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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
2
A reflective poem of two old lovers revisiting a familiar road as winter fades and memories of youth and lost dreams resurface. The verse contrasts white hair with spring dreams, urging quiet remembrance of loved ones and the dream of a morning bright.
Miss Annie Camak longtime Athens social and public life leader died after a long illness at her ancestral home. She organized events, aided the young and needy, supported the Athens Woman's Club, and hosted gatherings that connected global tastes with local friends. Burial followed at Episcopal Church. The Athens Woman's Club memorial notes her devotion to family and community and her artistic pursuits.
The Athens Woman's Club plans February Cycle Teas where seven guests are invited, each host supplies entertainment and refreshments, and attendees contribute twenty-five cents for a school fund. The chain grows as each participant hosts seven more teas, potentially raising a sizable amount.
Georgia hosts Auburn at 8:30 with an aftergame informal dance. Atlanta society ladies launch charity teas, including hundreds of events, while the General Federation of Women's Clubs plans a nationwide convention with leaders and guests from across the country. Mrs. M G Nicholson hosts Misses Annie and Dollie Hart for a weekend visit.
Miss Marion Gerdine will host a bridge gathering tomorrow afternoon honoring Mrs Bolling DuBose and Mrs Howell Cobb. The event is expected to be one of the week's most charming social affairs.
Mrs. Andrew Erwin hosted a small gathering in honor of Mrs. Hammond Johnson. Pink begonias and pansies brightened the mid winter décor and a delicious supper followed the card game. Players included Mrs. Johnson Miss Mary Gerdine Dr. Ralph Goss Mr. and Mrs. Howell Erwin Lieut. Walter Boswell and Mr. Erwin.
Master J Warren Smith celebrated his third birthday yesterday afternoon at his parents’ Milledge avenue home. The gathering featured a warm, elegant party hosted by the young honoree and his family, marking a cheerful family milestone.
A good watch is praised as the ideal gift for a young man entering business, aiding punctuality and advancement. The shop promotes a splendid display of timepieces suitable for this purpose.
A day celebrated with twenty young guests and pink white floral decorations. Guests enjoyed games and a dining room display with flowers lights and pink felt motif. A pink ribbon basket favors cake candles gifts and hearty wishes marked the joyful event. Guests included Agnes Proctor Harriet Proctor Mary Dunlap Nell Slaughter Paulina Hadaway Emily Dozier Bess Jones Winburn Mabel Chadwick Stephens Jack Proctor Harvey Taylor Billy Taylor Warren McLain McCall Freeman George Ashford John Gordon Hugh Gordon Charlie Dan Bickers Tom Dozier DuPree Hunnicutt.
Mrs R W Lamkin and Mrs Edge Lamkin hosted a refined bridge gathering at their suburban residence for Mrs Hammond Johnson of Charlotte Mrs Hardeman Brumby of Norfolk and Mrs Ralph Goss. Three tables played with pink carnation decor and prizes for top score. Refreshments were served and more entertainments planned for the series start yesterday.
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