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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1917

Page

2

A Plea for Peace and Social Gatherings in One Page

A devotional reflection calls for world peace echoing across centuries, contrasted with hopeful meditations on patience. The Laura U. D. C. meets at Mrs Welch’s home, with a program on the Old South and civic works, followed by annual dues. A German Club dance at New Era Club features Haughey's orchestra and college attendees in midwinter festivity.

Welch Laurard UD. C Ing New Era Haughey Misses Moselle Nina Susan Scudder Marguerine Rowe Marion Hodgsod Natalie Boeork Lil Hodison Florence Hooper Louise Dorsey Oley Vincent Jiimie May Webb Nettie Webb Neal Cochran Rith Well Hazel Hodgson Grace Talmadge Omar Short Caroline Davis Dorothy Aull Josephine Wilkins Partiet Tenediet Jennie Arnold Lil Paine Clyde O'Neal Louise Sear Drowgsh Columbus Orter

Bridge Supper At Country Club Slated For January 10

A bridge supper will be held at the Country Club on Wednesday January 10 with serving from 7 to 8 30. Cards will be available until 1. Those desiring reservations should phone before Saturday night.

Country Club Nosaproer Claverhur S @eclock Lone Lrlock

District School to Be Presented Soon by DOA Chapter

The Elijah Clarke Chapter DOA will present the District School at an early date as plans are being made. Mrs C A Whittle to Host Bridge Luncheon at 11 at her Lumpkin Street home. guests invited for a planned social event.

Destrict School Elijah Clarke DOA. R C. A. Whittle A. Whittle Lumpkin Street Thao

MISS RACHEL GRIGGS ENTERTAINS INFORMALLY

An informal neighborhood dance party last evening hosted by Miss Rachel Griggs at her parents' home. Eighteen guests attended the social event as roses and carnations decorated the colonial house with a luncheon following.

Rachel Griggs Col BE. L. Griggs

Miss Elizabeth Arnold Hosts Rook Party at Milledge Avenue

Yesterday afternoon Miss Elizabeth Arnold entertained a congenial group of young people at a Rook party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Arnold on Milledge avenue. Palms and ferns formed the greenery background for the event.

Elizabeth Arnold Mro O. T. Arnold Milledge Avenue

Hodgson concert at State Normal School draws Athens audience

A social season event follows a lively gathering with prizes of lingerie clasps for the girls and cut handkerchiefs for the boys. Mr and Mrs Hugh Leslie Hodgson will present a concert tonight at 8 30 in the school auditorium. The program benefits the YWCA and supports local cultural efforts. Tickets are fifty cents, aiming for a large student and public turnout.

State Normal School Hugh Leslie Hodgson Athens Normal School Allens

Beethovens Titanism at State Normal recital

January 6 program in the State Normal School Auditorium features soprano Kate Blake Hodgson and pianist Hugh Hodgson performing Moonlight Sonata Adagio sostenuto and Beethoven Allegretto Prosto agitato. Review notes the sonata openings with sorrow, a bright but brief second movement, and a fierce final allegro as the titan of fate battles with destiny.

State Normal School Poo Om Kate Blake Hodgson Hugh Leslieffodgen Hugh Hodgson Beethoven Ninaine

Serenata and piano pieces by Hodgson featured at concert

The program highlighted Serenata Tosti and Kate Hodgson’s works amid a piano recital. Chopin Etudes and Liszt influenced pieces showcased virtuosic technique, while vocal selections in English balanced the classical and modern schools. Local notices note social events and club meetings in a bustling Georgia town.

Mrs Madison Nicholson Hosts Visitors At Movie Party

Mrs Madison Nicholson entertained Thursday morning in honor of Sibley of Union Point with a lovely movie party, among the week’s happiest affairs. Ora Hart Avery complimented Mes Marie Thomas and Miss Sadie Sibley of Union Point and Miss Bohannon with a delightful Theatorium party at the Strand yesterday morning followed by luncheon at Thornton’s.

Marie Thomas Sadie Sibley Union Point J. J Strickland Madison Nicholson Ora Hart Avery Bohannon the Strand Thornton's

Queen's Sorrow Voiced Over Romanian Prince Loss

London Times reports a touching letter from the queen of Romania mourning Prince Mircea's death. She notes a mother's sorrow and hopes her loss helps others understand bereavement. Also brief local notices list Girls' Club swimming, class work, and a January schedule at the State Agricultural College with Mrs Parker directing activities and substitute instructors named.

London Times Bucharest Romania Mircea Recreation Hall Mill District State Agricultural College A. S. Parker Barrow Gaither Brooks

Peg O My Heart at The Colonial Monday Night

Peg O My Heart comes to The Colonial on Monday night with a nimble Irish heroine in an aristocratic English setting. Oliver Morosco presents the comedy gem with clever humor and social scenes. ticket prices range from 25 cents to one dollar for the final engagement. Also note strong interest in Sarah Bernhardt's engagement with mail orders booming before the January 17 regular sale for Champ D Honneur Camille Cleopatre and Rosalie.

Morosco Bernhardt Sarah Bernhardt Champ D'Honneur Camille Cleopatre Rosalie

Society Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week

Mrs. David Branch of Pairfax visits sister Mrs. James Tack and stays with Capt. and Mrs. T. H. Dozier before returning home. Miss Lanne Cobb Tutchins returns from Atlanta after visiting Mrs. Rutherford Lipscomb. Mr. Sam Marks of New York visits relatives here. Miss Clyde Patman returns from Atlanta. Mrs. Hugh L. Hodgson teaches vocal instruction at 165 S. Milledge. Bay Rum Island exports bay oil from St John and supports St Thomas manufacture and rum production.

David Branch Pairfax James Tack Capt T. H. Dozier Lanne Cobb Tutchins Atlanta Rutherford Lipscomb Sam Marks New York St. John Danish West Indies St. Thomas

Railroad officials in the ty Friday visit city

Seaboard Air Line Railway officials from Atlanta meet Commercial Agent J Z Hoke and Seaboard patrons in the city. Traveling Passenger Agent Charlie Compton of Atlanta and Athens also visits. Sam Wilkes of Atlanta with the Georgia Railroad also in the city yesterday. Sloan's Liniment advertised for stiff joints and rheumatic pains with a 25 cent price point.

Messrs Fred Gelly Abowtrd Air Line Railway Atlanta J. Zs. Hoke Seaboard Charlie Compton Athens Sam Wilkes Georgia Railroad

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