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.A H. ELIZABETH eiTY FAIR--0CTUBER 2225tbi ot The Year THE BEST ADVERTIS ING MEDIUM IN ELIZA BETH CITY. A NEW PAPER WITH AN INCREASING CIR- " CULATION VOLII ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 1912 NO. 43 The Biggest Event r.- SHALL THE Y. C. A. : OPEN THIS FALL - -1 - COMMENTING UPON RECENT EDITORIAL LV THE AD Vance MH. E. F. AYDLETT SUGGESTS PLAN WHERE BY THE PEOPLE MAY K'XOW , WHERE LIES THE - BLAME FOR THE . DEL A :Y IN OPENING THE ASSO-CIATIOX. Mr. Editor: The article, "Where Lien the Blame'' in the last issue of your paper is timely . I agree with you the ieople are entitled to know why the Y. M. C. A. building is not open for the .work 'of that organiza tion'. You say. "Let those Who have the matter in charge speak" This is my apology for speaking. I was called upon "at a mass meeting of the citizens -of Eliza beth. City to take the lead in raising funds with which to pay - off the unsecured indebtedness and to complete the building in - eluding the heating plant. The directors reported it would . require ?9,500 to do this. The building was then adver . tised to be sold under the mort gage to pay the bonded indebt edness, 'those holding this se cured indebtedness agreed if we . completed the building they ( would not press for their money V ' ut would tear down the notices .V,nd not sell. In a. short time we raised in good pledges and cash, several hundred dollars more than $9,500 and turned th'is over to the di rectors . " They expressed them rfvlvps satisfied and would pro- comf Vte the building. I eyw see no reason why this shouldvSnot have been done be fore tb. I am. imformed a large amount of thes. - pledge? . ; "has not been collected. Why not? The directors should col lec this money, -even if they are compelled to collect it py law. . The. iieople oughnot to le call ed upon to pay for those who have pledged and are able to pay, - I suggest you request the Hoard to furnish you with a list of the. unpaid pledges for pub lication in order that everybody may know "where lies the blame" If the board refuses to give this information they ought to-col- lect these pledges or pav them E. P. AYDLETT MASQUERADE PARTY A masquerade Surprise party was given little Miss Catherine Jones Friday night, Oct. 11th by her einall friends, and such a .good time did the young people .have: - " . '" - ' . .. Those in costume were MisseH Rose Smith, as a bat. Virginia Flora, a boy, Lncile Jones, a Wash ington fMar ion -Whiter lied Riding Hood,-Nannie May Long Japanese Girl, May Fearing a Gypsy. Mattie Weatherly Colo nial Dame, Pauline Skinner, Co lonial Dame, Lascelles Oriftin a Fairy. Bessie and Nellie Meads and Eloise Cohoon Beggars, "some in rags and some in tags," Dorothy, Gregory, Puritan. Elsie Gregory evening dress, Margaret Hair gown lady, Mary and Nan nie Banks evening 'dress. Hazel Sykes Princess. Fannje Owens Ghost. Pinning "something to eat" in tie teddy bearV mouth was the game of the evening. Klsie Gregory won the first prize, Marion White won the boo by. A grab bag ''that you could grab in for nothing": and from which everybody pnlled out a present was rapturously enjoyed. Tempting refreshments were served at the close of the very happy evening. II Kill SCHOOL SCRJRBL1XGS The "girl division of the John Charles .McNeil Literary Society held its first meeting Friday af ternoon ip the High School Aud itorium. An interesting program had been arranged which was much enjoyed by all. An excit ing debate on "Resolved that Moving Pictures are helpful'' was held. Misses ITelen Aydlett and Etliel Jones on the affirmative and Misses Marie LeRoy and Do ra Blanchard on the negative side. A special feature of the evening was the beautiful song by the young ladies, of the Junior and Senior Classes entitled, "The Banks of the Old Pasquotank" the words by Miss Bettie Fresh water Pool and the music by MisKLllln Price liotlrnf-Elizn beth City. Miss Ethel Jones, a talented young violinist- of the. Senior Class played the accompaniment on the violin assisted by Miss Wewcomb on the piano. . MisT Elizabeth Dexter read a sketch of the life of John Charles Mc Neil, Miss Eva Berry recited a poem by this famous son of North Carolina. MRS. BLADES ENTERTAINS Mrs. Carl Blades delightfully entertained Wednesday night, October 16th at her home on Pennsylvania Ave., in honor of her guest. Miss Ivv Blades of New Bern. The porch, and. house were beautifully decorated with auf nmn leaves and flowers, and the mystic emblems of the JIollow 'een season. Black cats and hob goblins, Jack-o'-lanterns and wit ches peered out from every nook and corner, and hats hung from the curtains. The guests, the younger set. wore black dominos and masks which added to the weird scene. Miss Margaret Biollowell wel comed the guests at the door, Mrs. Blades and Miss Blades re ceived in ,the hall. - - T Misses Margaret Culljiepper. Minnie Leary. Julia Wood, Bes sie Weatherly and Jennie Simp son received in the-dining room. Misses Maude Grice and Eloisc Robinson presided over the punch The library was converted into a witches' den, and Mrs. Wilson Hollowell Jr, as a. real storv book witch, in black gown and peaked cap., stirred the seething caldron from whose mvsterions depths rose the fortunes of the guests. After, the fates of all had been told,, in the wvird light of the den,-a Ghost Storv con test was held. Miss Eloise Rob in son won the prize, having told the most blood curdling and thrilling tale. When this part of the entertainment was . over. the guests were invited into the dining room. Witches and black cats cover ed the cloth," on which was spread a most tempting repast. Salad in orange baskets, heart shaped biscuits, olives, pickles - and ices in every imaginable shape of fruit and vegetable. The whole evening was thoroughly enjoyed? CIVIC LEAGUE ..MEETS The Civic league, aiier me . it . .i summer's lest hesuined its meet ings Tuesday afternoon Oct. 1. The president and vice presi dent being unavoidly absent the second vice president, Miss Lilly G randy called the meeting to or der. seven members responded to roll call. The minutes were read and approved; The Civic, League has for some time endeavored to rouse an interest in a drive way along the shore of out. beautai ful river, that its efforts have not been in vain is proven by the fol lowing petition which is being circulated and will le presented to tlie Hoard of Commissioners of the county. (iKNTI.EMF.N : We whose names tothis peti tion are signed respectively re quest-'that a right of way lte condemned anil a driveway lie cou structed extending from the main road on Davis' Bay and follow ing the shore line of the Pasquo tank River and intersecting the mam road again at the -Northwestern end of what is known as the Winslow farm. We believe that this drive way would not only give great pleasure and un fold "service to the residents of this county but would have i tendency to enchanie the values of adjoining lands and help the business of the town. That this petition will Tiieet with the hear ty supprt of the Civic League goes without saying. The next subject discussed was the grass plots on the streets be tween the side-walk and curbing These grass plots in'their present condition gives a very untidy np pearance to our streets, where as if well kept," they would ad much to the lieauly of our town A committee was appointed to wait on the a Mermen and ask them if tbev will have these plots which l'.ive been badly de faced by ihe laying of the gas pipes, put in order. All members of the Civic League are most earnestly re quested to attend the next meet ing, the second Tuesday in No vemlier at the Rooms of the Cham ber of Commerce.. HAS ACCEPTED CALL Rev. L. T. Reid. of Beuna Vista, Georgia, who was heard at the First Baptist church two weeks ago has accepted a call to the pastorate of that church and will lie in Elizabeth City, to be gin work by November 1st.. Mr. Reid greatly pleased the large audience who heard him when he'wa sa visitor here; and the announcement that he will take up the work at the First Bantist church is being gladly received FOR TnE CONFED ERATE' MONUMENT ThenTwill be a, masquerade party given at the residence of MrT P. D. Ives'on kt.uth Road street Friday, Oct. 18tb for the i,ie"pfit of the Oonfet'crate mon- nment, this will be n very enjoy able occasion and it is hoped it will be well attended. 'A cake will be voted to the prettiest irirl and a prize given to the best looking man . . CANDIDATE FOR TURE LEGISLA- . -Mr, M. D. Dayman of Wan cheese was in the city Thursday on business. Mr. nayman is a candidate for the legislature from Dare Countv this year liar ma thf f received . the nomination of Democratic convention. See the advertisement o'f Gal lop & Toxey Shoe Company in this. issue. ' --. adv. SCHOOL BOYS NOMINATE CLARK FOR SENATOR IturlHiM lfi(li School Hoih .(!' c Hot IhUulc ami liillol Malr It uiinn'iiioits fur Clark. Durham. X. C, Oct., The Durham High School Roys' held a convention and Judge Walter Clark was nominated and elect ed to the I'niicd Slates Senate. James Paiion nominated Judge -Waller Clark 'in a gem of a nominating speech, wliicli would have done credit to a vet- eran and the nominating speech es for Ki tch in and Simmons 'were most i'xcclleut . Thellirsl hall"! showed Judye Walter Clark in the lead 'but no one had a majorily. On the sec ond ballot. Judge Clark gained some!; Votes but si ill lacked a ma jority. , On the third ballot it was pecided to. drop The candi date ."having the lowest number of votes and decide between the two remaining. At this junct ure David l.radv who had nom inated KM tch in arose and with drew-Ki tch in 's name. Then the gentleman, who had nominated Simmons arose and dramatical ly exclaimed. "I withdraw the name of Sen. F. M. Simmons and move that Mr. Clark be u nnnimonsly elected." The election of Judge Clark for the next Tinted States Sen ator; was ihen carried with en thusiasm and everybody was in good h mil nr been use v ver vl od rr was pleased with ihe choice. Ts this a forerunner of the election next month? DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION MEET The Virginia'. Dare Chiipler'of the Daughters (f the Revolution Circle No. 1 met with Miss Rose Smith at her home on McMurran street Saturday Oct., 12th at 4 o'clock . The meeting was called to or der by Miss Virginia Flora. Th-j chief business of the meeting was the election of officers for the coming ear . lite following or fiers were chosen: Miss Catherine Jones President Miss May Fearing Vice Presi dent. Miss Nannie May Long Treasurer. Miss Rose Smith Sec retary. Misses Virginia Flora and Ma hala Meeklns program committee After the meeting was over the young hostess-took the guests to the Standard Pharmacy where they enjoyed icecream and soft drinks. - GOOD SUM REALIZED The D. n. Hill Chapter of the U. D. C. met with Mrs. William McQueen in her rooms at the Southern Hotel Tuesday afternoon Oct., 15th. There were over t wen ty members pres ent. The entertainment committee brought in its report that quite a good sum was cleared from the entertainment given byMiss Williams last week. The follow ing delegates were appointed to go to the General Convention which meets in Washington D. C. on " the 12th of Novem!er : Mrs. T. O. Skinner. Mrs. Louis Selig and Miss Margaret Hollow: ell. After the business had all leen j transacted. . Mrs Mc Queen served delicious refresh ments. CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY -o On Sunday niffht. Oct. 20th at the First Bantist Church the 22 anniversary of the Baraca and Philathea will lie held. A spec ial program ha 1een prepared and each Baraca"and Philathea in and around this eify. and all others that may be interested are cordially invited to lx pres ent. ' SP ECIAL TIlAlf LSERVIGE COLUMBIA BELHIira TRAIN FROM COLUMBIA AN I BELIIAVEN TO REACH E L1ZABETII CITY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AT TWELVE O'CLOCK. TRAIN' FROM RECK FORD JUNCTION TO GET HERE 1- :Lri LOW RATES. 'Are von uoiii" to the Fair? That is Ihejijuestioii now being heard on evei;yliaiid, and the p.'o pie are not talking about the Slate Fair either. In Pasquotank and neighboring counties "The Fair" means Eliz abeth City's big Fair, which be gins on Tuesday of next week. For steadily n - (he idea is fast taking hold of Ihe people throughout this section that Eli, abeth City is going to have a real fair this year -one worth travel- miles to isee. In the first plane. Hights iilace the Aero distinguish this Fair from all attempts at a dis trict Fair in Elizabeth City. Though the lirsf experiments with the heavier -than air Hying machines -were made near here, no exhibition of Aeroplane (light has been given nearer than Norfolk. Elizabeth City's Fair will "afford man v people- of this section th eir first opportunity or seeing a man actually soaring in the air just as a bird flies. Then besides, the large purses offered in the track races, the beautiful trophies to lie awarded the winners in the boat race, the fact that numbers of trqck hors es from Virginia and from vari ous parts of (his state have al ready lieen seen here whispers of fast boats that have been built especially for the boat race which is to occur next Wednesday-all these things arouse curiosity or stimulate interest. Elizabeth City is looking for the biggest crowd that ever came within her gates next week . It is planned that the fair shall lie well under way and thor oughly interesting the first day. Tuesday will be brhn nil of in terest to every visitor, and those who come early in the day will not find the time heavy on their hands.- The, boys have got up a bicvele race, which will take place early Tuesday morning, and Mr. Louis Selig has offered a cup to. the winner of the contest. By the time that the bicycle race is over it will lie time to welcome the Fair'? guest of honor and the orator of the occasion, lion . Locke Craig, our next Governor. The children of the public school of this' section have been in vited to lie present on this day, and during the day will be ad mitted to the Fair grounds at half price. It is hoped that a very large number will lie on hand to do honor to the State's future chief executive;; Locke Craig will deliver his address from the judges' stand on the fair grounds Tuesday mom ing. In the afternoon there will be an aeroplane flight, aud the rest of the day will be taken up by the. races, three of which occur on the opening day. Attention is called to the pro an 'advertisement In this issue; and also to the announcement in regard to the boat races, which appeared last week but to which have lieen added this week the names of the judges in this con test. The hour of the boat race, it will be noted also, has lieen changed. Come to the fair. Every day will be a big day. Make the crowd every day a big crowd and it will be a merry and satis fled one . . " BETTERMENT ASSOCIA TION HOLDS MEETING J The Woman's Betterment asso ciation meets this afternoon at three o'clock promptly. ; It is announced that the asso ciation will not be in session for I more than on hour, and a large attendance is strongly urged. Business matters and ques tions of vital importance, affect ing the very life of the associa tion, are to come up. Interest in the work of the association, as shown- by the attendance, will determine whether or not the or Iganization is to be ' continued This is Mav. the' first meeting since MRS. M. L. GUIRK1N DEAD Mrs. M. L.'Guirkiu of this ci ty died Sunday afternoon at her home on Road St. The f u nera I -Hervices-were-coii - miucumi ai inn iionio mouuay iu- iternoon at 3:30 o'clock and inter intent followed in the Episcopal .Cemelary. The pallbearers were: Louis Selig, D. P.. Bradford. R. B. Martin, C. R. Little, J. II. Bur gess,: Zenas Fearing, J . P , Over man and G. M. Scott. Mrs. Guirkin was 74 years old. She is survived by one daughter. Mrs. J. T. McCabo. jFl tT METHODIST PHIL ATI TEA CLASS MEETING The Philathea Class of the First Methodist Church held its regular meeting this week with its teacher, Mrs. M. Leigh Sheep The mass meeting was largely attended, and the following offi cers were elected : President: Mrs. E. V. Cook. Vice president.- Naomi Madrin. Secretary, Carrie Pappendick Treasurer. Vertie Brothers, Press Reporter, Mrs. C. L. Sey mour. Chm. Membership Commit tee. Mary Webb. Chm. Relief Committee, Mattie Webb, Chm. Local Committee. Mrs. C. L. Seymour , RALLY DAY AT FIRST METHODIST cnuRcit Rally Day at the Methodist Church Sunday, Oct.. 13th was a great success. The little folks were at their best, the singing and recitations reflected credit oni teachers and children. The graduating or promotion feature was something new. - The certifl rates were presented by Mr . J . B. Leigh to the children who were prepared for promotion. Mr. Bundy gave a verv impres sive talk. . . ' ' . DON'T FAIL TO REGISTER Rcenstration books cloe Octo ber 20th: and those who fail.by that time to reeisfer will be di? onalified to vote in the general election in November. ' Everr patriotic citizen should ! see that his name is on the regis tration books at once. There is danger in putting this Important matter off to thft last moment, when a thousand things may happen to cause one to for nct it. - Every voter in Elizabeth City must register aorain, as this-is the first recisfrafion under U-f fcur ward svsfemr ;