I Will H $ opi 3 Price: $4.00 per year. OKCOUlt, N. C SATURDAY, MAY 24 190. SlNGLH COPY 5 CENTS. MltS.ll. E. 1IAKRIS ESTKRTAlNS. A Mnpiiflcpnt Social Function and Literary Lesson. We are now reconciled that the event of Mrs. B E Harris' entertainment on the 23rd es caped us, as we can present it from a more fluent pen which alone coul'd do it justice. "The happiest occasion.of the season in Concord was the reception given this evening, from 5 o'clock to 7. p. m., by Mrs. Brevard E Harris, at her home on North Union street. The parlors of this cozy resi dence were beautifully decorated with flowers and foliage plants and illuminated with Soft lights, and were thrown into connection by wide open communicating doors.' 'Tne whole interior was a vista of lo. lines?, so ar ranged by the exquisite taste of the hostess as to charm every I Charlolte Observer. guest on the moment of arrival. .The reception parlor was in decorations of white and green; the second parlor was filled with a golden glow by masses of yellow blooms; the third was a crimson bower of scarlet roses and geraniums and the dining room a fragrant scene of white and pink roses. JM Odell, with their aorps of. MOKE EARTHQUAKE DISASTERS. -it assistants, Misses Lena Leslie, Lizzie Young, Lottie, Boyd and Mary Lewis Harris, serVed the guests with strawberry ice cream, in meringue shells and white pound cake and fancy cakes. Prappe was gracefully offered ip the second palor ty Mrs. J P Allison and Mrs. W W Stuart. The first prize, a china plate, exquisitely hand-painted, the rim gold banded, and in the centre a picture of Old Glory, mounted on a flagstaff and float- ing above a rifted cloud, wasl given to Miss Bettie Leslie, who made over 60 per cent, correct answers. The booby prize, a box of carJs, each one bearing a flag of 'some nation, a really valuable trophy, was given to Miss Nannie Cannon." Concord correspondences of 23rd to the Qupszaltf!ian?o, Guatemala, Central Master Brevard E Harris and little Miss Marie Caldwell, in white costume and pink ribbons, were present to receive the cards of the guests who were ushered from the entrance into the reception parlor by Miss Itose 'Harris. Here they -were given most gracious greeting by the charming hostess and by Mrs. J P Allison and Mrs. W W Stuart; Shortly after the party was assembled, . Misses Lottie Boyd, Lizzie Young, Lena Leslie and Mary Lewis' Harris distributed pencils and paper . that each one present might enter the contest which had been devised to give zest and pleasure to the passing hour. This con tent might properly be called the game of recognition, as it con sisted in recognizing and naming the national banners which were conspicuously displayed around the parlors for thorough in spection. There were 24 'qi these flags, miniature models, made of finest silk, beautiful and exact representations of the ensigns of 1 as many ' nations. Some of them were easily re cognized, and others not so familiar, were a tax on the memory to designate. The con test was not oiy spirited .nd interesting, but vvas&o an acquisition of valuable informa tifi. The notes wfre passed yverto a committe oj ftvo, for inspection and while awaijng award of the prizes, Miss Melissa Montgomery and Mrs. NEARLY 300 MAY RE DEAD. An Explosion in a liritish Columbia Cal Mine Urines Death to Many Miners. Vancouver, B. C, May 23. A special from Fernie, B. C, says: "In the terrible explosion at 7:30 last evening in No. 2 shaft of the Crow's Nest Pass Coal Com pany's mine,' near Fernie, which also extended to No. 3 shaft, only 35 of the 300 men working' in the mine are known to have escaped. Nino dead bodies have teen, taken out up to noon today. Of 160 men entombed it . is feared the majority are dead. The scenes at the mines and in the village of Fernie are heart rending. Hardly a hpuse his escaped affliction. The work of rescue is being hurried and per fect order preyails, assistance' coming trota every available source. The presence of coeI damp is adding to the danger of War Seems Over and Much Confidence America, Destjoje With its 25,000 , InhSbitants ' A dispatch of the 23rd from Hamburgsbrings the intelligence that tbje town of Queszaltenango, Guatemala, was destroyed by an earthquake within three-fourths of a minute with its 25,000 inhab itants. The dispatch further says: "It was reported from Guate mala City, Guatemala, April 20, that earthquake shocks, which were generul throughout that, country April 19 and 20, partly obliterated the town of Queszal tenango and badly damaged Mattlin, Solola, Santa Lucia and San Juan. Two hundred per sons wero reported killed, mostly women, and many people were injured. Queszaltenango has a population of 25,000 people, is handsomely 'built and well paved and has a richly-decorated ca thedral, several other churchos and a fino city hall." It is not clearly stated whether the dispatch of the 23rd refers to a second disaster or whether accounts of the same experience differ. A dispatch from the city of Mexico dated the 23rd says: "The dispatch from Hamburg tonight stating that a paper there has advice that the town of Queszaltenango, Guatemala, had been wholly destroyed by an earthquake shock has been re ceived here. No shock was felt here, as was the case on April 18 last, when a shock was felt. It is possible the Hamburg paper may havo received mail advices referring to this earthquake." PEACE L SOUTH AFRICA. I THIS SHOE DEPARTMENT : ; 1 1 Fine Shoes MotieratelyPriced We are constantly talking about shoes because we have a good thing and want you to know about it. )Ve hold a very strong position on footwear for Ladies, Men and Children. Our 'Shoes are made for us by experienced workmen fromthe best leath er. The result is good wear and satisfaction. All Shoes purchased here are polished free of charge ax often as you come in. Good friction polish increfses the life of a shoe. Here are some of ourspninlties : Men's guaranteed lat. Shoes at Men's Vici Kid, Box or Velum Calf Oxfords, new toe, comfortable and easy wearers, price Men's guaranteed Pat. Oxfords Box Calf or Yicr Kid welt Shoes for boys, sizes 3 to 5i, in superior workmanship, price Boys' Shoes, good wearers, sizes 3 to 5, price 4.00 3.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 Hi i i iMUViiMiyjif rescue work. A fear has become general that the mines may catch FHt.That A1I.W1H bo Well Soon. The news from South Africa fire at any time and '.survivors is npw quite favorable Ao ponce, are being besought by their rel'- TJierc is Httle iflea of moro fiht ativesnot to venture into the in and it issaid that the English safts even for rescue work." .art! yvt5U Ending out clothing to ! ' il. T" i t.l V.. tne liuors uj uium uiu u , l to come in and surrender. The1 No Use Talking The Bell & Harris Fur. Company is doing that. CAI'T. S. E WHITE ILL. n . ii i a bail aim oee Them. His Family Called to His Hedside at sh0uting is refrained from lest : :;jcrJ)eOO. Fw.rt : there be soine Boers yet insubor- -v III A "I I J dinate to their leaders who may of Capt. Samuel E White,' will . . ul give further trouble. regret to hear that he is very , . . , T, , i. ' All the lelay of the Boer lead' ill at kis residgnc'3 at" A , . , . erseems to be to get tUn best Port Mill. S. .C. He has beeu , ... - . , terms possible for individual am- suffering for months with a soro , nesty. place on his neck and the troujble -. T - has beco me "alarming. A 'phone Air. 3ieill Me-ts List Taker. message irom ton ssin tins J-,1CV" ft 5rf Good Job Work! moraine stated that fce vmxs met Mr. Frnk M?NcilU todaj' . . (arjrciau an) conierrea online se. Mr. D F Uutch1Son went , f . , ;is to lho .! v nroflta I V NT! atnoonaose nim Mrs. , . . me.rtv. in the state. ! W ' M Odtll, of Concord, sister-!. .. ' uniformity in V OUrCUSIOmSrS. (lble substantiate this statements with the real .stuff, and leave it to you g j to sav whether our work fs all rip-ht or g not; arid if it is not Ve guarantee to t a maKe n so, vve are neie to ma e a WQ: dojvn J i . in-law, . gOUS. iuui-m. ueuw, o , 0i.?,;n ,n tV.Stnto' Mr W from Cifct. hite is hoped ,va SrTnuch gratified for later. His daugljler, Mr? p , T- Standard ILeroy Sprin-sf of Waster . tQ have him call is at xort mui. ouanoue News of 23rd. I x r. Myron Luin, of Mt. Pleas- Mrs. Odell left for For Militant, spent the morning in the .i xj : j. ! x O rr-wso io ao usiice 10 a ft Friday mjrning. city. w The Standard Job ;Offi(Se. Send in your subscription to The Standard 35 cis a month I o

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