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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1915
Page
32
Macon society events continue with Mrs. William i Felton Jr hosting a large dancing party at her home, followed by luncheons and bridge gatherings in honor of Mrs Felton. Guests include numerous local matrons and debutantes, with flowers, elegant costumes, and social exchanges shaping a festive week.
In Eatonton Georgia on a Wednesday afternoon Mrs Peter Walton hosted three tables of auction age games in tribute to Miss May Thomason of Madison who had stayed with relatives the past two weeks A two course luncheon followed the games Guests included Mrs William Matthews Mrs Valentine Talia ferro Mrs John Hudson Mrs John D Watterson Mrs Paul Spivey Mr Isreward bet and several Misses Mollie Farley Agnes Leverette Cecil ingrant Sarah Henry Nina Julia Winedeld etc
Mrs Colquitt Greer hosted a multi-table social with five tables, a salad course, and a lively card session. Guests included Mrs Cape Valentine Taliaferro and many locals such as Jing Chi, Sarah Hudson, Mildred Greene, and Nina Wingfield. A Thursday evening dance at Mr and Mrs John De Jarnette Turner celebrated visiting young ladies, while Miss Jacqueline Nolan hosted a Tuesday tea party for young friends with dolls. Miss Howell Hearn hosted the Daughters of the Confederacy with Stonewall Jackson as the afternoon topic, tea and sandwiches served afterward.
Fulton and DeKalb counties Georgia Equal Suffrage Party will host a dansant at the Vesper Club on Saturday afternoon featuring a lucky couple dance. Participants will receive numbers and the drawn couple will sit for a prize, with Mrs Yougmid and Miss Cobly among notable organizers and performers. The event is tied to a broader Atlanta suffrage program including recitals, meetings, and talks by local leaders and visiting speakers.
In Sylvania GA Miss Thelma Smith hosted a chafing dish party for Miss Willie Christie of Savannah with attendees including Kathleen Hobby Neeavis Georgia Overstreet and Spencer Powell along with Lovett Griner Alec Mills and others. Mae Humphries hosted a 6 o'clock dinner with Mae and J Ima Humphries Willie Christie Kathleen Hobby Iva Boykin Georgia Overstreet plus W C Humphries Marcus Bazemore Carol Bazemore Spencer Powell Bates Lovett and more. Nelie Davis hosted a card party inviting Willie Christie Hannah Werknesday and other guests. Kathleen Hobby won the ladies prize a workbag while Lovett won the men’s prize a dainty lace handkerchief. attendees included Nelle Davis Willie Christie Thelma Smith Kate Patrick Georgie Over and many others including Clarien Powell Alec Wilts Spencer Powell Emc Thompson Bates Lovett Sidney Ware Lawrence Jackson Will Hramphr Marcus Kazemore Julian Cooper and Lovett Griner.
Miss Imma Black visits Elberton as a relative guest. Serena and Minnie Crawford of Lexington join Carlton guests. Lea Calaway stays briefly with relatives. Laurie Longs visits from students with her parents. Mrs J Z Longs hosts Hamilton Weberhardt family. Alicen Arnold from Athens enjoys hospitality with Mrs Ov sie McConnell at Wesleyan.
The Baldwin Melville company presents Camille at the Atlanta Theater all week with matinees Monday afternoon and regular shows Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Ladies with paid seats admitted free on Monday both afternoon and night. Miss May and Sullivan lead, with Miss Chaffee and Mr. Gibson in key roles. Strong cast, press previews, and expected sold out houses as the company tours Atlanta.
George Arliss leads Louis N Parker's Disraeli in the Liebler production at the Atlanta, portraying the statesman during a pivotal era. The play centers on the Suez Canal purchase and Britain’s rise as a world power with a secondary romantic thread and lavish period scenery. Arliss is joined by Ernita Lasvegles, Margaret, Florence Arli, Lelia Hepton, Campbell, Harbury, Eldred, Carvill, Sternroyd, Digges and others in an elaborate London-early 1870s production.
Keith Vaudeville previews this week features stars never before seen in Atlanta. Headliner Bagonghi the diminutive equestrian promises European laughter with spectacular acts. Signor Bagongni is set to thrill audiences alongside other top vaudeville talents.
In Helen Georgia on Thursday afternoon Miss Pearle Marsh entertained a group including Mrs Bonner Mrs Virgil Hammond Mrs Franke Wilson Mrs Carl Williams Mrs Bertler Mrs Fred Pass Mrs Austin Norris Miss Deva of the Valley and guest B Oakes The Auction members enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs Hammond on Friday afternoon Mr Ruffus Byers of Gainesville visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs RD Smith Mrs A H Marsh who has spent some time in Asheville NC has returned home
Mrs West hosted a day party for ten friends on Thursday in Thomson Georgia. Several clubs held meetings with desserts and cards, including the Young Matron club and the Matrons club, with seven tables of cards and Miss Janice Samuels keeping score. Many locals attended, among them Mesdames Bowden, Barnes, Downing, Curby, Barksdale, Boatwright, and others.
Miss Ruth Buchhets chairs the musical program for the Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association evening. Louise Buchanan and Louise Dorough perform songs from Tavis, Browne, and others. Leonard J. Grossman, Amelia Woodall, Kate Koch, and Mrs. W. Rowlet are among speakers and organizers. The address by Leonard J. Grossman, and cutfrage by Mrs. Rowlet accompany songs by local performers. Event at 186 East Pine Street Friday at 3 o'clock features talks by suffragists and other items.
A flurry of social events fills Fitzgerald Georgia with bridge parties and gatherings. Pauline Crawley hosts a Valentine themed bridge with Mrs. Pauline Vrawtey and Lillian Dorming assisting, while a new G. Q. G. club forms for local high school girls. Other socials include Mrs. James L. Dorminy at the Aldine hotel, Thurmond entertaining the Yomayer set, and museum-like decorations featuring pink roses and white narcissi.
An old nostrum advertises Eckman’s Alterative as a cure for bronchial trouble and consumption. It cites a young woman who recovered from bronchitis after use, claiming night sweats, weight loss, and weakness improved. It lists Rosa Voelphel and mentions availability by druggists with a Philadelphia lab and testimonials.
After the game, officials reported a service was executed on club members. The incident followed a Saturday event and involved a court notice directed at the team captain and immediate staff. Details remain unclear as the parties seek resolution.
An old note argues soap damages hair and dryness. favors a gentler diluted conditioner mix. It mentions washing with a small amount of a mild preparation, using oil, and rinsing to leave hair soft, smooth, and shiny.
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