Society by Miss Ida Wilkinson, Nov. 14, 1922

Have you a friend who’d run a mile

To hear your call or see you smile?

Have you a friend who’d stand by you

No matter what you’d say or do?

Have you a friend who’d gladly go

With you thru fields of ice and snow?

I have a friend who’d die for me

At any time—on land or sea;

He’d run for me, or fight or swim—

My dog—my friend—I’m proud of him.

--Bert Huddleston

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Charles D. M’Iver Literary Met Monday Morning

Monday the Charles D. McIver Literary Society of the high school held its regular bi-monthly meeting. The program, “North Carolina in Story and Song,” was given during the first part of the meeting and was in charge of the 10LI section.

As a prologue the principle events in North Carolina history were told by Mozelle Stevenson, after which a very attractive pageant was presented by Evelyn Morris, the theme being the “Spirit of North Carolina.” Mildred Poe, an Indian; Cordelia Shaner, as Liberty, and an Old Fashioned Girl, Theresa Graham, were the cast. Miss Wiley told vividly the story of Mary Slocum. The program was closed with the state song, “The Old North State,” sung by the society.

The business meeting was then called to order and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Four “Up-to-date” dollars were presented. Two were brought on small Christmas trees, another in a balloon, and the last was presented by a maid.

The work of the circles was reported, and from these reports it is found that the high school girls are doing noble work thru the circles. After the critic’s comment the meeting was adjourned.

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Mr. Transou Celebrated Birthday With Children

Mr. Julius P. Transou, who resides west of the city, near the Country Club, celebrated his 67th birthday last Sunday at a family reunion. Mrs. Transou had invited all of their children and grand-children to come and take dinner with them. About noon other relatives and friends began to assemble, all with well filled baskets. In a short time it became evident that all could not get in the dining room for dinner and, therefore, it was necessary to construct a long table on the lawn. About 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon the news came that everything was in readiness for dinner. The long table was filled from end to end with all kinds of good things to eat. Mr. E.A. Conrad asked divine blessings, after which the birthday dinner was served, after which the birthday dinner was served, and the feast was enjoyed.

Mr. Transou’s mother, who is 88 years of age, was present, as well as his eight children, who are as follows: C.N. Transou, Mrs. C.G. Davis, Mrs. H.M. Brandon, Mrs. W.J. Dunn Jr., Mrs. Eugene Bobbitt, Mrs. R.L. Grubbs, Mrs. Hoke Pfaff, Mrs. Jack Conrad and Miss Rosa Transou. There were also 23 grandchildren present. Everyone enjoyed the occasion to the utmost, and left late in the afternoon hoping that Mr. Transou would pass many more such happy birthday anniversaries.

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Queen Donned Robes for Mrs. B.F. Mebane to See

New York, Nov. 14—Queen Marie of Rumania donned her coronation robes with the royal crown for the edification of two American women who visited her during the summer, Mrs. B. Frank Mebane of Spray, N.C., told friends here yesterday.

Accompanied by Mrs. Kemble White of Fairmont, W. Va., Mrs. Mebane arrived in New York yesterday on the French liner France. She said that she and Mrs. White visited Queen Marie at the summer palace at Zanai in the Carpathian mountains, and that the queen put on the robes she had made for the coronation when she was told that the two American women would be unable to remain in Rumania for the ceremony. The queen’s daughter, Princess Elizabeth, now queen of Greece, was present and wore her court dress at the same time, Mrs. Mebane said.

(Country is spelled Romania today.)

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D.A.R. to Meet with Mrs. Kent and Mrs. Follin

The General Joseph Winston Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet Friday at 3:30 at the Robert E. Lee. Mrs. C.A. Kent and Mrs. Robert Follin will be hostesses.

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Auction Bridge Club

Mrs. Eugene Hill will entertain the Auction Bridge Club tomorrow afternoon at her home on Spruce street.

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Mrs. Gilmer Entertained Round Dozen Book Club

Mrs. John Gilmer was hostess to the Round Dozen Book Club yesterday afternoon at her home on Southside. The program for the afternoon consisted of a paper, written by the late Mrs. W.B. Taylor, a beloved member of the club, on “Human Nature in the Bible.” This paper was read by Mrs. Howard Rondthaler. The hearing of it constituted a very dear privilege to the members who were present. These were: Mrs. Howard Rondthaler, Mrs. Henry Shaffner, Mrs. J.W. McAlister, Mrs. Chauncey Hills, Mrs. Thomas Maslin, Mrs. E.P. Gray, Mrs. E.E. Gray Jr., Mrs. A.H. Eller.

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Tuesday Bridge Club

The Tuesday Bridge Club met this afternoon at 3:30 with Mrs. B.L. Sharp at her home on Sumit street. Following members played: Mrs. J.M. Cabaniss, Mrs. Frank Dunklee, Mrs. F.E. Evans, Mrs. Harry Froeber, Mrs. R.C. Graham, Mrs. S.W. Hurdle, Mrs. Ray Johnson, Mrs. Marshall Orr, Mrs. George Orr, Mrs. Will Pannill.

Mrs. P.J. Lassiter and Mrs. William Taylor Jr. were visitors.

During the afternoon a salad course was served, and a high score prize was given.

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Thursday Music Hour

The Thursday Afternoon Music Hour this week will be a pupils’ recital, given at the usual hour, 3:45, in Memorial Hall. Dean Shirley extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend this recital.

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Meeting Postponed

There will be no meeting of the Fancy Work Club tomorrow.

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Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. W.D. Foster

Last night at the home of J.P. Charles, on Southside, a number of friends of Mrs. W.D. Foster entertained in her honor at a surprise birthday party. Games were played and an ice course was served. Mrs. Foster was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts.

Those present included Lessie Steele, Myra Hutchins, Clara Kiser, Myrtle Jenkins, Bessie Hoover, Leslie Sharpe, Foy Rutledge, Kitty Noel, Virginia Wimbish, Ollie Hege, Mr. and Mrs. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Gray Peddycord, Mr. and Mrs. McCuiston, Mr. and Mrs. Noel, Mr. and Mrs. Wimbish, and Mr. Shelly Charles.

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Party for Miss Sutton

Honoring Miss Nina Glenn Sutton, a bride-elect of this month, Miss Virginia Stemple and Miss Frances Glenn entertained this afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of the latter on Brookstown avenue. Bridge was played for some time, after which boxes of Coty’s powder were given as prizes. Mrs. Roberson Freeman, a recent bride, was presented with a small pottery vase, while a miscellaneous shower was given Miss Sutton.

During the afternoon a salad course was served.

Those present, in addition to the honor guest and hostesses were: Miss Dorothy Stewart, Miss Helen Paine, Miss Nina Jenkinson, Miss Louise Powers, Miss Ida Schaum, Miss Eleanor Williams, Miss Marjorie Williams, Mrs. Smith Williams, Miss Thelma Albright, Miss Pauline Williams, Mrs. Marvin Ferrell, Mrs. Andrew Sutton, Mrs. Vernon Ferrell, Mrs. John Avera, Mrs. T.C. Stemple, Miss Florence Glenn, Miss Louise Cooper, Mrs. Roberson Freeman.

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Auxiliary Circle Guests of Mrs. Tutt on Monday

Circle No. 4 of the First Baptist Woman’s Auxiliary met yesterday at the home of Mrs. G.C. Tutt, the leader of the circle, on West Fifth street. Devotionals were led by Mrs. R.N. Haizlip, after which prayer was offered by Mrs. W.J. Conrad. Mrs. Conrad also led in the mission study. The fourth chapter, dealing with the Y.W.A. work, was taken up.

During the business meeting plans were made to dispense articles to the poor at Thanksgiving time.

From the Society section of Twin City Sentinel, Winston-Salem, N.C., Nov. 14, 1922, Miss Ida Wilkinson, editor.