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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AM) NEWS. Christmas Schooner Is Sunk; 35 Are Saved BRILLIANT GOWNS ARE SEEN IN BAL POUDRE PERSONAL The bal poudre griven Monday even ing at the Capital City Club by the members of the Cotillion Club was a brilliant occasion, attended by 100 guests, ircluding members of the club, their wives and friends. With out exception the ladies appeared wearing powdered hair or white wigs, and many of the men did the same. While only a few guests wore fancy costume, the beautiful evening gowns, lovely flowers and jewels, with the white hair, made a charming picture and the bal poudre, which took the place of the usual -theater party and cotillion, proved a most welcome In novation. The club was decorated for the oc casion with quantities of palms and foliage plants, Intermingled with the red poinsettia blossoms, holly wreaths and greenery of the Christmas sea son. Edward H. Inman, president of the club, with Mrs. Inman, and other members of the governing board and their wives, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Paine, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Cohen and Westervelt Terhune, received the guests. Supper was served from ta bles adorned with Liberty roses. The governing board and their wives oc cupied a long table in the center of the room, the other guests being seat ed* at smaller tables, each beautifully decorated. An elaborate menu was served, and for the cotillion there were many pretty favors, Including fans and parasols and nosegays for the ladles, and little golf sticks, fancy caps, etc., for the men. Thomas B. Paine and Mrs. Edward Inman led the cotillion. Among the visitors were Miss Es telle Ewing, of Memphis. Miss Esth er Smith’s guest, and Miss Martina Burke, of Macon, Miss Harriet Cal houn’s guest. Miss Ewing was beau tifully gowned In brocaded chiffon combined with silver lace and tur quoise blue satin, and her corsage bouquet was of orchids and valley lilies. Miss Burke wore old rose char- meuse draped and combined with white chiffon. Miss Smith wore pink satin and brocaded chiffon, and her flowers were orchids and valley lilies. Miss Calhoun wore a fancy costume of pink brocade satin. Mrs. Fred erick Corning, of New’ York, Mrs. Frank Ellis’ guest, was beautifully gowned in white satin, as was Mrs. Ellis. Miss Katherine Prills was a charm ing Madam Pompadour, wearing the costume of lavender llow'ered silk aqd panniers over a lace underskirt. Mrs. Edward Inman wore yellow brocade. Mrs. John Grant was gowned in green embroidered chiffon, and her flowers were orchids and valley lilies. Mrs. John S. Cohen wore a beautiful toilet combining the pastel shades and draped in embroidered chiffon. Mrs. Thomas B. Paine wore white satin embroidered in rhinestones. Miss Adgate Ellis was in yellow brocade with touches of crimson. Miss Jessie McKee wore white chiffon. Miss Laura Lee Cooney wore her debut gow r n of white satin draped in white tulle. Miss Virginia Bowman was beautiful In white satin trimmed in black velvet, with a corsage of pink roses. Miss Margaret Grant wore blue satin draped with pink in pink embroidered chi..on. Her flowers were parma violets. Miss Caroline Muse wore white satin, with draperies of green chiffon. Miss Passle May Ott- ley wore pink satin. Miss Jennie D. Harris wore white satin and green brocade. Mrs. LeRoy Childs was charming in a colonial costume of white satin, the skirt ruffled to the waistline, and having an overskirt of yellow silk caught with knots of yellow roses, and the corsage of chiffon laced with black velvet ribbons. Mrs. Frank Adair wore flesh-colored chiffon. Mrs. H. M. Atkinson wore white satin. Mrs. Frank Callaway was In blue pompadour silk draped over a petti coat of gold lace. Mrs. Phlnlzy Cal houn wore, with a gown of yellow chiffon, a colonial wig and large white paradise. Mrs. Milton Dargan wore white satin, with tunic of black lace. Mrs. Claude Douthit wore white satin. Mrs. W. S. Elkin was in lace and white satin. Mrs. John M. Slaton was lovely in all white. Mrs. larion Har per wore old blue brocade, with cor sage of chiffon and old b’ue hose and slippers. Mrs. Charles Remsen won? cloth of silver, with draperies of sil ver lace. Mrs. Robert Small wore del blue satin, with tulle draperies. Mrs. Robert F. Shedden wore coper? hagei blue brocade ^nd velvet, with corsage of lace. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Allen announce the birth of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Lipstine will spend the holidays in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Almand an nounce the birth of a daughter, Mary Lillie. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert L. Thornton announce the birth ot a son on Sun day. December 21. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lewis have re turned from New York, where they spent several weeks. Mr. Lei and B. Mowry, of Copperhill, Tenn., is in the city for the holidays and will be at the Georgian Terrace during his stay. Dr. Charles Wesley Young left Monday for Raleigh. N. C., to spend the holidays with his mother, Mrs. Margaret C. Young. Mr and Mrs. T O. Poole and chil dren, T. O., Jr., and daughter, Pran ces, are spending some time on the East Coast of Florida. They wili be in Havana for Christmas. Mrs. Nora Daley Powell will arrive Tuesday night from Baltimore to spend the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Joel Fain, in tiie latter’s apart ment on Williams street. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Austin and little son left Tuesday evening for Valdosta, where they W’ill be the guests of Mrs. Austin's sister, Mrs. W. B. Fender. Mr. Austin will re turn immediately after Christmas, but Mrs. Austin will remain for several weeks. Miss Emma Kate Amorous, who has been visiting her brother and sis ter, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Amorous, in Bridgeport, Conn., for several months and has been in New York and Boston with friends, returned home Friday. She will leave Sunday for Washington, I). C., to be a brides maid at the wedding of Miss Robyn Young and Edward Peeples. Atlanta Banker and Boston Society Girl In Surprise Wedding Advices telling of the marriage of Rvburn G. (’lay, of Marietta, to Miss Irma M. Johnson, of Binghamton. N. Y., Monday, have been received in Atlanta. The bride is the daughter of G. F. Johnson, a wealthy shoe manufacturer of ICndicott. N. Y. She is a graduate of the Hamilton School in Washington, and very popular in Boston society, where she spent most of her time. The wedding was an unusually quiet one and only the close friends of the couple knew of it. The couple left immediately on a bridal trip and will arrive In Atlanta next week. The bridegroom is the son of the late United States Senator Alexander Stephens Clay and is a direct de scendant of Henry Clay. When he left Atlanta for Binghamton he was teller of the Pulton National Bank. Since his departure he has received a promotion to assistant cashier, and one of the wedding presents was a telegram telling him of this. Acworth Pastor Gets A Rhodes Scholarship ACWORTH, Dee. 23 Howard S. HIL ley. of Acworth, 20 years of age. has v on the Rhodes scholarship from Ken tucky to Oxford Cnlversity, England He first won the scholarship through competitive examination in December, 1912, after only one day’s preparation, but on account of his youth was not appointed. This year he again won. Mr. 1 Tilley graduated from Transylva nia University, Lexington. Ky., with M A degree last June, and has been acting pastor of the Christian Church at Acworth. NEW YORK. Dec. 23.—Carrying a happy crowd to sea for a Christmas Ashing trip, the schooner Seneca was rammed and sunk by the railroad tug Daniel E. Willard in the North River, off Hoboken, to-day. On board the schooner were 25 passengers and a crew of ten. The majority of these were picked up by the tug while the others swam to shore. It is believed all were saved. Soldier Drowned at Card Game on River SAVANNAH, Deo. 23.— A friendly game of cards on the bank of the Sa vannah Klver resulted In the death of an unidentified soldier from Fort Scre ven and very nearly ended the life of another. Three troopers were playing, two sit ting on one side of a huge log and one on the other. The man slttlnk alone t. ached for a card that had fallen on t ic wharf and the In* with the two men went Into the river. One was fished out nearly drowned. Fruit, Stand Found To Be a‘Blind Tiger’ .MACON. Dec, 23—In raiding the frutt Hand of Tony Maroon. Chief of Police Jtlley discovered a large quantity of whisky, which he seized. He also found o dozen bottles of curious appearance, which the fruiter insisted as a tonic. However, the chief got a neighboring Ureek to read the Inscriptions and h« declared that the bottles contained a fpeclal brand of Greek liquor. In his five days In office Chief Riley has now apprehended ten blind tigers. For Miss Aline Fielder. Miss Aline Fielder, who is at home from school for the holidays, was tendered an elaborate luncheon Tuea day by her sister, Miss Marion Field er. Holiday decorations were used throughout the house. The guests were seated at tables, with covers laid for ten at each table. Red poin settia blossoms and narcissi arranged In silver vases, resting on mirrors, were decorations, and red tulle bows were tied on the vases and on the sil ver candlesticks, in which red taperr burned. The guests were Misses Margaret Traylor, Lucile Kuhrt, Elizabeth But ler. Kate Cooper, Mary King, Gladys Dunson, Virginia Lipscomb, Wyck- liffe Wurm. Emma Lowry Freeman, Helen McCullough, Ferol Humphries Lawson Hines, Lyda Nash, Bertha Moore, Helen McCarty, Mildred Dun can Margaret Duncan, May Holland Roberts. Josephine Smith, Aurelia Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Callie Hoke Smith, Martha Drake, of Griffin, and Mrs. James D. Palmer. Gude-Coleman. The marriage of Miss Mary Gude and Algernon Coleman, of the Univer sity of Chicago, took place Tuesday at high noon, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A, Gude, on Ponce DeLeon avenue. There were no attendants, and only the members of the immediate family were present. The Rev. W. W. Mem- minger officiated, and after the cere mony the bride and bridegroom 'eft for a wedding trip, keeping their des tination secret. They will make th ir home in Chicago. Yale Glee Club. No occasion of the holiday season is being looked forward to with greater anticipation of pleasure than the visit to Atlanta of the Yale Glee Club. The club is composed of talented young fellows, many of whom already have friends in the city, and there is always a large attendance at their annual concert. The musical will be ven Christmas evening at the Grand Opera House at 8:15 o'clock, and aftci the performance the members win he given a dance at the Piedmont C luo by the local alumni. Tree at Barclay Day Nursery. The former teachers at the Barclay Day Nursery will give a Christmas tree Wednesday at 11 a. m. for the children of the nursery. The former teachers are Mrs. Lee Jordan, Mrs. Edward VanWipble. Mrs. Cyrus Strieker, Mrs. Frank West, Mrs. Shep ard Bryan, Mrs. Edward Rougher - y, Mrs. Rix Stafford, Mrs. Robert Davis, Mrs. J. G. Earnest, Miss Ada Alexan der and Miss Martha Boynton. B. H. S. Dance. The Boys’ High School dance Tues day evening will be one of the most delightful affairs given for the young college set who are home for the holi days. The chaperons for the,occasi >n will be Judge and Mrs. Nash Bro>l»;s, Dr. and Mrs. George Brown. -Mr inn Mrs. F, F. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. i . J. Ripley. Mr. and Mrs. James Kempt vi and Professor W. F. Dykes. Miss Moseley Gives Dance. Miss Lillian Viola Moseley gave a delightful dancing narty Monday aft ernoon at Segadlo'a in honor of J ner F‘ bers of her beginners’ class. Refresn- meats were served, and there some beautiful dancing by n * eml ?er of the class. The mothers of the enu- dren composing this class were spe cial guests. For Miss Dargan. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dunbar will give an informal dancing party teat- urdav evening at their home in Ansie Park in honor of their sister. Miss Tnclmi Dargan, who is spending t . holidays with them. Miss Dargan a student at the Bristol School, Wash ington. D. C. Chiidrsn’s Party. One of the most enjoyable children parties of the week was that at wmc lartha Anderson entertained on Mon day afternoon at the home of her par- , nts. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Andc*- * on. Ciuistnw* idea prevail' d and red and green holly, cedar and r* d bells were used in all the decorations. In the dining room the table was beautiful. The centerpiece was a large flat plateau of holly, on which was placed the beautiful birthday cake, which was made by the child’s grandmother. It had for the main decoration a miniature Christmas tree, on whose branches were placed eight candles. Around this were placed tall brass candelabra, which were joined together by ropes made of green cedar. Punch was served by Miss Mary Garrison. The favors were small boxes of bonbons. Thirty guests enjoyed the hospitality of little Miss Anderson, who was assisted in en tertaining by her mother and her aunt, Mrs. J. F. Hazelton. Father Rigge to Lecture. A distinguished visitor in the city next week at the meeting of the American Association for the Ad vancement of Science will be the Rev'. Father William Rigge, rector of the observatory at Creighton University, Omaha. Nebr. On Tuesday. December 30. at 8:30 p. m., Father Ri>cp will deliver a lec ture at Marlst College Hall under the auspices and for the benefit of the educational committee of the Ladies’ Altar Society of the Sacred Heart Church. His subject will be “Life in Other Worlds.” The lecture will he illustrated by stereopticon views. An admission fee of 25 cents will be charged. Vaudeville and Dance. The Silver Jubilee Club of the He brew Orphans’ Home will give n vaudeville performance, followed by a dance, Christmas night at 8 o’clock, at the Standard Clqb, the proceeds to be devoted to the home. Colonel and Mrs. Paxon to Entertain. Colonel and Mrs. Frederic J. Paxon will entertain informally Friday even ing from 8 to 1ft o’clock for the mem bers of the Bible class No. 2 of the Second Baptist Church, at their home, No. 353 Capitol avenue. Escapes by Jumping Onto a Moving Train GAFFNEY, S. C.. Dec. 23.—Springing onto a fast moving train at the South ern depot, Herm Dawkins escaped from officers w’ho had arrested him on a charge of assault and battery with in tent to kill. An attempt to arrest Dawkins was made at Blacksburg, the next station, but he again escaped, this time by jumping from the moving train. Offi cers gave, chase, but failed to overtake the negro, who is still at large. Macon Judge Raises Cost of Plain Drunk MACON, Dec. 23. Macon’s new Re corder, Judge T. J. Cochran, who is an ardent prohibitionist, has raised the price of plain drunks. They now cost $10.75 or 30 days on the chaingang. Formerly drunks wore punishable by a fine of $5.75 or ten days. Friction Prevents Union of 2 Churches MACON, Dec. 23.—On account of the friction that developed over the agree ment to unite the Tabernacle and Sec ond Baptist churches, the agreement has been rescinded. However, Rev. T. F. Calloway, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, has resigned to become pastor of the Tabernacle, succeeding his broth er. Rev. T. \V. Calloway, who recently went to Dublin. The decision to unite was displeasing to a large majority in both churches. Both congregations are now planning new edifices. Mouse Rears Young On 500-Mile Air Trip Special Crhle to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON. Dec. 23. White a me chanic was overhauling an army aero plane to-day after a 500-mile flight from Aldershot to Montrose, he found in the corner of one of the wings a mouse’s nest made of shreds of canvas. A number of young mice and the mother darted from the nest. Carnegie Library Is Wrecked by Vandals OBERLIN, Dec. 23. Vandals wrecked the interior of the Carnegie Library here, which is used by Oberlin Col lege. Books and magazines were thrown about, and all card index files were de stroyed. JACK VAN S COMPANY AT BONITA HEADLINER IN MUSICAL COMEDY ) Jack Van’s Musical Comedy Company, the offering at the Ba li nita Theater this week, is far and \ away the best yet seen in Atlanta. / The company is good throughout, and there is talent there that ' would shine in a house charging a dollar admission. George Camp s' bell, the manager, is determined to \ get the best, and the bills for the ? last several weeks show how suc- s cessful he has been. The orchestra, under the leader ship of Dick Tope, is also worthy J of mention, for the music is the best for the number of instruments to be heard in Atlanta. Malayans Kill U. S. Botanist on Island MANILA, Dec. 23.—A report has been received here that C. B. Robin son, a botanist in the Department of the Interior, has been killed by na tives of Amboyna Island, Malay Arch ipelago. He had undertaken an expedition for the study of the flora of the is land. Snow Blanket Over Middle West States CHICAGO, Dec. 23.—A heavy snow fell in Chicago and over the Middle West generally to-day. Traffic on elevated and surface car lines was delayed by the wet snow, which be came packed on rails and trolleys. In Nebraska snow has been falling since yesterday afternoon. How The Trio Launders Your Shirts First into our washing machine they go. Then to the extractor to get out most of the water. Now on the starch table—dampen and fold. Lastly They Are Carried to our pressing machine. Your shirt bosoms are pressed without motion or friction of any kind. They keep their shape better and wear longer. PHONE 1099. E. H. WILSON. W. H. HARRIS. Economy Basement WW«rwW(firVeW Bites Antagonist's Nose in Rough Play GAFFNEY, S. C.. Dec. 23.—While in dulging in a friendly rough-and tumble play with Will Shehan on the streets of this city Jim Henderson suddenly be- came enraged and sank his teeth into Shehan’s nose, almost severing It. Medical assistance was rendered the injured man, while Henderson was ar rested. J M. RICH & BROS. CO. I ; mo Christmas HE Jm 3 Slipper Bargains rr HEADQUARTERS FOR GIFTS OF QUALITY See Our Three Window Displays There is no reason for you to dread your Christmas shopping. An inspection of our three window displays will suggest any number of appropriate gifts which are sensible, serv iceable and certain to be appreciated. ARRANGEMENT OF STOCKS. Our many lines of stock have been carefully arranged with your convenience in mind. On the first floor of the main store we have Diamonds, Platinum and Gold Jewelry, Sterling Silver fiat and hollow- ware, Rich Cut Glass, Sheffield, Umbrellas, Toiletware, Sil ver Deposit, clocks and sundry lines. For Electroliers, Fine China, Pictures, Marble and bronze stationery, thin Glassware, Art Goods and Bric-a-Brac visit our Art Department, which adjoins and connects with the store proper. In our Novelty Room (downstairs) we have a wonder ful assortment of inexpensive novelties of all kinds. Goods from 20c upward are well displayed and it is truly an "economy basement.” We are headquarters for gifts of quality. Remember, you can get lastiug fpfts here at a wide range in price—and they are appropriate and sensible gifts. If your gifts come from us the recipients will know you wanted them to have the best. Shop early—early in flu* day. Write for 160-page illustrated catalogue—which brings your shopping to you. Open Evenings. MA1ER & BERKELF, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths Established 1887 31 Whitehall Atlanta, Ga. Economy Basement Men’s Nullifier With elastic sides, in black and tan kid. $2.00 value, $1-49 % Men’s Kid Operas In tan. $1.50 values Crochet Slippers Black arid navy blue for women, and red and liglil blue for children. 75c values, Felt Slippers With cushion insole, as il lustrated, in navy blue and red. $1.50 values, $1.15 Black Felt Operas, for men, $1.50 values . $1.29 Rubbers For women, boys and children. 60c and 65c values, . 49c Felt Juliets With fur top, in black, Sj red and brown. $1.25 values, 5b 95c CHAMBER UN-JOHN S0N= Du BOSE CO. NEW YORK ATLANTA PARIS It Won't Be Too Late to Shop Here Until Six o'Clock To-morrow Evening Stocks have boon brought forward, everything made ready for the last day. Make whfit demands upon us you will to-morrow. We’ve a six hun dred man and woman power machine to do your bidding-—a machine with trained intelligence that knows how to'get things done. It must have struck you this Christmas how comfortable anti easy it is to shop in this store—the broad aisles with no incumbering tables give vou plenty of “elbow room,’’ the high ceilings make the air iresh and pure, the alert salespeople know how to serve you quickly and courteously. We believe we are making many friends through superior service this ('hristmas. But the merchandise! That’s the nub of the whole business. < livable gifts at fair prices—nothing tawdry, nothing cheap, but worthy merchandise, whether it be a dime handkerchief or a lur coat worth twenty-five hundred dimes. Which brings us to A Suggestion Husband, Father, Son or Brother Might Heed There is one gift that takes rank amonj rious all Christmas gifts—a luxu- Fur Set or Fur Coat The wife, the daughter, the mother, the sister, who would not cherish above all such a gift would be a rare exception. Women “love” furs. Now the man who knows furs will select this store, the man who does not should know his store. We’ve none but reliable furs---dependable in quality, right in style and price. You may select here—with the confidence of an expert—a muff, a neckpiece, a set, a coat. New Neckwear Arrived This Morning The neckwear section looks as if the Christinas shopping were just about to begin! Fresh, new recruits came by to-day’s express. New bows, new tabs, new fur fixings, new fichus, new collar and cuff sets, maline ruffs. No one will be disappointed who hud planned to give, a dainty neokfix- ing. All boxed iu Christmas boxes. A Woman Likes to Own a Fine Scarf i The choice here is splendid. —Picturesque Spanish scarfs, some of them all lace, others spangled. —The old-timey hand-run maline scarfs. —Face scarfs, black and white, and crepe de chine scarfs. Prices go from $1.50 to $27.50. It Is the Children's Day Above All The whole of Christmas reverts to children—it has been so from the fi rst. In recapitulating now arc the children properly remembered? If not, with the aid of this new Toy Store it is not too late. Toys that are genuine still in ample variety to assure a merry day for those who will get them. If anyone should ask us what to give the woman whose crowning characteristic is the love of her home, our first thought would be one cf these elegant silk or satin-covered com fortables, perhaps the richest and most ele gant that ever came to Atlanta. They are priced from $10 to $45. Our next thought would be a linen set, Madeira embroidered or trimmed with Cluny lace. Sets up to $150. jj Itich’s Economy Basement. Chamberlin-Johnson=DuBose Company