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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1913

Page

5

Annual Meeting Notes From Mobile Women’s Groups

Mobile chapter D A R meets at Scottish Rite Cathedral at 3 30 p m to elect officers and plan next year’s study. Chautauqua Circle to meet with Mrs Duffee at 5 p m to greet Bishop Vincent. Bridge Club and Hamilton Whist Club hold engagements. Christ Church Woman’s Auxiliary gathers at 4 30 p m. A B L S ticket committee reports at Barton Academy 4 p m. Ticket sale attendees urged for Endymion and Haydn solo numbers showcased for uplift.

Mobile Scottish Rite Continental Congress Washington H. H. Duffee Vincent Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Church Board of Missions F.S. Parker Barton Academy Endymion

Quotes on Art and Learning from Great Composers

A compilation of aphorisms attributed to Sir John Reynolds, Beethoven, Schumann, Van Cleve, and Mozart. The remarks touch on respect for aged works, the humility of artists, the pursuit of knowledge, and the value of discussion to advance science and the arts.

Sir John Reyolds

Messiah Premier in Dublin with King George II

Handel's oratorio The Messiah had its first performance on April 13 1742 in Dublin. The audience rose at the Hallelujah chorus led by King George II and the custom endures today.

Dublin George II

Mobilian To Lead Haydn's Creation in Pensacola

Haydn's Creation will be performed Tuesday night in Pensacola under conductor J W Switon with Mobile's Mrs Tam engaged to lead the 100 voice chorus. The event features a prominent Florida musician guiding a large ensemble in a masterwork of classical music.

Mobilian Haydn Pensacola J. W. Switon Florida Tam Mobile

Astrological Guidance for today’s births

The reading notes travel and effort bring benefits unless overworked risking health. Those born today are highly sensitive and should be taught empathy early. Success stems from personal energy and perseverance.

Music Week in Mobile Showcases School Recitals

Mobile hosts a week of music with many school recitals and performances. Nell Bereuson headlines a Thursday recital at McGill Institute featuring Solfeggietto Columbine Minuet The River Homage a Mozart and other works for piano violin flute and saxophone.

Mobile Nell Bereuson Pp. m McGill Institute Emanuel Bach Grant-Schaeffer Armstrong Ferrarri Lavallee Cadman Grieg MacDowell

Mrs Tebbetts Beautiful Voice Delights at Church Service

At Christ Church Chapter House a 4:30 afternoon prayer and praise service under the Interdenominational Missionary Union of Mobile featured Mrs W F Tebbetts directing the song service. Her performance of Glory To Jesus drew praise as listeners enjoyed her angelic singing. Devotional leadership came from Mrs D B Dobbs with assistance from Mrs Shuford and Mrs McGehee.

D A R Patriotic Service Honors Bishop Vincent in Mobile

The Mobile Chapter D A R held a patriotic worship at Government Street Presbyterian Church at 8 pm conducted by Rev A F Carr with music led by Edwin Lyles Taylor and choir. Bishop John H Vincent, founder of the Chautauqua movement, was honored as Mobile prepares events including a talk on That Boy and a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Donald.

Mobile Government Street Presbyterian Church A. F. Carr D. D Edwin Lyles Taylor S. S. Tam A. L. Kindler Thomas H. Halliwell Thomas L. Hallett Thad Harrison Buck Lord Woodman Sydenham Hopkins Sousa Vincent Alabama John H. Vincent Tuscaloosa Lake Chautauqua N. Y Mobile Chautauqua Harry Donald McGehee

Quiet Nuptials Planned for Senator O'Gorman's Daughter

Miss Dolorita O Gorman daughter of US Senator James O Gorman will wed John Anthony Maher in a solemn high nuptial mass at Loyola school chapel New York on May 24. The ceremony will be attended only by close family members and follows expectations of a Washington society wedding attendance.

New York Dolorita O'Gorman United States James O'Gorman John Anthony Maher Loyola School Miss O'Gorman Washington

American Woman Seeks Short Term London Flat

Helen visits Edgecomb and Wickham to rent an apartment, learns Colonel Mawson’s flat requires a three month stay, and tries a Great Portland Street two room option near Oxford Street. The British agent hints at his interest as Helen weighs bath access and pomp against American expectations.

Helen Colonel Mawson Edgecomb and Wickham Mr. Wickham Portland Street Oxford Street Warren India George Edgecomb & Wickham

Dinner with Bishop Vincent and motor excursion planned

Mrs. Theodore Shonts accompanies Mrs. Ellen ibarret Ligon for a Spring Hill avenue visit. Mrs. H. H. Case will meet her daughter Miss Nell Cage at Citron.

Theodore Shonts Ellen Ibarret Ligon Spring Hill Avenue H.H. Case Miss Nell Cage Citron

Local summer plans and visits noted

The article lists residents making summer plans. Elle prepares to leave at month end for a Kentucky vacation. Marion Robbins to visit Mobile in June. Mrs. J W Hunter back from Atlanta. Mrs. O L Crampton to join daughter Catherine in Washington for a summer northward retreat. Mrs. T B Davis returns to the North after wintering in Mobile.

Elle Kentucky O. L. Crampton Catherine Washington North T. B. Davis Mobile Mrs. Cowan

Fire destroys major portion of Oden business section

The business section of Oden in Montgomery county Arkansas was largely burned on Sunday. Loss is estimated at 35900 dollars. Also reported is the death of Francis Fisher Browne in Santa Barbara California after a long literary career.

Associated Press Fort Smith Ark Oden Montgomery County Arkansas F. F. Browne Chicago Francis Fisher Browne Santa Barbara Cal

Divine Sara to Receive Laurel Wreath by US Dramatic Profession

A ceremony plan was set to honor Mme. Sarah Bernhardt with a laurel wreath of gold and silver from American theatre and allied arts. Representatives from management, actors, and critics formed an honorary committee. She will sail to Europe soon, with the wreath presentationto occur in Paris this summer. A petition to Bernhardt is expected in New York shortly.

Associated Press New York Mme Sarah Bernhardt United States Mme. Bernhardt Europe

War and Helen hunt for a perfect apartment

A couple, Warren and Helen, tour multiple listings seeking an ideal unit. Helen fixates on an army officer's spacious, well furnished apartment while Warren pushes for more affordable options and practical terms.

Faust Macaroni Nutrition Ad Promises Beef-Equivalent Value

An advertisement argues meat is costly and unnecessary, promoting Faust Macaroni made from durum wheat as a nutritious alternative. It claims a 10c package equals four pounds of beef and invites readers to request a free recipe book, with 5c and 10c packages available.

Enthusiastic Women Greet Alfonso in Madrid Return

Madrid May 12 The Spanish people greeted King Alfonso on his return from Paris with unusual enthusiasm. Women strewed flowers along his path as the sovereign arrived. Tribuna notes Alfonso and the German emperor will meet in Holland for the summer regatta, highlighting possible Franco Spanish ties.

Associated Press Madrid Alfonso France Paris Holland

Long search for a private bath and a place to stay

The couple struggles to find a private bath and suitable apartment. They hear of sublet options and furniture rental, but most places lack private baths. One partner insists on continuing the search despite exhaustion and delays, urging action before dinner.

Welbeck Street Helen

Dreaded hotel room keeps Helen in motion

In a tense scene Helen resists fatigue and follows Warren as he insists on finding an apartment for the night. He strides into the hall with cane in hand, while Helen rushes to keep up, determined to go despite weariness.

Toc Helen Warren

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