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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-08
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The greater part of the afternoon
was taken up with business, a mum.
ber of new resolutions were adopted.
The club will get down to real work
in the future. Magazine reading,
fancy work, etc.
Monthly dues will be levied on
each member and the most enjoyable
and amusing feature Of the club. the
contests have been dispensed with
at the weekly meetings and here
after only one contest a month will
be permissible.
At the close of the business ses-
sion. the hostess introduced one of
the cleverest contests of the clubs
history Heart shape programmes
were passed. on each were twelve
questions all to be answered with
"A word with Heart in it, 1t was a
romance. the brides name was
Heartsease. the grooms. Heart. They
spent their honeymoon at Hartford.
and their favorite quotation Two
souls with but single thought. two
hearts that beat as one and so II
ran, at its close handsome plate
was given as first trophie to your
weary scribbler. in cut for con
ISOLATION Mrs. Lee Eddy took the
d~lf pitcher. Mrs. Prater served de
licious refreshments. The guest list
included Mesdames Roy Lewis. c. A..
" Noolley. J. II. Carlock. Writ Frank.
lin, Lee Eddy, William Berry
Jr.. John Stone and the hostess.
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Personal Cnat.

Miss Ebba Jones OF Oklahoma City
is the guest OF her uncle and aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Newcomb.
Mrs. Dora Houser OF Berwyn was
a visitor in the city during the week
attending the Eastern Star meet
ing.
Mr.. Will Folsom. who is in the
Dawes commission In Musl>ogee. was
the guest this week OF his parents.
DR.. and Mrs. I. w. Foiom, on North
Washington.
Mrs. T. w. Fisher or Berwyn at
tended the Eastern Star meeting the
past week.
Mrs. J. T.. Humphreys has been
suffering with a sprained ankle and
has been confined to her home. to
the regret OF her many friends.
Earl Allen and an Ardmore left
here some two years ago to accept
a position as telegraph operator In
Cleburn, Texas, has made rapid ad-
vancement and on November lG was
made station agent at that place.
He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. +.
Allen and has many friends in the
city who will be glad to hear OF
his promotion.
Miss Valley Sutherland is enter
tanning the Misses Moore of Atlanta.
Georgia. and Miss Ousley of Chick
ssha besides her Virginia guest
Miss Segar Quite n mousse party
and all charming girls and typical
types Of the fair South.
Mrs. II. S. Gray went to Benning-
of her brother.in-law, Mr.. Robert
Gray.
Hon. w. A. Ledbetter returned
Wednesday from Guthrie. where he
had been on business.
Mrs. Ham T. Bee left Thursday
for Guthrie. where she will join her
husband. and they will winter in
the capital city. They are costly
Quartered at the Royal.
Mr., Forest johnson went over TO
Durant for q visit Friday(O He
will return to Ardmore Saturday
evening and spend Sunday.
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Ge the dishpan, mamma dear, for
! need hat.
over II and turn 1t upside down
men ! want a reef or so, Just about
like that
raken In this bag to make a gown .
Give me papa's overcoat--it Is rath.
er long,
But well saw It off to make 1t cute.
And I'll be a poem, ma, like a pic.
ture song.
In III" little Fluffy Rufnes suit.
Eyerybody's got EN-. ma must
have one. too.
For this pretty costume is the style,
II is something full of art. absolute.
And is sure to stay little while,
Give the cook the hat | bought, 1t Is
stale and fiat,
Covered with a bunch of hay and
fruit,
For I'm uptodate and want nothing
old as that
| must have a FLUFFY Ruffes suit.
The young woman of society whose
people are able to do all that Is ex.
pected of chem for their lives has a
rose.colored existence these days.
The life of the fashionable girl of
the period Is divided into three i'm.
portant epochs in her own mind.
As school girl, she looks longigly
at the vision of herself as a sweet
girl graduate" Barely has this been
accomplished. however, when the
frills and flowers and excitement OF
the debutante appeal to her imagina.
ton with a!luring force, Yet the
mowers are scarcely withered the
half fearful. wholly delight of her
first large dance remains with her
"a vivid memory, when, 10, bridal
wells and gowns appear on her men
tai horizon and she sees herself
again the central figure in "A fashion.
able picture. And SO Dame Gossip
is whispering around that something
less tina bakers dozen will be
led To the Hymeniel court during
the winter season, who they are We
dare not tell but Cupid's arrows are
pointing In the northwest part of
the city. Guess?
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Breakfast.

Mrs. J. W. Newcomb of Highland
Park entertained Wednesday with
a beautifully appointed breakfast In
honor of her little sons second birth
day and Mr.. Fry who was his God
father. The hostess favored white
as her only color scheme, carrying
II out with her handsome nappery,
crystal. and china service. A six
course menu was served. Covers
We're laid for Mr.. Frye and Miss
Nita Williams, Mr.. William Cassidy
and Miss Floy Mullen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Newcomb and Master Tom.
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Opera House.

The announcement Of the coming
OF Amelia Bingham attracted much
attention to theater goers Of the
city and especially so to those who
had read the story or remembered
1t from history. "a Modern Lady
Godiva."
The opera hous, was wei filled
but the patronage was not so great
as should have been.
On next Friday night Mr.. Bernard
DAILY will hold the boards in his
popular play. Kenny Cow. The
plays have been unusually fine this
season. and our clever opera house
manager should secure the patronage
of our town folks.
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Orio Club.

Mrs. G. II. Webb's home was the
place of meeting Of the Orio Club
last Friday at their regular meeting.
II was the first meeting since the
Federation and a good attendance
was present.
The character to be studied this
month was Emerson. Miss Penny
Edwards was leader for the session.
Roll call wa responded TO by
Events in the life Of Ralph Waldo
Emerson"
Miss Edwards read an interesting
paper on Estimate.
Miss Vera Olive in her usual
pleasing manner gave THE Concord
Battle Hymn" Miss Daisy Nichols
read "The River" Interestingly,
Richard I'LL. Act II was read.
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i'N uuhCHcs OF aTuilClal llOWerS
tied with scant yellow bows were
hung about at wide intervals and
here and there hung consoling
motto Money IL said to be- the root
OF all evir' and "All things come to
MIN who waits" An old time mar.
ket basket was paced at the door
as recepticle In which the guests
dropped their cards and after
cordial greeting from Mrs. W. A.
ledbetter who was gowned in u
creation which had seen good wear
in earlier days you were shown 20
the receiving line. In II was Mrs
Sammons In yellow satin skirt.
Persian velvet waist. a tailored hat.
durby low crown around which was
circled a wreath of roses. Mrs.
Dick wore n light red suit, big apron
and a hat of several summers back,
Mrs. Crockett was a typical type Of
the hard time cry in a frey red cal
leo basque" in short her whole get
up would make one think of Mrs.
Wigs of the Cabbage Patch
The hostess husband being in the
lumber business kindly donated the
use OF a few planks which were
placed about the walls ON nail kegs
and cracker boxes on these the
guests were seated mournfully dis
cussing the financial situation of the
day-The nearing of Christmas. The
New York plungers. Bank failures.
cashiers checks etc.
In the rear of the hall battered
water cooler served as II punch
bowl, over 1t hung an immense
placard oklahoma Punch the
delicious of all beverages City lake
water and was dipped with earthen
mugs variously inscribed Here's to
tLe happiest days of life, spent in
the arms of another mans wife
our Mother"
A contest was on and owing to
the shortness of funds a shoe clerk
contributed number OF shoe boxes
which were perforated and in them
placed bits of seasoning from the
culinary department. and from the
odor the guests were to guess the
contents, in this Mrs. Charles Ander-
son was fortunate and was given q
red stick of candy.
If there was an enjoyable feature
to this party so far as the hostess
es We're concerned at this pin
chy" time it was seeing the guests
go after the refreshments, and by
the way they seemed to be hungry
lot, for the way they did devour
that popcorn and molases candy
was a caution.
This was by far one of the most
enjoyable affairs that has ever been
given by this club.
The guests list included Mesdames
Alexander. $. T. Bledsoe. Baker, c.
NJ. Campbell Harry Crockett, w. s.
Crockett, Guy p. Cobb, c. Z. Dings.
Dick, Foster Guillot. Gait, Goodwin
Ledbetter. Nixon, Pctterf. Baker
Lester, Pennington, Poland. Potter.
Pfeiffer. Rennie, Teer, Turner, Van
Denberg, Wall. Westheimer, White
man, Sangster, Mccoy. Joe Bledsoe
Harry Berry, J. G. Thompson, and
Misses Mullen and Floy Alvis.
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Whist Inform ally.

Miss Valley Sutherland entertain
ed very informally Friday afternoon
with whist game and luncheon.
complimentary to the Misses Moore
OF Atlanta. Ga. Miss Ousley OF
Chickasha and Miss Agnes Segar OF
Virginia. II was a particularly jol-
ly affair-the game being entered
into with much zest and high spir-
II.
The house was in a varigation OF
colors. no special scheme being
adopted and was fragrant with It's
autumn roses. The artistic treat
ment OF the flowers being especially
effective. After the game a four
course luncheon was served.
Besides the honoreees there were
Misses Floy Avis and Jennie VIII.
liams and the hostess.
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Dinner.

Mrs. c. =. VanDenberg entertain.
ed with dinner Tuesday in honor
OF her mother Mrs. Robinson.
The house was not profusely deco
rated but was garden OF potted
plants of which the hostess has
rare collection. A course menu was
served and covers were laid for Mrs.
Randol, Mrs. Peel, Laughln. Miss
Mary Peel and Miss Snyder OF Ma
rietta, the hostess and the honoree.
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Merrie Wives.

One of the prettiest matron af.
fairs of the week was that given by
Mrs. VIII Prater last Wednesday,
when she entertained complimentary
to the Herrie Wives. II was the
fist meeting since the Thanksgiving
holiday. There was good attend
ance.
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Observation-Disclosures from great
educators was instructive and warm
ly discussed
Mrs. Wilkerson led the parliamen.
tary drill and was also critic.
The club will meet with Miss Vera
DIVE next Friday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-08

The vogue of the plated skirt still
continues and all materials save the
most heavy are used in its construc-
tion. We are said to be threatened
with boned waists, which will be
sorrowful news TO the slight girls,
for boned waist without drapery Is
TO her hideous. The shirt waist in.
tended for shopping, or morning
wear Is strictly tailored affair, and
are entirely plain or few tucks
only being permissible.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-08
Clothes Pin Party.

Miss Effie landrum entertained In
most unique way last Thursday
night at the beautiful home of Mrs.
l.. L. Allen on north Washington
with Clothes Pin party. compli.
mentary to the Bachelor Girls and
their gentlemen friends.
The house which is so convenient.
ly arranged for entertaining was on
this occasion unusually attractive
in its settings of ferns and roses.
Mrs. Allen assisted In greeting the
guests When all had arrived. cloth
es pins. tissue paper, needles and
thread was passed and each one
told to proceed to dress the clothes
pin. II was amusing to see those
Joys tucking. ruffing, cutting on
the bias" making bows and hats,
but really some OF them did better
than the girls, after thirty minutes
of hard toll three judges were ap-
pointed to decide on the best dress
ed and taking all points into cDnsid-
GRAFTON. as to style, neatness. com
bination of colors, Miss Clara Tate
and John George were given the
honors. The redeeming feature OF
Mr.. Georges frock was that he made
end attached feet which is a thor
ough proof of his keen business
eye and anxiety to keep up his shoe
sales as well in the social world as
in the business world. In very
befitting speech Mr.. William Cas-.
sady presented the two with
water color done by the hostess and
in addition gave the Bachelor Maids
a clever little toast.
Other games were INDUCED In.
A delicious three course luncheon
was served.
The guests were Mr.. Cassidy and
Miss Mullen, Mr.. Lewis Boyd and
Miss Stewart, Mr.. Velie Suggs and
Miss higgins. Mr. Harvey Johnson
md Miss Rogan, Mr.. Forest Johnson
and Miss Gilmer, Mr.. Don Russell
and Miss Tate, Mr.. Tom Frame
md Miss Madge Roberts, Mr.. John
George and Miss Avis. Mr.. Tom
Boyle and Miss Campbell, Mr.. Wal.
JI pson and Miss Grace VIII
liams, Mr.. Porter Earheart and Miss
Lowdcn. Mr.. Liza and Miss Butts.
MIR. Joel Buchanan and Miss Jennie
Williams, Mr.. Fred Kinkade, the
hostess, Mr. Jackson, Neal Allen,
Mr., and Mrs. =. ID. Allen, T. II.
Sturgeon and wife.
y rhe season Is at hand for the pre-
paration OF the fancy dress costume.
From now on until the days of Lent
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Daughters Of the Confederacy.

The regular meeting of the Daugh.
ters of the Confederacy will meet
with Mrs. Addington Monday after
noon. in regular session and will
have a very interesting programme.
Ever member is urgently requested
To be present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-08

Again. extend to you a hearty
welcome.
This was responded to by Miss
Matte Martin OF Ravia. ID. ID. G.. NJ.
Worthy Matron, Officers and
Members of Ardmore Chapter Miss
Palmer's hearty welcome coupled
with the generous hospitality which
has been so generously shown us
while here assures every one of
Ardmore's royal wish to have the
representatives of the Order OF the
Eastern Star enjoy themselves to
the fullest extent and ! am sure |
will not attempt to tell YOU how
much We really appreciate the favor
of your welcome. this will be left to
others whose gift of eloqucncc far
surpasscs mine. suffice to say that
this spirit of kindlincss, kmglincss
is characteristic Of the city to which
We have come. for her name has
been hcraldod far and wide as one
whose thoughts are of others. not
herself We are glad To come to the
metropolis of Oklahoma and We
trust tAat our coming will prove
their benediction through the heart
and homes into which We are so
fortunate as to obtain an ingress.
In behalf of the Grand Matrons
and the visiting delegates. | thank
you for your hearty welcome.
on Tuesday night after the initia.
tion an interesting musical and liter
AIRY programme was rendered and at
its close q banquet served and
social hour spent.
Mr. Cunningham presented q spoon
70 the Grand Matron, Miss Amia
Sewer.
Programme OF the Week.
Welcome Address. Miss Bessie
Palmer
-,esponse. Miss Matte Martin,
Rayia. ID. ID. G. NJ.
Opening Ceremonies, Miss Bula
Lucas, Tishomingo, Okla, ID. G, NJ.
Examining Committee Miss Jon
ME Hooper. Rush Springs, Okla. y.
ID. G. NJ
Constitution and BY Laws. c. NJ
Cunningham.
Duties of Secretaries. Miss Linnic
Palmer, ID. ID. G. NJ.
Instruction Ceremonies. Ardmore
Chapter. No. 20.
Institution of Chapters. Miss Mat.
tie Martin, ID. ID. G. NJ.
Constitution of Chapters, Mrs. En-.
ma Akers. Woodford, d. d. q. NJ.
Pemley.
Miscellaneous tQuestion Box Miss
Annie Sewer. G. NJ. Webber Falls.
Closing Ceremonies, Miss Rhoda
Hunter, p. G. NJ, Durant
=
Characters from books are an old,
but never failing source for the
character costume" and no writer
presents a more varied range OF sub
ject or more details for their make
up than the novelist Charles Dick
ems. costume that created a good
deal of laughter in recent book
masquerade" was that of Betsy Trot.
wood. cane in one hand and
picture of donkey in the other, or
more fun could be created II a boy
companion would dress to represent
the donkey.
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and Mr.. Fred Kinkade. Miss Mul-
len and Mr.. Cassidy. Miss Gilmer
and MIR. Forest Johnson, and Mr..
Harvey Johnson.
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This under the rose.
But its true to the letter;
The man thinks he knows.
But the woman knows better.
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= rhe season Is at hand for the pre-
paration OF the fancy dress costume.
From now or until the days OF Lent
and especially during the holiday
season will such attire be in de.
mand and new ideas are always in
favor for its development.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-08

4 boy in the physiology class OF
school in South Boston gave the
following definition of the difference
between the backbone of a man and
the backbone OF a cat:
"a mans backbone runs up and
down while the backbone OF a cat
runs sideways. "a cat is liable to
spit and throw up her backbone"
Another boy said Of the spine;
THE spine is a long bone reaching
Roll call was responded to by
hinge In the middle SO that you
can sit down otherwise you would
have TO sit standing
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-08

The circular skirts are becoming
more and more pleasing and are an
attractive change to the long vogue
of the plated models. Height and
slenderness are two absolute requi-
sites In the new coats. The over.
blouse continues In favor In many
variations. Sometimes separate.
sometimes as part of the bodice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-08

Six year old Dick. was preparing
much against his own sweet will, to
go calling with his mother. II was
the first time Dick had been allowed
to get ready alone. and. together
with boyish disgust at being obliged
TO go visiting, he felt the import
ance OF the situation.
After having put on his hat and
coat he suddenly remembered some
thing. and called downstairs. Moth
er, shall | wash my hands or wear
gloves H'-Ladies Home Journal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-12-08

There is Western politician,
now serving his state in the halls OF
congress. who Is well known for his
disinclination to admit that he is
i'll, as well as for his circumlocu-
tory method of expression.
One day a friend asked after the
great mans wealth.
Thomas, said the conservative
representative cautiously, 81 am not
well, but | am better than was
when | was worse than now am"
-Lippincotts.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
Tie SOUIRE'S ORDEAL 81

your 3ewelry We may get to France"
she looked up quickly. There were tears now In
her eyes, and on the long lashes, and the lamp
light sparked in them.
"Of course" said the squire.
ITO leave your house? Your Wealth. Your
positionP Your-name? To become an outlaw"
"You mean to come, too?" she asked.
Eyes, Estelle."
"You do not ask the truth of 1t frst?"
"Nc-I should have to save you anyhow"
Anyhow? Even If it were--what the man said?
If I were-a murderess?"
Even then" said the squire. "But you are
not Estelle."
mo; 1 am not that You would do this-be-
cause am your wife?"
"Because you are my wife, And because you
are-what you are now--because to me you have
been q good and noble woman, Estelle.
She staggered to her feet and threw out her
arms
Because you love me?" she begged. Rupert,
because you love me?"
flush! / love you Estee. But what our
future relations will be cannot judge till hear
what you have to tell me-afterwards.
"I love you, Rupert. You will remember that.
also your better self, as have known you. will
remember everything in your favor: but-they are
q long time going" He paced the room, and
presently walked to the window. The dog-cart
is coming round. We must waste no time. You
had better get ready now
She turned toward him.
Rupert" she said impressively, escape IS hope
less, you must know
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

you mean but am not sure that wish you to
tell me. Perhaps you can understand that even?
You understand so much"
II understand" She smiled calmly. I'm
the first place you would like to know who my
people were, and what they did that cannot talk
about Is that so?"
YES" he agreed.
Secondly, the wish is not due to mistrust Of
me-"
mo-" he said firmly. "I have not suspicion
of mistrust of you, Estelle. 1t would be impossi-
ble"
"Thirdly-this is like sermon!-it is pleasant
to feel that you are trusting me; and you not
that you would give up that curious pleasure
for the other Is that right?"
"That is so, Lady of my hearti" The coldness
was gone from his face now
"But you wonder that the lady of your heart
does not trust you of her own accord. Some day
1 expect she will Certainly she will tell you if you
ask, Rupert. l should have told you long ago;
but take curious pleasure in being trusted; a
pleasure so great that 1 would try you even more
to prove your love-. can never make too sure of
that, Rupert. / am jealous, jealous of it. Now,
shall tell your"
NO" cried the squire. "I would rather go on
trusting, Lady of my heart"
Lady of your hearth The grave woman
leaned little closer against the grave man, and
they sat in happy silence till there was knock
at the door, and she fed to her chair with laugh
like child caught in mischief
"Conc in," said the squire. Come in" And
the stout solemn old butler entered.
Two men wish to speak to you sir" he an
nounced They say they are detectives, and their
carriage has broken down, and they want the
loan of a conveyance to go to Merrington."
: "Merrington!" cried the lady in surprise Whom
can they want there?"
Merrington was five miles from Harnaby The
squire's wife had lived there for eighteen months
before her marriage, and that was barely three
months ago.
"They did not say, madam" the butler answered
81 suppose l must help them," said the squire
rather unwillingly. "They might have the dog