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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1914
Page
27
A reception for seniors hosted by alumnae and visiting friends featured a dress band and music. Attendees included the board of directors and ladies ward visitors. An elegant turnout added to the commencement season as tables were set and refreshments served during the Saturday evening event.
The 133 senior girls processed from Parks Hall to a program featuring Bonnie Wells as vocalist, brief speeches, and the unveiling of J Harris Chappell’s portrait. Essays by Lola Swann and Kathleen OFarrell addressed compulsory education in Georgia and American girlhood. The class exhibit spanned domestic arts, dressmaking, millinery, and school arts, with extensive showcases and a large wardrobe display.
In Langrange Georgia a series of pre nuptial events for Miss Katherine Callaway Callaway and the Bridge were hosted by friends and relatives. Receptions, domino parties and lawn gatherings honored the bride elect with Miss Marguerite Manis as hostess and a young crowd enjoying a Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Charlie Awtry.
A Lafayette area social section lists picnics at the Methodist church hosted by Corinne Muir and others, rock party and rock pasty, guests from Chattanooga and Washington City, and a busy week of club meetings. Activities include Bible study, tea, sandwiches, dominoes, and Fourth of July planning with numerous local hosts and organizers.
A long list of social duties and receptions is recorded, including entertaining by Mrs John Newell, Mrs C H Stewart, Mrs Wil Fichder, Mrs Lord Griffin, Mrs Dottie Hass, and Mrs Ralph Brown. The Westminster Presbyterian church group, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and Literari Munical club hosted Mrs Pickett widow of General Pickett. A marriage ceremony for Miss Annette Marable and Mr Dred Bailey Thompson occurred, with yellow and green decor and fern-adorned rooms. The bride wore a blue suit and the couple planned a new home in Atlanta. Numerous teas, handkerchief showers, and theater parties were noted across North Broad Street and Depot Street venues.
Mrs a Kelly read a tribute to Jefferson Davis and Mrs ES Tichenor gave a talk on Mr Davis as I Knew Him. A vacation was voted for the summer. Company A met with Miss Ruth Felker on temperance, with refreshments after. Atheneum club met with Mrs Clifford Walther. officers reelected. Mrs J W Gaines of Rome assisted in entertaining.
Waycross Ga June 1 Special Tuesday evening Miss Tara Bolton of Blvania and Mr I Goodroe of Waycross were married in a ceremony by Rev F Brown pastor at his home. The couple will reside in Waycross.
In Guyton Georgia during home-coming week Screven County officials outline elaborate plans for a full program. An extensive schedule is being arranged featuring an lyceum attraction to draw visitors and celebrate local heritage during the last week of the month.
The College of Saint Elizabeth in New Jersey, founded 1859 by the Sisters of Charity, opened its collegiate department in 1899 and offers a full course from high school to BA and BSc degrees. It provides vocational diplomas, is located 21 miles from New York, and promises affordable tuition and board with a focus on physical culture. The Dean invites parental consultations at Convent Station.
Brenau in Gainesville Georgia advertises a broad program from music and oratory to arts and crafts. The paper highlights facilities, faculty including Dean Miss Lya Iearce and Chair G Riley, a strong piano department led by Otto Pfefferkorn, theater with elaborate costumes, and domestic science with new equipment. It promotes life on campus with excursions and social events, stressing high standards and scenic southern location.
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