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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1912
Page
30
A New York fashion note highlights spring styles with flared skirts and oversized sleeves as the dominant trend. Slim silhouettes persist with long gloves and tailored sleeves. coats move to 28 or 26 inches while 18 inch options reappear for modern ease. Distinct outfits feature gray linen suits, white pique cuffs, and parasol accessories.
The article notes sleeves gain prominence from long to three quarter and elbow lengths, with variations in coats and gowns. It highlights slimmer collars, draped effects, and a scarf like collar suitable for hot evenings, while commenting on current fashion chatter and a Harper's Weekly aside about Watkins.
A series of club gatherings and social events are listed including the Industrial Art Club of Inman Park meeting at Mrs. Kinnard’s home on April 23, the Atlanta Woman's Club on Baker Street at 3 o'clock April 32, and Daughters of the Confederacy Thursday at 9136 o'clock. Several personal visits and entertainments are noted with guests from Macon, Alpharetta, McRae, Douglasville, and Atlanta, plus various hostesses and dinner parties.
Lawrenceville residents host visitors from Atlanta Birmingham and Chicago. Miss Ward Sudderth travels to Birmingham after a stay with local friends. Addresses include Mrs J W Wilson and Dr B Vo Wilson of Dacula and Dr H V Dicken of Lilburn. Numerous social calls, engagements, and a forthcoming wedding of Eunice Alexander and James Hedsoe are noted alongside church missionary meetings and a fountain of local gatherings.
The Athens area hosts three significant weddings on the 24th. Miss Camilla McWhorter weds Mr Andrew Cobb Erwin in a major social event, Miss Lanier to Mr DuPree Hunnicutt at West Point, and Miss Kate Christopher to Mr Thomas A Batis formerly of the university faculty now in Memphis. The week features numerous social gatherings, hostesses, bridal parties, and prominent families from Athens, Savannah, and West Point, with attendance by Dionysian and civic leaders.
Athens Ga April 20 family circles focus on the forthcoming marriage of Miss Gabriella Lanier of West Point to Mr Deupree Hunnicutt of Athens. The ceremony will be held Wednesday April 24 at Clovernook the bride’s mother’s home near West Point. Lanier lineage traces a long prominent southern tradition.
Ada irsville notes show Mrs J A Stewart of Chattanooga visiting her parents Mr and Mrs G A Veach. Mre G W Brock attended the grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Dublin. Miss Iupatia Bowden returned from Atlanta. Miss Nora Neel of Cartersville is guest of relatives. Miss Addie McCants came back from several weeks in Atlanta. Mia Whatley visited Saturday. Master Joe PMiankiin hosted about thirty friends for his fifth birthday with pink and white decorations and a cream cake. Mrs Franklin helped entertain with Mre K E Chilton Miss Hunt and Mrs Price assisting.
In Douglas Ga Dr and Mrs F Sapp announce the arrival of a little daughter at their home. Mr and Mrs W F P Bellinger have many friends here who will be interested to hear of the arrival of a little daughter at their home. In Valdosta Mrs Annie V McLean spent a day with relatives in Hazlehurst this week. The ladies of the Methodist church entertained their members at a reception on the church lawn Friday afternoon which was a very enjoyable affair. Among the delegates to the Epworth Teague conference hire this week were Miss Litt Baker Mr Fulton and Miss Williamson of Jones Ga Misses Agabeth Darling of Anes Wemory of Blackshear Miss Brandon and Miss
In New York the diamonds at the opera are a conspicuous element of Metropolitan special occasions. Atlanta women wear theirs with aplomb. The stones discussed are recognized as the finest, with a note that less than the best class is not worth investing in.
St Marys and Macon residents share visits and travels with relatives in Augusta Jacksonville and Atlanta. Twin birth announced, bridge club entertaining, Entre Nous and other social gatherings described with names of local families, guests, and hosts across multiple events and engagements.
In Greensboro Georgia Misses Gena and Carrie Carter entertained the Domino club on Saturday morning with a pleasant session of Progressive 42. After the game the group enjoyed sandwiches and discussion.
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