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Society News of Atlanta RESIDENTS of Paces Ferry road and neighboring country places were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Jacksun last evening at their nv residence on Peathtree street, which they are occupying through the ,ciuter months. The decorations' inaugurated the fes poinsettla, which will reign su t.-nie among flowers for the next fort night. In the reception apartment, liv room and other rooms open to the -,i ts. poinsettia and greenery were us. <i for decoration. The dining room only wits in yellow and white, and the tntr from which the sweets were ~ ved had a central vase of Golden ,pi tv roses and lilies of the valley. Smaller vases on either side held the .. me flowers. The candlesticks of gold shite Austrian glass were shaded :> white and gold. Baskets of the Aus : an glass held crystallized fruits and ■la confections. in white and gold com- as. harmonized with the color com . nation. ,\i 01 chest:a played throughout the . veiling and a delicious buffet supper is served. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson en :i.lining 40 guests. Thy hostess was s .red In white lace over gold char ii.-. , with a garniture of black tulle. Mrs. Johnston Entertained. Mrs. Arthur Dußuise Johnston, of X.-» Yoik. who left for her home yes i-iiay afternoon, after a visit to Mrs. ,i .... s Duffy, was pleasantly enter .. >1 while in the city. Mrs. Duffy ■ pretty afternoon bridge party, • n 2R ladies were invited to meet her .;•••’ Toe lii st prize, a white and ■ na plate, was won by Mrs. W. : t'ne second prize, a pair of 1 .is.', went ty M.s. J. Kennedy, and ■ .i solation, also sill; hose, was cut | .V W. \ Soult. The guest of ■ • •no ini- presented with a hand anted ice cream platter. .'I. mid Mrs. Duffy also gave a din the Georgian To rare in honor of M s. Johnston. I: . J. D. Brady mtertained at i ' :.j 1 . on and a card parly for the visi- The prizes were pieces of hand ; . iuted china, with a iace handkerchief as- the souvenir for the gue-t of honor. Dances For Younger Set. Th., ■omplimenta.y dances which M - Lillian Viola Alose’.ey will give for tiie members of the young contin gent iias been set for tile, first Tuesday January, instead of next Tuesday, -is foinieriy announce':. The dance will be " ■ iightful affai ", th" hours from 1) to .11. on the s cond Tuesday in January, at Segadlo's hall, The schedule for tile holiday dt’.tffes at Segadlo's includes the regular Sat ni'.ay afternoon dance, a dance on Christmas afternoon and another on A. t ears eve. Thesi affairs will be l.'trg. v attended by the young pi ople. Miss Moseley will giv< a Christmas deni, for the children of her cli'ssrs on Monday afternoon. Deceribt ■ at S-■- Radio's. Mr. Osgood's Exhibit. I'..morrow night will close the art ; xliibiiion of Harty 11. Osgood, at '7< ' Aortli Pryor street. Hundreds of Al utajis. among them main society ’• ten. hay. viewed the exhibit. There s b. ii quit.- a revival of interest in t in tt’anta following the recent visit Alis-s E. Sophonisba Hergosheimer, 1 ait lovers are planning, i. pernr.a --■"»»« institution where pictures can be - xhibited tlie year round. Mr. and Mrs. Osgood have a studio Inman Park. They leave soon for ■ i.vi.nnah and Florida points to pend ■ test of the winter. Miss Meldrim Entertained. A.is.- Sophie Meldrim, of Savannah, is ii of the lovely visitors in the city this i k. whose presence adds to the soei i! Solid Gold Mesh Bags And Novelties for Christmas l lie shirred and accordion mesh in our gold bags and purses could not possibly be finer. It is really “cloth of gold.” Every link is hand-soldered. The quality of our bags cannot be excelled anywhere. The frames are plain, engraved, engine-turned and jeweled. Purses are worth $50.00 upward bags range tn value from Si 15.00 to $600.00. In vanities. Lorgnettes, match boxes, cigarette cases, pencils, key rings, knives, fobs, vest sets. etc., we have a big assortment. A e want you to visit the store and see for yourself the great variety of gift goods we carry, Write For Catalogue Our 160-page illustrated catalogue solves all gift prob lems. It brings your shopping to you. We pay express charges, guarantee safe delivery and satisfaction. Write for a copy of this catalogue today. Open Evenings Until Christmas. Maier & Berkele, Inc. Diamond Merchants Lstablisht-d 1887 31-33 Whitehall St. Atlanta, (fa. FUTURE EVENTS A series of parties wit be tendered Miss Emily Cassin. a debutante, before Christmas. Miss Eva Powers will give a matinee party for her, and Miss Jen nie Lou Lindsey will be among those entertaining in her honor. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Speer have issued cards to an eggnog party on Christmas day from 11:30 to 2 o’clock, at their home on Peachtree road. The annual eggnog parties given by Mr. and Mrs. Speer are among the brightest events of the holiday season, and are always attended by several hundred guests. Dr. and Mrs. Floyd Mcßae will be among those giving eggnog parties on Christmas day. Miss Caroline Muse will entertain twelve guests at a dinner party nt the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Muse; in Ansley Park, on Thurs day evening. December 19. Monday afternoon Miss Muse will en tertain six guests informally at tea at the Piedmont Driving club in honor of Miss Willey Gayle, of Montgomery, who will be the guest of Miss Adeline Thom as after Monday, and for Miss Sarah Coates, a. bride-elect. Miss Martha Phinizy. of Athens, the guest of Miss Marjorie Brown, will be the guest of honor at a dinner party of young people at the Piedmont Driving club dinner dance tomorrow evening, given by Miss Passie May Ottley. This evening Miss Phinizy will be a special guest at the dinner party which Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Brown give in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Heard, of "RosehHl," Elberton. Airs. Morris Brandon will entertain the Old-Fashioned Women at their meeting next Wednesday. Airs, .lames Ison issued invitations today to an afternoon tea at her home in, Inman Park on next Friday after noon complimenting three brides—Mrs. Au: elian Cooledge, Airs. Fred Ison and Mrs. Fran!. Jacoway. The trio of hon i or gm i ts. together with tlie hostess and I her mother. Mrs. W. M. Perry, will re ceive. Assisting in entertaining will be Mrs Carleton McKinney. Mrs. Morris Ewing, and Misses Kathieen Douglas. Maiian Fielder. Lebie Ewing. Marquiss Riteh and Alary Jeter. | WEDDINGS Dull - Pernberton. Miss Elizabeth Dull's wedding to Mr. \V tll:i< • Pemberton, of Little Rock, Ark., will take place at the First Meth odist church n; 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, December 28. pleasure of the brilliant parties. One of the several handsome* dinner parties of the week was a compliment io Miss Meldrim. gi\ on by Mr. and Mrs. Jolm I». Little, w'Kise house guest she is al present. Meteor roses, lilies of the valley ami narcissi were the Howers used to decorate the dinner table for this pa: tv. A Spanish orchestra fur nished music throughout the evening. Mrs. Little was a lovely hostess, wear ing moire silk, in turquoise shade, with corsage garniture and skirt panniers >f .shadow lace. Miss Meldrim wore a [dinner gown of rose cha rneuse, with I chiffon drapery. Erookhaven Dance. The subscription dance at the Brook haven club last evening was attended by a number of young people, among rhosb present being Mr’ and Mrs. John DuPite, Misses Sara Rawson. Mary Helen Moody. Ruth Stallings. Janie Cooper, Julia Meador, Helen Dargan, Gobble Vaughn. Glady. LeVin, Annie Lee McKenzie, J.an a Ansley, Jenni D. Harris. Allen-- G ntry and Marjorie Brown, and U- .-s s. Milton Dargan J:., Jackson Dick. Graham Phc’an, R. C. King, I'haries <’<•>:. Montague Boy d. Clarence Knowles. Dozie Lowndes. <'hai les Sciple. Charles Meador. Julian H iile, Joseph Budd, < id .non Haile. Eo g{ m- K lly, Philip L'Engle. J. D. Os borne. Havwrty, Williams. Carson and Armistead. THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN ANT) NEWS.FR! DA Y. DECEMBER 13, 1912 Bride-Elect Guest of Honor at Luncheon Miss Jennie D. Harris was hostess at a buffet luncheon for 75 guests today, given in honor of Miss Sarah Coates, whoso marriage to Mr. Robert Barnes, of Macon, takes place next week. The luncheon was given at the home of Miss Harris’ mother. Mrs. Clem Har ris, in Peachtree street. The guests were received in the reception room, where palms were banked in the cor ners and vases of American Beauty roses adorned the mantel and tables In the hall were vases of long-stemmed American Beauties, and in the sun par lor and library, poinsettia blossoms and palms formed the decorations. A delicious luncheon was served, the table in the dining room being covered with a lace cloth. A tall cut glass vase, filled with Meteor roses and val ley lilies, arranged in a shower and surrounded by four smaller vases!, caught together with crystal chains, formed the centerpiece for the hand somely appointed table. Silver candle sticks held white tapers tipped with pale green shades, decorated with sprays of holly. Silver compotes held bonbons in red. A suggestion of the approaching wedding was seen in the miniature Cupids, which were caught among the floral centerpiece, and every appointment of the table was artistic and beautiful. Miss Harris was b charming hostess, wearing rose-colored charmeuse satin, the corsage formed of shadow lace with a touch of rose-colored velvet. She wore a corsage of pink roses and val ley lilies. Mrs. Harris and Airs. Henry S. Johnson, Jr., assisted in entertain ing. Mrs. Harris wearing black char meuse satin with trimmings of lace and a touch of lavender, and Mrs. Johnson wearing white chiffon over black satin, with girdle of rose-colored satin and trimmings of Vai and Cluny lace. Southern smilax. which formed a frieze throughout the home of Air. and Mrs. Julian Field on Peachtree street and garlanded the doors, windows and stairway, formed an effective setting j for the beautifully gowned young wom ■ en who were guests at the daneing par ity given last evening by Mr. and M s. I Field. Miss Emily Cassin. a debutante. I was the complimented guest, and 50 young people were entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Field, Miss Cassin anil her house guest. Mlsj Belle Carter, of Columbus, received the guests in the living room, where, in addition to the greenery, poinsettia blossoms and red azaleas were used. Punch was serve;! in the alcove of the hall, the punch ta ble being wreathed in greenery. A de licious supper was served and an or chestra played for the dance. Mrs. Field was very handsome in a gown of midnight blue satin, combin';! with gold bands and Maltese lace. She wore parma violets and valley lilies. -Miss Cassin was lovely In ciel blue chif fon, embroidered. Miss Carter wore white satin with draperies of white chiffon. Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Crouftr as sisted in entertaining. Mrs. Cromer wearing pink flowered maiquisette. RAT NIBBLES HIS EAR; NOW JURIST MAY DIE LINCOLN, ILL.. Dec. 13. Two weeks ago Judge E. D. Blinn was awakened from a sound slumber to find a rat nibbling at his left ear. An operation was performed upon the jurist in an effort to prevent death from blood poi soning. At the time of the accident the judge had a strange dream, in which lie re ceived a blow on the side of the head, which caused him great pain. He awakened with a start, to find that his ' left ear pained him. There was another tug at his ear, and when lie tolled over a huge rat jumped to the floor. BLIND COUPLE GIVEN A LICENSE TO MARRY PITTSBURG, Dec. 13.—-For tile first time this year, a blind couple got a li cense to marry. They were Frank E. Nichols, 23, a blind musician, and Miss Maine Heligh, al-o blind. A friend wrote the names of the applicants, they making their mark. SHOT AT MOTHER-IN-LAW COSTS HIM 10-YEAR TERM ST. JOSEPH. MICH.. Dee. 13. —No' long ago Cb-irh s Warren shot at his I mother-in-law. He told the court that I im did It to “scare her." He was sentenced to Jackson to serve I from two to ten years. GIFT GOODS SUPERIOR IN QUALITY It is of unusual importance in the selection of gift goods to be able to choose from a stock comprising only wares of the highest quality. Examine our stock. Every article of the many designs in silver, cut glass, art and Sheffield goods—quality prevails throughout. Our name on the box gives the gift distinction that is fullv appreciated by the recipient; it carries with it an assurance of Hawless quality and correct designing. Zuqepe MsCqypes(§. * MlE'* KUJtKHS - WHITEHAIII STI. || PERSONALS Miss Ruth Rosser will return from Brenau college, at Gainesville, to spend the holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. L. Z. Rosser. Air. and Mrs. Fred Brine have an nounced the birth of a son. Mrs. Brine was Miss Florence Werner, before her marriage. , • , Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crumley an nounce the birth of a daughter, who , will be named Caroline Aiorris. Mrs. Katie O'Connor, with her fam i ily. will be at the Imperial hotel until • leaving the city in the near future. ’ Mrs W. C. Cousins will spend the holiday season with friends in Au- I gusta and Charleston. Miss Martha Phinizy. of Athens... is spending the week-end with Miss Mar s jorie Brown. I Miss Willey Gayle, of Montgomery, i the guest of Miss Sarah Cowles, was the honoree.at an informal bridge party i given this afternoon b> Miss Marian , Foster. Mr. and Airs. Wilmer L. Moore have returned home from a stay of several ! days in New Yprk. 1 Mr. and Mrs. James Giant and Mr. and Airs. Albert Grant, of Cumberland. Md., who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spain, left last night for a visit to the east coast of Florida, before returning to their home. Mrs. Frank Spain will have as her guest after Mon day Mrs. T. S. Lucas, of Dalton. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Black left yes , terday for a stay of three months in . St. Petersburg, Fla. ANNOUNCEM ENT S The regular monthly meeting of the ' Atlanta chapter. D. A. R.. wyi be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock ;ti Cralgie House, opposite the Piecliiioitt Driving club. The Ladies' Aid Societx <>f li" Egles ton Memorial ehureh will hold a ba zaar tomorrow at 63 Peachtree street. Dr. C. O. Jones will delivei a lec ture on “Personality" at St. John. 1 church, Georgia and Central avenues, on Monday night at. 8 o'clock, under the auspices of tlie Woman’s Missionary society. SPECIAL RAILWAY CARS FOR BABIES PROPOSED CHICAGO. Dee. 13. Special cars with nurseries for babies were proposed as an addition to tin <quium»Tit of overland and limited railroad trains at a meeting of passenger ag *nts of a Western railroad system h* re yt.ster- I 'lay. . It was suggested that tin <mok<*r, the compartment and observa ion ars are now a regular part •><’ the makeup of trains, and that ther-- should be a .spe . rial place for babies and their nmthers or nurses. It was agreed th;-1 it would be h< tter for the babies ami Im ter so the other passengeis on the train. 'ARMY HOPES FOR REPEAL j OF “BACK-TO-LINE" ORDER WASHINGTON. Dec. LL-The war department is manifesting much inter est in tin reported intention of con gress to repeal or modify before De cember 1 the order that officers ab sent lour years out of six from their command must return. Nevertheless I preparations ar» being made to ob« ; ; the existing law to the letter, order being issued to 47 captains of infantr. j to proceed io their commands today ' all of them to report to the severa • posts not l iter than D<-c» 'nber 16. REPORT SHOWS INCREASE OF POVERTY IN GOTHAM I NEW YORK, Dec. 13. Despite gen eral prosperity, there was an increase in poverty in New York during the past year, according to tlie annual report of the Association for Improving the Con dition of the Poor, 'rhe increased cost of living Is charged with most of the responsibility for’an increase In the expenses of the association. It is shown I that 30 per cent more money was spent ] in relief work, although the number of families served was practically the same as in the previous year. SIO,OOO IS FOUND IN DEAD POPCORN VENDER'S ROOM POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y . D.. 13. When tli» esllar room of John Johno ■Aitz, a popcorn vender, was searched after his ;b.-ith SIO,OOO in ( <,jn bin was found. Sir Thomas Dines With Atlanta Society Sir Thomas Lipton was the honor guest at a dinner party <>f 20 covers last night, given by Colonel Willis Ra gan. at his residence in Peachtree street. The drawing room, where Colonel Ra gan and the guest of honor received, was decorated in American Beauty roses. An orchestra gave a musical program in tlie lilnury. which was also adorned with vases of American Boun ties. The dinner table was most elab orate in decorations and appoint merits. At either end of the. table were gold baskets filled with Killarm y roses and narcissi, with a saucy little Cupid perched on the handle of each basket, and holding the reins which reached to a heart of roses pierced through with a golden arrow, which formed the centerpiece. Pink shaded candelabra and place cards, both hand-painted in a design of Cupids, added to the decor ative effect. Toasts and after dinner talks gave interest to the occasion. Tire guests included Mrs. Albert Thornton, Misses Margaret Hawkins, Harriet Calhoun, Martha Phinizy. Anne O»me. Passie May Ottley, Marjorie Brown, Katherine Ellis, Esther Smith and Helen Payne, Colonel Neill, of London, and Messrs. James and Ralph Ragan, Edward Al friend, Joseph Brown Connally, Mwrion Smith, Walter Colquitt and Henry Newman. Mr. and Mrs, John W. Grant enter tain this evening for Sir Thomas Lip-' ton. ZAKAS SELLS FRUIT CAKE CHEAPER THAN YOU CAN MAKE IT Cull at Zakas' Bread and t'al;< Store. 30 Peachtree street Fiv. Points ami see the large assortment of fruit cake. The pi ices range front 30 cents tn 75 cents a pound. It is al! good, and nt the pile.- it is i hcap< r than you euu make u at home. Pound cake, cookies in every < ouceivable shape ami kind, ami pie; m fact, anything you want in the bakery line is there and tile prices are v r'y reasonable. (Advt.) Pearl Gifts for Christmas In every respect the pearl set jewelry shown at Crank shaw's is worthy of your care ful inspection. The pearls are perfect in coloring, beautifully matched, and artistic in their settings. Pearl necklaces, pear 1 brooches, pearl circles, pearl hearts, pearl bar pins, pearl set rings, stickpins, etc, Charles W. Crankshaiv 16 Whitehall Atlanta National Bank Bldg. fe KODAKS’™”.. First Class F inishing and En larging A complete stock fihnr P a P e rs, chemicals, ate.' special Mail Order Department for •Ui-of town cuHtomers •end for Catalog and Price Llet. I -M aUUte. h «» ATLANTA. «A. I th Forethought For the Christmas Festivities Ihe gentleman in the picture bespeaks dignity and refinement He's going out to grace the occasion. His assurance is founded on the selection of his evening clothes which have been chosen with infinite care. Flatter him with the “imitation” that is your advantage. Buy your best Evening Dress at Muse’s, where everything pertaining is elegant and good form. FULL DRESS SUITS S4O and SSO TUXEDO (’OATS to match $27.50 and $35 Full Dress Waistcoats $3.50 to $7.50 l*nmps—patent and dull $4, $5 and $6 Dress Shoes —patent and dull $7 Silk and Opera Hats $g Why not one of these for his gift! Geo. Muse Clothing Co. “MONTANA HARRY.” LAST CUSTER SCOUT. IS DEAD WORCESTER. MASS., Dec. 13. Hamid Willis Powell, or Montana Harry, as he waa better known throughout the coun try, believed to be the last surviving scout who was with Custer at the battle of the Little Big Horn, fell ufcad in a hotel here. Powell, who was 64 years old, was the holder of several gold medals of honJr from the government bestowed for brav ery in the field. On his breast was found a gold medal awarded for bravery at Pine Ridge, January 1, 1891. COUPLE DROWN CLASPED IN EACH OTHER'S ARMS HUDSON, WIS., Dec. 13.—The bodies of A. L. Tllseth and his wife, who left here for their home at Lakeland and were to cross the St. Croix river on skates were found by searchers. Thev A Wagon for a Phone Call * a mmiii iiiimi k aaotsa n sunnaM STODDARDIZE ° T'Vn’ER iii what pari of town you live, ? ou can CT M as eonvenieiith as though yot, H; lived around the corner from STODDARD'S’ t-S M phone ns—and our wagon will call prompth. c Have your clothes Dri Cleaned hv the famous H K STODDARD way 1 , f ' A Wagon for a Phone Call. We pay Express (one way) on oul- orders of S? o- over Atlanta Phoned D:'y C.ldczncr and Dyer i Crochet Wool knit, v.iiL v iieU-hcr 1 Slippers > ~H - j < LIS M.h’ Bop . ra . ; • In Tan ami 81. k Kid \J.-m Blael, Cl’S -ft.ITl£L3 -S- I Fell: <1.50 VHhus, * tT* A •*"' 5 ; j ’ it ts * I I 51.39 a I Men’s Romeos y / I 2; J ■" 'l'un and Black Kill. Also Blael; yr iWfflßr 1 I • Fell um .lastici: 51.75 valm-x |..> I K 1 Bed Socks Juliets | X Wurm. woolen \ warm Felt t •' » I ""t Warmers Slippcj for worn ♦• '** .* In colors; .'><)• ( .n, j n colors, 'alues, -I,:', values. -sKr S I 25c 89c c~-^£ l : Storm Rubbers l-or women, misses, b«i\ >. < iiiidren: RICH’S 8 49c BASE N ME M NT : CENTER of ATLANTA.” ware in the channel of the river and tlie woman’s body was clasped in her husband's arms. A strand of the wom an's hair frozen to the ice kept th* bodies from becoming lost. Mr. Tilseth was passenger agent for the st. Paul railroad at Lakeland. REST AND AMUSEMENT AT THE MONTGOMERY THEATER When tiled front shopping or any other cause, anil want to rest, go to tha Montgomery theater, where the best to be found in moving pictures is given. Montgomefy is always searching for something new ami good—and he finds it Nothing is put on tlie curtain at the Montgomery that will bling the blush of shame to the most sensitive or mod est. Women ami children can visit the Montgomery theater with perfect safety. (Advt.t 17