The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

eral of the seasons most attractive
debutantes, by their presence, added
very greatly TO the enjoyment of the
evening. The german was gracefully
led by Mr.. Paul Cantwell.
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The Friday afternoon Book club
held a very pleasant meeting at the
home of Mrs. Alice Everett. On
Orange street.
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The Ellwell Bridge club vas delight
fully entertained by Miss Margaret
Walker, on Friday evening, at her home
on south Second street.
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Mrs. Robert Collins charmingly en-
tertained a few of her friends at bridge
whist, on Thursday afternoon. at her
home on Chestnut street.
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The Misses Gibson. on Monday af-
ternOOn, gave an informal. but very
charming tea, complimentary to Mrs.
John R~hinebery, of Norfolk. Virginia.
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At Concordia hall, at 4 O'Clock on
next Friday afternoon, Miss Bessie
Gore Will resume her dancing lessons.
The marked success which has always
attended this class should insure a full
attendance of pulpils.
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On Monday afternoon, Mrs. Clayton
Giles was the hostess at a most beauti-
1ul luncheon given in honor of Mrs.
Shirley Carter, of Baltimore and Mrs.
CHARLES Hurkamp, of Fredericksburg,
Virginia. There were ten other guests
present. The color scheme was red
and the table was exquisitely decorated
with Jacqueminat roses.
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In the evening, the following guests
were present: Misses Eleanor Gilchrist,
Mary Crosswell, Eloise Anderson, Mar
garet Smith, Mamie Roper, and Mes
srs. Henry Taylor, Alex Sprunt, Rufus
Hicks, David Murchison, Sidney Nc
and owen Holmes. Charming
little souvenirs were given to each of
the guests present.
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Miss Helen Clark delightfully."- enter
the members Of her Euchre club
Friday evening, at her home on
street. Among those present
Misses Alice Davis, Betsey Lon |
don, of Pittsboro, Jane Iredell Green. |
Ella Jacobs, Theo Cantwell and
Will Peck, John Myers, Rob |
art Cantwell, Waddell Waters, Her
bert Lynch and Paul Pittenger, of Ra- |
leigh.
On Wednesday afternoon from 5 to |
) O'Clock, Miss Eleanor Gilchrist gave
beautiful little tea in honor of a few
# her friends. The rooms were charm
ngly decorated with white carnations.
While to each guest was presented an
brides rose as a souvenir Of
occasion. Those present were Mis-
es Helen and Lillian Keply, Mildred
Smith, Eloise Anderson, Lauris Har-
len, Margaret Harris Katie Granger,
Seek Love Johnson, Annie Worth.
dadge Brand, Mary Crosswell, Mar
'aret Smith and Mamie Roper, of
Petersburg.
On Tuesday afternoon last, Miss
larry Crosswell gave a beautiful whist
arty, complimentary to Miss Mamie
topper, of Petersburg, Va. The firsl
rize, a bouquet Of lovely pink carna-
ions, was o. by Miss Annie Worth.
.ouvenirs of candy, f~irecrackers and
andy footballs were presented to the
Their guests. The guests included Mis-
Agnes Mcqueen, Atha Hicks, Mar
aret Smith, Mamie Roper, Anne
Worth, Madge Brand and Eleanor Gill
Delicious refreshments were
rived. : .YGiI,
On Friday afternoon Miss Virginia
alley gave a beautiful luncheon at
er home on Ann street, compliment
y to Misses Betsey London, of Pitts :
ORC, N. c., and Jean Pemberton, of
fayetteville. The table and rooms were
'vely in their decorations of pink ar
The other guests present, !
ere Misses Florence Kidder, Mar
lerite Walker, Alice LeGrand, Daisy =
urbank, Maria Maffitt, Alice Davis, :
tina Hicks, Jennie and Fannie Muir :
lisOn. :
On Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. J. AL
n Taylor gave a very delightful 5
clock tea, complimentary to Miss An ;
e Hill Holmes and some of her school :
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ellie COtchett, Annette Nunds. Bes- :
2 LOder. Bessie Walters, Agnes Nc l
leen Christine Stevenson, Isabel :
n%allbones, Cynthia Rountree, Sue =
'ince, Helen Strange, Florence Kid :
Fannie Murchison and Theo Can't I
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On New Years evening Miss Florence -,
vas hostess at a delightful =
afing dish supper given to a few Of I
r friends. The guests were Misses =
ha Hicks, Julia Worth, Sue Prince, :
.len Strange, Mamie Holiday, Mar I
erite Walker, and Messrs. Haughton =
d Rob James, Ed Bailey, Harry :
est. Herbert and Empie Latimer, :
alter Kenly, Will Peck, Lawrence =
runt and Spears Hicks. :,
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Elovine and Bessie Burruss s