The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-03-12
The Mecklenburg.
Matters Social and Personal at
this Famous Health and
Pleasure Resort Chronicled
by Our Special Correspond
ent
tDrfespOndence GOId Leai.
THE MECKLENBURG


CHASE CITY. Va, March 4th, 1908.
Bridge parties have been well to the
fore in furnishing entertainment for this
week. while the lovely Spring weather
has proved a drawing card with North
ern visitors for the outdoor life. Every
thing in the country is beginning to take
on Spring like air, with budding trees
and flowers beginning to push upward.
As one Northern visitor APPLY remarked:
We can stay in the house in the North
and play cards, we want something dill
ferent when we come to the Southland. >
The DekOven Quartette of New York,
including Messrs. II. F. Baxter, {. A..
Foote. J! J. Ogbert, J. II. Blackman and
Miss Estelle Van Horne, appeared at the
Opera House Friday evening. They en-
tcrtained the guests very pleasantly
during their stay at the hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs Mann $. Quarles of Rich
mOnd who have been here for the past
month, were the charming hosts of a
Fridge party on the morning prior to
their departure, and a number of guests
enjoyed a lively game. No prizes were
piven. Sweets to the sweet was Mrs
puarles' motto and n lovely box OF
candy was presented to each person
Those invited were Mesdames +. Y. Val
entine, W. +. Gray, W. L. Hughes, +. +
Wentworth, \. J. Cooke, |. q. Peterson
". p. Whitaker, W. o. Ludovici, A. l.. J
boswell Misses Helen Moring and f.
Barnum. Messrs. +. Y. Valentine, W. F.
Gray, II. E. Hoge, J. q. Sizer, DIR. T. W
Edmunds.
Mrs. W. o. LudOvici, a most charming
guest from New York, gave a farewell
Bridge party Monday evening. Very
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the prizes We're exceedingly handsome, a
beautiful set of lace medalliOns being
won by Mrs l. e. Peterson. and the
other, a lovely embroidered silk waist
was won by Mrs. W. T. Whitaker Mrs
LudOvicis departure is matter of much
regret and her return visit is eagerly
looked forward to by everyone.
unusually enjoyable was the concert
Ellen NorfIeet, Mr. W C.. Lloyd and Mr.
T. &. Beasley and others.
Mrs. ThOs. W. Dixon. .Jr., and Miss
Louise Dixon OF New York, are gladly
welcomed back on their annual visit
Miss Louise Dixon is an expert horse
woman and most attractive addition
to the young set.
Richmond continues to send charming
people. the latest arrivals being Mrs. Z
4. Brander. Mrs. W. \. TaliaferrO, Mr.
and Mrs. \. X. EIlersOn, Mr.. f. 4. Catlin
Mr. ID. ID. Talley, Miss Talley and Mrs
James Parke
Mr. AlphOnse Hart, Ex-Governor o
Ohio, is enjoying an extended stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles \. Graham, pop
ular guests from Philadelphia, will re
main several weeks. Mr.. Graham con
tinues to improve.
Mrs Geo. C. Pettis OF New Haven
Conn, is here Tor several weeks
Miss Pattie Moring of Raleigh, n. C., il
recent arrival
Miss Helen Norfeet OF Winston, whose
lovely voice adds so much to every ones
pleasure, arrived this week.
Mrs. W. +. Dusche of Norfolk, an(
Miss Hamlin of Danville. are popular
people who are adding to the pleasure o
the young set.
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman of Harristown
Pa, are here for an indefinite period.
Mrs J. b. Neal of Columbus, Ohio
came this week
Recent arrivals from Henderson, n. C.
are Messrs. Jos. S. and W.~D. Burwell.
Mr.. John &. Lea of Danville is maxim.
Il return sOjOurn.
Mrs. 7. W. Edmunds is enjoying al
extended visit to Baltimore
The return of Mrs II. b. Watts O
I.ynchburg, this week was a delightful
surprise to everyone.
Mr. and Mrs L. J. Hill of Durham
have been here for the past week.
Visitors expected for the coming weel
include Mr.. Jas. l.. Cottrell, Mrs. Ander
son, Mrs. Bradshaw. Washington D. C.
Mrs. W. Q. Baskerville, Mrs. A. l.. Wat
kins Mrs II. W. Powers of Richmond
Mr.. Vim. III. Williamson and family c
Raleigh, \. c., Mr. S. r. Plummer G
Newport News, Mrs. Groner of Norfolk
and Mrs. Sieger Of Wilmington Del.
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