Versatile social calendar items at the Queen City clubs
A sequence of society events is listed for mid February and the weekend: Order of Dragons, Battle 4 auditorium at 9 p m Monday. Whist Club with Mrs J Hunter at 3 p m Saturday. Bridge Party for Mrs A W Brooks at the Athelstan Club at 2 p m. Royal Dinner for Emperor Felix at the Caxton hotel. Shakespearean Club with Mrs F A Hopper at 11. George Washington Party hosted by Dorothy and Master James L Ramsey Jr from 5 to 9. Little Miss Dorothy and Master John Rameecy host a George Washington party Saturday from 6 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Brooks
Arthur Glover Gage
California
Athelstan Club
George Washington Party
Dorothy
James L. Ramsey, Jr
Miss Dorothy
John Rameecy
Local Society Events Schedule for February
The notice lists events from February 17 to 20 including meetings for S A C W chapters, Manassas Ball, Bridge clubs with various hosts, a Puis Gascoigne wedding at St Patrick rectory, D C meeting, Seamen's Bethel concert, Bachelor’s Cotillion, and Carnival ball at Athelstan Club with times and hosts.
Bridge Club Notices After Easter Schedule Change
The Discards and Elwell Bridge Clubs will not meet again until after Easter. The Thursday Bridge Club meets this week with Mrs. Henry Hall and this is its last meeting. The New Bridge Club meets this week with Mrs. Taylor and this is its last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hall
Elwell Bridge Club
New Bridge Club
U D C Monthly Meeting Set With Mrs Gould
The regular monthly meeting of the U D C will be held with Mrs R F Gould on Thursday afternoon at 4 o clock. The program is in charge of Mrs E H Christian Miss Thurber and Miss Eanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Gould
EH. W. Christian
Thurber
Eanes
Athelstan Club Carnival Ball Set For February 20
The Athelstan carnival ball returns with reception hosted by Howard Hempstead and committee leaders Allie Owen Walter Toxey Frank Ellis and Winslow Partridge. Floor committee is led by Dr Edward Sledge with members Claude Hensch Tom Strong Dr FE Lowry John Ralston and T D Nettles Jr and will feature Miss Celia Webb as partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hempstead
Allie Owen
Walter Toxey
Frank Ellis
Winslow Partridge
Edward Sledge
Claude Hensch
Tom Strong
FE. Lowry
John Ralston
T. D. Nettles, Jr
Cetilion
Celia Webb
Bachelors Plan Car Nival Cotillion at Battle House
The Bachelors hold a car carnival cotillion Thursday at 9 PM in the Battle House auditorium. A committee guides the event with roles assigned for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle House Auditorium
Battle House
Quiet Wedding Planned at St Patrick's Rectory
On Wednesday evening Miss Wini fred C Gascoigne and Mr J W Ellis will be quietly married at St Patrick's rectory at 8 30 o clock Grace Ellis sister of the groom will be the bridesmaid and Mr Charles Smith will act as best man
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred C. Gascoigne
J. W.ellis
St. Patrick's Rectory
Grace Ellis
Charles Smith
Shakespeare Club Meeting Sanctioned Browning Study
The Shakespeare club met with Mrs. F A Hopper presiding and Mrs James Hagan in charge. The program included a Browning sketch by Miss A Rickardy and readings and talks on Browning and Shakespeare with new member Mrs Sledge making her first appearance. A social tea followed, with Mrs Hopper and her daughter aiding. News notes mention Mrs Carrie McGill Dickens leaving for New York, Mr Oliver Starke health trip to Florida, and Stella Swanson joining Walter Mitchell's millinery shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare Club
F. A. Hopper
Browning
James Hagan
Robert Browning
A. Rickardy
Oliver Starke
Oliver, Jr
Jacksonville
Miami
Florida
Starke
New York
Stella Swanson
Walter Mitchell
Box Lunch Social At Prichard Churches Feb 19
The Charity Association of Prich ard Methodist and Baptist churches plans a box lunch social at Prich ard on Shell road two east of the car line Thursday February 19 at 7 p m. Each box will cost 25 cents with coffee chocolate and ice cream also for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Charity Association of
Prichard
Concert at Central Presbyterian Church Delights Audience
A Friday night program at Central Presbyterian Church drew a large appreciative crowd. The orchestra opened and closed admirably with vocal solos by Emma La Prade Tom, Howard Ryan, Ellen B. Turrentine, and John Willis receiving praise and encores deemed likely if allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
Mesdames
Emma la Prade Tom
Howard Ryan
Ellen B. Turrentine
John Willis
Turrentine
E. C. Harris
Social rounds as Battles Ala hosts rotate guests
The Sewing Circle meeting with Mrs Dao and hostesses Brennerman. The Morning Bridge Club and the Tennis Club held their usual meet. Guests include Mr Krouse of Cleveland and W H George of Houston. Various visits and dances noted at Beach and Campbell House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dao Aa Mae
Wae
Brennerman
Krouse
Cleveland
Battles
W. H. George
Houston
Texas
W. Patterson
Levy
Ruby
Genvieve Ressijac
L. M. P. Ressijac
Farmer City, Ills
Aaron Moog
Weil
Ennis
Mart Ennis
Miss Callaghan
Montgomery
William Jensen
Horace Bacon
Helen
Chicago
Tils
Beach Hotel
Burr
Iowa
Charity concert in 1900s raises funds with varied program
Mrs J C Baker oversaw a benefit concert to raise money for music rendering with a program including Memories of Vienna, The Swan, Even Bravest Hearts, From the Cycle of Life, and The Snow Queen featuring soloists Nadine Hurter Emma LaPrade Tam John Willis Ellen B Turrentine and ensembles with Pearl Schwarz and J Clancy Baker among others. goal $1000 not reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planck
J. C. Baker
Vienna
Pearl Schwarz
Emma LaPrade Tam
John Willis
the Swan
Ellen B.turrentine
E. C. Harris
The
Harris
Brady
Peters-Harrison 10th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
On Tuesday night Mr. and Mrs. Walter Peters marked their 10th anniversary at their Thatcham street home with relatives and friends arriving at 8 30. Guests included Winnie Harrison Nell Mullin and S Crivellari who brought gifts. The house was decorated with autumn leaves and Christmas bells while Leona Morse Katherine Anderson and others performed on the piano. Music dancing and games followed into the late hours with dining elaborate and festive decorations featuring yellow black ribbons and a large bell centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Peters
Lizzie Harrison
Thatcham Street
Leona Morse
Kathrine Anderson
Social News From Ocean Springs and Biloxi Area
Miss Ruth Dick visited Biloxi on Tuesday. Miss Tillie Huber of New Orleans stayed with E. B. Davis and family Sunday. Mrs S. D. Simpson and son were guests of F. M. Dick and family Friday. E. Davis and Mrs Frank De Gottsche visited Wednesday. Etta Clark and S Ziegler visited friends in Mobile Sunday. Mr. and Mrs D Spencer and family returned to Wheaton Illinois after several months here. J A Witty entertained friends Wednesday night with a 542 game evening and supper. Guests included many local couples and relatives. Frank Baker left Saturday to take a position in Chelsea Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pth Pelican
Ruth Dick
Biloxi
Tillie Huber
New Orleans
D. Spencer
Spencer
Gon. Mart
Wheaton
Ill
J. A. Witty
I. J. Murdock
J.S. Spencer
A. Eglin
J. Murphy
Anna Roth
Allie Billings
A. J. Davis
Josephine Friar
Anita
Myrtle Morris
Annie
Lena Eglin
W. C. Davis
M. Spencer
K. C. Maxwell
C. Dryden
T. Murphy
R. Morris
L. Gottsche
Frank Baker
Chelsea
Ala
Local Visitations and Moves Highlight Fruitdale Scene
Fruitdale residents host visitors from Mississippi and Mobile while several locals announce travels. Cars haul fruit trees for spring planting as Peter Sorenson, a South Dakota railroad man, purchases a north of town farm and plans to move here with family.
Peters and guests celebrate with music and refreshments
The event featured music by Mr. Harry Neigle and Mr. Dunklin. A large group of relatives and friends attended including Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Peters, and many others. Miss Louise Snow of New Orleans was visiting. An upcoming St. John's Church event will host an amateur one act comedy titled Mr Spriggs Trip to Europe with tickets 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Neigle
Dunklin
H. G. Peters
G. B. Peters
Mat Kelley
J. W. Barnett
Griffin
Kate Butt
Eugene Smith
Ed Robertson
W. Gunthorpe
E. J. Lose
Z. Frank Fourment
W. Soles
C. H. Barnett
A. B. Burden
A. Bolling
John Griffin
Margaret King
Herbert Hines
Kathrine Anderson
Michael Hines
Mamie Redmond
Howard Hines
Annie Burden
Eddie Hines
Maggie Burden
John H. Butt
Louise Snow
William Harrison
L. Hill
Dave Harrison
Lizzie Peters
John Arns
L. Balzir
Leo Harrison
L. Crivellari
Willie Murphy
Nellie Mullin
St. John’s Church
Spriggs
Europe
Dr Gaines Lectures On Friday Morning Hygiene Talk
A fragment notes Dr Gaines delivering a lecture on hygiene last Friday morning. The readable portion mentions public health themes and a campus or community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gaines
Hair Care Ad Claims Herpicide Satisfaction
An old advertisement touts Newbro’s Herpicide as a solution for pride in hair. It asserts broad social endorsement and offers a sample by postage, implying widespread use and positive outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Satis
Barton Academy Class Delighted by Dr Gaines Lecture
The Barton Academy class greatly enjoyed a lecture by Dr Toulmin Gaines on Blood Corpuscles and How They Are Courted. The speaker has provided many such talks and the students express gratitude for his interesting presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton Academy
Toulmin Gaines
Gaines
Japanese Ball Repetition Planned in German Relief Hall
A February 19 evening program presents a repeat of the danceJapanese Ball previously held January 22. Mrs P J Maguire Jr leads the young ladies with H J Christofferson as chairman and Joseph Lan leading the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Maguire, Jr
Messrs
H. J. Christofferson
Joseph Lan
Unclear Names List from Historical Document
Fragmentary OCR names include Gan, R. McLeod, W. Fincher, C. Kelly, G. Burden, A. Flach, N. W. George Schwenk, 5S. McPhillips, J. Garrison, P. J. Maguire, Jr. Lack of context prevents full event or role identification.
Also Mentioned on This Page
UT Eee
Order of Dragons
Battle 4
Ser Whist Club
J. Hunter
Emperor Felix
Cawthon Hotel
Shakespearean Club
Les Deaconociads
Battle Jase
L C
Batie House
Manassas
Manassas Club
Bridge Club
Miss Burke
J. W
Puis-Gascoigne
St. Patrick Rectory
D. C
Robert Gould
Seamen's Bethel
William J. Atkinson
A. Rosenbaum
Michigan Avenue
Rhen
W. H. Waylor
Athelstan
Bank Securi
First National Bank
Alabama
Mobile's
National Bank
Bachelors’ Cotillion
Ellis-Gascoigne
Carrie McGill Dickens
the Peoples Bank
St. Francis and St. Joseph
Mobile
Peters
Harrison
McDonald Optical CO
Dauphin St
Ocean Springs
Alss
Fruitdale, Ala
J. A. Steele
Fruitdale Development Company
Hattie Williams
State Line
Minnie Heim
Meridian
Charles Currens
E. J. Dillistone
Mississippi
B. F. Brown
Rebecca
Escatawpa
Inez van Airsdale
Vinegar Bend
W. A. Haight
Ella Haertell
Kurtz
Philadelphia
Hoaquim
Wash
J. G. Haag
West
Copeland Avenue
Peter Sorenson
South Dakota
St. John’s
Messaline
Jersey
OUR Silk Department
Cheney
St. Emanuel
E. S. C. Society
Valentine
B Academy
Lora Adele Hartley
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