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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1914

Page

17

Oyster Supper Postponed and Local Notices

Inclement weather forces postponement of the Friday Oyster Supper by Trinity ladies. Mrs. A G Richards mourns the loss of her Baltimore mother Mrs Nelson and will travel there. City Beautiful committee meets January 26 at 2 pm, 940 Government street with Mrs Harry Inge as hostess. Junior Missionary Society hosts a Trip Out West January 30 from 7 to 9 pm at Trinity House 257 State Street. Baptist Tabernacle Ladies’ Aid Society to hold an oyster supper and church social Thursday 5 to 7 pm at home church and Claiborne streets.

Trinity A. G. Richards Nelson Baltimore Harry Inge Government Street T. P. Norvelle Mobile South West Trinityouse State Street Socety Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Tabernacle Church Claiborne

Oyster Supper Date Announced by Christian Church Ladies

For January 30 the ladies of the Christian Church announce a oyster supper in the Sunday school room from 6 to 10 p m. A cordial invitation is extended for this feast.

Pleasant Evening Social by First Christian Ladies Society

One of last week's top entertainments occurred Tuesday at Mrs. Hamilton's home in St. Anthony. The Ladies Society honored the pastor Mr. Wson and evangelist Mr. S E Legel. After a brief business program, attendees enjoyed socializing and refreshments.

Ladies’ Society of the First Christian Arch Ms. Hamilton St. Anthony Gets Wson S. E. Legel

Modern rhythms spread through Mobile dance gatherings

Impromptu weekly parties in Mobile introduce tango and other new dances as residents embrace modern nightlife. Notable gatherings at Mrs Cox and Mrs Winston homes feature figures like Mrs Lovie McKinstry and Miss Margarita Ligon among many couples, with enthusiasm to master evolving steps before they go out of style.

Mobile Lovie McKinstry C. S. Shawhan Carrie Dickens Robert Rutherford J. W. Cox Johnston Norton Williams Sydney Robbins J. Lawrence Phoebe Lawrence Clinton McCartnney Margharita Ligon

Miss Marguirete Ehrman Shakes Up New York Society Dancing

Birmingham Alabama society girl Miss Marguirete A Ehrman has taken up society dancing in New York. She has appeared at fashionable events and aims to make dancing a study for society women seeking new activities.

New York Marguerite A. Ehrman Birmingham Ala

Wednesday Bridge Club Hosts Guests and Prizes

Mrs. George Dunlap hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at 3 o clock with five tables of players including Mrs. W B Taylor and Mrs. W B Rowland of Canon City while Mrs. Taylor won a gold picture frame and Mrs. F O Rhen took the club prize a pair of Louis Seize dlesticks. Refreshments of punch sandwiches and sweets followed the game.

George Dunlap W. B. Taylor W. B. Rowland Canon City Col Meta Hager T. C. Booth

Miss Garrett and Mr Maye Wed in White and Green

Miss Lillie Corinne Garrett and Mr James McKenzie Maye were united in matrimony in a noon wedding described as a sunlit event at the Sedans home. The reception featured guests including Mrs Eleanor Foster of St Louis and Mrs A S Lyons with decor in white velvet and Undine green.

Florrie Garrett Ed. Forger Maye O. C. McGehee Gulf City van Antwerp Corporation Little Rock John W. Garrett Clintonville Garrett Annie Lee Gaines Sir Robert Garrett Old Virginia Gaines Mrs. Lyons Miss Garrett Lillie Corinne Garrett A. S. Lyons Lyons Ann Street Eleanor Foster St. Louis Blue Gulf Lillie Corinne Gar James’ McKenzie ‘Maye

Board of D A R to Meet at Battle House

The Mobile Chapter D A R will hold a board of management meeting Wednesday at 10 30 a m at the Battle House. Applicants will be voted on and other business matters will be considered.

Mobile Jarlor C. Battle House

Elwell Club Meets for Friday Afternoon Cards

Mrs Rivers Rush hosted the Elwell club gathering on Georgia avenue last Friday at 3 p m. The guest list included Mrs Harry Smith Mrs Hatch of New York Mrs A M Tyree of Hagerstown and Mrs E A Peterson. Prizes for top scores at three tables were hand embroidered guest room towels won by Mrs Barry Lyons Mrs John Cochrane and Mrs A M Tyree. An ice course followed the games.

Rivers Rush Georgia Avenue Elwell Harry Smith Hatch New York A. M. Tyree Hagerstown E. A. Peterson Barry Lyons John Cochrane

Athelstan Informal Ball Sparks Weekly Meeting

Informal Athelstan gatherings have become a weekly fixture with friendly crowds. Friday’s event featured jovial dancing, new ballroom measures, and a return to the Rathskellar for hearty feasting after merriment.

Athelstan Rathskellar

Cercle Francaise meets for French reading and talk

Monsieur Francois vane hee led a successful Cercle Francaise gathering Friday at the home of Mrs. Harry Donald in iledlock. Members read from Les Memoires une Temme de Chambre and discussed the theme for an instructive morning session and planned to use the Methode Gastineau for conversational fluency.

Cercle Francaise Francois Vane Hee Iledlock Harry Donald

Informals Dance Thrills Mobile Social Set at German Relief Hall

A chic social evening in Mobile featured the Informals dance at German Relief Hall with live orchestra and new music. notable guests include Mrs Frank Hopper resuming, while Mrs Aldridge, Mrs Powers, and Mrs Hardy Hopper are mentioned in social notices. The Dansant at the Vineyard highlights Mabel Goode and Gladys Thompkins hosting as tango rhythms energize Saturday gatherings.

Mobile Mabel Goode Gladys Thompkins Rowley

Get Busy on the Count for Residents Within 150 Miles

Officials urge eligible residents within 150 miles to participate in the upcoming census counting effort. Community groups emphasize outreach and accurate reporting to ensure representation and funding.

Suffragists Split Over Campaign Against Democrats in Washington

Washington January 24. A rift opened among suffrage factions as the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage prepared to oppose the Democratic party at the polls if Congress does not act. Mrs Medill McCormick of Chicago led the National Woman Suffrage Association delegation in a public split with Alice Paul and Lucy Burns. Union member Mrs Russell Malcolm MacLennan resigned, denouncing a proposed anti Democrat campaign.

Democrats

Society Guests Attend Event With Fashions Noted

A list of attendees includes Miss Lucile Rush Miss Varma Gould Miss Elsie Hall Miss Ruth Huger and many others. Miss Tompkins wore a terra cotta velours de laine coat suit and Miss Goode appeared in a black frock with a Victorian style hat.

Effen Lucile Rush Varma Gould Elsie Hall Ruth Huger Clyde Hunter Claire Pollock John Nelson Taylor R. L. ‘Tweat Norwood Richard James Grey Hinch Russell Patterson T. Berch Arnold Etta Mayers Bessie Mayers McLauchlin L. McMillan Walter Howard Bishop Joeph Lyons H. Proskauer Miss Schwarz Master Lowenstein Kearsley Carter Hanan Miss Tompkins Goode Victoriene

YWCA Membership Luncheon Opens Week at Battle House

The YWCA hosts a Monday luncheon at the Battle House on the 26th, the week’s major opening social event. Members’ enthusiasm grows as the city’s largest women’s organization prepares under its affairs chairman.

Young Women's Christian Association Battle House

Progressive Club Elects Officers At Annual Banquet

The Progressive Bankers' Club of City Bank & Trust elected Thomas H. Halliwell as president, R. K. Bodden as vice-president, S. Agee as secretary and treasurer, and T. M. Moore as librarian. The meeting closed with a banquet for fifty in the Battle House dining room.

Progressive Bankers’ Club City Bank & Trust Company Battle House Thomas H. Halliwell R. K. Bodden S. Agee T. M. Moore Supreme de Chicken Toulouse Fromage de Roquefort

Senators Impatient Over Mexican Affairs Meeting

Washington January 24 Senators on the foreign relations panel will attend President Wilson's conference and seek a final policy on Mexico. Leaders including Senator Root and Senator Lodge urge a definite stance while questions on Mexico Japan and potential intervention loom. Agnes Belle Goldsby Mabel Mighell and Mary Harris Berill are named among organizers.

International News Service Washington Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Wilson United State Mexico Committee State Department William Alden Smith Root Lodge Japan Hitchcock Marcus Smith Arizona Bacon Agnes Belle Goldsby Mabel Mighell Mary Harris Berill Clarke Butler Erwin Little EB. D. Flynn T. D. Nettles J. B. Harvey Howard Ryan Mobile Dr. Ryan Ryan

Carranza imposes total ban on Chinese in Mexico

Victoriano Carranza declares all Chinese barred from entering Mexico and Sonora state bans 4000 Chinese residents from relocating. Rebels vow to drive Orientals out amid economic tensions and protests from Chinese residents to US consul Simpich in Nogales.

International News Service Douglas Ariz Mexico Victoriano Carranza Sonora Mexican United States Simpich Nogales Washington

Luncheon concert at Battle House plans

Mrs. Ryan’s accompanist will be Miss Pearl Schwarz in a medical college faculty setting former Pittsburg home. Mrs. Turrentine’s contralto will be heard with the Battle House orchestra during luncheon hour. Attendees should assemble at 12 30 on the Maszanine floor by St Francis street as ushers seat guests.

Vincent Battle House Scales Harris Henry Hall Clarke Agnes Orton Isabel Goldsby Augusta Hooks J. B. Harry R. P. Pope T. D. Nettles Henry H. Clarke S. Thompson G. B. Shawhan Seale Harris J. W. McAlpine L. G. Cameron J. T. Cochrane J. H. Patterson Dan McNeil W. C. Linck J. H. Walters Henry Chamberlain Margaret Southerland Minnie Lott Nannie Gayle Owens Mesdames B. T. Barrett Page Meechem B. Crocker W. C. Spotswood J. P. Harvey G. W. Geutien G. T. Allison A. F Medical College Pittsburg

Blakeley Family Verifies Arrival of Michigan in Mobile

Mrs Charles Blakeley sails to New York to meet Lieutenant Blakeley and his ship the Michigan still at sea from Mexican waters. The Blakeley children stay with grandmother Mrs Amelia Lyons in Mobile at the family home on St Anthonfy Street.

Charles Blakeley New York Lieutenant Blakeley Michigan Blakeley Mobile Amelia Lyons St. Anthonfy Street

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