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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1913

Page

9

Social events and school commencements listed for Today

Mrs H B Crocker hosts New Bridge Club at 3 pm. Mrs John Calametti hosts St Vincent graduates reception from 4 to 7 pm. Baker graded school commencement and reception at German Relief Hall 8 pm. University Military School commencement hop at Battle House 8 pm. Crane sisters school closing Harte Auditorium 8 30 pm. Mrs Gregory M Luce hosts an auction bridge party this afternoon. Mrs Frederick R Luce of Detroit hosts Battle House event at 4 pm. Barton grads to be complimented as Miss Porter Pope entertains her class.

John Calametti St. Vincent's School Baker Graded School German Relief Hall Gregory M. Luce Frederick R. Luce Detroit Battle House Margaret Kelly St. Vincent's Lilian Seifert Barton Olive Brooks Brooks Porter Pope Carlotta Hamilton Rosa del Buono Emily Rob Erts Lillian McCain Livingston Dorothy Mitchell Katherine Tonsmeire Ethel Gaines Betty Hagan Stella Brooks Elizabeth Brooks Isabelle Pope Julia Butt Elizabeth DuMont Misses Brooks Hamilton McCain Roberts del Buono Ope

Pink and White Birthday Party at Mrs Woolf’s For Eleven Year Old

The event marked Mary Virginia Woolf’s eleventh birthday with a pink and white theme. Guests enjoyed a decorous setup of roses and oleanders, a long table with fine equipment, and a twinkling pink candle cake. Children played games, with prizes awarded to Marguerite O Connor Nile Sibley Donkey game winners.

George Woolf Mary Virginia Clarence Sibley Marguerite O’connor Hampton Moore Nell Durden Miria Martin Adele Smith

Ambition Ahead for Those Born Today Promising Futures

A forecast warns that valued assets may be at risk of appropriation by others and notes a slight fire danger, yet overall the coming year appears favorable. Individuals born today are described as energetic with strong mental qualities and a path to high positions through active, pursing demanding, sport-filled careers.

McGill Institute closing exercises invite issued

Invitation cards announce the McGill Institute closing exercises set for Tuesday evening June 3. The event highlights a notable concluding ceremony with attendees and speakers anticipated.

McGill Institute

Newman Circle Euchre Party At Mrs Kaver's Home

Mrs Thomas S Kaver entertained the Newman Circle at her Hamilton street home with a euchre party. Eight tables, circle colors in daisies and crepe, prizes for ladies and gentlemen, and an ice course served by Misses Leibert Brady and McKnight marked the enjoyable evening.

Newman Circle Thomass. Kaver Hamilton Street M. J. Weldon T. P. Norville Katharine McKnight Ben Chambers Arthur Strauss Genevieve Leibert Mildred Brady Katherine McKnight

May Meeting of the Pythian Sisters Social

The May meeting of the Pythian Sisters was held at 57 North Julia Street on Wednesday at 3 pm. The rooms featured smilax and pink hydrangeas with a dining-room table arrangement in pink hydrangeas, smilax, and ferns. Attendees included Mrs. Catherine Burger Mrs. May Bancroft Mrs. Molly Godard and others.

North Julia Street Catherine Burger May Bancroft Molly Godard J.J. Pilgrim C. Bartel Annie Robertson Kk. J. Charles Ray Vogel

Euchre Party Celebrates St Vincent's Graduates

Miss Almetta Wilson hosted a euchre party for eight St Vincent's select school graduates. Prizes included an ivory fan for Miss Adams and silk hose for Miss Hilda Marquis. Myrtle Wilson served punch and helped with refreshments as yellow and white decor framed the celebration.

St. Vincent’s Select School Almetta Wilson Adam Hilda Marquis Myrtle Wilson

Nonagenarian Mr Strauss Celebrated At Hammels Reception

Mobile residents honor Mr. S Strauss at a Friday evening birthday reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Hammel on Government Street in his ninety years. A rabbi’s discourse opens the event as guests arrive abroad gifts and a large geburstag cake mark the milestone.

S. Strauss L. Hammel Hammel Government Street Ishmael Strauss

Wallpaper War Ends With Surprising Harmonized Choice

In a couple’s pursuit of a perfect library and front room match Warren and Helen clash over shades and stock. A sample misread leads Helen to seek a different paper, only to have Warren’s chosen green unexpectedly harmonize when hung, revealing a subtle mood shift and mutual respect.

Aidlen Warren Helen Gregory & Snell's Mr. Gregory

Pleasant Bridge Club Holds Evening With Mrs Henry Hall

The Thursday Bridge club met with two substitutes and three tables of players led by Mrs Henry Hall. Prize winners were Miss Adele Barre Miss Mattie Cary and Mrs B F Adams for embroidered handkerchiefs amid seasonable refreshments at the close of play.

Henry Hall Frederick R. Luce Detroit Mattie Cary Adele Barre Miss Cary B. F. Adams

June bride Miss Gertrude Smith Hosts No Trump Night

Miss Gertrude Smith, among the fairest June brides elect, charmingly acted as hostess for the No Trump club. Two tables of players with a substitute, Miss Mary Danner, competed with the No Trump group for a prize of a pair of silk hose. Mrs F L Crown cap continued on Last Page.

Gertrude Smith Mary Danner F. L. Crown Cap

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H. B. Crocker New Bridge Club University Military School Misses Crane Harte Auditorium Society Bell Lyon Mfg. CO South Fifth Street Brooklyn, N.Y Orangeburg Satsuma Gulf Coast Bienville Mobile Sugar Development CO Bloodgood and St. Joseph Sts Mobile, Ala Norfolk Petti Gingham Percale Madras Fred Spaulding H. J. Krudop Mabel Herbert Urner Mrs. Hall R. V. Pierce Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo, N.Y Dr. Pierce R.V. Pierce M.D Faust Faust Spaghetti Maull Bros St. Louis, Mo Kodak Dauphin St
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