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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN,
PltlDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1906.
SOCIETY
Miss Lumpkin te Wed Mr. Strickland
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lumpkin, of Gartersvllle. Ga., announce the en.
gagemcnt of their daughter, Lulle. to Mr. Edward Strickland. Jr., the wed
ding to take place on the evening of January 15, 1907, at Carteraville.
Miss Lumpkin, who Is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lumpkin,
is a young girl of unusual charm and sweetness of manner, and is much
bejoved and greatly admired by a large circle of friends.
Mr. Strickland Is manager of the wholesale grocery firm of Strickland
Jn*nthers, and Is one of the most popular and prominent young men of Car-
Miss Hallie Erminie Rives
Who Is To Wed Post Wheeler
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tersvllle.
Miss Truitt Marriss Mr. MeUey
The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs.
C. V. Truitt, at LaGrange. was un
usually picturesque and brilliant Thurs
day evening when the marriage of their
daughter. Miss Mary Truitt, to Mr.
Harvy Hudson Mobley, took place amid
the most luxuriant floral decorations
and In the presence of a large and no
table assembly of relatives and friends
from many party of the South.
The entire lower floor of the spa
cious home was thrown together and
the ceremony was performed In tho
large drawing room before an Im
promptu altar, which was ten feet In
height and divided Into three arches,
each one of which was covered with
smllax and white roses and studded
with many white shaded electric lights
An Immem wedding bell of white
roses hung In the center. A colonial
drop light and two tall candelubra add
ed to the artistic effect and were re
flected In the great old-fashioned mir
ror, which formed the background for
the altar. The mirror was draped In
tulle and ropes of smllax and palms,
ferns, white hyacinths, roses and nar
cissus were banked behind the altar.
The color scheme In the drawing
room was white and green, tho floor
being covered with white, as was also
the floor of the altar. Immense palms
gave a tropical suggestion, and num
berless white roses were banked on
cabinets, mantel and tables.
Hinllax. palms and holly were In evi
dence throughout the home, In elabo
rate and effective arrangement.
From the upper floor tojho draw ing
room an aisle for the bridal party was
formed by streamers of white tulle,
carried by Miss Mary Bernard Nix and
Miss Nellie Nellons.
The groom and hlH best man, Mr.
Earl Jackson, awaited the bride at the
altar with Hev. Fletcher Walker and
Rev. Mr. Qullllan, w'ho performed the
ceremony.
Pretty little Miss Mary I^nne pre
ceded the bridal party, scattering rose
buds In the aisle; then came the maid
of honor. Miss Maude Lemon, the ma
tron of honor, Mrs. Willis Johnson, and
the bridesmaids and groomsmen. Miss
Louise Price with Dr. Truitt Nellons,
Miss Carrie Abraham with Mr. Jordan
Mobley, and the ushers, Messrs. Nor-
vllle Abrahams and Banks Callaway.
The bride entered with her father,
who gave her In marriage.
The bride’s elegant gow*n was of
white chiffon satin, made prlncesse,
with many small tucks and with ruf
lies nnd bertha of rare old point lace
and handsome passementerie of pearls,
completing the exquisite creation. Her
tulle veil was caught with a diamond
star and the wreath of orange blos
soms, nnd she carried a shower bou
quet of lilies of the valley and white
roses.
The matron of. honpr and the maid of
honor wore handsome toilets of white
satin trimmed In lace.
Miss Ix>ulse Price's lovely gown was
of white chiffon cloth trimmed with
prlncesse lace and In her hair was a
wreath of w’hlte roses.
Miss Carrie Abraham's pretty cos
tume was of white chiffon cloth with
many tucks and lace trimmed.
Miss Nellie Nellons nnd Miss Carrie
Bernard Nix wore white lingerie gowns.
The bouquets of the bridesmaids
k-eie of white roses and ferns tied with
tulle.
Mrs. C. V. Truitt, mother of the
bride, wore an elegant toilet of white
lace with diamonds as her Jewels.
Mrs. A. D. Abrahams, grandmother of
th»* bride, wore black crepe de chine
with handsome pearls.
Mrs. J. O. Truitt wore beautiful gray
silk costume.
Mrs. Alfred Truitt's elegant toilet
was of white chiffon cloth with prln-
cessr lace nnd embroidered In gold
with n touch of light blue.
Miss Hattie Price nnd Miss Eleanor
Dallls presided at the punch bowl In
the library, where the decorations wero
In American Heuuty roses, palms, ferns
and holly.
Miss Trice was lovely In a gown of
light blue chiffon cloth.
Miss Thornton wore a toilet of whlto.
In the dining room the decorations
were in pink, the table being exquisite
with Its centerpiece of a great wedding
cake set on a pedestal around which
Good Things From
Anie
DlSjPOTTZr
(Copyright, 1906, by \V. R. Hearst.)
Miss Hallle Erminie Rives, tho noted authoress, whose engagement to
Post Wheeler, author of "Reflections of a Bachelor ' and other noted
works, Is announced. The wooing of this gifted couple would form a plot
for one of Miss Rives' own novels, as It covered a period of 12 years and
has driven Mr. Wheeler at times to the -uttermost parts of the earth.
Tho date for the w’eddlng has not been announced, but probably it will be
In the spring.
were banked roses with tulle stream
ers to which were attached pretty gifts
for the attendants, brooches for the
bridesmaids and pins for the grooms
men.
Long-stemmed pink roses reached to
tho chandelier, which was also artistic
ally decorated. Tho place cards were
hand-painted roses and nt the bride
and groom's places were their respect
ive miniatures.
An elaborate buffet supper In many
courses was served, the Ices and cakes
being shaped like roses.
An orchestra rendered a delightful
program during the evening.
MRS. PORTER TO GIVE
EGG-NOG PARTY.
Mrs. Fannie Lowry Porter will en
tertain at an Informal egg-nog party
Friday evening at her home on Pench-
tree in compliment to Monsieur Co-
longe, of Parts.
DR. AND MR8. BAIRD TO
ENTERTAIN CHRI8TMA8 DAY.
On the evening of Chrlstmns day Dr,
and Mrs. J. B. Baird will entertain In
formally at an egg nog, and tho occa
sion will be one of the pleasantest of
several Informal parties to he given
that day.
Among those who will be present are
Major Joseph Ralne. Mrs. Cleveland
Wilcoxon, Mr. and Mrs. John Ralne.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ralne, Jr., Mr.
Paul Miller. Dr. nnd Mrs. John Wil
kins, Mrs. Q. H. White. Miss C.ertrude
White, Dr. und Mrs. Floyd McRae, Dr.
nnd Mrs. W. S. Elkin, Mr. and Mrs. Ju
lian Field, Miss Genic West, Mr. Hiram
Mulone, Dr. Baird, Jr.
MI88 HANNA TO ENTERTAIN.
Miss Elizabeth Hanna has Issued in
vitations to a recital which she will
give on tho evening of Thursday, De
cember 27, In honor of the Writers*
Club.
Tho occasion will bo Informal and
one of the most enjoyable of the holi
day season.
LITTLE MI88E8 MURPHY
GIVE CHRI8TMA8 PARTY.
The ball room In the elegant home of
Mr. nnd Mrs. John E. Murphy, on
Peachtree street, was a picture of
fairyland Friday afternoon, when Julia
and Katherine Murphy entertained
their little friends at a beautiful
Christmas party.
The walls of the room were festoonod
with bamboo and the doors ahd win
dows were hung with artistic paper
curtains. The tree was decorated with
balls, red, silver and gold tinsel, and
lighted with Innumerable- electric
lights. Tho favor table was laden with
dulls, silver bells, w'htstles, Indians,
caps, balls, lumps, blocks and rubber
toys of various description*, each child
being presented with beautiful Christ
mas gifts.
After u number of games the little
people enjoyed a dance, while the or
chestra rendered a bright program. The
SUPERB COLLECTION OF STERLING SILVER
SUITABLE FOR WEDDING GIFTS.
LARGE HANDLER OF GORHAM STERLING SIL
VER.
MY FALL STOCK IS COMPLETE.
Charles W. Crankshaw,
Diamond Merchant and Jeweller.
16 Whitehall St,
Century Bldg
INTERESTING PRICES
Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry.
CHARACTER AND INDIVIDUALITY ARE FEATURES
to be found here, an Incxhaustlve stock to .elect from at unapproach
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This store will b« open evtry night until Christmas.
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“Costs No More Than Others.”
NEW YORK
GANDY
Fresh Every Day.
Eighty Cents Pound-
Special Boxes.
Half to Five Pounds.
In Fancy Decorated Boxes
and
Gift Baskets
$1.25 to $10.00 Each.
Special attention to Mail Orders.
BROWN & ALLEN,
Atlanta Agents.
Fine Furs Reduced
Displays on Our Second Ffoor
Throughout our entire stock of fine furs are now reduced a
third below real retail value. The sale presents a great opportun
ity for folks who wish to give really handsome Christmas gifts.
The stock is the largest and best selected ever shown south,
including mink, ermine, chinchilla, sable, fox, lynx and squirrel
neckpieces and sets, Persian lamb, Alaska seal, squirrel, near
seal, electric seal and astrachan coats.
Every piece of fur in the stock is guaranteed to be exactly
as represented; the character of the house is assurance that no
deception of any sort will be allowed.
Original prices were low, as we bought early and direct
from largest furriers. At the reduced prices, every piece is a
reaf bargain. Neckpieces range from $10 to $200; sets from
$20 to $300. Coats from $3o to $400.
Keely Company
refreshments were served with many
attractive and unique , devices, sug
gesting the holiday season. Ices being
held In the capacious bodies of Santa
Clauses.
Miss Julia Murphy received her
guests in a dainty frock of white lace
over pink silk.
Miss Katherine Murphy wore a frock
of thread cambric, trimmed with Val
enciennes lace.
Mrs. Murphy was gowned In white
mull and lace and Miss Gatins wore a
toilet of blue silk.
MRS. ELLIS' PARTY
TO MISS KNOWLE8.
Miss Constance Knowles was the
guest of honor at a tea given Friday
afternoon by Mrs. Frank Ellis, at her
home, on Peachtree street.
The house was attractively decorated
with the holiday cplora and holly, mis
tletoe and bells were everywhere In
evidence. In the dining room the table
was pretty with Its decorations of poln-
settla and ferns. The centerpiece was
a bowl filled with polnsettla and the
silver candlesticks were capped with
red shades.
Assisting Mrs. Ellis were: Mrs.
Knowles, Miss Marlon Peel, Miss Hat
tie Gray, Miss Louise Hawkins And
Miss Mary Thomas.
Mrs. Kills wore a handsome gown of
white embroidered crepe de chine,
trimmed with point applique lace.
Miss Knowleq .was gowned In old
rose crepe de chine, embroidered In
chenille and trimmed with baby Irish
lace.
Mrs. Knowles wore a handsome tol
let of black lace over taffeta.
Miss Louise Hawkins wore pink chif
fon, embroidered In gold and pink
roses.
Miss Mary Thomas* costume was
white brocaded silk, trimmed with old
rose velvet and Irish lace.
Miss Marlon Peel's gown was blue
prominent family, became the bride of
Mr. John B. McFerrln, of Bristol. The
marriage ceremony was performed by
Dr. J. G. McFerrln, father of the
groom. Mr. George C. Sells, a Bristol
attorney, was the groom's best man. A
number of Bristol people were present
to witness the event. The bridal party
will come to Bristol tomorrow morn
ing and the bridal couple will go from
here to southern Florida on their hon
eymoon trip. The groom Is a clerk
In the general offices of the Virginia
and Southwestern railway here.
Confederate Veterans In uniform,
theater will be decorated with Confed
erate and Union flags.
Miss Hattie Fannie G ray wore a cos-
tume of pale green broadcloth, trimmed
Ith Cluny lace.
MR. AND MRS. WOODWARD'S
CRYSTAL ANNIVERSARY.
Mr. and Mra. John Charles Wood
ard have Issued Invitations to a re
ception, commemorative of the fifteenth
anniversary of their marriage, for
Monday nfternoon, December it, from
7 o’clock, at College P»rk.
INFORMAL EVENING.
Mlssea Myrtlce and Carrie Brown
III entertain at an Informal musical
Friday evening at their home In De
catur In honor of thetr brother, Mr.
Brooks Ilrown, of Spartanburg.
Their guests will Include Mrs. Walter
Stewart. Miss Lena Hardeman, .Miss
Mila Smith. Mina Annie Trotter, Miss
Jewett, Miss James, Mr. Harry Janies,
Mr. Morrl Furlow, Mr. J. G. Miles, Mr.
E. O. Williams, Mr. Fletcher Pearson.
Mr.- Armstrong and Dr. John Ayer.
CHILDREN’S PARTY.
Mr. Archibald Davis. Jr., and Mr.
Topllff Davis will entertain at a large
party Friday evening at the home of
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald
Davis, on Peachtree road.
IN HONOR OF MISS MOODY.
Mrs. A. P. Corse gave a pretty lunch
eon Friday nt the Capital City Club, In
honor of Mlsa Estelle Moody. The
table was decorated with red roses,
holly and ferns.
Mrs. Corse wore a black suit and a
lace waist. Her hat was black, trimmed
with white plumes.
Miss Moody wore a toilet of blue
messallne and a hat of black velvet.
Mrs. Bellinger Cox was gowned In
black and white silk. Her hat was
black lace.
Miss Ralls wore a gown of tan broad
cloth and a hat of tan, trimmed with
plumes.
Mrs. J. T. Tucker’s toilet was of black
broadcloth and her black hat was
trimmed with plumes.
Mrs. Harvey Anderson wore a gown
of brown velvet and a hat of brown,
trimmed with blue roses.
BOX PARTIE8 AT EL DORADO.
Tonight nt the performance given In
honor of the Confederate Veterans nt
the El Dorado theater, the boxes will
be occupied by the following parties:
Colonel A. J. West and family. Colonel
Tip Harrison and family. Colonel Roh-
ert Rogers and family and General L.
P. Thomas and family. The perform
ance will be "My Kentucky Home,”
which Is n beautiful Southern war
drama, and will be attended by the
MRS. ARKWRIGHT HAS
CHRISTMAS TREE.
Friday afternoon at her home
Juniper street, Mrs. Preston Arkurlsht
gave a beautiful Christmas tree par
ty. Her guests were the children uf
tho Old-Fashioned Women, anil num
bered twenty-two.
Mrs. Arkwright's home was mode
doubly charming by elaborate decora
tlons of Holly, mistletoe and Chrlstrnai
bells. The great tree, which was. th
delight of the little ones, was benuiF
ful In Its decorations of tinsel, orna
ments and popcorn, and was Illuminat
ed by dosens of candles.
Each child received, besides gifts,
several beautiful souvenirs—cornuco
pias. tiny bags filled with good things,
bells, horns and other things.
During the afternoon delicious re
freshments were served.
The chill]If n present, were Adxalr.
William an IF Rutherford Ellis. Robert
Baxter, Flournoy Maddox, Cornelia anl
Wllmer Moore, Morris and Walker
Brandon, Arthur Inman, Clarke, Him-
ell and Robert Foreman, Thomas. Hmv.
ell and Maud Cobb, Dorothy and I’ree.
Ion Arkwright, William, Lawson anJ
Marian Kiser.
Later In the afternoon those calllnj
were Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Ellis, Jr., Mr.
anil Mrs. Robert Maddox, Mr. anil Mra
Wllmer Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Morris
Brandon, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Field. Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Inman. Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Foreman, Mrs. Maud Barker
Cobb, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kiser.
DR. REBECCA C. BRANNON,
APARTMENT A.
THE FREDERICK,
352 Whitehall Street.
Practice limited to women a
children.
A. HOLZMAN
FOR XMAS PRESENTS IN JEWELRY,
Diamonds, Watches, Cut Glass, Etc.
The Prices are Right. 94 WHITEHALL
A Gift of Gifts
A thing women really yearn for, and a fashion not of
the moment, but of all times—the Chatelaine’ Watch. We
are showing these watches in exquisite styles—jeweled,
enameled and plain.
DAVIS & FREEMAN, Jewelers.
HAMILTON-BYNUM.
Special to The Georgian.
Scottsboro, Ala., Dec. 21.—At 6
o'clock Tuesday evening at the home
of the bride, Miss Annie Matt Bynum)
was married to Mr. George Hamilton,
of Kaaley, S. C., Rev. W. N\ Claybrooke,
of Huntsville, officiating. The wed
ding vva* a surprise to all friends and
many relatives of the contracting par-
ths. The bride Is a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. R. H. Bynum, and the groom
is a well-known young business man
of the South Carolina city, and a
brother of Mrs. R. K. Hunt, formerly
of Scottsboro. The bride and groom
left on the 7:40 Southern train for
their future home In Easley.
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Bristol. Trim., Dec. 21.—A marriage
of Interest to many people In Vir
ginia. Tennessee sn.l North Carolina
wus celebrated at Jefferson. X. C„
at S o'clock this morning, when Miss
Elizabeth Neal, a belle of western
North Carolina, and member of a
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