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Saturday, February 19, 2022

Social News From Statesville, Feb. 19, 1922

Social News of the Carolinas: Statesville

Statesville, Feb. 18—The Eclectic Book Club was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. W.A. Thomas at her home on East Sharpe street. After a short business meeting, Mesdames B.F. Long and W.E. Webb took charge of the program for the afternoon. Mrs. Webb’s paper was on “The Southern Spirit in the War” in which she paid marked tribute to General Robert E. Lee. Mrs. Long read a paper on Abraham Lincoln, in which she emphasized the thought that the South no longer hates Lincoln, the young being taught to rank him as a great American. After the current events the hostess served chicken salad, tomato jelly, hot rolls, wafers, coffee and olives, followed by ice cream and cake, a lovely bowl of yellow daffodils decorating the table. Guests outside the Club were Mesdames J.C. Fowler, Alex Sharpe, F.C. Hubbard, D.S. Conway and Miss Stella Woodhouse of Boonville.

Saturday afternoon at her home on Walnut street, Mrs. E.G. Gilmer was hostess to the members of the Elericemoh Club at a most enjoyable meeting. The program for the afternoon was in charge of Mrs. T.C. Crowell, who read an interesting paper on “Making Our School Safe for Our Children.” Mrs. J.E. Sloop read an instructive paper on “Experiments in Education,” after which Mrs. R.M. Gray read a delightful poem by John Charles McNeill. Following an enthusiastic discussion of current events the hostess, assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Stimson, served delicious refreshments consisting of fruit salad with coffee, stuffed dates and salted nuts.

Thursday evening at her home on Walnut street, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Andrews entertained delightfully in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Moss Salley. The home was thrown ensuite and effectively arranged with lovely baskets of roses, carnations and sweet peas. The lights were shaded in red and myriads and cupids suggestive of the Valentine season completed the decorations. Progressive hearts and rook were enjoyably played at 13 tables. No prizes were awarded, but the honoree was presented an attractive pot of cyclamen. An elaborate salad course, with coffee and candy, was served by the hostess, assisted by Mesdames W.A. Bristol, T.G. Shelton, W.H. Morrow. Red baskets filled with mints were the unique favors presented each guest. Mr. and Mrs. J. MacL. Jones of Charlotte, the former brother of Mrs. Andrews, were special guests.

The Thursday Afternoon Club was enjoyably entertained by Mrs. S.L. Parks at her home on Walnut street. “Walt Whitman” was the subject of a study for the afternoon. Mrs. C.A. Turner gave a number of entertaining readings from his works and “The Life of Walt Whitman” and “Whitman as a Prophet for the New America” were subjects of an interesting paper by Mrs. J.F. Bowles. Following an enthusiastic discussion of current events, the hostess served delicious chicken salad with coffee nuts and homemade candy. Special guests were Mrs. Oscar Steele, Mrs. G.E. French, Mrs. Z.V. Long, Mrs. C.V. Henkel and Mrs. J.C. Fowler.

Mrs. John H. Gray entertained Friday evening at Gray’s Café and a four-course Valentine luncheon. The Valentine idea was most effectively carried out in the decorations and refreshments. Red streamers extended from the chandeliers to the corners of the table while red candles in brass candlesticks and numerous hearts and cupids added to the attractiveness of the table. The places were designated by comic Valentines bearing a verse appropriate to each of the 14 guests. The favors were red baskets filled with red and white candy hearts. In an interesting heart contest, Mr. Henry E. Lewis won the prize, a Kewpie Doll.

Mrs. Oscar Marvin entertained Wednesday and Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Moss Salley. The reception hall and living room were thrown together and decorated with pink roses and narcissi in a large basket of red flowers and galax leaves graced the dining table, which was lite with red candles in crystal holders. Both afternoons bridge was played at seven tables and rook at two, the score cards being valentines and brides and grooms. Assisted by Mesdames D.S. Thomas and Louis MacKesson, the hostess served a fruit salad with potato chips, pickles, cheese wafters, tea and nuts. Favors of red heart-shaped baskets filled with white mints were presented each guest. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. J.L. Fairley of Virginia was an out-of-town guest, and Thursday Mesdames Walter Roland, Thomas Henderson of Burlington and Charles McCanless of Salisbury were special guests.

Wednesday afternoon Mrs. W.A. Bristol was hostess to the Why Not Club at her home on Mulberry street. There was a short business session followed by a discussion of current events, after which the guests were invited into the dining room where St. Valentine was the decorator, cupids with the dangerous darts making ravages on many hearts. Red geraniums and red candles in crystal holders decorated the table, where covers were laid for 12, the place cards being cupids. A perfectly appointed four-course luncheon was served. Mrs. John Fairley of Virginia was an out-of-town guest.

Mrs. J.M. Moore was hostess at a three-course luncheon Friday evening in compliment to the faculty and senior class of Mitchell college. The dining room was beautifully decorated with pot plants and red hearts, while on the table evergreen and red hearts were used. Covers were laid for 22 guests. Valentine favors marked each guest’s place. Mrs. Moore was assisted by Misses Agnes More, Margaret McCaulay, Carrie W. Foote and Margaret Jacobs.

Friday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Walker McLain, Miss Lois Guy was hostess to the members of the Wild Rose club. Hearts was enjoyably played at five tables, the prize a heart-shaped box of candy being won by Miss Rosa Steele. Each guest received an attractive Valentine favor. A complete salad course with ice tea and mints was served by the hostess. Mrs. E.F. Reid of Lenoir, president of the North Carolina Synodical, addressed the women at the First Presbyterian church here Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. While in Statesville Mrs. Reid was the guest of Mrs. E.B. Watts.

Mr. and Mrs. J.S. McRorie announces the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary McRorie, to Mr. Robert Scott Trott of Wilmington. The marriage will take place on Saturday, February 25, this being the wedding anniversary of the groom’s parents.

Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Helen Weeden of Blowing Rock to Mr. Robert McRorie of Statesville, the wedding to take place in April, will be noted with interest by many friends throughout the state. Miss Weeden is a sister of Mrs. P.D. Kennedy of Statesville and has often visited here. Mr. McRorie is a son of Mr. and Mrs J.S. McRorie of Statesville.

From The Charlotte News, Sunday, Feb. 19, 1922

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