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v.'. ; ,,. C I. " ,. ,::;4- i CHAHLOTYE. DAILY' OBSERVER," SUNDAY; JUNE 20, 1909. I '.v -j 4-.--. -v. 3 I The Realm-6f North Carolina Societg i ie3 - ,g.A gresx rro. J jn tht follow. 5- "nt W d4y" - tl Zt the chamber of K'eti- .- ,-ttv: Cr of vv e mutton Wharton Vr r of your presence ( '"'Ruth N - Q,,t.!rt Kuykendall jt Hes Wednesday, the evtr.m pre 'r:'., of June eift - Methodist church WaP"r North Carollna. jr31 . ' t Jacobs, daugh Ln Mrs. H. Jacobs, of Mr " nu t" Prof. M. Loch flf ony was Permed , presence of a few " 7 vtives by Rev. ueurso ,hs butheran churcn, ine tt ef ,h ..,, in German. The tery ttraive appear tit ; Ush gown in Misses sisters of the trlde. cf honor. i Mis. Lochner left for a month s at bar bom on North Elm street After an 'Interesting; morning of bridge it ?a found that Mrs. Roland Hill had. made the highest score and he was presented with the club Prise," brass tray. Ice and cake were served at the conclusion of the game. MONROE. Correspondence of The observer. Afonxee, June 18- A new pleasure club styled The Merry paihes was or ganized last week at the home of Mrs. J. M. Fialrley. Jr., on "Washington street. The following are members: Mesdames John Slkes. W. C. Crow ell, Cedl ileacham. V. D. Sikes, N. C. English. W. B. Blakeney, E. S. Green. Ed Crow. T. H. Furman. J. T. Griffith and T. J. Payne. Mrs. furman was elected president and Mrs. John Bikes secretary. The meet ing was adjourned after a delicious Iced course had been served. Mrs. V. D. Slkes entertained the cfub Tues day afternoon at 5 o'clock. Progres sive trail was enjoyed, and delightful refreshments enhanced the pleasure of the guests. WlBConsln. entertained very Thursday l,v-(n W.-, rive tables of bridge V3 a. a onrt at the conclusion the P""- ksere I4 m thi 1M jflicious luncheon was MSi:r H-ore. whs jiicobiiu handsome brass wedding cards were v on Friday last and fr.t in many: r, ,,,, m m a j IB Mr ;j!as Houeman r of your presence of their daughter Martha Perl to sr i Robbins , pvening, the twenty- of June ,i 'p hundred and nine eight o'clock rdro I and one Walnman r treet 4hrr North Carolina. 1 riodson entertained s (Tub on Friday r of her visitor. Miss ltaleigh. The circle was added to by an ,1! bmhelors who en- irHinc of "old maid" Mrs. E. M. Griffin gave a delight ful morning party Thursday compli mentary to her sister, Jdrs. R. J. Lane, of Knoxville, Tenn., who is her charming guest for a few weeks. In an interesting game of forty-two Mrs. W. A. Lane was the most successful player. The score was kept by little Miss Carson Tates. A delicious salad course followed the games. After the marriage a delicious ool latio. consisting of punch, sceeand cake, was dispensed to the guest. Miss Jessie Courtney presiding at the huge punch bowl In the hall. The high esteem in which these young people are held was attested by the large attendance and espe cially by the presents, which were of great variety and beauty. The bride and groom left on the west bound train for an extended trip through western Norh Carolina. Best wishes from scores of friend and relatives attend these happy young people. Mrs, Courtney, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Atkinson, of this place, is a young woman of rare personal charms and intellectual attainments, occupying a high Place in the realm of Lenoir society. Mr. Courtney, the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Courtney. Is engaged m business here with hie father1 and Us a young man of promise with many excellent attributes of mind and character. 014 fcdlf :r. Hi HM k n,;n. W in' L i, . .iii'i interest that they desert the ranks of girlhood. (,: i .t the rorces ior gooa tl Thursday afternoon Mrs. Griffin complimented the June brides. Misses Pattle Lee and Elise Ramsay, whom she tendered a lovely reception to. The attractive old colonial home was made beautiful with many flowers and bright with the gay dresses of the re ceiving party. At the front door Mrs. Etta Griffin, wearing pink suslne silk, bade the callers welcome. Receiving In the parlor were the hostess, who Wore a lingerie dress of white ba tiste; Miss Pattie Lee, In white rn.es sallne; Miss EtlBe Ramsay, wearing white crepe with hand-palnterl trim mings, and Mrs. R. J. Lane, gown ed In wistaria bengallne. Mrs. Estelle Stewart In pink mescaline and Mr. Charles Redfern In 'old rose silk serv ed punch In the hall. In the music room, Mrs. J. T. Griffith and Mrs. E. S. Green rendered several beautiful vocal solos. The dining room was In 1 charge of Mrs. W. A. Lane, who had as her assistants Misses Margie Wil liamson and Frances Lee. A large number of ladies calVed. and all ap preciated the sweet thoughtfulness of the hostess In complimenting the happy young brides, who are soon to tin F: r.. Ma-- ; ! ? '- ' ht a Hi Jr-- H-i-: I VICT 1 - - f - lekfon lurringer was hostess 1, umber of her friends, cards entertained the iwed the game. Ut hr- ' "JIMfl 1 1 I chirrr ;a an I ; vfn;r.g MK on Summit avenue 1 Mips Kdlth Mtilr en ii.it tuehe of her friends tt.R little dance. Ices, .ri'-h were served durinir ''inge cr" he; K mat I r-t.- laliirr.i. P( hAme fc.T,'t : ("ir I.-, is K.:' i f Casio Wv DM. fu 1 Jure ; f T-:e? ! PE Sv T h i, pa--. - Wednesday morning Mrs. J. C. Flet provlded charmln? j cner gave a beautiful linen shower to ir-iiK a likeness In 'Miss Ellse Ramsay who will be mar ine typical spinster . rPd June 30 to Mr. Hugh McAllister, i- slon of the game 0f Lumberton. The house was heau - refreshments. tifully decorated In yellow and white. In fact the yellow and white idea ap peared in every detail. The whole affair was cleverly planned and artis tically executed. Yellow and white in -rning. Miss Ruth hearts, hand-painted with daisies, were Miss Julia Denny ibeing 1 distributed to the guests. Each mar- ones. A delicious ried lady was asked to write a piece of advice for the bride, and each un married lady to describe her ideal husband. Mrs. W. A. Lane won the prize, a basket of sweet peas, for the best advlsetl and Miss Ola Bruner the prize for the best description of an Ideal husband. The linen gifts were brought In by Miss Callle Futch. They were arranged In an Immense bowl which was surmounted by a waiter of flowers, on which white candles were burning, one for each year of the bride's life. A number of witty and appropriate toasts followed. Then the bride blew out the candles, which rep resented the past years of her girl hood, and next the pieces of linen were examined. There were many expres sions of surprise and delight, and, much merriment also, as several ar ticles were aceompanied by funny sen timent. Over the brides head was suspended a beautiful wedding bell, and when she pulled the ribbons at tached, there fell "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue." Last of all there fell a "hose shower" for the groom, these being not of silken tex ture, but the red and white striped cotton variety of generous size. An elegant luncheon was served In three courses. Many were the compliments bestowed upon Mrs. FletAer for her n. Misses Bettle j original ana ciever entertainment. Preyer, Kathleen 1 ' KTnodle. Anna Ware I Mrs. T. J. Payne entertains this social set, who come deal of entertaining ' "lieges are out, were r turned Friday even- ' iition given by Miss t In r home on East ' et. Miss Olive Longest Hif-:;ue was the scene of ru.mnent on Tuesday The affair, given In !"r,c;cst's house guest. ) i'M. of Brown Summit, tii- prettiest of the sum i nie being attractive! 7 i rarnatlons and sweet ami ferns. The porch ' a liberal share of Punch was served i : -rinion, followed later ream and cake. A - '"-ing games were the ; "tv. the prize for the ' being won by Miss iv assisted the t Petri Holleman, who ' tn be married to Mr. 'n. was the guest of V at a charming party Mary Callum. Each "ins was requested ta ' the bride In a dainty "bich later was pre heats was the amuse 1 the score-cards beln? t -shaped ones. Miss 'ii was the fortunate " first prize. whl!fl the I tn Mrs. R. J. Sykes. ' as guest of honor. I with a hand'jomo 'ke plate. Refresh- rved at the conclusion young , morning complimentary to Miss Pat j tie Lee and Mrs. S. H. Green will give a party in her honor to-morrow morning. LENOIR. Issued GrtfrJ' pre. I'tr' . . " l ,V -'nations were . ,""K as follows: Wj I- Charles A. Hendrlx nor or your presence a?e of their daughter . :"r Katharine to Henry Hartsook !rket Street Methodist church r "f. June twenty-ninth eight o'clock r'r North Carolina. - nc inniinn.ii.i,i ! e , MUWV.M.UI. ,0 V. i to " th community, popularity of the young y, ., i j icnunx is a roost V" ; ' I; Ireland. U one of the iu,d successful young j w me" of the city. tiaVr,,ey HPton ipwitt. Tr W,'at'py "Ule host on Monday V'i( I, birthday party, cele- W a annrveraary. Fifteen an rry time, the beet n!u, cming nrlth the nrfreeh de.c.e crem nd cak,and h r 10 the heart of all hil- S '''' . r4n Jarbo entertained r Bridge aub this week -'om-to-be. a nephew of in for Correspondenc? of The Observer. iLenoir. . June 18. An evnt which social Interest had centred some time took place here Wednes day., when at high noon at Cherry Hill, the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Broughton Atkin son, Miss Mina Atkinson became the wife of Mr. George Clarence Court ney. The home was elaborately adorned with decorations of cut flowers. In the paTlor where the vows were said the color scheme was green and white. Rev. Ira Erwin, of the Metho dist church, performed the Impres sive ceremony under a beautifully de signed arch, the bride and groom standing under a huge white wedding bell. . After the large number of guests had assembled. Mrs. J. T. Jones, with a voice full and rich, sang "The Wed dlnr Morn." accompanied by Mlss-J Maude 'England, who rendered hap pily the wedding marches. The ushers Mr. Marshall Courtney and Mr. Robert Atkinson entered the parlor first, followed by the ribbon girls. Faith Courtney and Lucinda Luce. The groom entered with his best man, Mr. Harry Wr. Courtney, Just preceding Mias Prances Atkinson, maid of honor, who wore a hand some gown of white pongee and car ried .pink carnationa Two tiny tots, Courtney Jones and Elizabeth Wolti. acted as flower girls. The bride, a beautiful picture of loveliness. In her exqutsVte wedding gown of white satin over, taffeta, trimmed with gar nitures of lace, made empire with train, .artistically arranged veil and carrying a shower bouquet of Bride's roses, entered on the arm of her father, who gave her into the groom's keeping. As the last words of the minister were finished there came from the great white bell above a flood of rose petals, deluging the fair bride. Parties to a betrothal which cul minated. In a beautiful marriage here Wednesday at 1 o'clock were Mr. Clarence Dennis Rabb and Miss Net tie MoNalry, who took the vowa of wedlock at the home of the bride s mother, Mrs. A. E. McXairy. The halls and rooms were tastily decorated with ferns and daisies, the color scheme being yellow and white. The adopted flowers formed a verit able bank In the bay window of the parlor, where the ceremony took place. . As the clock was striking the hour Miss Edith Self, of Newton, rendered In her beautiful tones "For All Eter nity." accompanied by Miss Maude England, who played the wedding marches. Then entered the ribbon bearers, little Llzaibelle McNaJry and Verne Blackwelder, who constructed the aisle, along which came first the officiating minister. Rev. W. H. Mc Nairy. brother of the bride. Next came the groom with Dr. J. Claude Moore as best man. Following these came Miss Callle IMcNalry, slater of the bride, as maid of honor, gowned In a handsome yellow silk and carry ing Marguerite rosea Charlie Banks McN'airv. Jr.. as ring-he.rer. follow ed The bride entered on the arm of her brother. Dr. Banks McNalry. who gave her into the groom's keep ing. She wore a handsome princess gown of hand-embroidered white mefsallne and veil caught with orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of Bride's roses. The Impres sive ceremony of the Reformed ("burch was used. Immediately following the cere mony Miss Self's oice was heard again in "1 Ixve Thee." After a shower of congratulations and hearty good wishes, the guests were served with delicloua refreshments. The bride and groom left on the eastbound train for an extended trip, the former's going-away dress beinjr a blue coat suit. The many costly and handsome present attest the es teem in which the couple is held. Mr. Rabb. son of Mr. J. P. Raibb, of this place, holds the position of book-keeper with the Bemhardt Seagle Hardware and Furniture Com pany, and Is a young Iman of sterling qualities and much promise. His bride, a teacher In the graded school here the past year, Is the youngest daughter of Mrs. A. E. MoNairy, of Lenoir, and possesses many charms of person and character. Both of these young people carry with -them Into their new life the hearty good wishes of a host of friends. LEXINGTON. Correspondence of The Observer. Lexington, June 18. Master Charles Mbntcastle Is host this week to a delightful party of young people at a house party at the attractive home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Montcastle, on Second av enue. Those attending are: Misses Grace Overman, of Salisbury; Mary Watson and Josephine Vaughn, and Master Alfred Scales, of Greensboro. A delightful series of entertain ments has been given for the pleas ure of the young people. On Tues day evening, Mr. and Mrs. Montcas tle gave a charming porch party In their honor The verandas were made moat attractive by many Jap anese lanterns, electric lights, tables, rugs, etc.. and In one corner delicious punch was served. Progressive na tions was the pastime, and beautiful fans were presented to the guests of honor as souvenirs of this delightful occasion. Wednesday morning, Mrs. Mont castle gave a bowling party In honor of her son's guests. Wednesday evening. Miss Margaret Hunt entertained in their honor at a moat delightful nation party, follow ed by the barn dance. Thursday morning Miss Camille Hunt gave a flinch party at her home on South Main street. Wednesday, at 4 o'clock, Mrs. H. & Radcltfte was the agreeable hostess or the Wednesday Afternoon Club. Hei always attractive home was unusually so on-this occasion, being made "so by many beautiful flowers and potteo plants. In contesting for the prize, the vis itor's prize fell to Mrs. C. A. Hunt, Jr., while the club prize was won by Mrs. Ray McCreary. The hostess served delicious refreshments. One of the most charming, as well as novel, social functions of the sea son was the one enjoyed by the mem bers of the Entre Nous Club on last Thursday afternoon. It was a pro gressive luncheon. The young ladies were driven in traps to the home of each member, where one course was served. Beginning with Miss Frank consisting of raspberries, cantaloupe and peaches, the rest came In the following order: Misses Louise Hill, Margaret Radcllffe, Edith Greer, Pearle Hege, Zula Hedrick, Nina Thompson, Lena Shultz, Crawford Smith, Alma and Searles Owen. NEWTON. Correspondence of The Observer. ' Newton, June II. Last Thursday Mrs. E. F. Stewart gave an elaborate ( o'clock dinner to the citizens of Newton, who at one time- or another had. been guests at St. Hubert's Inn. Those participating tn Mrs. Stewart's hospitality were: Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Everhart, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knox. Mr. and Mra R. P. Freese, Mr. and Mrs, George Moose. Mra. James J. Stewart. Hisses ' Jennie Worth and Julia Danner. Thursday afternoon saw. the mem bers of the Book Club aserableiat the horn of lira George H. West to the boors of meeting. The bom bad oven irassTormeo. into a sower oi loveliness ov nature's fairest blot- sonaa The entrance hall was beauti ful In 1U draptngs of Ivy, with bright bued Datrftam scatters around 40 great profusion. But u was the par for that was the ssena of greatest beauty. Here tbo graceful white pas stoa cover e4 walla and picture fell In handsome festoons over the windows, as If placed there by the hand of nature Instead of that of the fair hostess. Sweet peas, lilac and white, the club colors, were banked upon the mantel. ' At the close of the literary hour. Mra West assisted by Mra J. IT. Mc Lelland. served an elegant collation of several courses. Thursday evening teh Z. T. P. Club gave a most delightful entertainmont at the Piedmont Hotel to shout K0 of the young men and boys of-the town. Despite the heavy downpour of rain, the young people assembled In full force In the spacious hotiv and here whlled away with games, music and song the merry hours Wednesday evening Miss Pauline Stewart entertained at whtst. ocmpu-nx-r.tary to Mrs. James J Stewart, of Mount Holly, and Miss Julia Boyd, of Rock Hill. S. C. The lady's prise wis carried off by Miss Julia Boyd, (while Messrs, George Hoke and Dr. Lftch tied for the gen tleman's, Mr. George getting it in the drawing. Mrs. W. E. Yount was a most charming hostess on Tuesday after noon to the Embroidery Club. A most enjoyable contest in thst fine art was entered into by the guests. At the close of the contest, the Drlxs. a handsome embroidered centrepiece, was awarded to Mrs. John P. Yount. Mra F. M. Williams being thewinner of the booby, a booby fan. Quite a number of handsome articles of em broidery were exhibited by the mem bers, the most exquisite being thot of Miss Mary Yount, The hostess nrved delicious Ice cream and cak. usststed by Mrs. P. Ci. Carpenter. Mrs. Ida Trollnger and Miss Beta Coulter. MOORESVILLE. Correspondence of The Observer. Mooresville, June 1J. On last Fri day afternoon from 4 to 7 o'clock. Airs. Eugene Hawthorne charmingly entertained sixteen of her friends at a progressive whist party. Those playing were .Mesdames Hani. of Charlotte; J. W. Brawley, of Greens boro; Jones. Goodman, Donnell, Boyd. B. t ulp. (illmore. B. Templeton and E. W. Hrswley, and Misses Maimle and Olive 1v;, Nona and Jett Braw ley. LU Telle fcherrlll and Hester Steele. Little Miss Telle Hawthorne presented the Kueta wltft unlqun score-cards appropriate to the game. It was a lose and interesting cam of whist but at the finale Mrs. Ham and Miss niiw Gray were ahead. In the cut Miss Gray drew the prize, a pretty deck of cards, and erv grac iously presented it to one of the vis iting guests, Mrs. J. H. Ham. All the ladies then cut for the con solation, in v. hl. h Mrs. Ham cut the highest card and won a lovely vase. After the linen table covers with their exrjulsite stitches in hand-work had been spread. Misses Elolsc Haw thorne and Margaret Kankln daintily served mints, cream and cake and Ice tea. Miss Bessie Flowers entertained complimentary to her guests. Misses Moore, of Beiinettsville. S. , and Morrison, of Morven. Tuesday even ing at the Commercial Hotel. About forty guests enjoyed the hos pitality of Miss Flowers and the even ing was pleasantly spent playing "diet. hearts and progressive anagrams' Later the guests were Invited Into the dining room, where light refresh ments were served. The music ren dered by Mff-ses Morrison and Moore was enjoyed to the With Summer Resorts WrUGHTSVILLE BEACH, i One of th delightful social events of the past week was given by Mr. James F. Post. Jr.. at his summer homo on Wrlghtsville sound, when he atartatned a number of his friends at an unusually pleasant sapper. Those who parook of Mr. Post's hos pitality were: Miss Elise Emerson, Hiss Charlotte Pleasants. Miss Helen Pleasants. Miss Ella Jacobs. Miss Helen Clark, Miss Janle Dunn, Miss Bessie Gore, Mrs. Annie DeR. Harris, and Mhsses Mary, Julia and Lydl Post, and Messrs. W. P. Sullivan, George Davts. William Peck. Shepard T. Pender, u B. Hatch and Mr. . G. Day. of New York. rrlson an fullest ASHEBORO. Correspondence of The Observer. Asfieboro, June 18. One of the most beautiful weddings ever cele brated here took place tn the Metho dist Protestant church at 10:30 o'clock, when Miss Anna Elizabeth Spencer became the bride of Mr. Charles M. Fox. Rev T. M. Johnson officiating. The church was beautifully deco rated with ferns, potted plants and cut flowers. Just before the bridal party arriv ed Mrs. T. M. Johnson, accompanied by. Miss Florence Blair, sang very Impressively "'TIs Our Wedding Morn." The bridal party entered to the strains of Lohengrin's bridal chorus, led by the iiKhers, Messrs. Sulon Stedman and K. 1 Annan, fol lowed by the dame of honor, gowned in wnite batiste with jet trimmings arrd- wearing a black picture hat. The bride came down the left aisle, leaning on the arm of her father, while the groom, accompanied by the best man, Mr. L. L. Whltaker, ad vanced by the right aisle. During the ceremony the sweet notes of Schu bert's "Serenade" were softly played. Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" was used as a recessional. The bride was handsomely gowned In an apple-green coat suit with hat and gloves of the same color. The bride Is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Spencer. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L, Fox, or Randleman, and he is a voting man of character and ability. He is a regis tered pharmacist In charge of the Standard Drug Company. MAXTON. Correspondence of 1 be Observer. Maxton, June 18. The final meet ing of the "Merry Go Round" Book Club was held at the home of Miss Hazel Morrison, Friday afternoon. The programme was a very Interesting one. The first number, a vocal duet by Misses Mattle W. McLean and Emma Belle McRae, was enjoyed by alii This was followed by the history of the club by Miss Clarkie Belle -McNair, which dated from its organisation to Its final meeting, In this she showed the great success of the club both in pleasure and benefit. The next num ber was a piano solo rendered by Miss Ella Steed In her usual artistic style. Then came one of the most Interest ing features of the meeting the pro phecy of the club by Miss Mattle W. McLean. This supposed future of the club was wit from beginning to end. The last number a vocal solo by Miss Leila Barnes was greatly en joyed. Then came the contest "A nut to crack." Pardners for this being found by quotations in a nut shell Mra Kirk Patrick won the prize, a handsome nut cracker and picks. Refreshments were served and after, the distribution of books the club ad journed to meet again in September. Miss Morrison proved a charming hostess. An other delightful house party, which Is In progress on Wrlghtsville Beach, and which is composed of a number of the members of the younger set. is one which is being held at the cottage belonging to Mr. Clarence D. Maffitt, and a merry time Is being enjoyed y the partkipanta Those composing the party are: Misses . Frances Bailey. Charlotte O'Keill.'Luclle Skinner. Flolse Jack son, Ernestine and Ruth Brldgers and Gladys Taylor, and (Messrs. Robert Strange. Jr., George Clark. Bill Lord. Stone Pulllam. Archie Craft and Douglass Taylor. Mrs. C. L. Fisher Is the charming chaperons, whose presence lends much to the pleasure of the occasion. Miss Mary Hardlson, of Rocky Mount, -who is pleasantly remembered here by a host of friends as the former guest of Miss Charlotte Fen nel!, has arrived to visit Miss Fennel! at Wrlghtsville. where she Is one of the most popular visitors. Mr. John Glenn, of Atlanta. Os.. who Is pleasantly remembered at n'rlghtsvllle Beach, where he has teen a guest at various house parties, upent last m-eek In Wllmlntgon. and was a frequent visitor at the beach. Mr. Glenn came to Join his wife, who Is a g lies' of Miss Alice Borden, and Ii is learned with a great deal of pleasure that Mra Glenn will remain In 'Wilmington for several weeks. iMIss Katherlne Felder. of Atlanta. f!., Is an nt tractive ' visitor (o Wrlghtsville Beach, where she Is the recipient of many pleasant attentions. The fishing at Wrlghtsville Beach tlis summer has caused much com ment, not only from the Wilmington people, hut from those from a dis tance, the most phenomenal catches having hern made. A number of parties have been taken out to the "Rocks" In the Vlrgie May and other boats to Indulge In this most excel ltnt spoil. Never before, this early in the season, have the indications for a nrosnerniiH summer been mnr en couraging than this year, rfnd It In now an established ifact all through he South, and In many places North, hat Wrlghtsville Beach is one of the most attractive summer resorts on the Atlantic coast, where the bathing, fishing; and boating facilities aVe most unusual. Among the guests at the popular Hotel Tarrynioore are the ft Mowing; Mr. R. M. I'sher. of Char- otle: Mr. A 1! Slooomb. of Fnvtt... vllle; Mr. John Barker, of Greens boro; Mr. B. A. Lackey, of Hamlet; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. KMInrton anrt in .. children, of Raleigh: Mrs. William oolcott, of Ralelch; Mrs. C. o. Dod sin. of Favettevllle, and 3fir. T. C. Fharr. of Charlotte. The trips on the steamer Wilming ton down the Cape Feur river have proved more popular this summer than ever before, and rarely doos a, x iyltor to Wrlghtsville Beach return to his home before first having taken advantage of the opportunities afford ed him by this excellent trip. The schedules on both the trolley Una from the beach to the city and the ateamer Wilmington arc conveniently arranged, so that it Is quite possible for beach visitors to take dinner at Wrlghtsville and after taking this trip return In imo for supper. The past week the crowds have been un usually large on account of the en campment of the Wilmington Light Infantrv at Fort Caswell, which Is ituated at the mouth of the Cape Fear. Mr. and Mrs. G. Herbert Smith and family moved to Wrlghtsville Beach during the past week, where they have opened their attractive cottagt for the summer. Messrs. George W. Kidder. Jr.. of the University of Virginia; J. Victor Grainger. Jr.. of Princeton Univer sity, and Isaac Grainger, of Wood- berry Forcrt School, three of Wil mington's popular yourg collegians, lu.ve returned to their homes for tha surriMer vacation and will be wel come acqu'sltlons to the beach s-ciet'. The manv frienria nt tr .., u rharles E. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Gwaltney will be interested to learn that they have taken a cot tage at Wrlghtsville Beach, where they have gone te spend the -summer. On Sunday last the most unprece dented crowds thronged to the l-eaches so accessible to Wilmington people, the larpest crowd of the sea son elng at both Wrlghtsville and Carolina. The beautiful pavilion. Lumina." on Wrlghtsville Beach was crow-ded with city folks and resident" and visitors to the beach, while the steamer Wilmington carried largo crowds on each trip, touching at Fort Caswell, whfre many people went to see the soldier boys, who were hold ing their annual encampment at that fort. The weather was propitious erd the day was greatly enjoyed ry ail. r :' .: r." .' 1 .' :r. ; .A most successful fishing trip wa made the p ratty little launch At lanta during the past week, when the disciples of Iraac Walton returned with about one hundred fish mack erel, pig fish, speckled, trout and other vsriwvic. mm wen tour or iiti tho party, all of whopv were en thusiastic at their splendid success and are now planning to again try their luck. Mr. and Mra A. B. Skelding have moved- to Wrlghtsville Beach, where they hare taken a cottage for the summer. "Luraina" has been thronged with dancers nightly, many of the young people from the beach and city gath ering there to enjoy the dancing, which la afforded them, but on Wed nesday and Saturday evenings, when the mid-week and week-end dances took place tho .ballroom and veran das were crowded with hundreds of pleasure-seekers. However, the crowning event of the week at Wrlghtsville Beach occurred on Thursday evening, when the bosutieul r rectal dance took p!ars, which was given in honor of the South Carolina Bankers Association, and It Is esti mated that 2.600 people were In at tendance, but owing to the enormous proportions of "Lumlna" these tre mendous crowds sre comfortably ct red for. On this occasion the decorations were decidedly unique, the thirty rort-holes In the ballroom being en tirely covered with transparencies In the shape of money bags, and throughout the building were dis tributed decorations In the nature of dollar marks, gold bugs and green frogs, the lattor, of course, represent ing the familiar "greenback.'' In the entre of th oallroom was suspended an enormous horssrhoe. the symbol of rood luck, which was ntlrelv cov ered with artificial flowers. During the course of the evening hundreds of attractive souvenirs artistic tissue psper money bags of green lined with red- re presented to the guests. Th members of the Bankers' Asso- elation expressed themselves as belmr detply sppreclatlve of the honor se ct rderi them by the Tidewater power Company, and all who partook of the pleasures of the evening were en huslastv In their praise. MORKHRAD CITY. Correspondence of The Ot-eerver. Mnrehssd Citv. June 18. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rlades. of Newbem. with a party of friends, have anchored their attractlce houseboat, "Comfort." Just off the Atlantic Hotel nler for a week or more. The party consists of seven school friends of Miss Ivey Blades, who is Just home from Washington. Miss Blades gsve a delightful party to her friends after the dance Sat urday nlht. Elam's Orchestra fur nished music for the party. A great deal of Interest has also been taken In a boat of a different character a revenue cuttei- the Seminole which Is stationed at' Wil mington, but which has been cruising around the sound for several days The officers enjoyed Colonel Morton's unfailing hospitality at Sunday sup per. Another place of historical inter est that la getting Its share of at tention is old Fort Ha con, a most picturesque civil war fort, no distance scarcely from the Atlantic Hotel. It is all mouldy, and moss sovercd and dungeoned. If sadly broken barred. Here the Imagination runs wild. A body almost hides In some dark cor ner to get away from the shot and shell of the Yankees, who have left their marks in the onco firm walls. '-.',. V ; , ' of Statesville: George P. Pell, J. A. Byarly. frank r.'Bohnson. of T'ms-ton-Slem; Mrs. J. H. Williams. Mr. 8, 1. Ashcraft. of Munroe. v Havre Blackburn' Mrs, 3. F. McCubblns, Rav. C, G. Wella J. H Kerr. J. B McLean, Miss Grace GasklU. Arthur Brown, of Salisbury; Dr. and Mra C. P. Cherry; of Rutherford College; Mrs. E. S. Warlick. of Morganton; 8. M. Powell. Miss Jett Brawley, Miss Na dino Brawley.-of Mooresville; - Mrs. 6- . M. Fowls, and sons, of Washington, N. C; Mrs. T. N- Reid, Miss Jessie Bell, of Matthews: 8. I, Mullen of HuntersvUle; M! Mary G. Sharps, J. M. Watts, of Lorayj George E. Wil son. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh 'Montgomery nd family. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Gus nan end son. Mr. and Mrs. W- R. Gar rett. R. H. Nathan, Mrs. J. DV Mc-: Call and daughter. W. W. Weaver, Mrs. R." V. Colt and Misses Helen , and Anney Colt, Mrs. L. E. Steere, I B. eteere, Jr.; Mist Bessie Lente, Dr. C, E. Walker and daughter, Mrs. Wal ter Scott and family, Miss A-lela Hen derson, all of Charlotte. . Mr. J. B. Stephenson Drops Dead at VorkviUe, S. C. Special to The Observer. --' Yorkvill. S. C. June 1. -Mr. 3. B, ' Stephenson, for the past seveial months and until during the present, week, superintendent of the county -home, dropped dead at the lumber yard of J. J. Keller & Co., In this plsce, yesterday afternoon. Th rud den death of Mr. Stephenson wag no , surprise to those familiar with his . condition, as 'they were aware of the-', fact that he was suffering from heart disease. He was about 60 years of a( ' '' and previous to assuming the duties at - ' the county home was engaged In fsrmlng. He leaves a family, COVLD NOT BE BETTER. k 1 No one has svsr made a aalvs, slat- ment. lotion or balm to compare wits . Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's the one per '- -fset healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns. Brulsss, Sores, Scalds. Bolls, Ulcers, -Eosema. Salt Rheum. For Sore Eyes, v -Cold Bores. Chapped Hands it's supreme. -Infallible for Plies. Only SSe. at all drug ' gists. Certainly Morehead Is sn Ideal place for meetings. There Is always something to do. If one grows tired of serious things surf bathing, sailing, fishing, rowing or" dancing can easily be resorted to at any time to relieve the situation. Then the cli mate Is wonderful the nights are al ways delightful and It seldom gets really hot In the daytime. The fish commissioners seem to realize these advantages. Dr. Pratt, of Chapel Hill, came down Monday to make arrange ments with Colonel Morton for a meeting of this body which will con vene early In July. A meeting of the deep waterway commissioners was held here last week. This ta but a beginning of the many conventions that will hold their meetings at the Atlanth- during the present season. 1IIDDEMTK. ""VUEEN QUAL- ITY Oxfords fit as an oxford should fit. Do not slip at the heel nor gape at the sides. In all styles and leathers i -" Priced at fc $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 Belk Bros. SOLE AGENTS. HldJenlte, June lg. Despite the rainy and frowning elements the watch word of the Davis White Sul phur Springs Is "Still they come." We have been here since the opening and watch the hucke as they come ladon, with passengers, merry, good-natured. and rolicksome. In the face of the rain, and wonder that one house can hold ! them all, and yet. there. Is abundance of room on the broad piazzas, so tnat we can pass to and fro without step- ping on caltfe others' toes. Good will and happlnees reign supreme. Nature has certainly blessed White Sulphur Springs and the Davis Brothers are certainly the right men In the right place. Come and Join us. Among the arrivals of the week are: George Houn, Mrs. H.. P. drier and sons. Percy and Frank," W. H. Cowles, Earlo Axley, J. R. Devereaux, O. M. Marvin. J. D. Ramsey. G. E. Hugh ey. J. K. Culbert, Miss C. B. Davis, GOWAtrS PREPARATION EXTERNAL ANTISEPTIC Far Son Throat, Colds, Ckt Coaght, Aitfcma, Bans, Spain, Brstsn. Sanborn, Inject Biles. Bbtasistlaa, ! SvcWst, Redact Fw. Ail DrawMt. 2Sc toil 00, White fabrics ' Should Be Dry Cleaned - Dainty white and light col ored summer suits should be sent to us for dry cleaning when soiled. Our process will not injure the garment In any way and will return it to you as. fresh, clean and dainty as when new Wash suits cannot be laun dered and look as good as our work will finish them. 7 Prices are reasonable too. Chatlotte Steam laundry Lsunderers. Dyers. Cleaners, lit South Tryon St. The boat races from Carolina Yscht Club, are always ono of the chief events of the day on the Fourth of July, end members sre already making preparations for this great event, nine beautiful new yachts hav ing already been completed4 and are row In use. while three more will he In readiness for this great occasion. The yachts are Identically alike, tooth In size and make, and the contest will, therefore, be a test of sailors, and not of tooats, adding Interest tf the races. T, ' Mr. and Mra J. Victor Grainger, who were residents of Wrlghtsville Beach last summer, will leave Wil mington to-day for New Tork, w:hence they .will sail for Europe dar ing the coming week to spend the summer In touring the continent. They will be greatly missed both tn Wilmington and at Wrlghtsville. fcut tfceir many friends wish for them a pleasant and safe voyage. Summer at the Beach. HOTEL TARRYMORE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N. C. Cool Invigorating Sea Breezes Free from malaria, no mosquitoes, sandles or other insects. ' Delightful bathing beach. Deep sea . and sound fishing, yacht " lng, etc Every known resort attraction and convenience. " The finest sea food on earth. can be had here.. The breese from': tho sea and salt water bathing tons up the entire- system aa noth ing else can. Juno is aa ideal . month at Wrlghtsville Beach. : "Make your reservation at once. Address. VV. J. MO0RF. Prbpr. ' ' '"'"' ' -' V . ' ' " '- JI-"- ' ' . "' j - ' - - r- i -.V .... tl'V"
The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, N.C.)
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