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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1915
Page
6
A verse portrait of Peggy in an April bonnet, contrasted with Puritan restraint. The speaker laments poetry's limits to praise a young girl, Gordon Johnstone crafting a nostalgic, lyric meditation on springtime innocence and social constraints.
A reflective note quotes Ralph Waldo Emerson on owning ground and interpreting the horizon. It closes with Cardinal Newman prayers for daily support and peaceful rest.
Judge McCor ee announces thirteen life rules urging restraint and humility. The maxims advise against judging others by personal standards, avoiding perfectionism, and limiting indiscriminate help.
The Mobile Yacht Club hosted a Wednesday opening dance described as a major social event. Attendees enjoyed fruit punch, a decorated ballroom with flags, and a delightful evening featuring couples Miss Marie Cowles with Harry Ross and Miss Mabel Hartwell with Jack Courtney.
Miss Ella Packer Blacksher leads a long list of debutantes paired with escorts at a formal event. The article names numerous couples and a wide slate of chaperones and committees including Entertainment Floor and Reception chairs.
Miss Marie Layette entertained the No Trump Club at her home on Friday with guests including Willie Duncan of Tuscaloosa Zara Solomon of Montgomery Bessie Mayers Mrs EB Flynn Mrs G R Swift and Mrs Lloyd Abbott. Mrs Clinton Macartney won framed prize pictures and a salad course followed the games.
Miss Virginia Woolf entertained the Friday Bridge Club at their weekly meeting. Several substitutes joined the games and Miss Gabriella Barrett won the Azurea perfume prize. The hostess served a salad course after play.
A congenial crowd of young men has taken possession of the Baumhauer residence in Fairhope for a social gathering described as a stag party. Police reported no disturbances and no injuries during the informal event.
An advertisement touts a physician endorsed freckles removal prescription sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. It promises rapid improvement with an ounce of mathine and mentions double strength ethine as the key product.
The week end social scene centers on host Will Baumhauer and a stag weekend including Holden Hagan Robert Marshall Tom Taylor Cecil Bates Robert Shackelford Murrell Shields and Aubrey Raines with a Monday return. A girls mask dance at German Relief Hall featured Miss Aimee Wilson Drago's orchestra and a list of attendees guided by chaperones and committees. A Wednesday hay ride honored attendees ending at Miss Martin's home with an ice course and a group of couples.
A reflective verse fragment contrasts imperfect human traits with tenderness and idealized maternal influence. It envisions a son shaped by sincere faith in womankind and a trust in noble things, celebrating domestic virtue and spiritual guidance.
Miss Margaret Edmondson of Atlanta is the guest of Mrs. W. D. Bellingrath on Ann Street for about two weeks. She will accompany Mr. L. F. Bellingrath and her nephews to Godan to stay at the Olston Hotel until Tuesday.
The Middy Blouse Social Club met at Miss Nellie Rinehart’s home at Texas and George streets on a Wednesday night. Members enjoyed music and refreshments after the meeting. the next gathering will be hosted by Miss Gladis Monigan.
A lively gathering praised Morcy Martin and Magdelene Ryan during a hay ride event hosted by a jovial group of local youths. The scene featured warm compliments and festive mood amid the rustic celebration.
Children from Japanese group to perform at Knights of Columbus Hall on Friday May 14 benefiting St. Matthew’s church fund. Dance program runs 7 30 to 9 30 for children followed by adults on the floor until midnight.
The Mobile Infirmary Association expresses deep thanks to The Mobile Item for steadfast support and to the generous public for assistance during Pencil Day, acknowledging efforts of all committees and volunteers.
The Emma Jones branch of the Woman's Auxiliary of Christchurch will meet on Tuesday May 11 at 4 30 p m in the Chapter House. An executive committee of the Home Economics Club meets earlier the same day at 10 30 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with full attendance requested.
Members are requested to attend the regular monthly meeting this afternoon at St Joseph’s Halls at 430. Assessments 104 and 105 are due. Margaret Jeomey, secretary.
The Ladies Aid Society of Central Presbyterian plans a benefit evening at Miss Shepard's school house, 208 Catherine Street, next Friday from 8 to 10. The program features piano soloist Mrs. W R Bacehildr, readings by Miss Joséphine McAndrews, quartette by Miss Oise Winter Miss Sue Planck Mr Yer W Aldridge and Mr Thorne, and a soprano solo by Miss Louise Goldsby with Miss Mary Easly Goldsby, plus a plantation sketch Who Eet de Possum Brer Remus Sis Abbie after intermission.
Miss Mabel Hartwell of Mobile was selected sponsor for the U S Coast Guard cutter Tallapoosa, one of two ships launched in a dual ceremony at Newport News. She and Miss Edna Manning attended with Mrs H T Hartwell and Secretary McAdoo’s family, receiving honors and gifts including a carved gold bracelet and a sword knot.
The Tuscaloosa News and Times Gazette describe a lock celebration that Mobilian readers find noteworthy, highlighting local enthusiasm and civic participation in the event.
Among the many Mobilians who attended the recent Episcopal Council in Anniston were Mrs. Howard Walker with Mrs. C. K. Weller Miss Metta Huger Mobile with Mrs. W. L. Mc Cas Mrs. G. C. Tucker Mobile with Mrs. Brunson.
The Dry Goods Economist notes revived interest in marine ruffs with new satin edgings and bow trimming. Extreme versions resemble circular capes with ruffles, while others form compact front folds with a large back fly-away bow. Windsor ties rise with Eton collars in polka dot, check, ombre, and plain colors.
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