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News of
Atlanta
FSIDENTS of Paces Ferry road
R : r,il neighboring country places
„ ere guests of Mr. and Mrs.
v ~-v ' Jackson last evening at their
. -eslilence on Peachtree street,
t-T-A- are occupying through the
K lien *a- •
winter months.
, ,-orations inaugurated the fes-
tive poinsettia, which will reign su-
L ? . among flowers for the next fort-
In the reception apartment, 1iv
.„,,0m and other rooms open to the
poinsettia and greenery were
j . oration. The dining room
uas in yellow and white, and the
', t . from which the sweets were
■ had a central vase of Golden
Xt.''roses and lilies of the valley.
J, ual ;er vases on either side held the
rs. The candhfisticka of gold
and white Austrian glass were shaded
,- n w -hite and gold. Baskets of the Aus
. eld erjstallized fruits and
urn motions, in white and gold com
,., f . harmonized with the color com-
. bination.
orchestra played throughout the
■oning and a delicious buffet supper
served. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson en
ertaining guests. The hostess was
.-■jivm-' in white lace over gold char
.i.use, with a garniture of black tulle.
Mrs. Johnston Entertained.
Mrs. Arthur Dußoise Johnston, of
X<-« Y< r. who left for her home yes
•erday afternoon, after a visit to Mrs.
James Puffy, was pleasantly enter
tained while in the city. Mrs. Duffy
i pretty afternoon bridge party,
i, : i n 28 ladies were Invited to meet her
The first prize, a white and
... : <•. ina p ete, was won by Mrs. W.
Af.ilai ; the second prize, a pair of
g'l. . went to Mrs. J. Kennedy, and
■ ■ e.-el ition, also silk hose, was cut
hv .’.i.;r. tv. A. Sault. The guest of
horn- vI- presented with a hand
.ainted cream platter.
Ab’, anil Mrs. Duffy also gave ft, din
ner at tin- Georgian Terrace in honor of
Mrs. Johnston.
Mrs. J. D. Brady entertained at a
luncheon and a card party for the visi
tor. The prizes were pieces of hand
painted china, with a lace handkerchief
as the souvenir for the guest of honor.
Dances For Younger Set.
1..- 'oinplimentary dances which
- Lillian Viola Moseley will give
: ... members of the young eontln
v.i.- b- <-n set for the first Tuesday
Jen ■ . instead of next Tuesday, as
-.in. nimuneed. The dance will be
u- iehtt'u, affair, the hours from 9 to
1 'second Tuesday in January,
at Segadlo’s hall.
’l' .- ■ -li.-dule for the holiday dances
S'■>. > includes the regular Sat
ai’terndon dance, a dance on
's i-: .ns afternoon and another on
V-.ars eve. These affairs will be
“■ '■ ’ended by the young people.
Mis.-- Moseley will give a Christmas
anii' p ; the children of her classes on
tetnoun, December 23, at S ■-
Mr. Osgood’s Exhibit,
fninorrow night will close the art
xiiibltion of Harry H. Osgood, at 78
Vorth Pryor street. Hundreds of At
antans, among them many society
omen, have viewed the exhibit. There
as n quite a. revival of interest in
i'.‘ Atlanta following the recent visit
1 Miss E. Sophonisba Hergesheimer,
it lovers are planning a perma-
Mit institution where pictures can be
■ i ibiteil the year round.
Mr. and Mrs. Osgood have a studio
mn ;m Park. They leave soon for
amiah and Florida points to spend
lest of the winter.
diss Meldrim Entertained.
““-; s Sophie Meldrim, of Savannah, is
Os the lovely visitors in the city this
I'. '' nose presence adds to the soci il
Solid Gold Mesh Bags
And Novelties for Christmas
The 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 in value from $115.00 to SOOO.OO.
In vanities. Lorgnettes, match boxes, cigarette cases,
i Pencils, key rings, knives, fobs, vest sets. etc., we have a I
'>>!? assortment.
e want you to \ isit the store and see tor 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
'larges, guarantee safe delivery and satisfaction. Write
for a copy of this catalogue today.
Open Evenings Until Christmas.
Maier & Berkele, Inc.
Diamond Merchants
I '-Aiablished 1887. 31-33 Whitehall Si Atlanta, Ga.
FUTURE EVENTS
A series of parties wil 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 at
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 ‘'Rosehill,” Elberton.
Mrs. Morris Brandon will entertain
the Old-Fashioned Women at their
meeting next Wednesday.
Mrs. Jamgs Ison issued invitations
today to an afternoon tea at her home
in Inman Park on next Friday after
noon complimenting three brides—Mrs.
Aurelian Cooledge, Mrs. Fred Ison and
Mrs. .Frank Jacoway. The trio of hon
or guests, together with the hostess and
her mother. Mrs. W. M. Perry, will re
ceive. Assisting in entertaining will be
Mrs. Carleton McKinney. Mrs. Morris
Ewing’, and Misses Kathleen Douglas,
Marian Fielder, Lebie Ewing, Marquiss
Riteh and Mary Jeter.
| WEDDINGS
Dull - Pemberton.
Miss Elizabeth Dull's wedding to Mr.
Wallace Pemberton, of Little Rock,
Ark., will take place at the First Meth
odist church at 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
to Miss Meldrim, given by Mr. and Mrs.
John D. Little, whose house guest she
is at present. Meteor roses, lilies of
the valley and narcissi were the flowers
used to decorate the dinner table for
this party. 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 of
shadow lace. Miss Meldrim wore a
dinner gown of rose charmeuse, with
chiffon drapery.
Brookhaven Dance.
The subscription dance at the Brook
haven club last evening was attended
by a number of young people, among
those present being Mr. and Mrs. John
DuPree, Misses Sara Rawson. Mary
Helen Moody, Ruth Stallings, Janie
Cooper, Julia. Meador, Helen Dargan,
Cobble Vaughn. Gladys LeVin, Annie
Lee McKenzie, Laura Ansley, Jennie
D. Harris. Allene Gentry and Marjorie
'Brown, and Messrs. Milton Dargan, Jr..
Jackson Dick. Graham Phelan, R. <'.
King, Charles Cox. Montague Boyd,
Clarence Knowles, Dozier Lowndes,
Charles Sciple, Charles Meador, Julian
Haile, Joseph Budd, Cheston Haile, Eu
gene Kelly, Philip L'Engle, J. D. Os
borne, Haverty, Williams. Carson and
Armistead.
the Atlanta Georgian and news.friday, December n. 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,
whose marriage to Mr. Robert Barnes,
oi Macon, takes place next week.
The luncheon was given at the home
of Miss Harris' mother, Mrs. Clem Har
ris, in Peachtree street. The gyests
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 hail 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. Sliver 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 a 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 Mrs. 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 smiiax, which formed a
frieze throughout the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Julian Field on Peachtree street
and garlanded the doors, windows and
stairway, formed an effective setting
for the beautifully gowned young wom
en who were guests at the dancing par
ty given last evening by Mr. and Mrs.
Field. Miss Emily Cassin, a debutante,
was the complimented guest, and 50
young people were entertained.
Mr. and Mrs. Field. Miss Cassin and
her house guest, Miss 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 served
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, combined
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. Cromer as
sisted in entertaining, Mrs. Cromer
wearing pink flowered marquisette.
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 he 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. ami when he rolled over
a huge rat jumped to the floor.
BLIND COUPLE GIVEN
A LICENSE TO MARRY
PITTSBURG, Dec. 13.—For the 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, also 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.. Dec. 13.—Not
long ago Charles Warren shot at his
niwther-in-law. He told the court that
he did it to “scare her."
He was sentenced to Jackson to serve
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 fully
appreciated In the recipient; it carries with it an assurance of
flawless quality and correct designing.
Hwyepe
MmnruAi i
| PERSONALS
Miss Ruth Rosser will return from
Brenau college, at Gainesville, to spend
the holidays with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. L. Z. Rosser.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brine have an
nounced the birth of a son. Mrs. Briqe
was Miss Florence Werner before, her
marriage.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crumley an
nounce the birth of a daughter, who
will be named Caroline Morris.
Mrs. Katie O'Connor, with her fam
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
gusta and Charleston.
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Miss Martha Phinizy, of Athens. Is
spending the week-end with Miss Mar
jorie Brown.
Miss Willey Gayle, of Montgomery,
the guest of Miss Sarah Cowles, was
the honoree at an Informal bridge party
given this afternoon by Miss Marian
Foster.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer L. Moore have
returned home from a stay of several
days in New York.
Mr. and Mrs. James Grant and Mr.
and Mrs. 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The regular monthly meeting of the
Atlanta chapter, D. A. R. will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock at
Craigie House, opposite the Piedmont
Driving club.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Egles
ton Memorial church will hold a ba
zaar tomorrow at 63 Peachtree street.
Dr. C. O. Jones will deliver a lec
ture on “Personality” at St. Johns
church, Georgia and Central avenues,
on Monday night at 8 o'clock, under the
auspices of the Woman’s Missionary
society.
SPECIAL RAILWAY CARS
FOR BABIES PROPOSED
CHICAGO, Dec. 13.—Special cars
with nurseries for babies were proposed
as an addition to the equipment of
overland and limited railroad trains at
a meeting of passenger agents of a
Western railroad system here yester
day.
It was suggested that the smoker, the
compartment and observation cars are
now a regular part of the makeup of
trains, and that there should be a spe
cial place for babies and their mothers
or nurses. It was agreed that It would
be better for the babies and better for
the other passengers on the train.
ARMY HOPES FOR REPEAL
OF “BACK-TO-LINE” ORDER
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—The war
department is manifesting much inter
est in the reported intention of con
gress to repeal or modify before De
cember 15 the order that officers ab
sent four years out of six from their
command must return. Nevertheless,
preparations are being made to obey
the existing law to the letter, orders
being issued to 47 captains of infantry
to proceed to their commands today,
all of them to report to the several
posts not later than December 16.
REPORT SHOWS INCREASE
OF POVERTY IN GOTHAM
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.—Despite gen
eral prosperity, there was an increase in
poverty in New York during the past
year, according to the annual report of
the Association for Improving the Con
dition of the Foor. The increased cost
of living is charged with most of the
responsibility for an increase in the
expenses of the association. It is shown
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„ Dec. 13.
When the cellar room of John Johno
wltz, a popcorn vender, was searched
after hts death SIO,OOO in coin ami bills
was found.
Sir Thomas Dines
With Atlanta
Society
Sir Thomas Lipton was the honor
guest at a dinner party of 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 the library, which was also
adorned with vases of American Beau
ties. The dinner table was most elab
orate in decorations and appointments.
At either end of the table were gold
baskets filled with Killarney 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. The 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, Marion
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
Call at Zakas' Bread and Cake Store,
30 Peachtree street—Five Points—and
see the large assortment of fruit cake.
The prices range from 30 cents to 75
cents a pound. It is all good, and at the
price it is cheaper than you can make it
at home. Pound cake, cookies in every
conceivable shape and kind, and pie; In
fact, anything you want in the bakery
line is there and the prices are very
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, pearl
brooches, pearl circles, pearl
hearts, pearl bar pins, pearl
set rings, stickpins, etc,
Charles W. Crankshaw
16 Whitehall
Atlanta National Bank Bldg.
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first Class Finishing and En
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vpacial Mail Order Department for
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tA Forethought
For the Christmas
Festivities
Hie 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 Mine'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
Pumps—patent and dull $4, $5 and $6
Dress Shoes—patent and dull $7
Silk and Opera Hats $8
Why not one of these for his gift/
Geo. Muse Clothing Co.
“MONTANA HARRY,” LAST
CUSTER SCOUT, IS DEAD
WORCESTER. MASS., Dec. 13.—Harold
Willis Powell, or Montana Harry, as he
was 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 dead in a
hotel here.
Powell, who was 64 years old, was the
holder of several gold medals of honor
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, Tilseth 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. They
A Wagon for a Phone Call
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Have your clothes Dry Cleaned by ' the famous fi
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We pay Express (one way) on out-of-town orders of $2 or ov«r.
Stoddard Di^ ,e s
Ct Atlanta Phom 43 Dry Cleaner and Dyer
■ Crochet Wool knit, with leather •
1 Slippers fF
- »» l n colors. For S-
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■» woman, miss or
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: Bed Socks Juliets ;
•8 Warm woolen A warm Felt L
Tj Foot Warmers, Slipper for worn- S • Z
in colors; 50c en, in colors;
values, 31.25 values,
25c 89c
| Storm Rubbers
3 For women, misses, boys, children I t I-I ’ Q £
? 65c values, *Vx 11 kJ
ECONOMY 1
I 49c basement!
■ ' “ THE SHOE BARGAIN
CENTER OF ATLANTA." ji
were in the channel of the river and
the 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 tired from shopping or any
other cause, and want to rest, go to the
Montgomery theater, where the best to
be found in moving pictures is given.
Montgomery is always searching for
something new and good—and he finds
it. Nothing is put on the curtain at the
Montgomery that will bring the blush
of shame to the most sensitive or mod
est. Women and children can visit the
Montgomery theater with perfect
safety. (Advt.)
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