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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. WFDNKKDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1907. SOCIETY D. A. R. DAY AT JAME9TOWN. Pi-May, October U, will be D. A. R. day at Jamestown, when the president of the exposition and the governor of Virginia will be the special guests of the Daughters of the American Revolu tion. A notable feature of the occasion will be a reception which will be held In the Virginia building, the hostesses to be Mrs. Jameson, state 1 regent of Virginia, and Mrs. Donald McLean, of York, president genera! of the D. A. R's Mrs. McLean will also hold a recep tion October 12 In the New York build ing, and several days will be given over to the entertainment of the visiting Daughters .from every part of the country. SIR GILBERT PARKER. Sir Gilbert Parker has Just come be fore the public with a new novel, says The Washington Herald. He has been writing for a good many years, and It Is through his novel writing that he has attained his eminence. He Is still only 45 years of age, having been born In Canada In 1862. He Is, In'Its best sense, a cosmopolitan man of the world, for he Is not only familiar with America and Europe nnd Egypt, the South Sea Is lands and Australia, but has studied the people of these lands with sympathy and insight. Ho first attracted atten tlon In the early ’90's by some short stories of mnrked nnd distinctive qual lty, located In tho Canadian northwest. A novel followed, then another, and then came “The Right of Way,"'Which was one of the most popular books of Its period. Sir Gilbert Is not only prominent In contemporaneous litera ture. but Is a large llgure In English social life, and Is a distinct power In parliament, of which he has been a member for seven years. He lives in a beautiful house in Carlton Terrace, tho most exclusive social quarter of Lon don, and he nlso has a'charmlng stone cottage on a little estate In the country, where ho docs most of his work. LADIES! AUXILIARY. Tho Ladles' Auxiliary to the B. of R. T. will hold their regular meeting on Thursday afternoon, October 3, at 2 o'clock, lit the K. of P. hall. Kiser build ing. All members are urged to be pres ent. MRS. ELLA HAMILTON, * Secretary. OLD ATLANTA W. C. T. U. Tho Old Atlanta Woman's Chris tian Temperance Union will hold Its regular meeting on next Thurs day afternoon at 3:80 o'clock, ,at the Baptist Tabernacle, corner Luckle and Harris streets. THIOT-’SlRMANS. A marriage of Interest to friends In many parts of Georgia will be that of Miss Edith Nowlan Thlot, of Savannah, to Mr: Walter Eustace Birmans, of Waycross, which Will take place Wed nesday evening, October 2, at the home of tho brtdo’s parents, Mr. nnd Mrs. Richard Wylly Thlot, In Savannah. sevier-Iferguson. The marriage of Mrs. Anne Lewis Sevier to Dr. Durr Ferguson was an ' event of Interest In the social world of Nashville, where the bride Is prom inently nnd popularly known. She a daughter of the late Mr. nnd Mrs. John Lewis, nnd Blkter of Mrs. T. Mor- timer Gaines and Messrs. Porter and George Lewis. She Is a handsome and magnetic young woman, and, In addi tion to personal charms, has mental gifts which have been demonstrated in her successful work as society odltor of the Nashville Tennessean for the past few months. Tho ceremony took place Sunday evening at the family residence on • West End avenue. In the presence of the bride's Immediate connection and a few of her intimate friends. Dr. H, B. Blue, of the Methodist church, ofll elated.. Dr. nnd Mrs. Ferguson are now at his stock farm near Gallatin, but will leave soon for Birmingham, which they Intend to make their permanent home. —Nashville American. DELEGATES ANC>" ALTERNATES, Tho following are the delegates who will represent the League of American Pen Women, at the seventeenth an nual convention of the International Loaguo of Press Clubs, which will con vene In Birmingham on October 21-26: .Mrs. .Mabel Loutse White, president of the League of American Pen Worn cn; Mrs. Edith Klngmnn Kern, who Is a graduate of the Washington College of Law; Mrs. Rachael Tougate Beck, wife of General William Beck, U. S. A., and a well-known author; Mrs, Chris tine Walton, who Is a writer of de lightful short stories; Mrs. Lyda J. Young Withers, lecturer and magaxlne writer; Mrs. Cora E. Dupuy, literary editor of "Memo." Alternates—Mrs. Della Hlne Mertx, the well-known writer of stories for children; Miss Jessie A. Griswold, re cording secretary of the league; Mrs. Annie A. Wilder, a noted Journalist, wife of the renowned Professor Leon ard If. Wilder; Mrs. 2lllah Moore, the Chnutnuqua lecturer; Mrs. Katharine Hayden, the poet and philanthropist; Mr*. SarAh Babbitt Butler, newspaper correspondent. The League of American Pen Women Is adulated with the National Editorial Association and the International League of Press Clubs. Its present officers are: Miss Mabel Louise White, president; Mrs. La Salle Corbell Pick ett, first vice president; Miss, Elisa beth A. Hyde, second vice president; Mrs. Edith Klngham Kern, correspond ing secretary; Mrs. Delhi Hlne Mertx, assistant corresponding secretary; Miss Jessie A. Griswold, recording secre tary; Miss Mao Ruth Noreroes, treas urer; Mrs. Helen H. Gardener, audi tor; Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes, librarian; Mrs. Juliette M. Babbitt, historian; Mrs. Lyda J. Young Withers, reporter; Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes, offlclaj reader. —Birmingham Ledger, PRETTY BIRTHDAY PARTY. Tuesday afternoon little Miss Eva Stewart gave a pretty party at the home of her parents,, Mr. and Mrs. Ovid Stewart, at West End, com memorative of her ninth birthday. Pink and white roses were used In artistic [ profusion In the decoration of tho broad indas. A table, placed under the |$T»Sa. held delicious refreshments, ahd large cake adorned with nine pink per*. Many attractive games were played the children during the afternoon. The charming young homes* wore a becoming frock of batiste, trimmed >lth lace over pale blue silk, with low of blue ribbon in her hair. Miss Carrie sn-nett assisted In the enter- flnmont of the chibli. n. I The guests Inclii,!.. 1: Ml-, ■ Kva nil Anna Kirby Willingham. I..,1 cIntyre, Flora and Margaret Wujd- flhd, Iley Munn and Alva Joe Page, Frances Stewart. Ellxabeth and Evelyn Small, Mary Matthews, Constance Le- roux, Ruby Chapman, J.ols Verner, Margaret Mayson, Misses Colcord, Catherine Carter, May Parker, Marcei Thornton, Mary McMillan. Emmie Stewart, Alice Stewart, Isabelle Simp son, Eleanor McGInty, Ruth Durtson and Margaret Walker. O. M. CLUB ENTERTAINS FOR MISS MARY ADAIR HOWELL. An elaborate and beautiful occasion, which assembled over sixty women, was the euchre party given by tho O. M. Club In honor of Its popular presi dent, Miss Mary Adair Howell, whose marriage to Mr. MacCarley will be an Interesting event of the autumn. The club members, who were the hostesses of the occasion, were; Mrs. W. R. Mc Clelland, Mrs. John Simpson, Miss Bes sie Ray, Mrs. John Matthews, Mrs. St. Elmo Massengale, Miss Gertrude Bran don, Mrs. Frank Btockton, Mrs. Jack Beasley, Mrs. Howard Arnold, Miss Edith Cofleld, Mrs. Frank Baker, Mrs. Fred Stewart and Mrs. Robert Troy. The party was given at the attractive home of Mrs, W. R. McClelland, and the decorations were meteor roses. Vases of these lovely flowers were placed In every available spot throughout the house, and ferns and other potted plants were effectively used. The prlrcs were beautiful china plates, hand painted, and the bride-elect was pre sented with n dozen handsome towel*. At the conclusion of the game de licious refreshments were served. Mrs. McClelland received the guests In a lovely gown of cream voile made over silk and fashioned with lace. Miss Howell was smartly gowned In silk, trimmed with baby Irish lace. MISS ANGIER’S"BRIDGE TO MISS HATTIE LOYLESS. Miss Hattie Loyless was the guest of honor at the bridge party which Mias Hattie Lee Angler gave Wednes day afternoon at her home on West Peathtree. Invited to meet Miss Loyless were Miss Wllllo Loyless, Mrs. John Black, Mrs. Robert Hughes, Mrs. Victor Smith, Mrs. Harry Bnelllngs, Misses Adellhc and Wllla Helfner, Miss Cora Hemp- Mil, Miss Mary Macauley, Mrs. Harold Mqore, Miss Grace Thorn, Miss Louise Wntts, Mlts Mildred Worley, Miss Mildred Harris, Miss Kata Waldo, Miss Anita Stewart and Miss Hattie May Holland. Mis* Angler wore a pretty toilet of white China silk over pink. Mis* Loyless was gowned In thread cambric and lace. The prize was a pair of silk hose and the honor guest was presented with a gold pin. After the game refreshments were served. IN HONOR REV. AND MRS. PERRY. A delightful reception was tendered Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Perry Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Graves on Peeples street by the members of the Church of the Incar nation. The home was attractlvety decorated with goldenrod nnd ferns,' nnd In the dining room, where refreshments were served, the llowers used were red roses. The candle shades and mints were also In red. Mrs. Graves and Mrs. Perry both were handsomely gowned In white silk nnd lace. Serving punch were Misses Lips comb, Schllllngor and Hunnlcutt, and assisting In the dining room were Misses Dyer, Underwood, Thryell and Lipscomb. During the evening Mr. Kelly, In be half of the congregation, presented Mr. and Mrs. Perry with a hand some sllve: bread plate. ATLANTA WILLARD W. C. T, U. The superintendent of the franchise department will conduct the meeting of the Atlanta Willard Woman's Chris, tlnn Temperance Union Thursday aft ernoon at 3 o'clock In the church house of Trinity. The entrance Is on Trinity avenue. Visitors will be cordially welcome. MRS. MARY L. M’LENDON, MRS. JANE A. ADKINS. Pro*. Rec. Sec. ELECTION FF OFFICERS. The Woman's Auxiliary to the Atlan ta Psychological Society met at the home of Mr*. W. B. Cummings Tues day, October 1, to reorganize, and the following officer* were elected for one year: President—Mrs. W. B. Cummings. Vice President—Dr. Frances Crouch. Recording 'Secretary—Mrs. Harry Smith. Treasurer—Mrs. Charles Shearer. The object of the society Is for self- development. The membership will be limited to twenty-five for the first year. MRS. W. B. CUMMINGS, Pres. MRS, HARRY SMITH, Rec. Sec. HARRIs"-HUNT. Air. and Airs. John Keeble Harris have Issued Invitations to the wedding reception of their daughter, Lyra Alyr- tls, and Mrs. James Lawrence Hunt, Jr„ on the evening of Tuesday, October 22, from 8 to 10 o'clock, at their home on Third avenue. Columbus, Ga. THURSDAY BRIDGE CLUB. The Thursday Bridge Club will be entertained this week by Airs. Robert Ridley. IMPORTANT MEETING OF U. D. C. There will be an Important meeting of the United Daughters of the Con federacy on Thursday afternoon, Octo. her 3, at 3:30 o’clock in the club room at the Grand. Afeetlng of executive board promptly at t o'clock. Delegates will be elected for general convention at Norfolk, Va. A full attendance Is urged. Continued on Page Thirteen, Southern College of Phar macy, -93 Luckie street. Opens eighth session Octo ber 1. New building. Free books. Continuous sessions. Splendid attendance. Pros pective students invited to call. More eyes than there are In Atlanta read these pages every day. For 30 cent* you can place any want you may have before them In our want columns, and Friday and Saturday get a 40c box of Wiley's Candy, Free. DRYGoop/' rYRKIWRJ October 2, 1907. Dainty Baby Wear and Children’s Furnishings — Second Floor We want every mother within reach of this store to become acquainted with the Baby Department on the second floor. We’re ready for you now with the biggest and best stock of baby wear and children’s furnishings in all Atlanta—new and dainty Dresses, Slips, Caps, Bonnets, Flannels, Bootees, Shoes, Novelties, Dolls, etc. We make a specialty of complete baby outfits. Suggestions: INFANTS’ FOOTWEAR Infants’ soft sole Moc casins, white, pink, blue and tan; pair 25c Infants’ pretty soft- soled Juliettes; pair.. 50c Celluloid Powder Puffs for the infants’ toilet; white, pink and blue.. 25c, 50c, 75c and 98c Celluloid Puff Boxes for Mcnnen’s Powder. 50c Pyralin Celluloid Rat tles for the baby, clus ters of 5 75c Celluloid Combs and Brushes for the In fants’ Baskets; 40c for the Brush and 15c for the Comb. Babies’ complete outfit; Flannels, Sacks, Bands, Cloaks, Leggins, Shoes, Caps, etc., etc. DOLLSI DOLLS! Undressed China and Bisque Dolls, 25c to.. .$2.50 Dressed Dolls, 25c to. .$8.00 CHILDREN’S AND IN FANTS’ DRESSES. Infants’ long Nainsook Dresses, tucked yokes, embroidered in neck and sleeves b9c Infants’ long Nainsook Dresses, lace and em broidery trimmed yokes; also lace and em broidery in neck and sleeves 75c Infants’ long Nainsook Dresses, hand embroid ered yokes with hand feather stitching, em broidery and lace in neck and sleeves. Dain ty little dresses, for.. .$1.25 Infants’ long Nainsook Dresses; yokes trimmed in embroidery and lace with dainty briar stitching on same, em broidery and lace in neck and sleeves $2.50 Children’s Buster Brown Dresses, made of beautiful quality Pique, ages 1, 2 and 3 years $1.75 Infants’ long White Dresses of fine quality sheer linen, dainty lace in neck and sleeves, hand embroidered yokes with dainty hand feather stitching on same. Exquisite little garments; for $9.98 C li i 1 d r e n’s Bishop Dresses of fine quality Nainsook, ages six months, 1 to 2 years, 59c to $6.00 and $7.00 Children’s Buster Brown Dresses of sheer white Lawn, daintily tucked sleeves, collar and belt; 1, 2 and 3 years 98c Children’s long-waisted Dresses, of fine quality White Lawn, embroid ery trimmed, daintily tucked .yokes, ages 2, 3 and 4 years $1.25 Children’s long-waisted Dresses of sheer White Lawn, daintily tucked; ages 2,3 and 4 years... 98c And others on up to.. .83.00 Children’s short Muslin Petticoats, 6 months, 1 and 2 years 50c up Children’s Muslin Drawers, at 19c, 25c, 50c on up Children’s Muslin Gowns, 1, 2 and 3 years 50c Children’s extra qual ity Cambric Under bodies, sizes 1 to 14 years 60c and 25c INFANTS’ CAPS. A great variety of In fants’ Caps, including beautiful hand - made effects, and everything new and dainty in tho little silk Caps; prices range 25c to $5.00 Housekeeping Linens, Sheets, Towels, Bedspreads Blankets, Comforts, Etc. id designs, $1.15 SOME SPECIAL3 IN HOUSEKEEPING LINENS. 7f-lnch "Gold Medal" double satin Da mask In choice patterns and designs, 31,25 quality, . - special t 70-Inch extra quality sliver bleached Table Linen, a very heavy quality, choice patterne .. .. .. ■ ww 68-Inch full bleached Table Damask In choice floral pattern*, extra quality; Siht. " 60c 8PECIAL SALE NAPKIN8. One lot splendid all-linen fast selvage, ready for use; SI Art 31.25 quality, special, dozen V* 9 ■ W Very heavy quality all-llnen dinner Napkins, fast selvage. Real 32.00 qua!- ssyr^, 61-50 NAPKINS. EXTRA SPECIAL! Splendid quality fringed and hemmed boardinghouse Napkins; would be cheap at 75c dozen. Tomorrow, as IS? ...50c DRUMMERS' "SAMPLES" TOWELS. One>-hnIf dozen regular 2Sc d*1 1C Towel "Samples” for w * ■ ■ Towel "Samples” for ... Three fine 40c Towel "Sam. Cl rtrt pies" for w 1 #v v t BED SPREADS. One case of splendid white full bed size Crochet Bed Spreads In Marseilles patterns, extra quality, ... $1.00 WAI8TING MADRA8. New line of beautiful white AVolstlng Aladras, Fall patterns; for shirtwaists, children's clothes, etc., OC-, 30c and 8COC TOWEL SPECIAL. Tomorrow we'll place on sale 100 dozen splendid plain white Huck Towels, as htng as they last, 10c DIMITIES. New white Dimities in dainty little checks and stripes, for baby |4i a clothes, etc., yard * wjv Some Specials From the Carpet Department 9x12 high grade reversible Wool Smyrna Rug* In choice Oriental and floral patterns, beautiful new designs and rich color schemes, Frtrt rtrt regular $25 volno....... ^CU.UU Pretty line of Velvet and Axminster Carpets without the borders. In choice Oriental, floral and two-tone effects, $1.25 quality, made. lined $1.00 and laid, for, the yard... Special Bargains 9x12 Brussels Rugs In choice floral effects, regular $15 CIO Cfl value, special $ I Ea.wU 9x12 Pro-Brussela (3-ply) Rugs, in Oriental and other designs, regular $12.60 quality, for $io.oo TWO CARPET SPECIALS. New Hnb of beautiful AxnjInsler Car pets, borders to match, regular $1.35 quality, made, lined and laid on your floor; for only a short while, special, the yard Choice assortment of 9x12 best Brus sels Rugs In beautiful Oriental ami floral effects. These Rugs are sold regularly at $17.50, but as a leader, well sell them tomorrow^ 4 C Art while they last, at 9'«UU $1.15 HIGH'S HIGH'S HIGH'S HIGH'S HIGH'S