The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22


by Miss Mamie Evelyn Robbins. Miss
Robbins has always given her talent TO
every worthy object, and she comes here
this time in response to the request of
several of her friends for the sake of
sweet charity. She will De assisted by
Miss Gertrude Potwin, violinist, at st.
Mary's school, and Mr.. A. A. Mack,
pianist.
Tickets are now on sale at Kings Drug
Store.
Parties from Durham, Henderson. Tar
boro, Greensboro, Oxford, Goldsboro.
Rocky Mount and Chapel Hill. Lave al
ready written that they will be here May
End to see De Wolfe Hopper
1t is probable that dance viii be given
after the performance of De Wolf Hopper.
The Monday Afternoon Art Club will
have its first post-lenten meeting as the
guests of Miss Ellen West, at the home
of her father Captain N. w. West, on
Hillsboro Street This is the first meet
ing that the young women have held in
the evening and promises to be the most
delightful of the season. Miss West has
selected Tuesday instead of Monday
evening to entertain the club.
The Capital Clubs Easter german was
given Monday evening and was led by
Mr. Benjamin W. Baker. The following
couples participated in this most delight
full dance:
Miss Fannie Hoke with Mr.. June
Grimes, Miss Mamie Norris with Mr..
John West, Miss Carrie Furman with
Mr. Rose, Miss Florence Jones with Mr..
Davis. Miss Sophey Busbee with Mr.. King,
Miss Mary Jones with Mr. Murphy, Miss
Rosa Battle with Mr.. Armistead Cowan,
Miss Mary Bryan with Mr.. Fred Olds,
Miss Kate Skinner with Mr.. Will Smith,
Miss Helen Primrose with Mr.. Murray
Allen, Miss Lucy West with Prof Pritch
cit, Miss Native Pace with Mr.. Foote,
Miss Mary Turner with Mr. Will Vass.
Miss Anna Stronach with Mr.. Howard
Thomas, Miss Alice Stronach with Mr..
James Mckee, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mil
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Mailer, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Litchford, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Ashe. Stages: George Snow,
William Snow, Mr.. st. John. of Southern
Pines Mr.. Former Tarboro, Mr.. Sam
Hinsdale. Dr.. j. M. Aver, Mr.. Frank
Stronach Mr.. Rob Gray.
Before the dance at the Capital Club
on Monday evening, the first theatrical
event of the spring season took place
Faust being presented by the Labadle
Company.
Master David and Joseph Bachelor
gave an Easter Egg Hunt Monday after
noon to which quite a number of their
friends were invited.
The Euchre Club was charmingly en-
tertained by Miss Elizabeth Hinsdale on
Tuesday, afternoon. Miss Hinsdales
guest were Miss Werner, of Ohio; Miss
Turpin, of Maryland; Miss BEDFORD, of
Richmond; Miss Nella Grimes, Louise
Busbee Sadie Root, Frances Jones, Mary
Jones' Lille Hoke. Carrie Furman, Sophy
BUsbee, Blanche Blake, Lula Biggs, May
Jones, Mary Johnson, Alice Stronach.
Mary Turner, Vivienne Strong, Mary
Ship. Jennie Pescud, Mattye Pace. Mrs.
Ben Baker Mrs. Ashe, Mrs. Litchford.
Mrs Thomas Ashe won first prize. THE
Winged Victory" beautifully framed. The
consolation prize was won by Miss Turpin,
Of Maryland, and Miss Werner, of Ohio.
Tuesday evening Mrs. Leach assisted
by her daughters, Misses Dixie and Sal
lie Leach, received from nine to twelve.
in honor of their guest, Miss Bunker, of
New York. The floral decorations which
consisted of exquisite American Beauties,
Easter Lilies and Parma Violets were
sent from New York by the friends of
Jcvor oh, ho mi,
room delicious ices were served.
MISS HELEN McNEA MARRIES MR..
SMITH.
One of the Easter Marriages of espe-
cial interest to the people of Raleigh
was that of Miss Helen Floyd McNea,
formerly Of this city. to Mr.. Samuel
Bosworth Smith, of Chattanooga.
which took place at the home of the
brides uncle. the Rev. J. f. c. Smede.'.
in Washington. on the evening Of
April nth. at half past eight O'cloci,.
The drawing rooms were beautiful,
with palms. pinks. tulips and pro-
fusion of bridesmaid roses. and the
rosy light from the shaded Candida
bras lent an additional charm to the
effective decorations.
The bride. attended only by her Sis
ter, Miss Henrietta Smedes McNea
was met at the door Of the drawing
room by the groom and his cousin. Mr..
Will Hutchings: the bridal party then
entered the first drawing room. where
the ceremony was solemnlZed by Dr..
Smedes. Mrs. Emile McNea gave her
daughter into the bridegroom keep
ing. Before the hour for the we'd
ding. Miss Henrietta Smedes rendered
delightfully."- a number of selections
from Chopin and Mozart, changing as
the party approached to Mendels-
sohn's we'll known march.
The bride wore an unusually grace
full and becoming gown of white
crepe de chine. her tulle veil was fas-
tened with lilies of the valley and
pearls. and she carried an exquisite
bouquet of bride roses. Miss Henrietta
McNea wore an equally becoming
gown of yellow silk and carried white
roses. a small reception followed tn
ceremony. Immediately after which;
Mr.. and Mrs Smith left for a short
trip before going to their future home
in Chattanooga. where Mr.. Smith, vino
is most successful young lawyer,
will, with his bride. be welcomed ~
many friends