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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1913

Page

5

Imperial Revels Host Felix II At Athelstan Club

The 1913 carnival features Felix II as Lord Paramount of Revels entertaining imperial consort and court at the Athelstan Club. Covers for twenty attend a princely banquet with Marguerite Wefel, Agnes Fowlkes, Miss Jamie Hearin, and others arranged by the lord high chamberlain. Colonial Dames of Mobile invite members to welcome Mrs. C Elwood Brown on February 6.

Felix Felix II Jex Howard Luce Athelstan Emperor of Joy Marguerite Wefel Agnes Fowlkes Hermon Probst Jamie Hearin George Creary Imogen Little William Hagan Fendley Dudley Glass Pettus Lee Mary Harris Gabies St. John Elizabeth Hobart Frank Ellis Estelle Mashmeyer Boise City Porter King Ethlyn Sigler Louisville T. D. Nettles, Jr Colonial Dames Colonial Dames of Mobile H. A. Barre C. Elwood Brown San Francisco California Society of Colonial Dames

Carnival colors brighten Battle House luncheon scene

A luncheon hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Inge transformed the Battle House parlors into a feast of carnival colors. A Marie Antionette corbeille of yellow tulips and violets topped the centerpiece and hats dripping with violets marked the honored guests including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hall and others.

Battle House F. J. Inge Marie Antionette Corbeille Henry Hall Holcombe Quill

If this is Your Birthday and Manassas Club Ledger

A dated birthday forecast notes travel benefits and political and scientific interests for those born today. It warns about conduct with friends of the opposite sex and predicts strong character tempered by associating with open minds. The Manassas Club hosts a historical visitors’ register with signatures of C S A U S A officers and late entries from Spanish war, Boxer rebellion, and Philippines era figures.

Manassas Philippines

Mardi Gras Festivities Chase Off Ash Wednesday Quiet

Revelers packed Mobile streets as I M s Elks and Monday balls showcased splendor. Parades by the mic Cow Boys and K O R from Alice in Wonderland drew cheers while Fort Morgan soldiers and Auburn cadets added patriotic color. Myths ball at Battle House marked forty sixth anniversary as Ash Wednesday signals Lent begin with sackcloth and ashes.

Mystic Societies The Elks Mic Knights of German Relief Hall Fort Morgan Revenue Service Cadets Band of Auburn Mobile Battle House Order of Myths Olympus Vulcan Bacschus Ceres Milky Way

Fidelia Club Carnival Ball Held Tonight at Battle House

The Fidelia Club hosts its grand carnival ball this evening at the Battle House promising scintillating success and festive entertainment for attendees.

Fidelia Club Battle House

Welcome Home Again and Social Goings On in Alabama

The Manassas Club is praised for open hearted welcome and its deanlike standing among local institutions. Birmingham hosts the Fitts family return from New York while their house at Roebuck Springs is built. Montgomery sees Harden Fitts and wife return from Mobile as friends warmly greet them. Dr. and Mrs. Ward entertain at a luncheon on Church Street for W G Ward Jr with a table floral display and guests including C B Hervey Louise Amsler Lottta Scudamore Edna Faust Sidney Phillips Henry Isard Dupree Hayes Willie Ward and the hosts.

Marden Fitts Isabel New York City Birmingham Roebuck Springs

Manassas Club Hosts Night of Festivity and Dance

The Manassas Club opened its doors for members, families, and guests with parades viewed from gallery overlooks. A lively intermission featured sandwiches, punch, a splendid band, and Terpsichoreans planning a spontaneous dance after festive parades. Highlights included Athelstah Club tableaux, social hosts like Mr. and Mrs. Adams, and guests from Mobile to Birmingham with plans for future dances and new steps such as the Turkey Trilion and Boston waltz.

Manassas Club Rathsheller Athelstah Club B. F. Adams John T. Cochrane E. D. Bondurant E. J Montgomery

Bounding Red Blood Warms and strengthens you against colds

The advertisement claims bounding red blood and vigorous vitality defend against cold. It promotes Ozomulsion as a tonic that warms, feeds, and strengthens to raise resistance and drive out a cold. Sold by druggists in 16 oz and 8 oz bottles with a free three-ounce sample mailed from Ozomulsion in New York.

Ozomulsion Pearl St New York

Bertolotti Wedding Quiet Ceremony at Spring Hill Fellow

Lotti and Mrs Virginia Petrinovich wed with Mr Gottschalk and Miss Shugrue as only attendants. The bride wore a blue cloth suit and roses. After a supper at the Vineyard the couple left for a New Orleans wedding trip. Sunday they host friends at Spring Hill Fellow of Felix. The FelixFollowers carnival ball entertained guests at German Relief Hall with green decor and music.

Lotti Virginia Petrinovich Mr. Gottschalk Miss Shugrue Felix

Athelstan Club Hosts Parade and Ball for Felix Court

In purple and orange a veritable bravery, the Athelstan Club welcomed Felix and his court. An especial pavilion for La Reine Marguerite and her ladies formed a glow, with ample seating for guests. A lively band played in the ball room and luncheon followed in the rathskeller for numerous couples and favored friends.

Athelstan Club Felix la Reine Marguerite Rathskeller Athelstanians

Mobile carnival draws crowds to luncheon rooms and charity events

The Mobile Infirmary Association hosts an excellent luncheon area during the carnival with workers serving crowds. Catholic Ladies run fine menus at McGill Institute while the Church Home Guild and other bazaars aid in charitable efforts. Relatives report the marriage of William Roydon Davos and Henrietta Schroeder on February 1 1913 in Garwood New Jersey following a boat meeting from New York to Boston.

Mobile Infirmary Association McGill Institute Church Home Guild Mobile William Roydon Davos Henrietta Schroeder Garwood N. J Davol East New York Boston Davos Knights of Pythias Tampa Fla

Clergy solemnizes marriage at Cathedral rectory

Yesterday at 5 p m at the Cathedral rectory Rev Father Hackett pronounced the solemn vows of matrimony uniting for life Roy Berto and a bride whose name appears truncated in the report.

Father Hackett Roy Berto

Vinci restores health in a case of child anemia

A Brooklyn mother touts Vincl as a blood maker and body builder after six weeks of use improved her nine year old daughter Louise's appetite and energy. The ad claims Vincl boosts appetite and digestion, enriches blood, and strengthens organs with a money back guarantee.

Louise Vinci Geo. E. Munro Brooklyn N. Y van Rerp’s Drug Corporation, Inc Mobile, Ala

Illumination Feature Lights Up Bienville Square In Mardi Gras

A 1913 Mardi Gras feature showcased the extensive illumination of Bienville Square and downtown streets. Chairman M B Eichold and the Schenker Alidor Co. earned praise for flawless lighting from start to midnight. The plan, a modification by the carnival committee, used about 5000 lights with 2500 in Bienville Square and cost less than prior years, with Mobile Electric Co. commended for reliable power.

Bienville Square M. B. Eichold Schenker-Alidor Company S. C. Alidor Carnival Illumination Committee New Orleans Vienville Square Carnival Association Schenker- Alider Company Mobile Electric Company Eser

Electricians On Duty In Bienville Square

Pert electricians were on duty in Bienville Square during the hours the lights were turned on but Charles Sigler and Karl Sheffield were not required to provide service.

Pert Bienville Square Charles Sigler Karl Sheffield

Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed by Texas Reader

Dr King’s New Discovery praised by J R Wells of Floydada Texas for curing a severe cough and cold and claiming a 15 pound gain. The maker offers money back if it fails and urges readers to buy at druggists with the first dose helping.

Dr. King J. R. Wells Floydada Texas

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