf - We ;';batt olean '-eiderdow I coats, eaps,' pillows or robes in a faultless) manner, f- 1 ; JvOttiejr' wraps can - bet i dry' ; cleaned or . can be dyed -ove another color If you so' desire. ' Cinsult us about-'Work of thki t kind;.. Wa- are always' glaj . airs our ad vies. la these ipat--' ters and to'quote prioes. i y J Launderers, Dyerd, Cleaners, , eonta Tryon 6t a Name?
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