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The January meeting of the Music Club was held on Wednes day afternoon at three-thirty o'clock with Mrs. H. F. Long. Roll Call was responded to with current events .in " the musical world. An interesting paper on "Music in Paris" read Mrs. Bruce Benton. Miss Annie Smith de lightfully rendered a piano solo, "Romanze," by LaFarge. Misses Hattie Marks and Ruth Harrison clayed selections from French - composers. Every meeting ot this club since its organization in the summer has been greatly en joyed by its members and its future promises to be a very bright one. On Monday afternoon Miss Rosa Parsons entertained the members of the Junior Study Club American Prose was stud ied during the afternoon, roll call being answered with quota tions from The Raven. Miss Lil lian Long read a paper on "The Life of Washington Irving." Miss Jennie Parsons read an interest ing sketch o&The Life of Edgar Allen Poe." nnis was followed " by a reading "Effect of Uncle Tom's Cabin on History,"by Har riet B. Stowe, read by Miss Eessie Terry. "0. Henry" sketch of life Miss Ernestine Nuttall. The program was closed with the reading of a short story by Miss Susie Russell. The hostess serv ed delicious cinnamon toast and hot chocolate. The King's Daughters held their regular semi-monthly meet ing on Monday afternoon with Mrs. F. W. Leak. This was the first meeting of the New Year and was largely attended. Sev eral new members were added to the already large membership list, and much interest was shown inthe work planned for 1918. The meeting was presided over by the President, Miss Esdale Shaw. The minutes were read by the Secretary, Mrs. M. H. Rus sell, the Treasurer, Mrs. W. N. Everett, making her report and collecting dues for the past year. Many members made reports of needy cases cared for during the past spell of severe weather. As a pretty compliment to Miss Susie Russell, who on Janu ary 16th, will become the bride of Mr. William Crosland, Mrs. J. Buren O'Brien entertained eight at tables of rook Saturday after noon. Her attractive cottage was unusually pretty and cozy on this occasion with large fires in the living room and dining room where the game was play ed. Several interesting progress ions were made, at the close of which the hostess asked for the highest score, which was tound to be held by Miss Marguerite Paschal and to her was presented a small but useful tea caddy, while to the honor guest was given a beautiful pin a friend ship circle. A most delectable course of turkey, with dressing, creamed potatoes, hot toast and hot coffee was served. Mr. and Mrs. G-eorga S. Steele delightfully entertained a few of their special friends at a pretty dinner on last Saturday. On Monday night Mrs. John Morrison entertained at a bird supper compimentary to her sis ter, Miss Louise Crosland, who is at home from school in Balti more for the Crosland-Russell wedding. Crosland-Russell Wedding. The marriage of Mr. William Crosland and Miss Susie Russell will be solemnized at the Metho dist church here next Wednes day night at 6:30, Rev. Z, V. Rob- erson, pastor of the bride, ', offici ating. Preceding the ceremony Miss Louise Hine, of Winston, wil sing. The maid of honor will te Miss Lucy Verner, of Raleigh, and bridesmaids, Misses Cornelia Love, of Boston, and Louise Cros land. off Rockingham. The best man will be Adjutant P. McKoy Williams,:jr., of Camp Jackson, and ushersjjune Diggs, Will Mo Rae, JamesICovington and Coney SteeleiThe flower girls will be Elizabeth Whitlock, Elizabeth Myers andJBetty Verner. The couple will go Worth on a wedding trip. Amone those who will visit in the city for the wedding are: Mrs. J. Q. Myers and daughter. Elizabeth, to arrive tonight, and visit Mrs. John Morrrison. Staying at the home of Mrs. M. H. Russell will be: Miss Louise Hine. of Winston, arrive tonight: Miss Cornelia Love, Boston, to arrive Saturday; Mrs. Pettigrew Verner and daughter, Betty, of Charleston, S. G, to ar rive Saturday, Miss Lucy Verner, of Raleigh, to arrive Monday, Miss Anna Stewart, of Laurin- burg, and Miss Katherine Wi! sonof West End, to arrive Mon day. Miss Sarah Williams, of Fay etteville. to visit Mrs. Z, V. Rob- erson, first of next week. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Evans and Mr. and Mrs. P. McKoy Williams, of Fayetteville, to visit Mrs. LouJCrosland, first of next week. Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Whitlock and daughter, Elizabeth, and Mr. and Mrs. - James Crosland, - of Charlotte, to arrive Tuesday. Social at Ellerbe. (Contributed) A beautiful and brilliant event of New Year's was the reception given by Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Maness at their home in Ellerbe. Their home was beautifully dec orated in red'and green. There was a contest and a prize offeredjfor the best essay on, "How I had rather spend my Christmas holidays,"" and it was won by Mrs. A. A Nelms, of Charlotte. Progressive rook was played during the evening. Mrs. Maness and Mrs. Bennett served refreshments, the color scheme being carried out during the course. All agreed that this was thelmost enjoyable social season, and rated a very charming The Married Folks Bridge Club met with Miss Mossie Long at delightful meeting on Wednes day. Only the club members ; were present; the three tables were placed in the living room by a cherry fire and an altogeth er enjoyable afternoon was had "among themselves." After sev eral lively progressions the hos tess served pear salad on lettuce, M iss Maude Moore spent week-end in Charlotte. : r Two fine mules belonging to William Little backed off of Smith's ferry, - near ; Mangum, Wednesday, with a loaded wgon into fifteen feet " of water and were drowned. 'TiT- A party of fifteen men, from the city "are this, week camping in the sandhills, about eight miles distant; the noise from the hunt ing has driven all game to the "our corners; they earned enough Cincinnati steak with them to last the week. - w' ''"" ";" The newly elected officers of the Women's Missionary So ciety of the Methodist church were installed at the home of Mrs. Geo. S. Steele Tuesday; they are: Pres. Mrs. RT B. Waddell; 1st Vice Pres. Mrs. Geo. & Steele; 2nd, Mrs. W. L Steele; Treas. Mrs. J. C Davis; Record ing Sec. Mrs. Stephen Steele; Corresponding Sec Mrs. Frank Biggs; Supt of Social Service & Supply, Mrs. W. T. Covington; Supt. of "Missionary Voice,' Mrs. J. R. Smith; Emergency Fund Treas. Mrs. G. F. Smith; SuDt. of Floral Designs, Mrs, Willie W. StansilL . . WEATHER THIS WEEK, Following our usual custom we are closing out women s readv-to-wear at exactly half price. 1 nis is an opportunity not often seen, as we nave some very rare bargains in our offer ings. W. E. Harrison & Land Co. Special attention is called to the half price sale by W. E. Har rison & Land Co. in this issue. 1S- The British war office has sued a summary of their cap tures and losses for the year 1917. The total captures ' for 1917 on all fronts numbered 114,544 prisoners and 781 guns. The losses numbered 28,379 pris oners and 166 guns. Only a few coatsuits and dress es left, but what we have are the best quality and style at half price. W, E. Harrison & Land Co. ..... The inventory sale of coatsuits, coats and dresses are now being offered at half price by the W, h.. Harrison & Land Co. event of the Mrs, Maness hostess. Mr. andJMrs. I. S..London and son.Vwilliam Everett, moved to day into the Dr. Bernard Garrett bungalow. The exemption board for Richmond county Tuesday finish ed sending the questionnaires; approximately 2250 were sent out . ; Miss Lucy Fowlkes went to Monroe on Monday, returning Wednesday night While away she was the guest of Miss Vir ginia Lee. Misses Rosa and Jennie Par sons lelf Friday for Greensboro. Don't Feed Stimulants. Don't feed pepper and dope to make your hens lay. It may work for a time, but over-stimu lation destroys vitality and opens the way for colds, roup and other diseaseo. Southern Ruralist. Roberdel Notes. (Contributed) Mr. John LeGrand, of Bennetts- ville, S. C, and Mr. Hampton LeGrand, of Wadesboro, have been visiting their father, Mr. Robert LeGrand, who has been ill since last Wednesday night with pneumonia. The Community Club Prizes have been given out The win ners' names will be printed next week.' The attendance at Roberdel High School averages much bet ter this week than last . It is a regrettable fact that there is so much sickness, such as whooping-cough, etc., among the school children. Mr. Jep Gibson and family are moving to Hamlet, and Mr. Neal Reynolds and family are moving into Mr. Gibson's house. The people of this part of the town welcome Mr. Reynolds into their midst, but regret that Mr. Gibson and family are leaving. We are glad to know : that Steadman Gibson, of Camp Jack son, who has been in the hospital is now able to go back to camp duties. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gay died last Thursday, after several weeks ol illness with bronchitis. Reduced price on women's high W.E. Harrison & Land ooocooooooooooooooeooooo and that is why it behooves you to "take a stitch in time " There is every prospect of another bitter cold wavei Therefore why not come in and prepare for it by buy ing a warm overcoat? Prices $1 0 and up. Also, gloves, sweaters, shoes and all win ter necessities. Let us clothe you: OOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Dockery-McNair Ob0iHigG6f WIIFS 4 jzzL Url LJJ I' Our manager, J. T. Collier, arrived from Atlanta this morning Thursday-- where he bought a car load of unusu? ally fine mules, the very cream of the market. These splendid animals will arrive in Rockingham either tonight or Friday morning, and we -ask you to call and see them. ; s We canTmake prices and terms that will suit you. r ryant & Co. JP COLLIER, Mgr. N.X. ; Sheriff llinsbn Stablest M W.B Rockingham, Phone 303. boots. Co. sandwiches, and hot tea. where they will spend a week or ten days as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Parsons.
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