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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1913
Page
46
In New York on March 1, elegant fabrics and rich Oriental color blends captivate readers. The piece surveys silk embroideries, Bulgarian silks, and crepe de chine gowns, noting lace sleeves, corsage overlays, and the return of the train for afternoon wear, with how-to on styling and fabrics for summer.
The piece describes airy garments such as a dark green and white striped gown with Carrick Macrosse lace and green velvet girdle. It notes fashionable wash silks in stripes and checks, suitable for smart afternoon or evening wear, plus brief social notices of locals and visitors.
In Dublin Georgia on Wednesday afternoon at the Christian church Miss Rebs Beacham married Mr Marvin Page in a ceremony performed by writer J A Roberts pastor. The couple escaped prior notice planning their union during an automobile ride with friends. The bride daughter of J A Beacham and the groom son of Dr J M Page well known in the area. The event adds to a day of local social notices and visits among residents with several relatives and friends mentioned in the surrounding notes.
In Norwood Georgia Mrs B W Bacon shows slow recovery from illness while Miss Lilla Dyer visits Fitzger ald. Visitors include Arthur Merry for Mrs E C Merry's funeral in Atlanta and Neal Ray with Adairs ville kin. Warrenton hosts Colonel and Mrs Morgan visiting daughter Mrs B W Bacon as others travel between Norwood Douglas and Atlanta.
Miss Ruth Kramer hosted a weekend dance for ten Brenau classmates at the Halcyon club in Carrollton. Various social visits and hostings are noted, including Miss Helen Long returning to Brenau Gainesville and Mrs J A Gammon visiting from Newnan.
Social Circle residents and friends include Mr. John Day from Milledgeville spending Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M B Day. Many locals host or visit relatives with trips to Gainesville Covington Greensboro Eatonton Atlanta Athens and Montgomery.
Macon society notes describe box parties at the Grand for Mrs. Bolton and guests from Baltimore Anniston and Montreal. Card and bridge parties bloom at local homes with daffodils and red carnations as spring touches, featuring Mrs. Schofield Mrs. Johnston Mrs. Gambrell Mrs. Barfield and many other local and visiting ladies.
Augusta Ga social column reports a daffodil adorned Lenten luncheon at the Country club hosted by Mrs Frank Vogelsang with guests including Mrs Alien Cutts Mrs Frank Doar and others. A sixteenth birthday party hosted by Mr Lester Elliott featured heart shaped bonbon prizes for Catherine Cunningham and Sara Morris. Additional notes mention visitors Mrs F Stevens and Mrs Waghtni Folk among others with society movements and bridged gatherings at Cranford club and homes across the city.
Invitations received for the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Bucklen to Mr Thomas Hilton in Savannah with ceremony at Sophie Newcomb chapel on Wednesday March 13. Matron of honor Mrs Alexander Ficklen and bridesmaids from New Orleans and Virginia. Best man A R R Lawton Jr with Savannah groomsmen, New York and Nyack companions. Also details of luncheon hosted by Mrs Richard Hopkins at Whitehall and other Savannah social arrivals and departures.
The Columbus society column lists multiple club meetings. Mrs Salle Battolph hosted the Woman's Reading club. Kathleen Golden hosted the Wednesday Morning club. the Students' club met with Mrs B Hatcher. the Friday Auction club was entertained by Mrs Hamlin Ford. Upcoming wedding Miss Mabel Harris to Mr Edward Ash Everett will be celebrated at First Presbyterian Church next Wednesday afternoon. Mrs S T Whitaker hosted the Sunshing club. Mrs Everett Strupper visited Atlanta friends, Isabel Battle stayed with Mrs Randolph Mott in Atlanta, Dan and Emma Bradley returned from Florida, Alma Inges and Noona no e from Atlanta, Miss Mary Cargill with grandmother Mrs John S Cargill in Atlanta. Mrs C J Meredith entertained friends at bridge. Mrs George Philips hosted the Fortnightly club. Friday Auction club entertained by Mrs Gordon Biggers.
Swainsboro residents enjoyed a colonial tea at Mrs. Leila Bell’s Main Street home to raise funds for church carpet payment. The event drew guests hosted by Mrs. Bell with assistance from Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Meaders and Mrs. Wilson, netting a substantial amount for the church. Other society notes mention the Fancy Work club meeting hosted by Mrs. George Flandera, school teachers Miss Ruth Parrish and Miss Melissa Davis honored at luncheons, visits by Mabel Pierce of Columbus, and forthcoming Daughters of the American Revolution convention plans at Meadow Garden with a governor portrait gift to be presented by Miss Mary Trentland Cleckley.
Cairo Ga Friday evening witnessed the marriage of Miss Louise Patten to Mr L R Bitrick at the bride’s home with Rev W L Wright performing the ceremony. The bride is a charming Cairo young lady and the groom is esteemed in business circles.
Rochelle Georgia reports Miss Stella Reynolds and Miss Maggie Brown visited Cordele Saturday. Local residents including Mr and Mrs H P Lane in Atlanta on business and Judge D B Nicholson in Fitzgerald. Mrs Homer McMurrin and Miss Lois Evans travel between towns for weeks. Rosa Jackson in Atlanta about two weeks. Mrs Thornton of Cordele visited Mrs O P Hiviere Tuesday. Mrs W F Abet of Macon stayed with Prof and Mrs Estes. Miss Shepherd returned to Vidalia after a visit with Mrs Kelley. Dr and Mrs C O McRae spent last Sunday in Fitzgerald. Mrs H Blackshear returned from a visit to Double Run. Mrs J Estes visiting her parents in Macon.
Mrs. J. E. Cochran and Mrs. W. W. Banks left for Jacksonville to visit Mrs. G. D. Fish for several days. Mrs. Banks will also see Mrs. Dr. George Mitchell while there. Mrs. E. B. Youmans, guest of her daughters Mrs. G. W. Coleman and Mrs. L. C. Spires, has returned home. Mrs. Lemuel Nicholson of South Charleston Ohio arrived yesterday.
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