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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1913

Page

5

Bridge Luncheon and Evening Reception for Hardware Delegates

Today at the Yacht Club a Bridge Luncheon honors the ladies with delegates to Mobile’s Hardware Convention. Cars depart Battle House at 11 for 11 am to 3 pm. An evening reception and dance at Battle House Auditorium 8:30 pm honors the Southern Hardware Jobbers and American Hardware Manufacturers associations.

Yacht Club Mobile Battle House Southern Hardware Jobbers’ Association American Hardware Manufacturers’ Association Gulf City

Reception at Mrs Stratton's Villa for Hardware Convention

A springtime reception hosted by Mrs W D Stratton on Government Street showcased Southern hospitality and old South charm. Mrs Stratton led a committee of Mobilians in decorating a marble hall with exotics, roses, and jeweled decor while the Rowley Orchestra played from 5:30 to 7 p m. Guests wore Irish lace gowns and orchids as the punch and flowers drew guests to Calles like the library and dining room, where crimson and white accents dominated.

Mobile Hardware W. D. Stratton Government Street Old South George A. Ketchum Gulf City Matthew Brewster M. Waring Harrison H. Munroe’ Price George Vaughan William R. Bringhurst James W. Little, Jr Charles A. Cunningham George C. Gaillard Mabel Heustis Meta Huge William H. Marshall Rowley Orchestra Bermuda

Astrology Driven Advice For Today Born Individuals

The reading urges a mindful outlook with emphasis on effort and understanding. It warns against gambling and stresses talents and discrimination when properly directed lead to renown. It cautions against sectarian influence for young people to develop a frank fearless character.

Mrs Bryan Hosts Radiant Washington Social Season

The wife of the secretary of state Mrs William Jennings Bryan attends a high society gathering in Washington. A large group of local and out of town guests enjoy a gala with red and white candy treats and elaborate desserts while a corps of assistants helps make the event a standout of the season.

William Jennings Bryan Secretary of State Washington Irene Dunster Lucile Rush Helen Rich Lucile Toxey Margaret Webb Talulah Sage Mary Antoinette McIntosh Marie Webb Mary Knight Hush Virginia Creary Georgia Sage Haith ‘Foxey Ella Packer Margaret ‘Blacksher Ruth McGowin sHi

Wilmer Sewing Circle Hosts Welcoming Meeting

Wilmer Sewing Circle welcomed Mrs. Harry Pillans and Mrs. Stanley Herndon at yesterday’s session with Mrs. Vivian Marshall presiding at 11 o'clock. After needlework, luncheon featured Mrs. W. H. Marshall and bridesmaid Miss Hilda Broadwood as servers. The Wetherbees sell Hall Place home to Mr. and Mrs. Van Antwerp and relocate to State Street. Charles Wetherbee's family moves from St Louis Street to boarding status downtown.

Wilmer Sewing Circle Harry Pillans Stanley Herndon Vivian Marshal W. H. Marshall Hilda Broadwood Wetherbee Hall Place van Antwerp J. P. Wetherbee State Street Charles Wetherbee St. Louis Street

Progressive Bridge Club Hosts Afternoon Session

Mrs. W. A. Bly entertained favorites at yesterday’s Progressive Bridge Club meeting with substitutes including Mrs. Pat Srne and Mrs. John Meador. Mrs. Duke won first prize a gold hat pin, Mrs. M. J. McDermott second a silver pencil, and Mrs. Sydney A. Dorgan Consolation for white silk hose. Guests for refreshments included Mrs. Joe Bancroft and others. play began at 2:30 with sweets and ices served afterward.

Progressive Bridge Club W. A. Bly Pat Srne John Meador W. C. Dukes Emma Friend Louisell Duke M. J. McDermott Sydney A. Dorgan Joe Bancroft J. Raymond Crosby Robinson Paul Wiliams W. A.carter E. A. Upmeyer

Brilliant Society Bridge At Mrs Kirkbride Herndon Homes

Mrs M F Kirkbride and Mrs R C Herndon hosted a chic afternoon with a 3 pm bridge game at Government and Conception streets. Prizes included Bohemian glass baskets with pink yellow lavender and blue tables. Winners were Mrs Joseph McPhillips blue basket, Mrs Terry L Moore pink, Mrs Marion Inge lavender, Miss Gertrude Smith yellow. consolation went to Mrs Ralph Ward.

Kirkbride Joseph McPhillips Terry L. Moore Marion Inge Gertrude Smith Ralph Ward

English Store Frustrations Challenge American Shopper

Helen finds London shops unfriendly to browsing as floor-walkers press purchases and etiquette. She buys a cheap scarf and small items to avoid selling pressure, while Warren ridicules the experience and jokes about leaving without buying and sending postcards instead.

Helen Warren Madame New York Delia George London

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