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IIEARST’S SUNDAY AMERICAN, ATLANTA, 0A„ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1013. 3 H Miss Mary Bowen hostess of pleasant, in formal paities. Miss Bowen has had house quests on several occasions, and entertains them delightfully. (Photograph by McCrary.) *■•"*'*if*ktti'dyVkVidittdidWVi'didiVWW Relax in the Rest Room (Third Floor) WWVW¥WUWWWWtfWWVW “ RICH & BROS. co. I I -AN’T say that It was very cut?, nor that It was anything to pat tern by, but oh, how funny It was, that Hostless Tea at a leading hotel the other day. Tou and I, who ] kn w all the facts In the case, also know that It makes a very Interesting t, of conversation, and one that w be good for fresh laughs for some time to come. I just can't help rehashing the in- cldint—how a very good friend of mm, burned the wires telephoning a number of people to come to his party. They told him they would be dee- lighted, and so— They came. And sat around. And talked. And laughed. And chatted. And wondered all the time where Friend Host could be. For he, you know, was not there. He didn't get there at all, the af ternoon long. Let me smile a while Non. I am not going to tell you why. even If you and 1 are the dear est friends In the world, and even if 1 have been talking out of my heart and eoul to you for months. Because, for one reason, I don’t know exact ly 1 can only guess, and that Is a privilege that you have as well. And as you know 5.1m as well as I— oh, but never mind about the guessing. Maybe it was only his conscience that kept him away. Anyhow, my little part In this mat ter is charitable, even If I do say It. Some ol the guests of this Host-Who- D:dn't-Show-Up are a little bit vexed, and I am trying to tell them they shouldn’t feel that way about our Mend. There, there, good folks, for get your peevishness, and laugh with me at the Hostless Tea. r AR be it Mom me to mention any names, but have you noticed the long line of bachelors and wid owers wearing sad faces these days. The reason, of course, is the marriage of Mrs. J. B. Whitehead. I would love to know the number of men more than 25 years old w'ho have proposed to Mrs. Whitehead In the last two years A goodly percentage of the unmarried men in town thought it was their mission in life to make a home for that handsome widow. One almost descrepit beau remarked to me not long since: "Isn't It a shame that a home-lov ing woman like Mrs. Whitehead has to live at a hotel? Wouldn't It be fine If she married a man of middle age to look after her?" "What do yMM mean by middle- age’" I asked! "I'm middle-aged," he said se riously. * * * S PEAKING of widows and wid owers. there is a widower bless- ed with lots of worldly goods who intends soon to follow the lead of Mrs. Whitehead. His home is not so many blocks from her Peachtree street house, and I expect the an nouncement of his engagement will cause almost as much of a flutter as did the news of Mrs. Whitehead’s marriage. l y /HILE the J~ay season has reached \\/ its height and the days are crowded with numerous events, the popularity of the week-end din ner-dances at the Piedmont Driving Club seems to increase instead of di minish. Atlanta hostesses find this mode of entertaining particularly de lightful, for not only is there the opportunity for assembling a con genial party under the pleasant aus- | pices, hut one always finds so many other parties of friends present that the dinner-dances resemble large re ceptions, with the added pleasure of dancing. At Saturday evening's dinner-dance several large parties were given, the largest being one of 23 covers which Stewart Witham gave in honor of Miss Eula Jackson and her fiance, Edward Alsop. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Draper, who recently returned from their wedding trip, were given a par ty of twenty by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howell. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Dar- gan, Jr., who returned Saturday morning from their wedding Journey, were central figures in a party given » by Mr. and Mrs. George M. McKen zie. Mrs. James Edward Graham, of Cleveland, Ohio, the guest of Mrs James L. Dickey, Jr., was given a large party by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Grant. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Stearns had a party of twelve, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adger Smythe entertain ed a party of nine. Mr. and Mrs. Mell R. Wilkinson gave a large party for Mr. and Mrs Frederic J. Paxon. The club was elaborately decorated, While I am clattering about wed dings and widows and widowers and other things, I want to say one more word about the way the younger swains behave, or rather misbehave at wedding parties. If I had my way, we would go back to the old custom of having a secluded buffet for the exclusive use of the intimate friends of the bride's father. The women could get along very well without anything to drink, and the youngsters who don’t know how to behave when they have it should be kept well away from it. Many of my sisters, and little brothers, will fuss at me for this idea, but I don’t care if they do —I mean every word of It. • * » H AD you thought how some styles originate from necessity? For fully two months Paris has been wearing tango hats, and I have been wondering why they should. My doubts are at last settled by trying to dance In one of those little things with feathers shooting off the back sticking every other person you pass on the shoulder and absolutely ruin ing the feather. The first tango bon noet worn in Atlanta was at the dan *ant at the Piedmont Monday after noon given for the benefit of the Empty Stocking Fund. Its chief charm consists in its w r ell-fltting crown, which hugs the coiffure tight ly. so that while dancing milady Is not annoyed by a constantly shifting bat, as she indulges in whirls and dips and weird strides. One side of the bonnet slants skyward in a rath- You’ve eaten bread practically all tyour jjf e —you eat it every day— at every meal. You are, of course, an excellent judge of bread. If you’ve ever tried Uncle Sam Bread, you have, undoubtedly, pro- nounced it the best bread in Atlanta. That means that it’s as good bread as can be had in any city. • If you’ve never tasted Uncle Sam Bread, won't you give it a trial? You’ve surely heard a lot about it! To sat isfy both your curiosity and your appetite, eat Uncle Sam Bread! Your grocer sells it. er rakish position while the other is only two inches high with one little flower to trim it, such as a white gardenia or one pink rose. Do you remember a hat like that? Maybe you can guess who wore the novelty. • • • S PEAKING of “one pink rose” re minds me of what I told you last week about that charming widow. I saw her jat the Tango Tea on Monday afternoon, just one day after my story about her, and do you know she is the biggest coward I ever saw. She had in that little time changed the pink rose to a white feather, a Paradise one at that. But on her blouse she wore the rose, so you see she is loth to give it up altogether. I think the hat has lost most of Its chicness now. and cer tainly it is not so becoming. • * • N EVER count on an uncertainty,” another one of my proverbs. A certain young man named for a prominent old relative in (I’m afraid you’d guess if I said where) has rather been expecting this old bachelor to die some fine day, leaving him at least one-tenth of his mlllion- dollar property. JSut Thursday he w r as receiving telegrams of sympa thy from his knowing friends on the sudden marriage of the old gentleman to a young, beautiful widow. Good bye inheritance! and dinner was served. The dinner- dances will be given each Saturday evening during the season. T HE announcement in Sunday’s American of the engagement of Miss Corrinne Wellhouse to Ely Meyer, Jr., of Rochester, N. Y., will be of interest to a very wide circle of friends. The announcement is made by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Well- house, the date of the marriage to be decided later. The young couple will be at home on Sunday, December 28, from 4 to 6 In the afternoon and from 8:30 to 10:30 at the Wellhouse residence, No. 418 Washington street. The bride-elect is a pretty and at tractive girl, with a wide circle of friends. She was educated in the' East, and since her debut three years ago has been greatly admired. She has traveled extensively, both In this country and abroad. Ely Meyer is a splendid young man, w'ho is promi nently identified in Rochester. He is a graduate of Harvard and has hosts of friends. M ISS KATHERINE ELLIS and Miss Harriet Calhoun have re turned from a short but most delightful visit to Miss Martina Burke, in Macon. Miss Burke gave them a buffet supper one evening, In viting about 100 guests. Pink was the color scheme observed through out the house. In the dining room a basket of pink lilies formed the cen terpiece, and great bowls of lilies adorned th« mantels and cabinets. There were other small affairs in compliment to the visitors, who wc-nt to Macon primarily for the Thalian dance Thanksgiving evening. * * • S LOVELY visitor at present in the city is Miss Dorothy Ale- shire, the daughter of General and Mrs. J. B. Aleshire, of Washing ton, D. C., who arrived Saturday to visit Miss Katherine Ellis. She will be given a number of parties dur ing her visit to Miss Ellis, among them the dinner party which her hostess gives for her Wednesday ev ening. * * * M RS. JOHN SOMMERVILLE is certainly a charming hostess for the informal “the dan- sants” at the Winecoff. Her friends are profiting by her graceful inter pretations of the new steps and are sorry that she has found it necessary to be “at home,” as it were, only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 7 o’clock. * * • M RS. GRANVILLE FLEECE, of Memphis, is the guest of her kinswoman, Mrs. Willis Tim mons near Brookwood. She was for merly Miss Pauline Bridge, of At lanta. After a short visit to Mrs. Timmons she will be with her sister, Mrs. Walter Middleton • * * Miss Adeline Davis, of Virginia, has returned home after an extended vis it to Miss Adgate Ellis. Miss Davis came to attend the debut reception of Miss Ellis and to participate :n the gayeties incident to her debur. She has been a charming figure at all the brilliant social affairs of the sea son. * ♦ * IVJ RS. HINTON BAKER, of Augus- 1 | ta, will arrive Decemberl5 to be the gi^est of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Robinson, on Pied mont avenue, for a month. She will be accompanied by her little son, Archibald. Dr. Baker will also spend the Christmas holidays here. of laude^ Douthit, have returned home after Mr and Mrs Memphis, a short visit to Mrs. Douthit’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery Francis. They will return in time to attend the Bal Poudre, which the Cotillion Club gives December 22, and will spend Christmas here. T HE marriage of Miss Lucy Hoke Smith, daughter of Senator and Mrs. Hoke Smith, to Ensign Alston Simpson, U. S. N., will take place in Washington, D. C., where the bride’s parents are making their home, and will be a quiet affair of December 30 at high noon. There will be no attendants and only the relatives of the bride will be present. Miss Callie Hoke Smith. W’ho is now with her sister, Mrs. Ronald Ran som, will return to Washington in a fortnight. Ensign Simpson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Simpson, of Fort Gaines, Ga. • * * *T*HE marriage of Miss Sarah Alice I McClung to Stephen A. Worley has been announced, the cere mony having been ^performed by the Rev. S. H. Hall on November 23 The young couple are at home at No. 185 East Pine street. % . * : 3 'M 4 4 5 1 i •s > £ 4 ; * 4 4 £ 4 1 4 i Xmas Gifts of Intimacy A Captivating Assemblage of Adorable Crepe de Chines. Xmas gifts de luxe. Bewitching crepe de chines, each in its individual holly box. De-, lightfully made with soft, billowy laces and dainty French flowers and ribbon bows. A lavish assortment of lovely styles. Choice of white, pink or blue in each line of garments. Crepe de Chine Teddy Sears and Combinations— $3.95, $4.95, $5.96, $6.95 to $14.95. Crepe de Chine Gowns—$6.96, $6.95, $7.50, $S.95, $9.95 up to $16.50. Crepe de Chine Skirts—$3.95, $4.95, $5.95 up to $9.95. Crepe de Chine Corset Covers—$2.50 and $3.50. Camesole Corset Covers Beautified with ribbons and hand-made French flowers; 98c, $1.50, $1.95. (Lingerie—Second Floor) The “ Little Street of Specialty Shops” Has “Pocketbook Reasons” for Shopping To-morrow. « TY If-FI’S Famous Center Aisle is almost as broad as the p IN Whitehall street sidewalk, and infinitely more comfort- able. Each day the “Little Specialty Shops’’ that line the Cen- 3* tfcr Aisle make new displays from Santa’s pack to shorten the Gift List. These for to-morrow: Rugs are Gifts that just Don't Wear Out and here are bargains A great Pre-Inventory Clearaway of rugs brings these matchless bargains in time for Xmas gifts. All 9x12 Rugs Reduced Choice of the entire stock; none reserved. $60 Wilton Rugs $50. $50 Wilton Rugs $42.50. $40 Axminster Rugs $35. $27.50 Axminster Rugs $24. $25 Axminster Rugs $21.75. Oriental Rug Sale Grouped two lots of fine Orientals in many styles. Sizes range from 3x6 feet to 3:6x7 feet. Values $27.50 to $40 00 Choice of Lot 1 at $22.50. Choice of Lot 2 at $25. Small Rugs for Gifts The high-grade, ever-wearing Axminster rugs. 3x6, $4 and $4.50 Rugs, $3.50. 27x54-in. $2.50 and $3 Rugs, $2.25. (Rugs—Third Floor) Picture Frames fin appropriate setting for beauty or brains or both Made in Japan of a white metal that will not tarnish. Decorated Japanese fashion with dragons, chrysanthe mums, spray and filigree designs. Square and oval styles in cabinet size. Glass front. 50c and 75c sizes, 39c. 25c and 35c sizes, 19c. A Sale of Clocks Take Time by the Fore lock and Save One-Half The importer had just 68 clocks— wish there were 600—that he closed out to us near half price. All new, perfect timekeepers. In mahogany and stained woods, straight, oval and various designs. Celluloid dial, brass face and hands. Different sizes and fitvlnc $2 clocks at $1.29. $2.50 to $3.50 clocks $1.69. $1 Scarf Pin in Box 59c Scarf pins with solid gold mount ings in various designs. Neatly encased in leatherette box. Nut Pick Set at 25c Neatly boxed; consists of nickel- plated nut cracker and 6 nickel-plated nut picks. French Dolls 50c A Pretty Fancy for Favors and Gifts From the ivaist up these dolls are of china; downward they are hoop fashion style, fitted for pincushions or bonbons. Skirts are of silk; the doll being reminiscent of courtly days of the Louis’. $2.50 Leather Sewing Baskets $1.49 —The bottom is of wicker; the top of genuine leather, finished in dark green or red. Fitted Inside with bodkin, scis sors and various threads. 50c Silk Cases with Talcum 25c —The ease is made of plain or flow 1 - ered silk, beautified with ribbons, bows and lace. Inside the case Is a box of ex cellent Talcum powder. 50c Cretqnne Cabinets at . 29' Gold-Filled Bracelets... 50 c —Child’s gold-filled bracelets, war- wanted for one year. Round wire or flat bar style, each with extension clasp. A Tablet Bound in Leather 50c —The ease is of leatherette. Into one side slips a tab>et to be replaced when exhausted. The other side of the case has pocket for envelope, pencils, etc. —A convenient cabinet for the dresser; 6x6 Inches. Cretonne covered, contains two drawers, oval shaped. Pret ty and practical. A catch-all for a score and one articles Calendars 15c —A daily reminder of the giver. Tint ed designs in attractive landscape, forest and pastoral scenes; 16x6 inches. | Umbrellas Make Useful Gifts: Here's a Sale :S QSr for $1.50 to $2 Umbrellas -Mis- -JJ sion or ebony handles, some trim- '■i med .with silver or gold. American taffeta SALE OF BASKETS AT $1.50 T HE afternoon tea which General and Mrs. Robert K. Evans will give Wednesday afternoon at their Peachtree street residence will be a compliment to the officers and ladies of the Seventeenth Regiment. The list of guests is limited to them and to a few close friends of the host and hostess. Mrs. John T. Van Orsdale and Mrs. George Morris will assist in entertaining. Mrs. C. H. SMITH 115 Peachtree Next to Candler Building CHRISTMAS SALE OF FINE MILLINER Y Special line of Trimmed Hals, in all the latest shapes and colors, that sell elsewhere at twice the price. Special at $5, $10 and $12. Velvet Shapes in purple and gold, all good and correct styles, $1 to $2.98 Old Hats Remodeled $1.50 White Hats Cleaned What could you give her that Would be more appreciated than one of these Hats or Shapes? Your Charge Account Solicited cover. for $5 Silk Umbrellas—firm waterproof black silk covering; mission or ebony handles, beautified with silver, gold or pearl. Also some handles entirely of gold or silver. Holeproof Hose As advertised this week in the Saturday Even ing Post—packed in cheery Xmas boxes, $1.50 to $3.00. Dolly DimplesHasCrossed the Seas to Make Some Little Mother Happy “Dolly Dimples’’ is but one of a thousand and more dolls here whose only mission is to radiate happiness. Not having space to tell about all of them, we focus attention on these few at special prices. Dolly Dimples as Pictured 98c Is a delightfully charming dolly 24 lncheR tall. She moves her limbs at will, sits in any pos ture. Has real wig, opens and closes her eyes. Dolly is a blonde, her sisters are brunette or a mixed type. Choice 98c. tf* o 7 r for $5 Kestner Baby Doll—A «P . I D rugged, bow-legged rascal that moves about at command. Full jointed limbs. Real hair wig, closing eyes, real teeth. $1.50 $2 to $3.50 14-K. Gold Fountain Pens at 95c More than a thousand fountain pens in almost every conceivable style. Plain, pearl, gold or silver mounted. Guaranteed for one year. (Main Floor, Center) for $1.25 Kestner Baby Doll—a lively little fellow. Full jointed. .f o for 69«i Kid Body frOC j) 0 ii — inches high, bisque head with clos ing eyes, eyelashes and served wig. Shoes and stock ings. d» q y o for $3.00 Kestner $6.10 Kid Body Doll- full jointed, sewn wig, sleep ing eyes with eyelashes. 18 inches tall. 18c for 25c Doll—dress baby doll with ging ham dress, malirie trimmed, and shoes and stockings. Among the other dolls choose from Baby Dolls, 49c to $16.50. Character, 29c to $18.75. Celluloid, 25c to 98c. Stockinette, 25c to $1.98. Kid body, 25c to $12.50. Dress Dolls, 25c to $25. (Main Floor, Right) Just Off the French Steamer: Charming Pieces of Ivory T HE great and increasing demand for French Ivory has caused us to go abroad to make di rect connections. Our importation cleared the cus tom house only last week—here are new and charm ing French Ivory pieces by the hundreds. By Making Direct Importations, we have not only secured exclusive pieces, but we have also brought down prices—a statement requiring only comparisons to prove. Choose from— Puff Boxes, 35c to $7.50. Hair Receivers, 75c to $2.00. Hair Brushes, $1.60 to $6.00. Mirrors, $1.25 to $5.00. Combs, 35c to $1.25. Clocks, $1.00 to $2.50. Military Brushes, $3.00 pair to $7.00 pair. Hat Brushes, 75c to $2.00. Cloth Brushes, $2.00 to $4.00. Nail Brushes, $1.00, $1.25 and $2.00. Cold Cream Jars, $1.00. Jewelry Boxes, $1.25 to $12.00. Trays, 35c to $8.00. Picture Frames, 25c to $7.00. Pincushions, 50c to $3.00. Hatpin Holders, 50c, $1.00 and $2.00. Tooth Brush Holders, 50c. Soap Boxes, 50c to $1.00. Nail Files, Shoe Hooks, Shoe Slides and Cuticle Knives, 50c to $1.00. Letter Racks, $3.50; Blotters, $2.00; Inkstand, $3.50; Scis sors, 59c to $1.00, Traveling Case containing Scis sors, Mirror, Nail File, Nail Polisher and Powder Book, $2.00. Child's Brushes, 75c to $1.25. (Main Floor, Center) i $1.25 Cloisonne Enamel at 69c —Brooches and cuff links, the base of Sterling silver; the mountings of hard baked Cloisonne enamel In beautiful tints. In attractive leather boxes. Value, $1 and )1,25, at 69c. i mZ S; I To introduce the new basket section on the third floor we group a special lot of bas kets Monday at $1.50. Choose from many styles in Scrap baskets Flower baskets Candy baskets Work baskets Novelty baskets J (Baskets—Third Floor) I § (tfa'ifftmrmtmKWfmmm'f.'mrmrm n rich & bros. co. mmmmmfrmmmmimmmu