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The Washington times., 1907-06-06
Ladies' Tucked Shirt Waist.
With Three-Quarter Length Sleeves.
All Seams Allowed

Win Three-Quarter Length sleeves.
All Seams Allowed.
The young woman who cherisheS
neat and dainty appearance in all the
factors of her apparel viii find in this
dainty model an entirely satisfactory
style. Developed IN handkerchief linen
with motifs Of Swiss embroidery, applied
between groups Of tucks. the effect is
most attractive The closing is in the
back where vertical tucks are laid.
The pattern is in sizes-32 to a.
inches. bust measure. For rs bust the
waist needs 33s yards OF material 20
inches wide. or 29s yads q inches wide.
or 2 yards Sc inches wide, or 12s yards AZ
inches wide
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

handsome inkstand Of brass and
crystal was shown. with indentation for
pens In front. 1t had huge brass hood
set with glass buIrs-eyes, coming from
the back OF the inkstan4 by the means
Of a brass rod. and inside the hood was
an electric light.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

A pretty baby spread of white pique
was shown, scalloped all around, and
embroidered in white. Slashes were cut
some distance from the edge. through
which blue satin ribbon was run. end
ing in tied bow; there was also bow
Of blue ribbon in one corner.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

4 set OF wicker. enameled in white AMI
gold. about half way down the back. the
pieces are upholstered in a pretty dainty
tapestry, which is slightly padded. cut
in large sCallOps at the bottom and
trimmed with a narrow colored fringe.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

A new dress shield for wearing with
the thin dresses and shirt waist, is
trimmed with valenciennes lace. II
greatly improves the appearance.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

Leather purses and handbags in Jap
aueSe leather and decorted with drag
Ons, dwarf trees and little japanese in
their quaint costumes and coiOrs. are
considered smart. There are golf purses
with straps, and some had chain
handles
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

For the summer porch is a swinging
sofa of white wicker, with chains at
tached. Three or four could easily sit
in It. With pretty cushions it would add
much to the appearance Of the porch.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

A beautiful set OF white ensmeled
wicker furniture was shown. consisting
Of a small sofa rocking chair. and easy
chair. each upholstered, seat and back,
with French cretonne OF a white ground
with huge PINK roses and green leaves
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

A dainty dressing table. upholstered
in blue and white muslin and cretonne
was shown for a doll. II had a mirror
at the back and on the table all the
necessary toilet articles
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

Some Of the thin summer curtains add
so much to the furnishing OF room.
Those with pale yellow or green back
ground, with designs in red and blue
would look so well with wicker flrni-
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

Fer those who take their breakfast In
their bedrooms, there comes a waiter
in pale yellow and gold On IL are two
cups and saUcers. hot milk pitcher.
cream pitcher. sugar bowl. teapot. two
plates. egg cup.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

A rather odd bag is OF pinkish gray
material embroidered in heliOJrope roses
A tiny miniature OF some lOng-forgotten
beauty is set in an oval ring Of the same
color as the flowers
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

Dainty doll baby's coaches are shown
the top 20 put up or down, all OF white
enameled wicker, the inside painted pale
green.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06
Seen in The Shops

Some of the new parasols are OF white
silk, with bunch OF pink roses in one
or two cores. Others have a continuous
wreath all around.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

A beautiful handbag Of gray velvet
was shown, embroidered IN gold and
yellow stones. A gray ribbon formed
the handle
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

Very artistic are the tall pitchers o
brown japanese ware. One had on on
side in colors. two or three little Japan
csc children playing.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

One can now buy stamped little bows
of sheer white material that are so
much the fashion now, at very mex
pensive prices.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

A very pretty centerpiec1 OF white
linen embroidered in colOrs was shown
1t had three FISH caught in brown sea-
weed. that formed the scalloped border.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

A table of white wicker had two deep
pockets. one on each side, and a drawer
with small brass knob in front.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

Tall glass lamps with the lower part
ike a candle stick with prisms around
It, and shades of etched glass are popu-
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

A handsome white parasol was OF
chiffon, with ruhles OF the same. Motifs
OF black chanully lace set on the goree
gave a French note to II.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

A very handsome beaten brass UNI
brella holder was seen, with the top
rolled over. standing on three little brass
feet. 1t would be a bright spot in a
dark hall.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

The new handbags are OF light leather.
quite large. and are square in shape.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

A parasol IN use with a white COS
tune. is OF white chiffon. with ruffles
tiny shirrings embroidered in whit,
daisies and green leaves.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

To wear with the white lingerie dress,
comes the little bag made Of white
piQue embroidered IN white.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

The assortment Of veil pins ara so at
tractive, one hardly knows which TO
choose.
The Washington times., 1907-06-06

In quaint Dutch silver was shown a
silver shell lined with gold. 20 which
was attached little silver q, er.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03
Royal Nelehbors Entertain.

Monday marked the opening OF
the Halloween festivities when the
Royal Neighbors tertained compli
IN entary to Mrs. |. J. Hendrich. the
visiting guest of Mrs. W. c. Biggart
and whose home Is In Red Rock
z Oklahoma.
The AFFAIR was given in the X. p
hall the meeting place OF the Neigh
bors The spacious room was only
lighted with Jack o lanterns and
even the chandeliers were heavily
draped and everything gave weared
welcome to each guest There was
an interesting program, A moot trial
was the first on the list OF numbers
and proved quite the amusing fea
ture OF the evening. Miss Jessie
The speaker for the evening was
Hon. |. X. Mason, who addressed the
assemblage in few well chosen re
marks concerning the order and other
fraternal organizations IA. general
His talk was full OF wit and humor
which kept the house in an uproaI
OF laughter.
The Modern Woodmen put on q
fine drill and looked quite soldier
like in their uniforms OF blue. How
ever they could not come up with
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03
The Autumn Season.

Society turned out Saturday in
great shape to see the foot ball
game between the Gainesville and
the Ardmore high school teams, and
colors were flying. and "rahs. rahs"
rent the air in truly Windy City
fashion. Though the game was much
in the latter's favor, there was no
end OF enthusiasm and satisfaction
displayed by the friends, chums and
rooters OF both sides. and the event
was conducive OF good feeling be.
tween the visiting team and their
friends. Several aftermath doings
took place-theater and supper par
ties and an informal reception al
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. X. w
Randol was rendered the players and
buffet luncheon served and things
went merrily till eleven. when the
visitors took leave on south bound
train for their Texas home.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03
Chatting Dish Party.

Miss Parker entertained uniquely
Tuesday evening complimentary to
her friends Mr.. Bynum and Mr.. VII.
liam l.. Martin OF Muskogee with
chatting dish party. The portrayal of
the old adage is always good and
especially so when entertaining the
sterner sex the first step to their
heart is catering to their stomachs.
the second Is showing them your
ability along the culinary line. The
menu consisted OF Welsh rarebit
and fudge and It was prepared to
the Queens delight.
The house was tatily decorated
in autumn foliage and flowers. A
musical programme was also an en-
joyable feature OF the occasion.
The guests were: Misses Higgins.
Lenore Butt, Landrum, the hostess
and Messrs. Thomas Boyle. Harvey
Johnson. Fred Kinkade. Elwood VOL.
verton and the honoress.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03
Bridal Party Entertained.

On Wednesday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Byron Drew entertained In honor
OF the bride and groom, elect. Miss
Moore and Mr.. Wallace. the bridal
party and limited number OF friends
Their magnificent home was the
scene OF one OF the most beautiful
social affairs OF the season. In the
spacious hall Mrs. Drew and Miss
Annie Moore welcomed the
guests. The large parlors We're hand.
somely decorated in bride roses,
and smilax. and their fragrance per-
meated the air, lending sweetness
and charm to the occasion. Hearts
were hung from every nook and cor
ner and cupid smiled. while lovers
shot his darts. Each gallant was
given q bow and arrow and shot
some fair maidens heart down on
bended knee he would propose to
her with words OF love and endear-
ment. Some showing much shyness
while others were very brave and
showed much practice. In this Ar.
c. ID. Wortham was the prize win
ner. and Mr.. VIM. Costello. through
his timidity. was given the consola-
ton.
The dining room was beautiful In
red and green. the table decorations
were very pretty and artistic, and the
luncheon served was delightful. Mr.
Cabell was toastmaster and in his
courtly manner toasted the bride
very cleverly and gracefully. Miss
Mullen as toast mistress toasted the
groom in a beautiful worded and ap.
propriate tosat, Miss Woods and Mr.
Velie Suggs gave toast to "Our
Sweethearts," which were much en-
joyed and all drank to the health
and happiness OF the bride and
groom elect.
II was with regret at late hour
the guests bid adieu to their charm.
ing host and hostess, realizing the
evening had been one OF delightful
pleasure.
Those present were:
| Miss Moore and Mr.. Harold Wal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03

flowers and wrea.hel with vines. The
place cards were If autumn leaves
Here sandwiches, coffee. eougnnuts
and pumpkin pie were served.
Previous to luncheon the guests
played all sorts OF games and in
dulged In a ghost macch-whtch wa.
played by Miss BERTHE Willis ui
81 Paso.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Berry. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Eddy
Mr. and Mrs. Vert Franklin Mes
danes X. W. Dick. Woody, Roy Lewis
Misses Geraldine Dick aud BERTHE VII
lis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03

their neiehbor sisters.
When everything was exceedingly
quiet the dim lights fickering as
though they were losing their last
breath, in marched twenty ghosts.
who looked as though they had just
dropped down from "spookdom." They
drilled admirably, and are doubtless
Dame Fashions pets as they were
without the curve and their head
gear most bewitching. The drill and
figures made we're perfect and shows
much practice on the part Of the
ladies.
In q secluded nook . fortune teller
was stationed who told your past
present and future as you never had
1t told before.
Many All Saints" games were In
dulged In and at the conclusion
pumpkin pie. doughnuts and hot cof-
fee was served.
Those in charge OF the enjoyable
affair we're: Nesdames N. \. Goff.
w. C. Biggert. Washington, w. C.
Dewitt. Sallis Jordan. Ems and Miss
Mary Perrott.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03

lace.
Miss Mullen and Mr.. Wallace
Miss lIobson and Mr.. Wolverton.
Miss Alvis and Mr. Suggs.
Miss southerlsnd and Ar. wor
than.
Miss Bennett and Mr.. Costello.
Miss Woods and Mr.. Carr.
Miss Turner and Mr.. Frame
Miss Moore and Mr.. Cabell.
Miss StAncil and Mr.. Kearney.
Miss Ware and Mr.. Green.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03
Pro-Nuptiai Affair.

Among the handsomest and hap
plest winnings and dnings OF the
week was a stag rendered Harold
Wallace by his friend Ham p. Bee
at the Stillwell II. Russell home
Monday.
Carte blanche being given the chef,
and carbon to turn loose this goodbye
bachelor dinner. which had a regular
Brilliant Savarln flavor and form that
is not often INDUCED in, and the men,
being all good comrades, there was
fun and fancy, wit and merriment,
sufficient to enshrine the event into
one long to be remembered.
The board was handsomely laid
with covers for Messrs. Less Kear-
ney, Sol Lowenstein, Jim Frame. J
Wallace. Olin Wolverton, Fred Carr.
velie Suggs. Manuel Lowenstein. Ham
p. Bee and the honor guest.
The ten-course menu, supplemented
by flush flow OF punch brought out
the best humor. as we'll as the best
appetite Of the diners, and Jokes, bon
mots and stag exteriences ran ram
pant for two hours. winding up in a
hearty round Of toasting - the future
benedict who took his medicine like
true-blue. firing back some good
shots and putting several OF his teas
ers under the table before the merry
feast was over.
The places were marked by dainty
violet boutiners and the letters M
and "W" were suspended over the
table.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03

they could be and made an urgent
plea FOR the spreading OF the clubs
among the women who have not
had the advantage OF culture and
education. but whose ambitions In
what direction especially fits them
for reaping the greatest benefits
from their studies.
Her talk and drill on parliamentary
law throughout the session was par.
ticularly noted for its cleverness and
conclseness and was OF inestlmable
value. as well as interest to all who
we're so fortunate as to hear her
Ardmore should consider herself for
tunate In having so noted n guest
her visit is due the delegates to the
convention. To them the club wo
men OF Ardmore owe word OF
thanks for this rare treat.
White hats promise To be extreme
ly popular during this coming sea
son. II is pretty style for the
woman who can wear It, One OF
the white hats recently seen had a
sailor crown and a wide brim in
clined TO drop. Its decoration while
rich was extremely simple. two jet
hat pin heads on each side and q
bunch OF black and white feathers
in front This would be a very ser
viceable hat when there were one
or two suits OF peculiar for which
one did not wish to supply each with
a separate hat.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03
Parliamentary Law.

The club women OF Ardmore were
especially fortunate Monday In hav.
ing with them Mrs. Emma A. Fox
OF Detroit. Michigan, one OF the
recognized authorities OF the United
States on parliamentary law. and
author OF the manual, recognized as
standard not only by women's clubs
all over the union, but by many
other bodies as well. She spoke OF
the general federation. from where
she had Just come. as the mother
OF all, and urged the individual clubs
TO so consider 1t and not place It
on a pedestal or think - It as some.
thing way In the distance. or its
officers as women any different from
our own. as they were taken every
year from the rank and file OF the
workers In the different states. She
told OF the work OF the different
committees and OF what assistance
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03
Merle Wives.

Mrs. Erret Dunlap entertained the
Merrie Wives Wednesday afternoon
despite the very disagreeable wealth.
er there was quite number present.
The house was artistic in club colors,
yellow and white, which was carried
out by punches of chrysanthemums
scattered about In profusion
The contest was an unique one.
A souvenir postcard in an envelope.
cut in a number OF pieces was passed
each guest and the one who put this
together first was prize winner. Mrs.
W. A. Woody took first honors,
japanese plate. Mrs. Harry Berry
came second and was given a dainty
hand painted pillow top.
A delicious two-course luncheon
was serevd.
The guests were: Mesdames j. A.
Carlock. Vert Franklin, Lee Eddy.
John Stone, II. w. Dick. Harry Berry,
w. A. Woody. Ray Lewis. Erret Dun.
lap.
The club will meet with Mrs. Lee
Eddy next Wednesday.
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Vhe Society OepsTVWe"t Soses -
noon on Saturdays, and announce
ments and articles Intended for the
Sunday paper should be In the sff'ee
either by phone or In writing. on FRI
day.. Contributions must be signed
by the ful, name Of the sender to
insure publication.
Anonymous articles will not be
considered.
Prourams Of church musle, literary
clubs and social organizations, In
tended for publication In Sundays
ArdnoreIte, should reach this ONCE
Friday, and must be written on one
side Of the paper only.
SOCIETY DEPARTMENTS PHONES
OFFICE RESIDENCE s34.
November's birthstone is the topaz.
meaning fidelity and friendship. Have
you ever heard the little verse about
the topaz?
''Who first comes to this world below
With dread Noyember's fog and snow
Should prize the topaz's amber hue;
Emblem Of friends and lovers true
The November flower is the chry-
santhemum. To wear a red or pink
chrysanthemum signifies love, a white
one truth, yellow one detection,
and Chinese variety cheerfulness.
II Is safe to get married In Nov
ember, although most brides prefer
sunny skies. Here Is an encourag-
ing couplet, however:
married In wells OF November mist,
Dame OF fortune your weddiLg-ring
has kissed"
This prophecy will come to pass II
you are married on any one OF Nov
ember's lucky days. They are the
fifth, eleventh. thirteenth, twenty-sec-
ond and twenty-fifth.
There are five very unlucky days
in November-the sixth, fifteenth,
twentieth, twenty-ninth and thirtieth.
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Again Ardmore has had the honor
OF entertaining a vast number OF dis
tinguished guests. For the past week
the town has been full to overnowing
with Baptists. both men and women
from all parts OF the state and-a
number OF missionaries from foreign
fields.
She was equal TO the occasion and
in every home there was . Baptist
representative. The Presbyterian and
Baptist churches were the meeting
places, and despite the disagreeable
weather standing room was at par at
all the meetings and social Ardmore
was out to greet her guests.
A number OF Halloween parties
had been scheduled for the week. and
on Thursday and Friday fun and
frolic was the order OF the day gen
orally.
The big social events listed FOR
early November are:
The Moore.Wallace nuptils on the
9Th.
The opening ball and banquet OF
the Elks' on the 7th. which will
probably be the handsomest AFFAIR
ever given by that contingent famed
for its splendid functions.
The boards OF the opera house
will have many good attractions this
month.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03
Dschsisr Made Entertained.
Contributed.


The young ladies OF the Bachelor
Club and their gentlemen friends were
royalty entertained Thursday even
ing by Miss Natllee Williams.
The dining and sitting rooms were
cleared Of tables and chairs and
profusely decorated with green berry
ladened vines and punches OF mis-.
tletoe. interspersed with crimson elec.
trio lights. Jack % lanterns by the
dozen. blinked from corners. Tn,
floor had been waIed and a colored
orchestra furnished music, to whica
the light fantastic was trippeJ TIL
the "sma wee" hours. The old Vir.
ginia reel and square dances were
INDUCED in. with Mrs. Burnitt "call.
ing OF for the latter. A twocoursc
luncheon was served
Altogether the evening was one OF
frolic and merriment long to be re-
membered. The guests were:
Miss Roberts and Brown Wake.
field.
Miss Tate and Jim Frame.
Miss Jennie Williams aud -
Jacobs.
Miss Anna Williams and Sub AL.
mond
Miss Riggans and Daro Russell.
Miss Walton and Joel Buchanan.
Miss Campbell and Love.
Miss Parker and Elwood Wolver.
ton.
Miss Blois and Fletcher Ttate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03

becoming curves Is still In favor, and
to the round face. still retaining an
impression OF youth. the sailor is
exceedingly well suited.
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Chautauqua Class.
The Chautauqua Glass held their
regular meeting Monday with Mrs. j.
Il. Humphrey. with Mrs. Wyley
Blakemore AS leader for the after.
noon.
The class is still studying art
in ancient times which is very inter.
esting. And the lesson was. who Is
the American"
The meeting will be held with Mrs.
Henry next Monday with Mrs. A. c.
Cruce leader.
Miss Marie Gribben, a New York
actress. has dismissed a Pittsburg
millionaire and made a pet OF
trained pig for the reason that pigs
cannot talk. and are better than
some men. Miss Gribben must have
captured press agent from .he
bounding vest.
Mr.. Reginald Vanderbilt Is very
much out over the engagement OF his
sister TO the Hungarian count. Mr..
Vanderbilt refuses to call on tho
count, break bread with him or ac
knowledge his brotherin-law.to.b be in
any way. The elder Vanderbilt in.
sisted that his children should marrv
Americans, and his sons do not take
kindly to the proposed alliance. one
Vanderbilt, a cousin OF Miss Gladys.
, married duke. Her life has been
miserable all the years that she has
been consort OF the Duke of Mari.
borough. Mr.. Reginald Vanderbilt is
aware OF this fact, hence his bitter
opposition to the naughty Magyar,
who won the hand, heart and for
tune OF his sister.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03
Baptist Society Reception.

If 1t is true that small beginnings
have great endings. It Is hard to
predict what the Woman's Baptist
Missionary Society OF Oklahoma will
eventually become. The second an
nual session was closed yesterday af-
ternoon. The attendance was phe.
nomehal
The ladies' aid and missionary So
cieties OF the Broadway Baptist
church entertained the visiting guests
with an informal reception at the
Elks' home from three to six o'clock,
when the spacious rooms were fill.
ed with representatives from every
social. literary and religious or.
ganization OF the city, anxious to
meet our distinguished guests who
were here from all parts OF the state
and many numbering with the ma.
tons greatest missionary workers
The rooms were In a charming flo.
raj decoration and were set In au.
tumn roses and chrysanthemum, pc
destals crowned with jardlnieres OF
ferns were placed in every nook.
A gorgeous cluster OF autumn 70
liage and sweet scented roses form
ed q bower In one corner OF the
room for the serving OF punch by
Misses Pearl Moore and Norris
Scott.
Mesdames J. A. Wynne. T. A.
Thurmond, l.. II. Love. w. c. Baker,
J. w. Harreld. Grubbs. J. b. Brady,
composed an interesting house party
who were ever on the alert in trying
to entertain and seeing that every
guest was introduced to the town
folks.
A guest book had been provided
In which each callers signature is
registered and was In Fridays Ard.
mortite.
Miss Moorman gave two OF her
interesting readings which always add
so much 10 an afternoon AFFAIR,
It was delightful informal do.
ing-being stamped with that ease
and individuality that characterzes
gatherings in this palatial home
whose doors are ever ajar when the
ladies' AT Home" are in question.
To you, members OF the antlered
herd, we thank you.
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