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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMMEH 11. li Qvison-Paxon-StokesCo. ■7 ; t Fancy Linens—A Sale I A very large collect'fan of beautiful Linens, Table Pieces and Scarfs. [Their fineness of quality and particular elegance of detail and pattern in stantly suggest the gilt thought, and the values offered make them doubly /inviting. J An enormous varie|t, including these sizes and prices: Battenberg, with plan Center. Squares—12 inches, 15c; twofor 25c. 18 inches, 35c eacli value 50c. 18 inches, with draenwork; 50c. 24 inches, plain ceter; 50c. Scarfs—20 by 54 inches, $1.2 eacli. Japanese Drawnwork, Exclusively Done by Hail. Squares—6 inches, 15c each |wo for 25c. 9 inches, 20c; 18 inhes, 40c. 24 inches, 50c; 30 lches, 75c. 9 inches, hand emroidered, very elaborate drawmvrk, 59c each, 12 inches, 69c. I Elaborate Japanese Drawn- work, Fine Art Linen. Squares—30 inches, $2, $2.25, $2.50, $3, $3,50, $4 and $4.50. Scarfs—18 by 45 inches, $1.25, $1.50, $2, $2.25, $3 and $3.50. 18 by 54 inches, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, $3.50, $4, up to $7.50. Plain Spoke Hemstitched Linens. Squares—18 inches, 25c; 24 inches, 35c. 30 inches, 50c; 36 inches, 75c. 45 inches, $1; 54 inches, $1.25. Scarfs—18 by 36 inches, 40c each. 18 by 45 inches, 50c each. 18 by 54 .inches, 60c each. 18 by 72 inches, $1 each. Hemstibhed Linen Towels for Gifts Spoke hemstitches Towels, huckaback or damask, pure linen, fine and iceable. Two larg sizes, 221-2 by 45 inches, and 23 by 401-2 inches. serviceable, ... Excellent Towels at 50 each. Very fine, German Huckback Towels, 23 by 44 inches, beautiful daB.sk borders; 75c each; 25 by 45 inches, $1. Damask Towels, superior grade of linen in very handsome patterns; si*e 25 by 45 inches; splendid values at $1.35 each. This Handkerchief Display Preseits Uncommon Interest In the greatnes^jf the show, embracing Handkerchiefs of every kind for men, women an children, these are especially pleasing in quality and for the low prices qvted. Handkerchiefs >r gifts have never been offered more decidedly in your favor. For Men—Pure linen Indkerchiefs, popu lar hems, at 10c Jich. Initial Handfrchiefs, pure linen, box of six for 4- , Handkerchief with hand-made initials, plain ophecked linen; box of 6 for $1.50. Very sheer, iecked linen Hand kerchiefs ; threipr $1. For Women—Initial .andkerchiefs, linen or Shamrock H in a box, $1. EmbroidereHandkerchiefs; some in dainty vimpatterns, others all- over embroidel, at least thirty dif ferent styles; fee for $1. Women’s Jndkerchiefs, at 15c each—plain sh/' linen, some daintily embroidered, also all-over checks and corded novelties. Splendid variety and all much better values. Armenian lace Handkerchiefs for women; hand embroidered centers; 50c, 60c and 75c each. For Children—Decorated box with three initial Handkerchiefs, 25c. Little straw baskets with three colored bordered Handkerchiefs, 25c. Little automobiles with three col ored bordered Handkerchiefs; 25c. Grandfather clocks, with three Handkerchiefs; 25c. Teddy bear boxes, three Hand kerchiefs; 50c. Fancy little lace trimmed, linen Handkerchiefs for children; 25c each. Ma’s Silk Mufflers at 75c These are puled Mufflers of Peau de Soie Silk, black, a few in navy aud dark red. r ley are well made, stylish and lined with white or colored silk. A very loanee, indeed—75c. Other styles ine/e reefer Mufflers, also square and hands)® full-dress shapes, at $1, $1.25, $1.50, $1' and $2. Beautiful scarf Mufflers are shown, fine in qualitv, rich and superbly made, at $1.50, $1.75, $2, $3 and $3.50. Paper Bells Bright r/christmas Bells for decorating purposes; the best qualities, these. / ' At 5c, If 15c and 2oc each. Davson - Paxon - Stokes Co. Store of Many Departments. MINERVA iTERIE. !p regular meet! of the Minerva rle will be held Thursday, De ter 12. at 3 p. I at the home of N. A. Crowe, |X*ee street. AG PARTV. entertained hla other friends very unique and ir .the Pagett- real. which took ie brtde, on For- assembled In a of the Kimball House at 10 o’clock, where an elaborate menu, consisting of splendid steaks, celery, bread and beer was served, each guest garbed In the apron and cap of a modern chef. The chief chef of the Kimball served the repast, assisted by the guests. Dur ing the evening, each guest contrib uted In some way to the pleasure of the occasion by recitations, musical contributions, etc. One oT, the attrac tive features of the entertainment was tile presence of Mr. Ralph Bingham, of Philadelphia, the popular lecturer and humorist, whose delightful anec dotes and refreshing wit greatly en hanced the pleasure of the evening. TALKING4AGHINES AND RECORDS FOR SALE We havotween five and six thousand 10-Inch disc records for Victor and pmbla Talking Machines. Records consist of Imperial, Century, Cqrt. Columbia and Victor. Wo also have about twenty Talking Ma nQS and desire to close out our entire stock of Talking Machines s Records, as it is our purpose to discontinue handling •sine. A t,*ln to spot cash, buyers. Come quick. We are dosing them out at on«tf the regular price. T.E WALKER COMPANY, 6-8 NELSON STREET, CITY. Mr. Bridges’ guests Included Dr. Ben jamin L. Bridges, of Ellavllle; Mr. Ralph Bingham, of Philadelphia; Mr. Wayne Sewell, of Augusta; Mr. Jo seph Babb, of Birmingham; Mr. John W. Clifton, of Nashville; Mr. J. E. Kavanaugh, of Winston-Salem; Mr. N. C. Napier, of Lafayette, (3a.; Mr. Lewis Gregg, Mr. T. Buford Goodwin; Dr. J. E. Paullln, Mr. Howard L. Bridges, Mr. Pressley .D. Gates, Mr. Sidney Ormond, Mr. Charles J. Bayne, Mr. Dan Carey and Dr. H. L. Flynt. LADIES’ AUXILIARY. The Ladles’ Auxiliary of the Broth erhood of Locomotive Engineers will hold Its regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon at 2:S0 o’clock at the Knights of Pythias hall, In the Kiser building. PHOTO ALBUMS And Kodaks for Christmas, In all styles, at Jno. L. Moore'S Sons. 42 North Broad street. Prudential build ing. REST AND TEA ROOMS. The Rest and Tea Rooms which have been opened at 34 1-2 Whitehall street, over Nunnally’s. arc ntready receiving a liberal and gratifying patronage from Atlanta women and from out-of-town visitors, who feel the need of a restful place during days devoted to shopping. Especially In the holiday season will the comfort of the tea roome appeal to women and children frequenting the shopping district. li DAYS TILL XMAS li Only 11 More Buying Days and the Christmas Stocks Are Complete Select useful Christmas gifts, they are far more pleasing. Something for the home—that is where you touch the heart of the ambitious housewife. It is really sur prising at what very small cost one can choose here from the most suitable and sug gestive gifts. Low prices are a constant attraction, combined with highest quality, liberal assortments and, very important; easy terms. The time to begin your Christmas shopping is now—tomorrow — and at this store. WRITING DESKS MORRIS CHAIRS Exceptionally fine values In pak and mahogany, cov ered with velour or leather. A very extensive and satis fying display. Morris Choirs, $7.50 to $30.01) New Moderate Price Davenports aaHI This attractive and ever convenient piece of furniture—llluatrated, ita two uses shown In the cut—comes upholstered In velour, chased or genuine leather, the frame of oak, weathered oak or mahogany. One couldn't well think of a handsomer gift. Davenports we have In full variety A style similar lo cut, 327.60—and a very remarkable value this Is. Many athsrs as well, Including values unusually tempting at prices all the way up to 365. Victor Talking Machines For your own entertainment or as an appropriate gift, let us suggest a Victor Talking Machine. $10 to $100, and sold on easy terms—dollar down, dollar a week for most any of the styles you prefer. Come and hear the new records. "Ul» Mmtrrktoke* An opportunity for those who want a woman's writing desk for a gift. , Beautiful desks of newest design li select weathered oak, golden oak and mahog any. Pick out the one you like—an easy enough matter among so many different kinds. Beginning st 34. each price shofvs a saving of at least one-third, character of the desks and their ijne style con sidered. 1. C. & J. G. EVENS 73 WHITEHALL ST. 6(0) S. BSSOAO ST. IIWI3IH443IUHIM3633IIHH3M OC1ETY RECITAL ON FRIDAY. The pupils of Washington Seminary will give a recital in the parlors of the seminary on Friday afternoon at half after 3 o’clock. The friends and patrons of the Institution are Invited to be present. The occasion will be the usual delightful entertainment which the seminary Is noted. MRS. HOUSTON’S RECEPTION, Mrs. Alexander Houston entertained at a large reception on Wednesday aft ernoon In honor of her guest, Miss A1 mlra Pardee, of Naches, Miss. The apartments open to guests were decorated In a color scheme of pink and green. The reception hall was banked In palms and ferns, the draw ing room being decorated In pink roses, palms and ferns, and In the dining room the vases of the buffet and man tel held pink roses. The bare mahogany table was laid with Cluny mats. A sliver candelabra with pink candles and pink shndes formed the centerpiece, and at either end was an Individual candle stick of silver holding pink-shaded candles. The mlnts*nnd bonbons were In sil ver' compotes placed on Cluny laca mats. In the drawing room Mrs. Houston and her guest, Miss Pardee, received. They were assisted by the following ladles: Miss Sawyer, Mrs. Edward Maddox, Mrs. Joseph Willingham, Mrs. Edward Crane, Mrs. Clarence Hous ton, Mrs. George T. Osborne, Mrs. Ed gar Perkerson. Mrs. Jnmes Fielder and Mrs. Turner Goldsmith. Misses Lillian Logan anil Marian Fielder presided ovqr the punch bowl. Mrs. Houston wore a pink crepe de chine gown made over pink taffeta and trimmed In bande of lace, with sleeve* of net nnd Valenciennes lace. Miss'Pardee was gowned In pom padour silk over pink silk, with bands of cream lace and lace sleeves. The skirt had a broad band of Nile green satin aruund the bottom and the gown was fashioned along empire lines, with a deep girdle of the green satin. Miss Sawyer was In a white lingerie gown of mull, lace embroidered. Mrs. Houston entertained a hundred and fifty guests. 8ALE OF BANKRUPT STOCK OF MACHINERY. MEMORY IMPROVED Since Leeving Off Coffee. Many person* suffer from poor mem ory who never suspect coffee has any thing to do with it. The drug—caffeine—In coffee, net* Injuriously on the nerves nnd heart, causing Imperfect circulation, too much In the brain at one time, too little In another part. This often causes a dull ness which makes a good memory near ly Impossible. ’’I am nearly 70 years old and did not know that coffes was the cause of the stomach and heart trouble I suffer ed from for many years, unlll about four years ago,” writes a Kansas wom an. ’’A kind neighbor Induced me to quit coffee and try Postum. f had been suffering severely and was greatly re. duced In flesh. After using Postum a little while I found myself Improving; my heart beats became regular and. now I seldom ever notice any symptoms of my old stomach trouble at all. My nerves are steady and my memory de cidedly better than while I was using coffee. “I like the taste of Postum fully as well bb coffee. My sister told me two years ago that she did not like It. but when I showed her how to make It ac cording to directions, she thought It was delicious. "ft Is best to pour cold water over your Postum, let it come to a boll, then boll fifteen minutes. That brlnga out theiflavor and full food value.” ’’There’* . Reason.” Name given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek, Mich. Get the booklet "The °oad to Wellvllle,” In pkgs. Under and by virtue of an order pnssed by the Honorable P. H. Adams, referee, I will receive senled bids for portions, or for the entire stock of machinery, office fixture*, notes and open accounts of the American Manu facturing Company, bnnkrupt, said bids to be opened before the Honorable P. H. Adams, referee, on December 16. at 12 noon. A full Inventory of the stock of ma chinery. office fixtures, etc., can be had upon application to me. J. S. SLICEB, Receiver,* American Mfg. Co., 1227 Empire building. M’CORMACK-GILLESPY. Mr. and Mrs. George Bryant McCor mack, of Birmingham, announce the engagement of their daughter. Mar caret, to Mr. Thomaa Owen Gillespy, the marriage to take place Tuesday, December 31, at the family home on the South Highlands, Birmingham. The ceremony will he witnessed only by the nearest relatives and closest friends of tho contracting parties BALLARD BIFOCALS As s Xmas gift .would help your friend to see this world Is Just as bright as we make It. Walter Ballard Optical Co., 75 Peachtree St. HOTEL _ ST. DENIS-t BROADWAY AND 11TH STREET NEW YOUKCITY., HOTED for: KsmIImm of Colilo*. Cat® fortiMt Appointment*, Coorteou* tlei sad UooulJk* sarrouadlarx BOOMS $1.50 PER DAY AND UP EUROPEAN PLAN, Table d’Hoto BreakfastSOc. WM. TAYLOR & SON, Inn EfOTF.T, 5LU?rir.’iai’3, Jlnudwir 4> 0-tJ street. JONES-JETER A wedding of much Interest to a large circle of friends was that of Mrs. Jen nie Wyche Jones to Mr. Oscar T, Jeter, of Lafayette, Ala., which took place at the home of the bride, oil Pulliam street, last Sunday at noon. The house was beautifully decorated In Christmas bells and ribbons and ferns, suggestive of the holiday season. There were no attendants, the bride’s sister, Mrs. Carrie Bledsoe, and her niece. Miss Carrie Barron, preceding the bride and groom to an Improvised altar in the pretty little parlor, where the ceremony was performed by Rev. J. K. Mottley. pastor of the Central Baptist church, of which Mrs. Jones Ib a member. The bride was becomingly gowned in a traveling suit of dark blue cloth, with hat to match, and carried an armful of bride roses. Only the Intimate friends and rela tives of the bride and groom were pres ent. Mr. and Mrs. Jeter left on the after noon train for Lafayette. Ala., where they will preside at his beautiful coun try home, Mr. Jeter being a prosperous and wealthy resident of that aectlon. SURPRISE* PARTY. A surprise party was given to- Miss Minnie Paden. of Rock Spring, recent ly in honor of Miss Maude Huddleston, of Roswell, who Is visiting Miss Orace Jackson. Games were played and re freshments were served during the evening. Those present were Miss Grace Jackson, Miss Maude Huddleston. Miss Chloe Harmon. Miss Minnie Paden, Miss Odessa Haygood, Miss Nora Beam. Alins Mamie Stegall. Afessrs. Sam and Roy Harmon. Mr. Fred Jackson, Air. Frailer Jackson, Mr. T. M, Hay- good. Mr. Jones Finley, Air. Wilson Paden, Mr. Will Head, Mr. George Beam and Mr. Robert Paden. IMPORTANT MEETING OF DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY. The Atlanta chapter. Daughters of the Confederacy, will hold a moat In teresting meeting Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the club rooms at the Grand. A half hour will be devoted to busi ness, after which the enjoyable pro Afatthews will be rendered. Mr*. Chnrles Sheldon, pianist: Mrs. S. L. Parks, reader: Miss Louise Van Har- llnger, vocalist, and little Miss Eva Wurm, violinist, with her sister. Miss Pauline Wurm, ns accompanist, will be the artists for the occasion. - A large attendance la urged and mem bers are allowed the privilege of In viting their friends. MISS BAGLEY ENTERTAIN8. Tuesday night Miss Helen Bagley gave a charming dinner at her home on Piedmont avenue complimentary to Miss Ada Norfleet, of Memphis, who Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Thomas 'B. Felder. Jr. Pink and whlto was the eolor motif, and quantities of pink roses and nar cissi. together with asparagus ferns, were used In the effective decoration*. The centerpiece on the table was a- basket filled with pink roses, narcissi and fern fronds; the place card* rep resented pink rotes, and silver can delabra had pink and silver shades. An elaborate menu was served. Miss Bagley’s attractive gown was of pink meesallne silk, trimmed with medallions of lace. Allas Norfleet wore a becoming tollot In Nile green chiffon, embroidered in gold and trimmed with lace. Mise Bagley's gueets Included Miss Norfleet, Miss Kate “Robinson, Miss Musi* Mae Pope, Miss Alberta Rankin, Miss Sadie Morris, Messrs. James Ri ley. Lynn Werner, Will Tanner, Joseph Brown Connally, Tony Byers and George Yund. MRS. ELSAS-ldUSICALE. A charming occasion will be the mu- alcale at which Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Elsas wilt entertain Wednesday even ing at their home on Washington street. The evening will be devoted to Schumann, and to th*. program Miss Ethel Newcomb and Miss Edwlna Behrc will contribute several Instru mental numbers. Mrs. Elsas, who has beautiful messo-soprano voice, will give a little group of songs. The guest list of Mr. and Aim Elsas Includes a large number of Atlanta’s musical con tingent. BRIDGE CLUB MEETING. Wednesday at her home In West End, Airs. Walter Parker entertained delight fully the Wednesday Afornlng Bridge Club, whose membership Includes six teen West End women. The prizes were china plates, and at the conclu sion of the game a delicious luncheon was served. Mrs. Parker'* home was prettily dec. orated with potted plants, and the host ess received her guests In a smart suit of voile with which she wore a white lingerie waist. PRIMARY - UNION. The Primary Union of Sunday School Teachers will hold their regular meet ing Thursday at 3:3# p. m., at the First Baptist church. AM Sunday school teachers art cor dially Invited to be present. STOP AT THE FREDONIA HOTEL 1321-1323 H Strut. N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. AMERICAN PLAN $3.00 Ptr Day and Up EUROPEAN PLAN $1.00 Ptr Day And Up ID In’; CENTER 0? EUciltlHIHG CUlSin ARB SERVICE UNSURPASSED ELECTRIC LIOHTIRa, MODEM lUPROVEHENTR Special Rates I* toerhts and commercial Iraeelers Send for Booklet. WM. W. DANES HO WER Proprietor Stuart’s Gin and Buchu, a quick cure for, Bright's disease, liver and stomach troubles. All drug. nwH, alter which me eiijuja.wic |»ru- , . «a ® grain arranged by Mrs. Charles Graves gists, $1.UU. Gilsey House Broadway and 29th St. EUROPEAN PLAN. NEW YORK CITY. Mott desirably located Entirely renovated Novj under tha management of MR. L. FRENKEL, who conducted the Hotel Albert for twelve years. A restaurant of rare excellence at REASONABLE PRICES. Rooms from $!.06 up. Rooms with bath, $2 up. BEST HCTEl VALUE IN NEW YORK CUT. HOTEL GRENOBLE 66th SL and 7th Av*„ Opposite Carnegie Hell N. Y. City. A Select Family and Transient Hotel. Situated In the finest residen tial part of the city, two block* from Central Park, convenient to all theaters and Shops. Rooms 31.50 a day and up. Rooms v/ith bath 52 per day end 'up. PARLOR BEDROOM AND BATH 33.00 A DAY AND UP. : William P. Chose. SNOW-BARN E8. Mr. and Mrs. £ A. Snmv. of High Point, N. C., have announced the en gagement of their daughter, Winifred, to Mr. Alvls D. Barnes, the wedding to lake place January 1. Mi. Parin'* is the Southern repre- sentatU--. with headquarters In Atlanta, of a large business firm of St. Louis. Miss Snow I* the attractive daughter of a prominent manufacturer of North Carolina. ' After their marriage Mr. Barnes and his bride will be at the Majestic, on Vcachtree streeL