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The Anniston Star from Anniston, Alabama • Page 6

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1 SIX TBE 'ANSISTOS STAR IVACOOK IVACOOK SOCIETY EDITOR PHONE 1288 A SOCIETY EDITOR i PHONE 1288 Social News Personal Mention Women's Clubs I FIapper Fanny Says: Sodtl Calendar bow at the aide fastening wfH give tbe finished look so appreciated by the discerning young these days, Kifcl ini mm tw Cm, liililf MH, Imi MM tar wW MM tHillS Mn. C. B. Mmurm. mlily am Mi Wat iilipSml lr Mi-Mi 'Mm.

tM awy to nM IllllUll MM PASTEL SHADES AJD LESS LUXURIOUS FABRICS STYLE YOUTHFUL GOWNS I tbe tulle, or else by suggesting the addition of the old-fashioned fichu, the Utter A wisp of diaphanous chiffon bordered with tiny frills er wwe ef pleating, eoenp'Med by -a tiny muff worn on one arm to i match the fichu. Idea. Far Caad Spancly The evening wrap for the debutante should be sparsely fur trimmed. Huge fur collars are not only unfashionable but unsuitable, and scarf effects at the neck, bordered or not with real fur; achieve aa air of quiet elegance suited to the youthfulness of tbe wearer. Short, fitted ermine boleros or equally short baaqued Jackets are an alternative if the exchequer warrants such an expenditure, but any girt will probably prefer two or three of tbe new velvet wraps an only one, even though It be "of ermine.

Hip-length or three' quarter length are the meet useful and popular type of coat Generously puffed sleeves caught Into a tight wristband, a dolman-shaped top giving the fashioned width of ahoulders with the fullness caught into a fitted basque, is a style well suited to the young girl. A scarf of the velvet or of fur tied in a aheath dress and completing bodice by epaulettes of the pit. 1 Atfek If Now! Make This WISHEfO Do you wish the world tt better? Let so tell you what" to do: Set watch upon your action, Uo tlnji straight and true; Rid jrour mind of selfish notions. Let your thought be dear and hfeb. Tou can make little Eden Of the aphera you occupy.

Do yon wish the world wer wiser? Wafl suppose you make a start By accumulating wisdom IB the scrapbopk of your heart. Do sot waste one page on Tolly; i 1 uk io Mrs ana iern to uve. yott want to five men knowledge. Totf Bust cet It, ere you five. Do you with tbe world were happyf Then remember day by day Just to scatter aeeds of kindness As yon pass along the way; For the pleasure of the many May be oftUun traced to one, As Pie band that plants an acorn Shatter aranes from the sun.

(Copyright, 1808. by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.) There is wise advice in these ereee hy Ella Wheeler Wilcox, taken from "Poems of Power," for It true that no amount of wishing will avail us anything if our wishes art) not followed up by serious endeavor. A PRAYER Almighty Ood. who' by thy grace and providence hut brought my great and crying sins to light, I most humbly beseech Thee to continue Thy grace and mercy to me, that my conscience being now awakened, I may call my ways to remembrance, and confess, and bewail and abhor all the sins of my. Ufa past And, merciful Ood, give me true repentance for them, even that repentance to which Thou bast promised mercy and that even the consequences of my wrongdoing may bring a blessing to me, and in all I may find mercy at.

Thy hands, through the merits and meditation of our Lord Jesus Christ Bishop Thomas Wilson. NEW TEAR'S DANCE CLOSES SEASON'S FESTIVITIES' dance at the Country Club Thursday evening, assembling more than a hundred members of the octal set and a number of out-of-town, guests, closed a aeason of gay entertainments given throughout the holidays. The affair was a brilliant and colorful event, the ballroom being bright In Christmas decorations tastefully arranged. The dance ended at the approach of dawn, when tha guest enjoyed a delightful breakfast served at the club. Music was furnished by the Frank Jones A CLCB ENTERTAINS AT NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE An enjoysble affair for the young achool set was the dance on New Year's given by A Club of Anniaton High School at the Cavalier Club.

Christmas greens and flowers appropriate to the were used to brighten the ballroom and add 44ha general gey holiday "First Ball" '4e name of a Redfern eeming-swt dress (left) for the picturesque girl. Fashioned of roue-leaf faille. It has a torsade of pink and ruby red velvet at the waistline. The new dull Bagheera velvet la used by Molyneui for another coming-out frock (light) of delicate shade of blue. New Year's 1 YmrClotiies Vif she is engaged, neither does, she MONDAY There will be a business meet-In of the Woman's Missionary Society of the- First Methodist Church at 1 15 o'clock in the urch'piJIorr the McCoy W.

M. B. win meet in the amnei of the church at 3 o'clock. This mill be the first business meeting of the year and a full attendance has been requested. TTESDAY mm i i a a i ne MJnnifMjni uiri ocoui CeurWl will meet at 10 clock at Hamilton Hall.

The Book Club will meet at 1:15 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. P. Acker, on Woodstock Avenue. The leader wflMw Mrs.

Ov-T. Mc-Glothlln, who will review Twenty Years at Hull House," by Jane Addams. a Dr Paul Terry of the University of Alabama will lecture, to the Parental Training Oroup at 3:20 A'clock at Library. The Etude Music Club will meet at 3:30 o'clock at the home of Miss Prances 8teele. WEDNESDAY The Book Lovers Club will meet at 3 15 at the home of Mrs.

W. T. Mills, at 505 Goodwin Avenue. The Wednesday Study Club will meet at 3:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Forrest Barker, with Mlas Virginia Ordway as leader of the program.

Tlie Matrons Study Club will hold a meeting at 3 o'clock with Mrs. Walker Reynolds as hostess. The Golden Age Phllomathlc Club will meet at 3 o'clock with MiM Louise McNaroh on Mont-vue Road. The members have been requested to respond to roll call "with a New Year resolution. The January meeting of the Axis Club will be held at 1 o'clock with Mrs.

J. N. Csrothera In charge of the program. Reservations may be made by calling G. o.

Brltton or Mrs. B. W. Pruet. The Junior Phllomathlc Club will meet at the home rf Mlsa Janle Caldwell at 3:30.

o'clock with Mlsa Rebecca Dansby as has-trwi. The program will be led by Mlu Alrrta Davis. The Chautauqua Club will meet with Mrs. Fred Bryant at 3:13 o'clock. The subject of the program is -The Bible." and It will be, presented by Mrs.

Drayton Bernhard and Mrs. Walter Merrill: THURSDAY There will be a meeting of the Mutual Improvement Club at o'clock at the home of Mrs. John Hinds. guest her father, Mr. J.

W. Carlin, Rome, Oa. Miss Jeanette Hamilton has re- after a visit to Mlas Mary Stew- art. Mr. and Mrs.

R. 3. Rea have returned from a visit to relatives in Birmingham. Mr. Jack Stewart will return to Auburn today after spending the holidays at home: Miss Elizabeth Kate Alexander left Saturday for her home in Knox-ville after a visit to Mrc.

B. E. Mc-Glnnla at her home on the Rocky Hollow Road. Mr. William Staple who3has been spending the holidays at home left yesterday for Annapolis where he student at the United States Naval Academy, Mr Kenneth Hamilton has returned to his home In Spartanburg, S.

in st is to the her They would tell you j'ust what goes on inside a cleaning plant. They would tell you how improper methods merely CONCEAL dirt and spots, instead of removing tjiem. They would tell of the unsafe, injurious methods thai many cleaners use. And they would tell you of our expert, careful work and how we remove spots, yet Jo not injure fatric Your cothes are thoroughly cleaned when they come from Special. Sunday DINNERr 11: 50t CHICKEN RICX SOUP Fresh Shrimp Cocktail Broiled Pompano Maiter Hotel Head Lettuce, French Dressing: ENTREES" Baked Chicken, stuffed Roast Leg of "tajnb -Baked Brown Potatoes New California Cream Rice Oriental SALAD Waldorf Hot Bread DESSERT Sliced peaches.

Whipped Cream CHOICE OF DRINKS Coffee Tea Sweet or Butter Milk Faust Cafeteria la Buateeas Women's Club Resolution! Press 1 We all can't wear ex pensive clothes but we can keep our clothes fresh and clean! Could Talk Phones 55-SS S1.98 $3.49 11 4 Fin white guipure lace la used by Malson Lenlef for this youthful forma) evening frock-choose a semi-clinging sheath dress that just hints at her supple, lithe lines. Years ago, the first ball dress was invariably white, but this custom has died xuit All. tha pastel shade are permissible and this season several red dresses were offered for the debutante, mostly in that light but very bright shade. The other fashionable Shades are rose-leaf pink, pale yellow and various tones of light blue. Allowing for Allowances Becau.se of a limited dress jtoow-anre, most jeune fille frock are fashioned of the less luxurious fabrics, Mich as georgette, taffetas.

crepe romaln and crepe de chine. For every special occasion, however, velvet and satin are reserved. Many of the, couturiers are showing "combination" dresses that can serve both for dinner and dancing. Lanvln's evening blouse and skirt idea is one of the successes of the season. With the ankle-length pleated romaln skirt and perhaps two blouses, many a young girl could go through a series of holiday function very effectively.

These Lanvln evening blouses are delicately embroidered in ailver and se quin embroidery that give them that dressy look, and if the color scheme chosen is white, the em broidery on one of them can be of a contrasting color. Some houses achieve these two- frocks adding joil tulle lace over' a plain satin' Up.to $5.00 at Up to $12.50 at OneTable Velvet at 1 1 I I ".,11 I v. 111 COATS Furred Coats; forred DRESSES Orifiiial ticket If the thee fits moat think It's tee large. centered with a shower of red carnations. Red candles burned in silver holders and compotes held bon-bons, nuts and attractive mints mbossed in wedding bells.

Over the table was suspended a wedding Dell. Mrs. Henry Booth and Mrs. Mor-isn Bunch graciously presided at the tea table. Assisting in serving were Mrs.

Alfred Coleman, Miss Ula Harrison, Miss Gertrude Ogle- tree, Miss Prances Ordway, Miss Margaret Rose, Miss Katharine De-Hart and Miss Sara Cater. For this occasion Mrs. W. S. Coleman wore a becoming dress of pastel' shaded metallic cloth.

Mrs. E. H. Coleman's costume was a lovely model in ashes of roses crrpr. Miss Bonnie Coleman was attractive in a dress of white satin.

Mrs. Harriss wore a becoming dress of blue, georgette. Miss Russell was gowned in light blue lace and georgette. A smart frock of pink chiffon was worn by Miss Rob-son. Lovely corsages of tiny rose buds graced the members of the receiving line.

Those assisting were attractively dressed In smart costumes. Miss Olive Tabe assisted 'Mrs. Coleman at this lovely event. ENTERTAIN FRIENDS WITH NEW YEAR PARTY Mr. and Mr.

J. R. Reamps. entertained their friends with a lovely party on New Year The, home was made attractive with appropriate decorations. Miss Majrgurlte Garrett, Miss Gladys Wallace, Miss Jewell Coch ran and Mr.

Buster Kenerly en tertained with piano solos and vocal solos were given by little Miss Betty Jo Oilpln. Miss Kathlyn Ken erly, Mr. Buster Kenerly, Mr. Oler Pierce, Mr. Cecil Gilpin and Miss Louise Henderson.

Mrs. J. Reames and little Betty Jo Gilpin gave several, readings. Singing and dancing were enjoyed until a late hour, when the guests were invited into the dining room, where cake, coffee and sandwiches were served, after which they returned to the living room to await the arrrval oTthe raw-yejt! Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs.

Cecil Gilpin. Mr. and Mrs, Johnston. Mr. Elvln Phillips, Miss Velma Dabbs.

Mr. Aler Pierce, Miss Roberta Kelley. Mr. Arthur Matthews, Miss Kathlyn Kenerly, Mr. rrumman Howke, Miss Gladys Wallace, Buster Kenerly.

Miss Louise Henderson. Mr. Joe Cannon, Miss Marguerite Oarrett, Mr. A. C.

Baxter, Miss Ruby Reames, Mr. Glenn Phillips, Mrs? Jrell Dill, Mr. Robert Wallace, Miss Doris Dabbs, Mr. 'Frank Smith. Miss Ola Mae Hartley.

Mr. Dudley Dabbs, Miss Virginia-Hartley. Miss Jewell Cochran and Miss Betty Jo Oilpln. PERSONALS Mrs. W.

P. Acker has returned from a visit to Mrs. tinthicum in Birmingham. -X; Mrs. E.

C. Landham has as her ESi 6A t( ib rte. -V I of a 1 Uilman'G After-Inventory By ROSETTE HARGROVE NEA Service Writer NEW YORK. Jan 2. Many Yuletlde brought dreams of lovely party frocks to youfcg girls all over the world.

What they wore to dance the old year out and the new year In Is quite as important to them as the fact that they were dancing. Although the "jeune fille" is the minor preoccupation of the Paris couturier, every Important collec tiorr included a number of crea tions specially designed for her. Unmistakably youthful these models are, and so obviously, reserved for the slxteen-to-twenty stage that no older woman would ever make the mistake of wearing one. Aa a matter of fact, the French girl does not make her bow to society much before eighteen, but even at-thla age considerable restraint Is evident in her way of dressing. Exaggeration in any form is considered bad taste.

She never weara expensive jewels until after spending the holidays with Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Brothers.

Mr. Thomas fffuey will leave to day to resume his work at Vander- bllt University after a holiday visit Anniaton. Mtss fTida Tamar Staples, who is home for the holidays, will leave Monday' for Macon, where she a student at Wealeyan College. Mrs. John Thompson and little son.

John, have returned to their home in Gadsden after a visit Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gay. Thev were accompanied by Mr. Thompson who recently returned from a busi ness trip to St.

Louis. Mr. John Knapp is expected to re turn in a few days from Btnghim ton, N. where he spent the holidays. He will hold a try-out for the next Little Theatre play Wed- evening.

Miss Nora Sewell, of Atlanta, is guest vof Mrs. Nora Devlne at home' on Qulntard Avenue. Miss Marion Rohann nf Rlrmlnn. I waaf UUAlp- ite Sba" If. 1 uk possess luxurious furs.

Ermine Is about the only pelt a "jeune fille" la allowed, and even then, moderation is observed aa to form. Skirt Lengtha Vary The "debutante's evening gown is Invariably moderately decollete. The skirt can be ankle length, or, for some styles, down to the ground, but It never boast ot a train. The tops of the arms are often veiled but the slimness of the waist, one of the most attractive features of the young figure, is clearly defined. Here are no thicknesses to mask as so often are aeen in even the young woman.

Sweet seventeen or eighteen, on the other hand, can afford to select the most picturesque styles and still not look like a masquerade or retrospective portrait 5f "herself She can indulge In puff sleeves, in mittens, in stiff little basques, or again, if she wants to acquire an air of sophistication, the aim of onfly the, very young, ahe can ham. Is the guest of Miss Bonnie Colemsn. Mrs. Aubrey Booozer Is visiting irienas in Ashland. Mr, and Mrs.

Flte and Misses Edith and Bessie Mae Flte have returned from visit" to friends In Knoxvilie. Mr. and Mr. Harvey O'Qulnn and children of Atlanta, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs.

W. P. Rus sell. Mf. and Fred Little and Mrg, Powell have returned to tanooga after a visit to Mrs.

Mr Robert Dixon Lanford will return to the Universltyf Alabama today alter spendingthe holidays at nome. Mrs. Tom Fowler has returned irom a vunvin Augusta. Oa. chardina Ramsey and Wayne Knight Ramsev.

Jr have r. to their home In Birmlng- Continued on foUewteg page) fu ctf rr- spirit. The presence of many out-of-town visitors added to the pleas- urea of tha evening. MRS. F.

A. LUTTRELL HONORED AT BRIDGE PARTY One of the loveliest affairs of the holidays was the bridge party at which Mrs. A. A. Miller entertained Thursday afternoon, in compliment to her sister, Mrs.

F. A. Luttrell, of Blountstown, Fla. Growing plants iof 'WbJU "narcissi and begonias were placed In the living room where the guests assembled for the games. The refreshments were served on Japanese trays with tiny baskets of flowers In the center.

Invited to meet Mrs. Luttrell and share tnthe gracious hospitality were Mrs. A. H. Wade.

Miss Alice Clark Carre, Mrs. L. 8. Day, Mrs. K.

T. Davie, Mrs. 8am Doughty, Mrtv J. O. H.

Morris. Mrs. Howard Jemlson, Mrs. H. B.

Greer. Miss Mary Turner, Mrs. R. D. Stevens, Mr.

J. W. Bpradley, Mrs. Edwin Darden. Mrs.

Clarence Long, Mrs. Margaret Epley, of Erie, Mrs. ETHEL 3., Dreii Coab. AD new weaves. Sport an self coDart.

Street wear, iport wear, afteraooa, dinaer. on cyery dress. tfS IIAPPttlltiG- IN LVEPy HOrtl Ruth Hall. Mrs. P.

OVMyer and Mrs. Claude Sawyer. The high score was made by Mrs pradley, who waa awarded an attractive china cracker Mr. Luttrell and Mrs. Epley were alao presented cracker Jars as souvenirs of the occasion.

Cut prizes, novelty purse mending sets, were given at, each table. TEA ON FRIDAY HONORING MRS. EDWARD H. COLEMAN Mr. W.

a Coleman beautifully entertained at a tea Friday after noon, honoring Mrs. Edward H. Coleman, whose marriage to Mr. Coleman was an interesting event Felt llafs Beduoed 'I (Two Groups) ofPecember twentieth. The guests were greeted at.

the door by Mis Mary Sutherland and Miss Virginia Qrdway. Standing with' the hostess In: the receiving ttne were, the bonoree and Mlsa Bonnie Coleman. Mrs. Ida 8. Har ris.

Miss Lillian, Russell and Miss fit or iac? ftonri -1 I -m Hats Marion of Birmingham. The guesia were directed to the dining room by Miss Martha Crow- teyiJoMias-Taary JPotterVwhere they were served dainty refresh- menu. -The reception room of the Coleman home on Christine Avenue were attractively decorated with Christmas greens, holly, arollajr and mistletoe. The tea table. which was spread with a lace cloth, was.

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