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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
5
Ernest Dawson mourns the passing of a renowned poet and musician. The piece laments the loss of a beloved bard, once spoken of as a royal figure among writers. It recalls his enduring voice and the legend of his artistic sword Excalibur.
A poem-like fragment emphasizes the strength of cheerfulness, mutual comfort, and gentle speech. It urges comforting others with warm hand-clasps and kindly looks while daily bread is shared, likening kind words to manna from the skies.
Mrs J Lewis Cobbs of Montgomery will represent the Peter Forney Chapter D A R as alternate to regent Mrs Ellis Burnett at the Continental Congress in Washington. Her election as state regent will be confirmed and she will return as acting regent for Alabama.
The Shakespeare birthday event originally set for Mrs. J. B. Harvey's home will now occur in the Cawthon Hotel assembly room at 4 p m Friday. Only five members attended the bi monthly Chautauqua Circle meeting due to widespread illness. Edith Duffee acted as secretary in Sallie Withers absence, and the program featured a quiz on chapters 3 and 4 of Your Child Today and Tomorrow with a discussion on whether the average home influences children's honesty.
A March Woman's Home Companion excerpt presents a confessed view by a woman that women rarely tell men the truth and that men control the truthfulness. The essay argues men avoid candor, bores, or shocks them, and that many women would endorse honesty if they dared.
The R E Rodes Chapter plans a bronze tablet in the university library to honor Amelia Gayle Gorgas, longtime librarian. She was a Confederacy daughter, honorary life president of the chapter, first Alabama division historian, wife of General Josiah Gorgas, university president at his death, daughter of a distinguished Alabama governor, and mother of Brigadier General W C Gorgas.
On the crowded wharf Helen finds her mother waiting to greet the returning couple. Warren admits plans were behind the timing, and the family hails the reunion with a cheerful taxi ride home to celebrate.
Matrons' Social Set at 2 30 by Mrs A Crooks followed by Mothers' Club at Settlement Home at 3 30. Thursday afternoon private view of etchings 4 to 6 at the Athelstan Club arranged by John A Wetzel.
Friday evening at 8 30 p m M T C dance at German Relief Hall. Friday bridge events include Miss Elise Hall at 3 p m, Miss Rebecca Herndon at 1 p m, and Mrs D P Bester Jr at 3 p m. Friday afternoon social at 2 30 at 133 New St Francis St. Celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday at Mrs J B Harvey’s residence at 4 p m.
A Columbus hall hosts Danse Pour Les Jeunes Gens at 7 45 p m and Shakespeare Club featuring Mrs C J Torrey at 11 o clock, continuing a night of local cultural gatherings.
The article describes a weekend cape coat in black and white broken plaid suitable for an extra motor wrap. It notes a sleeveless design with a cape fastening at back seams and a convertible collar. Also featured are halo hats with rubies of suite and lace, net parasols, and two silk sweaters in magpie and black gold patterns with decorative collars and sashes.
Secretary Houston appointed William F. Callander, currently private secretary, as state field agent for the Bureau of Crop Estimates with headquarters at Madison Wisconsin. Floyd R. Harrison of Petersburg Virginia was named private secretary.
News from Fairhope Alabama details visits by Miss Rae Field inquiring about permanent settlement with kin, Dr. R P Beggs moving his practice, and Roscoe Keller buying a cottage on Fels avenue. Ira Hopping dies at seventy seven. body sent to Brooklyn for burial. A house party at Rest Cottage features the Rencher and Gaston families. William Richard of Cullman undergoes appendicitis surgery in Birmingham but dies. Organic High School students enjoy a Fly Creek outing with boating and flora study.
SUGGSVILLE Ala The lawn party hosted by the School Improvement Society drew strong attendance and positive remarks. Highlights included Miss Ruth Young and Miss Etta Cammack with top scores in the progressive rock game, lanterned oaks, and dainty refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs W H Davis Mr and Mrs Forest Davis Mr James S Deas Mrs W M Deas and Rev D M Pearson among others.
William J. McKinney of 219 South Jackson Street, commander of Mobile Camp No 2, Spanish War Veterans, leads enrollment of every camp member into the American Legion. He is among the first in Mobile and early in the South to join. the legion pledges readiness for any call to arms and to support the United States.
A squadron of three foreign cruisers gathered near New York harbor as of April 21. The nearest vessel offshore was a four funnel British cruiser seven miles east of Ambrose channel light. A second fast, large auxiliary cruiser sat ten miles east of the Highlands, likely a stranger to observers. The largest four funnel cruiser lay fifteen miles southeast, also unseen before by shore watchers.
Washington notes cancellation of liner sailings from Italy may compel U S to arrange return travel for Americans. State department officials expect to route homecomings via France or England unless appeals intervene. Inquiry into Italy delivering a ship with cotton to Switzerland.
Mrs J H Poole convalescent after illness. Miss Eula D Sadler and Miss Ina Davis visit and travel for exams and teaching. R C Pettie and grandson visit Snow Hill. J L Harrison and family return from Camden. J E Nettles and parents host Burl visit. Dr Joe Jones visits in new car. Eugene Watts in Selma on business. Mrs A MacMurphy hosts sister Miss McKinney from Jones Mill. L Y Sadler W B Hicks J Gladwell take Owassa trip. T Hopper seriously ill locally. George E Kyser of Birmingham here on business. Frank Watts Bracey Jones and M A of Caledonia Sunday visitors.
The tie inspector visited Deer Park on Thursday to inspect ties. The women of the IA club held a meeting last Thursday with Mrs. W R Leon. Mrs J A Tuner joined the club in the past week. An entertainment drew a large crowd at McGra tha Hall Saturday night. Mr Albert and son Charlie passed through on business en route to Chatom.
On Froebel Day April 21 Mobile's kindergarten students showcased work at Leinkauf Barton Russell Semmes Clarke Oakdale Whistler Marechal and Old Shell Road schools. The Whistler celebration included an indoor display and a vegetable garden planted by pupils under Miss Peterson and Vaughan, highlighting early farming lessons and yielding revenue from crops such as lettuce beans and corn.
Washington April 22 delegates resume work after long contest for control of the D A R. Mrs Story is re elected president and leads the organization through ongoing sessions and planned programs.
The national organization announced the re election of Mrs Story as general and her ticket won by 461 to depression of opposition. Mrs Guernsey of Kansas was among early supporters. In her address Mrs Story urged unity and continued work for the new organization while sessions reviewed fees and state regents reports.
Glasgow officials approve adding female streetcar workers to fill vacancies from enlistees. About 400 women are expected to be hired at 6.75 dollars weekly with uniforms provided.
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