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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-07
Social Events at Beaufort.

Beaufort. N. c.. Jan. 6.-(Special)-
Miss Lille Fales entertained a number of
her friends at progressive whist on We'd
nesday evening.
The following couples participated:
Miss Emma King with Mr.. Hearn: Miss
Gertrude Davis with Mr.. Hancock; Miss
Ella Davis with Mr. Thomas Miss Laura
Davis with Mr. Worth; Miss S. Davis with
Mr.. Henry: Miss Clawson with Mr.. Hat
sell; Miss Winbourn with Mr. Clawson;
Miss Eta Morrison with Mr.. Mace; Miss
Roberts with Mrs. Wilford.
The first prize was won by Miss Eta
Davis, and the consolation by Miss Sallie
Davis. Delightful refreshments were
served by the hostess and beautiful souve-
Mrs were given to each guest as they
departed.
Miss Ella Davis was cat home" to a
few friends New Years evening. Cards
were participated in, Miss Laura Davis
won the first prize and Mr. Hancock the
BOBBY. Dainty refreshments were served
in the dining room.
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X !. y
COLONIAL BALL.
Given by the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution.

The most talked OF social event at pres
cnt at Washington, is the Colonial Ball
10 be given under the auspices Of all the
chapters OF the Daughters Of the Ameri
can Revolution OF the District, who
Will occur Jan 6. 1t will, undoubtedly,
be the social event Of the season, and IS
given for the dual purpose Of conlmemora
ting George Washington's wedding ami
yersary and increasing the fund for Cont
mental Hall-the beautiful memorial build
ing which is to be erected in Washington
by the National Society.
As may not be generally known, the
site has been purchased ct a cost CT
fifty thousand dollars, and is located just
beyond the Corcoran Art Gallery facing
the Mall, the beautiful greensward, whici
extends from the Capitol to the White
House
Since the orga IMITATION of the National
Society in 1891, the erection of this hail
has been the dearest wish of each men.
Der, and now that their hopes are to 20
realized in the near future, they are to
be congratulated upon their magnificent.
work The cost of the hall will be three
hundred thousand dollars, less imposing
building not being deemed worthy nor
O1-4tLL " tue iuSuUEy VI lue ulCil anu
women, who achieved not merely the in
dependence Of the American colonies, gu:
tho independence Of the individual.
Each president-general has made tins
her especial work, but the present in
cumbent, Mrs. Charles w. Fairbanks, mas
been unusually active, and it IS largely
due to her efforts that the erection Of
the building in the near future Is an
assured fact.
AS an especial compliment TO her, ard
III recognition Of her magn fc@nt WORK.
Miss Margaret Struggled Of Wayesv;lle.
has dedicated beautiful waltz to heE
and named it in her honor 1t has been
approved by the Ways and Means Com
Liittee-the proceeds to 60 to the fund.
The frontispiece, which is by an Ashe-
Vile artist, bears the face of a lovely
Colonial maiden-the naIne. "Corneha
Waltz" and the dedication to ''Cornelia
Cole Fairbanks. President General. Ma
tional Society, Daughters American ReyO-
luton
Miss Springfield is a young composer
of more than ordinary ability, and it IS
predicted by discerning critics that she
will win a high place in the musical
world
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TN NO HYPNOTST.
Miss Maxiy Makes a Statement to The
Virginian Pilot.
Especial to News and ObserverD


Norfolk. Va, Jan. 6.-Miss Laura MoX-
ley, pretty young governess, who left
Norfolk IN November last with Miss An
ME L. Jones under circumstances that at
tracted considerable public attention at
the time was in this city yesterday, from
her home. in BERTHE county N. c.. ac-
companied by her uncle r. H. Norfeet,
a prominent citizen of that county She
said that the object of her mission mere
was to make statement to the Virginia
Pilot
While no hint of an accusation had
ever been made against Miss Monkeys
character. it was said on several occasions
that she possessed marked hypnotic power
which she welded over Miss Jones. de-
priving her of all volition. Miss Monkey
said that this was total misrepresenta-
tion that she desired emphatically to
deny the possession Of mesmeric power.
She added that she had acted rather in
discreetly in the sudden departure of Miss
Jones and herself from Norfolk to Balti-
more. but stated that her own parents
we're cognizant of her plans, and wrote
to her at frequent intervals during her
entire Goiourn in Baltimore.
The young governass said she was
twenty years old and had enjoyed the
quiet and solitude of North Carolina rural
life up to a few months ago She dresses
neatly and plainly and has the attractive
air and pleasant manner of a well-brought
IN Girl
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SET FIRE TO A CAR.
Neqro Bound Over to Superior Court.
Quarantine Against Davidson.
Especial TO News and Observer,

Especial TO News and Observer
Salisbury, n c., Jan. 6.-For setting
fire to Southern Railway box car or
tie yards at Spencer few days ago Ed
ward Edwards, colored, was arrested and
given preliminary hearing yesterday
at this place and bound over to the next
term Of Rowan Superior court. The evi
dence brought out at the trial was con
elusive and the justice fixed the bond
1T $3.50. 1t is learned that a considera-
bic number of thefts are committed al
most continuously on the lines of the
Southern adjacent to Salisbury and the
officials are making strong efforts to To-
cate the guilty parties
The Central Labor Union, which is one
of the largest in North Carolina, held its
annual installation of officers tonight, Mr..
George E. Brookshaw, of Salisbury, being
installed as president The organization
is among the strongest of the kind in the
South and has done much to better the
conditions Of the respective Workmen OF
this community.
The State iremen's Tournament IS to be
held in Salisbury this year. An executive
committee, which was appointed for this
purpose, met last night in the city hall
to devise means OF raising the necessary
funds for the tournament.
The churches OF the various denomina-
tions in Salisbury are observing this
week as a week Of prayer.
The county commissioners OF Rowan
have quarrantined against citizens of
Davidson county coming to Rowan to
live, the order being made on account OF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS cmfwypm
the prevalence of small pox in that sec
ton The order will stand until the SAM
tary committee sees fit to revoke it. The
situation in Davidson, while very grave,
is reported as being much improved over
few days ago. Physicians say the type
Of the disease prevalent in Davidson IS
continent and malignant. a number OF
deaths have been reported, some of which
we're among the best people OF the county.
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Some Official Changes.

Today there will be quite a change in
positions among young ladies IN official
life in Raleigh.
Miss Julia Howell who since the in.
auguration of Governor Aycock has been
his efficient, courteous and obliging exec
utive clerk resigns and will return to
her home in Goldsboro. She will be sue
ceeded by Miss Lillian thompson, daugh-
ter of Mr. John W. Thompson, of TINS
city, who has lately peen the stenographer
at the State Hospital for DR.. Mckee, the
superintendent. The position which MIS-
Thompson vacates at the State Hospital
will be filed by Miss Mary Lacy, daugh-
ter of State Treasurer B. r. Lacy
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AMOUNT OF INSURANCE.
And Companies Among Which Wilson's
People Had Distributed 1t.
Especial to News ard Observer

Especial TO News and Observer
Wilson, n. c., an. 6.-The following
is a memorandum OF insurance on prop
erty destroyed in the fire here Sunday
morning with detailed statement OF
amount held by the different companies:
Cooper & Watson, proprletors, Watson
Warehouse, insurance, So, $50.
This amount was distributed among
insurance companies as follows:
Greenwich, 81 1000; North British and
Mercantile, $4,000; Philadelphia Under
WI ters, $1,000; United States Insurance
Company, $3.50; Underwriters of Green's
bcro, $1,000; Southern Stock Mutual OF
Greensboro, $1,000; Southern Loan and
Trust Co, of Greensboro, $1,000; High
Point Insurance Co., $1,000.
Cozart, Eagles & Carr, proprietors,
Centre Brick Warehouse, insurance
500, coo.
Greenwich, $1,000; Royal, $3.50; Sec
fish Union and Eational, $1,000; North
British and Mencaptile, $1,000; Indemnity,
81 $50; London Assurance, $1,000; Pheo-
nix of Brooklyn Sc, GOO; German Alliance,
81, coo; Sun Insurance Co, $500; Assur-
once Co., OF America, $1,000; Southern
Stock Mutual of Greensboro, $1,000; Tn
derwr.ters OF Greensboro, $1,000; High
Point Insurance Co, $1,000; Globe and
Rutgers. 81 coo; Home Insurance Co, OF
Greensboro, $1,000 North Carolina Hone,
81 SEQ
w. H. Morris, insurance slice; Cont
mental, si,lC0.
w. c. Bats, estate. insurance. $s,4oe.
Norwich Unions s1,40O; Pennsylvsc'a,
50, 500; Teutonia $4,000.
T. Virgins, insurance $1,000.
Niagara $500; Continental, $500.
The above does not include those con
&c rms whose property was partially fan,
aged by smoke and water during the fre,J
and while the losses in this way will in
the aggregate be a considerable sum, the
damages viii have to be appraised and
until this Is done the amount of i-?sor-
ance to which they are entitled will no.
1c Known.
Tire 81 800 policy held ty Mr. S. y.
Woodland on mis-. three one-story brick
stores, valued at. $1,000, had expired
shortly before the fire and nad NOT been
renewed, leaving Mr.. Woodard without
insurance on his property.
Insurance adiusters OF the Continental
Of New York and North Carolina Horne
arrived in the city yesterGas> and are
looking after :he interest of their Icspec-
tive companies; other insurance men arc
expected today.
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Fellows in conjunction with Eureka Lodge
No AT of the Masons in which tho fol
lowing gentlemen will appear in this city
during the spring:
January 15th-Rev. Frank Dixon. Of
Boston.
March 8th-Rev. Sam P. Jones, of Car
tersvile Ga.
April 22nd-Mr A w. Hawks, the
opposite Of Sunshine"
These lectures will be given for the
benefit of the two orders and will be lit
erary treats.
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An Afternoon Tea.

Elizabeth City, N c., Jan. 6.-(Special.)
On Tuesday Mrs. James Hathaway gave
a delightful afternoon tea in honor of her
guests, Miss Jennie Gurus, Of New Bern
Misses Grace Farrow and Eta Gordon, of
Washington. N. C.
The rooms were tastefully decorated in
floral red and green and the dainty re-
freshments were served by Misses Mae
Wood, Gertie Greenleaf and Katie Ehring-
haus. The large number present thor
oughly enjoyed the occasion. Mrs. Hatha-
way is a charming hostess
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The Twihght Organ Recital announced
to be given in Edenton Street M. E..
church, Monday afternoon, January 18th.
by Mr. Wade R. Brown. will be recital
of legitimate organ music. The program
will consist of seven organ solos repre-
senting different styles Of the German,
French and English schools of organ COM
position.
Mrs Grace BATHS Brown. Mezzo-
soprano. will be heard in three sacred
solos Miss Charlotte Kendall Hull, the
accomplished Professor of Violin, at St.
Mary's school, will also assist Mr.. Brown
will give an analysis of the program with
piano and vocal Illustrations before the
students of the Baptist University. in the
chapel Saturday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
Hhose expecting to attend the recital are
invited to attend the analysis.
The recital is free and will begin at
43O precisely
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guests, for it was complete in every de-
TAIL
Various guessing COMETS afforded much
enjoyment to those present, prizes being
awarded to the most successful contest
ants, Mrs w. F. Woodland and Mrs T.
T. Dickinson received beautiful works OF
ant and needlework.
During the evening several toasts were
gwen, as follows BY Mrs. Venable, '"ro
Her Guest" BLY, Mrs. Minnie Murray. ''To
the New Year Occasion" BY Mrs Dick
irson, ITO the Hostess and Her Guests. -
BY Miss Armistead, ITO Wilson and its
People"
Delicious and elaborate refreshme,. Is
were served during the occasion, which
was one of unalloyed joy
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Capital Club Officers.

The Capital Club of the city of Raleigh
met last night for the annual election OF
officers.
All the present officers were elected and
the affairs Of the club were found in ex-
cellent condition. The officers are DR..
James Mckee, president II. w. Miller
vicepresident and John a. Duncan, see
rotary and treasurer.
The Governing Committee of the club is
composed of Messrs William Boylan, E.
NJ. Uzzell, William j. Andrews, H. E.
Litchford and A B. Andrews, Jr.
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WOMAN AND SOCIETY

Messrs. l.. N. Johnson and D. A. Pierce.
Many beautiful presents were received
expressive OF the good wishes of Their
host OF friends.
There was reception given last evcn.
ing by the brides parents. The dining
room was beautifully decorated with pink
roses and potted plants. Dainty refresh
ments were served after which the merry
crowd dispersed.
Among the visitors were Misses Lucy
Thomas, Leslie May and Lucie and Ea-
telle P.nnell, of Louisburg
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Davis--Kornegay.

Dudley, Jan. 6.-(Special) "A beautiful
home marriage was solemnlzed here at the
home of the brides mother, Mrs Kath-
rlne Kornegay, widow of the late Giles
Kornegay, Mr.. Robert Davis, a promi-
nent business man of Seven Springs, be-
ing the happy groom and Miss Dora Kor-
negay, whose charms are seldom euualed
and not to be surpassed, was the happy
bride.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
N. M. Jurney, of Mt Olive
Mrs. Flora ]. Cox artistically rendered
Memberships beautiful wedding march
while the bridal party marched into the
parlor, which was beautifully decorated
within mistletoe and holly.
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Entertained Last Evening.

Miss Louise Dughi entertained very de
lightfully on Wednesday night number
of her friends before leaving today fol
S. H. A. at Belmont, N. c., to resume
her studies.
The occasion proved most charming
for all who were so fortunate as to bi
included among the guests. Elegant re
freshments were served, and the happ5
party dispersed at II o'clock, after bid
ding Miss Louise hearty farewell anC
many good wishes for her second tern
at college.
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Grantham--Rose.

The following invitation has been scnt
20 friends:
Mr. and Mrs. Ira II. burlington
announce the marriage Of their sister
Miss Lena Rose,
to
Mr.. Mutt Bridgers Grantham,
on Wednesday. January the sixth,
nineteen hundred and four,
Smithfield, North Carolina"
Enclosed are cards reading:
''At home after January the twentieth.
Smithfeld. North Carolina"
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Love gave to his lady garden;
The world, it was thrilling with May,
She knew not the red thorns he gathered
Were hid in his bosom that day!
She heard the birds singing and singing
She reaped the white roses of rest.
But Love lay in silence beneath them
With only the thorns in his breast!
+. L. S.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Fleming have r.
turned to Atlanta after visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. C. S. Allen.
Miss Miriam Allen has gone to AT
lanta to visit Mr. and Mrs. Van Fleming
and Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Allen, Jr.
Miss Florence Watts, of Durham, IS
visiting relatives here.
Miss Kate Marshall, who has been
visiting Mrs. Justin S. Jones, was called
home yesterday by a telegram conveying
the sad intelligence of the death of her
father, whose home is in Abbeville! South
Carolina.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar c. Gregory, of
Louisburg, were here yesterday on their
way home after their bridal trip. The
bride was formerly Miss Evelyn Johns OF
Auburn.
Mrs. C. H. Beckham left yesterday
fol Middleburg, called there by the sick
ness of her mother
Mrs. Geo. Saruill, after a visit to
friends here, left for GrccnviIle yester-
day.
Miss Kate Marshall, of Abheville, s.
c., who has been visiting here, was called
home yesterday by sickness in her fam
lily.
Miss Emily Walker has returned to
Greensboro, where she is student at the
State Normal College.
Miss Marcellite Pool has returned
from Clayton, where she has been visiting
relatives.
Miss Fannie Farmer. of Fuquay
Springs, was here yesterday on her way
to Wakefield. where she teaches school
Miss Annie Farmer, of Wakefield. was
in the city yesterday on her way to Salem,
where she will enter Salem Female Acade-
my.
MIR. and Mrs. John U. Smith left
yesterday for visit to Aberdeen and
Hamlet after which they will go to Rich
mond where they will make their home.
Mrs. Annie Hunter is here from
Neuse to visit Mrs. Fannie Dunn.
Miss Ethel Weaver has returned from
visit Tn NeuSe
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The Sans SouCi.

The Sans Souci Club was most delight
fully entertained by Mrs. Henry w. Nil
Ter at her home yesterday afternoon.
The home was artistically decorated liz
a color scheme Of pink and the visitors
enjoed six hand euchre. The guests prize
was won by Mrs. Henry Ltchford, the
club prize by Mrs. ]. NJ. Turner, the con.
ISOLATION Icy Mrs. j. o. Litchford and the
BOBBY by Mrs. Palmer Jerman. Dainty
refreshments were served and the occa,
sion was greatly enjoyed.
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A SaIamagundi Party.

Wilson, n. c., Jan. (Special.)- "A
most delightful entertainment has beer
given by Mrs S. w Venable Jr, in
honor of her sister. Miss Armistead, who
is visiting i1er. This entertainment was
known as "A Salamagundi Party and
probably no other given in Wilson equal
led it in the pleasure it afforded the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-07
What is a "Chaminade" Club?

Chester, South Carolina, is affecting
"Chaminade" clubs, according to the Ian
ter.. Will our esteemed contemporary
teach US what a 'Chaminade" club il?
Is 1t like q policemans? Is it something
you wear a dress suit at? Is Chan
made" something to drink like cham
pagre or lemonade, without being ex
actly either? Or is it q promep-well.
what IS a Chaminade club, anyhow, Bro.
Bingham? No foolishness, now-Gastonia
Gazette
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FortnightIy Review Club.

The Fortnightly Review Club will meet
with Mrs. Charles McKimmon this after
noon at four o'clock. The subject of the
afternoon will be 'Women Of Power"
Victoria, by Mrs. McAden: Lady Ran
dolph Churchill, by Mrs. Grimes; Mrs.
Eddy by Mrs. John B. Kenny; Marguerite
Fuller, by Mrs. Pou; Frances Willard, by
Mrs. Strong, and Mrs. Cleveland, by Mrs.
Cowner
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He is TWenty-one.

Mr.. r. e. Lumsden celebrated his
twentyfrst birthday Tuesday night
large number of friends gathered at his
hcme and enjoyed an o'clock dinner
with him, after which there was music
and several vocal selections. At midnight
they departed. all wishing him many hap
py returns of the day
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How Much

Do you lay by each year,
Do you invest it in such
securities as you would be will,
ing to have stand between
your family and want7
At what rate can you buy,
on annual instruments, S Per
Cent. 2o-Year Gold Bonds
to become yours if you live,
your family's if you die? If
YOU wish to know
Address
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF New YORK,
RICHARD A. MccURpv, President,
NEW YORK, N. Y.
F.. p. BROWN, Resident Agent, Raleigh.
HARRIS r. WILCOX,
Manager. Charlotte n C.
H. E. BIGGs, District superintendent.
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CLEANLY WOMAN.
Enormously Thinks by Securing Her
Scalp That She Cures DandruH.

enormously Thinks by securing Her
Scalp That She Cures DaRdruH.
Clearly woman has an erroneous idea
that by securing the scalp which re-
moves the dandruff scales, she IS curing
the dandruff She may wash her scalp
every day, and yet have dandruff her
life long. accompanied by falling hair
too. The only way in the world to cure
dandruff is to kill the dandruff germ
and there is no hair preparation that will
do that but Newbro's Herpicide. Herpi-
eide by killing the dandruff germ.
leaves the hair free to grow as healthy
Nature intended. Destroy the cause
you remove the effect. Kill the dan
druff germ with Herpicide Sold by
leading druggists. Send 10c in stamps
for sample to The Herpicide Co. De-
troit, Mich.
Henry T Hicks Co. special agsnts
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The Associated Charities.

The general committee of the Board of
Associated City Charities will hold its
regular monthly meeting this morning at
1920 O'Clock. The meeting will be in
the room of the association on Hargett
street. full attendance of the members
is desired
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STATE NEWS.

Mr. Colin Harding as an addition to the
l. gal profession in that town He is a
young man of fine ability and has beef.
practising law in Texas.
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Rev. w. B. Morton mas gone to Darling
ten, S. c.. to enter upon his duties q
pastor of the Baptist church at tina
place Mr.. Morton is a strong preacher
q splendid man, a patriotic North caro-
lirian and we regret to see him leaV,
the State.
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Hartford. n. c., Jan. 1.-The Hartford
Banking Company has moved into its new
quarters. It's new building is a very
handsome structure facing Main street.
The bank paid its stock holders 10 per
cent in dividends the past year and its
business has nearly doubled within that
time Its deposits the first day in its new
quarters were over S25,0 600.
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Tuscarora Book Club.

Mrs. B. w. Kilgore on North Blount
street, at four o'clock this afternoon.
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st. Luke's Circle.

st. Luke's Circle of Kings Daughters
will hold an important meeting this after
icon at O'Clock at St. Lukc's Home.
The annual election nf officers will be
la "a afa s4 requested to
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Stockholders Meeting,

TIE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF the stockholders Of The CONNER
cial and Farmers Bank will be held al
their banking house, in the city of Raj
eigh on Tuesday, January l2th., 1904, al
IL m, 3. s. Jer1nan, Cashier.
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BOOMERS SCHOOL BURNED.
The Library Also Destroyed. Another
Building to be Erected.
Especial to News and Observer

Boomer, Jan. 5.-The Graded School
building at this place, together with a
six hundred volume library was totally
destroyed by fire last night. No one can
tell the origin of the fire, as the flames
were first discovered by Mr.. J. A. Carlton
at about o'clock this morning, and too
late to save anything. However, active
steps will be taken to erect another build
ing i'll the near future.
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Famous Men to Lecture.

Especial to News and Observer
Elizabeth City, N c., Jan. 5.-The tol'
lowing course Of lectures has been inau.
gurated by the elizabeth Lodge OF odd
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When woman reads historical novel
she skips the history part.