Socialite Dinner Adieu at the Battle House
An elegant supper hosted by Mr. Kerr of Jamaica gathers prominent guests in a rose adorned reception at the Battle House. Attendees include Dr. and Mrs. Harry Inge, Mr. and Mrs. Short, Mrs. Winston Garth of Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. Fidelia Jones, and others as a refined farewell dinner features a lavish menu with champagne and desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle House
Kerr
Jamaica
Harry Inge
Short
Kansas City
T. Marion Inge
Winston Garth
Huntsville
Ala
Fidelia Jones
Walter Inge
Pride Jones
J. S. Taylor
E. J. Buck
Louis Roederer
Gateaux Assortis
Fromage Cafe Noir
Sweet pea tints for femininity in fashion
Paris fashion reports next summer will feature sweet pea tints matching flower shades with nacrine effects giving a mother of pearl look. Fabrics include light velvet corduroy with gauze backing and a pale blue chute do with silvery lint suggesting falling water. The era also predicts dogs will be styled as fashion items, showcased by M. Robert Catteau in a lecture at Theatre Leon with poems and author excerpts about dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Robert Catteau
Leon
M. Catteau
Maeterlinck
France
Riquet
Richepin
de Maupassant
Pierrot
Mirbeau
Dingo
Mme. Colette
Red Cross Head Calls for Bulgarian War Relief Subscriptions
The head of the American Red Cross has enlisted aid to raise subscriptions in America for Bulgaria’s war victims. She appeals for support to help the thousands of destitute men, women and children left by the Balkan conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
America
Bulgaria
Balkans
Meeting Series Harte 10 Open In Harte Auditorium
A series of Sunday afternoon meetings by the church federation will be held in Harte Auditorium at the Y M C A. speaker Harte, former Y M C A secretary, returns from India on furlough and will discuss the Students' Volunteer Movement convention and foreign missionary work. Special music by Prof. J W Wienand. Open to men and women.
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The
Church Federation
Harte
Y.M.C. A. A. C. Harte
India
Young Men's Christian Association
Students’ Volunteer Movement
Kansas City
Orient
J .W. Wienand
Insurance Co May Be Ousted In New York Firm
Judge Smith in federal court dissolves the temporary injunction blocking South Carolina Insurance Commissioner McMaster from revoking Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York's license. The order allows possible license revocation over alleged unfair dealings and breaches of contract.
Williams Nomination Reported Favorably for Confirmation
Washington January 17 The nomination of John Skelton Williams was reported favorably at an executive session by Senator Reed. The nomination will be referred to the calendar and comes up Monday. If confirmed, Williams may join the currency organization tour with McAdoo and Houston.
Invitations And Notices From Mobile Bridge Socials
Invitations received list a January 27 luncheon at Athelstan Club hosted by Mrs. Herbert Clark Turner. Newbern visitors include Mrs. Jack Brown and Mr. Montgomery Inge. Mr. Merns of Atlanta visited Mobile. Newman Circle enjoyed a mid winter meeting hosted by Mrs. M. J. Vickers with guests Bishop Allen Father Hackett and Father Gerow. The program featured Lillie Walsh and Marie McCarron duets, N. L. Vickers baritone, and readings from Schiller and Tales of Hoffman set to music.
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Mobile
Herbert Clark
Turner Athelstan Club
Newman
M. J. Vickers
Margaret
Ray
Helen Norville
T. P. Norville
Metta Thompson
Raphael
Semmes
Bishop Allen
Father Hackett
Gerow
Barcarole
Tales of Hoffman
Lillie Walsh
Marie McCarron
R. D. McCarron
Concert Program Highlights Local Talent
Glynn with Miss Hurley as accompanist performs piano solos by Leibstraum and other program items including a eulogy on Raphael Semmes by Miss Metta Thompson and a sextette from Lucia led by Mr. Eugene O’Connor with Mrs. Kern as accompanist featuring a roster of performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glynn
Miss Hurley
Leibstraum
Lirst
Katheryn Hughes
Raphael Semmes
Metta Thompson
Lucia
Radebaugh
Gala bridge day highlights Mobile card circles
Friday featured a festive bridge gathering hosted by Mrs John Cochrane for the Elwell Club and guests. Attendees included Mrs Read a New Yorker now in Mobile Mrs Hatch from New York and Mrs Stephenson a popular guest of Mrs W H Monk Jr. Also present were Mrs Read Mrs Hatch and Mrs Stephenson with Mrs Herbert Turner hosting a future party on January 27. Prizes for top scores included embroidered handkerchiefs awarded to Mrs Stephenson Mrs LeBaron Lyons Mrs Wright and Mrs Herbert Turner.
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Mobile
John Cochrane
Elwell Club
Read
Hatch
New York
Stephenson
W. H. Monk, Jr
Bridge Dansant
Herbert Turner
Trinity Parish Oyster Supper Announcement
The Trinity Parish Workers will host an oyster supper on Friday January 23 from 6 36 to 10 p m at the Parish House 257 State street All are cordially invited to attend.
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Trinity Parish
State Street
Pied Piper of Hamelin staged by A B S S at Lyric
The A B S S has chosen Brown ing's quaint story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin for the annual Lyric play on Saturday January 24 with matinee and evening shows. One hundred young people in the cast portray the market place scene and the forest gathering. Barton Academy benefits fund supports sending graduates to college with Miss Rose Loney as scholar of the year.
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Browning
Hamelin
Lyric
Barton Academy
Ora Lee Boulemet
Rose Loney
Pink and White Party Honors Cherished Garden Colors
Helen Worthington hosted a Friday evening party at her Rapier Avenue home in pink and white decor with roses narcissus and ferns. Irma Hartwell won for What Will His Wife Wear while Juanita O Connor took the second contest prize. Pearly Soost served fruit punch ice cream candy and cake as guests danced in festive attire.
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Juanita O'Connor
Miss Pearly Soost
Marlite Taylor
Audrey Farnell
Irma ‘Hartwell
Helen Pittman
Willie Carroll
Notable Names Listed in Local Obituary Section
A reader’s notice lists numerous individuals including Jesse Acree Donnelly and Randolph Moore among others. The roster includes Cecil Dargon Ed Roberts Jack Roberts Bob Donovan Seale Starris Angelo Festorazzi Leslie Carroll George Harris Walter Minto Dick Harris Edward Warley Mark Thoss Rivers Rush Edgar Boyette Carroll Cowan and additional names.
Century Book Club hosts lively Greek themed meeting
Mrs. W. S. Moore acted as host with the Century Book Club recording secretary absent the president. Miss Edith Heckert led the session while Mythological names sparked roll call. Mrs Allen Chester opened with a paper on Ancient Greece and several members shared Greek myths and works on music scripture and architecture.
Chautauqua Circle Meets. leadership changes noted
At a 4:30 gathering Mrs. Duffee chairs a dozen members to quiz on Where Civilizations Meet and Greek art readings while reviewing Rambles and Studies in Greece. Miss Huston resigns the presidency. Miss Sallie Withers elected in her stead. Miss Randolph presiding in absence.
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Chautauqua Circle
Chautauqua Magazine
Huston
Sallie Withers
Helena Randolph
Afternoon Tea Club Seance Brightens Wednesday Meet
The Afternoon Tea Club gathered with Mrs. Jack F. Ross for a delightful seance on Wednesday. Pink and yellow roses filled the rooms, and the dining room featured tasteful dainties poured by Mrs. Stanley Hern don and Mrs. Harry Pillans.
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Jack F. Ross
Stanley Herndon
Harry Pillans
Dance of the Informals Social Event in German Relief Hall
Friday night January 23 the Informals stage a program dance at 8 30 in German Relief Hall. The event showcases debutantes and prominent Mobile society members serving as chaperones and committees handling floor reception and details.
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Mobile
Rivers A. Rush
George Fearn
William H. Monk, Jr
J. J. Blacksher
W. Soost
W. W. Reed
John Meador
Bob Neville
Holiday season attentions to be noted by floor committee
The floor committee will be chaired by H. J. Christofferson and include Joseph Langan, R. McLeod, W Fincher, C. M. Kelly, P. Collins, G. Burden, A. G. Fiach, N. Yost, F. G. Bitzer, George Scheverak, P. J. Maguire Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H. J. Christofferson
Joseph Langan
R. McLeod
W Fincher
M. Kelly
P. Collins
G. Burden
A. G. Fiach
N. Yost
F. G. Bitzer
George Scheverak
P. J. Maguire, Jr
Knights and Ladies of Security Elect 200000 Club Members
The K. and L. of S Knights and Ladies of Security met on January 14. Members enrolled in the 200,000 club. District Manager George L. Clinton presented a leather bill fold to each club member. Twelve Mobile council membership applications were voted on and elected. Three candidates in waiting were obligated and given the secret work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Knights and Ladies of Security
George L. Clinton
Mobile Council
Faily
Christ Child Sewing Circle to Meet at Mrs Robinsons
Mrs 8S 8S Pugh and Mrs Clarence Robinson invite the Christ Child Sewing Circle to gather at Mrs Robinsons home on Wednesday January 21 at 4 p m A junior branch will be formed and young members will sew for destitute babies and orphaned children.
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Pugh
Clarence Robinson
Christ Child Sewing Circle
Vineyard Dining Delights Draw Full House Friday
A full house enjoyed the Cawthon's splendid music expert dancing and gustatory excellences at the Vine yard on Friday evening among the noted guests were Mr.
Mobile letter against missing is repudiated
Mrs S W Moore of Mobile whose daughter attends the Industrial Institute and College at Columbus Miss says a letter accusing the school is false. She believes the missives are political in aim and notes Columbus raised funds and sent men to Jackson to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Moore
Mobile
Industrial Institute and College At
Columbus
Miss
Mississippi
I. L and C
Evening of Pleasure Draws Local Notables
Mrs Charles Sullivan and many notable residents including Mr and Mrs S A Godbold Mr and Mrs A S Westbrook Miss Irma Sullivan Chester Spear Pauline Lichtbach Lichtbach Lucile Zelnicker Floyd Richard Sidney Simon Bloch and others gathered for an enjoyable evening.
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Charles Sullivan
S. A. Godbold
A. S. Westbrook
Irma Sullivan
Chester Spear
Pauline Lichtbach
Lichtbach
Lucile Zelnicker
Floyd Richard
Sidney Simon
Bloch
English Cody
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RED Cross
Miss Mabel Boardman
Helen Louise Paretti
William” John Leesch
Senate
Wilson
Williams
South Carolina
Good of the Order
Jack Brown
Newbern
R. Y. Pope
Montgomery Inge
Mr. Merns
Atlanta, Ga
Mobile County
Alabama
Norborne
R. Clarke
the Piper
Ferndell Fancy Groceries
Century Book Club
F. P. Davis
G. A. Fearn, Jr
Ashland Place
W. T. Kelly
Florence Rose
H.G. Donald
Kelly
Donald
Clara Cary
R. A. Sedier
E. J. Buch
J. S G. Tucker
E. M. Robinson
Sadler
Leesch- Pazetti
John D. Pazetti
I ‘South Lawrence Street
Vineyard
Mobilian
Daughter Whorls
Men’s Lot
Vici
Slater & Morrill
Edwin Clapp
Gievy
Vici Kid
Go Blucher
Pat Button
Tan
Germany
Britton
Dauphin St
Children’s
Fay
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