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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1914
Page
13
A week of social gatherings includes Hamilton Whist at 3, reception at Christ Church, and several bridal events for Tacon Williams and Fitzpatrick Webb. Informal Fidelia Club, Enterpean Circle, multiple bridge and tea clubs, plus receptions at YWCA and Athelstan Club. Spinsters Ball and a novelty shower close the week.
Shakespeare Club schedules Saturday events at 11 and 4 with The Piper chosen by the A B L S play committee after reading plays. Miss Neva Shillito leads the effort and secures a permission letter from Josephine Preston Peabody, author, who endorses amateur production in America.
Capt R F Kolb reports satisfaction with executive committee outcomes and predicts he will lead the ticket by about 15 000 votes with Governor Comer likely not forcing a second primary. He emphasizes a vigorous statewide campaign and speakers ready to support his race.
Mr and Mrs Charles Broun of Toulminville will open their home Tuesday evening the 13th for a box social hosted by the Methodist church ladies. Boxes of lunch will be available for purchase.
Jan 10 report from New York describes the tango as a new ice skating fad at the Winter Club at Tuxedo. elite members including Armory B. Carhart and Miss Margaret Mason are among experts adopting the dance on the rink amid ragtime music.
Activities include a fifth anniversary mission society event with a 25c box sale, Baraca and Philatheta class entertainments at Oakdale Baptist Church, a Mobile High School senior class play at the YMCA, a reception for Mr. A. C. Harte, Shakespeare Club discussions on Henry VI, and related social gatherings with attendees listed.
Mrs J W Adkisson entertained the Bid Domino Club in honor of her sister Mrs Jake W Harlan of Columbia Tenn. Guests enjoyed pink and white decorations, a two course lunch, and a prize draw. Other items include Miss Hortense Rosenau visiting Pensacola and an informal dance, Mrs M F Brooks heading to Mobile for medical care, and a Baptist week of prayer with missionary collections.
Mrs Price Williams plans a Monday supper in honor of Miss Ethel Williams and Mr Facon and attendants after the church rehearsal. The Enterpean Circle meets Tuesday at Harte Auditorium at 8 with a program on Reubens Shakespeare and Wagner featuring readings, vocal solos, and musical numbers.
Invitations issued in the name of Mr and Mrs Charles Godfrey Wintersmith announce the marriage of their daughter Edith Hill to Mr Frank Edward Todd at the First Christian church on January 20 at high noon.
Mrs Browne Dawson will enter tain on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock at a bridge party in honor of Mrs George L Stanard who is a ...
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