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THE NEWS AND OBSERVER. SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 23, 1915. North Carolina Society and In Woman's Realm CONDUCTED BY NINA HOLLAND COVINGTON JUNE WEDDINGS JETER-ARNOLD. Mrs. Ada Gertrude Arnold has issued invitations to the marriage of her daughter, Irene Annie Albert, to Mr.

Frank Hamilton Jeter, on Tuesday evening, June eighth, at nine o'clock at 236 Lee street, Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Jeter is now the Agricultural Editor of the Extension News Service of the State Department of Agriculture and the Experiment Station. This position he has held since November, having come here from Atlanta where he was engaged in demonstration work for the German Kali Works. Mr.

Jeter has shown himself thoroughly capable in his work and the service of the extension bulletins edited by him are attracting, wide attention throughout the State, gaining much favorable comment from the press of the State as well as from the farmers. It was while in Atlanta that he met the bride-elect. They will make their future home in Raleigh. URQUHART-FENNER. Mr.

and Mrs. Dixie Coddington to the marriage of their daughter, ander Urquhart. the wedding to June 2. at ten o'clock at the North Carolina. Miss Fenner belongs to one North Carolina, and this announcement many friends in the State.

WILLIAMS-MAKEPEACE. Mrs. Nannie Makepeace has of her daughter, Miss Mary Ellen, which will take place Wednesday after nine o'clock, at home, Sanford, The bride-elect is one of Sanford's universally popular at home and State. The groom-te-be is a young University, of the class of 1913, PETTY-THOMPSON. Mr.

and Mrs. Jacob Alexander to the marriage of their daughter, Edgar Petty, on the afternoon of at five o'clock, at the First Baptist Fenner have Issued Invitations Kate Nelson, to Mr. Richard Alextake place Wednesday morning, Methodist Episcopal church, Halifax, of the most prominent families in will be of Interest to her issued invitations to the marriage to Mr. Warren Rand Williams, evening, June second, at half N. C.

most charming young women, has many friends throughout the attorney, a graduate of the State and is widely known. Thompson have issued invitations Sallie Lemuel, to Mr. Thomas Wednesday, the second of June, church, Lumberton. WILLIAMS-PAGE. Mr.

and Mrs. Leroy Anderson Page have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Florence Nightingale, to Mr. Joseph Adolphus Williams, on Wednesday evening, June the second, at a quarter before nine o'clock, at their home near Morrisville. RAGSDALE-MOORE. Mr.

and Mrs. W. M. Moore have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Susie to Mr. Hugh Smith Ragsdale, on the afternoon of Wednesday, June the second, at four o'clock, at St.

Paul's Episcopal church, Greenville. PRINDLE-BUTLER. Mr. Edward Gale Butler has issued invitations to the marriage cf his daughter, Amy Elizabeth, to Dr. Richard Hedenburg Prindle, on Wednesday, June the ninth, at high noon at the Church of the Holy Innocence, Henderson.

SAUNDERS-CLARK. Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph Clark have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Ruth, to Mr. Richard Robertson Saunders, which will take place on Wednesday afternoon, the second of June, at half after five o'clock, Salem Methodist church, Reidsville.

N. C. MOREHEAD-GILMER. Mrs. John A.

Gilmer has issued invitations to the marriage of her granddaughter. Mary Eloise Dick, to Mr. James T. Morehead, on Thursday evening, June the third, at eight-thirty o'clock, in the First Presbyterian church at Greensboro. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Judge Dick and daughter of Captain Gilmer, of the United States Army.

JONES-FLINTON. Mrs. Mary Woods Flinton has issued invitations to the marriage of her daughter, Nannie, to Mr. Henry Broadus jones, the marriage to take place on Thursday afternoon, June the third, at half after five o'clock, at the Methodist church at Rougemont. The Cracker with a Preference -Biscuit Samples on request.

ENGRAVED 100 TATIONS ENGRAVED $7.25, 100 1NVI- $2.25 Address, Etiquette 1105 E. Free. Mate delivered additional anywhere. RICHMOND has a with Rossosable VIRGINIA Spend Your Vacation in the Appalachian Summitland This May Bride Traveled 5,000 Miles to Wed The wedding day had been set a year ago, and the groom had promised to return all the way from China, where he was at work on the construction of a railroad. She had look- ed forward to that day with the game yearning that is in the heart of every woman.

To her, as most brides. it was to 1 be the biggest day of her life. Then came a cable that he could not possibly get closer than lulu on the day set for the wedding. But that didn't daunt an American girl, and she was not going to have her dream shattered. "We will there," she said to her mother, and before that staid and untraveled old lady could be made to understand, the bridal gown had been packed in a trunk and the tickets purchased.

But the steamer which neared Ion. olulu, on the day of days, was late. The dusk had come down over the harbor when the vessel slowly felt her way in "Will he be there to meet us?" the mother inquired over and over again anxiously, And the daughter caught this doubt. She broke was within. outwardly calm, but nervousness a storm developed into desperation.

Suddenly she made up her mind. She put on the gown. and then came forth on the deck in the soft Hawaiian evening to watch the sights as the ship Wilson To Have A Woman's Club Three Hundred at Meeting Decide To Form Permanent Organization Wilson, May is to have A Woman's Club. was decided on at a meeting held in the court house Friday morning. Another ing will be held soon.

at which a permanent organization will be formed and officers elected. There were about 300 representative women of Wilson present meeting on Friday. This was called to order by Mrs. Charles L. Coon.

Mrs. F. D. Swindell was selected as temporary chairman and Miss Bruce Evans secretary pro tem. While awaiting the arrival of Mrs.

R. R. Cotten, of Cottondale. honorary president of the North Carolina Federation on Women's Clubs. F.

D. Swindell spoke, impressing upon her hearers the need of a Woman's Club in Wilson. At the close of her remarks Swindel! introduced Mrs. Cotten and urged every woman present to use her best efforts to convince the men and get their co-operation in working for better and cleaner, more prosperous and intelligent Wilson, as the main object of the association is for the uplift of its citizens and the beautifying of the our- with us in this movement and it was at this suggestion of one of our leadins citizens that this club be ized. Miss Gertrude Well, of Goldsboro, first vice-president of the Woman's Club of North Carolina, WAR introduced by Mrs.

Swindell and gave a very interesting and instructive talk, outlining the different phases of the club work. Mra. Coon stated that the object of this meeting was to organize a Woman'8 Club and that its object shall be "to form a recognized center for social and mental culture, to stimulate. awake and promote education, literary, domestic and civic better. ment of the city of Wilson and to aid by its organized efforts such worthy cause 48 may secure it sympathy and to foster a generous public spirit in the community.

LENOIR Lenoir, May -The Priscilla and Q. V. Clubs were very charmingly entertained Thursday afternoon Mrs. H. W.

Courtney, in honor of Miss Irene Martin, an attractive bride-tobe of this month. The guests were received by the hostess and Mrs. G. C. Courtney, and asked to register in pretty's bride's book, over which Mrs.

R. A. Ramseur presided very gracefully; this was presented to the guest of honor at the close of the entertainment. Mra. Courtney being an ideal hostess, had very cleverly arranged unique and varied amusement, each of which seemed more appropriate than the last.

The bachelor maids present were given an opportunity of piercing heart, bow and arrow being provided, with a heart of red cardboard as a target. Miss Maude England proved herself an expert and WAS warded a box of bon-bons. In an interesting contest, relating to a bride's trousseau, number cut for the prize, a dainty apron, which fell to Mra. E. C.

Ivey. Miss Hesta MeBroom was an adeft in making words from the names "Todd and Martin," And was presented with a pretty boudoir cap. Mrs. Courtney then provided her guests with slips of brown paper, and soon they were each busy laying an original plan of a bungalow. The guest of honor as the judge of these, and Mrs.

Yancey Moore, Misses Maude England and Lina drew for prize, and Mrs. Moore came out the winner. A color scheme of green white was carried in the decorations, prizes and refreshments. Misses Alice and Falth Courtney served a delicious ice course and mints. Miss Martin was very attractive in a becoming gown of green taffeta.

Wednesday afternoon, at the home of Miss Sadie the Q. V. Club gave a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Irene Martin, who will be married to Mr. J. Ralph Todd on the 26th inst.

Brides was the game of the afternoon. In cutting for the prize Mrs. J. W. Whisnant was the lucky guest.

and she at once presented it to the guest of honor. The color scheme of pink and white was beauti. fully carried out in dainty tally cards and also in the refreshments, which consisted of brick ice cream, cake and mints. After refreshments were served. a tiny note was given the bride-to-be telling her 'to search about the house as there was surely something hidden there.

In exciting "hide and seek" game, Miss Martin found three baskets well-filled with dainty linens, hand-painted china, etc. The Philathea class of the First Methodist church held a business meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. L. Minish.

The most important matter brought before the class was discussion of a new class room, the class hiving outgrown the space allotted to them in the main auditorium of the church. Several plans were suggested and the matter was finally left in the nands of a committee. It being the time for the election of officers, the following were elected: Mrs. C. H.

Hefner. president; Mrs. J. C. Keever, vice-president; Miss Nannie Steele, secretary; Miss Henrietta Montgomery, treasurer; Mrs.

M. M. Courtney, teacher; Mrs. Scroggs, assistant teacher; Miss Cornelia Miller, reporter. At the close of the business meeting.

Mrs. Minish served refreshments to her guests. Miss Mary Maroney, of Mocksville, is visiting at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J.

M. Downum. Miss Eva Teague, who has been teaching music the past year at Ruffin, returned Saturday for the summer vacation. Mrs. C.

C. Shell and littie son. of Henrietta, are visiting at the home of Mrs. M. E.

Shell. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Steele returned to their home in Lexington Monday afternoon after a visit to the Yadkin Valley.

Mrs. J. D. Moore and children. of North Wilkesboro, are spending a few days at the home of Mr.

H. L. Houck. Mrs. J.

W. Avery has returned to Lenoir after an extended trip to Ches. ter, S. C. KERNERSVILLE Kernersville, May delightful event was the hospitality extended during the past week by Miss Sadie Davis in compliment to the members of the 1915 graduating class of the Kernersville high school.

Bowls and vases filled with yellow roses and fragrant purple lilies were tastefully arranged in parlor, library and hall, the class colors of purple and gold being most effectively carried out. The hostess was assisted in receiving by her sister. Mrs. M. V.

King, who gave the words of welcome at the door. The guests were greeted in the hall by Mrs. Edward 'Whitaker, who conducted them into the attractively decorated reception room. Here rook was played. A count of scores showed Mrs.

Clyde Holt and Miss Annie Lee Stafford to be the lucky contestants. for which they were presented daintily embroidered handkerchiefs. At the close of the games a number delightful piano selections were rendered by different members of the party, following which a tempting ice course and mints was served by the hostess. Miss Eliza Hall of Rocky Mount has been spending several days with her friend. Miss Lillian Joyce.

Mrs. J. R. Wall and smail daughter, Rachel, of Mayodan, are the guests of Mrs. Wall's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Cicero Stockton. Recent guests at the home of Dr. Mrs. J.

R. Paddison were: Mr. and Mrs. A. V.

Sapp. Victor Sapp, Misses Irene and Alice Sapp: Messrs. Newell and Victor Sapp; Misses Mary Austin. Louise Hunt and Lola Sapp and Mr. Sam Black, all of Greensboro.

Miss Lizzie Atkins of Red Shoals has been spending some time at this place AS the guest of ner brother, Mr. James Atkins. Announcements have been received Now Rendered Accessible By The CAROLINA. CLINCHFIELD OHIO RY. The bighest altitudes east of the Rockies, the most delightful and invigorating summer climate in Eastern America, and scenery which for beauty, variety and grandeur.

has no superior in all the world, these invite you to the New Play Ground above the Clouds where comfort, recreation and renewed vitality await the summer visitor. ATTRACTIVE RESORTS IN THE SUMMITLAND Altapass, North Carelina, the highest point on The Clinchfeld Route, offers you at moderate rates allthe attractions of delightful and informal country club life combined with the comforts and conveniences of a thoroughly equipped and modern hotel. The Altapass Inn, is located on the Crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, looking down upon allthe world. scenery is magnificient, and to its splendid transportation and wire facilities Altapass adds unparalleled opportunities for the enjoyment ofall the outdoor and indoor sports and amusements, including golf, tennis, coaching, horseback riding, bunting, mountain climbing. bowling, music, etc.

The social environmentis ideal. Convenient railway schedules and excellent livery service facilitate the exploration of the Appalachian Wonderland by short side-trips to such points of interest AS Mt. Mitchell, the tallest peak east of the Rockies: Linville Falls, the Little Niagara of the Mountains: the Linville Canyon, deepest in eastern America; the famous Gorge of the Nolichucky River, etc. Other attractive mountain sorts in the Summitland of Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee are The Little Switzerland Inn. Mt.

Mitchel. N. beautifully located on the Crest of the Blue Ridge near Altapass and surrounded by a delightful summer colony; Burnsville and Murchison N. near the foot of Mt. Mitchell; Unaka Eprings, the well known health resort at the northern entrance to The Gorge of The Nolichucky: Pineola, Linville and Linville Falls, N.

the last three being reached via The Clinchdeld Route through Johnson City, thence over The E. T. W. N. C.

Ry, Write for illustrated booklets and time tables, also for list and rates of over 200 hotels, inns, summer boarding houses and cottages for rent in The Appalachian Summitland, on or adjacent to The Clinchfield Route, Special Vacation Rates, Jane to Sept. 30d. Address Chas. T. Mandel, A.

G. P. Carolina, Clinchfield Ohio Railway JOHNSON CITY, TENN. at this place recently, reading as follows: Mr. and Mrs.

Albert William Macy announce the marriage of their daughter, Florence Mills, to Mr. James Beach Beckett on Tuesday, April 27th at Chicago, Ill. The bride at one time a guest of Miss Dore Korner at this place, and won for herself many friends during her stay in Kernersville. Mr. and Mrs.

John Hunt and family, of Greensboro, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Stockton.

Miss Effie Trogden, of Jonesboro, has been a guest of her aunt, Mrs. R. Carlton. With the closing of the various schools over the State, a number of the teachers are returning to their homes in this place. Among the numbers are: Misses Eugenia Stafford, from Star; Annie F.

Lowrie, from Hickory; Annie Gray Greenfield, from Graham; Maude Pinnix, Centerville; Emma Lowrey, from China Grove: Nina Pinnix, from Dennis; Erie and Huron Stuart, from Bessemer City. Miss Arra Hester, of Clemmons has returned home after a visit friends. Miss Texas Ragland, of Elon College, was the week-end guest of her uncle, Mr. J. M.

Ragland, near Kernersville. NEWTON Newton, May Mattie Reinhardt was hostess Saturday evening to the Christian Endeavor Society of the Reformed church at a very enjoyable social session. There was music, Miss Reinhardt giving instrumental selections and Mr. Aaron Tesh, a senior in Catawba College, giving vocal numbers. Cream and cake were served.

A large number of young people attended. Mrs. Mary Love and Mrs. Carrie Connelly, of Wilmington. have arrived to spend the summer here, in accordance with their custom several years past.

They are stopping at the Piedmont. Mrs. H. McL. Green, of Wilmington.

who has been the guest of her brother-in-law. Dr. Geo. West, several days, returned home Thursday. Mrs.

Robert B. Knox has returned from Charlotte, where she spent several days with friends. Mrs. C. M.

McCorkle, her friends are delighted to know, has returned to her home here following a stay of several weeks in a hospital. One of the lenders in Newton society, she has been greatly missed during the spring. Mrs. J. J.

Stewart, of Conever, is spending a month with her mother, Mrs. J. A. Boyd, at Fort Mills, S. C.

Messrs. Harvey Carpenter and F. E. Yount have returned from Washington City, where they spent several days on a pleasure trip. Misses Charlie Fry and Ruby Lancaster, and Messrs.

Grover Murray and Lewis Phillips formed 'a motor to Statesville Friday and visited party friends. LOUISBURG Louisburg, May Monday afternoon Miss Eleanor S. Yarborough invited the senior class of Louisburg Female College, of which member, to meet her grandmother, Mrs. R. F.

Yarborough, dence on Main street. Mrs. Yarborough after most gracefully welcoming her guests, served dainty refreshments and presented to each of young ladies a dainty souvenir. hand Mrs. W.

H. Yarborough entertained the graduating class of Loutsburg College Tuesday night at a most delightful dinner party in honor of her niece, Eleanor Yarborough. In addition to the class, several young men from town enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Yarborough. The Tuesday Afternoon Book Club met Wednesday afternoon at the beautiful home of Mrs.

W. H. Yarborough, on Main street. Quite an interesting program was carried out. Each member responded with some current event.

Miss Sallie T. Williams rendered several beautiful piano solos. Mrs. S. J.

Parham read an interesting and illuminating paper "The French and German Women." Mrs. A. H. Fleming, Mrs. W.

E. White and Miss Sallie Williams sang a trio, "ADsent." Mrs. E. 8. Ford rendered very sweetly, "A Little Pink Rose." The following invited guests were present: Mrs.

Georgia Boddie, Mrs. Neal, Mrs. Plummer, of Philadelphia; Mrs. A. D.

Wilcox, Mrs. S. A. Newell, Misses Mecum, Joyner, Yarborough, Mrs. S.

P. Burt. Mrs. W. W.

Boddie. Mias Emma Hall, of Goldsboro, is visiting her cousin here, Miss Grace Hallies Sallie Joyner, of La Grange, has been spending some time with her sister, Miss Georgia Joyner, the popular teacher of the first grade. Mrs. J. A.

Cash, of Apex, is the guest of Mrs. Ida Hale, and Mrs. J. and family are visiting her mother, Mrs. Leila Williamson.

LEAKSVILLE moved along into her pier. gers crowded about wonderingly, but she showed no sign. She just stood there looking into the distance at the pied. No prim Puritanic frock did the passengers see on this dauntless American girl who had gone 5,000 miles for her wedding. It bespoke the bride's own daring and kept correctly to the 1915 requirements of such costumes.

For her pretty neck and arms, she followed a departure from past highnecked. long-sleeved modes. in a decolletage, modestly bridey, and sleeves just below the elbow. The daring and individuality of the bride showed in this rich panne satin and brilliant studding of rhinestones over the skirt and bodice front. The side panels are of lierre lace.

A Juliette cap of pearls, set with orange buds and hung with veil of lierre lace, was her original idea. "He's there, mother," cried the bride with her eyes on the crowd at the pier. And at that moment he saw her. a vision in white. The passengers way for her.

and she was the firs off the vessel. She fell into his arms, bridal gown and all. There were tears in her eyes, and she was almost to the breaking point under the strain. He knew why. "I guess," said he, "the first thing we need is a parson." roundings.

In speaking along the line of sanitation she said: "The reason men do not know how to clean up a town is that they cannot see dirt: and the reason for that that they are made of dust and can't get away from it." Levity aside, she spoke of the seriousness of the undertaking of a woman's club: also, that woman's place is wherever she is needed--not alone in her home, but in the community as well. "Our men are progressive, and true, and will, we feel, gladly co-operate with us in building up and beautifying our already beautiful little city" -her whole theme being for better sanitation and beautification. Mrs. Swindell stated the men were Spring Millinery INDIVIDUAL DESIGNS Mrs. Frank Redford Raleigh, N.

C. Place Where Quality Counts." Leaksville, May young men of Leaksville gave a most enJoyable moonlight hay ride and picnic Friday evening to the young ladies of the town. Four wagons were Alled with their cotiere of fun- lovers who drove to the lake and after having drove back to the Boulevard Theatre where they enjoyed the picshow. Monday afternoon the Y. W.

of the Leaksville Baptist Church had a most interesting and instructive meeting with Miss Elizabeth Taylor. Promptly at three o'clock the meetwas called to order by the president, Mrs. B. F. Ivie, who led in prayer, after which the subject of study for the afternoon, "The Call From Africa," up.

Fourteen members responded to roll call with the name some missionary, stating where they are stationed. After the program dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. The society was delighted to welcome Miss Taylor as a new member. The many friends of Mrs. W.

Fields will regret to hear that she is still indisposed. Monday evening Misses Sallie Gray Ivie, Kathlene Walker and Judge A. W. Dunn motored to Reidsville, where they attended a Rook party given by Miss Gladys Cummings. Misses Lottie Saunders, Ruby and Gertrude Fagge, are spending this week in Reidsville, the house guests of Mrs.

Buford Stone. Miss Katie Millner left Saturday afternoon for Reidsville where she will spend several days with relatives. Mrs. J. B.

Ray left Tuesday for Charlotte where she will be the house guests of Judge and Mrs. H. P. Lane. Mrs.

Dora Barrow, of Bluefeld, W. arrived Tuesday and will spend a few days here with her sister, Mrs. Laura A. Scott. Miss Orine Fagge has returned from Stoneville, where she spent some time with relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. D. F. King, and little D.

K. King left week for Reidsville, where Mrs. King will spend some her father, Neal. Mr. J.

P. Turner left last Sunday for Richmond. Va. A charming rook affair of the week was that Wednesday afternoon when Miss Sunshine Taylor entertained delightfully the members of the Rook Club and a number of additional guests. The rooms where six dainty tables were arranged were fragrant with roses and honeysuckle.

Miss Lucinda Martin received the club prize, a dainty crepe de chine handkerchief, and Mrs. J. P. Price captured the visitor's price, also a pretty handkerchief. During the course of the afternoon delicious punch was served, followed later by 8.1 ice course.

An almost automatic device has been invented to be attached to a saw handle the dust out of the path of a saw as it' is being operated. When a man insists on classifying all women as fools, the evidence is weighty that either he or his wife married Washington Post. MARRIAGE INVITATIONS Reception and Visiting Cards CORRECTLY AND PROMPTLY ENGRAVED SEND FOR SAMPLES AND PRICES J. P. STEVENS ENGRAVING Forty-seven Whitehall Street.

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