Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-16
Social
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Ieduy aLL dCILVC nOilIS especially PICtty.
'fhe guests arrived pi omply at the hour
mentioned and after cordial greetings
from the host and hostess, were soon
enthusiastically engrossed in the game
of the evening, which was Auction.
After several progressions the game was
called off and the hostess served Cafe
terra Luilcn, consisting of creamed oys.
tiers en- toast, sliced cold ham. pickle, hot
buttered rolls. hot coffee, ambrosia and
cake. Enjoying the Bynum's hospitality
were: Mi. anu Mrs. Beverly Payne, Mr..
and Mrs. A. M Palmer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Jones, MIR. and Mrs. w. N.
Everett, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Corpen-
ng, Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Everett, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Leak, Mrs. Jake Hinson,
Mrs. h. q. Scott, Rosa and Jennie Par
sons and Kathryn Mcdonald.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Church of
TIL. Messiah, held their first meeting OF
the New Year Jan. 7th with Mrs: A. L.
Mcdonald. Roll call by the newly elect
ed Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. Robt.
Bipgs. Present were: Mesdames Henry
Farley. Robt. S. Leak, Beverly Payne,
Julia Wheliss, A. G. Corpening. J 7. Ben
nett, Esdale Shaw, Jake Hinson and A. l..
Mcdonald. Devotional was conducted
by the newly elected Pres, Mrs. Henry
Farley, who afterwards in a few well
chosen words, told the members present
OF the feeling of responsibility see felt in
filling the place made vacant by our be,
loved Mrs. Bennett; how difficult 1t would
be would be if the ladies failed to attend
regular y, and take interest in the Study
OF the Aeaf, the Book OF Revelations
which wil be conducted by the Vice
Pres. Mrs. Bennett.
Following the study of the evening,
Mrs. Farley offered the following resolu-
tons wnicn were passed by rising vote:
We the members of the Woman's
Auxiliary cf the church of the Messiah,
offer the following resolutions:
l. That we regret the resignation OF
our bslo, ed PreslGent, Mrs. John I. Ben
nett, and desire to express our apprecia-
ton of her as our leader, siuce she has
been with us.
2. That we believe her interest and
enthusiastic service in the work for Mis-
sions ala the Cnurcn viii be an example
and blessing to us.
3. That we pledge the loyalty of this
Auxiliary 10 help carry on" the work OF
the Church for Missions.
d. That we trust our Heavenly Faith
er will give her strength for many more
years for even greater work for Him anc
that she will continue to glide US by hei
council and prayers.
S. That the Secretary record thes'
r.solut. ons in the books of the Auxiliary
Miss Janet Farley returned to the cit,
last Saturday after most delightful visi
during the holidays to friends in Jackson
vile, rls. and Savannah, Ga. She nov
has the fit.
Mr.. C. NJ. Hobbs is spending a few day
with Mrs. chris Page, in Aberdeen.
Mrs. Ralph Mattox is the guest o
Miss Mamie Steele, having come over Il
nlr car ffom her home at Dunn.
Miss Ann Steele is spending few day
in Baltimore, this week.
Mrs. ". c. Leak returned from Char
lesion, W. Va, Tuesday night, where sh
has been Visiting MIR. and Mrs. Hugh May
Mrs. John Watts is on visit to tn
family of JUICE Watts, her father-in-iav
at Laurens, 5. G..
Miss Johnsie Cameron, who has beef
quite silk with "flu" for several days, i
reported better today, as are the twt
teachers WHO room at Mrs. Camerons.
Miss Flora Cooper, one of the Higl
School teachers, left Thursday mornin,
tor her home in Greensboro, to remain
until the school opens in Rockinhan
again.
Mrs. HERR Clay Wall had as her guest
her sister, Miss Nicolson, Of Salisbury
one day this week.
MIR. J. A. McAulay went to Baltimore
Tuesday night and will return to Rock
ineham Friday morning, accompanying
Mr.. Steele Lowdermilk who will be tht
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Leak for !;
few days.
Quite a curiosity in Rockingham ar
the TWIN JERSEY CALVES, belonging
to Mr.. ]. A. McAulay; they are said t
be flne specimens and doing well.
The Dutch Club" entertained
a number Of friends on Friday
evening at a Progressive Dinner
The hostesses were: Misse'
Laura Page Steele, Helen Long
Mary Entwistle, Octavia Scales
Emma Gray Ledbetter, Mar!
Reid Hobbs and Berta West
Their guests were: Messrs. Ro.
Phillips, John Cole, William Leak
John Scales, James Garrett, ant
Leo Warburton.
The party assembled at tn
residence ofMiss Mary Entwistl
where Grape Fruit Cock tail wa
enjoyed, and partners were draw
ard the crowd went to Miss En-
ma Gray Ledbetter's where tn
soup course was served; partner