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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

A man in Pittsburg pleaded that he
heat his wife only when she needed It.
But. as he found when she had him
sent to jail. there Is nothing about
which people are so ungrateful as
the solicitude of others for their
moral welfare.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

man in a Philadelphia theater
tore to pieces big hat which hid his
view of the stage. OF course, they
had to arrest him. but no one will
doubt that he was martyr to the
sacred cause of our common hui
manity.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

It took 1929 hunters to kill 1851
deer in Maine during the recent open
season. If the hunters had used clubs
instead of guns they might have
brought down a few moro.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

One thousand copies of the book
written by the king OF Italy were COB
bled up as soon as they were placed
on the market. For successful au-
thorship try being king.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

A woman in Pennsylvania town
found a gold nugget IN chickens
craw. Poultry will now get dearer
than ever with the prospect of every
hens being its own gold mine.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

A bride of seventy eight in Brooklyn
is accused of eccentricity. The fact
that she is romantic enough to be
bride ought in itself to prove the
charge.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

Eggs have advanced in price, but
let us hope that the hens will not
become too proud to keep on lay
Ing.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

And now mere man will be able to
arise in the still, small hours and go
through the pockets of his wife's
trousers skirt
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

Uncle Sam has just paid $3.50 for
clothes worn in the Civil war. This Is
setting a good example to the men
who never pay their tailor bills.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

If the surviving aviators should hold
reunions at the close of the years
would they be able to get special
rates from the railroads?
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

Two persons in Baltimore were mar
Tied just for fun This is another evil
dence that the accepted standards OF
humor need revision upward.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

English scientists are now discuss
ing beer without alcohol. They
should bear in mind the discontinue
which overlook the discoveries OF
odorIess limburger.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16
The Selfish View.

''Do you want cheaper postage?"
81 don't know" replied the men who
considers only his own interests. II
don't write many letters myself, and
/ don't see why l should be eager to
make it easier for the men who send
me bills"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16
Afraid of Disbursement.

NTTdIU OF EToTIHUI SIIIOI'H
She-Aren't you going to ask papa
tonight, George?
He--No, dear. l think I'd better
not. l want to have my picture taken
tomorrow.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

The whirling dervishes of Scrutari
are out on strike. This. carries the
strike business to the limit
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

Several prominent flying men have
agreed to quit sensational perform
ances. That is getting down to earth.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

Aviation appears to be a good deal
like playing the game at Monte Carlo.
Few people know when to quit.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

Disappearing Constituents.
"How is your member of congress
spending the holidays?"
"Doin' nothin' at home instead Of in
Washington"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16
London should not strain its back
breaking mosquitoes on a wheel

Even nursing bottles in New York
give short measure. This. is really
the limit.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16
BIRDS OF PARADISE

keepers, called at the Patty cave to
pay his respects, only unprecedented
speed in leaving the couple saved his
life.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

On cold day the hobble skirt has
Its advantages.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-16

PuggIeS-May l OHer you my nanu
and fortune?
Jessie-No, thanks, dear boy. Your
fortunes too small and your hands
too large.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31

rlpides- There were other essays OF an
Interesting character. forming deiishtfu!
program. siI-courSc luncheon scrv-
cd, In which Christmas played impor-
tant part In the scheme.
Mieo Rosa Lorbacher entertained quite a
number ot hei frinndr at n Christmas pm rty
Monday n her homo Morgan Street.
Many interesting games were played.
Miss Ethel Hcrndon left Sunday for beau
tiful CoEgIn Hall. on the .Iamos River.
where Hhe will visit her friends OF tina,
pacc.
Captain and Mrs. E. !. Parrish celebrated
Christmas In the oid.fa.h!on plantatio
ttyle Monday Mt their country home.
'l.ochmoor.s Neighbours and friends who
easily have imagined that they had step
per back Into ante bcllnm day., when
'Marsa' and "Mis'tsss' wcrc the Ecncr-
Gus dispensers Of Christma- siftr The farm
hands came IN for a liberal remembrance.
One OF the moat enjoyable functions o.
the holiday season MAS the annual Chrst-
mas stas dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. 4.
$ Thouson. II has been tho custom Of
these VtrStnians, for many ysars. 20 hnve
coterle OF Vlrslnlons meet few North
Caroi!nians around the festive board and
enjoy an d-fasnior dinner. such as Mrs.
Thomson knows how 10 prepare. and tempt
the appetite. Those enjoying the delightful
hospitality OF Mr.. Thomson md his wife
and son, James. were Miss Amy blackwell,
durham, and Charles McGar:, of Eich-
mond, a former resident OF this city, hu,
whose place in the circle ha6 been vacant
for Ave years.
The Touris, Club vas do!isttfuliy enter
talned b. MIR. J. 4. Robinson on Thursday
afternoon at the beautitul and charming
home OF Mrs. W. n. Yoarby. The house
was very attractive. ui,h It's Christmas
decorations. and rcd and white carnai lions,
In the drawing. room. wherc the gucets
assembled quantities o: graceful to,iage
plants and white carnations wero used
while the dining room was agiow with poiu :
Hettia and crimson carnations. Here tho
guests Herc seated at small tables IN tho
centre OF which were pretty baskets. hllc6
with crimson blossoms. The club is dcvot-
Ing the winter to the study o. Egypt. and
the programs have been unusually inter-
csting. Mrs. Z. *. PoNc read a paper on
"Philac--thc Pearl OF the Sllc." There was
81 very interesting reading from che Gar
den of Allah. hy Mrs. NJ. H. Jones and
an Informal talk the Nile by several
member. Enjoying Mrs. Robinson's hospI-
tally were Mrs. v $. Bryant, Mrs Frank
Brown. Mrs. L. \. Carr. Mrs w. A. Erwin,
Mrs. r. l.. Flowers. Nrs. II. a. Touchcc.
Mrs. Joseph Graham. Mrs. I. +. Ill., Mrs.
NJ. II. Jones. Mrs. 4. Z. Lloyd Mrs. Geo.
Mrs. Z. W. Toms Mrs. j. T. Willy and Mrs.
w. 81. Yearly.
The delight o: the younger set was a
'seven-course dinner, given Thursday even
ing at the Commonwealth Club by Mr.. and
Mrs. F. l.. Fuller. complimentary tn their
son and daughter, Frank L.. Jr.. and Miss
Lillian, who spending the holidays at
home from school. There were ninc
couples. chaperoped by Mrs. F. l.. Fu!!nr
and Mrs. |. T. Hill Tic dinner WAS fol-
lowed by a theatre party. 81.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
BURKEVtlLE
I Specialize Tho Time.-Diepatch.

tSrcclai 10 Tho Times Dispa tell
Rurkcv!lc. Va. December so--Niliam Il.
Aguew and bride. of Lawrcrccville, Va.
nave been visiting at the home OF Mrs. j.
D. Hughes for the holidays.
Mrs. Jean Blair and family. Of Richmond,
are with Mrs. 7. p. Asnew.
Miss Matte Fonlkcs is at homo FOR tho
anlidays.
MaeLcnn Il. Lenth aud family. o: sal
.sbury. Nd. arc with Mrs. n. NJ. Lcath
'"r the ho!ihays
Misses Grace Woodhouse and Helen Camp
cell. aud Farrar. Shelton, Oldham. saud,
Howard YOUNG. George Woodhouse, Will
lam Eldrisc. John Hughes. John White.
French Waters and Graham Campbell nrc
aomc for tho holidays from their respec-
.irc schools. t.
Tho Misses Hughes entertained on Tho
Hl!i'' last Tuesday evening. About thirty
guests were present.
T:cn May Jr., Of Texas. Is with his sister.
Nrs. Z. r. Robertson.
Airs. Thomau F. johnson. OF anderson, ".
va. and Mrs. Iirkous arc with Airs. W.
ttith Boil for several weeks
Robert Nlssr IS with his brother. J. II.
Wiser. for the holidays
I. F.. Shelton IS home from three
months trip through Texas.
Howard Young and NJ. II. Leath were In
Blackstone Thursday for tho Young Nc
Emery wedding
Mrs. Sellers entertained with her usua!
charm the young pcopic OF the town on
Friday evening.
j. L. Bradshaw hes returned from Lynch
burg.
Mrs. q. c. Campbell was hostess at q
very pretty luncheon on Wednesday In
honor OF Mrs. Mel. u. Ieath. Of Salts
bury Nd. ea1 fasgs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31

Va. lis visiting relatives in Bcrryvillc
during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs Garland Coleman, OF
Victoria. and Luther Broaddus, of
Chattanooga, Tenn. are the guests Of
Moses Foley.
Miss Cora ShackIeford. Of Washing
Shackclford.
Floyd Gavcr of New York. spent
the holidays with his parents, Mr.. and
'a.rs j. " Gaver.
Lorenzo lewis have returned TO Alex
andria, after visit to friends in
Clarke county.
Miss Emily Mccormick. Of Alexan-
dria. IL visiting her parents, Mr.. anil
Mrs. Samuel Mccormick.
Rev. and Mrs. 5. r.. Phillips will
spend the month OF January visiting
relatives In Richmond
Miss Matilda Schcucr. OF Baltimore.
visited relatives In Bcrryvilln recent
Is.
Winston Lindsay, of Buchanan coun;
M H. Is visiting 1s,. his parents MI and
Miss Mildred Chapman is viaitinE
friends in Washington.
L; NJ. lIccht, OF Baltimore. visited
Louis Schcucr and family recently.
Mrs. Benjamin Iiicamore, Of Keyscr.
W. Va. has returned homo. after visit
iiE relatives in pcrryville.
Miss Mamie Mcclure is spending
Some time In Richmond
Edgar BriSEs, OF South Carolina, Is
visiting his parents, MIR. and Mrs l.
Is. Briggs. Of Clarke county.
I; J. Griffith. Jr, of New York, spent
Christmas week In Berryvillc
John Stribling, of Sorfolk, is the
guest of Conrad Kownslar.
Among tho many young people or
Rerryrillc attending schools In other
points. who are spending their holiday
ut home are Joseph Moore, John IT.
Moore, l.. H. Powers. Jr. 4. y. BAR
mott and Misses sophie Powers and
LAURA Castleman.
Professors Harry and Wilmer Gavcr
of charlottesville, are spending Christ
mas week with their parents. MIR and
Mrs. j. W. C;arer
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul - Kelly have
been entertaining a large house party
during the holidays AT their homo,
The Retreat" Among the visitors
are Colonel aud Mrs. George Harvey
and daughter, Miss Dorothy. and Mrs
c. Norvcil Dewey. All of New York
and Miss Jcssica Atwood, OF Wash
inSton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
PINEHURsT
Especial 70 The rtmcs.pispa,ch.

special 10 i It 'llnlcS- DIS patch.
Pinchurst y. c.. December co.
Merry Christmas, indeed IL was for
the company which gathered from all
sections of the village on Monday for
an old-timc "ChristInas tree" gathered
ing long to lingcr in cherished mem
DRY. 30 one was forgotten. Tor tic
dainty souvenirs included were for bot h
Young and old. their assignment by
lot introducing qnnint element OF
mystery. Charles Todd Parks, or New
York. was Irresistible as Kris Eringlc,
graciously assisted by commlttS%.
Including Mrs Parks. Mrs Frank
Wight. Of RockIand. Me. and Miss
Mary :. Hayes. of New Bedford %
whom all credit for the affair WAS due.
Numerous dinners cnlivcneh the
week, among them q Christmas spread
for close circle Of intimate friends,
including Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Lard. II
Washington; Mr. and Mrs Justus Ken
Gall, OF Worcester: j. a. Cannon and
j. G. Wilbur. Of New York: Dr. Myron
w. Marr, of Dorchester. and Miss Lucy
Is. Priest. Of New Castle. f'or Monday
next II New Years cotillion is planned
by the younger set.
Attention out Of doors has centred
in the annual holiday week golf tour
nament. quail shooting, tennis, riding
and motoring. one perfect day after
another rounding out the week OF ar
rivals there have hc"n many. the num-
her who will welcome the New Year
exceeding all previous records; 90
arrivals already booked for the Caro-
lima opening on saturday morning.
January 6.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
WEST POINT
specisl to The Times-Dispatch. !

Especial to the TimeS-DlSpatCh-J
West Point, Va, December 30-In
spite of the bad weather before and
during Christmas the people had a good
time. The days Immediately preceding
Christmas brought the school girls and
boys to their homes here. Washing
ton and Lee University; Johns Hop
kins, at Baltimore; the Medical Col
lego. at Richmond: Woman's College.
Farmvillc colleges and Randolph
Macon College at LynchburG and Ran
doIph Macon college at Ashland, were
represented by these home Corners.
TIL re were n great many visitors
III town for the holidays with rela.
tivcS.
On Monday the young people gave
dance in the Masonic IfolI auditorium.
school had It's entertainments In the
form OF Christmas tree, fine music
and other interesting features.
Among the social features OF the
holidays were . luncheon given by
Mrs. Samuel Thnstali bland. In honor
of her sister, DR. May Farnholt Jones.
resident rhysician in shorter Foroaic
College, Rome. Ca; another sister Mrs
George richardson. entertained IN
honor of Or. Jones on Wednesday even
ing.
Allss Emily FULLER entertained the
Younger set on Tuesday, and the Misses
Lewis entertained Wednesdays cvcninS
Mrs. \. +. IIargrave entertained tic
whist Cluh. Mrs. Fred Thompson en-
tcr,nined tho Thimhlc Club. and Mrs.
Crosby Thompson held a parlor meet
ing for the Woman's Suffrage club
The closing junction of tho week was
the german az the Terminal Hotel OH
Friday night.
Miss Kate IIowcrton spent Christ
mas with her sister, Mrs. II. II. Bow
den. of Barton Heights. Richmond.
Mrs. Willis, of Wilmington. ~ c.
spent tile past month with her parents
here. She was Joined here for the hol-
idaNs by her husband They left for
Wilmington Oh Wednesday,
The Misses Lyman. Of Richmond
spent the holidays In town.
~ al. Nance is spending several days
with his parents in Charles city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31

left for their home in tho northern
part of tho county, near It'll Grove.
wherc they will reside.
Miss Augusta Giles and Judson Mot
Icy were married at Marion Church
Wednesday afternoon at 1870 o'clock.
Miss Thomas. of tho county, aud
Walter Giles were married at the hom.
OF Rev. r. G. McIees, in North
Chatham Sunday morning Rev MIR.
McLees performing the ceremony IN
the presence of few friends and rela-
tivcs
Dr. and Mrs e. w. Cooke and Mrs.
Annie Ramsey. of Danyille. were guests
OF Mrs. a. y. Bennett, at Hotel Bennett
Wednesday,.
Misses BeaE and Bateman. OF Dan
vile, and Miss Alice Mccain. of Dur.
ham. arc visiting Miss Lucille Spruce
w. e. Goolsby. of LynchburE, AMI
A. c. Goolsby, OF Richmond were
guests of relatives this week.
Rev. and Mrs a. A. whitmorc ana
daughter, Miss Mamie. were guests
this week Of Mrs. w. NJ. Tredway. Lr.
Miss Florence Carter. of Altartsta,
spent part of The week with rcll-
tivcs
g. y. Stuts IL out after an illness OF
several weeks with foyer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
DURHAM
/ Specialto The rImcs.Dlsnatch

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.l
Durham, ~ e., December 3o.-Mrs. George
w. Watts entertained the Up to- pate Iii.
erary Club Thursday afternoon In a delight
lul manner. In the absence OF Mrs a. q.
Carr. president, Mrs. l.. l.. Morehead vice.
president presided. The study of she Greek
drama vas continued. with Mrs. J. NJ. Man
ming and Mrs. E. G. Murray presenting
papern on tho two companion play. OF Eu.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
CHATtIAM

Especial 10 The Times n spatch.l
Chatham. December 30.-MIss j. Pea II
Worshan and Edgar w. Worsham
were married at the home Of Rev. W
d. Harr, in West Chatham, Tuesday
morning. Rev. Mr.. Earr performing tho
ceremony. which was witnessed by i
small gathering OF friends. Jmme-
diatciy following the ceremony they
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
9 = =
Humphreys Seventy-Seven
Breaks up Grip and
Col. D
Goneness.

The first feeling of a Cold is one
of goncness, lassitude, exhaustion
and weakness, as if some serious
illness was pending
The use Of 'Scventy-seven" at
this first feeling, before the Sncez-
ing, Cough or Sore Throat appear,
will stop further developments.
A small vial of pleasant pellets,
flts the vest pocket. At drug
stores, 25c or mailed.
Humphreys Homco. Medicine Co., Cor.
William and Ann Streets. New York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
BERRYVILLE

Especial to The rimcS-Dispatch.I
Berryville. W., Decomher 30.-- Mr..
and Mrs. Horace Smithcy. of Wash
inEton. p. c.. and Mr.. and Mrs, Chas.
Mcclure. OF Ioboken. ~. j.. arc guests
at the home OF Hon. and Airs. Mar
shnll Mccormick. l q n 2.
sSATh onaS ClaS ell. of . Bra M ell. IA W.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
Mr. Dixon's New Book.

lIr. Dixon's New Book.
Following his remarkably successful
play Of last year, Tho Sins OF the
Father" Thomas Dixon Is now writing
a novel under that title. HIS play has
had telling effect upon Southern COM
munities where 1t has been produced.
But the theme Is go big that the author
feels he has but scratched tho surface
in his drama. and consequently he has
determined to write n novel where he
can givo his ideas wider scope ana
frcer swing. That the novel Will be a
big seller st is easy to predict, for Mr..
Dixon always manages TO tell AN enter
tanning story. His book will be brought
out by u. Appleton & Co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
Celtic Novelist of Modern school.

Celtic Novelist of Modern school.
In the forefront OF tho modern school
OF Celtic noVclists is George ~. Blr-
'minSham. His novels are Trash through
and through. but for MIN his country
men have nothing but appreciation.
They arc all agreed that "LaIages Low
ers.'' Spanish Gold" and Tho Search
Party are stories which represent
their national genus truly-such glad
tooiinG, laughter with tears beneath
the surface. ano tender kinuIiness could
be found nowhere out of ireland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
Lnr" on the stnse.

"Common Law" on the stngc.
Robert W. Chamberss new novel,
The Common Law" is to be drama
tized. and admirers of Valerie West.
the pretty artists model heroine, will
have an opportunity or seeing how con-
rincing that adorable young person
appears from behind the footlights. 1t
is expected thut tho pluy VIII have its
first performance in the early spring
OF next year.
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lished. Is the youngest daughter or
Charles kingsley. and has closely fol-
lowed in the footprints of her father.
Sho was born. and now lives and works,
In the spot made fan ous by him-"Thc
Orchard Eversley, on tho outskirts OF
tho old Windsor Forest, near Sandhurst,
the English West Point. The Kings
leys have close American connection.
aside from the readers of Lucas Mallet's
and Charles kingsley's novels. A bro
thor of the former. Maurice Kingsley
lived in this country most of his life,
and died at New Rochelle last year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
..lhc Ccutaur."

Algeron Biackwood's new novel,
The Centaur," is n protest against
the unrest and insincerity OF modern
life and passionate plea for SIM
pier existence, lived close TO nature.
The main book adventure takes place
in the Caucasus, and there are lovely
passages descriptive of the sublmity
of that region.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
"The Recording Ansci.n

''The Recording Angel
Mrs. Cora Harris. whose latest book,
The Recording Angel" will be pub.
lished by Doubleday. Page &c Co., this
spring returned from Europe ON the
Pannonia, of the Cunard Line. December
q. after having been ABROAD since mid
summer. A series of articles on Euro.
pcan women. written by Mrs. Harris,
are now appearing in tho Saturday
Evening Post. The scene OF 1.-THE Re
cording Angel' Is laid in Georgia. the
homo of Mrs. Harris and of several
generations of her ancestors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
''Thc Baron's Heir.

Mrs Alice Wilson Fox, who Will be
remembered as tho author of Hearts
and Coroncts," has written another
story, entitled THE Baron's Heir" 1t
is Il tale OF the days of Henry VIII,
and the scene is laid in the town and
country houses OF Sir Thomas More
when he was high In the favor of the
King. Sir Thomas receives under his
ROOT the child and heir OF a certain
uohlcman of his acquaintance. and
there arc charming pictures of his own
children and their little guest at their
lessons and recrcations. OIL their
journeyinGs and as spectators OF
numerous sights and ceremonies. all
of which give an insight into the
manners and customs of the times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-31
The BerEson Vogue

y Guiue to tho Philosophy of Henri
Bergson is being issued by the George
ii. Doran Company. Bergson is, per-
haps, enjoying greater vogue Just now
than any philosopher or lecturer ever
connected with the SorOonne. One OF
the ablest critics In Great Britain,
John Hutton. has declared his Gre
s.tivc Evolution" to be the hook of
the year. Bcrgson Is fortunate in his
interpreter. for The PHILOSOPHY OF
Rcrgson" is Ivy A. d. Lindsay, one OF
che most brilliant of the younger
scotch philosophers. 1t gives Il very
thorough and comprehensive grasp OF
Bergsons system of thought.