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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
11
A plea asks readers to support the children living at a local home with a Merry Christmas. Donations of any kind are appreciated and may be sent to the home on South Boulevard or to any board member listed, including Sr and Mr. H. g. Carr and many others named.
A dated plea urges turning hearts to the Home for Incurables noting it shelters bed-bound, aging, and disabled individuals. It speaks of a bedridden father who loves to sing and a helpless Aunt Lyzzie as examples, invoking spiritual appeal and the need for care.
The Absolute and Utter Harmlessness of Brownatone Has Made Hair Tinting Safe and Easy. A few moments to apply a tone with a comb or brush, one touch up monthly, and hair stays the desired shade. Two shades available, two sizes, sold by drug stores. Kenton Ararracal Co. 28 Pike St Covington Ky. If unavailable, refuse substitutes. No samples at dealers. Sold in Atlanta by pharmacies and other leading firms.
A fragmented list records numerous individuals including Raine Fowler Lee Hervey Thompson Connally Hatcher Haynes Jones Keeley Hancock Helen Jones Rickes Stafford Fredericks Witten Billups Markham Sneer Hunnicutt King Hunnicutt Byrns Julian Robinson Cox Watts Woolfork Johnson Ban Tye Goldsmith Winter Alfriend Gerome Guatt of Savannah Godfrey Madison Hell Pierson Barnes Perkins Musler and others associated with a Savannah gathering.
The Driving Club hosted a bustling tea-dance afternoon and an informal dinner-dance with Christmas decorations. Notable guests included Miss Hosa Coates and Mr Wickland of New York, plus many local parties. the Music Study Club featured a program honoring Mrs Edward MacDowell with pieces by MacDowell and others, followed by receptions and luncheons for Mrs MacDowell and guests.
The ladies of the Mission Circle at the First Unitarian Church will host a supper this Friday in church parlors. Supper will be served promptly at 7 o clock. All members and friends are urged to attend.
A week of social activities includes a Terpsichorean club dance this evening with many members and invited guests, plus a Sunday tea-dance. Also scheduled are Bible class lectures at 11 in Houston Street, a Drama League talk at Carnegie Library, a church bazar at 73 East Hunter Street, and the Boys High School annual Christmas dance at Taft Hall with a 60 cent couple admission.
Advertisement style notice urges readers to buy now despite heavy sales as many seats remain available for the upcoming event. It emphasizes urgency and forward motion with a promotional tone.
The Capital City Club announces its New Year's Ball on December 31 with a dinner at 8 in the ladies and gentlemen’s cafe, followed by dancing in the third-floor ballroom. Members are urged to reserve early due to limited capacity as the event aims for exceptional brilliancy in southern society.
Mrs. Frank S. Ellis and prominent volunteers invite dancer Joan Sawyer to perform at the black and white ball on December 22 at the Georgian Terrace to aid Belgian relief in Atlanta. Dinner and ball tickets are 3.50, with limited dining room seating and reservations urged. notable attendees include Philip Lutinge, A L Dunn, Phinzy Calhoun, Achison, L H Beck, George Walker, Larry English, J B Hockaday, Cator Woolford, Edward Inman, Willie Ragan, FE May, and Peel among others.
Mrs Evans and Mr and Mrs Frank Ellis entertained last evening in honor of Mrs Arthur Keily Evans who has returned home for the holidays. Attending were Mr and Mrs Robert Maddox Mr and Mrs John Murphy Mr and Mrs Morris Brandon Mr and Mrs James L Dickey and Mr Lamb. Centerpiece featured antique silver baskets with pink roses and bright- tulip fruits. Mrs Ellis wore white satin gown with black tulle and lace accents. Mrs Evans wore a black velvet gown. Mrs Lockhart hosted a bridge luncheon at Colquitt Avenue in compliment to Mrs Carl Morrison Arlen, with a small Santa centerpiece and orchids for the guest of honor. The gathering included many local ladies and a forthcoming bridge party is announced.
Mrs. Kinney hosts at two bridge tables at her Juniper Street home for Mrs. Ovear Kinney of Macon. The Baptist Tabernacle Ladies’ Aid bazar and cake sale is planned in the former Crankshaw jewelry store. Ada Nicoll Knight and James Neville Cocke Richards wedding set for tonight at 8 in Sewanee Chapel. Virginia Lipscomb hosts a luncheon for Miss Helen McClain with guests including Miss McCarty and many society names.
Joel Hurt and Mrs Brooks Morgan along with Willard McBurney and George Gantt of Maeva will host a lemon squeeze Friday evening at Miss Ivey Harp's home 138 Logan Street. The Philathea class invites all to attend with admission one lenton and one cent per seed in the lemon.
Edith Tanner and William Henry Mitchell wed yesterday at 3 pm in the bride's mother's home on Spring Street. Dr. Richard Orme Flinn officiated. Wade Hoyt served as best man. Catherrina Tanner, the bride’s niece, was ring-bearer. The couple's party appeared in formal attire amid palms, ferns, narcissi, and white roses. reception followed with punch served in the dining room.
Decorated table in the library with red and white flowers hosted by Miss Mary Sibley and Virginia Ribble. An informal reception followed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell left for Rome to set up housekeeping in a newly completed home. Bride elect Marion Thompson was honored at a miscellaneous shower by Mrs. Joseph Sellman in West Ind. Favors were green crepe baskets with red ribbons. Guests included Mrs. George Luck and many others. Birth of a son announced for Mr. and Mrs. John K. McDonald Jr.. the baby named John K. McDonald III.
Chi Phi Alumni plan the annual dinner Saturday at the Georgian Terrace hotel with many Atlanta alumni and out of town guests expected. Sydne Nash Jr. will preside as toastmaster. John T. Dennis is secretary treasurer for reservations. Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, and Emory chapter members will attend.
Huntsville Alabama December 13 more than three hundred fifty school children are absent from their classes in the Huntsville schools because of grippe. The malady is nearly epidemic and doctors say they have never seen so many cases locally.
Laurens County shows 38,073 bales ginned by December 1 this year versus 48,758 bales by the same date last year. Special report from Laurens County records notes the decline in cotton production and compares recent figures to the prior season.
Anna Held shares beauty hints praising head washes that are simple and cheap. Miss Glvld claims twenty five cents worth of eggol from a drug store yields a dozen or more washes. dissolve a teaspoonful in hot water to shampoo away dirt grease and dandruff leaving scalp clean and refreshed.
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