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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
3
Notable spring social calendar features Mrs Julian Field hosting a luncheon for Mrs J J Parker of St Paul Minn and a Capital City Club gathering for Mrs Welter D Lamar. Atlanta hostessing rises with chic luncheons at the Capital City Club and Piedmont Driving Club events through summer, honoring alumnae and prominent society figures.
Mrs Field hosts a refined luncheon yesterday afternoon for Mrs J Parker with ten guests. The room featured pale pink roses and ferns, pink clusters souvenirs, and pink rose motifs on place cards and bonbonieres. Attendees wore white and pale tones, including Mrs Cleveland Wilcoxon in white organdie and Mrs Wilmer Moore in blue with lace details.
R and Mrs Albert Thorn entertained eight guests at dinner last evening. Attendees included Mrs Hush Hagan Miss Austell Mr Everett Mr Montgomery and Mr Swann of New York. Pink roses formed the center piece and Mrs Thornton wore lace. Lucy Cobb Alumnae meeting planned Atlanta division with about fifty members to discuss Athens reunion and Georgia women attending. Mrs Hugh Hagan presided and said at least sixty Atlanta alumnae will attend. Rail rates explained to aid travel and lodging for the event. Lacy Cobb reunion to coincide with university alumnae gathering and a large reception planned by Mrs M A.
Invitations issued by the Beta Iota Chapter of the Alpha Theta Omega fraternity at Georgia Tech for a German event to be held at the Kimball on Wednesday May 31. Members in the city assist with details while many from out of town attend. refreshments will follow and the centennial ceremonies in Athens next month promise house parties.
Mr John Moore presented a piano recital as a compliment to the Woman's Club concert effort. A large audience praised his first public appearance with a program of old masters and modern pieces. His Beethoven Op.13 Pathetique and Liebling studies drew special notice for technical execution and velocity.
A writer reflects on the era when most aspirants expect talent and skill to be handed to them. The piece argues true artists earn favor through strenuous, patient effort rather than demand instant recognition. It emphasizes dedication over quick reward in both instrumental and vocal fields.
Mr Hugh Robinson hosted a refined dinner at his brother Roby Robinsons home in honor of Miss Simily McDougald with white and green decor and a wreath of smilax and carnations. Guests included Emily McDougald Alice Barker Eugenia Oglesby and Myrtice Scott among others. a second party for Miss Laura Johnson and attendants featured Geisies and a guest prize lineup led by Helen Crew.
Entertainment at the governors mansion was postponed to Monday evening under the Women's League. The program includes refreshments for 25 cents. Mrs. Burtyn Smith and Mrs. WB Walton oversee the refreshment committee and have invited Misses Margaret Newanan and Nelly Howell to assist.
Georgia women excel at Chenoweth Institute commencement in Washington with five graduates led by Elizabeth Cromwell Sloan and Susan Ellis Fort. June weddings loom as Evelyn Rampeck, Decatur, to John Robert Glenn, Atlanta businessman. YMCA gymnasium plans gain momentum with Susie Herwood and Annie Mitchell guiding women's activities. Church women cited in sermon provoke debate on social proprieties.
A Trinity church ceremony in Waycross united Miss Lily Wlola Thigpen of Waycross and Mr J Q Dorris of Birmingham in marriage. The event included a large guest list with bridesmaids, ushers, and a reception at the Thigpen home. The couple will reside in Birmingham.
Décatur social brief lists Mrs A J West at Knowns ville for a Golden Cross convention Miss Tucker known for outgoing personality John M Slaton and Misses Waldo to attend Athens commencement Mrs Smith Pickett among attendees Lucy Cums Samtven cement Colonel and Mrs Lowry and Miss Julie Taylor back from New York Mrs Robert Foreman to be hosted by Mrs M A Lipscomb at Athens centennial ceremonies Dr and Mrs Nicolson host Friday dinner for Miss Gay and Mr Paine.
City Building Inspector Pittman ordered contractors tearing down the Peters office site to keep sidewalks clear for pedestrians. They had closed a section with a permit to work, but with viaduct work occupying the street the Peters property crew sought full sidewalk access immediate to the buildings.
Innovation by Dar win P. Aisley and Steve FR Johnston introduces a crowd drawing method at the West End Heights Land Co sale of 35 lots. A half-acre lot will be given away to a attendee, with attendance granting an equal chance to win, aiming to boost participation in this afternoon’s auction.
The notice advertises low fares to the Pan-American Exposition via Philadelphia or New York and the Lehigh Valley Railroad. It invites readers to write Charles Lee, general passenger agent, New York, for a pamphlet detailing the route and schedule.
Georgia Fulton County Ordinary notices list numerous administrators guardians and executors applying for letters of dismission or administration. The notices require interested parties to file objections by the first Monday in June or July next and name the estates involved and the officials handling the case.
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