Shakespeare Club Meets With Mrs. Torrey and Other Civic Events
A busy feminine interest page notes the Shakespeare Club gathering with Mrs. C. J. Torrey at 11 o clock, Colonial Dames final meeting at 4, a pupil recital at Mrs. C. W. Moss home, and an Auction Bridge party for Miss Ella Temple Fox at a Bayou Street residence. Also listed are a fete at Arden for Dr. and Mrs. Erwin Craighead, a government street Sunday school lawn party, a trolley ride fundraiser for All Saints Church, and various outings as Mobile enjoys a lively social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wilson
W. C. Austin
South Bayou Street
Ella Temple Fox
Pine Bluff
Ala
Arden
Mrs
Erwin Craighead
St. Stephen’s Road
Catherine Street
Friday Gala in Mobile Draws Bright Social Crowd
In Mobile a Friday gala evening blends social ease with brisk business, as crowds fill downtown streets after dark. The V C L ball at German Relief Hall draws the season’s best attendance with the fashionable young set donning latest styles and dancing the hop waltz and Gallopede amid new summer skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
German Relief Hall
Obscure Social Scene At Auction Bridge and Rum Games
En route to various places acquaintances hurried to begin their rounds at auction bridge or the rapid patter of rum. Those known as rum fiends and auctioneers were recognized by their scattered, semi wild manner.
Advice on possessing and managing personal affairs
The text warns to be careful with employer property or items in one’s care. It predicts a peaceful next year with few major events. It advises those born today to develop self-reliance and self-management to prevent their talents from serving others’ interests.
Milk crust scalp healed after Cuticura remedy
A Virginia mother recalls her six month old infant’s milk crust scalp covering and sores. After two uses of Cuticura Soap and Ointment the scalp healed in three weeks and hair regrew with no return of symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Chas. A. Seal
Cuticura
Dept. T. Boston
American Fashions for American Women Opinion Piece
Professor Walter Sargent of the University of Chicago argues for a distinct American fashion style with a national bureau of design and committee of artists to study dress and furniture. He contends such efforts could reduce French supremacy in fashion and boost American industries like shoe manufacturing and sewing machines. The piece notes French adoption of American innovations and cites the la jeunesse doree as an example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sargent
University of Chicago
Bureau of Design
Paris
la Belie Canitale
le Club
le Sport
Auction bridge party planned by Mrs Henry Tonsmeire
For Next Week, a refined social note announces an auction bridge party hosted by Mrs Henry Tonsmeire on Thursday afternoon at 3 30. The event highlights a social calendar item with details of the hostess and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tonsmeire
Box Party Honoring Smiths Before Fort Morgan Move
Lieutenant and Mrs Calvin Smith now stationed at Fort Morgan after recent duty in the Philippines visit Mrs Daisy Clisby at Oakleigh. They will be honored Tuesday afternoon at a box party at the Lyric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Smith
Philippines
Fort Morgan
Daisy Clisby
Oakleigh
Fort
Lyric
Thursday Lawn Party for Orphans at Dauphin Way
Al fresco May event in Mobile invites public to Dauphin Way Orphanage grounds on Thursday May 15 from 5 to 11. Music merriment and many items for sale form the program with novel entertainments and a call for liberal patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Way
Fort Morgan House Party Hosts Linards and Guests
Colonel and Mrs Linard with Miss Willie Heakes Miss Muff Heakes and Miss Rose Bennett travel to Fort Morgan to be guests of Captain Dorres for several days of hospitality at a house party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Morgan
Drew Linard
Willie Heakes
Muff Heakes
Rose Bennett
Captain Dorres
Mrs. M. F. Martin Illness Prompt Hospitalization
The friends of Mrs. M. F. Martin regret to learn of her illness requiring an operation at the Southern Infirmary. Her son David Martin and family from Tennessee have been summoned to her bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Martin
Southern Infirmary
David Martin
Tennessee
Marx Bros and Rip Van Winkle headline Lyric Orpheum week
Amusements roundup notes last chance to see Marx Bros in Mr Green's Reception with three shows today and Sunday matinee. Also features five reels of pictures from 3 to 10 p m and Rip Van Winkle at Orpheum theatre with two more showings this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marx Bros
Mr. Green
Lyric
Splendid Pictures
Johnny Wise
Rip van Winkle
T. C. MacDonough
Orpheum Theatre
Higley-Harrington Stock Company
Joseph Jefferson
Johnny Evers Day Crowds At Polo Grounds Debut
May 10 reports crowds pack Polo Grounds for Johnny Evers first appearance as Chicago Cubs manager. Secretary Foster notes a yearly ticket sales high and wishes for strong turnout despite a brisk breeze. Evers' hometown Troy, New York, sends hundreds of fans to greet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evers
Polo Grounds
Johnny Evers
Chicago Cubs
Foster
Troy
N. Y
Delegates Begin Visiting Tour of United Cities
Visiting delegates to the international conference marking a century of peace among English speaking peoples tour chief cities with Boston as the first stop. They travel as guests of the American committee and will visit New York and other major centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
American Committee
Boston
London Dinner Visit Shows Modest Prices and Flair
Warren guides Helen to a stylish London restaurant with moderate prices, wine lists and fresh food. He explains local dining culture, contrasts it with New York, and shares insights on service, refrigeration, and the social scene while praising the meal and promising a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Helen
London
New York
Aney
Aing
Tieien
Nome
Meien
Bingtam
England
Endymion presented by Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma at Dreamland
Endymion, a Greek play, was staged Friday night by the Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma to a large audience. Helena Krudop as Endymion and Hilda Kern as Phrynia drew high praise, with Maud Rosson as Artemis excelling. Dancing and costuming received strong notice, and the Rowley Orchestra provided music. After the show the cast enjoyed supper at the Vineyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endymion
Dreamland
Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma
Helena Krudop
Hilda Kern
Phrynia
Maud Rosson
Artemus
Morpheus
Zeus
Rowley Orchestra
Phipps Institute Dedication At Penn Gifts Tuberculosis Fight
The Phipps Institute a million dollar gift by Henry Phipps of New York to the University of Pennsylvania for study and prevention of tuberculosis among the poor was dedicated in Philadelphia. Medical men sociologists scientists and philanthropists attended the exercises. The degree of doctor of laws was conferred upon Mr. Phipps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Phipps
British steamer Anraberah runs aground on Manawatu coast
The crew survived after the British mail steamer Anraberah grounded on the Manawatu coast near Wellington New Zealand. The ship broke up quickly as breaking surf hampered rescue efforts and берег течение.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wellington
N. Z
Manajatu
Women praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Lawrence Kansas and Burns Montana women describe long illness relief after using Lydia E Pinkham'sVegetable Compound. They report reduced pain irregular cycles headaches backache and fatigue with renewed strength and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lawrence, Kans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shakespeare Club
C. J. Torrey
Colonial Dames
Hortense Addison Barre
Misgy
Margaret Howard
C. W. Moss
Selma
Oakleigh Avenue
J. S. Laney
Government Street Methodist Church
Society
S ‘Paone
Belt
Van's
Your
POLO
Mabel Herbert Urner
Phipps Institute
University of Pennsylvania
Kansas
Montana
Dauphin Street
Yeend Potter Co., Inc
Children’s White
Madras
Percale
Norfolk
Ladies
Long Kimonas
Kimonas
Knox
Tem
Pitt
Wenden
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