The Atlanta Georgian. (Atlanta, GA.) 1906-1907, December 29, 1906, Image 9

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Newspaper Page Textf UP-JINKS PARTY. One of the molt delightful affaire of the holiday* was the up-Jtnks party liven l>y Ml** Varah Hill recently at ter home, on McDaniel street. Music wa* rendered by Miss Reble Upchurch and Miss Bessie Hill. At a late hour a hot supper was served. Mr. Elmo Muller and Miss Kathleen Mark* won the prizes In the game. Among those present were Misses Iva May Covington. Kathleen Marks, Reble Upchurch, Varah Hill, Robhle Massey, Grace McDonald. Bea- tle Hill, and Messrs. John Brldwell, Owen and Emmett Marks, Horace Me Hean. Connie Upchurch, St. Elmo Mul ler. Homer Hill and Mr. Patterson. JACKSON-COX. Special to The Georgian. driensboro, N. C., Dec. 29.—There was an Interesting and largely attend cd marriage ceremony at West Market Street Methodist church here yester day afternoon at 4 o’clock, when Rev Crawford Jackson, of Atlanta, Ga., and Miss Corn E. Co*, of Greensboro, were united In the holy bonds of matrimony the officiating minister being Rev. Dr G. H. DetwUer, pastor. Following the service the bridal par ty were driven to the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. S. Cox, I where a reception attended by a great many friends was tendered, followed by a buffet supper. I The bridal couple left on a later train for ihe home of the groom. In Atlanta. Mr. Jackson Is the field agent of the American Juvenile Protectory Asso ciation arid has recently made a tour of this state lecturing and organising branch socletlea. While In Greensboro several weeks ago he met Miss Cox and was so struck with her first re mark, after the Introduction, and know ing his mission, when she said, "Oh, the worse a boy Is the better t like him." he fell In love with her, the mar riage yesterday being the sequel of an earnest and precipitate courtship. Miss Cox is one of the city's most accomplished women, having graduat ed with honor at the State Normal College, and for several years thereaft er occupying a highly Important posi tion In the graded school work here. MISS MARJORIE BROWNE’S HOLIDAY PARTY. Miss Marjorie Browne will entertain at a holiday party Monday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Browne, on Peachtree street. MISS LOWE ENTERTAINS. Miss Annie Lowe entertained on Thursday evening at her residence, 135 Nelson street, at one of the most charming parties of the Christmas sea- ion. Miss Lowe was assisted In receiving her guests by Miss Luclle Thomas. Miss Lowe was very attractive in a becoming dress of white silk with blue bows and slippers. Mis* Thomas was also dressed In white silk. The house was beautifully decorated In mistletoe and holly. A delicious sal ad course was served at a late hour, and the punch bowl was presided over by Misses Lowe and Luclle Thomas. Among those present were: Misses Louise Solms, Mildred Holly. Mary Baldwin, J. Anita Morgan, Amoretto Smith, of Talbottom Nellie Coyen, Ruble Brooks, Luclle Thomas, Shirley Smith. Mary Camp. Snlllc Kempton, Annie Mae Truitt, Bernice Blackwell, Susie Parks, Frances Smith, Ona Coch ran. Fannie Lou Stocks, Erin Key, Mae McConnell, Messrs. Ralph Everett p„ r u« William Kellogg, Charlie Adams, John Harring ton, will Lowe, Tony Solms, Martin Baldwin, Felt Kempton. Jack Lockhart, Carlisle Smith. Cuyler Trus- »ll, John Lowe, Elbrldge Adams. Otl* Stewart, Andrew Chapman. Frank Lowe, Verlyn Trussell, Emery Wed Huston. BUFFET LUNCHEON. One of the most delightful affairs of the coming week among the younger set will be the buffet lucheon *hich Miss MarV Kendrick will give Monday morning from 11 to 1 o'clock at her home on Capitol avenue, In hon. "tot Miss Marie Brldwell, who Is home hum school for the holidays, and her »“est. Mis* Jule Scutchen, of Savan nah , Miss Kendrick will receive her guests in a dainty gown of lace over taffeta. A salad course will follow a delightful Bme of hearts. **ISS MAY BARTON ENTERTAINS. j A pretty parly of the week Just j was that at which Miss May j entertained Wednesday evening | at home in West End. Her guest* i numbered seventy-five young people, ' JJd the decorations were in keeping *ijh the holiday Idea. ^ , , Miss Barton received her friends In •pretty frock of pink crepe de chine, f ir «hmed with lace, and punch was by Misses Effle Barton and Ruth wfetham. Woodward was gowned In pink chiffon and lace. Miss Sadie Mor ris wore a dancing frock of white crepe , Miss Kate Robinson was much admired In white lace over taf- reta. Miss Bessie Woodward wore light blue messallne and lace. Miss HArrle atocKdell s go^vn was net over pink sllK. Miss Laura Payne’s dancing frock was of pink silk. Miss Emily Belle Lowndes wore white lace. Miss Mna Gentry wore blue crepe de chine, and Miss Bessie Pope’s gown was of yellow net. The chaperons of the evening were: Mr. and Mrs. John D. Little, Mr. and Mr*. J?' Maddox, Mr. and Mrs. Ral eigh Pattlllo, Major and Mrs. Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Van I*andingham, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. Carroll Payne, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Cabanlss, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Hooper Alexander, Judge and Mrs. John T. Pendleton, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Ripley, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Peeples. MRSi LIPSCOMB ENTERTAINS, 1 A brilliant event was the house par ty at which Mrs. M. A. Lipscomb en tertained In Athens at the Lucy Cobb from December 27 to 29, her guests being tho members of the executive board of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs. The house party as sembled brainy women from all parts of the state for the double purpose ot business and pleasure, the objects be ing to plan the work of the organiza tion tor the coming year and to bring the officers together in a social way. The Initial social event of the house party was the beautiful dinner at which the guests were entertained by Mrs. Lipscomb Wednesday evening. Thurs day morning was given over to busi ness. A very elaborate and charming event was the buffet luncheon at which Miss Mildred Rutherford entertained tory In such matters, snd as for the sent if they refuse to follow their father' footsteps he liss onljr to put them Into th stov . , comfortable. While ‘ Mrs. Dennett.' and they will help make tho house at (lie neighbors stick that paiMea as his wife, «»y. her husband dresses her lu the latent fashions and has the host dressmaker In lownkeep hep rtfht »P to »tjrle. His daughters do not attend school, ns it would be Impossible to drum.any knowledge Into their heads except with gimlets, but they hold receptions at which the lloest peo ple hero ntteud. The sons *ro well be haved young fellows, and nothing lina ever been said sgnlnst their hsldts In nn/ wroy. The esse of Mr. Dennett Is tnr Is not nn Intnne man by any means, hui I _ie Is doing and The Chicago Tribune. Thursday In honor of the executive board. Her guests were the officer* ot the Daughters of the American Revo lution, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Athens Women’s Club nnd other organizations of that city, and her home, “The Villa.” presented beautiful scene with Its lavish floral decorations as a setting for the hand somely gowned women present. Thursday evening Mrs. Lipscomb en tertained nt a large reception, given at the Lucy Cobb, an occasion which enabled her guests to meet In u more general way the women of Athens. The receiving party consisted oftMrs. Lip scomb. Miss Rutherford and Mrs. Lip scomb’s daughters, Mrs. W. D. Ellis, Jr., and Mrs. Rutherford Lipscomb, of Atlanta. The granddaughters of the hostess, two tiny girls In white frocks and blue sashes, nlso assisted in dis pensing the charming hospitality which haracterlzed the occasion. This gathering of women was a note worthy event, and the beautiful hospi tality of Mrs. Lipscomb will always be remembered. The members of the state i board, many of whom attended the house party, are: Mrs. Hugh M. Wll- let, first vice president, Atlanta; Mrs. R. T. Humphrey, second vice presi dent, West Point; Mrs. Robert Taylor, recording secretary. Griffin; MJss Rosa Woodberry, corresponding secretary, Athens; Mrs. E. P. Dismukes, Jr., treas urer, Columbus- Mrs. Mallory Taylor, auditor, Macon; Miss Louise M. Nees, Augusta: Mrs. E. B. Heard, Middle- town; Mrs. W. P. Pattlllo, Atlanta; Mrs. Lewis Brown, Fort Valley; Mrs. A. O. Granger, Cartersvllle; Mrs. E. T. Brown, Atlanta; Mrs. A. McD. Wilson, Atlanta; Mrs. Ji Ottiey, Atlanta; Mrs. W. L. Hines, Calhoun; Mrs. E. G. McCabe, Atlanta. / EGGNOG PARTY. Mrs. Sadie M. Wallace entertained at nn eggnog party recently at her home on East Georgia avenue. The house was beautifully decorated with the holiday colors. About fifty guests were entertained. informaITdinner. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Eckford gave an Informal dinner Friday evening In hon- or of their guest. Miss Caroline Dav enport, and to Mrs. Edward P. Simp son. Miss Sarah Simpson nnd Miss Minnie Simpson, of Toccda, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Broyles. CORRIGAfT-HAND. The marriage of Miss Irene Hand and Mr. John Corrigan will take place Saturday afternoon at G o'clock at the homo of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hand, at Pelham, Ga. Rev. J. G. Gunn will perform the ceremony. Only the Intimate .friends and rela tives of the two families will be pres ent. Mr. Corrigan left Friday night for Pelham, accompanied by Hon. Clark Howell. Mr. Lewis Gregg and Mr. Clar ence Haverty. kaow, exactly wIinThe'Ti doing and’ why be (s dolus if.—T*— TO MISS HOWELL. Miss Caroline Howell will be the *ues» of honor Monday evening at a card party with which Alls* Oro.Sue Mitchell will entertain. TO. MR. ANDERS. OTI8. Mr. and Mr*. William otl«, of Co lumbia, 8. C., were the guest* of honor at a card party given Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Robert otl*. The house was attractively decorat ed with holly, belle and mistletoe. The prize* were a collar box, a scarf and a' cut glass dish. After the game a buffet supper was served. paschallTaydelott. Of Interest to a wide circle of friends In Georgia and Tenne»»ee i» the mar riage of Mr. John Paachalt, of Atlanta, to Miss Jessie May Aydelott, which took place Thursday evening at tho home of the bride. In Tullahnma, Tenn. The wedding ceremony was perform ed beneath a wedding bell of white flowers and before an Improvised altar. The bride’s gown was of white messa-* line satin, fashlonsd with Jace and sil ver embroidery. Her veil was caught with orange blossoms and her shower bouquet was of lilies of the valley. Miss Frances Smith, of Minneapolis, was maid of honor and waa gowned In pink crepe de chine. Captain Oscar Palmour. of Atlanta, was best man. After several weeks spent in St. Au gustine Mr. Poschall and his bride will come to Atlanta, where they wilt b* warmly welcomed by many friends. Mrs. Paschal) ts a young woman of beauty and culture and Mr. Paschall, ns city editor of The Atlanta Journal, Is one of the beat-known men In the Southern journalistic field. MI8S OTTLEY’8 TEA. A delightful social event among the younger set was Miss Passie May Ott- ley’s tea Saturday afternoon at her home on Peachtree street. The house was decorated with palms and ferns and In the dining room the table, which was covered with a lace cloth, had for Ita centerpiece a lamp with a pink shade, surrounded by pink roses. The candle shades were of pink also. The young hostess received her guests In a pretty frock of cream lace over blue silk. Mrs. Ottiey was attractively,gowned In pink silk, trimmed with Irish lace. Assisting Miss Ottiey In the enter talnment of her guests were: Miss Marjorie Brown. Miss Mary Traylor, Miss Harriet Calhoun, Miss Martha Frances, Miss fillvey Speer, Miss Aure lia Speer, Miss Sarah Rawson, Mist Esther Smith, Miss Mildred Harman, Miss Adeline Thomas, Miss Mary Helen Moody. The following girls, dressed In but terfly costumes, served punch: Miss Dnrnthv Harman. Miss Adsate E!!ls. Miss laollne Campbell, Miss Cornelia Moore, Miss Eula Jackson, Miss Mar garet Traylor, Miss CalUe Smith. Among the attractive visitors pres ent were: Miss Frances Wallace, of Paducah, Ky.. and Miss Irene Searle, of Philadelphia, the guests of Miss Marjorie Brown: Miss Hattie Cochran and Miss Marjorie Kills, of Kentucky, the guests of Miss Esther Smith; Miss Marlon Gordins, of Athens, the gui of Mis* Annie Sykes Bice, and M Kitty Dearlng. of Athens, the guest of Miss Nellie Stewart. holiday season with his mother, Mrs. S. J. Bayne, at Sanderarllle. Mr. nnd lira. St. Elmo Massengale and Mlsa Alice May Maasengale hare returned from New York city. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cutler and son, who have been visiting Mr*. Emma Bell, have returned to Macon. Miss Noble Walters, of Hartwell, Ga., has returned to her home after a visit to Mrs. Lena Fisher. Miss Jessy West has returned from Spartanburg, S. C„ where she spent the holidays with relatives. Miss Jenny Cramer will return to Atlanta next week, after spending the holidays In Huntsville, Ala. Mr. Henry Reid* Is spending a few days with his parents. Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Reid, at Toccoa. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett Phlnlsy, ofAth ens, arrived Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hunter. Miss Katherine Edmundson Is the guest of Mrs. Stewart Marshall at Rome. Mr. Joseph Thompson, who has been quite 111 for several days. Is much bet ter. Miss Annie B. Phlnlsy, of Augusta, Is the guest of Mrs. A. W. Calhoun. Miss Mabelle Smith Is visiting Miss Mary Lou Yancey at Rome. Mrs. Robert M. Harbin and chil dren have returned to Rome. Dr. and Mrs. £unbar Ray have re turned from Richmond. ' HE IS NOT BRIDE HUNTING BUT SA \S WOULDN’T MIND TAKING BACK A’ ‘PEA CH’ Music In the Churches. KELLY-NEALY. Announcement I* made of the mar- f Mr. Kendrick Kelly to Mis* J" 111 * Nealy, which took place at the ™"e ,.f the bride op Georgia avenue. {•Cemher 25. The ceremony was per- by Rev. H. C. Christian, of St. t’ 1 * Methodist church, tkli 2 ,oun * people will be at home to iT'f friend* at 224 Rawson street. LT "re followed by th* good wishes ; * hl ™t of friend*. THE 8. A. "iTCOTILLION. Tlle local chapter of the Sigma Al- FpMfon fraternity gave a cotillion enln* at the Kimball house, r* occasion being ona ot the most “>tant events of the season. Tne ball room was deesrated with Jr™* and gold, the fraternity color*. the different chapter houses were 'Presented by the flags. The chan- f"' r * were festooned with smllax and “"b (Vith wreaths of holly and mlstle- • At n o’clock an elegant supper * 'Tied, after which the cotillion , Iei1 by Mr. Sanford Rush, dancing | d 11 Kitty Thornton, and Mr. Kilpatrick, dancing with Miss i- ■ A-“Award. ! 1 I--i ntofl wore a gown of white •be. trimmed with lace and chlf- MISS HILL ENTERTAIN8. One of the most enjoyable events of the holidays was tho entertainment given last evening by Miss Varah Hill nt her residence on McDaniel street. The house wa* beautifully decorated with ferns, mistletoe and holly. Games and music were enjoyed during the evening, after which delicious refresh ments were served. The young hostess received her guests In a beau tiful gown of pink voile trimmed with black velvet. Those present were Misses Reble Upchurch, Katherine Marks, Iva May Covington, Robbie Lee Massey, Levy Robinson, Ola Gibson, Grace Golden, Bessie and Varah Hill; Messrs. Frank Stephenson, Connie Up church, St. Elmo Mueller. Emmett and Orien Marks Paterson, John Brldwell, Horace Mcllan, Furbcr Burt and Horn- er Hill. INFORMAL EGGNOG PARTY. Mr. and Mr*. Frank Stockdell will entertain Informally a few friends at an eggnog which they nj.’l give on the afternoon of New Year's day. QUEERE8T FAMILY IN WORLD. William Bennett, superintendent of elec tric lighting In Fort Brest. Cat, ha. the moat remarknble family In the world. From Ms wife down to bis youngest child, they *re alt carted from wood by Bennett - * own bonds. They lire In 0 nice eight room bottle, ore dressed expcnilvely, for Ben- nett bat plenty of money, nnd they wear Jewelry. KtturtUy. they ore the talk of *There U »re msny advantages to burins such a family this one, for the wife fr* never mtarrel with her husband, bo ■ STft." bowTie he may return from the tewiffc Thp itaiuchtent can ncccr Hopes for e thefr* (Vh«*r bn* *stly to flu»»*P • Icto klntlUnf n*uod It become rvfrac* C Personal Mention ) Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Tinsley and daughter. Miss Bernice Tinsley, left Atlanta Friday for Denver, Colo., where they will make their home. Their de parture Is thd source of wlds In Atlanta, where they have t host of friends. Miss Tinsley, whose beauty and magnetism have won her marked popularity, will be missed by a large circle of friends. Mrs. William W. Allen, ot Alabama, Is spendqlng a few days In Atlanta with her brother. Major George C. Ball, and her son, Mr. George R. Allen. Mrs. Allen leaves Saturday night for Nqw York, from which city she will sail early In January for Panama, to visit her son, who Is In the government serv ice In that country. Mr. S. Russell Bridges la In Chi cago- attending the thirteenth grand chapter convention of the Sigma Nu fraternity as a delegate from the At lanta Alumni chapter. He will go from there to New York and Boston before returning home the middle of January. Mrs. Edward Lynn Farris, of Little ..ock. Ark.. Is spending the holiday* In Atlanta. Both Mr. and Mrs. Farris are well known In the city, having lived heie until a few months ago. M's. Farris was, before her marriage. Miss Martha McOough. Miss Effle Morris, one of the most popular young ladies of Austell, has returned home after a visit to Miss Agnes Lyon at her home In Simpson street. MJss Morris was shown much social attention during her stay. Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Walker, Jr., and family have returned after spending the holidays with relative* In Charles ton; 8. C. A pretty event of Thursday was ths party nt which Mis* Mary Agricola entertained twenty of her llule friends. Mr. Charles J. Bayne Is spending the SACRED HEART CHURCH. The program to be observed fit the annual Christmas carol service to he given In the Sacred Heart Church on Sunday night at 8 o'clock will be as follows: "Adeste Fldeles”—Novello. "The Angelic Chorus"—Ancient melody. "The Midnight Mass”—Traditional. Corde Natus ("Evermore and Ever more"),Browne—Mr. Werner and men's choir. "Praise Ye The Father"—Gounod. "Hymn for Christmas Day," Goss— Soprano obligato, Mias Susie Connolly. "Sweet Christmas Bells”—Stainer. "There Came a Little Child"—Jack- son. (A foreword by the Very Rev. Dr. Gunn, S. M.) "The Birthday of a King"—Neldlln- ger— Mr. Wheat. Solemn Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. "O, Satutarls”—Beethoven. ■Tantum Ergo”—Traditional. “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name"— Ancient Melody. Foregoing will' he presented by the children’s choir of thirty and the men'i choir of twenty. All cordially welcome. It Is requested that the congregation be seated by 8 o'clock. FIR8T BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning. Prelude—Salome. Cornet—Massault. Voluntary, "Cantata Domini”—Buck. Offertory, "My Redeemer and My Lord,” Buck—Mlsa Laura Gilbert. Anthem, "No Name So Sweet”— Havens. Postlude—Wsch*. Evening. Prelude—Lemare. Cornet—Shelley. Voluntary, "Magnificat"—Gilchrist. Offertory, "The Good Shepherd”— Barrl. Postlude—Dubois. The arrival In this country of Lord Tumour Is likely to cause a flutter among the title-hunting contingent of American heiresses. The picture Is from a snapshot ta ken of hla lordship as he landed from tho Baltic. Lord Tumour 1* a remarkable young man. He Is enormously wealthy; Is Ihe young est member of parliament, nnd al though entitled to a seat in tho house of lords, prefers to sit In the commons. He declares that while not hunting for a bride, he would not be averse to taking ono home with him provided she was a "peach.” FIR8T METHODIST CHURCH Morning. Organ prelude, "Scherxo Symphonic" —Gullmant. "Praise Ye the Lord"—Macfarren. Solo, "The Peace of God," Gounod— Mr. Dale. Organ postlude—Grieg. • Evening. Organ prelude, concert etude—Shel lev. ’Like as the Last’’—Spence. "Jesus, Lover of My Soul”—Williams. Organ poatlude, "Pilgrim’s Chorus’’— Wagner. First Methodist Choir—Miss Grace Lee Brown, soprano and director; Mrs, J. E. Lee, contralto; Mr. J. L. Dale, tenor; Mr. W. P. Hunler, baas; ills* Eda Bartholomew, organist. CANTATA AT TRINITY CHURCH. The cantata la to be repeated at Trinity Church next Sunday night at 7:20. The program Is as follows: Organ prelude, "Hallelujah Chorus"— Handel Sanctua—Gounod. Cantata, "The Peace of Jerusalem' —Throwbrldge. "Gloria," from I2th mass—Mozart The following are members of the choir: Soloists—Miss Nellie Nix, contralto; Mrs. Arthur Crevlaton, contralto; Mr. B. I). Armour, tenor; Mr. Albert Mar but, bass. Sopranos—Miss Ritter, Miss Mamie Hayes, Miss Minnie Wilson, Miss Au gustus Wynne, Miss Nellie Nix, Mr*. C. A. Sheldon. Mr*. Conway. Altos—Mrs. Arthur (.'revision, Mrs. Oalllard. Mrs. Viola Hampton, Miss Jennie Armstrong, Miss Kate Marston, Mr*. P. Wolford. Tenors—R, D. Armor. Dr. Tlgnrfr, Robert Barry, Marlon Roberts, James Wilson, Mr. McCallum. Basses—Albert Marbut, T. M. Linton. J. Hubbard, Leslie Huhhsrd. Dr. Conway, George McDaniel. Charles A. Sheldon, Jr., organist and director. WESLEY MEMORIAL CHURCH. Special music at the Wesley Memo rial church Sunday; chorus of forty voices, assisted by a large orchestra, will render the following program: Morning. Selection from "Redemption,” Gou nod—Orchestra. "Bethlehem,” Offertory. Violin verman. * Evening. Selection—Orchestra. "The Song of Glory,” Fillmore— Chorus. “Praise Te the Lord," Crosby—Cho rus. UNIVER8AU8T CHURCH. At the Unlvervdiat church, on East Harris street, the full program of Christinas music will be repeated by special request at the morning service. The regular choir will be assisted In this service by several excellent singers M'CREA MAY GET PUCE OF CASSATT Other Names Mentioned in Connection With Vacancy. New York, Dee. 22.—James McCreo, one of the directors of the Pennsylva nia Railroad Company, and vice presi dent of the Pennsylvania Company lines west of Pittsburg. Is considered by financiers the moat likely man to ••Jeered President Cassatt The names of George F. Baer, presi dent ot tho Reading; F. R. Under wood, of the Erie, and Oscar G. Murray, ot the Baltimore and Ohio, and Henry C. Frick were mentioned by various railroad men as likely to b* constd ered. Left Great Fortune. Mr. Cassatt's fortune Is estimated between 150,000,000 snd.$76,000,000. He was sitting In a chair In his apartments In Philadelphia when he suffered sn acute heart attack. His wife and daughter, Mrs. Plunkett Stewart, were with him. They summoned Dr. J. H. Musser. but before the physician ar rived Mr. Cassatt was dead. He had been In III health for nearly a year. In September he suffered an at tack of whooping cough, contracted from hla grandchildren while at Bar Harbor, and this aggravated hi* con dition. Vice President Green will assume control ot the railroad company until Mr. Cassatt's successor Is chosen. SIXTEEN KILLED IK A TRAIN WRECK INESS COLLEGE M4NV STUDENTS ENROLL ING AT POPULAR SCHOOL Th* Southern's Quarters Are Being Beautifully Repainted, and Many Improvsiqents Added to ths School’s Equipment and Course,of Study. SEVEN HUNDRED STUDENTS FOR 1907! Larger, better and more popular than ever, the Southern Shorthand and Bus iness University, the famous burin' ss school around on the Whitehall viaduct, will begin next Wednesday what bids fair to he the most prosperous year In its long history of seventeen years. New students are already enrolling for the coming year, and the outlook is favorable for an attendance of about 700 pupils. As Is known, the Southern's yearly enrollment Is about three times that of any other business college In this state, anil larger than that of any other col lege. Its popularity Is widespread. A student recently waa offered the combined course, by another college for $45, but after examining its course of study, standing, stc., he preferred to pay 290 tor the Southern’s advantages, and he therefore took hla course with . the Southern. Seventeen years of successful opera- ! tlon! SUiy-seven typewriting machlneal Twentieth century bookkeeping! Graham system of shorthand! Eight competent and experienced teachers. Over 12,000 square feet of floor | apace! Two well-equipped banks and sev- eral business offices! Thase are a few of the advantages { afforded to the student* of the South ern Shorthand and Business University. I Compare them with other schools and see If they do not make Its course of j study worth more than twice the ■ amount charged by other colleges. Call or write at once for Information, i Address, A. C. Briscoe, President, or L. W. Arnold, Vice President, Atlanta. Ga. ••• ' CREEK LETTED MEN ILKFRATERNITYAND S, A, E, EXTENSION Member of Parliament Has Both of His Legs Broken. London, Dec. 29.—The b'llsxard which has raged throughout England and Scotland caused a coIUslon.on the road between Edinburgh and Aberdeen, which killed IS persons and Injured 10. William Black, member of parliament, had both less broken MRS. LESLIE CARTER ATTACHES PROPERTY OF HER FQRMER CHUM J. HILL TO RETIRE AS HEAD OF ROAD. St. Paul, Minn., -Dec. 21.—On July 1, 1907, James J. Hill, president of the Great^_Northem__rallroad, wlll_ retire from”the~actlve management”of hla vast properties. This announcement was made by Mr. Hill. Hla successor will be his eldest son. William, now first vise president of the road. Horsts Still in Dtmand. Happily the horse has a faculty for upsetting the gloomy predictions that he Is fnted to be put out of business by the automobile. The horse business has kept right on developing In spite of the fact that the automobile Indus try has been engaged In a similar un dertaking. The demand for horses la still great The supply of rome classes of them Is Inadequate. The prices are high. The automobile may scare the horse Into the ditch, but it Isn't likely to crowd him to the wall. There will always be a field for the horse, as there will always be a field for the au tomobile.—Hartford, Conn- Times. Hon. John D. Little, ex-speaker of the Georgia. house of representatives and one of the most prominent men In the affairs of the stats, will pre- ' side as toastmaster at the annual ban- ' quet of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon con vention at the Kimball Saturday night. The occasion will be one which will ; call together many prominent and ; Influential men, and oratory and wit j will be given full sway. Th* ,banquet' room ' will be brilliantly decorated j especially for this occasion and tho j banquet Is expectsd to be the largest ever given by tho B. A. E - *. The first speaker of tha evening will be William W. Brandon and his sub- , Ject will be. "Our Fiftieth Annlver- ■ sary." He will be followed by Thomas , 8. Mell on "The Dark Daya ot tho ' Fraternity." John B. Rudolph will addresa tha . banqueters on "Th* Founding of S. A. J E." George D. Kimball tha recently | elected eminent supreme archon. will ' sp-ak on "The Wild sad WssJli* West.” Mr. Kimball lives In Denver. Don R. Almy will talk on "Practi cal Enthusiasm.” A. A. Murphy has , been slated to give a thesis on "Ths Ladles.” Thomas E. Watson, of Thomson, Ga., will be ths speaker of th* even ing. His address will be on "Frater nity.” William C. Levers, th* retir ing eminent supreme archon, will have a subject entitled “Sigma Alpha Epsilon.” This will close the convention which has been one ot the most Important | ever held by this fraternity. It Is an epoch-marker as It is a semi-centen nial celebration of the fraternity’s . existence. Tho attendance hss been exceptionally good and much Import- , ant business will have been disposed of when the last business session ad journs Saturday afternoon. WANT BATTLESHIP ’ SENT TO NORFOLK TO RECEIVE SERVICE and will be as follows: Sopranos—Miss Varnell, Miss Anna Bradford, Miss Varah Hill, Mlsa Lena Hagan. Altos—Mlsa Martha Smith, ills* Lou isa Bradford, Mlsa Reble Upchurch. Tenors—Mr. Osborn, Mr. Nat G Bradford. Bassos—Mr. Ed Williams, Mr. Lon Jobson. Organist—Dr. H. Hitchcock. Director—Miss Martha Smith. Picture from the latest photo of Miss Norma Munro. Her former chum, Mrs. Leslie Carter, the well- known actress, has attached $41,- 000 of Mlsa Munro’* property, al leging Indebtedness. The Drsadnaught’s SearchlighL The searchlight on board the new British battleship' Dreadnought Is of a new type, being double-ended, so as to throw powerful beams of light In ex actly irpposlte directions, to facilitate semaphore signaling. Each light Is of nearly 50.000-Mndle power, and, placed on top of the tripod mast, will Special to The Georgian. Savannah, Ga.. Dec. 29—There Is a division of sentiment here in regard to the visit of the battleship Georgia In February. The cotton exchange would have the monster man-of-war k > to Jamestown on "Georgia” day. while the board of trade thinks that -ho should come to Savannah on the high May tides. ~ ’ Kick on High Box Rent. Special to The Georgian. Macon, Ga.. Dee. 29.—There Is a great deal .of complaint among the citln of Macon concerning the raise In the box rent at the postofflce, and many people have ordered their mall dl-- contlnued from the boxes and delivered by carrier. Court Ordors Phillips Hald. Special to The Georgian. Rome, Ga., Dec. 29.—Frank Phillips, who ahot and killed William. Morris, in the Lindale row on Monday, was held by Justice Foss, of Lindale, yes terday, to answer th* ch: untary manslaughter. rate Want New Station. Special to Th* Georgias. Cordela Os., Dec. 29 —The nd city council suppot business men of the city, augurate a movement to secure a hand some new union passenger station for this city. by visible twenty miles.