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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1916
Page
2
A Detroit Free Press comment urges honesty in competition, arguing that winning through deceit harms the soul, and that defeat with integrity brings lasting self-respect rather than hollow triumph. It emphasizes that a true victory never costs one’s conscience.
Miss Dorothy Smith will host a dancing party this evening for the young school set. Miss Nellie Phinizy also hosted the Not a Chance Club meeting yesterday morning, described as most enjoyable.
Miss Marion Nicholson won the top score with a thread holder after a bridge game on a sunlit veranda decorated with ferns and multi colored geraniums. An elaborate luncheon followed at noon with guests including Florence Hooper Miriam Haselton Louise Dorsey Jennie Arnold Lydia Griffith Gwendolyn Griffith and Josephine Wilkins.
Social notes describe a 5:30 straw ride and picnic supper at Beach Haven in honor of Miss Alva Willingham of Augusta. Attending guests include Miss Dorothy Smith and others from Dearing Street as the gathering enjoyed merry amusements and a jolly time. A separate notice announces a dancing party that evening at Miss Jean Flanigen’s home for Miss Evelyn Rand of Atlanta with about fifty five guests.
The ceremony featured an improvised altar of greenery and roses, a white satin bride in seed pearl embroidery, and a string of lights across the lawn. Rev. B. W. Jones officiated as attendants Miss Goldie Bradley and Mr. Walter Richards stood nearby, with flower girls in pink and bouquets of pink rose buds. A parade of gifts followed, and the couple will reside on College Avenue after the ceremony.
Miss Mary Pittard returns to Monticello to teach this term. Mrs J T Pittard travels to Chattanooga to be with her brother. Miss Ethel Lee Herndon of Powerton visits Mr and Mrs E P Herndon. Miss Ruth Halliman and Eddie Williams visit Miss Pauline Pittard. Mrs McEvoy announces piano class to begin Monday September 4 and Mrs John B Gamble’s pupils resume Monday September 18.
Prof Mahler continues dancing classes Tuesday night at 8 30 p m for adults at the Elks Club with lessons in Waltz One Step Two Step Three Step Fox Trot and Military Trot. Private lessons available anytime. Call at the Georgian hotel.
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