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SOCIETY News HISS MAI'ME ROBERTS—Social Editor—Phone 256. News Items Telephoned Miss Roberta Vt Ul Be Appreciated. P Twentieth Century Club. Mrs. John Schenck will entertain 1 the Twentieth Century club at her home at Lawndale Thursday at one o'clock. —————— Contract Bridge. The Contract Bridge club will meet with# Mrs. Henry Edwards Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Dinner Party. Mrs. Fred Baber gave a delight ful dinner Sunday last. In ce.eb'a tion of Mr. Baber's birthday and Mr. Joe Baber's also, which came on the same day. A four course dinner was served and covers were laid for Messrs. Fred and Joe Baber. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Laughriuge, and Dr. and Mrs. B. M. Jarrctt. Meeting Of Home Demonstration Club Leaders. Mrs. Irma Wallace announces a meeting of the local leaders, the councils and officers of the county federation at the club room Satur day at 2 o'clock. This will be ti>e most important meeting of the year Leaders who cannot, attend g> i substitutes as Mrs, Wallace w inu all clubs represented. They will dis cuss plans for the year and reports and demonstrations of the year wM be heard. Mothers Meet. Mr*. Chas. Coble entertalnrd the mothers ol' the beginners' depart ment of the Central Methodist church nt her heme in Bcaumonde Terrace Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The subject for the afternoon was “Childhood and Youth." and those taking part on the program were: Mesdames Coble, Rorroc Cuts and J. R. Robinson. The de votional was conducted by Mis. rhad Ford. The hostess served delicious re freshments. - > Hallowe’en Forty. Misses Margaret nod BUen Ford entertained about twenty-eight of their young friends on Friday even ing at their home on Seaboard ave nue with a Hallowe'en party. The rooms were decorated with autumn flowers and Hallowe’en suggestions and all the guests wore Hallowe'en costumee. Miss Dorothy Leonard was awarded the prise for the best gotten up costume of the girls and Dudley Maxwell for the boys. Numerous games, fortune telling and contests were enjoyed after I which the hostwses were assisted by their mother. Mrs. Thad Ford and Mr*. M. P. Coley in serving Kskimo pies, sandwiches and can dies. Sunday School Class Entertained. One of the loveliest Hal!ow*®n parties given this fall was given by Misses Ruby Ellis, Ruth and Pauline Dedmon. on last Friday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock in the primary department of the First Baptist church, in honor of their Sunday school classes. The youngsters were dressed in their costumes and macks, which caused quite a bit of excitment. The entire primary departin'^!'. ! was decorated with autumn leaves ; and Halloween decorations. Many J Halloween games and contests were played, after much excitement wr enjoyed. The hostess served fr tit nuts, candles and dixie cups m T-ic. lowreen favors. Hallowe'en Party. j The local telephone company „ w e j a delightful Hallowe'en party la. i evening from 8 to 11 o'clock in the Key club building which was ef fectively decorated with Hallowe’en suggestions, quantities of yellow and white chrysanthemums and lighted with jack-o-lanterns. The guests included the business men and their wives of the city, some of the telephone officials onl operators from Gastonia. Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Forest C.iv, Rutherfordton, Mt Holly and Caro leer. About 75 were dressed in Hal lowe’en costumes and the prizes for the best costumes want to Mr. ana Mrs. Brown of Shelby and prizes for tha best stunts were awarded Misses Sneed and Walker. A very interesting program was - given by the local operators and stunts by Gastonia operators. Talks were made by Dr. J. S Dorton, Messrs. George Blanton, E. T. Switzer, John Schenck, Jr., inti W. B. McKee, district plant chief of Gastonia. Delicious refreshments were served by Misses Wilkerson. Green, Bowling and Mrs. r. II. Taylor. About 150 guests were pres . ent- The party was cloeed with an old time square dance and the music was furnished by a local oi ahestra. Flower Show At Kings Mountain. Friday—the nnnual flower ..how will be held in Kings Mountain. It will open at 10:30 a. in. and lunehee and refreshments will be served i ll day. No. Two Division. The following attractive Hallo we'en Invitations were received to day: Goblins and Witches, Black Cats and Pumpkins too, are waiting at the club room, for a Hallowe’en frolic with you, Thursday 3:31, di vision No. 2. Mrs. Coley Honored. The teachers, officers, children and parents of the junior depart-1 ment of the Central Methodist church honored Mrs. M. P. Coley the superintendent of this depart ment., who is moving to Charlotte this week, with a farewell service at 9:45 Sunday morning in this de partment of the church. The offi cers and teachers presented her with a handsome gift and tho chil dren gave her a shower of pretty gifts. Mrs. Coley will be griatly missed by all the Sunday school, where she has been a faithful worker since moving to Shelby. She will be at home next week at 21H> Avondale Ave., Charlotte. South Shelby Teachers Entertained. Mcsdames Rush Padgett, C A Morrison and C. A. Benoy weic! joint hostesses last evening at a delightful party entertaining «t. the \ home of Mrs. Morrison on 3. La Fayette street, honoring the teach ers of the South Shelby school. The large living room was arranged with lovely white and yellow chrysanthe mums. Miss Jones, the violin In structor. assisted by Miss Vermi Morrison entertained with a nu n bar of musical selections. Wnile Mrs. Morrison was showing old col onial relics, Miss Bleka Blanton recited “In Grandmother's Day ” Interesting talks were made bv Rev. Rush Padgett, Miss Selma Webb and Rev. T. B. Johnson. Mrs. C. A. Morrison, dressed like a negro mammy, gave an humorous reeding At- the close of the evening. the hostesses Were assisted by Mesianie.i Herbert Blanton and C. H. Rein hardt in serving a sweet course with nuts and punch. Flower Show Success. The annual flower show held a1 the club room yesterday was a \ great success, over fifty dollars I was realized after all expenses. The judges were Mesdames J. R. Davis, ! Hunter Patterson, and E. W. Crit- j fin of Kings Mountain. The follow'tmK ladies were award ed prizes for the best chrysanthe mums, roses, dahlias, and mired baskets: White chrysanthemums: First Mi's. Bob Lackey; second, Mrs. J. L. Lackey; third. Mrs. W. A. Pendle • : ton, honorable mention, Mrs. Til- * den Falls. Yellow chrysanthemums; First. I Mrs. W. C. Harris; second. Mrs. Grady Lovelace; third. Mrs; Colin Hull; honorable mention, Mrs. Til den Falls. Cream chrysanthemums: Firs? RAIN COATS o have a big stock of ll .i.i outs for Men, Women. I Boys, Girls and Children, i which we are selling less than factory cost. It will certainly pay you to come1 here for Rain Coats and Stickers. SWEATERS All Sweaters are going al ' 1-4 to 1-2 off, and we have j Sweaters for all, Children Boys, Girls, Men and Worn- ; en. , j — shoes — Our Shoes are wet weather shoes, they are known all over this section. We have 'hoes for the entire family, and you will save 25 to 50' < , by buying shoes here. THE PARAGON | DEPARTMENT i STORE’S CLOSING OUT SALE. Mrs. Colin Hull; second, Mrs Rush Stroup: third, Mrs, A. W. Hjjsncr; honorable mention, Mrs. C. S. Munn. Pink chrysanthemums: First, Mrs. W. C. Harris: second, Mrs. W S: Walker; third, Mrs. W. A, Pen* dleton; honorable mention, Mes dames Tildrn Falls and Bailey Esk ridge. Six or more varieties: First, Mrs. W. G. Harris: second, Mrs. Rush Stroup: third, Mrs. W. A 'Jendle ton; honorable mention, Mrs. Co.v McSwain. Bronze chrysanthemums: First, Mrs. W. S. Walker; second, Mrs J. K. Hamaick; third, Mrs. Frank Rippy;. honorable mention,. Mrs. Guy Hull. Single blooms: First, Mrs. W. C. Harris; second. Mrs. W. T. Alexan der; third, Mrs. Rush Stroup: hon orable mention, Mrs. W. C. Harris. Best vase of roses: First, Mrs. D. W. Royster; second, Mrs. S. S. I-toy ster; third, Mrs. D. W. Royster. Dahlias: First, Mrs. W. T Alex ander; second, Mrs. Graham Del linger; third. Mrs. J. R. Dover; honorable mention, Mrs. W. M. Rippy. Mixed baskets: First, Mrs. .T. F. Roberts; second, Mrsf A, G. Stoiy: third, Mrs, L, A. Blanton: honorable mention, Mrs. J. F. Roberts. Mrs. Mull Gives Beautiful Reception. The handsome new Hotel Charles was the setting for one of the larg est and loveliest receptions of the autumn season yesterday afternoon, the hours being from 3:30 to 5 o'clock, when Mrs. O. M. Mull charmingly entertained, honoring the Chicora club members. The spacious lobby which lends itself so perfectly for entertaining, was elaborately decorated with a wealth of autumn riowers, chrysantnc mums predominating, arranged in large stands, baskets and bowls. The long dining table was centered with a huge mound of mixed au tumn flowers, and smaller mounds of the same flowers at eacn end with groups of luring tapers m six autumn shades between each mound and autumn leaves in all the shades scattered over the table. Receiving the guests as they en tered and welcoming them, were: Mesdames George Blanton and W. It. Nix. Directing the guests to the first receiving line was Mrs. Madge Webb Rilny. Mrs. Mull, handsome ly gowned in turquoise blue chif fon velvet, introduced the officers of the club: Mrs. O. M. Suttle, the president wearing orchid chiPon. Mrs. P. L. Hennessa, wearing gray lace and velvet and Mrs. R. L. Ry burn in black lace. Mrs. Paul Webb, sr.. gowned in rase beaded chiffon, introduced tl.e following visitors, who formed the second receiving line. Mrs. Ch?s Forbes of Greenville, wearing prin cess blue satin, Mrs. Baron Cald well of Cliffside in tan lace, over satin, and Miss Mary Forbes of Greenville in Pink satin. In the third receiving line were: Mrs. J, T. Gardner Wearing black lace and Spanish shawl, Mrs. T. W. Ebeltoft in black satin and lace, Mrs. Mary McBrayer in chiffon and lace, Mrs. Esther McBrayer In black chiffon with orchid scarf and flowers and Mrs. Julius Smitn wearing black satin. Mrs. Felix Gee and Mrs. W F. Mitchell directed the guests to the dining room. Receiving just inside the dining room were Mesdames J. F. Jenkins and L. A. Gettys. Entertaining in the dining rr>om were, Miss Elizabeth McErayer. Mcsdamrs Carl Thompson, Tap Suttle and A. V. Wray. Pretty plates of sandwiches, cakes and tea with mints in all the autumn shade, were served by Misses Sara Ellen Wray, Mabel Hold, Louise Tedder Every Smart Fashion in COATS VTC hare (pared no effort in tie assembling of t' c coau ... our styliats have (elicted them with p.i ticular attention to the quality of the material . . . the newness of the style . . . always with the idea •f offering you the very best coat values they could buy. There are flared coats, tunic styles, straight lin* models , , all of them trimmed generathlr with flattering furs , . each one W'orth co.-v.H, r. b!v more than our price of $24.7J, Women : Misse* t Jurucrs I and Mrs. Evans Shull. Presiding at the piano and furnishing music during* the afternoon were, Mes dames Paul Webb, jr„ Otto Long and Miss Bertha Bostic. Mrs, J. J. Lattimore invited the guests to the register, which was presided over by Miss Selma Waob and Mrs. L. P. Holland. There were 300 guests invited. hejwToFWce IS MISSING AGAIN London.—The heart of Rob ert the Bruce, the great Scot tish chieftain, is missing. Eight years ago the casket be lieved to contain Bruce's heart was taken from excavations at Melrose Abbey and given over for safe-keeping to the public works department at Edin burgh. In some way it now has been mislaid or purloined. It was intended eventually to comply with the chieftain's dying request, that it be conveyed to the Holy Land. Robert the Bruce died ius; 600 years ago at Cardross, after win ning Scottish independence from England on June 24. 1314, and con firming his own right to the titlj of Scottish king. He was unable personally to ful fill a vow to visit the Holy '.epul ehre and requested his faithful fol lower, Sir James Douglas, to carry his heart there. Sir James perished on the way 10 battle against the Moors in Spain. Sir William Keith recovered the heart of Bruce and found it lt« resting place at Melrose. * A Birth. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Spangler an nounce the birth of an eight pound daughter on Tuesday at the Shelby hospital. Mother and babe arc both doing nicely. A small seed association has oeen organized by the farmers of the Eureka community in Moore coun ty. The association is starting work with Abruzzi rye. Cotton growers of Richmond county estimate a loss of more than ! 2.500 bales of cotton this year be I cause jproper boll weevil contr ji ! measures were not followed. Forty purebred Guernseys wri'3 | sold at Salisbury during the recent consignment sale for $8,985 or an average of $224.60 each. A ’vc-1! bred bull topped the sale at $650. DON’T MISS THE SNAPPY DANCE AT LYRIC THEATRE THURSDAY 10:30 ’TIL LEE’S DIXIE STARS — 6 PIECES — GOOD HARDWOOD FLOOR SCRIPT. 75c SPECTATORS .25c — LADIES FREE — MEN’S FALL SUITS For the men who want the best in » reasonable priced suits that are correct in style, fabrics and tailor ing. Acorn’s suits are real winners. All wool, well made— $9.95 10 $13.95 TWO PANTS $17.95‘$24.95 — BOYS’ SUITS — All With Two Pairs Pants $4.95 t0 $13.95 SILK RAYON BLOOMERS Ladies' silk rayon bloomers, in all colors and sizes— 49c 1 95c — FALL HATS — Ladies’ Felt Hats in a bij? assort ment of colors and newest styles. See these before you buy. PRICED 95c t0 $3.95 \\ ' — FALL DRESSES — New and snappy fall dresses for the ladies who seek style, quality and economy. These lovely dresses consist of fine quality satin, crepes printed crepes and velvets. Newest colors. Sizes for misses & matrons. PRICED $4.95 10 $9.75 I LADIES’ NEW COATS Just Arrived ■ All new patterns and shades and ! sizes to select from. $4.95 $7.95 $21.95 $24.95 MEN’S SILK TIES Popular colors and latest styles. Priced— 49c 79c 4 98c MEN’S DRESS SHIRTS “ACORN SPECIALS” Guaranteed Fast Color. Acorn’s Special— 98c LADIES’ HOUSE DRESSES English broadcloth prints for la dies and children guaranteed fast colors— 95c $1.75 SHOE SHOPPING CENTER FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY - ALL-LEATHER SUBSTANTIAL SHOES FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. II ^ MEN’S SOLID LEATHER SHOES Black and tan oxfords. New styles. Priced— $2.98 1 $4.98 — BOYS’ OXFORDS — Boys’ black and lan oxfords. Priced— $1.98 0 $2.98 — LADIES’ FOOTWEAR — Snappy styles in patents, satins, white, blonde and black kid. Priced— $1.98' $4.98 — CHILDREN’S SLIPPERS — A big assortment of styles to sralect from Priced - 98c $2.98
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