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, -, e observer. the It h. J i - da. ene s.vjrday eveu . f.' ttrtained in M iss8 IJa" '., Matthews. The ' ,rMn togeth i glow of the . .1 11 scene of most pleasing v and white of ,.. used as the ,, -reiving line Md'.thfwi were . !iiirf gowns -n - trimminis, ,t)i si becoming ih violets. To ,t Led clusters -iilr ribbons, . ,1 and the pro h interest i, ai-h Wept , , , , ..ruest. Mi" ,. indies' tiret . rs violet wa the gentle box f ta" a tied witn :,..,n; Miss booby, an ! ,lftf-in, ana the m the same nrre Misses iambers, Nell ,,..ord. Lillian Kir. Mary Lou . Mrs. Kemp, ...-; Benjamin s Wood burn, .M :t l.inosa. .'.!-ter. Rob Allsworth, Kemp, Drs. n . ,s ... . -n ,re.emea uj , . ., . ,..n, mid appro- . . a i . (i. li 1 e covers and most " , . ... .v.. H:,o -, ,,:rng-A tomatoes r , ,,.t chicken hips, cheese iw it-lies cut s. P-- '..!.. spades and 1 yellow ribbon r. served dellcl-. ;. yellow and : - ..f violets and, .v h'uir tne guests 'A rf n oil to their cor tifr .harming rom tund " well how to, , ihfir numerous Artem'i"ii Social Club :c-H'ir.K the pat I Mr. F. B. Kemp i a me "f t his most r.fi .uakpns dreams of i:. the cluli Is well r . ,i,!nn t hero were .t;,T..' J. Alexanderl I m i. hh"l. T. R. Pratt, J..IH . J . R. Web-p-i r" 1 'harles Wal ,r j,, -s. ... M'sses Lillla n ii.i-i k, Mary Lou . h,T two attractive Kwlvn arid Mas- j ,i most enjoyable .vtMir.rf of di-vjled -ii.it putato chips, ..:.-r. ,tnd coffee. So spent that in M M 'n'M delightfully .. . nV.i'lf-ry Club at K T! i luh was pleas :.n Mks Kate El- ' ..i-'. in'- i up puest in rfips .in I Miss T.onlse sin. ;nwn. the B-ue.st ' . ii . .a i II . .i util .1 niniliprs. render H iv i i in her charm ' !. m-mt fails to hold .i':i : .'i of her hear- . ; nrr cnarm- M charlotte, de- ! ' served by 1 - ' :i idfd another aftt-rtoon to :tncs.cd the primary de graded i'n of people !'"- people pre i'lic " and not interejt Irt the rs.-itlon of the ' ' i- girls. The id ' Martin Webster Treen Penn '''nriiilf Jones fu-ir IrricaKtcT ' little girls ' o little boys "t ion as so-'"iw.-n in the' " liuckej Peno Fairy Qaeen." ' 1 oidovk iro ' Hill, dollght-, :,r"'i t.'ihle and 1 at ion. All felt fully he gave, the exercises v 'h the pre ""i i-i Flower :r. t-i.. different " 1 ' 1 - music ' this play '. e .i irlienee,. '' ,J "f star "r.ct took the cv- A hit of 5 ! 1a Meador ; ;-r lily, jnd '.-ters. -".it esjafu : school year ' ire of the lan-e given ' ' Sterling, "ftra fur tempted th 'llgnt 'Server. decidedly ' .''' reception ' ' ' : 't"l Misees 1"err,oon from '- c. u-s- A. Le. Mrs. A. H. "-rty decora ' f this , Te parlor f-ntaia and ' , p ferns, was " in its . ro!Us and .!!'nm room .. ''rechal Neil and beauti .;" at the en- , va, Mpan and into the re- The Realms of Nch Carolina 3pciety eepUon.bali. wbwr they wer wel-. coined by Meadamos P. Bf. - Fetier, J. r. Goodman and 94 Mioses. In the parlor were the hostesses. Mr W.U Bell, M Usees Laura, Lena and Settle Leslie, who were assisted tn receiving by the guest of hen or, Mesdames Leslie and Jarratt. From the parlor the guests were conducted ' Into the dining roomj where Mesdames H. I. Woodhouse. W. W. Flow and C. U White served a most delightful salad course, cream, cake And mint, , Mr. Leslie and Mrs, Jarratt have been guests of Mrs. K. C Leslie for a week, but will return to, their homes in a few days. , . Miss Johns! e Farrow Is the guest of Misses Daisy and Beulah Wallace in Charlotte, . - Miss Elisabeth Qrboon was In Charlotte last - week attending the State Federation of, the Thompson Orphanage Guilds, of which she was elected recording secretary. The fast meeting t the Social Club for this season was held on Thursday afternoon of last week with Mrs. John H. Rutledge at her home on North Union, street, and the oeca- inn wan a thoromrhlv en lovable one. gentle- i Besides the members, Mesdames W. G. Campbell, G. H. ituueage, x. a, Moore, D. B. Coltrsne and MlaS Con stance Cllne "were present and en Joyed Mra- Hutledge's hospltaljty. Most elegant and-dainty refreshments closed the meeting. The members of the Vsriety Club and a number of invited friends were guests of Mrs. Richmond Reed on Friday last when she entertained most charminrly in honor of her friend. Miss Peart Forte, of Pikevlll. The afternoon was spent in playing ewchre and was enjoyed by all pres ent Besides- the members, Misses Pearl Foif, Lucy Lore, Wllmi Cor rell. Kate Means; Mesdames H. M. Propst and Luther Boger were pres ent. Pellclous refreshments were served. Mrr. F.- H. Haywood has returned to the city after a visit to her mother In Raleigh. Mlsa Emma Flnlayson. of Tarboro, Is the guest of Mra. D. F. Cannon. Miss Shtrely Montgomerv Is In Charlotte, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Montgomery. WASHINGTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Washington, N. C, April JO. The regular Easter german of the Hal cyon German Club of this city was held last Wednesday evening in the parlors of the Elks' Club In the Baughm Building on Main, street. Dancing began promptly at 10 o'clock and to the Inspiring strains of -excellent music skilfully rendered by Washington's' concert band of twenty pieces, the young people danced tne evening away until the strains -of "Hnme. Sweet Home," announced the . , . The I "our for departure, and even then it i was only alter several encores mat. the evenlng'waa brought to a close. The handsome dancing hall was beau tifully decorated in the national col ors and the german proved one of the most thoroughly enjoyed of the post T.entein festivities of Washington. The ioon passed rotllliori was gracefully led by Mr. Harry McMUuen wnn miss Minson, of Toronto. Canada, introducing many new and intricate figures. Other cou ples on the floor were: Evans Whar ton with MIbs Nicholson; John Mc Lean with Miss Wlnnifred Nicholson: F. H. Bryan with Miss Emma Carter; R g. Nl with Miss Ruth Pllson; Capt. : L. Simmons and Miss Clau dia McCullers; Frank Scott, of Eliz abeth City, and Miss Katie Moore; John Bommer with Miss Annie Laugh Inghouse; W. E. Wolfe with Miss Ju lia Moore; J. M. Robinson with Miss Carrie Simmons; C. L. Csrrow with Miss Hattle Jones; J. E. Clark, Jr., with Miss Matide Windley: John G. Bragaw. Jr., and Mias Willie Har grove; F. F. Fagan with Miss Marcla Myers; James Ellison with Mlsa Forbbs. of Greenviller J. I. Smith, of Greenville, and Miss Campbell; Mr. Whlfehurst, -of ATitora. and Miss Lil lian Campbell! Joe Bet!,-of Shawboro, and "Miss 'Rebecca Simmons; Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Packard; Mr. and Mrs. W.-C. Rodman; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Beatty. Mr. and Mrs. C D. Parker; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Richardson. Stags: W. B. Watts, John W. Hassell. Jordan Lamb BlounU ot Wllllamston : Baxter Bell, of Shawboro, and Tom Litchfield, of Aurora, also Mr. Fetter, of Apex; J. V. Joslin. of Norfolk; E. H. Moore, N. H. Moore, William Knight, C. O. Blakely, J. D. Callals and F. S. Worthy.' Chaperones: Mes dames W. D. Grimes, H. M. Bonner, J. B. Moors and W. L. Laughing house. ' 2 MSB0R0. Correspondence of The Observer. Greensboro, April J0. Mrs. R. H. Lewis, of Raleigh was the guest of honor at one of the most beautiful and elaborate receptions of the. sea son, which was given by her sister, Mrs. JR. H. Dalton, at her elegant home on jJPest Sycamore street., The guests : were welcomed at the- door by Mrs. Frank Page and Mra, W. E. Allen. V jn .the parlor, which'- was beautiful .with. ts decorations of red Enchantress carnations, smilax, ferns and palms, Mrs. Dalton was assisted In receiving her smesta by Mrs. Lewis. Mrs. Hardls1 and- Mr.. Scales, of New York. anT MlssTHarcMe.of England. Mrs. A. W. oMeAIlster. Miss Nell El lington and Mlsa Mary Jones received In the west parlor, which was taste fully decorated with V-profusion of sweet peas and smilax. In the library which was lovejy with its masses of carnatlpnSf daffodils, calla Ulte and smilax. Mrs. L. B. Humphrey and Miss Nett Sloan presided over the punch bowl, the color scheme"" m the dining room was pink and white and was oarried out with beautiful effect The soft light from the, pink shaded , candles in the tall silver can delabra abed a lovely glow over the table - with, its handsome lace cover holding as a centrepiece a mound oT'exQuisite Dlnlr rosea. Bride's roses and. pink carnations were also used tn great profusion. Here Mra. F. B. Stith, Misses Sadie and Eloise Dick, Miss Katie Hardie and Miss RIa Wil liams served cream moulded as pink roses with mararoons. This was al together . one of the most delightful affairs of .th season and over two hundred ffdies called during the af ternoon, ' '" A beautiful home weddinr' celebrated Wednesday afternoon' at dock, at the residence of Mrs. O. E. Doak. when Visa viArn. -hand ler became the bride of Mr. Albert CarUton Long., of Top Kansas. The horns was artlstloaUy decorated the color scheme of sreen and whits being carried out in the nrofuslon ef white sweet peas, carnations, tarns ana sin i lax. Promptly at tne ap pointed hour the ushers, Mr. Charles A. Chandler, of Spencer, and Mr. c M. Fordam. took their places at cither side of the Improvised altar as tne first strains of Mendelssohn's "wea ding March" was played by Herr Roy's orchestra. Then cams ins maia oi honor .Mils Sadift Turner, tn an emplr gown of nale blue mall over taneta wearing a large picture hat and carrying ptnk carnations. Jfxt came little Mies Florence Huffine, daintily gowned In ntnk and carrying a large pink rose. In the heart of which rested the wedding ring The bride, entering With her father, Mr. 8. A. Chandler, of High Point, who gave her away, was met at the altar by the groom with his best man, Mr. J. W. Chandler. The caramony was performed by Rev. E. L. Slier, paator of the Ffret -v PreSbytsrlan church of High Point, and was wit nessed by a large number of relatives and friends of the couple.' The bride was elegantly gowned In a three-piece tailored suit Of wistaria Venetian, with hat to match, and car rled a bouquet of Bride's roses with a shower of wistaria color sweet peas. The gifts from the friends of this pop ular couple were numerous and hand some. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Long left for a trip to Western cities, and will be at home at Topeka, Kan., after May 15. The out-of-town guests here for the wedding were: Mr. S. A. Chanaler, Mr. J. W. Chandler, Mrs. R A. Mitchell and Miss Lena Best, of High Point; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Chandler, Mr. C. H. Chandler, Mr. George' Blhgle, of Spencer. Mrs. A. a. Lynn very delightfully entertained at flinch Wednesday after noon at her home on North Elm street, in honor of her mother, Mrs. Davenport. The Friday Afternoon Book Club held a very interesting meeting with Mrs. E. D Broadhurst at her home on Jjorth Edgeworth street. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ingle entertain ed very charmingly Monday evening. Their guests being the members of the Phllathea and Baraca classes of Wal nut Street Methodist church. Miss Mary Ingle delighted her friends with several excellent readings during the evening. An elegant luncheon was served. Mr. J. W. Ingle was taastmas ter and the many responses were witty and appropriate. Mrs. Marion Cobb was hostess to the Wednesday . Afternoon Bridge Club at her apartments at the Gull ford. Mrs. D. P. Troy gave a delightful porch party Thursday evening at her home on Mendenhall street. There were twenty-four young friends of Mrs. Troy to share In the enjoyment of this delightful affair. The even ing was spent In playing different games at the conclusion of which de licious refreshments were served. The home of Mr. N. L. Grantham, at Piedmont Heights, was the scene of a pretty wedding Thursday evening when his neke, Miss Effie Casey Wil liams, of Hartford, Conn., became the bride of Mr. James A. Hood, of Au gusta, Ga. Only the Immediate fam ily of Mr. Grantham witnessed the ceremony which was Impressively per formed by Rev. X. L. Richardson. The hrlde was becomingly attired in a rose Venetian suit with hat to match. iam1 oarried Bride's roses. Miss Williams is the accomplished daughter of Mrs. Ellen Williams, of Bentonsville. and has many friends In eastern Carolina, who will be In terested In her marriage. Mr. Hood is a successful young business man of Augusta, and Is prominently con nected In this State. They left im mediately after the ceremony for their home In Augusta, Ga. Mrs. W. F. Medearls left Thursday for a visit of some weeks to Wash ington and other Northern cities. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Douglass have re turned from their wedding trip to Northern cities. Mrs. R. K. Gregory Is at home after an extended visit to friends In Florida. Miss Bessie Hlnes, of Henderson, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. P. Scales Mr. F. a Blair left Wednesday for Chicago to attend the peace congress. HIGH POINT. Correspondence of The Observer. High Point, April 30. -Mrs. Rich ard Johnson delightfully entertained Monday afternoon from 4 to 6. The game of the afternoon was bridge whist. There were four tables. The score cards were hand-painted In wa ter colors. After several ' exciting hands the highest score was found to be made by Mrs. Albert E. Tate, who received a beautiful picture as first prize. The lowest honor score, was made by Mrs. Edward R. Briggs. She also received a picture. Refresh ments in two courses ere served, Mrs, Johnson being assisted by her sister, Mrs. Edward P. Parker: The Invited guests were: Mrs. Gor don Burnette, Mrs. George A.- Matton, Mra Charles Ragan. Mrs. Wilbur Jones. Mrs. Hsrry Howell, Mrs. C. W. Comstock. Mrs. Sam Davis, Mrs. A. E. Tate, Mrs. Bayard Sr Cummlftgs, Mrs. Robert Brocket. Mrs. Edward R. Briggs, Mrs. Currier. Mrs. J, 8. GrifBn. Mrs Will Alexander. The regular -meettoir of the Philo mathean Club was held Friday after noon at the heme of Mrs. Anson T. Beavsr on Lindsey street. In the ab sence of Mrs. McAyad the meeting was in charge of Mrs. Edward R. Briggs. -Tho subject for the after noon was Greece. 'Papers were read by Mrs. William G. Bradshaw, Mrs. Samuel L. Davis, Mra W. T. Parker. Mrs. Beaver was assisted in serving elegant refreshments--by her mother, Mrs. Coleman. They -consisted of pressed chicken, tomatoes and lettuce with mayonnaise and beaten biscuit. cake and cream. Those present were: Mesdames Edward P. Parker, Sam L. Davis, Edwsrd R. Briggs, William Q. Bradshaw, E. L. Slier, George A. Mat- ton Albert E. Tate, Charles Ragan, Wil liam T. Parker, J. B. Richardson and Mrs. Coleman. Miss Constance N. Charles was hos tess to the W. 0. T. Club and a num ber of invited guests. Tuesday after noon.' Progressive forty-two was play ed. .The score cards were four-leaf clovers, tinted green. . The visitor's prise was drawn for by Mra Herbert C. Fields and Mrs. C. N. Comstock. Mra Field winning a pink chiffon neck piece. The club prise was drawn for by Miss Blanche Bradshaw. Mesdamea Cyrus Wheeler and A. & 'Parker1, the latter winning a bar belt pin. The consolation prise, a souvenir 'spoon, fell to a(ra J. Charles Thomas. Cake, cream aad bonbons were served to the following naioed whs wers present. Club members; Mesdames Atvln S. Parker, Cyrus Wheeler. William C. Jones, Thomas J. Gold. A. g. Caldwell; Misses Berta Rsgsn. Blanche Brad ahaw. Mary Alekandar. Visitors: Misaas Frances Ingram. Kosa unort, Debbie Sherroc. Virginia Cllnard. Ethel Pickett. Bessie Ellis, of Trinity; Ida Alexander. Al Burton, Helen Brockett; Mesdames Wilbur Jones, William T. Parker. Gordon Burnette'. James S. Grtffln. C. W. Croatock. Cliff A. Ring, Beavens, Will Snow, Charles Thomsa, Baacom Hosklna. Charles Ra ran. Sam L. Davis, Herbert E. Fields, Guy Duncan. Mra Charles C. Walker very de lightfully entertained the ladlea of the Baptist Aid Society Wednesday after noon. There were about thirty present and a moat enjoyable afternoon was spent. Cake, cream and mints were served by the little daughters of the hostess. Misses Irene snd Annie May Walker. Wednesday afternoon Mra C. 8. Cur rier, at her home on Hamilton street, entertained a charming party of frienda at a most delightful bridge party. Everybody seemed In a hu mor for hard playing and there were some brflllant olays. The scores ran high but Mra. Richard Johnson had tne aistlnction of beln the winner of the afternoon. She was given a beau tiful hand-painted ntate as flrt tvtIka. The second prise was captured by Mra -tuy uuncan. Dainty refreshments were served to the following guests: Mesdames B. S. Cummlngs, Robert Brockett. Gordon Burnette. Will a. Psrker, Edward B Brim r w. Comstock. George A. Matton. Sam pavis, Charles Ragan Edward Park er. Albert E. Tate, Anson T. Beaver, Guy Duncan. Richard Jnhnunn Wil bur Jones; Mill Helen Brockett. Mrs. W. Gordon Burnette will en tertain the Entre Nous Club at her home Thursday afternoon. Miss Mary Alexander will be th hostess Tuesday afternoon to the W. O. S. Club from 4 to 6. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Jones soent Monday In GreenBboro Miss Blanche Bradshaw has returned from a visit to her cousin. Mrs. Rosemond. In Greensboro. Misses Moielle Dicks and Virginia Bryant, of Randleman, spent Baturday In the city. Mrs. Bas- com Hosklna has returned from a short visit to friends In Thomasvllle. Mra Edwin D. Steele spent Tuesdsy In Greensboro shopping. Dr. and Mrs. William M. Jones have returned from their wedding trip North and will make their home with Mrs. Jones' father. Dr. J. W. Burton. Mrs. L. J. Ingram spent Monday In Greensboro. Mrs. E. M. Armfteld and Miss Elmer Shlplette spent Saturday In Greens boro. Mrs. Creelman and Miss Helen Creelman are in Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Al Fatrbrother, of Greensboro, spent Saturday In the city Miss Genevieve Tate Is visiting her brother In Wlns-ton-Salem. Mrs. W. J Armfteld is spending a few days with her daugh ter, Mrs. Jess Armfleld. In Thom asvllle. Mrs. J. B. Rector has return ed from a visit to relatives In Aahe- vllle. Mrs. Wilbur Jones and chil dren left Thursday night for a stay of aorhe time with Mrs. Jones' sister, near Baltimore, Md. Miss Emilv Gray, of Winston-Salem, has returned to her home after a visit to Mrs. J. C. Thomas. Mrs. Josef D. Cox has gone to Hertford, called there by the illness of her father. Mrs. George T. Leach will return Monday afternoon from New York, where she spent a month. Mrs. J. Elwood t'ox spent Tuesday In Greensboro. Mls Kate Ingram Is visiting relative In Spen cer. Mrs. W. E. Cadwallader has ar rived from New York and Is at the Elwood with her hus'jand. THOM A o VIJjLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Thomasvllle, April 30. The Tues day Afternoon Book Club was charm ingly entertained by Mrs. C. A. Pamp lln April 27. Besides the members of the club present, were those of the household, Mrs. Cole, Miss Mayfield Cole, Miss Blanche Austin and their guest, Miss Springs, of Washington, N. C. Master Ashby Pamplin also ap peared at the Interesting finale of the afternoon's entertainment. As the ear's work is rapidly drawing to a close, the business part of the pro gramme was spent In discussion of the Bay view Course, which the club has adopted. The special feature of this course which will be used for the year 909-10 Is American history and lit erature. Rudyard Kipling was th subject for the afternoon and Mra Ha ubs read Interestingly of the life of this most noted English writer, gh also gave a selection, the public's fa vorite. "The Recessional." Mrs. Pamp lin played a solo, and Miss Austin graciously sang for the club. Both numbers were enjoyed. The refreshments were especially dainty, the color scheme being car ried out In an original way. Tiny green and white individual cake bas kets were carried home as souvenirs of this pleasant meeting. MAXT0N. Special to The Observer. Maxton, April 80. The Merry-Go-Ronnds that Incomparable club of twenty-three young ladles were en tertained Friday by Miss Kate South erland at the home of her uncle, Mr. A. H. Currle. J'Mr. and Mrs. Brown ing" was the kubject for the meet ing and one of the best papers ever read before the club was that of Miss Bailie Austin, dealing with this In teresting literary pair. The poem, "Efvelyn Hope," was read by Miss Courtenay Kurd, Miss Leila Barnes rendered a vocal solo, and Misses Mattie Williams McLean and Emma Belle McRae a duet But It was after the rendition of tbe unusually enjoy able programme that the gentle hos tess got in her work and aept the club on the qui vive with a series of pleasant surprises. Partners were chosen with keys and hearts which were distributed In equal numbers, the partnerships being for the guess ing contest. Beautiful hand-painted folders contained the basis for the contest the answers being the names of rosea Miss Margaret Baldwin was the winner. It was a happy time to win, too, for the prize was an ex quisite hand-painted sofa pillow, in the club colors of yellow and green, with the club Initials "M. G. R." wrought in. After the contest the guests were conducted into the dining room beaut'ful In yellow and green and candle light, where a delicious salad course, followed by cream and cake, was served. Miss Southerland's guests were: Mioses HaJlie, Sallle and Lillian Austin. Ela Steed, Margaret and Leila Barnes, Bess and Clarkle Belle McNair, Bee Weather! y, Mattie Williams McLean, Emma Belle Mc Rae, Mattie Brown McLean, Mabel Wooten. Mary ilcKlnnon. Courtenay Nunn. Margaret Baldwin. Virginia EreretL Lilian McNair, Carrie Lee Shaw, Boosts Wllllama, Hazel Mor rison, Maun Tyer, Nettie Paca; Jessie Burns, Katie McQueen, Mary South er land and Carrie Uaitley. Miss Las, of Laurtnfeutg, and Mm. John F. Mc Lean, i v At the country residence of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Shaw the Edinburgh Book Club was most delightfully entertain ed on Thursday afternoon, "Mlae Sadie Shaw being hostess. - Our State Writ ers'' was the eubject for study and very interesting was the programme Mra John McKlnnen read a deeply touohing tribute to John Charles Mc Neill followed by selections fro Henry Jerome Stockard, Miss Pattie Lee and J. K. Avery, read by Mra. A B. Croam. Mra J, S. McRae and Mlsa Jianle Croam. After the business of the club was transacted a very unique shirt waist contest held the undivided attention of the guest for quite a little while, at the end of which Mra. A. B. Croam proved to be the lucky winner of a handsome hand-embroid ered shirt waist. Delightful refresh ments were then served by Mi and Bessie Carrie Lee Shaw, , Eliiabeth Alford and Bessie McLeod. Wild flowers were used for the decorations of the rooms and their simple beauty wee charm ing and refreshing. Mies Christian McNeill, Mrs. M. B. McLean, Mrs. John McLean, Miss Jane Dinwiddle, of Raleigh, and Miss Annie McLan, of Alabama, were the guests of honor. Long will the club members remem ber th cordiality with which they wer entertained by this hospitable family. HAM. Correspondence of Th Observer. Durham, April JO. Tnere was a delightful social event at the home of Mrs. John W. Burroughs in West Durham, when she entertained com plimentary to Miss Madge Mershon. and her visiting young ladles snd a few friends. The game of bridge was played and Mis Mershon proved that she was equal to the occasion as she carried off the prii for th afternoon's game. Miss Lila Wright won another of the prises, and Miss Mathis was given the visitor's prise. The home was beautifully decorated and, as usual, the hostess was charm ing. After two hours of hard play a delicious luncheon was served, then very reluctantly the guests departed. Thoae present wer: Miss Madge Mershon, Miss Mathis, Miss Vivian Norton, Miss Katie Watklns, Mies Rosa Green, Mias Lila Wright. Miss Joe Taylor and Ml Kate Taylor. Miss Annie i.. Vuughan gave another of the lu-lual tributes Fri day afternoon, whin she entertained at bridge in honor of Miss Madge Mershon and the bridal party. Tne city Is making Its beautiful bride prospectfully happy as a precursor to the estate of wedded Joy. The last week of her maidenhood has been a succession of delightful entertain ments to her, each a golden link In the chain that binds her to the peo ple of Durham. And with the pleas ures of It all, there has been a nat ural sorrow, a sort of sweet sadness that It must lose her. Miss Vaughan's party Friday afternoon was one of the most delightful yet given. She Is to be Miss Mershon's maid of hon or. Those present were: Miss Madge Mershon, Miss Mathis, Miss Vivian Norton, Miss Eleanor Green, Miss Rosa Green, Miss Mary Weldon Huske, Miss Lottie Sharp, Miss Louise Carr, Miss Ethel Carr, Miss Joe Tay lor, Mlsa Nan Jordan, Miss Kate Tay lor. Miss Kuth Green, Miss Jean Venable. Miss Willie Smith, Miss lAs sls Peay, Miss Louise Troy, Miss Christine Mcintosh and Miss Lida t'arr Vaughan. Miss Eleanor Green entertained the Clements-Mershon bridal party in a most charming manner Tuesday morning from 10:80 o'clock till 1. It was a combination card and shower party. Hearts was the game played Hnd the first prize was won by Miss Martha Cowan, the visitor's prices were won by Miss Vivian Norton and Miss Lynn Mathis. The bride-to-be was not forgotten and one was also provided for her. The home on West Chapel Hill street was effectively dec orated In green and white, dogwood blossoms being In profusion every where, especially In the dining room, which was a scene of beauty. After the lively game of hearts was over, a delicious salad course with bonbons was served. Then the guests were Invited to the dining room, where the bride, gowned in black and white foulard, with black and white hat, received her shower - of presents. Across one corner of the room was stretched a green ribbon, on which the gifts were suspended with clothes pins. They were numerous end hand some. A Joyous half hour ensued, af ter which Miss Green's much delight ed guests departed for their homes, At the home of Col. and Mrs. J. Harper Erwln, "Sunny Side," Wed nesday afternoon at 11:80 o'clock, a wedding of unusual Interest took place when their niece. Miss Madge Merhson, was married to Mr. Felton LeRoy Clementa of Beuna Vista, Ga. The guests, numbering about one hundred and fifty, who assembled to witness the ceremony and attended the reception afterwards, were wel comed by Col. and Mra Erwin and Miss Mary Hanes, the two latter be ing aunts of the bride. Mra Erwin was becomingly gowned In pearl gray satin, dlrectolre, and Miss Hanes wore an elaborate lingerie gown. The home was lavishly decorated for the occasion. Palms, ferns and a wealth of cut flowers and trailing vines beau tified the attractive rooms and there was a profusion of lovely white and green foliage. The nuptials took place In the large hall, where sus pended gracefully from the archway were numbers of white wedding bells. The prayer desk of white satin was placed against a background of whits and green composed of rare ferns, palms and smilax and effectively placed in the centre wore two white satin hearts with lilies of- the valley adorning them. Previous to the ceremony a vocal swo was sweetly rendered by Mrs. T. E. Cheek. Then to strains of the wedding march play ed by Mrs. J. M. Manning,- the bridal, party entered. Four lovely little girls, Mary, Eleanor, Josephine and Sarah Erwin, dressed In dainty lin gerie dresses with green sashes and bows, formed An aisle of white rib bon through which the bride, groom and their attendants passed. The ushers were Messrs. Lathro pe More- ' head, John Hall Manning, Tom Fuller Southgate and Haywood McCabe, The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. George Clements, as best man. The bride was given in marriage by bet1 uncle". Colonel Er win. A' typical -blonde, she wss, radiantly beautiful In an exquisite dlrectolre gown- of white satin, elaborately trimmed in duchesse lace. Her veil of white tulle was caught with orange blossoms. She carried a, bouquet of Bride's roses and lilies of the valley. She was preceded to the altar'by her bridesmaids. Misses Lynn Mathis, Rosa Green, Eleanor Green,' and Vivian Norton, who wore lingerie dresses and carried white carnations. The maid of honor. Miss Annie Louise Vaughan, gowned la nJJe green satin. TE claim for the '.steadfast-. T v Shoe that it is far better better leathers, material, iitL and finish than the usual run, of five and six dollar shoes. r" We know that they are hand--lasted others are not, and we know that has the same characteristic points of superiority exclusive vidual style you expect to find in made-to-order footwear costing twice as much; and you don't find it in ordinary five and six dollar shoes. Our aw Spring stock include the nob biest line of low shoes ever thown in this city thoei that look the part and will keep thtir ' dressy appearance than any w know of. We can prove HUM Sr imiti. Hticei mm ee., Is.. IrscM, It, $5.00 $6.00 Biltrite Shoe Store, J. W. Mobtay, Prop. No. 8 N. Tryon UU also carried White carnatlona The ceremnny was Impressively perform ed by Dr. W. C. Tyres, of Raleigh. After the congratulations of (heir many friends the bridal couple and their guests -were escorted into the dining room where a buffet luncheon was served by Misses Mary Bryan Grlswold. Lucky Woke, Mary Louise Manning, Rebecca Mlchle, wearing lingeries dresses with green bows and sashes of green satin ribbon. From the chandelier we're suspended two white satin hearts tied with ribbon and lilies of the valley. The decora tions were all in green and whits. The hospitalities of the dining room were dispensed by Mrs. James S. Manning. Mrs. William L. Wall and Mra W. J. Urlswold. Amid a shower of confetti and congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Clements left on the 6 o'clock trln for their new home In Beuna Vista. Oa., accompanied by the best man and Dr. Walton, of Georgia. A marriage of considerable Inter est took place Tuesday morning. The contracting parties were Mlsa Dora Yurborough and Mr. H. D. O'Brlent. The ceremony was performed at 9 o'clock at the home of the bride on Mangum street, by Rev. Dr. J. W. Lynch, pastor of the First Baptist church, In his usual Impressive man ner, pronouncing the words that link ed the couple in a union of hands and hearts. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. O'Brlent, accompanied by the sister of the bride, Miss Alma Yarborough, left for the rth, where they will spend a few days. The bride Is ft popular young woman with many accomplishments. The groom Is a prominent young business man of the city and, like his bride, has lived here most of his life. MOCKS VILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. . Mocksvllle, April 30. Mra E. H. Fine Old Mail Orders Ct7 Coon's Qutranteod UeWsiWH' aissj oaf We are Distillers. Our Whiskeys are aged properly. We ship direct to consumer. Better goods and quicker shipment. We prepay all express charges and ship in plain packages. Old K. W. Jones Corn Whiskey qnsrts Old R. W. Jones Corn Whiskey Years Old) Old H. W. Jones Corn Whiskey (4 Years Old) Old It. W. Jones Corn Whiskey (3 Years Old) Corn Whiskey Corn Whiskey, S Gallon Corn Whiskey, Gallons Cora Whiskey, 4 Gallons Old Velvet Rye Whiskey (4 Years Old) Mountain Rye (3 Years Old) Kentucky lie II (8 Years Old) Annie Brand v (t Years Old) Rose) Valley Rye H4 quarts) -00 , Write for complete priee list on all grades of Whiskeys, Brandies,. Gins, Etc. Remit money or express order. Bend us a trial order. You will ret the quality. CLARK5VILLE WHISKEY H0U3E O LARKSVIULE. XSA. IT' i s-V 1 SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Scrvies mil UM HOE INCH MADC cut ana indi longer tht Morris entertained the Z- Z. Z, OuB Tuesday afternoon at the regular -elvb hours. Progressive nations wav.he) feature of amusement. The' sOSre cards mere In the form of violet leaves, hand-painted In eurnle ylojlet, Mrs. Flynn Meroney won the vlsltonr prise, a linen scarf stenciled in blue lilies. Miss Helen Allison wax- the fortunate possessor of the e4ub prlss, an oil painting of violets. Th hertess served a salad course and bonbons. Mrs. j." B. Johnstone was hostess to the Thursday Afternoon Embroidery Club at Its last meeting. Mrs. John stone had charge of the literary pro gramme, which consisted of a study and review of the life of Oliver "Wen dell Holmes. 'The Wonderful One Horse Chaise." "The Autocrat at the Breakfast Table," "GYandmother's Tele of Bunker Hill" and 'The Cham bered Nautlllus." were appropriately assigned to the members. The hostess served nut cream and cake. Miss Myrtle Graham entertained the Z. Z. Z. Club Tuesday afternoon. After sn interesting game of nations, Mrs. J. B. Johnstone, whose score -card Indicated the largest number of punches, was awarded the prise. The hostess served pineapple cream, cake, bonbons and salted nuts. WONT SMOHT A GOOD FRIEKp! "If ever I ned a cough medlctn again I know what to get," declares Mrs. A. I,. Alley, of Beals, Ma., "for, after using ten bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery, and seeing Its excellent results in my own family and ethers, I am convinced It Is the beet medicine made for Coughs, folds and hmg trouble." Bvery on who tries It fels Just that way. Relief Is flt at one and Its quick cur surprise you. For Bronchitis, Asthma, Hemor rhage, Croup, LaGrlppe, Sore Throat, In rhest or lungs It's supreme. Wo. and tl. Trial bottl fr. Guaranteed by all druggists. Whiskeys Promptly Filled Under rne Nati6nl Pur Pood Low (10 Years Old) 4 $4.0 PER GALLON. .. $.50 8.00 a.o one-half gallon 81.60 M.oo SS.&O 88.60 4.00 , 2.75 S.00 8. OA m rrn wrr . AN EXTENSION Wall Set Bell Telephone is an extra telephone connected with your present h$mjmerit, ; located in the room whtchyou frequent oftenesL You can re ceive telephone messages at no inconvenience, andsend them too. It saves useless steps. 51X0 PER MONTH IN RESIDENCES Call Contract Department fclc Kates
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