The Athens banner. (Athens, Ga.) 1902-1923, December 22, 1915, Image 2

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the most expressive greetings of the Yule tide symbolize the beautiful Christ mas Spirit of giving, and radi ate joyous, festive cheer through homes, churches and Merry Christmas celebrations. W* cordially mvite you to see our exten sive selection o f Exquisite Flowering and \Ornamental Plants—Azaleas, [Poinsettias, Cyclamens, Begonias, HOICEST Cut flowers’ with in great variety everything appropriate to the season, and charming corsages for all occasions. An unparalled line of gentlemen’s furnish ings is being shown this season. Our suit and overcoat stocks are the greatest we have ever carried and we shall be pleased to have you call in and see what we are offering for the holiday trade. r Cut Flowers AND FLORAL OFFER INGS OF ALL KINDS Bulbs JONES GREENHOUSE GO, Phone 364 The Purity, Perfect It will he to your advan tage to order before the last minute. Your selec tions will he set aside for delivery, at the time you desire. Crucedale Greenhouse Phone 1167 E. H. DORSEY Clayton Street, ATHENS, GA. STORE OPEN AT NIGHT gMor-’ . m fMI TWO 6 >ARAG c ^ v THE BANNER, WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER I CONDUCTED BY MRS. ALICE ADAMS. Home Phone 832. . Office Phone 75. CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK ’WEDNESDAY— Mrs, Jankower’s sewing party. Brand-Rollestone Wedding Was Brilliant Affair of Last Evening The wedding of Miss Lu- elle Winn Brand and Mr. Moreton Mountford Roliestone was solemn ized last evening at the home of the bride’s father, Judge Charles H. Brand, on Milledge avenue, in the presence of a brilliant assemblage of relatives and friends. Dr. E. L. Hill, of the First Presbyterian church was the officiating minister. The atten dants were Mrs. Bolling Sasnett, ma tron of honor, Miss Maud Roliestone, of Atlanta, maid of honor, Miss Essie Jordan, of Atlanta, first bridesmaid. Miss Leila May Hull, Miss Ruth Wells, Miss Katie Mae Arnold, and Miss Martie Smith, of Lexington. Little Miss Caroline Brand was the lovely little flower girl. Mr. L. Bar tow Morgan, of Atlanta, was the groom’s best man. The groomsmen were Mr. Bolling Sasnett, Mr. Tom Connally, Mr. Henry McCord, Mr. Ed mund Jordan, Mr. Langdon Quin, and Mr. Howard Gilbert, of Atlanta. The palatial home was never more beautiful in the artistic decorations carrying out the Yule-tide season. En tering the spacious veranda the scene was of tropical luxuriance and e::- •qulsite loveliness. Southern smilax and young pine trees embowered the front veranda, the northside inclosed in canvas carried out the woodland scene, the graceful vines of smilax festooned against the white walls, with grouping of palms, made an ideal place for dancing after the ceremony and where the orchestra was station ed playing the wedding music and ren dering a charming program through out the evening. The punch tables were placed at either end of the porch, decked with the greenery ot smilax. A myriad of tiny electrio lights reflected a radiance everywhere which gave but a faint idea of the picturesque beauty within. The entire lower floor was thrown together with a carpet of white can vas. The archways, windows and walls were outlined with Southern smilax starred with lights and caught here and there with great bows of white tulle. Tall crystal vases of huge bouquets of Richmond roses and yel low daisies showered with valley lilies and maidenhair ferns graced the hall table blooming cacti tied with tulle bows were placed at the newel post of the stair case, which was gracefully twined with smilax with holly branches, giving a touch of the holiday season. A tall vase of the same fragrant flowers reflected their beauty in the handsome mirror of the mantel in the elegant drawing room with rose pink and gold furnishings. The streamers of tulle and ropes of smilax completed the perfect decorative scheme. Here the costly and rich gifts were display ed. The long drawing room where the ceremony was performed was a dream of loveliness. The vines, lights and tulle bows forming the background. Against the front window palms were massed in front of which an arbor of holly and vines, twinkling with tiny lights, was improvised for the hand some altar, the bridal couple stand ing in front of a double mirror framed with great bunches of Easter lilies caught -with the long streamers of tulle, on either side cathedral candle sticks held the burning tapers which gleamed against the mass of greenery. The brilliant chandeliers were wreath ed with smilax and soft tulle bows. The long colonial mantel was banked with maidenhair ferns and narcissi with tall palms reaching the rail. The dining room continued the incom parable loveliness and grandeur of the fairy-like scene. The bride’s table was the central attraction, covered with a white satin cloth with a ruffle of tulle that hung gracefully from the edges outlined with a tracery of smilax and caught here and there with sprigs of holly. An immense plateau of Richmond roses, yellow daisies showered with valley lilies and sprays of fern graced the center, from which a tiny Christmas tree rose to the canopy overhead of smilax and tulle, tiny electric lights outlining the base and adorning the tree. Around this exquisite arrange ment silver candlesticks held the white tapei*s. The place cards were tied to the handles of lovely silver baskets caught with sprigs of orange blossoms holding the silver glazed candy. The bride’s cake rested on a A Real Christmas Gift for Him An Appreciated gift for your husband, broth er or friend will be found among the nobby novelties in men’s, young men’s and boys’ wearing apparel at this store. . . . Suits - Overcoats Bath Robes Swpfitprs Mufflers (Silk & Wool) Manicure Sets Tie Cases Gloves Mackanaws Sox Neckwear Handkerchiefs Auto Scarfs Drinking Cups Hdkerf Cases Auto Gauntlets Dress Scarfs Traveling Bags Suit Cases Pullman Slippers Traveling Sets Collar Bags Shoe Bags Ties s lver stand and was embossed with Richmond roses surrounded with fairy i i figures done in white. To the sweet strains of wedding music the wedding party entered first. First came Misses Ruth Wells and Martie Smith, M sses Katie Mae Ar nold and Leila May Hull, Miss Es3ie Jordan, Miss Maud- Roliestone, Mrs. Bolling Sasnett. The lovely young bride entering with her father, meet ing the groom with his best man at the altar. The groomsmen forming the aisles, afterwards grouping them selves back of the ma ds during the impressively beautiful ceremony. The bride was a charming picture in a handsome gown of soft satin lined with silver cloth forming the ruli over skirt draped over a skirt ot- silver lace caught with orange blossoms. The short full sleeves and low bodice were fashioned of the priceless lace. The court train of the satin was lined with the stiver tissue over which hung the graceful tulle veil adjusted to a wreath of orange blos soms. She carried a shower bouquet of white Orchids and valley lilies. Mrs. Sasnett, the matron of honor, a petite beauty wore her wedding gown of tulle and silver cloth trimmed with Rose point lace. She carried a bou quet of Richmond roses showered with valley 'lilies. Miss Roliestone, the maid of honor was very hand some in gown fashioned of green taf feta with an over skirt of lace caught with tiny bunches of pink rose buds. The maids were picturesque in yel low taffeta dresses made with pointed basques, with gold lace forming the short sleeve and outlining the low neck, bow-knots of gold braid com pleting the quaint costumes, each carrying old-time bouquet of roses daisies and lilies fringed with lace. Little Carolyn Brand, the flower girl, was lovely in a frock of white accordion pleated chiffon with the flounces alternating with Nile green tulle, edged with silver. The short bodice was made of tulle and silver. She carried the same quaint bouquet as the maids. Mrs. W. J. Peeples wore an imported gown of old blue chiffon, the corsage made of silver lace. Mrs. Roliestone, of Atlanta, was gowned in black pou de sole with trimmings of spangled net of midnight blue. Mrs. Morton Hodgson had charge o( the bride’s book. Misses Lo’s Witcher, Miriam Pope, Kathleen O’Farrell and Sarah Sasnett served punch From the stairs the bride threw her bouquet in which was tied the ring, thimble add dime. A brilliant reception followed 4he ceremony, and an elaborate dupper [ was served. Among the many handsome gifts were a chest of flat silver, silver plat ter, and a. check for five thousand dol lars from the bride’s father. A dozen silver plates from Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Brand, of Lawrenceville, a magnifi cent silver service from Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Peeples. There were countless other valuable gifts of silver, glass and - china. The beautiful wedding was the largest: and most brilliant so cial event of the season, and one of the loveliest In the history of Athens. The young bride is one of the most popular young girls in the college set, charming in personality, and possess ing all the beautiful traits that have made .the Southern girl a social fa vorite, with splendid educational ad vantages at Lucy Cobb, and abroad. Mr. Roliestone is connected with the Atlanta National bank and has estab lished himself in the social and busi ness circles of that city, where they will make their home after a wedding trip. Among the out-of-town guests were: Judge Samuel J. Winn, of Atlanta; Mrs. E. H. Jordan, of Atlanta; Mrs. H. A. Roliestone, of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Worsham, of Atlanta’, Mrs. Clara Winn Upchurch, of Atlanta; Miss Sarah Sasnett, of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. L. M.‘ Brand, and MisBes Louise and Mary Brand, of Lawrence- villa; Major and Mrs. W- E - Simmons, of Lawrenceville; Mr. and Mrs. Court- land Winn, of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ewing, of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Will MSoBride, of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Golden Knight, of Monroe; Mrs. B. H. Sasnett and Miss Carrie Sas- bett, of Atlanta; Miss Rebecca Day, of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Wilner La- Hette, of Atlanta; Dr. Blosser, of At lanta; Mr. and Mrs. George Mann, of Atlanta. MRS. ABE JOEL’S BEAUTIFUL PARTY Mrs; Abe Joel opened her delightful home yesterday afternoon for an buy this crystal-glass humidor brimful of sun shiny Prince Albert tobacco and get that little old “Christmas thing 99 off your mind! Go right up and down the line on gifts—you won't strike one near the cost of this P. A. humidor that wins such hearty appreciation! For a smoking-man gets a lot of home happiness and contentment out of Prince Albert! It’s so delightful in a pipe or rolled into a cigarette. And that humi dor, with its sponge-moistener top, is a joy’us outfit for any man to call his own. Keeps the tobacco in such dandy trim. And bear in mind, when you buy this humidor, that Prince Albert tobacco is made by our own patented process! That’s why it’s so good—besides cutting out bite and parch! And that’s why it’s popular with men of all tastes all over the world! He will like it, sure; because he can smoke it all day and all evening—it will not irritate his tongue! Go right into any shop that sells tobacco and ask for the Prince Albert pound crystal-glass humidor. It’s the one great big universal all-joy-man-gift that’s beyond criticism—the “Gift-that-Gets-the-Glad-hand! ” P. A. •red tins, 10c: tin ftffffiicforti and in handsome pound and smoke R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY WiN. C. elaborate entertainment of her bridge club. Christinas decorations added: a charm to the handsomely furnished rooms. A delicious salad course was served after the games. Besides the mem bers several, visitors .were present. Mrs. Max Klein, of New York; Mrs. Morris Skolowski, of Nashville; Miss Somers, of New Yprk; Miss Stern, of Chicago.- , .• Dainty guest towels and sewing bags were the prizes. The party was one of the largest social events of the week. CRAWFORD-JOHNSON. At. the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller Crawford, at 496- Ruth street, Barberville, Ath* ens, yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock occurred a pretty home wedding in which Miss Alberta Crawford became the wife of Mr. Howard Johnson, Rev, R. E. Neighbour, D. D., pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle, performing the ceremony in the presence, of a num ber of invited friends, who joined the relatives of the couple in the hand somely decorated home. The Christ mas color scheme was delightfully carried out in the decorations of the entire lower floor of the home, which was thrown together for the occasion, holly and smilax and mistletoe being in evidence and'cut and potted flow ers and plants adding to the beauty of the scene. Miss Nellie Johnson,. a sister of the groom, played the wedding inarch, with a lovely violin obligato by Mrs. J. D. Stokeley. The bride was gowned in white satin, draped with chiffon and caught with clusters of white lilies of the val ley. Orange blossoms encircled the white tnlle veil and the only orna ment worn, by the bride was a hand- some, pearl-encircled cameo brooch. She carried a bouquet of bride’s roses and lilies of the valley. A delicious luncheon followed the ceremony and an informal reception was given to the invited guests. Soon after the luncheon Mr. and Mrs. John son left for a wedding trip to Florida, the bride dressed in a going-away suit of African brown with hat and shoes to match. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Crawford, a graduate of the Athens Hlgk School, where she took high stand in scholar ship, and was universally popular. She Is pretty and bright and talent ed. The groom Is the cashier at the Seaboard Air Line passenger station here and Is esteemed and valued highly by all who know him. He is a son of Mrs. J. T. Johnson of this city. MRS. JANKOWER HOSTESS THIS AFTERNOON The sewing circle will he entertain ed by Mrs. Maurice Jankower this af ternoon, MISS GERTRUDE BERNSTEIN TO ENTERTAIN CLUB Miss Bernstein will entertain her sewing club Thursday afternoon. Mrs. C. A Dozier returned to her home at Gainesville yesterday after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. D. G. Bickers. Mr. and Mrs. Golden Knight, of Monroe, came over In their car yes terday to be at the Brand-Rollestone wedding last night Mrs. Nellie Mathis, Tf Philomath, spent yesterday in the city shopping. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Ellis, Jr., and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford Lips comb and Misses Lipscomb, and Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Gay, of Atlanta, ar rive today to visit Mrs. M. A. Lips comb until Friday. Mrs. Lipscomb •will entertain Thursday at a lovely family dinner party in celebration of her birthday. Mrs. Vernon Hall and young son arrived yesterday from Atlanta to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Webb. Prof, and Mrs. Marion DuBoso an nounce the birth of a son December the 20th. Mrs. Thomas E. Green, of Atlanta, arrives this week to visit her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. John N. Booth for the holidays. Miss Elizabeth Steele, of the Cas tle School, arrives Sunday to visit Hiss Roselle Booth. Mr. and Mrs. Toombs DuBose en tertained at a family dinner party yesterday at the Magpie. Mrs. W. D. Branch, of Baxley, rives today to spend the holidays witlj her parents, Capt and Mrs. T. Dozier. •»«* Mr. and Mrs. William Rowland and Misses Rowland^ of Augusta, arrive early next week to visit Mr. and Mrsl C. A. Rowland, and will be entertain-] ed by them Wednesday evening. Mr. J. K. Orr has returned to At-j lanta, after visiting Mr. W. D. Beach-] am. Mr. and. Mrs. Robert Speir, Mlssl Evelyn Speir and Miss Hattie Melll Sherrer leave Saturday for Augusta | to spend the holidays. Mrs. Gordon Hight and young son, I of Rome, are spending this week here! the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Nick-] erson. They will return home Sun day. Mr. C. W. Lampkln, of Louisville, Ky., arrived in the city yesterday to | spend the holidays with hiu parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cobb Lampkln on Mil- ledge avenue. Mrs. Ora Hart Avery and little Misa Nella Avery v have arrived from MU* ledgeville to spend the holidays with Captain and Mrs. J. F. Hart. Mrs. M. G. Michael was,called to Atlanta yesterday on account of the serious. Illness of her mother, Mrs. Cohen. Mr. Hugh -Hodgson has arrived from Columbia University to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. M. Hodgson. Mrs. Earnest McGregor arrives this week from New York, to spend the- holidays. She will he accompanied i by Miss Margaret Mure.