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1 »t HEARST'S SUNDAY AMERICAN. ATLANTA, GA., SUNDAY. APRIL 20. 1912. 7 C C OLUMBUS, April 19.—The wed ding of Mlsa Fannie Emma Lew:a and ilr. Owen Edge, took piece at St. Luke> Methodist Church Thursday evening at 8 o clock, the ceremonv being performed by Dr. A. Vf. Williams, presiding elder of the Columbus Dietrict. The maid of honor was Miss Edith ( obb. of Newark, N. J.; the matron »f honor. Mr?\ Vernon Crawford, a sister of the bride, and the brides maids, Miss Graynell Hancock, of « aris, Texas; Miss Annie Mae Law- son. of Columbia. S. C.; Mias Jane Hood, of Leesburg, Fla.; Miss Mnr- ,1orie Browne. ?,Tiss Nounn Illges, Miss *'*aire Booth. Miss Susie Phillips, Miss Penelope Slade and Miss Agnes Crook. The best man was Mr. Dex ter Edge, of Pittsburg. Pa., and the groomsmen and ushers Messrs. Ray Blackmar, Dana Blackmar, Jr.. Bass Lewis. Howell Hollis, F. E. Litch field. Edgar Chancellor, Edwin Booth. Roscoe Lummus, Samuel B. Hatcher. Jr., and Cliff Tarver. The wedding of MB's Elizabeth Kyle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Kyle, to Mr. Richard P. Spencer, Jr., will be celebrated to-night at 8:30 o’clock The bridal party in cludes Miss Edith Kyle, a sister of the bride as maid of honor, Miss Amelia Smith, of Memphis, Tenn.; Miss Katharine Candler, of Savan- . nah, Miss Madge Norman and Miss Roberta Slade, of Columbus, brides maids. Little Laura Waddell, flower girl; Master Edward Swift, ring bearer. Mrs. Stevi Green Brannon has is sued invitations to the marriage of her daughter, Alice Lucile, to Mr. Maynard Boardman Smith on Thurs day evening. April 24. at S o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. George Oliver Berry have issued invitations to the mnr- r' ge of their daughter. Gertrude, to $ . James William Patton, on ■\ ednevday evening, April 23, at 8:30 o’clock, at Trinity Episcopal Church. A reception at the home of the bride, in Wynnton. will follow the ceremony. orations, with palms and potted plants. The dining room was turned into a Japanese tea garden, decorated in wistaria blossoms and vines. From bowers beautifully draped with wis taria punch was served by Misses Nan Logan, Mary Blltch. Carolyn Ballantino, Louise Rogers. Mary Bowen and Louise Knight. The fav ors were pinned on the guests by Misses Julia Searcy and Katherln.i Nichols. In the receiving lino were Dr. an I Mra. C. H. S Jackson, Mrs. H. H. Tift, Dr. and Mrs. E. C. James, Miss Campbell, Miss Denmark. Miss Jenk ins, Miss McDowell, Miss Helen ; Young, Miss Lucille Jarrett, Mist Julia Carstarphen, Miss Wreathco Rogers, Miss Marion Bishop, Miss i Esther Cutts, Miss Elizabeth Archer 1 and Miss Mary Hamilton. M ACON, April 19.—Dances and weddings were the social fea tures of the week in Macon. Monday night Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bach gave a dance at the Hotel Dempsey, which was attended by 200 invited guests, comprising Macon’s social list. Tuesday night Mr. P. G. Gosler. of New York, Vice President of the Macon Railway and Light Company, entertained informally at the Demp sey with a dance and wine supper. Nearly 150 were present. A feature of this occasion was that it was altogether Impromptu, the idea not being t conceived until nearly 10 o'clock that nigh*, and the guests be ing invited over the telephone., Be ginning about 11 o’clock the dance lasted long into the morning. Wednesday night the marriage of Miss Martha Ross Plant, daughter of one of Macon’s oldest, wealthiest and most aristrocratic families, to Mr. Marshalli J. Ellis was solemnized at Christ Church. This was one of the most elaborate wedding events of the year. After the ceremony, the couple Were entertained at an elegant re ception at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. M. Felton Hatcher, on Hardeman Avenue. Wednesday afternoon Miss Sadie Burns and Mr. George William Barnes were married at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W H. Burns, on Arlington Place. Mr. P. C. Hull, of Atlanta, was best man. A UGUSTA, April 19.—The mar riage of Miss Clara Albert Knight and Mr. Batte Thomas Lowe was solemnized at 8 o’clock Wednesday evening at St. Paul’s Church, Rev. G. Sherwood Whitney officiating. The bride had for her only attendant Miss Mary Danforth, and the groom’s best man was Mr. Moultrie Hitt, of Atlanta. The ush ers were Mr. Arthur Card, Dr. He- ber Morton, of Waynesboro, Mr. John M. Clark and Mr. Murray Wil son. The bride wore a handsome gown of white charmeuse with an overdress of silver lace. Her flowers were Bride roses and Valley lilies. Miss Danforth wore pink charneuse embroidered in rhinestones and car ried pink Killarney roses After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Lowe left for a trip north. They will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Dan forth on Cumming Street after their returp to Augusta. Miss Florence Richardson, for merly of Atlanta, entertained her friends with a lovely party Friday afternoon at her home on Telfair Street. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Dempsey and Miss Katie Dempsey leave to day for New York to sail on Wed nesday for Europe to spend several weeks with friends in Paris. Mrs. Isaac Read has returned from Montgomery, Ala. Mr. Hugh Kinchley is spending some time in Atlanta. Miss Irene von Kamp and Mrs. John S. Nixon have returned from Atlanta. Miss Lula Waldron, of Asheville, has been the recipient of many de lightful attentions since her visit with Mrs. Eugene Crekeker on the Hill. beautifully adapted to her voice. She had the principal singing part in the opera. The Huntington Club members en joyed a special treat Thursday even ing in the dramatic entertainment given by the Swallows, a little organ ization of ladies whose annual plays are always given at the homes of the members with only a small num ber of invitations to outsiders. The fact that they consented to make an appearance of this kind for the first time, in response to urgent requests from the Huntington Club, gave the occasion more than ordinary inter est. The play, “The Social Side of Genius," was written by Miss Flor ence Olmstead especially for the Swallows, and introduced the char acters of Mrs. Humphrey Ward, Dr. Samuel Johnson, Miss Fanny Bun- cy, George Elliott, Maria Edgeworth and Charlotte Bronte. Those who appeared in the cast were Miss Olm stead, Miss Neckwith, Mrs. Lawton, Mrs. Skeele, Mrs. A. P. Adams and Mrs. Walter G. Charlton. Mrs. Rockwell S. Brank enter tained Friday evening with a kitchen shower in honor of Miss Anna Bell, whose marriage to Mr. John Cabell will take place next Wednesday. Mrs. Brank’s guests included the wedding party and a few of the bride-elect’s special friends. Miss Laura Boyd gave a tea on the same evening at the home of Mrs. E. S. Truesdale in honor of Miss Bell. Tomorrow night Mr. Cabell will give a dinner to his groomsmen. Dublin D ried UBLIN, April 19. Miss Marguer ite Blackshear, oJ this city, and Mr. James E. Dickens were nmr- Thursday morning at 11:30 o’clock at the home of the bride’s par- Mr. and Mr?. E. J. Blackshear. The decorations were of smilax, and white (lowers and tulle. Mrs W. Y. Atkinson, of Newnan, sang a solo, Mrs. J. A. Peacock play- this accompaniment as well as wedding march. The maids of honor were Misses Sehellie Prince, Marie Johns and Louise Orr. Mrs. E. S. Street was matron of honor. The young couple will live in Hous ton, Va. ents, pink ing the homasvllle T HOMASVILLE, April 19.—The picnic dance given., by the young men of the Nine O’clock Dancing Club on Thursday afternoon and evening was one of the moat en joyable social events of the season here and largely attended. The dance wa s given at the Country Club, the guests going out in the afternoon A picnic lunch was served at 8:30 o'clock on the broad veranda of the club house. Later dancing was en joyed in the big reception room. Among the out-of-town guests were Miss Lucy Wiltshire, of Baltimore; Miss Nannie Timberlake, of Staun ton Va.; Miss Frances Ansley. of Decatur- Misses Sarah and Teresa Bailey and Miss Minnie Smith, of Monticello; Mr. Robert Denham, of Pensacola, and others. Mrs Hugh Willet, of Atlanta, spent a few days in Thomasvllk* this week the guest of Miss Luey Lester. Miss Frances Ansley. of Decatur, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Ansley. ... F ORSYTH, April 19.—A reception was given at Bessie Tift cntieae Friday evening, bv class in honor of and was one of social events of toe we ek. The reception was held in 1 Ins haw parlors and In the college dining room. The Junior colors, lav- SPARTA. April 19.—Several of the young people of Sparta met Mon day evening at the home of Mrs. E. L. Culver to organize a Baraoa class in connection with the Sun day school work of the Baptist Church. Thu chairman pro-tern was A. R. Smith The officers? elected to serve are: T. R. Fluker, president; W. T. Whaley, vice president and substitute teacher; Marvin Pound, statistical secretary; Spurgeon Cow art, corresponding secretary; G. R. Morris, treasurer; Mrs. E. L. Culver, teacher. Mrs. W. H. Burwell entertained the "500 Club’’* at her home Tuesday evening. The party consisted of, Ml' and Mrs. W. H. Burwell, and mother;- Mrs. Maggie Carr, Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Purdom, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Flem ing. Mr. and Mrs. B. Ohlman, Misses Zelle Rozier, Annie Smith, Agnes or- gain, M< ssrs. Spurgeon Cowart, Har ry I.. Middlebrooks. Gordon Latimer and Mr. Hines Wood, of Sanders'- ville. f Monroe MONROE. GA., April 19.—Madam Charlotte Skibinski, of Atlunta, for merly of Berlin, will give a musical at the High School Auditorium Fri day evening, May 2, sponsored by the Parent Teacher Club. Much interest centers in the an nouncement made by Mrs. George Edwin Knox, of Social Circle. Ga., of the engagement of her daughter, Ruth, to Mr. Albert Weeks, of De catur, the wedding to take place on Wednesday, June 4, at the home of the bride’s mother. Dr. D. W. Key, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Monroe, has been invited to preach the commencement of Shorter College .in June. Mis's Jessie Cox has returned home from Atlanta, where she was the guest of Miss Annie Lou Padgett. Mrs. Henrietta Malsby, of Atlanta, has returned homo after a visit here and at Uampton. , Professor and Mrs. Charles R. Ware, of Lawrenceville, have returned home after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. George W. Felker, in this city. Mr. John Howard, of Mississippi, has returned home after a visit to his neice, Mrs. R. H. Lockhart. Savannah S AVANNAH, April 19.—This sea son has seen an unusual number of excellent amateur produc tions—"The Fete of Flowerland,” the '■Carnival of Dances,” two finished productions by the Dramatic Club, and several other entertainments of a high order of merit—but the at tendance at the two productions of the “Love Seekers,’’ the new opera by Harry Austin, presented at the Liberty Theater Thursday afternoon and night by a cast of 100 persons, shows that this class of entertain ment is also very popular. The musical effects of the opera were novel and the numbers catchy and tuneful. One of the best com positions to the opera is the quartet finale to the first act, sung by Miss Nellie Brice, Miss Julia Ki-atlng, Mr. Harris and Mr. Hohenstein. Miss Brice, as Alonzita. the inn-keeper’s daughter, was perhaps never heard to decorated with a profusion of white | (lowers and smilax. The 'Mendels sohn wedding march was rendered with organ ami vlolio The ushers. Judge Spencer R. At- | kinson, of Atlanta, and Col. F- 15. { Twitty, entered first, followed by the j attendants. Miss Frances Connallv,, with Mr. John Curd, of Atlanta; Miss | Maude Nightingale with Mr. Harry Holliday, of Atlanta; and Miss Louise Reese, of Savannah with Mr. Cooper Winn, of Macon. A large reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents'. The house was decorated with quantities of smilax, bamboo and flowers. The parlors and library were in white and green: the dinlhg rodm in pink. Softly shaded lights adde-< *o the effect. Among the out-of-town guest3 were; Judge and Mrs. Spencer R. Atkinson, of Atlanta; Bishop and Mrs. Reese, of Savannah: Rev. and Mrs. D. Watson Winn, of St. Simons; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mason, of Tlf- ton: Mrs. C. B. Stillwell, of Savan nah; Miss Marla Prtce, of Athens; Miss Mary Wilson, of Macon; Mr. Edgar S. Wilson. Sr., of Macon; Mr. H. D. Schofield, of Macon; Mr. Price, of Athens; and Mies Winn of Vir ginia. T IFTON, April 19.—Mrs. Jasper L. Brooks entertained with an elaborate six o’clock dinner Friday evening for Mr. Brooks. Cov ers were laid for 13 and the dinner served in seven coures. The decor ations were white and yellow, roses being used extensively throughout the home. The favors were unique. Mrs. Brooks was assisted by Mrs. Ina McCartney, Mrs. Evelyn Baker, and Miss Irma Murrow. The guests present were: Dr*. W. H. Hendricks, N. Peterson, J. A. Mc- Rea, J. M. Price, W. T. Smith, L. A. Baker, W. V. Dtnsmore, Henry Moore, H. L. Moore, Tom McCartney, Geo. W. Julian and N. D. Pinkston. Brunswick B runswick, April 19.—a bril liant wedding wts that of M!sk Arabella ITson Wright and Mr. Edgar Stovall Wilson, Jr., of Maco.i, which took place Tuesday evening in Brunswick. St. Marks Episcopal Church was West Poin W EST POINT, April 19.—Mrs. Henderson Huguley entertain ed the N. and N. Club Wed nesday afternoon. Spring flowers and ferns were used in decoration, and the rooms were attractive. “Rook” was the game played, after which a dainty luncheon was served. Mrs. Huguley was assisted by Mrs. McCulloJi, Mrs. Booker, Mrs. David son, and the Misses Hayes. Besides the club members a number of friends enjoyed Mrs. Huguley’s hospitality. Miss Daisie Zachry is the guest of frtends in Columbus. Mra. Phil Lanier is visiting rela tives in Buena Vista. Mr. Phil 8hutze,*of Atlanta, who graduated from the West Point High School with first honor and after wards from the Georgia School of Technology with first honor, has just graduated from Columbia University with first honor. He has been offered a professorship in the Georgia School of Technology. • • • Milledgeville M' ILLEDGEVILLE, April 19.— Misses Mary and Katie Cline entertained 20 of their friends with a bridge party at their home on Monday evening. The home was ar tistically decorated with ferns and roses. Five tables were used and at each there was a centerpiece of lilies surrounded by purple violets. A salad course was* served. Those present were: Miss Nan Barksdale, Miss Loretta Toomer, of Portsmouth, Va.; Miss Alice Beck, Elizabeth Jones, Marion Hollinshead, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hines, Mr. and Mrs. T. Treanor, Messrs. J. I. Garrard, L. P. Longlno, George Echols, W. C. Douglas, Bern ard Cline, Ernest 8nye, Sid Jones. W. H. Hunter, Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Cranston. mss DIX- Diamond and Platinum Jewelry of Exclusive Design Individuality of our designs in diamond and platinum jewelry gives the unmistakable charm that one finds in rare personality among people. We desire to emphasize the fact that as diamond and precious stones specialists, diamond mer chants in reality, that in purchasing handsome diamond goods in our offices you are assured not only of positive value, but that you are not likely to find similar things worn by others. We offer a wonderful range of values from the simplest to the most expensive pieces, and we are ready at all times to give our best attention to ward individualizing the design of any piece you desire. You are cordially invited to call at our diamond rooms and see our magnificent stock of diamonds and diamond and platinum jewelry at any time suited to your convenience. If it is not convenient for you to call we shall be glad to have you write us approximately what you desire and the amount you wish to invest, and we shall take pleasure in making you estimates or in sending you things for your individual inspec tion. Our Diamond Books No. 10 may be had upon request. HARRY L. DIX, Inc. Diamond Merchants and Mfg. Jewelers, 208-9-1© Candler Bldg., Atlanta, Ga. J. P. ALLEN & CO. SI and S3 Whitehall Beautiful Things for Opera Wear at Moderate Prices New Evening Dresses $16.75 New Tango Opera Coats $12.50 To tell you just, how new they are, fast traveling brought them to us from New York just in time to give you the advan tage of these very moderate prices, together with real quality and style for use during the Grand Opera. $30 and $35 Charmeuse and $1 75 . Crepe Meteor Evening Dresses * ^ Trimmed with Hounees of shadow lace, lace drapery, rhinestones and flowers, is somewhat of a general deserip t i o n, but you can see in fifteen minutes more than we could write of in an hour, and, besides, you’ll know much of the real qual ity and the eral style of these Evening Dresses—two points of great importance—even though the price is moderate. American Beauty, Nell rose, Nile green, light blue, pink, lavender, white, pale yellow, orange, Copenhagen, and black. Sizes 34, 36, 38 and 40. Misses’ sizes 14, 16 and 18. $16.75 New TaAgo Opera Coate, $25 Value, $12.50 The Tango Coat is pictured here. We were able to get a few of these popular Coats at the first of the season, and sold them out immediately at $25 each. Particularly fortunate are we to secure a new lot, in black, white and many of the new col ors, and to buy them so as to he able to sell them for $12.50, and at a time when every one must have an Opera Coat. Made of handsome moire, with rich black v e 1 v e t trim mings. Colors are wistaria, blue, black and white. Handsome ly lined with charmeuse to match. $25 value $12.50 A Galaxy of Footwear Ordered Especially for Grand Opera New Colonial Cuban L. X. V. «atin or colors. Pump. Cuban or heel. Dull patent $5.00. Rubber sale and tan or white. $5. $4.00, $3.50. Heel oxford in 50. $5.00. $4.50, We have completely rejuvenated our Evening Slipper and smart Day Dress Footwear section. The Express and Telegraph Companies have been kept busy for the last few days replenishing our stock of cut steel buck les. rhinestone buckles, cloth of gold, cloth of silver, satin, patent leather, kid and suede Evening Slippers. We think that we can lay claim to having the most complete showing of new shade Evening Slippers ever assembled under one roof in the South. The new shades of light coral and deep pink, blue, Lavendar, Emerald Green, American Beauty, silver and gold are the new addi tions to our Slipper stock. Whatever your footwear needs we feel sure that Allen’s stock will surprise you with its comprehensive completeness. Out-of- town visitors are cordially invited to make our store, and shoe room in partic ular, their headquarters and meeting place while in the city during the coming week. We have a desk and chairs apart from the regular shoe department, a bootblack parlor and several other innovations that will delight and surprise you. Send your parcels here to be assembled and held until called for or ship ped all together. This is an old-fashioned Southern invitation to “come to see us.’’ While here you should give us an opportunity to take a complete record of your size and width in Shoes for future reference in filling mail orders. You do not need to buy now. Simply tell the salesman you want to leave us a record of the style, size and width that fits you best so that you can have shoes sent by mail. Grand Opera Requisites Gloves lfi-Button White Glace Gloves, at .. $1.98 16-Button White Glace Gloves, at...$3.00 16-Button White Real Kid Gloves, at .$3.50 20-Button White Glace Gloves, at. $3.50 20-Button White Real Kid, at $4.50 20-Button Silk, al $1.50-$2.00 Pearl Opera Chains and Necklaces French Filled Pearl Opera Chains in va rious size beads rope seed pearl chains. French and Oriental pearl bead and fine seed pearl rope Necklaces, $1.00 to $10.00 Silk Hosiery We carry a complete line of colors and can match any gown In Kayser or Onyx Silk, at t...$1.00 to $1.50 Gold Filled Bags Bliss Bags are noted for their close re semblance to Solid Gold. Every bag has soldered links and the engraving and de tail work is the same as on the finest bags. We guarantee the work, $20 to $45. Handkerchiefs Duchess. Venlse and Princess laice Handkerchiefs $1.50 to $4,50 Fans French ivory—spangled and decorated Silk fans, at 50c to $15.00 The new Vanity Fan is made of French ivory with ribbon holder, on which is attached various styles of vanity powder holders, with mirror—a distinct nov- eltv, at 50c Hair Ornaments The newest Parisian models of exclusive styles are shown in our large assortment, some of which will be shown for the first time in Atlanta; price range $1.00 to $26.00 Opera Bags Fancy silk and beaded Opera Bags, $1.50 to $7.50. Corsage Bouquet Pins Sterling Silver and Imported Corsage Pins, at, each...., ...,25c Scarfs Opera Scarfs in beautiful evening shades. Solid crepe de chines, figured crepes, shaded chiffon, beaded and embroidered chiffon, Spanish lace, at.. .$1.00 to $16.00