Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

i THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. BRILLIANT GOWNS ARE Tpersonal SEEN IN BAL POUDRE ine bal poudre given Monday even- ,, g Hi the Capital City Club by the members of the Cotillion Club was a brilliant occasion, attended by 10ft puests, Including members of the lub. their wives and friends. With- ,t 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 ostume, the beautiful evening gowns, lovely flowers and jewels, with the white hair, made a charming picture and the bal poudre, which took the ’ a< -e of the usual theater party and otillion, proved a most welcome in novation. The club was decorated for the oc- asion with quantities of palms and Mage plants, intermingled with the , e<i polnsettia blossoms, holly wreaths and greenery of the Christmas sea son Eduard H. Inman, president of be club, with Mrs. Inman, and other members of the governing board and *ir wives, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Paine. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Cohen Westervelt Terhune. received the guests. Supper was served from ta ble? 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 a' smaller tables, each beautifully dr rorated. An elaborate menu was served, and for the cotillion there were many pretty favors, Including fans and parasols and nosegays for the ladies, and little golf sticks, fancy caps, etc., for thp 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 iifully gowned in brocaded chiffon combined with silver lare and tur- nuoise blue satin, and her corsage bouquet*was of orchids and valley lilies. Miss Burke wore old rosechar- 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 ■>f 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 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 wmre 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. Miss Margaret Grant wore blue satin draped with pink in pink embroidered chiton. Her flowers were parma violets. Miss Caroline Muse wore white satin, with draperies of green chiffon. Miss Passie May Ott- ley wore pink satin. Miss Jennie O. Harris wore white satin and greun 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. Milt.on Dargan wore white satin, with tunic of black lace. Mrs. Claude Douthtt 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 del blue satin, with tulle draperies. Mrs. Robert F. Shedden wore copen hagen blue brocade and velvet, with corsage of lace. Mi 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, Man' 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. Leland TV 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, Fran- es, are spending some time on the East Coast of Florida. They wili De in Havana for Christmas. Mrs. Nora Daley Powell wifi 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, 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 Frjday. She will leave Sunday for Washington, D. C., to be a brides maid at the wedding of Miss Robyn Young and Edward Peeples. For Miss Aline Fielder. Miss Aline Fielder, who is at home from school for the holidays, was i^ndered an elaborate luncheon Tues flay 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- settla 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 taperu burned. The guests 'were Misses Margaret Traylor, Lucile Kuhrt, Elizabeth Rut- ler, Kate Cooper, Mary King, Gladvs Dunson, Virginia Lipscomb, Wvck- liffe Wurm, Emma Lowry Freeman, Helen McCullough, F'erol Humphrier 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 James D. Palmer. Gude-Coleman. The marriage of Miss Mary Gude nnd 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. V. Gude, on Ponce DeLeon avenue. There were no attendants, and only the members of the immediate family w*re present. The Rev. W. W. Mem- minger officiated, and after the cere mony the bride and bridegroom 'eft fora wedding trip, keeping their des tination secret. They will make th ir heme in Chicago. Vale Glee Club. No occasion of the holiday season is 'wing looked forward to with greater anticipation of pleasure than the visit " Atlanta of the Yale Glee Club. The club is composed of talented oung fellows, many of whom already have friends in the city, and there is Iways a large attendance at their annual concert. The musical will be siven Christmas evening at the Grand ''pera House at 8:15 o’clock, and aft -r he performance the members will be given a dance at the Piedmont Cluo h> 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 hildren of the nursery. The former teachers are Mrs. Lee Jordan, Mrs. Edward VanWinkle, Mrs. |Cyrus Strieker, Mrs, Frank West, Mrs. Shep ard Bryan, Mrs. Edward Dougherty, Mrs. Rlx 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 "Lege set who are home for the holi days. The chaperons for the occasion will be Judge and Mrs. Nash Broyles. r, r. and Mrs. George Brown, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Ripley, Mr. and Mrs. James Kempto i and Professor W. F. Dykes. Miss Moseley Gives Dance. Miss Lillian Viola Moseley gave a delightful dancing narty Monday aft- °rnoon at Segadlo’s in honor of mem bers of her beginners’ class. Refresh ments were served, and there was some beautiful dancing by members of the class. The mothers of the chil dren composing this class were spe cial guests. p or Mias Dargan. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Durbar will ^ v « an informal dancing party Sat- i.'da.y evening at their home in AnsieJ Park in honor of their sister, Miss Thelma Dargan, who is spending the holidays with them. Miss Dargan '8 * student at the Bristol School. Wash- bgton. D. C. Children’s Party. One of the most enjoyable children's bartif-s of the week was that at which Jartha Anderson entertained on Mon- ' L' afternoon at the home of her par- n ' s . Mr. and Mrs. < 'harles L. Andct The Christmas idea prevailed and red and green holly, cedar^nd red bells were used in all the decorations In the dining room the table was beautiful, The centerpiece was 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 w r ere placed eight candles. Around this were placed tall brass candelabra, which were joined together by ropes made of green cedar. Punch was served by Mias 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. Hazel ton. 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 80. at 8:3ft p. m., Father Rieco 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 wdll be "Life in Othe^, Worlds.” The lecture will hr illustrated by stereoptleon views. An admission fee of 25 cents wdll be charged. Vaudeville and Dance. The Silver Jubilee Club of the He brew' Orphans’ Home will irive a vaudeville performance, followed by a dance, Christmas night at 8 o’clock, at the Standard Club, 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. Atlanta. Banker and Boston Society Girl In Surprise Wedding Advices telling of the marriage of Ryburn G. Clay, 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 Endleott. 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 Fulton 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. Friction Prevents Union of 2 Churches Y7 Acworth Pastor Gets A Rhodes Scholarship ACWORTH. Dec 2.3 Howard R Hil ley. of Acworth. 20 years of gge. has won the Rhodes scholarship from Ken tucky to oxford University, 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 Hilley graduated from Transylva nia University, l^exington. Ky.. with M. A degree last June, and has been acting pastor of the Christian Church at Acwortn. Christmas Schooner Is Sunk; 35 Are Saved NEW YORK, Dec 23 earning a happy crowd to sea for a Christma - fishing trip, the schooner Seneca was rammed and sunk by the railroad tug Daniel K. Willard in the North Rivet, off Hoboken, to-day. On board thoj schooner were 25 passengers and 1 crew of ten. The majority of these] were picked up hy the tug while th< others a warn to shore. It is believed , were saved. Escapes by Jumping Onto a Moving Train GAFFNEY, S. C., Dec 23.—Springing onto a fast moving irain 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. 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. W. Calloway, who recently went to Dublin. The derision to unite was displeasing to a large majority in both churches. Both congregations are now planning new edifices 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 $10.76 or 30 days on the cbalngang Formerly drunks were punishable by a fine of $6.76 or ten days. Carnegie Library Is Wrecked by Vandals OBERLIN. Dec. 28 Vandals wrecked the interior of the Carnegie Library here, which is used by Oberlin Col lege. Rooks and magazines were thrown about, and all card index files were de stroyed. 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, Maiay Arch ipelago. He had undertaken an expedition for the study of the flora of the is land. Mouse Rears Young- On 500-Mile Air Trip Special Cable to The Atlanta Georqlan. LONDON. Dec. 23.—Whiie 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. 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. Soldier Drowned at Card Game on River SAVANNAH. Dec. 23. A friendly game of cards on the bank of the Sa \annah River resulted in the death of an unidentified soldier from Fort Sere \»n ami very nearly ended the life of another. Three troopers were playing, two sit- 1 ng on nr side <»f a huge log and one on the ether. The man sitting alone t ‘ached for a card that had fallen on 1 wharf and the log with the two men went Into the. river one was fished *>111 nearly drowned. Fruit Stand Found To Be a‘Blind Tiger’ MACON, Dec. 23 In raiding the fruit jtiand of Tony Maroon, Chief of Police ■ Riley discovered a large quantity of ;whisky, which he seized He also found |ci dozen bottles of curious appearance, which the fruiter Insisted as a tonic j 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 has now apprehended ten blind tigers. 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 hy 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. Bites Antagonist’s Nose in Rough Play GAFFNEY, S. C.. Dec 2S.—While In dulging in a friendly rough-and fumble 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. Economy Basement '*W»VW*YlrV«Vkg “1. RICH & BROS. CO. f '• ««: Christmas 5 Slipper Bargains e 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 he 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 flat 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 lasting gifts here at a wide range in price—and they are appropriate and sensible gifts. If you’* 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 & BERKELF, Inc. Established I 887 Gold and Silversmiths 31 Whitehall Atlanta, Ga Economy Basement 95 Men's Nullifier \ With elastic sides, in black and tan kid. $2.00 value, £ i 3S» Men s Kid Operas rm 3J In tan. $1.50 values Crochet Slippers Black and navy blue for women, and red and light blue for children. 75c values, 49c Felt Slippers With cushion insole, as il lustrated, in navy blue and red. $1.50 values, $1.15 Si Black Felt Operas, for men, $1.50 values . $1.29 Rubbers For women, boys and children. 60c and 65c values, Felt Juliets *- With fur top, in black, 5^ red and brown. $1.25 3E values, 95c 49c CHAMBERLIN-.10HNS0N -Du BOSE CO. ATLANTA NEW YORK PARIS It Won’t Be Too Late to Shop Here Until Six o’Clock To-morrow Evening Storks h;ivo been brought forward, everythin;; made ready for the last day. Make what demands upon ns yon will to-morrow. We’ve a six hun dred man and woman power machine to do vour bidding—a machine with trained intelligence that knows how to get things done. It must have struck von this Christmas how comfortable and east it is to shop in this store the broad aisles with no incumbering tables gi\o you plentv of “elbow room,” the high ceilings make the air fresh and pure, the alert salespeople know how to serve you quickly and courteously. We believe we are making many friends through superior service t his < ’hristmas. Rut the merchandise! That’s the nub of the whole business. (livable gifts at fair prices'—nothing lawdry, nothing cheap, but worthy merchandise, whether it be adime handkerchief ora fur 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 among all (’hristmas gifts—a luxu rious Fur Set or Fur Goat The wife, the daughter, the mother, the sister, who would not cherish above all such a gift would be a rare exception. Women “love” fill's. Now the man who knows lurs 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. Von 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, maline ruffs. No one will be disappointed who had planned to give a dainty neokfix- ing. All boxed in Christmas boxes. i A Woman bikes to Own a bine Scarf The choice here is splendid. — Picturesque Spanish scarls. some of them all lace, others spangled. —The old-timey hand-run maline scarf's. -I_Lace 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 are the children properly rememberedIf 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 got them. If anyone should ask us what to give the woman whose crowning characteristic is the love of her home y 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 he a linen set, Madeira embroidered or trimmed with Cluny lace. Sets up to $150. H UJ Rlch ’ s Economy Basement. Chamberlin - Johnson=DuBose Company