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CHAELOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, FEBRUARY 21, 1903. -rr -. . . . - . - - - - , ..v. ;., . (,- THE REALM OF NORTH CAROTMliliili OXFORD. Correspondence of The Observer Oxford. Feb. 18. The social life In Oxford hai been for the past ceek apt dally pleasant Saturday af'er noon Mrs. S. H Smith entertains,! at bridge whist. The accomplished hl- 1 esa has made her home In Oxford Just one year, in which tiim- she h.is become a social favorite, Attcr a delightful game ot . arls. the were ushered lr.tr 'vi dining r""m and seated at a table heainful with 'ts elaborately hand-painted china, ele gant cut glass and haiidsi-.me slier. The dinner, st-rwit In iu.it-.ti- i."m jirlaed choicest de.ics. I- i.f t'i-- .-"-a aon. Vtiaic added a harm to Hie eurtoundlngs of one th most en joyable entertainments glen In tr re- , cently. The home of Mrs. F: H f'renshaw was the scene of hart1)' gathering Friday afternoon wh-n a bridge party wa given in honor of Mrs Cr.-n-thf.w's guests Mrs. Kandoiph Mar shall, of Lynrhhurg. Va , Mrs. 1 ni.J -ley Bonitz. ot Chicago, and Mrs .Tr. iah Cannady. All the decrr.itl ns were In Japanese design, the favor leinp fans and Japanese dolls A art of Japanese p'.atea was presented to Mrk Marshall, a crocheted tle.'o M : s. Bor.tti and u Japanese aae to Mis ('Enna-ly. Two i ourses of elegant re freshments were eerxed. Mrs N. H far.tiady en'ertalned fh Thursday prldge I'mt.. Hestds the Tegular club members theie we-r many Invited guests and a most de lightful afternoon was in'ed l.v all present. Choice refreshments con plfting of three courses m-rc er.joV'd The party was given In honor M .losiah Cannady. who was marrie 1 during the ,iasl we. k. In the game if bridge the highest si ore wa made by Mis I-ouihe i;regor Those en joying Mrs C'unnaiHs hospitality "were. Mesdames J. C. Hofoards. J. A. Miles. S. H Smith. B K. Hays. K. Marshall, of Lynchburg; I) Bon itz. of Chicago. V H. Hunt. F. H. T HorsftVld. C. (J. Billot, A A Chap man. H G. Williams. YV. H Hrirt. L. re LaTroix. T. L, lio.ith. .! H. J'owell. E. T Rawlins. W W Fht-lps, L. Stark: Misses Jean n.-t t . Bigg. Nette Gregory. Irwin Htarx. Fannie Oregory. Margaret Currm. Mary B. Williams, K. '"a Mm. F. Hunt. Pelle Cooper, Leah Parry, of Henderson. Wednesday afternoon the Poriai Club waa entertained hy Mrs Harry Williams In honor of her alstcr-ln law. Mrs. Joslah W. Cannady. The house was prettily decorated with palms and other flowers from the opservatory. The star pin was won V - - Jeannette Ulggs and the eluii p n :. Miss Irwin Stark Refresli tc'T.ts In three courses were served ; resent were Mesdames W. 1 Bryan. A. A. Williams, E. T. Haw 11ns. W. H Bntt. J C. Robards, B. H. Smith. W. H. Hunt. A A Chapman. J. R. Powell. J A Miles, D. Bonitz. Randolph Marshall. T. L. Booth, Horsfield. N. Burwell. W. K. Peace. L. N. Ftark: Miss Perry. Mlsres Fannie and Nette (iregory. Ir win Stark. Jeannette Blgga, M. '"nr butt. Flora Hunt. Carrie Hobgood. Vary B. Williams. Lucy Smith. Julia Winston. Annie Crews. Katie Fleming. Janet Gregory- Mrs Luther Ptark entertained the Ftclal Club luring thep,ist week In a, most enjoyable manner. Euchre nit the game enjoyed hy the guests. The club pin was won by Mrs Thomm T.. Booth, and the star ptn hy Miss Nette Gregory. Elegant ref reshmonta were served and dainty score cards in Dutch design were presented to thu gi'ff-ts. Mrs. Dr. B. K. Hays en'ertaln ed nt bridge during the past we. k ticore-eards in alcntlne design ce presented to the guests. The tw . hourr' play In this favorite game wis greatly enjoyed, after whkh elegant refreehments wer.- served. Miss Mattie Bafikervllle. of P.Pti mnnd. Va , and Miss Borden. of Ooldsboro, are visiting Miss Mariraret Currin on High etreit. Mia. c. G Elliott has gone to New York City to visit relatives Miss Leah Perry has returned to Henderson pfter vis iting friends In Oxford Mrs. Percy Montgomery hi.s returned to ner home in Lexington. Va. Mrs. E. B Ballou Is visiting her .fia.ighters I ti Danville. Va Miss Rordii. Tavlor at tended the danr and re. eptlcvn at Chapel Hill Friday night Mrs. H W. Cooper, of F"1 yetteville, has re turned home after visiting relatives In Oxford Mr and Mrs J. W. Can nady are at home from their brlda' tour. Mies Mary P Williams save a Charming bridge party Wednesday morning in honor of her sister. Mrs Dudley Bor.ltz of Chicago, and Mrs. Randolph Marshal! of l.yr. hhurg. Vs., and Mrs .1. w. "annarty A reception. elai. ra'c In every manner and elegir.' In rnln itest de tail, was given !,y Mr and Mrs A. A Chapman Saturday af'ernoi p. In hon or of Mr. Frank H Gregory. The guests were me: at 'h- door hv M'ss Lucy Landls an. I re -b ed In the hall by Mrs. N Hlllman fnnnaly. The receiving party In the parlor consist ed of Mrs A A. c,pn)an Mr, n. O. Gregory. Mrs F. H. Gregory. Mrs. Josiah Cannady, Miss Leah Per ry. Receiving In the library were Mra T. Lanier. Mrs. H c Wolf. Miss Fannie Gregoi-j . serv ing a! the punch bowl were Mrs D A. Ron'ti. of Chi cago, and Miaa Kenr.et rjrrgorv In th dining room, where one hundred wa candles shed softest light amid decorations of cut flowers and palms, a aalad course w as served, in daintiest Style, by Mieaes Janet Gregory. Annie Crewe and Jnlla Winston ASHEBORO. Correspondence of The Observer ' Aabeboru. Feb. is Among tbe most de tightful of the social affair of the sea- , SOB are numbered the last two meetings ; ef the Randolph Book Club On January ' nth Mrs. H. E- Moffltt was hostess tod j last Saturday afternoon the ciub had for i ! hostess Mrs. Elijah Moffltt This fee ing St. Valentine's eve when til minds turn heertward. the guests wer delight ed to And themselves ushered Into beau tiful rooms gaily decorated in red hearts. The elub programme, which was a very Interesting one. was thoroughly en Joyed. Following welt-written papers on fnmodS women writer by Mrs. W. C. KasooQ and Mlaa May McAMster. eelee- tlons were read from the writings of J.illa Ward Howe. Louala M Aloott and Kate Douglas Wlggln. Current events v'ie discussed and hooks exchanged Af ter adjournment the hostess distributed tiny red hearts msrked with tatle and roupl numben. In this way the guests f' und their places at the tables, which were deooiited with red hearts, hyacinths and Jonquils A dainty luncheon was er-vrrj. consisting of salAd In heart cases, v afers. nltves. heart-shaped sandwiches, coffee cheese and sarted almonds Val ntlr.es made appropriate souvenirs of this delightful meeting The guests, not ln iudlt'g the club members were Mes dames p H McCrary F. r, Morris H V Worth F. II Morns. J T M itTiit. Polk, of r-niiimhla I'm. and M:s--r-s Iinra .ct!nson Maegie Lee Krwin. Tony ta'e. Clara .MorTitt. Nannie Bulla J ilia Tf 'Tin and Miss Johnson, of Hoaioke. a Mr and Mrs. S' A Cff.r, nave a charming valentine pait at their home ttunaet avenue Monday evening in honor of Miss M t tie H.l-e. i ireen ! .in w ho is their guest Ti house was lavishly docoiated wnh ft Moons of red henna and when the iinfHn had as- emlilsd ttiey wne tol.l to hunt for hld i m I M.i- i'.ai Moffltt. finding the ni.-ateM nuo.Or.r wix presented With a lovey h r -h f viots The young oiei. wt-i. :'.,: iWl: a large White Los d '.ri th- hah to whuli was fastened j i ii nil! er of re.j lo-arls. each one having ti l! r.'ie narro' of a 'ouiig lady present, a nil - re given a bo. and arrow with l in i lerce a heart. In this wsy lac: hi wne found for an appropriate leait Mi.'.eni " The quebtlons were wiiMen in while on red hearts.. Every ni.M - r l.e((aii with "hejrt." the whole loin.p.g a i iv story. Miss Etta Eilair was ii, e for'anale winner of the prize, a led heart shaped box of Ixiwney lion (...r.H 1 ainty rcf reahment s of hot c lioc ointe i. live:) and maishmullow sand wk s weie served by the noatesa. ALBEMAKLE. Cot respondencs of The Observer. Albemarle. Feb 18 Misses Ida Ferguson and Ethel Dunlap broke the monotony of the eaaon by giving a most unique valentine party last Fri day evening at the h me of Mrs II. I, Morton on North First street. Origi nal and unique Invitations. heart fhaped, were Issued, which read as follow s: On Friday eve. February twelfth. We'll drink a toast to your good health. From eight-thirl v 'til. twelve o'cloi k. Misses Iomlap and Fergus. ,n will m.mer jour knock I "Call for your partners and we"ll all meel With Mrs Morton on North Frst street. Io not pnrlrv , but he on time. And peichunce yuu'll meet your Valen tine" All who were so fortunate aa to re ceive one of the above "hearta" avail ed themselves of the opportunity uf torded and promptly at It different progressive games were played, twelve coui. lea playing. After a couple of hours of lun and mirth, delightful n fieshmcnts w ore served in four courHes. Mlas Willie l'emberton i. ieived the Udy'a prize a ml t he gent h mans was awarded to Mr. Leunuer Hall Those present were: M: Willie l'emberton with .1. A Groves. Miss Nellie Hearnr with F H Neff; Miss Lilah Ashury with L. Mann; Miss pattle Mct'aln with Arch.e Fer guson. Miss tue McCain w itli I L). Parker; Miss Nena DeHerry with S U. Arrovvoiid; Misdi lit ra Dry with It L Hall: Miss Minnie Lou Dunlap, of Ansonviile. with H A Scott. Mls.i Alice Mabry with T. C. Rivers, Miss, Lena Spinks with K. H Kluttz, Miss Margaret Call with Clyde llostian, K Joyner and Mr. and Mrs. Hor ton. Many expressions of deliy.ht wero teiidetcol the harming hostesses ai the hours for departing arrived and all vole the evening as one of the , most pleasant spent In the. city for the t nin e reason MAXTOX. Correspondence of The Observer M.ixton. Feb. is --The Edinburgh Hook Club was delightfully entertain ed I hiiis-diiy aftern.-on at the home of Mr-, ch.-slev M.-Caskill. Jr.. and with hr artist. i taate it looked as .f Cupid himself might have asH:ted In twining the littie ted hearts. Mrung with ribbons, so grace! ully about the i .v o room-, winch were thrown to gi th. r Heart and Cupids also deco lated the re. ejcioii hall, where Mrs. I. K. Kirk) ltri.k served tea to thu g ii'-ts as tlo.v arrived An appro priate and verv Interesting pro gramme s-HO! fallowed Mrs. Vernon Ll:es read an interesting account of the orieln ot the Urst valentine. "A Valentine." by Eugene Field, was next read by Miss Margatet MiKmncin, and then Mr- C B Croom charm- ir.gly sar.g "Because of Y,.,." The hostess then anno in. eo that r-hc wish ed fin h one to druTvv a Cupid and vhlte hearts w it!; petio'.s itta. li ed w ere j ass. u. M:s M.'K Altord hav ing had experb-n-e v o h C ;p;d s 'ti-signs, was awarded first p: ze. while Mrs H. D. Croom, .ess skilled, no i" with tne guidance of h.-r pencil than with experience from iip.ds tlarts. received tin- boobv, a miniature bride and groom, stand, n r. n heal t-shapod penwiper. Each guest then drew from a rod heart shaped box a little red heart, num bered ami they were matched for dainty little rx.xcs, tied with red rib bon which held artful little Cupids in Wedge vi ood favors A delightful salad course and bonbons were then serv ed Resides the regular members of the dub, the following were guests: Mesd-imes L. H Kirkpatrtck. Will (3. 'Jreene and J. W. McLaughlin. of Kaeford. and Misses Mattie McCall, of l-'ennettsv ille. S C ; Mattie Wieuall, of Washington. N. C. and Mattie i Brown McLean. GASTONIA, Correspondence of The Observer Gsstonla. Feb. 1 S. A well-attended and thoroughly enjoyshle of the many social event of the season was the reception Tuesday afternoon' given by Mrs. J. M. Sloan and Mrs. R. L Swan t the home of Mra Sloan on York street. The decorations throughout the hall, parlor and dining room con sisted of carnatlona with ferns and potted plants, which added beauty to this already well-appointed home. Re ceiving with Mrs. Sloan and Mrs. Swan were Mra Klrby. Mrs. Coul trane. of Concord: David A. Garrison, T. W. Wilson. H. M. Eddlemsn. In the haJ were Mrs, J. K. Dunn, Mra. L W. Glenn and Mra. W. L. Balthls. Serving punch In the library were Mra. W. W. Olani and Mlaa Ida Pura , ley. In the dining room, where a de 1 licioua salad courae was served, were I Mrs SifTnrd. Mrs. Clifford. Mrs. J. H. 1 Kennedy. Mrs. W. Y. Warran and Mlaaea Mamie Uuaa and Iaura Sloan. 1 Ices and cakes and bonbons were ; served In the east parlor by Mra. Lola i Rankin. Miss Birdie Duffy and Miss May Stuart. Master Jamea Sloan re ceived cards In the hall. Music waa furnished during the afternoon by Mlsaes Ethel Gray and Nellie Rose Sloan. ! Mrs. E. W. OUUam and Mra. J. . I.eon Adams received more than a i hundred of their friends Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 5 nd from 5 to at the home of Mra. Gilliam on South Broad street. Thta coty bunga low home was made more attractive ! by its elaborate decorations of rarna I Hons and roaes In pr-yfuelon and faa i toone of ferns. The handaomely : gowned ladles Added splendor to this ! rarllllarrt occasion. TVejeervlns; with Mrs. C.llllnm and Mra. Adama were: i Miss Irvfn, of Morganton; Mra. A. M. I Olxon. Mrs. T. A. Wllklns. Mra.jp. B. j Coultrane. of Concord: Mra. D. A. ! Garrison, and Mrs. W. L. Balthls. In i the hall were Mlaa Mamie Hubs and I Mrs. D. M. Jones. In the dining room a aalad course was served by Mra. 0. i D. Moore. Jr.. Mra. h. L. Hardin, Mra. I H. F. Glenn. Mra. J. P. Culp. Mlsa Ellen i Harvey and Mary Ragan. Mrs. T. L. ' f raig poured tea In the hall, aaalsted . hy Miss Susie Hoffman. In the slt 1 ting room creim and cake were serv 1 oil hy Vs. I.. X. Glenn, Mrs. 8. A. Wllkins. I.aura Page, Eotde Blake and Pauline Orr. ' Mrs L. N. Glenn and Mrs. A. M. i Dixon were at home to a number of 'their friends Thursday afternoon : from 4 to 5 and from 5 to at the , home of Mrs. U W. Glenn. This was I .. 11.. Via). -ompllmenlarv to me rnrimn ...---ons. of which Mrs. 'Tlenn Is a mem ber, and the r. c. lun, or wno u ..n Dlx'on U a member. There were two recelvlng llns. the Matrons wnn irs. Glenn In the parlor and the 1 '. C.s with Mrs. Dixon in the sitting room. The decorations throughout were, beautiful and attra-tlve. Delicious re freshments in courns were served. Miss Sadie Tate, of Morganton. Is the guest of Mrs R. A. Love- Miss Addle Eiwln. of Morganton. Is visit ing Mrs. L, N Glenn. dtnn: Correspondence nf The Observer, i Dunn. Feb IS. Miss Mary Pope gave her friends in bo h (Pubs, the l.on-iel and the Algonquin, quite a surprise on the evening of February 1Mb. She Invited the Algonquins to in the I.orelels, of which she Is n men ber. at her pretty home on Broad street for an ev.-nlng of pleasure Af ter trrvlng a delightful lunch of two courses the gues s were asked to gath er Ir the spacious parlor and to th surprise of every one present, Miss Mi.ry I'opc wiif quietly married to Mr. Mnrvln Wade. Rev. A. McQueen of fli ti.t Ing MPs Pope Is one of Dunn's most .harming v. mug ladles and boasts a host of friends won !y her sweet ami attractive manner She ia the daugh ter of Mr. Frank Pope, of this place. Vv Wade Is quite a popular young business man and has won for hlni s. If many friends In his home town. Frl lav evening. February 12th. nt the home of Mr. and Mrs J. C. Clif ford, the Lorelei Club, composed of eleven -voung ladles, entertained, each mrnil.fr Inviting a gentleman friend Miss Jennie Cnuaev, of Charleston, P. c. presided at the punch bowl and served the guests upon arrival. The contest of the evening was the mak ing of the possible history of each person present. Numbered booklets containing topics lo be used were dis tributed, those received by the men being In violets and those hy the la- , dies In maiden-hair fern The hlsto- 1 ries were made by suggestive clip- I pings from magazines. The club col- or,; violet and green, were carried out i in the refreshments. i On the afternoon of February Uth I Mrs I F Hicks, assisted by Miss Co rlnne Harper, entertained the teach ers of the Dunn graded school and ,, .-. ,.f Ch T retol Olllh MlsS u,rr...r received In the hall and Mra. Hicks and Mrs McD. Holllday In the! ' pnrlors. where the color scheme was "irgie Pireater was at home to the red arid white The guests were i Eliiabeth Browning Book Club. Be 1 ohnrmlnglv entertained for about an : sldea the club members, the following hour at a game of progressive "heart j named guests were present: Mes , dice " The highest score was a tie be-1 dames Lula Clayton, Maud Mcintosh, twecn Misses Carrie Wllaon and Meta I F. M. Hubbard, W. H. Cooper and Harper, who In turn played off the tie, i Miss Lizzie Dowdy. "The Origin of i w ith Miss Harper coming out the win- St. Valentine" Mas read by Mies i ner The prize was a very pretty Orace GUI. after which Misses Annie I double-heart pin and was gracefully Rose, Roberta Cobb and, Em Wash ! presented by Miss Corlnne Harper. I Ington GUI read valentine selections. I After this delightful refreshments Aa thla waa a valentine meeting, a were served in tw o courses, ine ciauri v.,,cBv .cij, -vi scheme being very uniquely carried , F.ach guest, while blindfolded, drew out The score cards for this occa- her heart on a blackboard. St. Val sion w ere large red hearts with rib- entlne would never have recognised bona attached by w hich email hearts ! aome of the peculiar-shaped objects r. .o.nende.l thes b ni given to Oie players as they progressed. CONCORD. Correspondence of The Observer. Concord. Feb. 1. It would be dif ficult to Imagine a more pleasant oc . aslon than was the meeting of the Virginia Dare Book Club last Friday i at 'he home of Mrs. 1T. j r.. pmoov. on Grove street This was a valen tine meeting and everywhere were decorations appropriate to the day, hearts and cuplde being most eon spli nous throughout the home. The study of Aifierloan universities and university cities engaged the In terest of the club. Roll-call waa re sponded to with some fact about American Institutions. An Interesting paper on "Boston, the Birthplace of the Nation," was read by Mra. 8. W. Williams, and an entertaining article on "Harvard University" was read by Mra W. R. Harrla, followed by the VLeeson Reviews" by Mra, R. 8. Wheeler. An attracllveTeaturC'or'tfi programme waa a guessing contest, "Jumbled Universities," and to Mrs. Prmberton was given the prise, a gold, heart-shaped pin. Mrs. Stephens drew the booby, a red valentine. A motl elegsnt luncheon was served at the close of the meeting. The gueeta, besides the members, were Misses Kathryn Krueger, ef Charlotte, and Annie Burkhead. of Manning, B- C A decidedly pleasant affair was the valentine party at the home ef Mrs. W. D. Pern ber ton Monday evening, given by the Oolden Links of Central M- E. church. Aside from the social rleaeure. a nice little un' waa taken la at the door. The home was moet artistically decora teal lv hyaclntha, carnations and ferns, with numeroua chains of hearta everywbsre. The members of the eoclety formed the re ceiving party and aerved to each guest chocolate and sandwiches. During the evening; most exquisite music was rendered by Mlaa Janle Patteraou at the piano, Miss Grace Patteraon. vio lin, and Mr- Kay Patteraon, flute. Mrs. Plato Durham waa hostess to the Emery Club Tuesday and the oc caalon waa Indeed pleasant and enjoy able. Delicious refreshments were aerved. The Euchre Club waa entertalneJ by Mra. John M. Craven Fridary. The prise waa won by Miss Louise Means. Dainty refreshments were served af ter the games. The gorosla Club was snitertained Saturday of last week hy B E. Harrla, than whom there la n- '"ore charming hostess. The decorations throughout the home were suggestive of the valentine season and were most effective and pretty. The following programme was giv en: "Seventeenth Century Lyrics,' Mis Cannon; "The Restoration: Bun yan. Dryden." Mrs. Ritchie; "In Sham rock Land," Mlaa Lore. At the close of the literary pro gramme an elegant ' .ree-course lurcheon was served. Mrs. J. M Qrler was gueat of honor. Mrs D. B. Coltrane left TuesJay for a week's visit to her daughter, Mrs D. A. Garrison, at Gaatonla Mlsa Blanche Boyd and little nephew. Jack Boyd, are visiting Mra. W. T. Klultz In Salisbury M00RESV1LLE. Correspondence of The Observer Mooresvllle. Feb. 18 One of the most pleasant social events of the sea- I aon was the reception given Friday afternoon from 4 to o'clock hy Meadames Pascal Boyd and George Jones at the home of Mrs Boyd on "Eastern Heights." This handsome home was beautifully and artistically decorated with green ferns, potted plants and smllax On entering the hall little Miss Mildred Jones, daintily gowned and as graceful as a fair. re- elved the guests' cards, and there they were cordially greeted hy Mrs. Dick Templeton and Miss Olive Grey. In the parlor the guests were received by Mrs. Jones, who wore a lovely dress of silk mull ovei lavender taffeta trimmed with val lace, and Mrs. Hoyd was becomingly attired in blue cloth 'rimmed In satin. In the dining room, where the color scheme was red, a large electrolier cast a soft red glow ." er the entire room. The table was dei orated with carnations Intertwined with asparagus fern. Mesdames Mar vin and Elmer Turner and John Houston served a delicious salad course with stuffed dates. In the li brary cofTee was served by Mra. DeWItt Mills and Miss Ruth Culbertson. More ihan a hundred guests called during the afternoon and the scene was one of such beauty and brilliancy that It "ill linger long in the memory of those fortunate enough to be present. Miss Maud Luti was at home Yon day evening from S to 11 o'clock Th home on Mill street was tastefully dec oitted with a profusion of cut flowers and potted plants. Ked and white hearts were very much In evidence The crowning feature of the evening ws an Interesting game of dice hearts The pr'ze. a lovely brooch, was re, ,.ved by Miaa Clara" Mills. Most il. liclous cream and cake were served by the hostess and little Ruth LuU. Those resent on this occaalon were: Mioses Clara Mills, Ruth Brawley, Carey Wilson. Audrey Kennett. Daisy Yates, Klolse Haw throne, Mary Smith, Mary Sioaf. Johnsle Rankin. Bell McNeely, Ella Cornelius, Lena How ard, Voltle Sariatte, Bert Neil, Mary Hhulenliei ger. Lottie Beaty. Messrs. John Rankin, Gus Leazer, Ernest Mills. Fred Freeze, Jay Shulenberger, Arthur Miller. Coward Johnston, Frank Lowranee, Roy McNeely, (Juyn Johnston, Mack Deaton, Fred Hymen Deaton, I'elham Clonlger. Edgar Mc Neely. Davles McLelland, Harvey Falls. L-ACRIlNiilTRG. I Correspondence of The Observer. Laurlnburg. Feb. IS. Tuesday Miaa urnwn on me ooirn as nearis. Mrs. Maud Mcintosh received a lovely gold stick pin for drawing the most per fect. The guests were then shown into the dining room, where Miss Streater had beautifully decorated the table and room In red hearts, to remind the guests of St. Valentine. Delicious re freshments were served by the hoe- assisted by Mlssee Betty Mc- Dougald and Roberta Coble. Mlaa Streater then brought In a large white cake, which she satdS was a valentine cake, and desired each guest to find her fortune by cutting a slice. There followed much merriment over the articles found In the cake. A lit tle gold wishbone waa given each aa a souvenir. The. club meets next with Miss Fan nie Louise NeaL THOMASVILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Thomasville, Feb. It. -Last Mon ?Tay'eVnlfig"mthf Tft Jrhtfrvfi iw Tft tel.' brllllantly lighted, waa the scene of much merriment and enjoyment for the young peope of tjie town, with Mlssee LI lee and Parham aa hoetessea, St. - Valentine was remembered and the bright red hearta made appro priate decorations. During the first of the evening the crowd waa delight ed to hear Mlsa Sumner sing. - Miss Hester read an interesting pa per on fit. Valentine. In , her usual bright and witty way Mlsa Johnson told of her first love. It is always a treat to have Mise Austin alng. Her voice was unusually sympathetic and good as she eang "Ton Olve Me Tour Love and l'U Olve Tou Mine." Mlaa Cole read the beautiful old poem "An Old Sweetheart of Mine." The guesta were than given paper ind pencil with which to ahow their irtglnallty in writing deacriptlona, re pealing incidents In the past and even lomi prophesied a little of the, future concerning certain ones ot th happy party. Mlas Parham then showed the cou ples out to the dining room, which waa beautiful in its decorations, the color schema being in lavender and white A most deiicioua salad course was served, with chocolate and waf ers afterwards. Valentines, most unlqu in their production were given each guest. Those preaent were: Misaea Meta Lilea, Sadie Parham, Dixie Heater, Margaret Catea, Marjorie Snell, May Summer, Idamale Tow, Lillian Yow. Mamie Harrla, Blanche Austin and Mayfield Cole, and Messrs. Zed Griffith. John Oilbert, Charles and Jim Lambeth. Woolen, Martin, Ragan, Burgin and Dr. Easley. Mrs. A. A. Springe, of Waahlngton, N. C, la expected to irrive In Thom aavllle, Saturday, to visit Mra. C. A. Pamplln. Mra. Sallle Thorn aa, who for the past week ha been quite 111, Is slowly improving. Miaa Mary Jones, who has been visiting Miss Msry Johnson for the past few daya. returned Monday to her home In Greensboro. Mra. Z. B. Crutchneld, at the Mock House, Is quite 111 with pneumonia. Her condition haa been considered very serious but U Is thought th.-t she Is Improving. Mrs. Fletcher Cox leaves Friday for High Point, when she wil make her home with her father Mr. J. N. Pickett. The meeting of the Tuesday After noon Book Ot b at the home of Mrs. John T. Cramer Tuesday afternoon was one of the most pleasant of the season. The entire club always looks forward with great pleasure to the meeting with Mrs. Cramer, being sure of her genuine hospitality and tha wealth of go.?d things which she al ways provides. The usual literary programme was as follows: Mra. Ju lian reading for Mrs. Kealer) a sketch of the life of Henry Drummond. fol lowed by an interesting reading from Drummond by Mrs. Myers; Mrs. John son's solo, "Waiting," was well given and waa enjoyed by the club, as was also the piano and organ duet by Mesdames Cramer and Myers. Miss Mary Johnson, having just returned from a delightful visit to Florida and Cuba gave a short and very Interest ing description of the trip. Mra. Cra mer served elegant refreshments In three courses. The regular meeting of the ladles' Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church was held at Mrs. F. 8. Lambeth a Tuesday afternoon. This was the time for the opening of the mite boxes and a neat sum of 131 was realized. This society has done creditable work, having ralaed UI this vear. and being only four years old has comparatively few mbera. numbering thirty, with fourteen hon orary members. The programme for tw. meeting met Intere.ting and enjoyable. vTashington. 1 corresnondenee of The Observer. Washington, N. C. reb.18.-The past week ha. been unusually active w,th social functions among '"Wnf ton '. smart set. Last Wednesday af u-moon Mrs. p. B. Packard ente rtain ,..1 at card- from 3 to 7 o clock. The residence was prettily decorated In el hearta, symbolic of St. V' and the score cards were alec i dainty ! heart-shaped valentines. Misses W 11 ' lie Ha.graPv and Tlllle Haughton pre I sided over the punch bow After Ithe game dainty and delicious re I freshments were served by Misaea Olive Burbank, 13ae'' V" Winnlfred Nicholson. The game play ed was sixfanded euchre and Mrs. J b Moore, winning the first prize, was presented with a handsome pair of silk hose; Miss Julia Hoyt Moore w as awarded the tweniy-na.iu .-. ! a silk bag, the consolation falling to ! Mrs. Trenholm. Mrs. Packard proved a Charming hostess and the a "ernoon i whs thoroughly enjoyed by all the 25 guesta who attended. .. Mrs. E. w . Ajers ing hostess at her home on Market street last Friday evening at an In formal reception given In honor of Miss nn Whitlker, of Kinston. who Is the guest of her nieces, the Misses Mayo, on Second street. The resi dence was brilliantly lighted and tastefully decorated in a color scheme of red and white. A number of old fashioned gamee were indulged in by the guesta. During the evening each man waa presented with a heart, with the name of some famous literary character Ascribed thereon, while each lady was given a similar heart bearing the name of the wite of each character. The men found their partners and escorted them Into the dining room, where dainty refresh ments were served. Last Saturday evening at the hand some home of Mr. John B. Sparrow on Weat Second street Misses Claudia McCullers, Ruth Pllson and Minnie Morrison were the hostesses at a de lightful Informal valentine reeepUon. Each guest on entering was given a heart bearing a part of a auotation. while the other missing part was on the heart given to the lady guests, each man thus completing hie quota tion by finding the lady whose heart bore It and she becoming his partner for the evening. Progressive heart dice was indulged in by the young psople. Mlas Emma Carter, making the hlehest number of points, was awarded the first prize, a handsome Christy picture entitled "Fisherman' Luck;" while the booby prize, a brok en heart, was awarded to Mr. B. O. Moss. After the game dainty refresh- -menta were served the gueeta. Mra J. B. Sparrow and Mra v. M. Har grave assisted the hostesses In enter taining their guesta, while Master Thomaa Sparrow kept the score. The evening proved a success In every way and will be long remembered by all who were their guesta. Correspondence of The Observer. North" WUkeeboro, Feb. ll.The Thursday Afternoon Book Club was delightfully entertained last "week by Mr. W. F. Trogdon at her beautiful home. The entire house was dark ened and lighted only by the eoft glow1 of many candles. The parlor wer decorated In palms, feme and white carnatlona. In the front hall hot chocolate wa served by Misses Agnes Walter and Beatrice Myere. During the evening progreesive hearta waa played. Tbe first prize waa presented to Mrs. A. R. Sherman and the vis itor' prise to Mrs. Charlee Bmoot la th dicing room aa elegant aalad course was aerved, consisting of tur key, cfhlfken salad, olives, ' ptcklea, beaten biscuits and, hot coffee, fol lowed by ice cream, cake anil mints. Besides the members of th elub those who enjoyed the) hospitality of Mrs. Trogdon war Mesdames Charles Smoot, Owyn Harper, John Thomaa, of Winston, and F, D. Hackett, and Misses Angle Bafford and Ella Camp bell ( Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Flnley enter tained th Athena Book Club at their handsome horn at Its last regular meeting. Th author studied during the evening wa Charles Dickens. In teresting papers were read by Miss Ella Flnley, Mra. Arthur Flnley and Mra Owyn Harper. Delicious re freshments were served. Those pres ent besides the members, were. Miss Hyman, of Greensboro; Mra, .'Louis Wllaon and Mr. Armour. Thursday evening Mr. and Mra Charles Smoot entertained a number of friends at an elegant 6 o'clock dinner. The table waa resplendent with silver and cut glass and the cen trepiece was red carnations' and ferns. After the perfectly served meal, whist was played and the prise, a bunch of carnations, was presented to Mr. Wal ts ( Horton. The Invited guests were Misses Rudlsill and Crist; Messrs. Walter Horton and Henry Blair, Mr. and Mra. Owyn Harper. A valentine party was given by the Ladles' "Aid Society of the Methodist church Tuesday night over the Depos it and Savings Bank. A atlver offer ing was taken at the door and a nice sum was realized. Mr. and Mra. J. R. Myers celebrat ed their silver weddlner at their home Saturday evening. The house was artistically decorated In tinsel and a prolusion of flowers. During the evening more than a hundred and fifty friends called. This waa one of the most elaborate functlona given here this season. A large number of handsome silver articles were received. LEXINGTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Lexington, Feb. 18 Last Friday night at the March Hotel Mrs. John Archibald Brown was hostess at a brilliant reoep tion given in honor of Mr. William CHI Ham Brown and bride, formerly Mlsa l.essie Graves, of Carthage, and Mr. Brantley Hlllysrd Finch and wife, form erly Miss Mary Payne Cllnard, of Wln-stcn-Kalem. In the annals of Lexington society no more notable event la recorded than this Beautifully gowned women and men in evening dress, of Lexington and various nearby towns, attended the reception In numbers, two hundred and fifty Invitations having been Issued. The hotel was a blaze of light and the rooms were artistically decorated. Little Misses Frances Holt Montcastlc and Dorothy Mendenhell received cards at the head of the stairs, while In the parlor Mrs. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. W. Q. Brown. Mr and Mrs B. H. Finch, and Miss Margaret Graves received the guests. In the spacious hallway Misses Camilla Hunt, of Lexington, and Anna Brown and Bessie Henry, of Winston Salem, graciously served the punch. Mesdames Montcastle, W. H. Mendenhall and O. E Mendenhall directed the guests to the refreshment rooms, where sherry bisque and assorted cakes were served by Misses Crawford Smith, Psttle Wsleer i and Louise Hill. I The out-of-town gAiests were Mrs. E. C. Cllnard and Mra. B. Brown, Misses Anna Brown and Bessie Henry, and Messrs. i William Brow n, Ralney Burton and Frank Bailey, all of Wlnston-Balem; , Misses Margaret and- Allie Graves, or j Carthase; Mrs. Estelle Stewart, ot Mon roe. MOCKSVILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Mockaville, Feb. 18. Mra. John Stewart was hostess to a number of her friends at a "cat" party Saturday afternoon. A most Interesting list of questions to be answered with word whose first syllable represented a fel ine was given each guest. Miaa Sarah Galther won first prize, a eat picture daintily framed, and Mra Barber was presented the aecond prize, a hand mirror. The hostese served delicious cream afcd cake. Those present were: Mrs. King. Mrs. Z. N. Anderson, Mre B. P. Anderson, Mrs. a. N. Barber. Mra. LeOrande. Mrs. Spencer Hanes. Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Kirk; Miss Sallle Hanes. Mlas Ruth Booe, Miss Leonora Tavlor. Mlsa Battle, Mis Alice Lee, Mlsu Sarah Galther, Mlaa Adejatde Oaither and Mlsa Linda Clement. Mlsa Marie Allison entertained the Z. Z. Z. Club Tuesday afternoon at her home In South Mocksville. Nations, th club's favorite game, waa the fea ture of amusements. Miss Sarah Mil ler wa the fortunate winner of the club prize, a jewelry case, and to Mra. Johr. Stewart feu ihe viaitor', a hand-painted blotter. The hostess served fruit gelatine, whipped cream and cake. At her home on Main street Thurs dav afternoon Mrs. Paschal Bradley entertained the Thursday Afternoon Embroidery Club. The literary fea ture of the meeting's programme waa presided over by Mrs. R. R. Ander son. The hostess, aaalsted by Mr. Stewart, served assorted fruits. Mlaa Alice Lee entertained a num ber of her friends Monday afternoon at her home In south Mocksville. Mra Mark Brown and little daugh ter, of Ashevllle, are the guesta of Miss Adelaide Oaither. The masquerade party that waa to be given Thursday night by Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Hanes and the Z- Z. Z Club reception by Miss Adelaide Galther have been postponed on ac count of the death ot little Begin 6ayr McGlamery. MORGANTON. Morganton, Feb. H.Mr. and Mra, D. C. Pearson entertained meet de lightfully tn Monday evening In hon or of Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Phlfer, aa genial host and gracious hoetess at Rose Villa. Mr. and . Mra. Pearson FLOWERS FOR RSOTJTHERX GARDENS. Every flower lover should tret the Dixie Garden Handbook. It is not a confusing catalogue, but aa expert selection of Choice Bulbs, Rosea aad other Flower. Shrubs, ' Trees and Fruit that are sure to succeed tn the South. For free copy write to Chattanooga Nurseries. 162 Mission Ridge,-Chattanooga, Tenn. , v have a State-wide reputation for lay. iah hospitality and on thla . occasion mey urpaeasd all previous records. The lower floor of their pretty new home was thrown open and with the lovely floral decoration aad oft flow of numerou eleotrio light, mad a beautiful setting X or the "mov ing picture ahow of fair women and gallant men. Tuesday afternoon Mr. W. E. Wal ton wa at home, with Mr. E. W. Phl fer, Mrs. Erneet Erwln and Mra. J. 8. aunia oi nonor. Misses Eva Walton and Lillian Avery receiv- . ,uo uau u uanerea tne gueeta Into th parlor, where Mra. Walton, assisted by Mrs. W. A. Leslie, present ed them to the charming trio of brides. Mr. Walton and Mra. Leslie wore handsome white cloth suits. Mrs. Phlfer waa most becomingly at tired in old rose silk, with garniture of embroidery. Mra Avery waa a per fect ideal of the youthful bride. In her wedding gown of messallne, with trimming of lac and pearls. Mrs. Er wln was regal in an elegant cos tume of yellow crepe de chine. The dining room wa, most attraotlve In Its rlsnnlliMi, n nl tr . a . v , mu eviwi nu delicious tree and cake were served by Misses Elolse Erwln. Julia Er wln and Florence McKesson and Ma ry B, Presnell. Thursday Mr, b. C. Pearon gave an elegant alv.oonea iuns.HAi Card were laid for eight. and' those who enjoyed f.hla feaat of good thlnga were Mrs. O. H. Moran. Mrs. C. A. ROSa. Mra. W. H Jnrinatnn Mrs. O. P. Erwln. Mr. W. II. Allen. Mrs. Hobble and Mrs. Innes. One cf the most beautiful social events of the season waa the valen tine bridge party given by Mr. and Mr. Arthur Chaffee Saturday even ing, February 13th. They had taken cupId as a partner and with such an ally who can wonder at the bewitch ing charms of their united efforts. The pretty cottage home waa a blase of light and the aoft radiance fell on crimaon hearta, of every aiae hung in most artlatic fashion on doors, above windows and adorning walls and man tels, with here and there a oupid with his arrows ready ro hurl a dart through an unauspectlng youth's heart or to pin more securely those whom he had already made one. There were eight tables of progrea slve bridge and each guest waa pre sented with a heart with half of a valentine verse and must find n mate with the other half. When seated at the tables, the fair .hostess gave each one a lovely hand-patnted score card. After a very en lovable game it was found that Mra. Stephen Frleard had wen the prle, a box of candy, and Mr. Leslie, the booby, an egg-beater "something to beat with." Delicious block ice cream and cake were served and the happy guests departed regret ting that valentine day comes but once a year. ELIZABETH CITY. Correspondence of The . Observer. Elisabeth City, Feb. 18. An ante Lent german waa given last evening by the german club of this city, and it waa one of the most brilliant and enjoyable of the smaller dances this season. The german took place in the Elks' Club parlora, which were charmingly decorated for the occa sion. Music waa furnished by thu Luthermann Orchestra. Th number of visiting girls present added much pleasure arid attractiveness to the oc casion. The german was led by Mr. W. T. Old. with his bride, who was Miss Margaret Hanes, of Wlnston Sale.m, aealated by Mr. Frank V. Scott with Miss Nellie Smith, of Ports mouth, Va. HOW TO HAVE A BEACTIFVL YARD. If you want your yard gay with dainty, fragrant Rose and other flowers this year, get the Dixie Oard den Handbook. It telle just what kinds to plant in Southern Gardens. Write for it to-day. It la free for the aaklng. We tell you just how to grow everything you buy of us. . Ad dress Chattanooga Nurseries. 102 Mission Ridge, Chattanooga, Tenn. SECURITY Is peace of mind, it Is com fort in the home. But are you secure against the sud den attack of pneumonia, croup, cold, inflammation and congestion t There la no security against these without a bottle of COW AN'S PNEUMONIA PREP ARATION. It stand for peace and comfort in the home. External, Quickly absorbed. All druggiata. $1.00 to 26c DOES YOUR WAIST NEED CLEANING? We . have made the dry. cleaning of waist ' especially fancy net or other elaborate creations -an art. We clean them so perfectly that they really appear new when we finish them. . : The cloth ia freshened, the ce;r- brtghtoneslL.-the- eposs and wrinkle an removed and the walrt given a perfect press ing.' . -. . ' It la retarned to you sweat, v clean and free from odor. It testa hut a small sum. . Charlotte Sto l:iry ' LsvomdereTs, Dyers, CI carters, . 11 South Tryon St.
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