The news & observer., 1901-01-15
HISTORIC DAY IN
NORTH CAROLINA
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handsome German will be given a.
the Olivia Raney Library tonight, com.
plimentary TO the visiting ladies from
the different sections of the State. This
is a subscription german given by the
young men of Raleigh, and visitors car
secure tickets upon application to Mr.. w
II. King, at Kings Drug store, or Mr.. F.
NJ. Stronach at w. C. Stronach's. The
dance will be led by Messrs. John West
and John Andrews.
Every one is invited to attend the re-
ception at the Mansion from TO II
The Governor and State officers and
their wives will receive and every one
will be cordially welcomed, and is ey-
pected to attend.
HOMES PROVIDED.
eral hundred can get accommodations at
rates of 81 and upward. but it is likely
that more homes will be needed. Any
people who desire TO entertain should
send their address, stating how many
they can entertain and at what rate, to
Mr.. Joseph Blake, chairman of the Public
Comfort Committee. care of The Times.
The Headquarters of this committee is in
the Times building, next to the News
and Observer. This is an arrangement
gotten up to provide visitors with infor-
nation as to where they may obtain lodg-
ing, or any other information in regard to
the inaugural exercises desired.
CHANGE IN PROGRAM.
The program as published in Sunday
News and Observer. is correct. except
one feature has been added. The State
officers, except the Governor will assem-
BILE at the Marlborough and will go with
the military procession to the Mansion,
instead of directly to the place of in
auguration.
MILITARY.
The company from Mount Airy arrived
here yesterday afternoon and were met
by a squade of the Raleigh Light Infantry
under Can't. J. J. Bernard, who is chair
man of the Committee on Military. The
visiting company has about 40 men and is
in good shape.
Capt. Bernard announced that the fol-
lowing companies have signifed their in
tention of attending:
The Goldsboro Company d. with so men.
The Goldsboro band, 16 men.
Sampson Light Infantry, with 40 men.
The FranklintOn Company with Sc men.
The Mount Airy Company with SO men.
The Wilmington Light Infantry with 40
men.
The Reidsville Company with 35 men.
The Wilmington Naval Reserves. with
sc men,
The Newborn Naval Reserves with SO
men.
The Henderson Company with 81 men.
The Kinston Company with % men.
The Salisbury Company with 40 men,
The Tarboro Company in full force.
Besides these there will be in line the
Raleigh Independent Light Infantry and
the A. and NJ Cadets.
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD.
This week promises to be gay one fer
Raleigh socially. The inauguration being
the central feature, ana will bring thou
sands of people from all parts of the State.
Last night. Miss Mamie B. Skinner
gave an "At Home in honor of her
friends, Mrs. Adkins of Norfolk, and Mrs.
Frank Ward, of Raleigh.
The house was beautifully decorated
with potted plants.
In the receiving party were: Mr.. and
Mrs. B. S. Skinner. Miss Mamie Skinner,
Miss Kate Skinner Mrs. Adkins and Mrs.
Frank Ward.
The guests were received in the hall by
Miss Jane Andrews and Miss Blanche
Blake, in he punch room were, Miss
Sarah Kirby, Miss Florence Jones, Miss
Matte Higgs. Refreshments were served
in the dining room by Miss Mary Latta,
Latta, and Miss Rosa and Lilly Skinner.
From five to seven the married people
called and from nine to twelve the young
ladies and gentlemen.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robinson, of Colds
boro, are here for the inauguration. Col.
Robinson will be member of the Gov
ernor's staff
On Tuesday afternoon a luncheon will
be given at the Mansion in honor of Mrs.
Aycock.
IA reception on Tuesday evening
given to the Governor and his wife, prom
ises to be most enjoyable occasion. The
receiving party will consist Of Gov
ernor and Mrs. Aycock, and the new State
officers and their wives. and several
prominent citizens.
After the reception an inaugural ball
will be given by the young men of Raleigh
at the olivia Raney Library and some
forty or fifty couples are expected to par
tici2ate.
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On Wednesday evening Sousa's Band
will be here. and no doubt numbers OF
people will stay over to it,
Wednesday night of next week The Cap
ital Club will tender reception to Gov
ernor and Mrs: Aycock, and the new exec
utiye officers and the Legislature. 1t
will be a grand affair.
Mrs. c. G. Latta will give a card party
Wednesday afternoon complimentary TO
Mrs. Herbert Battle. of Winston.
The lawyers and their wives of Colds
boro, are here to attend the Inauguration.
Mrs. J. E. Pogue will entertain a few
friends on Thursday morning in honor of
Mrs. Herbert Battle.
PREVENTED A TRAGEr.-.
Timely information given Mrs. George
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