The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-01-04

1n8 young pcOplo VI tuo Io"u anu
community greatly enjoyed the Christ
mas holidays. There were several
emit Entertainments.
On Tuesday night a number of the
larger school boys and school girls en-
joyed a pleasant party together at
Hon. Claude Kltchin's, with Misses
Anna Mills and Anna Kltchln.
MISSES JosEYs' CAT HOME"
On Wednesday night in the elegant
home of MIR. N. B. Josey his daughters,
Misses Mary Lou and Annie, gave an
eat Home" in honor OF their visitor
aud cousin, Miss Lula Brewer, of Raj
eigh. Quite a number OF young ladies
and young gentlemen we're invited and
spent pleasant evening from s 80 to
IL 80. Light and delicious refresh
lnents were served, and all the guests
voted the Misses Josey ideal entertain
ers-and all felt sure that Mrs. Josey's
tact and skill were mingled with the
efforts OF her charming daughters.
Friday a number OF small boys gave
a party at Mr.. J. B. Edwards, and en-
o'clock.
MISS wILLIFoRD's ENTERTAINMENT.
On Christmas night Miss Monte
WlIlltord gave an entertainment in
the opera house tor the benefit OF the
Baptist Orphanage at Thomasville.
The parts in the entertainment were
taken mostly by boys and girls from
the Sunbeam society of the Baptist
church. The entertainment was
quite creditable and enjoyable. It
was we'll patronized, and the proceeds
amounted to about $50.
MISS BAKER ENTERTAINED.
Miss Sallie Baker entertained 8
number OF young ladies and young
gentlemen On Thursday night at the
beautiful and charming home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L J. Baker, at
Palmyra. An elegant supper was
served to about twenty guests and the
gay company enjoyed several hours
together in conversation and lively
games, and when the pleasures of the
evening were over all were liberal in
their praises and good words for the
fair entertainer.
ENTERTAINED UNDAY-sCHooL CLASS.
On Friday night in the beautiful
home of DIR. and Mrs. A.. G. Llvermon
on Church street, Mrs. Livermon gave
an elegant reception to her Sunday
school class of young ladies, together
with a mum Der of young gentlemen.
Dainty refreshments we're served and
the evening was spent quite pleasantly.
MISSES FUTRELL ENTERTAINED.
The pretty home of Mr.. J. P. Fut-
reli was gay Saturday night for some
hours while his daughters, Misses
Katherine and Undine, entertained a
number of their friends.
After refreshments were served the
time was spent in sweet song and pleas
ant conversation.
Also on Monday night, Jan. LIST, a
number of young men gave party at
Mr.. Futrell's, where they spent several
hours after the usual manner in son gs,
games and conversation.
MEETING OF THE MARK TAPLEY CLUB.
On Tuesday afternoon the Mark
Tapley Club was entertained by Miss
Elizabeth Smith at her home on North
Main street. The Christmas decora-
lions OF mistletoe and holly were very
much in evidence, and Santa Claus, in
the person of Mr.. Frank R. Smith,
presented little souvenirs from a mini
allure Christmas tree. Delicious re-
freshments we're served. Those pres.
ent were: Misses Brewer OF Raleigh,
Alexander of Chase City, Mary Lou
Josey, Mary w. Smith, Elizabeth Hy.
man, Mamie E. Smith, Rebecca Smith,
Anna Clark, Blanche Smith, Eleanor
Smith, Mary III. Smith, Mrs. J. B. Hall,
Mrs. c. II. Herring and Mrs. G. L..
Mcdowell.
DANCE AT WOODSTOCK.
An informal dance was given at
Woodstock, the home of Mr.. I. H.
Smith, on Tuesday evening from nine
until twelve. Those present were {:
Misses Annie Alexander, Annie Nor
fleet, Nathalie Smith, Elizabeth Hy-
udu, AdtO w LII hCT F.,
Rebecca Smith, Mamie E. Smith,
Anna Clark, Elizabeth Smith, Mary
w. Smith, Mrs. J. B. Hall, Frank
Smith, James Smith, Harper Alexan-
der, VIM. Alexander, Julian Pittman,
Norfeet Hill, Charlie Lamb, Charlie
Lawrence, J. B. Hall, Luns. Hall,
Spooner Dunn.
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Tuesday evening, January 2, Mrs. S.
W. Morrlsett gave at her home party
in honor of the birthday of her niece,
little Miss Mildred Edwards, at which
number of boys and girls enjoyed
the time from to 9 o'clock. Suitable
refreshments were served and the chill
dren had a good time together, wishing
their little friend many such happy
BIRTHDAYS.
This closed the seasons entertain
ments, as school girls and school boys
at home went back to books and study
Tuesday morning and the college boys
and girls also went away to their
various schools.
It is sin to suffer with backache
end pains over the Kidneys when a
single dose of Pine-ules will give relief
in one night. Suffering women should