THE CHARLOTTE NEWS, : CHARLOTTE, N. C, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 28, 1921.
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rapidly, and such money-saving opportunities as
this are seldom offered.
Ladies Coat Suits
Singer Bros, Suits in all of the. wanted colors
and styles all are very handsomely tailored.
Suits in this lot worth up to $69.50 all go at
$25.00
Other
All $19.75 and $25.00 Suits to be sold at
$1
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Ladies Coats
Singer Bros. Coats all to be sold in this sale.
Coats worth up to $75.00, your choice at
$35.00
All ?25.00, $29.50 and $35.00 Coats to be sold
in one lot while they last at
$15.00
Coat Special
$3.98
1 Lot Ladies' Coats, all sizes, some with Fur
trimming, lined, all big values at $10.00. Choice
while they last
$3.98
SECEDERS HAVE
ANNUALDINNER
Erskine Alumni Banquet at
Chamber Attnded by Many
Former Students.
PERLSTEIN WAS
GUEST OF HONOR
Little-Long Employes Ten
der Departing Manager
Studded Rotary Ring.
The annual banquet of the Erskine
College Alumni Association of Mecklen
burg county and Charlotte was held at
the Chamber of Commerce building
Tuesday night, with about 100 alumni
and friends present and with President
R. C. Grier of the college, recently elect
ed, and Dode Phillips, of Chester, S. C,
rted fullback of the Erskine College
fottball team, as special guests.
Dr. George W. Pressley. president of
the local association, presided at the i
opening or tne banquet and later pre
sented Col. T. Li. Kirkpatrick, an alum,
nus of Erskine to introduce the several
speakers. On the program of speakers
the first one heard was J. C. Reid, Jr.,
of Mecklenburk county, who brought
greetings from the Erskine student body
and who told something of college life
as it is today.
Mr. Phillips, who is one of the fore
most figures in Southern football,
though representing but a small college,
told of some needs of the college in an
athletic way.
President Grier, who is the second
member of his family to serve Erskine
College as president and who is the son
of the late Prof. Paul Grier, long-time
professor of mathematics there, was
greeted with all the enthusiasm typical
of a college student body when he was
presented by Col. Kirkpatrick. Although
quite youthful, he has already made an
impression upon jthe life of the college,
according to students and alumni, that
promises much for thefuture of the in
stitution.
The new president spoke of some of
the outstanding needs of the cqllege at
present, declaring that one of its pri
mary needs is for more physical equip
ment. A certain percentage of physical
equipment, irrespective of any standard
of teaching or subjects taught, he said,
is now necessary if colleges are to be
rated high in the classification of Amer
ican institutions. A new dormitory, a
gymnasium, and beautification of the
college grounds were some of the
things he said are needed at once. He
made a plea for support of the institu
tion by its alumni everywhere.
Brief speeches were made by several
alumni, including Rev. W. B. Lindsay,
Julian S. Miller, Rev. E. G. Carson, J.
C. Reid, Sr., Dr. G. R. White and others.
During the serving of the banquet,
the Carolina Orchestra rendered music.
An alumni quartet composed of J. C.
Reid, Sr., J. L., L. H., and M. B. Hood,
sang several college numbers. A take
off on college life as it is expressed in
student councils and debating societies
was J. C. Stancill, Julian S. Miller, Dr.
W. W. Orr, Rev. W. B. Lindsay and
others, much to the astonishment of
those who had not been advised in ad
vance of the stunt.
The election of officers of the associa
tion for the ensuing year resulted as
follows: M. B. Hood, president; J. M.
Wallace, vice president; Dr. John P.
Kennedy, secretary-treasurer.
Several former "co-eds" were among
the alumni who assembled, for the ban
quet last night and several alumni were
acconmanied bv their wives.
Prof. C. B. Williams, successor to the
late Prof. P. L. Grier, of the mathe
matics department, was a prominent
alumnus present from out of the city.
Professor Williams is a native of Mat
thews, this county, and is visiting here
during the holidays.
POSTAL RECEIPTS
SHOWED INCREASE
A farewell party for William Perlstein
general manager for the past two years
of the Little Long Company was given
Tuesay night by the staff and emloyes
of the company in the basement of the!
store. Mr. Perlstein goes to Raleigh
within a few days to become connected
with one of the big stores of the capital
city.
The Little-Long party was seated at a
long table arranged in the basement of
the building and Plato Alexander, of the
auditing department, acted as toastmas-
ter. There were 60 or 70 officers and
employes present. A delicious banquet
was served.
The climax of the party came when
Mr. Perlstein was presented with a
handsome Rotary ring set with a dia
mond as an expression of the esteem in
which he is held by employes of the
store here.
At the end of the room a stage had
been erected on which were presented a
number of dramatic stunts that showd
cleverness both in conception and exe
cution. Take-offs on several of the mem
bers of the store were done with excep- j
tional skill, tne cnaracteristics of the
persons being depicted with much ac
curacy. One of the stunts was a make-believe
reception at the Myers Park Country
Club, at which butlers announced the
arrival of celebrities.
An exceptionally well conceived stunt
was that picturing the supposed career
of Mr. Perlstein from his entrance into
the merchantile world up to the present
date. A page of The Dry Goods Eco
nomst was revealed and presently this
was transformed into a door with a
youthful Willam Perlstein in it. Ho
was shown first as a 12-year-old bundle
boy in Wannamaker's store, then a
youth in overalls sweeping the store,
then as an assistant window decorator L
in Philadelphia, buyer tor the rug de
partment of a big store, Bon-Marche
manager of the Charlotte store, active
Rotarian, member of the Chamber of
Commerce and finally in a handsome au
tomobile with Mrs. JJerlstein.
The presentation of the Rotary emblem
at the close of this part of the program
took Mr. Perlstein altogether by sur
prise. J. L. Jamison of the store made
the presentation speech, after reviewing
the work Mr. Prlstein had done during
the past two years a manager of the
store and relating the pleasant memo
ries the store personnel would cherish
in connection with him as manager.
Mr. Perlstein fittingly and feelngly ex
pressed his appreciation of the ring and
the sentiment connected with it and
said it was a real trial and ordeal to j
him to leave the store. j
On behalf of the store personnel, Miss
T 1 1 ! ' n "Roncnri nrMptitoH TVfvQ "Periston !
with a magnifincent corsage bouquet
as a token of esteem for herself by the
employes of the store. Louis Lepinsky, s
one of the owners of the Bon March.?
system Of stores, of which Little-Long's !
is one, expressed the hope that continu-
;d success will follow Mr. Perlstein j
whereever he goes. !
The party sang "Long, Long Trail"
before adjourning.
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An increase of $2,130.25, or about 19
per cent, was shown in postal receipts
at the Charlotte postoffice for stamps
during the six days preceding Christ
mas as compared with the six days pre
ceding Christmas last year. About
12,000 packages were dispatch-?:!
through the local office bearing the
office's insurance tag. The number
indicates that about' every four per
sons in Charlotte received a package.
1 1 other terms, about every family
received one.
The1 postal receipts during the six
days of last week amounted to $13,
43C.34, while for the corresponding days
of 1920 they amounted to $11,306.09.
The receipts by days for the six
days preceding, Christmas were as
follows: t
1921 1920
$1,719.20 $1,469.81
2,773.85 1,874.79
2.800.19 2 451.32
2,814.30 1,995.76
2,269.64 2,279.08
1,059.16
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ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
Catawba Encampment, I. O. O. F.,
elected officers last night for the first
six months of the new year. W. W.
Clary was elected chief patriarch; T.
C. Chauquetto, high priest; J. A. Quick,
senior warden- L. S Fox, scribe; A. R.
Willman, treasurer; W. Dannegen,
junior warden.
The encampment is planning for a
big demonstration meeting and ban-
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quel oclllucil y l licit meeting cin .
thrpfi desrees will be ffiven to a mim- fi!
ber of candidates, many of them com
ing from other towns in this section.
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$13,436.34
$11,306.09
AROUSING MILITANT
SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY
LITTLE DEMAND FOR WAGONS.
Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 28. A marked
shrinkage in the demand for wagons
is given by the Wayne Wheel Com
pany rf Newark, as the chief reason
for a voluntary petition in bankruptcy,
now before the Federal court here.
HEALTH IS VITAL
Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 28. Cordel
Hull, chairman of the Democratic Na
tional Committee, and who is to be
honor guest at a democratic get-togs
ther banquet tonight, is devoting a
full day to arousing the militant spirit
ot Tennessee democracy.
Tonight's banquet is planned as a
formal recognition of the high party
honor conferred upon a Tennesseean.
Leading Democrats from all over Hie
State are here for the occasion and
more reservations for tonight's ban
quet have been asked than the ban
quet hall will accommodate.
The day's program began with a
meeting of the Democratic State Com
mittee this morning, attended by the
rational chairman, who later delivered
an address -to a gathering of Democrats
in the hall of the House of Represen
tatives. Judge Hull and Finis J. Gar
rett, of the ninth Tennessee district,
are to be the principal speakers at to
night's banquet.
COMMEMORATE THE
BIRTHDAY OF WILSON
New York, Dec. 28. Women from
all parts of the United States were
here today to attend a luncheon com
memorating the birthday of Woodrow
Wilson. At the same time they were
to celebrate the first anniversary of the
plan to honor the former President
through a permanent foundation.
Plans for raising at least $1,000,000
as a fund to endow periodic awards
for "meritorious service to democracy,
public welfare, liberal thought of
peace through justice," were announced
to be making progress. The campaign
for this fund will begin on January 16,
the period between noon and 1 o'clock
p. m., on that day being designated as
"Wilson Hour."
Here is How to Take Proper Care of It.
Covington, Ky. "For a long time I
have used Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
for biliousness and constipation to my
entire satisfaction. I have also recom
mended the same to other people who
have later thanked me for telling them
about these 'Pleasant Pellets.' Just take
them according to directions and relief
is certain." Mrs. A. Walker, 1325
Banklick St.
Constipation is at the root of most
ailments. You can avoid half the ills
in life by taking Dr. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets. Your neighborhood druggist
has them in small vials, convenient cc
carry easy to take. Price 25c.
MOTHER!
Clean Child's Bowelswitfi
"California Fig Syrup"
ABILITY TO COOK HAS
EARNED HER WEALTH
Philadelphia, Dec. 28. Her ability to
cook has earned Mrs. Anna Souder $60,
000 and an automobile. This sum and
the motor car were left to her by the
will of Samuel W. Ihling, for whom
she was housekeeper.
After the death of his wife, Mr. Ih
ling frequently came to the Souder
home for meals. They appealed to
him, Mrs. Souder said, with the result
that he invited her and Mr. Souder to
live in his home and keep house for
him,
Even a sick child loves the "fruity"
taste of "California Fig Syrup." If the
little tongue is coated, or if your child
is listless, cross, feverish, full of cold,
or has colic,, give a teaspoonful to
clesnse the liver and bowels. In a few
hours you can see for yourself how
thoroughly it works all the constipation
poison, sour bile, and waste out of the
bowols, and you have a well, playful
.child again. :
Millions of mothers keep "California
Fig Syrup" handy. They know a tea-i
spoonlSul today saves a sick child to
morrow. Ask your druggist for genu
ine "California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children of all
Ages printed on bottle. Mother! You
must say "California" or you may get
an imitation fig syrup. .
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14 Crepe de Chine and Geor
gette Negligees at .... $Yd?
34 Trimmed Model Hats $y JO
All Knox Hatters' Plush Sail
ors at one-third off the regular
price.
38 Silk Crepe, Picquetine, Tricotine, Georgette and Silk
Pan Velvet Dresses at and below. .... $35 and
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35 Dark Crepe de Chine and Georgette Blouses at gg.50
36 Fur Trimmed and Plain Tailored Suits at and below
cost $35 and Up
57 handsome Fur Trimmed Coats, luxurious material,
individual models reduced to, and in some cases be
low cost $35 and Up
300 pairs of Silk and Wool Hosiery, $2.50 values $JJg
Remember today and every garment of the well
known Mellon quality. Every garment from our regular
stock.
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