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CHARLOTTE DAILY OJtteKKVEK, JANUARY 10, 1909. hoi tees' pectal book Is The Port Olrl." by Booth. nd i provln; to oe favorite with th member. One of Ellis Parker Butler' inimitable to ri's afforded much enjoyment hi delightful humor being inorougniy appreciated. Current event were va f led covering a wide field, from lo cal to foreign affairs.-. The hoetes. as sisted by her aweet little daughter; Kattle and Gertrudi, aerved delightful refreshment, after the formal ad journment. The next meeting will be held on January 20th with Mrs. Charles H. Geltner. WINSTON-SALEM Correspondence of The Observer. Winston-Salem, Jan. 7. o many elegant and enjoyable functions have been given in honor of the two mar riage to be solemnized this week, that of Miss Alice Hose to Mr. John Alspaugh on Tuesday, and that of Mln Eilse Sheppard to Mr. James Fear on Wednesday, that Twin City Christmas festivities, usually eo at tractive and enjoyable, have been eents of mere passing interest. Wednesday afternoon of last week Miss Mary McDearl tendered Miss Alice Rose a beautiful luncheon. Roman hyacinths and asparagus vine tastefully arranged formed the ef fective green and white color scheme. I)lnty whlto satin hearts bearing the initial A R and filled with bon bons were the pretty souvenirs of the happy occasion. Covers were laid for the following: Miss Alice Rose, the guesf of honor, Misses Cas sle Rose, Plgford, of Clinton; Julia Wilson, Bessie Blum, Frank Hanes, Marlon Revelle. Ellen NorDeet, Mary Crlti; Mesdames Tahcott Brewer, of Haloigh; W. C. Davis, of Gastonla, and D. Cromer. The same afternoon at 1 o'clock Miss Ellse Sheppard was the guest of honor at a most beautiful lunch eon given by Mrs. Clement Manly. The place cards, unique in design, car rled out the green and white bridal tints so charmingly emphasised In the decorations and in the. five ele gantly appointed courses of the lunch eon. The following guests graced the charming occasion: Miss Ellse Shep pird, Misses Mary Cabell, Missle and .Kate Sheppard, Nellie Buford, Caro "puxton, Edna Maalln, Annie Ludlow, Itfary Crlts, Margie Gray, Erma Bail ey, Mary Hlnshaw; Mesdames Meade Willis, Kent Sheppard, J. L. Ludlow, Jt. J. Reynolds, Charles L. Summers, J . C. lib x ton, J. Barnette Douglass and W. J. Leipfert. " Thursday afiernoen Miss Frank Hanes gave in honor of Miss A'lce Itose a beautiful luncheon eminently characteristic of the Christmas sea son In the effective holly decorations, and of the happy event It heralded, in the lovely hand-palnted place cards with the tell tale Initials A and R and the circlet of gold that graced them. Most appropriate souvenirs of this beautiful yiiletlde luncheon were the pretty white satin bon bon boxes era bellshed with sprays of holly paint ed on sXke covers. The guests at this delightful seven-course luncheon were the guest of honor, Mi.ss Alice Rose, Misses Roseboro, of Cleveland; Mary Medearia, Ellen Norfleet. Pig ford, Cassle Rose. Julia Wilson, Bes sie Blum, Mary CrlU, Mesdames T. W. Old, of ElUaheth City, and Tal cott Brewer. Faturday afternoen Miss Ellse Shep pard and Miss Alice Rose, the sweet hrides-to-be. together with Mrs. T. W. Old. of Elisabeth City, wore a-uwts of honor at a charming eight course luncheon tendered them by Miss Mary Crlte. Bride's roses and hothouse smllax supplied the effective decorations. A lovely Brides rose graced each place card, while the places of the guests of honor were Still more charmingly designated by the bouquet of Bride's rose tied with white satin ribbon. The guests whose charming presence brightened t h- occasion were: Misses Alice Rose and Ellse Sheppard and Mrs. T. W. obi; Misses casnie Rose, Julia Wilson, Bessie Galloway, of Salem, Va.; Frank Hanes, Erma Bailey and Mrs. Clem ent Manly. Saturday, from 3 to 5 o'clock Misses Caro. and Anna Buxton entertaloe.l in honor of Miss Elise Sheppard, giv IniT In compliment to this winsome bride-to-be a very beautiful and en joyable reception. In the stately, beautiful hall, brighter for the ex quisite American beauty roses that fchi-d their fragrance around and for tho great open fireplace where the old-fashioned Christmas log (ire blai ecl and crackled, Mr. J. C. Buxton, tno mother of the charming young hostesses, welcomed each guest. Re ceiving in the north parlor which was most attractive In Its decorations of Bride's roses were the two hostesses, the guest of honor, Miss Ellse Shep pard, assisted by Misses Mary Cabell Sheppard. Bessie Galloway, Mr. Clement Manly and Mrs. Clerk, of Newark, N. J. Under the graclou guidance of Mrs. J. L. Ludlow, the guests passed Into the elegant dining room, never more effective than in Its garniture of pink enchantress car nations and ferns. Mrs. E. E. Shel ton poured coffee and Mrs. Alice Maa lln, chocolate. Miss Grace Whitaker, Kate and Missie Sheppard and Louise Pepper dispensing these and other delicious refreshments. Pilot ed bj Mrs. Kent Sheppard, the guests found themselves in the south parlor, where Mrs. E. C. Cllnard. assisted by Miss Eleanor Follln, Mesdanes Meade Willis and James R. Green, served delicious egg-nog. The many beautiful ante-nuptial event of the week culminated In the very' elaborate and elegant luncheon tendered both of, the brides-to-be, Mis Alice Rose and Miss Elise Shep pard, by Mr. R. J, Reynolds. Match less taste and wondrous skill com bined in making the dining room a most fitting and beautiful setting for this elegant function. A large wed ding bell fashioned of hot house emilax and white carnations, from the centre of which flashed an electric bulb, shed it brightness over the large centre table. Wreath of mil li glistening with white bells, extend ed from the large wedding bell to the white rose-capped candle which had been so arranged as to suggest still another-. wedding belt. Miss Rome's place at the table was designated by a large bouquet of Bride's roses and her friend" places by a single long atemmed Bride s rose, attached to the place card; Mis Sheppard' place was designated by white carnations, 'a single white carnation being attach ed tt: the place card for each of fcer several inenaa, Arter the eight courves had been" aerved, the two lovely cake that graced, the place of the respectlvebrldes were, cut. Misses -Mary Medarl and Frank Hanes get tins the dimes,; Misses Edna Mail In and Missie Sheppard "the rings, and Mia' Annie Ludlow and Hiss Ellen Norfleet the thimbles. Attractive Dresden,' figures symbolising the nup tial event soon to follow, were pre nnted to" the guests' by the gracious Jrostet, The pleasure of the occa sion were enhanced by tho beautiful music rendered throughout the lunch eon by the Italian-Band. The guest were: Ml Alice Rom, Hisae Casts! Rose, Julia Wilson, Bessie, Bailie Glass, of Durham; Ellen Norflect, Mary Medearia, Prank Hanes; Mes dame Thomas Old and Bowman Gray; Miss El lee Sheppard. Mary Ca bell and Mlssie Sheppard, Bessie Galloway, of Salem. Va.; Annie Lud low, Erma Bailey, Anna. Buxton; Mes daine Clement Manly, Meade Willi and Kent Shepvpard. Tuesday afternoon at 6 o'clock the marriage of Miss Alice Rose to Mr. John W. Alspaugh, Jr.. was solem nized at the home of tho bride's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Boone Roae. The home was attractively decorated In Bride's roses, carnation and Southern smllax. An altar or spotless white against the rich evergreen back ground with snowy pedestals draped In smllax supplied the setting for this beautiful home marriage. Before the marriage service Mrs. Talcott Brewer, of Raleigh, played a charm ing selection from Rubenstein. This was followed by "The Sweetest Story Ever Told. During the entrance of the bridal party, the "Bridal Chorus," from Lohengrin was beautifully sung by Misses Mary and Pearl Medearia and Messrs. Bynum and Clodfelter. The ribbons forming the aisle wero he!d by Misses Frank Hanes and Julia Wilson. A the sweet strains ceased, th.? groom with his best man, Mr, Porter Steadman, passed to the altar, where the Rev. J. E. Abernethy awaited them. The maid of honor, Miss Cassle Rose, very charming In her white nessalene costume and car rying a bouquet of brides roses, next passed to the altar. Then followed the bride. on the arm of her father. As sweet as a "morning rose newly washed with dew, the fair bride seemed, her gown of white mescaline, her flowing brid al veil, her orange blossoms and beautiful bouquet of Bride's roses and lilies of the valley only adding their charm to her personal graces. After the service and loving felicita tions from relatives and friends, an elegant collation was served. The btlde and groom lett on the S 10 tralr for Tampa, Florida, where they will make their home. Many ele gant bridal gifts bespeak the high re gard in which the young couple are held. J. P. B. DURHAM. Correspondence, of The Observer. Durham. Jan. 8 Another very de lightful dance was given at the arm ory Thursday evening, the finest of the season and the old year was danced out and the new in. This ger man was given by the young ladles of the city complimentary to their gen tlemen friends a Leap Year bail. It was a most delightful affair from start to -finish. At 10 o'clock from the ladles' dressing room there emerged to a processional as weird as Anton Seldl's funeral march; thirty girls in costumes. They wero masked and walked round the room, while the men stood with wonder. Without ado and with no reference to their part ners of the evening, the girls waltzed to them and then Joined In the merry throng. Round the hall they went, the girl ghlrling the man across the floor, swarming With delighted women. One dance swiftly followed another until 11 o'clock, the girls or dered the lights down unmasked themselves, andJhe boys look their hostesses In the face. The men made us dates, the young ladles carried the pencils and cards and the men had no say so about it. In every portion of the large armory room there were osy corners, decoration were beautiful. Besides this, refreshments were serv ed, another creation of the girls and the salvation of the evening. Out at the Mangum Street Meth odist church Wednesday evening of last week there was a very pretty marriage when Miss Mamie Dixon became the bride of Mr. Ernest Crlni. The vowa were said at the close of prayer meeting. Just botore the bridal party entered Miss Daisy Ken don sang, "The Sweetest Story Ever Told," she was followed by Mr. Pres ton Eppa. who sang "Sunset.'' Mlaa Myrtle Branch then played Mendles shon's march and the bridal party entered. They wor: Miss Senatte Dixon, sister of the bride, with Mr. S. I. Conwada, Miss Ada Cole with Mr. Earle Remington, Winston-Ka-lem; Miss Mary Herndon with Mr. B. T. Dawson, of Tarboro; Miss An nie Fitts, of Roanoke Rapids, with Mr. W. H. Green. Next came little Miss Nina May Mangum, niece of the bride, who bore the ring on a silver waiter. The bride entered the church with her sister, Mrs. Will Mangum, dame of honor, and they were met at the altar by the groom ana best man, Mr. H. N. Norvell, of Raleigh, Rev. E. Spencer performed the ceremony. Schubert's serenade was played softly during the whole time. The bride was gowned In soft antolnette, trimmed in baby Irish satin, with veil .aught with iillles of the valley. She carried Brides rose. The dame of honor wore lavender of the same material as the bride's, and carried carnations. The bridesmaids wore canary silk and the ring bearer white silk. The groom wore Tuxedo, while the best man and groomsmen wore full dress. The Fun loving Club came to life again and this week had meetings. Miss Evelyn Jones, at her home on Morris street, was hostess Tuesday evening, giving the club a Leap Year party and besides the members were Miss Splvey, of Mississippi; Miss Ester, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Misses Dorothy and Annie Norman Fuller, of New York, and Mr B. W. Hawks, of Baltimore, was one of the special guests, thi evening one of the first occasions where there were gentle men. The Leap lAr scheme was carried out consistently and the young ladle made dates with the men. Re freshments were served and the fun lover departed. Mrs. Gilbert C White entertained at bridge Friday evening in honor of her sister, Mrs Cameron Morrison, of Charlotte. Eigfc tables played the game in progreSfcon and the city' most capable pIaVr were there. The tourney was enlivened by the very presence of those who njay strong bands and additional spirit was given it by three splendid prises, as reward for skill in turning trick. Mr. Jones Fuller received the ladles" award, a beautiful sliver pencil and Col. J. C. Michle won the gentleman's, a box of fin cigars. .Mrs, William Morris took an abundance of consolation in a deck of bridge cards. At the conclu sion Of the games Mrs. Whit served a two course luncheon. Tuesday afternoon from S:30 to 7 o'clock the palatial bom of Mrs. George W." Watt wa thrown open to the Round About CcHib. and each member and guest were cordially wel comed. There were seven tables and all played flinch. After the game de licious refreshments wers served . la three courses. Mrs. B. L. Tyree wi the lucky winner of the prize. Mrs. Fred Woodward' card party Friday afternoon In honor of her sis ter, Mrs. B- 8. Mills, of Wilmington, was attended by Mrs. W. L. Wall, Mrs. Joe Graham. Mrs. William Mor ris, Mrs. Robert L. Felts, Mrs. E. A. Betts. Mrs. James A Robinson, Miss Eleanor Green, Miss Joe Taylor, Miss Kate Taylor, Miss Sadie Hackney and Mrs. Archabald Cheatham. Decora tions of holly, mistletoe and crimson bells made the home put on the Christmas air and It was very pretty. Mrs. Cheatham served punch and the hostess other refreshments. The three tables of bridge were indeed Jolly. Miss Anna Branson's automobile party Friday evening to the guests of Miss Douglas Hill s guests was one of the season's best. The ride from here to Chapel Hill, where there was given a short dan.e In the Zeta Psi fraternity hail, lacked nothing of de light despite the bitter cold. The ma chine bore the party without an acci dent until the return and srveral of the best hours were spent on the Hill. Beside the dance, which was lovely, refreshments during Its progress were served and about midnight the party began Its Durhamward Journey. Culture doesn't pave the roads and Orange county furnished the Jolts until the big machine came to a stop. The part)t alighted and built camp fires for warmth. This was required at several stages of the Journey and at 1:30 o'clock in the morning they steamed Into town almost froren, but happy as could be. There n as a delightful meeting of the Ladles' Auxiliary of St. Phillip's Episcopal church at the home of Mrs. V. I. Wall on Chapel Hill street. The subject of the afternoon was Japan. Many Interesting papers wers read, showing the great growth of Christ ianity In the last fifty years In that country. The collection taken amount ed to J21.50. The music for the afternoon was furnished by Mrs. John M. Manning and Mrs. Geoige A. Carr. After the business of the meeting was over de lightful refreshments were served, after which adjournment was made till the next meeting, which will be with Mrs. J. Harper Erwln In West Durham. NORTH WILKESBORO. Correspondence of The Observer. North Wilkesboro. Jan. 7. Miss Louise Flnley entertained, delightfully Thursday evening in honor of her guests, Miss Corlnne Harper, of Dunn. X. C, and Miss Cylde Watson, of Wilson, N". C. The rooms were beautifully decorated with ferns and carnations. Delicious punch was ! Berved In the dining room by Mes dames J. E. Flnley and Gwyn. Pro gressive hearts was played and tho prize, a book, was presented Mr. Walter Flnley. Elegant refreshments were served, consisting of chicken salad, mayonnaise dressing, olives, po tato chips and beaten bfscult, loo cream and cake. As-the olrl year was drawing to a close all the young lades were given the last opportunity of the Leap Year and the prize for thi) best proposal was presented to Mis Alice Henkel. of Lenoir. Miss Ruth Pllson was hostess to a large number of friends at her hand some home on Highland avenue Tues day night. A delightful bowling party was given Friday night by Mr. Henry Blair In honor of the visiting ladles. Those present wen: Misses Alice Henkel. of Ienoir; Clyde Watson, of Wilson; Cbrlnne Harper, of Dunn; Louise Ffnley, Elisabeth Pllson; Messrs. Henry Blair, E. O. Flnley, W. Flnley, Walter Horlon. Mr. Parker and Charles Flnley. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Gwyn HarpVr. Thursday night an elegant banquet was given by the local Pythians at Hotel Gordon. An attractive menu had been provided and the banquet proved a most delightful occasion, about slxtv couoles participating. Mr. J J. L. Clemens was toastmaerter and ; toasts were responded to by Messrs. Vyne, Norrls, Caffey Robinson and T. B. Finley. WADESBORO. Correspondence of The Observer. Wadesboro, Jan. 8. Mrs. O. W. Huntley is at home after a visit at Jonesboro. Miss Viola Monsalvage, of Atlanta, has returned home after a visit with her sister, Mrs. T. A. Marshall. Miss Julia Robertson, of Charlotte, Is the guest of Mrs. H. H. McLendon. Mrs. J. D. Leak entertained Thurs day afternoon at an informal bridge party for Mis Julia Robertson, of Charlotte. Mrs. H. B. Allen was the hostess this week to the Tuesday Afternoon Club. Several invited guests were present. After the dainty refresh ments the new officers were chosen. Mrs. H. H. McLendon was elected president. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Marshall en tertained Tuesday night at bridge. Three rooms were used and beautiful ly decorated. Luncheon was served after the game. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. McLendon, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Coxe, Mesdames T. A. Marshall, E. S. Ashe, Hugh Bennett, R. E. Lit tle, Samuel Houston, L. D. Robertson, J. D. Leak, O. M. Stanback, and Misses Julia Robertson, of Charlotte; Viola Montsalvage, of Atlanta; Ellse Bennett and Charlie Belle Craig, of Wadesboro, and Messrs. Fred Par sons, 8. 8. Lockhart, Wortham Wyatt, J. H. Mclver and W. I. Bennett. The wedding of Miss Sallte McLean to Mr.- Robert Lampley occurred Wed nesday afternoon at 6: JO at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. M. H. Mc Lean. The rooms were beautifully decorated and in one corner ofstho parlor the altar was arranged. The groom entered with Mr. J. F. Allen Immediately after the officiating clergyman and met the bride at the altar, receiving her from her brother. The ceremony was spoken by Rev. T. W. Chambliss. of the First Baptist church. The bridal party wa en tertained at supper immediately after the ceremony at the home of the groom. Here the decoration weri very attractive.' Mr. and Mr. Lamp ley will reside In Wadesboro. Card announcing the coming wed ding of one of the successful and popular business men of Wadesboro, Mr. W. N. Jeans, were received this week. The cards red: Rev. and Mrs. Shaler Walter Mehry Invite you to. be present at the marriage of their sister Mist Bright McCallum r '". .to Mr. William Norfleet Jean Tuesday evening, January the twelfth, nineteen hundred and nine t flva o'clock Donalds, South Carolina, At Home after the twentieth of January Wadesboro, North Carolina. HIGH POINT. Cor-pomle-ire f The Ob.iM-ver. HlRh Point, Jan 8 The reception given Thursday night at the Manufac turers' Clnh wun unc nf the niot pleasant in the history nf this organ ization. The hours were from i to 12 and much enjoynn-nt was hai dur ing this time. The ir,i"'t. were greet ed at the head uf the stairs by Messrs. Fred N. Tate, Charles F. lK)iig and J. J. Farriss In the read ing room Mesdames William T. Park er, Charles Long. Albert Tate. William Shlpman and James Farriss received, all being gowned in white. The club rooms were gorgeously decorated In holly and mistletoe and ropes of ce dar. Chicken salad. sundwiches. pickles and frozen punch were served to the following named guests: Mr. and Mrs J. Elwood Cox. Mr and .Mrs. J. W. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. William T Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Long, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Gold, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Shipmau, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Hauser, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rector, Mr. and Mrs Wilkej McClave, Mr. and Mrs. James Farriss, Mes dames B. F. CumminKs, Thomas, of Richmond, Va., Misses Courtney and Elmer Shlplett und Short, of Washing ton; Mlssee Uerta Ragan. Ida Alex ander, Lena Best, Kate and Frances Ingram, Blanche Bradshaw, Connie Charles, King, Edith Moore, Rensler, of Lynchburg, Kate Anderson, of Reidsvllle; Freeman and Cox: Messrs. Virgil Idol. o. W. Clark. Carl Hill. Albion and Ed. Millls, Ward Eshel man. Lynch, Perkins. Iidd, Morrow, Vernon Idol, Moffltt, Alexander. White, Brooks. Mrs William C. Jones was hostess to the Entre Nous Club on Thursday afternoon. Progressive muKK'na was played Mrs. Gordon Burnett won first prize, a beautiful hand-palnted plate; Mrs. J. W. Harris, a set of dominoes. A walad course was serv ed. Those present were Mesdames W. T. Parker. Charles Long. W. C. Reavans, Dred Peacock, J. W. Harris. Gordon Burnett, J. J. Farriss and vis itor, Mi S. H. Tomlinson. On New Year's afternoon tho W. O. T. Club received at the Manufactur ers' Club from four to five. The guests were met at the main entrance by Miss Berta. Itagan and Mrs. Charles Hauser. In the reading room Misses Connie Charles and Blanche Brad shaw received. In the reeeotlon room Mrs. Joseph 1. Cox, president of the club. Mrs. Cyrus Wheeler, vice presi dent, and Mrs James Farriss. secre tary, did the honors. The other club members were stationed In various parts of the club rooms Mesdames Mary Alexander. A. S. Caldwell. W. C. Jones and S. H. Tomlinson. Sand wiches and coffee were served to about a hundred guests. GREENSBORO. Correspondence of The Observer. Greensboro. Jan. S. Miss Laurln da Richardson and Mr. Smith Rich ardson entertained last Thursday evening at their home on Smith street. The house was brilliantly Hgtited and beautifully , decorated in the holiday colors. The old-faBhlon-ed darkey fiddlers were stationed In the dining room where the young peo ple danced the "old time" dances. At 11 o'clock elegant refreshments were served and the last hour of the old year was devoted to a Leap Year pro posal contest, which caused much fun and merriment. The party was a most enjoyable one, and the guests reluctantly took their departure soon after midnight. Miss Kathleen Denney gave a de lightful reception Thursday evening at her horpe on Church street, com plimentary to her cousin. Miss Julia Denney, of Reidsvllle. The guests were welcomed at the door by Misses Mary Watson and Josephine Vaughn. Miss Leila Denney served punch In the rear hall. Each guest ' was re quested to read original New Year resilutions, the prizes being awarded to Miss Uettle Hughes and Messrs. Ha,rry Grlmsley and Fielding Fry. The home was artistically decorated In holly and mistletoe, save In the dining room, which was lighted by pink shaded candles and decorated in asparagus, ferns and cut flowers. The happy company left for their homes soon after midnight, each one charmed with the success of tho evening. Miss Sadlo Royster entertained about seventy-five of her girl friends at her home on Church Btreet Wednesday evening. The home was beautifully decorated In Christmas greens. In the dining room and libra ry red and green were the predomi nating colors, while the parlors were In pink and white. Miss Nor man and Mrs. Royster, mother of the hostess, received the guests In the hall. Miss Ethel Stewart and Mr. Charles Denney presided at the punch bowl. One of the features of enter tainment was a guessing contest. A quantity of beans was placed In a bag and the guest were required to guess at the number. The prizes were won by Miss Ethel Stewart and Mr. Charles Denney. Delicious refresh ments, consisting of Ice cream, cake, almonds and bonbons were served during the evening. One of the most delightful events of the season was the reception given on Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. L J. Brandt, In honor of Mrs. Leila Lipscomb and daughter, Mia Alice Lipscomb, who have recently moved here from Danville. The home was hrllllantly lighted and decorated with evergreens and cut flower. Mrs. Brandt was assisted In receiving her guests by Mrs. Robert Wopdlng, Mrs. Cowper and Mrs. Carrigan. Miss Grant and little Miss Lillian Brandt --Mi,d t the punch howl. Miss Brandt alio supplied the guests with . i.-onai ri mjoiu cards. Hearts w as the game played. The ladles' prize, a sterling stiver picture frame, was won by Miss Alice Lipscomb, while the gentleman's prise, a handsome desk set, was won by Mr. Oscar Pat terson. Refreshment, consisting of ice croam, cak,,.Bimonds and, nuts were served. Amdtig those present were: Misses Ula Adams, Paisley El lington. Alice Callum. Lyman Grlms ley, Frances Lyon. Sadie Dick, Kath e'rine Gilmer, Ethel Ridge, Fannie Forbla, Mary Patterson, Carrie Price, Kate Hardte, May Morris, Mary Cal lum, Mary Benbow, Miriam Crulk shank, Bettle Aiken Land. Julia Blake, Mamie Tate, and Messrs. Max Payne, Lee Fogler. L. Williamson, W. B. Harrison, John Gilmer, Cummins Mebane, Joe Hardle. Thomas Real!, Carter Dalton, Wade. Stocard. Wlster Ftocard. M. L. Thomas, Guy Hunter, Doctor Tankersley. Eugene Rykes, Paul Schenclt, David Stern, John M. Rose. C. J Lamb. Charles Alderman and J J. Parker A delightful flinch party was given Sat hi di. anernoon by Mrs. (' H ROWer Tills Is the last of a series of social hol.il.iv functions given at the hospitaMc Kovster home Elegant re fr -shim rMs Aire ger ed during the e ' iuiib. Mrs. C. ('. Taylor gae a ver en- J..i'.le Nca 1 i'ai pait. when she enici ttiiiieil at eui hre in hurii'i 'f i',-r s;;.rs. .!lsm- Alice ii.i ST'h-i 'irimslev. who were her guest dur ing the liu!nlas. The t.e,illtl!lll home was gorgeously decorated m Christmas colors After several very ex-. ItitiK names, Mrs Tal r ser ed a drhc'nus salad cnur.-.e. Punch was srti during the games. Beautiful bcll-Miajieil, hand-palnted score cards were used. The Sana Sum I Club held Its first meeting of the year Saturday after noon with Miss Anna Mead Ml chaux Miss Walker, of Winston-Sa-lem, who is visiting Miss Queenle Mc Donald, was a guest of the club. Miss Alma Sparger gave a charm ing and unique reception Monday evening, when she Rave a Mother Goose party at her home on Blauil wood avenue. The guests were dress ed to represent the characters in Mother Goose rhymes. Among them being "Jack and Jill." "Curly Locks," "Peter Pumpkin Eater," and Little Boy Blue." MWs Sparger's guests numbered about forty Dainty refreshments were served during the evening. Mrs. M. J. Mulr was hostess to the Tuesday Afternoon Card Club. After a number of very Interesting games, delicious refreshments were served, and the afternoon proved a most en joyable one. MOCKSVILE. Correspondence of The Observer. Mocksville, Jan. 8. Miss Anita Miller was hostess to the Z Z. Z. Club Thursday afternoon from 2:30 to b o'clock. Progressive games was the feature of amusement.. Delightful re freshments were served. Those present were: Misses Helen and Marie Al lison. Luna and Viola Brown, Adelaide and Sarah Galther. Myrtle Graham, Linda Clement, Mary Sanford, Sarah Miller; Mrs. Spencer Hanes and Mrs. K. O. Morris. Mrs. Robert Polndexter Anderson will entertain the Thursday After noon Embroidery Club at Its next meeting at her home on Main street. Misses Mellle Cochett and Wild, of Wilmington, who have been the guests of Miss Blanche Itanes, have returned to Greensboro, where they will resume their studies at the State Normal and Industrial College Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Sanford, of Chattanooga, Tenn., have returned to their home after spending the holidays with Mr. San ford's parents here Miss Blanche Hanes has returned to Wilson to re sume her work In the Wilson graded schools. Mr. Cowan, contest agent for The Charlotte News, spent Tuies day in town, In interest of his paper. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Crow, of Monroe, who have been visiting Mrs. Crows family here, have returned home. LINCOLNTON. Correspondence of The Observer Llncolnton, Jan. 8. Miss Ijee Mot entertained in honor of Mr. Vivian Cobb at her beautiful home In South Llncolnton Tuesday night. Her home had been transformed Into a bower of attractive decorations. Vases of pink carnations formed the decoration for the parlor, while the dining was made bright with holly and Christmas bells. Misses Lee Motz and Linda Ward received the guests. Miss Nora Lander presided at the punch bowl. A salad course was served in the din ing hall, with coffee and cake. A word contest proved tho leading feature of the evening. Each guest was presented with a Christmas card with "Merry Christmas" on It and was given ten minutes to make as many words as possible out of letters In these two words. Miss Minnie Southard won tho prize, a handsome letter opener, and Mr. A. L. Qulckel, the consolation prize, which was a dictionary that he might Increase his vocabulary. Those present were: Misses Flor ence Rhyne, Wallace Anthony, Minnie Southard, Neal Roseman, Johnsle Lore, Ida May Mundy, Lola Pressly, Rose Finger, Odessa Woods, Mildred McLean, Lulda Ward. Sadie and Nora Lander; Messrs. K. L. Lawing, A. L. Qulckel. Stowe Crouse. Kemp B. and J.- R. Nixon, John Abernethy, Paul Rhyne. Harris Burgln, Fred Ram saur, Morman Roseman, Vivian Cobb and Hugh Cllne. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Love enter tained the teachers of the Llncolnton graded school last Friday night. Guessing contests, potato needle threading and egg races furnished amusement for the afternoon. In the egg race Miss Margaret Tlddy receiv ed the prize, a beautiful basket of candy; In the potato race Miss Lola Mundy won a handsome purse; and In the needle threading contest Kemp Nixon won as a prize a pearl handle knife. A salad course with ambrosia and cake was served. Those present were: Misses Aline and Fannie Dar ken, Lola Mundy. Dorcar Lot, Callle Lowell, Jessie Porter, Margaret Tlddy, Hattis Lea. Mary IOve and Prof. B. P. Caldwell; Messrs. Reese Hutchison, K. B. Nixon, Claud Rameaur and A. L. Qulckel. SALISBURY. Correspondence of Tit Observer. Salisbury, Jan. 8. Mrs. Edwin Wil liamson Overman entertained "Le Rar de Lole" Club most delightfully on New Tear's Day. Mrs. Overman beautiful-drawing room was the pic ture of holiday cheer with its blazing wood fire and It multitude of flower ing plants. The health of each guest was pledged In sherry wine and good cheer prevailed throughout the after noon. Bridge was played and when the scores were counted, Mrs. W. If. Neave having the highest, was pre-, ented with the prize. A delicious luncheon wa served consisting of quail On toast, chicken salad, beaten biscuits and tea, fruit cake and wine. In addition to the. regular members of the club the guests were: Misses Katherlne Cartwell and Kathleen Kluttx. Miss Mamie Mock entertained a few friends at bridge on Tuesday af ternoon" at her beautiful colonial home on Fulton street. The prize for the highest score, a pair of silk stock ings, were won by Miss Jane Boyden. Those present' were: Mrs. Edward Atherton. of Philadelphia; Mrs. George B. Elklns, of Philadelphia; Misses Mock. Jane Boyden, Annie and Louise Neave. Mrs. Waverly B. Stradon was also a hostess at bridge Tuesday afternoon. On this occasion the prize was won h Mrs M. C. Quinn. The Weinesoay Afternoon Club was (ielizntf;ill entertained . last w-eek by .Mrs. Charles Hell. At this i:i"-!inir the serial prizes were pre sented to the successful contestants, Misses Rosalie Bernhardt. Julia Yum h and I.ura Thompson Mrs Bell presented a consolation prize, a dainty i ha! !and. which was won by Miss Kathleen Kluttz Miss Kosalie Bernhardt was the ! charming hostess to the Wednesday Afternoon Club this week. In addition to the club members the Invited guests were Mrs. Haderi Holm,ns. Misses Heina Davidson. Katherlne Cartwell and Naomle Friend. Miss Rosa Holmes entertained the Charing Di.h Club on Monday even ing. Bridge was plaved and the even ing was a most enjoj able one At 11 o'clock the Kiiests ucre invited Into the dining room where h delic ious chafing dish supper was irved. Those present were: Miss Kosa. Holmes and Mr, Ernest Taylor. Miss Rosalie Bernhardt and Mr J P. Mc Vane, Mlse Lora Ferrell and Mr. Ju nius Russell, Miss Sadie Snider and Mr. Clarence Bernhardt. Miss I.un -v Thompson and Mr. Gilbert Hamblev, Miss Kathleen Kluttz and Mr. Stahle Llftn. Mr and Mrs Iiailen Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Snider and Mr. J. B. Fisher. Miss Annie Neave enlertalni-d at bridge on Wednesday afternoon, com plimentary to Mrs George B. Elkins. of Philadelphia, who Is the guest of Miss Jane Boyden. Miss Jane Boyden entertained at bridge Wednesday evening In honor of Mrs. Klkiiii Mrs Richard Fames entertained the younger social set cm New Year's Eve at her home on East Innls street. THOMAS VILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Thomasville, Jan. 8. On Tuesday evening the lovely old colonial homo of Mrs. Charles R. Thomas was open ed to a number of her friends In honor of her visiting sister, Miss Cora Perkins, of Lenoir, and cousin, Miss Edith Klbler, of Morganton. Soon after the young people gathered a geographical abbreviation contest ar rested the absorbed attention of all. Miss Perkins and Dr. P. 8. Easley. having "put their heads together," earned first prise, which was a large box of Downey's candy. Mr. M. B. llite and Miss 1'arham without a doubt won the booby, which In this case was equally as valuable as first prize, it being a beautiful box of sta tionery. Elegant refreshments of block Ice cream. fruit cake and marlschlno chorrles were served. Drs. Easley and Peacock delightfully en tertained the happy crowd with their music, which Is always enjoyed to the fullest To say that Miss Austin sang Is sufnrlent to say "there wss real music In the air," for It always proves a real treat. Eleven-thirty came far too soon, for with such charming, easy and graceful host and hostess as Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Thomas (she was attired In a beautiful gown of net over white satin) the evening was to all astonishingly too short and ono of the most pleasant of the season. Those present were: Misses Cora Perkins, of Lenoir; Edith Klbler, of Morganton; Sadie Parham, Meta Liles. Blanch Austin, Dixie Hester, Mayfield Cole, of Thomasville; Oene velve Moore, of High Point, and Messrs M. B. Hlte. T. H. Wilson, A. H. Ragan, Drs. P. S. "Easily. J. W. Peacock, of Thomasville, and Mesers. Robert Morrow, Virgil idol, Dr. T. B. Perkins, of High Point, and Mr. George Perkins, of Lenoir. MORGANTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Morganton Jan. 5. Mrs. William V: Edmundson entertained twenty five of her young lady friends at a beautiful tea Saturday afternoon from 3 to 6 In honor of her guest. Miss Grae Tuttle, of Lenoir. "Msney Heights" the lovely new home of the Edmundson Is Just on tho outskirts of the town on a knoll that com mands a magnificent view of the Blue Itldge and the Catawba river. Dur ing the afternoon the guests were taken tip on the roof by Captain Edmundson and were able to see Into fen counties. The house Itself is splendidly adapted for entertain ing, the parlor, hall, library and dining room being thrown together and with Its beautiful furnishings, many of which Captain Edmundson had brought from abroad, It made a most attractive setting for the bevy of lovely young ladles present. The guests were welcomed by Mrs. Edmundson who Introduced them to the guest of honor and took them to the punch bowl where Miss Marlon Edmundson presided. When the guests had all arrived the hostess gave to each a card with pencil at tached and read a story with every now and then a blank. These blanks had to be filled in with the title of some well-known song. The songs were played by Miss Adelaide Erwln. Miss Sallle Hogan guessed the most songs and was presented with a box of candy. A silver Jewel case was given to Miss Adelaide Erwln. A most delicious salad courso was served after the guessing contest. ROCKINGHAM. Cerrespondeice uf The Observer. Rockingham. Jan 8. Our Christ mas festivities were crowned last Monday when Miss Bessie Everett gave a dinner to forty of her father's friends In honor of the fact that on that day Captain Everett was seventy-four years young. Six counties from two States sent representatives to bear witness to the admiration. confidence and esteem which tho j name of W. S. Everett bears In this part of the State which Is proud to count him one of her best citlsens. The oldest man present has the glow of eighty-four summers in his heart, the youngest was a mere boy of thirty-two. The average age was SO year, while fl) days of fourteen -of the guests equaled those of Methuse lah. Those present were; Judge Crawford Blzgs, Solicitor Robinson, Maj: J. D. Shaw, Dr. J. W. Coving ton, Dr. Williamson. Dr. W. H. Steele. Dr. Everett, Mr Randolph Me Each -em, Messrs. S. W. Wall. W. H. Cov ington. James H. Covington. Henry Watson, Z. F. Long, Wat Long, Dan Morrison. H. C. Dockery. F. B. Pe guls, J. P. Leak, W. C. Leak. Nell Whltlock. R. A. Johnston, H. 8. Led better, WUllam Entwlstle. W. p. Stanback. J. H. Little, John 8. Led better. Captain Cole. Major lEdw'in Sully. Rev, John Underwood, Rev. Joelah Crsdeep, Rev. W. R. Copped ge. "SHINY" FAT FOLKS. One of the fat woman' chief grief in life is her shiny, greasy skin. If It be pimply besides, as it probably 1 , (or may be), her cup of anguish is) ( f ill. Powder and cosmetics simply hide these horrors for a. season very short season. They are not ;cure for them. There Isn't any cure for them except getting rid of the grease leneath. When she does that she finis hi r complexion Improve, i In this way only can I account for the ri;tr, natural complexion acquir ed by those who use the Marmola re icelpt: One-half ounce Marmola. 1-1 ounce Fluid Extract Cascara Aro , I'matlc. 3 1-2 ounces Peppermint Wa j ter. By causing the excess flash to be absorbed. It clears the blood of ; the globules of fat which, physician ;say, cause the greasy, oily skin of tn over-fat. This simple receipt makes a mlx i ture both pleasant and harmless. It causes neither wrinkles nor stomach, disturbances. It Is also quite Inex pensive. Make It a point ro try some! take a teaspoonful after meals a.nd at bedtime for a week or two and see if your oily skin does not quickly dis appear. As you lose your fat your complexion should progressively im prove and after a month or so, when you have lost 25 to JO pound of flesh. It should be nearly perfect. Rev. Mr McWhlrter, Mayor W. A, Everett. Dr. W H. Moore, Mr. J. Lee Everett, .Mr. John U Everett. Miss Fannie Dockery, one of our most charming debutantes, gave an elegant dining on New Year's Eve in honor of Miss Ida Mitchell, of Mem phis. Among her happy guests were Misses Lena and Susie Everett, Cora clllr Parsons, Sura Dockery. of Her nando, Mlsi.; Messrs. W A. Ever- ett. Jr . H C Willi lrna nicira Wll Ham and Henry Dockery. Mr. H. S. I-edhetter was hot to i select circle of "stags" last night. Col ! onel Holds and Mr. Currier, of St. Jo I seph. Mo.; Mr John Ackes. Of NW I York. Mr. J. p. Leak and Mr. W. C ieak were among those present. STATES VILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Statesvllle, Jan. S. The reception given by the O. O. G. Club of young; ladles, to about thirty of their friend at Miss Mary Austin Glover's waa a most enjoyable sffatr. Th young folks Indulged In various lively old fashioned games, such as blind man's buff, etc., and had thus developed fine appetites by tbe time th dellclou salads and Ices were served. At late hour the merry party disbanded de claring the reception a great success In every way. The progressive luncheon given last week by the ten young ladies of the "Why Not" Club, proved to be very enjoyable a well as novel affair. Tea young gentlemen were the club') guests, and ten courses of the lunch eon were given, one course at each of the young ladle' homes. Thus, the first young lady served grape fruit, the second punch, and so on until the ten homes had been viatted. Thi oc cupied the entire evening, and the noveny or the affair ana the walks IB. tho pleasant evening air, made the tempting refreshments at each home ' all the more attractive. From the final meeting place, the happy crowd dis persed to the) respective home about the midnight hour. Miss Ra Gill was the charming hostess to a large number of yonng k ladle and young gentlemen at her home last Friday evening. Various)' progressive games were played .and. after a spirited contest, the prtxe. a pretty book, was awarded to Mis Elmlna Mills, while Mr. William - Brady received the consolation, a penny In a toy bank. Very tempting refreshment were served, and th -evening will make a bright spot In the , memories of the forty young -people who were the bidden guests. The Thursday Afternoon Club met with Mrs. D. A. Miller on last Thurs day afternoon. The usual programme on the study of Italy was followed. The special guests were Mr. Frank Page, of Greensboro, slater of the hostess; Mesdames Eugene Morrison, J. P. Flanlgan and Misses Mayes Ella-, son and Barr Morgan. Dainty refresh ments were served and enjoyed. The D. A. R. Chapter gave a moat Interesting and enjoyable reception last week at the home of Mr. C. V. Henkle on Broad street. The enter te.lnment was in the form of a silver tea, end quite a nice llttre sum wa netted for the society, the member of which are endeavoring to raisfl fund to mark the site of the old Revolutlon srv fort in this county. Fort Dobbs. At ths ten, the members of the chapter were all dressed In colonial costume and these with the powdered hair, etc., gave a very picturesque effect to the gathering. SORROW Ploughs deep when we re gret. There is no regret when you have In the home a bottle of Gowan's Prepa ration which prevents and Cures all ailments where In- . flammatlon Is the seat of the N trouble. External.; Ifc; 5e; J100. All druggist. Croup, Pneumonia you know what it Is be prepared. iA LET US CLEAN THE DAINTY ARTICLES Chiffon, net and lace evening gowna, pongee and silk coats, velvet, silk and other dainty apparel should be kept In constant good condition. It' best to send all such article tp us at, frequent intervals for a: caVeful dry cleaning and a fresh pressing, Thi service restores dulled colors, restore th freah, criep texture and keep the gar ments looking new, no. matter how many time worn. . Charlotte Steam Lainiry Laanderers, Dyers, CtrTC,V 119 Soatb. Tryon .
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