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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12
Mrs. J. w. Doremus Hostess for Entire
Nous at Weekly Meeting

The Entire Nous Club met in pleas.
ant session with Mrs. J. w. Doremus.
There was nothing notable at this
weekly reunion OF the club further
than the charming finish put upon the
enjoyment OF the card game by Mrs.
Doremus graciousness as hostess.
These meetings are much enjoyed and
we'll attended by the membership.
and add much to the social life of the
ladies'.
The touch OF autumn In the air
brought out an array OF modIsh cos
tunes whose tints blended harmonl.
ously with the floral setting of the
pretty rooms. To do justice in word
picture to the refreshments Is impos-
sible. Chicken salad sandwiches,
olives, crackers. cheesestraws and
white wine were served. The salad
was very artistically and daintf,y pre-
pared and was served in a loaf tied
with delicate lilac ribbons and fin
ished with bunch of fragrant violets
The guests showered congratulations
upon Mrs. Doremus for the success OF
the entertainment.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12

Mr.. Stevens leaving that night. The
AFFAIR was very quiet, with, only rela-
tiyes of the bride being present. The
pretty ceremony, nevertheless. lost
nothing OF that sweet sscredness
which hovers like benediction
araund the marriage altar. Tho SOL
emnization OF the VOWS was performed
by Rev. J. w. Sexton, formerly pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church
OF this city, when the bride was a
mere child. 1t was a charming troth
plighting. The bride was married in
2 stylish coat suit of blue with hat,
gloves and shoes to match.
Both bride and groom are very pop
ular in Bryan society. The bride is
unusually attractive, and is a young
woman of intelligence and charming
manners. She was born and reared In
Bryan, where she Is loved by her many
friends. Mr. Stevens Is young man
OF splendid character, and by his
pleasant and genial manner has dur
ing his residence in Bryan won the
high esteem Of everyone. He is en-
ployed by the firm OF Brandon & Law
renee
The couple arrived from Houston
evening and are at home TO
their friends at. the residence of Mrs.
Fannie Garth.
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I'm SOCIAL CIRCLES

Mrs. e. Leibold and Mrs. L. L. Nc.
lnnis.
Table talk on Mrs. II. II. A. Beach
was entertaingly led by Miss Prichett
Harrison.
A most pleasant feature OF the pro-
gram was a charming talk on Wales
and the WEIGH People" by Miss Re-
gina Hart, the bright little daughter
OF Mr.. ID. s. Hart, OF this city. Little
Miss Hart, with her sister and aunt,
spent six weeks OF the past summer In
Wales and her description OF the man
ners aud customs Of the Welsh peo-
pie was certainly real treat.
Miss Gussie Buchanan sang Caro-
Roma's I'm the Garden OF My Heart
and Miss Anita Park delighted the
club with two clever readings, which
were splendidly given and thoroughly
appreciated by the club members.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12
Miss Bess See, Of Cisco, Honoree at
Entertainment OF Bachelor Girls
Club bv the Misses Mcinnis--

On Thursday afternoon the mem
bers OF the Bachelor Girls Club, to-
gether with a, few friends. were de-
lightfully entertained by Misses NAL
colin and Mary Mclnnis. This beauti-
ful affair was given in honor of their
charming visitor, Miss Bess See, OF
Cisco The hospitality was in the form
Of a college party and the walls of the
handsome rooms were hung with pen
nants from almost every college In
the United States. A novel method OF
placing the guests at the tables, and
OF selection Of partners in the game
OF FIVE hundred, was introduced by
matching penants OF schools. AT the
head OF the table. where the guest. OF
honor sat, the pennants from schools
where she had attended were used
those OF Belmont and the T. P. c. at
Milford
Happily did the hours glide away,
and after many pleasant moments the
games were concluded. The delicious
course OF refreshments served was as
highly enjoyed as the other pleasures
OF the afternoon. It was not until late
when the guests departed, thanking
the two popular hostesses for such
delightful time.
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stevens.salIard NuptlaIs-

Sunday afternoon at o'clock. In
Houston, at the home OF Mr. and Mrs
Robert Ford was the scene OF pretty
wedding when the destinies of Mrs.
Nellie Ballard. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Harris, and Mr. Larry
Stevens were united for all time The
wedding came in the nature OF a sur
prise to the many friends OF the young
people and was an event OF special
interest
Mrs. Ballard left last Saturday for
Houston to visit her aunt, Mrs. Ford,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12

The Bachelors" gave another of
their pretty informal dances at the
Shirley club house last Wednesday.
The guests were Misses Nellie and
Alma Cole, Alberta Adams, Gussie
Buchanan, Pauline Webb, Ray and
Allie Conway, Parks, Emmie Fountain.
Tabitha Miner. Bernice Taylor and
Rasberry. The Bachelors: Messrs
Hammer, Sullivan, Kidd. Carlisle. Had
en-, Geist, Giles, Lehman, Gochenour,
Pond, Ogier, Felker, Heck, Wignold.
J. w. Carson and Andrews. The
DR.. and Mrs Ehlinger,
Mr.. and Mrs. Larry Stevens, Mr.. and
Mrs. Moran, Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Car
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Bressler. Capt. and
Mrs. Moses and Mr.. and Mrs. Nagle.
The Battalion.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12
r. REYNOLDS
If You Want the best
oyster Lunch

In town better come and see US. We
receive the freshest of Oysters in their
natural juice just as if they came
from the sea. They are cooked to
the queens taste.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12

Sunbeam Max "a lamp nsumss in 1000
hours 40, 000 watts or 40 k ". hours AZ
20 cents per k. W. hour and adding cost Of
lamp, SIPS, he total cost is S9.25, saving
Sl3 so.
Think OF It. BY substituting Sunbeam
Mazda lamps for current consuming car
bon lamps you can increase your sllumi-
nation or cut down your lighting bill o.
per cent. Isn't this economyi Remem-
Der you buy light, not lamps.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12
woman's Club Meeting

The woman's Club met IN interest
ing session on Wednesday at 3 p. m.
In the club rooms In Carnegie library.
Mrs. p. M. Raysor. the capable presi-
dent, was at her desk, as was also the
efficient secretary, Mrs. A. NJ. Wal
drop. Twenty members answered to
roll call and with enthusiasm entered
upon the study Of Shakespeare's
"Merry Wives Of Windsor" which was
ably led by Mrs. d. w. Spence.
Splendid papers were read by Mrs.
Z. Webb Howell, Mrs. A. w. Kinnard,
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Notes and Personals

One Of the pretty compliments to
Miss Jessie Garth, the popular bride
Of the week. was an informal after
noon tea given last Monday by Mrs.
w. p. Bryan at her hospitable cottage
hime. The admirable quality Of gra-
ciousness OF a hostess is the keynote
OF success, and bespeaks an individ-
ual pleasure to each and all of her
guests. The happy brlde-elect, the
congenial company. the flow of good
spirits and the delightfully."- prepared
collation. made this little informal af
falr a pronounced success. As Miss
Garth Is soon to leave Bryan TO make
her home with another. Mrs. I,rvau
took this means Of bringing together
cnce more several OF the best friends
Of the bride-elect and the affair was
conducted most delightfully."- and with
out formality.
Miss Bess Moore, of Houston. VINO
was married to Mr.. Orr, of Houston.
on Thursday, is well remembered by
friendsrin Bryan, once having visited
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Clark. formerly of Bryan. She has
been the recipient Of many pretty So
cial courtesies and several dinner par
ties were given to the bridal party the
early part of the week. at which two
of Bryan's most charming girls were
in attendance-Miss Frances Foun-
ain. who was maid of honor. and Miss
Hettie Smith, who so beautifully sang
at the wedding.
The Bryan bachelor girls have en-
tered formal protest against the
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12
Joe 3. Feed

will explain different kinds policies so you Will IN
derstand Do not give your Insurance to strange
who has no Interest In YOU, only for What none
he can make on first premium. Also writes Aeci
dent and Silk Benefit Insurance. All should r.
members of the Friend In Need Society
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12
Electric Lights

Wouldn't cost
you very much
if you used the
right lamp. For
instance one 81
c p. { ar b o q
lamp consumes
liz watts; for
1000 hours IL
would eat up
liz, 900 watts, Or
liz kiio " Att
hours.
Figuring cost
of current al 70
GEMS per K. ~
hour, a n d add
ing cost Of lamp
IS cents, makes
total cost for
1000 h ours ct
81 rs One 40
wait (32 c. p.)
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12

Mrs. Sam Cavitt will leave fomor-
row for two weeks visit to her
mother in Houston
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12

bachelor professors going out Of the
state to NATURALIZATION
Miss Virginia Watkins left last
Thursday for San Antonio on visit
to Miss Steel. While in the city she
visited all the schools.
Mrs. Sam Cavitt will leave tomor-
row for two weeks visit to her
mother in Houston.
A number of the young men who
are members of the Elks' club gave
an unusually Pheasant and enjoyable
dance at their club rooms on last
evening. The affair was in compli-
ment to the visiting young ladies'. The
Harris orchestra furnished good music
and the evening was delightfully."- cool,
making dancing quite pleasant. The
chaperons OF the evening were Mr..
and Mrs. Larry Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs.
Perkins. Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Hines,
Or. and Mrs George Tabor Mr. and
Mrs. Garfield. The honorees of the oc-
casion were Misses Bernice Taylor, of
Lempasas; Helen Smith, OF Ran
ceverte, w. Va; Bertha Raspberry, of
Ballinger, and Miss Parks. formerly
of Mexia, who has recently come to
Bryan.
The Entire Nous Club viii be enter
-ainei by Mrs. J. B. Hines on Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs r. NJ. Gordon and sor.
Master Robert Gordon, Jr, left today
Tor San Antonio, where they will spend
this week
Mr. and Mrs. Bateman will return
home Monday afternoon from their
bridal trip.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12

The Bryan bachelor girls have en-
tered a formal protest against the
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12

over fret Nss'ors' ssos
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12
INSURE WITH
Southwestern

Life ms Co. Dallas Texas sio2s 4siss asset
81. Dec. 1909. With s7as $40 81 in excess Of ~
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12

Mr.. and nrs. Bateman will return
home Monday afternoon from their
bridal trip.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-12
A number OF the young men who
are members of the Elks' club gave

The Entire Nous Club viii be enter
-ained by Mrs. J B. Hines on Thurs
day afternoon at O'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-29
VIEWS AND VARIETIES
Clever Sayings

'T was once engaged 10 Boston girl" Did she allow you Co kiss herr" "No; she used to give mo the Chautauqua aiute"-Louisyille Cou- |, rier-JournaI.
 Friend-T say, one of your clocks is slow and the other fast, Young Law yer-Yes I start work by the slow and stop by the other.-Llfe.
 Little Wille-What is a lawyer, par Pa--A lawyer. my son, is a man who induces two other men to strip Tor a fight and then runs off with their clothes.-Chicago News.
 Which is the better way to propose, orally or by letter. Cynicus-'By letter, certainly. There is a chance that you might forget to mail it-Boston Transcript.
 Wife-Mother say she refuses 10 pay us a visit unless we let her pay her board. Hubby-Tell he we could not think of such a thing.-Cleyeland Leader.
 First Clubman-what have you lost. sir? Can help you? Second Club man-Fve lost some toffee. First Club man-Tofee! What rot! Second Clubman-Yes; but my teeth are in it-The Tattler.
 M. le Baron-Mme. is going out in the car, Joseph. Be careful 10 blow Baron may be assured that I shall blow them up as if 1t were M. le Bar on himself.-Sourie.
 Employer-come here young man. understand you have been gambling in rubber shares. Clerl-Yes, sir. I made 120 pounds last week. Employer Great Scott! Do you know anything else ?-London Opinion.
 'T see you advertise that you have found a lady's dog. How do you know it belonged to a ladyT When l was leadin' the mutt down Euclid aV'no0 he stopped in front of all tn windows. Toledo Blade.
 Would you like a fine family COW 9" That thing? She can't give more than four quarts" Faint the milk. She'll get right in front Of the auto. an she's good for S200 damages a season to any family."-Judgo. Hobo-Madam, you muster misun- derstood me. Dis here piece O meat ain't what I ast for. Lady-Didn't you beg for something to eat? Hobo Yessum. Not for work Cleveland | Leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-29
MADE GREAT APPEAL TO HIM
Silence of Ants Especially impressed
 Bibulous Individual.

"I hope and trust, muh DO, under done bruGder," severely said good old Parson Bagster, addressing bibuious- ly inclined member of his flock, dat de 'stressin' eppersCde of night befo' last will be lesson to yo'!"
 "Yassahl" replied the erring one, wagging his head, convincedly. '1 sho'ly reggins twill. I been uh-packin' home too many drams, now and agi yuh of late, as muh wife-fne lady as dar is in the world,-has been pintedly telIin' me. But, on de monu- mental 'casion yo' defers to I gifts lit up and draped down by de wayside and slept all night on an ant hill, and de paltry varmints mighty nigh eat me up. Blame near skinned me alive, sah, dem ants did; but dey didn't talk uh-whilst dey was doin' it. Nussah, dey never said a word bout de awful contamination O muh heenyus con- duct, and all dis and dat and de tud- der-dess ett me up in peace and quiet And alter dis, if I keeps muh mind, whenever I gifts too much O dat 'ar balloon juice in muh pussonality, Is gwine to lay out on an ant hill all night, preference to goin' home to muh fam bly, By de blessin' O de Lawd, ants don't talk!"-Tom P. Morgan, in Puck.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-29
BREED THEATER.
The Little Fiddler, Exquisite Picture
 Drama.

Among the many splendid high grade motion rictures to be seen at the Breed 4neater this week may be mentioned the beautiful story that is filled with tender scenes dealing with the vlclssi- tudes of a young mother whose recre- ant husband having left her with q small sor8and adopted the profession of society thief The little boy plays rhe violin on the streets to support ne and his mother. and while playing in front Of a fine residence he notices that a party is in progress and the hostess hearing his music, invites nm fn to play to her guests. It happens that his father is one of the guests, and the hostess. having given hlm a good deal of attention to the boy. taxes his address Later a bag containing jewels and the address of the little boy Ss stolen by the father and the blame naturally falls on the boys While the o0cars are being procured to arrest the
 3ftfe chap the father Is gloating over fhe contents of the stolen bag. when he comes upon the address of the vio- lin plaver who is none other than his own son He is overcome with re- morse and hsstens to the address. ar irving just in time to acknowledge the crime and be marched to jail instead of his innocent son It is a magnificent picture appeals to all who see it.
 There is a fine BiOgraph comedy, and Miss Hampton sings the beautiful con- cert ballad The Star, the Rose. the Dream and Where Are the Scenes of Yesterday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-29
POETRY.
TO LIFT on TO LEAN.

 There are two kinds of people on earth today, Just two kinds of people. no more.
 say, Not .the saint and the sinner, for 'tis
 well understood The good are half bad and the bad are
 half goodi; Not the rich and the poor, for to count
 mans wealth You must first know the state of his
 conscience and health; Not the humble and proud, for in life'a
 little span Who puts on vain airs is not counted a
 man; Not the happy and sad. for the swift
 flying years Bring each man his laughter and each
 man his tears No, the two kinds of people on earth
 that I mean Are the people who lift and the people
 who lean. Where'er you go you will find ths
 worlds masses Are always divided in just these two
 classes; And. oddly enough. you will ind too, There is only one litter to twenty who In what class are your Are you easing
 the load Of overtaxed filters who toll down tn,
 road2 Or are you leaner who lets otheri Your portion of labor and worry sn6
 care?
 Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-29
Pronunciation.

Here Is what recognized authority says on the subject: 'In spoken lam guage, pronunciation is the most strik- ing element, and thus it happens that It Is, more than any other one thing, the most obvious test of general cul- ture Even in speaker of recognized ability. his mispronunciations fall harshly upon the ear, and cause the nearer to suspect that his early. if not later, education has been wanting in polish, or that he. has not been accus- toned to the society of refined and cultivated people," Surely this writer does not overestimate the case or ex- aggerate, in any way. the importance of correct pronunciation
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-29
GLEANINGS.

Ostrich feathers valued at SS,090,94o have been exported from the Cape of Good Hope in one year.
 In 1888 Canada had open for trafnc F. 200 miles of raiload line. In lSoS there were being operated 23,000 miles of line.
 Antelope are still found in fourteen western states though the total num- Der is approximately only 17,OOO-
 In Nantes. France. a city of 16o,000 population there is not single mod ern steam laundry. The washing IS done on boats
 Massachusetts has 5,671 electrical manufacturing esta blishmentsS with product value of $1,364, ,431,255. repre- senting a gain of about $240,000,OO0 over 1906, or 21.3S per cent
 The diet of Wurtemburg has just granted women the right to vote for members of the chamber of asTicui- ture. and makes them eligible for membership. It is new institution.
 For many years the French birth rate has been steadily declining, but in 1909, for the first time in French history the births and deaths during the year were practically equal The figures were: Births, 770,000; deaths, 756, 800.
 The rise in the price of opium is the great topic of conversation at Hong Kong Last August Indian opium was quoted at S1.000 chest; now it is up to S2OO0. and dealers say that it will stay there even if it doesn't go high
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-29
Gold Lesf-oIdest Industry.

An industry or art that seems to have reached us unchanged from the ancient Eyprians and Greeks is tha of beating gold into thin foil for dec oratfve purposes says Science SiftinSs- John Mastin has been investigating the subject and says that the origin of gold leaf is lost in antiquity, but that the material was used on the skin. tongue teeth. etc. Of some of the most ancient mummies ever dis covered 1t was placed also on tombs. monuments and the like. Gliding with sheets of hammered gold and skins of gold was known as early as the eighth century B. C., and from the eleventh century A. D. at least the pro cess of bringing the gold into the thin sheets or skins has been substantially the same as today The same thin gold leaf appears even on Greek pot te-y of the fifth century and Egyp- rian cor7nS of the third-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-29
At the Game.

She-What did the man with the wire over his face say?
 He-One ball.
 she-I don't understand why he said it.
 He-The pitcher threw a ball. That's different from strike, you know.
 She-Of course. Anybody could see he threw d ball. He had it in plain sight in his hand. What else would he be expected to throw?
 He-A strike.
 She-But the man with the stick does the striking, doesn't he?
 He-He strikes but it's strike if
 She-There! That man who talks said Strike and the one with the stick hadn't stirred.
 He-It was a good ball, and he ought to have struck.
 she-Wen. he didn't. and it isn't fair to treat him that way Why, now he's dropped theostick and is going away.
 He-Yes. He gets his base on four
 She-Why. you story teller. there's only one ball there. Say. Harry, do the players wear horrid spikes in their gloves.
 He-No, the spikes are in their shoes
 She-Dear me, but I should think that would hurt. Why, 1 had a little nail in my shoe one day and it made me just as lame. Whats that man way down there running for?
 He-Trying to catch a fly.
 She-Now, Harry, you're fooling me. The idea of making all that fuss over a. fly And it's too early in the season, anyhow We haven't put up our screens yet.
 He-HelIoI A squeeze playi Bully.
 She-W-hat kind of a play is that?
 He-BIy dear girl, you have caught the general plan of the game beauti- fully. but the squeeze play is too tech nical. I'll explain that the next time We come.
 She-Oh, will you bring me again When shall We come?
 He-The boss says I may have an- other afternoon off in 1915.-PhiIadel- phia Ledger.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-29
if You Want to Know the Time.

At military station in Egypt, as was 1fs custom elsewhere q gun was fired each day at noon. tn give a stan dzrt Of tine An inquisitive officer. anxious to know how the system was worked. sought out the artilleryman who fired and asked how he knew the time Why look at my watch said r<e soldier. iunocenLiE- Yes and how do rou check your WatChZ" ~Oh. I take it to the maker in Cairo. and he sets il right" Of went the off, cer to the watchmaker- How do you get the. standard time2" said he. T ret the correct time every day from the monday gun said the man, with f,nnast nride
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-29
Registrars of Voters Notice

The Registrars and Assistant Regis trars of VoteFs of the Town of Nor wich will be in session on
 FRIDAYS, AUG. 9th and 18th, 1910. from IF o'clock, noon, until o'clock in
 the evening, "To Register" the legal voters of said Town who may apply in person or by letter for the privilege of voting in political primaries or caucuses, as pre- scribed in Act of Legislature. session 1909. Those who have previously reg istered are not required to do so again. The above work will be performed at the following places:
 FHRsT DISTRIGTmAt ST BIC, T1,,,5 the Town Hall rou's Drug Store. West Side.
 THIRD DISTRICT-At James Con ners' News Office. GreenevilIe.
 FOURTH DISTRICT-At Herbert s. Youngs Store, Norwich Town. FIFTH DISTRICT-At Ponemah Large Hall, TaftviIIe.
 SIXTH DISTRICT-At Crystal Spring Bottling Co.'S Store. East Side.
 Dated at Norwich, Conn.,, this 29th day Of July. 1910.
 TYLER D. GUY,
 CORNELIUS J DOWNES. jy29FTuF Registrars of Voters
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-29
NaturaIizina he Nightingale.

Some experiments have been tried lately which had for their object the -1s tt1rzIization of the nightingale in ScofIand- The eggs were brought up and hztched out in robins nests quite successfully. and the y4ung birds re- nafned about during the summer. but they disappeared in autumn and did not return the following year. The in ference seems to have been drawn that the climate of Scotland is too cold or too moist for them, but proba bly there is another reason than this. and it is most likely ro be a reason associated with their food supply lt may be that this gain is controlled by the climate. Country Life
Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-29
RaIirfous Zeal.

Some time ago new minister was sppotuted to a chapel in a town in northeast I.anca shire, and the first Sunday he appeared to take up his du- ties one of the deacons rose and made and sxtenpore prayer an the pastor t,ehzlf 70 Lord he is reported to have said give him tn eye o'hth' ca gle. so as he can spy. a sin Q long way or- Glue his bonds tot GOspil plough. Tee his tongue tot line of truth Nail his ear tot Gospn pow Bow his yed deazn between his knees and his knees deow14 in some lonesome, dark and narrow valley. wheer prayer is much wanted to be made Anoint him rlst tn oil O salvation, and set him zfrer Amen