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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1914
Page
13
A lyrical meditation on Lady Dusk with imagery of gray slippers, hills, moonlit girdles, and twilight shawls. The verse recalls girlhood memories, autumn landscapes, and romantic longing. Included are scattered quotes and reflections on friendship and deception.
Stanley Williams and Ced ric Nielon announce a Mystic Ball on Monday night November 30 at the Knights of Columbus hall. Seventy five members will participate and the event is set to be highly popular. Committee members include Fincher rman Robertson Schwenck Fritz Peters Fred Bitzer George Benet and Gus Burden.
Messrs Jack Butt Jr and Eugene announce a Christmas committee meeting on Friday December 18 1914 at 8 30 at German Relief hall. Extensive preparations underway with a list of young men serving on the committee including Koster Robertson Fincher Schwenck Benet Thompson Farrell Flach Klaas Braun Lallamant Bitter ney Partridge Kelly and others.
Nine public school kindergartens held Thanksgiving parties last Wednesday. The events emphasized child centered activities tied to home life and the wider community reflecting seasonal change. Parents and friends joined in the social celebrations as part of early education planning.
Miss Hilda Drahan hosts a 3 PM hearts party for Miss Loretta Byrne. Mystic hall hosts a Knights of Columbus social at 8:30 PM, followed by Jolly Social Club dance at German Relief Hall. Tuesday features an Auction Club at 11 AM with Miss Mabel Hartwell and hearts and cards events for Miss Betty Hagan at 3 and 8 PM. The Athelstan informal dance is at 9 PM. The A. R. conference at the Battle House runs morning and afternoon with an evening reception for prominent guests. The Wednesday Bridge Club meets at 3 PM with Mrs. Finch. The Discards meet at 3 PM with Mrs. Le Baron Lyons. D. A. R. ball at the Battle House at 9 PM. Sewing Club with Miss Helen McDonald at 10 AM. The Others Club meets at the Settlement Home at 3 PM. A Virginia Cavalier Chapter reception for visitors and delegates at Mrs. Sextus Smith’s home at 9 PM. Wojohn Griffin wedding at 8:30 PM at First Baptist Church Oakdale. Mrs. Douglass Campbell and Miss Anna Bridgman host a debut dance at the Battle House salon dansant at 8:30 PM. Elwell Bridge Club with Mrs. Rivers Brush at 3 PM. The Larkin Club hosted by Mrs. Ulbricht on Spring Hill Ave Friday afternoon Torrey. The regular monthly meeting of the A. B. S. 8. will be at Barton Academy at 10:30 AM.
A controversial article argues that women are ungrateful despite their selfless nature. It claims generous behavior goes unappreciated and that gratitude rarely accompanies acts of kindness, especially in marriage proposals and daily sacrifices. The piece presents a stark gendered critique.
Four hundred parents and friends attended festive gatherings across Russell Clarke Marechal Old Shell Road and other kindergartens. Students decorated with leaves pumpkins and cotton bolls while distributing baskets of provisions to the poor.
Miss Hilda Druhan will host a heart party to compliment Miss Loretta Byrne at the Byrne residence in Spring Hill. The event is scheduled for Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with invitations issued for the social occasion.
Miss Fannie Bolling married Mr Joseph Anthony Scheuermann at St Vincent's rectory on Wednesday evening with Rev Father Brady officiating. The ceremony featured music by Miss Josephine Scheuermann and Miss May Bolling, reception at the bride's home, and the couple soon to establish a household at 106 Marine Street with many wedding gifts.
A large crowd attended the M. M. M.'s first anniversary Thanksgiving ball at German Relief Hall despite bad weather. The orchestra performed from the stage behind palms as the fox trot led the evening, with youths and popular matrons enjoying the long dance into the early hours. Committee members included J. Johnson chair, George Benet, L. Rooney, E. Kelly, G. Schwenk, W. B. Dunford, Wm. Fincher, B. Griggs, F. Peters, J. M. Gorr.
Mr and Mrs W C Griffin request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Ethel to Mr Walter O Wojohn on Thursday December third nineteen hundred fourteen at eight thirty oclock Oakdale Baptist Church Mobile Alabama Reception nine to twelve 305 Bay avenue. The invitations are being received with much interest by the many friends of the young people.
For months whispers stated Miss Rosa Coates would return home and last week the Battle House management confirmed she will start special dances in December at the Battle House with classes there Miss Coates is renowned across the United States as a dancer and notable for her role in Kismet she holds a Castles diploma and Maurice, a famed teacher, calls her his best pupil and the most beautiful dancer he has coached.
A heart party for debutante Miss Eleanor Gray will be hosted by Nellie Scott. The event, following a week of debutante festivities, is scheduled for December 10 at 3 p.m. and continues the season of lavish entertainments.
Otis Skinner starred in The Silent Voice on Saturday evening drawing a full house. An after theatre supper at the Vineyard followed the show with Miss Edna Manning, Mr. Hammond Gayfer, Miss Edna Finch, and Mr. George Gage in attendance.
The Ladies of Charity appeal to Mobile residents to donate second hand clothing especially warm underwear for over 100 under twelve year old children. A cold spell exhausted the supply and the group seeks generosity from the public with Belle M Daly coordinating further requests.
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