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Society
News of
j Atlanta
RESIDENTS of Paces Ferry road
and neighboring country places
were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry S Jackson last evening at their
c itv residence on Peachtree street,
a-iileh they are occupying through the
winter months.
The decorations inaugurated the fes
tive poinsettia, which will reign su
preme among flowers for the next fort
night. in the reception apartment, liv
.g room and other rooms open to the
'""<•<?. poinsettia and greenery were
' o r decoration. The dining room
\ was in yellow and white, and the
.from which the sweets were
te rie<; had a central vase of Golden
Gate roses and lilies of the valley.
Smaller vases on either side held the
sime flowers. The candlesticks of gold
and white Austrian glass were shaded
white and gold. Baskets of the Aus
., j iU , glass held crystallized fruits and
affections. in white and gold com
harmonized with the color com
bination.
An orchestra played throughout the
evening and a delicious buffet supper
was served. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson en
• ■■.■: lining 40 guests. The hostess was
gowned in white lace over gold char
metise, with a garniture of black tulle.
Mrs. Johnston Entertained.
Mr? Arthur Dußoise Johnston, of
X,-w York, who left for her home yes
■ y ifternoon, after a visit to, Mrs.
Junes Duffy, was pleasantly enter
tained while in the city. Mrs. Duffy
. iv. pretty afternoon bridge party,
: n 28 ladies were invited to meet her
gU'-?: The first prize, a white and
gojl -liina plate, was won by Mrs. W.
M,G;..:ry; the second prize, a pair of
‘■ilk liose. went to Mrs. J. Kennedy, and
,' consolation, also silk hose, was cut
M Mr.-. W. A. Sault. The guest of
honor was presented with a hand
: minted ice eream platter.
Mr. and Mrs. Duffy also gave a din
ner at th- Georgian Terrace in honor of
Mrs. Johnston.
Mrs. J. D. Brady entertained at a
luncheon and a card partj- 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.
Tic eomplimentairj- dances which
Miss Lillian Viola Moseley will give
1 the members of the young contin
gent has been set for the first Tuesday
in January, instead of next Tuesday, as
formerly announced. The dance will be
:: delightful affair, the hours from 9 to
11. "ii the second Tuesday in January,
at Segadlo’s hall.
Tt<- schedule for the holiday dances
: Segadlo's includes the regular Sat
tnday ifternoon dance, a dance on
' r L -ms afternoon and another on
N-w v-ars i-ve. These affairs will be
n .’tended by the young people.
Miss Moseley will give a Christmas
inee for the children of her classes on
Monday afternoon. December 23, at Se
gadlo’s.
Mr. Osgood's Exhibit.
I "morrow night will close the art
’ hlbitiun of Harry H. Osgood, at 78
North Pryor street. Hundreds of At
ntans, among thjun many society
omen, have viewed the exhibit. There
as been quite a revival of interest in
et in Atlanta following' the recent visit
"■ Mi-s E. Sophonisba Hergesheimer,
mid art lovers are planning a perma
nent institution where pictures can be
■hibited tlie year round.
■Mr. and Mrs. Osgood have a studio
Inman Park. They leave soon for
■'•Hannah and Florida points to spend
the lest of the winter.
Miss Meldrim Entertained.
Miss Sophie Meldrim, of Savannah, is
"ti- of tin- lovely visitors in the city this
' ' k. whose presence adds to the soci il
Solid Gold Mesh Bags
And Novelties for Christmas
I he shirred, and accordion mesh in our gold bags and
purses could not possibly be finer. It is really “cloth of
b°ld.’ Every link is hand-soldered. The quality of our
bags cannot be excelled anywhere. The frames are plain,
engraved, engine-turr ed and jeweled.
Purses are worth $50.00 upward.
Bags range in 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.
We 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
Established 1887. 31-33 Whitehall St 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 Paasie 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. James 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, Leble Ewing, Marquiss
Ritch and Mary Jeter.
WEDDINGS
Du 11-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. .
Erookhaven 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. C.
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 is, 1912
Bride-Elect Guest
of Honor at
Luncheon
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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,
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 a charming hostess,
wearing rose-colored chaTmeuse 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 pf lavender, arid Mrs. Johnson
wearing white chiffon over black satin,
with girdle of rose-colored satin and
trimmings of Vai and Cluny lace.
Southern smllax, which formed a
fripze 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 Sream, 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, and 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
Marne 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
mother-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 by the recipient; it carries with it an assurance of
flawless quality and correct designing.
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| 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. 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 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.
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 1,. 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
Craigle 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 4t would
be better for the babies and better for
the other passengers on the train.
ARMY HOPESFOR~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 YuRK, 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 Poor. 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
POP CORN VENDER'S ROOM
POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y.. Dec. 13.
When the cellar room of John Johno
witz, a popcorn vender, was searched
after his death SIO,OOO in coin and 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 tilled 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 Osme, 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, Marlon
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.
feKODAKS"7.;7.. I
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First Class Finishing and En- 1
larging. A complete stock filme
Plates, paoers, chemicals, ate.'
vpacial Mall Order Department for
•Ut-of-town customers.
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tA Forethought
For the Christmas
Festivities
The 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 COATS 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
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 Head 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
STODDARDIZE
II nm HiiamiiMiinllli HlM—
"M’ti matter in wllat part of town y° u ve ’ • vou can ■
’ STODDARDIZE as conveniently ns though you
-lived around the corner from STODDARD’S! Just
'tf phone us—and our wagon will call promptly. H
Have your clothes Dry Cleaned bv ' the famous Si
B" STODDARD way!
A Wagon for a Phone Calf. S*
We pay Express (one way) on out-of-town orders of $2 or over.
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;5 Warm, woolen A warm Felt _ •
a Foot Warmers, Slipper for worn- a «
in colors; 50c en, in colors; ®
•J values, $1.25 values, t
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3 65c values, *V * V* * 1 <
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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 tor
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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