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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
6
WE ladies of the Free Kindergarten Association met yesterday to consider next year’s teacher applications. The four Indianapolis teachers who succeeded last two years were unanimously reelected. The secretary was instructed to notify them. The association will run the charity sale at Rich's on Saturday. a committee will be appointed to assist.
Otis Harlan stars as Hot Stuff in Hoyt’s A Black Sheep at the Grand drawing standing room only crowds. The revue blends songs and dances with sharp comic stereotypes and lively musical direction, hailed by audiences as top entertainment with standout turns by Dan Marble, Herbert J Cortell, and John Early.
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Georgia Phi chapter hosts a dance at Brookwood, the country home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Thompson, on Friday evening May 9. The affair promises notable appeal to the young social set with Mr Livingston Mims Thompson as host, ensuring pleasure and general enjoyment.
Sheltering Arms Home in Atlanta will receive five percent of sales from Mo Rich & Bro dry goods store. The Sheltering Arms Society, led by a long list of named ladies, will oversee the event and ensure a successful fundraiser. Miss Julia Porter hosts a chafing dish supper in honor of Miss Graham of New York, with select guests and the Chafing Dish Club. A home wedding of Bart Holland and Minnie Spinks occurred at the bride’s parents’ home, followed by a reception. Mrs Howard McCall to host card afternoon for Mrs Arthur Tidwell with about sixty guests. Board of Visitors to Meet at Boys’ High School.
In Montezuma Mise Julia DuPree wed Lacy Boyd of Bartow in a quiet home ceremony led by Rev H P Jackson. The bride, eldest daughter of Hon James M DuPree, is praised for charm and intellect. groom, a Kentucky native and civil engineer, hails from a long honored Blue Grass lineage. Best man Major Fontaine Jackman. grandmother S M Byron gives away the bride, linking Georgia Florida and Kentucky families.
A large audience filled the Auburn Avenue tent to hear Dr V Coombs preach on Religious Delusions. He argued Christianity and Christian Science are not both true and denounced spiritualist faith healing and similar claims with calm, historical proof that such miracles appeared long ago in various cultures. Tonight his theme will be The Five Kingdoms with a large chart to illustrate what many call a leading sermon of the revival series.
Not from Corn but high grade Barley Malt and imported Hops all beers prewed. Aged until ripened wholesomeness adds to purity. Budweiser Michelob Faust Exquisite Pate-Lager Anheuser-Standard Black & Tan Export Pate Bréwed by Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn St Louis Orders filled by Potts-Thompson Liquor Co Atlanta Ga.
The biennial meeting adjourned amid heated debate over the color question as the Georgia-Massachusetts compromise carried. Mrs Lowe led with decisive chairing, defending colored women’s clubs while critics urged caution. The charter and reorganization proposals sparked further contention as delegates weigh future standards and membership rules.
Handball tournament opened yesterday with teams posting early results and standings. Players showed promising form as organizers noted schedule progress and crowd turnout.
The fremen handball tourney opened with two Class A games and one Class B game. Short and Harrison beat Parker and Delaney in a dramatic clash, while Dick Joyner and Courtney defeated Short and Harrison, and Lafitte and Peel edged Allen and Graham. A standout marathon match between Short and Harrison and Parker and Delaney drew praise as one of Atlanta's finest. Final scores favored Joyner and Courtney 3 to 3, Lafitte and Peel 6 to 4, with details: 110, 1-11, 11-6, 11-6, 0-H, 11-6, 0-11, 4H, 11-7. No Class C games were held yesterday. four more matches set for today across morning and afternoon sessions.
The great auditorium recently displayed 60 000 calla lilies and thousands of pink carnations creating a strong floral welcome for attendees. Flower displays marked the California convention with daily bouquets heading toward the venue, while Mrs Lowe's room became a flower bower from morning until night.
The state convention of Christian Endeavor societies convenes Thursday in Columbus with Atlanta delegates attending. The five day gathering features an excellent program with speakers including Rev Dr Plunkett of Augusta. Atlanta attendees include Rev F T Jenkins Dr G W Sull F Is Padgett Jr Miss Parker Heller Gle1 gow Dunn Bellingrath Well born Lewis and H Edgar Frye.
Mrs Sarah J Hogan reports on the biennial of women’s clubs noting overlooked incidents. Royal hospitality for Mrs R D Lowe on a western tour is highlighted with receptions in Kansas City Topeka and Atlanta. Delegations greet her with flowers and car decorations, signaling harmony across administrations.
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