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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
11
A gala social scene featured a winter gathering in honor of Miss Houston of Louisville. Guests included many Atlanta society members, with Mrs. Thompson hosting and a array of decorations, music, and luncheon. The event showcased stylish gowns and a lively crowded reception with various prizes and filigree details.
Miss Mulherin of Augusta served as maid of honor at a card party hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Walpole and Miss Katherine Lerette. The event featured holly decor, about forty guests, a summer drink at the close, and prizes including a gold brooch and a watch fob for ladies and gentlemen, with consolation gifts of a Venetian vase and cuff buttons. Mrs Hahn entertained Margret Hay of Nashville as guest of honor at a Ford Avenue gathering with euchre, noting Miss Hal's pale crepe de chine attire and a well attended daytime reception.
Theodora Morgan opened the entertainment with Expec fon by Eureke and Convent Belts by Lud ovic, performed by a dozen trained youths in the orchestra. Minnie Van Epps played a piano serenade, and various soloists contributed, ending with a parade piece and a party scene described as charming and memorable.
A charity bazaar to benefit the Jewish Orphans home will be held at Mrs W S Beck residence 197 Washington Street next Tuesday January 13. Proceeds support the orphanage with entry via the Washington Street address and event details for attendees.
The financial secretary of the Avanta circle of the King's Daughters and Sons calls attention to by law No 8. Members delinquent six months will be notified that their names will be stricken unless back dues are paid. The 1003 membership revision begins this week. those in arrears should attend the 612 Austell building meeting this afternoon to settle and keep their names on the roll. Dr Marion McHenry Hall will lecture at 3 o clock before the regular meeting at the Kindergarten building. The Association invites all Kindergarten patrons to the health precaution talk for the children.
Miss Helen Liebman hosted a Monday afternoon event in honor of Miss Josie Liebman whose marriage to Mr. Gitserl Strauss occurs tonight. First prize went to Miss Josie Liebman and consolation to Miss Roby Rick. A luncheon followed. The Nineteenth Century History class meets at 3 pm with Mrs. Porter King. The Woman's Alliance of the Unitarian church meets at Mrs. J R Beardsley’s home at 7 Martin Street this afternoon. attendance urged.
A Granville woman recounts switching from coffee to Postum during a long famine period. Her husband’s stomach and nerve issues improved, she feels calmer, and they save money as a pound of Postum lasts longer than two pounds of coffee. The ad touts Postum as a healthy, food-like beverage suitable for children and cheaper than coffee.
The note advertises a medium length Oxford beaver priced around 18.00 with a best value in stock, and mentions overcoats at 12.00 and a fur-lined style at 25.00. It emphasizes quality for a smart walker and business use, noting the beaver costs 6.00 more than some coats but is worth the extra.
Miss Lauri Goin receives compliments as the Ruby ship voyage occurs Friday afternoon and evening. Miss Emily Harrison departed yesterday for Athens. Miss Romare has returned from Sa vamnah.
Recorder Nash R. Broyles submits annual 1902 report to the mayor and council showing a substantial drop in cases in the recorder's court, higher fines worked out, and a noted need for a county reformatory. He praises the council for supporting minor reform measures and notes a reform bill advancing in the state senate.
In Cambridge Brattle Hall the Radcliffe girls staged An Island Idyl with Florence Heath and Grace Hollingsworth as pivotal creators. The show, set in Spotless Town, featured a village chorus in broom-tutored cheer and a comic plot involving a mayor and a doctor with a wry greeting for disorder.
A Radcliffe group arrives in a spoof play featuring a Latin inscription on a college shield and a parade of five college men in raglan coats. The merriment centers on fountain pens, mischief with handkerchiefs, and a bewitched Spotless Town haunted by a sailor, a mermaid wife, and ghosts.
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