Social News Today: Society Events and Clubs
Members of the Society of Las House meet at 11 a.m. Dr and Mrs Rush host a debut for Lucile Rush at 9 p.m. at 203 South Georgia Avenue. Spinsters hold a called meeting at Battle House Parlor C at 4 p.m. New Bridge Club hosts Mrs Harold Reed at 3 p.m. Elwell Club with Mrs H P Cole at 3 p.m. George Kilborn's 500 party at 7:30 p.m. Follies of 1914 hall anniversary at German Relief Hall at 8:30 p.m. Mrs Henry Forchheimer praised for hosting Thursday Club with auction bridge. Miss Rose Kahn wins a Jap basket in the contest. Salads and ices served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Rush
Lucile Rush
South Georgia Avenue
Henry Forchheimer
Rose Kahn
Demopolis hostess honors Pivot alum at card club
Mrs. Corinne Partridge of Demopolis was the honoree at a 3 pm card club gathering with four tables. Mrs. Dan Wheeler and Mrs. Bernard McCoy top scorers. Wheeler won a Queen Anne tea tray and McCoy a Bulgarian linen table cover. The hostess gave Mrs. Partridge silk hose as a gift.
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Corinne Partridge
Demopolis
Pivot Club of
Mobile
Dan Wheeler
Bernard McCoy
Guests and trophies highlight Thursday Bridge Club
Three out of town guests Mrs W S Stephenson of St Louis Mrs Robert T Hatch of New York and Mrs G H Clark of Birmingham joined Mrs D P Bestor Jr for substitute honors at Mrs W H Monk's afternoon Bridge Club. Artistic Japanese sandwich baskets awarded to Mrs Stephenson Mrs Matthew Brewster and Mrs R A Sadler as best scorers at the three tables. Afternoon tea followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Stephenson
St. Louis
Robert T. Hatch
New York
G. H. Clark
Birmingham
D. P. Bestor,Jr
W. H. Monk
Matthew Brewster
French Circle Leaders Arrive for Mobile Language Study
Parisian Francois Roult joins Mobile's winter scene as a language study leader. Local Circles Fran ciencias form among chic students already abroad or planning trips, with members including Miss Ethel Burgess Miss Mary Danner Mrs A N T Roach Mrs J O Dickens and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsieur Francois Roul
J. O. Dickens
Sydney Robbins
W. A. Powell
Duchess of Norfolk Refuses Tango Trial Attendance
The Duchess, wife of England's premier peer, declined to attend a Queen's Theatre tango trial. The event drew hundreds of London’s elite, including bishops and peers, who voted 731 to 21 that the dance was proper for well bred folk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlondon
Duchess of Norfolk
England
Queen’s Theatre
London
Circle meets with Mrs. Donald on Church Street
A local circle held a morning meeting with Mrs. Donald on Church Street to discuss community matters and upcoming events.
Diner Dansant Opens at Battle House With Tango Classes
A new Diner Dansant begins at the Battle House with daily 7 to 11 pm service and dancing on weeknights, following a secret tango class trend. A second class meets Saturday at German Relief Hall as society patrons, noting Mobile’s French capital allusion, await a fine menu and music.
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Battle House
Government Street
Rosebud Blossoms of McMillan Daughters Delight
The attractive twin daughters Miss Ann Etta McMillan and Miss Leila McMillan, children of Mr and Mrs Henry B McMillan, are described as blooming with growing charm and elegance in a social profile.
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Henry B. McMillan
Ann Etta
Leila McMillan
Debut Dance Honors for Misses Vass and Lyons
Mobile society guests adorn a debut dance at the McMillan residence 258 North Joachim Street. Miss Lonnie Lyons Vass and sister debutantes wear elegant gowns, with Mrs H B McMillan and relatives hosting. Drago's orchestra provides music as guests dine in an elaborate two course supper, followed by genteel dancing and memories of a refined social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan
North Joachim Street
Lonnie Lyons Vass
Vass
Barnewall
Lee McMillan
Henry Aldridge
Tyree
Drago
Long West
Mobile
Killarne
Ortoh
P. W. Thompkins
A. G. Richards
Thomas St. John
Grace MacMahon
C. J. Wheeler
Charles A. Mohr
Miss Lida Robertson Delivers Bible Lesson at Mothers' Club
Miss Lida Robertson gave the Bible lesson with her customary earnestness and vivid spirit yesterday at the Mothers' Club meeting, delivering a steady, engaged talk to attendees.
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Mothers’ Club
Lida Robertson
Suffragists Move to Chicago Head Office
National Woman's Suffrage Association congressional committee moves headquarters from Washington to Chicago under Mrs. Medil McCormick. The plan expands the committee and uses state presidents and district chairmen to keep congressmen informed on suffrage growth and support.
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Chicago
Congressional Committee
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Washington
Medil McCormick
Congressional
Dixie Club of New York Offers 100 Prize for Southern Woman Essay
The Dixie Club led by Mrs Henry Pearson invites Southern women in New York to submit a 3000 word essay She Woman of New South with a 100 prize The essay must be typewritten single side signed under a fictitious name with real name in a sealed envelope and winning work becomes property of the club Submissions close March 1 1914 and judges are three eminent New York literary figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Club of
New York
Henry Pearson
Dixie Club
South
New South
Union prayer week service to be led by Rev Roberts
A week of prayer service in Mobile will be a union event at the First Christian Church led by Rev W Roberts pastor of Broad Street Methodist Church. The service begins at 7 30 p m and invites all denominations to attend.
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Mobile
Wedding at Pascagoula Silent Nuptials for Ladnier Daughter
In Pascagoula Miss on January 9 4 15 pm Carlos Frederick de St Ferol married Mildred Ladnier the couple's parents Mr and Mrs Geo W Ladnier hosted the ceremony under evergreen decorations Rev Father Bernard O Reilly officiated The bride wore white crepe de motive with bay Irish lace and orange flowers Norma Reinhardt served as bridesmaid
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Pascagoula
Geo. W. Ladnier
South Pascagoula
Carlos Frederick de St. Ferol
Mildred Ladnier
Bernard O'Reilly
Norma Reinhardt
Tragedy Ties to Failing Eyesight in Macon
D A Graddy a paying teller at Macon National Bank shot himself in Vineville yesterday afternoon due to failing eyesight. Bank officials reported no account irregularities. The scene included Mrs Grace Grandall and Misses Bella and Loretta Grandall of Mobile. The report notes the couple plan to honeymoon in New Orleans and settle in Pascagoula.
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Macon
D. A. Graddy
Macon National Bank
Vineville
New Orleans
Missés Bella
Loretta Grandall
Mobile
Ala
Hermes Frederick de St. Ferol
Pascagoula
Frederick de St
Parish Fraternity Plans Homecoming Weekend
The Fraternity of Christ Episcopal Church discussed a homecoming Sunday and reception Monday to strengthen fellowship and boost church work. Invitation was sent to all members by Rev. Matthew E. pastor.
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Fraternity of Christ Episcopal
Chi
Ish
Matthew E
Officers Installed by Maple Camp No 5 Woodmen of the World
At the regular meeting of Camp No 5 Woodmen of the World, hall programs marked the installation of year officers with ceremony. Past Consul Commander Kinstry presided. officers included Levine consul-command, C A Denmark advisor, Kuppersmith clerk, William Stevens escort, W L Aris sentinel, Malcolm Burns and Joseph Espalla managers, and Drs Metcalf Inge Hale among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 5
Appr
Kinstry
Levine
C. A. Denmark
Nk Kuppersmith
Gus Escort
William Stevens
Watch McKnight
Sentinel
W. L. Aris
Malcolm Burns
Marx
Joseph Espalla
A. W. Metcalf
J. T. Inge
S. F
Hale
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Society of Las House
New Bridge Club
Harold Reed
George Kilborn
Tango
Dance
Madras
Dresden
Just
Valencienne
Thursday Bridge Club
French Dry Cleaning Co
Dauphin ST
St. Joseph Street
R.O. H. Coffee
Grocery
Dauphin and
Joachim
HB. Stamps
Glassheim
Knoxville
Adam Glass
Helen Rich
Colorado
Will Armistead
Meridian
Denver
Colo
Long Kimonas
Kimonas
Eac
Yeend-Potter CO
Dauphin Street
Mrs. McCormick
Associated Press
Nellie Hess
Rev. Roberts
Delmonico's
Dixie Literary Contest
Riverside Drive
New York City
G. O. Gilmer
A. M. Anderson
O. D. Batchelor
Todd Wintersmith
Charles Godfrey Wintersmith
Edith Hill
Frank Edward Todd
First Christian Church
Maple Camp
W. Oom
Stetson
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