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10 THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN, TlirnSDAY. DECEMBER S*, »*. SOCIETY... Mrs. George C. Ball, Editor, Charlotte* Stewart, \ Selene Armstrong,/ LIFE’S LADDER. Unto each mortal who comes to earth, A ladder Is given by God at birth. And up this ladder the soul must go, Step by step from the valley below; Step by step to the center of space. On this ladder of lives, to the Starting Place. In time departed, which yet endures, I shaped my ladder, and you shaped yours. Whatever they are—they are what we made; A ladder of light or a ladder of shade, A ladder of love or a hateful thing. A ladder of strength or a wavering string, A ladder of gold or a ladder of straw, Each is the ladder of righteous law. We flung them away at the call of death, We took them again with the next life breath,' For a keeper stands by the great birth gates. As each soul passes Its ladder waits Though mine be narrow and yours be broad, On my ladder alone can I climb to God. On your ladder alone can your feet ascend, For none may borrow and none may lend. If toll and trouble and pain are found Twisted and corded to form each round. If rusted Iron or molderlng wood Is the fragile frame, you must make It good, Tou must build It over and fashion It strong, Tho* the task be as hard ns your life Is . long; For up this ladder the pathway lends, To earthly pleasures and spirit needs; And all that may come In another way. Shall be but Illusion and will not stay. In useless effort, then, waste no time: Rebuild your ladder and climb and climb. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox. EGGNOG PARTY. Miss Lucy Hines will entertain at an eggnog party Thursday evening, In honor of Miss Cunningham. The oc casion, while Informal, will be one of the pleasantest events of the week. MR. AND MRS. FRANK 3TOCKDELL TO ENTERTAIN NEXT WEEK. Among the many delightfully In formal affairs of next week will he the eggnog party which Mr. and Mrs. Frank Htockdell will give at their heme, on Piedmont avenue. MISS PEEL ENTERTAINED FOR MI88 DOROTHY HORNER. Miss Dorothy Horner was tho guest of honor at the Bridge Club at which Christmas Sights and Sounds By MRS. GEO. C. BALL. The Christmas crowds surge In ever- increasing mnsses through the streets of Atlanta, swarm In the big depart ment stores, Jostle each other In the small shops, and ns the cold, dark night comes on. And their way home, laden with bundles and debating with the remnant of remaining energy on of the puzzling problems of these strenuous times, namely, "Is life worth while, after all?" The answer to the riddle depends, as everyone knows, largely upon the pres ence or absence of the cook, whan the questioner reaches the kitchen door, provided the skeptic be a woirfcin. For cooks are essential t<^the peace Of human minds and human homes, re gardless of seasons and symbols. The holly wreaths hang In the shop windows and are beginning to And their way into the homes of rich and poor alike, on fashionable avenues ami on the modest side streets, where cot tages are tho rule. Crimson Christmas hells seem to he sending out above the bustle and noise of the mnrts of trade the sweet angelus of the ages. • The shops are filled with beautiful things! Pottery from famous kilns brighten many counters; sparkling Jewels rival the glory of the Decemb?r sunlight; rare and costly hooks Invite inspection; quaint things In brass and copper suggest the feudal ages, and wonderful candlesticks, which look as If they hud been carried by maidens fair, through the corridors of anelent castles stand in Intimate Juxtaposition with Teddy Bears and the Inevitable tin horn. The florists' windows are like glimpses of the tropics, which pulsate with color and fragrance In the warmth of an equatorial sun. The irrepressible boy, unmindful edicts and Indifferent to police, lias begun his nerve-destroying noises. The venders of holly and mistletoe ply their sentimental trade on every street comer, while the merry eyes of Hnnta Claus greet those of the pussing children through the great plate glass Miss Marlon P^el entertained Thurs day morning. After the game a luncheon was served., The table was covered with lace mats and had for Its centerpiece Ii duster of red popples, around which were silver candlesticks with red poppy Hhndes. Miss Horner was attractively gowned Nursery Friezes as Follows; Noah’s Ark Panels, Farm Yard Scenes, Toy Friezes, Morning, Noon and Night. WHITE WALL PAPER CO., 69 North Pryor Street. A Gift of Gifts A tiling women really yearn for, and a fashion not of the moment, but of all times—the Chatelaine Watch. We axe showing these watches in exquisite styles—jeweled, enameled and plain. DAVIS & FREEMAN, Jewelers. window, of Atlanta', xplenrild shop,. We meet our friend, and kindred In the teeming throngs which surge through the city's streets, each one Intent on some generous, helpful deed. We Jostle and crowd each other, only to receive In return a smile and kindly speech. We hall each other with merry Jest and time nor duty prevents a happy reply. Friend, and neighbors at the congested counters are deeply perplexed with tastes and desires which far exceed the contents of their purses, and our hearts go out to them In warmest sympathy, for each one of us keenly suffers likewise. We discuss our necessary economies In the Jolllest way; we deplore our abbreviated finances In the most unan imous fashion. After hours of fruitless search for something our tastes sug gest, but our purses deny, with phil osophic resignation we purchase mere ly a trifle which will Indicates our love for some dear one at this tender Christ mas season. And then the little children who smile up at you In the great human mass which throngs the streets! How their fresh young face, grow earnest and thoughtful as they exam ine the many tempting things which fill tile stores, and then count over and over again the scanty contents of their little purses. But before the day Is gone they buy some memento for each loved one, nnd ladencd with mysterious bundles they reach their homes, weary, but happy as ynung kings and queens. All the relations and ties of life arc- renewed nnd strengthened by the ten der Interchange of love nnd sympathy nt this beautiful Christmas tide. We are all only Insignificant atoms in the great rushing crowds at ■ this merry season, but zve are all better, If poorer, for the return of this glorious festival. Never outgrow Christmas. Sorrows and disappointments force their In sistent way Into every human expe rience, hut they need not shut us off from neighborly deeds of love and kindness. Look back across the years to the time when nil other days dated from the Christmases of your childhood, and turning look hopefully, feurlessly Into a future that we can safely trust, into the Imnds of Him who at that great first Chrlstmns received gifts of gold, frankincense nnd myrrh. In black velvet and wore a picture hat of black, trimmed with plumes. Miss Peel wore a gown of yellow cloth, embroidered In gold threads. Mrs. Peel's gown was of black vel vet, trimmed with t'luny lace. Th« club members are: Miss Bessie Woodward, Miss Kthel Guy, Miss Laura Hill Payne, ,Mlss Alary Dess Tupper, Miss .Marlon Peel, Miss Mnrthn Wnod'- ward, Alls, Katharine Gholstln. and Miss Mary Thomas. IN HONOR OF~MI88 MILLER. Miss Ernestine Itandall has issued Invltntlnns to a tea on fhe afternoon ef December 28, In honor of Alls, Rcln- nette Miller, who leaves after the ho'll- tlays to attend school In Virginia. Assisting Alls, Randall will, be: Misses LoUISe Alnssey, Florence Thompson, Edna -Mooney, Earl Carter, Nan Carroll, Kate Carroll. Serving punch will be Misses Bert Jones, Sadie Andrews and Barbara Hunter. MR8. OTTLEY ENTERTAINS , FRIENDS INFORMALLY. A very charming occasion was that at which Mrs. J. K. Ottley entertained a few friends Thursday at luncheon, 'n honor of Airs. J. N. Craig, whose re turn to Atlanta la a source of pleasure to many friends. Seated at luncheon were: Mr. and Airs. J. K. ottley, Airs. J. N. Craig, Mrs. W. 8. Bell, Airs. Alice Muse Thomas, Mrs. A. E. Buck, Mrs. Mary Eagan, Mrs. Julian Harris, Mrs. E. O. McCabe and Miss Passie May Ottley. The table was decorated with holly, and'vases of red roses and aspar agus fern placed throughout the house were also suggestive of the holiday season. BOX PARTY TO~MIS8 HARDWICK. Miss Algla Hardwick, the attractive guest of Mrs. I. Y. Sage, was compli mented with a box party Wednesday evening at the Grand. The members of the party Included: Miss Hardwick, Miss Ella May Thornton, Miss Ethel Kelly, Miss Marlon Peel, Miss Louise Hawkins, Mr. Verstlle Olenn, Mr. Rob Millet. Mr.. Rob Keely, Mr. Willis Ra gan, Jr., Mr. Martin. invitationTrecalled. Miss Esther Smith, the young daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smith, has recalled the Invitations Issued by her for the morning of December 28, be cause of the sickness In her family. COLONEL AND "mR8. THOMAS INTRODUCE MISS ANNIE THOMA8. An elaborate occasion will be the large reception at which Colonel and Mrs. Lovlck Pierce Thomas will on Wednesday evening Introduce their young daughter. Miss Annie Owen Thomas. Between the hours of 5 and 8 oclock there will be over 200 callers, and the large home, with Us handsome decora tions, will present a beautiful scene. Colonel and Mrs. Thomas and Miss Annie Thomas will receive their friends In the parlor, which will be made doubly attractive by the use of many palms and white roses. Airs. Thomas will wear a gown of white mousseline embroidered In black orchids and maiden-hair fern. Alias Annie Thomas, who has a piquant brunette beauty, will make a charming debutante in a gown of heavy white sltk trimmed with lace and gold thread embroidery, the corsage trimmed with lilies of the valley. Her bouquet will be of white roses and lilies of the valley. Aliases Alice Thomas, Margaret Hall man, Luclle Moyers and Helen Cay, will preside at the punch bowl. Miss Alice Thomas will wear blue silk trimmed with lace. Miss Margaret Hallman will be be comingly gowned In messallne silk, fashioned with prlncesse lace. Alias Luclle Moyers' becoming gown will be of pink silk, made prlncesse. .Miss Helen Cay will wear light blue silk trimmed with heavy* lace. The dining room, where a delicious buffet supper will be served, will be decorated In white and green. 1 The ta ble will have for Its centerpiece a piece of Renaissance lace on which Will be placed a howl of white hyacinths. Ropys of hyacinths nnd smllax brought from the chandelier will be caught nt each corner of the table with bouquets of hyacinths. . REYNOLDS-REYNOLDS. Miss Lila Reynolds and Mr. Marlon Nuthanlel Reynolds, both of Auguatu, were married Tuesday afternoon at 1:31) o’clock nt St.' Johns Methodist church. In that city. Rev. S. R. Belk performing the ceremony. The church was elaborately decorated with palms and other, potted plants, nnd many tapers In tail candlesticks added to the artistic effect. The ushers were: Air. William H. Barrett, Air. Cornelius Garrett. Air. H^nry North. Air. Clones, C. Howard, Mr. Carter Burdelt and Air. Finley Henderson of Aiken. The groomsmen were: Mr. John Walker. Air. Paul Sledge, Air. F. L. McElmurray, Mr. H. P. Shewmake. Mr. Eugene Johnson and Air. Ratford FalRgant, of Savannah, who entered In couples alternately with the brides maids, who also entered In couples. The maids were: Miss Eugenia Rey nolds, of Jacksonville, Fla.; AIlss .Ma rlon Lane, of Macon: Miss Nona John stone, of Waynesboro; Miss Bertha Barrett and AIlss Marlon Rood. Little Misses Carrie Lou Reynolds and Sarah Alexander were the flower girls and Miss Lucia Meetzs Harmon carried the white satin prayer book from which the marriage service was read. Miss Madge Houston was maid of honor to the bride and preceded her to the altar, the bride entering with her brother, Afr. Joseph Reynolds, who. on account of the recent Illness of their father, presented her In marriage to the groom. They were met at the altar by the groom, who was attended by his brother, Mr. James Reynolds, of Mem phis. The bride's beautiful toilet was of sapphire blue velvet, with hat to match. Her bouquet was'of bride roses. The tnald of honor wore a handsome white cloth suit, with picture hat of black velvet, carrying an armful of bride' roses. The tailor gowns of the bridesmaids were of white', broadcloth, and their hats were of black velvet, with plumes. They wore black gloves and their bou- guests were of American Beauty roses. After the church ceremony the Im mediate family and the bridal party were entertained at luncheon at the Albion by Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, aft er which the bride changed her gown for a stylish tailor suit of green broad cloth, and the young couple left for Northern points of Interest. . Air. and. Mrs. Reynolds will be at home to their friends upon their re turn to Augusta with the bride’s pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds, on Greene street HUTCHESOhTo'MALLEY. The marriage of Lieutenant James H Hutcheson, of -the army, and Miss Teresa O'Malley, In Atlanta Sunday night, says The Montgomery Adver tiser, Is of much Interest to the people of Montgomery, whqre Lieutenant and Mrs. Hutcheson now are, they being the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Loe. Lieutenant Hutcheson Is an officer of the Philippine Scouts and has been In the army for several years, serving part of the time with Mr. Loe, who Is his brother-in-law. His bride former ly lived In Mississippi, but more re cently resided In South Carolina, whence she came to Atlanta to be wedded. The marriage Sunday night took plare at the Kimball house. Among those who were present were: Mr. Alvn Fitzpatrick and Afrz. Fitzpatrick and AIlss Fitzpatrick, of Montgomery; Airs. Fries, of Montgomery; Elliott Hutche son, of Montgomery, and Lieutenant and Alrsfl John J; Llpop. Mondny evening there was a gather ing of the Immediate family In honor of Lieutenant nnd Mrs. Hutcheson at the home of Air. nnd Airs. Loe, nt 59 Mobile street. / WHY NOT BUY THE BEST New York CANDY FRESH EVERY DAY • 80c POUND Brown & Allen ATLANTA AGENTS DE bs J tE R 6p B A^. QB - Atlanta. Ga. 601 AustOll Bldg. Office Hours, • to 12:30-140 4o 6 II. l'bone Main IMS. Residence 220 Peachtree. B Main Phone 4179. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. Dally promise for Friday; My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect In weak ness.—2 Cor. 12-9. The exchange Is very busy Just now and It will pay you to come nnd see what we have suitable for Christinas gifts before the last of the week. On Friday afternoon at half past three o’clock Dr. Howland holds a Bi ble class for Sunday school teachers who teach the international lessons. All women are Invited to attend this class and will find It very helpful. The Sunday gospel service will be held Sundny at 4 o'clock. Mr. Ralph Hunt, of the Atlanta Bible School, will address the meeting, and there will he special music. All women are invited, and It Is hoped there will be n large at tendance. MRS. E. O. RAKER. Secretary. CAKE8ALE. The cake sale to be held Friday, De cember 21, at Benjamin’s Pharmacy under the auspices of the Orphans’ Aid Society, will be conducted by the following ladles: ’Miss Fannie Picard, Mrs. Jefferson Foote, Mrs. Ben Phil lips. Mrs. Charles Adler, Mrs. Louis Refensteln, Mrs. J. E. Summerfleld, Miss Sara Jacoby. A special feature of the sale will be the delicious line of coffee coke to be found there. There will also be delicious cakes of every variety. APOLLO'S Chocolates and $on Bons. The Finest /TO 77 Made. .. OUc lo; W, Are Atlanta Agtnti. Frank Edmondson & Brother. Druggitta, 14 8outh Broad. 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. INTERESTING PRICES Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry. CHARACTER *ND INDIVIDUALITY ARE FEATURE8 to be found here, an Inexhauetlve stock to (elect from at unapproach able prices. SEVENTY Next Ooor. w rr J.C.Melhchamp figj Atlanta’s Only Popular Priced Jewelry Establishment. Thi, atore will ba open every night until Chriitma,. ^ A. HOLZMAN FOR XMAS PRESENTS IN JEWELRY, Diamonds, Watches, Cut Glass, Etc. The Prices are Right. 94 WHITEHALL CHRISTMAS FLOWERS 23 Peachtree Street Candler Building. MAIL ORDERS Given Prompt Attention. Cut Flowers DOUBLE PARMA VIOLETS WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS CARNATIONS, ALL COLORS AMERICAN BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS LILIES OF THE VALLEY ROSES, ALL COLORS LIBERTY ROSES, POINSETTIAS Blooming Plants Palms and Ferns AZALIAS, ALL COLORS BEGONIAS, “GLORIA de LORAINE” WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS CYCLAMEN, ALL COLORS - LILIES OF THE VALLEY PRIMROSES, PANSIES POINSETTIAS MAIDEN HAIR FERNS KENTIA PALMS, RUBBER PLANTS ARAUCARIAS OR NORFOLK PINES ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS ASPARAGUS SPENGERII PIERSONII FERNS BOSTON FERNS COCOS PALMS HAVE YOUR FERNERY REFILLED NOW TO RE DELIVERED CHRISTMAS. Handsomest, Latest and Most Beautiful Xmas Novelties Christmas Bells, Single and in Chimes; Red Immortelle Stars and Bells, Red Immortelles in Bunches and Wreaths; Hanging Brass Jardiniers; Fern Dishes, all Sizes and Kinds from the small Clay Dish to the Handsomest Rookwood Ware- Evergreen Christmas Wreaths and Festooning, Immortelle and Evergreen Bouquets | SELECT AND PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW TO BE DELIVERED CHRISTMAS