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LADIES' AND MISSES' DEPARTMENT Alterations Free Bust Forms & Findings Free The Most Important Sale Ever Announced for Monday 85 Women's and Misses' Suits 380 Skirts OCoatsatExtraro $30.00 and $32.50 Suit values; Monday's sale price. $17.50 $7.00 Skirts; Monday's sale price... Coats, $15.00 value; Monday's sale price... $7.50 Dresses to $18.98 value; Monday's sale price.. Very Special?50 Broad? cloth Coats at _ 3.98 Expert alterations, bust forms and findings free. HOUSTON - )r - / [Special to The Times.Dispatch.3 ' Houston, Va', Decemher 18.?Mrs. F. IT. Booker and Mrs. Gates, who' have frcen in Lynchburg, have returned to Houston. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. VTsttb, with Mrs. I H. McG. Reid. motorod trom Bich- J anond during- the week past In Mrs. ? yield's car, arriving In Houston the first of the week. Mrs. Re!d is the louse guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. A ?Webb, at their country home, near Houston. Mrs. H. C. Kyle, of Rosersville. Tenn., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. James S. Ijatlev, of Houston. M. B. Booker and John Martin re* turned to Houston on Wednesday, uf- 1 tsr spending several days in Rich? mond. ) George Gllmorc. of Lynchburg, is spending th* week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. Holt Easley. Mrs W. R. Barkudale entertained Informally at dinner on Fridav even? ing in compliment to Miss Maria Eas ley and Mies Franc-en Waddy. of South Eocton. Mrs. Barksdale's guests wero th,e Misses Marie Easley. Frances Wadd,v- and Helen Earksdalo. M. B. Booker, John Martin, N. B. Lovelace, John Lovelace and-A. D. Barksdale Mr?. M. TV". Martin, of Washington, D. C and her son, will arrive In liou .on the first of the week. APPOMATTOX [Special to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.l Appomattox, Va., December 16.?Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McGill and little daughter, Bettic Ambler, have returned from ? Atlanta, Ga., where they have been for several months. Mrs.' D. H. Littell, of Pittsburgh, came yesterday with her two little daughters, and will spend the winter ut her country home, "Oakleigh."' Miss Lizzie G. Irby is visiting friends and rolatives nt Blackston? W. W. Scott has returned from n visit to his parents, In New Jersey Daniel Browning, of Richmond, visit? ed his parents last woek. HOT SPRINGS [Special to Tho Time*-Dispatch.] Hot Springs. Vo-. December 16.?Ndr body could bo found In Hot Springs this week who could' remember such warm weather lu December. ' Day af? ter day thermomotors In the 6un have registered eighty-eight degrees. Golf- ; ers havo played without coats or sweaters, and doors and windows all about tho Homestead Hotel have beuu open to the balmy breezes. Mr. and Mrs. Melville E. Ingallc. Jr., of New York, arc among 'those who havo taken long outdoor tramps, their I last adventure being an expedition over the top of Healing Springs Moun? tain to .-Healing Springs, where thoy were met' by a driver and trap, and taken back to the Homestead. Charles Hlnckle, of Cincinnati, who j has . en taking the Cure here did con- i ?i?erable entertaining this weei. he- I fore his departure for New York. Ho j entertained at dinner ono night for o^r. Robert A- Black and Mr. and Mrs. Orvllle E. Babcock, of Chicago, here, on tho return trip from New York, where they exhibited in the horse ehow. F. W.' Hanewlnkle, o? .Richmond, rode to Bald Knob a. day or two ago to take advantage of an unusually clear atmosphere for some pictures ho wanted. Tho peak is 4,245 feot high, more than a thousand feet above Flag' Kock, which many people who come here climb for the view. Mrs Rodman Wanamakcr, hatlcso and coatloss drove tho twenty miles to Fasslforn Farm and back tho middle of the week In n runnhout, taking with her Miss Georgia Hull. Wolle pass? ing through Warm Springs they had : a look at tlje famous trick cow Spotted Mary, notorious In the neighborhood I for her uncanny ,habt is Nclt.ner-closed i gates nor doors succeed In barring 1 the entrance of Spotted Mary to pre? cincts she desires to explore. She mounts Eteep steps to terraces or j piazzas; frequently enters tho .post office, and with a ophlnxllkc look die- j appears through tho door opposite to ? that through which sho came. She j knows where choice cabbages and- let- ] tuce heads grow in neighboring gar- , dens, and visitors at the old Ander- | eon home stead'have frequently waken? ed In the night to hear her mount the iteps of the. veranda and traverso It till she reached those loading into the garden, down which ehe would slide, her great body, and wander off In the footpaths in search of remem? bered tlt-blts. Spotted Mary 1c well known by all .visitors who come to the Springs, apd Miss Mary Johnston, tho novelist, who is bul|rilng a summer 'home here, has threatened to perpetuate her fume in one of her books. Mrs. Rodman Wanamaker, with Sirs. John Wanamaker, who has been tak ?lng the "kur" for several weeks, re? turned to Philadelphia lost night. Af? ter-a course, of the treatment here sho rinds herself able this year to spend Christmas at. home, much to the dis? appointment of tho colored children of the neighborhood, to whom last winter she gave, a Christmas tree, with all the accompanying goodies, when she spent the holidays here. During her stay at the Homestead, Mrs. Wan? amaker has been supplied with quan? tities of roses, orchids and other flow? ers fropi her own greenhouses, and has distributed them generously among her acquaintances here. Miss Georgia Hull returned with the Wanamakers, having fully re? covered from tho accident to her foot received last week, which compelled her to spend a-number of days in a wheel chair. W. D. Blabon. who, with Mrs. Blabon. has been here since the 1st of No? vember, was critically ill early In the week with an attack of acute indi? gestion, ?nd only recovered sufflolent ly a' few days ago to be taken by his physician. Dr. Guy F. Hlnsdalc. to his country plaee in Bryn Mawr, opposite th.it of Mrs. George W. Childs Miss Jean Hlnsdale, who, ,w|th Dr. ! and MrE- Hinsdale, is occupying the I Presldenl's .bungalow, this winter, left j thio week for Philadelphia to attend the coming ' nut of Miss 'Weatherly, daughter of Mrs. F. Munroe Smith. She will also make a round of visits in New lork and Boston. BON AIR [Special to The Times-Dispatch. 1 Bon Air. Va., Deccmher 16.?Miss Tremendous Sale of Rich, Fur Sets For to-morrow only, we, offer a great group of rich, high quality, satin lined Values up to $20 This is one of the greatest values of the year, and offered just before Christmas, besides. A great assortment of styles, including sets with plain pillow muffs and sailor collar scarfs, muffs with bushy tails and Russian shawl collars to match, muffs with tas? sels and tasseled scarfs to match, and many other styles equally as pretty. Choice of any style regularly selling up to S20.00 for 513.50, with a 82.00 payment down. Oppo. Miller & Rhoad.s COMPANY ?t Broad St. Open Every Everting Next Week The 3? illustrated ii one of the most popular styles, of the. teason. The muff b made of an exceptional quality of genuine French coney, catin lined, and with pointed folds, trimmed with soutache rosette, and silk tassels. The :icarf is also satin lined and trimmed in every way to match the muff perfectly. At $13:50?a reduction of several dollars?lor Monday only. 'Early selection is. advised. Florence Chuflln haa been the gucs' of Miss Margare* McClurc. Mrs. Robert Bullington has returned from a visit to Mrs. Bellamy, of'Keg >vic.;. Chesterfield county, Va. MIsj Marlon Montague and George s This Year Merrier, Brighter ier for Let us help you select USEFUL gifts for every one?presents that will PLEASE and DELIGHT. More than that, they will continue to give comfort and pleasure for months and months, extending Christmas THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE YEAR. Ryan-Smith gifts to one member of the family are enjoyed by all. And you won't need much ready money to royally remember every one. prices and easy terms take care of that for you. Ryan-Smith low See the Great Ryan-Smith Display of Xmas Gifts. Every Article Useful, Handsome and Dependable no Matter How Low the Price Dinner Chimes, $3.75. Push Button Royal Rest Chairs, $10.00. Art Glass Dome;, $12.50. Electric and Gas Portable Lamps $6.90. Tabourcttes and Pedestals of oak an ma? hogany. Library Suits of all woodc-. Turkish Rocker, Chase leather, $10.50. Turkish Rocker, genuine leather, $22.50. Vernis Martin Tables, $4.75. Gun? Sectional Bookcases. V'KViW Parlor Cabinets of solid mahogany. ffltii !>$s& Combination Booca^es and Writing Dcrkt, quartered oak. $9.98. Cathedral Clock. $4.75. Vases and Statutes, tinted. Imported Japanese Vavc. English Porcelain Dinner Sets, 100 piece.-, ?16.75. mm Austrian China, ICO pieces, $18.95. Porcelain, 100 pieces, $9.50. Gilt Chairs, $3.25 to $10.75. Morris Chairs, $4.98 to $37.50. Chase Leather Couches, $10.75 up. Davenport Beds, $22.50. 18-10 French Gilt Mirrors, $7.75. French Mirrors, $5.50. Prettx Framed Pictures Pastels, Etrhin; Water Colors, etc. Oak Plate Racks, $2.25. Brass lardiniers, 98c. Brass Umbrella Stands. $2.48. Early English Oak Writing.Tables. $4.25. Writing Desks, all woods, $3.98. Mahogany Music. Cabinets at all prices. Cellarctt.es, the cleverest designs. Umbrella Stands of bamboo, $1.39. Mission Oak Smoker Sets, brass trimmed, $1.59. Work Baskets, $2.75. Telephone Set6 and Chair, $5.75. Shaving Stands, oak and mahogany, $8.75. Solid Brass Costumers, $4.75. Put the Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet First on the List It. will serve as the best token for the one you hold HIGHEST in your regard. You'll please her most with this gift, which LIGHT EN'S kitchen drudgery. ADDS to her leisure time?SAVES'HER YOUTH! Just SI will put it in'your home. Resolve to order it to? morrow. 181* Junkln wore recent guestK of Miss Frances Withers. Alex firaham and Mr. Mayo were week-end guests of Mr. and Mira Carl BoHohen. Mlsa Mary Thomas Cox and Mies Virginia Oox were recent guests of Mlsa Mary Bulllngton. Th". Misses Cringan wr.ro the week? end guests of Mrs. T. L P. Cocke. Mlsa Louise"'"Price und Mr. Phlppu have'*been ?guustu ot the Misses Cocke. Miss Mary JLathrop war. the week'? end KU"st of Miss Juliet Talcott. Edmond Berkeley hay been Ihe guest of his sister, Mrs, Ben'ley. Miss Lucy Mason has hern ataying wi'h Miss Hcrmlnc Mooro, Miss Elizabeth Cocke tspent. Sunday with ntr mother, Miss T. L. P. Cockve. Mies Virginia Miller has returned from a visit to South Boston. DANVILLE (Special tn The Tlmes-Dlspatch ] Danville, Va'., December io.?a bean tiful homo wedding took place Tues? day night, when Miss Lucy Lyn? Beul din became the bride of ilugh Caper- I ton. The house was beautifully docor oto.tl In white and greon; and liopro vised altar being made of palms mid ferns. Mrs. W. N. Berkeley played Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" as the. brldnl party entered, with little MIWQfl Janlc and Mildred Riddle leading. Then following the dnme of honor. Mrs. Philip Nelson. Miss Francos Kouldln. the maid of honor. Immediate? ly preceded the bride, who entered w th her father, Captain Edwin E. Bouldln, by whom she was given away. At the altnr she woe mot by Mr. Cn per ton and his be^t man, Edwin C ..er'.on. !Tho marriage norvlce wasi pronounced' by the Rev. .lames Boul din, assisted by Dr. Laird. The re? ception which followed was attended by a large number of Ihc popular couple's friends. ( Mr. and Mrs. Caperton left upon the midnight train for an extended North? ern trip, after which thoy will mako their home at the Cnperlon anrostrul homestead, at l'nion. AV. Ar;i. Among the out of town guests that, were, present, at the Bouidin-Capcrton weddii.g wcro Mrs. R. L.? Williams, of Brpokneal; Edwin Caperton; of Union. W. Va.; Mr. and Mrs. E: Mproe and Mies Kathryne. Moroc, of Brookneal: Mrs.- Philip Nolson. of Chdrlestown, W. Vau; Mrs. R. L. coleman.- of races. ? ? ? An opportunity for enjoyment was afforded to music lovers Thursday af ternoc V, whnn the. charming home of Mrs. John Watson' wan thrown opon for a concert given by the Music Study Club, the pleasure of listening to-well rc.dcrod musical numbers was en I ha need by the charm and good taste, of ? delightful social occasion. The decorations worn In holly. firs.-Douglas Williams, of Brookneal, is the guest of Mrs. A. B. Carrington, on Holbrooke Avenue, she having come to attend the Bouldin-Caperton wed? ding. BERRYVILLE [Special.to The Tliner-Dispa ich!J Berryvlllo, Vn., December 16.?Mr. and ? airs. A. Cummins arc upending some lime In Lynchburg, Vs. CharlC3 Lovl left a. few days ago on h visit, to frlenda In Staunton. ' C. E. Taylor has returned ffom a si;c weeks" -visit to C'loarwator, Fla., nml other points, has returned to his home in Berryville. i ? : Eugene Glover is In New York. Dr. D- R.' Page wan in'Roanoke re? cently.. Mrs. Henry Fleming, of Baltimore, who has been-v'sltlng Hon. A. Moore, .fr.. for some time, has returned to her lidmc. ? Mm. R. SS. Bs Smith and Miss Annie Smith loft lasl Tucsds.y , for Balti? more.' Rev. f*. K. Phillips, pastor of the BarryvJUe Presbyterian Church. bl>3 returned from Shophordstown. W. Va>j where lie has been conducting a re? vival. ,J, D. Wiley In spending the week in Baltimore, looking after hie Interests. Prominent among the rncent social ftinctlAns of Berryville society y:,n an evening with card* at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Shipley. Tho guest; were also entertained vsilh various parlor gamee, after which re? freshments were served. BROOKNEAL [Special to Th Times-Dispatch. J Erookncal. Va.. December 16.?Wal? ter Turnbull, of Emporla, was in town on Wednesday. Mrs. Wltchor Bats, of Crosby, was In town Saturday. Mit;. Mumie Sowell spent Monday In Lynchburg shopping Scott Irby. of Kent ridge, was the guesl of his brother, rreoman trby, .day ia3f. W. E Shackletop. of Charlotte, N. C, 1- the guest Of his hrolher here, C. E. Phacklelon. J. W. Blam spent Tuesday'and W?d needs of thin week in Lynchburg. Mlr.s Dorothy Hnr.s was the guest of ?.iv. J. A. Earnhardt, oi Gladys, lart week- . MISS Kate Nowlln, of Lynchburg, is on o visit to her slater, Mr?. J- W. Clam. Mir. Nannie Depcrri, of Madisonville, is tu:o visiting friends. Mrs. H. W. Holconibo spent several days of last week with her .sister. Sirs. Will Anderson, in Lynohburg Miss Carrie OAgory, of, Lvnchburg. was the. week-cue. guest of Mra. Jer* White. L. H. Clay and M. C Jones, of Red House, wore in town Monday. Mrs. Will Andersen and little daugh? ter, Grace. Leo. of Lynchburg, are hero vla.lt' g tho family of w; A. Price. L. ;i* ' Conner returned j Wednesday from doles Kerry, where, he has been Visiting) relatives. Mrs. i'reoman Eppes, of Blnckuton'e. left Thursduy for her home, accom? panied by he'r mother, JJrs. .1. 'R. Hturgls, who expects to.be with'h'or for 'several weeks'.. Mrs. R.'D. Williams left Tuesday for LanvlUc*. where she will ' attend the marriage of her friend. Miss Lucy Uoitldin D. N. Blnnklnship, o(; Naruna. was in town Thursday, T. Albort Broocks spent Sunday in C.V.nc City with friends. 1 Rev. John'B. Willjums was In Gladys Saturday of last, woek .to sec lijo nephew, Henry Connolly, who is very 111 POWHATArM f. Special to The Tinfes-Dlspateh. J ' .. - owhatan, Va.; December lt>.-?Joseph FciUicss. of Charlotte, N. C, spent' life week-end with rola.tlves here. y Rev. j. \v. Reynolds spont t'evcrsi daya In Richmond this week. Miss Mattlc Tllnian Is visiting friend? in ' Richmond (his week. ?' Mr?. Jessie NTcholls is srendlne some time with relativen tit Woodland Heights. Rev. Mr. Mints, of Richmond, spent Sunday in tho village Mrs. K. S. Flanagun Is visiting in Richmond. 'Maurice Miller, wh> has been at? tending school at Washington and Dee University,, is at'.honte cjulte ajek. Mrs. Milton r. Bonifant, of this place is visiting friends in. Farmv|ller lire. J. A. Tilman spent several day? in Richmond this week. Mrs.. Walker; who has been v|s|tlngV her daughter. Mrs. P. D- Lipscbnib',- for nomet.Ume, has returned to her homo' in King and'Cj'ueeo.' ? Mrs P. p. Tucker, is visiting "rela thes In Richmond,