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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
5
In Newport on June 6 Mrs Maude Waterbury was awarded a divorce from polo figure and stock broker Lawrence J Waterbury after a year in exile in Cumberland Maine She did not seek alimony and received custody of their two children. Waterbury is training with the American polo team.
Miss Alice Quigley hosts St Vincent graduates at 8:30 PM. Delta Sigma Delta anniversary dance at Battle Auditorium. Mrs Bradford Lush hosts China Shower at 4 PM. Elizabeth McAlpin honors Porter Pope and Jessie Porter at 8 PM. Laurie Reasonover hosts luncheon for Horton graduate. After commencements, guests meet at the Vineyard at 1 PM. Mobile Chapter D A R elects Mrs Henry Goldthwaite as prospectus chair with next season’s study and social program.
A lawn party and entertainment are planned at the Old District School in the village to benefit the Barker Mill Reading Room. Prichard or Whistler cars will be available for transport to Sweeney Lane at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs J P Lowell complimented Mrs S J Seiders with a clever magazine contest at a gathering. Guests enjoyed an amusing romance game with popular periodicals as names for a prize winning participant. Ices and sweets followed the quaint event hosted by Mrs Seiders and attended by several local ladies.
Clark Booth, graduate of Old Barton, received his diploma at morning exercises and was serenely toasted at a reception hosted by relatives. The party featured school colors, crimson and white, centered red carnations, and class songs by the Barton Quintette led by Jim Cawthon and Mortimer Glovery.
Miss Glenn McKenzie will host a Monday matinee party in honor of Miss Mary Hagan, a bride-to-be. Attendants will join the guest list as she prepares for a June wedding and a six months tour under teacher chaperonage with Miss Blount joining in Switzerland.
Sunshine white and gold decor with Shasta daisies showcased at a bridge party and handkerchief shower for Miss Mary Hagan, a June bride to be. Mrs. Kenneth Donala hosted, featuring golden heart motifs, Irish lace, and daisies on tables, in desserts and decor.
Elizabeth Heakes and Willie Hempstead served punch during bridge games before a baby shower. Prizes included blue bird pins won by Miss Margaret Webb and Miss Virginia Creary, with three pins going to Miss Hagan as sou venir. A tray of handkerchiefs followed, bearing names of many attendees led by Miss Mary Hagan and Miss Clara Crossland. Mrs Perrin Bestor and Grace will move to the Whiting home at Talladega before vacation residence at Lake Kanuy.
Mrs John C Pogue of Cincinnati Miss Faye Eliott will be matron of honor for Ida Oss next Wednesday. Bridesmaids include Miss Elizabeth Cocke of Richmond and Miss Margaret Dalton of Winston-Salem. Guests named Stewart Le Lance Hos guests Ross Buck Veshon and Frank Ross Jr. Further arrivals and travel plans noted for Blane family and Rett Stern en-route to England for summer.
Mrs Grace st John MacMahon invites guests to the marriage of her daughter Ellen Paxton to Mr Robert Woodward Barnwall on Wednesday June 18 at 9 PM at Government Street Presbyterian Church Mobile Alabama. Mrs M R Mayson hosted a reception following, with the note ending in a brief social mention of entertainment.
Mrs. Henri S. Aldridge won the prize at a four o'clock gathering of the No Trump club hosted by Mrs. Harry Pegues. Two guests, Mrs. John Shearer and Miss Layette, joined two tables of players for the games.
Miss Vera M. Pleasant of Obion Tennessee and Mr Llewellyn F Patterson of this city were married yesterday in Union City by Rev Stuart. Patterson plans to bring his bride here to make their home. He works with Swift and Company.
Miss Porter Pope hosted a reception for her graduating class at her Michigan avenue home at five o clock. Guests arrived with cards from Miss Elizabeth Brooks and Miss Dorothy McAlpine and were served by a large group of attendants from Atlanta and Florida. The event featured yellow and blue decorations and a punch service, with Mrs K P Pope arranging the dining room. Other notes include a Thursday Bridge Club meeting won by Mrs W H Monk and friends bidding farewell to Mr George R Bancroft from the I L Russell School as he moves to Georgia.
A wedding report centers on the marriage of Mobile resident William Lernard McCoy and Marguerite Leder in Montgomery. The ceremony took place Thursday afternoon and was described as one of the week’s many noteworthy unions.
Helen interviews a candidate for housework and argues over washing duties with a reluctant applicant. A washerwoman and a prospective chambermaid discuss wages, ironing, cleaning, and window duties as Helen seeks reliable help.
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