Carnival of 1914 Lights Up Blenville Square
Crowds flock to the carnival as glorious weather and festive plans unfold. Felix III Emperor opens the event with a noon procession and queen’s procession, while Miss Frazer announces her engagement at a Friday tea hosted by Miss Mabel, in a setting rich with roses, ferns, and daffodils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Frazer
Harry Childers
Grace Moore
Gordon
Lucia
Price
Lucille Partridge
Marie Hermann
Julia Frazer
Prattville
New York City
Diner Dansant Honors Rebecca Herndon Guests
Mrs M Kirkbride hosted a Diner Dansant at the tile House in honor of Miss Rebecca Herndon and her trio of guests from Augusta Georgia Antonio Texas and Philadelphia. Festive carnival decorations featured yellow ribbon violets and tulips with party favors. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Robbin Herndon and Messrs Hugh Barclay Ben Campbell Ingersoll Moffat Homer Flinn and Howard Hempstead.
Bridge Party Honors Sister from California
Mrs. A. W. Brooks hosted a bridge party in the carnival hall of the Athelstan Club honoring her sister Mrs. Arthur Glover of California. Decorations from the club carnival framed the afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Brooks
Arthur Glover
California
Spring Hill Notes Preview of Baseball and Campus Renovations
Coach Ad Lauzop expresses satisfaction with current material and notes four practices with focus on a fastball team. Outfield shaping well while pitching trials continue. A nine inning game was played despite poor weather signaling ongoing practice. Mardi Gras runners O Grady MacPhillips Kearns and Sheridan represent the purple and white. Communион rail stations rise in terra cotta glass with Carrara marble rail. rail work to start after station erection. Father Sallentin returns to resume duties, and the boys retreat begins next Wednesday lasting three days prompting class changes for retreat time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Lauzop
O'Grady
MacPhillips
Kearns
Sheridan
A. Biewer
Bridge party yields prizes at twenty-table event
Twenty tables competed as Mrs. J. T. Cochrane posted the highest score winning first prize a silver vanity case. Mrs. B. F. Adams took second a French devilled mirror and Miss Cummings the consolation a bag of French creton with gold net. A two-course luncheon followed.
Mardi Gras Dansant Draws Large Tonopah Lineup
A largely attended Mardi Gras Dansant yesterday afternoon featured officers from Tonopah and other steamships in port as honor guests. A large crowd enjoyed the event, which marked the last gathering until after Haster.
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Tonopah
Haster
Parties At The Diner Dansant Last Evening
Mr and Mrs Eichold hosted a gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs Leo Drum and Mr and Mrs Emanuel Marx both of Montgomery. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Bernard Eichold Mr Milton Eichold Mr Hugo Eichold Mrs Lewis Lowenstein and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dansant
Eichold
Leo Drum
Montgomery
Emanuel L. Marx
Bernard H. Eichold
Milton A. Eichold
Hugo B. Eichold
Lewis Lowenstein
Dancing by Adelaide
A brief item notes a performance or scene titled Dancing by Adelaide with copyright credited to International News Service in 1914.
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Adelaide
International News Service
Described by Adelaide The Brazilian Maxixe and Other Dances
An exposition on the Brazilian Maxixe as an adaptable dance closely allied to the tango. It outlines the three main movement divisions, the counterbalanced steps between partners, and emphasizes suppleness and grace over complexity. It notes that the dance can be learned by dancers with decent flexibility and ends with guidance on body swaying and agility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Socials Gather for Congenial Parties and Seasonal Hosts
Julius Goldstein and Mrs Sydney Lowenstein attend a congenial party hosted by Mr and Mrs G M Luce with guests from California and local families. Tulip centerpiece decorates the table. Mrs 8S B Herndon entertains Meta Huger Wythe Whiting R Rubba and Jack Ross. Many guests include Dr William Mastin Rush C J Wheeler Mrs Waller Nashville Frank Ross and William J Atkinson. Miss Jullum departs for New York then Norway. Mrs Russell hosts Irwin Paulson and bride on their way to New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Goldstein
Sydney Lowenstein
G. M. Luce
Arthur Gage
California
William ‘Tebbetts
A. H. Brooks
D. P. Bestor
Gregory ‘Smith
William Mastin
Rush
C. J. Wheeler
Waller
Nashville
Frank Ross
William J. Atkinson
Ladies' Aid Society Cake Sale At First Christian Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Christian Church will sell Monday and Tuesday home made cakes candies sandwiches on Royal street between Hammel's and Glass'. Mrs M D Hodges arrived in Mobile from West Point Mississippi to be carnival guest of her sister Mrs J T Kennedy at 360 St Emanuel street. Mrs R C Crosswhite of Enid Oklahoma arrived in Mobile Friday to be house guest for carnival season of Mrs W H Hill 108 Church street.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
First Christian Church
Royal Street
Hammel’s
Glass
M. D. Hodges
Mobile
West Point
Miss
J. T. Kennedy
St. Emanuel Street
R. C. Crosswhite
Enid
Okla
W. H. Hill
Church Street
Crosswhite
Birmingham
St. Vincent's Bazaar Opens Sunday at Hamilton and Claiborne
St. Vincent's Bazaar will open Sunday at the corner of Hamilton and Claiborne streets and run through Monday and Tuesday. Hot biscuits will be served and refreshments of all kinds offered at reasonable rates.
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St. Vincent’s Bazaar
Hamilton and
Claiborne Streets
Y W GA Notes On Mardi Gras Week Visit Pattern
The association reported many women visitors seeking boarding for carnival and Y W C A members from elsewhere. The lunch room drew about ninety one patrons on a day. An attractive Mardi Gras lunch was promised for Monday and Tuesday inviting all members and friends to attend.
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Y. W. GA
Bers
Anas
Women Attend Mission Programs and Socials at Local Groups
A noon meeting at Kahn Manufacturing Co featured a musical program by Gabriella Barrett and Louise Goldsby, with Miss Lulie Lesesne organizing. Women will gather next week at association rooms for a social, and Rev. Hyde led the second mission talk. Friday vesper services draw large crowds, with comments on women’s influence across society. The Blue Ridge Club plans a second monthly meeting with officer elections, while local carnival guests are noted at several homes.
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Kahn Manufacturing Co
Lulie Lesesne
Gabriella Barrett
Louise Goldsby
Association Rooms
C. H. Hyde
Chattanooga
C. C. McGehee
Lord
Viola Gaines
R.P. Pope
Peeples
Blue Ridge Club
Beached Luncheon and Recital by The Sewing Circle
The Sewing Circle met with Mesdames Wells and Brennerman at the Beach Hotel for a pleasant afternoon. A dainty luncheon followed, with dance music and recitations by Hellen Bacon, which were much appreciated and applauded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Wells
Brennerman
Beach Hotel
Hellen Bacon
Notable Guests and Local Residents at Battles Hotel
Miss Collean Brobeck visited Grace Hutchins this past week while Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland and Miss Cleveland of Rockford Illinois stayed several days at Battles Hotel. Bert Calton and R F Calton of Rockford also stayed there. Ansley of Birmingham Alabama and Donahue registered at Battles. Raymond Dubrock, winter guest, bought a farm at Daphne. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips left for Aurora Illinois after a pleasant month. Nellie Curran weekend guest of Miss Oswald of Fairhope and carnival plans with Miss Elsa Barron. The Hutchinsons hosted a card evening Thursday for friends.
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Beach Hotel
Collean Brobeck
Grace Hutchins
Cleveland
Rockford
Ill
Battles Hotel
Bert Calton
R. F. Calton
Rockford, Til
Ansley
Birmingham
Ala
Donahue
Raymond Dubrock
Daphne
Phillips
Aurora
Nellie Curran
Oswald
Fairhope
Elsa Barron
Hutchinson
Fairy Boats Carry Violinist Stories Into Many Hearts
A reflective piece on music as a fairy boat that lifts people from routine into beauty and peace. It profiles a financier turned painter and a vocal student, among others, who escape daily grind via art. The essay extols pursuing play over pure profit and notes editors and actors sailing their own fairy boats.
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Ada Patterson
Mkes
Joseph Jefferson
Agtic
Grindstone
York
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Socer —” Bell
W. T. Goubil
Dauphin
Father Sallentin
St. Joseph’s
Father Delany
New
DCAL
Blanche de Lasier
Stella Abel
Macon, Ga
William J. McQuillen
Washington Avenue
M. C. Hewlett
Hope
John J. Damrich
Dauphin Street
Violinist
Daves. Bauer
Nunnally
Ford
Auto Sales CO
ST. Michael Street
Bell 212
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