The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-04

spent yesterday inthc city.
Mrs Walter White, OF New York.
is visiting at the home of Mr.. j. \.
Holding. on Salisbury street.
Mrs. Bessie. White has returned
from Petersburg, Va, after several
weeks visit.
Miss Juanita Britton. of Frank
In. Va, was in the city yesterday Ell
route to Rocky Mount to visit friends
Miss Agnes Wall. of Roxboio. is
visiting her aunt, Mis-. Iohoson. on
Saunders street
MIR. and Mrs. Arthur London Entertain
Pittsboro, n. c.. Feb. ESPECIALLY
The most brilliant social event OF the
season was the progressive whist party
given Tuesday evening by Mr.. ana
Mrs. Arthur II. London at their hand
some residence on Salisbury street.
The house presented an enchanting
picture i'm it's lovely decorations. Mr.
and Mrs. London proved ideal hosts
and were untiring in their efforts TO
make the occasion an enjoyable one
Delicious refreshments We're served.
and no entertainment was ever more
thoroughly enjoyed. Those present
we're: Misses Williams. Misses Hill.
Miss Margaret Creole. Miss Foy Fike.
Miss Betsy London. Mrs. Matte
Thompson. Mrs. n. M. Hill. Mr. and
Mrs. Ci- Is. fliklnston, MI. jim
Thompson. Mr.. Woodson Powell,
Messrs. Henry and Isaac London. Mr..
Headen Bynum. Mr.. Fred Williams.
Dance at Williamson.
ciaI. 1.-The Williamson society men
gave the February dance on Wednes-
day evening. with local society in at
tendance The cotilion was led by
Mr.. Harry Biggs and Mr. c. b. Hassell.
After the dance Miss Victoria Martin
was hostess, with the following guests:
Miss Ruth Clark of Plymouth. and
Mr.. c. d. Hassell: Miss Emma Has
sell and Mr.. Kader Crawford: Miss
Ruth Matthews and Mr.. Harry Biggs,
aud Mr.. b. Frank Goodwin.
The following were entertained III
the residence of Mrs. Lamb: Mr.. ana
Mrs. Clarence n. Jeffress: Miss Alice
House. of New York City. and Mr..
Justis Everette: Miss Mayo Lamb and
Mr.. 3. IT. Cowper: Miss Eliza Lamb
and DR.. j. PEBBLES Proctor.
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AlIretL--isass.
Goldsbcro. y. c.. Feb. a. Isl eciai)
At the hospitable home of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. L. ID.
Bass. in this city. yesterday afternoon,
Mr.. Charles Arthur Alfred, of Green's
boro, led to the hymeneal altar their
beautiful and accomplished young
daughter. Miss Marie.
The ceremony was witnessed by
goodly number of the Immediate rela-
tives and more intimate friends of the
contracting parties. Rev. w. l.. Cum
inggim, pastor Of ST. Paul M. r.
church, officiating.
The fair young bride never looked
so lovely before. gowned in most be-
coming travelling suit of castor broad
cloth. with hat and gloves to match.
She carried brides roses and ferns.
and was preceded by her little neice.
Evelyn Bass, the two-year-old dangh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Bass who
carried a large bouquet of white roses,
while the grooms only attendant was
his brother. Mr.. Lacy Alfred. Inc
wedding march was rendered on the
piano by Miss Margaret Giddens.
The social feature of the JOYFUL oc-
casion was the reception at the brides
home last night This was most
brilliant event. at which numerous
friends in this city were present. Inc
home was lavishly and artistically
decorated. the color scheme being
green and white i'm the receiving par
Tor. green and red in the back parlor,
and pink and white inthe dining room,
where the guests were served with
most delicious viands and dainties.
The guests were met in the hall by
Miss Hazel and Mr.. Norwood Bass,
and ushered into the narlor where
the receiving party was composed OF
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ID. Bass. Miss Marie
Bass. Mr.. Charles A. Alfred and Mr.
and Mrs. Loren G.. Bass.
The dining room was presided over
by Miss Margaret Giddens. assisted
by Miss Hazel Bass.
Not the least attractive feature OF
the reception was the beautiful dis
play of bridal presents.
Immediately after the ceremony. the
Young couple took the westbound
train for their future home in Green's
boro. amid the good byes and good
wishes of a large delegation of rela-
tives and friends who gathered at the
depot to see them off.
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Misses Smitherlhan Entertain.
Troy, Feb. 1.-THE Misses Smither-
man entertained in a most delightful
manner on Tuesday evening. at their
elegant home.
Whist was the principal game of the
evening. Delicious refreshments were
served. The decorations were very
artistic.
Those present were Misses Ina and
Alice Smitherman. Ethel Tyson, Kate