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Society News of Atlanta THE largest event of the day was the bridge party given this aft ernoon by Mrs. Charles E. Sei pie at her home on Peachtree street. Mrs. Lawson Americus, who is the house guest of Mrs. Sciple, was the honoree of the affair. The guests in cluded 24 of Mrs. Seipie's friends. Mrs. Sciple and Mrs. Stapleton re ceived in the drawing room, where a wealth of pink asters formed the deco rations. The card tables were placed in the paint room, which, in addition to the many growing plants and hang ing baskets, had vases of old-fashioned garden flowers, zinnias, marigolds and princess feather. At the close of the game refresh ments were served. In the dining room there were vases of yellow cannas on the buffet and inantel, and the table had for a centerpiece a silver basket filled with yellow cannas and maiden hair ferns. The ices were served in lovely form, being arranged in a large watermelon cut to form a basket and decorated with fruits. Mrs. Sciple wore a costume of white taffeta with English eyelet embroidery. Mrs. Stapleton’s gown was of pale pink taffeta, with bands of fillet lace and embroidery. A series of affairs are being given for Mrs. Stapleton during her visit. Last etening she was the honor guest at a country supper given by Mr. and Mrs. William Lawson Peel at Woodbine. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Sciple. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Speer and Mr. and Mrs. George Dexter. The table was decorated in vari-colored nasturtiums. After dinner coffee was served on the piazza. Reception For Visitors. Mrs. George J. Hansen entertained at an informal reception for her house guests, her daughter. Mrs. Bert F. Tull, of Augusta, and her nieces, Miss Medo ra Field, of Rome, and Miss Ruth Abrams, of Lithonia. Mrs. Hansen received her guests wearing white lace. She was assisted by Mrs. J. S. Nunnally in lavender crepe de chine, and Mrs. Sam Cohen in blue silk poplin. Mrs. Tull wore a gown of sheer pink. Miss Field wore white chiffon voile combined with messaline and Brussels lace. Miss Abrams' gown was of white lingerie with yellow trim mings and slippers to match. Fruit punch was dispensed in the dining room by Miss Mabel Tull, wear ing white mull trimmed in shadow lace, and Miss Rosalie Cocolo, in a lace dress. The dining table was prettily arranged ■‘itb centerpiece of pink roses. About ’So guests were entertained. Party For Visitors. A heart dice party was given this afternoon by Miss Caroline Larendon, at het home in Inman Park, in honor ot Miss Madeline Moreland and Miss Marie Dickey, who are students at Fairmount college, Tennessee. There were six tables of players, and the prizes included fans for top score and for consolation, and a silver perfume bottle for the honor guests. The deco rations were of pink carnations and ferns. Punch was served by Misses Lilian Denny. Price Davis and Phyllis Laren don. Miss Elizabeth Flanders assisted in entertaining. Informal Parties at Brookhaven. A number of informal parties were given at the Brookhaven club yesterday, several visitors being entertained at the popular club house. Miss Kate Wheatley, of Americus, was the honor guest at an informal party given by Mr. and Mrs. John Du- Pree. the other guests being Mr. Fred Jacobs’ Liver Salt Better Than All Other Liver Tonics For Constipation. Biliousness, Sick Headache. Nausea. Sour Stomach, Rheumatism, Gout and other liver ailments. Don't take nasty medicine at night, to get up with a bad taste and put in a disagreeable morning of griping action. Take J A CO BS’ LIVER SALT Before Breakfast Bubbles pleasantly, cuts acid or phlegm and gives you an agreeable, stimulating taste. Acts within an hour, mildly, without pain or gripe. More Than a Laxative Liver Tonic It dissolves the uric acid that has accumulated from stomach sourness and takes it out of the blood: and with pure blood flowing freely and without acid pressure, the liver can keep active and normal. Other liver tonics do not remove from the system this poison ous uric acid deposit, and consequently the liver becomes slug gish again in a very short time. JACOBS’ LIVER SALT is the BEST Liver Tonic and Regulator Large Trial Jar, 10c And Your Money Back if Not Satisfactory. Regular Large Size Jar 25c For Sale By All Jacobs’ Stores And Druggists Generally | PERSONALS | Mr. Madison Bell is at the White Path hotel, White Path. Senator A? O. Bacon, of Macon, is a guest in the city today. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dempsey have gone to Wrightsville Beach, where they will spend a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Willingham are visiting relatives in Mystic. Conn., and will remain for a week longer. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Courts and children and Mrs. Julia Courts return home tomorrow from Wrightsville Beach. Miss Katherine Wootten and Mrs. Wootten. who have spent the past month at the Washington seminary, have returned to their home on West Peachtree street. Miss Edwina Behre will spend the winter with Mrs. Frank Smith on Co- , lumbia avenue during the absence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Behre. in New Orleans. Mr. George Stallings, of Jacksonville, Fla., will spend the week-end with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Stallings Mr. Edward Bennett will accompany Mr. Stallings Miss Ethel Buck, of Tifton, who is at Tate Spring, and Miss Elizabeth Wil lingham, of Macon, who is visiting in Asheville, will arrive Monday to be the guests of Miss Emmie Willingham. Miss Elizabeth Flanders, who has spent some time with her grandmother, Mrs. L. C. Flanders, in Inman Park, leaves Monday for Savannah, and will sail from there for her home in New York. Mrs Hotvard Bell and Miss Sara Bell, who are guests of Mrs. Bell's sister, 1 Mrs. E. R. Dußose, will return to New York the middle of September, where Miss Bell will continue her voice cul ture. Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Wylde Bowen, 1 whose marriage was a recent event and who have been spending their honey moon at the Battery Park, Asheville, are the guests of Mrs. Bowen's father, Mr. Matthew Mason, in College Park, for a few days. Mrs. Bowen was Miss Evelyn Mason, a popular young woman of College Park. Miss Ruth Stallings, who has been spending some time at Highlands. N. with her father. Mr. L. P. Stallings, is now at Toxaway, having been the guest of Mr.' and Mrs. Hughie, of Savannah, on a horseback ride from Highlands to Toxaway. Miss Stallings will return home tomorrow night. Mr. Stallings returned this week. Patterson. Mr. J. B. Jacoway and Mr. George Nicolson. Miss Ethel Ray. of Philadelphia, was the central figure in a party including Miss Bessie Woodward. Mr. O. H Young and Mr. R. P. King. Mr. apd Mrs. J. Lee Barnes enter tained Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Kendall. Others visiting the club were Mr. Ed Terrell. Mr. R. B. King, Mr. James Har ris, Dr. Joseph D. Osborne. Mr. M. O. ' Jackson. Mr. Hubbard Allen, Mr. Ed ward Gay and Mr. Edward Alsop, of New York. Bridge For Miss Bell. Miss Sara Bell, who has been spend ing several weeks with her aunt. Mrs. E. R. Dußose, was the honor guest at an informal bridge party given today by Miss Ida May Blount. There were six tables of bridge, and the game was played in rooms fragrant with garden flowers. The prizes included pretty fans for top score and for consolation. Luncheon was served at the close of 1 the game, the hostess being assisted in , entertaining by her sister, Mrs. Ernest Duncan. Miss Bell wore a smart toilet of slate blue chiffon, showing a Persian border, ; and worn with a coat of changeable silk. Her hat was a picture model in black adorned with a white paradise. HIE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS FRIDAY. AVGUST 30. 1912. Club Federation Prepares for Convention Mrs. Charles J. Haden, president of the Atlanta City Federation of Wom en's Clubs, presided over an enthu siastic meeting of Atlanta club women today, when plans were made for the annual meeting of the Georgia State federation, which meets in Atlanta Oc tober 22 to October 24. It was decided to hold the meetipg in Taft hall, with exhibits of women's handiwork and household accessories oh display in the Auditorium. A series of delightful social affairs will be given for the visiting club wom en. who will come from all parts of the state. On the opening day, the Atlanta Woman's club will entertain at luncheon. The second day, the dele gates will be tendered a luncheon by the Atlanta City federation, the host of the state meeting. Mrs. Charles J. Haden will open her beautiful Peachtree street residence for an afternoon reception in honor of the delegates. An invitation has been extended by the Joseph Habersham Chapter, D. A. R.. for an afternoon tea at which the club women will be entertained. The meetings, which will be full of interest, will be presided over by Mrs. H. C. White, of Athens, state president FUTURE EVENTS Miss Shirley Curry and Miss Mary Willingham, of Macon, who are the guests of Mrs. A. R. Colcord at her home in West End, will be tendered an automobile party this evening, followed by tea at the Brookhaven club, Miss Emmie Willingham being the hostess Monday afternoon they will be the guests of Misses Edith and Antoinette Kirkpatrick rft the East Lake country club. WEDDINGS Mason - Bowen. Mr. Matthew Mason has issued cards announcing the marriage of his daugh ter. Evelyn Temple, to Mr. Orlando Wylde Bowen, of Jewel. Ga.. the cere mony having taken place on Wednes day. August 21, at the home of the bride in College Park. Cards inclosed stale that Mr. and Mrs. Bowen will be at home after September 1 in Jewel, Ga. Mrs. J. H. Perkins, of Atlanta, is at the Briar Cliff Lodge. Briar Cliff Ma nor. New York, for a short stay. Mr. James L. Dickey and Mr. W. T. Chapin, who are on an automobile tour tnrough the East, are also at the Lodge. POPE REASSURED BY JAPANESE EMPEROR ROME. Aug. 30.—Pope Plus today re ceived a letter from the new emperor of Japan. Yoshihito. expressing hope that the cordial relations which have prevailed between the Vatican and To kio in the past shall continue. Em peror Yoshihito assured the pope that all Catholic missions on Japanese soil would be accorded the fullest protec tion. | AT THE THEATERS INTEREST IS MANIFESTED IN ATLANTA OPENING With all the pomp and magnificence which characterized its brilliant success of one entire year at the Gaiety theater in London and six months' run a( the Herald Square and Casino theaters In New York, "The Balkan Princess" will be pre sented here for the first time at the At lanta Friday and Saturday, September « and 7. The piece is the result of the collaboration of Frederick Lonsdale and Frank Curzon, who wrote the book; Paul A. Rubens and Arthur Wimperls. the lyrics, and Paul A. Rubens, who has writ ten a brilliant musical score The pro duction comes here, under the personal management of Samuel E. Rork. who has given many musical treats in the past ami who Is responsible for the present Ameri can tour of the production. With all these well known people associated with a production, there is every reason to ex pect an entertainment of unusual merli. The advance sale of seats opens Monday VAN’S MINSTRELS OPEN LYRIC MONDAY MATINEE li will he an Interesting announcement to amusement seekers that the Lyric will open its doors for the regular fall season next Monday afternoon on Labor Dav The attraction will be Van's Greater Min strels. consisting of Tommy Van and 40 other fun-makers who are said to offer a clever attraction at popular prices The principal end men or comedians are Joe Coffman. Billy Walker. Charley York. Howard Gordon and Van himself Among the vaudeville features are Creedon and White, singers and dancers. Netta and Erdo, comedy acrobats; the Penn City Trio, and the famous Merkles trick cyclists. Special attention has been given to the musical end of the program, and the first part, made up of songs and Jokes, will be especially attractive In addition to the matinee I-abor Dav mati nees will be given as usual on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. HOT WEATHER DOESN'T AFFECT FORSYTH CROWDS Forsyth attendance is the best rule to measure the success of an offering arid despite the weather thai invites people to remain out of doors, the busy theater bus been crowded at each of the three dally performances all of this week That popular vaudeville has been accepted with an unusual degree of Interest, now that the policy is so well established, has be-n evidenced by the number of theater par ties and box parties the past two weeks The five acts this week Keith acts ■ have won attention and applause and created a demand for reservations for seats that is in keeping with the Forsyth custom Tile scale of popular prices lias become popular and surely the schedule of three performances dallv-a matinee and two performances at night-has been really approved The hit of the bill this week is Al fredo. the wizard of the violin This clever artist has been a fixture on the Keith circuit for some tears. He is sim ply wonderful and has taken the most en thusiastic applause at all performances Louis London, the singer recently of the Savage forces; Blake and Amber, enter taining travesty people, and Trovqllo the expert ventriloquist, make an entertain ment that Is worth while, George Wilson. "Waltz Me Again." will be the star of the bill for next w’eek There are thousands of theatergoers who know the great minstrel and his abilitx He has been a star of al! blackface en tertainers and ho is on his throne There are other quality Keith a.'ts and a big advance sale has been recorded. CIVIL SERVICE OFFICIAL INVESTIGATING CHARGES —————— SAVANNAH. GA., Aug. 30.—E. H. Jennings, secretary of the Fifth civil service district, with headquarters in Atlanta, has started an Investigation into the charges fecently filed against Marcus S. Baker, postmaster, and (other postoffice officials, in so far as they re late to civil service. Among witnesses already examined are Arthur Robinson. 1 secretary of the civil service board of Savannah; Thomas Nugent. W. C. Greene and others. The charges relate to alleged unfairness in conducting civil service examinations. REV. E. D. HALE TO TEACH AT LA GRANGE COLLEGE LAGRANGE, GA., Aug. 30.—Presi dent Rufus Smith, of LaGrange Female college has announced that Rev. E. D. Hale, f. member of the North Georgia conference, Methodist Episcopal Church South, will be a member of the faculty of the college during the coming year. • He is a graduate of Emory college and some time past was in charge of the Methodist church al Rockmart, Ga. He will teach metaphysics, Bible and Greek. , The Atlanta Conservatory of Music will open Monday, September 2. Pupils who wish choice of teachers should ap ply at once. HOTELS AND RESORTS. Ocean View Hotel Pablo Beach, Florida. After August 18, Until Close of the Season Will Put On the Following Special Rates: 30 Desirable Rooms, European Plan. Daily rate: SI.OO, one person; $1.50, two i persons. Weekly rate: $5.00, one person; SS,OO, two persons. Lower rates In tw > bed rooms for three I or more persons. Special rates in young ladies' dormitory I for week-end, or weekly parties with I chaperone. Excellent Case in connection. Dances ! Tuesday, Thursday and Saturda' nights. Dr. E. G. Griffin’s SETI Over BROWN & ALI.EN’.S DRUG STORE, 24' . WHITEHALL ST. $5 Set of Teeth $5 I COMPLETED DAY ORDERED ■ Gold Crowns, S 3 I Special Bridge Work, I Jr,fc f, All Dental Work Lowest Prices. I W PHONE 1708. Hours—B to 7. Lady Attendant. B I! " " PUMPS FOR EVERY SERVICE DUNN MACHINERY COMPANY, Atlanta - ————_- ■■■— '■■'ll. I '£ Silverware $4.75 1 WM&wW w Wv\v Wk iT '•■- ’a&Sfc^-ZT^' ' *■' v -’ - r rviV‘ \\ ; :■ - “." *'-■■> i ■i4sf|ljiP'^’4*’’ # ’ a- i ! ■* . /■ X»4e., . i pt, ; I We have just received a shipment of Rogers’ 26-piece sets of Silverware and while they last x we are going to sell them For s4.7s— regular $7.50 value KING HARDWARE COMPANY 53 Peachtree Street 87 Whitehall Street 1 ——————== CHURCH’S FINANCE COMMITTEE GUESTS AT M’CALL’S HOME The finance committee of the Ponce DeLeon Avenue Baptist church had its annual outing yesterday afternoon and evening at the home of H. H. McCall, in Druid Hills. Every year Mr. and Mrs. McCall entertain the committee during the month of August. There were about 25 members pres ent, who indulged in a swim in the large pool, ate watermelons and told jokes and anecdotes till supper time Mrs. McCall provided fried chicken, barbecue, buttermilk, peach pie, etc. Dr. W. W. Landrum, of Richmond, who is supplying the pulpit at the Ponce DeLeon avenue church during tiie absence of the pastor, was present. BISHOP GRAFTON DIES. FOND Dl’ LAC, WIS.. Aug 30 Bishop C. C. Grafton, of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Fond Du Lac, died here at 11:45 today. He has been crit ically ill for more than a week. Low Summer Excursion Rates CINCINNATI, $19.50 LOUISVILLE, SIB.OO CHICAGO, - $30.00 KNOXVILLE - $7.90 Tickets on Sale Daily, flood to October 31st, Returning City Ticket Office, 4 Peachtree COWS WEARING OVERALLS ' AND HATS OUT IN TEXAS FORT WORTH. TEXAS, Aug 30. overalls and hats are fashionable among north Texas horses and cows now. Reports coming from Denison. Sherman. Denton and other towns say that there is a demand by farmers, stockmen and liverymen for big overalls and straw hats for their animals, and that few are now seen on the streets unclad. CHEROKEE PRESBYTERY TO MEET. DALTON, GA., Aug 30. The annual conference of hie Cherokee presbytery, embracing the Presbyterian churches of fourteen north Georgia counties, will meet with the Ringgold Presbyterian church, in Catoosa county, beginning September 24. “Initials Only,” by Anna! Katharine Green, author of ’.'The Leavenworth Case," “The Fili gree Ball,” one of the most en thralling mystery stories ever written, will begin in The Geor gian next Tuesday. Be sure to read it. EDUCATIONAL. MISS C. M. GRANT resumes her music class first week in ■ September Apply 441 North Boulevard. Phone Ivy 6408-J. JUST WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT All of the Essential Points and Characteristics Are Arranged for Ready Reference. There's a great satisfaction in being able to find what you ate looking for. Os course, if you are looking for money. lor diamonds, or a job, and find just what you want, you are elated. 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