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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1902

Page

12

Al Fresco Entertainments To Elevate Club Scene

The club plans a sequence of brilliant al fresco entertainments, aiming to attract larger crowds than ever before and showcase outdoor social events as a highlight of the season.

A Delightful Afternoon Hosted by Mrs Hempfills Guests

Ethel Hillyer Harris Rome and Mrs W L Marshall of New York acted as guests of honor at a 4 o'clock event hosted by Mrs W A Hempfills. The gathering featured elaborate spring blossoms, light refreshments, and a line of attendants in elegant gowns, with several hundred attendees and civic hospitality.

Ethel Hillyer Harris Rome W L. Marshall New York W. A Hempfills Margaret Hemphill Samuella Whitman Hemphill Harris Marshall Miss Hemphill R. A Hemphill

Reception for Archdeacon Walton at Kirkwood Church

Mr and Mrs Calderott hosted a reception at Wadeland Cottage in honor of Archdeacon Walton after the Kirkwood Episcopal church completion. Mr Caldecott praised the archdeacon for guiding the project, and the congregation expressed deep gratitude for the new house of worship on a silver jubilee occasion. The Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Society also celebrated its president Mrs J Blehbers on her 25th anniversary with a surprise reception and gift of a silver salad set.

Archdeacon Walton Kirkwood G C A . Calderott Walton Wadeland Caldecott St .Limothy the Hebrew Benevolent Society J .T. Blehbers Forsyth Street Association H Rosengeld Joseph Hirsch Etchberg

Atlanta Club Women to Address Biennial Today

Los Angeles May 8 The nominating committee of the National Federation of Woman's Clubs has formed its officers for the forthcoming biennial vote. The ticket includes Mrs Dimles T Denison as president and notable vice presidents, with a slate of directors and a Catholic Women's Clubs federation credentialed today. A memorial for the St Louis exposition seeks $100,000 toward a woman’s building and federation headquarters, with proceeds from the World's Fair committee, private gifts, and the Wednesday Club. Tomorrow features an industrial session led by Mrs Florence Kelly and a memorial for Mrs Jennie Croty, the mother of women’s clubs, followed by Mrs Lowe’s biennial address and talks by prominent members.

Wolman Los Angeles Yamai Kin Dr Kin Woman's Department New York McCarthy Ling -Yon Japan Tokyo University Yamai America Woman's Medical College New York Infirmary Orient China Tsing So Chita Cal National Federation of Woman's Clubs Dimles T . Denison Robert Burnette California Emma Fox Michigan William ¥ F Coad South Dakota Louise Papenheim South Arphan Preasurer Samma van Loulalana Purchase Committee Con Philip Moore St Louis Hewis Federation Moore St. Louis Federation of Catholic Women's Clubs SJ. Thorndyke Chicago Florence Kelly Jennie Croty Lowe Robert Burdette Mabel Loomis Todd Massachusetts Sarah Hagan Georgia

Charity Event Aids Railroad YMCA At Capitol Square

A social afternoon hosted by Mrs Wha Tracy and Mrs W A Waggoner drew over eighty ladies to 97 Capitol Square for the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association fundraiser. music from a Stella box, decorations of signal flags, and readings by Miss Georgia Duncan highlighted the event, with proceeds to aid the YMCA and a planned maternity ward for Grady hospital. The gathering showcased community support and charming entertainment, ending with a promise of a notable total to be turned into the sun for beautifying the association’s rooms.

Hantley J P Hantley Capitol Avenue Huntley Association Marian Cullom Mary Ramsaur Peabody-Sargent Sarah Turner Agnes Scott Wha Tracy W A Waggoner H M Patterson W W Hulbert Capitol Square Railroad Young Mens Christian Association Stella Angier Miss Crush Glang Georgia Duncan M Hall Railroad Young Men's Christian Association

Annual Reception at Piedmont Driving Club

The Piedmont Driving Club will hold its annual directors and members meeting next Tuesday from 3 to 6 PM, followed by an 3 to 8 PM reception. The ballroom at the New York palkting will then host dancing as Atlanta’s social season begins with elegant outfits anticipated for the women of fashion.

Piedmont Driving Club New York Palkting Atlanta Women of Fashion

Baptists Plan Federation of Georgia Schools

A Georgia Baptist education commission meeting adopted a plan to federate three grades of schools the university collegiate and academic under a Mercer System. The plan includes charter changes to appoint trustees, temporary funds for debt liquidation and improvements, and endowment efforts with special emphasis on fundraising and conference coordination.

Georgia Baptist Education Commission Home Mission Board G A.nunnally P. A. Jessup C . & Jackson Jameson W W. Landrum PD. Pollock F. C. McConnell M L Brittain Shorter College Home Simmons Hamilton L. A. Dean George Hillyer L. B. Gwaltney Commission He “Mercer Georgia Baptist Convention Commieston Gore Partiowar Mberal Fant Thia Thia Commission Ghoala Atlanta Ga Wacen

Grape-Nuts Promises Strength From Breakfast Power

A Toronto woman credits Grape-Nuts with reversing prolonged ill health. She previously struggled to climb stairs and could not keep breakfasts due to stomach strain, but the cereal purportedly aided digestion and restored energy, allowing her to gain weight and work longer. Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. is cited.

Toronto Postum Co Battle Crazk

Train Strikes Two Men in Eufaula. One Dies

In Eufaula Alabama on May 7 two negro men were struck by an outgoing Ozark bound train. One man died and the other was crippled for life. Engineer Woods blew the signal and rang the bell but felt only a slight jar. The victims were found near the track, clustered by the crossties with heads resting along the rail. The incident is believed to involve drinking.

Eufaula Ala Ozark Woods Clio

City Charter Extension Debate Presses This Afternoon

The charter revision committee will meet at 3:00 this afternoon in the council chamber to decide on extending the city limits. Chairman Hillyer urges full attendance as votes from opposing sides have already been heard. If approved the new limits will be included in the charter and sent to the legislature for action.

Council Chamber Hillyer E.G Griffin Mer Gate City Dental Norcross Atlanta

The Grand Birdi company shines in two grand matinee shows

Two audiences praised the Birdi company at the Grand for a matinee and night performance. Reviewers lauded the stock company, noting tuneful numbers, excellent sets, first rate principal and chorus work, and standout acts by Miss Lane Ads Steele and a clever quartette. A Black Sheep runs all week with a Saturday matinee, and next week the Bijou company performs Hoyts play A Cay and a Night in New York with advance seat sales advised.

Birdi Black Sheep Wella Little Chip Tony Hart Rogers Brothers Misses Burnham Nellie Harvey Otis Harlean Miss Lane Ads Steele Arizona John Early Cortell Hoyts Cay New York

The Silent Pioneer Book Boosts Lucy Cieaver McFlooy

Miller at 39 Marietta markets The Silent Pioneer a biography that aims to elevate Lucy Cieaver McFlooy's reputation. The eccentric publisher claims the work reshapes public perception and cements her legacy.

Lucy Cieaver McFlooy Miller Marietta

Beautiful residential lots with streetcar access on chert drive

We offer several attractive lots sized 50 to 100 feet frontage and 800 feet depth on the chert drive to East Point. Located in a splendid residence section, the property benefits from Central and A. and W. P. B. R. services. Prices are very low and favorable terms can be arranged for buyers who will improve the property.

East Point Central

Permission Granted for Bowden Lithia Spring Grounds Use

The Bowden Lithia Spring grounds in Lithia Springs Georgia may be used by applying to the executors of E W Marsh at 312 Gould Building City.

Bowden Lithia Spring Lithia Springs E. W. Marsh Gould Building City

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