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The San Francisco call., 1906-10-21

Al OW that President Roosevelt is
M 70 visit Panama IN November. all
N the world viii again turn its
eyes to that vast enterprise, the
Panama Canal with the President on
the spot fresh interest will be awak-
ened In everything down there, from
the work itself 10 the coUntry's re-
sources, climate and scenery
Here is what a Sunday Cali COR
respondent writes:
Rolling down the trades toward the
Isthmus OF Panama the blue waves of
the Caribbean Sea change to dirty yell
low as they approach Colon; vast
landscape unrolls before the observer,
long lines OF hills fade intd the distance
on the left and low points of land reach
out 70 the north on the right Colon.
low lying. sprawling out and struggling
away. reminds one OF boom town in
one OF the Western States of America
All the elements are there. blisterinS
under a tropical sun, dusty, dirty and
untidy. like an unkempL slatternly
woman.
in strong contrast one notes the neat
ness and cleanliness Of Cristohal. ia the
American concession. but it only accen-
tustes the lean scragginess Of the Pan
smsn town, Tenth-rate hotels charge
go a day gold, the proprietors entirely
Indifferent whether their patrons stay
one day or ten; pasty faced clerks ia
the stores. also indifferent as to sales;
sleek Cinnamon without queues tum-
bling about cases on the sidewalk, also
indifferent as to your toes, all looking
for the lively dollar. but totally indif-
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-21

ferent TO the one who brings IT, That
is the sign manual o. Colon. the dirty
and the Indifferent Thousands OF peo-
pie coming and going. now on the
train, the steamer or the wagon: dust
rising. engine bells changing, rumbling
OF carts. men dusty end dirty, clumsily
shod or daintily booted as it may be,
uuenching their thirst in crowds at the
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canal zone police. fine. likely fellows
young and stocky, clad IN well-htting
Uniform and wearing mouse-colored
Stetson hats with the Denver poke.
board the train at intervals. swinging
their clubs. and later dropping OF at
little shacars like stations along the
line; clerks from all parts of the States.
head of departments with their wives
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The air Is purer and fresher as the
train rises over the hills; slimpses of
the canal. the chagres River and broad
fields dotted with native huts are seen
to the right and left as the train pushes
on toward Panama, nothing pictorial
and bare of any material suitable for
illustration. But the passengers on
the train are an interesting study. yhs
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-21

Panama gunboat Orient, takes his
friends from Colon or Panama for an
outing TO Porto Bello. The harbor Of
Porto Bello is shaped like gourd. The
old fort still stands, Containing dozen
or more Of the original old guns which
held off Henry Morgan and other pi-
rates in the old days
Cornelius r. Shea and other Amer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-18
Fine Farms Sold.

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CaARLoTTEsvILLE, VA. Feb, IT.
III. w. Iileary & CO., Real Estate
Agents. charlottesville. Va, have sold
In the past ninety days the following
Virginia homes; Nh
"GIenara," in Fauquier Co., to Mr..
Ino, Butler Swami. of New York, for
SS55, 0O0.
citation Grange" in Alhemarle Co.,
to Dr. w. M Kincaid, Of Honolulu, for
sssSS.500.
Stoke" in Loudoun Co.. to Mr.. Thos.
2. Durham of Erie, Pa: for $4,000.
.'Alto VISTA in Augusta Co., to w.
Fl. Say. Jr, of Butler,s Pa, for $4,000.
B. Garter of Wheeling. w. Va. for ST.
900.
mt, Airy" in fauquier Co., to Mr..
"A. G. Barclay of New York, for SILL
oc0.
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WYTHEvILLE, VA.
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.wYTHDyILLE, A.. February IT,
Judge. r. c. Jacksonsis holding his court
In Pulaski this week
Mr.. a., A. CamHbel1 has been in Rich
mond on business for the last ten days.
Mr.. Z. Lee Trtnkle left on Wednesday
for visit to Richmond
z Rev. w. II. X. Pendleton returned from
Bristol on Tuesday, having preached on
Sunday, having exchanged pulpits with
Rev.fT. S. Russell of that place.
Miss Lewla Ribble returned on Satur-
day. from visit to friends in Rich
lnond and Norfolk. 5.4
DR.. Samuel Savers, Jr., of Pocahontas,
was at his old home for few days
this week.
Mrs. William NJ. Martin. left Monday
for Richmond, to take her little son 10
ST. Lukes Hospital for treatment. Mr..
Martin will join her there tomorrow, rs
it is expected that an operation will have
to be performed on the child.
Mrs. NJ. J. Wysor, returned from Nor
ton on Saturday, where she had been
called by the illness of her daughter.
Mr.. Robert l.. Poage, postmaster at this
jlace, Held an examination on Saturday,
for rural free delivery carriers. There
were twelve applicants.
Mrs. r. ]. Preston. of Marion, was the
guest of friends in town this week.
Mrs. Julius A. Brown and Miss Carrie
Hancock, entertained q large number of
friends at cards on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. George r. Huffard, has issued in
vltations for an Eat home for Thursday
evening.
Mrs. j. D. Stult will be the hostess Of
the Five Hundred Club at its next meet
ing.
Workmen are now engaged in substi-.
tutinE the large new bell and electrical
fire alarm bell, for the old one on the
town clock. 5s,
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j
Brownie Benson, Lutte Moore. Margaree
Gray, Elizabeth James, Mary Yost, Re-
becca Young, E,sten Duval. Emma Hoge,
Amy Catlett, Emily overton Moore, yir-
ginia May. Helen hutchinson, Frances
Greer and Halle Henkel.
Miss Lutte Moore entertained Wednes-
day evening at Hotel Frederick. The en-
tertainment was In honor of st. yalen-
tine, and large number were present.
The whist score cards were beautiful
valentines, with appropriate verses, and
the score kept with little hearts. The
color scheme was red.
Mrs. Carter III. Harrison was the hos
tess Of the Thursday Club this week.
The rooms were adorned with carnations
and bright wood fires added cheer. The
tables were marked with small playing
cards, hearts being the suit chosen These
were tied with ribbons and the score was
kept with red hearts, being strung on
the ribbon. After the game refreshments
were served in courses. Those present
were, Mesdames Fitzhugh Elder, F.. G..
Harrison, Mrs. Willette, G.. Is. Hoge, ii.
Fl. Henkel. Franklin NJ. Hanger, e.
Lacy Gibson, II. A. Walker, j. Fred Eff
finger, Conway N. Whittle, II. d. Peck.
HI. r. Norris, r. s. Turk, A. NJ. Tyree.
J. r. Taylor, and Misses NJ. p. Duval.
jamie Howard, Esten Duval, Ellen
Douglas Stuart, Brownie Benson and
Annie Hilleary.
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STAgNTON. SOCIAL
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STAUNToN, VA. February 17.-Miss
Bell Mason, gave very enjoyable whist
party Wednesday evening in honor of
her guest, Miss Elizabeth Fisher, of
Richmond. The parlors were beautifully
decorated with hearts. and an immence
one being suspended from the chande-i
lier. The tally cards were hand tinted
christy pictures and the score was kept
with gold hearts. After the game, re-
freshments verse served In courses.
Those present were Mesdames James c..
Foster. l.. w Fl. Peyton. George A.
sprinkel. David Nall, j, r. Taylor. NJ.
w. Mercereau, Fitzhugh Elder, Charles
p. stearns. Taylor Mccoy. and Misses
Helen Baxter. Kate Hodge. X. Benson,
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sCoTTsVILLE, VA. !
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4 SCOTrSVILLE, VA, February ia
most enjoyable evening was spent at
Belle Haven Friday. Music on piano;
and guitar and dancing We're the fea-4
lures OF the evening, Refreshments of
bananas, oranges. grapes. cream and
cake were served.
Those present We're Mr.. and Mrs. ILL
Pits. Misses Virginia Pitts. Marjorie
Harris, Nora billiard, Rose Farrar and
Messrs. Marion and Leake Pitts, w. S.
pabney, John and Lindsay Pitts. a de-
lightful serenade was given to the ladies
of the house at / o'clock.
Miss Mollle Hogg, of Richmond. Is Wis
iting friends here,
Mr.. Walker Heath is quite sick.
Miss Ann Powers, of Richmond, is visit
ing her grandmother, Mrs. d. p. Powers.
Miss Doreen Parkinson has been quite
sick for several weeks
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Valentine Card Party.
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AloFsCIttl " ne
EIPORIA, VA; February 17,-AIes-
danes w. +. Deal and W. G. Weaver
entertained their friends at n delightful
card party on the evening OF Valentine
Day. Tho parlor at their home was hand
sonely decorated In manner suggestive
of the day as we'll MS the card tables,
while the score cards were heart shaped
Progressive Euchre was merrily played.
Miss, Mary Turner was fonuds to be
winner of the first prize for the ladies'
and was presented with a handsome gold,
Heart shaped pin willie thel second prize
for the ladies' a silver perfume bottle,
fell to Miss Estelle. Florsheirn.s Mr.. r.
G. Palmer won the first gentleman,s prize,
a handsome pair of military brushes and
Captain George w. Harrison was pre-
scented with n pearl paper knife for the
next highest score. To Mrs. II, G.. Tred-
way fell tile BOBBY prize. a heart shaped
box filled with candy
After the card games refreshments
were beautifully served. Japanese nap
Skins with figures OF hearts and arrows
were In evidence. M s M 'S'i't
Those present We're: Mesdan1esi II. A.
sEisdale. w, 10. Stevens, Harry Schwartz,
r. q Y 'rredway, Misses Minnie Lifsey.
jTaurp Briggs. Mary Turner Estelle
f,Fiorslleim. Helen Weaver and Stella
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FREDERICKSBURG SOCIAL
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=
FREDERICKSBuRG,Y VA. February II.
Miss Mamie Ficklen entertained her
friends with a card party at her home.
Belmont" on Tuesday evening. A large
party went from this city Progressive
hearts was played, and supper served;
after the game. Miss Fannie Beale won.
the ladies. prize and Mr.. Harrison Mott
gomery the gentlemen's. Miss Mary,
Bleight secured the BOBBY.
Misses Nellie and Fannie Tucker Car
michael have gone to Washington to
spend some time.
Mr.. Theodore M. Bradley has gone to
Baltimore, having accepted a position,
with the Daniel Miller Company.
Mr.. ]. II. Davis and bride have return
ed from their wedding trip.
Miss Alice G. Cole has returned from
n visit to Mrs. r. R. Roberts, in Rich.
mond.
Mrs. c. R. Howard is visiting relatives
In Alexandria.
Mrs. w. Key Howard and daughter, of
Urbanna, visited relatives here this weeR
Hon. r. G. L. Moncure, member of the
House of Delegates from Stafford, was
here this week.
Mrs. DR.. z. S, Burlington. of Hunting
ton, w. Va, was a guest this week of
her sister, Mrs. A. D. Tapscott.
Miss Lula Barham, of Southampton
county, is a guest OF Miss Alice Cannon.
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SOUTH BOSTON SOCIAL
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SOUTH BOSTON, VA, February ia
very pretty Valentine party was glvciD
by Miss Lizzie Green at her home. on
Broad Street, "Wednesday evening The
decorations were Japanese lanterns and
hearts The game Of hearts was played,
and Miss Hnnkihs,. Of Houston. won n
box of candy ln3thc shape of n large red
heart as the prize. Elegant refreshments
we're served. Those present were: Missos
Louise Owen, Louise Pcnck, Annie VIII
linson, Imogen and Rose Watkins. Pattic
Evans, OF this place, and Miss Iankins.
of Houston: Messrs John Easley, Arch
Glenn. DR.. r. X. Briggs, Messrs. Lewis
Johnston, Jack Brookes and III. C. Glue.
The Masonic Temple was the scene Of -
very enjoyable dance Monday evening.
the music being furnished by local talent.
Among the merry dancers were. Misses
Birdie Ingram. of Charlotte Courthouse;
Mimi Phifer, OF Danyille; Annie Hankins,
OF Houston Lizzie Green. Louie owen,
Louise Penick and Mrs. Leon r. Johnson,
of South Boston; Messrs. III. @. Glaze, A.
G. Glenn, John Easley. Jack grookes,
Lewis Johnston and DIR. !. Keith Briggs,
of this place.
Rev D. Campbell Mayors, rector of
Trinity Episcopal Church. of this place.
expects to leave within n short while Tor
Bridgetown, Barbados, British West, In
dies. where he goes to visit his parents,
whom he has not seen for nearly twetsy
years, he having come to this county
when mere boy
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LEXINGTON, VA.

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LEXINGTON, VA. February 1I-Rev.
William n. .Mebane. of Dublin. Va. a
member of the Montgomery Prcsbytery.
has accepted n call to the pastorate of
the Presbyterian Church at Golfers
town, Rockbridge county, and he will as
sumo his new duties April ist
Mr. Charles f. Fox. of Newport News.
is visiting relatives in Lexington. His
wife has been here for some months
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T..
J Hildelrand.
Mrs. Louis Sachs, of Baltimore, Md.
formerly resident of Lexington, spent
the past week here visiting her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Isaac Weinberg.
Misses sallic y. Wilson and Helen
Easey, of South Boston. Va. are the
guests OF Miss jamie Spencer.
Mrs. Charles Il. Keys. of Washington.
D. C.. is visiting her sister. Mrs. Sallie
II. Pitzer.
Mr.. Llewelly S. Rhodes has entered
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GLoUCEsTE:R
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GLOUCESTER, c, H., Va, February
1.-THE cold snap of last week lasted
long enough to allow farmers to partl-
ally fill their ice houses.
There has been little going on In tho
social world. Tho week, however, was
tnade eventful by brilliant entertain
ment given at the odd Fellows Hall,
Gloucester Courthouse, under the able
management of Mrs. Charles E.. Cary,
Miss Mary Kerop and Miss Marietta
Slisgluf. Tho efair was not only mosr
enjoyable one, but a brilliant success
financially. The proceeds were for the
benefit of repairs on Wares Church. n
very old colonial building. There Is n
determined and enthusiastic purpose to
put the church ineful repairs.
Another entertainment which gave great
pleasure and which was n financial sue
cess was given mt Hickory Fork for tho
benefit OF the abingdon organ fund. It
was under the management of Misses
Jeanette and Beula Buck, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. Fl. Mason very graciously loaned
their spacious house for the occasion.
Miss Anne Page Vendergrlft, who left
by the illness of her little niece, eliza
beth Withers, who Is now very much
better. ~ i.
Miss Margaret Tabb is spending a fow
days at White Marsh,
Miss Louise Hixon and Mr., Thomas
IIlxon. of Richmond, are at Dttchley,
guests of Mr., and Mrs. Ashby Jones,
Mr.. II. ri, Martin, who has bean n guest
ut Ditohley, has returned to Durham, N.
g.
Miss Ellen LEO spent n few days att
Shelly with Miss Ammo Page.
Miss Laacy Mcdonald was the guest
of Mrs I.enfinn on Friday.
Mrs. Burlelgh and Master Willie Bur-
leigh are In New York,
Gloucester Masons were we'll repre-
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Society in
RadfOrd
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te,aatoi "a, ,rI,c -DfspatGllJ ~
!, sI,ptGt,t, irebrtary n. -Cassciton
4 ,vaa the sccnc ar delightful gathering
,rh,,radnv ,,fternoor,, when Mrs. George
!. ' rasss, reeeired tho Current Events
GIN, and a intt.t. number OF other guests.
Amo,n Tho latter were Mrs j. Liose
,rvier and dauehtera, Mrs. Marsaret
yyade az rhrIstiansburg, and Miss Mnrgle
W,a,s,,,,, ~ pulaski. Elaborate and de-
licions refreshments were served, hmd
the literary prograipfnc was especlal,y
nttractive. book reviews was ipnhl
feature. each lady, at the request OF tl'e
boeteas reyicwing either q new or one
Of nor fayorite books. Music by MIS-.
C)scnr r. pryor and Mrs. j. Lewis 1ngies
was also much enjoyed,
Miss Mclta Wilson has returned from
mr. cxtended visit to Mrs Albert JONAH
sen NJ Washington.
Mr., Harvey Barnett attended the Grand.
] odgo OF Virginia Masons at Richmond
the first OF the week.
Mr.. Henry G.. Allen, nm engineer fOr
the Norfolk and Western Railroad, IN
charge nt the F,ggieston tunnels, has ac-
cented n position with the Underwater
road. and will be located near BEDFORD
CITY.
Ex-t;oycrnor TYLER has been quite sick
this week with Ia grippe.
Mrs. Mathews Kohcn. of Germany and
her gon, Mr.. Meyer Kohen, of South
Afryca left Monday after d visit to their
cousin. Mr.. Max Goldberg, at Eas. Rad,
ford.
nlsscs LAURA. Maekie and Erica Ingles
are Visiting MISC Margaret Wade at
Cbristiansl,,Irg.
Miss E,ssie Jones. who has been teach
Ing a pulaski county. spent sunday and
Monday with Mrs. ~. H. Mcfarland on
route. 10 her home at Pocalontas.
C,antaIn n. III. Edmondson will move
his FAMILY 10 Bluefield In a few weeks
Miss sara wright has returned from
Crinrle creek. where she was called by
the Illness az The little son OF DR..
Claude Robinson.
A nIeas,nt hon ,uae given Mt the Cotil,s
Ion club Wednesday evening in honor of
MEG W,ra,. ,ra,eor az T,uJnslsi who
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THE Valley VIEW
HOSPITAL PATIENTS
Established for the Sick and
Wounded on the Tidewater
Construction.
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RADFORD, VA, Feb 17-yalley View
hospital, established hero by Macarthur
Bros. for the care of the sick and wound
ed on the Underwater construction, has
seventeen patients, eleven, serious cases.
One of these is Mr.. John Terry. Supt.
al Oney Gap Tunnel Camp, and another,
Mr.. c.. NJ Deyerle. walking foreman OF
the Bear Wallace Construction Company,
with camps near Singer; the latter had
his left leg broken above the ankle,
the bones being badly shattered and
rrotruding through the flesh and cloth
irg. He was brought to the Hospital
ihy DIR. Sears, and operated on by DR..
Fisher, who stapled the ends of the
shattered bones in the hope Of saving
the foot. Mrs. Deyerle Is with her hus-
band
The italian who was blown up In a
blast ten days ago ON the works op-
posite Ripplemead, and so badly injured
internally that his life was despaired OF
for several days, is improving, and will
probably recover.
Another bad case Is that of O Hunga-
rian from the West Va. works, who Is
paralyzed from the waist down, prob
ably permanently, by the falling OF a
tree upon him.
The Hospital is now supplied with
milk and eggs by its own cows and
fowls, and the improvements and equip
ment will soon be completed,
Miss Hassenzahl, head nurse of the
Hospital, has Been in Florida and Cuba
for the last two weeks for n brief rest
before entering on the two years OF
sarduous work before her.
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DuhAmora'E Busiiiexs College, III Staun.
toll, to take a course IN business.
Miss Bessie AdaIr il In Charlottesville,
visiting the family Of Mrss Charles w.
Irvine. w
Mr.. II. Eldridge Ricc, Of quincy, w.
WI. spent seAaral dhys in 1.exington,
this week visiting his brother, MIR 4.
IL Rice
Miss. tulin Burwell and Miss pdge
clemt,,er, OF staunton are the guests
of Mrs y. S. Burwell
Mr.. John NJ. Qusenbcry, former mem
Der OF the Legislature from Rockbrldge,
has announced his candidacy Tor tho Lex
ington postoffice
Miss Willie y. Moose, OF Glasgow, rs
spending the week with her sister, MISS
Marye Moose
Rev. Dir. James Al Quarles, Of WASH
inftDn and Lee University, occupied the
pulpit at Thinking Spring Presbyterian
ghurcii, OF Augusta county, last Sun
gay, Tor Rev. DR.. g. w. Finley, who
Is under hospital treatment.
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ing her brother in Washington, d. G..
Mrs. W. p. Shelton is at home. after ;
stay of two weeks in Richmond.
WILMINGTON, N. &c.
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WILMINGTON, N c., February H.
The event of the week was the marriage
of two popular young society people, Miss
Elizaneth. Pearsaii, daughter of Mr.. os-
car Pearsall, of East Wilmington, and
Mr.. II. Lacy Hunt, assistant cashier OF
the AIurclison National Bank. The event
transpired amid loneliness and profuse
decorations and charm of the presence
of relatives and friends at the home
of the brides uncle. Mr.. Philnnder Pear
sail, on South Front Street. 1t was indeed
a beautiful home wedding. The ceremony
was performed by Rev., a. d., Mcclure,
ID. D., pastor of ST. Andrews Presby-
terrain Church and the bridal attendants
were Miss Alma Marsh. of Marshville,
N c.. maid OF honor; Mr.. w. A. Hunt,
brother of the groom and of Henderson,
n. c., best man; and Misses Eva McCue
and Sue Hall, bridesmaids.
The annual meeting of the Cape Fear
Country Club. which is a select and fash
ionable gentlemen's club was held the
past week and officers elected. These Off
GERS consisted of President 7. II. Elmer
son, of the Atlantic Coast Line, president:
Mr. Charles E. Taylor, Jr., cashier of the
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company,
secretary and treasurer: and Messrs II.
NJ Emerson. Hugh MacRae. Donald Mac
Rae, A. S. Williams and j. j. Blair, di-
rectors
In celebration OF his election as presi-
dent of the Cape Fear Club and also
in honor of the birth OF Miss Margaret
Baldwin Arringdaie, decidedly swell
affair was given the past week by Mr..
John A. Arringdaie. 1t was given at the
building of the Cape Fear Club and was
of most elaborate nature,
One of the most delightful entertain-
ments that will tbe given In honor of the
society Of the Cincinnati, which meets
An Wilmington about the middle of April,
will be one given by the North t.am;-
lima Society of the Colonial Danes.
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Emerson and Miss Ell
lott Emerson and their friend Miss Nell
lie Hamilton, spent n brief, but delight
full time In Florida and Miss Hamilton re-
turned to her home the past week,
Miss May Beverly French has returned
from n pleasant visit to Richmond, while
Mrs. w. r. Eingsbury and children have
gone on a visit to Lynchbllrg and Salem
Va. \. s55 Z .s,, b. Us.
i Mr.. g. NJ Green, who spent some time
in the city visiting relatives, left Mon
day for Richmond, where he intended 10
spend a while before going to Texas.
4 One OF the social events of next week
will he the marriage of. Miss Rena Mills
and Mr.. Joseph w. Yates. the event to be
celebrated In Grace Methodist Church
Tuesday afternoon at five o'clock.
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CHARLOTTE, N. C.

Special to The Timcs-Disputch) bo
CHARLOTTE, February 17.--Both tho
local women's colleges enlivened the
week. otlerwise socially stagnant. with
enjoyable entertainments. At Elizabeth
College the Choral Society gave its an
npal recital, which was largely attended
and thoroughly enjoyed
On Thursday evening the faculty and
student body OF the Presbyterian Col
lege received. The hours were from SEQ
to il o'clock, and during that period the
young ladies and the faculty were be-
sciged with callers, among them the stu
dent body OF Davidson College.
Miss Rachel Howerton charmlngly en-
tertaincd at her home Wednesday eve
ming in honor of her guest, Miss Mary
Morrison. of MariDosa. The feature of
the evening was the game OF progressive
proposing. The prizes were won by Miss
Sara Hargrave and Mr., Robert Glasgow,
Jr.
Cards have been issued to the forth
coming marriage OF Miss Rosa Johnston
and Mr.. Robert Wilson Stokes, which
Is to take place Thursday evening, Fer
ruary ed, at the home of the bride
elects parents, No S6 North Tryon
Street. The bride-to-beE,is the accom-
plishcd daughter of Mr.. ana Mrs. Charles
w Johnston. and she issimmensely popu-
lar In the younger social set
Mr.. and Mrs. S. b. Bispham entertained
at tea Friday night in honor of their son.
Mr.. Edward Blspbani. who is legal adj
wiser of the United States Geological
Survey with headquarters at Denver.
Captain and Mrs. Herbert j. -Hirshlnger
arrived in the city Thursday morning.
and will spend a month with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Hirshinger, Captain Hirshinger's
parents. on South Tryon Street. Captain
Hirshnger is statoed at the Norfolk,
Va, nayyeyard.