Newspapers / The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, … / June 20, 1909, edition 1 / Page 14
Part of The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, N.C.) / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
THE REALM OFNORTH CAROLINl .1' -I'll" I i, ?. ft ? 1 n HIGH POINT Csrresootidenee of The Observer tHrTpolnt. June 18.-The hos pltable home of Mrs W. C. Junes was Strictly a feministic rendezvous last Tuesday afternoon when it gracious hostess entertained the W O T. club Md special invited gue.-ti' at a "U" Jiartv, in compliment to Mies Bright Ogburn, of Monroe; Kuth Crist, of Winston-Salem, and M.iide Bd Louise Johns. in, of Maom. !a . who are Mrs. Junes" lovely ami at tractive house guests The two par or which open Into the large lmll. were thrown into one. The south psrlor, while ,inpreleDllou, of exceeding art. sue liarmony with its decorations from the for--i. The long, feathery larkspur u.i -iicm-plM.d with more feathery aspumgus fern and as ti ns emploed freely In k manner which lent charm, and lost none of the grace of the lid-wood. The north parlor, with its flower decoration of white and yllow. whh equally pleasing, and with its semi circle of a beautiful and interesting receiving line, was more than equal ly enchanting Mrs. W. O. Beavatm. In a handsome one-piece white linen dress elaborately hand-embroidered, received the guest at the north par lor door. Just inside and at the head of the line n as Mr. Jones. In light Mue silk tiat'Me, the entire dresa trimmed In Val. lace. Mls Ionise Johnson was handsomely gowned In lavendar linen, made princess and trimmed in Jet nail heads and braid ed net. Miss Crist wore white "ilk batiste made in combination " princess lace Miss Ogburn w.ue a 0n of tan sueslne silk prettily piped with green satin and finished with green hand-crochet buttons Mlse Maude Johnson wore an em pire gown of white rajah silk elabo rately braided in soutache. In the rear of the hall ws the im mense punch bowl decorated with pink roses. Here Mlse Berta I.tndev. In lovely empire gown of pale peach mescaline trimmed In black, and Miss I. Irvln Paylor, wearing a princess drees of peacock linen em ibroldered In white, rved the de licious drink, after w-Meh the six frames of -,42" were played by the thirty aruests. The highest scorn amonr the vteitors was made by MUs Oenevelve Tate and she was present ed with the visitor's prize. Mesdames Thomas JacUson rold. James Joseph Parrtsa and Miss I. Trvln Paylor tied 'for the club prize l"n the cut Miss Paylor won and 'n turn culled for a uh-cut. this time among the four houte g-uests. in which Miss Maude Johnson won and to whom she pre sented her priie. Both of the prices ware dainty and exqtilnite hand-made places nf lingerie. The bunch of tweet peas, which served as a booby prle. fell to Mian Steaven Carrick. The dining room was lovely. Just literally showered with pale sweet peaa of a pinkish hue and lighted with pink candles In crystal cande labra. Misses Mary Alice Burton and Deorh Sherrod. daintily gowned In white, nerved the jilnk and white Ices and cake." followed by the mints In the eame color scheme. Of the many enjoyable small af faira given In honor of the Misses Johnson, of Macon, 05a.: Miss Crist. Of Winston-Salem, and Mlas Ogburn, of Monroe, who are the lovely house gitests of Mrs. V. '. Jones, none whs more admirably qualified to serve as a demonstration of charmingness than the beautifully appointed dinner party Thursday evening at which at their home on Washington street Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Beavana entertained. Covers were laid for eleven which, In addition to the host, hostess and their lovely little daughter. Clara Steele, and the four honor guests, Included Mr and Mrs. Jones. Miss I. Irvin Paylor and Mr. Bob Jones. Pink was the color used, making a scheme of pink and white, the effect being1 pro duced by the utilization of many pink candles In crystal candlesticks. About the room In crystal vases and over the white damask cloth were the graceful stalks of pink sweet peas, which served as modest little footlights to the glittering array of cut glas and sliver. The courses were served with Inimitable grace. At tha aftermath in the parlors, where repartee was exchanged for Veener repartee, there could have been no fitter finale than the musical programme rendered by the guests of honor, all of whom are musical, nd Miss Crist quite an artist. The Delta Tau Club, which Is com posed of young ladies of the "sweet sixteen" age, enjoyed a most delight ful all-day picnic Thursday. It was given at Fairvlew Shooting Lodge by tha young mm. the greater number f whom are Just home from college. Another delightful courtesy ex tended the young ladies who are guests t Mrs. W. C. Jones as the melon feast given by some of the young men. it was on the Jones tawn FTiday eening and tiesides the - Iteuee guests several of the town girls rre bidden. Miss Helen Bro kett was this ... week's hostess at the Wednesday Af- ternoon Bridge Club. In the absence -"Of two of the members, Mrs William M. Jonee. II., and Miss 1 Irvin Tay- lOT, the hostess invited Masses Gene ' vieve Tate and Berta K Hasan to 1 play. The prize was won by Miss .'' MJT Alice Burton, who. on next Wednesday, will be the ., i! s hostess. , -A celebration of h .. venth Wrthday. Master James M Anally , , ursj the host Thursday afternoon to " about thirty little men and women wb, onethe lawn of hi parents, lr X4 Mrs. McAnallv. made mrrrv wih 'games ajid. enjoyed the beautiful freehmenta In white and yellow As altogether delightful as it a impromptu was the small an.l . r Informal bridge whist and fort. -two ' porch party given tiy Mrs. Samuel U e Davis Friday morning In honor or her opular g;uet, Mlas Bessie Richard son. The other visiting young ladies playing were ine aliases jonnson. f Ruth Crtot, Bright Ogrborn and Nipo Dllllard. Mlas Emma King and Mrs. . "William M. Jonea, II.. the club bride f the late spring, were the favored fgejts. T1j W. O. T. Club will meet the latter part of next wek with Mrs. William M. Jones, 11 rThere fg aJways a certain fasclna- tlon about a party where only the voting girls lust home from school are present, and when the hostess is a peerleas one, the charm is doubled. This wa an example Wednesday afternoon when at her elegant resi dence. "Longltolm," on Elm street, .Mrs. Charles F. lng entertained the lx young, ladles w ho eight years ago were the little taper-bearers at her wedding, and the little ring girl. On the beautiful monogram cards were the many questions relative t i a shirt waist, which sj the contest of the afternoon. In tins Ml.ss Mar pery Richardson wen an I was pre sented with a most beautiful enamel ed belt pin. Immediately after the contest the guests were invited into the dining room This room Is In jeife. t ki-epmg with the rest of the handsome house. It U finished in natural quartered oak. the parquet floor Inlaid in an Intricate and lovely pattern and the beautifully carved and embossed furniture making a beautiful a-ttlng for thene lovely young ladles who wore the gheeniest, i i best afternoon gow ns that their tender age would allow. Lovely In Its elegant simplicity was the table dressed ln Its heavy cluny lace set. The rraceful pale pink roses rose from a tall cut glass vase In the centre of the table, the surface of which reflected their smiling faces and mingled them with those reflect ed hy the fair young girls. The re freshments of vanilla block cream with black and white fruit were fol lowed by delicious fruit Ice served In the o,;t glass cups. The beautiful favors, artist.s' proof pictures, were presented to the following guest Misses Berta I.indsey, Avery Klrk man. Frances Ingram. Margery Rich ardson. Unnie Mann, Kathleen petty, Frances Tlckett Misa Be-ulah AriBta Best announces the marriage of her sister Lena Lolette to Mr William Denning Brooks on Wednesday, the alxteenth of June, one thousand nine hundred and nine High Point, N. C. At Home after the first of July High Point. N. C. The above announcement explains !telf, but not the surprise with which it was received, for while friends of the parties knew they were engaged, yet the date of the mar riage had been kept quiet, none but the relatives and few special friends present being apprised of the date till the announcement cards received some hours after the bride and groom were on their bridal tour. The bride, though originally from the; eastern portion of the State, has lived here since early girlhood. She Is a graduate of the Normal College at Greensboro and for the past few years has held a responsible position with the large Kearns Furniture Factory. ihe lrt handsome and refined In ap pearance and manner, and by her strong personality of quint modesty has many friends who love her and wish for her every Joy. The groom Is manager of the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company, of this city. and though having made High Point his home for less than two years he ha iproved to ,c an ex. client bulneps man and splendid public citizen as well as a pleasing social acquisition. KALETGH. Correspondence of The Observer. Raleigh. June IS. The event of moat social interest In Raleigh the past week wa the marriage of Miss Annie Isurens Pescud and Mr. Hugh Jones Iovlck. of Newbern. This was In Christ Episcopal church Wednes day at 11:30 o'clock. The rector, Rev Milton A. Marber, performed th ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Belle Pescud, ns maid of honor, and with the brlde Kroom as best man was Dr. Gihhs, of New bern. The bride was given away by her father,vMr. John Shaw. On Tuesday evening the bridal party and intimate friends were delightfully en tertained at the Pescud home on North Person street. Mr. and Mrs. Ixjvick have gone for a bridal trip North, after which ther will be at home In Newbern. Mrs. W. W. Robards entertained Thursday evening at cards in honor of the Misses Pruden. of Edenton, who were populur visitors here the paat week. Mr. and Mrs. Robards have since left the city for their Bummer outing, which they are spending principally at Rockbridge Island. There came to Raleigh friends the past week wedding announcements of peculiar Interest. They were from Rev. and Mrs. Joshua Saul Hunter, of Ashland. Va . announcing the mar riage of their daughter, Miss Mar garet, and Mr. Ivey Foreman Lewis, professor of languages ln Randolph -Macon College. Professor Iewti Is the youngest son of Dr. R. H. Lewis, of Raleigh. He and his bride will be at home In Ashland after Sep tember IB. Miss Mildred Patterson, of Chester. S. C. was the guest of honor for a delightful "at home" Tuesday after noon by Miss Ruth Ivey at the home of her father. Dr. T. N. Ivey. on Hall fax Htreet. The hours were 5 to 7, and there were very many callers. Trailing ivy was one of the features of the effective decorations. Then there were sha-Hn, daisies and pink roses in profusion with sweet peas In the punch room. In the receiving line were Miss Ruth Ivey. Miss Pat terson and Mrs. Theodore A. Richard. Jr. The guests were presented by Mrs Sam NVirris and Mrs. Sam Moring. Presiding at the fruit punch bowl wag Mrs. R. N. Slmms. Assist -if in the library were Mra Ernest Martin and Mrs. Ta'.cot Brewer. Ices "re served by Miss Margaret Ivey. Miss Ella Reid Pope was at home Wednesday afternoon tn honor of her iiet. Miss Evelyn Hooten. The par lors of the Capitol Inn were prettily decorated for the affair and there were fifty callers- Mr Hnd Mrs. John Grange Ashe ha returned from their bridal trip North and are at home to their friends. Mrs Ashe was Miss Cad Hervev. The Peace Institute Alumni Asso ciation has elected Mrs. J. D. Boushali, president; Mrs. Rufus Mc Aden, 'vice president. " and Mra. Charles Albright, secretary-txurer. Mrs. Boushali entertained the local members of the association Monday afternoon delightfully. Special Interest Is manifested in In vitations Issued by Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Weldon Huske, of Fayetteville, for the marriage of their daughter, Mary Weldon, and Mr. Richard Henry Lewis, Jr., the ceremony to be June 30. In 6t. John's Episcopal church, Fayetteville. Mr. Lewis is a son of rr. R. H. Lewis, of this city, and is a successful textile expert connected with the Erwin Cotton Mills. DURHAM. Correspondence of The Observer Durham, June 18. Mrs. II. A. Bost was hostess to quite a number of friends Friday evening In honor of her guests. Miss Fannie Boat, of Cooleemee. and Miss Mary Foard, of jSallebury, at a picnic dinner at Lake wood Park. After satisfying the Inner man, the party formed Itself Into groups and (enjoyed the various amusements of .the park. The guests of Mrs. Boat were: Mr. and Mrs. T. Edgar Cheek, Dr. and Mrs. George A. Carr, Mt. and Mrs. W. L. Wall, Miss Fannie Bost, Miss (Mary Foard, Miss Watts, Miss Joe Tay I lor, Miss Martha Cowan. Miss Kate i Taylor, Miss Ida Cowan, Miss Parriah. J Misses Elizabeth Bost. fiarah Well, Rebecca Wall. Rev. Sidney H, Host, Mr. Livlngood, Rev. Thomas L. Trott, Mrs. A. P. Gilbert, Masters Edgar and l Taylor Cheek and Mr. and Mrs. Bost. The following invitations have been received by the friends of the couple Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Kuther request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Carrie Mayrleld to Mr. Eugene Vernon Landls on th morning of Wednesday the twenty-third of June nineteen hundred and nine at 9 o'clock 704 Ramaeur street Durham, North Carolina One of the happy social events of ; the June snson took place In the beautiful Memorial Methodist church Friday evening when Mies Jessica Hlbberd became the bride of Mr. Arthur Klrkland. The magnificent church edifice was elaborately decorated and the scene presented was one of love, happiness: and beauty. The father of the bride. Rev. R. Hlbberd. officiated and was assisted by Rev. E. R. Leyburn, pas tor of the First Presbyterian church. The bride, w ho was gowned in white satin snd real lace, was attended by her sister-in-law, Mra A. B. Hib berd. of Knoxville, who wore a gown of white ohlffon. The bride e tried a shower bouquet of lilies of the val ley and the dame of honor carried American Beauty roses. Mr. A. B. Hlbberd gave his sinter away and lit tle Miss Josephine Ia.vis, of Norfolk, a niece of the bride, was ring-bearer. The ushers were; Measrs. Tom Fuller Southgate, Sidney Minor, Lawrence, Klrkland, John L. Kirkland, James Hoddie and Coney Atwater. Col. ss. W. Minor was best man. Miss Willie Smith played the wedding marches and Misa Mary Duke rendered a beau tiful solo Just before the bridal party entered the church. The couple left on the early train Saturday morning for a tour in gome of the Northern cities. On their re turn they will make their home In this city. Mr. Klrkland is one of Durham's exceedingly popular youn-g , business men. He came here from : Chapel Hill some years ano, when a ! mere bey. He holds a responsible j position with the Fidelity Bank. The bride Is a young lady, who has spent i most of her life In Durham, the daughter of Rev. R. Hlbberd. and I w ho, hy her beautiful character and I charm of manner, has ingratiated herself Into the affeetlfms of all who know her. The ou pie received a large num ber of beautiful and valuable pres ents. Theae came from several States and from nil parts of this State. The following Invitation is of much Interest to the many friends of this very popular couple: Mrs. Lucy B. Rogers requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter Jane Black to Mr Benehan Cameron Thompson on the evening of Wednesday, the twenty-third of June nineteen hundred and nine at half after eight o'clock 60S Apple street Durham, North Carolina. A party of young Durhamites re turned Tuesday from the pumping station, where they had been since Friday. Chaperoned by Mra Leila Green Davis and Miss Sallle Glasn. they left here that morning and camped at the river. They spent the time in boating, swimming, fishing and plcnlclng, and Col. J. c. Michie was host to them at various time during their stay. They did their own cooking and enjoyed the trip Immensely. Mra John C. Michie delightfully entertained the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home on Jackson street, Tuesday morning from 10: 10 till 1. Beside the regular club mem bers there were several Invited guests present. After adding the scores, it was found Mrs. Victor S. Bryant had made the largest of the morning. The club gives no prise. A salad course and Ice tea refresh ed the guests after two hours of very pleasant play. The following Invitation is one that will interest all North Carolina as both are so well known, not only the young folks themselves but their families: Mr. snd Mrs. William Weldon Huske request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Mary Weldon t Mr. Richard Henry Lewis; Jr. on the evening Wednesday, the thir tieth of June at half after sight o'clock at St John's church Fayetteville, North Carolina The bride-elect has long been iden tified with the social life of Durham and as a member of the faculty of the high school has endeared herself to all our people. For three year she has made her home here during the winter, with her uncle. Dr. John M. Manning. fhe is one of those, sweet-tempered souls that spreads sunshine wherever she may be. The groom-elect la a son of Dr. R. H. Lewis, of Raleigh. He was a former resident of Durham, but was promoted to Oxford. He is a splendid. high-minded Intellectual young man. This marriage connects two of the oldest and best families ln the State. Misses Corrlna. Gant, of Burlington; jJIary Seaton Gales; of Raleigh; Mil Idred Borden, of Gqkbjboro; Elisabeth Smith, of Goldsbotro, and Martha jityrd Sprulll, of Rocky Mount, left 'Thursday for their bonnes, after a visit of two weeks to Miss Bessie Er !win m West Durham. .The young Uaiitea attended the house party, which they pronounced a protracted picnic. Hardly a day passed that some kind of an entertainment wasn't guen to make their stay delightful Thursday evening at 11 o'clock there was a marriage solemnized In Craven Hail, this being the first ever performed in this hail. The par ties were both visitors ln the cliy. at tending the com men cements. They sprang a t'tnuine surprise on their friends and relatives. The contracting parties were Rev. H. S. Lance, of the Pine Top cir cuit. In Edgeoomb county, and Miss Helen Earnhardt, who, for the last I year, has been teaching in Stanhope, I Nash county. Rev. C. M. Lance, of I.Vlebane. officiated. There were pres ent a few frienda, who, with the bride and groom, left the reception hall In the Duke building for the wedding. The bride Is a Bister of Mrs. J. C. Troy, on Mangun street, and came here to visit her during commencement. She and her intend ed husband kept their secret well and when they left the Troy home to at tend the reception to the graduating class at Trinity, there whh not breath of siiHpic Ion that they were k'oing to bo married. Mr. and Mrs. Troy did not learn of the wedding until the next morning, when the couple Informed them themselves Mrs Lance Is a highly acccmplishea young woman and has visited here on neveral occasions. The groom Is a graduate of Trinity College. The announcement of the marriage of Mr. F. F. Satterfleld to Miss Mao O'Brient, of Gordonton, Person coun ty, was a surprise to their many friends here. The ceremony was performed by Rev L. H. Hardy, of Reidevllle, at the home of the bride at Z:30 Wednesday afternoon. Owing to the illness of the mother of the groom they will postpone their weddln tour until a later date. They arrived In Durham Wednesday een lng and are at the Hopkins House until their arrangements to go to housekeeping are completed. The Raptist Young People's Union of the Second Baptist church gave their sixth annual lawn party Tues day evening. It was held on the cor ner of Yates avenue and Burch street and it followed up its old repu tation of being a delightful occasion Delicious refreshments .were served and a large crowd was present. For years the lawn parties given by this organization have been well attended and always enjoyed. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Howerton, re cently married in Pennsylvania, are hero on a visit to the parents of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Howerton. They will remain here a few days and then will go to their home in Waynes Mile. Mrs. James S. Manning entertained at luncheon and bridge in honor of the Erwin house party, Miss Eloise Erwin, of Morganton; Mesers. John Hall Manning, James Manning, Ab bott E. Lloyd. Jr , Orlne Uoyd, Rus sell Robinson, of Goldeboro, and Dr. Thomas A. Mann, Thursday morning from 11 o'clock until 2. The guests were greeted by Mrs. Manning in her usual cordial mannei and seated on the porch, where they found tables set for bridge, which they played till Invited into the din ing room, where a five-course, lunch eon was served. The decorations for the occasion were field flowers and they were beautiful. The Cp-to-Date Club held its busi ness meeting with the president, Mra A. G. Carr, on Main street, Friday morning. The officers for the ensu ing year were elected and the referee committee and the business generally was settled up. There is to be but one more meeting before the club disbands for the summer and that will be a picnic. After all the busi ness was settled and transacted In every way the social part began. De licious and cooling refreshments were served. MORGANTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Morganton, June 18. One of the prettiest receptions of the season was tha one given Tuesday afternoon of last week by Mrs. J. A. McNaughton and her mother. Mra Hall. In honor of their cum t u ,. ,, , . , - ..". . n. nan, a orioe r a few weeks. Delicious ice-cold punch wm served on the porch by Misses Ruth McNaOghton and Kate Hale Silver and wai most refreshing. At the front door the guests were welcomed by Mrs. M. Silver and Miss Mary Moran, who ushered them into the parlor where were receiving the two hostesses and the fair guest of honor, assisted by Mrs. McNeely Du Bose and Mra A. C. Chaffee. This room was filled with beautiful roses. The dining room was in green and white, roses and smilax being used on the centretable and festooned from the chandelier. Delicious ices and cakes were served by Misses Ma rie 6ilver and Elixa Pearson. About fifty ladies called during the after noon. A reception of unusual interest was was the one given Tuesday afternoon by Mrs W. I. Davis and Miss Helen Davis in honor of Mrs. Iverson Davis and Mrs. Frank Davis. It was the first time the people had had an op portunity of meeting either of these fair wives of two of Morganton's suc cessful young men and it was with genuine pleasure that the guests met and welcomed into their midst two such attractive visitors. From 5 to 7 a constant stream of handsomely gowned women called in the Davis home which had been con verted into a veritable garden with roses and sweet peas everywhere. Misses Rose Davis and Florence Mc Kesson met the guests at the door and conducted them to the punch bowl, where Miss Katherine Ross presided. In the parlor the receiving line con sisted of Mrs. W. I. Davis. Mrs. Frank Davis, Miss Helen Davis, Mra Iverson Davis, Mra C. B. Mrtt. of States Hle; Mrs. Benedict Bristol, Mrs. W. A. Harbison and Mra W. A. Leslie. On the broad vlns-covered porcn. which had been screeoaj ln and look ed most attractive with Its mission swings and furnishings, delicious re freshments were served. Mra Den Bo ger and Miss Adelaide Erwln furnish ed some delightful music on the piano during the receiving hours. Tuesday night the German Club gave a very delightful dance t4 Mr, and Mra Iverson Davis. Dancing be gan at :30 and continued until 1 o'clock. Mrs. Davis looked very charm ing in a gown of pink crepe de chine. Wednesday evening Mrs. Iverson Da la and Mrs. Frank Davis were the guests of honor at a bridge party giveu bv Mrs. W. A. Leslie. There were three tables and Miss Adelaide Erwin won the prize, a dainty silver candlestick, which she presented to Mra Iverson Davis. At 1 o'clock a delicious course luncheon was served. Mrs C. B. Mott and Mrs. Benedict Bristol entertained at the attractive but.galow of the latter Wednesday af ternoon at 5 o'clock for Mrs. Iverson Davis and Mrs. Frank Davis. A most Interesting game of hearts dice was played In which Mrs. Will Davis won the prize, a pretty fan, after yhich dainty refreshments were served. Thursday night the Davidson Col lege Orchestra and Glee Club gave a most enjoyable concert, after which Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Hollingsworth gave them a reception to which were Invited all the young people of the Presbyterian church. A delightful hour was spent at the manse ln con versation and listening to charming music on the piano by Miss Julia Er win. after which delicious Ice cream and cake were served. 'Aloha,'' the lovely suburban home of Mrs A M. Klitler. was never more a-itractive than on Eriday afternoon, when fifty ladles were Invited to en Joy a fete champetre on the broaJ veranda. The hostess stood at the top of the steps to -welcome her guests and In a charmingly Informal way made them feel at home, while the com fortable provision of easy chairs, couches and swings let them know that this was an old time "Bit down and stay awhile" function. The veran da was beautifully decorated with growing plants and cut flowers. Delic ious fruit punch was served from an elegant cut glass bowl surrounded by exquisite sweet peas. The long, smooth lawn, with Its well kept hedge, sloping gently to meet the dense forest with the varied hues of green, and beyond the graceful outline of the "far blue mountains" reflecting in their lights and shadows all the opalescent tints of a sunset sky. When the guests hnd arrived. Mrs. K'istler, assisted by Mrs. H. E. C. Rryant. Miss May Murphy and Mrs. E. W Phifer, pinned on each lady the name of some prominent man or wo man and she was told to guess "who am 1? In this quest she must depend upon the comments and suggestions of others, and thus a merry exchange of words, anj a general mixing up, made t he usual formal reception. After this made a most delightful departure from social feast, dainty refreshments were erved. Miss Julia Erwln entertained the Friday Night Brdge Club last week. CHAPEL HILL. Correspondence of The Observer. Chapel Hill. June 18. One of the prettiest parties ever given ln Chapel Hill was the luncheon Friday tender ed by Mrs. George Howe, a young hostess noted for the beauty and orig inality of her entertainments, in hon or of the bside-to-be. Miss Margaret Alexander, whose wedding next week to Mr. Paul Schierrck, of Greensboro, will be the social event of the season. The guests were received in the pret ty porch living room, on the broad veranda of Mrs. Howe's beautiful home. "Waldfrieden." This was at tractively decorated with great bowls of yellow corlopsis and daisies. From there, the guests were led through the wide hall, which had been trans formed into a bower of fresh green branches and huge masses of white "Queen Anne's Lace," into the spa clous green dining room. Here a most artistic scene met the eye -the entire room w-as framed in branches of light green dogwood boughs, arranged with careless grace against the dark green walls. Peep ing between and massed above the lovely coolness of these forest branches, were everywhere, masses of snowy, ox-eyed daisies a fringe of them around the entire plate-rail, and the high stone mantel completely hid den by them. Suspended above the long table In the centre of the room, hy Invisible wires, and beautifully car rying out the suggestion of a forest scene, hung a tracery of delicate green branches. The table Itself, cov ered with rare white damask. ta decorated with consummate art, to rep resent a daisy field In full bloom. Nothing could have been prettier. The entire tentre of the long board was a mass of golden-eyed daisies, w hich seemed to be growing there as if planted. A fringe of delicate green ferns about the edge, and mingled daintily here and there amongst the daisies themselves, relieved the In tense whiteness most artistically. But he crowning touch, which completed (the lovely picture, was given by the long white daisy chains, which, fas tened by a big butterfly bow of airy white meline to the tracery of boughs above the centre of the table, were festooned ln graceful garlands to the four corners and there, after being first tied to the four silver candle sticky with bows of yellow satin rib bon, were arranged on the drapery of the white damask cloth at the sides ln large graceful bowknots. The daisy had been chosen as the motif flower as a pretty tribute to the beautiful young guest of honor. It be ing her name-flower, and the flower to be used at her approaching wed ding. And everywhere it was possible to Introduce the golden-eyed flower throughout the elaborate repast, it wss daintily suggested. The candle- ! shades, the place cards, the fasclnat- ! Ing little boxes for salted nuts, the i little ramtkin cases, were all made of white water rolor paper and decorat ed with lovely white daisies, done by the clever brush of the fair young hostess herself. Each glass or cup used was ornamented with natural dalaies artistically tied yits stem or handle with a knot of Wjw satin rib bon. Each guest foundaf her place tied to the back of hrrhalr. a dainty little fan. decorated with yellow aatln rib Son, and a wreath of tiny artifi cial dalaies as a pretty souvenir of a delightful morning. And in addition to this tha beautiful young guest of honor found at her place, a charming sachet made of whits satin ribbon, representing a knot of her ohosen flowers. And not only were daisies used as deootatlon, but, aa each new course was served, tha guests were surprised and delighted anew at the Ingenuity of the artlatio hostess, prov en by the number of dainty dishes that appeared before them served as daisies, or showing only the daisy col ors, white and gold. Those who enjoyed this unique morning of pleasure with. Mra Howe, were by the choice of the guest of honor, Mies Alexander's most Inti mate friends In Chapel Hill, Mesdames Drew Patterson, Charles Mangum, Archibald Henderson, Alvln Wheeler, Joseph H. Pratt and Misses Caro Orey, Louise Venable and Elizabeth McMath. LENOIR. Correspondence of The Ofcaerver. Lenoir, June 18. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jones on College avenue, Mrs, Jones and Miss Jessie Courtney entertained Wednesday af ternoon at a "bric-a-brac shower" In honor of Miss Mlna Atkinson, whose marriage to Mr. G. Clarence Court nay will take place next Wednesday. The weather man took the announce ment rather seriously and sent not a shower but a downpour of rain. Most of the guests, however, defied the ele ments and a pleasant afternoon was spent. The hall was decorated with ever greens and red roses and the parlor with. white and pink roses. Mrs. Jones and Miss Gertrude Courtney received ln the hall ani Miss Courtney and Mlse Atkinson in the parlor. The bride-to-be was strikingly handsome in a white embroidered princess gown with black picture hat. At the close of some beautiful piano solos by Mra. L. G. RelJ, a pretty par asol was opened above the sunny head of the fair honoree and a veritable shower of rose petals descended upon her. Then entered Faith Courtney and Courtney Jonea, flower girls of the approaching marriage, with a huge flower dressed basket filled with a va riety of beautiful gifts including bric-a-brac of all descriptions. Mrs. Jones and Miss Courtney as sisted hy Miee8 Gertrude and -Alice Courtney served a salad course. The Bayvlew Reading Club enter tained Friday afternoon at the home of Mies Celeste Henkel In honor of Misses Mlna Atkinson and Nettle MoNalry. prospective brides. The af fair was a most delightful one Misses Cunningham and Hall receiv ed on the front piazza and there de licious frappe was served hy Miss England. Mrs. Henkel and Misses Henkel, Atkinson and McNalry receiv ed ln the hall. Miss Atkinson, in a dl rectolre gown of wistaria messallne and Miss McNalry In old rose messa llne were charming. Scores of pink and white hearts were festooned over the hall and par dor, most suggestively appropriate. In the dining room Ices, cake and mints were served, each carrying out the color scheme of pink and white. Each guest was given a bouquet of pink and white sweet peas. Heart shaped blanks were distribut ed and telegrams were written to the "brides." Their reading caused much amusement. "While seated together the guests of honor were not only showered, but al most deluged by the contents of two pink parasols suspended above them. These interesting looking packages proved to be gifts of linen of great variety and beauty. While these were being opened Miss Mary Henkel sang several beautiful love lyrics. In a pretty booth on the porch the guesta consulted a most attractive gypsy who greatly resembled Miss Allle Henkel, and who told their for tune most Ingeniously. LEAKSVILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Leaks-vllle, June IS. The Chelidon Club met on Wednesday with Mrs. Grissom, and much to the delight of the diminutive band, had about twen ty others as visitors who lent un usual interest and zest to the occa sion. Miss Mary Lily King con tributed to the entertainment by a vocal solo. Master Lawrence Gris som delighted all with his attractive son, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," especially appropriate, as ou twin towns have gone "baseball mad." Then the hostess requested each guest to write the alphabet from s to a as quickly as possible, the first ona to complete this topey-turvy perform ance was Mrs. Percy Williams, who received therefor the prise, a picture; then in rapid succession came Miss Myrtle King and Mrs. 8. G. Beeker, receiving each an aitaTuctlve toast. Then a kitchen contest was instituted. Mias Martha Taylor received first prize, a rolling-pin. Misses Jessie and Mary Lily King came in for act ice cream scoop and a jar of GUI' candy, while Mra. Jones waa tha happy recipient of a stew pan, all prises proving exceedingly appropriate, to the contest Miss Martha Taylor re n dared a piano selection. Then came a royal collation, "Wich as our hostess is especially famed for, dur ing which sweet music waa dispensed by pianola, Victor machln and mu sic box. The History Club met Thursday with Mrs. J. B. Taylor, and many guests enjoyed her hospitality. The guests were received by Miss Sun shine Taylor and escorted to the. punch bowl, over which Mlas Daisy King presided and served fruit punch, raspberry ice, cakes and mints. Mlas Hattle King entertained tha last meeting ot the Chalmers Glenn Chapter of tha U. D. C Tuesday afternoon Odus I Club mat with Mrs. Beam In the spacious din ing hall of tha Institute, and though ln point of age this is the Infant dab of town, on this afternoon tha body assumed large proportions. Tha hoa pltable hostess, wishing to givs too ladies a special treat, and insight into this attractive club. Invited a hun dred guests all told. Tha afternoon waa devoted to tha study of HaodeL who was the last of tha composers, of the first calaaical period. . Tutti frutti Ice cream, cakes and bonbon were served. . The Thimble Club mat Friday with. of onversa .th hao Th. t. . s - "o Don ri . I Pnrr xir.,,. 'u rriet I f. reeved U, interesttn, Con,l'. "aWy sue!.8 con.-..;.. . 1 '' ,; m m,. 'jcc - .... iiiun t,ir.At ? Jlke .r,r, ; "musJ H'UU- Hie ''-rs (ot I tractive I'""'"r.,r.,, J! Baptiat chin- , ,. . ivle, .Monday .u:,, .. Ul" Mr. J IhfB rim- .1 . , , ' ,f.A o 1 '"u) in lor-., ,r, ''m . VOtlonal e.ir -.v.M "V;" :.! were si r., ,1 r-am Misses l,.,,,., r a lawn pari-. ,,, ,, - - K rj classes c,n. ' : p of children v. ? n- ed "Tap Kbii T en many other dfi .., , " ,,r.nt a pretty si,, s '' '-"-s dren. all ent.'i-...rtM'" ,' " 8 the green. r"' NORTH WlUKKBOlJ CorreiqirtilGt .-, North Wilkes:. and Mrs. f . s i:i a large num!.M night in h..n,.r ... Uam Blau f i ; bride, wh.. of Richmond. The drie ih,, and spacious it, Hun y. benU(j tain Blair s r.-grt.r.'; Z,? I"" lantern., and'th'.: "Z'f 'H lv de,-, ,. . . nil- large recent i..,,, ,. green, in m.. . . ' ' " suspended .m ,.'' "h;rli ding bell fr.,n, H. J bells were fo, . of h. '"4 The guests ue-e , door by M,s !: ,., r messallne and Mr, " cream m!ill( ,, ,.,, r wur room , U. iit J m wmwi nr.. i i ,r r.A in me parlm- ,!. Uu. r(v(ll color scheme ai i ,--n,H With bnL. f 13 llmMil it h .. I. i ar ; . , i' Z.ai hnl ,11 pi.lK 8W. ,.'PV , , n I n I. . , ieci in me mom ; .h( rtre!v . ciian iii nan,iT.n:, t.-a. K cj ue cnine; -Mr. and Mrs Wii.ir- r; Mrs. Blair in hm.i ., ...J gerle dress ner pink. Mr an"! J J. M. liorl.iri. ,,f Klk'n M .. H in white nirssH'n.. r ,i waiter uwn. v n 0J organdie. Mrs. J. I.. Clemens rt:x 'J vviison tiart ch.irgo ts ,j,n room, whi !i was ,l i-i-.-i p lands of smilix .r,l Va". h! rosea ; UelKinus reir.i.n i srf 'by Misses Mm i. i :;,t ;,r, Bri 'Gordon Finlej. from h,r. th ni were ushered into tin p ru:, 'which was in , h,irj;o . ' M-s. I arnwel ' n I ... u-.. .- ...n.,, were served by Misses Ann T ot Hlrmingham, Ala., m vhtei land Sibyl Sinn.it. In p!rk s Ik. , here a large weddinr .-akf ru the ring falling to Mr. Hnrv and the thimble tn Mr. w.per ley. evening bv the N'nrth tvincwhore (I cnestra. The first meeting of th mmmsr the A- G. T l i'ih nas h'M witfi and Mrs. Charli-s Sn-.nnt Tun night. Owing tn the inrlement er, several members were p.-ni from being present, h.it . rmt nf able meeting wa. neM Var;o'ii pi for the summer were du. ussed other meeting will be h-!f1 nun complete the plans for1 th usual aj mer outing. Ice cream an.i an served by the hosteae. ROCKINGHAM Corresponder.c of The nvw Hocklngham. June IS "r. it, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Weill their only daughter, Ina May. in i rlagO to Mr. Atinun iv. ... nah, Ga. The somn tnd ImprfWlJ Rabbi O. H Lnwenstein. of Pn wick, ua. .An I..... . to erected in air. Hems . Ort Randolph street, an.i .... gold-lined cup rrom -"J pair drank the mingled win. ymj they will -h-r. Hurln. '.f' ; one rrom wm. n "-', motner quaue.i ,.r -r - In Germany three -qLirtr. o. eel tury ago. , Mlas Weill was ei'j'i.si . in white satin with rrn,. , bodice of hand-maO dufhf"..,", while the nimy veil 73 her lissome ngure ; ....... , 2ear"- ;a:r. 1 norence, in ;,,. .kiiI maid of honor, mi" " ' r ; hirll or savanna n, 'j . . Mj Weill, Of Greensboro, ar.d y Fowlker, of Rnckingh... . w, Xe"beT Mr. Ly corted by hi. Mother Lew. as best man. ' ' r!k Uherea by Messrs " J and GUS Weill and "''J,, m,3 lor to the strains cf xl from Lohengrin. rhn I Vance Weill, of G' marrIl The evening N-fore rf 1 Mr. and Mrs. Weill en t. 1 ..A.t0wn guests aria . man of R'nfha, Vd. ar alimentary to the nri Bftr ine .;M immeaiai. -. . tM ,n . pair by Mr. nV hVd 10 M Humorous tri ds "th-jtr ( ,4 tha vonng folks Ood-spee tha magnificent gin- - p,at w. conspicuous a i. prenil of allvor from the 'u;tlitie 1 and to partae of the a lavish refreahments a ceh .,- elgrtns frci during th.d-y and a d rl sV'uncle of Ml" ' f ; ' 1: " " jeW 1 tha Rhine wine anu . his own vineyards fn, , tfj Mr. and Mrs. ' St T'J to W-hington . ".iU ' and Auanuc ., horn somt tiW 1
The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, N.C.)
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
June 20, 1909, edition 1
14
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75