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Tune 8 51912. THE ASHEVILLE GAZETTE -NEWS PAGE FIVE Personal Mention, COCIAL News of the HAPPENINGS Meetings, Societies, Eta. Shriners' Ball Next Tuesday Night. and the mid-summer ball in August. A Camp Near Fort Worth, Tex.

the Battery Park hotel will begin with Dancing for the summer season a at the ball Tuesday evening of next week, which will be given by the Shriners and which all members of the daneing set who have previoualy, received cards fare nvitedito season dances cordially attend, both by the Shriners and by Proprietor J. L. Alexander of the hotel. The ball will be given in the new ballroom, which is both beautiful and spacious. The will be decorated for the occasion honor of the Shriners most room, artistically, palms and ferns prevailing in the decoration.

Spear's orchestra will the music and dancing will furnisht 9 o'elock. The ball will. be preceded, by a drill of the Arab patrol ballroom. a The occasion promises to be brilliant and much interest. is being felt in anticipation of the event.

The verandahs surrounding the ball room are at the present time filled with plants and flowers, which are just now in full flower and these, with the gay window boxes just outside the dining room windows, make a scene that will lend itself with much appropriateness and beauty to the occasion of the ball as the place of promenading pleasure-seeking throng that will assemble at the Battery Park hotel for the evening. A feature of the floral decorations of the hotel just at this time that is of more than usual beauty is the abundance of rhododendron, which is blooming in full flower in the large pots in the dining room and causing much admiration from the visitors to this city by its pure white, wax-like flowers that appear the large glossy plants. The 'Shriners' ball will open the season at the Battery Park, which promises this year to be full many interesting events, the Annual german coming on July 12, which yearly commemorates the opening of the in 1886, Camping being the all-absorbing topic at the present season, the following description of a Texas camp, taken from the Fort Worth Star, will be of much interest: a picturesque as well as historic spot on the George Reynolds farm, about six miles from town, W. G. Turner and L.

P. Robertson have formed a camp, which will continue until after Sunday, which is arranged solely for the entertainment of their friends. farm was the scene of many thrilling events some 50 years ago. Through it the Indians trailed, the rangers and frontiersmen fought and the desperadoes plundered and scattered their loot. Sam Bass and Wesley Harding had their famous "holdups" along this farm and divided their gold among their associates.

Several of the Comanches are to be graves seen and many times Quanah Parker and his tribe have pitched their tepees upon this ground. "For the camp kitchen of today. there is a log cabin 50 years or more and in front of it is a great oak old, Extending from this tree is a tree. iron hook, around which the large bark has grown and made the hook of it. This was probably where a part old settlers hung their meat to be the dressed.

For this week's fun Mr. Turner and Mr. Robertson have pitched the tent near this giant oak, and under it are long tables at which each evening a fine barbecue supper for the guests. A dance is spread platform is near and Tuesday night, automobiles brought out quite a number of guests to whom this hospitality was great delight. Negro furnished music for old musicians and new style dances." Lassiter -Barbee.

The following news from Spring N. will be of interest the Hope, members of. Asheville society who have friends and relatives in Hillsboro, N. the handsomely decorated son Memorial Methodist Episcopal afternoon at 5 church this beautiful of the seamost o'clock was solemnized, one of the son. when C.

W. Lassiter, a prominent business man of Hillsboro, led young to the altar Miss Eva Barbee of Spring Hope. "The ring ceremony was used and Impressively performed by was very Rev. W. F.

Craven. "After the ceremony the bride and departed by the Atgroom at once lantic Coast Line on an extended trip to the western part of the state. "They will be at home in Hillsboro, N. after June 15th, 1912." Dr. Johnson's Work In Egypt.

Alice E. Johnson, who is the physician in charge of the American in Tanta, Egypt, writes to hospital friends in this city that her work recently la progressing very successfully she expects to leave for and that Europe shortly, where she will enjoy several weeks vacation. Dr. Johnson, previous to her to Egypt, had established an extensive practice in Asheville, being one of the Meriwether able as- In slatants of Dr. F.

T. his hospital on Grove street and will, upon the expiration of her contract the with the board of missions of whose Presbyterian church, under nuspices the American hospital la conducted, return to this city to continue her work. Cards received in the city yesterday by friends of. Dr. Johnson Indicate that she is in the best of and much pleased with the new experiences of her professional life.

COASTERS Iced Tea time is upon us and we are showing a beautiful line of sterling mounted 3 plateau and consters. These articles are most useful and are one of the little things that add so much to the appearance of the table. ARTHUR M. FIELD CO. Church St.

and Patton Ave. tomorrow, in the Oakland The Heights family Presbyterian church. will remain in Asheville as visitors for several weeks. Col. Robert Bingham, who has been visiting in Chapel Hill and Burlington, has returned to this city.

J. G. Haydock, formerly manager of the Balsam hotel at Balsam, has been appointed room clerk at the Langren hotel. Mr. Haydock is a popular and suceessful hotel man.

Dr. McKee of Bingham school has returned from a recent business trip to his cotton plantations near Charlotte. Miss Arney Robinson and Miss Robinson will leave this city shortly for San Diego, where they will remain for one year's time. Mrs. T.

V. Minge, who has been spending some time in New York, returned yesterday with Mrs. Lora Gilmer of Waynesville and is in this city a as a guest at the Battery Park hotel. Mrs. was extensively entertained Minge, New York and had a most enjoyable visit.

Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Dodson and daughter of Humboldt, are visiting in the city.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles. H. O'Rouke of New Orleans left Asheville recently, where they have been spending some time.

Miss Hannah Erwin, who has been in this city for weeks since returning from the south where she spent the winter, will shortly go to Hendersonville, where she is contemplating going into business. Miss Snead and party of Hollins, are visiting in Asheville. C. D. Merritt of Cincinati was in the city yesterday.

H. C. Foley of Crestmont arrived in the city yesterday. M. C.

Westervelt of Greenville is a visitor in Asheville. De Paul Thompson, who is prominent in the newspaper world of New Orleans, is a guest in this city. Mr. and Mrs. B.

G. Paylor, who have been at the Battery Park hotel for the last four weeks, left for Greensboro yesterday afternoon. H. W. Sloan left for New Orleans last night.

Charles Blankenship and S. J. Lawrence, chief clerk of the Battery Park hotel, have returned to the city from an extended fishing trip in the Sapphire country. Mr. and Mrs.

A. F. Hammond of Atlanta arrived in Asheville recently, and are guests in this city. Dr. and Mrs.

H. H. Briggs, who have been spending some time in Atlantic City, are expected home today. Mrs. Robert Bingham will, for the present, discontinue her days at home as, in the near future, she and Col.

Bingham will leave the city for a few weeks' trip. So Hasty Made. Cakes fom Wheat Hearts Sell Rising Pancake flour require nothing but SWANSON PLEADS FOR STRONG NAVY (Continued from page 1.) two battleships year," said Mr. Swanson in conclusion. "Germany's naval program consists of building either two battleships or one battleship and one battle-cruiser each We should make this our annual and should add to our year.

program, navy such additional ships as Geradds to her's. If we build no many battleships for several years our navy will soon become inferior to that of Japan. Furthermore, our present battleships soon will be useless for warfare, SO much on account of the decay of the ships as the marked improvement of later battleships. If this nation is to attain the summit of her possible usefulness and greatness, it must come through her navy--its power, its triumph and is success." All trimmed hats at reduced prices. Next three days only.

Sproats' Milllnery parlor. 104-3t. FOR SALE A gentleman's country place near Asheville, 63 acres, 6-room dwelling, 4-room cottage, barn and out houses; hot house (steam heat), trout pond stocked with rainbow trout; 250 fruit trees, 200 grape vines, bold springs. This is a bargain at $10,000.00. Moale, Chiles Redwood Real Estate and Insurance 27 Patton Ave.

HAIR'S YOUR PRIDE, USE HERPICIDE feeling of uncertainty, a dread of possible disappointment always goes Af with an "off brand" hair preparation. That is part of the purchase, just as much so as the label on the bottle. You don't get this with a bottle of Newbro's Herpicide. It is not an experiment. You number among your acquaintances and friends hundreds who have used Herpicide with satisfaction, and you know that you can do the same.

The results are always positive, always right. Newbro's Herpicide kills the dandruff germ and stops falling hair. Newbro's Herpicide in 50c and $1.00 sizes is sold by all dealers who guarantee it to do all that is claimed. If you are not satisfied your money will be refunded. Send 10c in postage for sample and booklet to the Herpicide Dept.

Detroit, Mich. Applications obtained at the best barber shops. MEETINGS SUNDAY Rev. Mr. Cosgrove Will Speak at Men's Meeting Woodmen Annual Memorial.

Man's Christianity" will be the subject of the address at the Y. M. C. A. men's meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3:45 o'clock, which will be delivered by Rev.

T. A. Cosgrove of Newark, O. The meeting promises to be a most interesting one, and the musical prowill be very fine. Mrs.

H. W. gram Pelton will be the soloist and will sing The Angels Serenade." A violin ohligato will also be rendered by Miss Browning Adickes with Miss Eva Moore as accompanist. Just preceding men's meeting. the Woodmen of the World will hold the annual memorial meeting in the auditorium of the association building, beginning at 2:45 o'clock.

Rev. W. A. Newell will deliver the memorial address, and later the Woodmen will go to Grace to decorate some of the graves of the sovereigns. At the afternoon meeting at the Highland hotel E.

Adair will address the men on "The Wages of Sin." Miss Anna Davis will be the soloist for this meeting and Miss Eva Moore the pianist. The meeting will be held as usual at 5 o'clock and a large attendance is desired. Licensed to Wed. Ernest Wright and Fannie Norris of Buncombe, white. Frank E.

Hough of Andrews and Katherine Maxwell of Indiana, white. A. G. 'Anders and Vivian Briggs of Buncombe, white. Edgar Sitton of Henderson and Nettie Taylor of Buncombe, white.

D. H. Teague and Mattie Farmsworth of Buncombe, white. Stopping the Leak. Mother-Bobby, why have you stuffed cotton in your ear? Does it ache? Bobby--No.

Papa said that everything he tells me goes in one ear and comes out the other. I want to prevent this. -St. Louis Globe 10 Per Cent Off on Water Coolers The XXth Century Bottle Cooler not Included in this sale. Ask to see the good points of these coolers.

J. H. LAW 35 PATTON AVENUE. HAIR GOODS. Manicuring, Shampooing, Facial and Scalp Massage.

Chiropody work done for ladies and gentlemen. Bring in your combings and let us make them up to order. MISS CRUISE'S SHOP 23 Haywood St, Phone 16. CASH PAID For Broken Pieces of Old Gold and Silver. Jewelry and Watches repaired at moderate prices.

The Store of Odd Designs. VICTOR STERN, Jeweler. Haywood Opp. Battery Park. MILLINERY Trimmed Hats Reduced SPROAT'S Oates Bullding.

FRESH COD FISH BRICKS This is genuine cod fish of the best quality. 20 CTS. PER POUND YATES McGUIRE, WHERE THE DOLLAR DOES ITS DUTY. 21 RAXWWOD ST. DIPLOMAS GIVEN TO TWENTY- Largest High School Graduating Class Since 1898-In- teresting Program.

The final commencement exercises of the Asheville High school were held at the city Auditorium last night, the class day exercises having taken place yesterday morning at the Fligh school auditorium. Several interesting papers were read, an enjoyable musical program was rendered and the 26 members of the graduating class received their diplomas. This is the largest class the school has had since 1898. The diplomas were presented by Judge George A. Shuford, a member of the school board, who made a short speech of presentation just before awarding the sheep skins.

The first number of the program was the reading of a paper on "Compulsory Education" by Miss Ruth Allbright, which was followed by Miss F. A. Sumner's paper on the "Victorian Age of English Literature." Both were much enjoyed by the large numher of people present, and it was evident, that time, they thought were and the careful result prep- of aration. Hubert Jarvis, who is the valedictorian of the class, read an historical paper, which won the medal offered by the U. D.

C. some time ago for the best paper on "Causes and Incidents Leading Up to the Civil war." The music, which was rendered between the reading of the papers, was under the direction of Miss Truitt, and Mrs. Clara Akers acted as aecompanist. Superintendent R. J.

Tighe presented the Montford school with a bronze loving cup, which had been offered at the beginning of the year to the school which was the most proficient in spelling. The Montford school also was presented a large felt banner by Miss Truitt for proficiency in music. There was a short address by Superintendent Tighe. Edward Buncombe chapter, D. A.

presents a gold medal for the best examination paper on United States history. Only those having a term standing of over 90 per cent are entitled to enter this contest. This year there were 22 contestants, and the medal was won by John Douglas Fuller, who is only 12 years old, and presented last evening by Mr. Goldstein, with appropriate remarks. MEDICAL EXAMINATION BOARD TO MEET TUESDAY A Large Class of Applicants for License Is Expected toBe Present.

The board of medical examiners of the state of North Carolina will meet in Hendersonville for the examination of applicants on next Tuesday, June 11, at 9:30 o'clock. The examinations will be held in the auditorium. The board is composed of the following members: Dr. H. H.

Dodson, president, of Greensboro; Dr. Ben K. Hays, secretary, of Oxford; Dr. John Rodman of Washington, Dr. John Bynum of Winston-Salem, Dr.

W. W. McKenzie of Salisbury, Dr. L. B.

McBrayer of Asheville. Dr. Hays will pass through the city tomorrow on his way to Hendersonville, and the other members of the board will arrive here Monday, where they will be joined by Dr. McBrayer. They will go to Hendersonville in the afternoon.

Dr. McBrayer stated this morning that a large class of applicants is expected. Big reduction on all trimmed hats. Sproat's Millinery parlor. 104-3t.

M. WEBB CO. Imported Millinery Haywood St. THE HAPPY MAN AND WOMAN Are the healthy ones- -BUTTER CRUST bread is good for the human system--it's pure, and wholesome. Try one of our chocolate cakes for a quar ter.

Phone 622. Ask your grocer for BUTTER CRUST. Asheville Steam Bakery BUSH BEANS On an average these mature In 5 to 6 weeks from planting time and may be: planted for succession up to the middle of August. For choice, we offer the Red and 'Valentine, Brown Mohawk. Yellow Six Weeks, Longfellow, Giant Stringless, Burpee's Stringless and Refugee.

One quart will sow 100 feet of drill. Everything in Drugs and Seeds. GRANT'S PHARMACY Agents for Dandreth'a Seeds. AGED, WRINKLED FACES EASILY REJUVENATED. The a bridge party which was given vesterday afternoon by Mrs.

G. H. Lambert at her home on Cullowhee house was attractively decorated proved a delightful affair. The most, with laurel. The first prize went to Mrs.

Jeter C. Pritchard, and the second was won by Mrs. Arthur Rankin. The following ladies were the guests: Mrs. A.

M. Field, Mrs. Erwn Sluder, Mrs. Rogers Grant, Mrs. W.

S. Whiting, Mrs. P. H. Branch, Mrs.

Charles M. Platt, Mrs. Carl V. Reynolds, Mrs. Samuel Forbes, Mrs.

Frank Weaver, Mrs. Eugene Carland, Mrs. J. C. Pritchard, Mrs.

H. B. Stevens, Mrs. W. Penland, Mrs.

Arthur Rankin, Mrs. Silvio von Ruck, Mrs. Whiteford Smith, Mrs. C. S.

Bryant, Mrs. J. E. Meares, Mrs. Francis J.

Clemenger, Mrs. F. W. Kent, Mrs. Albert Hall, Mrs.

T. S. Rollins, Mrs. Jere Cocke, Mrs. D.

G. Devenish, Miss Julia Barnard, Miss Cora Lee Drummond, Miss Smith, Miss Carrie Reynolds and Miss. Meares of Wilmington, N. C. Bridge Party.

McKee and of Mrs. McThe small children, of Mrs. Dunn Kee's sister were given a party recently that was novel and unique in nature, past all previous social functions given recently, the party being a "whooping cough" party and the only guests being present being those who could boast the distinction of having this juvenile complaint. The suggestion was made that a prize be awarded most proficient "whooper' but the small guests, of whom were an amazing number considering the qualification of admission, enjoyed themselves thoroughly and in no way permitted their isolation or the seeming social prejudice against them in any way to affect their merriment. Children Enjoy "Whooping Cough" Party.

Westfeldt-Mellhenny. The following invitations have been "Mr. and Mrs. Gustaf Reinhold Westfeldt request the pleasure of your at the marriage of their company daughter, Louise Gladys, to Dr. Paul Avery Mcllhenny on the evening of Tuesday, the eighteenth of June, 1912, at 8 o'clock, Pythian and First streets, New Mrs.

J. M. Powers announces the Powers Hawthorne. engagement of her daughter, Miss Furman Winnifred, to Jack Burton Hawthorne, of taken Cincinnati, 0. The wedding will place the latter part of June.

The following announcement will interest the many friends of Mr. Lewis in this city: "Mr. and Mrs. Littleton James Glasgow announce the marriage of their daughter, Maude Leonard, to Mr. day, June Thomas fourth, Smith Lewis, nineteen "hundred and twelve, Wilmington, North Carolina.

At home after June 20, three hundred and seventeen 1 south Second street." The special music at All Souls' church, Biltmore, tomorrow will be as follows: Morning service: Anthem, "Lovely Gounod Service Stanford in flat. Afternoon, musical service: Gounod J. G. Stikeleather. Anthem- "Tam The organ recitals will be discontinued during June.

The address to the graduates of the Normal and Collegiate institute will given at the graduating exercises next Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock Dr. W. D. Weatherford of Nashby ville. Dr.

Weatherford is college secof the International Y. M. C. retary A. and is well known in Asheville, as he has been in attendance each Y.

M. C. A. and Y. W.

C. year at the A. southern conferences. A called meting of the Woman's club of Asheville will be held at the 450 residence of Mrs. J.

E. Craddock, Montford avenue, on next Monday at 3 o'clock, promptly. The afternoon, business of the meeting will include annual election of officers, the the adoption of a constitution and by-lawe the arranging of a program for and next season. The Civic Betterment league will next Tuesday at 4 p. m.

at the meet Henrietta. A full attendance is requested, and all persons interested in the work of the league are cordially invited to attend as the meeting will have a special importance concerning the sanitation of the city will be taken An interesting talk on "Flies" will be given by Mr. McCormick of the city health department. Mrs. J.

M. Moody entertained informally at bridge yesterday afternoon at her residence on Elizabeth street. There will be a meeting of the alumnae at the Normal and Collegiate Institute Monday at 3 p. m. Mr.

and Mrs. Ashley Tobias, of Charleston, who were recently married In Columbia, the home of the bride, who was Miss Mimnaugh of that city and who previously spent many summers in Asheville, have: just recently left this city, where they have been spending some time on their wedding trip. Miss Ruth Keister of Pulaski, visiting in Asheville. J. H.

Lamb of Atlanta is among the recent arrivals in this city. Rev. and Mra. T. A.

Congrove, with their son and daughter, of Newark. Ohio, are visiting at the home of Professor and Mrs. Child on the campus the Normal. Mr. Cosgrove la to the sermon before the gruduatiag clases of the Normal LEAKY MOT WATER BOTTLES Repaired--We will patch your bottie and guarantee our repair to wear n9 long as any other part of bottle.

It It does not, we will re-patch gratis, or refund the charges. J. Hearn Battery Park Place." Phone 118. (From The Beauty Seeker.) An aged face is often only a mask to a comparatively youthful person. Beneath is a countenace young and fair look upon.

the It's mask, a simple Ordinary matto remove mercolized wax, to be had at any drug store, gradually absorbs the worn-out surface skin; in a week or two the user has the loveliest pinky white complexion imaginable. An ounce of the wax usually is sufficient to complete the transformation. It is put on at night like cold and taken off in the morning warm creamy water. This remarkable treatment is invariably effective, no matter how muddy, sallow or discolored the complexion. Freckles, moth- patches, liver spots, pimples, blackheads and other cutaneous blemishes, naturally vanish with the discarded skin.

To remove wrinkles and flabbiness. here is a recipe that cannot be too highly recommended: Powdered saxolite, 1 dissolved in witch hazel. Use as a wash lotion. PAINT AND GLASS CO. GETS TWO STORE ROOMS In Langren Hotel -Will Conduct Drugstore in One Next Entrance.

The Asheville Paint Glass company has leased the two store rooms in Langren hotel on north side of the North Main entrance. The company will paint store street, from 25. South Main street about July 1. The store next to entrance will. be occupied by Langren drug store with an un-to-date soda fountain and "latest thing" in fixtures and will carry a full line of drugs, medicines, toilet articles, fancy candies, cigars, etc.

These stores will be two of the most of their kind in the up The da Asheville Paint Glass company is said to bet he biggest of its kind in the state at present, and in the new quarters will add many new features to the business that will attract the home builder, painter and decorator. PYTHIAN ELECTION Asheville Lodges Choose Officers Reports for Past Year Were Very Encouraging. At the meeting of the Asheville lodge No. 106, K. of last night favorable reports for the past year were read and the officers were elected follows: G.

P. Younginer, chancellor chancellor: commander; W. H. Clark, vice Robert Linn, prelate; W. F.

Krickham, master of work; W. H. Daniel, master at arms; S. M. Stevens, inner guard; C.

E. Case, outer guard; C. F. Wood, trustee for 18 months. Save money on trimmed hats.

Sproats, Oates Building. 104-3t Commencement Slippers The prettiest evening slippers and pumps to be found anywhere; turn soles, large buckles, pretty Cuban heels; patents, dull calf, white or tan russia calf. Come here if you want dainty footwear to look well and cost little. Price $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50. Nichols Shoe Co.

Cash Shoesters. On the Sq. FOR SALE VALUE EXTRAORDINARY Female College Park. Very choice lot on old nephewille money this week. Terms.

Natt Atkinson Sons' Co. Real Estate. ELIAS HOPSON TAILORING 18-19 Electrical Bldg. Opp P. O.

FOR RENT UNFURNISHED Large 14-room house, close in on car line; suitable for boarding house. Snap at $40. The H. F. Grant Realty Co.

48 Patton Ave. Phone 479. TURKISH BATHS The Gruner Sanitarium 31 Haywood Street. For Ladies and Gentlemen. Open Day and Night.

Suit and Extra Pair of Trousers for the Price of Suit All This Month HARRY S. BURROWS Over Citizens Bank. 200 LBS ASHEVILLE PACKING COS EXTRA H.G. VEGETABLE SPEC GUARANTEED ANALYSIS AVAIL PHOS. ACID 8.

NITROGEN EQUIV. TO AMMONIA "POTASH MANUFACTURED BY ASHEVILLE PKG COE ASHEVILLE N.C.. Money in Potatoes? Yes you bet! Look at and the figure price what they new are potatoes will bring in June and July. Be the Early Bird and Catch the Worm! To grow them quiekly, nice, clean, big, ones, not scabby like stable manure makes them, use 4 sacks to the acre in planting row, of our High Grade 8-4-4 or 8-5-5 Vegetable Special Fertilizer. Keep them clean and well worked and you will get Many Barrels of Potatoes and a Barrel of Money.

We will ship you one sack or more. Write for prices if your merchant won't supply you, for our booklet. ASHEVILLE PACKING ASHEVILLE, N. C. It will pay you to insist on having our goods.

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