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The Press., 1912-12-04
INVERTED A TRAGEDY.
An Attack Of Nal de Mer That Save
 Vessel In Midocean.

An Attack of Nal de Mer That Saved
 Vessel In Midoeean.
 When affairs in France in 1S4S made possible the return of the eXiled Bona partes among those who went from America was a grandniece of the great Napoleon, Princess Caroline Murat. In "My Memoirs the princess tells how they chose for the passage-in prefer ence to 'one of Mir. Cunards paddle boats"-a sailing vessel, in which they were tossed on the seas for twenty seven days. During these days it was demonstrated that even so undesirable a thing as seasickness may have its welcome results:
 "I remember one incident of the yoy. age worthy of note. l was dreadfully ill, and, while all the other passengers were able to be on deck, playing games or enjoying music, l was forced to lie down all day, sometimes on deck, but more frequently below in a small la- dies cabin. where a mattress was put on the floor. 1t seemed as if those weary weeks would never end as 1 lay there thinking and wishing the days away.
 "One evening, some little time after the bell had summoned all to supper, was lying, trying to read. Suddenly thought 1 saw a streak of light from under the door of the cabin belonging to the second mate across the alley way. For a few moments l watched, wondering what the light could be. As I watched it got brighter.
 "Springing up, forgetting that l felt both sick and giddy, made my way to the saloon to give the alarm. Soon all hands were at work to extinguish the flames. Tn short time we were out of danger.
 Had it not so happened that was on the floor and noticed the light no one would have known that a forgotten candle had set fire to some article of clothing and we might have been burn ed to death in midocean."
The Press., 1912-12-04
A FRENcHMAN ON GOLF.
Sarcastic Comments on the "Absurdi-
 ties" of the Game.

Sarcastic Comments on the "Absurdi-
 ties" of the Game.
 The ''absurdities'' of golf as they present themselves to the eyes of a Frenchman are amusingly dealt with by contributor to the Paris Journal:
 We see on green countrysides dur ing the warm days of summer persplr- Ing creatures, flushed and unkempt, armed with long handled clubs strik- ing the ground with frenzy as If they wished to discover rare stones or pre- cious metals. It is golfers at work. Any ground will do so long as it is not level Having found your ground, you then take great care to i'll up all the natural holes in 1t Having done SO, you make a number of artificial holes which are all of a fixed shape and depth. The more these holes resemble natural holes the better they are
 Golf is the direct descendant of a now unfashionable sport known as stone breaking, which consists in breaking stones on the roads with the aid of a long hammer. The essential difference is that the golfers do not wear wire spectacles like their ances- tors, the stonebreakers. The stones have been replaced by a small india rubber ball, which lasts much longer, being unbreakable.
 '%The problem is to make this ball go Into the holes on the golf course with out touching it with the hands. That would be much too easy. To push 1t toward the holes you use a wooden stick with an iron butt, very tncon- veniently turned and shaped, so as to make the problem as complicated as possible. This stick is called a club, and its number is legion, since it Is the correct thing to change the club be- tween each stroke just as you change forks between every course.
 ''The collection of clubs contained in an umbrella case Is carried behind the line of fire by youngster known as caddie.
 "The player, having chosen with great care from among his clubs one which is likely to make a successful stroke, 1ourishes it with both hands, strikes-and misses the ball. There are two ways of missing the ball-one by using too much force and the oth- CT by not using enough. The stroke with too much force behind 1t is the easier. It consists in striking the earth a few centimeters behind the ball without touching 1t When this stroke is well done it sends into the air a shower of earth and turf after the style of fireworks display, with very elegant effect
 'The hit which misses is more deli cate to achieve. In this case it is nec- essary that your club, after a vigorous flourish. should make straight for the ball. pass it without touching 1t and | return by the impetus given it to strike the player on the back of the | head"
The Press., 1912-12-04
A Special Guide
 for Strangers Through the Hall Store

The location is 4l1-4l3 Main Street. On the first floor attract lively arranged and displayed will be found the departments of glass ware, jewelry, silver plated goods and sterling silver novelties, Pa- risian ivory, clocks lamps, perco- lators, chating dishes, umbrellas, candlesticks, shades and fittings.
 Leading from the main floor at the front of the store is the Mex Eanine Balcony full of leather of ferings and featuring the eele- brated Mark Cross leather goods and gloves of LoR.lon make.
 The elevator in the rear of the store on the right Ina "l side will take you to the upper fiborS.
 On the second floor IS the Silver Room with it's st ring wares, also foreign fabrics. unusual pictures, desk furnishings, pottery. wood corYings, serving trats, hand carved picture frames, furniture, baskets and jardineres In the rear of the second floor is the Col onial China Room, containing 8 very complete assortment of high grade fancy china pieces and sets, as well as hand-psinted china
 Leading from the second floor in the China Room will be found the Nurenburg Toy Balcony, and it is surely a fine place to stop a bit. Hundreds of unusual toys.
 i'm kbo fbir1 f4nnr tho ninpor Set Department will be found. Here you may select from 65 stock patterns. The Riedermeier Tea Room, the general offices and the engraving department also on thIs floor.
 The fourth floor is devoted to domestic and foreign furniture, fireplace furnishings and electric light fixtures.
The Press., 1912-12-04
Unique Merchandise

Nothing quite like the display of individual things show anywhere America Think Quite tribute Springfield isn't it ?-but it's a fact
 We buy and have market for such out of the ordinary things SIS Hungarian and Balkan fabrics the wonderful and individual carved Italian walnut picture frames these quaint little ant work from the Tyro the fascinating wokbas silk and the Bohemian glass pieces just the sort things that the traveller Europe picks up eagerly and brings home with the certainty will pleasure to the recipient
 These the things have getheed here many o the world from which choose Christmas presents your friends The "one of kud sort of thing that especially pleasing.
 We want to tell true story It actually happened week from Pennsylvania stocked his shop displays He said he had been New York and looked and could not find the Hall kind of things anywhere.
 That is what New York and Albany and Hartford ton customer all Probably that why year
The Press., 1912-12-04
Alpha and Omega Sets $l3.

Alpha and Omega eets Cock tail tray aud smoking com ,inatiOn in Sheffield silver). See cut above. $13.5O.
 Picture frames, sterIi g silver, 50c to $21 %
 "Old Dutch silver" re. reductions of the old style in French gilt con, sisti g of jewel cases in different styles, frames and vase. $1 co to $25O Rum and sugar combination or lem on juice and sugar combination for the tea table, $10 75 to $l2 9.
 Wafer and sugar trays, sterling. $2.75 to $10.75.
 Spoon trays, sterling Jim, mahOg- any bottom, s 71 to $105 50.
 Tulip vases, sterling, $1.5O to Sugar baskets, sterling silver, glass lining, $2.85 to $11.50.
 Sterling pepper and salt shakers, 6Oc to $1 .0O each.
 Castor sterling holder, three bottle style, $500.
 Individual almond dishes, $l.15 to $1.65.
 Grape shears, sterling, $1 85 to $5.75.
 Children's drinking and porringer cups In sterling, S3 75 to $17.50.
 Many different things for the baby in sterling, 75c to $75.OO.
 Napkin rings, sterling, 75c to $6 50. The following pieces in silver de- posit on glass which make rich, yet inexpensive remembrance: Lemon dishes. sugar and creams, mayonn- aise bowl and plate, bonbon sets, iq- uor, whisky, highball, wine, ice tea, and cafe par fait glasses; tea tile, vases marmalade iars,. cherry jars and water pichers at prices ranging from $50 to $II.75.
The Press., 1912-12-04
The Houses of Parliament.

The fire which destroyed the old houses of parliament broke out on Oct. 16, 1884. The present building, termed the palace of Westminster, was opened on Nov. f, 1852. It stands on bed of concrete twelve feet thick and covers an area of nine statute acres. It con- tains HOO apartments, 100 staircases and two miles of corridors and pas sages. The great Victoria tower at the southwest extremity is 346 feet in height.-London Standard.
The Press., 1912-12-04

Bavarian chain marmalade jars, new fruit border design, mat gold handles, &l.OO.
 Nippon china sngar and cream sets in gold and white, $f.0O. Dutch silver spoons, $1.OO. Cut glass haring vase in ster- ling silver standard, $l.OO.
 Sterling peppers, plain, tall shape. &i.O0 a
 Carved Italian walnut picture frame, $i.OO.
 Berlin sewing basket with cofored beads, $1.OO.
 Cretonne tray, gold frame, glass over eEetonne, $I.0O.
 Flat ivory travelling brush in leather case, &t.00.
 Medicine sat, four bottles in leather case. 31.O0.
 Jewel case, leather with tray, $l.OO.
The Press., 1912-12-04
Glassware

Many people are apt to forget what an acceptable and attractive gift is a dozen or a half of beau tiful crystal glasses. Our constant aim tO excel in all lines we carry is very evident in this attractive de- partment. Glasses of every size and shape that you may wish are to be found here.
 In table glasses we are making some very low Christmas prices on 48-piece sets, as folIows:-
 Thin blown optic glass with small etched design
 $: $; 5: {$:;;:; $::;: S::;:: set
 Coin gold Greek key border with small edge line of gold, guaranteed not to wear off. Special 48- piece set. i: i: i: $$:;;;: $$$:;;;;; $$$;;:; s7so set A very delicate light rocK crystal design cut in a new graceful shape, AS pieces.
 i: ]: i: $;;:;: $;;;:; $;;;;' saooo set Tiffany, Bohemian, Swedish, Ger man, English ana domestic pieces in blown, cut. etched, engraved and enameled finish are here in Quan- titles. No called for style is lacking from our displays.
 (First Floor).
The Press., 1912-12-04
An Exnanstva nrop.

MT. Hiram Jones had just returned from a personally conducted tour of Europe. 'I suppose" commented a friend, "tbat when you were in Eng land you did as the English do and dropped your H's?"
 ''No," moodily responded the return ed traveller, q didn't. I did as the Americans do. I dropped my V's and X's.'
 , Then he slowly meandered down to the bank to see if he couldn't get the mortgage extended.-Lippincott's.
The Press., 1912-12-04
Hotacold Bottles

A gift wonderfully useful ev- cry day in the year. Once used in a home they are forever useful, . keeping any liquids hot or cold as s desired. A very practical and a much appreciated gift.
 Pint bottles as low as $1.0l.
 Carafe, made in several sizes, 5 % to S8.5O.
 Flasks, $3.75. (First FloOr) e.
The Press., 1912-12-04
"It Suits to a IT.

The clause Tt suits to T." mean. ing it fits exactly, Is as old as the familiar instrument, the T square or T rule (so called from it's resemblance to the letter n, used by mechanics and draftsmen for making angles true and for obtaining perpendiculars. The ex- pression was in common use in the time of Dr. Johnson, who is quoted by Boswell as saying of Wharburton, You see they'd have fitted him to TT"
The Press., 1912-12-04
The poubtfuI One,

Sturgeon was once asked if the man who learned to play a cornet on Sun day would go to heaven.
 The great preachers reply was char acteristic. Said he, q don't see why he should not, but''-after pause-"I doubt whether the man next door will."-London Tit-Bits.
The Press., 1912-12-04
French Ivory for
 Christmas 1912
Hurried Hsrs Ey Fsss Steamer Direct
 fFen Paris

Hurried Hara Ey Fass Steamer Direct
 fFem Paris
 Again we announce the arrival, from the same makers that we patronized last year, of a splendid collection of these incompatible ivory white manicure and toilet arti- eles and at prices but little higher than is asked for the inferior grades. The list includes brushes, mirrors, combs, puff boxes, ointment boxes, shoe horns, button hooks, files, brush and comb trays and all other needed toilet pieces.
 Uewelry Department, First Fioor.)
The Press., 1912-12-04

Smelling salt bottle, glass with sterling silver top, $1.00.
 French ivory pin cushion with velvet top, $I.OO.
 Playing cards in leather case, $1.00.
 Leather wrist bracelet, $1.OO. Lemon plates, glass and sterling silver deposit, Ssc.
 Lemon forks, plain Colonial design 90 popular now, 75c. Print of Baby Stewart, old gold and rose frame, T5c.
 Ink stand, old brass, oval shape, soc.
 Bonbon dish, Marie Antoinette china, Dresden design. soc
 Dresden china tabla favors, raised roses, soc.
 Sterling silver salts, open work design, crystal glass lined, 45c.
The Press., 1912-12-04
Cruel.

Miss Yellowleaf-Yes, ours is very old family. You know, we came over In the Mayfower. Miss Caustique- Indeed! And did you-er-.have 8 pleasant voyage2-Judge.
The Press., 1912-12-04
Biedermeir Tea Room for Rest and
 Refreshment

You will enjoy a short stop and luncheon or afternoon tea in a quiet, restful corner of the Tea Room. Y. Dainty service, simple, wholesome food and reason able prices.
 CThird Floor.)
The Press., 1912-12-04
Every Woman

Wants an attractive bag, and most women want more than one. That is just why such 8 gift can't fail to please. Here you have a large and varied line to choose from and a most satisfying range of prices.
 The newest and most elaborate bags are those just received from Vienna. Metal in the old Greek Patina finish, some set with semi precious stones. l5 different styles, 5000 to $25.OO.
 Stunning gunmetal bags just in Paris, plain or richly carved frames with fine mesh SO delicately fash toned that 8 6-inch bag will fold into the closed palm.
 Leather bags, the Mark Cross kind, and splendid collection of latest designs in bead bags, black and cOlored effects, elaborate or simple patterns.
 This showing takes front rank with any othe@ display of the kind any where, We offer you here the things to please every woman.
 Uewelry Department, First FloOr.)
The Press., 1912-12-04
Distinctive Little Gift Pieces
 Costing $1.OO and Less

We know of other store at which find tive distinctive and useful gifts cost of only sOO and e you that you price a of large, list a few of the number.
The Press., 1912-12-04
Bracelet Watches

Is the way women prefer to carry the time this year. You may be very sure that if she does not dread y have bracelet watch, it is a dainty, useful gift which will be very accept. table. Several attractive, depend able timekeepers to choose from at moderate prices.
 (Jewelry Department, First Floor).
The Press., 1912-12-04
Fine Things
 in Cut Glass at Modest Prices

Fern Dish, made up in two different deep, heavy cuttings, silver lining, complete, $3.5O. Plumbers, in buzz star pat tern. specially priced for Christmas, $3.65 dozen.
 Three Pint Water Pitcher, good all over cutting, heavy first quality glass, $3.50.
 Compete, 6-inch foot, 4-inch bowl, $1OO.
 Seven-Piece Water Set, light floral cut, $2.25..
 Firsk FlOOr.)
The Press., 1912-12-04

An Extra Clock is Always Welcome
 Here is an exceptional clock value. A splendid looking eight-day Seth Thomas clock with solid mahogany base, cathedral chime, hour strike, and bell halfhour strike. We offer this at a truly remarkable price, $5.85.
 A crystal clock is worthy a place in any home; 64 inches wide, g inches tall. Seems worth twice the price we ask, $12.50.
 German chiming clocks that chime the quarters and halves. Made up with fancy dials and solid mahogany cases and selling for $25. co.
 A great variety of desk clocks from $1.25 up.
 First Floor)
The Press., 1912-12-04
SILVER
 Sterling Sheffield Dutch

This department is 8 com plete silver store in itself, and beautiful and busy one, too. With the handsome deep red mahogany fittings, the room,
The Press., 1912-12-04

i Sandwich plates, like cut, pierced silver in quadruple plate, S2. a.
 Three in one tea sets for in di- vidual service, quadruple plate in new design, only $500.
 Five-piece bridal vase set, $15. Sivler mounted vase, 4 inches tall, also used for hat pin holder, soc.
 Silver plated spoon tray, $I.25. Olive dishes with glass lining, $I.OO.
 . Castors, with three bottles and silver plated holder, $1.25.
 Sugar and cream sets, g. 50. Sheffield almond dishes, $I.1O. Sheffield bonbon dishes, $2. s5 to $3.75.
 Sheffield fruit trays, $4.OO to $S.75.
The Press., 1912-12-04
A Store Service Perfected for Christmas Shoppers

The whole organization of the store is especially trained to take care of the Christmas rush and to perform it's functions right up to the last minute.
 In the arrangement of the stocks our first consideration has been the comfort of the buyer and facility in making selections. You will notice how easily and quickly things may be seen here. We always make it a point to select for our clerks those who were naturally attentive and polite and capable of offering valu- able advice in selections.
 Our delivery facilities have been literally increased and we guarantees delivery up to the last minute.
 The fact that our stocks are al- most entirely Christmas merchan- disc affords . concentration of selec- tion not always possible. This is a Gift Store primarily.
 Gifts from Halls are put up in attractive boxes that add consider ably to the pleasure of the recipient.
The Press., 1912-12-04
Hall Furniture

Girt seek kers should especially note. the many beautiful pieces in Italian Walnut, Cuban Mahogany and the wonderfully luxurious chairs in the Mayhew line. Different articles and different prices, so that there is something to suit the taste of every shopper.
 Second and Fourth Floors).
The Press., 1912-12-04

To know that your furniture is the best that art and entelligent work can make; to know that in it there is no sham, no hidden slight or de feet; to feel and see the perfect de- sign and desired effects to enjoy the sense of restfulness and pleasure which only genuinely artistic things of real value can give-these are some of the advantages of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10
! RElDSVILLE
lspcciaI to The Times-Dispatcbl

Especial to The Times Di spatch.l
Rcdsgille, y. c., March a.-Mr. and
Mrs. w: |. Anderson. of Greensboro.
y. c.. have been visiting relatives in
the city this week.
Mr. and Mrs. w. NJ. Craddock. for a
long time citizens Of Rridsvillc. but
who a few months ago. moved to
Greensboro, n. c.. to live. returned this
week to make their future home here.
4. jeff Penn, of New York City. has
been on a visit Of several days to
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. It, r. Penn,
on East Market Street.
D. r. Huffines. of Greensboro. n. c..
is visiting his brother. John c.. Hut
fines. this week on Main Street.
Miss Elsie Gilbert, who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. Charles Joyce,
returned home this week.
Miss Bessie Freeman. of Thomas
VILE, n. C., has heen visiting DR.. and
Mrs j. r. Meador.
Mrs. IT. Staples Fuller. of New York,
with little son, w. w. tho third. are
guests of Mrs. Fuller's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. F. r. Penn. on East Market
Eugene Walker. of Danvile. Va,
spent last Saturday here with his
mother, Mrs. Sarah Walker
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10
ASHEVILLE


Special to The Times Dispatch.J
NshcNillc; \ G.. March at her
evening. Mrs. Dun Mcrrick cntrrtam-
81 "a number of her friends at dinner.
The house was beautifully decorated
Tor the occasion. various games were
engaged IN. and the menu WAS ~
snmptuous one. About fifteen OF the
fr ends OF Mrs Mcrrick were her guests
on this occasion.
Mrs. j. w. Grimes entertained Mt
bridge wins, Friday afternoon at her
home on Mcrrimon Avenue. The af-
tair was thoroughly enjoyable one:
the games were spirited and at the
conclusion of the playing, delicious re-
freshnents were served. Attractive
irizcS were awarded TO the most for
tunatc payers.
The hotels of the city are getting
out the invitations to tho spring
dances which Will be given within Its
next fcw weeks. Tho Cherokee Inn
ana the Battery Park Hotel have Is
sued their Invitations. and the season
promises to he most enjoyable one.
At her home on Chestnut street.
Mrs Thomas S. Rollins entertained
delightfully."- at bridge whist Wcdncs-
day afternoon. Tho house was decor
ated for the occasion, the games were
interesting ones, and after the playing
was concluded, attractive prizes were
awarded To the most successful play
crs Delicious refreshments were
served, and the affair was an alto
Scthcr enjoyable one.
Miss Dovic Brown was the guest of
honor Monday afternoon at a birthday
pariJ. which was given at the home
OF her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
able one. about fifteen of the friends
or Miss Brown having attended the
party, at which various games were
played and refreshments were served.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10
BON AIR

Especial 10 Tho Times Dlspa leh.
Bon Air. Va. March n,--Mr and Mrs,
Frank Winston wore guertn this pas
week Of Mr., and Mrr. DANES Patton.
Miss Carrie Moore iH home again AZ
ter Walt, 20 fredericksburg and
Washington.
Allsa Anne kornns WINS the guest OF
friends in Richmond this week,
Mr. and Mrp. Robert Nelson spent
the Weekend with MI. aud AIRS Alan
Ferguson
Mrs. Margaret. Hon, Mrs Croft and
Miss Ellen Mcintosh were guests re-
comfy OF Mtsa Fermlne Moore.
Miss Agnes Grigg spent Sunday with
Miss Illisa Christian
Miss Sue Powers has been visiting
ra II. 10. nridgeforth;
MlsB Maria Cooke was here for a
short Walt recently,
Miss Hazel Hudspeth has boen the
sucat OF Mrs. Robert Buliine ton:
George J"nlsin ID Che guest pf AIRS.
w. M. Wtthers,
Mrs. j. LOO Miller has returned from,
ayvisit TO Mics MARY Friend. al r,hes-
ter.
a slhauottr- party will he given az
the library next week,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-10
WILMINGTON
tspecialto Tho Timcs.pjspatch

Especial to The Times Dispatchj
Wilmington, y. C., March 9.--One Of
season was given Tuesday evening By
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Rosemann in honor
OF their daughter, Miss Pauline Rose
mann whose engagement to Henry
irS affair. The reception took place
a. the Roscmann home, on North
sixth street which had been beauti
fnll% decorated for the event, and
visitors to the city: Mrs. Roh.rt Love,
OF New York: Mrs. Nathan Cohen, of
Eockv'lle Centre. l.. l.; Mr.. and Mrs
Louis Cohen. Of Hampstead, l. L.; Mrs.
berger, OF New York.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of
IT. Andrews Presbyterian Church, en-
tcrtaincd Wednesday night with mu-
sicale. and during an intermission de-
iiGhtful refreshments were SERVED.
In celebration OF the Feast Of the
:. ri''n. Harmony circle gave IL; an
nual ball this week. and also de-
lightful performance By the children
Of the sunday school Of the synagogue
II was fine presentation OF the play
Queen Esther being a dramatiza-
Those taking the principal roles We're
Miss Lucille -Stnrnberger. who portray
Cd Queen Esther; Miss Lillian Solo
mon and Masters Clarence Stcrnbcrgcr
and Nathan Jacob.
Or. nnd Mrs. Il. Harliee Bellamy
have returned from their European
bridal tour.
rro badly the mos, prc,cn,ious event
Of the week was the credii Mems ban
duei given at the Orton Hotel, and
which was featured by a splendid ad
dress by j. NJ. TreEoc. secretary and
treasurer of tho National Association.
Other fine talks were made, however,
including speeches by NJ. W. jacob
and II. Lacy Hunt. of This city. and
II. Rams cur. of Fayetteville. President
l. he Iona ,t..t
acted as toastmastcr At the banquet
Tho monthly meeting this week of
III" Ladies Concordia Society was both
important from business standpoint
and delightful In a social way. Mrs.
:. =. Schluss named the following
standing committees for the year:
CharitI'--McSdames =. solomon, A. a
Nathan and Louis Einstein Member
ship-Mcsda J. solomon, George
l-onnct and Nathan Schloss. Parson-
ase-McsdameS Joseph jacob. Samuel
Bear and j. WE'LL. Tableware
Mcsda mes c. ". Woodward. /. J. stern
berger and G. Goodman