The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15

tie McLawhorn, Blaney Jackson with
Miss Vedie Little, Leon McLawhorn
with Miss Emma Brown, Blaney Sum-
merell with Miss Edith Broadway.
Miss Viola McLawhorn played the
wedding march and the ceremony was
performed by Rev. Il. H. King.
Immediately after the marriage the
bridal party drove out to the home OF
the grooms father r. r. jackson,
where an elegant supper was served.
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The ID. V. l.. Entertain.
Wake Forest, n. c., Nov. 14.-(Spe-
cial. 1.-The members of the ID. V. l.
Fraternity entertained at a Smoker
Saturday evening at their chapter
house. the members of the Delta Sigma
and Alpha Sigma Pi fraternities. The
house was beautifully decorated with
pine. chrysanthemums, flags and col
ors of-the three fraternities.
The occasion was one that was thor
oughly enjoyed by all present.
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Evening at Home.
New Bern, n. c.. Nov. 14.-(Spe-
cial. Miss Mary Carraway, daughte r
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. 3. Carraway,
entertained last evening more than
thirty of her young friends at a Sal
magundi party.
The rooms of her home were taste
fully decorated with a prOfusion of
chrysanthemums and bright holly,
blending the departing autumn with
the happy Christmas time.
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To Improve School Houses and .
Grounds.
Burgaw. n. c., Nov. 14.-(Special)
An association for the 'Betterme
of Public School Houses and Grounds
was organized here today with a large
membership
Mrs. w. r. Hollowell, of Goldsboro,
president of the State Association, and
Mrs. A. M. Barbrey of Wilmington.
We're present and rendered valuable
assistance in perfecting the organiZa-
ton.
The following officers were elected:
President, Miss Annie PaddisOn of
Point Caswen; President, Miss
Maude Paddison, of Burgaw; Treas
urer and Corresponding Secretary.
Miss Pattie Peden, of Rocky Point;
Recording Secretary, Miss Nell Paddi-
son, of Burgaw.
Both Mrs. Hollowell and Mrs. Bar
brey made interesting and instruc-
tive talks to the meeting.
There was a large attendance of the
teachers of the county as well as
those not teachers. County Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction T. r.
Murphy was present and rendered
valuable aid in organizing the asso-
citation.
Whist Party.
Enfield, N c., Nov 2-(Special }
Last night DR.. and Mrs. A. S. Har-
rison entertained their friends at a
most delightful whist party. Their
beautiful and spacious home was q
feast to the eye, the rooms being dec
Grated with growing ferns and ex-
quisite fall roses in profusion There
were five tables. and the few on-look-
ers who were out of the game en-.
joyed to the full the friendly rivalry
between the players. as the came drew
to its close.
Miss Mary Harrison was the winner
of the ladies' first prize, and Miss Ruby
Whitaker carried off the BOBBY. Mr.
Clement outdistanced the other gen
tlemen winning their first prize. Geo
Harrison having the lowest score
among the gentlemen. was the happy
possessor of the BOBBY. DR.. Harrison
the host presented the prizes in q
very easy and happy style, with an
appropriate speech to each.
Mrs. T. c. Harrison. of Weldon. was
charming addition to the home
circle.
After the game. most delicious sal
ads and ices were served in the most
tempting style and fully appreciated
by all.
Mrs. Harrison is a very handsome
brunette, and was most becomingly
gowned in black crepe lie chine, with
a touch of pale blue-and an elabor-
ate bertha of duchesse point lace.
She proved to be the typical South
ern hostess, with her gentle, gracious
manners, and all her guests voted
her card party most delightful anu
enjoyable affair.
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