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TUESDAY, MAY H, 1WT.
THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.
\ SOCIETY
SENIOR CELEBRATION
AT COX COLLEGE.
Monday evening the sixty-fourth an
«ual commencement exercises were
held the attractive auditorium of
Cox College. College Dark, consisting
of the senior celebration and the bac
calaureate address by Hon. John Tem
ple Grave*. '
A large audience, which filled the
hall evidenced Its appreciation of the
unusually interesting program by cor
dial and frequent applause. The ros
trum, in the rear of which was the
large pipe orgap, was effectively deco
rated With vases of crimson carnations,
the renter class flower. The graduates
presented a charming picture of girlish
loveliness as they formed a seml-clrclo
on the stsge, wearing beautiful white
lingerie gown# and carrying bouquets
of crimson carnations, tied with ertm-
nn tulle streamers.
The exercise* were opened by i
Drfl yer by Rev. Mr. Moncrlef, which
was followed by a program of rare
excellence, which included:
Introduction of class president by
Idas Halite Gibson.
Response and Address by Class
President-Mi™ Lily Davis.
-Qulndeclm Annos Abliinc—Miss
Edith Rlckcnbachor Galphln.
Debste, "Besolved, That Greek Ideals
Are Superior to those of America."
Affirmative. Miss Frances Simmons;
negative Mrs. Hattlo Johnson Archer.
Plano Solo, "Rustle of Spring." Sind-
Ins—Miss Pearls Martha Reynolds.
Class Reading—Miss Janie Tharpe
S °cisi« n Essay, "The Romanticism of
English Literature"—MIbs ^lary Rat'
Toast* to Class of 1908—Mies Alva
Btbb Jameson.
Class Poem, "The Call of .Youth”—
Miss Alice Bacon pox.
•The Vine Gatherers," Denza-Bart-
|et—Choral Union,
Introduction of orator by Miss Mary
Louise Carlton.
Baccalaureate Address—Hon.
Temple Graves. ■
Each paper and speech of the young
E s evidenced not only careful train-
hut nn unusual appreciation on
part of the fitness of things.
There were no long essays, speeches
or papers, but everything was con
ducted with a delightful snap and a
charming understanding of subjects
discussed.
The class essay, “Romanticism In
English Literature,” by Miss Mary
Rstllff Gray, was one of the gems of
s program rich in literary effort. Miss
Gray treated her subject with a thor
oughness and at the same time a
charming appreciation of what Is best
In English literature, and was accord
ed the most critical appreciation of her
rarely excellent work.
The Introduction of the orator of the
svenlng, Hon. John Temple Graves, by
Miss Mary Louise Carlton was a reve
lation as to a young girl's ability to
perform a graceful but unusual duty.
The music was attractive and every
festure of the program waa worthy of
Individual mention. Colonel Graves’
address was a beautiful tribute to
womanhood, and an eloquent appeal to
wromanhood for the defense of the
glorious religious'faith of the fathers.
After his address, which awakened
great enthusiasm. Colonel Graves was
presented by the elate with a splendid
bouquet of crimson carnatldns.
John
INTEREST IN EXHIBITION.
Increased Interest is manifested In
the exhibition of landscapes, portraits,
etchings and decorative studios now
being shown by Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Osgood, Miss Kate Edwards, Mr. Ed
ward Gregory Smith and. Miss Roslne
Rtoul in the Alfrlend building, under
the auspices of the Atlanta Art Asso
ciation.
The collection will be on display two
or three days longer, and no admission
Is charged.
The portraits exhibited are of espe
cial local Interest; being those of well-
known Atlanta folk.
in oils Mr. Osgood exhibits portraits
of Judge Newman and Mr. Ralph Van
Lsndlngham that are especially strong.
Those of Mr. Lewis Bsck and Mr.
I Wtlle Pope are exhibited by Miss
lute Edwards. Miss Edwards’ group
of portraits done in chalk Is ono of the
charming features of the exhibition.
and includes an excellent likeness o«
Miss Rebecca Raoul, one of MIbs Susie
May Pope, and portraits of Mr. Os
good and Mr. Riley, That one ot Miss
Evelyn Lovett Is one ot the most pop
ular pictures In the exhibition.
Mrs. Osgood's decorative designs
unusually line. In composition net
work Is especially happy, and the pieces
in the present collection are charac
terized ulso by a certain note of tb
grotesque and fanciful which Is charm
lng. One of the studies Is exhibited ‘
Nr*. Osgood • was greatly admired
•be Salon In Paris some years ago.
The work of Sir. Edward Gregory
Smith Is of extraordinary merit, nod
would attract attention In any colleC'
tlon. His pictures are so well hung a*
to make a charming ensemble, but the
three canvases which dominate the
panel ore easily his “April Day," which,
by the way, Is a Marietta landscape;
’The Pine," a notable picture so strong
and slmplo that one could live with it.
and "Windy Day/’ This last Is a scene
on the shore of Lako Michigan, and
pictures the wind-riven eky and wind-
tossed poplars with a certain dramatic
intensity that makes It a most vital
canvas.
Miss Roslne Raoul's beautiful book-
cover designs are greatly admired, and
are beautiful in design and coloring.
Miss Raoul's rstum from Nsw York,
where she has spent several years
studying art. 1* a happy acquisition to
art circles here. ‘ s
The Interesting group of etchings Is
the work of Mr. Harry Osgood, who
ranks high among American etchers.
All those who care tot; etchings will bo
more than repdld by a study of those
which Me Osgood exhibits In the A!
friend building.
MRS. WHITE TO ENTERTAIN
Thursday afternoon at her beautiful
home In College Park Mrs. Woods
White will entertain ot an Informal
musical and reception, tho guests of
honor to be Misses Hopkins and Young,
principals of Agnes Scott Institute.
SARAH M'INTOShT
CHAPTER OF THE D. A.
The regular meeting of the Sarah
McIntosh Chapter p. A. R. will be held
Wednesday, May 15, at 3 p. m. In the
parlors of the Aragon Hotel.
MRS. OSCAR RAGLAND.
Recording Secretary.
WOMAN’S COMMISSION TO MEET.
The woman's board of lady commls
eioners of the'Jamestown Exposition
will meet at 1:10 o'clock on Friday, the
24th, at the residence of Mrs. A. B.
Steele. 522 Peachtree.
ANNUAL MEETING
OF WOMAN'S CLUB.
Monday afternoon at the regular
meeting of tb* Atlanta Woman's Club
the annual election of officers took
place. The nominating committee, Mrs.
Nellie Peters Black, chairman; Mr#
M. C. Russell, Mrs. J. A. Perdue, Sirs.
R. L. West and Miss Augusta Garrett,
presented the following names, which
received the unanimous Indorsement of
the cjub: President. Mrp. A, McD. Wll
son; first vice president, Mrs. Bolling
Jones; ’ second vice president, Mrs.
Warren Boyd; recording secretary, Mrs,
Howard McCall; assistant recording
secretary, Mrs. William Hurd Hlllyer
corresponding secretary. Jtfrsr B. F.
Cobb; treasurer, Mrs. Elijah Williams
auditor, Mrs. W. P. Smith.
The retiring officers, who havo aerved
with great efficiency and to the com
plete satisfaction of the club, the time
Imlt prescribed by the constitution, are
Mrs. E. G. Warner, recording seer*,
tary; Mrs. William Scott, treasurer,
Miss Mary Rowe Mitchell, auditor, and
Miss Augusta Garrett, assistant secro-
ary.
Preceding the election of officers, a
very Interesting program under the di
rection of Mr*. Frank L. Woodruff,
chairman of the pocla! service section
of the club, waa enjoyed.
The subject of tuberculosis, especial'
ly es It affects the masses, was treated
thoroughly and with unusual Interest
by Dr. R. R. Klme, Dr. Bates Block and
Dr. Wesley Taylor. Mr. Wiliam
Greene Raoul epoke In behalf of free
dispensaries for poor persons afflicted
with tuberculosis, telling of the need
of Btate aid for this noble charity, and
SOME OF THE
BARGAIN
PIANOLAS
have been sold, but we have
five left. Get one while you
can.
$125.00
‘ Upward.
PHILLIPS & CREW CO.
37-39 Peachtree St.
asking: tho Influence of the womon Jn
bringing about a public sentiment in
favor of free dispensaries.
As is well known. It Is through the
personal generosity of Mr. Raoul that
the dispensary already established In
Atlanta hss been made possible.
Mr. Joseph Logan made an eloquent
appeal In behalf of a public play ground
for the children of the city, suggesting
Piedmont park as a suitable location.
A rising vote of thanks was given the
retiring officers of the club.
In accepting re-election to the office
of president, Mrs. Wilson made a yery
graceful and appropriate speech ex
pressing her appreciation of the honor
conferred and invoking the sympathet
ic aid of her co-workers.
A committee Including Mrs. E
I-i'-wn. Mrs. K. <2. Warner ami Mrs.
Bolling Jones was appointed to prepare
resolutions of sympathy to Mrs. E. O-
McCabe and Mrs. J. K. Ottley In their
recont great sorrows.
Mr** Robert Kahner, president of
the Georgia Mothers' Congress, called
attention to the Approaching annual
meeting of the organisation May 23-24
at the First Methodist church.
The next meeting of the Woman's
Club will ttfke place Monday afternoon,
May 27, and will bring to a close the
sessions of the club until the autffinn.
RUMMAGE 8ALE.
The Woman's Mlsslonaty and Atd
Society of Jackson Hill Baptist church
will hold a rummage sale on Saturday,
May 18.
The ladies ot the congregation ore
requested to send articles -of clothing
to the church before Saturday morn
ing. or 'phone 4244 J and packages will
be called for
J. M. High Co. Jf. M. High Co. J. M. High Co. J. M. High Co.
The many friends of Miss Junta
McKinley will be grieved to know that
she is critically 111 at a private sani
tarium.
Miss Estelle Wlitlan.la out again aft
er her recent street car accident, but
la still using crutches.
Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson leave
in June to visit the Jamestown Ex
position. 7
Colonel R. J. Lowry la expected to
return to the city Wednesday.
Mrs. A. G. Smart and Mister Al
fred Grandy will spend the summer
In the North. i
Mr*. Walter Hanson has returned to
Macon.
The many friends of Miss Carrie
Brown, of Decatur, will bo glad
learn that she haa recovered ffom her
recent Illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Dillon Akers will spend
the summer at Warm Spring.
Mrs. Dixon Thom, of College Park,
after a short visit to relatives at Mont
gomery, has returned home.
Miss McWhorter Is the guest of the
Misses Sheridan at Marietta.
Miss Mamie Young, after a visit to
friends In Atlanta, has returned to her
home at Rome.
Mrs. Hardlp Byars, of Rome, l«
spending several days in Atlanta.
Miss Sada Thomasson has returned
to her home at Carrollton, after a few
days' visit to Atlanta.
Jr., are spending several weeks at the
home of Mrs. Lynbh's sister, Mrs. Me-
Carren, at Norfolk, and are enjoying
the Jamestown Exposition.
Miss Ida Lee Hill, of Washington,
Ga., will be the guest of Miss Hattie
Lee Weat at Mendenhall npartmenti
the latter part of tho wedk. Miss Hill
graduated from AgneB Bcott last year
and will attend tho approaching com
mencement exercises of her alma ma'
ter.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tidwell, of Quit'
man, after a short visit to Mr. R. W.
Tidwell and family, have returned
home. ,
Mrs. Inman Sanders is the guest of
Mrs. Ellsworth Hall, at Macon.
Mr. St. Julian Ravenel and Mr.
Clarke Ravenel, of New York, are
spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs.
T. M. Clarke.
Mrs. John S. Hurt has returned from
short visit to Columbus.
Mrt. Charles Northen and Mrs. J. O.
Earnest have relumed from Indian
Springs. »
Mrs. E. O. McCabe and Mr. and.Mrs,
J. K. Ottley have returned from Co
lumbus, Miss.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conklin end
young eon will spend the summer In
Maine.
Judge and Mrs. Henry Tanner leave
soon for an extended trip West.
Miss Katherine Wooten's bridge on
Thursday will be a. pretty compliment
to Miss Gertrude Taylor, the guest of
Miss Rae Schlesinger.
Mr. end' Mrs. Edward Brown and
family will leave soon to spend the
summer North.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Johnson will
spend the summer In Marietta.’
Mr*. J. J. Haverty Is III at 8t. Jo
sephs Infirmary.
Mrs. Inman 1 Sanders is the guest ot
Mrs. Ellsworth Hall. In Macon.
Mrs. S. E. Lowe Is visiting In Jack
sonville, Fla.
Miss Minna Beck has returned from
Washington.
Mrs. Inman Sanders, of Atlanta, ar
rived thlfc morning and will be the
guest of Mrs. Ellsworth Hall for a
week. Several affairs will be given In
her honor, chief among them the bridge
; which her hostess will entertain the
atrons' Club on Thursday morning,—
Macon News.
Miss Mary Ware, who has been ap
pointed sponsor of the Alabama di
vision ot the Confederate Veterans for
the reunion in Richmond, and Miss
Mary Glllfsrle. her maid of honor, have
been invited to go to Richmond on
the 21th With General Harrison In his
private car. The young ladles havo
acceptel and will be greatly feted on
their trip: Mies Ware Is the only spon
sor the state Is sending outside ot Miss
Tomorrow
1
Embroidery Sale
; § •
35c to 50c Corset
Cover Embroideries,
25c Yd.
This lot as advertised consists of a brand new ship-
, ? \
ment wide Swiss and Cambric Embroideries in
•
, Edges, Insertings, Beadings, Bands, Etc., in the
cleverest, richest patterns we’ve seen yet. A great
big display counter will be piled high with them to- •
morrow—and it is by far the BEST BARGAIN
SALE of Embroideries of recent times. Come take
your choice of these exquisite 35c and 50c Embroid
eries tomorrow— . f '
, mgr
WHILE THEY LAST FOR 25c.
This Sale Starts at 8:30 a. m.
J. M. High Co.
V?''
:v:
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m
m
Remnants Laces and Em-,
broideries, pieces suitable for
waists, trimming underwear,
making baby clothes, etc.
1 -4 to 1-3 off.
Eva Comer, who Is sponsor for the
United SonB of Confederate Veterans.—
Birmingham News.
Mils. Margaret Ladson leave* next
weok for Washington to attend tho
graduating exercises of the National
Park Seminary. Later Mis* Ladson
will visit the Jamestown Exposition.
Mrs. Philip Kunlz. of Philadelphia,
arrives In th# city Sunday to visit her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gay.
The friends of Mrs. Virginia White
will regret to learn that she 1* quite
ill at hee borne on Pulliam street.
Mrs. William Bailey Lamar arrived
Tuesday from Florida and Is the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Toy. Mr*. Toy
Is confined to her home by Illness.
————
Charter* Applied For.
W. C. Shearer. T. R. Shearer and
Jack J. SpAldlng Tuesday filed applica
tion for a charter for the Shearer Box
Company, with 4 capital stock of (5,000.
The company also ask* the privilege of
operating a printing office, in connec
tion with the paper box factory.
Joel Hunter, W. R. Turman, Jr., and
E. S. Harrison have algo filed applica
tion for a charter for the Joel 'Hunter
Company. The purpose of th* company
is to conduct a general expert account
ing business. The’amount of capital
stock Is placed at (10,000.
Twenty-five Top Buggies,
railing in prices from $49
up. Must he sold this week
to make room for new stock.
Remeber our motto is quick
sales and small profits.
FARMERS’ SUPPLY
COMPANY,
40-42 West Alabama St,
Atlanta, 6a.
SECURES WARRANT
FOR HER FATHER
Special to The Georgian.
Commerce, Ga.. May 14.—Miss Cora
Hill, the 15-year-old daughter of Will
Hill, living near this place, came to
Commerce yesterday and swore out
warrant for her father, charglnr an
attempt to commit assault.
Mis* Hill was in her room dressing,
preparing to go to church, she says,
when her father, who was believed to
hay* been under the Influence of liquor,
went Into the room and made Improper
psopoaals to her, which she resented.
During the struggle he knocked her
down twice. Her screams attracted the
attention-of her mother, who came to
her rescue and, assisted by other mem
bers of the family, secured her release.
Bhe fled through th* field to the home
of a nearby neighbor, and os she ran
Hill pulled his revolver and shot
toward her, she soys.
Wheh sho come to town to swear out
a warrant there were great brulste on
both sides of her head and on other
portion* of her person, which were
treated by physicians here.
RICE CROP IS
NOT VERY HEALTHY
Washington, May 14v--Considerable
anxiety is felt by the department • of
agriculture concerning the Southern
rice crop. The dry, warm March en
abled early planting as far north ni
the Georgetown section In South Cato
llna. The cold April arrested farther
operations and In many Instancei re
seeding will be necessary.
WILL GIVE RECEPTION
TO FREIGHT ApENTS.
Hpeclal to The Georgian.
Charlotte, N. C., May 14.—Tile South
cm Railway Association of Freight
Agents assembled In the Selwyn Hotel
St II o’clock today for a two days'
session. All of the local business or
ganizations sent delegations to the
opening to extend a welcome to the
visitors.
Tonight a reception will be held at
the Manufacturers' Club. T. L. Black,
ot Charlotte, le president
Guardian Appointed.
Willis Ragan, of the firm of Ragan.
Malone & Co., has been,' appointed
guardian of. Mrs. Zula Malone Cook,
minor daughter of CharleJ F. Malone,
deceased. The appointment waa made
Monday afternoon by Ordinary Wilkin
son upon petition of Mr. Ragan and at
the request of Mrs. Cook.,
Mr. Malone's entire estate, with the
exception of annuities to his mother
and sister, was bequeathed to his
daughter, Mrs. Cook.
Sues for (25,000 Damage.
Hpeclsl to The Georgian.
Bristol, Tcnn., .May 14—Suit was
brought today against the Bristol Gas
and Electric Company and the Bristol
Telephone Company for damages In the
sum of (25,000 for the death ot J. W.
Hill, a Bristol business'man who was
killed recently by coming in contact
with a live wire.
CONCAVED,
HONED AND
REPAIRED.,
HEALEY BAI.BERS’ SUPPLY CO.,
Both Phones—No. 1 N. Forsyth St.
RESORT8.
• GREENBRIER
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
WEST VIRGINIA
(The "OLD WHITE" Shiplrer.) Now
open. Famous for Its sulphur baths.
'Modern Improvements, with prlvsto
baths. Permsnsnt orchestra. Terms. 415
to IS week, 450 to 990 por month. Writs
for Illustrated booklet. Adilrei),
GEO. A. MILLS. Jr., Manager.
Greenbrier White Hnlnhnr Null new. W. Vs.
w BIJOU
Tonight—Mahineo Today.
—THE— (
GREAT LAFAYETTE
and hla company In three grand
productions
"Mystery, Mirth, Music”
40 People—Carload of Scenery.
MimMM
DR. PARMELEE WOULD STOP
EATING OF FRESH MEAT.
Special to The Georgian.
Chattanooga, Tenn., May 14.—Dr.
Lydia E. Parmelee, one ot the most
active of the Seventh Day Adventists,
now holding their Southern convention,
has set her associates to talking by her
novel views on temperance. Among
other things which she le advancing,
Ur. Parmelee holds that an appetlto
for alsohol Is caused by drinking tea
and coffee and eating fresh meat.
Fresh meat, she asserts, possesses a
poisonous stimulant In large quanti
ties.
THE "UNWRITTEN LAW" .
IS DECLARED A MENACE.
Special to The Georgian.
Chattanooga, Tenn., May fi.—In hit
opening charge to the grand Jury of the
criminal court. Judge McReynolda as
serted that the "unwritten law"., was
rapidly becoming one of the moat
rlous menaces of the day, and declared
that as-far bb this section was con
cerned, there was to be no further dal
lying with It.
The court also announced that the
sale of cigarette paper* In Chattanoo-
,-as going to be stopped, if tobacco
in doing business in the city had
to by sent to the work house.
Western Reads Advance Rates.
Chicago, May 14.—Western roads will
advance rates on grain and grain prod,
ucts from the Missouri river to the Mis
sissippi river and Chicago 11-4 cents
per hundred pounds on July 1. This
s In practical defiance of the action of
the interstate commerce commission.
Rescued Boy From Water.
Special to The Georgian.
Brunswick. Go., May 14.—Captain E.
B. Dudley, of the steamer- Eginont,
white, making the run between this
city and St. Simon’s Island Saturday,
rescued Steve Horan, a 10-year-old
boy. of Brunswick, who fell overboard.
The steamer was crossing St. Simon
sound when Captain Dudley saw tho
boy struggling In the water.
To Build Electric Plant
Special to Tb* Georgian.
Brunswick, Oa., May 14.—Th* Fox
River Shipbuilding Company has clo*- pendlture ot a
ST. NICHOLAS AUDITORIUM,
MAY 29, 30, 31 and JUNE 1.
$8,000 FOR ARTISTS ALONE.
SEASON TICKET SALE AT $3, $4
and $5 CLOSES MAY 22, WHEN 81N-
GLE SEAT SALE OPENS. ONE FARE
PLUS 25 CENTS ROUND TRIP. W.
C. HUMPHRIES,. 519 EMPIRE BLDG.
Eiaa
Np. 7 VIADUCT PLACE. •
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY,
"THE, BRIGAND STORY.”
"JULIUS, SANDWICH MAN."
“HOW TO TAME. A WIFE.”
NO. 48 WHITEHALL ST,
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY,
"THE PIRATE'S TREASURE." '
"HERRING FISHING."
“THE GOLDEN BEETLE.”
“THE FUNNY SH^VE.”
No. 77 PEACHTREE STREET.
THIS WEEK’S BILL.
THE EARL SISTERS, Dancers.
LAWRENCE JAMES, Singer.
E. MITCHELL, Saxaphone.
M'LLE WELLS, ContortionisL
JIMMY KELLY AND BANJO.
ROY MITCHELL. Songs.
THE WELLS. Physical Culturists.
St. Nicholas Auditorium
PONCE DELEON PABK-Skatlng Dally.
PANOV DRESS CARNIVAL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15th.
ADMISSION 25c.
ed a deal with
Company of Jacksnnvil
struction and equlpmen
ing plant at the termil
lanta, Birmingham and
rood. Tb
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