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CHARLOTTE, DAILY OBSERVER, SUNDAY, HARCH 14, 1909. "7 (THE REALM OF NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY RAIJEIGU. Correspondence cf rh 0b8'r Raleigh. March U.-M-s Till w ais ' ' ' teruoon Club this e,K. being devoid ol si ,f'1 tertainment. '" "' ,n, and hems pi " club literary M jdies. 1 club is devoting us aiteut lih writers. mi. I ' '' "' F" the special t--f ;''- Hunter read a ! ; : "' sons From George H'.i .it. a criticism ot f.:.- 1' Mis Bessie Bunt. : !. verslty. Mr. i. J ' club w 1th a reaor.g : '' on the Fi-.ss." Ther.- was u i- -C '; cltal Fnlv.- -x-t..: g of the H..1 t: t t - ' that was tr-.' ' .: ' a sort ot j.r- ! ' ' " T uatton r- t .,s :' A ' next ee rr i dents, th- '-.rs: ' ' ' '' ty Mis !.'' " :'" an Inter i -relation ' " ' j a Pa.."' ." k.iui; t,,r iru i l.n The S i. la. ' " ' ' " ed the ).--;!.: Crocker Ihe i-at -m- I A -i' -i'l ' ture i-l ,.rt.Tla. ...... r.i a .. '.-i''-'' " conti-at in i -' " "v "f v rialh ii.r.ni- ; . I...-- "I " ' "'" and 'a m.V.-.ut V M There vi i e j.i u Ur the '' v t cessful -R-rt le ti. !'' '" '' VlFltu. . There was m.. h i',:.-rest this- eek In the pre--!! - it. I n- .:v ' t a "" ber of il. ;e.;a:.s t. the c-.in. i! of the Colli Ke Y'i W- i ' ' hi . Ml .n A- ociatn.n. i.-ld M..ndu and Tuesdav with the Haptmt rrnersitv f..r Wi.nif en and Pea..- laM.tat.-. A hril'iant recital Tuesdax i.iht was ..tie ,,f the features of i-ni .-rta i :i merit Mr. ude K. Brown, Mine Futrell. Mrs Fleming Miss l-e. Mr Imrhaio, 1 J r lio'ntei Mifw Burl. Mr HaKe.h.rn aod M s Anna rafsler. Miss Harriet Imv ;ar ticlpatin 1 n th.- prrKran.niH. Miss Anna Cafdt-r, -x.- it:e f" tary for the Carolina? and V . ruin a took an eper-iail a.-tive part in th' council. Raleigh had tlw i . -preseti t a I r. e; at the brilliant liaii.ii.-t y.-n (lie ihm week at the l-nlversltv of North Ciro- llna by the s A K. In n.ti ii' . el.. bratlon of the .'.1st ii:;n,u-:raiv .,' t 1 1 -society. They were S II I'a-i- 'lr,i ham Andrews. A I) W. .'"iiinr. Kra cis Cox aid ttr. i' A. S. ' lo- were delighted with the affan. The Johnnoti PettiK'. w . ha daughters of the 'oi.t. dera . this week wit.'i .irn M T N'on i. accorded special entertainment pt er met who of a most charnunK chara. ter. The att end ince was n.ulte lafize. There w resolution unariinioart'.;. ad-pted as a pr..- er.g h :s- Mi. Mr.-. testing againM ane more pr . s offered h th- 1 a .:p.ot-r .f the tfederacy to Northern . "l'..p- lor lorlral es.iVR. It was offerel Py SloKimmon and seconded p Ifoffltt The fhapl.-r deilded to trsw ft barbecue two . -. ks hero e t raise money with hi. Ii to ,.r., i (he pri'i Ite-arched gateway donate. l P friends fof the 1 'or. federate .emetry here It Is to he a memorial ar.'h. What Is soon to Pe a er .-'-nCd rable factor in the so'-'al Ice ..' Raleigh is a , o,,ntr n, a r. rul ed. With the ptell'l.'T. ,-''S - 'a r al vam-cd. a to pos t . ' ,i-s i.,- to, in stitution uri.li th. P...--I ,.;. , ...s conditions. i me h i.nc.re.l of the nv s PrOmlnen poo;.', ,,f r-;,- , ll haw- ,s soolated t he m - , ,r f..im:ng ,.. corporation w , h will in.-t ,,t p.... than Jia iioi-i . ;,,n hundi-ig i- l tronnds. Th.- ,rt in-t,.lm nt has , ready been pa .1 in The .hurt-- . t be proc ur t'd from t h t- , , , t . ,. f State at otn e u.e . ' o,.- pointed golf l;r,l,- ... v '; be a feature . t',. .!,.. , . . -. tl , r, r There w ill P. . , , . '. , ' , , only provid. tn. v. . . ,., .., . ',rv clu b fnj'.vm. nt for .. i . ,i ,, , .,. nd tht-'r e. Ms. hut n..., , tourists trav.linc s.-u'i. .!..-,; K ;i,r. eason are r , , , .. , , ,j fi iI t a ay as . helievetl v. ill i;:d i.. "e,,t numbers ' th. .... t.. in. i- 'h Jil their I ....... st. ,, ... . r WIN'S Toy s.vi.MM. OorrespxT, . . . -p, , , ,,,,, r, f.r Wlnsm, -a em y . . , TVie,, dAV enl ,.,e J o -. , . ,,,,.,.,,,. ranlzed m '. t , , . , ' ' be a v.iv , rr. r . w ,- : v,.r.. ,r "''' M.s I'"n Hort' n ?! - 1 i . . . wher p .... v.:r:,.H , ' -n, In- Fi.dav Arrtl I'-m Ti - - :,r. M, v p Buxt..n. -e-:!. -' M j. F K,, ... president Mr PI : n,a,:., and t-as -er y. r. ,( .. , 4t er Tie m,. Pbln !o I y a!,,,,,,,, .. Kleano, jr ; t"d ,-.,K bell Fheppard. Kl: Vs it , , . . p x ton. .Mes-v H s- Vo-.'. f ',', ), and W S Snl; s Last Kraiav . . . . x t, , . W. C.- Sill. .... .. , Joyb 3;. ner : . . . f and Mrs i'i.i-k. ., . . u Holccrr.l. f pr.v. ...,. h ueais of y. . v each '.."iiTf oourre dinner tw apring was . . : ,. i .. e , -. ... , acheme e -w ..s . . , . . , . ful eentrcpie t- , f , rfr. the numerous . ;.. -,, e. Saturday n(.-r a. k larant home .( Co' ... . p .-H- Fries was the f. e , ,r t ,f araat beautiful f:-r- . ,r.,. arlghtened Twin " : s. u, Charm of the hap; . . A ,- ... . , IHIUltt. IlT-iJK 1 , i ei ; , i ' f. h . '. . n e -.I , I . t Of the engig-eti.ent ,f .... . , ,.f trtnaome Cau'hter of t' I oi.se m - I Bam iOleanor fnea to Mr Rlct.arrt F. "Wtmngfianl. of wvn ffir" . cnoice oi oecorarioi.N co,;i,i l-ave been more bea-utlful and effecv ti nn the wealth of long-stemmed j u:k ro-s and hot-bouse smllax that w-e a new PH of beauty over the bleg&mlv-ar-potntod din lug- room and made the oc eaaton vertUibU "Feajrt cf Roses ' a unique aad effective arrangement of TOBfid tablaa at eacJi of the five corners nabied the twenty-five ruests to be stat ed at once around the festal board, pre sided ever at the bead by the bnde-tr.-bi and at the foot by her coosin, Mis Kuth fie were. The place-cards gave the first i .irr.at r n (f the Interesting announce u i-t.: u. made These were double il.e.uls d.-, mated with harel-palnted pink :t. . hi 1 I earing mi ,.fl.. fid- lice mon KiHi" 1-" W " and on H e otl:.-r (he Mime of t; i- t;..-.-l Aft., !! rust course M MaiUM-J M" F .es enteled Heal ing i ... ::b r..;. v . : -l.i- pr.-,t-r.t.-.l t.. Miss It v., - V. in. in -ii--' t-ia.-e Mm 1 s a!. ! ---.i 1-1 ' I' "i-je- I "f ' . ..! (...:. -:.!ig i.rre l.a .i.ieadv Leer. iti-.-ii-1 to' :i est- mip;j dt-iuratiuiib, ml ...ii id n-. be sarin ised !o h'-al ( ..;,:;..:.( i- i.. m-nt of Nellit . A-li Ke VV ,!;;!.... " " ;...isk t-. the twt.i.le hnde M . .- ; i-.i:i h and t-ppins "r 'J .t- I; - t ! . I s r.;o. .V.d gal.l.-ll '-I . . .: a ,.,p tlen .hmi.1 Irorri l.al.d t. : ..: : :..d i: - l..e t-wt 1 " I . I.;; ' l.e i i. e al.'l . :i. l-i- trnce; a;v: .i :...'''' ' . r 1 ' -' ' s ,.' ; C'se ('I ..... i e ijil !..- iv, . .- a.- : !.e :; V. ..f oracle Ul"s:-..i:i- ple-,i;'ed i . i .-: iv ;. r ui. le and ..:( It and ;.; - II 'r Hal.ns' ii 1 at 1 1 active i ,M I,. M i.iioil.er sarpi.M- in (i.e strains 1 .... ., :( ii ii:,i-i. ::.' I.-.- -ed from 0i 11. .-'in- t.'.es- ,,..:k ,i .!. aiming dls k .!-.. '..- an !.' aliunde.! inasle '.. v With the serving of t lie last of the i en coarsen each t,aeM was presented i :. a lovely soii.n.lr of the occasion, a h.n.'-.' white s.iim Pox de-orated with ..lent-.. b!ioin and tilled with tiny i r liorse m.iips wit n which lucK n.in.ng ci-.feiil, (he gaeste en masBe ,r-.led lo -t th.- happy In Ide-to-ue. ':,,. imoun.ei ei.t made ot this elegant I,. ' eon came- as a distinct surprise to ii. ,t,v though the rare graces of person ,,i.d . naiact.r of the fair oung hi ide-to- - Hid the fie,nnt visits of Mr VII- inc.1 am to t..e Twin City awakened well hi. "m .ltd do.ih's as I i ! "w loc.K her hap jy ! . me cul I claim her l.ai Friday afternoon Mrs K A ll ... t f rut i tallied Itiformailv. but very d.-liKhi fully In honor of Mis A I. Coble. ..f Slinesvllle wl.ft Is the guest of her brother Mr J lJndsay l'atteison With ihonahtful . onsldi a athm for Mrs Coble s pleasure Mis I,o, kett's other uests Aire friends and sei,", mates of Mrs ''.hi. in the happv linn iu,f Tempting i , i i shrnents In three courses were t r - d I I-i- Satutday evening f r and Mrs j ' .1 Reynolds enlet inlnt-d a t-ry de liiijh'f.il dinner cumpanv In compliment in. Mr and Mrs Charles Noell and Miss 11,11 :c Huh onihe. of l'anv llle. Va The ! ,le, oi al Ions III swt-tt teas and sinllax wuh vium of Kasler lilies w.-ie specially ..j. i nt ..n.l artist..- Pal tv I : a '. s "f i sw.,-1 pi and asparagus f-n- resting n 1!" p'.Mie-. ards serwl as piftty ' -. ,. enirs f (he occasion i At am hi.-l iiieeling. Miss t'uriie'.l.i Tay l,.r was tl- eraclous li.--less to the VoiltiK.r S.t'S St- 1I1K I'l:. I' l'.-ll'l.'US i i-elr.-slinit-lils rounded up a de lulilful a f i, , IP-sides the niemhMS of the , , luO Miss Tmi La entertained the follow j i, f eu.-sts; Misses Almailne Smith. I"'- i. i IPr.rv Pito siine i,.n r.inri :;o,.l ;,itr.if I.ilp.'ert Mr an 1 M' H uv ci.ii'i.nti. and Miss Maiga'et Thurm 1 were guests of tv.nr T.esdsv .-.enitiK at an elesvnnt dlnnef tendered them by Mr and Mrs K J p.- noils Sri-lnnllke dtx-f rations In I'n ,.. n.,1 ' .no ill- and wl l'e narcissus ir. de uiiiln room and handsnme table most H'l.i. 'ive Poring H e -venlnf the I,,,!,,,,, band discourse,! dell'. 'fa' music L.EXTNOTON. C. i -.p"T!" o - ' f 1". ' '"'L server I., vine.,,,,. M,! Ii 11- M'ot- de ; t," ,1 m ev . v respe. t was the meeting of the Club of the Twelve v. i h Mis Mau le Hamper on last '--nia.v .-.!(. Til'. "ii and as an Ideal and Ki'a lous host-.-s Miss lUtnn. r was ,;. ,,, more S" than on this oc asion '-,,. litcraiy te.tuie was both in-t- -estir.g and instructive. A delini I J uapei ..ii i .r- at Venetian Pall, I -. - - show it mo. h thought and -,.!. was hannlr.glv fad hy Mrs. I i leadt i k Mrs i ' A. Hunt . n - Descriptive Sketch of I 11 . a ml M ss atnillc Hunt gav e an mi, . sling n-a img tr.'-. the Si' ii' s ,., ,,,,,. Miss Gertrude Hamn'T ! .id inicl.-stlllg Sk.-t lies .f ; i .n i.v 1 .1 bet t 1 1 ,i bPai .1 in "Utile j,..,.-1.v- Ahose writings are al v ,, . - iiriiiiiif ai"l et r t-.-h mg. . -v da'iiiv and del.c oil- refrcsh v. . i . s.-i v .i by the hostess ' .,. . ,.r ,-,,,the.. Mis. William Hair. ,, .,-.. ooii'ie ' f the i.-gjlar nii'in ; , t-l. . of th- In -vert- Mo-dames j.;. ,1,,.,;, ((.I .),.., ri '.' b . Wals. r. j II p V.,i:i' l ' o bran. Misses Kate c.,,. -,!. ii, m ll.m r and Fd.lh Dead i n k "! I'eri nessee I The ,orosi ws .li.irmintr.ly en tertained .v Mrs linos II Alexan der Shakespea'e P. 'ng the epihs stud'., H. Interesting programme was render ed K,ee ii.,r.,n -Mri. J K M.-darv ... ,e,-n Titania- Mrs. Vo ter Hum pt, ... .,(,io;,itii,n of the riay- Mrs. It L ....ii rii.C. The We.ljp'sdAV Afternoon CI ih in-! with Mr-. Hay Mc'rary at her v . 'v pt. 'iv home on Mam str-t. Th- r." -os wer bright and attr i, -tie i h Pea at if ul flowers and la.: I- s : p.- wt-'e arrange, r ior in . e , i -i. ..f nut ions. 1 n t he .: st that followed Mrs PT.i-.'lr- j i Fin, h won th , ;!. vv I .. the ' isit'T s resulted ( , !.- n M sdain.'s H oUe V. ..Ik'-. 11 It. Yarn, r and Miss Pearl !i-g, tr.. form- r wino.nr in the cut w I... pro. ute ! it t , Mrs. Vrner. The l,..st. ss fro.! a tempting salad ( o'..: se Mr and V , t. S. W F.mh eriter-'tsin.-i a small dinner pariv last Th u.sd.iv 'v.ning In hoivr of Judge ' F. U .l..-es of Wtnston-Salem. The y .-' w.-e Judge Jones Capt. S. Tv . W ' ..ir.s Dr In J. Mill. Messrs K. Ii i'.a;-r and Wade II. Phillips SALISBURY. '(.rrspondenre of The Observer. Salisbury, March 11. Miss Lily Heilig was hos'ess to the Wednesday Afternoon Brldue Club this week at her handsome home on Swuth Fulton btreet. After a most interesting game, refreshments, consisting of ice cream and coke, black coffee and mlnta were served. ,n addition to the regular club members the invited guests were; Mesdames J. D. Carle ton, Haden Holmes, Mimes Mary Linn. Nannie Buford. Miss Heilig has recently returned from an ex tended trip South, where she was the recipient of ir,.n sorlal honors, and ner Triendj innk iirlantaKe or mm opportunity to oie her a cordial wel come home Mius Janet Ouiun will entertain the vlub next t-da.-.day atternoon. The mind.- lovers uf the city are 'looking forward vith pleasant antic ipation tu the fi' ro-.s of sacred con- c-i is to he iven by the- Choral So j ci. ty on the remaining iiuiidaii of I Lent. The tirst of these concerts is ' P. I.e fjiven at Ihe Methodist church i ntiXt Sunday eiwiiii. Mrs John Whitehead, Mrs. Arnold snider and Miss Jeanie Kluttz were hook .ijii hostesses ;his week und 'lie meetings were most interesting net. At Miss Kluttz's meeting of the Christian Held Book Club great . v. itemeni prevail d ih the old books u.ul- uraun and the new ones dis . tnhuted Notable among the new l ooks are the f.dl.jw lug : "Louise de ,la Valliere." Julia Lair. "Country . W alks A bout Florence." Edward Hut !ton, - Through the (la'.'s of the Neth i erlaruls," "All Things Considered," Gilbert K Chesterton, "The Cradle j of the Hose," a'u'th r of "Martyrdom j of an Kmpress." "Hillary on Her 'I'wn," McNaughton ; "Heau Rrummel .and His Times," "Kosnah' Myra ; Kelly. Mrs Fdwln Overman returned Tuesday morning fro.-n a delightful visit to her nephew. Lieut. Thomas Poe. at Franktort Arsenal, near Philadelphia. Work has begun at the head of the park at the intersection of Church and lnniss streets preparatory to the placing or the pedestal for the Con federate monument. It Is hoped that the monument will lip ready for un viiimg some time n April, an event to which all Salisbury and the sur rounding i ounty are looking forward with intense interest. Miss Janet Qulnn has returned from a charming visit lo friends in ('uncord. STATES VILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Stat.-sv ille, Mar. h 11.-- Last Friday afternoon Mrs. K. H. Pegram was "at home" to a large number of friends in honor of her mother. Mrs. A. C. Hurri.ii The guests were met at the door hv Mrs. Pegram and shown to the cloak room hy Mips Jennie Peg ram. of Charlotte, sinter to Mr. E. S. Pegram. Progressive games were played at some nine tables, the prize falling to Mrs. H. I,. Poston. Mrs. Harri.ii way presented with the guest-of-honor prize. Delirious refresh ments brought a most delightful occa sion to a close. I Miss Marie Long was hostess to the Kntre Nous Club at Its last meeting. Progressive games occupied the thought of the company for some llnif Mrs. A. r. Steele won the first i prize, a prtliy volume hy Van Dyke. I W hile the entire club cut for the con solation, a beautiful bunch of violets, it fell to Mrs. Flake Steele Dainty refreshments added to the evenings I pleasure. The Eclectic Hook Club was charm ingly entertained Wednesday after noon hy Mrs. M R. Adams. After the programme had been rendered Mrs. M c. Wood sang a delightful new I "lullaby." Punch having already been served upon tha entrance of the'guests ideluious refreshments of fried oys isters. . heese ball-. , rankers, olives Injfkls. . ..rfee. salted nuts and pre served ginger w , re m.vv handed by Misses Mabel Latuhenour, Mary no I nn Sarah Adams. ; WADES HORO. Corresp,.,-,l,,ce of The Ohaerver Wad, shorn. March 11.- The home ; or Pr and Mrs W. M Morton was he s. ene of ,,,,1,1 wedding at 7 30 i nurmi.iv morning. Mis , Jones, of Herrv v ille. Va Martha E. a sister of ; .Mrs. Morton. li has been spending m- uc.-ks h.-re visit, ng. was mar. rl'd to In- Alfred R. Tu. k. r. of Berry vih' Va The marriage was a surprise to the many friends of the bride, who did not expect il to occur until Ma. Dr. Tin ker tame to Wadesboro Tues day night, .rid persuaded Miss Jones to accompany him home as his wife. The l eitmotiv -,v a.s performed by Rev. R M. Mann, of the Preshvterian church a...-i;.tod h, Rev T. W Cham bliss, . -he Baptist . ,'iurch. Dr. and Mrs Tinker t-...k the morning train for their Viigmia homo i The social .vent of the week was the solemnization of the Home-Rose . nuptials Wednesday evening at fi 30. I The hindsoine new- home Just oom ; pleted for Mr. and Mrs Thomas A -j a ider Horn.- , r, the Camden road, . lavishlv ,le, orated f,.r the occasion, i was a dream ..f h. ,,utv. The ceremony was preced-d pv a vocal selection, Love M If I Live." charmingly ren- deied bv Mis- Charlie Belle Craij,. i Miss Elizabeth Home wa sat the piano for the wedding march. The bridal i party came from the upper hall, down i the stairway to the parlor, and the j effect was touchlngly beautiful as the eiegantlv -gowned women with their I escorts slowly and solemnly formed I -emi-circle before the Improvised altar n the room entirely decorated in green on white background. The , ci i . mony took place before an artistic idee, ration of Southern amllax, which was arranged with white pedestals, bearing lighted candelabra and twined with smllax on either side. Between the pedestals stood the Of ficiating minister. Rev. T. W. Cham bllss, of the Wadesboro Baptist church, and the vows were taken and sealed with the ring. Potted plants and cut flowers were everywhere. The attendants were: The ribbon g!r',s. Misses Annie Baldwin and Mary Virginia Home, came first, bearing bride s baskets of apple blossoms, and stretched the ribbons forming an aisle for the party. They wore, dainty lingerie tilets. The officiating" minis ter came after them and was followed by the ' brtdrKatw---Mlss' -""Emms Rose and Mamie Ingram. They woro exquisite toilets of white net dlreetoire gov ns over lavender, and carried pink FLOWERS FOR RSOCTHERX GARDENS. Every flower lover should get the Dixie Garden Handbook. It is not a confusing catalogue, but an expert selection of Choice Bulbs, Roses and other Flowers, Shrubs. Trees and Fruits that are sure to succeed In (he South. For free copy - wTlte to Chattanooga NurserW, 102 Mission Ridge, Chattanooga, Tenn. carnations and asparagus farn. The dame of honor, Mri. McLean Bacon Leath, Ister of the bride, cams in alone and was very lovely In an ambrotdered (white ace (robe over white silk, carrying La France roses. The groom, Mr. Walter Thomas Rose, was attended by Dr. James MadiBon Covington. Jr.. both wear ing conventional evening suits of black. The bride. Miss Shelly Crawford Home, entered on the arm of her brother-m-law, Mr. Mc Lean Bacon Leath, or Burkeville, Va. Miss Home la one of the most charming young women of this section, and is loved fur the beauty of her character and disposition. Cultured and ttccomplish ed. her friends in Wadesboro and in other places where she has rtiplted are many. She was a beautiful picture in ner wedding gown, made dlreetoire, of pure white satin, the square yoke effect outlined with white pearls. Her only ornament was a pearl pin, the groom's gift. She carried Brides rcses. Mrs Thomas Alexander Home, the bride 8 mother, wore a very handsome dlreetoire gown of black corded silk. The home, admirably arranged for entertaining, was open to guests for the tirst time. Assisting Mr. and Mri. Home were: In the recefjtllon hall, Mrs James Madison Covington, Sr. Mrs T. C. Coe. and Misses Jennie H Brent und Helen MoLendon. In tha library, Mesdames J. D. Home, Kugen. Little, J D. Leak and W. P. Parsons. In the gift room Mrs. T. W. Chambliss and Mrs. J. W. Hathcock. At the table with the guest register, Mrs W. C. Via. More than a hundred guests were present at the ceremony and reception which followed. The dining room, elegant in its manogany finish, was tastefully deco rated Cut-glass vases holding car nations graced the centre of the tatue. winch was covered with a beautiful einbroideied cloth. Lighted by shaded candles, the room as ex ceedingly pleasing. An elaborate menu was served. Mesdames Benton P.lalock and Clarence Burns presided in this room, assisted by Misses Eliza beth Home. Laviece Charnbliss. Etlte Shepherd Leak, Annie Baldwin Home and Kate Leak. The bride and groom left on the night train for an extensive trlf through Florida and will also touch at other Southern points, and will re turn !n about two weeks. They will be at home in their attractive resi dence on Orchard street. The bride's traveling gown wus peacock blue loth. with black satin trimmings. She wore a white lace waist and an old rose hat with self-toned wings and touches of black. The out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. McLean Bacon Le-ath, of Burkeville. Va.; Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Sloan and son. of Gaatonia; Dr and Mrs R. S- Cole, of Rockingham. Mrs. Walter Covington and son, Master Edward Covington, of Leqolr; Miss Etta Bowers, of Galax, a.; MUs Ida Townsend, of Red Springs. Mi T. C Pate. of Purvis, and Miss Bli Spencer, of Walltown. Mr Walter Thomas Rose is the son of 'Mr and Mra. W. L. Rose and was reared in Wadesboro. Successful tn business, energetic and active, his lit of sterling honesty and manliness has brought to him the confidence ot the entire community. He Is he pres ident of the Anson Real Estate and Insurance Company. HICKORY. Correspondence of The Observer Hickory. March 11.-The Wednes day Afternoon Book Club held a most .-....v,.,.! mtln March Sd. when Mrs. George W. Hall was H. hostess. The hostess special uuun dent Law," by Ellen Glasgow and Mrs Hail gave an interesting criticism of the book and a sketch of the auth or When the members of the club were Invited Into the dining room, a beautifully appointed and arranged table met their appreciative eyes. Mo lets were scattered over the table In lavish profusion; the centrepiece was a large bowl of violets, and shaded candles threw their soft light over the whole. An elaborate luncheon In four courses was served. . ji... arA rnnialnlnr Avery s beautiful tribute to the violet and a cluster of violets were given cad. guest. Mrs. A. A. Shuford. Jr.. entertained the Hickory Book Ciuo weanesuay. i. ia i.i.p quotations and dis- -V l a I c 1 1 act. - - - - -t .., cusslon of books, ex-President Elliott s ovation in Texas was one oi in me ters of current Interest. The book of the day. "The Vermillion Pencil." by Homer Lea. was maae especially in teresting by criticisms sent by Mr. Gordon ,Cilley. of Philadelphia. Chi nese lanterns and candles with Chl .m. .viiu livhtad the dlninz room. The place cards were very dainty af fairs, nana-paimea wim nuiii.ii"n pencils and figures in allusion to the book. Sacred lilies with other How ere blended suggestively with the de licious refreshments. Thursday. Ma,rch 4th, the Travelers' Club met with Trfrs. E. B. Cllne. Quo tations referred to Vulcan andVestor. Miss Oeltner gave a lecture d Alex ander and his conquests. In which were skilfully epitomized the most celebrated parts of the story ot the world conquerer. Mrs. K. C. Mensles. In her paper. "Hellenistic Thought and Influence." showed the Intellectual nnat tw rimer of a large Dart Of the world. As the quotations were about the nre-goras. Miss icncn hnn th Tltari the celebrated de scription of the Shield or Achilles as forged by Vulcan. 1 no program ma waa of unusual merit. After current events KAn In IhrM rniirspa were served before the reluctant leave-tak ing. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Guernsey, of Elsie. Neb., arrived here last Satur day and are stopping with Mrs. Guern sey's brother. Mr. J. L. Inold. They expect to spend a year in North Caro lina. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chad wtek. who have been spending the winter here w-fth Mrs. Edwin Chad', wick, Ueit-laat. weftk- tor a.-fcf Hto- CarW fornia. NEWTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Newton.' March 11. Beautiful and bright as have been the days of March this year, none have excelled in beau ty that of Thursday, the Ith. when the Book Club assembled at the heme of Mrs. W. B. Gaither for their regular meeting. It being Inauguration day, many of the curent events bore upon the actions of cither the outgoing President or Congresa. They were all intensely Interesting and Instructive. Most appropriately for the day had the study aubject "The Presidents of the United States,"' been chosen, and a number of Interesting aketchee were read. Mrs. C. E. Wehler epoke of Roosevelt and his many activities. Mrs. Albert Gaither told or McKin ley's life and death. Mrs. W. C. ? read a paper on the new President, W. H. Tart. Mrs. Wltherspoon gave as her subejet, 'Monroe, His Education and the Monroe Doctrine." Mrs. A. H. Crowell chose for her study on this occasion, Andrew Jackson and her se lection was most appropriate from the fact, as stated by her, that Andrew Jackson waa born In the kitchen of her great grand mother, Mrs. Stuart, In Raleigh, that old Mrs. Johnson was Mrs. Stuart's wearer and old Mr. Johnson her coachman. She also showed a picture or that old kitchen, which now stands In Pullen Park, Mrs. John Yount read a sketch of Franklin Pierce and Mrs. Frank Williams read an essay on Grover Cleveland, that grand old man, whose name will go sounding down through ag. s, hot only as one of the greatest of America's Presidents, but among the greatest of all statesmen. The book of the afternoon. The Web of Time, was reviewed hy the hostess, who also read a most interesting let ter written by the author, Robert K iiowles. to his publishers. This clos ed the literary hour, after whirl! de lightful refreshments were served hy Mrs. Gaither assisted by her sister, Mrs. George Warlick. Besides the regular club members, there were present aa guests Mrs. Harry Smith. Mrs. Belle Welfong and Misses Ora Danna and Annie Foard. PINEIIUHST. Correspondence of The Observer. Plnehurst, March 11. The week has been one of mid-season activity, affairs Indoors and out crowding one after another in laphi suci esHlon, happily combining -villi former din ners, afternoon t.-as and the usual dances. Interest of the week entred in the annual Rose Garden bazaar of the Village Club held ;n aid of the school fund devoted to the education of the native white children, a worthy char ity in which visitors are keenly in terested, one thousand dollars beinc netted. The hall was transformed into a bower of radlent beauty by the use of clusters of roses and leaves, garlands and wreaths of English ivy tied with bright green bunting, being used effectively on the walls and over the windows, the central feature, a pergola effect within which were combined several sales booths. The novelties wore "Madame Zera. crystal gaier" (Mr. Paul K. Gardner, of Chicago), who fantastically garbed read past, present and future from amystie crystal which spun und spun ceasleesly in the weird light of her retreat. Most amusing was "The Great Gaboozzle" in charge of Mr. J. F. Caseldy. of New Ytirk. where vari ous freaks were shown including, "Plnehurst Dissipations," Village Cut-i.ps," "The Scarcest Thing in Plnehurst." and the like. There was a shoot-the-chute grab and toy booth In charge of Mrs. H. A. Kowdish. Mrs. Tyler L. Redfield and Miss Nell Gam ble and a cane and ring booth in charge of Mr. Ralph Gardner. Dainty silhouettes were cut by Mrs. Lucy Richards, Mrs. Booth Tarkington as sisting. At the refreshment tables were Mrs. J. G Splane. Mrs. John C. Spring, Mri. D. K Stueki. Misses Helen and Myra Splane. Child. Knight, Baxter. Moore. Abbe Priest; and at the various booths Fancy work and bags. Mrs. J. Kussel Cole, man. Mrs. George F. Rlake. Mrs. G. H. Oldring. Mrs. H. W. irmshee. Misses Foster and 3ruce, hand cm broidered neckwear and books, Misses Whitney and Verner; bahv table, Mrs H. W. Priest and Mrs. ' Herbert L. Jlllsou; flowers, Mrs. Dan Morgan. Misses Ethel Check and Brooks; con fectionery. Misses Prlsetlla Reall, Katherlne and Jane Shanley. Fink. Bewail. Horton anfl Fuller; dolls. Mrs. C. S. Horton and Mrs. Allan Lard. The second of the equestrian gymk hanas was enjoyed by the entire vil lage, the programme characterized by snap and go throughout. An even dozen riders participated, prizes be ing awarded for the highest total number of points made during the afternoon, first ,and second in each event, counting ten and five respec tively. Miss Grae Higglns. of New York,' and Mrs. John Philip Sousa won the woman's prize; Mr. Jc F. Cassldy, of New York, and Dr. Myron W. Marr, or Rochester, leading the men In a tit. Mr. Cassldy winning the toss. Others who participated were Mrs. Leonard Tufts. Miss Lillian Hungerford. and Miss Grace Higglns. both of New York; Mr. F. B. Nos trand, of New York; Mr. H. H. Klrk patrick, of Philadelphia, and Mr. Richard Southgate, of Worcester, Mass. Details of arrangements were In the hands of a committee Includ ing Messrs. John Philtp Sou.-a. Mr. 9. Bruce Elwell, of Harvard. Mass.; Mr. Convorse Wurdeinan, of Milwaukee; Miss Harriet Horton. of WilliaiAs port, and Miss Ruby Sewall. of Kan sas City. Easily the novelty of the after noon was the "Somebody's Else Horse" race In which horses Were ex changed by lot and ridden down the course and back, the last to finish winning, any horse coming to a stand still during the race, being disquali fied. The result or the unusual or der of things was most amusing and all sorts or tricks were played to de lay the progress of the Journey, some crossing back and forth or side-stepping. Other events included the lance and ring contest, a scarr race, ridden In couples and a water carry ing contest In which participants were sent down the track and back with a pall of water, the spilling or too much meaning disqualification. WILMINGTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Wilmington, March ll. Already much interest Is being shown -y the members of the Carolina Yeht Club fn'--th - .Hitwwamx "SmT exciting boat races,, which form such a large share ot .the amusement to those who In HOW TO HAVE A BEACTIFTX TARD. If yon want your yard gay with dainty, fragrant Roses and other Bowers thin year, get the Dixie, Gard den Handbook. It tells Just what kinds to plant in Southern Gardens. 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. 102 Mission, Ridge, Chattauooga. Tens. . dulge in tho races, as well aa to the many hundreds of residents and vis itors on Wrlghtsvllle Beach, through out the summer season. These raees are given at intervals all through the summer, the most Important one of the season being the one which takes place on the Fourth of July, and for many years there has been a great deal of pleasant rivalry between the owners of these pretty little yachts. Some of the enthusiasts who are al really planning for the summer races, and are ha-vtng htw yaehtrUutlr are Mr. Henry J. MacMillan. Mr. Burke H. Brlds-ers, Mr. C. W. Worth, Mr. W. L Parsley, Mr. John VanB. Metts, Mr. Edwin A. Metts. Mr. Thomas P. Hammer. Mr. H. DeW. Rapalje. Mr. Piatt W. Davis. Mr. George Davis, and Mr. 8. P. Cowan. A large crowd was present at the Cape Fear Country Club on Saturday afternoon last, when the delightful weather tempted many to play on the goir links, or to indulge in a game or tennis. Many of the ladies of the club enjoyed long strolls over the links or sitting under the pine trees, and quite a number of strangers add ed their presence and enjoyed the hospitality ot the club. A very pleas ant feature of the afternoon was the Informal tea-drinking, at which Miss Marguerite Holladay. Miss Julia Worth. Miss Christine Stevenson. Miss Marguerite Walker and Miss Isa bel Smallbones were the charming hostesses. A most enjoyable after, n.ion was spent by all present. DURHAM. Correspondence of The Observer. Durham. March II -Mrs. George L. I.yi.n's afternoon to the Roundabout Club Friday was a.s charmingly entertaining a date as t he cluh has been given this s.-.ison In addition to the sixteen mem bers of the club who play flinch for Its intellectual pleasure, there were twenty four ladles of the city invited. The home, one of the handsomest of the sev eial Ifautlful residences In that part of the. city, was heightened In Its attractive ness by carnations and roses as floral decoration. The Durham Orchestra gave a musical programme from to :30. mak ing the hours sweetly short and the game and vailed features unusually de lightful At the close of the afternoon o.-licious refreshments were served. The largest audience that ever as sembled in hear a students' recital filled th.- conservatory of music's auditorium Fnday night from 8:30 till 10. Taking the students as they came and making up a progrumm.. with them Irrespective of aga ..n.l naming, the performance has never b. . n sui iassv-d here. It would have been a good final closing for voice and instru-ni.-iilal. though the rehearsals have not t .arl ed u Week. Tne three departments that loomed up so pleasingly Friday night were the vo cal under Mrs Gilmer Ward Bryant. Ihs piano under Mr Bryant and a coterie of skilled assUtaiits and the violin under Miss Marlon IP Klnne. The. Neighborhood Taacups met with Mr-s. Carey BtScknall Friday afternoon from 2 in till S This club is an or ganization of the West Durham lad.es. They carry their work and spend a de lightful afternoon in sewing and chatting. and later there will be books exchanged I and other methods of amusement Re freshments are served, which are always j enjoyed. The next meeting will be with Mrs, W. E Boyd. Miss I. ula Horton became the bride of Dr Argo Milliard Perry at the home of her sister. Mrs. W. S Rlgsbee. She was attractively gowned in white satin and carried a shower bouquet of white car nations and sweet peas. Just before start ing the ceremony the minister. Rev W. C. Barrett, of the Second Baptist church, discovered that the license held was Is sued Ir Wake county. Register of Deeds Merkham was called up and the situation explained. At twenty to ten the ceremony was performed. Immediate ly after receiving congratulations of their friends the couple left for the Corcoran Hotel, where they spent th r ight. leaving) next morning for Eagle Rock, where they will make their home in future. There was a runaway marriage solemnized at the home of Mr J E. Owens Sunday afternoon at 4:30 The contracting parties were Mr. W. Thomas Hopson and Miss Bessie A. Botent. Their home is in Patterson township. They decided to come to Durham and be mar ried secretly and went directly, after ar rival to the Owens home, thinking Mr. Owens was still justice of the peace. Fortunately, as his time had expired. Rev. Mr. H E. Spence was visiting at the home at the time, so he performed the ceremony. GAST0N1A. Correspondence of The Observer. Gastonla, March 11. One of the most unique as well as beautiful enter tainments of the social festivities took place Thursday at the home of Mrs. Jamui H. Separk. at which the en gagement and wedding dates of four of Gsstonia's most prominent young people-ere announced: The marriage of Miss Ethel Gray to Mr. Frederick D. Barkley, to take plae on the 21st of April end that of Miss Maud Se park and Mr. William B. Morris on the 12th of May. The dining room, where the announcement waa made, was lavishly decorated with hearts. Here cupId, who had gotten In such good work and scored a double vic tory, had a prominent place In the decorations. Festoons of red hearts draped the curtains and were used In profusion upon the lace table cover, rver which the light from red shaded candles cast their soft glow. After au elaborate salad course, followed by coffee, toasts, original, were drunk to the brides. As the friends linked arm In arm. thus forming a magic chain, the loving cups-was raised by Mrs. W. 1 Batthis, quoting that beautiful toast of Thomas Moore's. Aa the cup passed from hand to hand each wit appro priate words responded. - r ", As a souvenir, of the occasion the hostess presented each bride-to-be with a beautiful . gold, heart stadded with forget-me-hota, ivhUe ' ta each guest was given two miniature picture frames in tie art shapes, each contain ing a picture of the happy couples and each decorated with th flower chosen for the wedding sweet peas for Miss Gray and pink roses for MiM Be park. The favored guests at this party were the -members of the - V. C and Sans Souci Club, of which the brides-to-be are members, and those to take part in the wedding. 1 ' In her usual charming manner Mrs. Frost Torrance entertained the mem bers of the Tuesday Afternooa Cluh with a number of her friends Tues day afternoon from I to I o'clock, at hor home on York street Games were played and delightful refreshments In courses were served. On eavturday evening Miss Mary Page most charmingly entertained the Sans Souct Club from 4 to t o'clock at her home on Marietta street. 'Quite a unique and original idea. suggoatie of the approaching marriage or one of the -elub members; Mdss Matnl BepaTicr was carried out -in he contest. The curds were bell shaped and on the fly leaves of these were a number of questions, all of which were relative to "our bride," and which were to be answered with the names of different mermbers of the club. At Intervals dur ing the evening the guests were enter tained with vocal selections by Miss Martha 'Moore and Miss Kathleen -Boyce and with readings by Miss Elea ror Reld. Most delicious refresh ments In three courses were served and the color scheme, green and white wae beautifully carried out in these as in the decorations. THOMAoVILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Thomasvllle. March 12. The "T. M." Club held lie regular meeting Wednesday night with Miss Marjorle Snell, at her home on South Main street. The afternoon was delightful ly anent with Tennvson. In an In teresting manner Miss Dixie Hester told of the life of the great English poet, from early childhood to the grave. Miss Mayfleld Cole, the club's favorite reader, gave real pleasure to each one present In her reading of "Enoch Arden." Sketches of shorter poems were given and discussed. The climax of the programme came In a most beautiful paper entitled "Tennyson as a Poet," by Miss Meta Liles, which, in her absence, was read by Miss Sadie Parham. At the close of the literary part of the afternoon, Miss Snell served a dainty course luncheon, after, which the club ad journed, havingvoted her a charming hostess. One of the most charming and in teresting meetings of the Ladies' Tues day Afternoon Book Club was held with Mrs. Archibald Johnson at her lovely home on "Sklles Heights" March th. 1909. Mrs. Jesse Arm field read a well-written paper on the "Life and Criticisms of Robert Louis Stephenson." and Mrs. C. A. Pamplln read two choice selections from his pen. Miss Mary Johnson rendered one of her exquisite piano solos In her usual graceful style. The vocal duet "Oh that we two were Maying," by Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Lambeth, was lovely and ended the programme. Then Mrs. Johnson served a most delicious three course luncheon. 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