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CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, FEBRUARY 21 1909. THE REALM OF NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY J. 3 FAYETTE VILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Fayettevllle, Feb. . One oT the most beautiful reception of the en tire season waa given by Mr. and Mrs. John M. devsne at their attractive ' home on Haytnount, Friday evening, complimentary to Mre. T. M. Philter, of Colombia, 8. C, and Mrs. C. L. Pemberton. From to 11 guests in evening dress poured in and enloyed the hospitality of this most charming ak'omg couple. Little Miss Emma f Jwathmey Pemberton stood at the door and ushered the guests in. Mr. and Mrs. deVane were assisted in re ceiving by Mrs. PhlfTer and ' Mrs. Pemberton. The hostess was gown ed in yellow liberty satin, made em plre, while Mrs. Philter wore a beau tlful creation of embroidered chiffon, her wedding gown, and Mrs. Pember ton was In pink messallne. Others receiving were Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Lilly. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Broadfoot Rev. W. M. Falrley, Miss Kate Fair- ley, Mr. and Mrs. C C. McAllister. The dining room was beautifully decorated in red, the color scheme be ing carried out in candelabra, with cores or utue red shades, while on the table was a gorgeous bunch of rod carnations. Misses Toggle Crosswell, Jean Pemberton and Fan Williams presided. The valentine idea was ar tlstically carried ouf, Ice cream being served in little heart shaped affairs wun a cnpia noverlng over each. Coffee was served In the hall by Misses isaoei Bidgaod and Kate Sut ton. It was a beautiful affair throughout and enjoyed by over a hundred guests. From 4 to Friday afternoon Misses .Kate and Ida Sutton entertained in honor of Miss Eliza Williams. As sisting the hostesses and their guest of honor, were Mrs. PhlfTer. of Colum bia, 8. C; Mrs. W. F. Blount. Mrs. F. H. Stedman. Mrs. J. A. McKethan. The guests were ushered from the front parlor Into the dining room where Misses Mary McNeill. Mary Fuller Robeson, Maud Halgh, Ma mie Alexander, Minerva McNeill served delicious refreshments. MlBses May (Williams and Isabel Bldgood poured tea. The table was very artls tlo with a cupid suspended and rib bons with heat-fa attached, flying from its hands. Hearts In honor of the bride-elect predominated, even in the little biscuits and tomatoe jelly. It was certainly one of the most charm ing parties of the season. Saturday morning Miss Jessie Cross well was hostess to the Morning Bridge Club and complimentary to Miss Eliza Williams. The guest of honor was presented with a lovely pink klmona. Refreshments In two courses were served. Miss Mamie Alexander was hostess on Tuesday morning and again Miss Williams was the honored guest. Six ty guests enjoyod the hospitality of Mrs. and Miss Alexander. Perfectly delicious refreshments were served. Wednesday morning Mrs. N. B. Alex ander entertained several friends at bridge. Tuesday afternoon Mrs. T. M. Green entertained In honor of Misses Alice McMillan and Eliza Williams. Sixteen guests played bridge, after which re freshments were served. Miss Wil liams was presented with some very attractive lingerie for her trousseau Wednesday morning Mrs. H. W. Lil ly entertained at her beautiful home on Haymount In honor of Miss Ellsa Williams. This wag the last, but by no means the least of the many enter tainments given In honor of Miss Wil liams. She has been the most wined and dined bride In Faycttevllle for many a day. One of the most brilliant events of the season was the dance given on Wednesday night at the LaFayette Hotel, by Mr. Malchon Matthews com plimentary to Miss Eliza Williams and her bridal party. The dining room of the hotel, one of the handsomest In the State, presented a brilliant scene, with Its hundred or more beautifully gowned women with their well groomed escorts. The german was led by Mr. James S. McNeill with Miss Grace McMillan, and music furnish ed by the LaFayette Theatre Orches tra. Miss Elizabeth Whitted Williams and Mr. John A. Gilmer were united In marriage lq the Presbyterian church at S o'clock this afternoon. The marriage of these young people, both popular members of two of the most prominent families In the State, Is an event of mors '.han local Inter est, and has attracted State-wide at tention. Hundreds' and hundreds of presents were received by the bride, numbers of them from far distant States. Miss Williams Is the eldest; daughter of the late Capt. A. B. Wil liams, one of the most gallant sol diers of the civil war, and In peace one of the State's best loved citizens. Her mother, also deceased, was Miss Attalla Whitted, of Bladen, a descend ant of twe of the famous families of that grand old county. The groom is a son of . the late Judge John A. Gilmer,-of Greensboro, a noted jurist of the State, and a member of one of western Carolina's most distinguished families. He re sides In Greensboro, and has a busi ness career before him full of prom ise. Among the out-of-town people at the marriage were: Mrs. John A. Gil mer, mother of the groom; Mrs. Clem O. Wright, MiJSes Sadie and Elolse Dick and. Mr Philip Carlton, of Greensboro: Mr! Chase Brenlzer, of Charlotte; Mr. A. B. Williams, of Ren nert; Mr. James R. Williams, Mist Martha Williams, Capt and Mrs. W, H. Pemberton. and Miss-Jean Harris, f Wilmington. The First Presbyterian church was packed with a fashionable congrega tion when the bridal party entered the ehurch, promptly at S o'clock. First came the little flower girls, charm ingly dressed. Misses Elinor Slocomb, and Mary Williams, escorted by two handsome little pages, Masters John p. , WiTUams and Haskell Bo wen. Then rame the bridesmaids, becom ingly dressed In white crepe de chine, -and the groomsmen as follows: .Miss Elolse Dick. - Mr.""!.-' H." McGeachy: Mr. Edmund Pemberton.. Jr.; Miss May Williams; Mis Sadie Dick, Mr. Chase Brenlxer; Miss Fan, Williams: Mr. Phil Carlton, Miaae Fart and May Williams, twtn sisters . of the bride, were maids of honor. The bride, radiant and beautiful in a handsome. gown of gren messallne, and carrying pink La France roses. entered on the arm of her brother, Mr. A. B. Williams. The groom entered by the side door near the altar, on the arm of his best man, Mr. T. G. McAllster. When the party were grouped In front of the altar, which waa beauti fully decorated. Rev. Watson Falrley, the pastor, impressively performed the ceremony, after which the young couple were showered with congrat ulations. Mrs. C. J. Cooper, at the organ and Mr. W. F. Blount, on the violin. played the wedding marches, and Mlsa Mary McNeill sang exquisitely "The Angel Serenade. Mr. and Mrs. Gilmer left on the 5 o'clock train for a honeymoon, trip to r loriaa. STATESVILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Statesville, Feb. 18. "Esperanza,' the elegant home of Mrs. P. B. Key was the scene of a gay and happy company last evening. The occasion was a deiigntiui reception given Dy Mrs. Key in honor of her nephew, Mr. George Edward French, and his orlde, whose 'marriage on the 4th in tit. Francisville, La., has been noted. Mrs. Key's large and imposing res idence was brilliantly lighted and sent forth a warm welcome to more than rzOO guests assembled to honor the oc casion. At the hall door the guests were met by Mr. D. M. Coiner and Mr Randolph French, while In the red- lighted hall, decorated with Dalms and ferns. Miss Daisy Roueche wel comed them. In the parlor with Its pina-snadea candles in silver candel abra, the flowers used were hyacinths. Here the guests met the receiving party, which during the early part of tne evening was composed of Mr. and Mrs. French and Mesdames P. B. Key, B. F. Lone and M. R. Adams. The bride, handsome and graceful. was gowned in white satin, trimmed In po-lnt lace, and wore diamond orna ments, the gift of the sxoom. being heirlooms in the groom's family. Meeanmes J. F. Anderson and W. T. KIncald showed the guests Into the library, where presiding at the punch bowl were Mesdames J. L. Cowan. J. H. Hoffmann, William Wallac and A. J. Evans. Into the dln-lng room the guests were ushered by Mesdames D. M. Coiner, Julius Wallace and D. 8. Thomas. The color scheme in this room was pink and white and the chief orna ment was a beautiful pink azalea in the centre of the dining table. It was placed upon a linen drawn-work centrepiece and surrounded by cut grass dishes of bonbons. Misses Beth Evans, Leah Stephany, Belle Guy and Annabel Walton served pink and white cream and cake. For the latter part of the evening the receiving party, besides the bride and groom, was composed of Mrs. Charles A. Turner and Misses Marie Long and Lizzie Allison. Usher ing from the parlor to the library were Misses saran cowies and Carrie Hoff mann, where Mrs. R. N. Hackett and M!a3es Lottie Linton, Rose Stephany and Minnie Sherrill served, the punch. io Tne dining room the guests were uhown by Misses Leila Corpenlng and Mayes Eiiason. Friday evening. Miss Lottie Linton was the charming hostess to the teach ers of the Statesville graded school and a number of young gentlemen In nonor of Miss Edith Morlng. of Ashe boro. In the guessing: contest, "A Literary Tea," Miss Lula Craven won the lady's prize and General Joseph Arm field obtained the gentleman's prize. A most delightful evenind was pent and closed witn the serving of delicious refreshments. The last meeting of the Woman's Twentieth Century Club was held with Mrs. Charles H. Armfleld at her home on East Broad street. Mrs. Armfleld proved herself as always a charming 'hostess. The following programme was carried out: "Sketch of Presentation of Drama of 'Hia watha.' " Mrs. H. C. Willson; "Per sonality of the Poet Longfellow," Mrs. M. Purdy; "Colleges for Women, Miss Laura Lazenby; music, Miss Martha Moore. Tempting refreshments were served and enjoyed. Miss Margaret Brady delightfully entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Club at its last meeting in honor of Mrs. Robert Johnston. The game of the evening was bridge, in which Miss Margaret Scott won the prize. The guest of honor was also presented with lovely girt. Dainty refreshments were served. The special guests be sides Mrs. jonnsion were Mesaames Oscar Steele, S- B. Miller, Nannlerl Bonner. Espey Watts, W. M. Barrlri- ger, J. Henry Hall and Misses Barr Morgan and Marble Adams. Mrs. J. G. Powell entertained the Elcricemoh at Its lasl meeting in a delightful manner. "Dominoes." the old-new game, was enjoyed, Mrs. Eu gene Morrison winning the prize. Dainty refreshments were served. The special guests were Mesdames Orin Turner, J. O. Purnell, Henderson Clif ford. Miss Mabel Poston and Miss Edith Morlng, of Asheboro. i The Thursday Afternoon Club was entertained at Its last meeting by Mrs. J. Henry Hall In - her usual graceful manner. Mrs. D. A. Miller read a sketch on Raphael and Mrs. Lee Parks one on Dante. Delicious re freshments were served. The special guests were Mesdames R, L. Poston, 8. B. Miller. W. F. Hall, and Misses Essie Helper, ot Davidson; Louise Hall, Margaret Brady and Helen. An derson, of Statesville. tst week Mrs. Costln Wood delight fully entertained the Eclectic Club. The programme was) a follows: "How to Look at Pictures," Mrs, C. V. Hen kel; "Early French Art," Mrs. M. R. Adams; " 'My Cathedral from Divine Comedla. Longfellow." Mrs. Dorman Thompson. "Cathedrals of France." Mlas Louise Hall. Delightful vocal music waa rendered by Mesdames Os car Steele and Dorman Thompson. Tempting refreshments were enjoyed. The special guests were Mesdames L White, D. A. MlUer, B. F Long, R. B. McLaughlin, 8. L. Parks, and Miss Leet. of Statesville. and Mesdames J. M. Whareyand Charles Gray, cf Davidson College. , - The G. O. Club waa delightfully entertained by Mis Mary Austin Glov er Tuesday afternoon. Progressive hearts was played. - Misses Lula Cra ven and Corre Copeland rut for the priae, the latter winning. - A three course luncheon was much enjoyed. The special guests , were Miss Edith Morlng, of Asheboro, and Misses Sarah Cowles, Lula Craven and Belle Guy. Wednesday evenln Miss Lizzie All! In was at home to some twenty-five guests In honor of Mr. and Mrs. George Edward French. The hand some home was beautifully decorated with pink and white carnations and ferns, Progressive euchre was play ed, the lone-hand prize being cut for by Mrs. Lex Steele and Miss Sarah Cowles, the latter winning it. Gen eral Armfleld received the prize for progressions. Mrs. French, the guest of honor, was gowned in a handsome rose-colored messallne satin. She re ceived the gift of a beautiful hand palpted bowl. Delicious refreshments in two courses were served. RALEIGH. Correspondence of The Observer. Raleigh, Feb. It. One of the most brilliant receptions of the whole sea son in Raleigh characterized the past week when Mr. and Mrs. Edgar C. HUlyer were at home Friday evening to their hundreds of friends here in honor of their guests, Mrs. Alexander Garrett Trice, of Fredericks Hall, and Mrs. Thomas Perrin Harrison. The splendid colonial Hillyer home on Hlllsboro street, one of the most beautiful and richly furnished here abouts, was gorgeous and withal strik ingly tasteful it its special decorations installed by a noted Richmond deco rator, the apartments varying In spe cial features and the whole blending in a most beautiful setting for the brilliant assemblage. In the receiving line with Mr. and Mrs. Hillyer were Mrs. Alexander Garrett Trice, Mrs. Thomas Perrin Harrison, Governor and Mrs. Kltchln. Colonel and Mrs. Charles E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson, Mrs. J. G. deRpul hac Hamilton, Mrs. Gregory Gannon, Mr. and Mrs. Josephus Dan iels and Mrs. C. J. Hillyer, Washing ton, D. C. Mrs. Graham Andrews entertained a party of friends delightfully at cards Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. James H. Pou entertained the Bridge Whist Club Saturday afternoon most delightfully, features In harmony with the Valentine season character- Izing the special entertainment of the guests, Friday afternoon Mrs. Franklin McNeill received, the affair proving especially pleasant for two hundred or more callers. In the receiving line were Mrs. McNeill, Mrs. H. M. Lon don, Mrs. D. W. Hill, Mrs, Herbert Jackson and Mrs. B. F. Dixon. As sisting In the reception and the enter talnment of guests were Mrs. Gavin Dortch, Miss J ante Patterson, Mrs. J. 8. Wynne, Mrs. McAden. Mrs. Pem berton, Miss Covington. Miss Janie Williams, Miss Jean Elliott and oth ers. The-decorations were in accora with the St. Valentine season, red be ing the prevailing color and hearts everywhere in evidence. Mrs. R. D.iW. Connor has issued In vitations for a tea to be given in honor of Mrs. W. E. Manor, formerly Miss Blanche Blake, one of Raleigh's social favorites. It Is to be on the afternoon of February 2 2d at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Miller, on North Blount street. Mhses Anna Kltchln and Miss Myra Vanri were the guests of honor for a very enjoyable Informal season of hog pltallty accorded a party of friends by Miss Pearl Heck Thursday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Brlggs were hosts Thursday evening for a very pleasant Informal reception In honor of their sister, Mrs. Aydlett, of Elizabeth City, who as Miss Brlggs was quite popular as a young lady in Raleigh. Miss Sue Kltchln was a special guest for a pleasing reception Satur day evening by Misses Eleanor V. Mann and Miss Cornelia H. Harris. " German literature was the topio for the meeting of the Johnsonian Book Club the past week as the guest of Mrs. Charles E. Johnson. Goethe and Schiller were especially considered. Governor and Mrs, William Walton Kltchln were the guests of honor Tuesday for a charming dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee Smith. Mrs. Joseph E. Pogue accorded de lightful hospitality to her bridge club Friday morning. Mrs, Joseph Hyde Pratt was a guest of honor. The Bridge Whist Club was enter tained Saturday by Mrs. James H. Ljou. tha valentine irfi-a. belnr carried , out quite prettily hi the decoration and service of refreshments. There was quite a number of special guests In addition to the club members. Miss-Josephine Newland, daughter of Lieutenant Governor Newland, was the guest of honor for a pleasing oard party Thursday by Misses Nell- Hins dale and Mordecai Bledsoe at tho home of Colonel J. W. HInsale. on Hlllsboro street. Miss Bessie Tvr,iar bore off the price for best playing. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby L. Baker en tertained at cards Friday evening, f There were twenty-five guests, a con genial company, every guest enjoying to the utmost the hospitality accord ed in this lovely home, which In its remodeled attractiveness is named by Its owners "El Paso de Robles." Mr. and Mrs. Julian Tlmberlake en tertained Wednesday afternodV in honor of Mrs. Ravenell, of Aahevllle, and Mra Thomas Harrison, of Raleigh. Thursday afternoon Mrs. D. O. Sun derland entertained the Bridge Whist Club with that charming hospitality, for which she Is so admired ln Raleigh society. She had quite a aumoer of guests other than the club members, those from a distance being Mra Joseph Hyde Pratt, Chapel Hill; Miss Walker, Winchester, Va.; Mrs. George L. Norton. Wilmington; Miss Thomp son, Charlottesville. Va,; Miss Page, Maryland. . '. Mrs. H. E. Litchford was the hostess Tuesday afternoon for the Olla Podri daCIua, the meeting proving one of special, interest for club members'and special guests. v - . Miss Sossq MePheeters hostess Friday afternoon Keatness Book Club. was the for the The Fortnightly Review Club had for hostess this week on Tuesday af ternoon Mrs, J. 'R. Toung. and the meeting was one of special enjoyment and profit.' ' -. Wednesday afternoon was '.he nsual at home season at i the Governor's Mansion. . Mrs. Kltrhln wan assisted in the entertainment of her callers by Mrs. T. J. Jarvls, reenvllje; Mrs. J. A. Long. Roxboro; Mrs. A. McDowell, Scotland Nerk; Mrs. A. M. Burns, Rox boro, and Miss Maud Sattertield, Ross boro. HICKORY. Correspondence of The Observer. -"Hickory. Feb. 18. The Thursday Study Club held a very pleasant meet ing on the afternoon of the 11th, at the home or Mrs. K. A. Link, with a large attendance of the members. The topio for study was "The King of Sweden and the Royal Palace," and this was Introduced by Interesting an ecdotes of favorite rulers at roll-call. Mrs. LeRoy Whltener read her article on the above mentioned topic with much Intelligent appreciation. After current events were discussed, the hostess was assisted by her sister, Miss Norrts, In serving delicious re freshments In two courses. Salad, sandwiches, stuffed eggs, cranberries, pickles, coffee, and fruit salad, served In orange cups, and cake, were all the more enjoyed because a February wind without enhanced the warmth and good cheer and blooming hya cinths within. The club adjourned to meet February 24th with Mrs. W. J. Stirewalt. khe Travelci i Mrs. J. elcrs' Club held Its meeting with Mrs. J. H. Patrick Thursday, February llth. In response to roll call, the quotations on "Plato," the subject of the day, were even more beautiful than usual. "The Apology and Crito," the first topic, was given b Mrs. J. A. Martin, presenting the main point of this wonderful defense In such a way that everyone felt tmi strongest desire to read Plato's Im mortal works. Miss Ernie Seagle then presented "Phaedo," the myth of the soul, showing the belief of Plato In Immortality. The next article, "The Philosophy of Plato," formed the cli max on Plato, the disciple of Socrates. Mrs. C. M. Shuford gave the last topic "Aristotle," the disciple of Plato, he who was the founder and perfecter of logic as an art. All the papers showed a- high degree of excellence as to thought, research and earnestness. Mrs. J. D. Hart end Mrs. J. H. Hatcher were guests of the club. Mrs. Mur phy. Mrs. Chadwick, Mrs. W. L. Abernethy and Mrs. J. L. Cilley ended the programme by singing the chorus of Mendelssohn from the "Oedipus in Colonus," which waa received with enthusiasm by the club. Delightful refreshments ended another pleasant evening, with Its stimulus to know more of that knowledge which 1b the wealth and legacy of the ages. The next meeting, March 18th, will bn with Miss Jesle Person. Mrs. Chadwick was the hostese of the Hickory Book Club, Tuesday, Feb ruary 15th. Mrs. Phllo Hall, of New ton, an ex-member, and Mrs. Alfred Moretz, with little Miss Elizabeth, were guests of the club. In the dls cussion of books Miss Wheeler gave some valuable Information about the recent eviction law in France In con nection with Bezln'a book, "The Nun." Mrs. Chadwick spoke In an Informal way of her book. "In Ar golls," reading various selections of beauty about bees and frogs anl babycoulas." Large pictures of Glullo Romanli "Dance of the Muses" and Guido Reni's "Aurora" were given as souvenirs of Greece. The profusion of daffodils brought thoughts of spring and Greece, and we were re minded of Mrs. Martins original coup let: "The flowers that bloom In the spring Have nothing to do with the case But the flowers that bloom In the 'Half Way House' Redeem the book from disgrace." Place cards at the table had on one side, hand-painted, the blue and white nags of Greece and on the reverse quotations about the people who have blazed the way for every path- of human activity.'' Mrs. A. A. Shuford, Jr., will be the next hostess, March 3d. Mra Le Roy Whltener was hostess to the Round Dozen Book Club on the evening of February 17th with twelve members pres nt. The discussion of the books was much enjoyed. The hostess gave an entertaining criticism of her special book "Bud," by Munro, and delighted the club vith a charm ing story rrom tne circle, much cur rent news waa discussed before ad journment. Dalrty refreshments. salad, pickles, crackers and coffee, and peaches and cherries with cake were served. Beautiful white carnations, hyacinths and daffodils gave of their beauty and fragrance In the hall and narlor. The next meetfnff- will Utt March 3d with Mrs. J. B. Glbbs. t- Signor D'Aurias many friends, and Claremont College in particular, aro much gratified over the ovation ten dered him at his appearance last Monday evening at the grand concert at Memorial Hall, In Winston-Salem. He was greeted by an ovation on his first appearance, and received round after round of applause after each of his three selections, responding to two Insistent encores. A large crowd went to Lenoir on the Blackwelder-Martln Opera Company's special train to attend the "College Chums." given by Hickory talent In the opera house at Lenoir last Tues day evening. A crowded house greet ed the performera The play was pre sented excellently, was well received, everybody was charmed with Lenoir, and the., venture was a financial suc cess. The Southern Symphony Band accompanied the troupe and added much to the occasion. The play was repeated here last Monday evening and was well attended. The Hickory' Cotillion Club gave a delightful dance in the new hall Fri day night. Music was furnished by s string orchestra from Rock Hill. 8. C. Dancing lasted from 9 to 1 o'clock. The following invitation has been Issued: Mr. and Mrs, W. a Martin Cotillion Club Hall, Thursday evening, February eigh teenth 1:10 to 1 o'clock. Dancing. Mlas Agnes Martin Miss Mary Ransom Williams. WINSTOSALEII Correspond snoe of The Observer. . Winston-Salem, Feb. II. Good 8L Valentine had more votaries among the wee ones In the Twin City this year than among the grown-ups, and many were the tokens, sentimental and otherwise, homely and home made, as well as the gay and gaudy prod acts of commerce that -carpeted the doorways and flooded the malls, ,f : .-.4-' sent mostly by the little folks who are wont to observe times and season I with more real than knowledge, more zest than discretion. Saturday ' afternoon Mrs. Thomas Maslln made the Valentine season the occasion of a very charming and en lovable luncheon tendered her three guests. Miss Rhea, of Nashville; Miss O'Berry, of Goldeboro, and Miss Long, of Statesville. All the decorations bore some aestfcetio hint of Dan Cupid's target while in a manner equally effec tive hearts told the Valentine legend through all the eight courses of this elegant and elaborate luncheon. The guests were the three guests of honor, Misses Rhea, O'Berry and Long, Mrs. A. II. Galloway, M rases Anna Buxton, Mary Cabell Sheppard, Eleanor Fries, Louise Bahnson, Edna Maslln, Mrs. Charles L. Summers and Mrs. J. E. Alexander. The Woman's Reading Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Ledoux Siewers. At this meeting, the study of Stoddard's works was completed to the regret of the members who have reapea a rich harvest of pleasure and profit from their perusal. Shakespeare's plays will be next taken up to be read in character as was done last year. The reading at this meeting 'was given by Mrs. J. F. Brower. This was followed by a fine paper on the Sepoy Rebellion. "Fair Ellen," a poem, was effectively read by Mrs. Nlssen. At the cloee of the literary programme, the hostess served a tempting two-course menu. The grand concert given ln Memo rial Hall Monday night in honor of Slgnor D'Anna marked an era In musi cal circles In the Twin City. Seldom has a programme been rendered throughout by artists so thoroughly sotuated and Inspired by the spirit and love of fine music and Professor Shir ley may well feel gratified by the high measure of success that crowned his efforts. The opening selection "Kaiser Frederick March" by the orchestra, assisted by Herr Lahater on the flute and Herr Roy on the violin, was most Impressive and effective. The three organ solos by Professor Shirley and his two accomplished graduates. Miss Rosa Dean, organist of Centenary, and Miss Lillian Johnson, organist of the Flrat Presbyterian church, made a new record not only for this gifted musician and his accomplished pupils, but for the grand organ Itself. As usual. Here Roy was Inimitable and stirred all hearts with his matchless music. The Salem Academy and Col lege Glee Club under the skilled direc tion of Miss Brusllngham, gave charm ing selections which showed excellent proof of good training and fine possi bilities. The appearance of Slgnor D'Anna was the signal for enthusiastic demonstrations which were fully Justi fied by his splendid vocal solos, two of which were rendered ln his beloved Italian. It must have been specially gratifying to this gifted musician who once had charge of the music In the Academy and College, to receive such a greeting and the presence of so many friends and pupils after a lapse of twenty-five years must have surprised as well as delighted him. Last Friday, a bevy of charming girls among the younger set, known as the Friday Afternoon Pleasure Club, met at the home of Miss Serena Dalton where" they wero delightfully entertained. As all pleusure and no work might make giddy girls of the members, they devote a portion of their time to dainty bits of embroid ery and other fancy work. Delicious refreshments In three courses were served by the hostess. Mrs. J. M. Mclver, of Gulf, Is the guest of her brother, Dr. Neal L. An derson. Mrs. Robert E. Glenn Is In Jonesboro, Tenn., called thither by the sad mission of attending the funeral of her sister, Mrs. F. D. Anderson.. Dr. H. T. Bahnson and daughter, Miss Louise, and Mlsa Eleanor Fries are spending the week ln Charleston, 8. C. Dr. Bahnson Is In attendence on the medical convention which meets ln that city. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bow man, of Birmingham, Ala., are the guests of relatives In the city. Mr. Frank Miller and daughter, Mrs. R. S. Galloway are amending this week In Birmingham, Ala., the guest of Mr. Miller's son. Mr. Frank Miller, Jr. Mies' Anna Rhea, of Nasnvillc, Tenn., who has been the guest of Mr Thomas Mastin for several weeks han returned home. Miss Ada Nichols Is the guest of her friend. Miss Mary Chappell, ln Richmond, Va. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Blair and little son, John Fries Blair, left this week for Tampa, Fla., where they will spend a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Reynolds and family have returned from a pleasant stay of several weeks ln Rich mond and New Tork. Mrs. T. L. Vaughn, Jr., left Tuesday for Atlanta to visit her brother. Dr. George H. Stevenson. Miss Minnie Brock. ' of Chattanooga, Tenn., Is the guest of Mrs. J. F. Griffith. Later, she will be the guest of Miss Mary Bailey. Miss Erma Bailey after a charming visit to Mrs. Fenner, In Rocky Mount, Is now the guest of Mra Julia Baker, In Tar boro. The Round Dosen Club met Wednes day afternoon with Mra Phln Horton. At this meeting the study of economic cenditlons In tbe United States was completed, and at the next meeting, American literature will be taken up. Wednesday forenoon at 10 o'clock Mrs. J. E. Alexander gave a very charming bridge party in honor of Miss Estelle O'Berry,- of Goldsboro, and Miss Marie Long, of Statevllle. who were the guesfs of Mrs, Thomas Maslln. I The Whist Club was very charming ly entertained Thursday by Mrs. W. T. Brown. This was the last meeting of the club till after Lent which begins the 24th Instant, Mrs. George Tate, of Mc Adensvllle. Is the guest of her mother, Mlas Robah F. Gray. Mrs. Baskln, of Greensboro. Is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Norfleet. J. P. B. MONROE. Correspondence of Tbe Observer. Monroe, Feb. 18. A party of friends wss delightfully entertained Wednesdsy afternoon by Mrs. W. E, Cason at her beautiful home on La fayette street The popular game of "Forty-two" was played with great Interest. The first prise fell to Mrs. Gaffney, of Gaffney, 8. C-. while the booby was, awarded to Mrs. W. A. Lane.- The score csrds were vslen tlnes and the dellgntfe! refreshments were appropriate to the season. Those enjoying tbe gracious hospitality of Mrs. Cason were the following: Mes dames Gaffney. of Gaffney, 8. C; Stamps, of Raleigh; Frank Laney, H W. Hargls, W. A. Lane. Rufus Arm fleld. J. J. Lindsay, A. U Monro. W. B. Houston. Gaston Meares, Robert Farr, George Beasley, Ellen Fitzger ald. Henry Laney and Misses Austin and Alice Stack. A new pleasure club was launched Thursday afternoon at the attractive home of Mrs. N. C. English. It Is composed, for the most part, of a company of ladles who are very fond of seeing their friends occasionally, and forgetting their domestic cares in the harmless pleasures of a really good game. Progressive whist was the game of the afternoon, and Mes dames Ellle McKenzle and T. J. Payne made the highest score. Mrs. Eng lish was, as always, a very pleasing hostess, and every one present had u charming afternoon- The following named were In attendance: Mesdames MtKensle, T. J. Payne, J. A. Stewart, A. L. Monroe, B. C. Ashcraft, Clar ence Houston, E. C- Hicks, Hubert Furmsa, J J. Lindeay, J. M. Falrley, Jr., C. M. Redfearn, Rufus Armfleld; Misses Pat AJame, Alice Scalec, Beth English and Legale Houston. Miss Atlanta Gibson, of McColl, S. C , was the guest of honor at a de llghtful party Friday afternoon, given by Miss Pat Adams. The guests were welcomed at the door by Master Wil liam Rudge. Progressive dominoes was the game and there were seven tablea The first prise, a set of card dominoes, was won by Miss Caroline Parker. Miss Gibson was presented with a beautiful souvenir cup. Ele gant refreshments were served at the close of the game. The following were guests: Misses Atlanta Gibson, Clarkson, Alice Scales, Pattle Lee, Mary Futch, Anna Chreltsborg, Mary Davis, Alice Stack, Florida Morris, Bess Dunlap, Edna Harris, Cornle Falrley, Bess Austin, Caroline Parker, Katie Falrley, Bright Ogburn, Ola Bruner; Mesdames O. W. Kochtltzky, J. T- Griffith, E. 8. Greene, Cecil Meacham, -John Falrley, Jr., N. C. English. Rufus Arianeld. C. M. Red fearn. Wrlston Lee and Ed Crow. The L' Allegro Club and a few other friends were graciously entertained by Mrs. Bob Evans Friday afternoon. This is the only pleasure club, formed last spring, which survlvej the summer- The members are as enthusias tic as ever and seem to have as good times as at the beginning. Mra Evans' home was decorated with red hearts and the valentine Idea was carried out ln the delicious refresh ments. The guests played progressive trail with much zeal and excitement. The highest scores were made by Mfsdames Gaffney and Payne. Mra Evans' guests were as follows: Mes dames Gaffney, Stamps, T. J. Payne, J. A- Stewart, Gaston Meares. H. 8. Neal, 8. B. Bundy, Clarence Houston, W. W. Home, Roscoe Phlfer. W. J. Rudge, Will Guess, II O. Hargls, E. M- Griffin, Lizzie Covington, J. E. Ashcraft, Frank Laney, Robert Farr, H. D. Stewart, B. C. Ashecraft, G. 8. Fitzwater and J. B. Coble. The Van Dyke Book Club met with Miss Florida Morris at Mrs. W. W. Home's Saturday afternoon. Punch was served in the hall as the guests arrived. The regular members were delighted to welcome Mesdames War ren, Guess, Home and Monroe as In vited guests. The subject for the meeting was "Carolina During the War of 1S12." Interesting and va!u able papers were read as follows: "Political Conditions of the Times," by Miss Pat Adams; "North Carolin ians In the Army and Navy," Miss Alice Scales, and "Education in North Carolina." Mrs. V. C. Austin. The Jlscusslon of the subject of the after noon was ably conducted by Mrs, J. M. Falrley. Jr. In the valentine con test, which followed, Mrs. V. C. Aus tin won first prize and Mrs. J. M. Fclrley, Jr., the booby. A mind course and Ices were served In tempting style, and the surrounding. were made more attractive by the brilliant colors of the valentine dO( orations. HIGH POINT. Correspondence of The Observer. High Point, Feb. 18. The elegant home of Mrs. George A. Matton was the scene of one of the most enjoy able and elaborate social events of the season Tuesday afternoon, the occasion being a luncheon given in honor of Mrs. Joseph I). Bml'.h, of Wilmington, the guest of Mrs. Charles Ragan. . The guests of Mrs. .Matton Included: Mesdames Joseph D. tfmlth. Charles Ragan. i:. R. Brlggs. M. E. McAyall. Anson Beaver. E L. Slier, William T. Parker, Arthur Lyon, J. B. Richardson. E. D. Stele, J. E. Kirk- man, W. G. Bradshaw. W. H. Ragan, W. J. McAnally, Samuel L. Davis. A. E. Tate and E. P. Parker. Mra John H. Tote was hostess to the Entre Nous Club Thursday after noon, this being one of the most en joyable meetings of the winter. Very elegsnt refreshments consisting of Waldorf salad In heart-shaped rame- pins, olives, cheese sandwiches, mints, almonds and rofTee, were served to tbe following-named, who were pres ent: Mesdames William C. Jones. Gor don Burnett, W. C. Benvens, William T. Parker, James J. Farrls, Thomas J. Gold. E. R. Carr. Charles F. Loog, Guy Duncan. D. 8. Cummlngt and Miss Elisabeth Carver. Another pretty eompjlmen! paid Mrs. Joseph D. Smith was the dlljht- .1 Ml 1 Ml J M reputation of this firm, and it was the maintain foff of that superiority of cnalitv that has made this w firm the leader of all the work! today in th matter of gtrperior Cheeolatea. &UaBOrisscfettoMr I M ami factored by LHtUfhU A Exclusive Agency Granted r, ' ful bridge party given In her honor Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Edward P. Parker. The score cards were valentine post cards, and the first prize was won by Mrs. Charles Rar gan, a lovely hand-made apron. Mrs.? Smith was presented with a souvenir spoon of High Point. Delicious ice -cream with hot chocolate sauce, fruit . cake, bonbons, mints and candy were served. The guests were: Mesdames J. D. Smith Samuel L. Davis. Charles Ragan, George A. Matton, Robert Brockett, Wilbur Jones, Llndsy Fer guson, A. E. Tate. E. R. Brlggs, Anson ' Beaver. J. C. Currier. Richard John ; son; Misses Tate, Ragan and Brock et t. ; Mrs. Rufus King entertained at m very elegant five-course luncheon Fri ll ay afternoon at 1 o'clock. The ta ble was decorated with Enchantress carnations and ferns. The guests of Mrs. King were: Mesdames Edward . P. Parker. Samuel L. Davis, Robert Brockett. Georgo A. Matton, Alexander Uault. Charles Ragan and Mrs. Joseph I. Smith, of Wilmington. The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Qj Bradshaw was the scene of a very de- , llghtful social event Monday after I noon when their daughter, Blanche, ! entertained at a 5 o'clock tea compll ' mentary to her cousin. Mrs. R. T. ' Rosemond, of Greensboro, formerly Miss Louise Bradshaw, a bride ot s few weeks. The Bradshaw home was brilliantly lighted and sent forth a warm welcome .o the more than s hundred guests assembled to honor the occasion. Mlas Bradshaw was : attired In a very becoming gown of wisteria cloth and Mrs. Rosemond Inr old rose messallne. Tea and sand-' wrches were served ln the hack hall by Mrs. Charles Hauser and Thomas , J. Gold. The guests were Invited Info the dining room by Mesdames Will Snow and James J. Farriss. The col- or scheme in this room wss red and hundreds of tiny red hearts were fee-l tooned about the room. Here the guests were served delicious cream and bonbons, all carrying out the color scheme, by Mrs. Hayes and Miss Ra gan. The afternoon was greatly en Joyed. One of the most beautiful as well as enjoyable meetings of tbe W. O. T. Club wss held Tuesday afternoon with Miss Berta Ragan In honor of her guest. Mrs. Gaorge Montcastle, - of Lexington. The decorations of red carnations and potted plants were beautiful, and the cordial . welcome extended by the hostess made the af- . ternoon one of real pleasure. Twenty four interested people engaged In the exciting gams of hearts and Mrs. Llndsey Ferguson having won the most games was awarded the first prise, a beautifully bound book, "A Man and His Mate." Mrs. Al Cald well won the consolation, a teddy bear. Miss Ragan served very delicious re freshments, assisted by her cousin. . Mrs. Cyrus Wheeler, to the foljowtng named, who were present: Mesdames A. a Parker, A. 8. Caldwell, J. J. Farriss. Charles Ragan, B: 8. Cum mlngs, Thomas J. Gold, C. I Wheel er, O. W. Montcastle, J. Llndsey Fer guson, Charles M. Hauser, 8. H. Tom linson. Will E. Snow, Joseph D. Co. Misses Rosa Short, of Washington; N. C; Cummlngs, of Reldsvllle; Annie I Davis. Helen Brockett, Genevieve Tate, Deborah Sherrod, Helen Creelman, Blanche Bradshaw. Connie Charles, Mary Alexander snd Edith Moore. The club has Its next meeting two weeks hence with Mrs. & H. Tomlln- WADESBORO. Correspondence of The Observer. Wadeaboro, Feb. 18. The Toung Ladles' Society of the Methodist church gave a valentine party Mon day evening at the parsonage. It was', a very pleasant occasion. Mrs. R. I Hardison was tha hostess of the Tuesday Afternoon Club this week. Several Invited guests were nrrsent. The hostess entertained with a pleasing contest of wit, and later served a dainty luncheon. The Bridge Club met with Mrs. W. C. Via Tuesday evening. The players w ere Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Marshall. Mr. and Mra H. H. McLendon; Mesdames J. U. Leak, Sam Houston and to. D, Robinson; Miss Rosa Moore, and Messrs. Frank Dunlap, a S. Lockhart and J. H. Mclier. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hardison n I tertalne.l Wednesday evening -The i occasion was the fifteenth anniversary of their wedding day. The rooms were beantlfrl.- iiecurated, hyacinths wHh I red r' ' gilding to their general iartl?tir tilect. After an Informal game of bridge a two-course luncheon was served. The guests were given' red heart-shaped boxes containing tiny cakes. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Home. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. McLendon. Mr. and Mra J. T. Ben nett, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Marshall, Mrs. R. E. little, Mrs. W. p. Parsons. Mrs. J. D. . lak. Mrs. Sam Houston; Misses Rossi Moore, Fannie Bennett, Kate - Leak and Daisy Parsons. : Th Misses Plunkett entertained! friends at a "tacky party" Monday night. A number ef friends respond-., ed to the unique Invitationa of brown paper hearts. Refreshments were served. Prizes ' were awarded to Misses Jennie B. Brent and Johnsia Dunlap and Mr. John Roddick. I The one final, crucial test of a Confectjorwr'sstand insi is had in tha traalitrof his PnsrnYrtfss ? Now then, remember that it waa the exqmatte flavor sad superi ority flf our Chocolate that first made tha Sresre Co.. Knorrille, Tenn. J .1 i C
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