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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1912
Page
12
Opportunity for advancement is on the horizon and a cool temper will aid judgment. Those born today may be nervous and fault finding and should seek plain food and explanations to improve health and character.
Monday events include the Ilton Club with Mrs. Landry at 3, Xmas tree at McGill Institute at 7, Miss Cary Halls card party for Miss Gulley, and a parliamentary drill with the American Women's Republic Club at St John’s chapter house 3 pm. Officers and members are invited to U M S dance at the Battle House. Tuesday features a Striker’s ball at Pattle House Auditorium at 9, C W regular meeting with Mrs. H H Hansen at 3 30, Discards with Miss Heustes at 3 pm, and a W auctioneers event with Mrs. W C Dukes at 8 pm.
Wednesday events include a pen house at the Country Club and the Fidelia Club New Year's ball hosted at the Battie House auditorium.
Thursday Bridge Club meets with Mrs Hughes at 3 p m Mrs Seal Barris hosts Afternoon Tea Club at 4 p m and Progressive Bridge Club led by Mrs B Clement at 3 p m.
Friday event listed as Dance of the Mysteries at German Relief Hall with unspecified start time and details obscured by OCR. The notice records a social gathering at a local hall likely tied to relief efforts.
Saturday schedule lists a club gathering with Mrs. C. J. rey at 11 o'clock and a children's story hour at the YMCA at 4 p.m.
The wedding of Mrs C T Earths of Mobile and Mr James Barton Reynolds of Washington was held yesterday at 11 at Col and Mrs D R Burgess residence on Government Street. Rev Dr Matthew Brewster of Christchurch officiated after an Episcopal ceremony. The event drew prominent social interest.
The intimate ceremony at 11 featured Mrs. Tebbetts singing as the bride entered with her son C. T. Hearin and maid of honor Miss Jamie Hearin. Groom with best man Leslie Spier of Washington, bride in gobelin blue velvet and orchids. A rose holiday breakfast followed in a tapestried dining room. The couple will reside in Washington.
Mrs Albert Bush entertained a informal bridge gathering Friday for Mrs Hearin and Mr Reynolds ahead of their Saturday wedding. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Hall and others, with prize scores awarded to Mrs Gester and Mr Tebbetts. The event reflected intimate friendship and well wishes for the honorees. The Country Club will hold New Year’s Day open house for members and guests with light refreshments and socializing.
A Christmas tree event for the Cathedral Sunday school children is set for Monday evening at 7 p m at the Meill Institute. The gathering invites families and aims to provide festive activities and gifts for the youngsters.
Miss Florence Gardner marked yesterday as a red letter day celebrating twelve years with her family. Parents Mr and Mrs Morris Gardner hosted a Lyric matinee box party and a Majestic banquet with pink floral decorations and themed souvenirs for guests including Rebecca Jacobs Rita Reiss and Lucile Licht.
James and Burton Reynolds led a ballroom sequence with bell favors for partners as the crowd enjoyed two dances. Young guests Annie Boone and Helen Pitmen lingered by the punch bowl, then a salad course followed, marking the evening among the season’s most delightful events.
The list includes Lucile Goldstein Grace Zelnick er Gladys Brown Amalie Buelein Myra Cohen Eidna Pincus and Bila Madler from Pensacola and New Orleans as part of a community notice regarding eligible participants.
Beautiful fifteenth birthday party for Jean Rutherford Boden held at the Vineyard yesterday noon. Mr and Mrs W G Boden hosted a pink themed luncheon with a refined group of Jean’s young friends and Mrs John Braun chaperoning the festive event.
The Shakespeare Club met yesterday for its regular Saturday gathering. Members led by Mrs J Torrey continued their study of masterpieces, finishing Moliere and returning to Julius Caesar with a detailed program covering sources, dates, and themes.
Miss Afinie Bridgeman of New York City arrives in Mobile as a guest of Mrs. Winston Jones. She will stay through Mardi Gras with many delightful affairs planned in her honor.
Sunday afternoon December 22 at Broad and Baltimore street home. Little Miss Lessie Sigler acted as hostess for a nine year old birthday gathering with games and a Christmas tree led by Santa Claus. Guests included Ruth Wilson, Bertha Browning, Bradley Stone, Irma Palace, M. Walker, Lucile and Walter Tyler, Lillian Walker, Grace Benson, Foster Flagner, Ruby Lyn Stoll, Zella May Rush, Adele Browning, Orinele Wil Stoll, T. J. McQuillen, Frank Stone and Ora May Bigler.
Mrs. Maggy McQuillen and Mrs. T. O. Stone Jr. led a group serving dainty refreshments to the little folks assisted by Sadie Carter I. T. J. McQuillen Crawford Gussie Carter and Mrs. Brunson at a community gathering.
Mr and Mrs John Gatlin celebrate the arrival of a baby girl described as the sunshine of the home for many a Yule season. The notice notes broad congratulations from relatives and friends, marking a joyful holiday birth at their West Point residence.
Mies Maareeret Horn, a holiday college lass, plans to resume duties at Ler Mont College after a pleasant visit to her parents Mr and Mrs Harrell Horn.
The Harris residence hosts weekly visitors with Mrs. Morris' sister Mrs. Palmer from Montevallo and Stella Palmer a Tallahassee teacher among the guests. Lula Palmer also visits while Wilda Blount departs for Union Springs and Josephine Harris plans to return to the Visitation Convent. Joseph Read of New York stays with his sister Mrs. Adama until after New Years and attends the Striker's ball. Louis Findley of Collard visits Mobile during Christmas week.
Dr and Mrs Seale Harris hosted a Yuletide informal dance for their daughter Josephine Harris and her guests Wilda Blount of Anton and Jessie Porter of Key West. An orchestra played as partners were chosen by sleigh-bell marked cards and boutonieres by the hosts.
Teo and the popular trio Iris Monk Elise Hail and Irwin plan to return to New York City Saturday to resume work at Miss Bangs after a festive Christmas at home. Mrs C B Shawhac will host both Finesse and Dalton Clubs upon her West Point visit while Mrs Barry Lyons travels from Birmingham and will host the Giwel Club this week.
A Friday story hour at the BTEC drew a steady crowd of community attendees. Mrs. Hern delighted youngsters with her narration while Mrs. Rebdbins offered a medieval tale about Cologne cathedral.
Miss Ruth McGowan acted as hostess for a holiday dance in honor of Miss Agnes Fowlkes and Miss Marguerite Wefel, with a festive setting of palms, poinsettias, and Christmas bells. Punch and a later supper were served. many young society figures attended, including Agnes Fowlkes and Myrtle Adams, among others.
Switz provides scalp treatments hair dyeing bleaching facial massage electrolysis manicuring and chiropody services. The text lists beauty and personal care offerings formed from combines.
Frances Garside argues that the modern suffragist is the best wife and mother. She describes a thinking, informed woman who studies home life, labor conditions, food safety, and recreation, demanding a direct voice in domestic policy and community welfare.
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