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8 THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN, MONDAY, DE* CiiDrJt J7, 1** A LETTER TO PHYLLIS. DeareHt Phyllln—Pray remember, when you’re making up the jilt Of your presents for December (unless I am to be missed). That I’ve slippers, picture brackets, smoking sets of various types. Half a dozen smoking jackets,\ thirty- seven meerschaum pipes! Twenty patent "kid glove menders,” collar boxes by the score. , Of embroidered silk suspenders, forty- ’leven pairs or more! That each year since I was twenty I’ve received a paperweight; Have pen-wipers, inkstands plenty, pa per cutters—twenty-eight; That I've Browning and Longfellow by the hundreds—every kind. 8hakespoare—black and blue and yel low, Milton till I’m nearly blind! So there’s Just one present only that I’m wanting, In this year Of my bachelorship so lonely—that's yourself, my Phyllis dear. —James Courtney Challlss. AN INFORMAL 0CCA8I0N. # A little gathering that will be remem bered always by those who enjoyed it as one notable for the happy infor mality which characterised It, was that held In the apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Halph Van Landlngham, at the Ma jestic, In honor of Mr. Ben Greet. The assemblage Included only a little coterie of friends made by Mr. Greet on a previous visit to Atlanta. Of Mr. Greet’s company there were present Miss Scott, Miss Sibyl Thorn- dyke and Mr. Thomdyke, who are pleasantly remembered here, nnd Mr. Franklin Johnson nnd Mr. Fearing, who have recently become associated with Mr. Greet. Music was one of the fea tures of the evening. Mrs. J. Fowler Richardson, accompanied by Mr. Rich ardson, gave charmingly an old English song. Miss Scott, whose rich voice has been heard by the Atlanta audiences who have seen "Everyman,” also gave a beautiful number. Mrs. Charles O. Sheridan, who Is re ceiving a warm welcome In Atlanta aft er several years spent In the East and abroad, delighted all with some won derful Grelg numbers and old Scotch songs. Tha occasion was altogether one of the most delightful of the season. MRS. RIDLEY’8 BRIDGE. Mrs. Robert B. Ridley has issued In vitations to a bridge party Tuesday morning at IT o'clock at her home on Peachtree street. The Invitations are confined to the married set.^ MR. BEN GREET MEETS WITH HISTORY CLA8S. Mr. Ben Greet was an Interesting visitor Monday afternoon at the His tory class, which met with Mrs. James H. Gilbert, at her home on Piedmont avenue. » Mr. Greet, who Is a member of the Elizabethan Society of London, nnd one of the most eminent Shakespearean authorities, gave a delightful tolk, which was the feature of the after noon. * ' After the meeting delicious refresh ments were served and the occasion was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. Spitz to Wed Miss Hirsch Mrs. Morris Hirsch announces the. engagement of her daughter, Grace, , to Mr. Hugo Af. Spits, of Atlanta. The announcement of the engagement of Miss Hirsch and Mr. Spits will be received with Interest by a wide circle of friends In Atlanta. Miss Hirsch Is a daughter of the late Morris Hlsch, one of Atlanta's most promi nent and public-spirited cftlsens, and Is a young woman of most lovable per sonality. Mr. Spits Is a prominent young business man and.a member of the firm of Hirsch & Spits. Judge Hodges to Wed Miss McCurry An announcement of .rectal Interest to Georgian. I. that of the en gagement of Mias Elolae Norton McCurry and Judge Walter Lee Hodgea, both of Hartwell, Oa. The ceremony will be performed at "Oakley." the' beautiful home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mra. Anbury Goes McCurry. Mis. McCurry I. an only daughter. Her maternal grandfather, Hon. John H. Henson, founded Hartwell. She .1$ a graduate of‘Agnes Scott and Wesleyan. • Judge Hodges is Judge of the city court of Hartwell and he formerly represented Hart county In the legislature. After the marriage they will go to Cuba and Mexico on their bridal trip. The warmest congratulations are being received by these representa tives of two of the wealthiest and most popular famllleb of their section. ! INFORMAL DINNER. Mr. and Mr,. Frank Ellis entertained at an Informal dinner Sunday at their home on Peachtree, their guests Includ ing Mra. Clarence Knowles, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson, Mr. and Mra. Barbour Thompson and Mr. Charles Cranluhaw. MR8. M’lNTYRE'I" CARD PARTY. Mrs. D. I. McIntyre will entertain at cards next Friday afternoon at her home, on Peeples street. In honor, of Mrs. Maxwell Berry and Mias Florence Alley. AFTERNOON TEA. Ilssea Mee and Marie McIntyre will entertain at a large tea on the after noon of December 28 at their home. In West End. BOX PARTY TO”MI88 HARDWICK. Mias Algle Hardwick, the attractive guest of Mrs. L Y. Sage, will be the guest of honor at a box party Wednes day evening at the Grand. TO MISS ALGIeF HARDWICK. L most enjoyable occaelon will be that on which Mies Ella May Thornton will entertain Monday evening In honor of Miss .Algle Hardwick, the attractive guest of Mrs. I. Y. Sage.. Miss Thorn ton's guests will number twelve of Miss Hardwick's friends, and the occasion will be a dinner party. MI88 RAOUL’S TEA. Miss Roalne Raoul will entertain at an Informal tea this week In honor of Miss Algle Hardwick, the guest Mrs. I. Y. Sage. A GOLDEN - WEDDING. A most delightful occasion was that on which Mr. and Mrs. George A. Cab anlss celebrated their golden wedding Sunday at their home near Copenhlll. Mr. Paschall ahd Miss Aydelott to Wed r— Mra. jAineff G. Aydelott, of Tulluhoma, Tenn., announces the engage ment of her daughter, Jennie Mai, to Mr. John Paachall, of Atlanta, the wedding to take place on the evening of December 27 at her home. Thla announcement in received with Interent by Mr. Paachall'a numerous Atlanta friends, who will accord his bride a warm welcome. Minn Aydelott has frequently been the guest of friends in Atlanta, and In much admired here. She Is a daughter of the late James Aydelott, of Tennessee. Mr. Panchall In city editor of The Atlanta Journal, and Ir one of the best known writers In tho field of Southern JourncIlHm. Mr. W. C. Jones to Wed Miss. Sewsll Mr. nnd Mra. Alonzo Sewell announce-the-engagement of their daugh ter, Edith, to Mr. William Cole Jones, of Atlanta. The wedding will take place on the evening of January 10. Minn Sewell haa spent most of her time in Macon, where her native gifts and her charming personality have made for her many friends. Mr Jones, although now tesiding In Atlanta, has formerly lived in Macon, where be wan asslatant profeanor of English at Mercer University before entering the newspaper field. He Is at present a member of the staff of the Atlanta Journal, and has made for himself a prominent place it: newspaper circles here. B?n Grefet Talks of “Everyman” ahd F?w OthsrThihgs To i ’’Everyman" ns the Ben Greet players present It, Is to learn from this drama of the soul new and won derful lennons of life and of death. And to nit, after a performance, nt the foot of "Eyeryinnn’M’f g^av^ and talk with Ben* Greet about hfn work and bin-art (the two are surely one and the sume). la to gain a new conception of the dig nity of the stage and of the bearing if dramatic art upon the real lives of real men and women. Talk to nen Greet SUPERB COLLECTION OF STERLING SILVER SUITABLE FOR WEDDING GIFTS. LARGE HANDLER OF GORHAM STERLING SIL- VER. MY FALL STOCK IS COMPLETE. Charles W. Crankshaw, Diamond Merchant and Jeweller. 16 Whitehall St., Century Bldg. A Gift of Gifts A thing women really yearn for, nud a fashiou not of the moment, but of nil times—the Clmtclniue WaHi. We are showing these watches in exquisite styles— u velcd, enameled and plain. DAVIS & FREEMAN, Jewelers. so, as a plain, every-day woman to a plain, every-day man, and yod will learn the secret of his art. It' Is sin cerity—not sincerity In the big t.Mngs only, but In the details. “You sv«*. none of It Is conventional stage property,” he said to me as he glan.ed proudly over the stage, on which but a fe*v moments before the “Doctour" had declaimed the great mor..l tau r '.h by “Everyman.” “Even the little things are truly a part of the artistic whole.. This atool, for Instance, on which t’n priest sits when 'Every man' .make*, confession, Is one I fo In Llmerlc!^ after, starching diligently for Just the thing that would fit. The book In which ’Everyman's’ reckoning Is made Is copied from one which may be seen In the Bodleglan library at Ox ford." And when I took the volume In my hands, there, verily, was Just such parchment, such old, yellow parch nient, as A\lam might have kept hla diary on. Even tho orange trees are real—thi^t which you never hofred to see outside of Florida or Paradise. Mr. Greet believes In the theater for children. “This,” he said, “Is my gos pel. I haVe found that children nr*» moNt wonderfully appreciative Shakespeare, and I believe that. they should be sent to see It whenever op portunity affords. Why, It gives them a bnsis for culture, nnd formulates their taste In these things as nothing else can." In speaking of the numbers of school children In the East who have attended the performances of “Every man" and the Ellxubethun presenta tions of Hhakespeare, Mr. Greet re marked: "I believe that this In the surefct slgff of educational progress. When the curriculum of a school em braces the best that conies along In th* ay of drama and art nnd music, when these things come to be considered as necessarily a part of education as Is the Personal Mention I ) Miss Stella E. Hooka, of Carrollton. visiting her (liter, Mra. O. J. Hooks, West End. Her many friends will be glad to learn that she Is to spend Christmas In the city. Mrs. H. E. Cary, who has been the guest of Mrs. Walter Barnwell, has returned to her home In LaGrange. Miss Ruth Cunningham, of Rich mond, Va„ arrives Thursday to be the guest of Miss Lucy Hines. Miss Janie Thornton will spend tile holldayt with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cutler and son, of Macon, will spend 'the holidays with Mrs. Emma Bell. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Johnson are the guests of relatives In Montgomery. Mr. and Mrs. Boykin Robinson have returned from New York city. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Howell have re turned from New York city. ' KEELY’S KEELY’S • KEELY’S ^ Exquisite Lace Waists They'll Make Fine Christmas Gifts Just in by this morning’s express—100 new Lace Waists of exquisite quality and in the most beautiful designs shown this season. The variety of patterns* is large and many are exclusive—-not to be shown elsewhere. All are made in latest styles and full silk lined. For dinner, theater, evening or afternoon re ceptions, these waists are appropriate and fasli ionable. They will make very pleasing Christ mas gifts. Prices have been marked especially low, as e wish to close out the entire line tomorrow, ) come early if you wish one. Displayed in Our Popular Second Floor. $10.00 to $35.00 DIAMONDS EUGENE V. HAYNES GO. The South’s Handsomest Jewelry Establishment. 37 WHITEHALL STREET. Colonel John Temple Graves has re turned to the city. Mrs. Livingston Mims has returned to the city. CARTER8VILLE. The Christmas gayetles were-charm ingly ushered In on Saturday afternoon nt the meeting of the Forty-Two Club, of which Miss Burton Cobb was the hostess. Holly and mistletoe formed the decorations. After the game Christ mas cakes and eggnog were served. The prizes were won by Misses Verdle Akin and Marie Gllreath. , The weekly meeting on Thursday aft ernoon of the Young Matrons’ Club was held with Mrs. Hiram Howard. Instead of the usunl afternoon of sew ing. wlndlug up with tea and talk, the meeting evolved Into a surprise parly for Mrs. J. A. Miller, one of the elub’s most popular members. Mrs. Miller moves Into her new home next week and each member of this club brought to the meeting some article of kitchen utensil. Including everything from a spoon to a dlshpnn. Much merriment was caused by the opening of the gifts. The Daughters of the Confederacy held a bainnr on Thursday and Friday, which, with Its coterie of pretty glrjs serving In the bazaar and as waitresses, proved to be not only a success finan cially, 'but quite popular socially, tjuite a good sum was realized for the monu ment fund. Mrs. Felton Jones, who has been making a two-weeks' visit to friends In Chnttanonga. Is at home again. While awny Mrs. Jones was the recipient of many delightful social attentions. Misses Christian and Lulu Lumpkin are the guests of Mrs. W. II. Howard, Jr.. In Atlanta. Mrs. A. O. Granger, who has been In New York nnd South America since June, spent a few days here with friends this week. After January 1 Mr. and Mrs. Granger will open their beau tiful home. "Overlook,” and will be In Cartersvllle for some time. Mrs. Verdery Akin has returned from Keely Company algebra or the geometry- lesson, .why, then, we are getting along." # Asked what had Influenced him to make such radical departure from con ventional presentations, and to create for himself a place so unique In the theatrical world. .Mr. Greet only soldi T was nearly thirty before I became imbued with a desire to do these thtnqs differently. I had been for smite time on the stage, and It seemed to me that I was vegetating Instead of developing. So I became my own manager, and— that Is all there Is to It.” But, of course, there Is much more, though Mr. Greet himself would be the last person to tell it to you. One may summarise his work hy saying that his art Is perfect nature, feel that we must live the lesson It teaches, because It has made its ap peal. not more as a wonderful piece of art thnn as a human truth. 8. A. a visit to Miss Katherine Miller In Macon. Mr. T. Warren Akin, of Washington City, Is spending a month with his mother. Mrs. Mary F. Akin. Mrs. H. J. Galt has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. A. Cook, in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Horne, of East man, are'the guests of Mrs. Charles MdEwen. % Miss Kathleen Brown, of Atlantal the guest of Mrs. O. N. Brooke. Misses Hattie and Louise Price are the gdests of Miss Mao’ Truitt, In La- Grange. Mrs* Louise Price will be ar. attendant at IJtc weeding of Miss Truitt on the 20th. Mlse Alice Baxter, of Atlanta, has been the guest of friends here. . EA8TMAN. II. H. Preston spent Tuesday In At lanta. Miss Opple Lee Roger* will leave Saturday for Atlanta to attend the Wil- son-Melntosh wedding. Dr. J. R. Franklin, of Hawklnsvllle, spent Sunday with his brother, O. J. Franklin. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Peacock visited Macon Wednesday. Tobe Ridley, of Hawklnsvllle, spent Sunday In the city. Mrs. C. E. Smith, of Augusta, Is spending some time with her mother, Mr*. John Bohannon. T. A. Fulphum. of Macon, spent Tuesday In Eastman. Miss Rettlt Edwards will leave Mon day for Lake City. Fla. Rev. and Mr*. B. 8. Sentell left Mon day to visit relatives In Alabama. Mis* Aurelia Rogers, of Yonker, •* visiting her aunt, Mrs. O. W. Rawlins. Dr. J. D. Herrman and family left Thursday to visit relative* In New York. Messrs. Lewi* I-evy and Tom O’Con nor, of Brunswick, will spend Sunday with friends tn the city. MARIETTA. Tlie Mines Crocket entertained about forty friends nt enrds on Monday niter. was delightfully entertained on Wednesday afternoon by Mra, W. A. DnPre. The Mlaaes Hotse entertained the After- noou Euchre Club on Thuradny. Delightful refreshments were aerretj. The prises, a handsome eup and saucer nnd an.exquisite apron, wero won hy Mrs. V. I.. Starr and Mrs. Jordnn Black. Mr. aiul Sirs. Boxer Duvar. of Nelson, spent several dnya with Mr. nnd Mra. W. I. Heyward the past week. Captain anil Mra. Fred Morris entertained the Hnset Atlanta nieinbera ’on Tuesday evening with n delightful chafing dish sup- l>cr. Delightful dishes were cooked nnd the occasion wna much enjoyed hy all. Miss Harsh Hunt has returued from Ms- Mra. George Welch entertained a minder of friends with s chafing dish party last week. L ADIES, if you want a good Shampoo—if you want an artistic Hair Dress—if you want a scientific Facial, Scalp or Body Massage—a Vapor Bath—a Manicure or Pedicure, come to RANDOLPH’S ,FO TcSgs, HAIR DRESSING PARLORS, (57 1-2 Whitehall Street Over Wiley,#) Everything Is new- and up-to-date—we have all the best Electric Appllancee end everything we use la thouroughly sterilized. We manu facture and sell our own Toilet Cerates, Hair Tonics, etc. 8CALP AND 8KIN DI8EA8ES A SPECIALTY. BELL PHONE 3373. Euchre cut wnt of the season. as the game played anil one of the most pleasant „ _ Their lovely home waa pro- fuaelv decorated with potted plants nnd flowers. Punch wna nerved In the library. At the close of the gnioe dellcione retreah- menu were served. .... Mt*a Eileen (loiter entertained In honor of Miss Glover, of Mouth Cnrollnn. on Mat unlay evening. The oeenabiu waa a chafing dish enpper and proved to lie a charming "Mrs Johu Candler, of Atlanta, visited friends In town ktet week. . _ Ml ns Harrietts Idea was In town Wednee- Kate Lovejoy la the guest of Mrs. John Boston. Mra. T. D. Itnmlio, Mini Emma May and Muster Mntu Usui!to are aepuillug the winter In Florida. Mrs. W. J. Heyward la vlaltiug Mrs. John Candler In Atlanta. Mix Berta Goodman left thla week for Washington. D. to vlfllt he/ alater, Mra 1 tV« Young Matrons’ Bridge Whist Club DR. REBECCA C. BRANNON, APARTMENT A. THE FREDERICK, 332 Whitehall Street. Practice limited to women and children. INTERESTING PRICES Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry. CHARACTER AND INDIVIDUALITY ARE FEATURES to be found here, an inexhaustlve stock to select from at unapproach able prices. 3EVENTY __ _ , „ Next Door. J.C.Mellichamp Atlanta’s Only Popular Priced Jewelry Establishment. This stero will be open every night until Christmas. J IMITATION BURLAPS, FRUIT DESIGNS FOR DINING ROOMS. WHITE WALL PAPER CO., 69 North Pryor Street. ^ A. HOLZMAN FOR XMAS PRESENTS IN JEWELRY, Diamonds, Watches, Cut Glass, Etc. The Prices are Right. 94 WHITEHALL Did you ever stop to think that the girls who work in our stores look forward to Christmas just as much as you do? Buy some of your Christmas things now, and’don’t keep then?, at work till mid night later on.