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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1901
Page
3
The piece discusses card party etiquette, guest responsiveness, prize etiquette, and the social frictions that arise from invitations and participation. It notes the governor's mansion hosted a Japanese themed fundraiser with lanterns, decorated grounds, and a large crowd supporting the Vassar scholarship fund.
The article discusses turquoise as a symbol of faithfulness and constancy in marriages and explains that a color change signals waning love. It notes azure mine stones as permanent and mentions settings and jewelers Davis & Freeman and Stevens & Bra in connection with new pieces.
A list of invited young ladies includes Misses Laura Adair Laurie Harrison Mary Brown Connall Isma Dooly Fistelle Stewart Ada Alexander Omma Lou Garrett Lucy Harrison Augusta Garrett Daisy Stewart Henrietta Oliier Louise Dooley Agnes Ladson Mary Howell Winnie Atkinson Emmie Johnson Eugenia Oglesby Edna Avery Elizabeth Gregs Helen Black Ethel Webley Jennie Oble Augusta Choates Kate Paters Ellen Hillyer Eloise Stewart Sarah Connally Annie Williams Harriet Ellis and a group of men led by J G Oglesby William Nixon Hookiser George Hurt R E Park James Carleton W D Grant John M Slaton Edward Brown and George Harrison.
Miss Harriet Ellis hosts formal evening entertainment for guests including Miss Bertha Leonard of Vienna Ga and Miss Grace Benson of Hartwell. A large list of invited guests includes Misses Elizabeth Pope Alice Steele Mary Campbell Sallie May Bagley Florence Hobbs Sophia Whitford Edith Stuart Harriet High Louise Lamar Adele Wilkinson and several gentlemen. Also noted is the quiet wedding of Miss Maude Estelle Church and Mr I M English performed by Rev Watts at 930% on August 18 at the brides parents home No 221 English avenue with many friends offering congratulations.
Rumors swirl about the young duchess of Marlborough, born Vanderbilt, possibly becoming mistress of the queen's robes. She has earned generous royal recognition, stirring envy among older Englishwomen who resent her attentions from royalty. Her ambitions and artistry as a hostess are noted, and her wealth and status fuel speculation she will wield influence.
A collection of peach recipes using hollowed sponge cakes brushed with butter filled with peach halves and marmalade, baked until tender, served with peach syrup vanilla and whipped cream or meringue, plus steam baked whole peaches with water and sugar for tender, drippable servings.
A recipe for a peach dessert blending sweetened peach pulp with gelatin, whipped cream, and a custard layer. After chilling in ice, a glossy orange or fruit sauce is suggested for serving. The method describes sieving peaches, dissolving gelatin, folding in cream, molding, and chilling. An alternate presentation uses a yellow peach pulp with a rich baked custard and lightly browned meringue-like egg whites.
The article comments on Marcel Prevost’s essay in Le Figaro about the future of kissing and a social note column lists residents and visitors in Decatur and Atlanta areas including Colonel and Mrs West and family, Mr and Mrs Peirce, Mrs Stoney, Judge Walter Colquitt, Miss O’Donnell, and several others with travel and housing details.
The column lists numerous local residents and guests including Mis Davis, Miss Craw, Mr and Mrs Robinson, Miss Mary Barnett, Mrs A C Whitney, Mr and Mrs Cobb, Maude Tompking, Nena Mitchell, Mr Richard Evans, Mrs Blackburn, Mr and Mrs Reynolds, Miss Annie Mae Hall, Miss Charlotte Stewart, Miss Kate Williams, Miss Agnes Ladson, Mrs W E Hawkins, Miss Bessie Draper, Miss Maud Dorsey, Miss Leila McCall, Mr M Anderson, Miss Alice Burr, Miss Maud MacCalla, Miss Henrietta Collier, Mr and Mrs Albert Thornton and Miss Janie Thornton, Mr Wil Harris, Mrs Oscar Davis, Dr Virgil Hardin, Mr and Mrs James English Jr, Mr William Chapin, Mrs Rankin and Valeria Rankin, Mrs Hugh Richardson, Mr and Mrs Frank Callaway, Ulrich Atkinson, Mr and Mrs Hugh Richardson, Miss Valeria Rankin, Miss Adelaide Harris, Miss Elizabeth Venable, Miss Lilian Goldsmith, Marion Knowles, Mrs Lewis Beck, Addie Mayde, Miss Martha Whitman, Miss Julia Hemphill, Miss Bessie Wilson, Mrs E J Binton, Mrs Henry Lee, Mrs NC Spence, Mr and Mrs B M Hall, Miss Georgia Crichton, How 53 E Grow, all visiting, staying, or returning from travels and events in nearby cities and resorts.
Port Royal recruiting officer Jom Haynsworth has sent twenty eight volunteers to join the United States Navy from Atlanta after gathering strength in the city. Recruits boarded a Georgia railway coach at 8:54 pm and will train aboard a port royal training ship before assignment to vessels. Names include A B Wilson W Philins J N Clay C E Knight G S Flournoy C W Chaltiach Jo Mirtin R W Perdue W B Crane G Barrow W R Trammell H P Vestal G E On C Reid RB Duncan L Hutcheson J M Cooper C E H Jones W V Beacham W P Everett A N Houston T C Salter J M Lay H B Dixon I W Wells B Simms A B Hodges and J A LeSueur.
Capital Lodge No 60 Independent Order of Odd Fellows will mark the thirty first anniversary of its founding on Thursday evening August 2 at the Odd Fellows hall on Broad and Marietta streets. The lodge, largest in the state with over 40 members, has supplied two grand masters and will elect a grand sire next meeting. The anniversary program includes histories and reminiscences by past grand masters and other lodge officials, greetings from sister lodges, and the future of Capital Lodge presented by John B Goodwin. Refreshments and cigars.
Runners in a fast race for a Buffalo trip as voters chase the big Constitution coupon contest. Despite rain, contestants jockey for lead amid public cheering while trains bring in new coupons from readers across the city and beyond as September 2 nears.
Review praises Jay Clements The New Dominon at Columbia theater with fine staging and strong performances by George Klimt as Baron Hichenstaufen Miss Sfearn Flora Randolph and E M Kimball in dialect good ensemble acting. Lyceum vaudeville praised for variety and high audience appeal with Johnny Page La Petite Adelaide Flood brothers Breton Runckel Petching brothers and strong standing room demand.
A large appreciative crowd enjoyed readings by Ada Evelyn Lewis piano solos by Rosa White Steinhagen violin solos by Theodora Morgan and singing by Cawthorne Edward G Warner and Dr Owens.
Officers and members of the Fifth regiment met at the Gate City Guard armory on Peachtree Street to plan an upcoming regimental fair. Colonel Park Woodward presided, Noble F. Martin outlined fair operations, and Captain James F. ONeill urged regiment members to participate. The event is set to run from October 1 for two weeks, with a dedicated building planned though location remains undecided.
The Southeastern Passenger Association continued sessions at the Equitable building with routine matters and rate petitions discussed, few decisions announced yet. Officials expect a final session today and public release of outcomes in a few days. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a tonic to refresh blood and aid appetite and sleep.
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