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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1914

Page

14

Partridge to Tour Alabama and Carolina in Social Round

Corinne Partridge leaves Mobile after a ten day visit accompanied by Miss Clara B Crosslaird. She plans a sequence of visits in Demopolis Selma Birmingham Spartansburg and Charleston to renew Alabama social ties.

Mobile S. Corinne Partridge Demopolis Clara B. Crosslaird Partridge Selma Irmingham Spartansburg S. C Boxer Ap Catesby Jones Laura Herbert Mochelle V. C. Oarell Mobile Es Uy

Christ Child Circle Organizes Garment Drive For Destitute Children

Mrs. W S Pugh chairs a Christ Child Wing Circle committee with Mrs J J Fore Mrs Alfred White and others planning a guild to prepare garments for destitute babies and children. The group will notify children to join the Child Sewing Circle on Tuesday the 20th at 4 p m at Clarence P Robinsons Government Street home. Mrs Robinson and Mrs Pugh will host.

W.S. Pugh J. J. Fore Alfred White Johnne Mat Mahomer J. M J. H. Stone J. K. Glennon J. O'Connor Christ Child Z Wing Clarence P. Robinson Government Street

Elwell club hosts pleasant Friday auction bridge

Mrs H P Cole presided as hostess for Elwell club's regular meeting on Friday. The afternoon featured auction bridge for six devoted players with an elegant setting on Chatham Street and fragrant roses. Refreshments followed at small tables. Guests included Mrs B F Adams, Mrs G H Birmingham, Rachel Heustis, Miss and Mrs Joseph Melrose, and winners were Mrs J, Mrs W H Monk Jr, and Mrs Greg.

H. P. Cole Elwell Ub Auction Bridge Chatham Street Mobile B. F. Adams G. H. Birmingham Rachel Heustis Joseph Melrose J. Entertains the Elwell W. H. Monk, Jr Greg

Miss Clifton to Be Honored at Battle House Party

Marie Clifton, noted socialite and daughter of the Clifton family, will be honored at a Battle House event hosted by her parents on the evening of the thirtieth. The gathering promises a festive salute to her social contributions and charm.

Social notes from Battles Wharf and area gatherings

The article lists visitors and residents at Battles Wharf, Battles Hotel, and Beach Hotel. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Metzger, Capt. and Mrs. Curran, Dr. and Mrs. Schoalwalter, and others. a Sewing Circle meeting at Mrs. McKean. New Year’s Eve dance at the Pagoda. and local guests including Miss Theresa Oswald, Miss Nellie Curran, Miss Margaret Widney, J. C. Jones and wife, and more, with several hospitality and travel details.

Joseph Metzger Sweetwater Branch Capt Miss Callaghan George Widney Battles Hotel J. C. Jones Miss Smith Chicago Proctor Birmingham J. W. Smith H. W. Patterson Campbell Mobile Beach Hotel J. 8S. Osgood A. BE Green T. E. Winberg Silverhill Ford Wilson Atlanta Hutchins Mabel White Fairhope Grace Hutchins Bay Minette Miss Hall Gavin Hunter Ed Ennis

Holiday party and 500 game prizes at social gathering

Phin Way decorations and greenery set a festive scene as guests enjoyed a charitable 500 game. Miriam Delchamps won the girls first prize a French basket of pink carnations. Willie Neville took second a flower pin. Irene Gordon third a set of beauty pins. Boys received trophies with George Sossaman first prize a gold tie clasp Marion Little second a silver pencil Francis Hoffman third a silk tie. Mrs Gordon Little Moore Acree and Spencer assisted Kilborn. Miss Cameron presided at the punch bowl.

Phin Way Miriam Delchamps Willie Neville Irene Gordon George Sossaman Marion_Little Francis Hoffman Robert Gordon James Little W.S. Moore J. O. Acree Frank Spencer Kilborn Gertie Cameron

Fitzpatrick Webb Wedding Tonight at Government Street Church

Miss Margaret Catherine Webb and Mr William Hopkins Fitzpatrick plan to marry at Government Street Presbyterian Church with Rev A C Harte officiating. A reception will follow at the Webb home. maid of honor is Miss Marie Webb and bridal party includes Mrs A W Rubira and Celia Webb.

Fitzpatrick-Webb Government Street Presbyterian Church A. C. Harte Mobile India Margaret Catherine Webb William Hopkins Fitzpatrick Gulf City James Webb Government Street Marie Webb A. W. Rubira Celia Webb Winthrop Ed Overton Paul Danner Rollin Broughton Murphy Ruth McGowin Margaret Webb G. W. Robinson

Tacon Williams Nuptial Notes

A beautiful wedding is planned this week as Miss Ethel Williams daughter of Judge and Mrs Price Williams becomes the bride of Mr Avelin Paul Tacoin at Trinity church at 8 80 p m Rev Dr Richards will officiate Miss Vera Williams elder sister serves as maid of honor and Mrs G F Petty is matron of honor with bridesmaids Miss Helen Campbell Miss Henrietta Tacon and Miss Marie in attendance

Tacon-Williams Ethel Williams Price Williams Avelin Paul Tacoin Trinity Church Dr. Richards Vera Williams G. F. Petty Helen Campbell Henrietta Tacon Marie

Winter residents and new tree plantings in Grand Bay Alabama

Grand Bay residents and visitors return for winter on the coast. Names include Hettie Milks from Binghamton and Fred Gahr from Aurora with plans to plant and develop timber and fruit trees. Other arrivals and local developments include property purchases, new garages, a store building, and a civic club donation to the president.

Hettie Milks Binghamton N. Y Fred Gahr Aurora Gahr A.S. Haliman Berlin Canada Hallman Rochester M. B. Clemens Levi Freeland Mobile Co. Z Braden Niagara Falls Burnett Bayou la Barre M. F. Barry Indianapolis Charles Joachim Belmont, II Wells Cottage Union Church Road Peter L. Meyer Belmont Lovelette Henry Bright Women’s Civic Club M. A. Fort J. H.munks Freeland Avenue

Groom and party named for Monday wedding

William Howard will attend as best man with Dixon as host. groomsmen and ushers include Lee Tacon Claud Williams Frank M. Ladd Jr and John R Beggs. A pink bridal note will be used at the reception from 9 to 11 at the home and a post rehearsal supper is planned by Judge and Mrs Williams Monday evening for the bridal party.

Follies of 1914 Celebrate First Anniversary Ball in Mobile

Drago's Orchestra provided music for the Follies of 1914 anniversary ball at German Relief Hall at 8:30. Mr and Mrs J A Savage Jr of Tuscaloosa visited Mobile on their wedding journey. Mrs W W Quinn and her daughter Eseille Quinn returned to Birmingham after a Mobile visit.

Mobile Drago Tuscaloosa L. W. Savage Government Street W. W. Quinn Eseille Quinn Birmingham W.D. Hamilton

Daughters of the American Revolution Plan Old Versus New Program

Mobile’s Daughters of the American Revolution prepare for a January social meeting comparing Ye Olden Time costumes and manners with modern styles. committee chairs include Mrs Henry Goldthwaite and Mrs Sydney Robbins, with several members listed as participants.

Daughters of the American Revolution Mobile Five Flags Henry Goldthwaite Sydney Robbins Mary F. Black Greenwood Ligon Theodore Jackson Shawhan

Minuet and Tango Program Features Battle House Orchestra

A Battle House Orchestra program highlights a debate on period gowns with Mrs. Ligon and Mrs. J B Harvey participating. Performances include a Schaffer led minuet, Margharita Ligon tango, and station waltz Dreaming by Joyce. The program features minuets by Mozart Beethoven Paderewski and tango pieces.

Braccherim Battle House Orchestra Woodrow Wilson Martha Ashington Ligon Miss Schaffer J. B. Harvey Margharita Ligon Mozart Beethoven Paderewski Joyce

Ensign Gordon Donald Promoted for Engineering Corps

Ensign Gordon Donald of the U S N is named for promotion among promising young officers in the engineering corps. He will leave his ship this month, visit his parents Mr and Mrs H G Donald, begin Annapolis study, and enlist for eight years in the United States navy engineering department. He is expected to arrive in Mobile this week. Mr E Jennings Smith of Montgomery is a Cawthon guest for several days. Mr Charles Deltwiler of the United States junior engineers, recently ill with malaria, left for Kansas City to seek recovery. Mr and Mrs Bradford Lusk and

Gordon Donald Naval Department H. G .Donald Annapolis Engineering Department United States Navy Mobile Charles Deltwiler United States Junior Engineers Kansas City

How to Darken Gray Hair Stop Falling Out

A curbside advertisement asserts a 7-ounce bottle of Q-Ban from Van Antwerp Drugs Co. in Mobile Alabama can darken gray or faded hair. It claims rapid scalp relief, hair regrowth, and a lustrous look, with mail orders available for out-of-town customers.

van Antwerp Drugs Co Mobile Ala

Bayou La Batre Sees Mobile Choir in Saint Mary's Program

Saint Mary's Church hosted a large audience Saturday night for a Mobile choir concert. The program featured piano, soprano and tenor solos, a monologue, a mass setting, violin pieces, a bass aria, a baritone piece, contralto selections, a sextette from Lucia di Lammermoor, and a 9 30 a m mass at St. Margaret's Church in Bayou la Batre.

Saint Mary’s Alice Cashin Isle of the Sea J. R. Thomas E. J. Lawler Garden of My Heart Marshall Roberts Leo J. Gaynor Walter Phillips Wm. F. Gass del Reigo Leona Ballweg

Return of Family Visits Highlights Holiday Northbound News

Their beautiful little girl has returned from Jackson Tennessee where they visited Mr Lusk's parents during holiday time. Dr McDonald has returned to the city from a short visit to Texas.

Jackson, Tenn Mr. Lusk Dr. McDonald Texas

Cercle Francaise Meets at Mrs Donald’s Home

The Cercle Francaise gathered Friday at 11 o'clock hosted by Mrs Harry Donald on Church Street in M. Fran.

Cercle Francaise Harry Donald Church Street Fran

Grand Bay State Bank elects official staff

Grand Bay Alabama notes—at the annual board meeting John W. Egan is named president E. F. Ladd vice president and Frank Casper Jr cashier. Stockholders elected directors John W. Egan J C Chapin F R Smith John J Thornhill and B F Ladd. Bank affairs described as in good shape and stockholders pleased.

Grand Bay Ala Grand Bay State Bank John W. Egan E. F. Ladd Frank Casper, Jr J. C. Chapin F. R. Smith John J. Thornhill B. F. Ladd

Parisian Host Roulet Guides French Conversation Evening

Cois Roulet of Paris leads a French language gathering where the discussion centers on Berlit z stories. Tea and sandwiches followed at noon for a group of expatriates including Mrs Donald and other named attendees, with several regulars learning daily from the teacher.

Cois Roulet Paris M. Roulet Berlitz Extrangeres Donald M. F. Kirkbride J. B. Read Creoggh W. A. Powell Gregory Luce Sydney Robbins N. Richard

Christchurch Parish Receives Homecoming Reception Cards

Sunday marks home coming day at Christchurch with parish members and friends in receipt of cards for an aftermath reception.

Christchurch

Christ Church Parish Reception Invited in Mobile

The rector and vestry invite members of Christ Church parish to a Monday January 12 reception at the parish house in Mobile Alabama at eight o clock in the evening.

Christ Church Parish Mobile Alabama

Twelfth Night Lotto Party Hosted by Miss Elizabeth Phelan

Miss Elizabeth Phelan hosted a Twelfth Night Lotto Party for friends aided by Little Miss Della Malone and Annie Phelan. Attendees included Estelle Cuthbert, Margaret Inez Evans, Ethel Wilson, and Loretta McAfee among others. Evans won first prize. McAfee won the consolation prize as music and refreshments closed the evening.

Elizabeth Phelan Della Malone Annie Phelan Miss Phelan Estelle Cuthbert Margaret Inez Evans Ethel Agnes Wilson Marie Louise Hanson Lillian Pratlove Loretta McAfee Ruth Ollinger Catherine Mattie Lillian Thomas Ethel Frei Nathali Steadman Josephine Fieeheringer Antoinette Petrinovich Norma Alessi Lotto

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