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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1914
Page
18
Macon society notes detail the opening of Holly Bluff Country Club at Harry Stillwell Edwards's estate with moonlit motor rides, a barbecue, and Guttenberger's orchestra. The column covers weddings, pre nuptial events, receptions, out of town guests, and many society gatherings through mid June, highlighting the social calendar of Macon, Sandersville, and nearby towns.
Every section of the women’s salons offers new garments including blouses airy frocks dresses coats and skirts in the latest styles. Correct outfits for trips outings and morning porch wear with prices described as small and attractive.
Out of town guests attended the Best Ellngton wedding in Rome including Mr and Mrs E Johnson of Cass Station Miss Mintie Weems of Jacksonville Miss Kathleen Stowe of Hopkinsville Ky Miss McElwen of Nashville Tenn and Mrs W L Harvey of Sparta The wedding rehearsal was at the Church and a country club reception followed. Exquisite favors and large social events continued with bridge parties and tea gatherings hosted by local society figures.
Mr and Mrs Garland Jones entertained in honor of cousin Miss Ruth Thompson and her house guest with a party Tuesday evening. The younger set joined the fete with assistance from Mr and Mrs Thompson and others. Several young ladies attended with Mrs Green hosting later a reception.
Mrs R B Rowkin hosts a Little Rock party with rock display and sandwiches. Miss Marion Pruitt gave a six o clock dinner for RK and Lea graduates with a five course luncheon and sweet pea place cards. Mr and Mrs Pruitt hosted a senior class event with carnations and a car party. Miss Florence McKennie hosted a Monday automobile outing to Barnesville and nearby sites. Miss Mattie Maude Pye and Martha Opking invited twenty friends to a Palace picture show party.
A display of airy dresses in crepe, voiles, silk stripe voiles, and novelty fabrics offers several three piece Coatee Dresses at 5 dollars. New dresses in shirting silks priced around 20 dollars feature tunic styles with blue pink or white stripes. Snow Drift blouses in sheer organdie with tucks and Valenciennes embroidery, and another with all over embroidery, are described as the daintiest yet and in short supply.
The shop announces fresh summer stock with crepe de chine blouses at 3.00 and dresses in peach flesh and white. New tunic skirts in wool silk and rep, prices from 2.50 to 10.00, plus coats, kimonos, and summer wear in light colors. Extra sizes and linen coats also offered at various prices.
Beautiful new silks by Cheney Bros with Japanese, Cubist, and Floral designs in desirable color tones. Available in plain and satin finishes. Plain finish and satin finish priced at $1.00 per yard. Suitable for vacation trunks or traveling bags and noted for quality.
Pretty mohair swimsuits are shown in becoming styles priced from $2.50. Beams and caps come in charming designs from 25 cents to 1 dollar fifty. Bath shoes range 50 to 1 dollar. Rubber corsage roses sell for 75 cents to 1 dollar. Rubber garters with roses are 75 cents per pair.
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