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of of GREENSBORO, DAILY NEWS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21. 1913 WOMAN'S REALM A STERNBERGER WAS HOSTESS FOR HER SISTER Yesterday afternoon in the rooms of the Country club Mrs. E. Sternberger was the charming hostess, to a party of friends honor sister, Mrs. T.

Pearlstine, who is her guest, and who has visited here frequently, known to her many Greensboro friends as Miss Fannie Strauss. She is on her way to her new home at Allendale, S. C. The invitations to this lovely affair were decidedly unique, reading in the following manner: The time- 3.30 Thursday afternoon. The Place- The Country Club, our recent boon.

The Girl-My sister Fannie, who will meet you there. Come out and frolic with us, forgetting care. The hostess presented a beautiful copy of Browning's poems to the lady making the best reply, and Mrs. Al Fairbrother was the fortunate winner. Her reply was: The Girl's a Pearl, steen times as rare Ag those of ocean cave.

The Time and Place are happy, too, For there none will be grave. And if the Fates are kind to me Among your guests I hope to be. So count me in to greet the "Girl," Not maiden now, but still a Pearl (stine). In a magazine contest the prize for the most perfect paper was cut for by four ladies, being Mrs. S.

Alderman, Mrs. J. P. Turner, Mrs. Bernard Cone and Mrs.

Meade, who is guest of Mis. Morehead. Mrs. Cone was successful person and was presented a the pretty cut glass fern dish. The consolation was awarded, Mrs.

Ham and was a glass cologne tle. the guest of honor the hostess presented a pair of elegant silver candiesticks. The Country club rooms were simply but tastefully decorated. cut flowers being used. The interior of this charming place of entertainment was a cozy retreat from the stormy weather out of doors.

During the afternoon the guests partook of delicious sweets. HAPPY EVENT OF Y. W. C. A.

WAS LARGELY ATTENDED Yesterday evening one of the most enjoyable events of the entire year for the members of the Young Women's Christian association occurred in the gymnasium of the association, in the nature of the annual shirtwaist party. The gymnasium was filled with merry-makers, and they were gathered at two long white tables. In the center of each table was a huge mound formed of apples, which, in addition to being delicious, made a simple but attractive decoration. The visitors gathered for the event at 7 o'clock. During the evening a menu, which was under the charge of tempting Mrs.

L. H. Martin, was served, and consisted of chicken patties, scalloped potatoes, peach jam, hot rolls, coffee, ice cream and cake. Following the supper the entertainment took the form of a most pleasant pastime. Women's Toasts were offered the Young Christian association and to the officers, and were charmingly rendered in the form of limericks that were put to music.

Mrs. C. P. Langley had provided also a guessing contest, and the evening's party were kept busy solving charades. Mrs.

G. W. Whitsett and Mrs. T. G.

McLean captained the two teams which entered into this pleasant and educative form of contest. The affair was enjoyable, and there was such an spirit of good cheer that it will long be remembered by those so happy as to attend, as one of the happiest occasions in the history of Young Women's Christian association. Greensboro Girl's Progress. On last Tuesday evening, February 18, at 8:15, two Greensboro young ladies took part in an elegant musical in New York They were program Misses Annie Maie Dorsett and Annie L. Turrentine, who are vocal pupils of Ralfe Leech Sterner.

The event was the 364th concert given by the New York School of Music and Arts, and occurred at the Waldorg -Astoria. Miss Dorsett's number was Kamenoi-Ostrow, Op. 10, Rubin- DWINELL- WRIGHT CO'S WHITE HOUSE COFFEE. BOSTON BEST ROASTED CROCER5 LEGISLATORS VISIT THE NORMAL COLLEGE Will Make Detailed Report on Their Return to Raleigh--Were Royally Entertained. Four members of the state legislature, two representatives.

and two senators, representing the committee visiting educational institutions of the state, were royally entertained yesterday afternoon and evening at the State Normal college by the faculty and student body. The visitors were J. A. Turner and W. T.

Woodley from the senate and Dr. B. T. Cox and A. A.

F. Seawell from the house. During yesterday afternoon the legislators, who arrived at noon on train No. 21 from Raleigh, were shown over the large institution for women located here. They were shown every branch of this large educational force, and were taken over the grounds and through the attended buildings.

President Foust personally them, and, besides showing them the equipment and exhibiting the excellent work the Normal is doing for the young womanhood of North Carolina with its present advantages, he took occasion to show the needs of the college that it may meet the constantly increasing requirements upon it as leading educational institution. The legislators were entertained at supper last evening in college dining room with the students. and they there witnessed with what dispatch and order some 600 hungry girls are fed in half an hour. The supper was the usual college fare. Last night at 8 o'clock the visitors were again entertained, a play being given in their honor, entitled "Our MAtual Friend," by members of the senior presented, There were four acts and the cast of characters follows: John Rokesmith.

Our Mutual Friend. Margaret Mann R. Wilfer, "Cherubic Tennent Mr. Boffin, "The Golden Dustman," Corinna Mial George Sampson, "The Friend of the Family" Groves Bella Wilfer, "The Lovely Woman," Sadie Rice Mrs. Wilfer, "Majestic Ma," Florence Jeffress Lavinia Wilfer, "The Impressible Lavvy" Rena Gudger Mrs.

Boffin. "A Dear, a dear, the best of Lura Brogden Following the play reception was given, and during this time the legislators met a number of citizens of Greensboro. who were present despite the inclement weather. Light refreshments were servd. legislators had nothing to say reTh garding the conditions as they found them at the Normal.

They will make a detailed report to the legislature at all early date, and at that time will make such recommendations as they see fit. LOCAL BILLS PASSED House Last Night Took Up a Number of Bills of Local Interest. (Special to Daily News.) Raleigh, Feb. 20. -The house passed local bills tonight including, to authorize town of Murphy to issue hydroelectric bonds.

To provide township road law for Burke county. To authorize the city of Concord to issue bonds. To authorize special tax levy in Anson county. To change the name of the town of Union City to Ashpole. To incorporate the town of Hiddenite, To provide good roads in Onslow county.

For electric, light, water and sewerage bonds by Elizabeth City. For courthouse and jail bond issue by Hoke county. Amend the charter of the Virginia and Eastern Carolina Railway company. Amend the charter of the town of Gastonia. Incorporate the town of Proctorville.

For bond issue by city of Goldsboro. FUNERAL OF JOHN RICH HELD AT HOLT'S Yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at Holt's chapel funeral of John Rich, who died Tuesday, was held. The death occurred at his home, four miles northeast of Greensboro. Rev. Townsend.

the pastor, conducted services, and interment was made in the church- yard. Banks Close Saturday. Announcement is made that all banks of the city will be closed on Saturday, February 22, in commemoration of the anniversary of the birth of George ingtou, first President of the United States. stein. She was followed by Miss Turrentine in "The Rose In the Garden," W.

H. Neidlinger. Taking part in the program were many people from all over the world. PERSONALS. PERSONALS.

is the guest of Mrs. Joseph M. Morehead, at her home on Eugene street. Arriving yesterday to be the guests for a short, time of Mrs. E.

Sternberger were Mrs. T. L. Pearlstine, who are on their, way to their new home at Allendale, 0. Mrs.

John Z. Walker and daughter, Miss Cornelia, who have been visiting Mrs. Charles M. Lea at her lovely home on North Elm, returned Wednesday to their home in Richmond. While in Greensboro they were honored at a number of charming social events and made a host of warm friends.

Misses Emily and Elizabeth brook left yesterday for Elkin, to visit Mrs. Robert Lewis for a few days. Mrs. George Fisher and daughter, Mrs. James McMillan, of Detroit, left yesterday at noon for Chicago where Mrs.

Fisher will make her home. Fay Fisher left yesterday for Yonkers, N. Y. Miss Nellie Fowler returned yester-, day from New York where she went to Mrs. Randolph Meade, of Danville, purchase millinery for Meyer's.

Dr. and Mrs. Frisco, of Baltimore. are in the city visiting Mr. Mrs.

J. D. Wilkerson, on North Forbis street. Dr. Friseo is one of the prominent ministers in the Baptist church and those in Greensboro who have heard him preach hope during his stay in Greensboro he may the induced to occupy one or more pulpits town.

Mrs. 0. L. Grubbs and child left weeks terday for Greenville to spend with Mrs. Grubbs brothers, Hazel and Herbert White.

Mrs. S. H. Isler and daughter, Eugenia, of Goldsboro, are here for visit to Mrs. Isler's mother, Mrs.

E. Watlington. Miss Irene Hall, of Charlotte, is in city for a visit in the home of her ters, Mrs. E. L.

Galloway and George B. Crater. Major J. T. Shaw, of Mebane, was visitor in the eity yesterday.

Mrs. Burton and Lucy Collins, arrived, last daughter, from Washington to Mr. and Mrs. D. Collins.

Col. J. L. Ludlow came in last night and will spend today in the city 011 business. Miss Clara Benbow.

of Wilkesboro, the guest of Mrs. Sam Gilmer for several days. Mrs. J. H.

Mebane, of here for a several days visit to her Burlington, son, Nick Mebane. W. J. Blackburn went to Fayetteville yesterday afternoon. A.

J. Davis, of Henderson, was among last night's arrivals. W. C. Riddick and W.

B. Grimes, terday. were among visitors here yesRaleigh, In the city last night from Mt. Airy were G. G.

Galloway, W. Hiatt and J. Praither. from a visit of several days in Danville. Miss Inez Saint Sing has Magnolia Club Organized at Spencer.

(Special to Daily News.) is the name of a new social organizaSepncer, Feb. Magnolia tion of effected the here following last night officers: by the elecPresident, R. J. Goode; vice-president, T. F.

Stanback; secretary, H. D. Conrad: treasurer, E. J. McCormick.

The club will have a membership composed of the young people of Spencer, will have handsome quarters in the Arey building, and will be open Monday. February 24. Degrees Conferred. At a regular, convocation of Chorazin last chapter, 13, Royal Arch Masons, evening the degrees of past master and most excellent master were con'ferred upon candidates J. of Reidsville, and E.

C. Saintsing. E. this city. Eizemeyer, of OFFICIAL STOPS PRAYER.

Lieutenant Governor Orders Preacher to "Stop Making Political Speech." Indianapolis, Feb. Lientenant Governor O'Neill caused a sensation in the senate today when he stopped Rev. E. R. Henry, of the Emannel Baptist church of this city, who was making the opening prayer, and said; "Stop making a political speech." The minister had prayed for the separation of the rum traffic from the state and for the day when Indiana "would refuse to sell to men the right to make other men drunkards, murderers, filling prisons and benevolent institutions." The lieutenant governor pounded the marble slab with his gavel and commanded the minister to stop.

Then he ordered the journal to be read and Rev. Mr. Henry immediately left the chamber. SHOULD STOP DANGEROUS PRACTICE AT THE STATION The Southern railway, through the lack of official action, continues to show a woeful disregard for the safety of people whose business compels them to be about the passenger station, not to mention the convenience of those who desire to meet friends or to board trains. Yesterday as No.

22 pulled across Ashe street a long freight was puffing its way across Elm. the two engines meeting and passing i in opposite directions about midway the passenger platform. The freight engine, which was No. 848. pulled a string of box cars fully half a mile in length, and it required five minutes for it to pass and clear a way from and to No.

22, which had stopped on the second track. Passengers stepping from No. 22 were hemmed in. while those wishing to board it were hemmed out. People crossing the track as the two engines going in opposite directions met had only a moment's notice to reach a place of safety.

The practice of the Southern in leton ting the engines station run in platform opposite is directions a one and should not be permitted. City ordinances prohibit this across Elm street and should be made to include the station platform. Cow Has Whooping Cough, WASHINGTON A NEAR HEAVEN TO W. H. TAFT President Declares That Capital City Has Less Graft Scandal and General Devilment Than Any Other.

0 Health Officer Donovant struck a snag yesterday when a family residing in the northern section of city gave notice of the fact that the family cow had a genuine case of whooping cough. Several children of the family are now suffering with a cough. The health officer is seeking to shift the burden of quarantining or placarding the cow to some member of the city board of commissioners, by whose anthority the ordinance requiring placards in all cases of whooping cough was passed. OFFICIAL SCHEDULE FOR NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE, SEASON OF 1913 GREENSBORO To Be GREENSBORO May 12, 13, 14. CHARLOTTE June 16, 17, 18.

July 23, 24. August 18, 19, April 28, 29, 30. RALEIGH June 2, 3, 4. July 10, 11, 12. August 6, 7.

May 19, 20, 21. DURHAM June 23, 24. 25. July 28, 29. August 22, 23.

May 23. 24. June 26, 27, 28. WINSTON July July 19, July 30, 31. August 25, 26, Sept.

Sept. May 8, 9, 10, ASHEVILLE June 12, 13, 14. July 21, 24. August 14, 16, 16. Morning Afternoon games.

Total Saturday mileage Games Greensboro, Charlotte and 8.144. 23,645 miles, distributed as follows: tection candal, police prograft, there Washington, Feb. is is more beautiful in Washington than appears any city in this country, President Taft declared tonight in his farewell speech to the business and professional men the capital. "I have been here for the last nine years continuously," said the President. "I I have been in such positions as to know if graft or undue gain at the expense of the public were rife, or had any substantial existence.

I do not mean Ito say that every man in Washington or in banking, is as pure and business disinterested as a saint, but I do mean to say that, as cities go, there is no city in the country where there is less graft, where there is less food for scandal, where there is less manipulation, private exploitation or individuals at the pense of the publie than in Washington. I don't know any better policed city than the city of Washington; I don't know any city where the Sunday laws and the liquor laws are better observed than they are The President approved the here." proposed memorial bridge connecting Washington Virginia and declared that the District of Columbia should get back from the old dominion the territory across the Potomac originally contained in that district but ceded back to Virginia years ago. "I wouid very much like to direct a law suit to test the question whether the retrocession of half the District of Columbia to Virginia was written in the power of Congress," said withthe President with a smile. CHARLOTTE RALEIGH DURHAM WINSTON ASHEVILLE April 24, 25. 26.

May 15, 16, 17. May 26. 27. 28. May 5.

6, 7. May 29, 30, 31. June June 9, 10, 11. May July 7, 8, 9. 19, 20, 21.

June 30, July 1, July 25, 26, August 1, 2. July 3, June August 4, 5. August 20, July 17, 18. July 14, 15, 16. 21.

August 28, 29, 30. August 11, 12, 13. Sept. 2. August 8, May 5, 6, 7.

May 1, 2, 3, A June 9, May 26. 27, 28. May 16. 17. Good July 10.

11. June 5, 6, 7. June 30, July 1. 2. June 19, 20, 21.

17, 18, 19. July 14. 15, 16. August 1, 2. July 3.

4. 5. August 11, 12, 13. August 8, 9. July 25.

26. August 28, 29, 80. August 20, 21. May 22, 23, 24. May 12, 13, 14.

June 26, 27, 28. June 16, 17, 18. May 8. 9, 10, May 26, 27, 28. July 30, 31.

Fan July 5. June 12, 13, 14, June 30, July 1, 2. August 25, 26, 23, July 21, 22. July 27. August 18, 19.

August 1, 2. Sept. Sept. 3. August 14, 15, 16.

August 28, 20. 30. Mav. 8, 9, 10. April 24.

25. 26. June 12, 13, 14. May 29, 30, 31. May 15, 16, 17.

May 5, 6. July 21, 22. July Read 19, 20, 21. June 9, 10, 11. 3.

June August 14, 15, 16. August July 25, 26. July 17, 18, 19. September August 20, 21. August 11, 12, 13.

May 19, 20, 21. May 1, 2, 3. June 23, 24, 25. June 5, 6. 7.

May 12. 10, April 28, 29. 30. July 28, 29., July 14, 15. 16, Daily News June 16.

18, June 2. 3. 4. 23. July 10, 11, 12.

August 22, August 8, 9. July 23, 21. August 6, 7. August 18, 19. June 28, 3.

29, 4. 30. May, 19, 20, 21. May April 2. June 23.

24, 22, 23. 24. April 24, 25, 26, July 10, 11, 12. 25. June 26, 27, 28.

May 29, 30, 31. August September 6. 1, 2, 3, July August 28, 22, 29. 23. July August 30.

26, 31. July 7, 8, 9. Sports 26, 27, August 4, 5. Durham. 9: Asheville, Raleigh, 5,692 Winston and Asheville, 10.

miles; Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston, Durham. A GREAT GATHERING OF Women's Attractive Suits Attractively Priced STYLES, QUALITY AND PRICES RIGHT. able suits. abundance. You know they head the Serges in list of desirAll Wool Serges, all colors, satin Handsomely tailored French lined.

Value $12.50. Price $10.00 Linen. Serges, all colors, Peau De Cygne Value $15.00...... $15.00 For Suits that are sold for $12.50 $15.00 Serges, mixtures and lots of new materials, all made. splendidly, BETTER SUITS.

$18.50 $20.00 $22.50, $25.00. Splendid values at each price. Come, look them over. NEW DRESSES, SKIRTS, WA I ISTS. Nearly every day something new is added to this ment.

departNew Silk Shirts New Crepe Kimonos and $2.50 Silk Kimonos, $1.50, $1.98, $2.48 $2.48 up. SILK PETTICOATS, $1.50, $1.98 AND UP. Our Lace Embroidery sale is be worth coming. Watch for it. It will while.

All mail orders filled promptly Post. and delivery free by Parcel McCall Patterns, 10 and 15c. Magazine, 5c. Sheets free. Brow elk Co.

We Sell It For Less For Cash SALISBURY ELKS TO BUILD. Presbyterians Will Build Manse--Man Dies on Train. Salisbury, Feb. local lodge of Elks will build a handsome They have just purchased the old home place near the city hall, and while the plans are not worked out in detail yet, the determination is to begin at an early date the erection of some club house. a The congregation of the First Presbyterian church at a largely attended meeting decided to build a handsome and modern manse on the site of the present pastor's home.

City Building Inspector John W. Webb reports that so far in February, which is usually a dull building month, he has issued permits amounting to over $2,000 a day for new houses in Salisbury. Not only are builders busy in house daytime, are but working workmen at the new court, at night as well. of Policeman W. A.

Monroe here A negro supposed to be the slayer years ago, is being held in Asheville. A blind tiger opened up business this afternoon in 111 old club room that had had all furnishings destroyed by Sheriff McKenzie upon orders of Judge Whedbee. last week and the three operators doing business in an almost empty room. were arrested by Sheriff McKenzie. They had gotten barrels of the fiery liquid and expected to do good business among the city's thirsty ones.

In a quiet, carly morning home wedding, Miss Clara Hayworth became the bride of John Tarrh, the ceremony being performed by Rev. G. A. Stamper. The couple left for Clifton Forge, where they will live.

Mr. Tarrh having a position at that place. Thomas Gheen. aged 61, one of the best known farmers of this county, died at his home in Franklin township last night. lle was paralyzed a year ago and had never recovered.

A month-old infant of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Pence was found dead in bed when the parents awoke this morning.

D. S. Staton, evidently a business man of Greenville, 8. C. died last on train No.

35 while en route from Richnight. mond to Hickory. His dead body WAS found in a Pullman berth: when the train was near High Point and A taken off in Salisbury and prepared for burial at G. W. Knight's undertaking parlor.

Relatives fthe dead man at Hickory were communicated with and the remains were sent to that place this morning. Strike Riot in Boston. Boston, Feb. 20. Fourteen arrests were made as a result of a street encounter between garment strike 4VMpathizers and a crowd of young men who were escorting some women operatives from an East Boston factory toIn the battle, sticks, etones and botties figured numerously as weapons, and many injuries were inflicted.

live reserves suerceded after a short struggle in separating the contending elements. Basketball at Jamestown. The Pomona basketball team will this afternoon play the Jamestown team 9 o'clock on the grounds of the latter at team. SUFFRAGETTES BURN A HOUSE. While Being Tried One Throws a Book at the Judge's Head.

London, Feb. paid another ha visit to the Kew Botanical Gardens today and fired a refreshment pavillion, which burned to the ground. Two women were arrested. The two young women taken into custody gave their names 218 Lillian Lenton and Joyce Locke, each 22 years of age. They were caught while running from the scene of the fir.

Each carried away a bag containing a dark lantern, cotton soaked in oil, a hammer and a saw. When brought up at the police court the magistrate refused to allow them They were told by the court that bail. their offense was not political but highly criminal. Miss Locke thereupon hurled magistrate a big law book, which narrowly, missed his head. She then dens who were desperately assigned against to the warremove her to a cell.

On a previous occasion, three months ago, Miss Locke threw one of her shoes at the head of an Aberdeen magistrate, She was charged with carrying explosives to a hall where Chancellor Lloyd George Was to speak: Incoming Husband Shot. Staunton, Feb. Luther B. Bosserman, a merchant here, lies in a critical condition in hospital tonight. as the result of bullet wounds inflicted by A.

D. Worth, a hotel clerk. Returning to his home today, Bosserman found Worth in the company of Ins wife. When he saw Bosserman, Worth drew revolver and fired four shots. two of them taking effect.

Worth was arrested, as also was Mrs. Bosserman, latter as an accessory, the a Clendenin's Trade ers we Coupled. have with been the many new custom. since we successful in landing came in possession of this well denown grocery store, is swift little auto wagon on the keeping that This store is not only, known hump. for quality merchandise, the 11068 in delivery is prompta telling feature, There's 110 long waits in the things you desire for the three sending out meals of the day.

They go to you when them. you want The right sort of goods for the table and prompt delivery is the thing that 18 making this Asheboro street famou-. grocery Barrington Hall coffee, Occident flour, North State flour, Curtice fine canned goods. Always plenty of fresh eggs and chickens, vegetables, etc. S.

S. MORRIS Successor to H. W. Clendenin, 500 Asheboro. 1915 and 1916.

At Banquets, Parties and all Gatherings Flowers Must Be Used The most successful events are those where flowers prevail. In the center of the table there should be attracan tive showing of roses, carnations and the like, and here and there about the banquet table flowers rule the decoration At a reasonable cost we can arrange to make scheme. any occasion where men and women gather to make merry, one of success so far as the brightness and beauty of the surroundings and the decorations are concerned. CALL OR WRITE US FOR SUGGESTIONS. Van Lindley Florists GREENSBORO, N.

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