The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-01
Mobile Society News.


The Strikers celebrated their sixteth
anniversary this evening with ball in
Temperance Hall. This ball has for years
been the leading social event of the year,
the ball for which the prettiest gowns
are saved, the ball where the debutantes
make their formal bow, the ball to which
young and old look foryard with pleas
urable anticipation and back upon with
pleasant regret.
The ball tonight was all and more that
previous ones have taught US to expect.
The floor was In perfect condition, the
music good and a substantial supper with
wine served to the hundreds of guests.
Before 0 o'clock the throngs of expectant
guests had gathered in the beautifully
decorated ball room, eagerly awaiting the
arrival of their hosts. At . sharp the
blare OF trumpets and sound Of music
announced their approach and the Strik-
ers marched in, in beautiful costumes,
headed by the honorary members and Re-
ception Committee in regulation evening
dress. There Is something thrilling In
this grand entrance and preliminary
march that accustomed as one Is to 1t,
never fails to make the heart beat more
rapidly and send the blood rushing to
the cheeks. Dozens OF hands grasp more
firmly their bouquets, bright eyes sparkle
ously on the floor, as the maskers march
around and around the room waiting for
the note of the whistle which will break
the ranks and cause q rush for partners
from the anxious groups about the hall.
Everybody can't be taken out in this first
dance-there aren't maskers enough-but
like the poor Hindu they do the best they
hindu for the girls, and make 1t up to
the others later on.
The costumes worn by the society this
evening were Of Handsome material and
very effective and the gowns worn by
the ladies on the occasion were thought
to be more beautiful than ever before.
At midnight an elaborate supper was
served in the largo hall beneath the
ballroom and here in bumpers of wine,
the new year was ushered in and the
old slipped gently and quietly away.
Miss Daily Wright of Pensacola arrived
today to visit Miss Jessie Whiting ami be
present at the Strikers ball. Miss Wright
Is one of Pensacola's greatest bellies and
she is sure to receive the attention here
that she does elsewhere. Miss Whiting
and Miss Wright wre college friends and
Miss Whiting was Miss Wright's guest
in Pensacola last sprng.
Mr.. r. NJ. Cary of Pensacola was one
of the out-of-town guests at the Strikers
this evening.
Miss Frances Troy of Asheville, N. c.,
was another attractive stranger at the
Strikers. Miss Troy is the guest of Mrs.
Richard Mellet and will be one of her
receiving party New Years Day. To an
attractive personality Miss Troy adds
great musical talent, singing and playing
beautifully.
At the home Of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. A Dacovich, last night, Rev.
Father Shaw Joined In marriage Edward
B. Davis and Miss Katie Dacovich. John
Dacovitch, brother OF the bride, was
best man. and her two little nieces. Misses
Louise and Frances MCGUIRE. were the
flower girls. Only immediate relatives
were present. The groom is a well-known
young business man here and the bride
Is quite popular in Mobile. They left for
the East for an extended bridal tour,
Cards are out announcing the marriage
OF Mr.. Adolph NJ Cohen of Pensacola
to Miss Theresa Frolichstein, daughter
OF Mr.. N. H. FrohIchstein of this city,
Wednesday evening, January IA at 8
o'clock. in Temple Sharai Shamoyim A
reception will be held from 8 to IL o'clock
at the northwest corner Of Emanuel and
Theatre Streets.
At St. Joseph's Church at IL o'clock
this morning, William Stewart and Miss
Marie Alene Foster were married in the
presence of a large number OF friends,
Rev. Father Baudequin officiating. Frank
Andrae and Miss Theresa Slocovich were
attendants. A reception was held tonight
at their residence, 5l3 South Cedar street.
This afternoon at Inc Cathedral Rev.
Father Hartkolf officiating Edward AZ
Smallwood and Miss Elizabeth Ramon
were united in marriage in the presence
of a large circle of friends
Capt Andrew Dure gave stag supper
Tuesday evening in compliment to Lieut..
Sydney Williams, u. S. A., a pretty
courtesy and attention from an old SOL
died to a young one.
Announcement has baen made of the