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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AM) NEWS. Tt KSPAY. OfTOBRR 1507. SOCIETY Mr,. George C. Ball, Editor, Se h 'en? Arm,7ro‘ng. Assistant,. j AND WOMAN’S INTERESTS CMOHMHSe r AN AUTUMN ETCHING. By Ella Wheeler Wilcox. (Copyright. 1907. by Amerlcan-Jour- nal-Examiner.) The pallid remnant of a broken moon Hang* listlessly above a sullen sea: A lonely sailboat, anchored In the cove. Rock* aimlessly on billow* cold and gray About the doorstep* of deserted homes A gusty wind blow* little heaps of rand. A fisherman looks out across the bay, Then pulls his boat beyond high-water mark. Anil leaves It on the beach. The tide runs In To meet the rising wind; the faded moon Sinks tinder deepening clouds. The night Is dark. MR. AND MRS. DARGAN’8 DINNER. Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Mil- ton Dargan will entertain at a beautiful dinner In honor of Mr. Charles Alcock, of I^ondoti. Mr. Alcock Is one of the most prominent of England’s Insurance men. being manager of the Royal In surance Company of that country. Mr, and Mrs. Dargan will Include In their guest list for Tuesday evening the nine or ten managers of the Royal and Queen Insurance companies. The din ner table will be elegantly appointed and will be decorated In white and yel low. the centerpiece being a great basket filled with magnificent yellow chrysanthemums. BRIDGE PARTY~TO VISITORS. Mrs. Frank Owens* bridge party , Wednesday morning will be a pretty compliment to her guests, Mrs. J. R. Smith, of Greenville, and Mrs. George Lancaster, of Chattanooga. The party will Include Mrs. George Brown. Mrs. Don Pardee. Mrs. Thad- .rieua Horton, Mrs. George Traylor. Mrs. Clarence Stockdell, Mr*. Wllmerdlng. BOX PARTY TO VI8ITOR8. Mrs. Frank C. Owens gave a box party Tuesday afternoon at the Grand In honor of her guests. Mrs. J. R. Smith and Mrs. George Lancaster. MRS. M’CERRENtTlUNCHEON FOR MISS SAMUELLA WHITMAN. A most enjoyable occasion wits the luncheon at which Mrs. K. W. McCer- ren entertained„ Tuesday at the Cap ital City Club in honor of Miss 8am- ueJJa Whitman, one of the season's much feted brldes-elect. Mrs. McCerren's guests Included Miss Samurlla Whitman. Miss Martha Whit man, Miss Wllla Campbell, of chatta- ,noogn: Mis* Susie May Pope, Miss Mary Brent Smith. Miss Marian Peel, Miss Margaret Ladson. Miss Ethel Kelly. Miss Lottie Wylie. These were seated at a table which was beautifully appointed and dec orated. the color scheme being pink. The centerpiece was a magnificent clu*. ter of pink roses and chrysanthemums, and the place raids were pink wedding hells, hand painted In lilies of the vnl- lev and pink rosebuds nnd tied with ribbon, other pretty detail* carried out the color scheme. Mrs. Met ’erren wore a lovely gown of old rose voile, lace trimmed and handsomely braided, her hat of black velvet trimmed with plumes. Miss Samuella Whitman, who Is wearing some lovely costumes at the rattles given In her honor, was be comingly gowned in ted velvet, her hat of velvet trimmed with plumes. Miss Martha Whitman was hand some In green velvet, her hat of yellow trimmed with yellow* plumes. Miss Wllla Campbell, of Chattanooga who I'* one of the most attractive of the visiting girls In Atlanta at present, wore old rose velvet with hat to match. INFORMAL TEA*AT MRS. DARGAN’S. Friday afternoon Circle No. 5 of All Saints church will give a delightful in formal tea at the home of Mrs. Milton Dargan. The friends of Mr*. Dargan and of the Indies of her committee are cordially invited to attend. The com mittee consists of Mrs. Clarence Knowles. Mrs. E. C. Peters. Mrs. Reble Lowe English. Mrs. Harry English. Mrs. Clark Hotvcll. Jr.. Mrs. Charles Conklin, Mrs. Edward McCerren. Mrs. James G. Miller, Mrs. Frank .Meador. Mrs. Hunt Cljlpley. Mrs. *W. E. Wllmerdlng, Mrs. Lewis Beck, Mrs. Clem Shafer, Mrs. Fleming Van Rensselaer. Mrs. J. C. Hunter. Mr*. Charles Sclple, Mrs. W. R. Jennlson. From 4 to 8 o'clock tea will he served and guest* received by these ladles and there will be on sale beautiful fancy ar ticles. The occasion will be one of in formal enjoyment, and the friends of the members of the committee and nil Interested are cordially Invited. MR. NASH ^ENTERTAINS. Mr. Stafford Nash gave a box party at the Grand, followed by a delightful supper at the Capital City Club. Mon day night, complimentary to Mis*.Todd and Mr. Thomas. American Beauty roses were ujed In profusion in the decorations of the sup per table nnd an elaborate menu whh served. Mr. Nash's guests included: Miss Todd. Miss McCabe, Miss Ripley, Miss Phillip*. Mrs. Wade. Mr. Thomas. Mr. Stewart Boyd. Mr. Cosmlnsky ana >lr. Edward Austin. Paper Cases In a box of Nunnally’s preserve the Candy. They prevent scratching of the pieces, also their melting or running together in warm weather. Each individual piece is in a separate paper case. Retail Stores 34 Whitehall Street. 103 Peachtree Street. 28 Marietta Street. TO MISS GHOLSTIN. Tuesday morning at her home on Peachtree Miss Harrte Stockdell en tertained informally at bridge, the oc casion being one of the several parties planned this week for Mis* Katharine Gholstin. Miss Stoekdell's guest* Included only Miss Gholstin and her attendant*, Mi** Nellie Hightower, Miss Ida Hightower, Miss Agnes Ladson, Miss Martha Woodward. Ml** Mary Brent Smith. MIhs Constance Knowles. The prize was a pair of silk hose, nnd at the conclusion of several game* of bridge a delicious luncheon Was served. BROOM-YOW WEDDING PLANS. The marriage of Miss Willene Broom and Mr. Claude Russel] Ynw will be n beautiful event of Wednesday evening, taking place at the residence of the bride's parent*. Mr. and Mr*. William Pinckney Broom, in College Park. The ceremony will be performed at 9 o'clock by Rev. W. H. LaPrade, assisted by Dr. Junius Millard. Mrs. Alonso Rich ardson will attend the bride a* matron of honor, ftnd Mis* Faille Kate Broom will be inald of honor. Miss Lillian Vow will be bridesmaid. Mr. Wallace Daniel will act as best man. Two little ribbon-bearer*. .Mjss Gladys Broom and Master Jefferson Richard son. will complete ihe bridal party. The bride's wedding gown will be n beautiful creation of white marquisette made empire and fashioned with rose .point lace, and the bridal veil will be adjusted with orange blossom*. She will carry a shower bouquet of bride rose* nnd lilies of the valley. The bridesmaids will be a charming trio In their gowns of *oft white mull lace trimmed nnd will carry fragrant white carnations. The ceremony will be followed by a reception, which pill be a beautiful occasion, une hundred and seventy-five Invitation* have been Issued to the ceremony and to the re ception, nnd Mrs. Broom, the mother of the brJde, will be assisted In receiving by Miss Eddie Barton, Mis'* Annette Hardin, Miss Nell Russell and Mr. Al fred Broom. The home of'Mr. and Mr*. Broom will be elaborately decorated for the occa-, slon with quantities of cut flowers, a color motif of white and green predom inating. Mr. Yow and bis bride will he at home thl* winter In the Avalon apart ment* on the corner of West Peachtree and North avenue. crystaCwedding. Saturday evening at their hone In West End Mr. nnd Mrs. O. R. Hhockley will celebrate their crystal wedding. BRIDGE LUNCHEON. Mr*. E. W. McCerren will give a bridge luncheon next week compli mentary to Mr*. J. Frank Meador. HOT LUNCHEON. Next Thursday the ladles of the Cnltniian church will serve at the church from 13 to 3 o'clock a hot luncheon. The menu will be an excel lent one. deliciously prepared, nnd the public Is cordially Invited. Luncheon will be served at a nominal price and business men and women who come will he promptly served. MEETING WOMAN’S ALLIANCE. The Woman's Alliance of the Uni tarian church will hold its monthly lit erary meeting Thursday afternoon nt 3 o'clock at the church. * MRS. OWENS' TEA. Mrs. Frank <\ Owens’ tea Friday aft ernoon will be a pretty compliment to her guests, Mrs. J. R. Smith, of Green ville. 8. «\, and Mrs. George I^tncaster. of Chattanooga. Receiving with Mrs. Owens will he Mrs. Tlmddeu* E. Horton. Mrs. George M. Brown, Mrs. Don A. Pardee. ~ I'larence Stockdell, Mrs. William Owens, Mrs. Henry Collier. • TO MRS. NUNNALLY. Mrs. Edward 8. Khney will entertain at an old-fashioned spend-the-dny par ty Wednesday In compliment to Mrs. J. 11. Nunnally. IN HONOR ThSS PHINIZY. Mr*. J. G. Oglesby. Jr., was the gra cious hostess at a small bridge party Tuesday morning at her home on Peachtree In compliment to Miss Anne Phlnlsy, «>f Athens. The prizes were a dainty piece of lin gerie anti a haml-embroldered hand kerchief. After the game refreshments were served. Miss Phlnlzy wore a green nnd white silk gown fashioned with lace. BRIDGE CLUB. Mrs. Andrew Calhoun entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club Tuesday after noon at her home on Eleventh street in honor of her guests. Miss Katharine Martin and Mis* Katharine Trigg*, of Chattanooga, and Miss Anne Phinfgy, of Athens, the guest of Mrs. A. W. Cal. houn* ANNUAL CONVENTION W. C. T. U. The annual convention of Georgia t Woman’* Christian Temperance Union j will convene Tuesday night at Co- \luntbus and will continue In session ' three days. j The first meeting will be- held at 8t. Luke* Meth«*n*t church Tuesday night j at Ji o’clock. Among the notable women who will ‘attend the convention are Mrs. L. M. , N. Stevens, of Portland, Me., president [of the National and vice president of i the World s \V. C. T. I\; Mr*. W. C. f Sibley, of Birmingham; Mrs. W. H. Felton, of Cartersvtlie; Mrs. M. L. Mc Lendon. of Atlanta, and Mrs. Mary Harris Armor. Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co. Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co, Most Suitable Needlework Materials Does this interest you now—the question of Needlework? Of course you care for dainty bits of ar tistic handiwork—care for them and most likely delight in the making. Perhaps a gift for some approach ing anniversary is in mind—the holidays are none too distant. Getting materials that are perfectly suitable, ‘ that show the most in results for the amount of work you do—in a word, if you d be sure oi this Come Here for Whatevet Is Needed Something move than complete, the assortments shown offer new and original ideas. There is some thing here of interest—directly of concern—to every Needleworker, no matter what their taste or experi ence. All the best standard Yarns. Silks and Cottons, everything for knitting, crocheting, embroidery; all the newest Pillow Tops,'stamped and tinted, together with great varieties of most attractive Lmens, Cen- terpfe^es and Scarfs particularly.* A more mention of the beautiful showing seems too much. Wont you come and see it? Instructions are given free in any class of work, and the materials, anticipating every need, are here and ready. Hut aside from constant completeness there is the further great attraction of economy maintained in tlie Fancy Needlework Store. Only another reason why so many Needleworkers are depending on this stock as their source of supply. Today there comes an instance of the low pricing in this item of Linen Scarfs and Squares Beautifully Stamped A 4. 90 J7 JL Just a big general collection of Scarfs and Squares, artistically stamped in new and i5C SLaCSl verv attractive design. Scarfs, 18 hv 54-inch size; Squares JO ,bv 30-inch size. There is an excellent varictv of these, tilling several center tables; a range of selection which includes choice of designs suitable for all the different classes of popular needlework. Extremely low priced at 39c each. English Piccadilly Coats For Ages 4 to 14 Years; $5 This beautiful English Piccadilly Coat, long, extremely lib eral and graceful in proportion#, is a model especially adapted from, an English master designer. Worn either »« presented in the illustration or buttoned up close and snug at the neck. The shoulders are padded and, hand- tailored; each garment is made with great exactness throughout. Since it is intended for school and general wear, the Coat is fashioned of good, serviceable Cheviot in plain Hue. red and brown, or of mixed material in novelty gray and brown stripes. The col lar is of self-material or velvet; the lining, substantial and warm. Embroidered emblem on arms. Very attractive and stylish; a Coat you’d least expect for so little money. $6—-and in sizes for all children from 4 to 14 years. Children’s Headwear At One Dollar sa ' Vast as the showing is of fall Headwear for children, the display at $1 is prominent— so many beautiful styles shown nnd they are all such good values. Only by^seeing is it, possible to realize how attractive ami becoming these new styles are, lint here s an idea of the nuperb varieties at $1— read on; Stylish, “Bearskin” Tams, in white, black, red and navy blue. +1. Little •‘Bearskin” Polos, some with quills and silk cords: in white and black. $1. Beautitul Broadcloth Tams, in red. navy, white and brown, if'l. Attractive, serviceable Tams of patent leather; n pleasing new shape. #1. Roll brim Serge Hats, golf red with black trimmings, ijil. Pelt Sailors in fancy shapes, in a very stylish tan shade. $1. Caps for babies—soft and dainty, of Chi nn and Faille Silks; tucked crowns, some with embroidered dots; others full and fluf fy with chiffon rosettes and little rose buds. $1. * Night Dresses Of Heavy Muslin At 50c Each Heavy, strong Muslin of soft fin ish—winter garments. Some women prefer them t;o outing. Three styles. Square yoke of inch-wide hemstitched tucks; V- neek or high neck, yoke or clus ters of pin tucks. Not short and skimpily made, hut good, generous lengths and full a-plenty. Such.values at 50c are not generally known. Here’s a center table crowded with them for tomorrow; all sizes repre sented. 20c Flannelettes Fifty New Pieces Now at 15c Yard When many are buying Flan nelettes for kimonos, comfortable dressing sacques and wrappers, we announce these—fifty new pieces ami just the wanted kinds, at 15c a yard, worth 20c. They are double-fold, 32-inch Flannelettes, in Oriental designs; also in staple and fancy stripes, including many varieties of at tractive colors and patterns. A lucky purchase accounts for their presence at the low price. Lucky for us' and for you. They are splendid new fabrias full of warmth and service. New Outings are here for warm sleeping robes. Striped, checked and plain in light and dark colors, A full assortment is shown, with unusually attractive varieties at 10c a yard. New Petticoats of Silk $5; Including $7.50 Values A wonderful variety of beautiful new Silk Petticoats, and for this occasion at $5 each. Among them are plaids—rich plaids and club checks, in all the newest and most effective color combinations. Regular ly these are #7.50. Equally handsome in quality are Petticoats of splendid rustling taffeta, in plain colors—light blue. pink, lavender and white, for evening, including alt the darker shades for day wear, also black, together with many in beautiful changeablo hues. Some are made with deep accordion pleated flounces, cut full and of very graceful design: others have narrow nifties in clusters, others have double rows of shirring on the flounce. A remarkably little price. #5. for Petticoats as desirable as these. Tapestry Brussels Rugs Popular Room Size; $14,25 We are selling quantities of these'Rugs this year, because, it is plain to see, they are much better Rugs than their price will Imy ns a rule. They’re an exceptionally attractive quality of Tapestry Brussels—one-seam Rugs, heavy and woven with fine all-wool face; more durable Rugs for the price ‘have not been offered. There is n very large assortment of styles and colorings—per fect reproductions of Oriental effects and many handsome con ventional patterns. Rugs suitable for halls and rooms—Rim* of particularly pleasing appearance and equally attractive for wear. Room size, 9 by 12 feet, and while their real value is sev- crnl dollars more, being offered for this occasion at $14.25. Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co., ^Department"? -j CHILDREN Teething IN HONOR MISS WARD. Mis* LouUe Akin, of Edgewood. en tertained at a small neckwear shmvet Tuesday afternoon In compliment t*< Miss Evelyr. Ward. Darin* the after- n<i*.n delicious refreshment!* were served. Miss Akin and Miss Ward both v\.»re white lingerie sow us lace trimmed. Soothing Syrup Mothers fck U 5 * THERICII LDitKN WHILE TEETHING WITH PfcRFECT SPC- CE8S, it SOOTHES THE CHILD, SOFTENS THE GUMS. ALLAYS ALL BAIN. CUBES WIND COLIC, and I* ths Bb»3 ULMtOx F* »It OI ARI’HCEA. , £*>ui bj druggist* In •rttj part of ths #otM. Twenty-five Cents a Bottle. CiuraruettU under th«* 1'ur* Fo«m1 snd Drug act. June 30. It0<. Serial outn. btr 109S. F(JR VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL OF D. A. R. Mr*. A. Edgar Rep*, of Macon, ha* sent the following letter to the various yhapur* of the Daughter* of the American Revolution of Georgia: •‘Madame Regent: At the Rome con ference, Mr*. I. Y. 8age will be nom inated for vice president general of the national society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. It is not necessary to remind you of her emi nent qualification* for the place. She is a gentlewoman of whom Georgtu { may well Ik* proud, for her refined and dignified bearing on all occasion*. Mrs.■'Sage possesses culture, intelli gence, tact. gtMiU judgment, firmness and fidelity 4;i the performance of duty. 81m I* In a position to attend * every business meeting of the national) board in Washington. She I* inuc.i * beloved there as well a* here. I trust you and your delegate* will support her nomination. Respectfully, "MRS, A. EDGAR ROSS. "First State Vice President of Georgia. "Macon, Ga.. October 18." MOORE~CATER. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boling Moore announce the engagement of their sis ter, .MayWelle Moore, to Mr. Thomas J. t’ater. of Macon, the marriage to take place on the evening of the 6th day of November at 5 o'clock, at the Metho dist church, Millerigevilie. MISS HORNAPY TO ENTERTAIN. HaturUay afternoon Mias Nl» a nady will entertain at a birthday par 1 ' at her home on I.lnden atreet. , Mias Homudy'a (tuests will ln*l«? a number of her friends,.whose Hi'" daya will fall on Saturday, October - ■ Mr. Hilliard Spalding. who »ubmi«" to a surgical operation a few da>»*» at the Hnptlst Tabernacle Is steadily Improving and will b* * Artemiy recovered to return ■> . home of his uncle. Mr. W lllfa" 1 Spalding, next week. Hagaivs Magnolia Balm, itnaratifin Tap arm* sail basis? a Uahantb.oLI.NL..—