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SOCMi. .4WP —C. O. Mainor is visiting in Ral eigh. —J. K. Sheek of Mocksville has been visiting relatives in Oxford. —Miss McNeill, Fie'd Director tn American Red Cross Work, is in Ox ford on business. —Mrs. J. C. Robards, president.of the Woman's Club has gone to Louisville, Ky., with Mr. Robards for a two weeks' visit. —Hon. Hunt Parker, the newly elected Solicitor of the Second Dis trict, spnt Sunday in Oxford with relatives. —Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Page and children of Aberdeen have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Royster, Jr. —Mrs. George Moore, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wells, Misses Caroline and Ellen Moore have returned from a visit to Durham. —Master Gus Hall entertained a number of little friends on Monday afternoon in honor of his eleventh birthday. The boys enjoyed a fine picture at the Movies, after which refreshments were served. —Mrs. Joe Pittman and little daughters are preparing to move to Henderson where Mr. Pittman holds j a position with the Dorsey Drug , Company. Oxford people regret to; have Mr. and Mrs. Pittman and their j attractive children leave Oxford. j —The name or Miss rtosa rucxei son was unintentionally left out of the list of the girls taking part m the Basket ball game with Roanoke Rapids. She has been a member of the Basket ball . Varsity for three years and has contributed greatly to the success and fine reputation which the Oxford girls' Team has won. She plays Centre and is one of the finest at this position in tin State. —Mrs. D. K. Taylor was the charm ing hostess to the Reviewers' Club on Tuesday afternoon. Eleven mem bers braved the snow and slush to attend this meeting and quite a plea sant afternoon was spent in the study of North Carolina Under the Old Flag Again." Mrs. Baldy Williams read a splendid paper on "North Car olina under Military Rule," describ ing the overthrow of the State gov ernment, the convention of '65 and *66 and the restoration of civil gov ernment. Mrs. A. W. Graham, Jr., told in a most entertaining and pleasing manner of the life and char acter of "William A. Graham of the old Regime." This distinguished son of North Carolina was the father of our own Judge A. W. Graham and it was especially fitting and interesting that his son's wife should tell of this illustrious ancestor. Mrs. Graham showed a pin the gift of George ! t ; Washington to LaFayette, who in turn- presented it to W. A. Graham, ang it is jnow in the possession ot Judge Graham, as are also'' hiany [ iovely and valuable things which be longed to his father. After this in teresting discussion of North Caro ; iina and one of her renowned states - men, the . Club members enjoyed t several selections on the Victrola and ' the hostess served a delicious salad ! course and Russian tea. I —The Woman's Literary Club met {on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. A. L. Capehart as hostess. - Notwith standing the fact that "The Day Was Cold and Dark and Dreary," fourteen members responded to roll call with the name of a noted preacher who were the subjects of the afternoon's program. The cheerful, bright fire seemed to glow with more brilliance and warmth than^usual, which made Mrs. Capehart's welcome even more delightful. Mrs. R. G. Lassiter, president presided over the meeting. Mrs. 8. H. Cannady read a very de lightful paper on "Foremost Preach ers of Today, Fosdick, Hillis, Hugh Black, Joseph Fort Newton," giving charming readings from their works. Miss Graham delighted the members with a beautiful sketch on "Notre Dame," adding to the sketch by giving a description of a visit to the Cathedral while touring Eu rope. Mrs^ E. T. White read a most interesting sketch on "Historic Churches of America, the Old and the New-Lines Instribed in Old Blandford." This article was great ly enjoyed by the members many of whom had visited these historic spots. Mrs. Capehart assisted by Mrs. T. M. Evins then served a most delicious and beautiful salad course. [The Club members lingered over the j teacups, regretting the absencg of those kept away from so pleasant a meeting and reluctantly made their j adieux, wending their several ways ! homeward as the night lights were} j "twinkling." - . [ —Miss Virginia Loyd, of Hender-j son, is the guest off her cousin, Miss t [ —The Eastern Stars entertained ! the members of the lodge and a few j [ invited friends last night in their) ! hall. The evening was pleasantly spent and refreshments consisting of block cream and cake was served. —The Oxford Epworth League held its regular monthly business meeting last Tuesday in the Lyon ' Memorial building. In spite of the [ bad weather there were quite a num [ ber present. At the end of business t a social was greatly enjoyed by all, after which elegant refreshments "Say It With Potted Plants" Potted plants, in bloom, at my home, for sale 50c each. Mrs. Ira Howard GET OUR PRICES ON COAL Before Buying Elsewhere. We Can Positively Save You Money. Vou Pay only for GOOD, CLEAN COAL/ We Handle Nothing But the Best. Phone 302-J Oxford Coal Company CASH COAL DEALERS. "We Appreciate Your Patronage." NEARLY TWO HUNDRED YEARS Benjamin Franklin began to save bis pennies. The business be started on those savings is still Nour ishing today. You can earn dollars where Ben earned pennies. You can save safety, when Franklin had to take a chance with a worn-out purse. You can earn interest, on savings deposited with us, where Franklin earned none. And yet you say you have no chance. Y SEE US ABOUT IT 'WHERE POUR MOWEy GROWS." J. S. KING, Pres. J. F. MEADOWS, Vice-Pres. J. P. HARRIS, Cashier, WE PAY 4% ON SAVINGS. Those who are seeking fashions latest forthcomings and desire Footwear of neatness and exacting requirements in makin-. wiii certamily hnd then- wants here. You will be well pleased with our collection. i ! NEW FROCKS REDOLENT OF SPRiNG Short, straight, slender lines are the magic "S's" that have dominated this Spring's Frock Modes. You will find this idea developed here in Basque Tiered, Mandolin. Russian and tail ored effects in our dainty new afternoon and formal wear frocks. The season of refreshnig gaity will be twice as alluring when you see the new shades too that grace our racks. Brick Dust, Powder Blue. Porcelain, Artichoks, Lauvin Green are bright shades. You have never seen such values in Frocks as we are of fering $!2.50 to $47.50 NEW COATS USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL Our Coat display this season is a hard problem to describe as they are so beautiful and the colors and styles are so varied. ! ) ) ^ JACKQUITS, CAPES AND FULL LENGTH COATS THAT ARE SO DIFFERENT, ! delightful and daring vie with the youthful ! ^ * lines and smart tailored effects of these charm ing and useful garments. One button models ^ and straight lines. Plaids, plain colors and stripes in attractiveness. ^ ____ VOGUE OF THE Dame Fashion has decreed Boyish gaits. At! of the sty ie centers say they are the fast word of Fashion in Suits. They are so attractive. PR!NT3 FOR SPRiNG in Silks advices from the leading YFe centers says: Printed Silks for Spring wear. You shouid in spect these beautiful Silks. We have never shown such variety of coiors. They are so beautiful and bright with the new mohair ef fects as welt as the Crepes, New Crepe Satins, Fiat Crepes. Canton Crepes. Satins. Chatigoabie Taffetas. - Ail the leading bias.. Yt ..ie SPRiNG SUITS } Fresh as the new season itseif corn-s t!'.e new ^ Spring Suits to this store—awaits a visit from i you. % CLOTHES BEAUTiFUL ^ W are here in styies that appeal, fabrics that are 1 likeable and wearable and workmanship that is a enduring. ^ '** ^ { : NEW SPRiNG HATS FOR MEN. ^ Just out of the packing boxes are offered you. Better come g read^ co show you new Styles, while the selection is ad g nev/ Colors and new low prices best. ^ Our Mens Department is showing new patterns in Ectipse d!rrt$ ^ for men. English Broad Cioth and^Madras. Pongee for Dress ^ and Day Wear. Ask to see them. J
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