The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-28

OF pale and wisttul face,
Her stalwart sister doth outclasS
In fashions beauty race;
But who can tell if this be true?
For since the world began,
Have not alike these winsone two
Got in their work on man?
The sunburned or the snowy cheek,
The soft or flashing eye,
Do they not equal havoc wreak
On him that comes too nigh!
Or who Stays more or who slays 'esSs
Can any man take oath
When all his thoughts he must address,
To save himself from both!
Social life during the past week has
been given over to small affairs, the
week being one of card parties galore,
but with no large gathering by invita-
ton. The Confederate Concert might
easily be classed as social affair, SO
generously was it attended by the young
people of Raleigh society and so beauti-
full were all of the young women VINO
took part in the programme of thar
successful event. The Book Club mem
bers are taking what they call MUCH
needed rest, and in literary circles eV-
cry one is looking forward to the next
meeting Of the Monday Evening Cluo.
The Book Club was entertained Oh
Monday afternoon by Mrs. Sherwood
Higgs at her elegant home on North
Rlonnt street, The guests were treated
TO several excellent papers on the topic
for tho davis discussion and other inter
esting and pleasant features were added
10 the customary program. Dellghtful
refreshments were served to Mrs. Hlggs'
guests.
On Thursday evening the Euchre Club
was entertained by Miss Sallie Dortch
Mt the residence of DR.. I. ID. Hogg, on
North Wilmington street. Seven-hand
euchre was played, and at the conclu-
sion of the game dainty refreshments
were served. The lady's prize was Won
by Miss Lydia Maverick Hoke, the
gentleman's by Mr.. z. p. Epson, and
the BOBBY by DR.. J. NJ. Aver
On Thursday afternoon, at her resi-
dence on Fayetteville street, Mrs. Louis
MAILER entertained a few friends at q
card party complimentary to Miss Sally
Cotton, Of Cottondale, the prize Of the
afternoon being won by Miss SOphy Bus
bee. after the presentation Of which,
dainty refreshments were served IN the
parlors.
Tuesday afternoon at the residence OF
her father. General K. F. Hoke, Miss
Lydia Maverick Hoke entertained the
Embroidery Club. However, cards and
not embroidery We're dealt with, and at
ter an exciting game OF progressive
Klondike, the prize was awarded Miss
Sally Dortch. Delicious refreshments
! were served.
Cards have been received in this city
announcing the marriage on Tuesday,
January 23d, Of Miss Persis Proudtit to
Mr.. William Madison Mason. in Wash
ington. D. C. Miss Proudfit is pleas
antly remembered in Raleigh, where she
attended Peace Institute and from
which institution she graduated in music
last year Mr.. Mason visited in Raj
eigh and made many friends here VINO
extend congratulations to him.
Tuesday evening after the Confederate
Concert small party was entertained
at Giersch's by Mr.. r. B. Raney. Among
the guests of Mr.. Raney were DIR. and
Mrs. V. K. Turner, Mrs. T. IL. Busbee
and Miss Eliza Busbee.
The Monday Afternoon Card Club, the
organization of which was accomplish
ed at Mrs. Hubert Haywod's, is COM
posed of the younger maidens who, next
year, will be the buds OF the season.
Saturday afternoon Mrs. Joseph Bou-
shall entertained a number Of her
her friends at Floral Wedding" This
was one Of the most unique OF the sea-
sons events, the guests answering nu-
merous questions regarding marriage,
using as answers the names of various
flowers. Delightful refreshments Were
served and the occasion thoroughly en-
joyed.
The Johnsonian Club was entertained
on Friday afternoon by Mrs. Herbert
Worth Jackson at her residence on Fay
etteville street, this being the clubs
afternoon for criticism on the painters
Of the Nineteenth Century" Papers were
read by Miss jamie Ward and Mrs.
jackson, the painters criticised being
Millet, Dore, Rosa Bonheur and Carrot.
Seasonable delicacies were served in the
parlors to Mrs. Jacksons guests, who
included, besides the regular members of
the club, Mrs. J. F. Arlington, Mrs.
Albright and Mrs. Allie Worth, Of
Asheboro.
The Klondike Club was entertained on
Friday afternoon by Mrs. Julian Tim
berlake at her residence on North
Rlount street. Cards were played and
dainty refreshments served to the guests
of the evening.
A reception was given by the young
women of the First Presbyterian church
in the session room on Friday evening.
A musical program was rendered by
some Of the best local talent and num-
bers OF guests called during the even
irg. Ices and other refreshments were
served by the young women. The oc-
casion was one of the receptions ac-
corded their friends by the members Of
tie Westminster League of the Presby-
orian church.
The opera throughout the week has
been largely attended by society and