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v. CHABLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, FEBRUARY 28, 19C9. 8 THE REALM OF NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY SALISBURY. Correspondence of The Obiervor. Salisbury. Feb. 26. The reception riven on Washington's Birthday by the Daughters of the American Revo lution at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. W. McKenzle was a brilliant af fair and exceedingly enjoyed by the eighty or more Invited guests. The house was effectively decorated with red carnations and red roses, making a striking background for Uie beau tifully gowned women who thronged Its handsome rooms. A delightful musical programme was one of the notable features of the afternoon. Such well-known musicians as Miss Govelykontz, Miss Julia Crouch, Mrs. S. H. Wiley, Mrs. McCalL Mrs. D. M. Miller, Mrs. John Whitehead and Mr. Nelson Taylor contributed greatly to the pleasure and success of the en tertainment. The guests were met in the reception hail by Mtb. M. C. Quinn and Mrs. K. L. Mauney. Those in the receiving line were: Mesdames W. W. McKenzle, J. P. Moore, D. F. Cannon, Edwin Overman, Edwin Gregory, Andrew Buford and' Mrs. John Van Landinghiim, of Charlotte, State regent and the guest of honor on this occasion. Miss Jennie Buford, of Winston, und Miss Cordelia Phlfer, of Charlotte, were also honored guests of the Daughters. Mrs. N. P. Murphy. MIbs Janet Quinn and Miss Nannie Buford presided at the punch bowl, while Mra. Richard Henderson. Miss Mary Smith and Mrs. George Fisher received the guests in the din ing room, where ices, cakes, bonbons and salted almonds were served. . Another charming entertainment on Washington's Birthday was the bridge party given by Miss Mary Ramsay in honor of her house guest. Miss Helen Brem, of Charlotte, sixteen Interest ed guests engaged in the game and at its close the uamea of the prize winners were announced. Mrs. J. D. CarlettM) recelv I the first prize, a bunch of love' red carnations; Miss Mary Ilendu on, the consolation, a box of crystallized red cherries. Miss Brem was presented with the guest's prize, a pretty chafing dish apron. The refreshments were delicious and ap propriate to the occasion, the second course consisting of charlotte russe topped with red cherrleg and served In continental hats. The score cards were decorated with red cherries and fastened on with pins In the shape of hatchets. Miss Mary Henderson was hostess at a delightful bridge party Saturday evening In Mlse Brem's honor. In addition to the hostess and her guest of honor those present were: Misses Mary Ramsay, SaJlIe Barlowe. Rosalie Bernhardt', Kathleen Kluttz: Messrs. II. D. Griswold, Gilbert Ilambley, Ar thur Frailer. Arnold Snider, June Russell, Stahle Luin. Mrs. Robert I-.ee Mauney entertain ed most delightfully Thursday after noon, her guests being the members of the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club and a number of her other bridge-playing friends. The game Is always of the greatest Interest to its devotees but when, as on this occa sion, a prize Is to be played for. Inter est Is quickened with absorption. At 5:3 o'clock time was called and It was found that Miss Mary Smith was the fortunate possessor of the highest score. She was accordingly presented with the prize, ao extremely pretty pink sachet. Mrs. Mauney served most delicious refreshments. The first course consisted of quail on toast, patties of green pens, hot beaten bis cuit and tea, the second of plum pud ding and wine sauce. Miss Annie Klzer was the gracious hostess to the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club this week and to eight additional guests, all of whom spent a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. Friday evening the Chafing Dish Club was charmingly entertained by Mis Rosalie Bernhardt at her home on East Inniss street. After a very entertaining game of bridge. Miss Bernhardt invited her guests into the dining room, where a delicious chaf ing dish supper was served. The Salisbury Book Club held Its first meeting of the new series of books with Mrs. Theodore F. Kluttz Tuesday afternoon. This series prom ises to be one of the most Interest ing and Instructive ever enjoyed by the club. Notable among the new books are the following: "Blackstlck Papers" bv Anne Thackery Richie; "Chateau and Country Life In Fram e," Madame Waddlngton: The Technique of the Novel." ""or,e. Horn-" "A Chronicle of Friendship. Will 'Low "The Explorer." William Somerset Maugham; J'Ha'fwa.y House " Maurier Hewlitt; "The High er Life in Art." John Le Farge. At the meeting of the Christian Reld Book Club with Mrs. Edwin Gregory Thursday afternoon, new books were selected and this club is also looking forward to a most interesting six months. Mrs. Waverlv Strachan was charm ing hostess to "Le Bas de Sole" Bridge Club and to a number of other chosen friends Friday afternoon. The after noon wns most enjoyable and when the game was ended and scores were counted It was found that Miss Mary Smith was a sain the possessor" the top score. She was presented with the first prize, a pretty silver bodkin set. Miss Julia Crouch received the guest s prize for the highest score, a bunch or handsome carnations. Tempting and delicious refreshments were served. Miss Mary Smith was hostess to "Le Bas de 8oi" Bridge Club Tues day morning and this last meeting before Lent proved to be one of the moat delightful In the history of the club. Mrs. Frank Robbins won the first prhMS. a pair of lovely black silk stockings. Mrs. Edward W. Burt won the jest's prize, a pretty poneu ilant. A delicious luncheon was served. -. ' v-The many Salisbury. friends ofJUiaa Nancy; Johnson, of BJwniagha.m, Ala., will be Interested to hear of her ap proaching .marriage to Dr. Shry. a prominent Canadian banker. Miss Johnson, who la a daughter of Gen. and Mrs. R- O. Johnson, la noted foe her beauty and personal charms, and is great favorite In Salisbury and throughout the State. The Eurydloe Club celebrated Men delssohn's centenary Tuesday after- noon by giving a very delightful musi cals at the residence of Mrs, Byron C Clarke. The programme, which con sisted entirely of Mendelssohn's musto was exquisitely rendered, and the oo- caston was in every way a most en joyable one. Miss Kathleen Klutta wUl entertain the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club Friday afternoon. Mrs. Archibald H. Boyden and daughter, Miss Jane, left Sunday night for an extended visit to friends in Philadelphia. They went via Nor 'oik in order to be present at HaroP ton Roads to witness the home com ing of the fleet. The Sans Souci Club celebrated X'r. Uhln,rnn'. PlrtVilldir ivith M TS. Charles E. Stevenson at the home of Mrs. L H. Forest on souin mam street. Each guest was blindfolded and was given a pair of scissors with which to snip cherries from a diminu tive tree. Great merriment ensued n. mmt r th blindfolded ones snip ped only the empty air. The latest lad, and a most rascinaung uno, pic ture puszles. engaged the attention of Mrs. Stevenson's guests for the re mainder of the afternoon. Mrs. Wet ter Goodman having completed her picture first, was presented with the prize, a hatchet tied with red, white and blue ribbon. Ices were served in tiny cocked hats and bunches of ar tificial cherries were the charming souvenirs. The guests of honor were: Misses Sadie and Mena Davis and Ml.. CuironlfL Harris. Miss Harris, who Is a member of the club, came over from Greensboro especially ior this occasion. LEXINGTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Lexington, Feb. 2 5. Miss Ellen Wat.tn Antnrtainpd mnat beautifully at a vii.er.tine p;rty lab' Tuesday even ing at the home or Mr. ana mtk. ruu W.V son on oiKii Main Hreet in non or of Mies essle Henry, of Wlnston Saleni. The rooms were artistically decorated with ribbon?, strung with red hearts. Miss Rosa MoflHt and Mrs. Estelle English, of Monroe, serv ed punch In the sitting room, while Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Miss Ellen Watson, Miss Bessie Henry and Miss Crawford Smith received the guests in the hull. Mrs. Joe Thompson and Miss Pearle Mottltt directed the way to the dining room, where an elegant two-course collation was served. Prizes for the best original valentines were won by Mr. Archie Dorsett and Miss Burkheftd, of Concord. On Monday afternoon of last week Mrs. W. H. Mendelhall In her usual charming and hospitable manner en tertained at bridge the following named ladles: Mesdames E. C. Clin ard. of Winston; Brantley Finch, Gil Ham Brown, G. W. Montcastle, J. F. Deadrick. W. E. Holt. Jr.. Joe H. Thompson, Misses Camille Htnt, Mar garet Graves, of Carthage; Anna Brown, of Winston; Edith Greer and Miss Deadrick, of Clarksville, Term. Miss Camille Hunt received the high est score and was presented with a hunch of palma violets. The hos tess served a delightful three-course 1 jncheon. Tuesday Mrs. J. W. Nowell enter tained the Wednesday Afternoon Club iu honor of her sister, Mrs. John Nowell, of Rnxboro. After receiving the guests in the hall they were di rected by Mrs. Nowell Into the east room when delicious punch was serv ed by Mrs. Hartman. After an In teresting contest In nations the club prize was won by Mrs. H. S. Rad cllffe. while the visitor's fell to Miss Gregory, of Lancaster, S. C. Delic ious refreshments consisting of salads a Hi frozen cream were greatly en Joyed. Miss Arllne Trice was hostess to tha Round Dozen Club on Thursday af ternoon. Instead of playing the pop ular game of nations Miss Trice had arranged a pleasant diversion in the form of a literary programme. In teresting papers were prepared and read on the following nations. "Ameri ca," Mrs. W. H. Mendenhall; "Africa," -Miss Gertrude Hamner, which was In rhyme. Miss Hamner having a de cided poetic turn of mind; "Asia," Miss Gregory; "Europe," Mrs. S. E. Williams. Music also played an Im portant part, contributing in no small degree to the entertainment of the afternoon. Last Friday Mrs. W. H. Dorsett and her sister. Miss Lena Sheely, charm ingly entertained complimentary to .Miss Bessie Henry, of Winston, who was the guest of Miss Ellen Watson. The first prize was won by Mrs. Percy Grimes, a lovely hand-painted bowl, who presented it to a visitor. Miss Jennie Brown, of Salisbury. Second prize was won by Mlsa Dell Grimes, a sachet. The guest of honor, Mlsa Henry, was given a box of confections. A three-course luncheon followed the game. Tuesday Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchison was hostess to the Pleasure Club. Mrs. W. H. Mendenhal) was the lucky win ner of the club prize, who present ed it to Miss Luna Thompson, of Salis bury. Visitor's prize fell to Miss Henry, of Winston. The Washing ton Idea was carried out very attrac tively In both the score cards and the delightful refreshments served by Mrs. Hutchison. The Club of Twelve met with Mrs. W. H. Mendenhall on last Wednes day afternoon and a most profitable and Interesting meeting it proved to be. The subject chosen for this oc casion was "Home Economics." At roll-call each member responded with a famous recipe. Mrs. C. A. Hunt's paper on "Home" was exceptionally fine. Miss Camille Hunt gave an In teresting reading on the subject and Mrs. W. H. Mendenhall also bad one on "Drudgery Idealized." After feast ing on things literary the hastens serv ed a three-course, collation attesting anew her accomplishments tn the culinary arts. Beautiful cut flowers decorated the rooms. Mrs. Menden hall's guests, aside from the regular members, were: Mesdames J. IL Greer, Jacob Leonard, C. C Hargrave, J. W. Nowell, of Roxboro; Misses Jennie and LI la Brown, of Salisbury Burk head. Gregory, Nellie Trice. Deadrick, of Tennessee, ----- : Quite a number of specially Invited guests and members of the Wednesday Afternoon Club were most graciously entertained by Mrs. Dermot gfaemwell at her home on South Main street. It was a Washington party In Its truest sense and a lovelier affair could scarcely be imagined. The rooms were beatifully delorated, the nation al red. white and iue predominating. "Old Glory was very much In evi dence, numberless s flags of various sixes being scattered about the mppart roents. The table In the dining room was especially attractive with lfs vase of crimson carnations and silver can delabra, on entering the hall the guests were received by Mrs. Shem well, assisted by her sister. Mrs. Foy, and Miss Luna Thompson, of Salis bury; here also delicious punch was served. The score cards were in keeping with the occasion, the picture on the cards telling the same old story of Washington and his hatchet, After an Interesting. and spirited game the prizes were announced. The club prize, a brass Jardiniere, fell to Mrs. J. F. Deadrick: the consolation, a love ly bunch of crimson carnations, to Mrs. W. e. Holt. Jr.; the visitor's prize, a pair of silk hose, was given to Miss h.aitn Greer, and the consolation, a tiny brass hatchet, to Mrs. E. C. Clln ardf The game was followed by an efegafit and elaborate salad course, and'on leaving each guest was pre sented with an appropriate souvenir, a miniature flower pot containing a tree with cherries. Monday evening at the armory an other one of the delightful series of dances was enjoyed by quite a number of young folks. STATESVILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Statesville, Feb. 25. Mr. J. F. Bowles entertained last Friday after noon in honor of the teachers of the graded sohooJ. the teachers of the Female College, and a few friends. The out-of-town guest was Miss Mor Ing, of Ashehoro. A number of progressive games were played In which Mrs. J. O. Purnell received the prize, and presented it to Miss Mor ing. Dainty refreshments were serv ed and the evening was one of great enjoyment. The Round Dozen Club was enter tained at Its laBt meeting by Mrs. 8. B. Miller, when a most pleasant afternoon was spent In fascinating handiwork. The special guests were: Unarkmo PnKu.r Inhni.nn find Hiiirri Cowles, and Miss Carrie Hoffman. De licious refreshments brought the even ing to a close. Miss Lillian Morrison was hostess at a George Washington party to the teachers of the graded school and the teachers of the college last Friday night In honor of her friend. Miss Minnie Fields, of Greensboro. A number of progressive games, appro priate to a Washington celebration, were played. Miss Margaret Scott won the first prize; Miss Fields was presented with the guest of honor prize. a hand-made embroidered handkerchief, and on Prof. H. E. Cra ven was bestowed the booby, a large stick of red, white and blue striped candy. A delicious salad course with coffee, etc, was served. The guests, outside of the superintendent and principal of the graded school and the college teachers, were: Mrs. D. Matt Thompson, and Miss Lucy Rice, Mr. and Mrs. William Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Morrison, Mr. and Mm. Dorman Thompson. 1 A most enjoy able evening was spent by all pres ent. The Elcricemoh was entertained by Mrs. c. M. Steele at Its last meeting In a new and novel manner. It was a George Washington party, and a num ber of Washington pictures adorned the walls. Some Washington pro gressive games were played. Mrs. R. L. Poston won the prize, a silver thimble. The ladles were then In vited Into another room where they found a large comfort stretched upon Its frame, ready for quilting. All be ing supplied with needles and thread, the merry party fell to work with a will, and In a short time the quilting was finished. Mrs. 8teele will pre sent the comfort to the Blllingsley Hospital. Delicious refreshments were served. The especial guests were: Mesdames R. L. Poston, George Nicholson, J. B. Foster and Miss Octa Brandon. Miss Mary Scott was hostess to the Entre Nous Club last week. In the playing or progressive games. Mist MofTatt won the prize. The club was delighted to have with It on this occa sion, its last new member, Mrs. George Edward French. Other special guests were: Misses MofTatt and Black, of the college faculty. Tempting re freshments were served and brought to a close a delightful evening. On Saturday afternoon from 4 to d o'clock, Mrs. B. F. Long was "at home" to some hundred guests In honor of our latest bride, Mrs. George Edward French. This elegant home, "Oakhurst." was resplendent with electric lights, shaded candles, beau tiful flowers. The entrance hall and the parlor opening from It were adorned with pink carnations and pink, shaded electric lights and can dles. The library, which was also the punch room, was in red, with red shades, and red carnations. The den. In which the coffee was served was also In red to correspond with Its red walls, rugs, etc. The dining room was in yellow, rjie table was very lovely. It was covered with a hand some drawn-work linen cover, the work of the skilful hands of the hostess; the centrepiece was a mass of delicate and delicious cream-colored freezias placed upon a round mir ror. The chandelier and candles were covered with yellow shades. Beneath the centre of the chandelier was tied a large cream-colored maline bow, and from the four lights of the chan delier festoons of smllsx were carried to the four corners of the table. The whole effect was one of grace and delicacy. Upon entering the hall door the guests were .landed trays for cards by little Misses Maud Mc Laughlin and Florence Miller. Miss Carrie Hoffman showed the guests up stairs to the dressing room, and upon thfelr return, Mesdames JC. M. Wood and L. White ushered them Into the panor, where stood In the re ceiving line Mesdames O. E. French, W. M. Robbins, B.' F. Long and TL N. Hackett. Mrs. French was gowned In a handsome smoke gray messaline sat in. She wore a picture hat of gray, llried with pink and carried pink car nations. Mrs. Robbins wore black grenadine; Mrs. Long, black net over silk, and Mrs. Hackett, nlle green messalWe"r "TGm Aii jpsflor Mrs, E. L. Pegf am showed the guests to the punch room, where Mesdames A. C. Barron, A. J. Evans and A. L. Coble presided, while Mesdames L. L. Parks, D. A. MllleY, William Wallace and H. O. Steele Served the punch dur ing the afternoon. Miss Rose Steph any ushered Into the den, where Mes dames J. - H. Hoffman, 3. gteph any, Nannie Bonner, and Charles A. Turner,' assisted by Misses Mary Scott and Minnie Sherrlll served coffee, sandwiches and cheese balls. From this room the guests were shown Into the dining room where Mesdames Harriett Adams. L. McLelland and Miss Maria Long presided and where tha guests were served to delicious cream and cake. The handsome gowns, the beautiful rooms, the life and gaiety of the guests and the general feeling of freedom from formality made this an occasion long to be remembered. Mrs. D. A. Thomas charmingly en tertained the D. A. R. chapter on Monday afternoon in honor of her friend, Mrs. A. C. Goodman, of Mooreavllle. The tasteful home was decorated with pine boughs, the em blem of free America. Progressive games of a patriotic character suit able to a George Washington anniver sary were played. The score cards bore the wheel, the emblem of the D. A. R. society. Mrs. William Wallace won the first prize, a Washington box Of candy; Mrs. R. B. McLaughlin got the booby, a hatchet filled with candy. Miss Ann Turner, the latest addition to the Daughters, received the visitor's prize, while Mrs. Goodman received the guest's prize. Most enjoyable refreshments of punch, cream and cake, coffee, sandwh-hes, preserved ginger, salted nuts, etc., were served In the dining room, where the table wag decorated with glowing cherries. The guests, besides Mrs. Goodman ana the local D- A. R s, were: Mesdames W. M. Robbins, R. B. McLaughlin, C M. Wood, A. C. Barron, n. S. Pe gram, p. Pettlt, William Wallace, D. M. Ansley, J. O. Purnell. William Mor rison, A. G. Corpening. and Misses Leet. Eleanor Murr, little Linton and Martha Moore. NEWTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Newton. Feb. S.-On February the ISth the hospitable home of Mrs. J. A. Oalther was thrown open to receive the Thursday Bouk Club nt its regular meeting. Beautiful blooming white nar cissus were In great profusion and filled the air with their sweet perfume. The club's magic number, it. nnswered to the roll-call and current events called forth a number of interesting Hems With the study f.f the afternoon Salt Lake City found mom students than did Yosemlte Valley. Mrs MeCorkle off the many beauties uf this unique city nhd Mrs. Shaw Vomit (;.ive a puper fioin thr pen of her husband giving a personal ac count of a visit to that place. Mrs. Wil liams' paper touched In o ily on tin city and Its foundation, but told more of the vice of MormoilKin and Itu connection with Snlt r,oke city .Mrs John Yount described the manv tine buildings of the Mormons Mrs. Albert Guitl.rr sketched the life of Biighfim Young, read a letter from a lady describing a vUit to one of his wives. Iil favorite, and showed Mrs. Young-'f" pl.otogiaph piesenled to the writer of the letter. Mrs. Long khvh n beautiful description of Yosemlte uli". an. I. ttt the request of Mrs. Fox. one ,.f the g'KitK. Mr Hello Wilfong read an a"'-L:;it of Cascade Falls. The book under discussion during the afternoon was 'Aunt Jane, of Ken tucky," by Eliza Calbert Hall. whose name Is Mrs. I'llzu Calbeit CVBenchaln. After giving Kcvrritt criticisms on the work, Mrs. Gnither read an interesting letter from the author herself. In this missive Mrs. O'Hencbnln says she Is a descendant, a granddaughter of Mrst HHza Caroline Hull, of Iredell county, and prides hcrtelf on the fact that In her neighborhood she l a well known for the excellency of her bread and rolls as for her writings At the close or the literary hour Mrs. R. B. Kr.ox dellghtr-illy entetnlned those present by singing ' Do l.iu Kememoer. Which was followed bv n recitation. "Bur dock's Goaf." by Mrt Long which called forth peals of laughter The sweet i-lng-Ing of "In After Y.iiis Wh.n I Am Old." by Mrs. M.'Crk. hi ought the after noon's progiamrr,.- to a close. Assisted by Miss S-illie Fry the hostess served most enjoyable refreshments and all lingered long around 'he Inbles. The guests of the club were Mrs J R. Gatther. Mrs Belle Wilfong. Misses An nie Foard and Sallie Fry Monday night the members of the Athenian Society of Catawba College, assisted by some of the young ladles, (rave a very pretty little piny In the col lege auditorium. Th dear m s tribula tions were surely ir.anv and the hero's part was most ex-ellently carried out by Mr. J. M. 1'eck The mere fact that Miss Henrietta Killian was the deacon's wife carries with It s.irre-s for that old lady Her sister. Miss Marv Sehnelblev. acted the character rhosf n for her tn a manner that called forth much applause. Daisy, the maid, was well taken bv Mlsa Mamie Lyerly. while the child, little Nellie. Miss Margaret Crowell, won all hearts For genuine fun and laughter, the negro. Pete. Mr. Eugene Godfrev. needs only to be seen to be appreciated The parts of the three tramps were wll taken and the whole play was very enjoyable. GASTOXIA. Correspondence of The Observer. rtaatnn a. Feb. 25 on i r ' "' night the Gastonia Commercial lb , beth entertained most beautifully and entertained with Its annual reception, . elaborately a number of her friends which has come to he one of the prln- at a "vVsshington dinner. Mr. and eips.1 occasions of the social season m Mrg Lambeth are most charming Gastonia. The club rooms were most , host and hostess and on this occasion tastefully decorated In the club colors. could not be exceled. The house rel and green, with palms, ferns and was appropriately decorated and festoons of ferns, carnations and roses. , tnc dining room was itself per In the receiving line were the officers fePt n t, displays everything and members of the board of gover- being suggestive of the love of nors ss follows: Mr. and Mrs J. II. , our country. Its- flag and its Separk: Mr- and Mrs. S. A. Robinson; "Father." A most delicious slx jifr. L. C. Pegrarn, with Miss Josephine course dinner was served and the Heath, of Raleigh; Mr. .T. K. Plnan. time spent around the "festive board" with Miss Irvln, of Morganton: Mr. was one full of merriment, witty re T. L. Smyre, with Miss Mary HIMer- j pj-tee adding much to the gaiety, brand- Mr and Mrs. J. H. Kennedy, j The color scheme of red and white Mr and Mrs. J. Lee Robinson. Mr. , was completely carried out and the anl Mrs L. L. Hardin, Mr. and Mrs. place csrds for the guests were A. M Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. S- N- Boyce, I unique and attractive, each being tak Mr. Robert Currence. en from a familiar scene In Wsh- Pelicious punch was served by Mrs. ington's life. Mr. Archibald Johnson M H. Curry, Mrs. Mary Morrow. Mrs. during the evening gave a most In D.' M. Jones, while the salad course ( terestlng discourse on Washington, was served by Mesdames. C. K. Mar- , referring with beautiful tributes to shall, W. T. Warren. E. H. Gilliam Lincoln and Lee. Different ones of T T. rvatr Ices and cakes were t the party added greatly to the even- served by Mrs. T. W. Wilson. Mrs. ?.m- ma Jenkins. Mrs. Mattle pegrarn. rS. Laura K. Rankin. Miss Bertie Duffy and Miss Withers. At the coffee table Mrs. J. R. Plnan presided, assisted by Miss Susie Hoff- maff ana Mrs. Li n. uienn. There was a large attendance of guests, quite a number of out-of-town people fcelng Here speciany iur ..m occasion, and the affair was In every respect a thorough success. Music was furnished during the evening by Dresser's Orchestra. The "Reveries ef a Bachelor" was enjoyed Tuesday evening. In the audi torium of the school building. This was given for the benefit of the Gastonia librsry. In connection with the play there was a most pleasing musical concert rendered. The selections by the male- quartette received quite an applause, as did also the solo by Mr. Harvey Overcash, of Charlotte. Mrs. D. B. Coultrane has returned to her home in Concord, after a visit of several days to her daughter, Mrs. D. A. Garrison. Mrs. J. P Stowe and Miss Nan Ward, of Charlotte, attended the re ception of Mrs. L. N. Glenn and Mrs. A. M. Dixon on last Friday. Dr. J. G. Waidrop and little daughter Dorothy, of Hendersoovllle, were the guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Shuford- HICKORY. Correspondence of The Observer. Hickory, Feb. 2 5. The Chrestonion and Eurmmean Literary Societies of Lenoir College celebrated their eigh teenth anniversary on the evening of the 22d. The question debated was, "Resolved, That the United States should adopt a system of postals sav ings banks." The debaters were Messrs. W. K. Mauney and V. L. Ful mer affirmative, and W. A Rudlslll and C. K. Rhodes, negative. The speeches were excellent, the medal be ing won by W. K. Mauney, of King's Mountain. The affirmative won In the debate. The orator of the evening was F. K. Shealy, whose subject was "A Helmless Bark." "Apollo's Ora cle'' was given by a number of young ladles, members of the Eumenean, and much enjoyed. The decorations were pink carnations and Ivy and were very beautiful. The Oak View Orchestra furnished music for the occasion. The dance given last Thursday night In the Cotillion Club Hall by Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Martin was a very delight ful one. The receiving party consist ed of Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Rhyne, of Newton; Miss Agnes MarWn, of Marlon, and Miss May Williams, of Newton, In whose honor the dance was given. After the guests had Inscribed their names In the dainty registeron whose cover Cupid with bow and ar row looked on delicious refreshments were served at the midnight hour. The rn,uio for this largely attended dance was furnished by un orchestra of five pieces. - The mock court trial which was held In the Academy of Music last i Friday evening attracted a large crowd The entertainment was a very amusing one. Thfc plaintiff, defend pnt. witnesses, council. Judge and Jury each being a decided attraction. Th fifth of the Monday evening entertainments will be given In the chapel of Clnreirotit College. Mar-rt 1st. Among other enjoyable features, will be the v"cal solos by Slg. D'Anna. Mrs. Irwln.'i ( hadwiek. Mrs. Charles Chadwlck and Miss Helen Chadwlck entertained nt bridge Mon day afternoon. February 22d. From the eight tables Mrs. W. X. Reld re ceived the prize, a framed picture of Karpeant Washington as a remem brance of the day. Miss Josle Person had a prize, n pack of cards, as con aolntlon for her lack of luck. Te lightful refreshments ended a very pleasant social affair. Mrs. Charles Menzles was "at home" February ;'3d for bridge. There were seven tables. Mrs. E. B. Menzles won the beautiful bouquet of pink enrnations as the first prize and Mrs. Brynn Jones the second prize, a deck of cards. Dainty refreshments were served at the close of an hour wherein the guests found It hard to ring the changes In appreciation of "such a lovely time." Mrs. Bryan Jones entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Book Club for Mrs. Alexander Hall, who was pre vented by illness In the family. Mrs. Hall's bonk Is "Walled In," and she ha 1 a personal note from Mrs. Ward, which the club secretary, Mrs. E. B. Cllne read, together wi;h an entertnlnlng sketch of the author. Mrs. Ward had nothing to gay for her book. She wrote "It came from too near her heart," but her husband was In terested In North Carolina, having spent sometime in our State. THOMASVILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Thomnsvllle, Feb. 26. The Thnmss vllle graded school observed Wash ington's Birthday. Soon after the noon recess the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades, under the direction of Mlas Meta Lilea. rendered a creditable programme. Many visitors from the town were present and the school chapel, which was tastily decorated in flags and hunting, was comfortably filled. Patriotic songs, compositions on the different periods of Wsshlng ton's life, and a debate In which the young hopefuls displayed originality of thought and expression, constitut ed the programme. Saturday evening Mrs. F. S. Lar lng's enjoyment with splendid ttiu sic, as some of Thomasvllle's best talent wae among those present, as follows: Mr. and Mrs. F. S. tambeth Mr. and Mrs. ArchK bsld Johnson, Misses Mary Johnson, Blthche--iustln. and Jim Lambeth. Zad Griffith and Homer Ragan. The Daughters of Confederacy are to give a silver tea Wednesday even- HOW TO IIAVR A BEATJTTJFTL YARD. If you want your yard gay with dainty, fragrant Roses and ether flowers this year, get the Dixie Gar den Handbook. It tells Just what kinds to plant In Southern Oardena. Write for it to-day. It Is free for the asking. We tell you just how to grow everything you buy of us. Ad dress Chattanooga Nurseries, 101 Mission Ridge, Chattanooga, Tens. big at the residence of Mrs. J. L. Arm field. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Hoover gave an elegant dinner last Monday In honor of Mr. Rom Thomas. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ped Thomas, Misses Corlnna Shelley and Annie Thomas; Messrs. Rom Thomas and little Miss Allina and Master George Hoover. The regular meeting of the "T. M." Club was held Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Misses Idamaie and Lillian Yowe on North Main street The afternoon was spent with the great and grand old musician, Men delssohn, this year being his hun dredth anniversary. Miss Dixie Hester read a bright, interesting paper on his life and Misses Sadie Parham and Mary Johnson each rendered well one of Mendelssohn's most beautiful com positions. At the conclusion of the programme the gracious hostess serv ed dainty refreshments In which the club colors, lavender and white, were most appropriately carried out. Each one present carried away a bunch of violets as a souvenir of the happy oc- j cuaion. ine sueaia wi mo ' o . . - Mrs. Elmer Leak, Mrs. Jonn sieyers. Mrs. George Yowe, Mra C. A. Pamp 1 In and Misses Lulu and Ella Dorsett. CONCORD. Correspondence of The Observer. Concord, Feb. 2&. On Thursday af ternoon of last week Mrs. M. L. Marsh entertained the Afternoon So cial Club In her usual charming manner. With a full attendance of members and a number of visitors there was nothing lacking to make this occasion as thoroughly charming and enjoyable as the meetings at. Mrs. Marsh's always are. The entire house was most taste fully decorated In valentine decora tions, numerous hearts being sus pended everywhere. The parlor In yellow, hall In violet and sitting room in pink, were all pretty and attrac tive, but the dining room was the chief object of artistic beauty. Hero red was the prevailing color and with the soft lights of many candles was most effective. Besides discussing the news of the day, the guests were very much In terested In dainty handiwork and In the guessing contest, and so success ful was each one that a prize, a dainty heart-shaped needle-book, was given U. each as a souvenir of this most happy occasion. An elegant four course luncheon was served at the i lose of the meeting. Later In the day, from 8 to 11, Mrs Marsh entertained a number of her younger friends at a euchre party, which was most thoroughly en Joyed. The first prize was given to Mlsa Eva May Brown, while the booby was won by Mr. Saurvalne. Those present were Misses Mary Bingham, Eugenia Lore, . Frances Goodson, Adeline Morrison, Mary Morrison, Lucy Brown, Edna Correll, Eva May Brown, Kathleen Smith, Mary King; Messrs. Hugh Parks, Jones Pharr, Will Hawthorne, Cy White, Harry Hopkins, John Porter, Nevin Archi bald, Jlmmie Lee Walthall and Saurvalne. Despite the dreariness of the day the Julia Magruder Club enjoyed a most pleasant meeting with Mrs. W. C. Houston on Tuesday afternoon. The programme, as usual, was replete with good things, the papers read by Mesdames J. C. Gibson. Of L. Patter son and L. D. Coltrane being most thoroughly Interesting. Ouesls of honor were Mesdames C. C. Hook, of Charlotte; James Harlan, of Wash ington, D. C, and Miss Camille Hunt, of Lexington. Most delicious refresh ments were served. ' Mrs. John M. Craven was the pleasant hostess of The Study Club on Thursday last. With an Interesting programme the afternoon was moat delightfully spent. "The House of Seven Gables," by Hawthorne, as the book under discussion. The hostess served dainty refreshments aftor the programme. Mrs. F. H. Haywood was present ns a visitor. The last meeting of the Euchre Club for the season was held on Sat urday at the home of Mrs. C. J. Har ris on North 1,'nlon street, with Mrs. Y. M. Moore. Mrs. C. L. Smith and Mrs. Harris as hostesses The deco rations were suggestive of Washing tons Birthday, the score cards beins Utile red hatchets. After a timn spent In playing Mrs. Aubrey Hoover was found to have won the prize. Dainty refreshments were a fitting close to this happy occason. The handsome home of Mrs. J. W Cannon, Jr.. was the scene of a most pleasant affair on Monday afternoon, when she entertained a few friends at bridge. At the close of the game' prizes were presented to Mrs. Hook, of Charlotte, and Mlsa Hunt, of Lex ington. An elegant luncheon was served, after which the guests depart ed with most delightful memories of this afternoon. Those playing were Mesdames C. J. Harris. O. L. Patter son; C. C. Hook, of Charlotte; Misses Kate Means, Ohla Brown. Camille Hunt, of Lexington, and Janet Quinn, of Salisbury. The Sans Soucl Club was entertain ed on Tuesday by Miss Kathleen Smith and the afternoon was most pleasantly spent. MADISON. Correspondence of The Obaerver. Madison. Feb. 2?. Saturday even ing the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Penn, In south Madison, was a scene of unusual brilliancy, when Misses Auvlla Lindsay and Lilian Matthews Jointly entertained at csrds, complimentary to their charming guests. Miss Hasel Harmon, of High Point, and Miss Catherine Rives, of Martinsville, Va. The guests were received In the re eeptlon hail by- Miss -Lindsay, assisted by Mr. W. O. Lindsay, and were shewn Into the card room, where the tables were attractively arranged. When the guests bad assembled dainty score cards with yellow rib bons and daffodils attached were dis tributed, carrying with them a de lightful breath of spring. The hours from t:s to 11:18 were spent In pro gressive games testing the ability of a number of skilled players and at tha conclusion it was found tha high est score was held by Dr. Roach, who was presented tha first prise, a bog of candy daintily tied with yellow rib bons, who la turn presented. It to Mlas Rives, waa was a closa ascend. The cut for consolation was mad by Miss Llewellyn. Mrs. Roach and Mr, Penn, Miss Llewellyn winning In tha cut, and she was presented with Si magnificent bunch of daffodils tied with yellow ribbons. The booby, s unique little Jumping Jack, fell to Miss Carpenter. The score was kept by Miss Octola Lindsay, and through" out the evening fruit punch, wm . served by Misses Lindsay and Mat thews, while each table was provided with salted nuts and mints. After tha presentation of prizes by Miss Mat thews, delicious ices and cake were served, further carrying out the color scheme of yellow and white. As aa added surprise to the evening sw pleasantly spent, the guests were further entertained by Miss Harmoa with several solos in a voice of un . usual sweetness. At the midnight hour the happy company mads their departure, after an evening that wlQ linger in tho memories of those pres ent as a very delightful social event In the hands of two such charming hostesses. t On Friday evening, February lfth, the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Kemp, of Mayodan, always lovely, was surpassingly so when Its doors were opened to a few Invited) guests and Its host and hostess dis pensed hospitalities In the form of as elegant eight-course dinner. When the guests arrived they were met at the door by the charming little daugh ter, Miss Evelyn Scales 1 Kemp, and were ushered into the reception room with Its light and warmth. fitting contrast to the elements with out. At 8 p. m. dinner was announced and the host, with Mrs. Roach, led the way Into the dining room. Hera, with Its glow of candles and beauti fully appointed table, covers were laid for ten. The color scheme Of red. green and w hite was attractively car ried out. From the four corners of the room to the centre of the ceiling were ropes of green, held in place by an Immense red bell. The centre piece was formed of red carnations and asparagus fern trailing grace fully upon a handsome lace cloth, while from the four corners of tha table dainty red shaded candles cast a soft radiance upon the silver and cut-glass. Each course, from tha grape fruit cocktail to the after-dinner mints, brought forth with pleasing; surprises all the delicacies of tha season. Before the close announcement was made that the dinner was tn com pliment to the host's birthday, and many were the gjod wishes and con gratulations bestJwed upon the genial host. After cigars were thoroughly en Joyed by the gentlemen present, tha guests were shown Into the muslo room, where a number of piano selec tions were given by Miss Daisy Buslck, w ith solos by Mrs. Kemp fol-. lowing, and with her voice of ex quisite sweetness the guests were held spellbound to the close. After an evening to be pleasantly, remembered by all, the guests dis persed with reluctant good nights and eloquent In their praise of ths de lightful hours spent with this de servedly popular couple. The young people of the town en Joyed one of the most delightful dances of the season on Monday even ing, February 22d. at Cardwell's Hall, -given by the young men of Madison complimentary to the young ladles Dancing continued from s to 1, with many regrets for the close of an even ing so pleasantly spent. The Embroidery Club, with glad anticipations, accepted Mrs. J. B Webster's Invitation to meet with her the past week and at her hospitable home spent one of Its most pleasant and profitable afternoons. " Delicious refreshments were served. Friday afternoon the Book and Embroidery Club was delightfully entertained by Mrs. R. C. MathesOB at her beautiful new cottage home. This home, so admirably appointed for entertainment, was the scene of an unusually pleasant afternoon, la the dining room Misses May Carpen ter and Daisy Uuslck presided at tha punch bowl, where, with the flow of the refreshing beverage, sparkled a delightful accompaniment of humor und wit. Thus, with music and dis cussion of current topics to enliven ! the thimble woik, all too soon sped 1 1 . . L . ,. V. uy uie nours ui mo uc ruuu u. jin.r t'ie .losc of the meeting Mrs. Mathe son. assisted by Mrs. James Scales, served delicious cream and cakes, Tito , ite.i guests were Mesdames Jesse jJratt. 'I'. F. Webster, Robert Webster. James Scales and Charles XX Milvcr, Misses Lindsay and Mat thews will be hostesses to the club at. Its next meeting. Those people who were so much In terested in civic Improvement that they could face the Inclement weather of Friday evening, were given many valuable suggestions from the heart of a woman who Is deeply absorbed in the cause. At this meeting, when Mrs. Charles D. Mclver and Superin tendent Hayes gave talks and 'Or ganized a Woman's Association for tha Betterment of Public School Houses a movement was agitated propitious of great Improvement In the town and neighboring vicinity of Madison, RANDLEMAN. Correspondence of The Observer. Randleman, Feb. 15. The Round -Dozen Book Club was charmingly en tertained Saturday afternoon at tha pretty home of Mrs. John R. Forree, ' A very interesting paper was read by Mrs. 8. Bryant on the Ufa of Wagner, followed by a duet by Misses Ellen -Barker and Mary Perre. In tha -exciting; contest which followed Mrs. Thomas K. Marshall won tha prise, a hand-painted blotter. Most dainty and delicious refreshments, fruit frapp, angel food and chocolate, cake,. completed fhls altogether pleasant af- temoon. Those present were; Mee- -damea S. Bryant, Thomas E Marshal), O. E. Eaves; Misses Cornelia and Jennie Bowdea. Moselle Dicks. Jessie Woollen, Ellen Barker, Mary Terra and Claudia Fox. FLOWERS FOR SOTJTHEZUf GARDEN & Every flower lover should get the Dixie Garden Handbook. It fcs sot, a confusing catalogue, but aa expert ' selection of Choice Bulbs, Roses and other Flowers. Shrubs, Trees and Fruits that are sura to succeed in tha South. ' For free copy write X Chattanooga Nurseries. It) Mission Ridge, Chattanooga, Tens.
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