The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-08-04

melon slicing. There were several
popular genes played. after which
those present were served with wa
termelon.
Those present we're Joseph Moss,
Herm and Margaret crabtree.
Richard Watts. Joe Rigsbeo. Bryant
and Pearl Newman. Johnnie Bivins,
Margaret Andrews. Robert Lee. MIN
ME Holt. Nettie Gresham and Flon-
ME May Robinson. Those present
all reported as having fine time
AYERs.ROGERS.
Mr.. Roscoe u. Ayers and Miss Ruby
Rogers were quietly married at the
home OF the brides parents. corner
Main and Parrish streets. Tuesday
evening az o'clock. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. r. c. Craven
In the presence Of few friends Of the
couple.
The bride Is the daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. ID. p Rogers and Is very
popular young lady. Mr.. Ayers Is
head OF one OF the departments OF the
Durham Traction Company. The
large number OF presents attes,ed to
the popularity OF the couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ayers left on the Z
o'clock train this morning for Roanoke
and will spend their honeymoon In the
mountains Of Western Virginia They
viii reside at the home OF Mr. and
Mrs. Rogers on their return.
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WAYS TO SERVE WATERMELON.
Watermelon balls served with
sherry and Ice IN tall grapefruit
glasses mako a pretty and tempting
luncheon course on a hot day.
Another way Of making watermelon
even more delicious than Il Il BY ma
sture Is to tap Il and pour In a pint
bottle OF champagne or Of sparkling
burgundy. The melon should stay on
the Ice until thoroughly cold. and IN
the meantime the wine will soak into
the fruit. making a delicious dessert
A pretty way TO serve the fruit for
b eakfsst Il In four or aye-lnch
squares with a hollow on top allied
with shaved ice. II can also be cut
In striT's and laid In square around
q mound or Zee.
q 9 a
RIDING HABITS REDUCED.
Any woman who has ever had 20
have a riding habit made. who has
endured the numerous fittings and
paid the oxorbitant bills Of the tailor,
often with unsatisfactory results.
will appreciate the bargains IN this
line which are nov to be found IN
the shops. For summer wear there
are washable habits OF linen khaki
or crash. made In different models.
Tho semi.fitted coat is a popular
style. while the Norfolk coat Of linen
Is particularly smart and girllsh.
The long coat with brooches has
many followers and II certainly a
good style These models. usually
SIS or more, are selling Row for
si2.7s. Riding brooches Of linen
or crash. usually costing $3.50. are
10 be had for s3.95, The linen and
crash riding skirts. safety or divided.
are reduced from $3.50 70 $3.50.
Riding habits Of chcyiot. c0vetr and
serge are selling for t2s 60 ssi.
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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
Henderson. Aug 2.--Ycsterday
brilliant social affair was given az the
home Of Mr.. d. Y. Cooper. when his
daughter. Miss Gcnevleye Cooper, en-.
tertalned at luncheon 10 announce the
engagement Of Miss Lucille Cooper,
Of Waco. Texas. 10 Mr. Walter Garner
Lacy. also OF Waco.
shsckman. Of New York. furnished
the hand-palnted place cards, All hay-
Ing cupIds. but each card suggesting
some Individuality Of the guest whose
place II marked.
The White satin wedding slippers
for the sailed almonds aud The SOU
ycnirs were unique. Miniature car.
rlagss with the bride and groom
starting on their wedding Journey.
with rice everywhere. and the Whine
satin atrcamers hearing the inscrlp-
ton. Miss Lucille Cooper, Mr.. Walter
Garner Lacy. November ~. iaIi.e an.
nouneed the engagement.
The centerplece was a rustic basket
iillcd with lilies Of the valley and
Maiden-halr fern, aud the entire Ian.
cheon was carried out IN white and
green.
Every course showed the originality
OF the hostess. who designed the
cards, decorations, souvenirs and
menu. Tho salad course was espe-
cially attractive. with the plates deco
rated with Tiny brides bouquets. per-
ieet even 10 tho tlnfoll.