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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1909

Page

7

Social Calendar for the Week in Georgia Town

Weekly social listings show meetings of Daughters of the Confederacy and D A R at local venues, plus theater and recitals. Events include Episcopal bazaar at Harawa, Seney Stovall Chapel recital, Baptist Mission Society, Century Club dance, card party, St Agnes Guild meeting, and Colonial theater productions The Golden Girl Polly of the Circus and The Royal Chef are scheduled at the Colonial.

Daughters of the Confederacy the Colonial Seney-Stovall Chapel Baptist Misalon Society Century Club Polly Circus Colonial Bridge Club St. Agnes Guild Royal Chef

Woman with the Serpent's Tongue stirs debate amid pub lished controversy

A 1909 poem by William Watson about a figure linked to Miss Asquith has sparked furor and suppression in England with claims of political motive. The verse portrays a dangerous, scheming woman affecting noble names and fates, drawing widespread attention and advertising for the author. talks of similar moral tales and a critical note on theater in Athens.

William Watson John Lane Company England Miss Asquith Misa Asquith Watson

Mrs De Vant and Mrs Fontaine Guest Bridge Tea

Mrs J Somerville Hall hosted an afternoon tea at Green Street home for Mrs James De Vant of Memphis and Mrs Fontaine of At ons. After a bridge game, delicious refreshments were served and a high score prize awarded.

DE Vant Fontaine

Fancy automobile veils dominate charity event list

Mrs. Chales Beall led the latest fashion showing with automobile veils while Mrs. Joseph Campbell received a handsome silver picture frame as consolation. A long list of attendees included Mesdames Coches, Molcolia of New York, AL DAntignac Jr, Goodrich, Warper Davison, Sithman, Ernest Williams, Fleming, Walton, Bare rett, Tobin, Cruimming, Percy Thuarum, White, Annie Twiggs Taylor, Marie Allen, Kathrine Diack, Charlie Jerris, Giary, and Edgar Willer.

Chales Beall Joseph Campbell Mere de Vent Tecit Coches Molcolia New York AL Dantignac, Jr MH. Goodrich John Warper Davison A. J. Sithman Ernest Williams

Meetings of Ladies and Daughters of the Confederacy

The Laura Rutherford Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy holds its regular meeting Monday at four at the president Mrs M W Welch home. The Mission Society of First Baptist meets Wednesday at four at the unusual place. Elijah Clarke Chapter DAR meets Thursday at 11:30 with Regent Mrs J Y Carthers. St Agnes Guild meets Friday at four with Miss Frederica Beatty. Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church meets Monday at four at Mrs J Chamberlin on Milledge Avenue.

Daughters OF the Confederacy Laura Rutherford M. W. Welch Baptist Mission Society The Mission Society of the First Baptist Church Elijah Clarke Daughters of the American Revolution J. Y. Carthers ST. Agnes Guild St. Agnes Fred Erica Beatty Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church Berlin Milledge Avenue Foster—Stovall Sarah Fannin Foster Harvey Stovall F. C. Foster Ebenor Caroline Foster Roline Clarke Louise Howard Atlanta Caro Fricé Albert Mobley Monroe Percy Middlebrooks Philip Phinfay Athens Dr. Hill Mad Yeoman

Kindergarten Christmas Tree Drive at Nanta hala School

Children in the kindergarten will receive a Christmas tree next Friday morning at Nanta hala school. An earnest appeal asks readers to send two or three joys or a small amount of money to Miss Virginia Bryan to help make the holiday joyful for children who may be forgotten otherwise.

Nantahala Sucess Virginia Bryan Prince Avenue

Duos and Concert Pieces Presented with Accompanists

A program list features pieces by Griffiths Perkins Branson Snelling and Weiss with soloists Miss Rosa Smith and others plus a dramatic poem about ships returning home. The set includes classics from Engelbert to Wieniawski and ends with a published poem about ships returning.

Weiss—Pearl Johnson Wieniawski Pinckney Snelling Berceuse—Godard Phil Branson Morris Rosa Smith C. M. Snelling Edith Branson Natalie Bocock

Emmanuel Church Guild Bazaar At Harawa Cafe

Emmanuel church Guild announces a bazaar at the Harawa cafe on Tuesday December 14 with art craft items by Tallulah Falls school children for sale. A fried oyster ham chicken salad lunch and other snacks priced at 50 cents will be served, plus a 25 cent lunch with oysters and biscuits.

Harawa Tallulah Falls Emmanuel Church Guild Harawa Cafe

Local Community Figures Named in Distinctive Family and Parish Lists

A long roster of names appears in a local notice, listing numerous women headed by Helen Lacy and including Mary Sarah Marion Gerdine Alice Stewart and others, followed by a secondary list of men such as Joe Deadwiler Hugh Alford Eugene Taylor and John McClelland. The text resembles a social directory or membership roll.

Helen Lacy Mary Sarah Marion Gerdine Alice Stewart Alice Keene Briggs Elizabeth Danson Isabel Rosina Marguerite Minnie Thomas India Barnett Julia Benedict Edith Branson Ruth Tribble Annie Webb Annie Pitner Lucy Fleming June Lyndon Fannie Barnett Mildred Fort Lillian Yow Mary Edwards Agnes Jones Allene Gentry Theodosia Willingham Joe Deadwiler Hugh Alford Eugene Taylor Henry Newman Hillard Spalding Jake Lowery Jim Palmer Walter Mangum John McClelland Hunter Galloway Jack Bocock Carl Thompson Wallace Wright Will Winburn Hinton Blsshear Bob White Morton Hodgson Hughes Spalding Milton Dargan Alec MacDonald Warren Moise Fred Crandall Dan MacDougald Louis Wisdom Will Erwin Will Summers Overton Lowe Graham Wright Harry Hawkins Malcolm McCrory

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE LADIES OF ATHENS

Daily physical exercise classes at the Y W C A Athens aim to renew strength correct defects and tone the body. Relaxation games reduce stress and lectures offer home guidance. Starting in January the ladies class meets twice weekly during the day and the Business Ladies Class convenes Tuesdays and Fridays evenings from 7 45 to 8 15信息. For terms contact Miss Daisy Dunlap secretary phone 577 1

Athens Daisy Dunlap

Sigma Nu Soiree Brightens Mu Chapter Social at Georgian

The Mu Chapter Sigma Nu fraternity held an afternoon dance at the Georgian Hotel. Notables included Hugh Allen and Jeannie DuBose leading the event with other members and the German Club, featuring two original dances and a lantern-lit finale.

Mu Chapter Sigma Nu Georgian Hotel Hugh Allen Jeannie DuBose Mesars Allie Peacock Bob Rogers Bark Heyward Jim Rogers Milton Dargan Bolling Phinizy

Piano Recital Featuring Misa Mott and Guests

Misa Mott presents a piano recital in the chapel with Miss Minnie Thomas, Toney Stovall, and Ethel Scarbrough. The program includes Scherzo by Pierne, Moszkowski pieces, Saint Saens songs, and Liszt Fantasie with orchestral second piano accompaniment.

Misa Mott Minnie Thomas Toney Stovall Scherzo Pierne Ethel Scarbrough Valse Moszkowski Ruth Turner Grieg Edith Branson Butterfly Lavalee Saint Saens Moselle Scudder Spring Dawn Mason Adaline Dobbs Foote Ries Albumblatt Grutzmacher Godard Louise Vincent Barcarolle Grodsky Dromptu Haberbier Caroline Baynes Roff Chopin Rosa Smith Liszt Rubie Freeman

Whist Party Hosts and Holiday Club Events

Mrs Funkenstein entertained the whist club with first prize to Mrs Simon Michael and second to Mrs Myers Stern. Cincinnati guest Mrs B Pennick received the guest prize. Refreshments followed the game. Century Club hosts a board party and dance, expected to be a holiday highlight. Local social notes list visits and travels of several area residents and guests.

Sam Funkenstein Simon Michael Myers Stern B. Pennick Cincinnati Century Club

Local residents host visiting families over holidays

New York residents Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Lyndon join relatives Elizabeth and Moselle Lyndon for the holidays. Local and out of town guests are noted with professors, Misses, and couples visiting or returning from travels. Other social items include illness, welcomes, and autumn to Christmas visits across several households.

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Item

Advertising claim promoting Mother Grays Sweet Powders for children as a remedy for feverishness headaches stomach issues teething disorders and intestinal worms. Markets the product as pleasant tasting harmless and quick curing with over 10000 testimonials and urging buyers to ask today and avoid substitutes.

Peculiar Chamberlain Cough Remedy Sold Everywhere

The remedy’s properties were tested during influenza epidemics and when taken promptly it prevented pneumonia in reported cases. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Persistent cough after influenza cured by Chamberlain remedy

Many persons find themselves aided with a persistent cough after an attack of influenza. The cough can be promptly cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and should not be allowed to run on until troublesome. Sold by all dealers.

C Chamberlain

Few More Days To Have Your Xmas Photographs Made

Readers are urged to call 443-2 to book an appointment for Christmas photographs, with limited days remaining to secure a slot.

Chamberlain Medicine Co offer free sample tablets ad

Athens advertisement promotes Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets with a free sample upon sending name and address to Des Moines Iowa. The offer notes the product is sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain

Weeklong boxing and sports schedule notes

The calendar lists weekly sports events and meetings including Billy Allen versus Jimmy Walsh in Syracuse, Dave Deshler against Ray Bronson in Boston, Johnny Coulon vs Patsy Brannigan in Greensburg, and Jack Warner versus Bill Tracy in Hazelton. It also notes Texas Breeders Club trials near Taylor, Worcester Automobile Club endurance run, Texas Baseball League meeting in San Antonio, and Indianapolis speed trials.

American League New York Johnny Coulon Patsy » Brannigan Greens-burg Jack Warner Bill Tracy Hazelton Worcester Mass Automobile 4 Texas Baseball League Sau Antonio Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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