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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1914

Page

2

Morning Lecture and Evening Attractions on Sunday

Morning lecture by Dr Wallace on American humor with wit and satire followed by an afternoon sacred concert by the Farinelli Company. A lecture on The Modern Mormon Kingdom by Hon Frank J Cannon precedes a Children's Hour with Miss Conquist and an evening of Children's Night featuring the Farinelli Company and Reno the Magician.

Dr. Wallace Farinelli Company Frank J. Cannon Miss Conquist Reno

Growing Old and a Kappa Sigma Picnic

A poetry piece reflects on aging, memory, and friendship with lines about growing old yet fearless of death and the sustaining power of friends. The Kappa Sigma picnic description recalls a moonlit river trip to Mitchell's Bridge with a large group of young guests and chaperones. Includes a Juvenile Missionary Society event and Brownie Band Cantata practice at the high school.

Kappa Sigma Mitchell's Bridge Jennie Arnold Sallie Baker Marion Nicholson Miss Peacock Ruth Marion Hodgson Louise Aiken Fannie Neal Anderson Janie Mae Webb Callie Lumpkin Elizabeth Smith Natalie Bocock Dorothy Daves Harriet Benedict Garnett Miss Willis Laura Cobb Hutchens Rebecca Stewart Kathleen Morton Miriam Haselton Susie Davison Margaret Rowe Meadow O'Farrell Josephine Wilkins Florence Hooper Tom Middlebrooks Marion Price Albert Davison Walter Childs O. H. Arnold

Children’s Story Hour Grows At East Athens Neighborhood House

The Redpath Chautauqua story hour in East Athens, led by Mrs. Parker and a group of young women, gathers weekly at the Neighborhood House. Mothers, mill workers, and children attend for stories, songs, and simple lessons with plans to expand into basketry sewing and cooking classes.

Redpath Chautauqua East Athens A. S. Parker Katherine Morton Natelia Bocock Margaret Campbell Janet Newton Julia Orr Otie B. Vincent Mamie Reviere Oconee Street Louie A, Lane

Omega Betas Seek Two Or Three More Automobiles

Two or three more cars are needed by the Omega Betas to provide rides for sixty children this afternoon from 4 until 6. There is confusion that the drive lasts all day, but only two hours are needed. Mrs. A. S. Parker should be contacted this morning to avoid disappointing the children.

Omega Betas A. S. Parker

Slump in the Theatrical Business Explored

Walter Prichard Eaton discusses Abraham Erlanger’s claim that this is the worst theater season in 17 years. He notes overproduction of theaters since 1908 and competition driving new houses, cites New York growth from 19 to 251 theaters, and mentions Chicago and Boston increases as examples. May Day at Nantahala closes the excerpt.

RST Walter Prichard Eaton Abraham Erlanger New York Herald Erlanger Eaton America New York Chicago Boston

Glad In Fourth and Fifth Grade Girls Song Lovely May

A school program featuring fourth and fifth grade girls presented the tune Lovely May. The occasion pleased attendees and offered a welcome break as arithmetic and reading routines grow monotone.

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Civic Club entertainment set for children at Colonial Theater

Important notice to children lists a 3:30 meeting at the Colonial Theater for upcoming Civic Club entertainment. The item also records regional social ties with residents travelling to Atlanta for grand opera and visits by local families to various events.

Civic Club Colonial Theater

May Day Program Delights Local School Crowd

A decorated room hosted about twenty-five mothers and visitors who enjoyed a children's program with songs and games. Miss Conquist the chautauqua storyteller praised the grade teachers, especially Miss Jessie McGregor, and shared two stories, The First Umbrella and Why the Morning Glory Climbs, to attentive children and adults. The program featured Danish Hornpipe, Lads and Lassies, Annie Goes to the Cabbage Field, Little Gypsy Dandelion, The Rosebush's Baby, Loobyloo, Dainty Steps, Norwegian Mountain March, May Pole Dance, and songs including Sing Happy Children and It's a Beautiful Day to be.

Conquist Jessie McGregor

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MRG Alice Adams Kelloge-Haines Singing Party Chas. W. Hubner Kind Juvenile Society Juvenile Missionary Society of the Oconee Heights E. H. Dorsey Nantahala Nanataha Avenue Uneéda Biscuit Graham National Biscuit Company Frank Hardeman Atlanta Rebeca Stewart O. A. Saxon Hallie Elder Watkinsville S. E. Sharpton Winder Camilla Pharr Washington Hamilton McWhorter W. H. Smith Colege Avenue Pulaski R. L. McWhorter E. S. Rylee Charles H. Brand Ocean Pond Club B. G. Lastinger J. G. Crawford Valdosta Times Walter Winter Winterville Dr. Hampton Carlton Paul Keller St. Mary’s Hospital W. S. Elder City Morris Michael Macon Mrs Simon Michael Milledge Avenue Ed Johnson Annie White Henrietta Downer Albany, Ga N. A. Alliston Madison Byrd Moore Birmingham Julia Luelle Brand Lena Towns Athens Railway & Electric Co American State Bank Athens, GA Howell C. Erwin J. Warren Smith Orr’s School S. P. Orr Wray Street Athens, Georgia Aan ASAUY Atlanta, GA South Southern Railway Con Railway Bludwine Elgin Bludwine Company Elgin Watch Company Georgia National Bank ATHENS ENGINEERING CO. _ Smith bi
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