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Newspaper Page TextPAGE TWO Atlanta Society By Juanita Paschal Toomer Personal Mention - Dr W . H Bpencer Jr, of Columbis Ga., was in the city last week, . . . s .. Mrs H. L. Conley and children have come to Atlanta to join M. ‘Conley, who has recently been appointed to 2 responsibie position with the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. The Conleys formerly resided in Birmingham, but will make their home in Atlanta in the tuture, Mrs. R. B. Jackson spent Thanksgiving in Atlanta. Miss Skipper, who teaches in Waynesboro, Ga., with Mrs. Jackson accompanied ihe latter to the city. £ L W . . Rev. L. A. Pinkston. popular pastor of Deulah Baptist, churcih, Rev. J M. Nabrit, renowned leader of Mt Olive Baptist church and Rey, ) D (ravwlord well known stale and national figure left the cily last week for Memphis, Tennessee. where they will attend a call meet ing of the Finance Committee of the National Buaptist Convention, Miss Myrtle Martin, preily young cdaughier of Dr. and Mrs E H Martin, spent the Thanksgiving holidays in the city with her parents. Miss Martin is a popular co-ed at Talladega college. Mr and Mrs Greses oprominent undertaker and his wile tom Barnesville, Ga.. were in the city last week, Rev James Adams pastor of a large chuieh in Brobllve N and a graduate of Morehouse college. is spending a few days in Atianta. Ais A F Herndon loft ‘he city last week for her winicl honie in Tavares, Florida. _ . Miss Ruth C. Haywood. popular in the city's birine ands socl circles. had as her week end guest. Miss Anita 1. Taylor. a graduate of Atlanta university Class '29. who is now teaching in Birmingham. Miss Taylor is formerly from Pensacola Florida e e Mr. John Lewis. 033 Ashby Circle, northwest has reiurned to the city from Detroit. Mich., where he was called on account of the illness of his mother. The condition of his mother has greatly improved. kn route home Mr. Lewis stopped in Louisville. Ky. 1 visit Mr John Leake. Mr. H W Russell returncd to the city Friday night after an oX tensive tour of south Georgia and Florida. : # ¥ % ” * : Mrs. Henry King. 743 Simpson sireet. had as her guests during the Thanksgiving holidays, Mr. and Mrs. Tueius J White and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Brown of ¥lorence, & €. Mrs. White will be pleasant ly remembered as the erstwhile Miss Bertha Brooks of this city. ¥ * % % Prof and Mrs ] T DProoks Prof V. T Hellidey, Miss lucy Reeves and Messrs. James Allen and Willian Stanley formed a con genial motor party to Milledgeville, Ga, where they spent ‘Thanks pivine as the puests of Dr und Mis J Maxwell Reeves and Dr. and Mes J F. Boddie. E e * * Piof 0 ©C Helmes instructor @1 Aleorn coliere in Alcorn Miss is in the city in attendance upon tihie Association of Deans and Regis trars which is meeting at Atlanta university, Mrs. E. Luather Brooks Entertains A bridee party. whose beauty and defy description was the one it which Mrs E. Luther Brooks entertained on Saturday afternoon at her lovely residence on the com pus of Clark university. The mem bers of the Modernistic club were the inspiration for the affair, 1o which quite a few other members of Atlanta's smart set were invited. The fact that the gday iark ed the anniversary of ibe wedding which three years ago united the Boetoss and Prof B 1. Brooks Head of the Department of Seience at Clark university .added a ro mantic touch to the occasion. Yellow was the single color used through all of the details. In the living room wicker baskets, hold ing huge vellow chrysanthemums and surrounded’ by yellow autum hal. foliage, were placed at artistic intervals. In the dining room. the table was overlaid with a gorgeous lace cloth and in the center was a low bowl of marechal niel roses and around the bowl were sprays.cf autumn leaves. —PFour games of bridge were play ed and prizes were won by the G N e R S S .‘ s | RN/ z f’Tt ?'; AT \' e : /_\\ . = QN NN o 7 2 ¥ e : 4 = 3 / s iz | N TAACD D ob ’ { I..JI7 AR e\ N0\ . A \ oA i '_';:. @ S ’ s > f‘: 5 Py e _'._?;;:;4‘ e W 2 ; P 0y 4 w :}.1’:“!\ . » gl 1 AR Rl YRR, S GO S 'A“"'i et |y LA R RO 2 "'::i:'; A\say, > g‘“‘ ® ﬁ 4 A N ¥ & 4 Amas €ifis 4 ‘\ S 5 ‘ < it o v oM ATADT - AT S5 NOW IS THE TIME 7TO START ON /fSN e THAT XMAS GIFT BEFORE THE RUSH O %} Watlches, Diamonds, Necklaces, La Val- VA ;AR liers, Brooches, Fountain Pens, rings, v ‘ 'a"\ Searf Pins. Earrings and 2 variety of jew: '* ;: N . % 5 5 elry to select irom. T D g S A deposit will hold any article selected iz WA A SN 7 ‘IZ ii = E i N . O I nwolor . & J. L. Hollaway, Jeweler : N b .- A3t e nt . i ¢ e 172 AUBURN AVE. N. W. 7 e o PHONE WA, 2772 D A - T2 S S R e e T TR 1= == S R R - ATLANTA AND WUST POINT ROAD COMPANY Attractive Christmas Heliday Fares Round-trip tickets cn szle December 16 to 25, 1931, inclusive. Final return limit - Januiry 6, 1932 he weon points in the Southeast. Ask Ticket Agent for fare:, soill'ng dates and limits to other destinations. P BILIIPS General Passenger Agent, Adan‘a, Ga. Aravel by Train for Safety, Comfort and Convenience following: first club prize, Mrs B T Harvev: second, Mrs. W S, Can-; non. thivd Mrs Forrester Wash-i ington: borby. Miss Kate Graves, first guest vrize. Mrs Marion Pm‘-{ lee¢; second, Mrs, H. M. Holmes; booby, Mrs. Inez Thompson, l After the award of prizes the doors leading inio a spacious room were thrown oven to reveal a sight thal is comparable only to the fan-| cies we have of fairvland In this room a vellow backpround was formed with draperies of _\'(?”0\\’! ciiintz. and wall papetr with gold figures Cavd tables were scattered over the room on whih wers sod yelloyy covers and napking In the centel of each table was placed a lighted unshaded. rellow candle, at the base of which were vellow leaves. The candle light was tho cnly light used in this room ang the soft glow from the candles gave an exotic appearance to the scene, Fach individual service plate was embedded in vellow autininn leaves. The guests were guided to their piaces by place cards. whica were tiny turkeys filled with vellow can dv. The vellow schéme Wwas earried ~ < . 1 Opens With Columbus 7 1 » ot YMCA Volley Season With the close of King Football Season, comes the opening of many of the general sports which will be found prominent this winter, the growing volley ball contests. ; L The Butler Street Y is out to gain her spurs in this popular field a mong associations in the United | States. The Southern Regional Vol i lev Ball Association will open In Atlanta Friday December 4 at 7 ' pm. featuring the Atlanta Strong Six aegainst the Army Yoof Colum hus wihners of the 1031 redional chapipiouship 2d 1t presentatives Lof tha reeon at the 1331 National Volley Bail Touarpament at Colum bus. Ohin ' There wiil be no aamission at this opening game and ail Atlanta is {invited to witness the fray, bring ing their many out-of-town friends v ho wiil be here for the Tuskegee i Morris Brown football game. | The siiong Atlapta team will | move on Talladega Faculty at Tal ladega, Saturday, December 19th. . These teams have an equal rating with one zame each to their credit. following contests with: Chatta nooga. New Orleans, Dallas will be locked forward to with great spirit Presicent B K. Mavs states that the three teams are fighting hard for rating in the local schedule, with Captain € (- Harts team leading during the nast week; Cap tain Revnolds team second place and Captain Holmes team third, there s certainty as 1o what the rating will be nex! weck: it 15 fear ed that Captian Holmes team night upset the ambition of teams one and two, thereby ending on top. 5, | 1 Mr. B. E. Mays Host Once each month the members of the 29 club celerted because of thelt achievermont i their partt cular lines of endenvor. meet to dis cuss weighty topics arcund the fes tive board. i The November meeting was held yn Monday evening with Mr. B, K. Mays atl his residence on Beckwith street. A delectable collation which loosened tongues and inspired in tercating talle. was served and Dr: Chas. H Johnsen made the speech of thanks from the club to the host The members present: Messrs, J O Thomas, prezident: B. T. Har vey vico-president: - A Toomer, secretary: De Chas:. H. Johpson Messrs. J B Bilavion 1. S Blocker, Albert Dent. Kemper Harreld T. J. Henry T W HMolpies A T Walden an g [ 1 Buller: 1 oven into the food which was re flecied by the yellow prapefruit baskeis edhtaining cocktail, and vellow asparagus tips and fruitsalad which were delicious accompant ments for the creamed turkey. ‘The 1ce course was a marvel of beality dfor il was fiozen in the shape of peaches and bunches of grapes and served alieendtely at the tables. A bevy of girls dressed in yeilow tea aprons and caps served the guests. who were Mesdames L D Milton Jessie Wartman, W S Can non. Forrester Washington, Mae Harvey DMiss Kate Graves, Mes dames M S Davage. €. A Pascole, H M Holmes Marion Purlee Inez Thompson, Alex Hamilton, Sr. ohh T Cook Douglas cdter C O (Cater. Maudeline Reynolas J. b ‘l;’.x'u\';!n.-:-'. B E Ciupeton, €has L Johnson, Albert Dent. Cyrus Camp | field G B Warren, Marie Nash and {C. W. Povell WELLBORNS e Dress Shoeppe ¢ 112 Peachtree Arcade December Values in oW Lowvely if:"‘x : o A - - o NEW & ¥} . €0 @b, DRESSES W4 ,9\’ \ $10 to $12.50 Styles | \ Specially Priced A ; - i S o - el sag Very, very new silk dresses, i . charmingly styled for Sun e dav night or afternool [ } & . ek S 1 S $25.00 Values in 2 \ A Fur-Trimmed e \ | \ T Y { / \QE %E g%ﬁ!l | s . w NOTE: THESE DRESSES AND COATS ARE ON SALE ESPECIALLY FOR THIS OCCASION. BET TER HOME WEEK. THE SUPPLY IS LIMITED SO COME MONDAY AND MENTION THE ATLANTA WORLD, THE ATLANTA WORLD, ATLANTA, GA. Miss Odessa Parks Honors Club ,! A very pretty party was tender l ed the members of the Aurora ! olub and a few other friends by Miss Odessa Parks at her residence | at 992 Beckwith street. ' The harmonious combination of yellow and green formed the colov scheme. These colors were reflected {irst in the decorations, which were autumn leaves ferns and chrysan themums, and later emphasized in the table appointments upon which the delicious bridge luncheon was served. The card tables were used as cervices tables and in the center of each was placed a green bud vase holding tiny wvellow button chry santhemums. The palatable sandwiches were lifted out of the realm of the pro-, saic by the flutfy bows of yellow and green ribbon. with which they were tied. ® Social News SOUTHERN BELL SOCIAL Held a call meeting at the home of Mrs. Estella Jones, 82 Hilliard Stroet | 10 disenss | distributine baskets among the poor, Decem ber 1. The regular meeting will be at the home of Miss Armsirons, 113 Bell Street. N. E. December 10. All ate asked o be present Mrs. Estella Jones, president Mrs. Essie Epps. reporter SEMPER IDUM SOCIAL Met at the home of Mrs. Glennie 1. DPumas on Magnolia Stroel Tuesday nite. A lively and inter esting meeting was had. 1wo visit ors. Mr Mack and Mr. Edwards were present. A delicious repasi was served. Miss Thompson of 983 Ashby Circie will be hostess at the next meeting. Mr. C. E. Mundy, president Mrs Glennie 1. Dumas, Secre tary and Reporter The Edwin P. Johnson Girls Re serve Club of the Reced Street Baptist Church entertained with an after?Thanksgiving party, Fri day evening, November 27th at the home of Miss Perrine Taylor. 634 Fraser Street. The features of the evening were varicus games which included Gossip. Jack in the bush. apple ducking ete Everyone re ported an enjoyable evening “Miss Coope won the prize for geeting the most apples by ducking. The next meeting will be at the home of Miss FElizabeth Watkins. Dec. 4thath 687 Fraser Street Miss A. Dowdell, president Miss B. Duren. sponsor THE ORIGINAL USHERS ' ASSOCIATION The Sincing Chorts of he Original Ushers Association met Monday nite at 484, Fifth Street at the home of the chairman. Mr. C. . Gilbert. After a spiritual de votional exercise the chaplin, Mrs Glenn turned the remainder of the services over to the chairman. Several spiritual selections were song. After which a delicious re past was served by Mr and Mrs Gilbert. A good time wa#® ¢njoyed [»,‘\' all, Nr @ Dixon teacher Mr. O. Pearson. president i Mrz: A Gilbert. reporier Those who carried away the | prizes were Miss Anna White, first club prize; Miss Mattie Berry, sec ond: and Miss Lucile Harper, club boohy. Miss Hallic Beacham first giiest prize and Niss Alma Lewis, second The guests present were Misses Norma Micheal, Halliec Beacham, Alma lLewis. Lottie Bailey, Rubie Starr and Mesdames Bertha Brooks White and Theodore Brown, ot Florence 8 C Mrs White s & former menmber of the Atora club. The club members present were NMisse: Rubie Ford. Marie Maxey, Anna White. Annie Gibson, Nellie K Anderson Ruth Hall Mae Gomillion. Willie Mae Starr, Lucile Harper. Verdelle Day. Mattie Berry and Louise Chisholm The hostess was assisted in re ceiving by her sister-in-law, Mrs. E 1. Park: y The Original Ushers Associantlion closed its 20th Quatterly Session November 20th. Everyone co-oper ated. the president.. ushers ang members also fiiends threw wide their doors and welcome us in They were loyval both spivitually and financially. We are anxious to meet at the 2nd Mt Olive Baptist Chureh again. Our last sermon was Sunday afternoon. 3 p. m. by Rev - Watts at 1l aeclock thal morning, Rev. Gates preached A/l during the session wonderful ser mons were delivered and we pray that God will restore a blessingd upon them all. Rev. G W Jordan pastor MR- AND MRS CLARENCE THOMPSON and Miss Rth Ran dall were honored guests of Dr. W. P. Harris of Athens Georpgia atl a dinner party Saturday. afternoon after the Tuskegee-M B U . game. (OX BROTHERS TO RENDER PROGRAM Cox Brothers will render a pro oram at Thankful Baptist chureh, Atlanta Avenue, Decatur. Georgia, Wednesday night. December 9 at 830 The public is covdially invit ed. All agents are asked to attend. GRAHAM W. JACKSON IN ORGAN RECITAL The Ushers Association of Allen Temple A. M. E. Church presents Graham W. Jackson in an organ recital, assisted by a male chorus at Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, Sunday evening, 4 o'clock, Decem ber 13th, 1931. Washington Evening High Gle: Club and chorus will be pr ded in Vesper Services, Sunday cven ing December 5 13°° Cosmo bolilin. A NV F- € uveh gl d o‘clock. Mr. and Mrs. George Stokely, who formerly resided at 340 Lin den Street. are now at home to friends at 329 Linden. Apt. 8. l ANNOUNCEMENT | Mr. and Mrs. Willis Martin wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Ethel Stin son to Mr. James Barnes. The wed- l . | MILLINERY. . BFOSIERY) . UNDERWEAR . 35 PEACHTREE, ST. : . S o : ‘ SA] K { ‘ Ww'/ﬂ Q\‘ 200 New Coats Greatly reduced, _unticipating possible : future reductions, aow at the lime when most needed. 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R Saulter, also from Montgomer, Ala. shared honors at a delightful hridre party given by Prof and Nirs . 1 Dansby, of Morehouse cotle @ The affair was a fitting ciimag to the Morehouse-Alabania Hlate game, that the out-of-tovn i came to the city to witness Lovely fall flowers were used to beautily the setting in which four gamcs ol bridge were played. Prizes were won by Prof Chas H. Clayton and Mr. Charles Dunn. first and second respectively. Handsame pguest prizes were pr(-:aemo(q to Mrs. Charles Dunn and Mrs. C. R. Saulter. Only a few intimate friends ot the host and hostess were invited. They were Prof. and Mrs. Walter Chivers, Prof. and Mrs. C. B. Lind say, Prof. and Mrs. J. T. Brooks, Prof. and Chas. Clayton and Miss lona Crawford. P @ . Mrs. Marion Partee Honors Husband The female of the species is ever alert to grasp opportunities to ex tend the little courtesics, that keep romance alive between her and her mate. On Wednesday cvening, such a courtesy was cxtended Mr. Marian Partee, by his wife, upon the oc casion of his birthday. Sixteen neighbors were invited to .play bridge. The affair was quite informal and Mr. Partee was full of <miles, which evinced his gratitude for the thoughtfulness of his spouce. 1din;{ is to be solemnized at home, }[Deccmber 25th at 8 o'clock. Miss 'Stinson is-one of the seasons pop ular belles We are thankful to have our daughter, Mrs. Annic M. Turner back home from the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Turner are now proud parents of triplets. The mother is 19 years of age resides at 044 Irwin Street. A DELIGHTFUL WHIST FARTY . Miss Janie 1. Barksdale enter tained a few of her friends Fri day, November 27 with a delight ful whist party at the home of Mrs. Mattie ILockhart, 895 Neal Street. Amonz her guests were Disses Anna Williams Eloise L.ong Nettie Singleton, Annie Martin, Mildred Anbew. Mary lee and Messrs Heanlkli: Boddie. Smith. 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Y ddrea or more cuthralled patrons who marvelled at the More= !ﬁ .“ i house-Spelman version of his tragedy, “"Macbeth,” on Frld“ ”E.‘ 0‘7’ night. 1 have no doubt but that Biil would have smiled | & ¢ | graciously and approvingly. Never in my life chock tull I & | of witnessing vivid dramatization on the order of that last Friday have T had a more favorable after-impression than was mine after living and re-living scenes with the capable protges of Miss Anne Cooke, head of dramatics at Sprlman and Morehouse colleges and di rectress of the “Macbeth cast. It was (he most masterful presenta tion of “Macbeth” I ever witnessed. Scores of people from that cul tured audicnce echo similar plaudits. Most of the scenes cjected convincing applause. . X % % % 3 % THE INTERPRETATIONS and varicus and sundry shades ot meaning were conclusive evidences of Miss Cook's prolific genius along dramatic lines. The scenery and other manifestations of art in the scenes made admiration for Hale Woodruff, director of art at More house and Spelman, stand out in the hearts of all. The costumes were impressive. So effective was the costume garb that bhad its rental been ten tmes as much, it would not have been too expensive. The characters were real. living, and natural, even in what, to them, must have seemed decidedly unconventional raiment k & % %k 9 FREDERICK MAISE. wh) is krown by us all for his valor on the gridiron and who is onc cf Morchouse's proud seniors this year, soared to the ethereal heights as Macheth, Thane of Cawdor and K'ng of Seotland = Maise’s voice was flexible and elear. He had lines mastered. His stage poise was flawless, and his inlerpretation, su perb. He was in every detail the ambitious, avaricious, arrogant, and self-designing Macbeth painted by the pen of Shakespeare. 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