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will he at home to their frlunds nero, alter January 6. , It Hi! i n S Would you rather be the Jog inert;' powerless, without will, without purpose, or '';tueK curreut ' ' swift-flowing, vigorous the pulse of life urging constantly onward? ViTAUTY OR iUEKTIA HEALTH OR DISEASE ' ' v Health gives one the' P ALL MIm Wood's Initial Appearance In , 'New York. ' Btatesville Landmark: . 'The gtiitstsille friends of Miss Ger trude "Wood will be delighted to learn of the success of her initial appear ance In an "Afternoon of Southern Melodies,' at the Waldorf-Astoria, New York city, last - Thursday afternoon. Miss Wood sans; 'Pickaninny Lullaby,' Lindy.' 'Kentucky Babe,' 'Old Black- Joe,' 'Mama's in de Col. Col' Groun',' 'Swanee Klver,' and , other southern songs. She was accompanied by Don Richardson, formerly of Charlotte, on the violin and Mr, Lift played a num ber of violin solos, one being 'My Old Kentucky Home.' The hall In which Miss Wopd sang was filled with a delighted and sympa thetic audience and she received many flowers. . Among those present were a number of North Carolina and Btates vllle peopled' aniT'others known "here, vis.! Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Cowles, jr. Mr. and Mrs. Holland Thompson. Mr. -and Mrs. P. U.FIthlan, Mr. and Mrs. William Plnkus. Mrs. Julian Talia ferro.. Mrs. D. H. McCullough, Mrs. Marv Poston Allen, Mr. William Har- rlll Wood, Mr. D. R. Work, Mrs. T. M. Mills. Mrs. J. L Cowan. Mrs. LoU Long Hackett. Mrs. Walter Page, and others frojn Greensboro, Ashevllle and WV.mlngton. The home folks will follow Miss Wood' career With keen Interest and will hope that her initial success in but the beginning of a brilliant ca rear - ' : :. The Landmark then goes on to say that It Is very unusual for New Tork banera to comment at all on singer who are first appearing before the public and for this reason it seems doubly significant "tat there was so much favorable comment among them about MIm Wood's singing. As a . sample of this comment, the following extracts are taken from two of the New York dallies of December 15: ' From the Journal: ' "Mlaa Uertrude Hepburn U'urtd, southern singer of southern song, was Introduced to her first New York sudi ence by Antonla Sawyer at the Wal dorf yesterday afternoon. The pro gram called for 'An Afternoon of Southern Melodies and Ballads.' and the singer fulfilled Its requirements. "Miss Wood is the daughter of a prominent North Carolina clergyman, SOCIAL M HAPPENINGS The Assortments Are For the selection of CHRISTMAS GIFTS in new and substantial article of JEWELRY and SILVERWARE. It U a CHRISTMAS STOCK OF SPLEN DID DISPLAY from which you arc invited to select the daintiest and most useful of the roost desirable gifts. WATCHES. JEWELRY, CLOCKS CUT CLASS. UMBRELLAS DIAMONDS SILVER and GOLD WARES and NOVELTIES Follow tlio judgment of some of the best poU-d buyers and purchase your nilver and jewelry of ua. OPEN EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK ARTHUR M. HELD COMPANY spirit of the current. y Your duty to your family to yourself, is Jio keep nerves nourished blood pure, muscles strong. EmahBGutBnd is like sea-air bracing, in vigorating, giving out tonic life and, health. DRUGGIST 11-49 Personal Mention, Hews of the Eodetiei, UHuaff, Etc. the late Rev. Dr-. W. ; A. Wood, of Stfttesvllln, N. C. and, therefore, is a true duuglitor of Dixie. Most of her muHlral education was . obtained , in Philadelphia, where she already has a considerable reputation. She Is a con tralto of svmualhetlc ..aualltv. 'The soft dialect of , the southland amounts to a 'brogue with her, and the man' ner in which it was naturally main talned In her singing was extremely pleasing. She was accompanied by Don Richardsim on the violin." Prom the Herald:. , "Miss Wood's selections, several of them by Stephens Collins Foster, were agreeably sung. , Mr. Henry Lift con trlbuted violin solos. Miss Wood has assimilated the spirit of the south and gives these southern melodies, many of which are not by southerners, with suavity, chlcness and charm. Mr. Li IT played with good technique and ex presston." . x -,,, , Miss Wooflls the sinter of District Passenger Agent J. H. Wood,nd, has many friends in Ashevllle. ,4 : st It . . ' Parkinson Currier. A aulet marriage was solemnized yesterday afternoon at the First Pres bvterlan manse, when Miss Sarah Louise Parkinson and Robert E. Cur rier. both of Black Mountain, were married by Rev. R. F. Campbell. D, D. Only a few of the friends of the young people were present for the cor emony. and P. K. Allen acted aa best man. Mr. and Mrs. Currier are both well known In this section, and Mr. Currier, who was formerly of Tarboro, Is now a member of the Arm of Hege man Currier of Black Mountain They will spend several days In Ashe vllle. before returning to Black Moun tain, where they will make their fu ture home. ' Bean Enaley. A wedding of Interest In Ashevllle, and one whkh has so far been kept more or less of a secret, took place on November, 10 at the Central Meth odlst church parsonage, wnen ur. W. Byrd Joined In wedlock Miss Fan nle Bean of Waynesvllle and E. 33. Ensley of ' Ashevllle. There were only a few friends of the contracting parties present, and Immediately fol lowing the marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Ensley left for tt bridal trip to Wush Iniiton. Baltimore and New York, and ; Distributing Gifu. This morning the Associated Char! ties began the distribution of f;ifts among the poor of the city from headquarters of the organization the Legal building. These gifts were collected last week by the Santa Claus wagon on a four days' round of the f city,' and since that time those in I charge of the work have been busy .-making bp the. bundles. Cards were i Bent out to the ' various ones who weie to receive ' gifts ' and they were ! told to call ifor them sometime dur I ing today fond tomorrow. This morn ing a large number who had received such cards made their' way to the headquarters. In spite of the rain, and received their, bundles. The majority of them wore sunny smiles when they came mit in spite of the . weeping weather. t Largo Reception, 4 One of the large receptions of the holiday season will be given on New ear's duy by the members at the . M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. at the building of the former 'on Haywood street. No announcement has been made yet as to just what form the reception will take, or who will be in charge, but it can be safely predicted that It will be an affair of interest. St st The' Wranglers met in regular monthly session lost evening at the Manor. Dinner was served, and then an essay on the "Open Shop" was read by Dr. J. B. Green. Zeb F. Curtis was the respondent. A very Interesting meeting was enjoyed by the members. tt H The regular weekly bowling tourna ment will take place, at the Albemarle club this evening and Is open to the regular bowlers at the the club. A prize for the highest score In the three game tournament will be given by D. Ralph Millard. s The regular' weekly review of the Ladloa of , the Maocaabees will be held this evening at 8 o'clock In the lodge room over Smith's drug store. A full attendance Is desired as the annual election of officers will be held at this review. W. S. Hyams has returned from Richmond, where he went several days ago to be present at the hearing of the raUroad rate case before the tinted States Circuit court. en-' Miss Viola Mitchell has returned to her home In Knoxvllle, after a visit to friends In Ashevllle. t at ' " Bruce Webb and Theodore Moore have arrived In the city from Bell Buckle, Tenn., where, they are attend ing schood, to spend the holidays with their parents here. -e n Jack Brewer arrived home yester- Pnlverslty of Virginia, Charlottesville, for the Christmas hol- duys.' e it The many friends of Mrs. W. E. Kindley in Ashevllle will be pleased to learn that since leaving this city her health is much Improved and she Is now with her husband, W. E. Kind ley, In Fayettevllle, where the latter Is engaged In business. She expects to return to Ashevllle next summer, however, to spend some lime -with friends. Her sister, Miss Susie Hoff man, .4 .1.- r And will remain.here for some bocker time. '..''. ; .- Miss Ruth Brown arrived In the city today from Charleston, where she has been studying kindergarten work, and will spend the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C W. Brown. ' t t Samra Smith, editor of the Mars Hill Record, has gorte to his home In the central part of the state for a short visit. e ie W. IS. Edwards and sister. Miss Clota, of Mara Hill were Ashevllle visitors yesterday. en..-' Harry A. Martin returned ' today from Chupel Hill, where he is at tending the university, to spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C Martin. , e tt W. R. Chambers has returned to his home at Morgan Hill for the holl- aays rrom wag rorest college. . e t Miss Florence Miller has returned to her home here ' from , attending school in Tennessee. CamTy , Horse Shoe and Cases. Candy lUtulicn, Haywood Street. 'You Can't put a Bicycle In his stock Ins; but that boy of yours certainly will appreciate on huwtver It may coma to him. wi havt soma good joes at tempting prices. 1. M. I1EARN tt CO.. Battery Park Placa. Phons 44S. PREPARE TOR WINTER Comfortable steam heated rooms and apartments in Ade laide and Meriwether build ings on Haywood street, and MorseHa Building on Patton Ave. See ns before they are all rented. Moale, 'Chiles & Redwood . Real Estate and Insurance -, 27PattoaATS. tseessseestssssssoettsstseteessss t s itteessee BAD "Will not Interfere with your orders and we will ar T7 n U U MnlOQOtiti Restores color to Gray! or Faded hair Removes Dandruff and invigorates the Scalp Promotes a j luxuriant, healthy hair growth Stops its falling out. Keeps hair soft and glossy. Is not a dye i , - $1.00 udSOasl DrasSiaraor dlrtot apoa reipt of priM ! acl.r. nail. Send 10c 1M MmpT. botil..-Philo Hay Spwuluu Co Norark. N.J, U.S. A. REFUSB ALL SUBSTITUTES For sale and recommended by Smith's Drug Store, Grant's Pliarmaoy. Miss Helotse Carroll Is at home for the holidays with her parents. Dr. and Mrs. R. S. Carroll. Miss Carroll Is a students at Bryn Mawr college in Pennsylvania." " ." - H tt J. Latt Brown leaves tonight for Chattanooga and Memphis where he will spend the holidays with relatives and friends. K t Albright Chambrt-s Is at home for the holidays, from the A. and M. col lege, Raelgh. ( Melvln Carter s,nd Eric Rawls, who have been . visiting j-elatives in the city for several days, returned to Ar- den yesterday, where they are at Work. -. . ' Edward Atkinson Is here for the holidays from Washington ' and Lee university. ;, . George Crnlg returned to Ashevllle today, from attending school at Bell Buckle, Tenn., and will spend Christ mas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Locke Craig. t tt ' ' Miss Fannie Gudger 'Is here for Christmas with her mother,' Mrs; B. C-Qudger. 1 . '-. -.. t te Henry Miller of the "Havoc" com pany1 will arrive in the city tomorrow from New Yorkj J. D. Nash, who has been In Rich mond for some days, .having gone there to have an operation performed, writes that his condition is satisfac tory but that he may not be strong enough to return to. his home here before Christmas. Miss Eva Moore la at home for the holidays from Oastonla, where she is studying music this winter. t e . Mrs. Emma' Johnson of Montgom ery Is here with her, children to spend Christmas witn ner parents. ' 9 - ' R. Miss Lillian Weaver, has- returned from an extended visit to friends In South Carolina. knd Virginia. TJ T.. OwAithT eiine to snend Christmas' 'with this daughters, Mrs. E. B.Kimsey and Miss Bess Owenby, In OlnclnnatL , ' . . : f Miss Elizabeth Hyde,, formerly of INi city and naw al cieveiana, arrivea ,n. ?h?.f ,tJrt0,fDt.f nd Chrlstm wun miss jnary win-j. v - l Arthur Wiley of Charlotte will spend the holidays with his parents on Patton Avenue, , .. , "' t te 4 -Miss Louise Watts has returned to her home In Atlanja, after a two weeks visit to menus in Asneviue. Three Tables arranged with goods at 25c, 50c, and $1.00 All the goods on these ta- bles are real bargains. J. H. Law, SJ PatUfl Art. FOR SALE II Lota and ana 7 -room house sear car line In West AshaYlUe. Farm of 110 acres 4' tnllos from Ashevllle, near R. R, Station. Also some nice residence In city. An at a bargain U taken at ence. . ' BROOKS RKAtTY OOHPAXT. Rooms 401-411 Oatee Bldg. Pkone 171. 70R SALE ., r : Take Notice Everybody, v For 11750 you can buy an attract ive bargain In a nine room house near car 11ns and center of city. NATT ATKINSONS SONS Co. Real Estate Dealers. WEATHER our delivery service; Bend us appreciate tie t ir iness. 2 STOP! THINK v, ' : - I t H i Nichols Shoe Company XMAS SHOESTERS. NARCISSUS BULBS In tha Bunch-Flowered va rlety we can supply the Paper White Grandipora which grows splendidly In a bowt of;water with gravel. In the Trumpet Varieties, the Von Blon, Golden Yellow, with double trumpet. The Emperor and Empress, richest yellow, large ' single trumpet. Everything In Drug and Seeds. GRANT'S PHARMACY Pure Drugi and Seeds. Grape Fruit and Oranges Shipped direct from home to con- I sumor. Especially selected and packed for family use. Quality and flavor not to be compared with those bought In stores. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fruit picked, parked and shipped day order Is received. Grape fruit, or anges or mixed, f2 why not try a mixed box? t PERRIX A THOMPSON, Winter Haven, Polk Co. Florida. Dreamland ' ' ' V ' : Where Every-; body Goes : CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Buy your Chrlstm Candles at Karres llros. Csnfly Kitchen, prices SOo llnxes special ISc; S5 Koxes spe cial 15o. Also special piVes on Fruits and Ica't'reanv" (luring the I Holidays..-11 NorUi . in Street. i'hone 117. AH ordars Ueiivered. , LOOK! SHOES WOMEN'S SHOES AND SLIPPERS ' ' Who would not appreciate a pretty Suede Shoe for Xmas. We have velvet, eravenette, white, tans and patents to select ' from. $3.50 to $5.00. Felt Slippers, fur top; all colors $1.00 to $2.00. MEN'S SLIPPERS AND SHOES You keep men home if comfortably shod in our house slip pers, felt or leather, tan or-black $1.25 to $2.50. Ilanan and Oris Shoes, men contented with the comfort of these shoes, $3.50-$4.00 and $5.00 to $6.00. . : . CHILDREN'S BUTTON BOOTS - , .Don't forget the children. We've the hight button boots . with tassels, patent or dull calf $2.50. Boys' and Girls' Shoes ', jn all the popular leathers, made to look good and V stand ' ' tough wear, $1.25 to $3.00. " Store open evenings. For Rent Furnished Eight room steam heated house. Furnished complete, with exception of linen and silver. Located In the very best part of Ashevllle. Beauti ful view. If taken on long lease will make special price of $60 per month. The H. F. Grant Realty Co. 48 Patton Ave. Phone 479. Children $1.25 to $3.00 BEAUMONT FURNITURE COMPANY ' - 27 S. Main. vaions Christmas Gifts The source of all joy in giving lies in the selection of practicalsensible articles of highest quality that will suitably convey the expression of the donor's esteem. Our line of Opera Glasses id Mother of Pearl and Gold is beyond comparison. Lorgnettes in Gold and Gun Metal. Our Prices are right, too. ' See our Electric Coffee Percolators, in . Copper and Nickel. They make an ideal Xmas gift. Cliafing Dishes, Newest Style, Short Handles, with Tray, Salt and Pepper Shakers and Hion and Fork. LISTEN! PRICE '' ON THE SQUARE Trimmed Hats Reduced M. WEBB CO. MISS CRUISE'S SHOP 25 Haywood St. Special sale of Switches from $1.50 to $6.00. Full Line of Toilet Articles. THE BERLIN SAMPLE STORE ' Great values In Ladies' Coat Suits and Long Coats, ranging In prices from $5.0 to $18.50. S N. Pack Square. FRUIT AND LAYER CAKES And every other kind of cake for Christmas festivities. Phone G22 the Big Steam San itary Bakery. Asheville Steam Bakery 11 E. YATES & McGUIRE, 4 Tbe TnHs t" " "T t wovd to ! i . i : a v n. t,..t floor t V. ral- 1 hft.-r, ' ? ', 3, t ' ! . .k V 1 . C2 Tcltcn Aver -. ? i - nr::ovAL :zzizz C IA5 TiJ'.'
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