The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09

being sung by the choir and congre-
cation. The principal numbers were
by baritone and tenor solo voices the
chorus and organ assistance being es-
pecially good. The regular choir
was ably assisted by Mr.. A. c. Jack
son, baritone and Miss Elizabeth ID.
Burtt organist.
With Mrs. w. r. Whitaker.
Mrs. W. P. Whitaker most charm
ingly entertained the Bridge Whist
Club on Tuesday afternoon at her
home on Hillsboro street.
The game was contested with inter-
est and the awards went to Mrs. S. A.
Ashe, who won the club prize. Mrs. c.
NJ. Busbee the visitors prize. and Mrs.
w. n II. Smith. the BOBBY.
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Mr.. G. l.. Walker Dead.
News reached here yesterday of the
death at his home at Hightowers N.
c., of Mr.. G.. L. Walker. He was a
we'll known farmer and prominent
citizen of Caswell. Besides a devoted
wife he leaves three sons, DR.. w. e.
Walker of Saxpahaw, n. c.; Mr.. w.
B. Walker, of Richmond, Va; Mr..
JOS. Walker of Hightowers, and a
young daughter.
To a Golden wedding.
Invitations have been received from
Suffolk to the Gold Wedding ami
versary of General and Mrs. Lawrence
S. Baker this to take place on Mon
day AFTERNOON next, March the 18th,
at thrir home, "A Main street, Suffolk,
Virginia.
General Baker is a native of East
ern North Carolina and did valiant
service in the Confederate cause. His
wife was formerly Miss Lizzie Hen
derson, of Salisbury and niece of the
late DIR. Charles e. Johnson. The
wedding took place on the 18th of
March, 1855.
Loftin- Carr
Enfield. N. c.. March s. Especially
Married March 6, 1905. o'clock a.
m. at home of bride i'm Norfolk Va,
Mr.. j. p. Loftin to Miss Alice Carr.
the ceremony being performed
by Rev. n. l.. Gaskin. OF Enfield, ~ c..
Mr.. Loftin is a progressive business
man of Whitakers, N. c.. The bride
is a charming, attractive and well ac-
leompiished young woman. They left
Immediately for an extensive bridal
tour through the Southern States.
VIII return after two weeks to their
future home in N. G. The bride is a
native of North Carolina. and till re-
Gently A citizen of Enfield We wei
come her back to the Old North State
to spcnd her future life amid the
pleasant scenes of childhood.
Missionary Anniversary.
Lumberton. March Especial. -
A delightful occasion to the members
OF the ladies missionary society of the.
Lumberton baptist church was the
eighteenth anniversary of the organi-
baton of that society, when Mrs. Liz
aie Proctor the president opened her
hospitable home for the entertain
ment of the members. 1t was time
CT good cheer. Two hours and hall
was spent in chatting. listening to
music and readings by some of the
ladies. after which the guests were in-
vited into the dining room. where re-
freshments were served. The dining
room was beautifully decorated with
cut flowers and pot plants. The
gracious demeanor of the hostess was
itself an attraction and delight. After
the refreshments were served Mrs.
Pope arose and addressed a few fitting
remarks to the hostess who. though
taken unawares, was equal to the oc-
casion and responded in a few happy
remarks.
The afternoon was spent in sweet
communion and every guest went
away bubbling over with enthusiasm
and if possible. with higher respect
and regard for their charming hostess.
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Department of Charities.
This branch of the Woman's Club
met in the committee room of the
Olivia Raney Library Tuesday after
noon, Miss benson presiding. The
subjects for discussion were pioneer
philanthropists. Miss Heck gave q
most interesting ana complete sketch
of John Howard-his life. work and
surrender of himself until each self
appointed task was completed.
Miss benson proved what Milton
wrote--"The child shows the man as
morning shows the day''-by begin
ming with the childhood of Dorothy
Dix and telling of the great work this
woman accomplished for the insane.
Mrs. w. w. Smith gave a character
sketch of Mrs. Elizabeth Fry. whose
life frail as it was, accomplished so
much-her great work being confined
to prisons. shows that-"Not by
might. nor by power, but by His spirit
alone
Cooperating.
Goldsboro, n. c., March S.-(Spe-
cial. "A beautiful marriage was sol
emnized in the First Baptist church