The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-11-06
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
The Marriage OF Miss Anna KitChin to
R. {. JOSey, Jr., TO Take Place
In January, 1914.

An event of nationwide interest
was the "at home" given by Mrs.
Chas. L. Mcdowell Friday afternoon
in honor of Mrs. Thomas L. Reilly,
wife of United States Congressman
Reilly, of Connecticut. the house
guest of Mrs. Claude Kitchin, and
Mrs. George Woodland, Of Green
vile, N. c., house guest of Mrs.
Mcdowell.
The home on Main street was ar
tistically decorated with autumn
foliage, ferns and chrysanthemums
The guests were met at the door
by Mrs. Thurman D. Kitchin and
led to the punch bowl in the hall,
where Misses Sadie and Katherine
Kitchin dispensed delicious punch.
Mrs. Archibald Mcdowell then in
troduced the guests to the receiving
line in the parlor. In this line were
Mesdames Chas. L. Mcdowell,
Thomas L. Reilly, Of Connecticut,
George Woodland, Of Greenville, and
Claude Kitchin, of Scotland Neck.
The guests then went to the libra
ry, where they were met at the door
by Mrs. J. Arlington Kitchin. Here
the Halloween idea prevailed most
successfully. The dimness of the
room was relieved only by the fire.
light and the light from numerous
pumpkins, jack-o' lanterns and black
cat heads. In one corner a tent
sheltered a witch who stirred her
cauldron and from it drew fortunes
for each guest. They were allowed
to draw colored straws from a broom
and the witch, cleverly impersonat-
ed by Miss Lydia Josey, told each
one what the color signifed. In the
midst of the merrinent which this
caused, another witch, Miss Ger
trude kitchin, came in with mys-
ferrous bag and announced that she
would "let the cat out" for a while.
The lights came on as a real black
cat jumped from the bag, bearing
on a card tied to its neck the sig
niicant words:
'KTTCHIN-JOSEY."
In the midst of the good wishes
and surprise created by this the
guests were invited to the dining
room where they were met at the
door by Mrs. r. Henry Gray. The
decorations Of exquisite chrysanthe-
NUNS and trailing smilax made it
bower of beauty.
The table was most attractively
arranged with a brides cake in the
center from which ribbons led to
dainty cards. AS each one pulled
ribbon it was found that Miss Olivia
Lawrence had gained the ring and
Miss Annie Dunn the thimble. On
the back of the cards was the in
scription ''R C. J. Jr.-A.. M. K.
January 1914" The hostess then
passed around loving cup and the
numerous appropriate toasts and
heartfelt good wishes attested the
popularity of the young couple.
Miss Kitchin in her own charm
ing manner responded with a well
chosen toast to the hostess and ali
present. A delicious two course
luncheon was then served by the
witches and Miss Annie Maria Nc
Dowell As the guests were depart
ing they were presented with large
black cat fans, suitable favors for
such a delightful halloween party.
The announcement of the engage
ment of these two young people is
of interest to their large circle of
friends. Miss Anna Kitchin is the
eldest daughter of Congressman
Claude Kitchir Of this place. She is
a young woman of great personal
charms and has a disposition that
makes her a favorite in all social
circles. She has won for herself
friends in many parts Of the coun-
try and friends in Scotland Neck
consider it rare good fortune that
she will continue to make her home
here after her marriage.
Mr.. R. C. Josey, Jr., son of Mr.. R.
C. Josey. Of this place, is young
business man of Scotland Neck who
has been marvelously successful in
what he undertakes. He is a man
of highest moral and social stand
ards and his friends join in congrat-
ulating him on winning such charm
ing bride who will join him in stand
ing for the advancement of the best
interests of the community in what
ever way they may.
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