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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1915
Page
5
A refined party for Lucy and Lois Lampkin drew fi fth graders from Lucy Cobb Institute with music by Georgia Allen Joel Michael and Bernstein. The event featured elaborate decorations, gifts, and a program of vocal solos and a trio marking a memorable afternoon under Mrs. Dudley’s supervision.
Dr Stephens Sunday school class will meet with Mrs J W Harris at 333 Dougherty street Tuesday afternoon at 4 30 All members asked to be present as business of importance is to be transacted An exhibit of Manual Arts at the State Normal School will be open to
The final recital in a series was given by Miss Glenn A Allen's pupils on Thursday May 27 to a delighted audience. The program showed notable progress in expression and rhythm under Miss Allens guidance with several pupils earning special praise including a well executed instrumental by Sam Cartledge and a satisfying LAllegro piece.
Rev E L Hill hosted the Twelve Club at his Cobb street home with Judge E K Lumpkin presenting a paper. A stylish dinner followed as roses and sweetpeas brightened the library and dining room. Members only were guests.
The 1915 Lucy Cobb class numbers sixteen with twelve diplomas and four certificates, the largest in years. Commencement exercises begin with Brumby and Gerdine leading the Monday reception for the Senior class at 5 p.m. and a bright, festive social scene. The Altioria Society at State Normal School showcases social and literary work under Miss Grace Schley with lectures by Park Wardlaw and Earnest, and the Portia role to Miss Schley in Tuesdays play The Merchant of Venice.
The Lucy Cobb alumnae executive board met at 11 oclock Saturday in the school room before the general association meeting. It conducts routine business and advises the general body on points previously discussed.
The Alumnae Association of Lucy Cobb meets with Captain Barnett to discuss the John Gerdine memorial infirmary and fundraising. Mrs M A Lipscomb is named chair pro tem while new officers include Mildred Rutherford president and Basile Prince secretary treasurer. The 1915 class pledges future support as Maud Barker Cobb delivers a noted address.
At the Diocesan Council in Marietta last week two Athens girls were honored. Miss Sallie Goodwyn won first prize in the Missionary Essay contest and Miss Josephine Wilkins was named editor in chief of the Junior Annual.
The senior dance at Costa's last evening was a lovely first social event in the new annex. Dancers included Natalie Bocock Harriet Benedict Margaret One Meadow O'Farrell Jennie Arnold Maud Barker Cobb of Atlanta Lydia Gwen Griffith Florence Hooper Martha Phinizy Neal Cochran Janie May Webb Marion Hodgson Dorothy Hodgson Lucy Dorsey Fannie Neal Anderson Carolyn Davis Josephine Wilkins and many others.
Mr A Rhodes business manager of the Normal School entertains the senior class at Costa's and the Elite theater with a reception and car ride. Visitors at the Normal School include Jeanette Wallace Daisy Kelly Irene Croni Chester Titshaw Nelle Mevants Inez Balkom Margaret Kendrick Elizabeth Bounds Sarah C Young Irma Hicks Lois Crawford Ella Brady Vodammie Fillington Lena Hamilton Myrtle Wallace. The Elementary training school gave a praised program with songs readings and costumes. The Parson's Perversity play by younger Bet members delighted the audience and prompted praise for the cast and crew. An Emmanuel church guild meeting is planned for Cobb street with all members urged to attend.
Mrs McEvoy presents music pupils in recital at her Prince Avenue home Friday at 5 30 pm. Clara Barwick hosts a closing piano recital next Friday at 8 30 pm with a reception for class children. Numerous social visits and meetings follow, including Woman Auxiliary to Missions, Chapter F, and a lengthy list of residents visiting or hosting in Elberton Athens and nearby cities.
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