Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. BRILLIANT G0WN8 ARE I personal SEEN IN BAL POUDRE j "» bal poudre given Monday even-1 llg the Capital City Club by the] members of the Cotillion Club was a brilliant occasion, attended by 100 juests. including members of the lub. their -wives and friends. With- jt exception the ladies appeared earing powdered hair or white wigs, nd 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 s.ml the bal poudre, which took the ;' a ,e of the usual theater party and otilllon, proved a most welcome in novation. The club was decorated for the oe- aM,.n with quantities of palms and Ullage plants, intermingled with the red poinsettia blossoms, holly wreaths and greenery of the Christmas sea son Edward H. Inman, president of the I'lub, With Mrs. Inman, and other members of the governing board and heir wives, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Paine, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Cohen „nd Westervelt Terhune, received the suests. 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 ihe room, the other guests being seat ed at smaller tables, each beautifully decorated. An elaborate menu was served, and f,,r the cotillion there were many pretty favors. Including fans and parasols and nosegays for the ladles, «ud 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- irllo Ewing, of Memphis. Miss Esth er Smith’s guest, and Mtss 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 Tork, Mrs Frank Ellis' guest, was beautifully gowned in white satin, as was Mrs Ellis. Miss Katherine Ellis was a charm ing Madam Pompadour, wearing the costume of lavender flowered silk and 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 gown 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. Mtss Margaret Grant wore blue satin draped with pink in pink embroidered chi.ion. Her flowers were parma violets. Miss Caroline Muse wore white satin, with draperies of green chiffon. Miss Passie May Ott- ley wore pink satin. Mtss Jennie D. Harris wore white satin and green brocade. Mrs. LeRoy Childs was charming ,n 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 porrvpadour silk draped over a petti coat of gold lace. Mrs. Phinir.y Cal houn wore, with a gown of yellovv 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. Marion Har per wore old blue brocade, with cor sage of chiffon and old blue hose and slippers. Mrs. Charles Remsen wore cloth of silver, with draperies of sil ver lace. Mrs. Robert Small wore ciel blue satin, with tullg draperies. Mrs. Robert F. Shedden wore Copen hagen blue brocade and velvet, with corsage of lace. Mr. and Mrs. C, J Allen announce he birth of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Lipstine will spend the holidays in Kentucky. • Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Almand an nounce ihe birth of a daughter, Mary Lillie. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert L. Thornton announce the birth ot a son on Sun day, December 2). Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lewis have re turned from New York, where they spent several weeks. Mr. Leland B. Mowry, of Copperhill, Tenn., is in the city for the holidays and wilt 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. Pooie and chil dren, T. O., Jr., and daughter, Fran ces, are spending some time on the East Coast of Florida. They will De 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 the latter’s apart ment on Williams street. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Austin and little son left Tuesday evening for Valdosta, where they will be the guests of Mrs. Austin’s sister, Mrs. W. B. Fender. Mr. Austin will re turn immediately after Christmas, hut Mrs. Austin will remain for several weeks. > Mtss 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, D. 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 Advicp* telling of the marrtafir of Ryburn G. (May, of Marietta, to Mtss Irina M. Johnson. of Binghamton. N. Y., Monday, have been received in Atlanta. Thr bride is the daughter of G F. Johnson, a wealthy shoe manufacturer of Rndicott, X. 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 tpe 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 Fulton National Ban,k. Since his departure he has received a promotion to assistant cashier, and one of the wedding presents was a telegram telling him of this. For Mi»s Aline Fielder. Miss Aline Fielder, who is at home from school for the holidays, was iendered an elaborate luncheon Tues 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 taperit turned. The guests were Misses Margaret Traylor. Lucile Kuhrt, Elizabeth But ler. Kate Cooper, Mary’ King, Gladys Ounson, Virginia Lipscomb, Wyck- \iffe Wurm, Emma Lowry Freeman. Helen McCullough. Ferol Humphries Lawson Hines, Lyda Nash, Bertha Moore. Helen McCarty, Mildred Dun- an. Margaret Duncan, May Holland Roberts, Josephine Smith. Aurelia Smith, Elizabeth Smith. Callie Hoke Smith. Martha Drake, of Griffin, and Mrs. .lames D. Palmer. Gude-Coleman. The marriage of Miss Mary Gude and Algernon Coleman, of the Unlv^;- dty of Chicago, took place Tuesday at high noon, at the residence of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Glide, on Ponce DeLeon avenue. There were no attendants, ami 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 ’efl for » wedding trip, keeping their des tination secret. They will make their home in Chicago. Vale Glee Club. No occasion of the holiday season is ieing looked forward to with greater mticipa.tlon of pleasure than the visit ■ Atlanta of the Yale Glee Club. The club is composed of talented voung fellows, many of whom already have friends in the city, and there is \ 1 ways a large attendance at their annual concert. The musical will he ?lven Christmas evening at the Grand Opera House at 8:15 o’clock, and after he performance the members will be Siven a danc-> at the Piedmont Club by the local alumni. Tree at Barclay Day Nursery. The former teachers at the Barclay Day Nursery will give a Christmas ! ree "Wednesday at 11 a. m. for the ■ hlldren of the nursery. The former teachers are Mrs. Lee Jordan. Mrs. Edward VanWinl.le, Mrs. Cyru9 Strieker. Mrs. Frank West, Mrs. Shep- *rd Brvaji. Mrs. Edward Doughertv, Mrs. Rix Stafford, Mrs. Robert Davjs. Mrs. J. G. Earnest. Miss Ada Alexan der and Alias Martha Boynton. 6 H. S. Dance. The Boys’ High School dance Tues day evening will be one of the most ' 'ghtful affairs given for the young '►Uege set who are home for the holi days. The chaperons for the occasion 'ill bp Judge and Mrs. Nash Broyles, I’r. and Mrs. George Brown, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Wood, Mr. arid Mrs. T. .1. Ripley. Mr. and Mrs. James Kempt™ and Professor W. F. Dykes. M'ss Moseley Gives Dance. Miss Lillian Viola Moseley gave a delightful dancing party Monday aft ernoon at Segadlo’s in honor of mem- b r rs of her beginners’ class. Refresh ments were served, and there was 'erne beautiful dancing by members the class. The mothers of the chil dren composing this class wer*> spe cial guests. p ° r Mis# Dargan. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dunbar will 2 an informal dancing party Sat urday evening at their home in Ansie? £ark } n honor of their sister. Miss 'E«lma Dargan, who is spending the holidays with them. Miss Dargan is " v 'dent at the Bristol School. Wa.-*v in gton. D. C. Children's Party. One of the most enjoyable children’s Turtles of the week was that at which || d rtha Anderson entertained on Mon- '*y afternoon at the home of her par- Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Anclei * r ' r The Christmas idea prevailed 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 Rie^ge will deliver a lec ture at Marist College Hall under the auspices and for the benefit of the educational committee of the Ladles’ Altar Society of the Sacred Heart Church. His subject will be “Life in Other Worlds.” The lecture will be illustrated by stereoptlcon views. An admission fee of 25 cents will be charged. Vaudeville and Dance. The Silver Jubilee Club of the He brew Orphans’ Home will |pve a vaudeville performance, followed by a dance, Christmas night at S o’clock, at the Standard Club, the proceeds to be devoted to the home. Colonel and Mrs. Paxon to Entertain. Colonel and Airs. Frederic J. Paxon will entertain informally Friday even ing from 8 to 10 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 who 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. Malayans Kill U. S. Botanist on Island MANILA, Dec. 28.—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. Acworth Pastor Gets A Rhodes Scholarship ACWORTH. Dec. 23 Howard R. Wil ley, of Acworth, 20 year* of ago. baa *on the Rhodes scholarship from Ken tucky to Oxford University. England He flrsl won the scholarship through competitive examination in December, 1012, after only one day’s preparation, but on account or his youth was not appointed. This year he again won Mr. Hilley graduated from Transylva nia I'niverslty. Ia?xington. Ky., with M. A degree last June, and has been acting pastor of the Christian Church at Acworth. 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 were punishable by a fine of $5.75 or ten days. Christmas Schooner Is Sunk; 35 Are Saved NF7W YOPJC, Dec. 28 Carrying a happy crowd to sea for a Christmas fishing trip, the schooner Seneca was rammed and stink by tlie railroad tug Daniel R. Willard in the North Rivet 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 tin* others swam to shore It is believed all were saved Soldier Drowned at Card Game on River SAVANNAH. Deo. 23. A friendly giinte of thirds on the bank of the Ha- vannaJt River resulted in Hie death of en unidentified soldier from Fort Scre ven and very nearly ended the life of l«nother. j Three troopers were playing, two sit ing on one side of a hag« ***** ° nr ion the other. The man sitting alone In ached for a card that had fallen on 1 c wharf and the log with the two men I went Into the river. One was Ashed <-ut nearly drowned. Fruit Stand Found To Be a‘Blind Tiger' MACON. Dec. 23. In raiding the fruit Hand of Tony Maroon. Chief of Police Riley 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 Greek to read the Inscriptions and he declared that the bottles contained a Special brand of Greek liquor. In his five days in office Chief Riley ha* now apprehended ten blind tigers. 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. AV. 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 Cable to The Atlanta Georqlan. 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 o BERLIN. Dec. 23 Vandals wrecked the Interior of the Carnegie Library here, which is used by Oberlln Col lege Books and magazines were thrown about, and all card index flies were de stroyed. JACK VAN’S COMPANY AT BONITA HEADLINER IN MUSICAL COMEDY Jack Van’s Musical Comedy Company, the offering at the Bo 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 bell. the manager, is determined to get the best, and the bills for the last several weeks show how suc cessful he has been. The orchestra, under the leader ship of Dick Tope, is also worthy of mention, for the music is the best for the number of Instruments to be heard in Atlanta. 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. Tn Nebraska snow has been falling since yesterday afternoon. Bites Antagonist's Nose in Rough Play GAFFNEY, S. C.. Dec. 23.—WhUe 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. 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 hav^ 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 flat and hollow- ware, Rjeh 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-i5rac 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 lasting gifts 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 the day. Write for 160-page illustrated catalogue—which brings your shopping to you. Open Evenings. MAIER & BERKELE, Inc. Established 1887 Gold and Silversmiths 31 Whitehall Atlanta, Ga 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. VWWWWW Economy Basement 'umma M. RICH & BROS. CO. Christmas Slipper Bargains MORt DAYS Economy Basement Men’s Nullifier With elastic sides, in black and tan kid. $2.00 value, XMAS Crochet Slippers Black and navy blue for women, and red and light blue for values. children. Men’s Kid Operas In tan. $1.50 values $1.15 2: Felt Slippers With cushion insole, as il lustrated, jn navy blue and red. $1.50 values, $1.15 ’■ Black Felt Operas, for men, $1.50 values . $1.29 I Rubbers For women, hoys and children. 60c and 65c values. 3! Felt Juliets With fur top, in black, red and brown. $1.25 values, 49c 95c CHAMBER LI N=.10HNS0N-I)u BOSE CO. ATLANTA NEW YORK PARIS 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. It Won t Be Too Late to Shop Here Until Six o’Clock To-morrow Evening Stocks have been brought forward, everything made ready for the last day. Make what 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 ami easy it is to shop in this store the broad aisles with no incumbering tables give vou plentv of “elbow roAm,” the high ceilings make the air Iresh and pure, the alert salespeople know how to serve you quickly and courteously. W’e believe we are making many friends through superior serviee this ('hristmas. _ But-the merchandise! _ That’s the nub of the whole business. (livable gifts at fair prices—nothing tawdry, nothing cheap, hut worthy merchandise, whether it be a, dime handkerchief ora fur coat worth twentv-five hundred dimes. Which brings us to A Suggestion Husband, Father, Son or Brother Might Heed There is one gift that, takes rank among all Christmas gifts—a luxu rious 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 Christmas 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, nialine ruffs. No one will be disappointed who had planned to give a dainty neckfix ing. All boxed in Christmas boxes. i A Woman Likes to Own a l ine Scarf The choice here is splendid. —Picturesque Spanish scarfs, some of them all lace, others spangled. —The old-timey hand-run malino scarfs. —Lacc 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 first. 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. UJ\ HwiMfWUMA Rich's Economy Basement. tffftffffM, Chamberlin ^Johnson-DuBose Comnanv