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TILE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1907. Southern Social News and Gossip ROME. Mn T. J. Simmon* in honor of Mr*. Mary E. Simmons, mother of Dr. Sim mon* tendereil her elderly friends a charming entertainment from 4 to 6 o'clock Monday afternoon. Annually, early In May, Mr*. Simmon* gives this affair, which she dubs her "Grandmoth er’s Party." and alway* It I* one of the most enjoyable given at Shorter Col lege. About thirty gentlewomen graced the occasion. The happiest feature of the afternoon was Mrs. Simmons' sing ing of many .old songs dear to memory. The week was largely given over to the Elks, and Rome’s hospitality was unstinted. A number of Elk* brought their ladle* to the annual meet and they were royally entertained. Mrs. R. A. Denny, a* the wife of the exalted ruler of the state, entertalne] the visiting ladles Wednesday after noon from 4 to. 6 o'clock. Her attrac tive home was handsomely decorated with a quantity of roses, pnd the .nctlf of purple and white predominated. The hostess combined the rich tones in her dainty gown. Mrs. McIntosh, of Al bany; Mr*. Barnes, of Mllledgevl'le; Mrs. Brooks, of Augusta, stood with the hostess In the parlor, while Mes- riatnes Ida Nevln Patton, Alvin Dean, Walker Curry and Miss Rosa Gammon entertained the guests. About one hundred and fifty guests were present. Mrs. B. F. Roark was hostess to the Bridge Whist Club Saturday afternoon and the company consisted only of ’.he limited membership of eight. Miss Edith Smith had the New tury Club spend Prtday aftormon pleasantly with her. Her sister. Mrs. James P. Mooreland. of Mobile, was her guest of honor. Mrs. Charles Underwood came up from Atlanta to spend the days of the Elks’ conclave with Mrs. L. P. Huio- tnond. Mrs. Meta Jones, of Atlanta, Is visit ing Miss Hattie Benjamin. Mrs. W. M. Henry leaves early In the week for her home, In Wellington, Ohio, to spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McWilliams, of Macon, visited Miss Annie Todd while they were In Rome with the Elks dele gation. Mrs. John C. Reese, of Atlanta, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mary Gibson. - Mme. Grazlonl, of Berlin, and Mrs. Patton will give a song recital nt the Grand. In Atlanta, Friday evening. Miss Sarah Hamilton has returned from Atlanta, accompanied by her friend, Miss Kate Rucker, of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cothrnn. Mr. and Mrs. .Guy Cothran, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Shnw, Mr. and Mrs. John Led better. Miss Katherlno Jackson. Car ter Warren and Edith Smith anil Messrs. Laurie Cothran and Langdon Gammon make up a congenial party that left Monday on a camping expe dition at Round Mountain. Miss Blanche Hey wood and Mr. Humphrey Heywood are guests of the fumlly of Mr. J. A. Glover. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Kuttner, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ike May. have returned to their home. In Albany. Miss Pattle Willingham Is the guest of friends at Farlll. JEFFERSONVILLE. Mr. W. H. Harrell visited Maco* Monday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, of Cochran, visited relatives and friends In Jeffer sonville one day recently. Mrs. Maude Wood, of Macon, visited the families of Dr. J. O. Slappy and Mr. J. J. Wall this week. Mrs. George 8mlth Is at the bedside of her daughter. Miss Julia, at Dudley, who Is very sick with typhoid fever. Mr. J. C. Solomon has been very sick for several day*, confined to his room. Mrs. H. L. Cochran, of Valdosta Is visiting Miss Lucy Coombs and Miss Back Solomon this week. Mr. D. P.-Edwards was in Mansfield several days last week on a business trip. Hon. O. B. 8tcvens. member of the Georgia railway commission, vlslted.our city one day this week. Mrs. W. F. Shannon spent several days with relatives In Macon this week. Mrs. Custis Nottingham, of Macon, Is visiting Jeffersonville this week and will probably spend the summer here. Mr. R. A. Harrison, Sr., visited Ma con Tuesday. Mr. W. F. Finch returned Tucsduy from Valdosta. Mr. Wilbur’Reynolds, of Macon, cir culated among relatives and friends here tills week. Dr. and Mrs. Tom Jones visited Ma con Sunday afternoon and Monday. Mr. J. C. Bhannon was a recent vis itor to Macon. DALLAS. Mrs. R. D. Leonard and three Inter esting children, Virginia, Richard and Rebecca, have gone to Columbus. Oa., on a visit to Mrs. Leonard's father, Mr. Peacock. The Dallas High School commence ment oponed lost night and will con tinue until Tuesday evening. Rev. Mr. Hutchinson, of Atlanta, will preach the commencement sermon at the Baptist rhurch Sunday. The “Popular Parson,” a play given by the Dallas Thespian Society re cently, was a great success, both artis tically and financially. Miss LIUlan Fain will bo one of the attendants at the marriage of Miss Boimle Helms to Mr. Henderson, both of Rome. Ga. The wedding will take place May 28.' Misses Mary and Hallle Moore, of Meadowcroft farm, near Bmyma. are guests of Miss Nellie Spinks during the commencement season. Mrs. Hackney and- son. Cecil, of Birmingham, Ala, Mrs. Slaughter and son. Fain, of Athens, are guest* of their father. Judge Fain. Mr. Charlie Fain has returned to St Louis after a pleasant visit to his sis ter, Miss Lillian Fain, and father. Judge Fain. Mr. H. B. Ritchie will spend the sum mer at Commerce, Go. Mr. Gabriel Toombs, of Atlanta, spent yesterday in Dallas. Miss Gertie Brooks will visit Ac- worth soon. Mr. Colquitt Clonts leaves for Atlanta next week, where he goes to engage In business. Mrs. Cecilia Keef, of Augusta, will visit Dallas next week. Miss Clara Moon, who haa been sick, Is now fully recovered. Dallas promises to be very gay dur ing the commencement season, as a number of visitors are expected at this time and several entertainments will be given in their honor. Colonel W. E. Spinks has returned from a business trip to Atlanta, Villa Rica and Acworth. The revival at the Methodist church closed Tuesday night. Mr. Hill con ducted the meeting, which has lasted nearly two weeks. Mr. St. John has returned from At lanta. Mr. Talrnadge Cooper spent yester day in Cedartown. STATESBORO. Mrs. A. M. Barwlek, of Summit, has been visiting Mrs. H. S. r Parrish. Miss Dora Sims, of Valdosta, is the guest of MIns Kittle Stubbs. Mrs. Nell Rountree, of Swainsboro, spent several days with her daugh ter, Mrs. Perry Kennedy. Mrs. Lottie Spikes, Mrs. White, Mrs. Pike, of I*a<grange, have been at the home of Elder M. F. Stubbs during the week attending the week’s meet ing. Mrs. Mann and Miss Mann, of New- nan, have been the guests of Mr. L. Cl Mann this week. Dr. A. L. R. Avant, of Savannah, has moved to Statesboro and formed a partnership with Dr. M. M. Holland. His daughters. Miss Maud and Miss Carrie, add much to the social life of the city. Hon. Job Rountree and wife, of Swainsboro, spent a few days with the family of Mr. John R. Powell this week. Mrs. Seckinger, of Mobile, Ala., and Mrs. Klarpp are visiting their father. Elder Stubbs. Miss Mary Copeland, of Macon, and Miss Anna Stubbs, of Claxton, arc vis iting in the city. Mrs. J. P. Brinson, of Mlllen, has returned home after a week’s visit to relatives in Statesboro. Mr. Barney McCoy, of Millen, is at the home of his uncle, Mr. D. E. Mc Coy. Dr. D. L. Deal, who has been at tending the Georgia Medical College at Augusta, Is at home for his vaca tion. MOUNT*AIRY. Mrs. H. H. Thompson, with her daughter. Miss Emily Thompson, has topened her summer cottage after spending the winter In Haymarket, Va. Mr. Arthur Codington, of Macon, vis ited Mt. Airy last week. Hon. C. D. Hill, of Atlanta, visited his sister. Mrs. H. H. Thompson, last week. Mr. T. M. Patton, of Adel, was the guest of Senntor J. T. Peyton Thurs day. Colonel M. C. Pope visited Wash ington. Ga., last week. Senator J. T. Peyton visited Atlanta Wednesday. Mrs. t’. C. Janes, of Savannah, Is at the Wilcox cottage for a few weeks. Mrs. R Von Windogar and her daughter. Miss Margaret Von Windo gar, with Miss Marie Hanson, have returned to their home in St. Louis, after spending a few weeks at the Mt. Airy. .... , Mrs. W. H. Cheney visited relatives in Cornelia Monday. MONTGOMERY, ALA. Mr. and Mrs. George Selbels, who were married in Norfolk, Va., last week, are visiting Mrs. Bethels’ mother, Mrs. Ann Selbels. on Perry street. Mrs. Thomas Cohoon entertained de lightfully Wednesday afternoon at cards in compliment to Mrs. George Selbels. Euchre was the game, and Miss Kate Steiner won the guest’s prize and Mrs. Selbels was presented with a beautiful souvenir of the occasion. Mrs. McDuff Cain entertained very Informally twelve ladles Wednesday afternoon at bridge. Her spacious home was beautiful in sweet peas of every hue and a large bunch was given as a prize to the lucky winner, Mrs. Hardwick Ruth. - Mrs. Flies Crenshaw, who has been visiting her 'father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crenshaw, haa gone to Hendersonville, N. C., for the summer. M? STd Mrs! Henry Hail Clark have returned from their wedding trip and are with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jo seph Norwood, en route to their home, in Mobile. Miss Rosa Strauss Is visiting her sia- tar* Mrs. J. Morris, in Jackson. Later she will visit friends In New Orleans. „Mra. Joseph L. Hall is visiting In Kentucky and Tennessee, where she has a number of relatives. Mrs. L. Ley man Is visiting relatives In Selma. Misses Ethel and Anna Pelser are in Prattville at Mrs. Atfleld Walker’s house party. Mrs. J. w. Kelley has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Charles P. Jackson, in Birmingham. Mrs. James K. Hickey was hostess Tuesday at the second of a series of bridge parties. The game was played at four tables. Miss Olivia Arrington and Mrs. Hubert'Dent being the for tunate winners, after which an elegant course luncheon was served. Miss Sallie Bandy, of Athens, is visit ing her sister, Mrs. Annie Laurie Ban dy, on Washington avenuo. Mrs. I. H. De Wees has returned home, after a couple of months at Hot Springs. Ark. Mrs. Willingham entertained very elaborately at a Japanese reception on Friday evening In compliment to he* young sister, Miss Celebla Payne. About 100 of the younger set were there, and the costumes were of the Orient.. Mrs. Allie C. Blrchf who has been visiting friends here, has gone to New York, from whence she will sail for Europe In June. She will fco absent till early fall. Mrs. Edward 'A. Graham is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. L. Hill in Athens, Ga.. where she was called by the extreme illnesi of her little grand son. Miss Mary Kirkpatrick entertained a Inrgn party of friends Saturday morn ing at her home, on Court street. The house was beautifully decorated In spring flowers, and after a game of two hours, the hostess served a course luncheon. Miss Minnie Hollis, of Greenville, S. C., Is visiting her friend, Mrs. W. A. Hulm, on JefTejason street. Mrs. Isoulse Bankhead Perry Is visit ing her sister, Mrs. Thomas M. Owens, at her home, on Bainbridge street. The Shakespeare Club held a delight ful meeting with Miss Dorothy Graham Saturday morning. ELBERTON. Miss Borah Wyche left Friday for Pickens, S. C., where she will be the guest of Mrs. Bruce Haygood for a couple of weeks. Mrs. Z. C. Hayes Is spending a few weeks at Indian Springs. Miss Ada Alniand has returned from a pleasant visit to friends In Com merce, where she was the recipient of many social honors. Miss (’ora Murry, of Lincoln. Is vis iting Mrs. Wilton Fortaon on Heard street. Mrs. Hubbard and Miss Hall, from South Carolina, are the guests of Mrs. Nancy Swift. The Daughters of the Confederacy were entertained Wednesday by Mrs. E. B. Tate. CARROLLTON. Mr. and Mrs. It. D. Jackson hare returned from a sojourn of sereral day* In Florida. Mr. and Mra. George Fuller apent Tuesday in Atlanta. lion. H. II. Refill, accompanied by Mrs. Refill, spent Monday In the city. Mrs. Edwards and two children, of Ope lika, are In the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S’. J. Boykin. Mr. Dave Ueese. of Atlanta, visited bis mother, Mrs. M. F. Reese, last week. Mr. J. J. Thomnsson spent Saturday In Atlanta. J. W. Fitts visited New Orleans last week. Ailjntant General 8. W. Harris was una ble to attend his duties In Atlanta lost week on neeount of Illness. Miss Helen Rrown has returned from Htnckbrldgc. Ga., to spenil the summer with home folks. , „ .fudge W. C. Ailumson visited Greenville, (’olmubtm and other points Inst week. Dr. J. E. Walker was In the city one day Inst week. Judge J. H. Barron Is In Atlanta. Mrs. Alexander, who has been visiting her daughter. Mrs. John Vaugliu on Maple street for three months, has returned to her lit Roopvllle. uel Charles I 'The"marriage of Miss Ola Huff, of this city, and Mr. John Brown, of Atlanta, will MONTGOMERY, ALA. Miss Rosa Lyons, of Mobile, Is visiting bar sister. Mrs. L. L IIIll Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sable have gone sbroad, anil will spend the entire summer visiting hie old home and other countries. The Tuesday Card Club waa entertained this week by Mrs. Joseph Owen, nt her home on Monroe street Mrs. J. M. De- Cotta. her annt, and Mias Margaret Rrowne assisted. After a close game. Mrs. McDuff Csin and Miss Olivia Arrington were de clared the lucky winners of s teeo vase end a piece of Indian pottery. Mrs. A. D. Seeley has returned from an extended visit to friends and relatives In New York. 'About forty couples enjoyed the hospital ity of Mr. aud Mrs. A. S. Woolfolk. on Monday evening, when they complimented their nieces. Miss Mulford. of New Jersey, and Miss Lucy IIIll, of Columbus, Gn.. with a trolley ride and german at Pickett Springs. Refreshments were served all dur ing the evening. Mlsa Margaret Lakey waa hostess for tho Saturday Card Club and some others at her homo on Gotdthwaite street. Mrs. W. P. Screw j was the lucky winner of the first prise, an ertibroidcrod waist, and Miss Ethel Marks won tho consolation. Mlaa Kate Steiner la visiting her slater. Miss Helen 8telner, at Hollins, Va., for tho commeni'eraont. Miss Anna Pelser haa retnrned after a visit to Mias Fannie Dunn, In Birmingham. Mra. John G. Finley la visiting friends In Washington. She will visit New York nnd other places before returning to her home. Mrs. A. C. Birch, of Birmingham, la visit ing her slater, Mrs. Frank Taylor, on Sonth Court street Mra. B. J. Baldwin was the gracious hostess for the No-Name Club Wednesday occur Tuesday. NO RC ROSS. Miss Norris, of Atlanta. Is the guest of Mrs. Andrews. _ _ , Mrs. Homer Jones nnd Mrs. R. B. Skinner nre In Asheville, N. C. Miss Minnie Coogler. of Jonesboro, Is vis ing Miss Estelle Medloek. Mrs. Snrah Kiser, of Atlanta, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dora Kiser Webster. Miss Gertrude Andrews will visit Miss Eula fl.-iy In Athens the middle of June. Mrs. Edgar Estes and little son. of b*t. Augustine, Fla., are here for tho summer. Mr. Joo Webster. Mr. Homer Pitts, Mr. ... B. Swift ami Mr. William Porter, of the University School at Htono Mountain, speut Monday here. Miss Margaret porter, of Atlanta, la the gnest of Mrs. Ronald Johnston. The Noreross public school closed Friday cveulng with Interesting exercises. Miss Bertha Oliver, of Elm Ida, visited Mlsa Lillian McDaniel during the week. The Norcross Woman’s Club la making every effort to establish a library. Mlaa Elisabeth Baldwin was hostess to the Queen of Clubs and other friends Wed nesday afternoon. Six-handed euchre was played at six tables, after which a course luncheon was served. Miss Anns Pelxer won the first nrlxe and Mlsa Susie May won tho console tIon. Mrs. James Stiekncy nnd little son are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Heading, on Wash* ington street Mr. and Mrs. Jnlo McCree have gone for a summer In Europe. Miss Myra Mitchell, of Gadsden. Is visit* Ing her sister, Mrs. Frank Klmore. friends and relatives. Mins Eleanor Caldwell, who haa been visiting friends In Clarksville, Tenn., ban returncd. Tho Girls* High school second and third grades, gave a very delightful Interpretation of "Midsummer Night’s Dream,*’ on Tues day afternoon. Notable among the very good acting was that of Misses Willie Gayle os Puck, Miss Ida Belle Gay as Bottoms, nnd Miss Katie Halls as Ohcron. A delightful meeting of tho Ionian Club was held with Mrs. W. L. Dure, the re tiring president. Thursday afternoon, when the election of officers for tho following yenr took plnco. Mrs. Lewis Cobbs was mado president. Mrs. John Stratford vice president, Mrs. W. C. Maxwell recording secretary, nnd Mrs. Gren Andrews secretary nnd treasurer, Mrs. Dure delegate, and Mrs. Seymour director. Mrs. Dure and Mrs. C. A. I-Tiller served a delicious two- courso lunch, and a social hour followed, when farewells were exchanged for tho summer. Paymaster George Heihtes nnd hla bride (nee Miss Pettit of Norfolk. Vn.) nre guests of Air. Selbies* mother, Mrs. Ann Selbies. GREENSBORO. Miss Sue Reid Walton, of Madison, spent several days Inst week with Miss Mary Cooelan. Mrs. Mary Reason nnd daughter have re* turned to their home In Monroe, after a visit to Dr. nnd Mrs. W. E. Adams. Dr. nnd Mrs. J. II. Monrrlcf have re turned from a visit to Atlnntn. Rev. A. F. O’Kelly is In Richmond, Va., attending the Southern Baptist convention. Miss Louise Smith spent Inst Sunday la Y.. Is the guest of Mr. ami Mrs. M. Boss- mnn. Misses Ruth Anderson nnd Ellse Armor. Messrs. C. C. Wills, Marvin Anderson nnd T«ewls, of Bostwlck, spent Sunday with Mrs. W. G. Armor. Mrs. J. T. Robins Is visiting friends at Wash Ington. Mrs. Janies L Brown. Sr., Is visiting Iter brother, Mr. Edwsrd IMerre, nt Augusta. Mra. J- 11 Williams has returned from Augusta. Mrs. C. R. Dobson nnd son. of Greens* Imro, N. C.,,are visiting the former's par ents. Air. nnd Mrs. J. C. Palmer, here. Allas Julia Rrown has retiirni*d to her home at itesuea nfter a- visit to her sis* ter. Mrs. II. S. Torbert. Mlsa Sara Swulu Is at borne from Colum* bln. S. (\ Atlas Besale Butler, of Madison, spent sev eral days with Mrs. H. M. Spinks Inat k. saea ' Jennie nnd Kate Evans and Messrs. Guy Unit and Frank Shlplcr spent Sunday In Crawfordville with Alisa Eva Anbury. Miss Leila Jernlgnn has closed her school nt White Plains and returned to Grecus* I mm for Die summer. .Mr. ami Airs. Kre«l Barnhart spent Sun day nt Sllonm. Henry Gray and Peyton King, of Atlanta, ■put Sunday here. Mr. W. (f. Armor, of Pntnnm county, spent a few days with his family here Inst week. Miss Alary Copelnn entertained the Douv Ino Club delightfully Inst Kuturday morn* Ing In honor of Mias Rue Reid Walton, ot Madison. Mrs. P. F. Merritt won the first nrlxe, a pair of long silk gloves, nnd Atlas Walton won the consolation, a picture. She was nlso given the guest prise, a lace fan. After tho games, a delightful luncheon was served.