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' hoiigcn-hicks nuptials. Tm"' " ? ? Popular Young Couple of Loulxbtirg Wed. One of the prettiest wedding cere monies that has been solemnized in tills community in many years was that on last Wednesday night at the Methodist church when Miss Maude Furgurson Hicks became the bride of Mr. James Allison Hodges. The couple being among Louisburg's most popu lar young people especial Interest had " centered" about the event. Loag before the hour for the cere mony* the church was filled to over flowing with interested (Mends of the contracting parties, who eagerly awaited the arrival" of the bride and groom. The church had been beauti fully decorated with white chrysan themums and evergreens, with the aisles lined in white, the decorations being "so artistically arranged as to form plcturesue background for a beautiful scene. At the appointed time the organ pealed forth the beautiful notes of "A Song of a Heart," under the easy and graceful touch of Miss Edna Allen. The song was sweetly sung by Miss Pearl Brinson, instructor In voice culture at. Louisburg Female College. "After the song was ryendered the bridal party begun to enter while the organist played Meudelssohns' popu lar wedding march. The ushers, Messrs. t>. F. McKinne, T. W. Watson, H. L. Candler and F. W. Hicks, in full evening dress wearing white gloves with button hole bouqets of white car nations, entered singly up either ai^le crossing in front of the chancel and taking their positions on either Bid# - of the entrance. Next came the brides maids, Misses Lucy Hood, of Smith Held; Ruth Hodges, of Linden; Maude Gtlllkln, of Beaufort;- - and Helen Creech, of Goldsboro, beautifully gowned ill Nile green crepe meteor, witb shadow lace and crystal trim mings, wearing white Aigrette, carry ing pink chrysanthemums, and the groomsmen. Messrs. Bob Davis of Fayettcvville; Weldon Egerton, of Louisburg; I!. A. Sumner, of Rocky ? Mount; George Walker, of Louisburg. ? They entered in the order first a JpKrldesmakl down each aisle followed by a gjoomsman, crossing In the or der of the ushers in front of the chancel and taking a position within tlio rail by couples in a part angle po sition adding uniqueness to the scene. These were followed by the little flow er girls, little Misses Elizabeth Fur gurson and Dorcas McKinne dressed in white silk batiste hand-embroider ed In delicate pink with sashes and ribbons torn atch and carrying baskets of pink carnation* and ferns. The bride then entered up the left aisle, handsomely dressed in white char meuse trimmed in dutchess lace with veil and cap of the trimming of the costume and caught with orange blos soms, carrying a profusely beauti ful-bouquet of brides' roseB, maiden ; hair fern, lilies of the valley .and or chids. She was never more beautiful than on thls occnslon. She was accom panied by jier maid of lienor. Miss Margaret llicks, sister of the bride, who was exquisitely pretty in Nile green crepe meteor with shadow lace and pearl trimmings wearing white Aigrette and carrying pink Klllarney roses. The groom entered up the right aisle In company with his best man, Mr. John M. Hodges, Jr., of Cedar Falls, a brother of the groom. The bride and groom entered the chancel each from their respective aisles and met directly in front of the large and handsome organ where they were met by Rev. A. 1>. Woleox, the pastor of the church, who made them man and wife in the beautiful ring ceremony. The party then left the church In re verse order while the organist render ed Lohengrin's wedding march. Many pretty selections were rendered by Miss Allen throughout the ceremony. Upon leaving the church the party repaired to the home or the bride's parents where an informal reception was^ given from eight till eleven. The Heceptlou. This was olio of the most delightful aocial events in the history of our city, which was enjoyed hy more than two hundred guests. The house wan decorated throughout with exquisite taste, showing the hand of a master artist in every de tail. Especially pretty was the dining | room table, which was covered with a very handsome piece of Cluny lace, i pink moline entwined with smllax, j Klllarney roses awLferns. It all pre- j sented a picture of transcendent j beauty. At the door the guests were met by Mr. and Mrs. F. B. McKlnne, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Ivey Allen, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Crowell ?erred at the punch bowl in the recep- ' tion frail. You were then ushered Into ' GAMBOA DIKE BLOWN TO PIECES AS PRESIDENT PRESSES BUTTON A view of the GamCoa Dike from the North Wall before it was bio wnHo places by; 1,277 discharges of dyna mite set off by President Woodrow Wilson when he pressed the button in the White House. Thousands jour neyed from the City of Panama and Colon to see the obstruction between ^3atun Locks /and Culeora Cut removed. X. j Photo by TTnH^rwoml I'nrterWoocl. N*. Y. the parlor where you were presented to those in the receiving line: Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hodges. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hodges, Sr., Mr. Jno. M. Hodges. Jr., and Ml.?3 Margaret Hicks. Mr. Harry Candler then conducted the guests into the dining room, where, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. McKinrnT served delicious cream and cake, in the col or scheme. The coffee room was the next to be entereJ, and from thence the gift room where there' wa:j a'magnificant display of many costly and very handsome presents, attesting the extreme popu larity of ttie happy young couple. The bride is one of Louisburg's most popular and accomplished young ladies. She is an artist of exception ally rare ability and in the exercise of her talent has become widely known throughout the State, and for two sessions was instructor in art at Louisburg Female College. She is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Hicks and has prominent family con nections in this and other counties. She Is especially ami deservingly pop ular among her many friends in Louis burg. The groom is a splendid young man of sound business ability. He is the son of Mr. J. M. Hodges, a prominent business man of Linden, and a neph ew of Hon. Josephus Daniels. Secre tary of the Navy. During his two years residence in Louisburg he has held a responsible position with Mc Kinne Bros. Co., and lias made hosts of friends by his courtesy and ease of manner. The extreme popularity of this young couple is attested in the many valuable and beautiful presents, which evidenced a devoted and numerous friendship. They have the good wishes and hearty congratulations of the'.r many friends. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. Hodges left on automobile for Frank lin ton where they took the early morning train for Washington City and other places of interest. Among the out of town guests at the ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hodges, parents of the groom, of Linden; Mr. and Mrs. Perry E. Scagle. of Raleigh; Mr. John M. Hodges, Jr., of Cedar Falls; Miss Ruth Hodges, of Linden; Mr. Robert Davis, of Fayette ville; Miss Virginia Carroll, of Ox-., ford; Miss Marlon Woodley, of Eliza- 1 beth City; Miss Cork Munger, of New! Bern; Miss Maude Gilllkln, of Beau fort; Miss Lucy Hood, of Smlthfleld; Miss Helen Creech, of Ooldsboro. Mr*. Birkett Kntertaias. One of the most enjoyable social functions of the season took place on Thursday, Nov. 20, when Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Bickett-rTeceived from four to live, in honor of the members of the ; Episcopal Convocation, their hosts and I hostesses, and the several missionary ! societies of the different churches. J Receiving with Mr. and Mrs. Bickett were Rev. Lucien Malone, Mrs. Cralle, and Mrs. Perry Neal, president and vice president of the Woman's Auxil iary. ? Rev. and Mrs. Oilmore.. Rev. and Mrs. Wilcox and Rev. W. B. Mor ton. The guests were recolven in the hall by Mrs. R. C. Beck find Miss Arrlng tou. Mrs. Robt. Davis and Mrs. Scog gin then presented them to i.he # re r reiving line, after which they were ushered into the dining room where t'ley were received by Mrs. Rurfin and 1 Mrs. McKinne. There among a pro cfisioft of magnificent yellow chrysan themums and Southern smilax, Mrs. 1 Maurice Cliftou serve} and Mr.-*. Bur j rov, Mrs. Boddie, MWes Edith and i Mary Yarborough, Mrs. Gunther, Mrs. ; Aycock and Miss Leach served sand I wiches, cakes and bon-bons. The parlors were beautiful in bam boo, magnolias and white liles. Seldom is a more enjdyable afternoon spent than this one with Mrs. Bickett. and each guest carried the memory of it home, as one of the most enjoyable features' of the Convocation. Current Literature Club. The first regular meeting . of the Current Literature Club met on last ( Monday with Misses Allen and Davia at the Colegc. | It was the first lesson in the Bay ! i View course, and all present enjoyed ? the papers and gfirwil discussion. Miss Davis had an interesting paper j on Shuman. the Dihmer. Miss Allen I one on Charlemagne, and Mrs. Mai- j colm McKinne gave an account of the origin and divisions of the early Ger mans. Mrs. Bickett talked on. "Bar barasser.* Mrs. Frank McKinne read a paper | on Beethoven and Miss Southerland ] I beautifully rendered a song by this ! | famous composer. i Delicious refreshments were served! and the club adjournod to meet Thurs j day, December 4th with Mrs. T. W. i j Bickett. Below will be found the .subjects ; for study and discussion : Roll call. ? Name of a German City and items about it. History of Germany. ? Chapters V to XV. German Life ? Chapters II to V. In Germany's Capital. The Reigning Family of Germany. ? - Magazine. Geographical Features of Gerramy. ' -Magazine. Discussion of- questions in maga- | zine. i Members are requested to l?t* pre pared on these subjects. The Convocation of Kaleiirb. The Convocation of Raleigh held its initial service Tuesday evening at 8:00 [o'clock in St. Paul's church with even ing prayer followed by a sermon. The preacher was gthe Reverend Albert New, rector of Grace church, Weidoh. His subject was; "Every Gift of the Spirit for the Edification of the Church.'* It was a strong sermon and well appreciated.' Wednesday morn ing at 7:80 there was a celebration of the Holy Communion at which service the Rev. Dr. I. McK. Plttenger. of Rareigh, was the celebrant aaisted by the rector of the Parish. After morn ing prayer read by the Reverend A. W. Cheatham, of Warrenton, at 9:30 there followed die regular business aessiono f the Convocation. At thia tjme the Archdeacon, Reverend N. C. i-tughes made his annual report which ! showed evidence of earnest work on j hla part and was- very encouraging. He was followed by persobal reports from the missionaries of the Convo cation and parochial clergy present. Prayers for mission was offered at 12 o'clock. Next in order was the Treasurer's report which showed that all assessments had been met prompt ly and a balance on hand. At the aft ernoon session general business was resumed and then followed the elec tion of the Executive Committee. Mr. Wm. H. Ruflin of this Parish was one of the two laymen who were elected to this committee. At 4:00 o'clock t4ie subject: Shall the Convocation Aid in Building Mission Churches? How can it he done? was next taken up. Led by Dr. Joseph Hyde Pratt,, of the University of North Carolina, with a general discussion by the clergy and laymen. The evening service on Wednesday was the largest attended of any of the services. Evening prayer was read and the Bishop held a confirmation service at which five candidates were presented by the rector, this being his second class of five candidates since the beginning of the convention year. April 31, 1915L Then followed addres ses: 1. Country churches in Vance and Grr.nville counties, by the Rev erend Lewis N. Taylor, nepliew to our fellov. y.v.:*?::an, Mr. R. P. Taylor. 2. The Call to the Rural Districts, by the Reverend Alfred S. Lawrence, of Hillsboro. 3. The Thompson Orphan age, by the Superintendent, the Rev erend Waiter J. Smith. Thursday the services began again with the celebra tion of the Holy Communion, the Rt. Rev. Jos. B. Cheshire, D. D. celebrant, assisted by the rector. After morning prayer at !> : 30 by the Reverend Thos. I. Trott. of Durham, the regular busi ness was resumed. The order for the day being the Sunday School Confer ence, this vli suspended by motion and Reverend W. J. Smith gave a re- i port of the work and condition of the ; Orphanage. It is gratifying to know that notwithstanding the special ap peals whi? h were made in the latter part of the summer, that the Orphan age hnd a balance in cash on hai^d and this should put at a close the un grounded report that the Orphanage is not supported by the church. The Sun day School Conference then began, conducted by our Sunday School Com- I missioncr. the Reverend Howmer W. Starr, rector of the church at Chapel Hill. This was very helpful and in teresting. The Convocation adjourned at 4:00 p. m. and a reception was given in honor of the Convocation, their hosts and hostesses and the mis sionary societies of the Methodist and Baptist churches and the woman's auxiliary of tb% Parish by the Hon. Thos. W. Blckatt and his wife. An i extra service was held at 8:00. Even lug Jpriyer being read by the Rev 'ftios. L. Trott and the rector. Rever end Milton A. Barber, rector of Christ church, Raleigh, preached the sermon. I His text was 8t. Matt. 21:28-32. This was Van able and strong call to tho laymen of the church to do real work In t|e Master's vineyard. The ponvo cation was adjudged by all to? have been most successful. Lays Deo. ~ , Tobacco Market, 'The aales on the floors of the local tobacco warehouses have been pretty the past week and prices have ! been holding up exceedingly well. Those who have sold tobacco in Loulsburg and on other markets are very enthusiastic oyer the results re ceived here. The people of Loulsburg spare ho 'efforts in letting tho public know they appreciate every consider ation given our market and the mar ket is profiting thereby. The Louis burg tobacco market will prove to | be youf friend when you come. Special Thanksgiving at the Baptist j ('barely At 7 o'clock Thanksgiving night there will be a special ttyuiksglving service at the Loulsburg Baptist church to whicli all the citizens of Loulsburg are most cordially invited. Besides special music for the occa sion, a noted speaker has been invited | to make an address. "Let all the people Come to the house of the Lord 'tliat/night to praise Him j and give thanks unto the Author of alk of our blessings. ^ Enlarging Stables. Mr. E. S. Ford is making quite a [ large addition to his sales stables on Nash street. He is having a one-story and basement built at the rear and we learn, us soon as he can get the use of the whole building he will run the entire building up another story, making quite a nice place of business. personals" Mr. R. G. Allen spent Wednesday in Raleigh. | ? Its a tine little girl at tbe home of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Holden. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Bonney, of Lit tleton, attended the funeral of Mrs. J. W. Williams, Tuesday. , Mr. E. L. Harris visited Raleigh the past week in the interest of his dairy. Mi*Ss?. S. Williams, of Atlanta. Ga.. and Mr. J. E. McCraw, of Norfolk, at tended the funeral of their mother here Tuesday. \ Xortli Carolina. Number of bales of cotton ginned ! (counting round as half bdlps) prior | to November 1 as shown from the fol ] lowing report from the United States ! Department of Commerce: Crop. County. 1913. Alamance .. .. .. .. 646 Alexander 1,072 e> Anson 15,644 Beaufort 3,295 Bertie - 2,990 Bladen 3.3S0 Cabarrus.. 7.229 Camden 1.S55 Carteret . . ^ 554 Catawba 6,007 Chatham 4,200 Chowan ,. 1.S69 .Cleveland 13.856 Columbus 3,924 I Craven; 1.994 ! Cumberland 10.528 I Davidson . . . 1,019 | Davie 725 Duplin 4,409 Durham . . 584 | Edgecombe 9,596 Franklin 7.052 Gaston 7,809 Gates 2.062 s Granville 686 Greene 2,154 Guilford.. ..7. 119 Halifax.. ,. 10,851 Harnett . . 10,380 Hertford. 1,124 Hoke S.791 Iredell 7.581 Johnston 19,285 Jones 1,860 Lee 3,513 Lenoir 4.027 Lincoln 5,437 Martin 2,524 Mecklenburg 16.S7f? Montgomery 2.532 Moore 1.940 Nash - 9,642 Northampton . , . . 6,022 Onalow " *,045 Orange 752 Pamlico.. . . 1,648 Pasquotank 1,972 Pender 545 Perquimans 2,914 Pitt . .. 6,724 Polk 982 Randolph.. 423* Richmond 8.536 Robeson . ! . . 28,823 Rowan 5,653 Rutherford 6,043 Sampson 9,810 Scotland.. 16,545 Stanly 4,136 Union.. . ... 17,247 Vance . . ... 1,726 Wake .. .. .. 15,382 Warron . . . -? 5,183 Washington Wayne. . . . Wilson . . All others. Total. . . 1,204 2,110 12,267 23,022 7,422 14,808 635 1,061 384,260 496,537 MAVS WANTS, "Man wants but little here below," That was an ancient song; We don ot hear It now, you know, The sentiment is wrong. Man <want8 Just now all he can get. In way of sordid tin; N \ , The way that some go after it Seems like a very sin. Man wants a fancy touring car. He wants a prlvat e yacht; He wants to get a lot of Junk ? ? His neighbors haven't got. He wants a lot bfs u its, of clothes " And rare gems for his wife; He wants a chateau by the sea. To make complete his life. He wants a lot of stocks and bonds, He wants a lot of suits of clothes, And Standard Oil preferred; He also wants a lot of things Of which he never heard. He doesn't really want tliem, In true sense of the term; ' But thinks he does and that's the same | And he'll work and squirm To garner everything in sight I And keep it stored away. | He saves a lot 6f useless junk | To meet the rainy day ; And when he dies and passes on 1 He leaves it all behind. | Because he cannot take along A thing of any kind. I 'Twould suit a lot of men first rate, I !f they were but endowed " j With brains sufficient to invent . A pocket for the shroud. ? From The Chicago Post. Mo Encouragement to Suffrage at CapltoL - - - Washington. Nov. 17. ? Suffrage workers from New Jersey who came to Washington to enlist congressional support forthe proposed constitution al amendment giving women the right to vote met with opposition to'day when they visited the capitol and im portuned Senator Martine to cham pion their cause in the Senate. -1W New Jersey senator declared that he did not favor the proposed enfran chisement of women. The suffrage delegation, numbering several score of women, had urged President Wilson earlier in the day. to lend his aid to the "votes for women" They also went to the House end of the capitol and presented pe tions and arguments to New Jersey members of tile House. i Senator Martin!) . was criticised by I some of the suffragists for having cir culate! literature in opposition to wo man suffrage. The senator said he i had had the Senate print as a public I document an address by Miss Annie ! Bock of l.os Angeles, in opposition to suffrage but that lie would give the .same publicity to any suffrage address jthe woman cared to prepare. ! Though the suffragists had no pre vious engagement at the White House, they were promptly received by Pres ident Wilson when they called today, j "\Ce came to ask you to make suf frage a national question,' Mrs. E. F. Feickert. head of the delegatiop. told the President, "and we wouldl ike you support for the constitutional amend port for the constitutional amend ment. now pending to grant to women the right to vote. We would like It . also If you would use your efforts to I have the" committee on rules in the House appoint a woman suffrage com I raittee top ush consideration of the I amendment now pending in the Sen ' ate." I "I was just talking the other day," returned the President, "with some I gentlemen from the House about the appointment of a committee and we have the matter under consideration." "Oli. thank you," chorused the wo men. Tli?nk>giting Service at St. Paul's < hurcli. Thursday the 27th Instant having been set apartvby the President and the Governor of our State as a Day of Thanksgiving to Almighty God for His blessing to us invoking our atten dance upon Divine service on that day, and the church having provided for a service also on that day; there will be held a Thanksgiving service at St. Paul's thurch at 11 a. m. with sermon. The offering will be made for The Orphanage at Charlotte as provided by the Canons of the Diocese. Let us not obBervo this day in a half-hearted sort of a way by just stopping our, work, but let us do it as is fitting, by ^ joining In the service of Qod, thufc mating it a real Thanksgiving Day. The public Is cordially Jnvl ted to this service. ? v B. LUCIEN MXLONE, Rector. ?' ? -? /?