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HELEN KELLER COMING SOON t-: ti STATESVILLE (Special to The News.) Statesville, Feb. 12. The McDowell Music Club was entertained Friday afternoon by Mesdames H. O. and A.

P. Steele at the home of the former, mer. Miss Lou Campbell was "at home" to her friends Thursday afternoon. Mrs. W.

H. McElwee will entertain today in honor of her sister, Miss Cranor, of Wilkesboro. The home of Judge and Mrs. U. F.

Long was the social mecca Wednesday afternoon, the event being a reception by- Mesdames B. F. and Mac. R. Long.

Misses Ethel McNair and Alice Harris, of the graded school faculty entertained the other 18 members or the faculty Monday evening at the home of Miss Nell Annfield. Guests exceeding 100 in number attended the reception given bv Mrs. TOO LATE FOB-HERPlCICa A. P. Steele Friday afternoon at her new home corner Mulberry and Walnut streets.

The engagement of Miss Elmina Mills and Mr. T. Garland Shelton was announced at a brilliant party given by Mrs. Allen Mills Saturday afternoon to the members of the Why Not Club, of which Miss Mills is a pppular member. The bride-to-be is the youngest daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. N. B. Mills. The groom holds a responsible position in the office or the Statesville Furniture Co.

3 To You This Secret We Confide Improve Your Hair with yus kr If SateS mLSSSpXI PUWiC SDeaier. Press of the country announced the event as other Sot intetino Sff recent times. The girl whom Mark Twain had bracketed with Napoleon as TmPresTne he nineteen whom Edwin Markham had hailed as "the rnd whom Edward Everett Hale. Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, Richard Wat-" LtfmhpJ in iSi.

11 claimed as "the marvel of the day in which we live," suddenly 1 and appeared as a public lecturer. That she was successful -in rr attempt as proven by the ovations she received everywhere on her transcontinental lecture tour last ISe Ued out en masse to sreet this remark-able woman and her companion whom -u" calls teacher every day. Thev are shnrtiv L4v The value of Newbro's Herpicide for saving and beau Auditorium. tifying the hair is a secret known to thousands. More men and women probably have obtained positive results from intelligent use of Herpicide than from all other hair remedies combined.

In the majority of cases- it is dandruff contagion that makes the hair dull, brittle and lusterless; followed later HIGH POINT TAT OCIETY KINGS MOUNTAIN (Special' to The News.) Kings Mountain, Feb. 12. Mrs. J. M.

Patterson entertain the book club Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. F. E. Finger entertained the Social club Thursday afternoon.

Those present were Mesdames B. M. Ormahd E. L. Ware, J.

T. Welch, R. L. Mau-ney, W. A.

Ridenhour, H. N. Moss, D. C. Mauney, C.

I. Rhyne, J. C. Patrick, M. L.

Plonk, O. Farrell, R. C. Baker, A. H.

Patterson, J. E. Lysford, H. M. Heavener, E.

L. Campbell, C. A. Dilling, L. F.

Neal, W. P. Fulton, Arthur Crouse, Junius Aderholt and Miss Eula Long. Mrs. O.

C. O'Farrell spent several days in Greenville, S- visiting her daughter, Miss Louise O'Farrell, at Greenville Woman's College. Mrs. G. V.

Patterson is visiting rela LENOIR in many instances with white, scaly deposits, itching scalp and falling hair. Newbro's Herpicide eradicates this enemy of beauty and (except in cases of chronic baldness)- enables the hair to resume its natural luster and luxuriance. Discriminating persons speak of Newbro's Herpicide in the highest terms for its almost magical effect upon the scalp and also for its excellence as a regular hair dressing. Just begin the use of Herpicide without anyone's knowledge and see how quickly your friends will notice the improvement in your hair. Send 10 cents in postage or silver to The Herpicide Dept.

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12. Mrs. Edward King Willis, nee Miss Clara Harmon, who has been the guest of her parents, Mr. and Airs. E.

T. Harmon, for the past two has been the recipient of much social attention. Mrs. W. C.

Beavens was hostess Wednesday afternoon to the High Point Branch of the Salem College (Special to The News.) Shelby, Feb. 12. Miss Stella Scroggs was hostess Tuesday evening at a 'movie" party at the Crystal theater. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs.

P. L. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. T.

J. Babington, Mr. and Mrs. John McClurd, Mr. and Mrs.

George Hoyle, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hoey, Mrs. Lewis Forney, Mrs. Belle McFarland: Alumnae Association.

tives in Gastonia this week. hall. In charge of this part of the program is committee of young women of tlie college, of which Miss The same afternoon Mrs. Edward K. Miss Aileen Ormand is at home from Willis of Washington was compli Davenport College to spend the week Alama Bowden, Norfolk, is chair mented when Mrs.

Ht Irwin Coffield man. entertained at dinner. Much interest is manifested in the COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY AT ELfiN COLLEGE (Special to The JCews.) I.f.-.cir. Feb. 12.

A reception, mark-f brilliancy and elaborateness, ..15 That given by Mr. and Mrs. Wil-: in H. Craddock at their home on Pro.rect Heights on last Thursday from to 11 o'clock in honor Dr. and Mrs.

Colbert L. Robbins. ro ere married in Parkersburg, W. Vg on December 2S, 1915. More than oro invited guests called dur-the evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ivey entertained a number of friends on Tuesday from to 11 o'clock at their en Harper ayenue in "honor of Ivey's sister, Miss Edith Vas-ur of Charlottesville, who is e-. ding a fortnight with them. Those esent were Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Ivey, and Mrs. B. P. Williams.

Sam 7 and Miss Freeze Hall, Ed Cloyd announcement of the engagement of GREAT LAYMEN'S MISSIONARY CONFERENCE (BY MAMIE BAYS.) Miss Eunice Anderson, daughter of end. The epicurean club met with Miss Nell Dilling Wednesday afternoon. Rook was played at three tables- After the game delicious refreshments were served. Those present were Misses Lina Allison, "Daisy Carpenter, Bonnie Mauney, Kate and Margaret McLaughlen, Marie Moss, Eloise Will-eford, May Plonk, Louise Dilling, Mes Captain and Mrs. Wm.

Anderson of Misses Oeland Washburn, Leona Uid-ory and Mamie Jones. Mr. and Mrs. L. E.

Ugon entertained Monday evening at ten tables of progressive rook honor of Mrs. Ligon's sisters, Mrs. M. S. Young, of Charlotte, and Mrs.

Azalie Harris, of Fort Mill, S. C. Mrs. R. L.

Ryburn entertained Friday at a luncheon, complimentary to Mrs. Andrew C. Miller, Jr. Charlotte, and Mr. Ralph Parker of High Point.

February 6-13 has been observed as "Christian Endeavor Week," among the five societies of that name, which dames it. s. and C. A. Dill ing.

are organized in a city union Elon College, Feb. 12. The college, co-operating with the Y. M. C.

-i T3vv i The fnllnwinsr and Y. W. U. A. ana tne nnsuau Mrs.

Gurney II. Kearns wasthostess Monday afternoon to the Entre Nous The Twentieth Century Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Clyde Hoey. A. i M.

PREPARES statistics regarding the registration Endeavorer Society, has decided on this a new departure year a commu Club, K. Willis of Wash ington being the honoree. Friday afternoon Mrs. F. E.

Cree A general committee on arrange- ments has been constituted of the, cabinets of the three religious organ-; izations named above, and Mr. W. L. Kinney has been placed at the head of this committee with Mr. C.

B. Rid- die as executive secretary. The invitation committee of Bergeron is chairman has, brought out a very attractive poster and is arranging to visit every public school, Sunday school, and churchy in the township by delegations, well as to enlist representative to make the day a success. W. B.

Fuller is. chairman of the wel--come committee. The state department of agriculture has generously provided five speakers' who are as follows: Major W. Graham, Mr. J.

L. Burgess, Mr. G. Hill, Mr. T.

B. Parker, and Miss, Jamison. A game of basketball wiljU precede the exercises of the. morn-, ing as will also a gymnasium exhibit and perhaps other sports. Coach Johnson and Assistant Thomas will, have these items in charge.

Mr. M. Williams of the student body is to speak on Community Survey for Boon Station Township." man was hostess to the Sorosis Club ORATORICAL Mrs. Will Lineberger entertained the "Tongues and Needles" on Tuesday afternoon. Mr.

and Mrs. B. McMurry celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Friday evening. There were two hundred invited guests. at a progressive literary contest according to denomination at me North Carolina convention of the Laymen's Missionary movement will be of interest to many throughout the state.

The Presbyterians lead with 471 delegates; the Methodists follow with 397; Baptists 218; Moravian 146; Christian 40; Disciples Friends 36; nity service day The date set tor the event is February 26, the last Saturday in the month, which day is to be annually set apart for this purpose. The aim is to bring the college and its organized religious life into vital touch with the surrounding community. This year every citizen of Boon The same afternoon Mrs. J. Allen Austin was to the Daisy Davies Missionary Society of the Wes PEACE CDITEST Miss Rosie May Shuford was hos Miss Annie Poole Estes, S.

A. r. c'. ardson and Miss Pearl Minish, Dr. 0.

I- Moore and Miss Jessie Courts' and Floyd Blackwell and Miss VsrrOUr. The Maids and Matrons' Club had its hostess on last Wednesday af-rnoon, Mrs. S. S. Jennings at her 1.

cir.e in Fairfield. The special invited were Mesdames E. F. Feld, S. A.

Deal. A. D. Little, J. Preston RabW i H.

Coffey. R. C. PoweU, P. Waker dd.

E. C. Ivey, M. L. Mallard, J.

C. Moore and Misses Nora Mast, Lillie Tattle and Annie Beall. R. C. Powell entertained at a ley Memorial church.

Mrs. H. A. Dun- tess to the Thursday Afternoon Club, ham of Asheville, corresponding sec- Lutheran 25; Methodist Protestant Station township, ten miles long and On last Friday evening Dr. and retary of the Woman's Missionary So 58: Protestant Episcopal 64; ueiorm Mrs.

E. B. Lattimore entertained at four miles wide, is to be personally ciety of WTestern Carolina Conference, ed 24: no church affiliation 31. The was present and made a short talk rook as a courtesy to their guests, West Raleigh, Feb. 12.

Several of invited to be present. A free dinner is to be served in the college dining total number of delegates registerea to date is It is believed that Mr. and Tom Lattimore, or regarding the work of the conference the best student speakers of the A. Charlotte. as reported at the recent convention M.

College are actively preparing to niore than 1.600 delegates win nave compete for the honor of representing been registered before the close of Miss Stella Scroggs has been elected teacher in the graded the college this year in the intercollegiate oratorical contest which is giv the convention. No Session Saturday. cok party on last Friday afternoon school to succeed Miss Pearl Hollo- i cm 3 to 5:30 o'clock at her home en annually by the North Carolina way, who She has the sixth No sessions of the convention are ARRESTED ON COMPLAINT OF BRITISH CONSUL'S OFFICE on Church street. Press Society. The contest, which grade.

being held today and none will be was held last year in Raleigh, will be Mr. John F. Schenck and son, John held on Sunday morning. Important held in Durham on or about April 1st, Chicago, 12. On complaint of GASTONIA are in New York this week.

sessions, however, will be held oun- It is probable that at least, seven col dav afternoon and Sunday evening, sisted of a quotation he had read In political economy: we haven't brains enough to make business anything but business, then human rights must go on being consumed like tinder." He urged the recognition of religion as the chief objective in life and said that "unless religion can control the human race the love ot money will damn He said further that "the ability to make and save money carries with it the destruction of the impulse to give it away," and he pleaded with the leges will take part. the British consul's office that O. A. Braun, former grapd deputy of the Teutonic Sons of America had sought. and the convention win wim ALBEMARLE In the preliminary contest held at the evening session.

the A. M. a year ago for the selec The Laymen's Missionary Move tion of a speaker, only two men com to sell them information for $5,000. Braun, was arrested by federal au-f thorities, He was charged with. (Special' to The ijews.) ment came into existence in Novem peted, the honor being awarded to Mr- Albemarle.

Feb. 12. The Priscillas impersonating a reoerai omcer, in. met on Friday afternoon with Mrs R. L.

Hayes of West Raleigh. The increased interest in public speaking ber, 1909, and during the years that have passed since that time there has been large increase in all of the which capacity he was said by the in Greensboro. The same evening Miss Lois Love was hostess to the Double T. ClUi. In the game of rook Misses Irma Tap and Clara Jordan won the 'prizes.

The Delta Tau Club was entertained Wednesday by. Mrs. Robert Morrow. The 6ame afternoon the Priscilla Club met with Mrs. C.

A. The chief business was the election, of a president to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of Mrs. Bascom Hos-kins. Mrs. J.

F. Hayden was ejected. The resignation of Mrs. Randall Terry was accepted. Wednesday afternoon the Loyal Temperance Legion met at the home of Mrs.

P. A. Jones with Miss Helen Gueth, president, in the chair. afternoon Mrs. A.

E. Tate was hostess to the Philomathean Club in honor of her house guest, Mrs. J. H. West of Bennettsville, S.

C. Over-the-Tea-Cups Club was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall.

Tuesday afternoon the literature W. G. Efird, at her new home on Main at A. M. is evidenced by the fact British consul's office to have ap street.

men before him to cultivate as Christians the spirit of liberality. contributions of the denominations that three speakers have-already reg proached them. affiliated with the movement, for be istered their names and have prepared Mrs. A. C.

Huneycutt was at home to a number of friends on Monday nevolence at home and abroad. their speeches: Mr. K. L. Greenfield, afternoon at a sewing party.

(Special to The News.) Gastonia, Feb. 12. On Friday night, Regina Coon, delightfully entertained at the Arrington Hotel in honor the senior class of the Gastonia high school, of which she is a member. Quite a large number of the ojng people were present, and several out-of-town guests were here for the occasion, which was a valentine rartj. Dainty refreshments served at a late hour marked the close of a 2iost happy evening.

On Tuesday afternoon April 11th Davidson and A. M. colleges "will Play an exhibition game of baseball at Lcray Mills. Messrs. F.

L. Smyre, A. C. Jones and J. M.

Holland are the committee In charge of of Kernersville, a member of the sen Friday. Evening's Proceedings. Convention speakers addressed The music department of the Wo ior class; Mr. W. K.

Scott, of Haw junior, and Mr. A. S. Cline, of man's Club met at the home of Mrs throe amUpnpfia last evening: Men Lmcolnton, also a junior. It is prob J.

D. Bivins on Wednesday. in Westmarket Street church; women able that Mr. R. S.

McGeachy of Ral The Merry Matrons had an enjoy in the First Baptist church, and col Biggest Saving For eigh, will also compete. The character of these speakers and the care ored people in the Trinity A. M. a. Zion church.

Rev. D. Clay Lilly, u. able meeting at the home of Mrs. B.

McCurdy on Wednesday afternoon The Sorosis Club met with Mrs F. S. Parker on Friday afternoon. ful preparation they are making will make it certain that the A. M.

will be well represented in the final Year Mrs. O. J. Slkes and children are presided at the convention church and following the devotional service with which the session opened and which was conducted by Bishop' Edward Rondthaler, of Winston-Salem, three speakers addressed the a visiting in Charlotte. department of the Woman's Club met with Miss Pattie Newlin.

The same afternoon Mrs. Charles Hauser entertained the W. O. T. Club at a members' sewing party.

The Saving On Dr. R. W. Patton. Rev.

R. W. Patton, D. of Atlan Mrs. M.

R. Lynch was hostess Tues day afternoon to the local W. C. T. U.

ta, missionary secretary for tne Southern Province of the Frotestant Minds MOURNING MAKES AN UNPLEASANT IMPRESSION 1 rained Mrs. Roscoe Phifer or Monroe was Episcopal Church, delivered an address on the subject, "The Dynamics cm the honor guest Monday afternoon when Mrs. Gurney H. Kearns gave a small neighborhood party. of Missions" Dr.

Patton declared his opening remarks that vin his Mrs. E. Harmon gave an en Stand to Win OVERCOA opinion the Laymen's Missionary Movement Is going to exert tbf famille dinner Sunday evening In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward King Willis.

greatest influence, for good in all' de (Bulletin North Carolina State Board nominations of any organization of Health.) "I cannot reconcile your beautiful, The general meeting of the Wo modern times. The three-fold foundation of the dynamics of missions, Dr. healthful climate with so many cos Patton designated to be prayer, tumes of mourning, said a Raleigh man's Club was held Wednesday af-, ternoon with a full attendance. The interests of the club are beginning to center 'round the convention of the Christian unity and love. This, ne visitor from the Pacific coast recently "Why, I never saw so many women said, constituted the foundation But First the mind to be properly trained needs the support of a well-nourished body.

No food supplies in more splendid proportion, the rich nourishment of the field grains for both body and brain building than does Federation of Women's Clubs that which Jesus Christ recognized and wearing long black veils which I am convenes in High Point early in May. Mrs. Edward King Willis was again he declared that the missionary enterprise cannot be operated upon any other basis. Defining prayer, he said if it is the recognition upon tne( complimented Tuesday afternoon when Miss Minnie Alexander gave a part of man of partnership with God Dr. W.

M. Tippy. rook party in her honor, the guests being the members of the Delta Tau Club of which Mrs. Willis, previous to Rev. Worth M.

Tippy, D. oi (I New York, spoke on the subject, "The her marriage, was president, ft) told indicate they have lost either a loved one or a near relative. I don't know just how you people here feel about this custom but it puts a sinister feeling on me, a stranger. "I don't know what actual death rate is," continued the speaker, "but so much heavy mourning certainly does not give your town good advertising, especially from a health viewpoint And yet with this beautiful climate whose air is so light and invigorating that you prefer to live outdoors all the year through, I don't see why this should not be made and advertised as a winter health resort. We Miss Ida Alexander was hostess at Broadening Means of Social Service." Urging a fuller understanding the January meeting of the U.

D. In the morning when thou risest unwillingly, let this thought be pres of social service, Dr. Tippy said that when this has been accomplished in its entirety and the relation of social service to foreign missions has been established the heart of the Christian religion will be reached. He emphasized the fact thai many people understand social service to in They will be 10 to 25 higher next fall without doubt, but cash is better to us just now and we will continue Our Big Cut Prices Boys', Men's and Young Men's Over-coats, All at a Sacrifice. H.

LONG CO 33 East Trade Street ent: I ami rising to the work of a human being. Why then am I dissatisfied if I am going do the things for which I exist and for which I was brought, into the world? Or are proud of our climate," said he, "but we have no such winter weather as this." have I been made for this, to lie in The conversation continued on the bed clothes and -keep myself warm? But this is more pleasant: Dost thou exist then to take thy pleas Made of whole wheat and malted barley, this famous pure food includes the valuable mineral elements, lacking, in many foods, but imperative for energizing and sustaining the mental and physical forces. Easy to Digest Economical DeKcious. "There's a Reason" for Grape-Nuts Sold by grocers everywhere. health lines and the speaker declared emphatically that people of the south as a whole did not appreciate their wonderful climate nor the good health that they might naturally and easily have.

He said he' paid a physician ure, and not- at all for action or exertion? Dost thou not see the little Dlants, the" little birds, the. ants, the clude only certain phases of Christian work, whereas it involves every phase. Care for neglected children, he declared to be only onep hase ot the work of social service and said that in its missions every, moral issue is included. He spoke of national prohibition in this connection. President Poteat.

The last address of the evening was delivered by Dr. E. M. Poteat, of Greenville, S. president of Furman His subject was, Objectives for Men.

of Business." He stated that his text coh- spiders, the bees working together to regularly to keep himself and family put In order their several parte or the well and that he ras now enjoying splendid health from the fact that he went regularly to. his physician to be And art thou unwilling to dothe work of a human being and dost thou not make" haste to do that which is according to thy "nature? looked over and examined instead of first getting sick and then- sending for the doctor. JSeneca..