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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30
"The Fortune Teller"

THE Fortune Teller will be the offering
week after next at Chase's. 1t was in this
opera that Miss Alice Nielsen accentuated
the triumphs she had won with the Dos
tonians,' and 1t calls for an especially cap
able cast of artists. The cast will include
Grafton Baker, Z. S. Metcalf, Robert Lett
Herman Hirshberg, Miss Edna Bronson
Miss May Boley Miss Winifred Williams
and others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30
Kernan's Lyceum.

The Lyceum will present for one week.
commencing Monday matinee, M. NJ. THESES
Wine, Woman and Song burlesquers. A
musical absurdity, entitled THE Tuxedo
Cadets at Cac-E-Yac,' serves to introduce
the entire company, and "A Glimpse of
Stage Land is the descriptive title of the
closing musical farce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30
Grip Van Winkle.v

Beginning Monday, June s. the Berg ,r
Stock Company, at the Lafayette Square
Opera House. will appear In a revival Of
that perennial drama, RIP Van Wrinkle"
The piece has lately taken on new vigor
through production by the principal stock
companies throughout the country. A pic
turesque scenic mounting is promised
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

Booth Tarkington's latest achievement
has been the writing of a play of the
Napoleonic era. Its title is THE Man on
Horseback.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

Mrs. Leslie Carter closes her season in
Minneapolis next Saturday night. Her
business in st. Paul this week has been
very big.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

Bronson Howard writes from Los An
geles Cal, that his health Is gradually I'M
proving He expects to spend the summer
in Manitou.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

Next season Harry Gilfoil will play IN
mr. Bluebeard" the part performed dur
ing its New York run by Dan McAvoy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

Frank Abbott has been engaged by
Broadhurst 9. Currie to take charge o.
their company playing "a Fool and Hi
Money next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

Trixie Friganza, who shared honors with
Walter Jones in 1.-The Chaperons," has
about agreed to join the forces under
Henry w. Savage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30
Aside

Charles Kent. one of our best actors has
signed contract to support Mrs. Fiske
next season.
Paris is shortly 10 witness THE Belle of
New York. The Moulin Rouge is to be
the scene of the production.
J. Fred Zimmerman is engineering a Phil
adelphia benefit performance for Nine
Janauschek, the aged actress.
Snitz Edwards. ''the half portion comed-
an" has gone to Toronto to make book
on the races now being run there.
Henry E. Dixey has proved such a sue
cess in New York with Facing the Music
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

that he may take the piece to San Fran
cisco to round out the summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

Margaret Ellington, who is playing i'm
portant roles with the SOthern Company
in the west, and Daniel Frohman are soon
to we'd according to a report from New
York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

Joseph Jefferson's granddaughter, Lau-
retta Jefferson, made her debut recently
as an amateur actress, appearing In Our
Regiment at Montclair, N. ]. Her work
was praised by the audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

1t is generally believed in New York that
Jefferson De Angels recently closed con-
tract with Weber & Fields and will appear
in his new opera next season under that
firms management
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

Nella Bergen has succeeded in getting
many pounds lighter in weight, and as
likely star with her husband, De Wolf
Hopper. next season in Mr.. Pickwick.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

Robert Graham of "Florodora" fame, he
having played his part in it over LOCO
times makes his first trip to Europe next
week He will have as companions John
C. Fisher and Sam Bernard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
HoIrsDAvfs WEDDING TODAY.
It Takes Place at 1870 This Morning at Chri.t
Church,

A marriage takes place this morning
that Is OF much interest, for both the con
tracing parties are of old and dlstln-
9ulshed families in the State,
The bride-elect is Miss Mary Warren
Davis, of this city, a daughter Of Captain
and Mrs T. w. Davis. She Is young
lady with host of friends made so by her
attractive personality. The fortunate
groom is Mr.. Erwin Allen Holt, OF Bur
lington, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Holt, Of Washington, d. c.. and is q
splendid young business man. with large
interests in cotton mills. He is nephew
Of the late Governor Holt and he counts
his friends as his acquaintance.
The wedding takes place at 1920 this
morning at Christ church. where the cere-
mony viii be performed by Rev. M. M.
Marshall, the rector No cards have been
issued in the city but the friends of the
families are invited to be present,
Besides the eight ushers, the only at
tendants at the wedding will be the maid
OF honor, Miss Ncppie Davis, sister of the
bride, and the best man, Col. Eugene
Holt, of Burlington, brother Of the groom.
The bride viii be given away by her
father Capt T. w. Davis and will enter
the church with her brother, Lieut. A. H.
Davis, Of the United States Army.
The ushers for the occasion are Mr.
Kimbrough J. Davis, of Goldsboro; DR..
Thomas w. Davis, of Mayodan; Mr.. J.
Ernest Erwin, of Morganton; Mr.. Robert
L. Holt, of Burlington; Mr.. william E.
Holt, Of Lexington; Mr.. Lawrence S. Holt,
Jr., of Burlngton Mr.. William Z. White,
Jr., OF Graham, and Mr.. Banks William
son, of Burlington.
After the wedding the bride and groom
W.. leave for the North at 11:45 and after
a visit to some points there will leave for
Europe for a tour Of the continent, going
first to Gibraltar, then to Italy and thence
InOrthward.
Last night there was a reception to the
bridal party and members of the family
at the home of the brides parents. The
| occasion was a most happy one and was
greatly enjoyed by the guests.
Besides the bridal party there are al
ready present large number Of out of
town guests to attend the wedding
today. Among these are Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence S. Holt. parents of the groom,
! Misses Florence, Margaret Erwin and
! Bertha Holt, sisters of the groom, of
Washington, D. c.; Col. James Il. Holt,
Of Burlington Mr.. John Davis, of Mayo
! dan; Col. w. H. Marlborough, of Louis
burg; Mr.. w. A. Erwin, of Durham; Mr..
| Marmadulle Hawkins of Ridgeway. Others
will arrive this morning to be present on
the happy occasion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
Musicale Tonight.

Occasionally in the past five years when
the finances of the Rescue Circle have
been invisible to the naked eye, the sub
ject of an Entertainment" has been
broached-over and over it has been grave
ly decided that we were not young and
pretty enough to have a successful zen
tertainment"
When, however, last week four cases
appealed to US to which we could not
refuse to extend the lifting hand we de
cided that the entertainment had to come
We are no younger than we were Eve
years ago, nor a bit prettier, but we
are going to have a musicale tonight, and
we want everybody to come and help
us" Give us what you can, and we be
lieve that no matter what is is you viii
be repaid If you love music-for what can
be more melodious than the dear old
songs we hear so seldom now.
The program will not be long-12 num-
bers, and no encores. The place is 123
Halifax street, and the time $50 O'Clock
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16

sweet peas, entered, followed by the
groom elect with his best man, Mr.. Par
ker, of Enfield, N. c. Last came the bride
elect in purest white, carrying brides
roses and leaning on .Ae arm of her faith
er, who gave her away. Rev w D. Nor
ton, D. D., then Joined the two in holy
wedlock
After the service the newly welded
pair left for bridal tour of the North
ern cities and Canada The bride has
rare charms and WIDE circle of friends
The groom is a successIu. business man
On the evening of the 9th instant, an in
formal ''At Home was given to the i'm
mediate friends and relatives of the fami-
lies. The dining room was under the SUI
pervision of Mrs. NJ ]. Cobb, Of Tar
boro, aunt of the bride. Sweet peas, in
rich profusion, adorned the table, pinks
and white being the color scheme. Re
freshments were served with Southern
hospitality.
A rink cake was the last feature Of
the evening and the merry party separated
with many pleasant recollections.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
Mrs. Massenbury Entertains

oxford, N. c., June ESPECIAL Mrs
w. E. Massenbury entertained the After
noon Social Club most charmingly Six
hand euchre was enjoyed by the many
guests. Dainty score cards painted n
Cupids we're presented to all those pres
emit Most enjoyable refreshments, inchd-
ing ice cream from Dughi, at Raleigh,
were served. Those present were Misses
Mary Miller Outlaw, Annie Taylor, Willie
Skinner Susie and Alice Graham, Mar
garet Jones, of HillsborO; Fannie and Net
Gregory, Jeanette Biggs, Annie Williams.
Mary B. Gregory, Lena Taylor, Mrs. w,
A. Devin, Mrs. J. a. Miles, Mrs Dr. B. X.
Hayes, Mrs. Henry Hunt, Mrs. B. S.
Register, Miss Elizabeth billiard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
In Honor of Mrs. sCholer.

Oxford n c.. June 15.-(SpeciaI. Mrs
Henry Scholer of Chattanooga, Tenn
was the guest of honor on Friday evening
at 8 euchre party given by Mr. and Mrs
w. Henre Knot, at their beautiful home.
The prize, a lovely hand embroidered cen
tire piece. was won by Miss Annie VIII
hams which she gracefully presented to
Mrs Scholcr The gentlemans prize was
won by Mr.. w a. Devin Most beautiful
refreshments were served and a most
charming evening was spent.
Among the guests invited were. NJ.
and Mrs. J A. Vaics Mr.. and Mrs. ". A.
Devin. General and Mrs. 3. s Roystcr,
Mr.. and Mrs e. Fl. Crenshaw. Mr.. ard
Mrs w z. Masscnhury, Misses Annie
Williams, Mary h. Gregory, Mary Miller
OUTLAW Jeanette Biggs Bennettc GREG
DRY, Fannie Gregory Messrs. Ben Las-iecr
and Frank Gregory
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
aftermath of Trinity Commencement

The Marshalls and managers presented
their regahas as follows: Chief Marshall
w. p Budd to Miss Sadie Thaxton. Bur.
lington, N. c.; Mr. A. P. Duke to Miss
Alice Franklin, Durham; Mr.. Paul Webb
to Miss Annie Whitmore, Durham: MI.
Charles B. Markham to Miss Sadie Hack
ney, Durham; Mr. w. L. England to Miss
England, Granite Quarry Mr. F. S. Steele
to Miss Maud McClees, Virginia; Mr.. 4
B. Stainback to Miss Sudie Whitmorc,
Durham; Chief Manager Kope Elias, Jr.,
to Miss Edna Clyde Kilgo, Durham; MI.
p. J. Barrlnger to Miss Rose Bryan, Hay
wood, n. c.; Mr.. c.. H. Starr
to Miss Irene Hedgpeth, Durham; Mr. Jul
Ian Blanchard to Miss Emeth futile, Eli
zabeth City, N. c.; Mr.. F. S. Whitaker
to Miss Sallien Larkin Lynchburg, Va
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
Lawn Party at Garner.

Garner, N. c., June 15.-(special.) Mr.
and Mrs. J. B. Richardson entertained in
honor of their cousin, Miss Bertha Wooten,
of New Bern, N. c., Friday night, June ~
1t was a most enjoyable affair. The lawn
was brilliantly lighted up with different
colored Japanese lanterns.
After spending very enjoyable time in
different games and music by Misses Tom
linson, Penny and Weather and Messrs.
Bryan and Weathers, the crowd were in
vited to a most bountifully spread table,
all the delicaces of the season were served.
There were about twenty-five couples
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson are
royal entertainers and have the best
have the best wishes of a host of the
young people of the community.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
Welded at West Lawn,

Scotland Neck, N. c., June 15-At
west Lawn" near Scotland Neck, the
beautiful home of Mr.. w T. whitehead
on Wednesday. at 1880 a. m, Nancy,
daughter of Mr. w. T. whitehead, was
united in marriage 20 Mr.. b. e. Bobbitt,
Of Ringwood, n. c. The parlor was deco
rated in pink and white sweet peas and
old plantation bamboo The soft light
of many waxen candles illumined the
parlor and halls Memberships wedding
march, executed by the skillful musician,
Mrs. G. H. Johnson, of Scotland Neck
hearald the approach of the bridal train
Misses Mary and Lillian Whitehead, at
tired in white, carving pink and white
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
TALENT OF a HIGH ORDER.
Five Act Drama Presented by Local Talent to
Large Audience.

WILLIAMSON, N. c., June 15.-(SpeciaL)
The Home Cratesian Company of Will
liamston presented the Deacon, flve-act
drama, at the Opera House to a large and
apprcciative audience. Some Of the mem
bers of the company made their theatrical
debut, but in spite of their lack of cX
periencc they played as though they had
had years of failures and successes on the
stage. Mr.. John L. Hassell, the Deacon
presented the old country gentleman of
Virginia in a charming manner Miss
Victoria Martin as Miss Amelia. who, re-
CARELESS of her age, was trying to make
an impression on the deacon, was espe-
cially fine. Miss Martin is an elocution-
ist of marked ability and portrayed the
character OF a perpetual young lady Won
derfully. Mr. B. Frank Goodwin as
George Graef, Mr.. John e. Pope as
George Wheeler. and Mr.. L. c. Bennett
as Pete deserve special mention. Other
members of the company who made hits
we're Miss Mary Hobbs as Mrs Thorn
ton; Miss Mamie Biggs as Mrs. George
Darrah Miss Annie Peel as Helen; Miss
Ida Williams as Daisy Miss Lettie
Critcher, the little daughter Of Mrs.
DaTah; Mr. Louis Goodwin as parson
Brownlow; Mr.. Claude c. Wilson as
James Riede and Pedro; Mr.. James Ro-
berson as Billy, the deacons man. The
production Of the pay was under the
management of Mrs. John d. Biggs, Jr,
and Miss Carrie Biggs entertained with
a number of piano selections. The play
was decided success and every one was
greatly pleased with the acting of the
players. The Home Cratesian Company
will start on tour which will include
Snvn,,a1 tourpc
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
Marriage Ride Of so Miles.

Suffolk, Va, June (Special) -Af-
ter drive Of go miles. Mr.. George M.
Matthews and bride. who was Miss Ada
Joyner, who eloped to Gates county, N.
c., got back to Suffolk from Gainesville.
The couple was married in the United
States Hotel, Gainesville, by John B. Wal
ton, justice of the peace, in the pres
ence of a considerable crowd. Mr.. and
Mrs. Matthews had supper at the hotel,
and left for home about O'Clock, taking
a long night ride.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
A Beautiful Scene.

Henderson, N. c., June 15.-(spcciaD-
The June german, given Thursday even
ing. was one of the most brilliant social
functions ever given in the State. Onr
popular photographer, Mr.. Fluff, took
splendid hash-lght photographs OF the
beautiful scene, which have been presented
to the ladies as souvenirs Of the occasion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
Griffin NeWsome.

The following wedding invitations have
been issued:
'Mrs. Julia A. Newsome invites you to
be present at the marriage of her daugh
ter, Kate Gertrude, to Mr. Julian Picot
Griffin, on Wednesday afternoon, June
II, 1903, at 4:30 o'clock, Winston Baptist
church, Winston, n c."
Miss Newsome is daughter of the late
John F. Newsome, ex-representative of
Hartford county, and is one of our most
attractive and estimable young ladies'.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
POWELL FRANCS.
a Pretty Home Wedding Takes Place in Gates
County.

GatesvilIe n. c., June 15.-(SpeciaI)-
The hosptable home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Franklin, of Gates county, was
the scene of a very pretty marriage when
their attractive daughter Miss Beatrice,
became the bride of Mr. Warren w. Pow
ell. Of sunbury, N. G,
AS Miss Marietta Parker rendered the
wedding march, the party entered the
parlor in the following order: The ush-
ers, Misses Lizzie Franklin and Cora Say
age, the bride with her sister, Miss Cora
MAZE Franklnton, maid of honor and the
groom with his best man. The ceremony
was performed by Rev, H. NJ. Jackson.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bride and groom left for Washington and
other points. They were the recipients OF
many pretty and handsome presents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
Welded NE TH TIE TREES,
SIR. ", H. Haigh and n ISIS Mary Eliza Gibson
at Winona, sc.

Fayetteville. N. c.. June 15,-(Spccial)
The marriage of Mr. William Hooper
Haigh, formerly OF this city, now of Mars
Bluff, S. c., and Miss Mary Eliza Gibson,
of Winona, S. c., was a wedding Of I'M
usual interest and charm, and friends and
relatives from far and near were present
to witness it.
This took place at the beautiful home of
the bride, the manor house of the Glib
sons, where beneath the magnificent trees
and surrounded by flowers and festooncd
pines the wedding vows we're taken, there
being given by Rev. /. w. Hughes, rector
of st. Johns, Fayetteville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
A Mean Trick.

Jack-Skinner played mean trick on
his wife He told her if she learned how
to cook he'd give her surprise.
Tom-Did she learn to cook?
Jack-Yes; and then he surprised her
by discharging the cook.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
The Free Ice Tickets.

Any physician pastor or charitable or
ganization wishing the free ice tickets is
sued by the Ice Mission Band can get
same by applying to Miss Eller King, sos
Hillsboro street, for the next four weeks.
as Mrs. j. S. Atkinson, the manager, will
be out Of the city during this time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
Married at Kalford.

Kelford, n, c., June 15.-(SpeciaI)-
The marriage of Miss Mary G.. Bats, of
Kelford. and Mr. N. w Virgins, of EN-
City, was a happy event here. It took
place in the Baptist church, where Rev.
T. T. Speight performed the ceremony.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
Aged but Active.

Raleigh has in its borders lady OF
many years who is most active and en-
crgetic. She is ninety years Old yet this
week she made for herself a wrapper and
the thread she used in making this wrap
per is fifty years old
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
Lawn Party.

The Ladies of st. Saviour Chapel viii
give a lawn party at the church WedneS,
day evening. Refreshments served. Every
body invited
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
The Card Club

The Card Club viii be entertained this
afternoon at the home Of Miss Helen
Primrose.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
Jones
9 Powell
Raleigh, N. c.

SPECIAL RATES VIA s. A. L. RY.
Summer Excursion Rates via Seaboard
Air Line Railway. Tickets sold daily June
list to September 39th, inclusive, with
final return limit October 31st. Below
beg to give you rates to the principal
VnOiutC.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
PRITGHARC- BURGESS.
a Beautiful wedding Service Celebrated at

b6aUWIu4 WEuUIH5 obIVIo8 V545UIaIeU az
Elizabeth City.
Elizabeth City, June 10 Specially
one of the prettiest of Elizabeth City
weddings was celebrated on wednesday
when Miss Penelope Pcndlcton Burgess
and Mr. Charles Gurkin Pritchard were
wed in the Episcopal church, beautifully
decorated and OVERLOOKING with friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16

You cannot
enjoy g 0 o q
health if you al
low the bowels
to become con
stipated.
Dizziness,
Sick Headache,
Sour Stomach.
Dyspepsia and
Indigestion
are sure to fol-
low. The BIT
tiers Will open
up the clogged
bowels without
Crlplng the Sys
them. Try It.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-16
w TOr1AN j
} "A AND 4
! w :: SOCiety.1

They met within the darkened hall;
He said, 1--we brought some roses"
Her answer seemed irrelevant;
1t was, How cold your nose ISL
Her answer seemed irrelevant
But, when you've recollected,
Then you can plainly see that it
Most closely was connected.
Andy Name, in July Smart Set.
The Delta independent., 1903-09-04
Democratic Convention.

The Democratic county convention
was held at the court house last Satur-
day afternoon. being called to order
about 2 o'clock.
Geo. Blake, OF North Delta wae select
ed as temporary chairman to preside
over the convention and Frank P. Cbiles.
secretay.
After some preliminary work three
delegates were elected to the Demo
cratic state convention, which will be
held in Denver next Monday. Sept. 7.
and are as follows: N. E. Clack. /. Nj
McMurray and c. NJ. Hammond.
I'M. McMurray then made motion
that the delegates be instructed to vote
as unit at the state convention. Ow-
ing to considerable opposition the mo-
tion was put to a rising vote and carried
easily.
N. E. Clack was nominated and elect
ed chairman OF the county central com.
mittee and Randolph Williamson Of
Paonia. secretary. The following CEN
tral committeemen were named: Dist.
/, /. M. McMurray; 2, Lou Gelwick;
3, 3,--. 4. Frank Burritt; s, Randolph
williamson; 6. N. E. Clack; Z, w S.
Pickett; 8, 8. Geo. Blake.
Several districts were not represented,
consequently they will be named later.
The Delta independent., 1903-09-04

The preceding outline OF the courses of study pre-
pared for Delta High School, printed for the
patrons teachers and pupils of the high school, An
explanation Of the requirements OF the courses
necessary the intelligent operation OF
the patrons and this cooperation is the principal object
sought by this Where various Of
red young people the high school the advice of
and teachers generally essential 10 Intelligent selection As
possible this selection should be made in the spring
the pupil know what studies and what texts he is to
take up at the opening of the school year.
1t important mind that the requires
given number @ OF ceds for graduation study pursued
throughout the year gives credits study extending
half year lone term gives credit Most subjects
tend the year. 1t better TO get thorough
knowledge few subjects than TO get smattering OF
arranging in short studies Thoroughness
completeness that OF
instruction ought secure We urge therefore, when
student undertakes study that he complete it with good
record and his credit When pupil has completed
his thirty credits he withdraw from the high school
and graduate at the June commencement following.
the outline that the is part
required in elective arranged that pupil may
classical including Latin and history with some
cence other required work. he take scientific
and Latin full business commercial course is
lot offered but have included good course in book
aud commercial arithmetic extending throughout the