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HEARST'S SUNDAY AMERICAN. ATLANTA. GV. SUNDAY. DECKMBEI 21. 10111. 7 H Mrs. A 11. AlfrieiKl 2 lie newly elected Regent of the l’ied- J moul Continental Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolu- ij tion. She is one of the most influential and accomplished mem- j hers of the chapter, and dates her ancestry to some of the most ; distinguished men and women of Virginia. i_b^ I -H K retirement of Mrs. Richard P. Brooks from the regency of the Daughters of the American Revo- occurred Monday afternoon at ■ i',o regular meeting of the chapter, the prm of Mrs. Brooks’ office having ehd- in retiring, she presented to each her assistant officers a beautiful v, e/lgwood plate, emblazoned with a of Continental Hall, at Washing- r. P. C., the home of the D. A. R., x, ore the national congresses are held. . Miss Ida Schane, who rendered Brooks valuable service as chalr- , , of the nag committee, Mrs. Brooks 8 , ,e a bar pin. The meeting was at tended with many interesting features, or which was the announcement „ip by Mrs. S. W. Foster, Stata re gent, that, the Revolutionary Reader, ,,;npiled by her, was off the press, and would be a gift to the D. A. R. after ■! t■ book had paid for itself. Mrs Foster, it will be remembered, published the book at her own expense, S o as to preserve the unrecorded stories r the War of the Revolution that have chi handed down through the years to . descendants of the various D. A. R. apters, many of whom are in Georgia. I r Poster presented the first copy of Revolutionary Reader to Miss Ruby Dr who assisted Mrs. Foster in gath ering the stories and legends from the Georgia members of the D. A. R. and from other States. Among the many progressive things a omplished by the Piedmont Conti- v.cntal Chapter this year was the pre sentation of the flag to the County Poard of Commissioners for the new courthouse by Mrs. Brooks. * * * \ I RS. A. IT. ALFRIEND, the newly i' I elected regent of the Piedmont * * Continental Chapter, Daughters of 0 American Revolution, one of the most distinguished women in the or ganization, is a descendant of the fa mous Joseph Winter, secretary of the committee of safety on General Wash ington's ota IT. He was also one of the ) ovtncial Conare.YS appointed to num- * and sign the currency issued by Congress March 6. 1776. lie had the further distinction of having read the Declaration of Independence the first fl 'rne it was given to the public in the city of New York. July 18. 1776. It was at this meeting that feeling ran so high that the British coat of arms was torn from the City Hall. Mrs. Alfriend’s election to the regency <-f her chapter was unanimous. * * * I ""HE Georgia Division, Daughters of the Confederacy, has chosen for the subject of Its historical con — t “Famous Battles Between, the States.’’ The contest is open to all ■ ite children of Georgia under the age f IS. The length of the essay must not fa'l \jder a thousand words nor exceed fifv hundred. The essays must be written in the presence of teacher or member of the local committee, though preparations may be made at home, and " Mi the full use of all references. Each ' ssay must be signed with a fictitious name, the real name of the contestant eing inclosed in a sealed envelope ac- umpanylng the essay. The prize will 0 a gold medal. Last year there were n,or ® than 2.000 contestants. Hie committee will be Mrs. John 'inflated Seldon. of Macon, chairman; h-s. L- j. Bradley, Cartersville; Mrs. | Harris, Sandersville; Mrs. R. L. • n 1 ko 1-, Cuthbert; Mrs. James F. Lewis, •'"mason, arid Mrs. Everetto Daniel, •Moultrie. * * * ' “ It'll Embroidery Club held its meeting at the home of Mrs. E. 1,1 ino * in Afyrtle street, Thursday ernoon. at. which time a delightful •d spirit was evidenced in the • lisnias decorations and refreshments . int V If . scrve< l from « a prettily ap- , r, i table. There Were present the 1 membership and several friends. # * * •IL Ladies’ Hebrew Charity Asso- ' ation will give its annual ball No. 90 Capitol avenue, on the "g of December 23.3 This asso- r. ’ devotes its work to charities and money raised from this entertain- _- wUJ *7 used. The public is 'f',. *to attend. A small admission e will be charged. * * • . ,* as . decided at the last meeting of k ” emus Memorial Association ‘t body of women to hold annually ?<iuet at the Hotel Winecoff, the to be held in January. * * * . ‘ alhoun Woman's Club held an - astlc meeting the club cabin dur- , t,c ' meeting in the club cabin ;,:J!.° e 2 ve f to endeavor to sell 3,000 Red ' A* ea s during the Christmas sea- 'he cluli ^ ^ ^ ar * an * s president VI R - W. W. MEMMINGER, of All 1 I Saints’ Episcopal Church, will Rive an informal talk to the chil- "t the Woolen Mills District, who oe entertained by the Child Wei- om mittee at the Woman's Club ' r,, w afternoon with a Christmas appropriate program. Dr. ■ ninger will take as his theme the of the Christ Child and will tell , e children, so they may un- • nJifL ,ne heauty and meaning of holiday season. * * * '■ next meeting of the Ponce De- - • tudy Circle will be held Janu- the residence of Mrs. E. Mar- naerwood. at which time a de- 1,11 Program will be rendered. —, * * * rarest treat promised for the early part of the new year is the Hour in Panama,” which will be by Mrs. A. McD. Wilson, presi- ' f the Uncle Remus Memorial As- • n, at the Hotel Winscofr, about ! .th of the month. Mrs. Wilson cjve an interesting talk or. the ne. where she, in company with < bard. Colonel A. McD. Wilson, '"’on spending several weeks re- Wil.-jim will sp* ak for tin benefit : c L'peL Remus Memorial Associa- 1 *T*HE fact that Congressman J. I Thomas Heflin, of Alabama, re- ■ fused to meet Mrs. Oscar Hund- |c\. president of the Birmingham Wom an's Suffrage Association, was a tribute to that lady's talents as a speaker and logician The 1wo met. however, not In joint debate, as was hoped for by Mrs. Hundley, but before the House Commit tee on Rules., and, although Mr. Heflin couched his language In the most chiv alrous words, be made it quite clear that he. still objected to woman us a voter. Jt has been said of the Southern women, by the women of the North, that if they would speak in public, they would be the greatest force for suf frage yet applied. In Atlanta there are a number of line speakers among the club women. Mrs. Charles J. 1 laden fs tactful, has a pleasant voice and has always a good point to present. Mrs. A. McD. Wilson has a smooth, easy de livery and knows how to appeal sue cessfull.v in behalf <;f any cause she may have at heart. Mrs J. K. Ottley is a fluent speaker. Mrs. Burton Smith is a polished speaker and lias the gift of her ancestors In making clear her Ideas. Mrs. Francis Whiteside is not only a convincing speaker, but has that tone of voice that pleases. Mrs. Nellie Peters Black knows exactly what to say when she speaks and injects into her talks a charm that Is undeniable. Mrs. Williams McCarthy Is a graceful talker and carries with her theme the quality of sincerity, and Mrs. Hamilton Douglas and Mrs. A. H. Spain are strong and convincing in their speak ing. There are other women speakers in the city Who have great gifts, and when the time is ripe for them to meet any of Georgia’s great men in joint debate on any subject they hope to carry off the laurels. * • • V 1 ISS CAROLYN COBB, of Athens, ! 1^ I State organizer of the Drama * ■ League of America, has opened a studio for dramatic study in this city and will probably appear before the At lanta branch Drama League again after the holidays, her first appearance, in “The Piper.” having met with great success. Miss Cobb is a graduate of the Emerson College of Oratory at Hos ton. and has devoted much time b> the profession she has chosen. • * • Hr*HE salts of Red Cross sea's last I week wan most successful. The ■ clubwomen were active and had capable committees, each of which added a splendid sum to the general fund. Among the prominent clubwomen taking part in the street sales were: Mrs. Samuel Lumpkin, president of the City Federation; Mrs. Leo Gross- man, president of the Council of Jewish Women: Mrs. A. I*. Coles, president of the Atlanta Woman’s Club, and Mrs. J. Wade Conkling, chairman of the Open Air School Committee of the Anti-Tuberculosis Association. A num ber of young girls have volunteered and the Boys’ Scouts will sell seals next Tuesday. • * • The Uncle Remus Memorial Associa tion has puts Its booklet of Unde Remus 1 on the market fo Christmas, and is meeting with success in Its reception. The book was written by Mrs. Myrta Lockett Avery, author of "A Virginia Girl In the Civil War." and other well- known books of historical value. The book is illustrated with pictures hith erto unpublished of Mr. Harris and his home, and Includes a full and complete history of the work of the Uncle Remus Memorial Association. It may be pro cured at Carnegie Library, The Wren's Nest and all the leading book shops. STODDARDIZED Kid Gloves Look Like New! Urn's anti Women's Kid (Haves are cleaned perfectly by the process of NTODDAIIDIZIXGThe leather does not stiffen and there's no odor! The price is only a trifle. We pay Charges (one way) on Out-of-Town Orders of j; or more Stoddard 126 Peachtree Street Hell Phone, Ivy 43 Atlanta Phone 43 Dixie s Greatest Dry Cleaner and Dyer tion, which organization she founded and. has carried on successfully for three years, so successfully. In fact, that through her efforts and with the assis tance of her splendid committees, the Wren’s Nest has been bought and paid for by the association. The association decided at the last meeting to have the formal dedica tion of the home not on the birthday of Mr. Harris, but in the spring, prob ably on the occasion of the Mav-pole Dance, which has become an annual cel ebration at the Wren’s Nest. Mrs. Wil son will be assisted at her “Hour In Panama” by local musical talent. i v n GORDON KISER provides a Christmas tree every year for he children of Grady Hospital. Mrs. Kiser is a member of the Wom an’s Auxiliary of the Grady Hospital, of which Mrs. Robert J. Lowry is presi dent. For a number of years this spe cial work has been executed by Mrs. Kiser, and thousands of children have been made glad by her efforts in their behalf. The tree will be given on Wed nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the children’s ward. Little children who are too ill to walk will bo given their toys in their cots, and those convalescent will have the joy of getting close to the tree and touching it and receiving their gifts directly from the tree. The custom of a Christmas tree for the chil dren of Grady Hospital was begun number of years ago, and has been kept alive by the love and kindness in the hearts of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the hospital, with Mrs. Kiser as chairman of the tree committee. * * * An assessment, of 25 cents has been made on every woman in the Federa tion. the money to be sent in January to the general and State endowment fields. When one takes into considera tion the fact that there arc 1.000,000 women in the General Federation, an assessment of 25 cents per capita w'ill make a considerable amount to be han dled. The money is to be sent to Mrs. A. H. McCoy, at Cuthbert. by the State clubs. * * * Mrs. Walker Percy, of Birmingham, has designed some up-to-date and heartily approved decorations and fur nishings for the Country Club in her home town. One of especial interest is the aeroplane chairs that are swung side by side, with chains of Mrs. Per cy’s designing. Mrs. Perry presented to the club a beautiful terra cotta foun tain, which is in the palm room. S 7V* CHRISTMAS iree, given by the 1913 Embroidery Club, will be one of the pleasant affairs of next week. The tree will he for members of the club and their children. They will meet December 30 at the home of Miss Annie May Jenkins, in Highland ave nue. New Year’s Day will also be cele brated by this club, both In the after noon. when Mrs. Robert H. Bell will be hostess, and in the evening, when the husbands and friends of the club will be invited to the same hospitable home. <o enjoy an old-fashioned New- Year's party. The last meeting was held with Mrs. Dan Gunter. Members of the club are Mrs. Robert H. Bell, Miss Bessie Bum- stead. Mrs. Guy Corley, Mrs. A. W. Eaves, Mrs. Dan Gunter, Mrs. Hub Hud dleston, Mrs. Jamerson, Mrs. Sam Haw kins. Miss Annie May Jenkins. Mrs. M. K. Jenkins Miss Gertrude Jenkins, Mrs. Edward Kilpatrick. Mrs. J. E. B. Kil patrick. Mrs. Asmon Lewis, Mrs. P. C. Lumpkin. Mrs. .1 H. Newton, Mrs. P. C. tie Sewell Sanders. Mrs. W. H. Sellers, Mrs. B. Lee Smith .and Miss Clyde Whatley. * * * HAT Mr Franc Sayre will c- : - tlnue club work she began as Jes sie Wilson is no surprise, for Mrs. Savre's interest in the uplift of Jier fel T fad. but Whil low creature not born of of a real interest in humanity her wedding journey Mrs. Sayre ia look ing into the methods of English uplift work ar.d will resume her activities ir Uast'in 'ton on her return home Afr“ ' !■been e«;-e-' a ;i, interested r. ihe work of the Yoons Women's Chris- ilan"dalion and was <•„. of the j -tx al u- the big convention held m 1 Richmond'. Va . Iasi spring. At that time Mrs. Harry Dewar, of Atlanta, represented the organization in this city and gave an interesting report of the presence of Miss Wilson at the scs slons. Miss Margaret Wilson is also inter ested in work of philanthropy and the advancement of women, and is the chairman of the .Society of Spugs. which is focusing its energies to prevent the useless giving of gifts. Miss Wilson believes that the best plan is t«* find some one person and direct all your philanthropy toward making that one person happy or comfortable. The movement to suppress the useles.** giving of useless things at Christmas was started last Christmas by Mrs. O. H. P.* Belmont and a few other well known women leaders of clubs In the East. * * * St. Mary’s Civic League will cele brate Arbor Day In January, instead of December, as the climate Is better suited to a late planting than that of the towns in the more northern part of the State. The St. Mary’s Civic League is scarcely a year old, hut It has ac complished a great deal in the way of civic improvement. The most sub stantial work done by the league is the building of a stone wall around the cemetery, at a cost of nearly a thousand dollars. Other Improvements have been made by the league, including the en larging of the schol library and other local enterprises. Mrs. Nellie Peters Black and Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker have been asked to talk before the league at some date to be named. IV RS. MAUD HOWELL SMITH, president of the Dixie Chapter, 1 • United Daughters of the Confed eracy. at Washington, D. C., an/1 mem ber of the Washington Readers’ Club, made her appearance in a charming lit tle play, “His Secretary.” by Mrs. Bur leson. In one of the local playhouses at the Capital during the past week. Mrs. Smith Is well known in the South and has many friends in Atlanta who will be interested in knowing something of her histrionic ability. * * * The Parent-Teacher Clubs have been holding their last meetings until the, holidays are ended, and several of the clubs have had unusually interesting programs this week. The Ira Street School had as speaker at the meeting Thursday afternoon Dr. Robert H. Stephens, member of the Public School Inspecting Board. Dr. Stephens talked on the nervous system, dwelling upon the early training of children, their food, exercise and sleep. Mrs. G. A. K. Stevens told the children an interest ing story. The Forrest Avenue School held a meeting of its Parent-Teacher Neighborhood Club, at which time they had talks from well known speakers bearing upon the work of the club. • f • The Piedmont Continental Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, has begun a new year with a new of ficial head. At the meeting Monday, Mrs. A. H Alfriend was elected to the regency by a unanimous vote. Mrs. Alfriend is a woman of force and en ergy and under her authority the chap ter will make further advancement. The other officers elected are Mrs. Frank K. Cox. vice president; H. E. Clarke, recording secretary; Mrs. J. I). Carter, corresponding secretary; Mrs. L. D. Lowe, registrar; Mrs. Wightman Bowden, treasurer; Mrs. B. M Zettler, historian; Mrs. W. H. Yeandlo, auditor. Mrs. Brooks will be chairman of the executive board, assisted by the follow ing members: Mrs. Abbott. Mrs. Thornton, Mrs. Hardin. Mrs. Boothe. Miss Ruby Ray. Miss Hattie Bmlth, and Miss Wheelen. * * * Mrs. William Lawson Peel has the knack of planning and executing some of the most attractive entertainments given in club circles. The Congress of Dolls, held at her home in Peachtree street, was novel, and. accompanied as it was by a rnusi al program, a Lillipu tian wedding and a set of fancy dances by popular young girls, was or.e of the most attractive entertainments of thej week. Miss Ad gate Elis, a debutante. I sang several sol-.s. and H. D Beaty ang for the first time before- an Atlanta ! audience. The Congress of Dolls con tinued through Frida'.* and Saturday afternoons and net led a con*-mierabie sum tor the m ».* "caid r < ,. /■ f.md of the Joseph Habersham Cnapter D A. R. Packages for the Tree, 10c each Chocolate Almonds Chocolate Creams Chocolate Mints Chocolate Marshmallows Almond Brittle Butterscotch Brittle Sugar Mints Bright Candies in Jars, 15c each Pure Sugar Stick Candy Assorted Buttercups Mint Kisses Princess Chips, 25c lb. These dainty Christmas candies come in three flavors—Lemon, Lime, Spice. | They’re good to look at and good to < eat. n Satin Finished Stick Candy, 25c lb. Made of pure sugar, cooked in bright copper, kettles, rolled on white mar- : : ble slabs and handled with snow-white > | gloves. } Assorted flavors, each stick wrapped j in moisture-proof paper. Superfine Spiral Sticks, 40c lb. Dainty and delicious variety of fla- i vors and colors. These dainty satin finished candies are made in many delicious flavo-s and a variety of beautiful colors. They’re tid bits of real delight. American Cuts, 50c lb. Red, White and Blue, especially suitable for filling favors and equally appropriate for the little stockings. Nut Cakes, 50c lb. ’ Delicious hard boiled sugar candy filled with walnuts, almonds and pe cans. A more delicious combination could not be made. Chocolate Covered Nuts, 80c lb. Whole Nut Kernels hidden beneath extra thick shells of delicious choco late. 1/o-lb. to .”)-]!). boxes. 50c, 80c and An impression prevails among a great many people that owing to the high quality and enviable reputation of Nunnally’s Can dies and the extra expense of keeping our stock fresh and clean, that our prices are higher than others. A careful comparison of the prices given here will show that this is NOT a fact. We offset the extra cost of Nunnally quality and service by increased volume of busi ness. Our Christmas candies are MADE Christmas to GIVE Christmas. Every pound of candy sold in our stores is guar anteed to be less tliau 48 hours old, and is absolutely pure. We sell only one quality- the best. Prices depend on assortment only. Packages for parcel post will be care fully wrapped, weighed, stamped and mailed. 34 Whitehall 33 Peachtree i Five Points) 103 Peachtree Special Assortment 50c Pound There are so many of the good, old-fash ioned candies in this assortment they rival in popularity many that are higher priced. It includes Chocolate and Caramel Fudge, Sea Foam, Pecanelles, Cocoanut Creams, Caramels, and a generous variety of Choco lates. All deliciously fresh—direct from the factory. 1-2-lb, to 5-lb. boxes. Box Bountiful “The perfection of confections.” Sells for one dollar the pound and is WORTH it. One, two, three and five-pound boxes. a Pound Christmas Favors A variety of imported novelties is on display at each of our stores. Es- \ pecially attractive are the Christmas < Motto Crackers. 1 dozen in box, 35c, 40e, 50c and 60c ■' box. j Special Boxes, 25c each Chocolate Almonds Stuffed Dates Chocolate Mints White Marshmallows Crystallized Ginger Lime Mints Assorted Strings, 25c lb. : These are hard boiled and broken into tiny pieces. They come in assort ed colors, and are exceedingly attract- j ive for filling favors, stockings, etc. J They're made of pure sugar and are > fine for ttie little tots to mince on. Cream Mints, 40c lb. Bed, White, Green, Pink or Yellow, J a dainty complement to a Christmas < dinner. ) Flake Chips, 50c lb. Made in variety of attractive colors ( and delicious flavors. They are crisp, ’ bright and tasty. Jack Straws, 50c lb Satin finish bright-colored randy i straws flavored with orange or ehoco- ? late. > These are especially good and there's ) a lot to the pound. Salted Nuts, $1.00 lb. Almonds, Pecans, Filberts. All new crop nuts. 4 Assorted Chocolates or Chocolates and Bon Bons, 80c lb. The unusual amount of nut centers \ in Ibis assortment makes it very pop- ular with every lover of good candy. 5 14-lb. to 5-lb. boxes. Imported Christmas Trees 3 Beautiful little trees that can be ; folded up and kept from year to year. | Each one is fitted with wood base and ) candle holders. 10c to $1.00 each. Beautiful imported baskets and exquisite hand-painted satin boxes, filled to your order, §2.00 to $10.00 each. These are exclusive designs, controlled by the Nunnally Company, and can not be duplicated elsewhere. The candies are delicious—the contamers useful.