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V 1 - V I. 1 1 " : ' . . CHARLOTTE.: DULY OBjSEBVEB, SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 1909. ' THE REALM OF BSSBssnsrasasBSTTsTTrsssss I I a T n m IT sr-i ' -f ajj I . . - - - -- i a m tm iff 3ry-WsaM"ssB"pissssi tt i - NORTH CAROLiKWGIFT J 1 GREENSBORO rrespondence of The Otaener. nreenaboro. June 25. -Mrs. K. J- Sykes entertained very beautifully on -a n ,. (mrnnnn last at the home of Mrs. C. W. Westbrook on Wen Market street, in honor of Miss Clara Hendrix. ho. on June 29. Is to be married to Mr. Charles Harwoot The guests were welcomed at the hall door by Miss Cofflrt and Miss Hl lman. and were then shown Into the drawing room, where the hostess re ceived with the bride-to-be. Miss Hendrix was gowned in pink mesca line with gold trimmings, and wore a black picture hat- wni"' thH ho8tww was a charming picture in white mes caline and wore pearls. Miss Paultn" Rifjgs, In a dainty lit; tie white gown with pinK nomiii a the bearer of a large silver tray filled with good wishes for the bride written upon heart-shaped cards tied with green ribbon Mis Hendrix read these for the entertainment of the guests Master Brantley McAdoo then entered, rolling a green and white wheelbarrow, laden with mis cellaneous rift. for the bride The dining room was charmingly decorated with ferns, daisies and trailing vines. Ice. fakes, minis and rhorolateg were served by Misses Mabe! Ridge. Elizabeth WestbrooK and Annie Le Grisom. These young ladies 'were attractivelv gowned In white. Mrs rharles Dorsett. In a Kdvn of wistaria satin, received In tke dining room Mrs. T C, McLean entertained lat Thursday at a ' towel shower" given for Miss Ruth Wharton, who Is soon to be married to Mr. J. & Kuyken dall. The very Interesting and amusing "contest In music" was the entertainment of the afternoon, queetlons written on heart-shaped cards being distributed among the gueets. then answered and discussed , FVrns and pink and white hearts formed the attractive decoration of the house, the Ices and rakes served later also following the pink and white color scheme. The bride-to-be was the fortunate recipient of many beautiful towels from the guests and a "bride's book" from the charming hostess. In honor of Mlas Irene Le Queux. of Taylorsville. Mra. Harry E. Mat thews entertained on Tuesday even ing.. The porch of Mra. Matthews' home on Oorrel street was the scene of this pretty affair. A penny con test was enjoyed very much by the guests, Miss Flora McLean winning the prlie. a pretty cave was ar ranged In a corner of the parlor where Miss Le Queux later In the evening read the palm of the guests, affording much amusement. The most enjoyable evening was brought to a close after the serving of elabo rate refreshments. Miss Laurine Richardson, of ffmith street, was a very capable hostess to the "O. M. K." Club on Thursday evening In honor of Miss Martha Pearl Holleman. -who Iji aoon to retire from the ranks of the "O. M. K." to be married. Progressive games were played In the early part of the evening, after which the entire party was ushered into the parlor to the strains of Men delssohn's "Wedding March." A unique sight met the eye in one cor ner of this apartment. Here a clothes line was draped, laden with gifts for the bride-to-be. Miss Holleman then unpinned- them and found the name of the giver attached to each. The club united In presenting her with a beautiful cut glass water pitcher and glasses. The hostess served ices, cakes and bonbons, thus completing one of the meat entertaining evenings In the his tory of the club. Wedding Invitations received here this week read aa follow: Mr. and Mrs. Julias Pegram request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughtrr Klla Valeria ' to Mr. George t'urrle Singletary on Wednesday evening the thirtieth of June at nine o'clock Friends church Greensboro. North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Alderman en tertained at a dinner Monday evening at their home on West Market street In honor of Mr. J. 8. Kuykendall and Miss Ruth Wharton, who were mar ried on Wednesday night. The dining room pf the beautiful Alderman home was charmingly deco rated for the occasion with sweet yea and smllax. The dinner iwas served In six courses and the menu cards were very unique and appro priate. The members of the bridal party were the only guests, these being Mr. Kuykendall and Miss Wharton. Mr. John W. Wharton. Miss Linda Whar ton, Miss Johnsie Rankin, Miss Rhoda Wharton, Mr. Newman Causey. Mr. ROT Wharton. Dr. C. I. Carlson. Mr. C C. McLean and Mr. Charles Alder man. Miss Marion Jones was a charming young hostess to many of her friends of the younger set on Monday even ing In honor of her house guest. Miss Brent Blackmer, of Salisbury. The house was literslly banked iwlth field daisies. A Japanese bower wae arranged on the side lawn, bril liantly lighted by lanterns of every ahape. where refreshments were erved at 10 o'clock. Watlington ujet the guests at the door, presenting them also to the re ceiving party, composed f Mi Pruden, Mies Holleman and Mis Allene Long, of Graham; Miss Ethel Holleman. of Cary; Miss Willie Ames, of Norfolk, and Miss PitU, of South Boston. Va. The drawing room v here the receiving party stood a very effectively decorated with nas turtiums and ferns. Miss Bessie Grtssom and Miss Mar guerite Holliday did the honors at the punch bow), placed In an alcove in the hall, which was banked with smilax and sweet peas. Mrs. Elmo Sellars, Mrs. Halliday and Miss Vickory receded at the door leading Into the dining room, where Mra. H. I) Blake. Mrs. Andrew Joy ner and Mrs. Watlington. assisted by Misses Nellie Pruden. Ruth Forbis and Nellie Ridge. served refresh ments. The dining room presented a very brilliant appearance, decorated In scarlet geraniums banked among ferns. The table held a beautiful centrepiece of red geraniums. I'-ny red CHndles in red shades were placed about the room. The ices, cakes and bonbons also reflected the color note of red and green. From the dining room the guests were ushered Into the library, where Miss Kadle Stern, Miss Freda Stern, tflss Mary Patterson and Miss F.tha Ridge served punch. About one hundred guests were re ceived and the affair proved In every way to be one of the prettiest and most enjoyable of the season. for besides having time to really ee one's own friends who are "left be hind," there are other compensa tion!. Some thoughtful one invites to a. house party and that In turn calls for a round of pleasure, where every thing is so much less conventional than In winter, and all the entertain ments are more informal and smaller. The porch party at Mrs. William C. Jones' Wednesday morning was an example. Not one In town entertains oftener or more delightfully than Mrs. Jones, and since she has been hostess to this charming houaa party she has added laurel after laurel to her reputation as an Ideal entertainer. The popular game "42" iwaa played and while the veranda held the largest number of tables, yet the par lors were thrown open also and tables arranged lnsido. The whole place looked so invitingly cool and restful and the collation served at th finish of the exciting game was Just the one to tempt hot weather appe tites. In serving this the hostess was assisted by Mrs. W. C. Beavans. Misses Smith. Ogburn, Johnson and '"rlt were the honor guests. The handsome gold collar pins, enameled In green, were cut for by Misses Avery Kirkman and Marjorle Rich ardson. Miss Richardson won. The lftw score was made by Miss I. Irvln Paylor. There were about forty present, a large number of whom were visitors. CONCORD early fall forsake the realms of single . girlhood. It isn't telling tales out of I school to 84 v that before Miss Mlms had made the announcement Miss Correspondence of The Observer. Franklin grew bashful and betrayed Concord, June 25. Another most the secret by saying, "Ellse, sit ' beautiful reception in Concord was down," but Miss Mlms continued her! that given on last Thursday after story with a rush of congratulations noon from i to 7 by Miss Jenn Colt- to the beautiful bride-to-be and the ' rane In honor of her friends. Misses lucky Winston-Salem groomr The bridal party and out-of-town guests here for the marriage on Wednesday of Miss Ruth Wharton and Mr. J. S. Kuykendall were the guests Tuesday evening of Mr. John Wharton at his home on Pearson street. The entertalnrrient proved to be delightfully Informal and was very much enjoyed by all. Friday evening Mrs. William M. Jones, II., will entertain the younger ! society folks in compliment to her sister-in-law. Miss Hortense Jones, of Asheville, w ho Is her house guest. Miss Norma Stewart entertained at a delightful party Tuesday afternoon at the home of Dr. and Mrs. John Roy Williams, the affair being In honor of Miss Stewart's cousin. Miss Juanlta Alfonso, of New Jersey. Many Interesting games were played, thii prlite for the salmagundi contests falling to Miss Myrtle 8herrlll. Miss Alfonso was presented with a beauti ful fan. the guest of honor prize. Mrs. Williams served delicious re freshments, assisted by her sisters. Miss Ethel and Miss Norma Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gardner have announced the engagement of their daughter, Sadie Ellen, to Mr. Tteld Pleafcants, of Carthage, the mar riage to be solemnised In Chatham county, June 30. This news Is re ceived with especial Interest In Greensboro, mhere Miss Oardner has spent considerable time as the guent of her aunt. Mrs. Mary Brandt. On the occasion of her last visit she served as maid of honor to her cousin. Miss F.llen Brandt. HIGH POINT. Correspondence of The Observer. High Point, June 25. The social calendar of the past -week has been crammed full of functions, each of which has been more delectabl than the other one, and conspicuous among them all was the "42" party given Tuesday morning by Miss Deborah Lewis Kherrod at the residence of her parents on English street and in com pliment of her Interesting cousin. Mlas Elizabeth Whltehurst. A hearty welcome awaited the guests from that always gracious hostess and her at tractive kins-guest, the two being as Kisted by Miss I. Irvln Paylor. ThejBe young ladles wore dainty and sheer morning dresses and looked as cool as the long wandering veranda which, with Its "many tables and chairs, ihs inviting to the forty-odd Invited guests, who responded so gladly to the invitation and who, im mediately upon their arrival, were refreshed with iced grape Juice, served so daintily by little Miss Mary tfherrod. who. in her pure white dress and pink ribbons, was the prettiest picture there. The score-cards were unusually pretty and the game, iwhich followed led to an unusually exciting cut for the prise given for the high est score, as six of the players tied Misses Perta Ragan and Vera Idol and Mesdames Thomas Jackson Gold, William Thomas Parker, Rascom Haskins and William C. Jones, Miss Ragan being the victorious one In drawing the "double six." and hence being presented with the lovely white fan. The guest of honor mas present ed with two gold bar pins of old English finish. Following the mints Mls Sherrod. assisted by Mrs. Sher rod and little Miss 'Mary Bherrod. served bananas on lettuce with nut mayonnaise, pimento sandwiches and olives. INotably among the out-of-town guests were Misses Elisabeth White hurst, of Scotland Neck; Nlpo Dll- lard, of Lynches, Va.; Hortense Jones, of Asheville; Lillle Heilig, of Salis bury; Maud and Luclle Johnson, of Macon, Ga.; Pearl Erwin, of Phoenix, Ariz.: Mary Smith, of Summerfleld. and Mrs. Mae Cook, of Baton Rouge La. One evening this week the young men of the dancing set' gave a de lightful Informal dance to the visiting girls. The music was good, the floor fine and as all the best dancers were present the evening was most delightful. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Cyrus Comstock was hostess to the Wed nesday Afternoon . Bridge Club. In the absence of Mrs. Robert Brockett. the president, and Mrs. Anson Beaver, the hostess asked Mesdames Richard Johnson and Bayard Cummins to play. Miss Genevieve Tate was also a guest of the club. The prlxe was cut for by Mesdames Currier and Camming, Mrs. Currier making the highest cut. This Is a new club and Is composed of the following mem bers: Mesdames Robert Brockett, Anson Beaver, Currier, Cyrus Com stock. James Griffin, John Paniel. Kdiward Parker, William T. Parker and William M. Jones, II., and Misses Helen Brockett, Mary Alice Burton and I. Irvln Paylor. Mrs. Currier will be the hostess next week. Saturday Messrs. Albion Millls. John Llndsey and several others of the young men will give the visiting girls an all-day auto party to Wln-ston-Salem. DURHAM. This afternoon and to-night the largest picnic of the season mill be given by Mr. and Mrs. William C. Jones in honor of their house party. The crowd will go out in automobiles late in the afternoon and return by moonlight. In the past week Misses Rdlth Bradshaw and Ruby Snom have each The hours were all too short for i been hostesses to the Delta Tau Club. "the young folks, the time paing most pleasantly with games and a! musical programme of some length! nd considerable merit. I Hereafter the club mill meet once a week. Though this Is a newly-made club. It bids fair to vie in popularity with those of riper age. It is com posed of the bright beautiful younjj girls Just home from college, girls who, 1th very few exceptions. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Holiemnn. o Wain man street, entertained on Tues 0y night at an Informal reception have mothers who mere glrUs together la honor of Miss Holleman and her ; in this same town girls all under 20. bridal party, followed by a rehearsal ; The following well-known girls for the wedding.- The bride's cake I compose the club: Misses Edith was cut the ring falling to the maid I Bradshaw. Avery Kirkman. Mildred ' :- T -of honor. Miss Ailene Long, of Grs him; the thimble to Miss Mary Cal- . ' lorn, a bridesmaid: the dime to Mr. , Ft Willis, of High Point, while Mr. ' ; ' T. E. Harlee-drew the needle. Sev . 1 ral ' musical numbers were very s much enjoyed and elaborate refresh V nento were served. '-X - Tuesday afternoon from S to 7 Mis .KMtabeth Pruden entertained at a delightful tea In honor of Miss Martha Pearl Holleman. Mr. J-J. Stone, add Miss Hatty Harmon. Janie Spencer. Robah Ben cinl. Clara Harmon. Hazel Hriggs, Linnie Mann. Marjorle Richardson. Berta Lindsey and Ruby Snow. Several of the se-cial loving voting men, headed by Mr. Homer Wheeler, will entertain Mrs. Jones' house party and Other visiting ladle., at a beau tiful dinner Friday evening at the Hotel Elwood. Correspondence of The Observer. Durham. June 25. Miss Nan Wynne Jordan, (who was married on Wednesday to Mr. Crefghton Newbold Burgess, -was entertained in a most charming manner last Friday after noon by Miss Rosa Grein and iMi Lessle Peay at the home of Miss Green on Dlltlard street. Miss Annie Iaurie Ioiig received the guests at the door and directed them to the parlor, where the hostesses and Miss Joj-dan informally received them. Awaiting them was a unique form of entertainment. Each guest war given a Christy card with pencil attached and a mysterious en velope, sealed. This waa found to contain ChrtBty cards, which had been cut in small pieces. The guests were directed to figure out the puzzl.5 bv matching up the picture, across which was written a message for the brlde-to-bc. These messages iwere to be kept a secret and transcribed to the first card given. The air was thick with mystery, for thirty-five girls had a separate secret to keep. As soon as all puzzles had been solved, delicious refreshments were served In courses, which carried out very successfully a yellow and white color scheme. The guests were In vited into the dining room, which was a scene of Indescribable beauty. Here the color scheme was carried out in effective use of daisies. From the chandelier iwas suspended an Immense crepe paper daisy. From this hung four yellow ribbons, which tmmedletely set the girls to guessing. When all assembled In a circle. Miss Lessle Peay Tead the messages for the bride, which she had found in the solution of her puzsle and turned It over to Miss Jordan, and all the others In turn followed hee lead. The origi nality and appropriateness of the mes sages Caused unlimited N merriment end various personal allusions added the most graceful sort of sentiment. The "rlde-to-be also had a message solved from her puszle, which was of solicitous farewell to the girls, con taining, of course, the good advice th; t all follow her example. j t this Juncture Miss Rosa Green. Mia 1 Daisy Minor and Miss Ellse Mlms. who -were bridesmaids at the wedding, led .Mies Jordaa to a seat under the daisies suspended from the chandelier and pulled the ribbons, whereupon Miss Jordan was com pletely showered with dainty packages. The announcement of the wedding of Mlas Lessle Peay and Mr. Elmer Long caused a peal of Joy and a mur mur of hearty good wishes for Miss Peay. . Miss Ellse Mim delightfully en tertained at her home Thursday af ternoon svlth a kitchen shower to Mies Nan Jordan, whose mar riage to Mr. C. H. Burgess is of vast Interest to the people of Dur ham. Twenty guests shared her hos pitality and acclaimed her a charming hostess. Progressive dominoes began the entertainment in the first part of the afternoon and refreshments fol lowed. A course of half a cantaloupe with handles covered with smilax. Jellied chicken and mayonnaise, stuffed tomatoes, sandwiches, beaten biscuit, olives, pineapple ice, cake, mints and salted almonds served In elegant shape was the menu T"l 1 . . . iiiiuujnoui me entire courses thai Ada Winalow. of Brooklyn, N. T.; May .Oate or Charlotte; Mary Cote, of Raleigh; Mesdames Charles G. Hill, of Winston-Salem; Charles W. Easterday, of Baltimore, Md., and D. A. Garrison, of Gaston la. The entire lower floor of this pretty home was most beautifully and artis tically decorated. In tfce hall rich nasturtiums in many colors held sway and here the guests were wel comed by Mesdames D. B. and L. V. Coltrane, while the card were taken by Misses Laura MoGill Cannon, Eliza beth and Mary Branson Coltrane. In the music room was the receiving party, where the decorations of yel low cannas, daisies and palms with the soft light from many candles in brass candelabra was strikingly beau- tlful. Mrs. W. S. Stewart, of Charlotte luncheon Tuesday to the large sum ber -of attendants at the 8 tack-Lee wedding. Tuesday evening they were tendered a reception at the bride's home after the rehearsal. Besides the bridesmaids and groomsmen there are a large number of out-of-town guests here for this marriage. WADESBORO. dainty color scheme of pink and white , and Miss Nannie Alexander led the was artistically carried out and mas j way lnto th dining room, where beautifully sustained throughout the 'Mesdames D. L. Bost. J. H. Rutledge house in decorations of Dink hvr1rn- nd V. B. Moore did the honors. This er. pin na wnite sweet peas with potted plants. The last feature of the afternoon was the most pleasing one. The opening of the many Interesting pack ages was also of delightful fun, but the main one was yet to come. A large table was brought In and placed between the larsre doo rs near the front parlor, where a miniature ' bride. In bridal packages. This bride created much Interest and admiration, and Miss Mlms read a poem pertaining to her. in which ws disclosed that she wsa tnsde entirely of useful kitchen uten sils. The, opening of the packages followed. At last the guests were given a large bunch of sweet peas as a souvenir. room was most attractive in its dress of white and green, fragrant mag nolias being most lavishly used. In the centre of the dining table was a tall cut glass vase of exquisite gar denias, while at the four corners of the table were graceful bows of tulle with bunches of this fragrant flower. A salad course, followed by delicious mints, was served. From the dining room the guests were Invited into the library, most pleasing in Its rich rsd decorations of tall, stately hollyhocks and roses. Krappe was served by Misses Myrtle Pomberton, Blanche Brown and Ruth Coltrane from a large cut glass bowl daintily decorated in grapes. Quite a unlaue Saturday evening to Mr. C TV. gees, who mas married this week to Miss Nan Jordan. Showers to brides have been numerous and have become the order, but a shower to the groom Is something unusual. The friends of Mr. Burgess had a great surprise for him at his resi dence at the Watkins House. Imme diately after supper his friends filed Into the parlor to the strains of Men delssohn's "Wedding March" and In a few minutes the room was filled A number of mysterious packages were piled on the table and as the groom-to-be opened them and read aloud some appropriate messages that accompanied them, there were peals of laughter. These were with each package and represented manv phrases of the mind. Some were sen timental, others comic, varied and en tertaining. The ofterfngs were use ful and attested a deep friendship for Mr. Burgess. After all the packages were opened light refreshments were served. At the home of her fnthi.r Vr A wedding, marked by simplicity, but pretty and impressive, was solemnized at the home of the bride's affair was riven I brother. Mr. James C. Wllleford. of Bur-i1"1 cl1'' on Tuesday afternoon at 9- ociock, wnen miss Lizzie Wllleford, of Charlotte, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. R. o. Whitehead, of Asheville. The cere mony was performed by Rev. P. T. Durham, of Central Methodist Epis copal church. On account of recent bereavement the marriage was very quiet, only the near relatives being present The bride waa becomingly attired In a dainty dnas of white ba tiste with lace trimrnlnga Immedi ately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead left on No. 12 for their future home In Asheville, The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and useful presents which attest the high esteem In which she Is held. Announcement has been made of the approaching marriage of Miss Nell Fisher and Mr. George Eidson. of Atlanta, Ga., which will take place on Tuesday evening, June 2, at 7 o'clock. Miss Frances Hill, of this city, will be maid of honor and Mr. Wvlle. of Atlanta, will h hxi W. E. Hull, in Eda-emont. t 4 n rrwr Owinir to the death ruontlo nt tt.1 Wednesday afternoon. Miss Emmalbrlae'B mother the marriage will be Hall was given In marriage to Mr. verV Quiet. Mies Fisher is' one of Allen Parker Dollar. It was a quiet I Concord's most excellent young worn, affair, only close friends and relatives''0 and hr many friends congratu being present. Immediately after the ! ,a,e Mr Elf,son on his good fortune ceremony iwas performed the couple left on the (westbound train for their tour. Mr. Dollar Is a well-known young man and holds a responsible position with Holland Bros.' furniture store. His bride is a popular young woman. There was a delightful meeting of the Ladiea' Auxiliary of St. Phillip's church this month with Mrs. James B. Mason at her pretty home In North Durham, on Mangum street. The weather being so 'Warm the at tendance was small. After all the business part of the meeting was over, a social session was held, in whk:h dainty refreshments mere served. Adjournment was made till the first Monday In July. Mrs. W. D. Pemberton and daugh ter, Miss Adele, left Tuesday for Mon roe to attend the Lee-Stack wedding. MONROE. Correspondence of The Observer. Wadesboro, June 15. One of the prettiest wedding ever witnessed In this section was that which occurred at "Riverside," the attractive country home of Mra John B. Ingram, Wed nesday afternoon. June 18, at 4 o'clock, when Miss Mary Belle In grain became the bride of Mr. Charles Thomas Pate. Miss Ingram is ene of the most popular young women of the county and in the social circles of different sections of the State, cultured and educated and having traveled iwldely, she has always been the centre of a large circle of friends. Mr. Pate Is from Robeson county, a successful business man of Purvis. The house was made especially happy in decorations and daisies and white carnations were everywhere. The scene of the wedding was the parlor, before an artistic arrange ment of maidenhair ferns and white roses, which hid from view the quaint old mantel and fireplace and made an ideal setting for the bridal tableau. Rev. T. W. Chambliss officiated and stood Just within a dainty white rail ing, which encircled the greens. Mrs. H. W. Little was at the piano and sang In charming style "Believe," be ing followed by Miss Ida Townsend, who rendered very sweetly, "O, Per fect Love." ratulati tokens of esteen ons and 'heir ,00d tahJ A C'jl(.8r from Mr. by ner tnoth. As the notes of Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" sounded six littlo maidens Mary Pate, Sarah Home, Xlise Kellam, Mary Virginia Home, Anna Locke Ingram and Annie Bald win Home wearing dainty lingerie dresses and pink sashes, led the pre cession, bearing long garlands of as paragus fern and pink sweet peas, which formed an aisle through which the bridal party passed. The brides maids. Misses Elizabeth Horns and Mary Kennedy Little, came In to gether, and wore lovely toilets of .white batiste, elaborately tucked and trimmed with lace and pink girdles. A Frenchy pink color note was Introduced in the costume or tne maid of honor, the bride's young cousin. Miss Effle Turner, of Nor wood, who wore white embroidered net over pink and came in alone. Ail carried pink carnatlona and aspara gus fern tied with long satin stream era Little Laura Virginia Via pre ceded the bride as' flower girl, and was lovely In her lace-trimmed dress, made low-neck, and worn with pink ribbons. The groom was attended by his cousin. Dr. Oeorge Pate, as best man. The bride, iwho entered with the dame of honor, Mrs. Walter Rose, wesrlng her wedding gown of Ivory satin, was stately and lovely In a cos tume of white peau de crepe, with touches of white satin braiding on the corsage. Neck and sleeves were of ex quisite rose point, her only ornament being a pearl and diamond brooch, the gift of the groom. The tulle veil was adjusted with orange blossoms and she carried a chatelaine botiquet of Bride's roses, valley lilies and as paragus fern. An elegant bridal menu of two courses was served, and artistic sou r. ,.1. . nrunced the feafe V w t iwurigts w:ih av or t: l 'AP:es. T . " r " . ""-P'ronag, , r" ' Is Mrs "i?h. Mla.c. Jordan coir, . , .(J and the lamr, out a( suiiui home tm. ing on acout.t c, .1" r. ilfll - given a OB rna .IT. 1 Th- t ' ani The chaperoi.e, atson, M, . C. Moore nn ,,' ".a:ri"N The guestS uere , " J y. Annie (.;,n v " dill Mry, Bessie ' ' " ni H Corina an,i " ;Mrlie Elisabeth nMS 1 ' M'nW Robertson. s ,n'J Shlmt M'"!'. -iiurillT, J Denmark Sherrill. 1. here Hurt- h-tn, W. A ' Mfs: Mai rs. Mary Jonlhn Hp5 i-apt. M. 1 and Lenni. L. Oallev. 1; ,k7.. ' 1 'ajde T M.-no ...... .." uan "-"- "inetn y, wood. Sviit,., 11.., Jr.. Ivan pre. K ,f,.t r ,', Barbee and Kt ,U' L'" '': : fanlc Mr. K r, the W. H K,n I-any, this -!t neaay m M . "m Ilr uunnri raiiersnn ana Mr. K 1, ' ' t t.urn 1 Jl t lM r,; daughter f'at'ersnn. 'itv. A class of thiru- W'ho have he.n nurse coure in the more v-' in? "kin the '1" H-.rl ann Mrnrr. Inent h. ...... . fctate were f l ph a Hdh.i... while here for the ,.. n 11 . " . -npncants ror registration me mate larv. The n,.r.e. r.. Raleigh gave the visitor on the lawn st the Pnit.n Ir.at . . - 1 .1 . . w.-v vni line over ffe entire railway eyetem Then Th anernoon there , h,rhi their honor out m the park ri ine pnysicisns of n!i"ci Miss Nina Or ecu n j. Of Raleigh, is HjieiHi tijt m 'Baltimore taking vu.e , Mr. Hobart Smock the concert tenor soloist 1ei 'me t LENOIR. Correspondence .f The ohw. Lenoir. June Ji T:iedav JWIBB tfranrrs Atkinson ente most happily h number of youri. pie. Great amusement . ; by the fishing name. The pa behind the piano wher whs girl to see that everything The fish to be cn'ight were on which ere writ'ei) the ( of those who caught then'. A guests, for the time bine themselves into anglers and th merriment cslore - Following this ilr ip were an ed five tables with two coups ventre, consisting of small white em- S(M.hi Ka,.h tJ,r) represented The announcement Saturdav morn ing of the engagement of Miss Alice Rawls Franklin to Mr. William Thomas WlNon was quite a surprise. The Item was developed by Mrs. A. K. Franklin at 1 o'clock. In an eight course .luncheon, which was concluded by this unexpected turn. Mrs. Frank lin gave this luncheon to her young friends at Trinity Park and threw ftround the announcement party all rf the delimits of beautiful decora tions, a color scheme of lavender with e.weet peas and smilax was used In profusion nd around the centre piece were mounds of sweet neaa. from whlch garlands of smilax ex tended from each guest's plate, with bunches of sweet pess as favors. At the close of the luncheon Miss Elise Mlms, in the cleverest, most at tractive sort 'of .wav aumriuul tVi It's rather good to be In town late euesta hv rlatnr anil Tntkln. Vnnwn for society calls June very late that one In their mlart would In thei Quite a pleasant surprise waa .sprung in the Second Baptist church Sunday morning Immediately after the morning service, when the an nouncement was made of the recent marriage, on the 14th, of Miss Sudle Wilson, of this city, and Mr. Marshall Nelson, of Lllllngton. The marriage was solemnised In Elizabeth City, where the bride has been all this season In the millinery business. It came as a complete surprise, her pa rents had no idea of such a thing. At the close of the service Mr. and Mrs. Nelson -walked to the front and Rev. W. C. Barrett, the pastor, read the marriage certificate, telling of the wedding of the couple. The bride Is a daughter of Prof. A. W. Wilson and Is an exceedingly popular and charming young woman. Her husband is ja prominent business man at Lllllngton, where they will make their future home. They left for that place Monday morning, fol lowed by the good wishes of manv friends. Correspondence cf The Observer. Monroe. June 2 5. The beautiful home of Mrs. T. J. Payne was the scene of a delightful morning party, which she tendered to Miss Pattle Lee last Thursday. The gu9ts assembled at 10 o'clock and soon they were en gaged In lively games in the cool par lors and on the spacious porches. There were ten tables and "Forty two" and "Trail" wore played at al ternate tables. Mias Kate Falrley was the most successful player, and re ceived a beautiful pause fan as the prize. The honoree was presented with a lovely silver nut-bowl. Th score was kept by Mrs. N. S. Mat thews and the hostess was assisted In serving by Misses Payne and Tokeley. The refreshments were unusually dainty and delicious. The Whist Club wss delighjted to meet with Mrs. BUI MeKensle Thurs day afternoon at S o'clock. Progres sive whist was played at Ave tables. Mrs. T. H. Purmsn and Miss Kate Fairley tied for the prlxe, a pretty deck of cards, which fall in the cut to the latter. After the delightful re freshments had been served, the guests enjoyed some fine music on the handsome Edison graphophone. Mrs. MeKensle Is always st her best when entertaining her friends, and the com pany reluctantly left her hospitable home. bossed boxes bearing the initials P.-I. tied with pink satin ribbon! and filled with wedding cake were given each guest. Miss Pauline Stanback served fruit frappe In the hallway and wore a becoming toilet of old rose silk. The bride's golng-anray gown was a stylish blue ralah coat suit trim med with Persian bands. She wore an embroidered linen blouse and a tan colored hat with touches of blue. They will make an extensive wedding tour. whlch will Include stops at iXew York, Boston and Niagara Falls. 'miss fjiieiie Flowers entertained complimentary to the Bright Jewel Society of the Memorial church Mon day evening. The entertainment was in tne nature of a porch party. There were games galore and then delight- iui rerresnments. The home on fireei ana me porch were oeauurtiiiy decorated for the occasion. This was a regular meeting of the band and Miss Flowers planned for the members a very pleasant evening. A birthday dinner at the home of j-roreseor and Mrs. F. S. Aldrldge .Tuesday was given In honor of their son, Fred Cutler, who was 10 years of age. A large number of friends and relatives were present. Among them were Mra. Syks and Mra Mangum, of Creedmore. a most enjoyable oc casion It was for the little folks. Mra S. W. Venable and Miss Jean Venable entertained a few friends at cards at their home on Chapel Hill street Wednesday morning from 10:30 until 1. Several games f bridge whist were played, the married ladies in the library and the young Jolks on the porch. The morning was ex ceedingly pleasant. At H:0 delight ful refreshments were served.' CoMs that hang vm went en the consti tution and develop Into ensnmmlon. Foley's Honey ana Tsr cares eerslstent coughs that refuse to rleld to nther treat ment. Do not experiment with untried remedies as delay "nay result in your cold rattling on ymr lungs. R. H. Jor- Miss Pattie Lee was the recipient of a "novel attention Friday morning, wnen Mrs. . ii. oreen gave her a ' novelty shower." The house was charmingly decorated In pink and white, which were the colors chosen by the bride-elect for her wedding. "Hearts Dice" was the game played and every one was most eager to try ner men. Mrs. J. W. Lee and Mrs. W. 8. Lee made the highest score. The prise, a shower bouquet of pink and white sweet peas, fell by lot to Mrs. W. 8. Lee. the bride's mother. After the game th "shower; was brought In by little Misses Green and Jean Ashcraft. The gifts were bun dled up In pink and white crepe pa per and attached to an Immense hoop covered In pink and white, whlcn was lowered over the bride's head, Many articles, useful and beautiful, were excitedly unwrapped by the eager recipient A delightful lunch eon was served In faultless style and the happy morning cams to an end. Mrs. Roscee Phifer was the hostess at a delightful Torty-two" party Wednesday morning at her attractive home on West Franklin street. The score was kept by Miss Ola Bruner. Mrs. T. H. Fur man and Mrs. J. K. Asncrart tied for the arise, which was a box of stationery. DelldotM punch. Ices and cakes were served to the delight of the guests. - Mra Henry Laney will rive a must. cale this evening complimentary to two June brides. Mrs. Charles Lone nee Miss Nena Ogburnvand Miss Elsie Wednesday evening Miss Era Cov ington gave a delightful picnic party at "Flat Rock" In honor of the guests who are visiting her Misses Frances Covington, of Florence, 8. C: Mayree Morris, of Norfolk. Va.; Nancy Mc Laurln. of Bennettsville, 8. C, and Lois Covington, of Raleigh. About twenty couples were present with Dr. snd Mrs. R. M. Huntley as chape rones. They report a delightful time, closing with dainty refreshments and a hay ride horns In the moonlight Mrs. J. D. Leak iwas hostess to ths Book Club last Friday morning. The feature was a porch party given in nonor 01 tne guests of Miss Era Cor mgton. Dainty refreshments were served. The visitor's prise, a silver bell, went to Miss Morris, of Norfolk, Va.. and Mra John Liles was the recipient of a Japanese pin tray, Thursday afternoon the club was en tertained by Mrs. Clarence Pember ton. The literary feature waa a. re view of Stoddard e lectures on Athens snd Venice, given by Mesdames TV J. retxer and J. T. Bennett. Mrs. J. TV. Hathcock entertained Tuesday afternoon In honor of her suet Mlsa Frost, of Mount Carmel Pa. The guests were met at the door by Mrs. plarence Burns and Mls Eunice Rose. In the receiving line were: Mrs. 3. W. Hathcock, Mls Frost Mrs. Walter Rose, Mrs. T. C. Coxe and Mrs. May Thompson. Punch was served in the library by Misses JeMle Moore and Louise Cratgv An Ice course was served in the dining room. Misses Bessie Flunkett Evelyn Rose and Julia Lockhsrt In charge. RALEIGH Corresrondence of The 6beerer. Raleigh, June 45. People of Ral eigh were much Interested in the marriage en Wednesday of Mr. John West and Mlsa Edith Bean at the home of the bride in Norristown. Pe.J Mr. West Is a son of Mr. NT. W. West. of this city, and his sister, Mies Julia, went from here to attend the cere- . .. 1 ' 1 " - Mrs. Frank Stronach entertained the past week her sister. Miss Sallie Norfleet of -Tarboro... ?h was ac companied home y r Mrsv'J Norfleet Stronach. flower, fruit, animal, vegetsbli edible. Card with differnt letd the alphabet on hni,. were J on the table. The first one r the name of t he .,iihie bgt with the letter r'-cenerl the csn the one receiving the most 'arf cured the prize, the i! eaefrJ being Miss Janik Pailm. Tempting refrc siinvuts rre ed and the guests departed :t thought of an rT:,':i? plM spent. V. l.ir an. I Mrs ll V ''4 of Lenoir. ielelrte.l llie flttnth versa rv of then ie..ni.;ev ia dav. Thev were :t Edjremont af time and were delucnl with a . of congratulatory postal cards. received many handsome pre beautiful flowers ami letters rof In felicitations. Many pi" uo In person from Lenoir to e: their best wishes to Mr. ant uo.nA. hi hnld inch a nign I1M tl ' ' " - - J In the esteem and affection o people here. Miss Minnie Lou Dunlsp. of J i ..Ultine Vipf HI or. ""' WWU, IB VIBIiiiiB j o..,. Mr and Mrs. C M HH OUUii cee,- , . son. Of Greensboro. re at Owyn'a Mr. snd Mrs ''l ...... A from their bri.lai "".V". '"."I., n-ilev of ttf aliases wiui u,.i,J ?:arf Down! are visum m Miss Martha Decker, of Mri.n Mrs. J. B. Atkinson ft wasSngtok- Correspondence of Th. Carver J ivhlnirton. N. C. Jn . J ..." .ntovable function? m r of the y oast week was , mentar, to the in vAnnr lauin.. i- (he nartv ' men r rsui, wi icw--- the young r hunter of Beaufort vetera ere.inty, nr.: Url and Mrs. D. I Rovster on Mon- dar evenln relnbnteil i the sixtieth nnlvarvara e mar4a there I m-. consented to lead ths base left the city In . hjgh .P 5 o'clock a. m. . and af f mb(.. exciting chase smw , b4. of Grimesland. ono wltted by foy R'Ken r1 jot - Mt-Artnu Winston-Salem. hj n.k. nniTiAV ana . J this city, and Messr , Norwood U Simmons.' i- t Hmnkr Jones, ci ' e 1 ir mo Carrow. watkiw Rodman and Stanip ! will i-'A subscription In the pariors . mp neat-Thuredar even ury to the visum . --in he of mv tereet" f cle. Jj TThe marriage of M wi Tarloe to r. n fn Pritchard. of n ;f her brf il af the home oi Joshua Tarlo. f"' clo4 Wednesday. J" .,0;'.d .Ldeell aanoxre - 4 Mrs. John it Blsjftv a elegant ttt.AS mtny tllr . xttn4 cob- 1 card' I- r
The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, N.C.)
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