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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1912

Page

31

Metropolitan Opera to perform seven grand operas in Atlanta week

The Metropolitan Opera Company, touted as the world’s greatest, will stage eight operas across seven performances at Atlanta’s Auditorium from April 22 to 27. Caruso returns to sing in three roles, with casts led by Gatti-Casazza and Sturani, featuring La Boheme, Aida, Il Trovatore, Cavalleria Rusticana, Pagliacci, Faust, and Tannhauser, plus Rigoletto.

Metropolitan Opera Company of New York Atlanta Gulo Gatti-Casazza Metropolitan Grand Opera Company Enrico Caruso Caruso South Metropolitan Opera Company Gatti-Casazza Verdi Aida Willam Hinshaw Enrico Caruso Ramfis Andrea de Segurola Amonasroe Dinh Gilly Angelo Bada Leonora Sparkes Lucia Fornaroli Corps de Ballet Giuseppe Sturani Puccini Rodolfo Riccardo Martin Schaunard Vincenzo Reschiglan Benoit Paolo Ananian Mimi Geraldine Farrar Parpignolese Pietro Audisio Marcello Antonio Scotti Coline Andrea de Segurola Alcindcoro Antonio Pini Corsi Musetta Bella Alten Sergente Incenzo Reschiglan Fernando Tanara Mascagni’s Opera Cavalleria Rusticana Santuzza Johanna Gadski Lola Florente Wickham Turiddu Carl Jern' Alfio Vincenzo Reschiglian Lucia Marie Mattfeld Leoncavallo Pagliacci Seeesseesees Rigoletto Gilly Gilda Eeeesesees Alma Gluck Sparafucile Andrea de Segurola Maddalena Florence Wickham Giovanna Emme Bornizggia Monteroneé Paolo Ananian Marullo Lodovico Sampier Borsa Angelo Bada Ceprano Incenzo Reschignan la Contessa Emma Borniggia Riccardo Martin Rudolf Shaunard Marcel Ollin Bernard Mimi Musette Parpignol Alcindor Paris Turin Garret Colin Seng

Social notes fill Columbus with club events and visitors

In Columbus Georgia on March 16 society circles showcased a busy calendar. Mrs Samuel Slater hosted the Fortnightly Club while Miss Lottie McEirey and Miss Maude Merritt highlighted sewing gatherings. Numerous guests from Atlanta to Chicago attended theater outings, dinners, and club meetings. The Columbus Enquirer Sun announced staff changes with Miss Cornelia Osburn taking over the social department, and many residents traveled to New York, Augusta, Fort Worth, and other cities for visits and hospitality.

Columbus Samuel Slater Sher Wynnton Lottie McEirey Maude Merritt Clarkesville Merritt Robert & Farish Madge Norwhan William Morton Annie McKinley Marshall Wellborn Miss Wellborn MisacKinley Miss Merritt Lloyd Bowers Lucy Watson Cornelia Bacon Osburn The Columbus Enquirer-Sun Nina Halstead van Marcus Pauline “Marcus Robert Washington Atlanta Dupont Kirven Au-gusta Goodrich Connecticut H. D. Curdis Los Gatis Cal Dinglewood Louise Scarborough Jennie Wren Club Richard Kirven Molle.Clements Florida

Social notes from Sandersville bridge party and visitors

Sandersville social scene features Miss Annie Wicker hosting a bridge party for Mrs. Mary G. Daniel of Atlanta with a salad course. Roanoke visitor Paddycord arrives. Brunswicks E H Hermann guests. Mrs. Edward Sheppard and Miss Paralu Sheppard hostesses. several residents attend spend-the-day gatherings, travels to New York markets, and visits from Atlanta and Baltimore guests.

Annie Wicker Bridge Mary G. Daniel At- Tanta Roanoke E. H. Hermann Brunswick George H. Mayo Edward Sheppard Paralu Sheppard Fi W. Newman Fi . Milas Lucey Phillips New York Selma Turner Bunkley N. Lozier Minerel Blof

Visits and departures mark Georgia Florida trip notes

In Cave Spring Georgia Mrs J A Partridge departed Monday for an extended Florida tour. Mrs Kate Martin of Crawfordville visits Mrs H S Morris and Mrs J Boe Brown and children who had boarded with Miss Frances Harper have returned to Atlanta. C Cralaegh and Mrs TL Kennedy have returned to Knoxville after brief stays with acquaintances.

J.A. Partridge Florida Kate Martin Crawfordville Morris J Boe Brown Frances. Harper Atlanta C. Cralaegh Bai TL. Kennédy Knoxville Mra

Social notes from Brunswick Georgia visitors and departures

In Brunswick and nearby cities a stream of visitors and travelers is noted. Residents Mrs. RR H Manser head to Bluefields Nicaragua for residence. guests include Mrs. W Ham from Cairo and Miss Annie Robinson in Jesup. Several families entertain relatives from Jacksonville Birmingham Savannah Atlanta and New York with visits and returns.

RR. H. Manser Bluefields Nicaragua Cairo A .D. Gale Fannie Smith Macon James V. Freeman Little Sons Jacksonville Jack Sonville Thi City Eli Vickers Douglas J. J. Vickers W. I. Curry Birmingham Annie Robinson L. Carter Jesup E. I. Coney Lucy Morrell Sylvania E. Ho Hermann Sandersville S. W. Warden New York J. H. Whitmire Janie Dart WW. W. Sharpe Waycross T. J. McCall Clarkson Atlanta Jennie Franklin Savannah Frank D. Aiken J.C. Stites Charleston Henry Burgay James W. Griffith Nate MecWennon

Elberton Misses and Visitors Fill Local Social Scene

In Elberton Georgia a string of visits and greetings unfolds as residents greet relatives and friends from Savannah Charleston Decatur Stephens and Andersort. Mrs Minnie Carlton and Mr Carmel visit Miss Belle Burch while Mrs J N Rice and daughter visit Carlisle South Carolina. Nearby travelers include Mr and Mrs C E Fisher from Lavonia and Lucile and Leone Thornton at a country home near Doves Creek. Mrs Newton McN is visiting her brother in Savannah and Mamie Arnold of Stephens visits her daughter in Heardstreat. Mrs Herbert Whitehead of Sandy Cross visits her parents near Elberton. A Porter of Decatur visits mother N L Bailey. Hawes and Archer return from Atlanta. Colonel and Mrs J Mr Brown and daughter Varina of Anderson SC stay with P S J Bruce in Elberton after attending a Bible conference in Atlanta.

Minnie Carlton Carmel Belle Burch J. N. Rice Mr. Rice Carlisle S.C C. E. Fisher Lavonia Lucile Leone Thornton Doves Creek Hawes A.F. Archer Atlanta Mr. Brown Varina Andersort Elberton

Lyerly GA Socials Hint at Town Gossip

Mr and Mrs Thad McKay spent Saturday in Rome. Mrs Henry Dover and relatives attended the Strain Gamble wedding in Calhoun. Rev and Mrs R A Cliett announce the birth of a son. Mrs W A Kinnebrew returned to Rome after a week with Gordon Wheeler and family. North Side Embroidery Club met with Mrs Shamibl in a casual, informal gathering.

Gordon, Wheeler Gordon Wheeler Shamibl

Community Guests and Couple Wed in Mount Airy

Miss Kate Hall of Franklin New York guests sister Mrs W A McConnell Col John P Fort and family plan summer residence opening. Misses Traydee Johnson Emma McConnell Mrs Judson McConnell Helen Susan McConnell visit. Miss Caroline Thompson hosts Robert Thompson of Chicago. Miss W Cillie Blair and Judge Loudermilk wed at Blair home last week. Pearl Cash and Garnet Jenking wed at Cash home Sunday. Stella Ashbery of Clarkesville visits Margaret von Windegger. Mrs Ida Dorsey visits sister Mrs R S Saunders.

Kate Hall Franklin, N. Y W. A. McConnell John P. Fort Traydee Johnson Emma McConnell Atlanta Charles McConnell Mount Airy Judson McConnell Helen Susan McConnell Clarkesville Migg Margaret von Windegger Ida Dorsey R. S&s Saunder

Local club meeting in Dawson library brings insight

The Wednesday Afternoon Club in Dawson held a productive session with a “Local Betterments Needed” note. Mrs. Walter A. Davidson, Mrs. K. S. Worthy, and Mrs. Allen Herrington led discussions on Civil War writers, cleaning up day, and school playgrounds, plus Edward Eggleston’s Hoosier Schoolmaster.

Cambridge Walter A. Davidson K. S. Worthy Allen Herrington J. W. Patterson Edward ‘Eggleston Hoosier Zueleita Clay Cox College Lillie Bradley Buena Vista John Ed Morris Mercer Morris Columbus W. W.crewas R. 2. Bell Bowdon D. C. Pickett Dublin W. A. Mclain Dwight Johnson Chicago S . Sone

Lectures Highlight Joan of Arc Rights at College

Dr Owens pastor of Capitol Avenue Baptist Church Atlanta delivered Friday lecture on Joan of Arc The Legal Rights of Women The talk framed a contrast between eras and urged fresh study of women’s roles at the college auditorium Dean of Rome introduced the opening exercises

Shorter College Owens Capitol Avenue Baptist Church Atlanta

College Women Named To Student Government Board

Miss Louise Bennett Eva Phillips Nell Powell and Hettie Barton were chosen as members of the executive board of the Student Government Association. The honor is conferred by the students for excellent standing. The Saturday meeting of the Polyremian and Ennomian societies featured an impromptu debate. Dr Spilman spoke to Shorter students on Monday evening as the Southern Baptist Sunday school board representative. Several students and visitors are noted with weekend travels and visits to Atlanta Griffin and Agnes Scott.

Louise’ Bennett Eva Phillips Nell Powell Hettie Barton Polyremian Ennomian Spilman Southern Baptist Sunday School Board Emily Harrison Atlanta Marjorie Hayes Walcott Griffin Vicis Mai Copeland Melissa H. Davis Brenau College Marguerite Brewer KR. W. Brittain Florine Hardwick Anne W. Rayner Vera Kelley Agnes Scott College

Local Social Notes Highlight Tifton Visits and Gatherings

Tifton society queries show Mrs. 5 L Layton of Pittsburg visiting her son Secretary H B Layton at Hotel Myon. Mrs. D J Rigeli of Milltown guests of cousin Mrs Walter Bates. Guests in Ashburn and Atlanta appearances feature Mrs Irma Murrow, Mrs W I Harman, and Mrs W M Thurman. A bridge party hosted by Mrs I B ONeal ends with a bonbon dish prize for Mrs Oscar Pate. A reception by Mrs Nichols Paterson honors Professor Pound and county teachers with yellow and white decorations and a full refreshments table.

5. L. Layton Pittsburg H. B Layton iMre W. M. Thurman J. L. Fields I. B. O'Neal Bridge Club Oscar Pate J. S. Charles Greenville 5. C W. A. Puckett Tift Avenue M. Garrett Albany J.M. Garrett Bory Nichols Paterson Pound Brittain County Tift N. Peterson John. Peterson Hea Gm A

Social notes recount visits and events in Milledgeville

The column lists local social activity including visits by Mrs. James Ingram and Mrs. Patti Johnson Riley, theater trips to Macon to see Baby Mine, guest appearances by Miss Annie Myrick, and a planned European trip led by Professor J. C. Wardlaw. It notes union revival services led by Rev. Rank Wright Hall affecting social life, with residents traveling to nearby cities and hosting gatherings at homes of Mrs. J Pottle and Mrs. Henry Goodman.

Dempsey Savannah James Ingram Kate, Thrash Nan Harkesdale Scott Whiteker Tha EL. Martin Macon T A Baby Mine Grand Theater Me A. McCrawe Patti Johnson Riley Atlanta Dr. Harris Annie. Myrick Florida L. H. Thomas Kay Kate Spriin Camden Ala T. F. Newell Gertrude Bennett Doe Jescue Henry Goodman Milledgeville Europe J. C. Wardlaw Rank Wright Hall

Social notes from Carrollton and nearby towns

Mrs Sam Boykin travels to Washington for two weeks with Mrs Boykin. Miss Lucie Harris visits Washington Aunt Mrs Fannie Wallace. Ladies’ Domino Club hosts Miss Maggie Rogers with Miss J B Gamp winning silk stockings. Numerous visits span Atlanta Temple Jackson Panama Elberton Newnan Bowdon and Bowdon residents attend events and gatherings.

Sam Boykin Washington, D. C Mrs. Boykin John Appleton Mandeville Baby Atlanta Tom Jones Halcyon Club J. B. Gamp Helen Long Minute Smith Lucie Harris Fannie Wallace EE. G. Kramer Ina McMachel Jackson Maggie Rogers Ladies’ Domino Club Steve Pace Woman's Missionary Society Rosa Eugenia Mandeville Panama S. O. King Mra Deve Powera Louise Connell Temple Mary Thompson Elberton J. A. Thompsen W. J. Stewart J. D .Summers Newnan Jesse Blalock Clarence Nichols Evelyn Brown Willia Brown Bowdon Robert Gailbreath Berta Buford

Practical Typhoid Prevention in Yakima County

The Yakima county campaign against typhoid fever shows the need for a full-time expert health officer with adequate salary. A $5,000 per year salary is cited as the standard for effective local health leadership, underlining the value of national public health bureau aid to organize local efforts.

United States Yakima County Washington National Public Health Bureau Congress

Plowing Declared Necessary by Captain Slade at 89

Columbus GeorgIa March 16 Special The Constitution reports Captain Jerry Slade Muscogee county's senior representative says must begin plowing Though he says he will not plow himself at 89 Slade remains active in gardening and local affairs He is a former two term mayor of Columbus and a veteran educator and legislator.

Columbus Gre Jerry Slade Muscogee County Captain Slade

Health Questions and Politics in Public Life

An editorial note discusses health as a top qualification for public officials noting editors urge voters to demand support for public health measures from all levels. The piece cites a Chicago newspaper urging health matters deserve priority over other qualifications for aldermen and recalls health as a historically subordinate political factor.

Typhoid Work Shows Big Health Gains At Yakima

The article notes 160 men could be deployed for typhoid efforts if local officials cooperate, citing Yakima as a model where civil administration achieved an 87 percent reduction in typhoid fever in a 45 060 population. It compares this success to military camp efforts on the Mexican border and historic public health campaigns in San Francisco New Orleans and Cuba. The Journal of the American Medical Association endorses replicating Yakima county methods in other cities.

Cumsden Yakima United States Yakima County San Francisco New Orleans Cuba Panama Journal of the American Medical Association

Pleads for the Children in Georgia Poor Houses

An appeal by Pr Howard Crumffey urges removing children from Georgia poorhouses. It cites stories of rescued or adopted orphans, praises homes that took in three dying girls, and warns against placing sane children with vice. It calls for shifting orphans to orphanages, preventing further harm.

Georgia Howard Crumffey Nazareth Hi. M. Stanley Earths David Copperfield Decatur North Georgia Milledgeville

New Public School Erected in Dalton Georgia

A new public school building on Fort Hill in Dalton, Georgia, overlooks the city and surrounding country with a magnificent view. The structure fronts the county courthouse and leads toward the temple of education, as the city advances its school system and facilities. The North Dalton administration reports the building and school system rapidly improving due to the new facilities.

Dalton Georgia County King Temple of Justice Temple of Education Dalton Achoolbeya Owith Corala

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