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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 I 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. - -57 WHnrTHAtm «rr. | 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 „ MJWkeyw First Class Finishing and En- 1 larging. A complete stock filme Plates, paoers, chemicals, ate.' vpacial Mall Order Department for •Ut-of-town customers. j?!,,?? 1 ?! 08 and pr,c » L-HWhltehsll St. ATLANTA, »A. J 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. Stoddard B 2 eV P pZn^y^ e * Di^. e ' a Greatest vvz V4.L4. Ct fCt A t ) anta ph ont 43 Dry Cleaner and Dyer 1 Crochet Wool knit, with leather | Slippers I > a I* l colors. For S * \ «*■ X L child: 75c value, S j I $|J5 Men’s Operas Shoes las Ainas If tj Felt; $1.50 values, It*" X IvriTrs g | I w/)Gj| j Men s Romeos / J Jf I «: Jt In Tan and Black Kid. Also Black jMmWf \ £ J Felt (no elastic); $1.75 values for X j £ = Bed Socks Juliets i ;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 ! 25c 89c I : Storm Rubbers S For women, misses, boys, children;!? I !4 f Q 3 65c values, *V * V* * 1 < ! A. ECON OM Y I ; (WgixJA BASEMENTIi i "THE SHOE BARGAIN £ -C £ .; CENTER OF ATLANTA." « I 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.) 17