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perhaps at the end of six months. This
causes much dejection among literary
men who are really sincere, and who
are not writing for the mere sake of
making money. It also acts in another
way, by increasing the competition.
The number of amateurs who are en
tering the field in their endeavor to
create something in the way of literature
which will at least see the light of day
between covers is increasing rapidly,
and these amateurs are satisfied with the
smallest return for their labors. The
average throughout England is seven
novels for every day in the year, and
five of them are forgotten at the end of
a week if they live that long. Every
publishing house is swamped with man
uscripts, and a revulsion against the
amount of immature literary products
seems to be in order.
The Hell Uojrm Golf Tourney.
The Carolina bell boys match play golf
tournament for cups presented by Mr. F.
W. Kenyon, ended during the week, Thos.
Pollett winning the first division from
Martin Finnegan, by 4 up and 3 to play
in the finals. In the first round Finnegan
beat John Mulcahy, 2 up, and Pollett
beat William White, 1 up.
The second division went to Albert
Gray, who defeated Clarence Gurney in
the finals, 6 and 5.
In the first round Gurney defeated
William Jordan, 3 and 1, and Gray beat
Ernest Taylor by same score.
' "Should Auld Acquaintance?"
One of the pleasant affairs of the week
at The Berkshire, was a presentation and
surprise on the evening of departure of
Mr. W. II. Hager, of Cleveland. The
token of regard took the form of a pine
top bouquet, weighing some fifty pounds.
Capt Lee of Greensboro, making the
presentation in "terse and well chosen"
language. It is needless to say that Mr.
Hager was too full (of emotion) for utterance.
WHITE HOOE WGDUIXCi.
Concluded from page seven)
the Hayes administration the president's
niece, Miss Emily Piatt was married in
the Blue Parlor to Gen. Russell Hastings.
The most important nuptial event at
the White House between the wedding of
Nelly Grant and the Englishman who
had won her affections and the coming
marriage of Alice Roosevelt and the
wealthy statesman from Cincinnati, was
the marriage of President Grover Cleve
land and Miss Frances Folsom. Mr.
Cleveland was the first, and thus far the
only American president ever married at
his official home. The ceremony was
performed in the Blue Boom, and at the
moment that Eev. Dr. Sutherland con
cluded the words of the Presbyterian
ritual all the bells in Washington pealed
out congratulatory chimes.
The bridal gown of this occupant of a
unique position in the line of White
House brides was a magnificient example
of the dressmaker's art, the train falling
in graceful folds four yards in length.
The veil of white silk tulle was fastened
on the head with orange blossoms. An
elaborate wedding supper followed the
ceremony, and each guest received jis a
souvenier a piece of the wedding cake,
incased in a white satin box on the
cover of which was a hand-painted de
sign, including the date of the event, and
attached to each box was a card bearing
the autographs of the distinguished
couple.
Miss Alice Roosevelt will be the first
bride who has had as a setting for her
wedding the "New White House" the
remodeled Presidential mansion which
has been so altered and improved, that it
bears little resemblance to the Executive
Mansion which was the scene of the
other weddings above enumerated. The
East Room, where Miss Roosevelt will
assume her new role, is an immense
apartment, to cover the floor of which
requires more than 500 yards of carpet.
The decorative scheme is in white and
gold and four massive marble mantels
are conspicuous in the room.
The Blue, Red and Green parlors,
where the reception will be held, are
each of about half the size of the East
Room, and in each the wall hangings,
window draperies and upholstery carry
out the distinctive color scheme which
gives each room its name. The dining
room, where the wedding repast will be
served, is a reproduction of an old Saxon
hall. The walls are paneled to the ceil
ing and extending all about the room are
mounted game heads trophies of the
President's prowess with his rifle.
Wdldron Fawcett.
OltlttJCV OF VALEXT1NE8.
( Concluded from page six.)
Catherine Glover for the privilege of
being her valentine for the year. And he
tells us that Smith tried to secure the
boon by stationing himself where he must
be the first person she would see on
coming to her window on St. Valentine's
morning. Some serenaded their loved
ones to attract their attention.
That change in the custom was at the
joint instruction of chivalry and common
sense. "Choose your valentine", said the
latter. "Show your devotion by chanting
under her window at the dawn," said the
preceptor.
Shakespeare makes Ophelia say :
Tomorrow is St Valentine's day
AH in the morning betime
And I a maid at your window
To be your valentine.
Which would imply that once upon a
time the maids, too, went a serenading,
unless the mental condition of Ophelia be
taken into account.
All the singing and gallantry of the
festival long ago passed into the love
verse on the pretty card, evolved from
the tablet certificate of valentineship.
But whence comes the offensive litho
graphed rags with gabble doggerel. Lit
erature is as silent of them as are their
individual senders. In all probability
jilted jealousy invented them.
Howling' Interest Good.
Bowling interest is good and competi
tion for the weekly prizes offered for the
highest single string, is brisk. An attrac
tive trophy has also been offered for the
highest three string total made during
February.
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The Holly Inn is one of the most attractive hotels in the South. Since it was
built in 1895, it has been necessary to enlarge it several times to meet the constant
ly increasing demand. The interior is elegant, cheerful and tasteful. No modern
convenience is lacking. There are bath rooms, electric lights, steam heat and open
fireplaces. There is a call bell in every room, and all beds are furnished with best
hair mattresses. An orchestra furnishes fine concerts daily, and also provides for
dancing. The cuisine is unsurpassed. The waitresses are all white girls from the
North. Rooms for billiards and other games are provided in the hotel.
A. I. CREAMER, Manager.
The Harvard
PINEHURST, N. C.
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TiNEJ-iURST Ti &. this recenuy compieieu noiei is iuoueiu in every in
spect, having electric lights, steam heat and several suites with bath, and with
its cottage annex and large dining room, accommodates seventy-five guests.
The Cuisine is in charge of a competent chef, and the table service is guar
anteed satisfactory.
F. H. ABBOTT, Manager.
Guilford-Benbow Hotel,
Greensboro, North Carolina.
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F. H. ABBOTT, - Proprietor,
Address until May 1st, PINEHURST, N. C
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