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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. MUNuai, DECEMBEtt a. SOCIETY... Mrs. George C. Ball, Editor. • Selene Armitrong, Assistants ! Mr*.'Paul E. Wilkes, Ass,s ' ln "' j AND WQMAN’S INTERESTS ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft- ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft © ft ft ft & ft ft ft ft ft ft ft -ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft THE VOICE8. : Down In the night, 1 hear them, i The voices—unknown—itngueaaoa, That whisper and Hep and murmur. And will not let me reel. ' Voice* that aeem to question In unknown word* of "me. Of fabulous venture*, and hope* and dream* ' Of thl* and the world to be. I Voices of mirth and music, Aa In sumptuous home*, and eounde I Of mourning, a* of gathering friends In country burial ground*. I Cadence of maiden voice*— Their lover*' blent •:1th these; ' And of little children singing, : As under orchard trees. And often, up from the chaos Of my deepest dream*. 1 hear Ecunds of phantom laughter . Filling the atmpephere. But ever and ever the meaning • Falters and falls and dies. And only the silence quiver*. .With the sorrow of my sighs. And I answer; “Oh! voices, ye may not \ ’ Make me understand Till my owp volco, mingled with you, ' Laugh* In Bhadowland." —James Whitcomb Riley. MISS ELIZA DANCY TO ENTERTAIN INFORMALLY. Next Saturday evening Miss Ellzn • Haney will entertain at an Informal ■ stopper party at her home on Ponce Z)eLeon>ave. The ocrnalon will be a pretty compliment to Mis* May Atkln- I *t>n and Miss Bolling Phlnliy, of Ath- I an*, who will visit Miss Elizabeth Raw. : son. MRS. TRUITT TO ENTERTAIN AT A CARD PARTY. Among those entertaining after the holidays will be Mrs. Alfred Truitt, who will give a card party at her lovely home, on Columbla-ave. FOR MISS CUBBEDOE. Miss Sfetta Cubhedge, of_ Macon, ar rives In Atlanta on Thursday to spend some time with her grandmother, Mrs. Frank Myers, on Juniper street. Mrs. Myers will give a beautiful par ty for her young guest during the holi days. MI88 LOGAN’S EUCHRE. The euchre party which Miss Lillian Logan will give Friday morning will be complimentary to Misses Juanita Ben nett and Ruth Akin, the guests of Miss Susie Hallman. Miss Logan will In vite to meet Miss Hallman and her guests Misses Mary Helen Moody, Elolse Oliver, Katharine Walker, Mil dred Harmon, Paeale Mae Ottley, Har riet Calhoun, Marie Houston. Mildred Fort. Sarah Rnwson. Lamar Jeter, Carolyn King, Josephine Stoney, Sarah Cowles. Nell Parks, Caro Sharp. Mar jorie Brown, Hllvey Speer and Martha Francis. MR8. FRENCH’S GUE8TS, One of the many delightful affair* of the weak for the younger set will be Mrs. Thompson French's afternoon re ception on Tuesday at 3 o'clock at her home on Junlpcr-st. Two attractive college girls. Miss Martha Francis and Miss Elolse Oliver, will be the guests of honor, nml Invited to meet them on this happy occasion are the following young girls: Miss Toys, Dolls and HOLIDAY GOODS To be Closed Out at Half Price STORE OPEN THIS EVENING AND TUESDAY EVENING Smith & Higgins Junction Peters 2nd Walton Sts. The Underselling Store. Take Walker St. Cars Nm'iPTtclkT^Rossiei\ Miss LouhtTlean Jones, Miss Clifford West, Miss Sarah Rawson, Mies Elizabeth Morgan, Miss Margaret Thomas, Miss Frances N'un- nally, Miss Anne Orme, Miss SUvey 8peef, Miss Marjorie Brown, Miss Pas. ale Mae ottley, Miss Aurelia Speer, Miss Mildred Fort, Mlsa Mary Helen Moody, Mis* Mary Traylor. Mlaa Caro, lyn King, Miss Jennie D. Harris, Miss Lillian Logan, Miss Nell Parks, Miss Susie Hallman, Miss Juanita Bennett of Waycroas, Miss Ruth Alktns 'of Brunswick, Miss Mary Anderson, Miss May Atkinson and Miss Eliza Dancy. DANCE AT STANDARD CLUB. On Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Phfliljts and Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Trodnstlnc will entertain a targe number of their friends at a dance at the Standard C'^ub, on Washington-at. MISS HALLMAN ENTERTAIN8. A bright event of Monday afternoon was the tea at which Miss Susie Hall man entertained at fyer home on North-ave., In honor of her guests, Mlsa Ruth Alklns, of .Brunswick, and .Mias Juanita Bennett, of Waycross. Assisting Mlsa Hallman and her guest* In receiving end entertaining the caller*, were a group of attractive >' ung girls. Including Misses .Margaret .Annie Orme. Katharine Walker, Sarah Cowles, Elolse Oliver, Lillian Logan and Margaret Arm strong. In the drawing room the young hostess and her two honor guests stood, a group of palms making u handsome background. Red bells werq suspended from arch ways and chan deliers. and holly, mistletoe and quan tities of bamboo and red ribbons com pleted the holiday euggestlons. These decorations were followed throughout the house. In the dining room the color scheme was red. The table, from which de licious refreshments were served, had a* Its centerpiece a Marie Antoinette basket filled with red Immortelles, the slender handls. tied with red tulle. Candelabra had red shades, und In all the pretty decorative details this color prevailed. Miss Hallman was an attractive young hostess In a gown of pink net, made over pink silk, and fashioned with messallne bands. Miss Alktns wore light blue silk, lace trimmed. Miss Bennett's gown was of cream mull, hand embroidered, and trimmed with lace. Miss Margaret Hallman, presiding at the punch bowl, wore pale blue taf feta, trimmed with fillet lace, and Miss Elwyn de Graffenreld, serving with her. wore a white lingerie dress, lace trimmed. One hundred and twenty-five Invita tions were Issued, and during the e*veri- !og Miss Hallman and her friends wll' also receive, both beys and girls being Invited. Sntln smooth akin aecnrsd using Satin •ala cream and Satin skin powder. 25c. DICKENS-VOUNG. Sunday afternoon, at the residence of the bride's mother. Mrs. J. M. Dick ens, at East Point. Miss Vada Dickens and Mr. Marshall Young were quietly married In the presence of relatives and friends. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. A. V. Ward, and the bride and groom left Immediately after the ceremony for their futuro home In Lllbum, Ga. BRACELETS... „ k Can you imagine' a nicer ' Christmas Present than one of our neu) Bracelets) Eugene V. Haynes Co. JEWELERS. An Unparalleled A CHRISTMAS SMOKE EE.M cigarettes, 5 cents. Drug Stores und Clgur Stands. ft £*. Thera it no better present for j O olater, mother or daughter than a j Jh genuine Canary—* rsst SINGER. ^ Wa hav* scores of birds for the 1 ft holiday trsds, and wa ar* of* m ft' faring as a special until Christ- B 0 mss *v* 9 1 & ■ & ft- A Guaranteed Singer, with handsome cage, a variety of food and full equipment, for A TREMENDOU8 BARGAIN. The problem has new been eolved—you now know whot to givo. H G. HASTINGS & CO. 18 Weet Mitchell 8tr**t. Atlanta. CHRISTMA8 TREE PARTY. Tuesday evening, Mr*. Albert Howell will give a Christmas tree party, to which her little pieces and nephews and a few of her young neighborhood friends will he Invited. The occnslon will be one of the happiest of Christmas Eve. MRS. HARPER’S RECEPTION. Monday evening Mrs. Henry Smith Harper will entertain fifty op seventy- five of her friends nt a reception at her home on Fifteenth-*!. The occa sion will be a compliment to a number of visiting girls, Miss Pearl Harper, of Jonesboro, and her guests. Misses Hill and Heely, of East St. Louis, Ills.; Mis* Mayfield, of Murnhy, N. C„ and Mlsa McMeekln, of Montlcello, s. C. Mrs. Harper's home will be prettily decorated with cut flowers, red being the prevailing color In the decorations. FOR vTsiTORS. Miss Blanche Hlrsch will entertain at carde on Tuesdny evening, compliment ary to Miss Well, of Savannah. On Tuesday afternoon, Mra. Oscar Strnua gives a theater party, and will entortnln Informally at her home after the play In compliment to Miss Well and Mrs. William Adler; and Ttysday evening there will be a dance nt the Standard Club for Miss Well. RECEPTION QIvTiT BY 8TUDENT8. At 3 p. m.. the student* of the Dixie Business College gathered to accord a Chrisjmas welcome to their teachers. The decoration committee had the school rooms prettily decorated, and the shorthand department. In which the re freshments were served, was decorated In red, white and blue. Interspersed With the college colors, blue and or ange. Delicious refreshments were served. The banquet was preceded by the ad- dress of welcome given by the presi dent, Professor Bernard C. Ansted, fol lowed by the presentation of the stu dents' gifts to their teachers^ Miss Carrl Lee Holloway read the class prophecy, and there* was a pro gram of music and recltatlona. Among those present were Misses Carrl Lee Holloway, Llazle Lou Davis, Amy Stewart, Mana Hhellton, Semmte Glass, Bessie Sherman, Selina Cooper, Alva Wynn. Lenoie Barrow. Lillian Dodd and friend; Cleon Butler. Pearl Lucy, Madge Wright and sister: FlonvMorris, Nellie Morris, Lela Smith, May Ash by and maily others. Several of the male members of the student body were also present, and many of their friends participated In thla delightful reunion. A CHRI8TMAS CELEBRATION. The little folks of Miss Allen's Kin dergarten Association held a Chrlat- ma* celebration on Friday, which waa a delightful occasion for all who wit nessed It. A Christmas atory was told by. Ml** Allen and the children sang Christmas songs and In childish prose told the atory of the atar, the shepherds and tklae men. The tree was laden with the gift* which the little ones had made for their friends during the weeks preceding. A delightful feature of the occasion waa the presence of little Mildred Stew, art, the little girl who was Injured by a horse and buggy some weeks ago. She aat In the center of the circle and was the recipient of many gifts which her little friends had made during the time she was shut In. CHRISTMAS PARTY. Among.the pretty Christmas festivi ties will be the party at which Miss May Hartsock will entertain about 33 of her girl friends at her home at 201 Waehlngton-tt., In honor of her guest, Mias Helen Scherer. CHRI3TMA8 SERVICE AT LUTHERAN CHURCH. The Bible school and congregation of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, corner of Trinlty-ave. and Capitol place, will hold Its Christmas service on December 23 at 5 o'clock In the evening. All departments of the school, from the cradle roll to th§ home de partment, have been,Invited to Join In the service. The decorations will In. elude two Christmas trees. Members of the school and congrega tion are asked to bring gifts for the Lutheran Orphan IJome. IN HONOR OF MISS WEILL. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hlrsch entertained on Sunday evening In honor of their guest. Miss Weill, of Savannah. The handsomer residence on Ponce DeLson-ave. was beautifully decorated with the Christmas colors of red and green. All the lower floor apartments were open to guests and were brilliantly lighted and decorated. Seventy-live electric globes, veiled In red. glowed In the reception hall and drawing room. All the chandeliers were wreathed with amllax and tied with crimson (Ibbons. A buffet supper was served at mid night. The table was laid with a red and white Imported Dutch cloth, and as a centerpiece a cherry tree of elec tric lights, each red cherry being a globe of light, rose from a bnse of red- spun candy, amid a circular mound of asparagus fern and red ribbon. , Mrs. Hlrsch was assisted In receiving by Miss Well, of Savannah; Mrs. Jo seph Hlfsch and Mrs. G. A. Well. Mlsa Well, who Is a popular visitor In the city, wore a prlncesse gown of pale lavender satin, cut with a Dutch nock, which waa encircled with hand some eream lace. Mr*. Hlrsch wore a lace gown over pink satin, with chif fon flounces. About sixty guests wero delightfully entertained during the evening. AN INFORMAL DINNER. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Seely entertained informally at dinner, their guests Including Mr. and Mrs. Cleve W. Upchurch, Mr. A. E. Davidson. Mr. Shirley Brooks, Mr. Buford Goodwin and Mr. George B. Crater. A YOUNG MUSICIAN'S SUCCESS. The many Atlanta friends of Miss Adelaide Stephens, of Atlanta, will be Interested lb the following, taken from a charlotte, N. C„ exchange. Miss Stephens Is the talented young daugh ter of Mr. abd Mrs. J. W. Stephens; who live at 109 Hlghland-ave. Says the exchange; "Miss Adelaide Stephens, formerly organist of the First Presbyterian church,in this city, has recently been appointed assistant organist to Dr. Ger. rltt Smith, musical director of the choir of South church, Madlson-ave. and Thlrty-elghth-st.. New York city. Miss Stephens Is pursuing her studies in New York thl* winter and this recognl. tlon of her talent by one of the great masters of the profession will be a source of great pleasure to many friends here und elsewhere, who are predicting a brilliant future for this ambitious and talented young Southern woman. “The choir of the South church Is composed of a quartet of soloists and a chorus of fifty voices." RECEPTION MONDAY EVENING. The Prather Home School, on West reachtree-st„ will entertain Infornlally for their friends at a Christmas re- ceptlon on Monday evening. The decorations In the parlors will be In red and green, and the following young women will act aa the hostesses of the affair; Miss Ernestine Black, Miss Reble Upchurch, Mias Lollle Belle Fuller, ills* Margharetta Carter. Miss Gertrude Foy. Miss Nina Brown, Miss Sarah Terrell, Mias' Waverly Hanson, Mias Marjorie Jenkins and Miss Luclle Mills. * LADIES ENJOY SMOKING EEM Cigarette*. Cure for asthma, colds, ca tarrh. All Cigar Stands and Drug Stores, 6 Cent*. CLARK-WHITE. Mrs. M. E. Clark announces the en gagoment of her daughter, John Parks, to Mr. S. S. White, the marriage to take place In January. HAMPTOpTm'LAIN. The marriage of Dr. Alan Davis Me Lain and Mis* Uurtle Wyehe Hampton was solemnized In the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Meridian vllle on Wednesday evening. Bov. Francis Tappey. of Huntsville, officiating. Ow ing to the popularity of the bride and groom, the wedding was an event of unusual Interest. Miss Cecil Hampton sister of the bride, was maid of honor, und Misses Imogen Walker. Floyd Strong and Malbec Hampton were bridesmaids. Thomas MeBroom waa best man. James Lowe nnd James L. Thompson were attendants. The flower gIVIs were Misses Susie Burt Hampton and Louise Hampton. CHILDREN Seething Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing: Syrup xTot'b kj^fok u J * TUEIRCH LDHEN LB TEI rHa THE OHMS. ALLAYS WIND COLIC, and le FOBDIABRUCEA. . . _ .Sold by dracftatt Is every pert o' the Twenty-five Cents a Bottle. Guaranteed under the Pare Food and Drag act, Juna 39,1901. 8erlal num. her 1091. ^KIH LI— WniLB TEETHING WITH PtRFECT HUU- CE>3. ITSOOTIIE.*THKC!IIU> l H' , ITi;NS *AlS', CURES • KEMKUV 1-3 Off on Cut Glass On the 10th day of last No vember we gave a very large order for Cut Glass, to be de livered by December 1st. We have just received the ship ment—not through unpacking yet. There is only one day more before Christmas. WE MUST SELL IT, so here goes for ACTUAL cost price on every article. . v . . Understand, this is not a bunch of seconds or cheap glass--every piece of it is the latesEdesign, and we guaran tee the quality absolutely. There is nothing nicer for a beautiful Xmas present. Reg. Price Cut Price $ 5.00 8-inch Bowls $ 2.47 2.00 6-ineh Nappies 1.25 10.00 12-inch Vases 6.75 9.00 9-inch Bowls 6.75 12.50 4-pint .Tugs. 8.63 20.00 Cheese Plates, with cover. 12.38 5.25 Celery Tray 3.75 4.00 Sugars and Creams 2.48 4.00 Vinegar Bottles,.. 2.63 9.00 Wine Decanters 6.60 Reg. Price $ 1.75 Knife Rests 6.75 Compotes 3.75 Spoon Trays... 25.00 12-inch Vases... 15.00 9 s -inch Bowls.. 7.50 Nut Bowls.... 30.00 Punch Bowls.. 50.00 Punch Bowls.... 7.00 3-pint Jugs... KING HARDWARE COMPANY 53 Peachtree Street. Mra. J. D. Wnlker, aunt of the bride, tendered the couple a reception after the ceremony. Dr. and Mrs. McLain will reside in Gurley. FROM THE VANGUARD OF THE WOMAN SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT. It wng nt the eelebrntlon of Julia Wnrd Ilotrc’s 88th hlrthdny, n few months ago, that Colonel T. „\V. IlIggltiKon imldlu a nitty speech: "The wisest woman I erer knew—my mother—said tlmt she hoped she might neTer live long enough to be, promt of her ftge," anil he admonished Mrs. Howe to do nothing reninrkntde, ns at her time of life living Itself Is remarkable enough. Still after more than three score years of llternry and reform work, Mrs. Howe It not content with merely living. The past year Iiiim been a very busy one with her. On sev eral occasions she filled the pulpits of prom inent churches In her state and delivered eloquent nnd beautiful sermons. She takes nn active Interest In the work of fhe va rious clubs of which she Is a member, nnd lins ttccii very busy'hll anmrner nnd fall with literary work. The Janudry, 1908, number of a popular mngaztne baa for one of Its lending features nn article from the pen o fMrs. Howe, belug a series of de- llghtfnl reminiscences of great men she has known, memories of de.nr friends of her youth, among whom were Ualph Waldo Km- ersou and Theodore Barker, and of her own distinguished ku«l*and, Samuel (I. Howe. The article Is written with the yare charm which characterise* Mrs. Howe’s work. It was In 1869 tbul Mrs. Howe founded the New England Woman Suffrage Club. The years of labor given to the cause of equal suffrage she has lived to see In a great moasure rewnrded. ... . . * . Thomns Wentworth Hlgglnoon. a close friend for many years of Mrs. Ilowe, Is also li hale nud busy man, notwithstanding his nmre than 83 years. Colonel Hlggfnson Is one of those who gave his vole# and pen to champion the cause of w6man suffrage in those early dims of the movement, when .to do so was to bring down upon one ridicule nud ob loquy. lie was oue of the eighty-nine sign ers of the call for the first national wotnnn'k rights contention, which was held In War* tester. Mass., in 1#W. A polished and vigorous writer. Colonel Illgglnsou has contributed much to the lit erature of the country. Among his numer ous works. "Common Sense About Women may l>e said to be one of hhi beat. The Cambridge public library has recently established the Thomns Wentworth Illggln- son alcove, a fitting tribute to this public- spirited nnd eminent author. Mr. Henrv II. Blackwell, the editor of The Woman's Journal, Is another, veteran worker, both In the field of Journalism nnd In the cause of woman's enfranchisement. Ills wife, gentle Lucy Stone, bad nlwaya his hearty encouragement nnd able support In h *Lncy r Stone established The Woman’s Journal, a weekly paper devoted largely to the Interests of woman suffrage. After her death her husband took up the work and has used his !>est efforts to further the cause so dear to her. Mr. Blackwell and hi* daughter, J 8tone Blackwell, are doing splendid v Ifr their paper in agltatlur the question of protection for working girls In our large cities, in their wnr agnlnst legalized vice and In educating the people to the vast slg- nlflcanee that lit** In tne power of the liallot and the great Itijuiftlce done the Individual nml the country ut large l»y withholding this p„«,r you, 1-WiWglCTj, R K0CH> met with Mrs. John Hatterneli* this week nnd was delightfully entertained. The usual number of members were present, am! lev er*! visitors added to the pleasure of the meeting. Mrs. Satterfield served very de licious refreshments and the prizes were unique and attractive. The club will ad- journ meetings until after tbe Christmas °A^Urge Christmas hop will 1k» given by .ae youug men of Dalton on the 26th of tbe month at Hotel Dalton. Captain William W. Hamilton, of Fortress Monroe. Vo., will arrive In Dalton next Monday night to spend the holiday with hla father's family here. Mias Marian Fielder nnd Mine Kllen Low- v, of Atlanta, are expected fn Dalton hrlatmaw week for the dance and other festivities. Mr. Mac Robertson, of Atlanta, arrives .i*x: week for several days with hla rela- fiver, here. John Hamilton, of Chicago, will be a .....of to DaDon the coming, week. .He will l»e the guest of Mr. and Mix. Henry Hamil ton. * Mi*. Frank-McCutcben Is at Johns Hop- kins hospital* In Baltimore, where he has A Brilliant Evehing At Crankshaw’s It is almost as merry as Christmas itself * to shop at Crankshaw’s in the afternoons and ev enings. Superb jewelry gift articles, you know, have an additional fascination in the brilliant lights under which they are displav- ed—and you can tell just how they will look when worn by the recipient of your Christmas good will and cheer. The opportunities for selecting -something appropriate arc innumerable, and at the same time you have the choice of gifts that are rare and gifts that are not expensive. Come to Crahkshaw’s and see for yourself. CHARLES W. CRANKSHAW, 16 Whitehall St. ; On th? Viaduct. DIAMONDS , Have you waited until the last minute to buy your most important gift? Then why not make it Diamonds? You could find nothing more pleasing if you tarried until Christmas Day, and half the choosing is done for you when you know that in buv- mg our Diamqnds you are buying the best on the market. DAVIS & FREEMAN Jewelers. son* for trontment for appcmllrltli. Dr. Jt*n Ironton, or Atlanta, will .pend next w**k In Dalton. V r,or L > ". 11 " n 'l Mr*. W. K. Moore ■pr"! * d»r or *o lu < liattnnooga monitor. JUm c.rrlt ciiyon nnd her mother, Mr*. Iten K. i.roen, left for Knvnunah thl* w**k, where they will In- for the remainder of the winter.» Mr*. Lnther Itlerlna ha* returned, after n Tljlt to Sirs O. E. Ilorton lu Atlantn. Mr. Ottc Iiufhbfihc will com* home for PITT’S CARMINATIVE RELIEVES AND CURES SICK BiBIES © *»j -1*11 Stwuach. Bas el .ltd TeetHin* TmMii. I tl. Pleasant—Harmless. lay drsutot, 25 cents per teal*. Visit That Cute Place, 97 Peai tree Street, for XMAS Post Cards, Pip< Pennants, Pictures. The Tastiest and Newest Stock Atlanta.* Ibe holidays from Davldaon College, >• 1 • next week. Mr. Alex I.ruB. of Atlanta, Is u Dalton in a few day#