The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-25

enhanced is possible the success and
pleasures of the entertainment given
by Mrs. George w. Watts at her ele-
CANT home Harmand Hall, to the
Up-Ito-Date Club. Upon arriving
every one knew that the joyous
Christmas spirit had pervaded TINS
home. The windows were decorated
with wreaths of holly tied with bows
of red ribbon. The hall contained
so many beautiful flowers that the
guests upon entering stood rapt in
admiration of the color lilies, boxes
of white hyacinths, vases of white
roses and in the background ferns ana
pamls. In the drawing room were
vases filed with dozens of carnations
and American Beauties
Miss Freda Weisford Towers. teacn-
er of elocution at the Conservatory OF
Music, was introduced and charmed
her audience with the impressive man
ner in which she recited. The first
selection was entitled Marguerite S
Husband" two pieces were "A Shakes
peare Romance" and "a Mustard Plas-
ter" the latter being so true to the lire
of the small boy and so humorous
that it was greeted with laughter
throughout. The last selection was
Van Dykes Lost Word" so beautiful
y recited that every one was touched
by its pathos.
The dining room was most suggest
i've of Christmas with it's decorations
of holly, which was banked on the
mantel and covered the chandelier,
only permitting the light to fall softly
through red shades. The table decor
ations were effective and beautiful.
At each place was a Christmas tree
planted in a red tart and adorned
with lighted candles of the same color.
Upon investigation these little tarrs
We're discovered to contain bon-bons.
and were souvenirs for the guests.
The centerpiece was artistically ar
ranged of holly, which was also streWn
in small pieces about the table. The
place cards were decorated with holly
ate and delicious course luncheon was
being served Christmas good cheer"
abounded, attesting itself in the merry
conversation of hostess and guests.
Reluctant to bring to a close such a
happy occasion the guests fingered
some moments in the hall and library
before bidding the hostess .adieu. There
were several especially invited guests.
as follows: Mrs. Gerhard Watts, of
Baltimore, Miss Andrews. of Green's
boro. Mesdames Edwin Minis and w.
A. Guthrie. The club members pres
ent were Mesdames Julian S. Carr. l..
L. Morehead. A. G.. Carr, L. L. Sas-
ser. ]. H. Martin. W. Fl. Brannon.
j. Harper Erwin. T. d. Jones' S. T.
Tomlinson, and J. 6 Niche.
Rose-Creecil
| Benson. y. c., Dec. pa Especial
One OF the loveliest of Bepson's youns
women was married Wednesday af.
ternoon at o'clock in the home OF
the brides mother on North Church
street Miss Lillian Maye Green anC
| Mr.. James II. Rose took the weudins
vows.
| The home was artiStically decorated
! with poited plants, holly, evergreen
etc, with numerous candles inter
! spersed. The pallor WAS throngec
with friends of the young couple. The
scene was a brilliant one rs the brida
rarty presented itself at the altar
where the ceremony was performed
| by Rev. j. W. Suite, of Smithfield
While Miss Alma Parrish, of Jones.
| Boro, and an accomplished musi
can, rendered the wedding march with
other soft melodies.
] he groom entered the parlor with
| his best man, Mr.. |. w. Rose, Of Chape
Hill. while following him was the beau
| tiful BRIDE a picture of girliSF
| beauty, gowned in white China sill
over taffeta. carrying a shower bou-
quet of brides roses and leaning on
he arm of the maid of honor, Miss
Meta Pearl Penny of Raleigh. Tho
| :ui;id Of honor was attired in a lovel1
| pearl gray albatross.
The groom is an excellent young
business man of this place. The bride
| is young woman, lovely in form
lace and disposition. She is 4 daagh-
ter of Mrs l.. u. Creech The recep.
ton tendered at The home of the groom
was an elegant social function. Those
who assisted in decorating and man
atgement Of the delightful occasion
We're. Mrs. II. T.. Boyllin. Mrs. w H
ROYAL and Miss Nellie Parrish.