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Ardmrs, ftundsy, Novtmber 17, 107 rue daily ardmoheit PACK NINE JJ . - Society Happenings of the Past Week r- mi r MRS. T. H. STURGEON, PHONE 61t. I? ! AUTUMNAL 'J Where la tbo drop-sUtch hosiery, And where tho peck-a-boo t That summer breeica fUrtcd with 1 Ami illmnlKn glimmered through? Thti chilly breeio ol autumn Walls out Its wild despair For It bos sought them hlgb and low And found not anywhere. Where Is the haughty Iceman Who glared at us erstwhile. And led a wet spot ou the step, Departing with our pile? Ills place Is taken by a wight Who fills tho box with Ice, And humbly thanks us and depurtn With half tbo erstwhile price. Therw aro no birds In last year's nests, And In last summer's shoes Thero Is no drop-stltch hosiery And summer's peek-a-boos Do hold no dimpled shoulders now; The morning's breutho of frost. And papa's saving up tho roll The sealskin sacquos will cost. Owing to tho skyward prlco In white paper, tho stringency In money matters caused by the Wall street plungers, and other detrimental fi nancial affairs pertaining to publish ing a newspaper over which tho meek and lowly society editor has no control but would llko to we are compelled to cut tho society pago ""- -- a trlfflo short for n time, at least, however, wo do not expect to cut out any local happenings. Sould a name fall to be In a list, forgot it It was tint Intentional, nnd It you happen to be with a stranger, tell . us. Wo know just lots, cf things, lots more than wo tell, but we haven't gotten quite far enough j along In tho society roll to publish 1 tho uamo of a stranger by a mere glanco at her on a ball room floor; however, If we learn as fast as wo havo been, tho past two years, wo may bo able to acompllsh that feat ero long. This llttlo cut Is voryV I hard on u woman who has boon accustomed to talking all sho wants to, to have her porlodlcnl mind speaking reduced to "tanallcr rations" ns It were, nnd that to nt a tlmo when there Is do much to talk about, It la (specially bard for tho editor t bo compelled to wear tho check rein. Hut being a victim of eff cuniztauces over which she has no control, cho will endeavor to abide by tho fato meted out to her as sweetly us possible and If her short visits "mako n nolso" llko a long pent up volcano, sho trusts the readers will understand nnd throw the mantle or charity over any of her vehement utterances about peo ple nnd things, until tho so-called "trust bustera" havo busted tho "pa per trust." ' r- Somn women aro hcru great, oth iru achieve greatnesa and others op In touch with tho society edi tor. IX) you recognize tho latterT The Lodge Man. Much has been said and written thd Club Woman tho past half ientury, and llttlo or nothing said if the I;dgo Man, perhaps thougn 10 Is butter Imagined than describ ed. Tho fact Is. ho Is too seldom eon by her and too often tho fruit f her Imagination. A lodgo man 0, her Is almost meaningless, an pparltlou In tho dim vista, n mys ?ry. His rovels, rites and lucantatloiu o held durlus tho dark hours of J ht around some mystic ulrrlnt. 1 s return home Is silent nnd steal 'iy and - at tho somber hour. If uestloued, his answer '.a In silence, ith forefinger on lips. To know him a exhausted owmuu's proverbial jrlosdty, a canard, however, for ineratluns. Pandora waB but a seeker after uUi, and her husband, a lodge man. !nco her misadventure, "hope irlnga eternal In the human eaBt." Hut that a lodgo man from woman's standpoint should be oro than a hallucination, there Is t hope. Such n man, from a man's midpoint, must bo a tangible 'nothing but to a woman, ho is ught save an ovanescont dream nightmaro, dispelled by tho rising n. At night ho Is a wearied mystery, full of signs and symbols, theunfath- omablo and 'nevermore." l'oe's r.vs- terlous and unruffled "Haven" Is common compared with Mm. Too had In mind tho lodgo man when ho wrote, "When with many n flirt and flutter In thcro stepped n state ly Haven of the saintly dayH of yore." 1 have It on good authority that l"oo wrote of the lodgo man when he wrote the. Haven, and by Inspiration, wrote from a woman's standpoint. lly substituting, In the powerful poem, tho word3 "lodgo man" wher ever the word Haven appears, you have him from a woman's standpoint. Yet, boar In mind, for example, "And the Haven still Ib sitting, still Is Bitting on tho bust of I'allas." It Is Indisputable, that checks arc more fashionable this fall than ever, and men nnd women alike, arc finding it out. Suggt-Brown. The following Invitation was re eelved by many of the town folks last Tuesday: Mr. nnd Mrs. II. S. Suggs will give In marriage their daughter Lillian to Mr. Albert Man In Urown on Tuesday November thirteenth uiic uiuusuim nine iiuuurru aim acti'ii at thrco thirty o'clock at their homo llcrwyn, Indian Territory I 1 The honor of your pretence S3 requested. At home, Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Chiffon elet v. Ill ue popular for use In separate waists. A tailored waist of this description with ma chine stitching only would be a most acceptable addition to tli wardrobo for travelling or those extra cold days when one needs extra warmth. Owing to the late hour of tho In nugiirnl ball last evening, nt Guth rie, It was impossible for tho report to bo given ou this page. There wero a number who wen- In attend ance from Ardmoro. Hon. V. A. Lcdbetter and wife. Miss Nellie Hall, Judge and MrH. Stlllwoll, Mr. nnd Mrs. Ham P. lice, Hon. C. D. Carter. A'rdmoro has two represen tatives of which she Is qulto proud who will tako the oath of olllce. Ilonornbles .1. C. Graham, as sena tor, and Leo. Harris, as represen tative. Bachelor Maids. 'The Ilachelor Ma!ii3 were given a merry round at whist with Miss draco Williams, Tuesday afternoon. Tho houso was gorgeously set In autumn's queen blossom and ferns and was fragrant with roses. During tho business session an Interesting letter was read from Mrs. Frank J. Jolly, nco Miss Knthrlne Suggs, of Memphis, Tennessee, who was one of tho club's favorite mem bers, thanking tho members tor n handscmo gift they had given her when sho was led to tho hymeneal court. Mrs. Jolly Is much pleased with her now home, but occasional ly longs for a sight of God's coun try. The maids nlso changod their meeting tlmo from Tuesday after noon to Saturday nights, and after considerable fun and frolic, the young men will bo allowed to call and see them home. Aft?r many Interesting games at whist Miss Williams served a two course luncheon. Those who wero thcro were; Misses Denny KlggltiB, Helen Hudson, Lenroa Hutt, Inez Stewart, Efllo Landrum, Mao Low den, Madgo Roberts, Klttlo Camp bell, Nntllee Williams, Floy Alvls, Mrs, Otto Ilradford nnd the hos tess. Birthday Party. In celebration cf his eighth birth day anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pettltt, gave their son, Hoy, a party Saturday afternoon at their home, on the south side, Tho llttlo peo ple had n royal good time, playing childish games. Tho houso decora tions wero gorgeous In whlto chry santhemums and roses. Tho little host was the recipient of a number of gifts. A sumptlous luncheon was served. Tho guest list Included: William Hatley, Gladys Holland, t'na May and Louis Hobcrts, Lynn Cathey, Charles Hubln Hardy, Huth nnd Charles Holllns, Jennie Lee and Clarence Smith, Margaret Hobcrs'ou, llurnlce Huthcrford, l'oarl, Jessie and Minnie Slearnes, Hlancho and Willie Wymore. Indian Territory Federation. Sapulpa, I. T., Nov. H. Th delegate to tho Indian Territory Federation of Women's clubs, who represent nearly all tho Important cities and towns of tho Territory, begun to arrlvo yesterday, and every train had added to the list of hand some delegates who will bo here. List night nftcr a brief program, a reception by tho Sppulpa Fodera tlon of clubs to visiting ladles and Invited guests took place at Luclle opera house, where tho welcome addresses were madu by Dr. A. Avery, Hev. J. II. N. Cobb and Mrs. (3eo. Dornblaser, followed by responses from Mrs. Wm. Floyd, of Coweta; Mrs. John Catlln, of Uai tlesvlllo, and Mrs. Phillip Urown of Ku'fauln. Today at U o'clock the federation met with the president In tho chair, when the reports of clubs and cre dentials committee were received. Tho next session will bo this after noon, nt 2 o'clock, followed at night at It o'clock, by n musical session In charge of Mrs. Harmloo, M which tlmo some of the fjnest tat - cut In Indian Territory will bo heard. Sapulpa extends a hearty welcome to the federated cIuIm and hopes their session hero may prove both Maggie W. Harry come hero and pleasant and prclltable. This wll.glve four lectures. be tho last meeting In tho Indian j The regular lesson vas then taken Territory for by tho time lite nex: up. mooting takes place tho state gov-1 Lesson outline was given by tlir ernment will be In full operation. 1 leae'er, who showed her thorough 'knowledge of her subject by her A becoming eostumu was developed , from chocolate serge checked with light bluo and overstrlped with green silk linos. The trimming was radium full braid in dark brown, dotted with yellow silk. Tho coat was finished with brown fox color and cuffs and n muff of the same was used. Tho hat was mauc from a brown beaver plaque, trim med with bluo velvet pompoms, n green wing and chocolate velvet loops. Y. M. C. A. rno ladles of the V. M. C. a. Auxiliary met Wednesday with Mrs. Frank Llttlo. The afternoon was an Ideal one ard an unusual largo at tendance was present, tho r-ccailon not only being an auxiliary meet ing, but a houso warming, as It was tho first gathering of any so cial organization In tho hostess' new homo, which, by tho way. Is one of the most modern and patterned after tho latest architecture of any In tho city and Its Interior and furnishings aro In keeping with tho outward appearance. Plans wero discussed for work for tho coming year, and a musical will bo given In tho near future, also a dinner Is talked of. On next Saturday tho members of tho auxiliary will meet with Mrs. J. M. Halrd to sew for a bazanr they expect to havo In a fow weeks. Mrs. F, M. Fox nnd Xlrs. Frank Llttlo wero made life members. TIicbo ladles have been faithful members of this organization over since Us birth and havo given It their undivided attention nnd hav been tho means of much cf Its suc cess, both socially and financially. This unexpected honor Is ono un sought, qulto n surprlso and greatly appreciated by both ladles. 3Irs. Llttlo served a dainty lun cheon In two courses. Merrle Wives. Mrs, Wert Franklin was hostess to tho .Merrle Wives at mid-week on their regular meeting day. Chrysanthemums reigned supreme In overy nlch nnd corner, whlto ones and those known ns tho Cloth-of-Gold variety wero In quaint pots hero and there. After tho resiKinse of roll call by household recipes and tho transac tion of considerable business, a Mower contest was introduced by tho hostess, which was highly enjoyed for somn time. When tlmo was called the prlzo was handed your scribbler for having answered tho most of the questions, in a cut, Mrs, Cnrlock look consolation, both trophies being tted plants. Dainty refreshments were om u. Tho club members present were; Mesdames John Stone, C. A, Woollej, Hoy Lewis, J. II. Carlock, W. M. Kerry, Jr., K. W. Dick, Will Prater. Errct Dunlap, lo Kdd) and tho hostess. Tho club will meet with Mrs. IawIs Wednesday. Ladles of the Leaf. The lJdtos of tho Leaf met Mon day with Mrs. C. A. gammon on South. D street. Mrs. Wm. Pfleffer presided, und after nu interesting roll call, the greater part of the business session was devoted to the report of tho annual federation meeting at Knld. The Ladles of tho loaf were well roprcsentej there by Mr. John F. Kasley, Mrs. W. A. Abetter. Mrs. C. P. VanDenburg, Mrs. It. F. Tur ner nnd Mrs. Fred .Marr. Mrs Kasley, in her usual bright and charming manner, gau the principal report which was entertaining and Instructive. This was suppllmentod by the ether delegates until tho stay nt homes felt that It must, Indeed, havo been good, for mi many club women to "dwell togeth er In unity," especially as they were fastened with lovely gold pins by tuo gT'iicroalty of Knld. She paid n .glowing tribute to Mrs. It. F. Turner j and the clever manner In which the responded to Knld's welcome, ,Phalf of the Indian Territory ! clubs. Tho club also voted to have Mrs. It Easy Better buy now and ger all the wear that's coming to you for this season. Any where in price from $5.00 to $25.00 MEN'S WEARABLES GENERALLY AT "The Place familiarity with It. Hosponsoa wero given by Mrs. Poland and Mrs. Cobb, both excellent. the latter especially so, on account of the lady having visited Monte Henl. Piano duet by Mesdames Wall nud McCoy was enjcynble. Mrs. Whltcman'H iwiper ou Hilda, was a clever number on the pro gramme. "The Farewell," u reading by Mrs. H. T. llledsoe, was especially Inter esting and her dollvtiry perfect. A voice selection by Mrs. Dings was appreciated. Tho discussion by Mrs. L. T Husscll, "The novel versus tho short Btory ns n medium of art," was truly Interesting, and her con elusion was drawn from short stories fro Kipling for examples, that the short story method was the best. Mrs. Potterf's queries, "Why Is Hilda Introduced?" purpose of Keu yon, was very good. - Sulfur Is one of the favorite foundation colors and most charm ing effects for evening or bait dresses nre to bo gained with Its use In connection with white lacu and tulle for the outside. Hluo In all lt varying shades Is j "'ftv' lll0lN or ""''Urni from follow fashionable this niittimn and In par- '"K nrtl?r t'1(,." '"''"K given as ono tlcnlar navy and Copenhagen. One'ot lllH n'"t perfect examples of suit was In navy blue, seir checkert I ,lu' parallelism of Ilebrow verse. In silk and with It was worn a 'rm' 'lllb 8tl"Iv t'1" "I large velvet hat In blue trimmed Kt"vr and Hutli from H,o atan.l with hacklo feather, showing blue ' l1(,lnt f l'"" most perfect form of niul grey and MUor fox set gave tho added touch of elegance. A roc (,nd costume showed a f Copenhagen j ,UB striped with lighter bluo through which stripe was worked a I thread or black silk. j Tlie drors of tho homo of Mrs. , Walter Hardy will bo thrown open to Buy Clothes But Not Always Easy to Get the Best Some men always look- well-dressed. Their clothes keep in order no matter how much or how lon they're worn. That's our Mart, Schaflncr it Marx idea, that's the kind of clothes we oiler you here. You'll look like prosperity if wu can get you to wear our II., S. Ik M. clothes; such clothes in crease your business value to yourself and your associates. They increase your self respect too; you'll find that the knowledge that you're wearing all wool clothes will be worth something to you. We can show you other good suits bearing our own label, rangiag in price from $7.50 to $15.00 While the II., S. & M. Suits sell from $15.00 to $25.00 Your Overcoat Is Here Waiting for you and this is good overcoat weather and plenty more yet to come. to Buy Good Shoes and Tuesday, when sho will entertain tho members of tho Homo Mission Society with a utility shower. Kvery member and nil friends aro cordial ly Invited, and any nrtlcln brought will bo acceptable nnd very greatly appreciated. Ladles Literary Ctasa Mrs. Harry's IJtcrary club had Its Initial meeting nt her studio Thurs day afternoon with 21 members present. The club will tnko up for the year tho study of prose fiction, but will begin the ccursi with a study of what Is known ns tho Idyls or tho lllble, beginning with the story of Ksthnr. Mrs. Harry chose for tho theme of her opening lecture to tha club Thursday tho poetic phase of He brew literature, showing that the verso cf the Hebrews, Instead of being written In rhyme, took the form of parallelisms, where the cadence of tho Kontonco was given tbo balanced nnd regular Bwlng of a pendulum, the Idea Iterated two and sometimes three times. Hx tracts from tho book of Number were read In Illustration, and a few sentences from tho book of Hutu, the famous "Kntreat mo not to """ft story, Idyllic In content. Tho course was planned for the year promises to bo real Intellectual delight and tho members anticipate with much pleasure tho discovery of many great literary beauties In the Scriptures. The club will hold Its next meet ( Continued on pago eleven) Underwear." 4 E I. ..