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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1913

Page

15

Society Continued with Sweets and Pie Shaped Cards

The event featured many named guests including Hope Marsten Corinne Marion Roberts Sally Andrews Dolly Brown Miss Cras Tucker Cydelle Dowty McCurdy Ruth Ludington Mary Knight Rush and Pie Moore. Mary Rush won a pair of silk items while Hope Marston earned a silver hair ornament. A pearl and pearl souvenir were given to the honoree.

Hope Marsten Corinne Marion Roberts Sally Andrews Dolly Brown

Carnival pageant and royal procession in Mobile

The narrative details a carnival in Mobile with a regal procession through Bienville Street to the Manassas Club, salutes for Queen Marguerite Wefel, and festive events at German Relief Hall and Bienville Square. A citywide celebration includes masquerades, music, grand balls, and the Order of Myths with crowds along the parade route.

Sigalange Marguerite Wefel Conti Conde Royal Louis Bienville Square Manassas Club Knights Kk. O. R Felix Dimore

Social bingo event draws St Louis and New York attendees

Stevanson of St Louis, Mrs Hatch of New York, Miss Howard, Mrs Mc Creary Otts and Mrs Beverly Wilson attended the games with three tables of contestants. Prizes white silk hose won by Mrs Wilson, Mrs Otts and Mrs E J Buck. Miss Mary Ryan of Tuscaloosa visiting relatives here. Mrs Harry Plummer of Birmingham and her sons visiting Mrs W K P Wilson. Mrs Charles A Cunningham returned from a trip to New Orleans. Mrs Paul Wilson entertaining her mother Mrs K R Wilson of Louisville.

Mary Ryan Tuscaloosa Harry Plummer Birmingham and Little Sons W. K. P. Wilson Charles A. Cunningham New Orleans Paul Wilson K. R. Wilson Louisville

Bethel Auxiliary Sets February Meeting at Seamen's Bethel

The Bethel Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Seamen's Bethel on Thursday February 6 at 12 o'clock. Ticket holders for the second Bethel Auxiliary entertainment should return tickets at this meeting. Family assemblage for Mardi Gras includes Kenneth Donald family guests and local relatives. Mrs C L Smallwood and Miss Smallwood of Tuscaloosa are carnival visitors, with others in town for the Athelstan cotillon.

Bethel Bethel Auxiliary Seamen’s Bethel Kenneth Donald Honduras H. G. Donald Edwin Barlow Katherine Donald Fort Morgan Donald Home C. L. Smallwood Miss Smallwood of Tuscaloosa Athelstan Kyser Nell Kyser Dan McMillan Pensacola Association Margaret Southerland Territorial St. Louis James G. Butler New Indus

Carnival Card Party at the Cawthon

Mrs E J Buck hosted a grand card party at 3 pm in the Cawthon sal on amid palms exotics and carnival colors. The event drew many titled ladies seated at twenty tables with guest list including Mesdames Adams Davis Kirkbride Bestor Abbott Commox Hodgson Davis Sullivan Garrett and others in a brimming season gathering.

Cawthon E. J Buck Mesdames B. F. Adams L. J. Davis M. L. Kirkbride D. P. Bestor J. L. Abbott J. W. Commox Hodgson F.P Davis Elmo Davison Willard Sullivan Birmingham W. C. Garrett Henry Goldthwaite Sikes Gilbert E. M. Robinson Boyle Peters John Quill Louis Davis Z. M. Ky Inge C. N. Owens F. C. Rhen M. Brewster H. P. Cole H. H. Clarke William Barnwell C. M. Crampton H. M. Friend W. S. Syson Dan Cameron

Notable Attendees at a Memorial Party in New York

A list of guests includes W. M. Mastin Ladd H. P. , Sid ney Price F. P. Parker Stevenson of St Louis Joseph Tucker Peter Vredenburgh Holcombe Quill weet W. F Tebbetts G. M. Luce C. P. Robinson Shelton Sims EB. D. Wagar Misses Harding Healy Barre Huestis Huger Finley Mattie Cary Faust Rosa Lyon Virginia Thomas. Prizes awarded were first a silver basket second a silver mayonnaise dish and consolation a silver picture frame marking a memorable beautiful party event.

Faust New Orleans Rosa Lyon Virginia Thomas

Queen Margarite Hosts Regal Luncheon In Mobile Carnival

The Mobile Carnival queen La Reine Marguerite hosts a lavish luncheon for her court. Imperial purple and gold tulips and parma violets decorate the table with corsages, place cards, and royal favors for twelve ladies in waiting and debutantes.

Imogen Little Jamie Hearin Ladies In Waiting Ethelyn Sigler Elizabeth Hobart Agnes Fowlkes Mary Harris Fendley Glass Estelle Mashmeyer Margaret Taylor Ethel Bursess Ruth McGowin

Followers of Felix Mardi Gras Carnival Committee Lists

The carnival hall event on Mardi Gras night February 4 at German Relief Hall gathers a Reception Committee led by John E. Toomey with white badges and a full slate of members including H. Kimbrough and Dan Jett. An Entertainment Committee lists G Bene and others with purple badges for the event.

Felix John E. Toomey H. Kimbrought John Garrason E. V. O'Conner A. Stringer P. Schook J. Langan R. Moffet B. Brutkiewitz J. Byers D. H. King D. P. Kenyon W. Moffett Dan Jett Entertainment Committee G. Bene P. Neely E. Balladares V. Bra J. Christopherson E. Dozier T. Broadway B. Carlin Godbolt J. Smallwood O. McCarron F. Robihsdh B. Sherman

The Merry Fun Makers Meet at 254 South Conception

The Merry Fun Makers held their third meeting with Irma and Anne Meyer. Attendees included Agnes Sherman Cecile Sherman Katierine Robertson Sadie Simmons Eunice Murray Lillian and other local members at 254 South Conception Street.

Merry Fun Makers Irma Anne Meyer South Conception Street Agnes Cecile Sherman Katierine Robertson Sadie Simmons Eunice, Murray Lillian

Dr King’s New Discovery Soothes Irritated Throat

Advertises a cough remedy for throat and lung irritation. Claims relieve chronic hacking cough tickling throat and offer pleasant taste. Urges single use and repeat use, available at all druggists.

Dr. King

Auctioneer A A Richard Promoted as Old Reliable

The advertisement urges everyone needing an auctioneer to hire A A Richard known as the old reliable with office at 452 Dauphin Street and home phone 175 Y at W T Lincoln's.

A. A. Richard Reliable W. T. Lincoln's Dauphin Street

May Métis and Irma and Anne Meyer event winners

The results list May Métis, Irma, and Anne Meyer as winners with Peat come or venke Agnes Sherman second, Cecile Sherman third, and a pocket camera awarded to Katierine Robertson. Dr. A G Moses of Temple Shaarai Shomayim reports his mother Emma Moses at Auditorium apartments Louisville Ky is gradually recovering from illness.

May Métis Irma Anne Meyer Peat Come Venke Agnes Sherman Cecile Sherman Katierine Robertson A. G. Moses Temple Shaarai Shomayim Emma Moses Auditorium Apartments Louisville, Ky

Quiet Wedding Ties City and Houston Families

A quiet wedding was solemnized at St Francis Street Methodist Church parsonage Tuesday evening between Miss Annie Knox Taylor of this city and Mr Harry Ivan Martin of Houston Texas. The couple plan to travel in the West for several months after their ceremony.

St. Francis Street Methodist Church Annie Knox Taylor Harry Ivan. Martin Houston Tex Martin West

Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma Fraternity Meeting at Barton Academy

The regular February meeting of Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma was held at Barton Academy at 10 30 a m with a large attendance. The group voted to add separate secretary and treasurer roles electing Miss Jessie Curry secretary and Miss Laetle Hahn treasurer. The program included poetry readings and selections with Miss Rose Laney and Miss Georgie Winter contributing, adjourned to March 1.

A.B. L Alpha’ Beta Lambda, Sigma Barton Academy Jessie Curry Laetle Hahn New England Helena Krudop Edna’ Lewis Laurie Reasonover Freda Rose Elida Nelson Emerson Thoreau New England Group the Brook Tennyson Rose Laney Georgie Winter

Society Almanac to Be Repeated After Demand

Repeated performances of the Society Almanac will be held Friday night and Saturday matinee Easter week following high demand. Audiences enjoyed a song dance and story lineup starting with Betsy Ross Mrs Franklin Mrs Rutledge Mrs Witherspoon and the historical Ola Black Joe weaving quaint prologue into the twentieth century tale.

Betsy Ross Franklin Rutledge Witherspoon Ola Black Joe

Society Almanac Promises A Bigger Mobile Theater Show

Martha the antithesis of old characters fans fads and new notionsin the present age. The Society Almanac features dances from different periods with electrical solo added. Captain Jack Mahon and Colden Brown will lead behind the foot lights with Mahon handling scenic and electrical effects. The show aims to outshine the original production and prove Mobile talent can deliver top professional quality entertainment.

Martha Jack Mahon Colden Brown Mahon Society Charter

A W R Woman's Republic Club Meets at St John’s

The American Womans Republic Club held a Monday meeting at St John’s Chapter House. New officers Mrs E A Wilson president Mrs Lizzie Haas secretary and Mrs A D Davie treasurer were installed and seven new members joined.

A. W.R American Womens Republic Club St. John's E. A’ Wilson Lizzie Haas A. D. Davie Mia, Haas Davis American Womans’ League St John's Chapter House Annie G. Scott

Y W C A trial loan shares set at 50 dollars

The Y W C A gains city business support and public service status, inviting members and friends to visit during carnival season for a meal and socializing. The Business Girls Bible Class moves to Friday at 7 30 pm. Noon meeting shifts to Kah Manufacturing plant. Physical training classes run Thursday Friday and Saturday with a Saturday prayer circle at 4 pm.

Business Girls Kah Manufacturing Company

Battles Wharf social notes run through stormy weekend

Despite bad weather the Battles community kept busy with launch trips to Mobile and Pinehurst visits by Captain T P Norville and family. A Sewing Circle gathering hosted by Mrs Breckenridge, a Tuesday ladies hop, and visits from Miss Grace Hutchins and Miss Mabel White are recorded along with several residents heading to California and Flatwood for short stays.

Carhey Battles T. P. Norville and Son Peyton Pinehurat Mobile Breckenridge Point Clear Blanch Well Chester Spear Margarite Spear Woodie Woods Ben Maddox Winnipeg Canada Bush California Grace Hutchins Mabel White Fairhope

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